494_07D4_Addendum No_ 2.pdf

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LUMPKIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

COLLECTION SYSTEM – 2025 FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Engineer’s Project No. 494-07D

ADDENDUM NO. 2

February 5, 2025

Bid Opening: 10:00 AM on February 11, 2025

This ADDENDUM is issued to institute the included changes and/or deletions to the Drawings and

Specifications for the 2025 FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS project and hereby becomes a part of said Drawings and Specifications.

Where an item on the original Drawings and Specifications is amended, voided, or superseded by a modification contained in the ADDENDUM, the provisions of such item not specifically amended, voided, or superseded shall remain in effect.

The bidding documents are hereby revised and modified as follows:

GENERAL INFORMATION

In Section CM, BASE BID Item No. 6 INSERT Class 350 prior to Ductile Iron and following Fittings INSERT with Protecto 401.

In Section CM, BASE BID Item No. 7 AND No. 8 REPLACE 140 with 200

In Section CM, BASE BID Item No. 7, No. 9, and No. 11 following Not Included) INSERT (gaskets included)

In Section CM, BASE BID Item No. 8 and No. 10 REPLACE Paragraph 1.2.C.15 WITH Paragraph 1.2.C.18 and ADD (only if approved by Owner’s Rep. prior to Excavation.)

In Section CM Bid Item No. 19 REPLACE in its entirety with:

(19) Rock Excavation (Measured in Accordance with Section 01152, Paragraph 1.2 C.14. Only if

Approved by Owner’s Rep. Prior to Excavation). 500 CY $_____ $________

In Section CM Bid Item No. 23 REPLACE in its entirety with:

(23) Additional Gravel Road and Driveway Repair Directed by Owner’s Rep. 200 SY $____ $____

In Section CM ADD Bid Item No. 26:

(26) Additional Special Ductile Iron Pipe for Encountered Fuel Contamination 100 LF $____

In Section CM ADD Bid Item No. 27:

(27) 6-inch Nylon Gaskets 10 EA $___________ $______________

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In Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.2. REMOVE (except carrier pipe which will be paid for separately at the unit price bid for such pipe) and following All excavation ( REMOVE including rock and ADD excluding rock excavation with prior approval by Owner’s Representative. INSERT bedding, between Representative), and trenching. After traffic control, INSERT Erosion Control Measures,. After concrete encasement, INSERT repair of gravel roads and drive-ways,.

In Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.10. following manhole to center of manhole. INSERT Erosion

Control Measures related to gravity sewer work shall be included.

In Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.12. after Pavement replacement for asphalt and concrete roadways and driveways will be measured and paid in lineal feet along the centerline of the pipe trench ADD per

Details. At the end of Paragraph 1.2 C.12. ADD DOT pavement replacement will only be paid if directed by Owner’s Representative and prior authorization has been granted by Owner’s Representative. No extra payment will be made to Contractor for repairing Contractor’s damage to existing pavement.

In Section 01152 ADD Paragraph 1.2 C.18:

18. Casing rock excavation will be measured for payment only when it is a separate bid item. It will be measured as linear feet of rock encountered along the bore. Rock will be measured for payment only when specifically approved by the Owner’s Representative prior to excavation and when excavation is witnessed by Owner’s Representative.

In Section 01152 ADD Paragraph 1.2 C.19:

19. Additional Special Ductile Iron Pipe for Encountered Fuel Contamination will be measured along the centerline of the pipe from center of fittings to center of fittings, and from center of fittings to end of branch. All related additional work (excluding that required under Force

Main Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.2.) shall be included.

In Section 01152 ADD Paragraph 1.2 C.20:

20. Additional gravel road and driveway repair directed by Owner’s Representative will be paid for to repair gravel road and drive-way to pre-construction condition when directed by

Owner’s Representative. Cost will include field verified stone material and depth. Repair will be measured as square yards of area repaired at Owner’s Representative direction excluding gravel repair along forcemain. Repair of gravel roads and drive- ways shall be included in the unit price bid for pipe and no additional payment will be made for replacing or maintaining gravel or stone surfaces along pipe.

In Section 02202 Paragraph 3.10 A.1.c. in between Install PVC and sewer pipe INSERT gravity and force main sanitary.

In Section 02202 Paragraph 3.2 E. in between improvements, and excavations INSERT road beds,.

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In Section 02202 REPLACE Paragraph 3.13 in its entirety with:

3.13 Field Quality Control:

A. Coordinate services of a soils testing laboratory approved by Engineer for testing borrow material and compaction tests as described in this Section.

B. Laboratory costs for job control testing shall be borne by the Owner, except that costs for testing which indicates failure to meet Specifications shall be borne by the

Contractor.

C. Perform sufficient routine quality control compaction tests to ensure adequate compaction beneath structures and areas to be paved. Density tests shall be at least one test per 2,500 square feet for each 2 feet of fill thickness beneath proposed structures and at least one test per 6,500 square feet for each 2 feet of fill thickness in areas to be paved.

D. Notify the testing laboratory and the Engineer 24 hours prior to need for tests. Allow time to perform the tests upon completion of each layer of fill in designated areas.

Provide equipment to cut out smooth surfaced spot locations on which to perform the tests. When the tests indicate that density or moisture content does not meet requirements specified herein, rework the particular layer or portion thereof, as determined by the Engineer, until the required density has been obtained.

E. An additional independent laboratory may be retained by the Owner to perform compaction tests on the compacted fill. If such tests by Owner indicate failure to meet the Specifications, the costs of the tests and subsequent retests will be deducted from moneys due Contractor. Otherwise, the costs of these tests will be paid by

Owner.

In Section 02727 ADD Paragraph 2.2 E.:

E. Gaskets inside casings shall be US Pipe Fieldlok® , or approved equal.

PROJECT MANUAL

Section CM – Bid Form Section 01152 – Measurement and Payment Section 02202 – Excavation, Filling, and Grading Section 02727 – Wastewater Pressure Piping

DRAWINGS

Drawing No. 494-07D3-01 Sheet 1

Drawing No. 494-07D3-D1 Sheets 3-12

Drawing No. 494-07D3-13 Sheets 13-14

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Will the owner be paying the contractor prior to the GEFA funds being obtained - Based on

Sean Phipps response the county will not have to wait to receive the funds and if the pay request is approved it will be paid in a timely manner.

LCWSA will make every effort possible to pay approved pay applications in a timely manner.

2. Is the Existing MH at Burnt Stand coated inside & outside? Is this Manhole receiving any sewerage?

Existing Manhole STA. 98+29.36 is coated on the exterior with coal tar epoxy. The interior is not coated. The manhole is currently not accepting flow and is anticipated to not receive flow for the duration of this scope of work.

3. Spec Section 02202 3.10 A. indicates pressure pipe is bedded with Class D bedding. Is this correct?

Please see revised Section 02202.

4. Spec Section 02202 3.10 B.3. indicates remaining backfill in areas to be paved can use native material. Is this correct?

Suitable native material may be used provided the requirements of Section 02202 are followed.

5. Will the crushed stone bid item 21 be used to compensate for backfill of roadways if required?

Backfill for pavement replacement is included in Bid Item No. 20 Local Pavement

Replacement. Bid Item No. 21 Crushed Stone for Special Bedding or Special Backfill would only apply to backfill of roadways if the soil conditions were found and directed by the Owner’s Representative to require special bedding or special backfill.

See revised Sheet 14 and revised Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.12.

6. What is the ROW of Cain Bridge Road?

The right-of-way for Cain Bridge Road varies between 40 to 60 feet as shown on drawings.

7. Bid item 8 & 10 refer to bored casing – Rock Excavation Section 01152 paragraph 1.2.C.15.

this section refers to sewer service laterals. Please provide an explanation of how this bid item will be paid.

See revised Section CM – Bid Form and revised Section 01152 - Measurement and Payment.

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8. Bid Item 21. Refers to Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2.C.7. this section refers to sewer service wyes. Section 14. Does refer to Rock Excavation. If this is correct, please confirm the pay width for the rock is pipe diameter plus 12 inches. This is much narrower than any actual blasting that may occur.

Bid Item 21 does not reference Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.7.; however, it is believed that Bid Item 23 is in question. The pay width for rock is described in Section

01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.14. Please see revised Section CM for this Bid Item.

9. Spec Section 01152 1.2.C.12 indicates repair of gravel driveways will not be paid and must be included in the unit price bid for pipe. Please confirm if this will be paid under item 19.

No. Repair of gravel driveways should be included in the price of the forcemain per

Section 01152 Paragraphs 1.2 C.2. and 1.2 C.12.

10. Several sections of the specifications (such as 02224) refer to requirements specified in the applicable DOT permit. Please provide these permits prior to the bid to determine if any of these conditions impact pricing.

DOT permits are not provided ahead of Award. It is believed that permit items affecting pricing are included in Bid Documents. See Revised Sheet 14 Detail Jack &

Bore.

11. Please confirm – Contrary to several sections of 01152, that if the contractor must perform rock excavation for installation it will be paid for under item 23 – if witnessed by the owner’s representative.

Rock excavation for gravity and forcemain, not Jack & Bore, would be paid for under revised Bid Item No. 19 Rock Excavation (Measured in Accordance with Section

01152, Paragraph 1.2 C.14. Only if Approved by Owner’s Rep. Prior to Excavation), provided prior approval has been obtained from Owner’s Representative.

12. Along Cain Bridge Road in various locations the pipeline is to be installed 3 feet off the edge of the pavement. Considering the conditions of the existing pavement, will bid item 20 be used to compensate the contractor for the pavement which needs to be replaced parallel to the roadway?

Bid Item 20 will not be used as described in this question. See revised Section 02202

- Excavation, Filling, and Grading.

13. Is all erosion control incidental to other bid items? What will the owner do if additional erosion control is needed beyond what is shown on the plans?

Yes, all erosion control is incidental to other bid items. Regarding additional erosion control, see Erosion Control Notes No. 6 on Sheet 2.

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14. Will the contractor be responsible for NPDES monitoring and compaction testing?

Regarding NPDES monitoring, see Section 01550 NPDES Stormwater Permitting.

Regarding compaction testing, see revised Section 02202 Paragraph 3.13.

15. Please confirm if the DIP pipe for this contract must be 401 Protecto.

Yes, Ductile Iron piping shall be lined with Protecto 401 per Section 02722 Paragraph

2.5.

16. Please confirm if the fittings must be 401 Protecto.

Yes, Ductile Iron fittings shall be lined with Protecto 401. See revised Sheet 13. Drop

Connection Notes 4.

17. Who is the power provider on Cain Bridge Road? Who would be contacted for holding or relocating poles?

Information will be provided post Award to successful Bidder.

18. On Cain Bridge Road where the 12” water parallels the new force main only several feet away (less than10 feet) Will the contractor be required to install 1 foot BELOW 12” water?

Yes, see revised Force Main Notes No. 6. on Bid Documents.

19. Does the owner have any information about the underground telephone on Cain Bridge

Road.

No.

20. For Bid Items 24 & 25 Is there a depth to be expected since these are not shown on the plans.

See Details on Revised Sheet 14.

21. Force main plan states need 4’ cover, is it supposed to read 4’ below road grade?

22. Does the existing manhole need to be coated?

Coating is required per Manhole Connection Notes No.2 on revised Sheet 12.

23. Plans show no casing under Fanni Russell Road, is this correct?

Yes.

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24. Is pipe bedding needed only in unsuitable soil?

Please see Revised Section 02202 Excavation, Filling, and Grading and revised

Sheet 13.

25. Does the force main need to be 1’ below the existing water main?

Yes, see Revised Force Main Notes No.6 on Drawings.

26. Windstream confirmed that the three live lines (200 Pair, 150 Pair, and 25 Pair) parallel to

Cain Bridge Road. Will it be possible to adjust the force main installation further off the road or into the pavement in areas where conflicts exist?

Field adjustments may be made with Owner’s written prior approval.

27. Bid Item 8 - “12” Bored Steel Casing in Place – Rock Extraction (Measured in Accordance with section 01152, Paragraph 1.2.C.15. This spec section M&P is for Sewer Laterals.

Can you please provide measurement and payment for Rock Bore Excavation.

See above response to Number’s 7, 8, and 11.

28. Should a separate line item be included for the ductile carrier pipe for the 12” and 16” casing pipe? Items 7, 9, and 11 specify steel casing but note in parentheses that the "carrier pipe is not included." Should we enter a separate line item for the carrier pipe?

The carrier pipe is PVC not Ductile Iron. The carrier pipe is the force main and should be included in the force main bid items. See revised Sheet 14 Jack & Bore Detail.

29. Is the jack and bore detail on page 14 of the plans correct for the specified thickness and carrier pipe?

See revised Sheet 14.

30. Some of the force main is near a gas station. Do any special requirements exist for this location? Special gaskets? Will the contractor be required to do soil testing for any possible contamination?

See revised Section CM and revised Section 01152 and revised Sheet 3.

31. Does the county have a date on schedule for NTP once awarded?

LCWSA’s goal is NTP in March 2025.

32. There are no line items for clearing or any of the several erosion control items that will need to be done. Can line items be added for these items?

Additional line items will not be added. See above response to Number 13.

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33. Please confirm that all Ductile Iron is to be P401 Lined.

See above response to Number 15 and 16.

34. Confirm that line 6 is for all the fittings and pipe combined.

Bid Item No. 6 only includes fittings. Pipes are included in other Bid Items.

35. You have 4 Jack & Bore Unit prices, one for each size in rock and one for each in dirt.

Could you instead have a " Rock Adder" item?

36. In specification section 01152 item 2 states that rock excavation needs to be included in pipe price, but in section 01152 item 14 it states that it will be paid for only if it is a separate line item. Please confirm if item 23 of the bid units will be used for all rock excavation.

See revised Section 01152 and revised Section CM.

ATTACHMENTS

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494-07D_ADD 2 SECTION CM

SECTION CM

BID FORM

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: LUMPKIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

COLLECTION SYSTEM - 2024 FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Engineer’s Project No. 494-07D

BIDDER: ___________________________________________________ _________________

The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an

Agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price(s) and within the Contract

Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Invitation to Bid and Instructions to

Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain open for sixty (60) days after the date of Bid opening. BIDDER will sign the Agreement and other documents required by the Contract Documents within fifteen (15) days after the date of

OWNER's Notice of Award.

In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the AGREEMENT, that:

1. BIDDER has examined copies of all the Contract Documents including the Invitation to Bid and the Instructions to Bidders and of the following addenda:

Date Number

1.

2.

3.

4.

receipt of all of which is hereby acknowledged.

2. BIDDER has examined the Site and locality where the Work is to be performed, the legal requirements (federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations) and the conditions affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work and has made such independent investigations as BIDDER deems necessary; and no additional or similar information or data are or will be required by BIDDER for such purposes.

3. BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors, or discrepancies it has discovered in the Contract Documents and written resolution thereof by

Addendum is acceptable to the BIDDER.

4. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules or any group, association, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;

BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for himself any advantage over any other Bidder or over OWNER.

BIDDER will complete the Work for the following price(s):

Item No. Description Approx.

Quantity

Unit Unit Price Unit Extension

BASE BID:

(1) Mobilization, Bonds, &

Insurance (not to exceed

4% of Base Bid)

1 LS

(2) 6” PVC, DR14 C900 Force Main 1,400 LF $________________ $________________

(3) 8” PVC, DR14 C900 Force Main 11,000 LF $________________ $________________

(4) 6” PVC, DR14 C900 Force Main

- Creek Crossing

40 LF $________________ $________________

(5) 8” PVC, DR14 C900 Force Main

- Creek Crossing

40 LF $________________ $________________

(6) Class 350 Ductile Iron (D.I.)

Fittings with Protecto 401 for

Force Main

2,435 LBS $________________ $________________

(7) 12” Bored Steel Casing in Place

(6” Carrier Pipe Not Included)

(gaskets included)

200 LF $________________ $________________

(8) 12” Bored Steel Casing in Place -

Rock Extraction (Measured in

Accordance with Section 01152, Paragraph 1.2.C.18) (only if

Approved by Owner’s Rep. prior to excavation.)

200 LF $________________ $________________

(9) 16” Bored Steel Casing in Place

(8” Carrier Pipe Not Included)

(gaskets included)

200 LF $________________ $________________

(10) 16” Bored Steel Casing in Place -

Rock Extraction (Measured in

Accordance with Section 01152, Paragraph 1.2.C.18) (only if approved by Owner’s Rep. prior to Excavation.)

200 LF $________________ $________________

(11) 16” Steel Casing Open Cut (8”

Carrier Pipe Not Included)

(gaskets included)

300 LF $________________ $________________

(12) Air/Vacuum Release Valve and

Manhole on Proposed Force

Main Including Frame and Cover

6 EA $________________ $________________

(13) Temp Plug 6” 1 EA $________________ $________________

(14) Temp Plug 8” 1 EA $________________ $________________

(15) Concrete Encasement 100 LF $________________ $________________

(16) Force Main Termination

Manhole Complete, Including

Frame & Cover

1 EA $________________ $________________

(17) 8" DIP, Pressure Class 350

Gravity Sewer 6' to 8' cut

20 LF $________________ $________________

(18) Manhole Drop Connection 1 EA $________________ $________________

(19) Rock Excavation (Measured in

Accordance with Section 01152, Paragraph 1.2 C.14. Only if

Approved by Owner’s Rep. Prior to Excavation)

500 CY $________________ $________________

(20) Local Pavement Replacement

(Asphalt or Concrete)

500 LF $________________ $________________

TOTAL BASE BID (Bid Items No. 1 - 20)

TOTAL BASE BID (In Words):

The Total Price of the Proposal must be stated in both figures and words. In case of a discrepancy, the amount shown in words shall govern.

SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS:

(21) Crushed Stone for Special

Bedding or Special Backfill

(Only if Directed by Owner’s

Rep.)

100 TN $________________ $________________

(22) Additional Rip Rap, placed (In addition to Rip Rap Shown on

Drawings, only if directed by Owner’s Rep.)

100 TN $________________ $________________

(23) Additional Gravel Road and

Driveway Repair Directed by

Owner’s Rep.

200 SY $________________ $________________

(24) Sewer Service Laterals 20 LF $________________ $________________

(25) Sewer Service Clean Outs 1 LS $________________ $________________

(26) Additional Special Ductile Iron

Pipe for Encountered Fuel

Contamination

100 LF $________________ $________________

(27) 6-inch Nylon Gaskets 10 EA $________________ $________________

BID ALTERNATES:

Refer to Drawing No. 494-07D3-01, Sheet 12 for the following bid alternate item and corresponding price adjustments:

ALTERNATE NO. 1 (Lump Sum): ___________________________________$

BIDDER agrees that the OWNER has the right to award contracts for the Work on the basis of any combination of alternatives and/or in any combination of Divisions and/or Alternates be deemed by the OWNER to be in the best interests of the OWNER.

BIDDER agrees that the unit quantities of materials included in this Bid are estimates and the

OWNER has the right to delete bid items and increase or decrease the quantities at the unit prices contained in this Bid.

BIDDER agrees that final payment will be on the basis of quantities actually installed and accepted.

BIDDER agrees to commence Work under the Contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the Work within 180 consecutive calendar days

(CONTRACT TIME) thereafter.

BIDDER accepts the provisions of the General Conditions and the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work on time.

The following documents are attached to and made a condition of this Bid:

1. Required Bid Security in the form of

Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to the address of BIDDER indicated herein.

The terms used in this Bid which are defined in the General Conditions of the Construction Contract included as part of the Contract Documents have the meanings assigned to them in the General

Conditions.

SUBMITTED on , 20 .

By:

(Individual doing business as, Partnership Name, Joint Venture Name, or Corporation Name)

(General Partner or State of Incorporation)

By:

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

Title:

Georgia License Number:

(Corporate Seal)

Attest:

(Secretary)

Business Address:

Telephone No. Fax No.

Email:

Employers I.D. (I.R.S.) Number

END OF SECTION

494-07D SECTION 01152

SECTION 01152 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.1 Scope:

A. This Section describes the methods and procedures that will be used in preparing and processing Applications for Payment. The provisions will apply to work under all Sections of these Specifications unless specific instructions are provided within individual Sections of the Specifications.

B. The basis of payment will be the unit prices and/or lump sum amounts included in the

Contractor's bid. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as providing for additional payment beyond the bid items. All incidental work necessary for a complete and operable project shall be included in the prices bid. No payment will be made for partially completed bid items.

C. Applications for Payment will be accepted on a calendar month cycle, or less frequently.

1.2 Measurement of Work:

A. All work will be measured by the Engineer or Engineer’s representative, with assistance from the Contractor prior to preparation of an Application for Payment by the Contractor. The Contractor shall give the Engineer a minimum of two working days' notice for making required measurements.

B. Materials that are to be included in Applications for Payment as actually delivered and suitably stored shall be measured at the time of delivery by the Engineer or Engineer’s representative. The Contractor shall provide sufficient advance notice so that such measurements can be made. Payment requests must be supported by copies of invoices and other documentation as the Engineer may request.

C. Specific bid items shall be measured as follows:

1. Lump sum or per each item will be measured for completion against the schedule of values provided by the Contractor in accordance with Article 2.05 of the Standard General Conditions. All related work necessary for a complete and operable job shall be included in the lump sum or per each item.

2. Force Main will be measured along the centerline of the pipe from center of fittings to center of fittings, and from center of fittings to end of branch. No deduction will be made for fittings and valves. All related work shall be included (except carrier pipe which will be paid for separately at the unit price bid for such pipe). All excavation (including rock excluding rock excavation with prior approval by Owner’s Representative), bedding, trenching, blocking, backfilling, compaction, traffic control, Erosion Control Measures, utility relocation, testing and restoration, concrete encasement, repair of gravel roads and drive-ways, and temporary plugs shall be included in the unit prices bid.

No additional payment will be made for such activity. No extra payment will be made for realignment or for increased length for the convenience of the

3. Creek crossing will be measured along the centerline of the pipe from 2 feet outside top of bank to 2 feet outside top of bank. No deduction will be made for fittings, valves, and transitions. All excavation (including rock), trenching, blocking, backfilling, compaction, traffic control, utility relocation, testing and restoration, and temporary plugs shall be included in the unit prices bid. No additional payment will be made for such activity.

4. C.I. or D.I. Fittings, except at connections to existing facilities, will be paid for at the minimum specification weight of cast iron mechanical joint fittings, body casting only, for the fittings actually installed. Unit weights shall be taken from AWWA-C110 or C153 as applicable. Reaction blocking shall be included in the unit prices bid.

5. Casing pipe by boring or jacking will be paid for on a unit price basis for actual feet of casing required and installed. All related work shall be included (except carrier pipe which will be paid for separately at the unit price bid for such pipe).

No extra payment will be made for bore pits, for incomplete or unacceptable borings, for realignment, or for increased length for the convenience of the

6. Casing pipe by open cut will be paid for on a unit price basis for actual feet of casing required and installed. All related work shall be included (except carrier pipe which will be paid for separately at the unit price bid for such pipe). No extra payment will be made for realignment, or for increased length for the convenience of the Contractor.

7. Sewer service wyes or tees will be counted and paid for at the unit price bid.

The unit price bid shall include all related work and miscellaneous materials including temporary plugs for the ends of stub-outs or laterals, all vertical risers, and concrete encasement required and furnishing of accurate as-built location drawings and stakeout of as-built locations.

8. Concrete encasement will be measured per Pipe Bedding detail along linear feet of pipe as shown in the Drawings not to include Creek Crossings.

9. Manholes will be counted in place and the depth measured as the vertical distance between the manhole invert and the top of the cover frame as shown on the manhole detail on the Drawings. No extra payment will be made for manholes installed higher than called for on the Drawings unless the change has been approved by the Engineer prior to installation. Unit prices bid shall include connections to gravity sewers, inverts, installation of gaskets, steps, pipe collars, testing, etc.

10. Gravity sewers will be measured for each diameter, depth of cut, and type of pipe. The depth of cut will be measured as the vertical distance between the sewer invert and the existing ground profile as shown on the Drawings unless otherwise noted. Depths of cut up to and including 6 feet will be paid at the 0- 6' price; depths of cut above 6 feet to and including 8 feet will be paid at the 6'- 8' cut price and so on. The length of sewers will be paid for as the required length, which is actually installed, measured as the horizontal distance from center of manhole to center of manhole. Erosion Control Measures related to gravity sewer work shall be included. No extra payment will be made for sewers laid deeper than called for on the Contract Drawings unless the change has been approved by the Engineer prior to installation of the pipe. D.I. pipe will be paid for the required length and diameter of pipe that is installed at the unit prices bid.

11. Drop connections will be measured as the vertical distance between the invert of the incoming sewer and the center of the outgoing sewer as shown on the manhole detail on the Drawings.

12. Pavement replacement for asphalt and concrete roadways and driveways will be measured and paid in lineal feet along the centerline of the pipe trench per Details. Width of pavement will not be a factor in payment. Repair of gravel roads and drive- ways shall be included in the unit price bid for pipe and no additional payment will be made for replacing or maintaining gravel or stone surfaces. DOT pavement replacement will only be paid if directed by Owner’s Representative and prior authorization has been granted by Owner’s Representative. No extra payment will be made to Contractor for repairing Contractor’s damage to existing pavement.

13. Stone for special bedding or backfill will be paid for by the ton (or on a cubic yard basis using a conversion factor approved by the Engineer). Pay requests must be supported by legible weight tickets signed by the Engineer or Owner's Representative. No payment will be made for crushed stone or granular material unless its use was directed by the Engineer and quantities were verified by the Engineer or Owner's Representative. No payment will be paid for imported material used to cushion pipe in rock excavation; for roadway maintenance; for satisfying special DOT requirements; or for bedding pipe when class C or B bedding is specified.

14. Rock excavation will be measured for payment only when it is a separate bid item. It will be measured as the actual dimensions of rock excavated, or a depth of six inches below the invert of the pipe and a width equal to the pipe diameter plus 12 inches, whichever is less. Rock will be measured for payment only when specifically approved by the Owner's Representative prior to excavation.

The cost of granular bedding and backfill in areas of rock excavation shall be included in the cost of rock excavation.

15. Sewer service laterals will be measured along the centerline of the pipes from center of connection to end, or to connection. No deduction will be made for fittings. All excavation (including rock), trenching, blocking, backfilling, compaction, utility relocation, fittings, plugs, connections to building sewers, miscellaneous or incidental work, testing, and restoration shall be included in the unit prices bid.

16. Sewer service clean-outs will be counted and paid for at the unit price bid. The unit price bid shall include all related work and miscellaneous material required to install clean-outs including wyes, caps, plugs for the ends of stub-outs, vertical risers, fittings and adapters for house connections where required.

17. Connection to existing facilities will be paid for on a lump sum basis when it is a separate bid item. All materials, fittings, excavation, coring, backfilling, etc.

shall be included in the lump sum bid per connection.

18. Casing rock excavation will be measured for payment only when it is a separate bid item. It will be measured as linear feet of rock encountered along the bore.

Rock will be measured for payment only when specifically approved by the Owner’s Representative prior to excavation and when excavation is witnessed by Owner’s Representative.

19. Additional Special Ductile Iron Pipe for Encountered Fuel Contamination will be measured along the centerline of the pipe from center of fittings to center of fittings, and from center of fittings to end of branch. All related additional work (excluding that required under Force Main Section 01152 Paragraph 1.2 C.2.)

shall be included.

17.20. Additional gravel road and driveway repair directed by Owner’s Representative will be paid for to repair gravel road and drive-way to pre-construction condition when directed by Owner’s Representative. Cost will include field verified stone material and depth. Repair will be measured as square yards of area repaired at Owner’s Representative direction excluding gravel repair along forcemain. Repair of gravel roads and drive- ways shall be included in the unit price bid for pipe and no additional payment will be made for replacing or maintaining gravel or stone surfaces along pipe.

1.3 Payment:

A. Applications for Payment that have been prepared based on measurements described in this Section of the Specifications shall be processed in accordance with Section 14 of the Standard General Conditions and the terms of the Agreement.

B. Applications for Payment that are not based on measurements as described in this Section of the Specifications may be subject to delay while such measurements are made and/or discrepancies between measurements and the Applications for Payment are resolved.

494-07D SECTION 02202

SECTION 02202 - EXCAVATION, FILLING, AND GRADING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included: The work covered by this Section consists of all earthwork including embankments, structural filling, trenching, and site grading. It includes: excavation; disposal of unsuitable material; pumping and dewatering; sheeting and shoring; delivery and placement of borrow material; filling, bedding, compacting, and final grading. All earthwork shall be completed to bring the site to finished grades and/or subgrades as shown on the Drawings.

1.2 Quality Assurance:

A. Contractor will be responsible for field quality control. However, an independent testing laboratory may be employed by the Owner to make field density tests of the fill and backfill. Contractor shall cooperate with and assist the laboratory personnel as required to ensure that proper compaction is obtained.

B. All work under this Section shall conform fully to applicable OSHA rules and regulations.

C. All work shall conform to all applicable local and state regulations.

D. All earthwork shall be subject to inspection by Engineer.

E. Tests on borrow material proposed for use as controlled fill must be performed by a testing laboratory approved by Owner.

F. Settlement Restrictions: Contractor shall guarantee that filled areas will not suffer from ponding or settlement in excess of the following limitations for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance.

1. Structural Areas – No measureable change.

2. Paved areas and areas within 5 feet of structures - 0.10 foot.

3. Improved areas and areas sloped for drainage - 0.20 foot.

4. All other areas - 0.50 foot.

Fill material which settles in excess of the above limitations for items 1-3 shall be removed and replaced with suitable material at no cost to Owner. For trenches, refill and recompact as often as necessary to maintain the surface at the required finished grade and level with adjacent surfaces. Construction, paving, landscaping, and other site improvements damaged by settlement shall be removed and replaced or reworked with suitable material at no cost to Owner.

1.3 References: Reference Standards used herein are:

A. ASTM-C136, Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.

B. ASTM-D1556, Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method.

C. ASTM-D698, Standard test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort.

D. ASTM-D2167, Standard Test Method for Density of Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon Method.

E. ASTM-D2487, Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes

(USCS).

F. ASTM-D2937, Standard Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Drive-

Cylinder Method.

G. ASTM-C33, Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.

H. NFPA 495, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Use of Explosive

Materials.

I. Standard Specifications: Construction of Transportation Systems, Georgia Department of Transportation, current edition (GDOT).

1.4 Submittals:

A. Submit for approval testing laboratory report showing that material for controlled fill meets requirements of this Section prior to delivery of any fill material to the site.

B. Submit for approval a schedule of field quality control tests to be performed by the

Contractor during placement of fill prior to initiation of the work. Include the name of the testing laboratory, the frequency and spacing of tests, and the method(s) of testing.

1.5 Site Conditions:

A. Maintain access to existing facilities and private property at all times.

B. Protect carefully all bench marks, monuments, and other reference points.

Replacement, if required, shall be by a registered land surveyor at no cost to Owner.

C. Perform earthwork operations with special care in the vicinity of existing facilities.

Protect above or below ground utilities which are to remain. If any damage is done to these facilities, repair immediately.

D. Limit operations to Owner's property and easements. Do not trespass on adjacent property without written permission from the owner of such property.

E. Comply with all erosion and sediment control measures specified in Section 02269 of these specifications or required by law.

F. Check the existing grades on the site prior to starting. Beginning of any earthwork shall constitute acceptance of the site conditions.

G. Allowable on-site borrow areas, if any, will be designated by the Owner prior to the start of construction.

H. Conduct all work required on public right-of-way in strict conformance with rules and regulations of governing bodies having jurisdiction over the work.

I. Provide traffic protection by means of suitable signs, barricades, and lights.

J. Contact the Utilities Protection Inc. “Call Before You Dig” telephone number 1 (800)

282-7411 prior to starting any site work.

K. Protect existing underground and overhead utility pipes, poles, lines, services, structures, etc., from damage or interruption of service by the conduct of construction operations. Furnish and have available at all times, an electronic pipe detector in working order, and use to survey the proposed path of trenching prior to excavation.

The approximate position of known utilities is shown on the Contract Drawings for the Contractor's information. The utilities shown on the Contract Drawings were located during an above-ground investigation and may not be accurate or complete. Locate and protect all underground and overhead utilities and structures in the construction area.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Fill Material:

A. General: If applicable, the preferred borrow area is located adjacent to the Project Site and shall be shown in the Drawings. Material imported from an adjacent borrow area shall be considered native soil. Notify Engineer at least five (5) working days in advance of intention to import material and designate the proposed borrow area. If requested, allow Owner's testing laboratory to sample from the borrow area for the purpose of making acceptance tests of the material. All fill in structural areas must be capable of safely supporting 3,000 psf when compacted, unless otherwise specified in the Drawings. All fill material shall be subject to approval of Engineer.

B. Native Soil: All materials from the site which are free of debris, except highly organic silts and clays. Classes of native soil, referred to herein, refer to the Unified Soil Classification System established by ASTM-D2487.

C. Unsuitable Material: Highly organic soil, USCS Group Pt, topsoil, roots, vegetable matter, sod, frozen earth, trash, debris, stones or pavement fragments larger than 4 inches in maximum dimension, or excessively wet soil shall NOT be used as fill or backfill material.

D. Granular Soil: Soil having gradation, when tested in accordance with ASTM-C136 (or other granular material specifically approved by the Engineer prior to use,) as follows:

1. 100 percent passing screen having 3-1/2-inch nominal square opening.

2. Not more than 30 percent retained on 3/4-inch sieve.

3. Not more than 46 percent passing No. 100 sieve.

4. Not more than 12 percent passing No. 200 sieve.

2.2 Granular Bedding or Crushed Stone (No. 57 Stone): Uniform material, consisting of clean, hard, angular pieces of rock, free of organic matter and debris, with the following gradation requirements:

Sieve

Designation

Percent by Weight Passing Square Mesh Sieve

1½ inch 100 1 inch 95-100 ½ inch 25-60 No. 4 0-10 No. 8 0-5

No. 200 0-2

2.3 Graded Aggregate Base – Group I Aggregates (GAB): Uniform material, consisting of clean, hard, angular pieces of rock, free of organic matter and debris, with the following gradation requirements:

Sieve Designation

Percent by Weight Passing Square Mesh Sieve

2 inch 100

1-½ inch 95-100 ¾ inch 60-95 No. 10 25-50 No. 60 10-35

No. 200 7-15

2.4 Crusher Run: Sound durable well graded crushed rock, all of which passes a 1½-inch sieve, free of organic matter and debris.

2.5 Topsoil: Natural, friable, fertile soil which produces heavy growth vegetation and is representative of the soil in the vicinity; organic matter 1.5% minimum; pH between 5.0 and 7.0.

2.6 Filter Sand: Fine aggregate in accordance with ASTM-C33.

2.7 Filter Stone: No. 57 stone in accordance with ASTM-C33.

2.8 Riprap: Shall be Stone Dumped Riprap, Type 2, conforming to Section 603 of the Georgia

Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. It shall consist of sound, durable stone meeting the quality requirements of Class A coarse aggregate.

2.9 Rubble Masonry: Shall be Mortar Rubble Masonry conforming to Section 607 of the Georgia

Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Inspection: Verify that all necessary demolition, clearing and grubbing operations, and preceding work affecting work of this section, have been completed prior to initiation of any earthwork.

3.2 Preparation:

A. Notify all utility companies and locate, stake, and flag all existing underground utilities prior to start of any excavation activities.

B. Provide sufficient reference points to ensure that work conforms to the Contract

Documents.

C. Provide dewatering as required. Do not undertake earthwork until suitable dewatering has been provided.

D. Provide drainage control around areas to be graded to minimize erosion and siltation of adjacent streams.

E. Erect sheeting, shoring, and bracing as necessary for protection of persons, improvements, road beds, excavations, and existing facilities.

F. Strip topsoil and other materials unsuitable for use in the subgrade to a depth of at least six inches from all areas within the excavation or embankment limits. Stockpile the topsoil in such locations as approved by Engineer and preserve for surfacing fill or excavated areas; or dispose of as approved by Engineer.

G. Proof roll all stripped areas which are to be subgrades and areas beneath slabs, structures, or pavements. Make at least 3 coverages with a loaded dump truck or loaded earth-moving scraper in the presence of Engineer. Remove all soft or yielding material, loose soil or debris.

3.3 General Excavation:

A. Excavate whatever material is encountered, including rock, to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings. Any deviations from the Drawings must be approved by Engineer.

B. Remove all unsuitable material, soft and yielding material, and material which will not compact readily when rolled. Dispose of as directed by the Owner’s representative.

C. Keep the top of the excavation so that it will drain at all times. Protect the subgrade from damage from materials, tools, and equipment.

D. If unexpected conditions are encountered which endanger the work, immediately notify

Engineer. Perform no further excavation until directed.

D. Do not bring explosives on site or use in the work without prior written notice to the

Owner. Conduct blasting operations in strict accordance with all existing ordinances and regulations. Protect all exposed structures from the effects of blast. Cover all blasts with heavy timbers, mats or other suitable protection. The blasting shall be done only by experienced men. Use very light charges to prevent damages to adjacent structures. Promptly repair or replace any facilities damaged by blasting operations at no cost to Owner. Where there are no local ordinances governing blasting and the storage explosives, all blasting supplies shall be stored in a manner approved by the Owner. In no case shall caps or other explosives be kept at the place where dynamite or other explosives are stored.

3.4 Rock Excavation:

A. All excavation shall be considered unclassified unless rock is a specific bid item.

Whether or not rock is indicated by the Drawings, Contractor is responsible for making Contractor’s own investigation to determine the extent of rock.

B. Rock excavation shall comprise solid rock, the removal of which in the opinion of the Owner’s Representative requires drilling, blasting, or the use of jack hammers or bull points, and shall also include boulders or detached pieces of rock eight (8) cubic feet or more in content. Wherever rock is encountered in the excavation, it shall be removed by suitable means.

C. Excavate encountered rock to depths as follows:

1. Under areas to be paved, 12 inches below required subgrade.

2. Under areas to be grassed or landscaped, 6 inches below finished grade, except for boulders or outcrops to remain.

3.5 Structural Excavation:

A Make no footing or slab excavations to full depth indicated when freezing temperatures may be expected, unless footings or slabs can be poured immediately after excavation has been completed and inspected. Protect foundation concrete from freezing in accordance with Concrete Specifications.

B. Excavation shall be sufficient to allow inspection of foundation walls and to permit the various trades to install their work. Trenches for formed foundation walls, and pier excavations, shall be a minimum of two feet wider than wall or pier thickness.

Excavate footings to the actual footing dimensions. Provide level bottoms with no loose soil. If for any reason the excavation is carried below the exact lines of the footings or floor slabs on ground, fill the excess excavation with concrete of the same quality and mix as that for footings; fill with compacted crushed stone, under slabs.

C. Carefully examine all rock bottoms for foundations and remove all loose or broken rock to provide solid bearing. Level or shelve rock surface to a slope not exceeding 1 inch per foot.

3.6 Trench Excavation:

A. Excavated materials satisfying the requirements of this Section for Native Material may be used for backfilling. Remove surplus excavated material and Unsuitable Materials from the job site and dispose of it in an acceptable manner that will not adversely impact the environment.

B. Remove pavement only as necessary for excavating the trench and installing the pipeline and appurtenances. Cut all asphalt pavement in straight, uniform lines. Cut all concrete pavements to a depth of at least 2 inches along the cut line with a rotary saw, after which the pavement may be broken with a jack hammer or suitable pavement cutter.

C. Provide protection of utilities as follows:

1. Contact all local utility owners, and with an electronic pipe locator and their assistance, locate underground structures, pipes, and utility lines, and mark them in advance of trenching operations. Excavate and expose underground utilities in test pits to verify locations and depths. As excavation approaches the marked areas, digging by conventional trenching machines shall be done with extreme care. No extra compensation will be given for manual excavation required to locate underground structures or utilities.

2. Promptly correct damage to utilities or structures, to provide a condition at least equal to the original condition before the damage occurred. Should the Contractor fail to promptly correct the damage, the Owner may correct the damage and back-charge the Contractor for costs incurred for the correction.

3. Perform removal, relocation, or relaying of pipes, utility lines, and appurtenances which will obstruct the completed pipelines as part of the trenching work.

4. Where existing storm drains are damaged or destroyed by removal to facilitate construction, replace the drains with new reinforced concrete pipe meeting the requirements of ASTM Designation C-76, Class II. Pipe size shall be equal to that removed except sizes smaller than 12 inches which shall be replaced with 12-inch pipe.

D. Excavate the banks of trenches vertical from bottom of trench to 12 inches above the top of the pipe or conduit.

E. Keep the trench width within the limits specified below:

1. Maximum width at top of pipe = Pipe outside diameter (O.D.) plus 24 inches.

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