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08/04/2023 00901-1 JVA 1025.23e

SECTION 00901

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Pueblo West Metropolitan District

Well No. 4 & Well No. 7 Pipe Replacement

Project No. IFB-2023-W005

JVA, Incorporated

1319 Spruce Street

Boulder, CO 80302

(303) 444-1951

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This addendum forms a part of the Bidding and Contract Documents and modifies the

Project Manual and Plans as described below:

B. This addendum consists of two pages in addition to the following attachments:

1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR PUEBLO WEST

2. PROJECT MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECS

1.2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form.

PART 2 PROJECT MANUAL

2.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR PUEBLO WEST

A. AGREEMENT

1. RECITALS

a. MODIFY Paragraph 5 to read “The work shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from date of commencement. The completion deadline will be extended if delays are caused by inclement weather for a period of time equal to that weather delay.

B. SPECIFICATIONS, SCOPE OF WORK, GENERAL NOTES, ETC.

1. DELETE Section 02676 – Disinfection of Water Systems from Division 2 – Site Work

C. BID FORM

1. BID SCHEDULE

a. DELETE “Disinfection of Water Systems” from bid items for base and alternate bids

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b. ADD “Bid Schedule – Bid Alternate #2” for boring the Well No. 7 force main for the entire alignment, from the well head to the tie-in point at Purcell. The contractor will field-determine how many send/receive pits will be needed.

2.2 SECTION 02510 – WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

A. PART 1, Paragraph 1.2.

1. DELETE paragraph 1.2.B “Section 02676 – Disinfection of Water Systems”

B. PART 3, Paragraph 3.21

1. DELETE paragraph 3.21.H “Bac-T Testing”

2. DELETE paragraph 3.21.I “Disinfection”

2.3 SECTION 02676 – DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEMS

A. DELETE from Technical Specifications

PART 3 DRAWINGS

NOT USED AT THIS TIME

END OF SECTION

PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

ADDENDUM NO. ONE

Well Development

Bid No.: IFB-2023-W-005

Date: July 21, 2023

1. Will there be a soils report provided?

Answer: There is not a complete soils report but a proctor will be available prior to the preconstruction meeting.

2. Did the engineer intend for the design points to be outside the operating flow range? I need to confirm this to make an optimal selection.

a. Well No. 7 Pump

b. a. Design points

c. b. 1: 167 gpm at 441 feet of head

d. c. 2: 215 gpm at 386 feet of head

e. d. Operating flow range: 50 gpm to 150 gpm

f. e. Target BEP flow rate: 70 gpm to 90 gpm

g. f. Total well depth: 865 feet

h. g. Depth to pump shroud: 690 feet

i. h. Depth to static water level: 205 feet

j. i. Depth to maximum drawdown: 255 feet (unconfirmed)

k. j. Shutoff Head Range: 500 – 550 feet

l. k. Maximum pump rotational speed: 3,600 rpm

m. l. Liquid pumped: groundwater

n. m. Well Hole Diameter

o. 1) 11-inch from 0 – 700 ft

p. 2) 7-7/8 inch from 700 – 865 ft

Answer: Please bid as specified in project documents.

3. Does the District have a laydown area for contractors storage on the project?

Answer: The well sites can be used as a laydown area.

4. Will the District provide construction water for the project, will there be a cost to the contractor?

Answer: The contractor is expected to rent a hydrant meter from the Pueblo West water department for construction water. It can be rented from 20. W. Palmer Lake Drive. All applicable usage charges and deposits will be applied.

5. What dust control measures will be required by the district/Pueblo West?

Answer: Bid as specified in project documents.

6. Is there an engineers estimate available for the project?

Answer: No.

7. Is the contractor required to de-bead the HDPE (internal and/or external)?

Answer: No.

8. Can you please post the pre-bid sign in sheet?

Answer: Please see attached at bottom of addenda.

9. As mentioned during the pre-bid meeting, please clarify the working days for this project.

Answer: Typically, Monday-Friday from 7am-4:30pm.

10. As per the pre-bid meeting, please provide a bid alternate to bore the Well #7 portion.

Answer: See revised bid tab sheet.

11. Please describe what compaction testing will be required, and who is responsible for such.

Answer: Pueblo West Utilities pays for a third party to conduct compaction testing.

Compaction testing is generally every 200’ linearly and every 2’ in elevation for open trench methodology.

12. As per the pre-bid meeting, will the engineer remove the disinfection line and Bac- T testing (this project in nonpotable)?

Answer: Yes, see attachment.

13. Is PWMD sure of the well depths specified? Should the contractor bid over/under, and would PWMD like to have a day rate?

Answer: Please bid as specified in bid docs.

14. Would PWMD consider changing the pipe type to HDPE throughout the entirety of the project?

Answer: Yes, see the revised bid tabulation sheet.

15. Would PWMD like to have the manholes tested?

Answer: Yes, please reference the project manual for testing.

16. Would PWMD like an in service 2 hour test on water lines?

Answer: Yes, at 1.5x the rated pressure.

This Addendum to the above-referenced bid shall become part of the IFB and shall be binding in all respects, as applicable:

The undersigned bidder acknowledges receipt of this Addendum No. One:

Received By: _____________________________________________________________

Company Name: __________________________________________________________

Company Address: ________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________

E-Mail Address: ________________________________

END OF ADDENDUM

AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _______ day of _______________, 20___, by and between Pueblo West Metropolitan District, hereinafter referred to as “District” or “Owner”, and __________________ hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”.

RECITALS

1. In accordance with Colorado Statutes, the District has prepared plans, specifications, and other contract documents for the work described herein, has approved and adopted these contract documents and has invited proposals for furnishing materials, labor and equipment for the construction of improvements in accordance with the terms of this contract.

2. The Contractor, in response to the invitation, has submitted to the District in the manner at the time specified, a proposal in accordance with the terms of the contract and the bid proposal.

3. The District has opened, examined and canvassed the proposal submitted, and as a result of such canvas, has determined and declared the Contractor to be the lowest reliable and responsible bidder to perform Project No. IFB-2023-W-005 Well Development and has duly awarded said contract to the Contractor for the amount specified in Contractor's bid proposal.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the compensation to be paid Contractor, and of the mutual agreements herein contained, Contractor and District agree as follows:

4. Contractor will furnish at its own cost and expense, all labor, tools, equipment and materials required to perform the “Work” which is more fully identified in the contract documents incorporated and made a part of this Agreement herein. Contractor shall construct and complete the Work in a good workmanlike manner and as described and required by the plans, specifications, contract documents and proposal for construction of the Work. All Work shall be done under the direct supervision of and to the entire satisfaction of the District. Contractor shall be compensated in the amount not to exceed

5. The work specified in this contract shall begin within ten (10) days after receipt by Contractor of the fully executed contract from the District. The work shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from date of commencement. The completion deadline will be extended if delays are caused by inclement weather for a period of time equal to that weather delay. Liquidated damages in the amount of $250.00 per working day shall be deducted from Contractor's estimate if the work is not completed prior to the expiration of the time limits specified above or of all extensions granted by District. The aforementioned sum is agreed upon as the proper measure of liquidated damages District will sustain per diem by the failure of Contractor to complete the work in the time stipulated, and this sum is not to be construed in any sense as a penalty.

6. Enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the District and the Contractor, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action by any other or third person under this Agreement. It is the express intention of the District and the Contractor that any person other than the District or the Contractor receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed to be an incidental beneficiary only.

7. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties understand and agree that all terms and conditions of this Agreement and the exhibits and attachments hereto which may require continued performance or compliance beyond the termination date of the Agreement shall survive such termination date and shall be enforceable by the District as provided herein in the event of such failure to perform or comply by the Contractor or by its subcontractors.

8. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and to hold the District and its agents harmless from any and all claims, suits, expenses, damages or other liabilities, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs arising out of damage or injury to persons or property caused or sustained by any person, persons, or entities as a result of any intentional or negligent act or omission by Contractor or failure of Contractor to perform this Agreement according to its terms. By requiring this right to indemnification, the District in no way waives or intends to waive the immunity protections provided to the District and its employees under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24- 10-101, et seq.

9. To the extent that an Agreement may be executed and performance of the obligations of the parties may be accomplished within the intent of the Agreement, the terms of this Agreement are severable, and should any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or become inoperative for any reason, such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any other term or provision hereof. The waiver of any breach of a term hereof shall not be construed as waiver of any other term.

10. This contract also consists of the following contract documents, all of which are incorporated by reference as if set out in full herein:

A) Agreement (3 pages)

J) Labor and Materials Payment

B) Invitation for Bid K) Bond (2 pages)

C) Instructions to Bidders (7 pages) L) Application and Certificate for

D) General Conditions (16 pages) Payment

E) Statement of Qualifications and M) Notice of Acceptance

Subcontractors (4 pages)

F) Bid Form (7 pages) N) Notice of Final Payment

H) Notice of Award O) Change Order

I) Notice to Proceed P) Project Manuel (168 pages)

J) Bid Bond (2 pages) Q) Drawings/Bid sets (16 pages)

K) Performance Bond (2 pages)

11. All the terms and conditions of this Contract and attached contract documents shall be binding upon the County and the Contractor, and their respective heirs, legal and personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement at Pueblo, Colorado, the day and year first written above.

PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: __________________________________

Title: _________________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: __________________________________

ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT

CONTRACTOR:

By: __________________________________

Title: _________________________________

BID FORM

CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION NO.: IFB-2023-W-005

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: Pueblo West Metropolitan District c/o Pueblo West Metropolitan District Finance Department – Purchasing Division

P. O. Box 7005 Pueblo West, CO 81007

1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with the District in the form included in the Contract Documents to complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders. This

Bid will remain open for thirty (30) days after the day of Bid opening. BIDDER will sign the Agreement and submit the contract Security and other documents required by the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after the date of the District’s Notice of Award.

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

a. BIDDER has examined copies of all the Contract Documents and of the following addenda:

DATE NUMBER

(receipt of all of which is hereby acknowledged) and also copies of the Invitation to Bid and the Instruction to Bidders.

b. 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;

c. 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 of any group, association, organization or corporation;

BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced any person, firm or a corporation to refrain from himself any advantage over any other Bidder or over District.

4. The BID SCHEDULE has been filled in and completed as required. The number of units contained in the Schedule is approximate only, and final payment will be made for the actual number of units which are incorporated in or made necessary by the work included in this contract. In the event that work and/or materials or equipment are required to be furnished to a greater or lesser extent than is contemplated by the Drawings and Specifications, such work and/or materials or equipment will be furnished additionally or omitted in accordance with the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule.

5. BIDDER shall complete the Work within ninety (90) calendar days after issuance of the Notice of Proceed.

6. Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to:

The name and address of BIDDER indicated below.

To the following address:

7. Is your company a Small, Minority or Woman Owned Company? __________ If yes, please explain:

SUBMITTED ON , 20 .

BID SCHEDULE

The Bidder shall complete the following Bid Schedule completely and it shall remain attached to the Contract Documents. Bid prices shall include sales tax (if applicable), license fees and all other applicable fees.

The quantities shown are approximate only and are for the purpose of bid comparison.

Payment shall be based on the final measured quantities completed in place (EXCEPT those items designated as “lump sum”) at the unit price quoted herein.

Bid Schedule – Base Bid

Description Bid Price

Earthwork $________________________

Erosion and Sedimentation Control $________________________

Water Distribution System $________________________

Submersible Well Pump Replacement $________________________

Seeding $________________________

Riprap $________________________

Horizontal Directional Drilling $________________________

Construction Fencing $________________________

Total Base Bid Price $________________________

TOTAL BASE BID IN WRITING:

____________________________________________________________________DOLLARS

AND _____________________________ CENTS.

Bid Schedule – Bid Alternate #1

Erosion and Sedimentation Control $________________________

Water Distribution System $________________________

Submersible Well Pump Replacement $________________________

Seeding $________________________

Riprap $________________________

Horizontal Directional Drilling $________________________

Total Alternate Bid Price $________________________

TOTAL ALTERNATE BID IN WRITING:

Bid Schedule – Bid Alternate #2

Erosion and Sedimentation Control $________________________

Water Distribution System $________________________

Submersible Well Pump Replacement $________________________

Seeding $________________________

Riprap $________________________

Horizontal Directional Drilling $________________________

Total Alternate Bid Price $________________________

TOTAL ALTERNATE BID IN WRITING:

SIGNATURES

AN INDIVIDUAL:

By: __________________________________________________________ (SEAL) (Individual’s Name) – Please Print

By: __________________________________________________________ (Individual’s Signature)

Doing business as: _______________________________________________

Business address: ________________________________________________

Phone No.: ______________________ Fax No.: _______________________

E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________

A PARTNERSHIP:

By: ____________________________________________________________ (SEAL) (Firm Name) (General Partner)

Business address: __________________________________________________

Phone No.: ______________________ Fax No.: _________________________

E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________________

A CORPORATION:

By: ___________________________________________________________ (Corporation Name)

(State of Incorporation)

By: ____________________________________________________________ (Name of Person Authorized to Sign) – Please Print

(Title)

By: ____________________________________________________________ (Signature of Personal Authorized to Sign)

(Corporate Seal)

Attest: __________________________________________________________ (Secretary)

Business address: _________________________________________________

A JOINT VENTURE:

By: ______________________________________________________________ (Name) (Address)

By: _______________________________________________________________ (Name)

(Address)

Phone No.: ______________________ Fax No.: __________________________

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________

(Each joint venture must sign. The manner for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above).

(END OF BID FORM)

SET NO. ______

PROJECT MANUAL

BID SET

WELL #4 AND #7 PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

JUNE 2023

BID SET

JVA, Inc.

1319 Spruce Street

Boulder, CO 80302

JVA Job No. 1025.23ec

June 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Subject # of Pages

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work 7

01035 Modification Procedures 2

01039 Coordination and Meetings 6

01200 Payment Procedures 5

01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 12

01380 Construction Photographs 3

01400 Quality Control 5

01500 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 6

01550 Cutting and Patching 5

01600 Materials and Equipment 11

01700 Contract Closeout 7

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02300 Earthwork 24

02370 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 5

02446 Horizontal Directional Drilling 16

02510 Water Distribution System 32

02950 Seeding 7

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11216 Deep Well Submersible Pump Equipment Package 13

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work covered by contract documents

B. Work by others

C. Contractor use of site and premises

D. Work sequence

E. Easements and right-of-way

F. Protection of public and private property

G. Maintenance of traffic

H. Barricades and lights

I. Lines and grades

J. Regulatory requirements

K. Cutting and patching

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work will include all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools and materials for the replacement of an existing waterline with construction of a new 4-inch C900 PVC waterline for both the Well #4 and Well #7 heads. Both projects will consist of placing new waterline via both open trench methods and boring through right of way for all road crossings. Bores will be 4-inch HDPE pipe (DR17 with minimum I.D. of 3.94-inches) with coupling transitions back to C900 pipe. The project also includes replacement of existing submersible well pumps for both Well #4 and Well #7. In addition, the project work consists of installing vaults, manholes, valves, tie-ins, and appurtenances, erosion control, earthwork, and all appurtenances as specified and required for a complete and functional system. The project will install approximately 2400 linear feet of new 4-inch

C900 PVC waterline from the Well #7 head and approximately 2630 linear feet of new 4-inch C900 PVC waterline from the Well #4 head. The base-bid for the project assumes open trench construction for the majority of the pipelines.

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B. Bid Alternate No. 1 consists of approximately 2,450 linear feet of 4-inch HDPE (DR17 with minimum I.D. of 3.94-inches) HDD boring from Approximate Station 2+82.48 to

STA 27+30.18 for Well #4 alignment.

C. All materials as indicated on the drawings will be provided by the contractor and must be installed, along with the completion of all associated site work relating to the new waterlines.

D. Contractor shall furnish and pay for all materials, equipment, supplies, appurtenances;

provide all construction equipment and tools; and perform all necessary labor and supervision

E. Contractor shall coordinate the progress of the Work including coordination between trades, subcontractors, suppliers, public utilities and subsequent water treatment plant contractor performing work on site and Owner to insure the progress of Work

F. It is the intent of this contract that Work proceed in the most expeditious manner possible

G. Construct the Work under contract indicated in the Bid Form

H. The cross-referencing of specification sections under the heading "Related Sections" and elsewhere within each specification section is intended as an aid to the Contractor and shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility to coordinate the Work under the

Contract Documents. Listings of cross-references are not intended to be comprehensive.

The omission of a cross-reference to an additional or related requirement shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to provide a complete Project.

1.3 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Construct work to allow for work by others. Coordinate construction schedule with the

Owner.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Contractor shall limit use of the premises for Work and will use the designated staging area for field offices, equipment, and material storage. Areas have been designated on the

Drawings for contractor’s use

B. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Engineer and/or Owner

C. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of equipment and products stored on site under this Contract

D. Contractor may use only those areas indicated on the Drawings for storage and such additional areas as Engineer may designate

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E. Contractor should plan for normal workdays, Monday through Friday, within the hours of

7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Other work hours and days may be allowed by Pueblo West

Metropolitan District and Engineer upon 48 hours written notice

1.5 OWNER USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Owner shall coordinate with Contractor the entrance into work site for work performed under the Contract Documents to ensure Contractor’s health and safety plans are followed

B. Existing facility to remain operational during construction. All access maintained.

1.6 WORK SEQUENCE AND WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Construct work to allow for work by others. Coordinate construction schedule with the

Owner.

B. Provide open access for Owner to property at all times during construction. Maintain minimum width clearance for access of Pueblo West Metropolitan District and

Contractor personnel and emergency vehicles at all times.

C. Contractor shall submit a detailed CPM format schedule outlining all steps required to assure complete and satisfactory construction, testing, and startup of work in such a manner as to result in the least possible disruption to the operations and staff of the treatment facility and to allow the facility to achieve the finished water quality requirements established by regulations at all times. Address all work sequence and constraints described in this Section.

D. Conduct work in a manner that will not impair the operational capabilities of essential elements of the existing treatment process or reduce the capacity of the entire treatment plant below levels sufficient to treat the quantity of raw wastewater to the quality limitations specified in the discharge permit.

E. Indicate required shutdowns of existing facilities or interruptions of existing operations on

Progress Schedule. Disruption should be kept to a minimum. Contractor to notify water district customers 48 hours prior to shutdown. No shutdown shall last more than four hours unless approved by Owner / Engineer

1.7 EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Work shall be performed in existing PWMD easement or in the dedicated street Right-of-

Way as shown on the Drawings. Contractor will be responsible for any traffic control and associated permits required to complete the work.

B. Work will be performed on Owner’s property

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C. Confine construction operations to the immediate vicinity of the location indicated on drawings and use due care in placing construction tools, equipment, excavated materials, and pipeline materials and supplies, so as to cause the least possible damage to property

D. Construction Area Limits

1. Confine construction operations to the immediate vicinity of the location indicated on

Drawings and in accordance with the Owner

2. Areas not designated for access roads, parking areas, storage areas, existing facilities areas, and construction areas, Contractor shall not trespass in or on these areas

a. Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all their personnel out of areas not designated for Contractor use except in case of isolated Work located within these areas for which the Contractor shall coordinate with Owner and shall not proceed with such work without Owner approval

3. Contractor shall use due care in placing construction tools, equipment, excavated materials, and pipeline materials and supplies, so as to cause the least possible damage to property outside the Town property

a. Responsibility for protection and safekeeping of materials and equipment on or near the work site shall be entirely that of the Contractor and no claim shall be made against the Owner for any reason

b. If the Owner needs access to the sites occupied by stored materials or equipment, Contractor shall provide access

E. On Private Property

1. Do not enter for material delivery or occupy for any purpose with personnel, tools, equipment, construction materials, or excavated materials, any private property outside the designated construction easement without written permission of the owner

F. Within Street Right-of-Way and Utility Easement

1. Perform all work and conduct all operations of Contractor, his employees, and his subcontractors in accordance with the requirements of Pueblo West Metropolitan

District

1.8 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

A. Protect, shore, brace, support, and maintain underground conduits, drains, and other underground construction uncovered or otherwise affected by construction operations

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to streets, roads, highways, shoulders, street lighting and/or signage, embankments, culverts, location or character, which may be caused by transporting equipment, materials, or personnel to or from the Work or any part or site thereof, whether by him or his subcontractors

C. Make satisfactory and acceptable arrangements with the Owner of, or the agency or authority having jurisdiction over, any damaged property concerning its repair or replacement or payment of costs incurred in connection with the damage

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1.9 PROTECTION OF WORK AND FACILITIES

A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the protection of Work until final acceptance

B. Contractor shall protect all and any previously performed Work, work in progress or completed by others, and existing facilities from damage during the performance of Work in the area

1.10 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

A. Conduct Work to interfere as little as possible with public travel, whether vehicular or pedestrian

1. Whenever it is necessary to cross, close, or obstruct private roads, driveways, multi use paths, and walks, provide and maintain suitable and safe detours, or other temporary expedients for accommodation of private travel

a. Submit traffic control plans for work within right-of-ways for approval by Pueblo

West Metropolitan District Public Works prior to commencing any work

2. Maintenance of traffic is not required if Contractor obtains written permission from the owner and tenant of private property, or from the authority having jurisdiction over public property involved, to obstruct traffic at the designated point

1.11 BARRICADES AND LIGHTS

A. Protect streets, roads, highways, and other public thorough fares which are closed to traffic by effective barricades with acceptable warning and directional signs

B. Locate barricades at the street intersecting public thoroughfare on each side of the blocked section

C. Provide suitable barriers, signs, and lights to the extent required to adequately protect the public

D. Provide similar warning signs and lights at obstructions such as material piles and equipment

E. Illuminate barricades and obstructions with warning lights from sunset to sunrise

F. Store materials and conduct work to cause the minimum obstruction to the other contracts

G. Install and maintain barricades, signs, lights, and other protective devices in conformity with applicable statutory requirements including the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control

Devices and as required by Pueblo County

1.12 LINES, GRADES AND SURVEY

A. Construct all Work to the lines, grades, and elevations indicated on the Drawings

1. The Owner may employ a separate surveyor to perform a verification survey to check final layout and grades.

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2. Contractor is responsible for correcting all incorrect grades or grades not meeting specified tolerances

B. Engineer has established basic horizontal and vertical control points in the Drawings

1. Use these points as datum for the Work

2. Provide such competent personnel and tool, stakes, and other materials as Engineer may require in establishing or designating control points, in establishing construction easement boundaries, or in checking layout survey, and measurement work performed by Contractor

C. Provide all survey, layout, and measurement work required

1. Work performed by a qualified professional engineer or registered land surveyor acceptable to Engineer

2. Locate and protect control points prior to starting site work, and preserve all permanent reference points during construction

a. Make no changes or relocations without prior written notice to Engineer

b. Report to Engineer when any reference point is lost or destroyed, or requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations

c. Require surveyor to replace Project control points which may be lost or destroyed

d. Establish replacements based on original survey control

3. Establish lines and levels, locate and lay out, by instrumentation and similar appropriate means

a. Temporary project benchmark

b. Stakes for grading, fill and topsoil placement

c. Utility slopes and invert elevations

4. From time to time, verify layouts by the same methods

5. Maintain a complete, accurate log of all control and survey work as it progresses

6. On request of Engineer, submit documentation to verify accuracy or field engineering work

1.13 HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

A. A portion of the Work may include excavation, cutting, joining, removal, and disposal of asbestos cement (AC) pipe. The locations where asbestos cement pipe is to be removed and replaced shall be indicated on the Drawings.

B. When dealing with excavation or demolition of transite or asbestos containing materials, Contractor shall comply with state and federal regulations pertaining to cutting and disposal of asbestos concrete pipe.

C. There are no additional known Hazardous Environmental Conditions identified at this Site.

1.14 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances applicable to the Work

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B. References in the Contract Document to local codes shall mean the codes in effect in the

Pueblo West Metropolitan District and Pueblo County according to the jurisdiction in which the Work is performed

C. Other standards and codes which apply to the Work are designated in the specific technical specifications

1.15 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting, and patching, including attendant excavation and backfill, required to complete the Work or to

1. Uncover portions of the Work to provide for installation of ill-timed work

2. Remove and replace defective work

3. Remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of Contract Documents

4. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing

B. Provide products as specified or as required to complete cutting and patching operations

C. Inspection

1. Inspect existing conditions of the Project, including elements subject to damage or to movement during cutting and patching

2. After uncovering work, inspect the conditions affecting the installation of products, or performance of the work

3. Report unsatisfactory or questionable conditions to the Engineer in writing; do not proceed with the work until the Engineer has provided further instructions

D. Preparation

1. Provide devices and methods to protect other portions of the Project from damage

2. Provide protection from the elements for that portion of the Project which may be exposed by cutting and patching work, and maintain excavations free from water

3. Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide a finished installation to comply with specified products, functions, tolerances and finishes

4. Restore work which has been cut or removed; install new products to provide completed Work in accord with requirements of Contract Documents

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION 01035

MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing contract modifications.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. The Engineer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the

Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, on a JVA Field

Order Form.

B. The Contractor may request additional information or clarification by using and submitting a “Request for Information” (RFI).

1.3 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE (WCD)

A. Owner-Initiated Work Change Directive: A written statement to the Contractor issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and signed by the Owner and recommended by the Engineer ordering an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work, or responding to differing or unforeseen subsurface or physical conditions under which the Work is to be performed or to emergencies. A Work Change Directive will not change the Contract

Price or the Contract Times but is evidence that the parties expect that the change ordered or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a subsequently issued

Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if any, on the Contract

Price or Contract Times.

1. Within 7 days of receipt of a Work Change Directive Form, submit an estimate of cost necessary to execute the change to the Engineer for the Owner's review.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required and unit costs, with the total amount of purchases to be made. Where requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include a statement indicating the effect the proposed change in the Work will have on the Contract Time.

1.4 CHANGE ORDER (CO)

A. Owner-Initiated Change Order: The Engineer will issue a detailed Change Order Form indicating any changes in the Work that will require adjustment to the Contract Sum or

Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised

Drawings and Specifications.

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1. The Change Order Form issued by the Engineer is for information only. Do not consider them as an instruction either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 7 days of receipt of a Change Order Form, submit an estimate of cost necessary to execute the change to the Engineer for the Owner's review.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required and unit costs, with the total amount of purchases to be made. Where requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include a statement indicating the effect the proposed change in the Work will have on the Contract Time.

B. There will be no Contractor initiated Change Orders, the Contractor may only request additional information or clarification by using and submitting a “Request for

Information” (RFI), on the Contractor’s RFI form. Additional forms may be obtained from the Engineer, and Contractor-Initiated Proposals may also be provided.

C. Upon the Owner's and the Engineer’s approval and signature from the Contractor the

Change Order Form becomes valid

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SECTION 01039

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. General requirements

B. Coordination

C. Field engineering

D. Alteration project procedures

E. Preconstruction conference

F. Progress meetings

G. Requests for information

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01010 – Summary of Work

B. Section 01340 – Shop Drawings and Product Data

C. Section 01700 – Contract Closeout

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to General Conditions for Owner meetings and other requirements

B. Engineer will schedule and administer pre-construction meeting according to agenda

1. Prepare agenda for meetings including items required by Owner and Contractor

2. Notify Contractor and Owner 4 days in advance of meeting date

3. Preside at meeting

C. Contractor will schedule and administer site mobilization and weekly progress meetings.

Contractor will also be responsible for coordination, field engineering, alteration, project procedures, cutting and patching procedures outlined herein. If work progress does not warrant a meeting, all parties can mutually agree to postpone meeting.

1. Arrange for the attendance of Contractor's agents, employees, subcontractors, and suppliers as appropriate to the agenda

2. Record the minutes; include all significant proceedings and decisions

3. Reproduce and distribute copies of minutes within one week after each meeting

a. To all participants in the meetings

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b. To Engineer

c. To Owner

4. Owner and other inspecting parties such as the geotechnical engineer/technician as well as plant operators may attend meetings

5. Engineer will attend weekly meetings either via phone or on site

D. Representatives of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers attending the meetings shall be qualified and authorized to act on behalf of the entity each represents

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of specifications to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later by others.

B. Verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with available utilities. Coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment, and coordinate preparation of grading and other requirements for installation utility work by others.

C. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for final completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner’s use

D. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective

Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of

Owner's activities.

1.5 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Employ a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Colorado and acceptable to the

Engineer and Owner.

B. Contractor will locate and protect survey control and reference points.

C. Control datum for survey is that established by Owner provided survey and shown on

Drawings.

D. Provide field engineering services. Establish elevations, lines, and levels, utilizing recognized engineering survey practices.

1.6 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

A. Materials: As specified in product Sections; match existing products and work for patching and extending work.

B. Where new work abuts or aligns with existing, perform a smooth and even transition.

Patched work to match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

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C. When finished surfaces are cut so that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division and make recommendation to Engineer.

D. Where a change of plane of 1/4-inch or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing a smooth transition for Engineer review.

E. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces, which are damaged, lifted, or showing other imperfections.

F. Finish surfaces as specified in individual product sections.

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Engineer will schedule a conference after Notice of Award

B. Location: On site

C. Attendance

1. Owner's Representative

2. Engineer and his professional consultants

3. Geotechnical Engineer

4. Contractor's Project Manager

5. Contractor's Superintendent

6. Major Subcontractors

7. Others as Appropriate

D. Agenda:

1. Execution of Owner Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Submission of list of subcontractors and suppliers, list of products, Schedule of

Values, and Construction Project Schedule in critical path format.

5. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contractor, Owner, and the

Engineer.

6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, cost proposal requests, Change Orders and Contract closeout procedures.

7. Construction scheduling and updates.

8. Scheduling activities of Geotechnical Engineer, equipment manufacturers representatives, and other field tests

9. Critical work sequencing

10. Major equipment deliveries and priorities

11. Procedures for maintaining Record Documents

12. Construction facilities, controls and construction aids

13. Temporary utilities provided by Owner

14. Safety and first-aid procedures

15. Security and housekeeping procedures

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16. Procedures for testing

1.8 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Contractor will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at weekly intervals. If work progress does not warrant meeting, all parties can mutually agree to postpone the weekly meeting.

B. Location of the Meetings: The project field office of the Contractor, or other locations arranged for by Contractor, convenient to all parties

C. Contractor will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, preside at meetings, record minutes, and distribute copies within one week to Contractor, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

D. Attendance

1. Owner's Representative

2. Engineer, and his professional consultants as needed

3. Contractor's Superintendent

4. Subcontractors as appropriate to the agenda

5. Suppliers as appropriate to the agenda

6. Others, as appropriate

E. Suggested Agenda

1. Review Minutes of Previous meetings

2. Review Unresolved issues from Last Meeting

3. Review of Work Progress

4. Field Observations, Problems, Conflicts and Decisions

5. RFI Review

6. Review of Submittals Schedule and Status of Submittals

7. Schedule

a. General Schedule Issues

b. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

c. Planned progress during succeeding work period (3-week “Look ahead”)

d. Maintenance of construction project schedule

e. Corrective measures to regain project schedules

8. Maintenance of Quality and Work Standards

9. Change Orders

10. New PR’s

11. Accepted Change Orders

12. Pay Requests

13. Other Business

1.9 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI upon the discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents or additional information.

1. Only the Contractor shall submit RFIs to the Engineer.

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2. RFIs shall be submitted on Engineer’s RFI form. Engineer will provide a template for the Contractor upon request.

B. RFI shall include:

1. Project Name

2. Engineer Job Number

3. Date

4. Name of Contractor

5. Name of Engineer

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially

7. Related specification section number, title, and related paragraphs, as needed

8. Drawing number and detail references, as needed

9. Field conditions

10. Contractor’s proposed solution. If the Contractor’s solution(s) affect contract times or contract price, Contractor shall state the effects on the RFI.

11. Contractor’s signature

12. Relevant attachments including but not limited to drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, product data, and shop drawings

C. Electronically Submitted RFIs

1. Contractor shall submit one (1) complete RFI file in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

D. Engineer’s Response

1. Engineer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

2. Engineer will review and respond to each RFI within fourteen (14) working days

3. If Engineer receives an RFI after 1:00 P.M. local time, the RFI will be considered as received the following working day.

4. Engineer will not respond to RFIs requesting approval of submittals, approval of substitutions, coordination and information already indicated in Contract Documents, adjustment in contract time or contract amount, or erroneous RFIs.

5. Engineer may respond to RFIs on related issues with a single response.

6. If Engineer requests additional information as a result of the RFI, any further action or RFIs submitted by the Contractor will restart a new fourteen (14) day review period.

7. Contractor shall submit any request for change of contract time or contract price utilizing proper Change Order forms.

E. Contractor shall log and track all RFIs submitted organized by RFI number.

1. RFI log shall be submitted at each progress meeting

2. RFI log shall include:

a. Project name

b. Name, address, and phone number of Contractor

c. Contractor representative name

d. RFI number

e. RFI description

f. RFI submittal date

g. RFI response date

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h. Related Change Order number, as needed

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SECTION 01200

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including ARTICLE 2 – SPECIAL

PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL PROVISIONS and other Division 1

Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. This information is supplemental to the requirements as stated in ARTICLE 2 –

SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL PROVISIONS.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes additional administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment. Refer to ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL

PROVISIONS for most requirements of the Owner.

1. Schedule of Values assisting in processing Applications for Payment

2. Unit Prices for administrative requirements governing use of unit prices

3. Construction Progress Schedules

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the

Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing

Contractor’s Applications for Payment.

1.4 PROCEDURES FOR UNIT PRICES

A. Coordination: coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of

Contractor’s Construction Schedule.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following:

a. Application for Payment forms with Continuation Sheets

b. Submittals Schedule

c. O&M Manuals Schedule

2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Engineer at earliest possible date but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment

3. Sub-schedules: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

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B. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification

Section.

1. Identification: include the following Project identification on the Schedule of Values:

a. Project name and location

b. Name of Engineer

c. Engineer’s project number.

d. Contractor’s name and address

e. Date of submittal

2. Arrange the Schedule of Values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

d. Dollar value.

e. Percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total

100 percent.

3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the

Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

4. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the…