4-26-263 VARIOUS TRANSMISSION POLE FOUNDATIONS.pdf

INVITATION FOR BID 26-263

DOCUMENTS

FOR

VARIOUS TRANSMISSION POLES FOUNDATION

INSTALLATION

I-15 400 E , 700 S Bluff St. , I-15 900 S, and 1450 W 2440 S

St. George, Utah

FEBURARY 2026

Prepared By:

City of St. George Energy Services Department

St. George, Utah

(435) 627-627-4800

AND

Intermountain Consumer Professional Engineers, Inc.

1145 East South Union Avenue Midvale, Utah 84047

(301) 255-1111

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BID DOCUMENTS

Information for Bidders

Bid Form

Bid Schedule

Bid Bond

AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS

Agreement

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Definitions

2. Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings

3. Schedules, Reports, and Records

4. Drawings and Specifications

5. Shop Drawings and Samples

6. Materials, Services and Facilities

7. Inspection and Testing

8. Substitutions

9. Patents

10. Surveys, Permits, Regulations

11. Protection of Work, Property, Persons

12. Supervision by Contractor

13. Changes in the Work

14. Changes in Contract Price

15. Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages

16. Correction of Work

17. Subsurface Conditions

18. Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay

19. Payments to Contractor

20. Acceptance of Final Payment as Release

21. Insurance

22. Contract Security

23. Assignments

24. Indemnification

25. Separate Contracts

26. Subcontracting

27. Inspecting Officer's Authority

28. Land and Rights-of-Way

29. Guarantee

30. Taxes

31. Construction Staking

32. Safety and Health

33. References

34. Site Examination

35. Coordination with Existing Trades

36. Public Safety and Traffic Control

37. Project Meetings

38. Operations within the Right-of-Way

39. Temporary Facilities and Utilities

40. Contract Closeout

41. Breach of Contract

42. Compliance Certification of Legal Work Status

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 100 – GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

General Requirements & Project Description 101

Project Meetings 102

Submittals 103

Material & Equipment 104

Contract Closeout 105

Mobilization 106

Method of Measurement & Basis of Payment 107

Non-Payment Items 108

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 1

DIVISION 3000

Concrete Foundations 03301

Concrete Drilled Pier Foundation 03302

DRAWINGS

CONCRETE NOTES AND DRILLED PIER DETAILS SHEET C100-C300

APPENDIX GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

The City of St. George, hereinafter called “CITY,” shall receive BIDS for the following:

Project: VARIOUS TRANSMISSION POLES FOUNDATION INSTALLATION

Project Address: I-15 400 E , 700 S Bluff St. , I-15 900 S, and 1450 W 2440 S St. George, UT

1. BID TIMELINE:

BID OPENING DATE: Feb 23, 2026

PRE-BID MEETING DATE, TIME & LOCATION: Mar. 3, 2026 9:00 AM

811 E RED HILLS PKWY, ST GEORGE, UT 84770

MANDATORY: YES

Failure to attend a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will result in automatic disqualification

QUESTIONS DUE DATE: Mar 6, 2026

SUBMISSION CLOSE DATE: Mar 10, 2026 2:00 PM

2. All BIDS must be submitted via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com. Any BID may be edited or withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the

CITY and the BIDDER.

3. BIDS shall be based on the BID SCHEDULE UNIT PRICES and shall include all work called for by the plans and specifications and bidding documents. In the case of a discrepancy in the extension of a line item, the unit price shall govern. In the case of a difference between the amount written in words and the amount written in figures, the written words shall govern. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities, where given, by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done. UNIT PRICES as called for in the

BID Schedule shall be submitted to cover all additions and deductions in the scope of the WORK.

CITY has the right to reduce or remove items from the project.

4. Bid Schedules are included in the Requested Information for a Base Bid and any alternates. It is the CITY'S intent to award this contract based upon the Base Bid. The CITY, in consultation with the ENGINEER, shall add bid items at the City’s sole discretion. The low bid shall be considered to be the bid which has the lowest base bid items selected by the CITY for inclusion in the final

Agreement.

5. The CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE is particularly important to the CITY. The BID shall include a construction schedule prepared using spreadsheet or scheduling software, showing all main work categories, including at least clearing and grubbing, grading, and drainage, building construction, building interiors, concrete work, and asphalt paving.

6. It is the CITY'S intention to commence construction within 30 calendar days of the Notice of

Award and to complete the project no later than 60 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed.

BIDDER'S must be able to commit to these dates before submitting Bids.

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7. The CITY shall provide to BIDDERS prior to BIDDING, all information which is pertinent to, and delineates and describes, the land owned, and rights-of-way acquired or to be acquired.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING BONDS:

1. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the project. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the CITY or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract.

2. Each BID must be accompanied by a BID bond payable to the CITY for five percent of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the CITY will return the

BONDS of all except the three lowest responsible BIDDERS. The BID BOND of the successful

BIDDER will be retained until the payment BOND and performance BOND have been executed and approved and the Notice to Proceed has been issued, after which the BID BOND will be returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND.

3. A performance BOND and a payment BOND, each in the amount of 100 percent of the

CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the CITY, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

4. Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS, payment BONDS or performance BONDS must file with each BOND a certified copy of their power of attorney with the effective date.

AWARDING CONTRACT:

1. The CITY may waive any informalities, minor defects, or reject any and all BIDS.

2. The CITY may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the

BIDDER to perform the WORK, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the CITY all such information and data for this purpose as the CITY may request. The CITY reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the CITY that such

BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the

Agreement and to complete the WORK contemplated therein.

3. The BIDDER, by evidence of the submission of the BID, acknowledges that BIDDER and

BIDDER’S subcontractors meet or exceed the specified requirements for related project experience and insurances, and that should the CITY discover at any time evidence to the contrary, BIDDER agrees to withdraw BIDDER’S BID and to allow the CITY to award the

CONTRACT to the next lowest responsible BIDDER. BIDDER must have the proper contractor’s license for this type of project prior to bidding on the project. It is solely BIDDER’S responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances that affect this project.

4. Award will be made to the lowest responsible BIDDER as determined by the City using the criteria contained in City ordinances governing the award of contracts. The BID shall be awarded on the condition that the BIDDER provides all required documents prior to the NOTICE TO

PROCEED being issued. Failure to provide the required documents shall be considered a default on the Contract and may result in the CITY awarding the Contract to another BIDDER in addition to other legal remedies.

5. The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain the performance BOND, the payment BOND, the Certificate of Legal Work Status for the

BIDDER and all Subcontractors and the certificate of insurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF

AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary Agreement and BOND forms. The bid shall be awarded on the condition that the BIDDER provides all required documents prior to the NOTICE

TO PROCEED being issued. Failure to provide the required documents shall be considered a default on the Contract and may result in the City Awarding the CONTRACT to another BIDDER in addition to other legal remedies.

6. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the Agreement or is found to be ineligible or becomes ineligible to meet all the requirements for the project, the CITY may at its option consider the

BIDDER in default, in which case the BID BOND accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the CITY.

7. Upon receipt of acceptable performance BOND, payment BOND, insurance certificates and

Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded, the CITY shall sign the

Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the CITY not execute the Agreement, the BIDDER may by WRITTEN NOTICE withdraw the BIDDER’S signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the

CITY.

8. The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued immediately upon the following occurring:

providing the executed Agreement to the CITY, providing the performance and payment BONDS to City, and providing the insurance certificates to City. Should there be reasons why the City wants to delay and the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the CITY and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE

TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party.

9. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.

1. Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID.

END OF SECTION

BID TERMS

Project: Foundation Construction – VARIOUS TRANSMISSION POLES FOUNDATION

INSTALLATION

Inquiry No: 26-263

Proposal of (“BIDDER"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of doing business as a corporation, partnership, or an individual (circle applicable status), to the City of St. George ("CITY"). Pursuant to and in compliance with the Public Notice, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all Work for the above named

Project in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, BIDDER'S Instructions, Drawings, Specifications, and other documents related thereto, the undersigned, having familiarized themselves with the existing conditions on the site and the conditions under which the work on the Drawings and in the Specifications is to be done, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, incidental items, permits, fees, and services to perform all specified work on the above named project.

By submission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other

BIDDER or with any competitor.

All Work shall be in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and documents issued thereto and shall be installed at the price/prices set forth in the Contract Documents. Bidder acknowledges that all Work shall be done subject to CITY’S approval. Decisions and questions as to the quality, suitability, and acceptability of the materials, interpretation of drawings and specifications, and acceptable fulfillment of the Contract by the BIDDER shall be made by CITY.

Of particular importance to be considered in the BID are the following:

CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The WORK is to be performed within the specified CONTRACT TIME. If the

CONTRACTOR shall fail to complete the WORK within the CONTRACT TIME, or extension of time granted by the CITY, then the CONTRACTOR will pay the CITY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES assessed at the rates established as follows:

a. $250.00 (dollars) per day for each calendar day that the CONTRACTOR shall be in default after the CONTRACT TIME.

b. $250.00 (dollars) per day for failure to make repairs to deficiencies in the work within 10 days of notification to repair.

The rates specified in ‘b.’ above are cumulative and are in addition to LIQUIDATED DAMAGES assessed in association with the overall Contract Time as listed in ‘a.’ above. Additional information on LIQUIDATED DAMAGES is provided in the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

BID SCHEDULE

Inquiry No.: 26-263

BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following unit or lump sum prices. If an alternate is asked for, the contractor may elect to BID either or both BID schedules, however only one schedule will be awarded.

BIDDER will complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following unit prices. Quantities indicated are not guaranteed; they are solely for comparing BIDS and establishing the initial Contract Price. Final payment will be based on actual quantities.

NOTE: The Engineer shall check all BIDS for mathematical errors. If errors have been made in the extension of the figures, the unit prices will be the binding amount and the total amounts will be revised to reflect the corrections.

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

UNITS

UNIT

COST

TOTAL

1 Mobilization 1 L.S.

Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation for Pole #WF151

1 Each

Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation for Pole #24

1 Each

Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation for Pole #25

1 Each

Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation for Pole #20

1 Each

Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation for Pole #D1

1 Each

TOTAL OF BID SCHEDULE

BIDDER certifies that BIDDER has read the Request for BIDS and fully understands its intent.

BIDDER certifies that BIDDER has adequate personnel and resources to fulfill the proposal requirements. BIDDER further understands that BIDDER’S ability to meet the criteria and provide the required services shall be judged solely by the City. BIDDER further certifies that, since the receipt of the Request for BIDS, no contact, discussion, or negotiation has been made nor will be made regarding this proposal for construction services with any City employee other than the contact people listed in the Request for BIDS. BIDDER understands that any such contact could disqualify this proposal. BIDDER further certifies that BIDDER is properly licensed to conduct business within the scope of this BID as required by the State of Utah. BIDDER certifies that all schedules and addenda contained herein shall be considered part of the entire Request for BIDS response and that the complete document submitted shall be considered a legally binding document.

END OF SECTION

(1) Provide a list of all construction contracts involving work of a similar scope and comparable value completed over the past five (5) years. Include the following information for each project:

a. Name and location of project.

b. Name, address, and telephone number of the project Owner.

c. Brief description of the work involved.

d. Contract amount.

e. Contract date for completion.

f. Date of actual completion - reason for delay, if any.

g. Name, address, and phone number of Engineer / Architect / Landscape Architect.

h. Name of Owner's Inspecting Officer.

i. State your involvement in any litigation arising out of the project.

j. Status of current litigation, if any, associated with any project. If none, state N/A.

(2) Provide a list of the prospective subcontractors, materials suppliers and equipment suppliers you expect to use on this project. * City reserves the right to reject subcontractors and suppliers.

* CITY understands that the subcontractor's, materials suppliers and equipment suppliers provided may not be the final subcontractor's used. A final subcontractor's, material suppliers and equipment suppliers list must be presented by the successful BIDDER at the

Pre- Construction Conference and will be updated at each subsequent construction meeting.

BIDDER understands that CITY reserves the right to accept or reject proposed subcontractors.

CERTIFICATION OF LEGAL WORK STATUS (Contractor)

Inquiry No.: 26-263

Contractor certifies that it does not and will not during the performance of this contract knowingly employ, or subcontract with any entity which employs workers in violation of 8 USC § 1324a.

Contractor agrees to require all subcontractors at the time they are hired for this project to sign a

Certification of Legal Work Status and submit the Certification to City prior to any work being performed by the subcontractors. Contractor agrees to produce, at the City’s request, documents to verify compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. If Contractor knowingly employs workers or subcontractors in violation of 8 USC § 1324a, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the contract between Contractor and City. In addition, Contractor may be suspended from participating in future projects with the City for a period of one (1) year. In the event this contract is terminated due to a violation of 8 USC § 1324a by Contractor or a subcontractor of Contractor, Contractor shall be liable for any and all costs associated with such termination, including, but not limited to, any damages incurred by the City as well as attorney fees. For purposes of compliance, the

City requires Contractor and subcontractors to use E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all employees as allowed by law and the E-Verify procedures. Contractor and subcontractors must maintain authorized documentation of the E-Verify.

I certify that I have read, understand and agree to comply with the requirements herein.

Contractor Name: ______________________________________________________

Company Address: _____________________________________________________

Company’s Unique E-Verification Number: _________________________________

Signature Date

Official Title

STATE OF UTAH )

ss.

County of Washington )

On the _____ day of _________ 20__, before me, __________________________, a notary public, personally appeared ____________________________ proved on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to in this document, and acknowledged he/she executed the same voluntarily for its stated purpose.

Notary Public https://www.sgcity.org/

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GENERAL CONDITIONS INDEX

1 Definitions

2 Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings

3 Schedules, Reports, and Records

4 Drawings and Specifications 5 Shop Drawings and Samples

6 Materials, Services and Facilities

7 Inspection and Testing

8 Substitutions

9 Patents

10 Surveys, Permits, Regulations

11 Protection of Work, Property, Persons

12 Supervision by Contractor

13 Changes in the Work

14 Changes in Contract Price

15 Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages

16 Correction of Work

17 Subsurface Conditions

18 Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay

19 Payments to Contractor

20 Acceptance of Final Payment as Release

21 Insurance

22 Contract Security

23 Assignments

24 Indemnification

25 Separate Contracts

26 Subcontracting

27 Inspecting Officer's Authority

28 Land and Rights-of-Way

29 Guarantee

30 Taxes

31 Construction Staking

32 Safety and Health

33 References

34 Site Examination

35 Coordination with Existing Trades

36 Public Safety and Traffic Control

37 Project Meetings

38 Operations within the Right-of-Way

39 Temporary Facilities and Utilities

40 Contract Closeout

41 Breach of Contract

42 Compliance Certification of Legal Work Status GENERAL CONDITIONS

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1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. Wherever used in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:

1.2. ADDENDA - Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the

Agreement which modify or interpret the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

1.3. BID - The offer or proposal of the BIDDER submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the WORK to be performed.

1.4. BIDDER - Any person, firm or corporation submitting a BID for the WORK.

1.5. BONDS - Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds and other instruments of security, furnished by the CONTRACTOR and his surety in accordance with the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

1.6. CHANGE ORDER - A written order to the CONTRACTOR authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the WORK within the general scope of the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, or authorizing an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or

CONTRACT TIME.

1.7. CITY – The City of St. George.

1.8. CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE – Name

175 E 200 N

St. George, UT 84770

435-Phone #

1.9. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – The documents listed as contract documents in the agreement signed by the parties.

1.10. CONTRACT PRICE - The total monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under the terms and conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

1.11. CONTRACT TIME - The number of calendar days stated in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS for the completion of the WORK.

1.12. CONTRACTOR - The person, firm or corporation with whom the CITY has executed the

Agreement.

1.13. DRAWINGS - The part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS which show the characteristics and scope of the WORK to be performed and which have been prepared by a licensed professional Landscape Architect, Architect, or Engineer and reviewed and approved by the INSPECTING OFFICER.

1.14. INSPECTING OFFICER - The person designated by the City of St. George.

1.15. FIELD ORDER - A written order effecting a change in the WORK not involving an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, issued by the INSPECTING OFFICER to the CONTRACTOR during construction.

1.16. NOTICE OF AWARD - The written notice of the acceptance of the BID from the CITY to the successful BIDDER.

1.17. NOTICE TO PROCEED - Written communication issued by the CITY to the

CONTRACTOR authorizing him to proceed with the WORK and establishing the date of commencement of the WORK.

1.18. PROJECT - The undertaking to be performed as provided in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

1.19. SHOP DRAWINGS - All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and other data which are prepared by the CONTRACTOR, a SUBCONTRACTOR, manufacturer, SG Form-General Conditions 09.04.2025 Page 3

SUPPLIER or distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the WORK shall be fabricated or installed, or as described below:

1.19.1. Shop drawings are drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts, brochures, and other data which are prepared by CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR, manufacturer, supplier, or distributor. Shop drawings illustrate some portion of the WORK and confirm dimensions and conformance to Contract Documents.

1.19.2. Samples are physical examples furnished by CONTRACTOR to illustrate materials, equipment, color, or workmanship and to assist in the establishment of standards by which the WORK will be judged.

1.20. SPECIFICATIONS OR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - A part of the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consisting of written descriptions of a technical nature about the materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship.

1.21. SUBCONTRACTOR - An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR or with any other SUBCONTRACTOR for the performance of a part of the WORK at the site.

1.22. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - That date as certified by the INSPECTING

OFFICER when the construction of the PROJECT or a specified part thereof is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, so that the PROJECT or specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended.

Obtaining a certificate of occupancy does not mean the WORK has reached

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.

1.23. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS - Modifications to General Conditions required for participation in the PROJECT and approved in writing prior to inclusion in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or such requirements that may be imposed by applicable state laws.

1.24. SUPPLIER - Any person or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the

WORK, including that fabricated to a special design, but who does not perform labor at the site.

1.25. WORK - All labor necessary to produce the construction required by the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in the PROJECT.

1.26. WRITTEN NOTICE - Any notice to any party of the Agreement relative to any part of this Agreement in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed, when posted by certified or registered mail to the said party at his last given address, or delivered in person to said party or his authorized representative on the WORK.

2. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS

2.1. The CONTRACTOR may be furnished additional instructions and detail drawings by the INSPECTING OFFICER as necessary to carry out the WORK required by the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

2.2. The additional drawings and instruction thus supplied will become a part of the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the WORK in accordance with the additional detail drawings and instructions.

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3. SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS

3.1. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CITY such schedule of quantities and costs, progress schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and other data where applicable when requested by the CITY for the WORK to be performed.

3.2. Prior to the first partial payment request the CONTRACTOR shall submit construction progress schedules showing the order in which he proposes to carry on the WORK, including dates at which he will start the various parts of the WORK, estimated date of completion of each part and as applicable:

3.2.1. The dates at which special detail drawings will be required; and

3.2.2. Respective dates for submission of SHOP DRAWINGS, the beginning of manufacture, the testing and the installation of materials, supplies and equipment.

4. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

4.1. The intent of the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS is that the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and all incidental work necessary to complete the PROJECT in an acceptable manner, ready for use, occupancy or operation by the CITY.

4.2. In case of conflict between the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, the

SPECIFICATIONS shall govern. Figure dimensions on DRAWINGS shall govern over scale dimensions, and detailed DRAWINGS shall govern over general

DRAWINGS.

4.3. Any discrepancies found between the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS and site conditions or any inconsistencies or ambiguities in the DRAWINGS or

SPECIFICATIONS shall be immediately reported to the INSPECTING OFFICER, in writing, who shall promptly correct such inconsistencies or ambiguities in writing.

WORK done by the CONTRACTOR after his discovery of such discrepancies, inconsistencies or ambiguities shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S risk.

5. SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES

5.1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide SHOP DRAWINGS as may be necessary for the prosecution of the WORK as required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The

INSPECTING OFFICER shall promptly review all SHOP DRAWINGS. The

INSPECTING OFFICER'S approval of any SHOP DRAWING shall not release the

CONTRACTOR from responsibility for deviations from the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS. The approval of any SHOP DRAWING which substantially deviates from the requirement of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS shall be evidenced by a

CHANGE ORDER.

5.2. When submitted for the INSPECTING OFFICER'S review, SHOP DRAWINGS shall bear the CONTRACTOR'S certification that he has reviewed, checked and approved the

SHOP DRAWINGS and that they are in conformance with the requirements of the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

5.3. Portions of the WORK requiring a SHOP DRAWING or sample submission shall not begin until the SHOP DRAWING or submission has been approved by the

INSPECTING OFFICER. A copy of each approved SHOP DRAWING and each

SG Form-General Conditions 09.04.2025 Page 5 approved sample shall be kept in good order by the CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to the INSPECTING OFFICER.

5.4. Procedure: CONTRACTOR shall review and designate (stamp) his approval and submit to CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE, with reasonable promptness and in orderly sequence, all shop drawings and samples required by the Contract Documents. Three copies of the Drawings are required. CONTRACTOR shall bear cost of reproducing copies of shop drawings required by all concerned.

5.5. By approving shop drawings and samples, CONTRACTOR thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, or will do so, and that he has checked and coordinated each shop drawing and sample with requirements of the WORK and of the

Contract Documents.

5.6. No WORK requiring a shop drawing or sample submission shall be commenced until submission has been approved by CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE.

5.7. Samples.

5.7.1. Where specified or required, CONTRACTOR shall submit samples to CITY’S

REPRESENTATIVE together with specification material, affidavits, and other documentation as may be required by CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE.

5.7.2. It is the CONTRACTOR'S specific responsibility to ascertain that samples submitted have been checked and approved by him.

5.7.3. Cost of samples, together with transportation, delivery, and any other costs, shall be borne by CONTRACTOR. Samples shall be retained in the office of the

CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE until completion of the Project.

5.7.4. Where samples are specifically required to be submitted for approval, no WORK involving the sampled materials shall proceed until written approval has been obtained from CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE.

5.8. Review of shop drawings and Samples by CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE shall not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing is satisfactory. Review of such drawings and samples will not relieve CONTRACTOR of responsibility for any error which may exist in the

Submittals.

6. MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES

6.1. It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, light, power, transportation, supervision, temporary construction of any nature, and all other services and facilities of any nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the WORK within the specified time.

Materials incorporated into Project shall be new, except as otherwise indicated in the

Specifications, of specified quality, and furnished in sufficient quantity to facilitate proper and speedy execution of the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall, if requested, furnish evidence of the quality of any materials. Materials not meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be removed from the Project by

CONTRACTOR without expense to CITY.

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6.2. Materials and equipment shall be so stored as to insure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the WORK. Stored materials and equipment to be incorporated in the

WORK shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection.

6.2.1. Materials shall be delivered to the site in original packaging with labels and trademarks intact, and such labels and trademarks shall remain intact until used.

6.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall confine his apparatus, storage of materials, and operations of his workmen to limits indicated by law, ordinances, and permits and shall arrange and maintain parking of vehicles and storage of materials in an orderly manner leaving all walks, driveways, roads, and entrances, unencumbered.

6.3. All equipment on site shall be protected from physical damage and from the elements. All rotating equipment shall be rotated four turns once each week during construction.

6.4. Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer.

6.5. Materials, supplies and equipment shall be in accordance with samples submitted by the

CONTRACTOR and approved by the INSPECTING OFFICER.

6.6. Materials, supplies or equipment to be incorporated into the WORK shall not be purchased by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR subject to a chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller.

7. INSPECTION AND TESTING

7.1. All materials and equipment used in the construction of the PROJECT shall be subject to adequate inspection and testing in accordance with generally accepted standards, as required and defined in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7.2. The CITY shall provide all inspection and testing services not required by the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7.3. The CONTRACTOR shall provide at his expense the testing and inspection services required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS unless otherwise stated in the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7.4. If the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require any WORK to specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by someone other than the CONTRACTOR, the

CONTRACTOR will give the INSPECTING OFFICER timely notice of readiness. The

CONTRACTOR will then furnish the INSPECTING OFFICER the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval.

7.5. Inspections, tests or approvals by the INSPECTING OFFICER or others shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from his obligations to perform the WORK in accordance with the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7.6. The INSPECTING OFFICER and his representatives will at all times have access to the

WORK. In addition, authorized representatives and agents of the CITY or any participating Federal or state agency shall be permitted to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials, and other relevant data and records. The CONTRACTOR will provide proper facilities for such access and observation of the WORK and also for any inspection, or testing thereof.

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7.7. If any WORK is covered prior to inspections, tests, or approval or contrary to the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS it must, if requested by the INSPECTING OFFICER, be uncovered for his observation and replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.

7.8. If the INSPECTING OFFICER considers it necessary or advisable that covered WORK be inspected or tested by others, the CONTRACTOR, at the INSPECTING

OFFICER'S request, will uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as the INSPECTING OFFICER may require, that portion of the

WORK in question, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment. If it is found that such WORK is defective, the CONTRACTOR will bear all the expenses of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such WORK is not found to be defective, the

CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction and an appropriate

CHANGE ORDER shall be issued.

8. SUBSTITUTIONS

8.1. Whenever a material, article or piece or equipment is identified on the DRAWINGS or

SPECIFICATIONS by reference to brand name or catalogue number, it shall be understood that this is referenced for the purpose of defining the performance or other salient requirements and that other products of equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered. The CONTRACTOR may, by written request with supporting documentation, recommend the substitution of a material, article, or piece of equipment of equal substance and function for those referred to in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS by reference to brand name or catalogue number, and if, in the opinion of the INSPECTING OFFICER, such material, article, or piece of equipment provides equal or better level of performance than that expected from the originally specified material, article, or piece of equipment at equal or less cost to the CITY, and provides an equal or better warranty and service conditions, such materials, articles, and pieces of equipment may be considered for substitution. Such consideration on the part of the

INSPECTING OFFICER does not constitute agreement to or approval of any substituted materials, articles, or pieces of equipment. The written request for substitution shall include a statement that CONTRACTOR accepts responsibility for any and all adjustments to the rest of the project to accommodate the proposed substitution, including any additional costs created by the change.

8.2. INSPECTING OFFICER retains the right to reject any and all materials, articles, and pieces of equipment offered for consideration as substitutes for those originally specified, and may require the CONTRACTOR to install all materials, articles, and pieces of equipment as originally specified.

8.3. When several materials are specified in the Contract Documents by name for one use, CONTRACTOR may select any one of those so specified. The mixing of several products specified by name for one use is prohibited.

8.4. Wherever an item or class of material is specified exclusively by trade name, by name of maker, or by catalog reference, use such item only unless CITY’S

REPRESENTATIVE’S approval for a substitution is secured. Items and material not

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9. PATENTS

The CONTRACTOR shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and save the CITY harmless from loss on account thereof, except that the CITY shall be responsible for any such loss when a particular process, design, or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is specified, however if the CONTRACTOR has reason to believe that the design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, he shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such information to the INSPECTING OFFICER.

10. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS

10.1. The CITY shall furnish all boundary and topographic surveys, establish a point of beginning, and provide a plan showing the basic data necessary for locating the principal component parts of the WORK together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to the WORK as shown in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. From the information provided by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make all detail surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for pile locations and other working points, lines, elevations and cut sheets.

10.2. The STAKING AND LAYOUT PLAN shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR in coordination with the CITY.

10.3. The CONTRACTOR shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points and stakes and, in case of willful or careless destruction, the CONTRACTOR shall be charged with the resulting expense, which expense shall include the cost of all labor and materials necessary to repair the damage, and the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to remedy any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance.

10.4. Permits and licenses necessary and required for the prosecution of the WORK shall be secured and paid for by the CONTRACTOR unless otherwise stated in the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Such permits and documents shall include but not be limited to a City business license or registration, the SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan), NOI (Notice of Intent which is part of the SWPPP ), Air Quality

Control Permit, Grading Permit, Building Permit, Encroachment permit, and NOT

(Notice of Termination of the Stormwater Permit). Easements shall be secured and paid for by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

The CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the WORK as drawn and specified. If the

CONTRACTOR observes that the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the INSPECTING OFFICER in writing, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in Section 13, CHANGES IN THE

WORK.

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11. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONS

11.1. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the WORK. He will take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the WORK and other persons who may be affected thereby, all the WORK and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, and other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

11.2. The CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any public body having jurisdiction. He will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the WORK, all necessary safeguards for safety and protection. He will notify owners of adjacent utilities when prosecution of the WORK may affect them. The CONTRACTOR will remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them be liable, except damage or loss attributable to the fault of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or to the acts or omissions of the CITY or the INSPECTING OFFICER or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable, and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the

CONTRACTOR.

11.3. In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the WORK or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from the INSPECTING OFFICER or CITY, shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He will give the INSPECTING OFFICER prompt WRITTEN NOTICE of significant changes in the WORK or deviations from the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS caused thereby, and a CHANGE ORDER shall thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.

12. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR

The CONTRACTOR will supervise and direct the WORK. He will be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. The

CONTRACTOR will employ and maintain on the WORK a qualified supervisor or superintendent who shall have been designated in writing by the CONTRACTOR as the

CONTRACTOR'S representative at the site. The supervisor shall have full authority to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR. The supervisor shall be present on the site at all times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the WORK.

13. CHANGES IN THE WORK

13.1. The CITY may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the

WORK without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the amount due under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or in the time required for

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ORDER.

13.2. The INSPECTING OFFICER, also may at any time, by issuing a FIELD ORDER, make changes in the details of the WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the performance of any changes in the WORK so ordered by the INSPECTING

OFFICER unless the CONTRACTOR believes that such FIELD ORDER entitles him to a change in CONTRACT PRICE or TIME, or both, in which event he shall give the

INSPECTING OFFICER WRITTEN NOTICE thereof within seven (7) days after the receipt of the ordered change. Thereafter the CONTRACTOR shall document the basis for the change in CONTRACT PRICE or TIME within thirty (30) days. The

CONTRACTOR shall not execute such changes pending the receipt of an executed

CHANGE ORDER or further instruction from the CITY.

14. CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE

14.1. The CONTRACT PRICE may be changed only by a CHANGE ORDER. The value of any work covered by a CHANGE ORDER or of any claim for increase of decrease in the CONTRACT PRICE shall be determined by one or more of the following methods in the order of precedence listed below:

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14.1.1. Unit prices previously approved;

14.1.2. An agreed lump sum; or

14.1.3. The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies, equipment, and other services necessary to complete the work. In addition there shall be added an amount to be agreed upon but not to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the actual cost of the WORK to cover the cost of general overhead and profit.

15. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

15.1. The date of beginning and the time for completion of the WORK are essential conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the WORK embraced shall be commenced on a date specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED.

15.2. The CONTRACTOR will proceed with the WORK at such rate of progress to insure full completion within the CONTRACT TIME. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY, that the CONTRACT TIME for the completion of the WORK described herein is a reasonable time, taking into consideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors prevailing in the locality of the WORK.

15.3. If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to complete the WORK within the CONTRACT

TIME, or extension of time granted by the CITY, then the CONTRACTOR will pay to the CITY the amount for LIQUIDATED DAMAGES as specified in the BID for each calendar day that the CONTRACTOR shall be in default after the time stipulated in the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

15.4. The CONTRACTOR shall not be charged with LIQUIDATED DAMAGES or any excess cost when the delay in completion of the WORK is due to the following and the

CONTRACTOR has promptly given WRITTEN NOTICE of such delay to the CITY or INSPECTING OFFICER.

15.4.1. To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the CITY;

15.4.2. To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the CONTRACTOR, including but not restricted to acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the CITY, acts of another CONTRACTOR in the performance of a contract with the CITY, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and abnormal and unforeseeable weather; and

15.4.3. To any delays of SUBCONTRACTORS occasioned by any of the causes specified in paragraphs 15.4.1 and 15.4.2 of this article.

15.5. Failure to make repairs to deficiencies throughout the Guaranty Period within 10 days after the monthly inspection will result in the assessment of LIQUIDATED

DAMAGES at the rate specified in the BID.

15.6. Failure to remove and / or replace defective or rejected materials and WORK found not in compliance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, as specified in Section 16 -

CORRECTION OF WORK, within TEN DAYS (10) after receipt of WRITTEN

NOTICE given by the INSPECTING OFFICER will result in the assessment of

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES at the rate specified in the BID.

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15.7. The conditions specified in 15.5 and 15.6 and the rates specified in the Bid are cumulative and are in addition to any LIQUIDATED DAMAGES assessed in accordance with 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, and 15.4 that may be associated with the overall

Contract Time.

16. CORRECTION OF WORK

16.1. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remove from the premises all WORK rejected by the INSPECTING OFFICER for failure to comply with the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, whether incorporated in the construction or not, and the

CONTRACTOR shall promptly replace and re-execute the WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and without expense to the CITY and shall bear the expense of making good all WORK of other CONTRACTORS destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement.

16.2. All removal and replacement WORK shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.

If the CONTRACTOR does not take action to remove such rejected WORK within ten

(10) days after receipt of WRITTEN NOTICE, CONTRACTOR shall be assessed

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