JULY

JULY 2026

PROJECT ID No. 00449-0064-00

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

WATER PLANT NO. 1 CHLORAMINE CONVERSION AND SURFACE WATER TIE-INS

FOR

WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT No. 2

IN

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

FOR ELECTRICAL ONLY

QUIDDITY ENGINEERING

(F-23290)

FOR CIVIL ONLY

QUIDDITY ENGINEERING

(F-23290)

JULY 2026

Quiddity Job No. 00449-0064-00

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Registration Nos. F-23290 & 10046100

07/29/2026

7/29/2026

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

WATER PLANT NO. 1 CHLORAMINE CONVERSION AND SURFACE WATER TIE-INS

FOR

WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT No. 2

IN

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Invitation to Bid ........................................................................................................................................... A-1

Instruction to Bidders .................................................................................................................................. A-2

Bid Form ..................................................................................................................................................... A-6

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

General Conditions of the Contract .......................................................................................................... GC-1

Special Conditions of the Contract ............................................................................................................ SC-1

Prevailing Wage Rate ............................................................................................................................. PWR-1

Standard Form of Agreement .................................................................................................................... SF-1

Performance & Payment Bonds ............................................................................................................... PB-1

Disclosure of Interested Parties .............................................................................................................1295-1

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Summary of Work ................................................................................................................................01010-1

Cutting and Patching ...........................................................................................................................01070-1

Submittals ............................................................................................................................................01300-1

Construction Photos ............................................................................................................................01321-1

Construction Progress Schedule ..........................................................................................................01330-1

Shop Drawings, Products Data and Samples .......................................................................................01340-1

Schedule of Values ..............................................................................................................................01370-1

Testing Laboratory Services .................................................................................................................01410-1

Field Project Representatives Services ................................................................................................01420-1

Temporary Facilities and Controls .......................................................................................................01500-1

Facility Start-Up ....................................................................................................................................01650-1

Cleaning and Adjusting ........................................................................................................................01710-1

Project Record Documents ..................................................................................................................01720-1

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

Demolition ............................................................................................................................................02110-1

Embankment ........................................................................................................................................02212-1

Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling for Utilities ..............................................................................02220-1

Cement Sand Backfill ...........................................................................................................................02221-1

Structural Excavation and Backfill ........................................................................................................02222-1

Trenchless Construction .......................................................................................................................02224-1

Trench Safety System ..........................................................................................................................02226-1

Waste Material Disposal ......................................................................................................................02227-1

Rip Rap .................................................................................................................................................02228-1

Grading & Compaction of Subgrade .....................................................................................................02230-1

Lime Stabilization of Pavement Subgrade ............................................................................................02241-1

Tunnel Grout ........................................................................................................................................02330-1

Dewatering & Drainage of Excavation ..................................................................................................02530-1

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement ..................................................................................................02614-1

Control of Erosion & Erosion Control Structures..................................................................................02630-1

Concrete Slope Paving ..........................................................................................................................02650-1

Hydro-Mulch Seeding ...........................................................................................................................02801-1

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

Concrete Formwork ..............................................................................................................................03100-1

Concrete Joints and Embedded Items .................................................................................................03150-1

Concrete Reinforcement ......................................................................................................................03200-1

Cast-In-Place Concrete .........................................................................................................................03300-1

Grouting ...............................................................................................................................................03350-1

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

Unit Masonry System ...........................................................................................................................04200-1

DIVISION 5 - METALS

Miscellaneous Metal ...........................................................................................................................05501-1

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Waterproofing .....................................................................................................................................07112-1

Four Ply Membrane Roof .....................................................................................................................07312-1

Flashing and Sheet Metal ....................................................................................................................07620-1

Caulking and Sealants ...........................................................................................................................07900-1

Joint Sealants .......................................................................................................................................07920-1

DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS

Fiberglass Doors and Frames ................................................................................................................08122-1

Finish Hardware ...................................................................................................................................08712-1

Thresholds and Weatherstripping ........................................................................................................08736-1

DIVISION 9 - COATING

Protective Coating & Disinfection for Potable Water Systems .......................................................... 09920-1

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

Backdraft Dampers and Vents .............................................................................................................10200-1

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

End Suction Chemical Pump .................................................................................................................11145-1

Peristaltic Pumps ..................................................................................................................................11160-1

Gas Feed Equipment ............................................................................................................................11500-1

Gas Leak Detection Equipment ............................................................................................................11501-1

Chemical Injector and Diffusers ...........................................................................................................11521-1

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

HDPE Tank ........................................................................................................................................... 13220-1

Instrumentation and Controls – General Provisions ........................................................................... 13300-1

Control Panel Enclosures and Panel Equipment ................................................................................. 13330-1

Instruments ......................................................................................................................................... 13340-1

Process Control Narratives .................................................................................................................. 13441-1

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

Mechanical General Provisions ............................................................................................................15011-1

Mechanical Identification .....................................................................................................................15190-1

Pipe Insulation ......................................................................................................................................15226-1

Plant Piping ..........................................................................................................................................15600-1

Valves ..................................................................................................................................................15680-1

Emergency Shower and Eyewash Station ............................................................................................15929-1

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

General Provision with Existing Facilities .............................................................................................16011-1

Electrical Work .....................................................................................................................................16012-1

Grounding System ................................................................................................................................16060-1

Conduits, Fittings, and Bodies ..............................................................................................................16111-1

Raceway Systems .................................................................................................................................16120-1

Instrumentation Cable .........................................................................................................................16121-1

Wire and Cable 600 Volt and Below .....................................................................................................16122-1

Electrical Exterior Underground ...........................................................................................................16135-1

Pull, Junction, and Terminal Boxes .......................................................................................................16136-1

Outlet Boxes .........................................................................................................................................16137-1

Wiring Devices ......................................................................................................................................16140-1

Wire and Wiring ...................................................................................................................................16150-1

Disconnect Switches .............................................................................................................................16165-1

Electrical Identification .........................................................................................................................16195-1

Panelboards ..........................................................................................................................................16441-1

Low Voltage Dry-Type Distribution Transformer .................................................................................16460-1

Enclosed Safety Switches .....................................................................................................................16490-1

Low Voltage Fuses ................................................................................................................................16495-1

Lighting .................................................................................................................................................16500-1

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids in duplicate addressed to West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2 will be received in the offices of Quiddity Engineering, LLC, 2322 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 150, Katy, Texas 77449, until 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment and performing all work required for the construction of:

WATER PLANT NO. 1 CHLORAMINE CONVERSION & SURFACE WATER TIE-INS

The project is located at Water Plant No. 1 at 2727 ½ Elrod Road, Katy, Texas 77449.

For construction contracts $50,000 and over but less than $250,000, the bidder shall submit a two percent (2%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. For construction contracts over $250,000, the bidder shall submit a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the bid bonds payable to the Owner.

Exhibits, specifications, and bidding documents are available at www.civcastusa.com.

Attention: Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2252.908, unless you are a publicly traded entity or a wholly owned subsidiary of same, you must be able to provide West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2 (the

"District") with printed and signed copies of a completed disclosure of interested parties form (Form 1295) and a certificate of filing at the time of the District's execution of the contract. Failure to do so will result in the

District's inability to execute the contract. To complete the disclosure of interested parties form, or for further information, please visit the Texas Ethics Commission's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us.

The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this Contract and the

Contractor agrees that the Contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Call in information will be provided on www.civcastusa.com prior to the pre-bid. Attendance is not mandatory.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of 90 calendar days from the date bids are open.

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1.0 INVITATION

a. The Work. Bids are invited on a general contract for construction of Water Plant No. 1 Chloramine

Conversion and Surface Water Tie-ins for West Harris County Municipal Utility District No.2.

b. The Owner. c. The Operator.

West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2 Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc.

c/o Coats Rose, P.C. 1825 North Mason Road 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Katy, Texas 77449 Houston, Texas 77046 Attention: Mr. Greg Dubiel Attention: Mr. Michael P. Bacon Telephone: (281) 374-8686 Telephone: (713) 651-0111

d. The Engineer. e. The Bookkeeper.

Quiddity Engineering, LLC Myrtle Cruz, Inc.

2322 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 150 3401 Louisiana Street, Suite 400 Katy, Texas 77449 Houston, Texas 77002 Attention: Mr. Shane Keasler, P.E. Attention: Ms. Vanessa Stalinsky Telephone: (346) 231-0854 Telephone: (713) 759-1368

2.0 RECEIPT OF BIDS

a. Sealed bids, in duplicate, will be received until 11:00 a.m., August 17, 2026, in the offices of Quiddity

Engineering, LLC, 2322 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 150, Katy, Texas 77449.

b. Bids received after this time will not be opened and will be delivered to the Owner for its consideration.

c. There will be a pre-bid conference via teleconference on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Attendance is not mandatory.

d. Bid opening will be held immediately after the time for receipt of bids has expired.

e. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend.

3.0 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

a. Bidding documents include all documents available during the bidding period, including the instruction to bidders, contract forms, conditions of the contract, specifications, drawings and addenda, if any.

b. Bidders may purchase copies of the bidding documents at www.civcastusa.com.

4.0 SEPARATED CONTRACT PROVISIONS

a. Contractor must abide by all state and local laws regulating sales tax exemption for work being performed for tax exempt entities. Provisions are provided in Section 5.03 of the Special Conditions.

b. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits required by the work at no additional cost to the

Owner, except as may specifically be exempted in the Special Conditions.

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5.0 EXAMINATION

a. Bidder shall carefully examine the bidding documents and the site to determine the actual conditions under which work will be done.

b. Data in the bidding documents pertaining to existing conditions is for convenience only and does not supplant obtaining firsthand information at the site.

c. Adjusting payments will not be authorized for work that could have been foreseen by a careful examination of the site.

d. Submission of a bid constitutes acceptance by the bidder of existing site conditions as a part of the requirements of this work.

6.0 COMPLETION TIME

a. Bidder shall fill in the blank on the bid form for the number of calendar days for the substantial completion period of performance from date of Notice to Proceed. Final Completion shall be achieved within 30 calendar days from the date of Substantial Completion.

b. Submission of a bid constitutes acceptance by the bidder of the completion time as a part of the requirements of this work.

7.0 QUESTIONS

a. In ample time to permit consideration before reply, submit questions about bidding instruments to the

Engineer. In ample time to permit consideration before reply, submit questions about bidding instruments to the Engineer. All questions shall be submitted at www.civcastusa.com through the question and answer section. Questions will not be considered or answered after 11:00 a.m., three (3) business days prior to bidding.

b. Necessary replies will be issued to bidders of record as addenda, which becomes a part of the bidding instruments. Oral instructions do not form a part of the bidding instruments.

c. Bidders should contact the Engineer not less than 72 hours before bid opening to secure any addenda that may affect bidding.

8.0 SUBMITTAL

a. Submit bid and other required data in an opaque, sealed envelope. If submitted by mail, enclose bid envelope in another envelope addressed for mailing. Plainly identify the sealed envelope with the following information:

Do not open before 11:00 a.m., August 17, 2026 Bid for Water Plant No. 1 Chloramine Conversion and Surface Water Tie-ins

Owner: West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2 Bidder:

b. Submit bid on the bid form provided. Fill in all blanks. If no amount is to be included, insert three zeros in the space. Include all unit cost items and all alternatives shown on the bid form; failure to comply may be cause for rejections. No segregated bids or assignments will be considered.

c. Do not alter the bid form with written memoranda or qualifications. Any explanation, alteration, or other

A - 4 statements proposed by the bidder must be written separately, signed independently, and included in the bid envelope. Bids may not be modified after submittal.

d. Sign in longhand below the typed name of the person authorized to bind the bidder to a contract. When the bidder is a corporation, the bid must be signed with the legal name of the corporation followed by the name of the State of Incorporation and the legal signature of a person authorized to bind the corporation to a contract.

e. Attention: Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2252.908, unless you are a publicly traded entity or a wholly owned subsidiary of same, you must be able to provide West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2 (the "District") with printed and signed copies of a completed disclosure of interested parties form (Form 1295) and a certificate of filing at the time of the District's execution of the contract.

Failure to do so will result in the District's inability to execute the contract. To complete the disclosure of interested parties form, or for further information, please visit the Texas Ethics Commission's website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us.

f. Contractor to include the District’s full name in Box 2 of the TEC form, “West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2.”

g. Contractor to enter “00449-0064-00” into the TEC Box 3.

9.0 BID SECURITY

a. For construction contracts $50,000 and over but less than $250,000, the bidder shall submit a two percent

(2%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. For construction contracts over $250,000 the bidder shall submit a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount. Make the bid bonds payable to the Owner.

b. The bid security will be forfeited to the Owner by the bidder as damages as default if the bidder fails to execute and deliver a contract and bonds as required.

10.0 PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

a. Bidder must be capable of executing a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond for 100 percent

(100%) of the contract sum in accord with the conditions of the contract.

11.0 WITHDRAWAL

a. Bids may be withdrawn any time before bid opening but may not be resubmitted.

b. Bids may not be withdrawn or modified after bid opening time unless the award of the contract has been delayed more than 90 calendar days.

12.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

a. The Owner may make any investigations deemed necessary to determine the bidder's ability to perform the work. When requested, furnish such information and data necessary for this purpose.

b. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if evidence submitted by or investigation of the bidder indicate that the bidder is not properly qualified in the opinion of the Owner, to complete the work satisfactorily.

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13.0 AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Owner is not obligated to accept the lowest bid or any bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bids or in bidding. The Owner may accept any bid deemed advantageous.

The contract award may include full consideration of unit prices, alternates, subcontractors, and time of completion.

14.0 RETURN OF SIGNED CONTRACTS

By submitting a bid, the Contractor agrees to return signed contracts with proper bonds and insurance certificates within 14 calendar days after the Engineer has given the unsigned contracts to the Contractor. Should the Contractor fail to return properly executed contracts within 14 calendar days, the Engineer may disqualify that Contractor and recommend that the Owner enter into contracts with the next highest bidder.

END OF SECTION

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BID FORM

Bidding Firm:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Date:

Telephone:

Owner: West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 2

Address: c/o Coats Rose, P.C.

9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, Texas 77046

Attention: Mr. Michael P. Bacon

Telephone: (713) 651-0111

Bid Location: Quiddity Engineering, LLC

2322 W Grand Pkwy N, Suite 150

Katy, Texas 77449

Attention: Mr. Shane Keasler, PE

Telephone: (346) 231-0854

BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

WATER PLANT No. 1 CHLORAMINE CONVERSION AND SURFACE WATER TIE-IN

Directors:

Having received and examined the bidding documents and having examined the project site, I the undersigned bidder, submit this bid. The bidding documents I have examined include the project specifications and drawings for the subject project and addenda listed as follows:

1. Specifications and Contract Documents dated JULY 2026

2. Drawings including sheets dated JULY 2026

No. Date No. Date

In submitting this bid, I agree:

1. To hold my bid open, not withdraw or modify the bid, until 90 calendar days following the bid date.

2. To accept the provisions of the instructions to bidders regarding the basis for bidding and the disposition of

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3. To enter into a contract with the owner by executing an agreement on the basis of this bid and to furnish a performance bond, a payment bond, and a certificate of insurance as required by the condition of the contract, all within 10 calendar days of receipt of unsigned contracts.

4. To accomplish the work in accord with the contract documents by furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for proper construction and completion of the work.

5. To substantially complete the work within _________ calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed, and to achieve final completion within 30 calendar days from date of the Substantial Completion.

The following items shall include all of the labor, equipment, and materials necessary for construction of this water plant facility as shown on the plans and described in the specifications for the project.

Item

No.

Description of Item With Unit Bid Price In

Written Words Unit

Approx.

Quantity Unit Amount

Total

Price

1. Performance and payment bonds for 100 percent (100%) of the contract amount including all local, state and federal permits, and insurance, complete as specified.

L.S. 1 $ $

Per Lump Sum

2. Move-in and set-up for construction of Water Plant No. 1 portion of the project including but not limited to:

Construction of plant piping, including trenchless construction and steel casing, valves, fittings, and appurtenances; ground storage tank (GST) tie-in modifications to existing GST; CMU building including foundation; LAS chemical feed equipment including pumps, tank, injection quills, and accessories; Chlorine feed equipment and accessories; electrical equipment; MCC modifications; electrical equipment; autodialer modifications; conduit; wiring and instrumentation cabling; ductbank; new chemical building electrical including lighting and receptacles; instruments and controls; demolition of existing well electrical feeder and construction of a new well electrical feeder; electrical and control provisions for the surface water metering station; protective coatings; site improvements including sidewalks; site work and restoration; fence modifications; eye wash station; and all else noted in the specifications and shown on the contract drawings but not addressed in separate bid items required for a complete and operational water plant facility, complete as specified and as shown in the Drawings.

3. Demolition of the existing CL2 feed equipment, chemical tanks, feed pumps piping and all other related facilities as specified in the contract documents; demolition of the existing ground water CLS Line as shown on the contract drawings.

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Item Description of Item with Unit Bid Price Approx. Unit Total

No. in Written Words Unit Quantity Price Amount

4. Disinfection and bacteriological testing of GST No. 1, complete as specified.

Ea. 1 $ $

Per Each

5. Provide trench safety system for on-site piping, drainage facilities, and foundation construction, complete as specified.

6. Installation, maintenance, and record keeping of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, complete as specified.

7. Allowance for necessary modifications to complete the work for the proposed scope as described in the

Contract Documents for Water Plant Nos. 1 Chloramine Conversion and Surface Water Tie-In, complete as specified and as approved by the Engineer and the District Engineer.

L.S. 1 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00

TOTAL BASE BID $

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MAJOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Base Bid. Only the acceptable manufacturers listed shall be used in determining the BASE BID. The Contractor must indicate which manufacturer was used in the BASE BID by circling the manufacturers name and/or filling in the name on the substitution list. If a Substitution is given, an add or deduct amount must be filled in. Failure to do so may disqualify the Bid.

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE BASE BID EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

EQUIPMENT ITEM MANUFACTURER

HDPE TANKS Assman

Polyprocessing

Chem-Tainer

Snyder

PERISTALTIC PUMPS Blue-White

CHLORINE FEED SYSTEM Superior

Regal

PROTECTIVE COATING AND PAINTING Carboline

Tnemec

Sherwin Williams

Substitutions. Any manufacturer not used in the base bid tabulation, including those not listed as an acceptable manufacturer, may be listed as a substitution.

The Bidder understands that after a contract is awarded, the Owner may select items of any other manufacturer listed in the following tabulation. If awarded the contract, the Bidder agrees to furnish and install any substitutions listed for the price indicated. The BASE BID will then be adjusted accordingly.

If a contract includes items of equipment of any manufacturer which may require any modification or deviation from the plans, the undersigned agrees to prepare and submit detailed drawings to the Engineer showing all modifications in structures, piping, electrical and mechanical work, required to adapt the plans to the equipment selected. The

Bidder further understands that the Engineer will review said detailed drawings of modifications and either approve them or indicate thereon changes necessary to comply with the project requirements. Detailed drawings which are not approved will be revised then resubmitted to the engineer. The prices listed in the following tabulation are

"installed" prices and take into consideration any of the changes that may be required.

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LIST OF BASE BID EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Base Bid Substitutions

Add (Deduct)

Equipment Item Manufacturer Manufacturer from Base Bid

HDPE TANKS

PERISTALTIC PUMPS

CHLORINE FEED SYSTEM

PROTECTIVE COATING

AND PAINTING

LIST OF ALL SUBCONTRACTORS

COATINGS:

ELECTRICAL:

MECHANICAL:

CHEMICAL:

OTHER:

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As bidder I acknowledge that:

1. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

2. The award of the Contract may be made on the BASE BID only or any combination of the BASE BID, ALTERNATE

BIDS, SUBCONTRACTORS, and selected SUBSTITUTIONS.

3. The contract price may be increased or decreased, or the contract time reduced or extended to compensate for changes in the work as ordered by the Engineer and provided for in the Conditions of the Contract.

4. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this Bid and the Contractor agrees that the Contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.

Furthermore, as bidder I certify that:

1. I am the only person or party associated with or having an interest in this bid and it is made without collusion involving any other person, partnership or corporation.

2. The amounts given in this bid have been carefully checked and are submitted as correct and final. Attached is a two percent (2%) certified or cashier’s check or a five percent (5%) bid bond of the maximum total bid amount.

3. I understand that the bid security accompanying this proposal shall be returned to the undersigned unless, in case of the acceptance of this proposal the undersigned should fail to enter into a construction contract and execute bonds as provided in the specifications. In the event the undersigned should fail to enter into a construction contract and execute bonds as required within 14 calendar days after the Engineer has given unsigned contracts to the Contractor, it is understood and agreed that the bid security shall be forfeited to the

Owner and shall be considered as payment for damages due to delay and other inconveniences suffered by the

Owner as a result of such failure on the part of the undersigned.

4. In the event of Award of the Contract to the undersigned, the undersigned agrees to furnish Performance and

Payment Bonds as provided in the Specifications.

Bidder's

Signature:

Title: SEAL

Witness:

END OF SECTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT

1. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

1.01 Owner, Contractor and Engineer ............................................................................................................ GC-3

1.02 Contract Documents ................................................................................................................................ GC-3

1.03 Sub-Contractor ......................................................................................................................................... GC-3

1.04 Written Notice ............................................................................................................................................ GC-3

1.05 Work ........................................................................................................................................................... GC-3

1.06 Extra Work.................................................................................................................................................. GC-3

1.07 Working Day .............................................................................................................................................. GC-3

1.08 Calendar Day ............................................................................................................................................ GC-3

1.09 Substantially Completed .......................................................................................................................... GC-4

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENGINEER AND THE CONTRACTOR

2.01 Owner-Engineer Relationship .................................................................................................................. GC-4

2.02 Observation of the Work........................................................................................................................... GC-4

2.03 Payments for Work .................................................................................................................................... GC-4

2.04 Initial Determinations ................................................................................................................................ GC-4

2.05 Objections ................................................................................................................................................. GC-4

2.06 Lines and Grades ...................................................................................................................................... GC-4

2.07 Contractor's Duty and Superintendence ................................................................................................ GC-5

2.08 Contractor's Understanding ..................................................................................................................... GC-5

2.09 Character of Workers ............................................................................................................................... GC-5

2.10 Contractor's Buildings ............................................................................................................................... GC-6

2.11 Sanitation ................................................................................................................................................... GC-6

2.12 Shop Drawings .......................................................................................................................................... GC-6

2.13 Preliminary Approval ................................................................................................................................ GC-6

2.14 Defects and Their Remedies .................................................................................................................... GC-6

2.15 Changes and Alterations ......................................................................................................................... GC-6

3. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.01 Keeping of Drawings and Specifications Accessible ............................................................................ GC-7

3.02 Ownership of Drawings ............................................................................................................................. GC-7

3.03 Right of Entry .............................................................................................................................................. GC-7

3.04 Collateral Contracts ................................................................................................................................. GC-7

3.05 Discrepancies and Omissions .................................................................................................................. GC-7

3.06 Equipment, Materials and Construction Plant ........................................................................................ GC-7

3.07 Damages ................................................................................................................................................... GC-7

3.08 Protection Against Accident to Employees and the Public ................................................................... GC-8

3.09 Performance and Payment Bonds........................................................................................................... GC-8

3.10 Losses from Natural Causes ..................................................................................................................... GC-8

3.11 Protection of Adjoining Property; Indemnification ................................................................................. GC-9

3.12 Protection Against Claims of Sub-Contractors, etc ................................................................................ GC-9

3.13 Intellectual Property Rights and Indemnification .................................................................................. GC-9

3.14 Laws and Ordinances; Indemnification ................................................................................................ GC-10

3.15 Assignment and Subletting .................................................................................................................... GC-10

3.16 Indemnification ....................................................................................................................................... GC-10

3.17 Insurance ................................................................................................................................................. GC-11

3.18 Certificate of Insurance .......................................................................................................................... GC-14

4. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

4.01 Time and Order of Completion .............................................................................................................. GC-15

4.02 Extension of Time .................................................................................................................................... GC-15

4.03 Hindrances and Delays .......................................................................................................................... GC-15

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5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

5.01 Quantities and Measurements ............................................................................................................... GC-15

5.02 Estimated Quantities ............................................................................................................................... GC-16

5.03 Price of Work ........................................................................................................................................... GC-16

5.04 Partial Payments ..................................................................................................................................... GC-16

5.05 Use of Completed Portions ..................................................................................................................... GC-16

5.06 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. GC-17

5.07 Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................... GC-17

5.08 Final Completion and Acceptance ...................................................................................................... GC-17

5.09 Final Payment .......................................................................................................................................... GC-17

5.10 Payments Withheld ................................................................................................................................. GC-17

5.11 Delayed Payments ................................................................................................................................. GC-18

6. EXTRA WORK AND CLAIMS

6.01 Change Orders ....................................................................................................................................... GC-18

6.02 Minor Changes........................................................................................................................................ GC-18

6.03 Extra Work................................................................................................................................................ GC-18

6.04 Time of Filing Claims ............................................................................................................................... GC-19

6.05 Arbitration ................................................................................................................................................ GC-19

7. ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT

7.01 Termination for Convenience of Owner ................................................................................................ GC-19

7.02 Default ..................................................................................................................................................... GC-20

7.03 Remedies for Default of Contractor ....................................................................................................... GC-21

7.04 Abandonment by Owner ....................................................................................................................... GC-22

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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT

1. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

1.01 OWNER, CONTRACTOR AND ENGINEER

The OWNER, the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER are those persons or organizations identified as such in the Agreement and are referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and masculine in gender. The term

ENGINEER means the ENGINEER or his duly authorized representative. The ENGINEER shall be understood to be the

ENGINEER of the OWNER, and nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual or agency relationship between the ENGINEER and the CONTRACTOR.

1.02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents shall consist of the Notice to Bidders (Advertisement), Special Conditions (Instructions to

Bidders), Proposal, signed Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds (when required), Special Bonds (when required), General Conditions of the Agreement, Special Conditions of the Contract, Technical Specifications, Construction Drawings, and all modifications thereof incorporated in any of the documents before the execution of the agreement.

The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be as binding as if called for by all.

In case of conflict between any of the Contract Documents, priority of interpretation shall be in the following order:

Signed Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, Special Bonds (if any), Proposal, Special Conditions of the

Contract, Notice to Bidders, Technical Specifications, Construction Drawings, and General Conditions of Agreement.

1.03 SUB-CONTRACTOR

The term Sub-Contractor, as employed herein, includes only those having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR and it includes one who furnishes material worked to a special design according to the construction drawings or specifications of this work, but does not include one who merely furnishes material not so worked.

1.04 WRITTEN NOTICE

Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered mail to the last business address known to him who gives the notice.

1.05 WORK

The CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, services, insurance, and all water, light, power, fuel, transportation and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work covered by the contract documents. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and both workmanship and materials shall be of a good quality. The CONTRACTOR shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials. Materials or work described in words which so applied have a well known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

1.06 EXTRA WORK

The term "Extra Work" as used in this contract shall be understood to mean and include all work that may be required by the ENGINEER or OWNER to be done by the CONTRACTOR to accomplish any change, alteration or addition to the work shown upon the construction drawings, or reasonably implied by the specifications, and not covered by the

CONTRACTOR'S Proposal, except as provided under "Changes and Alterations", herein.

1.07 WORKING DAY

A "Working Day" is defined as any day not including Saturdays, Sundays or any legal holidays, in which weather or other conditions not under the control of the CONTRACTOR, will permit construction of the principal units of the work for a period of not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

1.08 CALENDAR DAY

"Calendar Day" is any day of the week or month, no days being excepted. No allowance will be made for inclement weather if the CONTRACTOR was able or would have been able to prosecute the principal units of work for a period of not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m.

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1.09 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED

By the term "substantially completed" is meant that the structure has been made suitable for use or occupancy or the facility is in condition to serve its intended purpose, but still may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENGINEER AND THE CONTRACTOR

2.01 OWNER-ENGINEER RELATIONSHIP

The ENGINEER will be the OWNER'S representative during construction. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the ENGINEER as the OWNER'S representative during construction are as set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended or limited without written consent of the OWNER and ENGINEER. The ENGINEER will advise and consult with the OWNER, and all of OWNER'S instructions to the CONTRACTOR shall be issued through the ENGINEER.

2.02 OBSERVATION OF THE WORK

The ENGINEER shall make periodic visits to the site to familiarize himself generally with the progress of the executed work and to determine if such work generally meets the essential performance and design features and the technical and functional engineering requirements of the Contract Documents; provided and except, however, that the ENGINEER shall not be responsible for making any detailed, exhaustive, comprehensive or continuous on-site inspection of the quality or quantity of the work or be in any way responsible, directly or indirectly, for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, quality, procedures, programs,…