Bid_Package_Chemical_Feed_systems_(3).doc

CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA

CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM REHABILITATION BID

VOLUME II

City of Dania Beach Bid No. 25-

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Prepared by

City of Dania Beach Public Services Department

100 W. Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004 and

P.O. Box 221890, Hollywood, FL 33022-1890

September 2024

Document 00002

PROJECT DATA

Project Title:

Chemical Feed System Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Number:

City Bid No. 25-xxx Project Address:

1201 Stirling Road

Dania Beach, Florida Project Owner:

City of Dania Beach

100 West Dania Beach Boulevard

Dania Beach, Florida

Owner's Representative:

Ana Garcia, City Manager

100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.

Dania Beach, Florida 33004

Telephone: 954-924-6800 X 3616

Fax:

954-921-2604

Project Manager:

Fernando Rodriquez

Director of Public Services

100 Dania Beach Blvd.

Dania Beach, FL 33004

Telephone: 954-924-3740

Fax: 954-921-1109

Project Consultant:

Frederick Bloetscher, Ph.D., P.E.

P.O. Box 221890, Hollywood, FL 33022-1890 h2o_man@bellsouth.net

END OF PROJECT DATA

CITY OF DANIA BEACH

INVITATION TO BID

CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT

ITB #25-xxx

Notice is given that the City of Dania Beach, Florida, is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for the installation of solar street lights within the Dania Beach CRA district boundaries.

Documents may be obtained from www.demandstar.com, or from the City Website at www.daniabeachfl.gov. For additional information concerning this proposal, please contact procurement@ci.dania-beach.fl.us.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for ______________, at 10:00 a.m., in the NW Conference Room at City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004. All Bidders are required to attend the meeting.

The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in a bid and to make awards in the best interests of the City.

Sealed proposals must include one (1) original and four (4) copies of the required documents. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, _______________. Proposals will be publicly opened at 10:30 a.m. in the NW Conference Room at City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida. Proposal packets must be sealed, addressed and clearly marked:

Elora Riera, City Clerk

100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard

Dania Beach, FL 33004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME II

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 Contractor Special Conditions

01010 Summary of Work

01014 Construction Sequencing

01046 Modifications to Existing Structures, Piping and Equipment

01152 Applications for Payment

01170 Special Provisions

01250 Measurement and Payment

01300 Submittals

01310 Construction Schedule

01370 Schedule of Values

01505 Control of Work

01600 Material and Equipment

01625 Plant Start-Up

01700 Contract Close-out

01710 Cleaning

01720 Project Record Documents

01730 Operation and Maintenance Data

01740 Warranties and Bonds

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

02050 Demolition

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE- NOT USED

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY - NOT USED

DIVISION 5 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 6 – CARPENTRY WORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 8 - DOORS WINDOWS AND GLASS– NOT USED

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13300 Process Instrumentation and Controls- General Provisions

13315 Process Instrumentation and Controls – Products

13325 Control Panels and Panel Mounted Equipment 13326 Pumps and Drives

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS - NOT USED

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15020 Field Erection of Mechanical Equipment

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16000 General Electrical

16115 Cable Trays

16120 Wires and Cables (600 Volt Maximum)

OTHER

Bid Sheet

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Document 00004

LIST OF DRAWINGS

ALL DRAWINGS INCLUDED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT

END OF LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 01000

CONTRACTOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.01.

DEMONSTRATING WORK EXPERTISE

A.

(NOT USED)

B.

INVESTIGATION AND UTILITIES.

1. CONTRACTOR shall have the sole responsibility of satisfying itself concerning the nature and location of the Work and the general and local conditions, and particularly, but without limitation, with respect to the following: those affecting transportation, access, disposal, handling and storage of materials; availability and quality of labor; water and electric power; availability and condition of roads; work area; living facilities; climatic conditions and seasons; physical conditions at the work-site and the project area as a whole; topography and ground surface conditions; nature and quantity of the surface materials to be encountered; subsurface conditions; equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during performance of the Work; and all other costs associated with such performance. The failure of CONTRACTOR to acquaint itself with any applicable conditions shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from any of its responsibilities to perform under the Contract Documents, nor shall it be considered the basis for any claim for additional time or compensation.

2. CONTRACTOR shall locate all existing roadways, railways, drainage facilities and utility services above, upon, or under the Project site, said roadways, railways, drainage facilities and utilities being referred to in this Sub-Section 2.2 as the "Utilities". CONTRACTOR shall contact the owners of all Utilities to determine the necessity for relocating or temporarily interrupting any Utilities during the construction of the Project. CONTRACTOR shall schedule and coordinate its Work around any such relocation or temporary service interruption. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for properly shoring, supporting and protecting all Utilities at all times during the course of the Work.

C.

BID QUANTITIES

1. Quantities given in the Bid Schedule, while estimated from the best information available, are approximate only. Payment for unit price items shall be based on the actual number of units installed for the Work. Bids shall be compared on the basis of number of units stated in the Bid Schedule as set forth in the Bidding Documents. Said unit prices shall be multiplied by the bid quantities for the total Bid price. Any Bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected. Special attention to all Bidders is called to this provision, for should conditions make it necessary or prudent to revise the unit quantities, the unit prices will be fixed for such increased or decreased quantities. Compensation for such additive or subtractive changes in the quantities shall be limited to the unit prices in the Bid.

D.

PROGRESS PAYMENTS.

1. Prior to submitting its first monthly Application for Payment, CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY, for their review and approval, a schedule of values based upon the Contract Price, listing the major elements of the Work and the dollar value for each element. After its approval by the CITY AND CONSULTANT, this schedule of values shall be used as the basis for the CONTRACTOR's monthly Applications for Payment. This schedule shall be updated and submitted each month to the CONSULTANT along with a completed and notarized copy of the Application for Payment.

2. Prior to submitting its first monthly Application for Payment, CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY AND CONSULTANT a complete list of all its proposed SUBCONTRACTORs and materialmen, showing the work and materials involved and the dollar amount of each proposed subcontract and purchase order. The first Application for Payment shall be submitted no earlier than thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date.

3. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated into the Project, but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at another location agreed to by the CITY in writing, the Application for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other documentation warranting that the CITY has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens, charges, security interests and encumbrances, together with evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to protect CITY's interest therein, all of which shall be subject to the CITY's satisfaction.

E.

DAILY REPORTS, AS-BUILTS AND MEETINGS.

1. Unless waived in writing by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit to CONSULTANT on a weekly basis a daily log of the CONTRACTOR's work for the preceding week in a format approved by the CONSULTANT and CITY. The daily log shall document all activities of CONTRACTOR at the Project site including, but not limited to, the following:

2. Weather conditions showing the high and low temperatures during work hours, the amount of precipitation received on the Project site, and any other weather conditions which adversely affect the Work;

3. Soil conditions which adversely affect the Work;

4. The hours of operation by CONTRACTOR's and SUBCONTRACTOR's personnel;

5. The number of CONTRACTOR's and SUBCONTRACTOR's personnel present and working at the Project site, by subcontract and trade;

6. All equipment present at the Project site, description of equipment use and designation of time equipment was used (specifically indicating any down time);

7. Description of Work being performed at the Project site;

8. Any unusual or special occurrences at the Project site;

9. Materials received at the Project site;

10. A list of all visitors to the Project site; and

11. Any problems that might impact either the cost or quality of the Work or the time of performance.

The daily log shall not constitute nor take the place of any notice required to be given by CONTRACTOR to CITY or CONSULTANT pursuant to the Contract Documents.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01

LOCATION OF WORK

A.

All work of this Contract is located within the property limits of the City of Dania Beach Water Plant.

1.02

SCOPE OF WORK

A.

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services and incidentals to complete all work required by these Specifications and as shown on the Drawings to rehabilitate the existing lime softening plant. The project is titled: “Chemical Feed System Replacement.”

B.

The CONTRACTOR shall perform the work complete, in place, where applicable and make ready for continuous service, and shall include repairs, replacements and restoration required as a result of damages caused during this construction.

C.

Furnish and install all materials, equipment and labor which is reasonably and properly inferable and necessary for the proper completion of the work, whether specifically indicated in the Contract Documents or not.

1.03

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT

A. The work in general consists of furnishing and installation of new chemical feed systems in place of the current system at the City of Dania Beach Water plant including, but not limited to work shown in Table 1-1 below, and bi-annual site visits for maintenance of the chemical feed systems to ensure it is operating properly and any repairs and preventive maintenance tasks are completed for a 3 years period, renewable by the City.

B. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Mobilization/Demobilization, General Requirements, Bonds, and Insurance

2. Removal of Chlorine gas system and replacement with Hypochlorite System and miscellaneous tasks.

3. The work will include:

a. Demolition/Removal

b. Installation

c. Start-up

4. General conditions including scheduling, project coordination, field work , submittals and shop drawings, record drawings and other requirements, as specified for the coordination and execution of the Work Table: 1-1 Work Tasks

Bid for Membrane Feed System except Sulfuric Acid Duplex Chemical Metering Skid with the following components to replace existing system.

Metering Pumps with the following capacities (anti-scalant, caustic and corrosion inhibitor)

All Chemicals

6 pumps 20.0 gph @ 35 psi on skids

· Calibration Column sized for pump capacities, one per pump

· Pressure Relief Valves, one per pump

· Pulsation Dampeners, one per pump

· Diaphragm Protected Gauges, one per pump

· Back Pressure Valves, one per pump

· PVC Piping and Valves (exposed PVC shall be CPVC)

· Electrical Junction Box, Power Receptacle and Surge Protection

· Replacement Pump cabinet – stainless steel with clear PVC double doors

· Corrosion Resistant Fan and Vents

· Transfer pumps

· Two – 300 gallon Double lined Poly tanks with removable lids.

· One 30 gallon day tank

· Three reserve pumps, not to be installed

Install above equipment on site to include:

1. Termination of electrical at pumps skids.

2. New piping from skid to injection point.

3. Mounting of Skid to cabinet and cabinet to slab.

4. Piping from tanks to skid.

Also include the following:

1. Electrical service to skid

2. Permits of any kind.

3. Painting of any kind.

4. Verify capacity of existing piping for delivery with Professional engineer at the cost of contractor

Bi-annual Service contract consists of:

· Replace diaphragms, check valves and elastemers in pumps

· Replace diaphragms and springs in pressure relief valves and back pressure valves.

· Replace diaphragms in pulsation dampeners and gauge guards.

· Adjust and calibrate skid components.

· Clean Skid.

Bid for Membrane Feed System - Sulfuric Acid Only

Metering Pumps with the following capacities

All Chemicals

2 pumps 20.0 gph @ 35 psi on skids

· Calibration Column sized for pump capacities, one per pump

· Pressure Relief Valves, one per pump

· Pulsation Dampeners, one per pump

· Diaphragm Protected Gauges, one per pump

· Back Pressure Valves, one per pump

· Piping and Valves

· Transfer pumps

· Electrical Junction Box, Power Receptacle and Surge Protection

· Replacement Pump cabinet – stainless steel with clear PVC double doors

· Corrosion Resistant Fan and Vents

· One 120 gallon day tank

Install above equipment on site to include:

1. Termination of electrical at pumps skids.

2. New piping from skid to injection point.

3. Mounting of Skid to cabinet and cabinet to slab.

4. Piping from tanks to skid.

Also include the following:

1. Electrical service to skid

2. Permits of any kind.

3. Painting of any kind.

4. Verify capacity of existing piping for delivery with Professional engineer at the cost of contractor

5. Repair of exiting concrete and epoxy for containment area

Bi-annual Service contract consists of:

· Replace diaphragms, check valves and elastemers in pumps

· Replace diaphragms and springs in pressure relief valves and back pressure valves.

· Replace diaphragms in pulsation dampeners and gauge guards.

· Adjust and calibrate skid components.

· Clean Skid.

Bid for Hypochlorite

Duplex Chemical Metering Skid with the following components per skid.

Metering Pumps with the following capacities

Sodium Hypochlorite

6 pumps 15 - 30.0 gph @ 35 psi

· Hydro Instruments Model RAH-250 Chlorine residual analyzer with 4-20 mamp output and control loop for dosing sodium Hypochlorite in weather proof enclosure.

· Honeywell circular chart recorder Model DR-4300, 10” for chlorine residual.

Bi-annual Service consists of:

· Replace diaphragms, check valves and elastomers in pumps

· Replace diaphragms and springs in pressure relief valves and back pressure valves.

· Replace diaphragms in pulsation dampeners and gauge guards.

· Adjust and calibrate skid components.

· Clean Skid.

· Clean chlorine analyzer and replace membrane cap and electrolyte.

One Day of Training Required to system startup.

One spare transfer pump

2 spare pumps not to be installed Bid for Filter Control Boc

2 Filter control boxes – each controlling 2 filters .

1.04 CONTRACTURAL MILESTONES

A. The Work shall be completed to meet Substantial Completion and Final Inspection milestones. The work associated with each of these milestones is defined below:

B. To satisfy the definition of Substantial Completion, the work shall be completed and ready to be utilized for its intended purpose (as defined in Section 01014). It requires that the plant is capable of providing chlorine demands for up to the design capacity of 5 mgd and that the membrane feed systems are able to provide for demands of 2 mgd.

C. Final Completion as defined in Section 01014.

D. The City’s water plant must remain in operation at all times.

1.05

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. CONTRACTOR shall be aware that there is an operating water treatment plant, a minimum of 50% of which (e.g. 2.5 mgd) must be kept in service on a continuous basis.

B.

Coordinate use of premises with the CITY. All conflicts over use of the premises shall be resolved without additional cost to the CITY.

C.

CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for security of all their and their subcontractor’s materials and equipment stored on the site.

D.

Site Security:

1.

General – Code Yellow or Less:

a.

CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain temporary security fences as necessary to protect the Work and CONTRACTOR’s furnished products not yet installed.

b.

All employees shall have a CONTRACTOR’s provided photo identification badge to be worn at all times while on this secure project site.

d.

Visitors shall be required to obtain daily visitor badges and vehicle access.

e.

Obtain approval in writing from the CITY for work on this secure site outside of normal working hours. Approval must be available for inspection while working on the site after hours.

2.

Code Orange Conditions for Work on Secure Sites:

The CONTRACTOR shall provide a list, to be updated weekly or whenever employees are added or removed, of all employees and subcontractor employees to be provided site access. Access for employees or visitors cannot be guaranteed and is subject to the discretion of security personnel.

All CONTRACTOR employees shall wear badges and sign-in daily.

c.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide advance notice and coordinate with the CITY for screening and delivery of all materials and supplies, including FedEx, US Postal service, UPS, and all general delivery items.

1) All packages for the water treatment plant site will be delivered through the secure entrance gate.

2) All packages shall have the name of a CONTRACTOR’s employee stationed at the jobsite.

3) All delivery drivers shall have suitable photo identification and will be required to go through security procedures.

4) No delay claims will be allowed for failure to obtain clearance for deliveries or to delays associated with the above processes.

3.

Code Red Conditions:

Work on this secure site will be stopped for the duration of code red conditions. No access by CONTRACTOR or subcontractor personnel will be permitted until clearance has been granted by the CITY.

The CONTRACTOR will be compensated for standby delay under code red conditions as provided in other Sections.

E.

If directed by the CITY or CONSULTANT, move any stored items which interfere with operations of CITY at no additional cost to the CITY.

F.

Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas if needed to perform the Work.

1.06

CITY OCCUPANCY

A.

Coordinate all construction operations with CITY and CONSULTANT to minimize conflict and to facilitate CITY usage.

1.07

ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCES

A.

Whenever reference is made to the furnishing of materials or testing thereof to conform to the standards of any technical society, organization or body, it shall be construed to mean the latest standard, code, specification or tentative specification adopted and published at the date of advertisement for bids, even though reference has been made to an earlier standard. The following list of specifications is hereby made a part of the Contract the same as if herein repeated in full. In the event of any conflict between any of these specifications, standards, codes or tentative specifications, and the Specifications, the latter shall govern. In the event that one of the following conflicts with another, the decision as to which shall govern will be decided by the CONSULTANT, whose judgment will be final.

B.

Reference to a technical society, organization, or body may be made in the Specifications by abbreviations, in accordance with the following list:

AASHTO

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI

American Concrete Institute

AGA

American Gas Association

AGMA

American Gear Manufacturers Association

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

AISC

American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI

American Iron and Steel Institute

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

API

American Petroleum Institute

ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers

ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM

American Society of Testing Materials

AWPA

American Wood Preservers Association

AWS

American Welding Society

AWWA

American Water Works Association

FED.SPEC.

Federal Specifications

CIPRA

Cast Iron Pipe Research Association

DIPRA

Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

NCPI

National Clay Pipe Institute

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

NEWWA

New England Water Works Association

TCA

Tile Council of America Inc.

AWPA

American Wood Preservation Association

NAVY SPEC.

Navy Department Specification

NEC

National Electric Code

NLMA

National Lumber Manufacturers Association

SAE

Society of Automotive Engineers Standards

SHBI

Steel Heating Boiler Institute

SBCC

Standard Building Code Congress International, Inc.

DOT

Florida Department of Transportation

U.L., Inc.

Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

OSHA

Occupation Health and Safety Act

SSPC

Steel Structures Painting Council

ISA

Instrument Society of America

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

C.

When no reference is made to a code, standard, or specification, the standard specifications of the ASTM, the ANSI, the ASME, the IEEE, or the NEMA shall govern.

SECTION 01014

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING

1.01

SITE CONDITIONS

A.

Several areas of construction under this contract must be coordinated with either the Plant Superintendent or Chief Operator at the water treatment plant and accomplished in a logical order to maintain the process flow through the plant and to allow construction to be completed within the time allowed by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR will also coordinate his activities with the other contractors, if any, to allow orderly and timely completion of all the work.

B.

When access through construction areas must be disrupted, CONTRACTOR will provide alternate acceptable access for operation personnel or other contractors.

C.

CONTRACTOR is required to coordinate his activities in the interface or common areas with other contractors and the operation personnel.

D.

Various interconnections within the plant will depend on the closure of various valves. Many of these valves are old, may be difficult to operate, and may not seal properly. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with the chief operator prior to attempting any such closure and shall provide any corrective measures or temporary facilities necessary to attain the shut-off needed to perform the work at no additional cost to the CITY and without interrupting the plant operation.

E.

Various interconnections within the plant may require temporary partial power shutdown. CONTRACTOR will make every effort necessary to minimize the shutdown time and will coordinate with the CONSULTANT, plant operating personnel, and/or utility authorities at least five (5) working days prior to attempting any such power shutdown. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR will provide any corrective measure or temporary facilities necessary to perform the work at no additional cost to the CITY and without interrupting the plant operation. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a plan for each anticipated partial power shutdown.

F.

Within the Schedule developed in accordance with Section 01310 of the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall identify all periods of time during which existing facilities shall be taken out of service, either temporarily or permanently.

G.

During Start-Up Testing, CONTRACTOR shall make available the staffing, labor, equipment, and manufacturer’s representatives required to make any necessary adjustments and training.

H.

The work under this contract involves the removal of existing equipment with the replacement by new equipment. It is understood, therefore, that the CITY must allow reasonable scheduled shutdowns of the facilities in order to perform the necessary work.

I.

Scheduled shutdowns will be made in those instances when it is necessary to shut off power in order to perform the necessary work. Prior to any shutdown, all materials and facilities shall be on hand, and any preparatory work necessary shall have been accomplished before any shutdowns will be allowed. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a plan for each anticipated partial power shutdown.

1.02

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSTRAINTS

A.

CONTRACTOR must not interfere with the operation of the water treatment plant or adjacent Facilities (Department of Public Works, Utilities and Engineering), during construction of the improvements except as shown in section 1.03 below. Available treatment capacity and storage at the plant cannot be assumed to be sufficient to satisfy system demand in a single plant operation scenario for other than brief (less than four hour) periods. This section lists constraints which CONTRACTOR should consider in developing the overall plan of construction. This list of constraints is not intended to release CONTRACTOR from responsibility to coordinate the Work in any manner which will ensure project completion within the time allowed. A construction sequence within each major area of Work, where necessary, is included in this section.

B.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for coordinating the work in any manner which will ensure project completion within the time allowed.

C.

The CITY may require CONTRACTOR to perform facility shutdown work during non-regular working days and hours at no additional cost to the CITY.

D.

Within fourteen (14) days after the Notice to Proceed and prior to the submittal of shop or layout drawings for pipe connecting to existing pipe, the CONTRACTOR shall gather any necessary information so as to avoid subsequent delays in project completion or additional cost to the CITY. Any unforeseen conditions at the connecting points shall be brought to the CITY’s and CONSULTANT’s attention in writing within 14 days after notice to proceed.

E.

CONTRACTOR shall be aware that there may be other contractors on site undertaking other work. The CONTRACTOR will be expected to cooperate fully in the coordination of the Work with all other onsite contractors so as not to cause delays or additional costs to the CITY.

1.03

WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRAINTS

A. There are two lime softening units at the plant. Each unit consists of one Accelator with one aerator and two associated media filters. There are two 1 MGD nanofiltration skids on site in the plant building.

B. The constraints during construction are:

1. The City’s water plant must remain in operation at all times.

1.04

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Within 14 days after the effective date of the Agreement, submit to the CONSULTANT, a Schedule of Values, Section 01370, and a Construction Sequence Schedule. This schedule shall provide a listing of major construction items, including new structures, new electrical systems, new equipment, and rehabilitation and/or replacement of major pieces of equipment, and the sequencing of these items of work so as to impact the operation of the water treatment plant and adjacent facilities to the minimum extent possible. As a minimum, the tasks shown in Table 1-1 of Section 01010 should be included in the sequence.

B. The First Notice To Proceed will be issued upon CONTRACTOR's submission of all required documents and after execution of the CONTRACT by both parties. Preliminary work, including submission of a project schedule, schedule of values, submittals, submittal schedule, and other documents required for permitting, and performance of work that does not require permits, shall be commenced within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the first Notice to Proceed.

C. Substantial Completion:

1.

To satisfy the definition of Substantial Completion, the following Work shall be complete, field pre-operational, startup tested and fully operational by the Substantial Completion date subject to the CONSULTANT’s approval.

a.

Sufficient work to reliably operate hypochlorite system to meet City’s disinfection needs b.

Demolition.

c.

Start-up and functional tests.

d.

All other work in the contract unless otherwise specifically identified in the section, Final Completion.

D.

Final Completion:

1.

The last stage of construction shall be final completion of construction and shall include the final remaining items subject to the CONSULTANT’s approval.

a.

Punchlist (deficiencies and omissions) b.

As-built drawings b.

Restoration c.

Cleanup

1.05

EXISTING BELOW AND ABOVE GRADE FACILITIES

A.

The Contract Documents may contain limited data relative to existing utility installations and structures above and below the ground surface due to lack of accurate records of these installations. These data shown are not guaranteed as to their completeness or accuracy. It is responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make their own additional investigations in a timely fashion to be fully informed of the character, condition and extent of all such installations and structures as may be encountered and as may affect the construction operations and schedule to avoid construction time delays and additional costs to the CITY.

B.

Before the commencement of any construction activities and prior to any demolition, CONTRACTOR shall undertake field investigations in the following areas to identify and locate existing underground utilities and structures.

C.

The CONTRACTOR shall protect all utility installations and structures from damage during the work. Access across any buried public utility installation or structure shall be made only in such locations and by means approved by the CONSULTANT. The CONTRACTOR shall so arrange his operations as to avoid any damage to these facilities. All required protective devices and construction shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR at their expense. All existing utilities damaged by the CONTRACTOR which are shown on the Drawings or have been located in the field by CONTRACTOR’s field investigation shall be repaired by the CONTRACTOR, at their expense, as directed by the CONSULTANT. No separate payment shall be made for such protection or repairs to utility installations or structures.

D.

Utility installations or structures owned or controlled by the CITY or other governmental body which are shown on the Drawings to be removed, relocated, replaced or rebuilt by the CONTRACTOR shall be considered as a part of the general cost of doing the work and shall be included in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment shall be made therefor.

E.

The CONTRACTOR shall, at all times in performance of the work, employ approved methods and exercise reasonable care and skill so as to avoid unnecessary delay, injury, damage or destruction of utility installations and structures; and shall, at all times in the performance of the work, avoid unnecessary interference with, or interruption of, public utility services, and shall cooperate fully with the CITYS thereof to that end.

F.

The CONTRACTOR shall maintain current and accurate Drawings of the Work including any changes made during construction. These Drawings shall be submitted to the owner at the end of the project.

1.06

NOTIFICATION OF WORK ON EXISTING FACILITIES

A.

Before commencing work on any of the existing structures or equipment, the CONTRACTOR is advised to schedule the work with the CITY 10 calendar days in advance. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY/CONSULTANT, in writing, at least 10 calendar days in advance of the date he proposes to commence such work.

B.

In case the CONTRACTOR’s operation disrupts the lime softening, except for such brief periods as expressly permitted and required, the CONTRACTOR shall at their own cost immediately make all repairs and replacements and do all work necessary to restore the plant to operation to the satisfaction of the CONSULTANT. Such work shall progress continuously to completion on a 24-hour, 7-work-day week basis. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the services of emergency repair crews on call 24 hours per day.

C.

In order to provide adequate treatment of raw water, the existing treatment facilities shall be kept in continuous operation during construction. Partial shutdowns as approved in the sequence of construction may be allowed. The timing and duration of such shutdown, however, shall be as approved by the CITY and will be predicated upon plant operating requirements at that time. When the CONTRACTOR desires a partial shutdown, he shall notify the CITY/CONSULTANT a minimum of five (5) working days in advance.

D.

Night work and/or work on Saturday or Sunday may be required when making connections to existing pipes, or structures, or during rehabilitation of existing facilities. It will be the decision of the CITY if connections or modifications must be made other than during normal working hours, and this will be accomplished at no additional cost to the CITY.

1.07

CITY OCCUPANCY AND OPERATION OF COMPLETED FACILITIES

A.

It is assumed that portions of the work will be completed prior to completion of the entire work. Upon completion of construction in each individual facility, including testing, if the CITY, at its sole discretion, desires to accept the individual facility, the CONTRACTOR will be issued a dated certificate of completion and acceptance for each individual facility. The CITY will assume ownership and begin operation of the individual facility on that date and the one-year guaranty period shall commence on that date. The CITY has the option of not accepting any individual completed facility, but accepting the entire work as a whole when it is completed and tested.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

SECTION 01046

MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES, PIPING AND/OR EQUIPMENT

1.01

SCOPE OF WORK

A.

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to modify existing structures as needed for painting.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01

GENERAL

Blasting with explosives will not be permitted to complete any work under this Contract. Care shall be taken not to damage any part of existing buildings, foundations and exterior structures both below and above ground.

No existing structure, equipment, or appurtenance shall be shifted, cut, removed, or otherwise altered except with the express approval of and to the extent approved by the CONSULTANT.

C.

Materials and equipment removed in the course of making alterations and additions shall remain the property of the CITY, except that items not salvageable, as determined by the CONSULTANT and the CITY shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR to be disposed of by him off the site of the work at his own place of disposal.

D.

All work of altering existing structures shall be done at such time and in such manner as will comply with the approved time schedule. So far as possible before any part of the work is started, all tools, equipment, and materials shall be assembled and made ready so that the work can be completed without delay.

E.

All workmanship and new materials involved in constructing the alterations shall conform to the General Specifications for the classes of work insofar as such specifications are applicable.

F.

Where holes in existing masonry are required to be sealed, unless otherwise herein specified, they shall be sealed with cement mortar or concrete. The sides of the openings shall be provided with keyed joints and shall be suitably roughened to furnish a good bond and make a watertight joint. All loose or unsound material adjacent to the opening shall be removed and, if necessary, replaced with new material. The method of placing the mortar seal shall provide a suitable means of releasing entrapped air.

G.

Surfaces of seals visible in the completed work shall be made to match as nearly as possible the adjacent surfaces.

SECTION 01152

APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

1.01

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A.

Submit Applications for Payment to the CONSULTANT in accordance with the schedule established by Conditions of the Contract and the Agreement between CITY and CONTRACTOR.

B.

The accepted Schedule of Values, Section 01370, shall be used as the basis for the CONTRACTOR'S Application for Payment.

1.02

RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Contract Agreement

B. Section 01300: Submittals

C. Section 01310: Construction Schedules

D. Section 01370: Schedule of Values

E. Section 01700: Contract Closeout

1.03

FORMAT AND DATA REQUIRED

A.

Submit applications typed on forms approved by the CITY, Application for Payment, with itemized data typed on 8‑1/2 inch x 11 inch or 8‑1/2 inch x 14 inch white paper continuation sheets.

B.

Provide itemized data on continuation sheet:

1.

Format, schedules, line items and values: Those of the Schedule of Values accepted by the CONSULTANT.

C.

Provide construction photographs in accordance with Section 01300.

1.04

PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR EACH PROGRESS PAYMENT

A.

Application Form:

1.

Fill in required information, including that for Change Orders executed prior to date of submittal of application.

2.

Fill in summary of dollar values to agree with respective totals indicated on continuation sheets.

3.

Execute certification with signature of a responsible officer of Contract firm.

B.

Continuation Sheets:

1.

Fill in total list of all scheduled component items of Work, with item number and scheduled dollar value for each item.

2.

Fill in dollar value in each column for each scheduled line item when work has been performed or products stored.

a.

Round off values to nearest dollar, or as specified for Schedule of Values.

3.

List each Change Order executed prior to date of submission, at the end of the continuation sheets.

a.

List by Change Order Number, and description, as for an original component item of work.

4.

To receive approval for payment on component material stored on site, submit copies of the original paid invoices with the application for payment.

1.05

SUBSTANTIATING DATA FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A.

When the CITY or the CONSULTANT requires substantiating data, CONTRACTOR shall submit suitable information, with a cover letter identifying:

1.

Project.

2.

Application number and date.

3.

Detailed list of enclosures.

4.

For stored products:

a.

Item number and identification as shown on application.

b.

Description of specific material.

B.

Submit one copy of data and cover letter for each copy of application.

C.

As a prerequisite for payment, CONTRACTOR is to submit a "Surety Acknowledgement of Payment Request" letter showing amount of progress payment which the CONTRACTOR is requesting.

D. The CONTRACTOR is to maintain an updated set of drawings to be used as Record Drawings in accordance with Section 01700. As a prerequisite for monthly progress payments, the CONTRACTOR is to exhibit the updated Record Drawings for review by the CITY and the CONSULTANT.

E.

The final set of Record Drawings shall be submitted by the Substantial Completion date.

1.06

PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

A.

Fill in Application form as specified for progress payments.

B.

Use continuation sheet for presenting the final statement of accounting as specified in Section 01700 ‑ Contract Closeout.

C.

Submit all Project Record Documents in accordance with Section 01700.

1.07

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A.

Submit Applications for Payment to the CONSULTANT at the times stipulated in the Agreement.

B.

Number: Five copies of each Application.

C.

When the CONSULTANT finds Application properly completed and correct, he will transmit certificate for payment to CITY, with copy to CONTRACTOR.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

SECTION 01170

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLAN

A.

Within 30 days of the date of Notice to Proceed, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CONSULTANT and CITY a Hurricane Preparedness Plan. The plan should outline the necessary measures which the CONTRACTOR proposes to perform at no additional cost to the CITY in case of a hurricane warning.

B.

In the event of inclement weather, or whenever CONSULTANT shall direct; CONTRACTOR will, and will cause Subcontractors to protect carefully the Work and materials against damage or injury from the weather. If, in the opinion of CONSULTANT, any portion of Work or materials shall have been damaged or injured by reason of failure on the part of CONTRACTOR or any Subcontractors to so protect the Work, such Work and materials shall be removed and replaced at the expense of CONTRACTOR.

1.02

RELOCATIONS

A.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the relocation of structures, including but not limited to light poles, control panels, signs, sign poles, fences, piping, irrigation, conduits and drains that interfere with the positioning of the Work as set out on the Drawings. The cost of all such relocations shall be included in the bid for the project and shall not result in any additional cost to the CITY.

1.03

OBSTRUCTIONS

A.

The attention of the CONTRACTOR is drawn to the fact that during excavation at the Project site, the possibility exists of the CONTRACTOR encountering various water, electrical, or other lines not shown on the Drawings. The CONTRACTOR shall exercise extreme care before and during excavation to locate and flag these lines so as to avoid damage to the existing lines. Should damage occur to an existing line, the CONTRACTOR shall repair the line at no cost to the CITY.

B.

It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to ensure that all utility or other poles, the stability of which may be endangered by the close proximity of excavation, are temporarily stayed in position while work proceeds in the vicinity of the pole and that the utility or other companies concerned be given reasonable advance notice of any such excavation by the CONTRACTOR.

1.04

PROVISIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF DUST

A.

Sufficient precautions shall be taken during construction to minimize the amount of dust created. Wetting down the site may be required or as directed by the CONSULTANT to prevent dust as a result of vehicular traffic.

1.05

MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING WATER FACILITIES OPERATION

A.

The CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate at all times with the CITY in order to maintain the operation of the existing facilities with the least amount of interference and interruption possible. Continuous service, public health and safety considerations shall exceed all others and the CONTRACTOR’s schedule, plans and work shall at all times be subject to alteration and revision if necessary for above considerations.

B.

The CONSULTANT and CITY reserve the right to require the CONTRACTOR to work 24 hours per day in all cases, where, in their opinion, interference with operation of the system may result.

C.

In no case will the CONTRACTOR be permitted to interfere with the existing system until all materials, supplies, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the interfering portion of the work are on the site.

The City’s water plant must remain in operation at all times.

1.06

EXISTING UTILITY PROTECTION

A.

Existing utilities have been shown on the Drawings insofar as information is reasonably available; however, it will be the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to preserve all existing utilities whether shown on the Plans or not. If any existing utility systems are impacted, at the sole discretion of the CITY, such repairs shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR’s forces or by another contractor retained by the prime CONTRACTOR. Any delays ensuing from this damage will be considered as inexcusable.

1.07

NOISE LIMITATIONS

A.

All equipment to be furnished under this Contract, unless specified otherwise in the technical specifications, shall be designed to ensure that the sound pressure level does not exceed 85 decibels over a frequency range of 37.8 to 9600 cycles per second at a distance of three feet from any portion of the equipment, under any load condition, when tested using standard equipment and methods. Noise levels shall include the noise from the motor. Mufflers or external baffles shall not be acceptable for the purpose of reducing noise. Data on noise levels shall be included with the shop drawing submittal.

1.08

WARRANTIES

A.

Bid prices for equipment shall include warranties as called for in Section 01740.

1.09

SITE RESTORATION

A.

The CONTRACTOR shall remove all excess material and shall clean up and restore the site to its original condition or better. All damage, as a result of work under this Contract, done to existing structures, pavement, driveways, paved areas, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, shrubbery, grass, trees, utility poles, utility pipelines, conduits, drains, catch basins, flagstones, rocked, graveled or stabilized areas or driveways and including all obstructions not specifically named herein, shall be repaired.

1.10

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

A.

Emergency phone numbers (fire, medical, police) shall be posted at the CONTRACTOR’s phone and its locations known to all.

B.

Accidents shall be reported immediately to the CONSULTANT by messenger or phone.

C.

All accidents shall be documented and a fully detailed written report submitted to the CONSULTANT as soon as possible after each accident.

1.11

ITEMS SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS

A.

Items of material, equipment, machinery and the like may be specified on the Drawings and not in the Specifications. Such items shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Specification on the Drawings.

1.12

TRESPASS ON ADJACENT PROPERTY

CONTRACTORS/Subcontractors/Materialmen involved in this project shall not trespass on property adjacent to the work site of this contract. Should trespass occur, all resultant damages shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR. Claims of damage made to the CITY will be relayed to the CONTRACTOR for resolution. The CITY reserves the right to withhold from the final payment due to the CONTRACTOR an amount of money equal to twice the estimated damage amount until the resolution of the claim by the CONTRACTOR and the Claimant.

SECTION 01250

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

SECTION INCLUDES

A.

Measurement Authority

B.

Schedule of Contract Items

C.

Payment

D.

Defect Assessment

E.

Non-Payment for Rejected Work

1.02

MEASUREMENT AUTHORITY

A.

Measurement: The CONSULTANT will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.

B.

Assistance: Assistance to the CONSULTANT in the form of necessary equipment and qualified personnel shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR as required for taking measurements.

1.03

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

A. “Lump Sum”: The price bid for each Lump Sum Contract Item shall include all costs in connection with the proper and successful completion of the Work, including furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies and appurtenances; providing all construction plant equipment and tools; and performing all necessary labor and supervision and training to fully complete the Work. All Work not specifically set forth as a Contract item in the Bid Form shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the CONTRACTOR and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the prices bid.

B. Consideration for Indemnification Lump Sum- Payment for consideration for indemnification of the CITY will be based upon the Lump Sum price named for such work, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. Contingency Allowance- The purpose of the Contingency Allowance in the Bid Form is to establish prices for work not included in the Lump Sum that is ordered by the CITY. No payment shall be made under the Contingency Allowance for work performed by the CONTRACTOR for his own convenience or due to his negligence in executing the work.

1.04

SCHEDULE OF CONTRACT ITEMS

A Base Bid

Contract Item 1 (Lump Sum): All Work to Complete Project:

a Under this Contract Item, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services, and do all work for the construction, maintenance, maintaining plant operations, testing and placing in trouble-free operation all structures, equipment piping and appurtenances (except as noted in the allowances below). The work includes digging all excavations, constructing all structures, furnishing and installing all equipment, placing all backfill and embankment, and all general, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical and instrumentation work complete and in place, together with all appurtenant work as shown on the Drawings, specified and all other requirements of the General Conditions and Division 1- General Requirements and directed by the CONSULTANT.

b.

Lump sum unit of measure and payment.

Preliminary work, including submission of a project schedule, schedule of values, submittals, submittal schedule, and other documents required for permitting, and performance of work that does not require permits.

Allowance for the CONTRACTOR to pay permit fees. The payment will be based on actual permit fees only, without markup by the contractor.

1.05

PAYMENT

A.

Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required labor, products tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services and incidentals; erection or application of an Item of the Works, overhead and profit.

1.06

DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A.

Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to the specified requirements.

B.

If, in the opinion of the CONSULTANT, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the CONSULTANT will direct that the defective Work may remain or be partially replaced and the price will be adjusted to a new price at the discretion of the CITY.

1.07

NON-PAYMENT FOR REJECTED PRODUCTS

A.

Payment will not be made for any of the following:

1.

Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable

2.

Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement

3.

Products not completely unloaded from the vehicle

4.

Products placed beyond the lines and grades of the required Work

5.

CONTRACTOR supplied products remaining on hand after completion of the Work

6.

Loading, hauling and disposing of rejected products

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

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