3-METRO Northline MPD Site Development Specification Book Final.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

Northline MPD Site Development

ON BEHALF OF

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Prepared by:

March 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MARCH 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00015 List of Drawings 00456 Bidders Certification of Compliance with Buy America Program 01010 Summary of Work 01040 Project Coordination 01051 Grades, Lines and Levels 01145 Use of Premises 01205 Project Testing 01270 Measurement and Payment 01292 Schedule of Values 01310 Document Control Requirements 01312 Coordination and Meetings 01321 Construction Photographs 01325 Construction Schedule 01326 Construction Schedule (Bar Chart) 01330 Submittal Procedures 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and Record Documents 01351 Environmental Safety and Worker Protection 01410 TPDES Requirements 01422 Reference Standards 01450 Contractors Quality Control 01451 Project Quality Control 01452 Inspection Services 01454 Testing Laboratory Services 01502 Mobilization 01504 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01520 Temporary Field Office 01541 Maintenance and Protection of Utilities 01554 Traffic Control and Street Signs 01555 Traffic Control and Regulation 01560 Environmental Impacts Controls 01562 Tree and Plant Protection 01570 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Control 01575 Stabilized Construction Access 01576 Waste Material Disposal 01578 Control of Ground and Surface Water 01610 Basic Product Requirements 01630 Product Substitution Procedures 01725 Field Surveying 01732 Procedure for Water Valve Assistance (with Attachments) 01740 Site Restoration 01770 Closeout Procedures 01785 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

02082 Precast Concrete Manholes 02085 Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes, and Meter Vaults

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02090 Frames, Grates, Rings and Covers 02200 Earthwork 02216 Fine Grading 02221 Removing Existing Pavements, Structures, Wood, and Demolition Debris 02222 Abandonment of Sewers 02233 Clearing and Grubbing 02260 Trench Safety System 02315 Roadway Excavation 02316 Excavation and Backfill for Structures 02317 Excavation and Backfill for Utilities 02319 Borrow 02320 Utility Backfill Materials 02338 Portland Cement Stabilized Subgrade 02505 HDPE Solid and Profile Wall Pipe 02506 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe 02511 Water Lines 02512 Water Tap and Service Line Installation 02513 Wet Connections 02514 Disinfection of Water Lines 02515 Hydrostatic Testing of Pipelines 02516 Cut, Plug and Abandonment of Water Lines 02521 Gate Valves 02526 Water Meters 02531 Gravity Sanitary Sewer 02533 Acceptance Testing for Sanitary Sewers 02534 Sanitary Sewer Service Stubs or Reconnections 02558 Cleaning and Television Inspection 02611 Reinforced Concrete Pipe 02631 Storm Sewers 02711 Hot Mix Asphalt Base Course 02741 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 02754 Concrete Driveways 02767 Thermoplastic Pavement Markings 02771 Curb, Curb and Gutter and Headers 02775 Concrete Sidewalks 02832 Steel Fence 02833 Pedestrian Gate 02834 Cantilevered Gate 02900 Planting Media 02911 Topsoil 02915 Tree Planting 02921 Hydro Mulch Seeding 02922 Sodding 02950 Plants 02951 Pavement Repair and Restoration 02970 Operation & Maintenance of Planting Item 465 Junction Boxes, Manholes, and Inlets (TxDOT)

DIVISION 3: CONCRETE

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03315 Concrete for Utility Construction

DIVISION 4: MASONRY

Not Used

DIVISION 5: METALS

DIVISION 6: WOOD AND PLASTIC

DIVISION 7: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS

DIVISION 9: FINISHES

DIVISION 10: SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11: EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12: FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14: CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15: MECHANICAL

DIVISION 26: ELECTRICAL

26 01 26 Maintenance Testing of Electrical Systems 26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical System 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification of Electrical Identification 26 05 83 Wiring Connections 26 21 16 Low-Voltage Underground Electrical Service Entrance 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 28 18 Enclosed Switches 26 56 29 Site Lighting

DIVISION 27: COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems 27 05 28 Pathways for Communication Systems 27 13 00 Communications Backbone Cabling 27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment

DIVISION 28: ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND SECURITY

END OF DOCUMENT

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LIST OF DRAWINGS MARCH 2026

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

Sheet

No. NORTHLINE MPD SITE DEVELOPMENT- BCE PLAN SET

1 COVER SHEET

2 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

3 GENERAL NOTES SHEET 1 OF 2

4 GENERAL NOTES SHEET 2 OF 2

5 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

6 SURVEY CONTROL MAP

7 OVERALL SITE LAYOUT

8 DEMOLITION PLAN

8A DEMOLITION (BY OTHERS)

9 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

10 HORIZONTAL CONTROL POINTS

11 PAVEMENT PLAN

12 SITE GRADING PLAN

13 SITE DRAINAGE PLAN

14 PROPOSED STORM SEWER

15 DRAINAGE CALCULATIONS

16 PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SERVICE

17 PROPOSED WATER SERVICE

18 SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

19 SOIL BORING LAYOUT

20 SOIL BORING LOGS

21 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

22 L100 TREE PROTECTION PLAN

23 L200 TREE PROTECTION DETAILS

24 L300 FENCING PLAN & DETAILS FR VEHICLE ACCESS GATE -1

25 L400 FENCING DETAILS FR VEHICLE ACCESS GATE -2

26 L500 PLANTING PLAN

27 PROPOSED ELECTRICAL PLAN

28 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 1 OF 6)

29 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 2 OF 6)

30 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 3 OF 6)

31 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 4 OF 6)

31A ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 5 OF 6)

31B ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES (SHEET 6 OF 6)

32 PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY PLAN (SHEET 1 OF 3)

33 PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY PLAN (SHEET 2 OF 3)

34 PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY PLAN (SHEET 3 OF 3)

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LIST OF DRAWINGS MARCH 2026

35 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 1 OF 6)

36 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 2 OF 6)

37 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 3 OF 6)

38 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 4 OF 6)

39 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 5 OF 6)

40 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 6 OF 6)

41 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS & SCHEDULES (SHEET 7 OF 7)

42 CITY OF HOUSTON STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 1 OF 5)

43 CITY OF HOUSTON STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 2 OF 5)

44 CITY OF HOUSTON STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 3 OF 5)

45 CITY OF HOUSTON STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 4 OF 5)

46 CITY OF HOUSTON STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 5 OF 5)

46A TxDOT STANDARD DETAILS

Sheet No. NORTHLINE MPD SITE DEVELOPMENT – OCE PLAN SET

1 COVER SHEET

2 GENERAL NOTES SHEET 1 OF 2

3 GENERAL NOTES SHEET 2 OF 2

4 SITE DRAINAGE PLAN

5 DRAINAGE CALCULATIONS

6 PROPOSED STORM SEWER

7 PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SERVICE

8 PROPOSED WATER SERVICE

9 PROPOSED STREET CUT LAYOUT

10 COH STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 1 OF 2)

11 COH STANDARD DETAILS (SHEET 2 OF 2)

12 TxDOT STANDARD DETAILS

KC Maheshwor Line

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BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICAN PROGRAM MARCH 2026

Document 00456

BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH

FTA BUY AMERICA PROGRAM

49 U.S. 5323(j)/49 CFR Part 661

By submitting a bid, except for those items listed by Bidder below or on additional copies of this page, attached to this page, Bidder certifies that steel and each manufactured product, is produced in the United States (as defined by the FTA Buy America requirements) and that components of unknown origin are considered to have been produced or manufactured outside the United States. In case of conflicts with corresponding provisions of other Bidding Documents, Buy America provisions govern.

Bidders may obtain from METRO a list of products excepted from this provision. Use additional copies of this page as required.

PRODUCT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

The above information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Printed or typed Name of Signatory)

Signature Date

Note: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Location

Project is located at SW corner of Fulton Street and Julia Street. in the City of Houston, in Harris County, Texas.

B. General

The Scope of Work for this Project shall consist of providing all supplies, support services, data, labor, tools, materials, equipment, supervision, construction and all else required to prepare the site and construct Temporary Surface Parking Lot in its entirety as shown on the construction documents.

C. Project Scope

The Work shall include, but not be limited to, the following major items, to the extent specified and indicated:

1. Provide administration and construction support services to complete the work.

2. Coordination with utility owners, government agencies, and other contractors.

3. Clear and grub the area of vegetation, shrubs, debris, existing trees and bushes not designated to remain.

4. SWPPP and Tree Protection - Ensure the protection of trees, shrubs, vegetation, and other facilities as shown on the construction plans.

Provide SWPPP per City of Houston requirements.

5. Demolition – Perform demolition and removal of above ground and underground structures and facilities, such as but not limited to, concrete/asphalt pavement, base material, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, storm sewer pipe, leads, inlets, Fence removal, structural foundation columns, landscape electrical boxes and conduits, etc. as needed.

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6. Perform required earthwork, including excavation, site grading, embankment, backfill and compaction.

7. Perform soil stabilization as required for paving and site grading.

8. Construct parking lot pavement, curbs and gutter, raised medians, storm sewer and appurtenant structures.

9. Construct ADA parking areas to meet TDLR requirements.

10. Provide fencing and gates as indicated.

11. Provide landscaping including seeding, sodding, planting and maintenance.

12. Provide pavement markings, traffic control and parking signs as indicated.

13. Provide lighting, lightning protection, and electrical facilities and systems.

14. Provide the Surveillance, Communications & Control (SC&C) system to include cameras, conduits, cables, equipment and all connectivity as shown on the plans and required by METRO.

15. Provide a clean and safe Construction Work Zone during the construction and prior to written acceptance by METRO.

16. Provide, place, relocate and remove traffic control devices as required.

D. The proposed parking lot will have a 2-inch HMA surface on 5-inch black base over 8-inch cement stabilized sand subgrade and curb and gutter. The condition of the right-of-way, upon completion of the job, shall be as good as or better than the condition prior to starting the work. Contractor is to obtain all necessary permits related to the proposed construction activities.

Proposed sidewalks shall comply with current City of Houston and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

E. The construction of the storm sewer system will include the removal and/or plugging of existing storm sewers, sewer leads, and inlets as noted on the plans. The proposed storm sewer lines will be 42-inch high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). The proposed drainage system will also include a 24-inch circular reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). The outfall for the storm sewer system will be located at a connection to an existing City of Houston Storm

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Sewer manhole. All proposed storm sewers are to be constructed with City of Houston approved materials, and proposed storm sewer manhole and inlet rims shall be set to proposed finished grade elevations.

The construction activities will be such as to ensure proper drainage of the project area for the duration of the project, and any drainage ditch or structure disturbed during construction shall be restored to the satisfaction of the owning authority. Maintenance of positive drainage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Maintenance of drainage shall not be paid for separately but shall be incidental to other bid items.

F. The contractor shall furnish and install all sanitary sewer system connections as indicated on the construction drawings.

G. The contractor shall furnish and install all water line connections as indicated on the construction drawings.

H. The contractor will be responsible for installing electrical conduit, electrical cables, luminaire poles, ground boxes, and any remaining lighting features.

The contractor shall coordinate the electrical service drop installation with CenterPoint Energy Electric.

I. The contractor shall be responsible for placing permanent signs and pavement markings, as noted on the plans. Pavement striping shall be in accordance to standard City of Houston specifications and details.

J. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining adequate traffic control for the duration of the project, as provided in the plans. Traffic control shall be in accordance with the latest version of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).

K. The contractor shall use caution and due diligence where the proposed improvements are in proximity to existing private and public utilities including gas lines, buried or overhead cables, water lines, etc., so as to not adversely impact such private and public utilities inside the project area. The contractor will contact and coordinate with the private and public utility agencies whose facilities may be impacted by the proposed improvements, as required. The contractor shall contact Texas 811 at least 48 hours prior to any construction activity.

L. The contractor shall comply with O.S.H.A. regulations and state of Texas law concerning excavation, trenching and shoring.

M. The contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the necessary permits, and for protecting in-place, removing, replacing, or storing existing trees within the project right-of-way, in accordance with the City of Houston standards and requirements.

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N. The contractor shall be responsible for implementing the Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and use best practices during construction and is responsible for associated permit fees.

O. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, including, but not limited to, TPDES, lane closures and tree removal.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Work shall comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents including cited national specifications and standards; state and local government authority codes, regulation, and specifications.

B. In case of conflicts or discrepancies between cited national and local standards, local requirements shall govern unless otherwise directed in writing. In case of conflicts or discrepancies between institutional, national and federal specifications as referenced for inclusion with a METRO standard specification, the most stringent of the specifications listed shall govern unless otherwise directed in writing. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of METRO in writing for resolution.

1.03 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. A Construction schedule for the Project shall be submitted in accordance with

Section 01311 - Construction Schedule of these specifications.

B. Except as otherwise specified or indicated, the following shall be provided as part of the Project:

1. Labor, management, and superintendence as required to complete the work.

2. Construction supplies, equipment, products, tools, machinery, materials, and all appurtenances necessary to execute and complete the Work of the Contract.

3. Water, heat and other utilities required for construction.

4. Other facilities and services as necessary to execute and complete the

Work of the Contract.

5. All governmental permits, licenses and fees required for execution and completion of the Work, in the Contractor's name.

C. The City of Houston and any affected utility owner shall be notified not less than 14 days prior to starting work in an area in which a utility may be

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D. The Contractor shall prosecute the Work as indicated, in accordance with the

Contract Documents, and in a timely manner so as to ensure coordination of all parts of the Work with work of other parties under adjoining and interfacing contracts, including governmental bodies and utility companies.

E. Proposals for scheduling work at times other than the normal work period of a calendar day shall be submitted to METRO not less than 48 hours in advance of those times. Such proposals shall outline all special precautions to be taken to control the hazards presented by prosecuting the Work at times other than the normal work period of a calendar day. The proposal shall include supplementary lighting of work areas, availability of medical facilities, security precautions and all other precautions necessary.

F. Construction equipment and vehicles which exceed the weight, size and noise limitations of the authorities having jurisdiction shall not be operated outside the Construction limits of the Site. Refer to Section 01560 - Environmental Impact Controls of these Specifications.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: All professional design drawings, exclusive of Shop Drawings, prepared for parts of the Work not indicated on METRO-furnished Drawings. Construction Drawings become part of the Contract Drawings upon written approval of that Drawing by METRO.

B. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Documents applicable to and specified to an individual Contract, normally consisting of, but not necessarily limited to, the Agreement or Contract, Standard Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, and errata thereto. Addenda to the Contract Documents issued prior to the Bid date will become part of the Contract Documents. Change orders issued after Contract execution will become part of the Contract Documents.

C. CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: Normally consisting of the technical specifications prepared to cover corresponding construction operations, materials, workmanship, and/or service performance required to produce the work.

D. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: The plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, schedules and details which show locations, character, dimensions and arrangements of the parts of the Work, including, METRO-furnished Drawings, approved Construction Drawings and approved Shop Drawings.

Unless otherwise defined, the term Drawings shall mean the Contract Drawings.

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E. CONTRACTOR: The individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, or combination thereof, private, municipal, or public, including joint ventures, who, as an independent contractor, has entered into a contract with METRO to carry out the intent of the Contract Documents.

F. DAYS: Whenever used in the Contract Documents, "days" means calendar days.

G. ENGINEER: For definition refer to Article 1, Definitions of the Proposed

Contract, of the Invitation for Bid.

H. FURNISH: Except as otherwise defined, term "furnish" is used to mean supply and delivery to Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and so forth, as applicable in each instance.

I. INSTALL: Except as otherwise defined, term "install" is used to describe operations at Project Site including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations, as applicable in each instance.

J. INSTALLER: The term "installer" is defined as the entity (person or firm) engaged by the Contractor, its subcontractor or sub-subcontractor for performance of a particular unit of work at the Project Site, including installation, erection, application and similar required operations. It is a general requirement that installers be qualified in the operations they are engaged to perform.

K. METRO-FURNISHED DRAWINGS: The METRO Standard Drawings, furnished under separate cover.

L. PROJECT (WORK): The providing of construction, labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with contractual requirements as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents to produce the Work, ready for intended use. Project includes Transit Center and such other work as identified in the Contract Documents. "Project" and "Work" shall have the same meaning as used in these Specifications.

M. PROVIDE: Except as otherwise defined, term "provide" means furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use, as applicable in each instance.

N. SHOP DRAWINGS: Drawings furnished by the Contractor to illustrate specific parts of the Work not indicated on the Contract Drawings of the Construction Drawings. Shop Drawings include drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, charts, brochures, tables and other data graphically indicating and describing fabrication and installation of specific portions of the Work. Shop Drawings become part of the Contract Drawings upon written

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O. SITE: The tract of real estate in possession of METRO, where the Work is to be performed for METRO, within the indicated limits, in accordance with the terms of the Contract, and as required by the Contract Documents. The term "Site" is defined as the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work adjacent to the Project. The extent of the Project Site as shown on the Drawings, may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the project is to be built.

1.05 INTERPRETATION

A. Final Authority

Where "indicated," "specified," "detailed," "required," "directed," "requested," "authorized," "permitted," or phrases of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the elements of the Contract Documents as interpreted by METRO, unless stated otherwise. However, no such implied meaning shall be interpreted to extend the Engineer's responsibility into the Contractor's area of construction supervision.

B. Imperatives

The word "shall" is an auxiliary verb which expresses mandatory requirements on the part of the contractor. The word "will" is an auxiliary verb which expresses probable intent or action on the part of METRO. The word "may" is an auxiliary verb which expresses permissible requirements on the part of the party addressed in the Contract. A statement of requirements for the performance of the Contract in the imperative mood shall be interpreted by the Contractor as if the verb "shall" is included in such statement (e.g., "submit all test results" shall have the same meaning as "Contractor shall submit all test results.") Imperative language is used generally in these Specifications. Except as otherwise indicated, requirements expressed imperatively shall be performed by the Contractor.

C. References

References to prime Articles include Articles under the Article referenced, e.g., a reference to Article 1.05 is also a reference to Articles 1.05, A through H.

D. Methods and Means

Interpretations, directions, observations, and suggestions of the Engineer shall not be construed as dictating, controlling, directing, or supervising the Contractor's methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures.

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E. Approved and Approvals

Where used in conjunction with METRO's response to submittals, requests, applications, inquiries, reports and claims by Contractor, the meaning of term "approved" will be held to limitations of METRO responsibilities and duties as specified in the Contract Documents. In no case will "approval" by METRO be interpreted as a release of Contractor from responsibilities to fulfill requirements of Contract Documents. The requirement to submit a document or Drawing to METRO for review and approval shall not be interpreted to imply automatic approval thereof by METRO. METRO may invoke or defer such action regarding approvals as it deems necessary.

F. Overlapping and Conflicting Requirements

Where compliance with two or more industry standards or sets of requirements is specified or indicated, and overlapping of those different standards or requirements establishes different or conflicting minimums or levels of quality, the most stringent requirement is intended and will be enforced by METRO, unless specific language in the Contract Documents clearly indicates that a less stringent requirement is to be fulfilled. Refer apparently-equal but-different requirements, and uncertainties as to which level of quality is more stringent, to METRO for a written decision before proceeding with the Work in question.

G. Minimum Quality/Quantity

In every instance, the quality level or quantity indicated or specified is intended to be the minimum for the work to be performed or provided. Except as otherwise indicated, the actual work may either comply exactly with that minimum (within specified tolerances), or may exceed that minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numerical values are either minimums or maximums as noted, or as appropriate for context of the requirements. Refer instances of uncertainty to METRO for a written decision before proceeding with the Work in question.

H. Specialist Assignments

In certain instances, Specification text requires that specific work is to be performed by specialists of expert entities (e.g., Installer, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical Consultant), who shall be engaged for the performance of that work. Such assignments shall be recognized as special requirements over which the Contractor has no option. These requirements shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with the enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work; they are also not intended to interfere with local union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions.

Such assignments are intended to establish which party involved in a specific

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Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the Contract requirements shall remain with the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01010

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PROJECT COORDINATION MARCH 2026

SECTION 01040

PROJECT COORDINATION

A. This Section specifies the minimum administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for integration and coordination of work on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Project Meetings

2. Outside Agencies

3. Quantity Measurements

4. Special Reports

5. Conservation and Salvage

B. Work Included: To enable orderly review during progress of the work and to provide for systematic discussion of problems, the Engineer will conduct project meetings throughout the construction period.

C. Related Work

1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, Contract Articles, Drawings and Technical Specifications.

2. The Contractor's relations with his subcontractors and materials suppliers, and discussions relative thereto, are the Contractor's responsibility and normally are not part of project meetings content.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. For those persons designated by the Contractor to attend and participate in project meetings, provide required authority to commit the Contractor to solutions agreed upon in the project meetings.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01340 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and

Record Documents of these Specifications, the following shall be submitted:

1. Agenda Items: To the maximum extent practicable, advise the Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of project meetings regarding items to be added to

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2. Minutes: The Engineer will compile minutes of each project meeting, and will furnish one copy to the Contractor.

1.04 CONTRACTOR COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of various Specification sections to assure efficient and orderly sequence of Installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Coordinate completion and cleanup of the Work prior to the Date of Substantial

Completion and for portions of the Work designated for METRO’s partial occupancy.

C. Coordinate access to the site for correction of nonconforming work to minimize disruption to METRO’s activities where METRO is in partial occupancy.

PART 3 - MEETINGS

3.01 MEETING SCHEDULE

A. Except as noted below for Pre-construction Meeting, project meetings shall be called throughout the progress of the work as deemed necessary by the Engineers.

B. Coordinate as necessary to establish mutually acceptable schedule for meetings.

3.02 MEETING LOCATION

A. The Engineer will establish meeting location. To the maximum extent practicable, meetings will be held at the job site.

3.03 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Pre-construction Meeting will be scheduled by METRO prior to the Notice to Proceed.

1. Provide attendance by authorized representatives of the Contractor and major subcontractors.

2. The Engineer will advise other interested parties.

B. Minimum Agenda: Data will be distributed and discussed on at least the following items:

1. Organizational arrangement of Contractor's forces and personnel, and

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2. Channels and procedures for communication.

3. Construction schedule, including sequence of critical work.

4. Contract Documents, including distribution of required copies of original Documents and revisions.

5. Processing of Shop Drawing and other data submitted for review.

6. Processing of Change Orders, Bulletins, and field decisions.

7. Rules and regulations governing performance of the work.

8. Procedures for safety and first aid, security, quality control, housekeeping, and related matters.

9. Other contracted related items such as conflicts/compatibility problems, weather limitations, manufacturer recommendations, acceptance of substrates/adjoining work, temporary facilities, space and access limitations, governing regulations and inspection/testing requirements.

3.04 SITE MOBILIZATION CONFERENCE

A. When required by Contract documents, Project Manager will schedule a conference at the Project site prior to Contractor mobilization.

B. Attendance Required: METRO representatives, Design Consultant, special consultants, Superintendent, and major Subcontractors.

C. Agenda:

1. Use of premises by METRO and Contractor.

2. Safety and first aid procedures.

3. Construction controls provided by METRO

4. Utility Adjustments/Relocations

5. Survey and layout

6. Security and housekeeping procedures.

7. Field office requirements.

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3.05 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Attendance

1. The Contractor's Project Manager and/or Superintendent shall represent the Contractor at all project meetings throughout progress of the work.

2. Subcontractors, materials, suppliers, and others may be invited to attend those project meetings in which their aspect of the work is involved.

B. Minimum Agenda

1. Review, revise as necessary, and approve minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review progress of the work since last meeting, including status of submittals for approval.

3. Review of construction schedule, pay estimates, cash flow curve, payroll and compliance submittals.

4. Field observations, problems, and necessary decisions.

5. Identify problems which impede planned progress.

6. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

7. Review of RFI and FRP status.

8. Modification status.

9. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

10. Maintenance of Construction Schedule.

11. Develop corrective measures and procedures to regain planned schedule.

12. Planned progress during the succeeding work period.

13. Coordination of projected progress.

14. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

15. Effect of proposed Modifications on Construction Schedule and coordination.

16. Review Project Record Contract Drawings.

17. Complete other current business.

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C. Revisions to Minutes

1. Unless published minutes are challenged in writing prior to the next regularly scheduled progress meeting, they will be accepted as properly stating the activities and decisions of the meeting.

2. Persons challenging published minutes shall reproduce and distribute copies of the challenge to all indicated recipients of the particular set of minutes three working days prior to next regularly scheduled meeting.

3. Challenge to minutes shall be settled as priority portion of "old business" at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

PART 4 - OUTSIDE AGENCIES

4.01 Contractor shall interface with outside agencies as required for Contract conformance. Contractor shall appraise/copy METRO on all correspondence, between Contractor and governing agencies, which is necessary to meet the terms of this Contract.

4.01 Contractor shall coordinate the inspection of work from all outside governing agencies as required.

PART 5 - QUANTITY MEASUREMENTS

5.01 The Contractor shall supply necessary manpower, equipment, and tools to assist METRO representative in the field measurement of Contract pay quantities.

PART 6 - SPECIAL REPORTS

6.01 REPORT TIMING

A. Contractor shall submit special reports directly to METRO within one (1) day of an occurrence on the site. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the other entities that are affected by the occurrence within one (1) day.

6.02 REPORTING UNUSUAL EVENTS

A. When an event of an unusual, unscheduled, or significant nature occurs at the

Site, Contractor shall prepare and submit a special report. Such special report shall list chain of events, and times of occurrence, persons participating, action by Contractor's personnel, an evaluation of the results or effects and similar pertinent information.

6.03 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

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A. Contractor shall prepare and submit reports of accidents at Site and anywhere else related work is in progress. Report shall record and document names, dates and actions. For this purpose, "accident" is defined to include events where personal injury is sustained, or property loss of substance is sustained, or where the event posed a significant threat of loss or personal injury. Reporting shall comply with requirements of OSHA and other local authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 7 - CONSERVATION AND SALVAGE

7.01 GENERAL

A. During supervision and administration of the work, construction operations shall be carried out with the maximum possible consideration given to conservation of materials. In addition, maximum consideration shall be given to salvaging materials and equipment involved in performance of the work, but not incorporated therein.

Disposition of salvage materials which are METRO's property shall be as directed in writing by METRO.

PART 8 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

8.01 GENERAL

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the items in this specification. All costs associated with this work will be considered incidental to the total contract bid amount.

END OF SECTION 01040

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GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS MARCH 2026

SECTION 01051

GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS

A. This Section specifies the establishing of grades, lines and levels with the exception of primary control monuments and bench marks established by

METRO.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION LINES AND GRADES

A. METRO will provide or have provided property corners, basic reference points or bench marks as necessary to establish proper control. The Contractor shall carefully preserve such marks and points. If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to remove or disturb a primary control or reference point, the Contractor shall notify METRO before removing or disturbing said control or reference point.

If stakes, monuments, marks or points are carelessly or willfully disturbed by the Contractor, the cost of replacing such stakes, monuments, marks or points shall be charged to the account of the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall proceed, from the controls established to make surveys and layouts as necessary to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents and shall use qualified surveying and other personnel for making such surveys and layouts. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall make all layouts and surveys necessary for the proper performance of the Work. The Contractor shall furnish, establish and maintain in good order, survey control points as required for the completion of the Work, subject to approval of METRO as to point location, sufficiency and adequacy. However, such approval by METRO shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for accuracy of survey work and compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. METRO may check surveys and layouts made by the Contractor prior to approving any of the Work. The Contractor shall give sufficient advance written notice to METRO to enable such checking prior to commencing any work. When requested by METRO, the Contractor shall furnish assistance as required for checking purposes.

D. The Contractor shall furnish skilled labor, instrument platforms, ladders, temporary

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structures and lighting necessary for making and maintaining points and lines in connection with the required surveys.

E. METRO may direct the Contractor's attention to errors or omissions in lines or grades, but failure of METRO to point out such errors or omissions shall neither give the Contractor any right or claim nor shall in any way relieve the Contractor of contractual obligations and responsibilities hereunder.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 GENERAL

A. Cost of replacing established control monuments and bench marks damaged or destroyed by the construction operations will be deducted from payments due and from payments becoming due the Contractor. Neither additional compensation nor extension of time will be granted for suspending the Work to reestablish primary controls.

END OF SECTION 01051

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USE OF PREMISES MARCH 2026

SECTION 01145

USE OF PREMISES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. General use of the site including properties inside and outside of rights-of-way, work affecting road, ramps, streets and driveways and notification to adjacent occupants.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Document 00700 – General Conditions

B. Section 01504 – Temporary Facilities and Controls

C. Section 01555 – Traffic Control and Regulation

D. Section 02317 – Excavation and Backfill for Utilities

E. Section 02512 – Water Tap and Service Line Installation

F. Section 02951 – Pavement Repair and Restoration

1.03 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Confine access, and operations and storage areas to rights-of-way provided by METRO as stipulated in Document 00700 - General Conditions; trespassing on abutting lands or other lands in the area is not allowed.

B. Make arrangements, at no cost to METRO, for temporary use of private properties.

Submit a copy of agreements between private property owners and Contractor prior to use of the area. Agreements between private property owners and Contractor shall be notarized or bear the signatures of two witnesses.

C. Restrict total length of distributed materials along the route of construction to

METRO’S property unless otherwise approved in writing by METRO.

1.04 PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Do not alter the condition of properties adjacent to and along rights-of-way.

B. Do not use ways, means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures that result in damage to properties or improvements.

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C. Restore damaged properties outside of rights-of-ways at no cost to METRO.

1.05 USE OF SITE

A. Obtain approvals from Project Manager and governing authorities prior to impeding or closing public roads and streets. Do not close more than two consecutive intersections at one time.

B. Notify Project Manager and Houston Public Works Traffic Management at least five working days prior to closing a street or street crossing. Obtain permits for street closures in advance.

C. Maintain 10-foot-wide minimum access lanes for emergency vehicles including access to fire hydrants.

D. Avoid obstructing drainage ditches or inlets. When obstruction is unavoidable due to requirements of the Work, provide grading and temporary drainage structures to maintain unimpeded flow.

E. Locate and protect private lawn sprinkler systems that may exist within the site.

Repair or replace damaged systems to condition existing at start of the Work, or better. Test irrigation system prior to construction.

F. Conform to daily clean-up requirements of Article 3 of Document 00700 - General

Conditions.

G. Beware of overhead power lines existing in area and in close proximity of the Project. When 10 feet of clearance between energized overhead power line and construction-related activity cannot be maintained, request Center Point Energy (CPE) de-energize or move conflicting overhead power line. Contact CPE representatives at (713) 207-2222. Schedule, coordinate and pay costs associated with de-energizing or moving conflicting overhead power lines. When there is no separate pay item for this effort, include these costs in various items of bid that make such work necessary.

H. Maintain access to all buildings, driveways and parking lots throughout the Project.

1.06 NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT OCCUPANTS

A. Notify individual occupants in areas to be affected by the Work of proposed construction and time schedule. Notify not less than 72 hours or more than two weeks prior to work performed within 200 feet of homes or businesses. Follow form and content of sample door hanger provided by Project Manager.

B. Include in notification nature of the Work, and names and telephone numbers of two company representatives for resident contact available on 24-hour call.

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C. Submit proposed notification to Project Manager for approval. Consider ethnicity of the neighborhood where English is not the dominant language. Provide notice in an understandable language.

D. In regard to notifications on all small-diameter water lines (as defined in City of

Houston Specification Section 02512 - Water Tap and Service Line Installation), the Contractor must perform all customer notifications and complete a Notice of Customer Communication form provided by the Project Manager that such notice has been given 48-hours in advance of any water disruptions. Notification must also include the approximate duration of planned service outages. The City of Houston Inspector must have the completed Notification of Customer Communication form before the commencement of valve assisted work.

1.07 PUBLIC, TEMPORARY, AND CONSTRUCTION ROADS AND RAMPS

A. Construct and maintain temporary detours, ramps, and roads to provide for normal public traffic flow when it is necessary to close public roads or streets.

B. Provide mats or other means to prevent overloading or damage to existing roadways from tracked equipment, large tandem axle trucks or equipment that will damage the existing roadway surfaces.

C. Construct and maintain access roads and parking areas as specified in Section

01504 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

1.08 EXCAVATION IN STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS

A. Avoid hindering or inconveniencing public travel on streets or intersecting alleys for more than two blocks at any one time, except by permission of City Engineer.

B. Obtain Traffic Management and City Engineer's approval when nature of the Work requires closure of an entire street. Permits required for street closure are Contractor's responsibility. Avoid unnecessary inconvenience to abutting property owners.

C. Remove surplus materials and debris and open each block for public use, as work in that block is complete.

D. Acceptance of any portion of the Work will not be based on return of street to public use.

E. Avoid obstructing driveways or entrances to private property.

F. Provide temporary crossings or complete excavation and backfill in one continuous operation to minimize duration of obstruction when excavation is required across drives or entrances.

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G. Provide barricades and signs in accordance with Section VI of the State of Texas

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

1.09 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Comply with traffic regulation as specified in Section 01555 - Traffic Control and Regulation.

1.10 SURFACE RESTORATION

A. Restore the site including landscaping to the condition existing before construction, or better.

B. Repair paved areas per the requirements of Section 02951 - Pavement Repair and

Restoration.

C. Repair damaged turf areas, level with bank run sand conforming to Section 02317 - Excavation and Backfill for Utilities, or topsoil conforming to Section 02911 -Topsoil, and re-sod in accordance with Section 02922 - Sodding. Water and level newly sodded areas with adjoining turf using appropriate steel wheel rollers for sodding.

Do not use spot sodding or sprigging.

1.11 LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Confine operations to lands within construction work limits shown on Drawings.

Unless otherwise noted on Drawings adhere to the following:

1. Where utility alignment is within esplanade, and construction limits are shown on Drawings to extend to edge of esplanade, keep equipment, materials, stockpiles a minimum of five feet from back of curb.

2. Where construction limits shown on Drawings extend to property line, keep sidewalks free of equipment, materials, and stockpiles.

1.12 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL SALVAGE

A. Upon completion of the Work, carefully remove salvageable equipment and material. Deliver them to METRO as directed by Project Manager. Dispose of equipment offsite at no additional cost to METRO when Project Manager deems equipment unfit for further use.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION – NOT USED

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4.01 No separate measurement or payment will be made for the items in this specification. All costs associated with this work will be considered incidental to the total contract bid amount.

END OF SECTION 01145

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PROJECT TESTING MARCH 2026

SECTION 01205

PROJECT TESTING

A. This Section specifies the testing responsibilities and guidelines for the Contractor, as required by the Contract Documents and as directed by the Engineer.

1.02 METRO’S INDEPENDENT TESTING LABORATORY

A. METRO shall employ an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) to ensure Contract

Document compliance.

B. The ITL shall not be authorized to revoke, modify, or release any requirement of the Specifications, nor to approve or accept any portion of the Work. When it appears that the material furnished or Work performed fails to fulfill contractual requirements, the ITL shall promptly inform the METRO, in writing, of such deficiencies.

C. Copies of all laboratory tests and inspection reports shall be issued promptly and directly to METRO, and as may be directed. Test reports shall indicate, by notation (*) alongside, all tests that fall below norms with an explanation therefor.

The Contractor shall be furnished copies of all test reports by METRO. The Contractor may use these reports for his own convenience, but at his own risk.

1.03 CONTRACTOR DUTIES

A. The Contractor may employ a Testing Laboratory Service (TLS) to ensure Contract Document compliance for areas not covered by METRO’s ITL.

B. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any ITL employed by METRO to facilitate testing services so as to expedite the Work.

C. Contractor shall provide access for METRO's ITL representative to obtain samples of materials proposed for use and which are required to be tested. Contractor shall cooperate in obtaining material samples for testing. Advise METRO's ITL at least 48 hours in advance to allow for test completion and personnel assignments.

D. Representatives of METRO's ITL shall have access to the Work at all times. The

Contractor shall provide for and facilitate such access in order that METRO's ITL may properly perform its functions.

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1.04 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Inspections or testing performed exclusively for the Contractor's convenience shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

B. When initial tests indicate noncompliance with the Contract Documents, any subsequent retesting occasioned by such noncompliance will be performed by the ITL and the cost thereof borne by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor's Testing Laboratory Service shall prepare and maintain control of

METRO-approved, concrete mix designs in accordance with ACI 318, ACI 211.1, and ACI 214 for each specified and indicated strength.

D. The Contractor shall immediately notify METRO in writing, if, at any time during construction, the concrete resulting from the approved mix design proves to be unsatisfactory for any reason. The Contractor's Testing Laboratory Service shall modify the design, subject to written approval, until a satisfactory concrete mix is obtained.

E. If, as determined by the Engineer, concrete of poor quality or workmanship has been placed, additional tests shall be made as directed by the Engineer and at the expense of the Contractor. Tests may be compression test on cored cylinders, ASTM C 42, or load tests as outlined in ACI 318, Section 20.3, or as directed, verification check tests of the mix.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing Steel Mill Test Reports and

Material Certificates. Contractor shall also submit proposed mix designs and test records in accordance with ACI 318, Section 4.3.1.1, for review and approval.

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