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CMWD Specifications No. 633 Table of Contents Calleguas Water Campus Staff Housing Replacement Page TOC-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE INVITING BIDS Page No.

N-1 Bid Submittal and Opening .............................................................................................. N-1 N-2 Description of Work ......................................................................................................... N-1 N-3 Location of Work ............................................................................................................ N-2 N-4 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit ...................................................................... N-2 N-5 Contract Documents ......................................................................................................... N-2 N-6 Bid Security ...................................................................................................................... N-2 N-7 Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Warranty ........................................................... N-3 N-8 Prevailing Wages ............................................................................................................. N-3 N-9 Bidder’s Licenses and Experience ................................................................................... N-3 N-10 Fabricators’ and Manufacturers’ Experience ................................................................... N-4 N-11 Requests for Information or Clarification (RFI/RFC) ..................................................... N-4 N-12 Substitution of Securities ................................................................................................. N-4 N-13 Offensive Conduct ........................................................................................................... N-4 N-14 Calleguas’s Rights ............................................................................................................ N-5 N-15 Labor Compliance Program ............................................................................................. N-5

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I-1. Form of Bid ......................................................................................................................... I-1 I-2. Address and Marking of Bid Security ................................................................................ I-1 I-3. Execution of Bid ................................................................................................................. I-1 I-4. Local Conditions ................................................................................................................. I-2

1. Bidder’s Due Diligence ............................................................................................. I-2

2. Further Acknowledgments and Obligations of Bidder .............................................. I-3

I-5. Quantities ............................................................................................................................ I-3 I-6. Licenses .............................................................................................................................. I-3 I-7. Preparation of the Bid ......................................................................................................... I-3

1. General ....................................................................................................................... I-4

2. Requests for Information or Clarifications (RFI/RFC).............................................. I-4

3. Bid Schedule(s) .......................................................................................................... I-4

4. Bid Security ............................................................................................................... I-4

5. Information Required of Bidders ............................................................................... I-5

a. Names, Titles and Addresses ............................................................................ I-5

b. Performance of Comparable Work ................................................................... I-6

c. Subcontractors List ........................................................................................... I-6

6. Noncollusion Declaration .......................................................................................... I-6

7. Declaration of Compliance with CARB .................................................................... I-6

I-8. Withdrawal or Modification of Bid .................................................................................... I-7 I-9. Award of Contract - Selection of Lowest Responsible Bidder ........................................... I-7 I-10. Execution of Contract and Other Requirements of the Lowest Responsible Bidder .......... I-7 I-11. Bonds Required of Successful Bidder ................................................................................ I-9

1. Faithful Performance Bond ........................................................................................ I-9

2. Payment Bond ............................................................................................................ I-9

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3. Naming of Surety .................................................................................................... ...I-9

4. Form of Bond and Required Surety Information ....................................................... I-9

I-12. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance Required of the Contractor…………………………………………………………………………….I-9 I-13 Liability Insurance Required of the Contractor……………………………………………I-10

1. General Liability…………………………………………………………………... I-10

2. Automobile Liability……………………………………………………………….I-12

3. Additional Requirements………………………………………………………… . I-12

I-14 Loss or Damage to the Work During the Course of Construction…………………………I-14

PROPOSAL

Bidder’s Declaration ........................................................................................................................ P-2 Bidder’s Bond .................................................................................................................................. P-5 Bid Schedule .................................................................................................................................... P-7 Information Required of the Bidder ................................................................................................ P-8 Declaration of Compliance with CARB ........................................................................................ P-11 Non-Collusion Declaration ............................................................................................................ P-13

AGREEMENT AND BONDS

Agreement ...................................................................................................................................... A-1 Bond for Faithful Performance ....................................................................................................... B-1 Payment Bond................................................................................................................................. B-3

SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Terms, Definitions and Preliminary Matters ......................................................................... GC-1

1.1. The Contract Documents Defined ................................................................................ GC-1

1.1.1. References to Specifications, Standards, and Codes .......................................... GC-1

1.1.2. Words with a Technical or Trade Meaning ........................................................ GC-1

1.2. Supplements or Modifications to the Contract Documents .......................................... GC-1

1.2.1. Request for Interpretation/Clarification ............................................................. GC-1

1.2.2. Clarifications ...................................................................................................... GC-2

1.2.3. Notices ................................................................................................................ GC-2

1.3. Contract Documents Complementary ........................................................................... GC-2

1.4. Order of Precedence ..................................................................................................... GC-2

1.4.1. Most Restrictive Requirements Apply ............................................................... GC-2

1.4.2. Dimensions ......................................................................................................... GC-2

1.4.3. Compliance Shall Not be Considered Extra Work ............................................ GC-2

1.5. The “Drawings” or “Plans” ........................................................................................... GC-2

1.5.1. Drawings May Not Represent Actual Conditions .............................................. GC-3

1.5.2. Ambiguity .......................................................................................................... GC-3

1.6. Right-of-Way ................................................................................................................ GC-3

1.6.1. Work Areas Furnished by Calleguas Shown in Contract Documents ............... GC-3

1.6.2. Contractor to Acquire Any Additional Work Areas .......................................... GC-3

1.6.3. Contractor Does Not Have Exclusive Use of Right-of-Way ............................. GC-3

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1.6.3.1. Calleguas to Decide Which Contractor Shall Cease Work ........................... GC-3

1.6.3.2. Contractor Shall Not Unnecessarily Interfere with Other Contractors ......... GC-4

1.6.4. Contractor to Proceed with Work in Areas Where Right-of-Way has been Acquired .............................................................................................. GC-4

1.7. Definitions ..................................................................................................................... GC-4

1.8. Calleguas Personnel and Authority ............................................................................... GC-7

1.8.1. Board of Directors .............................................................................................. GC-7

1.8.2. Project Manager ................................................................................................. GC-7

1.8.3. Construction Inspector ....................................................................................... GC-7

1.8.4. Materials Inspector ............................................................................................. GC-7

1.8.5. Engineer ............................................................................................................. GC-7

1.8.6. Surveyors ............................................................................................................ GC-8

1.8.7. Other Persons ..................................................................................................... GC-8

1.8.8. Authority of Calleguas ....................................................................................... GC-8

1.9. Contractor’s Personnel and Authority ........................................................................... GC-8

1.9.1. Contractor’s Representatives ............................................................................. GC-8

1.9.1.1. Contractor’s Project Manager ...................................................................... GC-8

1.9.1.2. Contractor’s Superintendent ....................................................................... GC-8

1.9.2. Contractor’s Representative to Give Personal Attention ................................... GC-8

1.9.3. Replacement of Contractor’s Project Manager/Project Superintendent ............ GC-9

1.9.4. Notices to the Contractor ................................................................................... GC-9

1.9.4.1. Service by Mail ............................................................................................. GC-9

1.9.4.2. Personal Service or Service by Fax or E-mail ............................................... GC-9

1.9.4.3. Contractor's Phone and Fax Numbers and E-mail Address .......................... GC-9

1.9.4.4. One Hour Response Required for Emergencies ............................................ GC-9

1.10. Specification Language and Style ............................................................................. GC-10

2. Time and Order of the Work ............................................................................................... GC-10

2.1. Time Is of the Essence ................................................................................................ GC-10

2.1.1. Notice to Proceed is Authorization to Begin Work .......................................... GC-10

2.1.2. Contractor Responsible for Means and Methods .............................................. GC-10

2.1.3. Contractor Must Maintain the Required Progress ............................................. GC-10

2.2. Liquidated Damages - Failure to Complete on Time .................................................. GC-10

2.3. Delays .......................................................................................................................... GC-11

2.3.1. Delays in General .............................................................................................. GC-11

2.3.2. Timely Completion of the Work Required ....................................................... GC-11

2.3.3. No Payment or Extension of Time .................................................................... GC-11

2.3.4. Suspension of the Work by Calleguas .............................................................. GC-12

2.3.5. Suspension or Delay of the Work Due to Weather Conditions......................... GC-12

2.3.6. Suspension or Delay of the Work Due to Contractor’s Actions ....................... GC-13

2.3.7. Suspension of the Work for the Convenience or Benefit of Calleguas ............. GC-13

2.3.8. Delays Due to the Unreasonable Acts or Omission of Calleguas ..................... GC-13

2.3.9. Delays Due to Force Majeure ........................................................................... GC-14

2.3.10. Procedure to Apply for Extension of Time and/or Payment Due to Delay..... GC-14

2.3.10.1. Notice Required Within One Working Day .............................................. GC-14

2.3.10.2. Daily Work Reports Required to Recover Costs ....................................... GC-14

2.3.10.3. Time Extensions ........................................................................................ GC-15

2.3.10.4. Revised Schedule of Progress .................................................................... GC-15

3. Changes to the Work ........................................................................................................... GC-15

3.1. Changes by Calleguas .................................................................................................. GC-15

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3.1.1. Field Orders ....................................................................................................... GC-16

3.1.2. Work Change Directives ................................................................................... GC-16

3.1.3. Change Orders ................................................................................................... GC-16

3.2. Procedure to Apply for Extension of Time and/or Payment for Changes to Work or Extra Work ............................................................................... GC-17

3.3. Payment for Increases and Decreases to Bid Item Quantities ..................................... GC-17

3.3.1. Decreases in Bid Item Quantities ...................................................................... GC-17

3.3.2. Increases in Bid Item Quantities ....................................................................... GC-17

3.4. Payment for Extra Work ............................................................................................ GC-18

3.4.1. Contractor to Perform Ordered Extra Work ...................................................... GC-18

3.4.2. Extra Work Must Be Ordered in Writing .......................................................... GC-18

3.4.3. Payment Normally to Be Agreed in Advance ................................................... GC-18

3.4.4. Option to Use Time and Materials .................................................................... GC-18

3.4.5. Work Comparable to Unit Price Items .............................................................. GC-18

3.4.6. Time and Materials Work ................................................................................. GC-18

3.4.7. Labor ................................................................................................................. GC-19

3.4.8. Materials ............................................................................................................ GC-20

3.4.9. Equipment ......................................................................................................... GC-20

3.4.9.1. Rental Rates to be All Inclusive .................................................................. GC-21

3.4.9.2. Operating Condition of Equipment ............................................................. GC-21

3.4.9.3. Manufacturer’s Ratings ............................................................................... GC-21

3.4.9.4. Small Tools ................................................................................................. GC-21

3.4.9.5. Inoperative Equipment ................................................................................ GC-21

3.4.9.6. Idle Equipment ............................................................................................ GC-21

3.4.9.7. Equipment Used on Extra Work ................................................................. GC-21

3.4.10. Contractor to Reach Agreement with Other Forces ........................................ GC-22

3.5. Credit for Deleted Work ............................................................................................... GC-22

3.6. Changes by the Contractor ........................................................................................... GC-22

3.6.1. Proposed “Or-Equal” Items ............................................................................... GC-22

3.6.2. Proposed Deviations .......................................................................................... GC-23

4. Materials and Workmanship ............................................................................................... GC-24

4.1. Access to Work ........................................................................................................... GC-24

4.2. Workmanship .............................................................................................................. GC-24

4.3. Materials ...................................................................................................................... GC-24

4.3.1. Materials to be New and Conforming ............................................................... GC-24

4.3.2. Materials Contacting Potable Water ................................................................. GC-25

4.3.3. Materials to Equal Accepted Samples ............................................................... GC-25

4.3.4. Orders Shall Carry Notation .............................................................................. GC-25

4.3.5. Materials Furnished by Calleguas ..................................................................... GC-25

4.3.6. Coordinated and Adequate Design .................................................................... GC-25

4.3.7. Care of the Work and Materials ........................................................................ GC-25

4.3.8. Damage or Loss - Acts of God ......................................................................... GC-26

4.4. Inspections and Tests .................................................................................................. GC-26

4.4.1. Readiness for Inspection ................................................................................... GC-26

4.4.2. Mill-Test Reports .............................................................................................. GC-26

4.4.3. Samples, Test Specimens, or Test Pieces .......................................................... GC-26

4.4.4. Right to Reject Articles and/or Materials .......................................................... GC-26

4.4.5. Replacement of Rejected Materials .................................................................. GC-27

4.4.6. Inspections at Fabrication Facilities… .............................................................. GC-27

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4.4.6.1. All Materials and Equipment Subject to Factory Inspection ...................... GC-27

4.4.6.2. Scheduling of Inspections at Fabrication Facilities ..................................... GC-27

4.4.6.3. Safe Access to be Provided ......................................................................... GC-27

4.5. Examination of Work Done Without Inspection ......................................................... GC-27

4.6. Examination of Finished or Previously Accepted Work ............................................. GC-28

4.7. Defective Work or Materials ....................................................................................... GC-28

4.7.1. Contractor’s Payment Obligation ..................................................................... GC-28

4.7.2. Inspection by Calleguas Does Not Relieve the Contractor of Obligations ...... GC-28

4.7.3. Responsibility for Defective Materials ............................................................ GC-28

4.7.4. Rejected Materials ............................................................................................ GC-28

4.7.5. Failure to Make Ordered Repairs ..................................................................... GC-28

4.8. Acceptance of Work Not a Waiver ............................................................................. GC-29

4.9. Permit Compliance Inspections ................................................................................... GC-29

4.10. Salvage ....................................................................................................................... GC-29

5. Performance of the Work .................................................................................................... GC-29

5.1. Completion of the Work .............................................................................................. GC-29

5.1.1. Contractor to Complete the Work at Prices Fixed in Contract Documents ..... GC-29

5.1.2. Contractor to Furnish All Materials, Labor, and Services ............................... GC-29

5.2. Contractor to Furnish Information .............................................................................. GC-29

5.3. Contractor to Review Contract Documents ................................................................ GC-30

5.4. Changed Conditions .................................................................................................... GC-30

5.4.1. Risk of Unforeseen Obstructions or Difficulties is on Contractor ................... GC-30

5.4.2. Exception: Changed Conditions ...................................................................... GC-30

5.4.2.1. Calleguas to Investigate............................................................................... GC-30

5.4.2.2. Contractor to Proceed with the Work .......................................................... GC-31

5.4.2.3. HAZWOPER Training is not Extra Work .................................................. GC-31

5.4.2.4. Failure to Give Proper Written Notice Constitutes Waiver ........................ GC-31

5.5. Laws and Regulations ................................................................................................. GC-31

5.5.1. Contractor to Be Fully Informed ...................................................................... GC-31

5.5.2. Contractor to Comply with All Applicable Laws and Permit Requirements ... GC-31

5.5.3. Discrepancy or Inconsistency in Contract Documents .................................... GC-31

5.5.4. Incorporation of Mandatory Terms, Provisions, and Codes ............................ GC-31

5.5.5. Contractor to Pay Fines/Damages .................................................................... GC-32

5.6. Contamination and Pollution ....................................................................................... GC-32

5.7. Permits/Licenses/Taxes ............................................................................................... GC-32

5.8. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste ................................................................ GC-32

5.8.1. Hazardous Substance, Hazardous Waste, or Asbestos-Related Work ............. GC-32

5.8.2. Hazardous Material .......................................................................................... GC-32

5.8.3. Hazardous Waste .............................................................................................. GC-33

5.9. Contractor's Responsibility for Defense and Indemnification .................................... GC-33

5.9.1. Definitions ........................................................................................................ GC-33

5.9.2. Duty to Indemnify ............................................................................................ GC-33

5.9.3. Duty to Defend ................................................................................................. GC-34

5.9.4. Reimbursement Obligation .............................................................................. GC-34

5.9.5. Insurance Proceeds ........................................................................................... GC-34

5.9.6. Subcontractor’s Duties of Defense and Indemnity .......................................... GC-34

5.10. Trespass .................................................................................................................... GC-34

5.11. Patents and Copyrights ............................................................................................. GC-34

5.12. Subcontracts ............................................................................................................. GC-34

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5.12.1. Subcontracts Permitted at Calleguas’ Discretion ............................................ GC-34

5.12.2. Public Contract Code Sections 4100 et seq. .................................................... GC-35

5.12.3. Subcontractor’s Failure to Comply with Contract Documents ....................... GC-35

5.12.4. Terms of Subcontract(s) to be Supplied to Calleguas Upon Demand ............ GC-35

5.13. Employment of Labor .............................................................................................. GC-35

5.13.1. Contractor to Comply with Labor Laws ......................................................... GC-35

5.13.2. Character of Workers ...................................................................................... GC-35

5.13.3. Convict Labor .................................................................................................. GC-36

5.13.4. Employment of Apprentices ........................................................................... GC-36

5.13.5. Labor Code Provisions to be Included in Contracts with Subcontractors ...... GC-36

5.14. Prevailing Wage Requirements ................................................................................. GC-36

5.15. Form of Payment ....................................................................................................... GC-37

5.16. Certified Payroll ........................................................................................................ GC-37

5.17. Overtime .................................................................................................................... GC-38

5.17.1. Overtime Work ................................................................................................ GC-38

5.17.2. Written Permission Required for Overtime and Shift Work as a Regular Procedure ........................................................................................... GC-38

5.17.3. Overtime Inspection Costs .............................................................................. GC-38

5.18. Enforcement of Order ............................................................................................... GC-38

5.19. General Safety and Protection .................................................................................. GC-38

5.19.1. Contractor Responsible for Safety and Protection .......................................... GC-38

5.19.2. Compliance with Safety Laws and Regulations .............................................. GC-39

5.19.3. Notification to Property Owners ..................................................................... GC-39

5.19.4. Contractor Liable for Damages, Injury, or Loss of Property .......................... GC-39

5.19.5. Duration of Contractor’s Responsibility for Safety ........................................ GC-39

5.19.6. Inadequate Methods, Tools, or Equipment ..................................................... GC-39

5.19.7. Sufficiency of Plant, Tools, Equipment, and Methods ................................... GC-39

5.20. Public Convenience and Safety ................................................................................ GC-40

5.20.1. General ............................................................................................................ GC-40

5.20.2. Signs, Barricades, Warnings, Etc. ................................................................... GC-40

5.20.3. Traffic Maintenance ........................................................................................ GC-40

5.20.4. Timing of Placement of Temporary Traffic Control Devices ......................... GC-40

5.21. Protection of Calleguas' Facilities ............................................................................. GC-40

5.22. Maintenance of Existing Improvements ................................................................... GC-41

5.22.1. Protection of Existing Improvements .............................................................. GC-41

5.22.2. Damage to Existing Improvements ................................................................. GC-41

5.22.3. Protection and Restoration of Existing Surface Features ................................ GC-41

5.22.4. Protection of Existing Calleguas Pipelines ..................................................... GC-41

5.22.5. Relocation of Improvements ........................................................................... GC-41

5.23. Maintenance of Other Rights-of-Way and Structures ............................................... GC-41

5.24. Protection of Existing Utilities and Structures .......................................................... GC-42

5.24.1. Some Information on Drawings ...................................................................... GC-42

5.24.2. Information on Drawings May Not Represent Current Conditions ................ GC-42

5.24.3. Contractor Responsible for Determining Subsurface Conditions ................... GC-42

5.24.4. Contractor to Comply with Underground Service Alert Laws ....................... GC-42

5.24.5. Caltrans, Railroads, and Other Nonmembers .................................................. GC-42

5.24.6. Utility Marking ................................................................................................ GC-42

5.24.7. Potholing ......................................................................................................... GC-43

5.24.8. Precise Alignment .......................................................................................... GC-43

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5.24.9. Surveying ........................................................................................................ GC-43

5.24.10. Potholing Report ............................................................................................ GC-43

5.24.11. Use of Extreme Caution ................................................................................. GC-44

5.25. Interference with Fire Hydrants, Highways, and Fences .......................................... GC-44

5.26. Restoration of Streets, Roads, and Driveways .......................................................... GC-44

5.26.1. General ............................................................................................................ GC-44

5.26.2. Limits of Restored Paving ............................................................................... GC-44

5.27. Dust Abatement ......................................................................................................... GC-44

5.27.1. Prevention of Dust ........................................................................................... GC-44

5.27.2. Damage from Dust .......................................................................................... GC-44

5.28. Sanitation ................................................................................................................... GC-44

5.29. Coordination with Other Projects .............................................................................. GC-44

5.30. Clean Up and Maintenance ...................................................................................... GC-45

5.30.1. Maintenance During the Work ........................................................................ GC-45

5.30.2. Maintenance Upon Completion of the Work .................................................. GC-45

5.31. Record Documentation .............................................................................................. GC-45

5.31.1. Record Drawings ............................................................................................. GC-45

5.31.2. Record Layout Sheets ..................................................................................... GC-45

5.31.3. Record Electrical and Instrumentation Documentation and Software ............ GC-46

5.31.4. Record Drawings Precedent to Payment and Acceptance of Work ................ GC-46

5.32. Lines, Grades and Measurements .............................................................................. GC-46

5.33. Services During an Emergency .................................................................................. GC-46

5.33.1. Contractor’s Obligation to Assist .................................................................... GC-46

5.33.2. Mobilization of Equipment and Personnel ...................................................... GC-46

5.33.3. Compensation .................................................................................................. GC-46

6. Payment for the Work ........................................................................................................ .GC-47

6.1. Payment Only in Accordance with the Contract .......................................................... GC-47

6.2. Monies May Be Retained ............................................................................................. GC-47

6.3. Partial Estimates and the Payment Process .................................................................. GC-47

6.3.1. Monthly Estimates and Payments ..................................................................... GC-47

6.3.2. Unit Price Work ............................................................................................... GC-47

6.3.3. Lump Sum Work ............................................................................................... GC-47

6.3.4. Retention ........................................................................................................... GC-48

6.3.5. When Materials Included in Partial Estimates .................................................. GC-48

6.3.6. Partial Payment Requests .................................................................................. GC-48

6.3.7. Amounts Reserved/Retained ............................................................................. GC-48

6.3.8. Partial Estimates and Payments May Be Withheld ........................................... GC-48

6.3.9. Partial Payments ................................................................................................ GC-48

6.3.9.1. Payment within 30 Calendar Days .............................................................. GC-48

6.3.9.2. Public Contract Code Section 20104.50 ..................................................... GC-49

6.3.9.3. The Retained Percentage/Termination or Discontinuance of Work ........... GC-49

6.4. Final Estimate and Payment (Retention Release) ....................................................... GC-49

6.4.1. Contractor’s Certificate of Completion/Statement of Acceptance or Exceptions .................................................................................................... GC-49

6.4.2. Notice of Completion ........................................................................................ GC-49

6.4.3. The Final Estimate and Payment ....................................................................... GC-49

6.4.4. Warranty ........................................................................................................... GC-50

6.5. No Payment for Temporary Work ............................................................................... GC-50

6.6. Substitution of Securities for Withheld Funds ............................................................. GC-51

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6.7. False or Erroneous Estimates and Certificates ............................................................. GC-51

6.8. Termination of Calleguas’ Liability ............................................................................. GC-51

6.8.1. No Claims Except as Allowed by the Contract Documents ............................. GC-51

6.8.2. No Final Payment Without Release on Contract Form Listing Unsettled Claims ............................................................................................... GC-51

6.8.3. Stop Payment Notices ....................................................................................... GC-52

6.8.4. Disputes Over Payment ..................................................................................... GC-52

7. Discontinuance or Termination of the Work ....................................................................... GC-52

7.1. Discontinuance of Work .............................................................................................. GC-52

7.1.1. Notice to Discontinue Work Under Contract .................................................... GC-52

7.1.2. Notice to Surety ................................................................................................. GC-53

7.1.3. Process After Notice of Discontinuance ........................................................... GC-53

7.2. Termination of Contract ............................................................................................... GC-54

7.2.1. Termination by Calleguas ................................................................................. GC-54

7.2.2. Termination by Request of Contractor .............................................................. GC-54

7.2.3. Process After Notice of Termination ................................................................ GC-54

7.2.4. Payment Upon Termination of Contract ........................................................... GC-55

8. Protests and Claims ............................................................................................................. GC-55

8.1. Disputes to Be Brought to Calleguas’ Attention .......................................................... GC-55

8.2. Protest and Claims Procedure ...................................................................................... GC-56

8.2.1. Notice of Protest Required Within One Working Day ..................................... GC-56

8.2.2. Confirmation ..................................................................................................... GC-56

8.2.3. Daily Work Report Required While Performing Protested Work .................... GC-57

8.2.4. Execution of Daily Work Report ...................................................................... GC-57

8.2.5. Submittal of Claim ............................................................................................ GC-57

8.2.5.1. Timing ......................................................................................................... GC-57

8.2.5.2. Form of Claim ............................................................................................. GC-57

8.2.5.3. Claims on Behalf of Subcontractors ............................................................ GC-58

8.2.5.4. Certification Under Penalty of Perjury ........................................................ GC-58

8.2.5.5. Substantiation Required .............................................................................. GC-58

8.2.5.6. Waiver of Protest or Claim .......................................................................... GC-58

8.2.6. Response to Claim ............................................................................................. GC-59

8.2.6.1. Timing on Claims Less than or Equal to $50,000.00 .................................. GC-59

8.2.6.2. Timing on Claims Greater than $50,000.00 ................................................ GC-59

8.2.6.3. Board Approval for Claims ......................................................................... GC-59

8.2.6.4. Calleguas’ Failure to Respond .................................................................... GC-59

8.2.6.5. Payment ....................................................................................................... GC-59

8.2.7. Meet and Confer ................................................................................................ GC-60

8.2.7.1. Contractor Must Demand Meet and Confer ................................................ GC-60

8.2.7.2. Post Meet and Confer Procedures ............................................................... GC-60

8.2.8. Procedure for Civil Actions for Claims Less than or Equal to $375,000 ......... GC-60

8.2.8.1. Nonbinding Mediation ................................................................................ GC-60

8.2.8.2. Judicial Arbitration ...................................................................................... GC-61

8.2.8.3. Fees Normally to Be Split By Parties .......................................................... GC-61

8.2.8.4. Trial De Novo – Less Favorable Judgment – Attorney Fees Award .......... GC-61

8.2.8.5. Attendance of Witnesses ............................................................................. GC-61

8.2.8.6. Interest on Award ........................................................................................ GC-61

8.2.8.7. Payment on Undisputed Portion of Claims ................................................. GC-61

8.3. False Claims ................................................................................................................. GC-61

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8.4. Right to Audit ............................................................................................................... GC-61

8.5. Tort Claims ................................................................................................................... GC-62

8.6. Obligation to Continue the Work ................................................................................. GC-62

9. Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................... GC-62

9.1. Captions ........................................................................................................................ GC-62

9.2. Waiver/Estoppel ........................................................................................................... GC-62

9.3. Partial Invalidity ........................................................................................................... GC-62

9.4. Contractor Acknowledges Review of Contract Documents ........................................ GC-62

9.5. Limitations on Engineer’s Review of Shop Drawings and Submittals ........................ GC-63

9.5.1. Review Does Not Extend to Means and Methods ............................................ GC-63

9.5.2. Review Does Not Relieve Contractor from Compliance with Contract Documents..

................................................................................................................................... GC-63

9.6. Antitrust Claims ........................................................................................................... GC-63

9.7. Additional Surety ......................................................................................................... GC-63

9.8. Assignment Forbidden ................................................................................................. GC-63

9.9. Title to Materials Found on the Work .......................................................................... GC-64

9.10. Right of Property in Materials ................................................................................... GC-64

9.11. Use of Completed Portions of the Work ................................................................... GC-64

9.12. Audit and Access to Records .................................................................................... GC-64

9.12.1. Definition of Record ....................................................................................... GC-64

9.12.2. Contractor to Maintain Pertinent Records ....................................................... GC-64

9.12.3. Calleguas Has the Right to Audit .................................................................... GC-64

9.12.4. Contractor to Provide Access upon 24 Hours Notice ..................................... GC-65

9.12.5. Applicability of Audit Provisions ................................................................... GC-65

9.12.6. Record Retention Period ................................................................................. GC-65

9.12.7. Access Not Limited to Record Retention Period ............................................ GC-65

9.12.8. Audit Provisions Survive Contract Termination ............................................. GC-65

9.12.9. Applicability to Subcontractors ....................................................................... GC-65

9.13. Attorneys’ Fees and Venue .................................................................................... GC-65

9.13.1. Attorneys’ Fees .............................................................................................. GC-65

9.13.2. California Law and Venue .............................................................................. GC-65

9.14. Gender ..................................................................................................................... GC-66

SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Completion of Work and Liquidated Damages for Delays ................................................... SC-1

2. Construction Sequence and Phases ....................................................................................... SC-1

3. Work Hours and Days ........................................................................................................... SC-2

4. No Work Days ....................................................................................................................... SC-3

5. Preconstruction Meeting ........................................................................................................ SC-3

6. Right of Way ......................................................................................................................... SC-3

7. Contractor Facilities .............................................................................................................. SC-4

8. Access to Work Areas Prior to Bid Opening ........................................................................ SC-4

9. Geotechnical Report .............................................................................................................. SC-5

10. Information from Previous Projects ...................................................................................... SC-7

11. Owner Costs .......................................................................................................................... SC-8

12. Progress Meetings ................................................................................................................. SC-8

13. Damage to Existing District Facilities ................................................................................... SC-9

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14. Utility Notification ................................................................................................................ SC-9

15. Factory Inspection and Witnessed Factory Testing .............................................................. SC-9

16. Retention ............................................................................................................................. SC-10

17. Security ................................................................................................................................ SC-10

18. Pre-Construction Video ....................................................................................................... SC-10

19. Valley Fever ......................................................