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SPECIFICATIONS – DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY OF WORK

SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 G E N E R A L

.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary of the Work including work by Owner, Owner furnished products, Work sequence, future Work, Contractor use of Premises, and Owner occupancy.

.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The following items are listed to illustrate the overall nature of the project. By no means is this listing to be considered complete. For a complete description of the project, see the Drawings and other documents in the Project Manuals.

B. Preparation of Right-of-Way for retaining wall/levee improvements:

1. Removal and stockpiling, if suitable for re-use, of gravel;

2. Removal and stockpiling, if suitable for re-use, of topsoil;

3. Removal and stockpiling, if suitable for re-use, of concrete riprap;

4. Removal of existing pavements, road appurtenances, and structures;

5. Clearing and grubbing;

6. Salvage and stockpile, if suitable for re-use, of caliche

C. Installation and maintenance of erosion control measures:

1. Silt fencing, and

2. Construction entrances and exits.

D. Raising of Levee:

1. Benched excavation;

2. Placement of embankment;

3. Placement of topsoil;

4. Placement of riprap; and

5. Seeding / re-vegetation of disturbed areas.

E. Construction of maintenance road:

1. Placement of flexible base;

2. Installation of guardrails.

F. Construction of retaining wall:

1. Excavate to required elevations;

2. Prepare foundation;

3. Construct footings;

4. Backfill behind footings;

5. Construct retaining wall;

6. Backfill behind wall;

7. Backfill with coarse aggregate;

8. Install filter fabric;

9. Install underdrain system;

10. Construct erosion perimeter road.

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G. Relocation of utilities:

1. Relocation of existing water lines;

2. Relocation of existing sanitary sewer lines;

3. Relocation / reconstruction of existing irrigation lines; and

4. Reconstruction of existing irrigation control facilities (reinforced concrete control boxes, extension of gates, etc.

H. Receipt and installation of bollards

1. Receive bollards from owner;

2. Transport from stockpile to work site;

3. Cut lengths per manufacturers list

4. Install bollards on top of wall;

5. Install horizontal braces.

1.03 Reserved.

1.04 Reserved

.05 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. The Owner will furnish borrow material stockpiled at locations shown on the Drawings. The Owner will furnish bollards at a site and location to be determined. The Owner will furnish no other products.

1.06 OWNER FURNISHED UTILITIES

A. The Owner will furnish no utilities.

1.07 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The general Work sequence will be the responsibility of the Contractor using good construction practices.

B. Coordination of the Work: Refer to Section 01 31 20 – Coordination and Meetings.

.08 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Comply with procedures for access to the site and Contractor's use of rights-of-way as specified in Section 01 14 50 - Use of Premises.

B. Construction Operations: Limited to Owner's rights-of-way provided by Owner.

C. Utility Outages and Shutdown: Provide notification to the Owner and private utility companies (when applicable) a minimum of 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, in advance of required utility shutdown. Coordinate all work as required.

.09 WARRANTY

A. Comply with warranty requirements in accordance with Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions as applicable”.

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PART 3 E X E C U T I O N - Not Used

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS USE OF PREMISES

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1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Section includes general use of the site including properties inside and outside of rights-of-way, work affecting road, ramps, streets and driveways and notification to adjacent occupants.

.02 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Confine access and operations and storage areas to rights-of-way provided by Owner as stipulated in Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions” as applicable, trespassing on abutting lands or other lands in the area is not allowed.

B. Contractor may make arrangements, at Contractor's cost, for temporary use of private properties, in which case Contractor and Contractor's surety shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner against claims or demands arising from such use of properties outside of rights-of-way.

C. Restrict total length which materials may be distributed along the route of the construction at any one time to 1,000 linear feet unless otherwise approved in writing by Resident Project Representative.

1.03 PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Altering the condition of properties adjacent to and along rights-of-way will not be permitted.

B. Means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures which will result in damage to properties or improvements in the vicinity outside of rights-of-way will not be permitted.

C. Any damage to properties outside of rights-of-ways shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Resident Project Representative and at no cost to the Owner.

.04 USE OF SITE

A. Obtain approvals of governing authorities prior to impeding or closing public roads or streets. Do not close more than two consecutive intersections at one time.

B. Notify Resident Project Representative at least 48 hours prior to closing a street for a street crossing. Permission for street closures is required in advance and are the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Maintain access for emergency vehicles including access to fire hydrants.

D. Avoid obstructing drainage ditches or inlets; when obstruction is unavoidable due to requirements of the Work, provide grading and temporary drainage structures to maintain unimpeded flow.

E. Locate and protect private lawn sprinkler systems which may exist on rights-of-ways within the site. Repair or replace damaged systems to condition equal to or better than that existing at start of Work at no separate payment.

F. Perform daily clean-up of dirt outside the construction zone, and debris, scrap materials, and other disposable items. Keep streets, driveways, and sidewalks clean of dirt, debris and scrap materials. Do not leave building, roads, streets or other construction areas unclean overnight.

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1.05 NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT OCCUPANTS

A. Notify individual occupants in areas to be effected by the Work of the proposed construction and time schedule. Notification shall be not less than 72 hours or more than 2 weeks prior to work being performed within 200 feet of the homes or businesses.

B. Include in notification names and telephone numbers of two company representatives for resident contact, who will be available on 24-hour call. Include precautions which will be taken to protect private property and identify potential access or utility inconvenience or disruption.

C. Consideration shall be given to the ethnicity of the neighborhood where English is not the dominant language. Notice shall be in an understandable language.

.06 PUBLIC, TEMPORARY, AND CONSTRUCTION ROADS AND RAMPS

A. Construct and maintain temporary detours, ramps, and roads to provide for normal public traffic flow when use of public roads or streets is closed by necessities of the Work.

B. Provide mats or other means to prevent overloading or damage to existing roadways from tracked equipment or large or heavy trucks or equipment.

.07 EXCAVATION IN STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS

A. Avoid needless hindering or inconveniencing public travel on a street or any intersecting alley or street for more than two blocks at any one time.

B. Remove surplus materials and debris and open each block for public use as work in that block is complete.

C. Acceptance of any portion of the Work will not be based on return of street to public use.

D. Avoid obstructing driveways or entrances to private property.

E. Provide temporary crossing or complete the excavation and backfill in one continuous operation to minimize the duration of obstruction when excavation is required across drives or entrances.

.08 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Provide traffic control plan, traffic control, flagmen, signals, control devices, lights, traffic signals, barricades and signs in accordance with the State of Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

.09 SURFACE RESTORATION

A. Restore site to condition existing before construction to satisfaction of Resident Project

B. Repair paved area per the requirements of Section 32 95 10 - Pavement Replacement for Utility

Construction.

C. Repair turf areas which become damaged, level with bank run sand conforming to Section 31 31 70 - Excavation and Backfill for Utilities, or topsoil conforming to Section 31 91 10 - Topsoil, as approved by the Resident Project Representative.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT PROCEDURAL DEFINITIONS

PROJECT PROCEDURAL DEFINITIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section defines and explains certain terms in order to minimize potential misunderstandings between the Owner, the Owner’s Resident Project Representative, Contractor, and Engineer.

.02 TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND EXPLANATIONS

A. Drawing/Plan Clarification: An answer from the Resident Project Representative or Engineer, in response to an inquiry from the Contractor, intended to make some requirement(s) of the Drawings or Plans clearly understood. Drawing/Plan clarifications may be sketches, drawings, or in narrative form and will not change any requirements of the Drawings or Plans. Responses to Contractor inquires shall be outlined in Section 01 15 10 – Request for Information / Request for Technical Instructions (RFI’s / RFTI’s).

B. Notice of Defects: A notice issued by the Engineer documenting that the work or some portion thereof has not been performed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Payment shall not be made on any portion of the work for which a Notice of Defect has been issued and the work not corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Upon receipt of a Notice of Defect, the Contractor shall provide a written Response to Notice of Defect within ten (10) working days after receipt of the Notice. The Contractor’s response shall be in accordance with Article 13 of the General Conditions.

If the Contractor disputes issuance of the Notice of Defect, the Resident Project Representative has ten (10) working days in which to respond by either:

1. withdrawing the Notice of Defect, or

2. directing the Contractor to correct the work. Such determination by the Resident Project

Representative shall be final and conclusive of the matter.

If directed to correct the work, the Contractor shall do so within ten (10) working days after receipt of such direction from the Resident Project Representative, or such other time as may be agreed to with the Resident Project Representative.

C. Project Communications: Routine written communications between the Owner, Engineer, and the Contractor shall be in letter or field memo format. Such communications shall not be identified as Requests for Information or Request for Technical Instructions nor shall they substitute for any other written requirement pursuant to the provisions of these Contract Documents.

D. Request for Information/Request for Technical Instructions: A request from the Contractor, to the

Resident Project Representative or Engineer, seeking an interpretation or a clarification of some requirement of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which it seeks clarification or interpretation and why a response is needed from the Resident Project Representative or Engineer. The Contractor shall, in the written request, set forth its interpretation or understanding of the Contract’s requirements along with reasons why it has reached such an understanding. Responses from the Resident Project Representative or Engineer will not change any requirements of the Contract Documents.

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Responses to Contractor inquiries shall be as outlined in Section 01 15 10 – Request for Information / Request for Technical Instructions (RFI’s / RFTI’s).

E. Substitution/Or-Equal Submittals: A written request from the Contractor to substitute a material, article, device, product, fixture, form, type of construction, or process called for in the Contract Documents with another item that shall be substantially equal in all respects to that so indicated or supplied.

F. Schedule Submittals: When required, the Contractor shall submit schedules, schedule updates, schedule revisions, time impact analysis, etc., for review and acceptance.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION / TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS (RFI’S RFTI’S)

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REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION /

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS (RFI’S/RFTI’S)

A. Section includes mandatory procedures and sets forth policies to be followed in requesting technical information or clarification.

.02 PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

A. In the event that the Contractor or Subcontractor, at any tier, determines that some portions of the Drawings, Specifications, or other Contract Documents require clarification or interpretation by the Owner or Engineer, the Contractor shall submit a Request for Information or a Request for Technical Instructions in writing to the Resident Project Representative. RFI’s/RFTI’s may only be submitted by the Contractor. The Contractor shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which clarification or interpretation is sought and why a response is needed. In the RFI/RFTI, the Contractor shall set forth an interpretation or understanding of the requirement along with reasons why such an understanding was reached.

B. The Owner acknowledges that this is a complex project and its successful completion will be a cooperative effort between all parties. The Owner does not intend to limit or restrict communications between any of the parties.

C. The Resident Project Representative will review all RFI’s/RFTI’s to determine whether they are

Requests for Information or Request for Technical Instructions within the meaning of this term. If the Resident Project Representative determines that the document is not an RFI/RFTI, it will be returned to the Contractor, unreviewed as to content, for resubmittal in the proper manner.

D. Responses to Requests for Information/Request for Technical Instructions shall be issued within ten (10) working days of receipt of the request from the Contractor unless the Resident Project Representative or Engineer determines that a longer time is necessary to provide an adequate response. If a longer time is determined necessary by the Resident Project Representative or Engineer, they will, within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the request, notify the Contractor of the anticipated response time. If the Contractor submits a Request for Information /Request for Technical Instructions on an activity within ten (10) working days or less of float on the current project schedule, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any time extension due to the time it takes the Resident Project Representative or Engineer to respond to the request provided that the Resident Project Representative or Engineer responds within ten (10) working days set forth above.

E. Responses from the Resident Project Representative or Engineer will not change any requirement of the Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor believes that a response to a Request for Information / Request for Technical Instructions will cause a change to the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately give written notice to the Engineer stating that the Contractor considers that the response warrants a Change Order.

Failure to give such written notice within ten (10) working days shall waive the Contractor’s right to seek additional time or cost under the General Conditions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION / TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS (RFI’S RFTI’S)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

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.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for processing Change Orders, including:

1. Assignment of a responsible individual for approval and communication of changes in the Work;

2. Documentation of change in Contract Price and Contract Time;

3. Change procedures, using proposals and construction contract modifications, work change directive, stipulated price change order, unit price change order, time and materials change order;

4. Execution of Change Orders;

5. Correlation of Contractor submittals.

.02 REFERENCES

A. Rental Rate Blue Book for Construction Equipment (Data Quest Blue Book). Rental Rate is defined as the full, unadjusted base rental rate for the appropriate item of construction equipment.

.03 RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL

A. Contractor shall provide a letter indicating the name and address of the individual authorized to execute change documents, and who shall also be responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ and Subcontractors of changes to the Work. The information shall be provided at the Pre-construction Conference.

.04 DOCUMENTATION OF CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE AND CONTRACT TIME

A. Contractor shall maintain detailed records of changes in the Work. Provide full information required for identification and evaluation of proposed changes, and to substantiate costs of changes in the Work.

B. Contractor shall document each proposal for a change in cost or time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of the proposal.

C. Proposals shall include, as a minimum, the following information as applicable:

1. Quantities of items in the Bid Proposal Form-Base Unit Prices with additions, reductions, deletions, and substitutions.

2. When Work items were not included in the Base Unit Prices, Contractor shall provide unit prices for the new items, with supporting information as required by the Engineer.

3. Justification for any change in Contract Time, supported with a project schedule reflecting impacts, if any, to the Contract completion date.

4. Additional data upon request.

D. For changes in the Work performed on a time-and-material basis, the following additional information may be required:

1. Quantities and description of products and equipment.

2. Taxes, insurance and bonds.

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3. Overhead and profit.

4. Dates and times work was performed, and by whom.

5. Time records and certified copies of applicable payrolls.

6. Invoices and receipts for products, rented equipment, and subcontracts, similarly documented.

E. For changes in the work performed on a time-and-materials basis, rental equipment will be paid as follows:

1. Rented equipment will be paid by actual invoice cost for the duration of time required to complete the extra work without markup for overhead and profit. If the extra work comprises only a portion of the rental invoice where the equipment would otherwise be on the site, the Contractor shall compute the hourly equipment rate by dividing the actual monthly invoice by 176. (One day equals 8 hours and one week equals 40 hours.)

2. Operating costs shall not exceed the estimated operating costs given in the Blue Book for the item of equipment. Overhead and profit will be allowed on operating cost.

F. For changes in the work performed on a time-and-materials basis using Contractor-owned equipment, use Blue Book rates as follows:

1. Contractor-owned equipment will be paid at the Blue Book Rental Rate for the duration of time required to complete the extra work without markup for overhead and profit. The Rental Rate utilized shall be the lowest cost combination of hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rates. Use 150 percent of the Rental Rate for double shifts (one extra shift per day) and 200 percent of the Rental Rate for more than two shifts per day. Standby rates shall be 50 percent of the appropriate Rental Rate shown in the Blue Book. No other rate adjustments shall apply.

2. Operating costs shall not exceed the estimated operating costs given in the Blue Book for the item of equipment. Overhead and profit will be allowed on operating cost. Operating costs will not be allowed for equipment on standby.

.05 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Changes to Contract Price or Contract Time can only be made by issuance of a Change Order.

Issuance of a Work Change Directive will be formalized into a Change Order. All changes will be in accordance with the requirements of Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions” as applicable.

B. The Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to Contract

Price or Contract Time as authorized by the General Conditions by issuing supplemental instructions.

C. Contractor may request clarification of Drawings, Specifications or Contract Documents or other information by using a Request for Information. Response by the Engineer to a Request for Information does not authorize the Contractor to perform tasks outside the scope of the Work. All changes must be authorized as described in this section.

D. Change Orders for work not specified in Bid Proposal Form shall be accompanied with a Cost and Price Summary plus justification of overhead rate.

.06 PROPOSALS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

A. The Engineer may issue a Request for Proposal, which includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications. The Engineer may

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B. The Contractor may propose an unsolicited change by submitting a proposal to the Engineer describing the proposed change and its full effect on the Work, with a statement describing the reason for the change and the effect on the Contract Price and Contract Time including full documentation.

1.07 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Engineer may issue a signed Work Change Directive instructing the Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work. A Work Change Directive will subsequently be incorporated in a Change Order.

B. The document will describe changes in the Work and will designate a method of determining any change in Contract Price or Contract Time.

C. Contractor shall proceed promptly to execute the changes in the Work in accordance with the Work Change Directive.

.08 STIPULATED PRICE CHANGE ORDER

A. A stipulated price Change Order will be based on an accepted proposal including the Contractor's lump sum price quotation with Schedule of Values.

1.09 UNIT PRICE CHANGE ORDER

A. Where Unit Prices for the affected items of Work are included in the Bid Proposal Form-Base Unit Prices, the unit price Change Order will be based on the unit prices.

B. Where unit prices of Work are not pre-determined in the Bid Proposal Form-Base Unit Prices , the Work Change Directive or accepted proposal will specify the unit prices to be used.

.10 TIME-AND-MATERIAL CHANGE ORDER

A. Contractor shall provide an itemized account and supporting data after completion of change.

B. Engineer will determine the change allowable in Contract Price and Contract Time as provided in Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions” as applicable.

C. Contractor shall maintain detailed records of work done on time-and-material basis as specified in paragraph 1.04, Documentation of Change in Contract Price and Contract Time.

D. Contractor shall provide full information required for evaluation of changes and shall substantiate costs for changes in the Work.

1.11 EXECUTION OF CHANGE DOCUMENTATION

A. Engineer will issue Change Orders, Work Change Directives, or accepted proposal for signatures of parties as described in Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions” as applicable..

1.12 CORRELATION OF CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. For Stipulated Price Contracts, Contractor shall promptly revise the Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item.

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B. For Unit Price Contracts, the next monthly estimate of work after acceptance of a Change Order will be revised to include any new items not previously included and the appropriate unit rates.

C. Contractor shall promptly revise progress schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, and shall revise schedules to adjust time for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit for review.

D. Contractor shall promptly enter changes to the on-site and record copies of the Drawings, Specifications or Contract Documents as required in Section 01 78 50 - Project Record

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for measurement and payment plus conditions for nonconformance assessment and nonpayment for rejected products.

1.02 AUTHORITY

A. Measurement methods delineated in Specification sections are intended to complement the criteria of this section. In the event of conflict, the requirements of the Specification section shall govern.

B. Resident Project Representative will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.

C. Contractor shall assist by providing necessary equipment, workers, and survey personnel as required by Resident Project Representative.

.03 UNIT QUANTITIES SPECIFIED

A. Quantity and measurement estimates stated in the Agreement are for contract purposes only.

Quantities and measurements supplied or placed in the Work and verified by Resident Project Representative shall determine payment as stated in Article 9 of the General Conditions.

B. If the actual Work requires greater or lesser quantities than those quantities indicated in the Bid

Form, provide the required quantities at the unit prices contracted, except as otherwise stated in Article 9 of the General Conditions.

.04 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Measurement by Weight: Reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction or scale weights.

B. Measurement by Volume:

1. Stockpiles: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness.

2. Excavation and Embankment Materials: Measured by cubic dimension using the average end area method.

C. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

D. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline.

E. Stipulated Price Measurement: By unit designated in the agreement.

F. Other: (Including but not limited to, each and lump sum). Items measured by weight, volume, area, or lineal means or combination, as appropriate, as a completed item or unit of the Work.

.05 PAYMENT

A. Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required supervision, labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; and erection, application or installation of an item of the Work; and Contractor's overhead and profit.

B. Total compensation for required Unit Price Work shall be included in Unit Price bid in the Bid

Proposal Form-Base Unit Prices.

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C. Interim payments for stored materials will be made only for materials to be incorporated under items covered in unit prices, unless disallowed in Supplementary General Conditions.

D. Progress payments will be based on the Resident Project Representative’s observations and evaluations of quantities incorporated in the Work multiplied by the unit price.

E. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on the basis of the actual measurements and quantities determined by Engineer multiplied by the unit price for Work which is incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

.06 NONPAYMENT 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 to Resident Project

2. Products determined as nonconforming before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond the lines and levels of the required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work, unless specified otherwise.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SCHEDULE OF VALUES

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

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A. Preparation and submittal of a Schedule of Values for stipulated price contracts or for major lump sum items on unit price contracts for which the Contractor requests progress payments.

1.02 DEFINITION

A. The Schedule of Values is an itemized list that establishes the value of each part of the Work for a stipulated price contract and for major lump sum items in a unit price contract. The Schedule of Values is used as the basis for preparing applications for payments. Quantities and unit prices may be included in the schedule when designated by the Engineer.

B. A major lump sum item is a lump sum item in the Schedule of Base Unit Prices which qualifies as

Major Unit Price Work as defined in Document 00700 – Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract and as amended by “Supplementary General Conditions” as applicable.

1.03 PREPARATION

A. For stipulated price contracts, subdivide the Schedule of Values into logical portions of the Work, such as major work items or work in contiguous geographic areas. Use Section 01 32 61 - Construction Progress Documentation to guide the subdivision of work items. The items in the Schedule of Values will correlate directly with the tasks enumerated in the Construction Schedule.

Then organize each portion using the Table of Contents of this Project Manual as an outline for listing the value of work by Sections. A pro rata share of mobilization, bonds, and insurance may be listed as separate items for each portion of the work.

B. For unit price contracts, items should include a proportional share of Contractor's overhead and profit so that the total of all items will equal the Contract Price.

C. For lump sum equipment items where submittal of operation/maintenance data and testing are required, include a separate item for equipment operation and maintenance data submittal valued at five percent (5%) of the lump sum amount for each equipment item and a separate item for testing and adjusting valued at 5 percent of the lump sum amount for each equipment item.

D. Round off figures for each listed item to the nearest $100.00 except for the value of one item, if necessary, to make the total of all items in the Schedule of Values equal the Contract Price for stipulated price contracts or the lump sum amount in the Schedule of Base Unit Prices.

E. Type the schedule of values on 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch white bond paper.

1.04 SUBMITTAL

A. Submit within 30 days of Notice to Proceed, or at the pre-construction meeting, whichever occurs sooner.

B. Revise the Schedule of Values and resubmit for items affected by contract modifications, change orders, and work change directives. After the changes are reviewed without exception by the Engineer, make the submittal at least 10 days prior to submitting the next application for progress payment.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

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A. Section includes general coordination including preconstruction conference, site mobilization conference, and progress meetings.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Coordination is required throughout the documents. Refer to all of the Contract Documents and coordinate as necessary.

1.03 ENGINEER AND REPRESENTATIVES

A. The Engineer may act directly or through designated representatives as defined in the General Conditions and as identified by name at the preconstruction conference.

1.04 CONTRACTOR COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Specifications sections to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with existing or planned utilities. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work which are indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with line of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the construction in finished areas, except as otherwise indicated. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

E. Coordinate completion and clean up of Work for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's partial occupancy.

F. Coordinate access to site for correction of nonconforming Work to minimize disruption of Owner's activities where Owner is in partial occupancy.

1.05 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Engineer will schedule a preconstruction conference.

B. Attendance Required: Owner’s Representatives, Engineer's Representatives, Resident Project Representative, Funding Agency Representatives, Contractor, and major Subcontractors.

C. Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contract, and the Engineer.

3. Review of insurance.

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4. Discussion formats proposed by the Contractor for schedule of values (if any), and construction schedule.

5. Procedures and processing of shop drawings and other submittals, substitutions, pay estimates or applications for payment, Requests for Information, Request for Proposal, Change Orders, and Contract closeout.

6. Scheduling of the Work and coordination with other contractors and utility service providers.

7. Review of Subcontractors.

8. Appropriate agenda items listed for Site Mobilization Conference, paragraph 1.06C, when preconstruction conference and site mobilization conference are combined.

9. Procedures for testing.

10. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

11. Other items as may be deemed appropriate.

1.06 SITE MOBILIZATION CONFERENCE

A. When required by the Contract Documents, Engineer will schedule a conference at the Project site prior to Contractor occupancy.

B. Attendance Required: Engineer representatives, Resident Project Representative, Special

Consultants, Contractor's Superintendent, and major Subcontractors.

C. Agenda:

1. Use of premises by Owner and Contractor.

2. Safety and first aid procedures.

3. Construction controls provided by Owner.

4. Temporary utilities.

5. Survey and layout.

6. Security and housekeeping procedures.

7. Field office requirements.

1.07 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Project meetings shall generally be held at Project field office or other location as designated by the Engineer. Meeting shall generally be held at monthly intervals, or more frequent intervals if directed by Engineer.

B. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and Suppliers, Owner’s

Representatives, Engineer’s Representatives, Funding Agency Representatives (if any), and Resident Project Representative as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

C. Engineer or his representative will make arrangements for meetings, and recording minutes.

D. Engineer or his representative will prepare the agenda and preside at meetings.

E. Contractor shall provide required information and be prepared to discuss each agenda item.

F. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Record Documents.

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3. Review of Work progress schedule submittal, and pay estimates, payroll and compliance submittals.

4. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

5. Identification of problems which may impede planned progress.

6. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

7. Review of RFI and RFP status.

8. Change order status.

9. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

10. Maintenance of progress schedule.

11. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

12. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

13. Coordination of projected progress.

14. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

15. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

16. Other items relating to Work.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

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A. Photographic requirements for construction photographs and submittals.

1.02 UNIT PRICES

A. No separate payment will be made for Construction Photographs. Include the cost of Construction Photographs in other pay items for which this work is a component.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Prints: Furnish 2 sets of 4-inch by 6-inch prints of each view and submit 1 print directly to the Engineer within 7 days of taking photographs. One print shall be retained by the Contractor in the field office at the Project site and available at all times for reference.

B. Extra Prints: When requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit extra prints of photographs, with distribution directly to designated parties who will pay the costs for the extra prints directly to the photographer.

C. When required by individual sections, submit photographs taken prior to start of construction to show original site conditions.

D. When required by Contract Documents, submit photographs with monthly Pay Estimate.

E. Negatives: With each submittal, include photographic negatives, in protective envelopes, identified by Project name, Contractor, and date photographs were taken.

F. In lieu of negatives, Contractor may submit electronic files of digital photographs if using a digital camera, but must comply with Parts 1 and 2 of this section.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall be responsible for the timely execution of the photographs, their vantage point, and quality.

B. Photographs: Two prints; color, matte finish; 4 x 6 -inch size, mounted on 8-1/2 x 11- inch soft card stock, with left edge binding margin for three hole punch. Digital photos shall not be distorted to fit card stock.

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2.01 PRECONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Prior to the commencement of any construction, take 35 mm or digital color photographs of the site of the project and present two sets of prints to the Engineer for their use in contract administration and inspection. Subject matter of the photographs shall be determined by the Engineer.

B. The photographs shall show on a non-reflective chalkboard readable in the photograph:

1. Job number.

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2. Date and time photographs were taken.

3. Location and compass direction of the photograph, along with the project number.

4. Date shall be on negative (35mm) or on digital image.

5. Provide notation of vantage point marked for location and direction of shot, on a key plan of the site.

C. Sufficient number of photographs shall be taken to show the existence or non-existence of cracked paved surfaces and the condition of trees, shrubs, and grass.

D. Identify each photograph with an applied label or rubber stamp on the back with the following information:

1. Name of the Project.

2. Name and address of the photographer (if a professional photographer is used).

3. Name of the Contractor.

4. Date the photograph was taken.

5. Photographs shall be in plastic pockets and bound in three-ring notebook for easy access and viewing.

2.02 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Take photographs of subject matter selected by Resident Project Representative at intervals, coinciding with the cutoff date associated with each application for payment. Select the vantage points for each shot each month to best show the status of construction and progress since the last photographs were taken.

1. Vantage Points: Follow direction by the Resident Project Representative to select vantage points. During each of the following construction phases take not less than 2 of the required shots from the same vantage point each time to create a time-lapse sequence.

2. Photos shall be submitted according to Paragraphs 1.03 B. and 2.01 B and D.

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A. Administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of the Work as it is being performed by the Contractor.

1.02 UNIT PRICES

A. No separate payment will be made for Construction Progress Documentation. Include the cost of Construction Progress Documentation in other pay items for which this work is a component.

1.03 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall prepare a Progress Schedule (PS) of construction which shall reflect completion of all work under this Contract, and shall include allotted time for related construction activities, within the allotted Contract Time. The schedule shall be prepared using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The PS is required to assure adequate planning and execution of the work and to assist the Owner in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and evaluating progress of the Work both before and during construction. Jobsite mobilization will not be permitted to take place by the Contractor until the PS is compliance confirmed by the Owner

1.04 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. The PS shall include all planned work activities and sequences and show Contract completion within the number of days specified. Incorporate major material procurements, known utility relocations, and other activities (submittals, review confirmation of submittals, anticipated weather delays, etc.) that may affect the completion of the Contract. Show a beginning date, ending date, and duration in number of calendar days for each activity. Do not use activities exceeding 20 calendar days, except for agreed upon activities. Show an estimated production rate per calendar day for each work activity. The CPM schedule shall be created and maintained using scheduling software. Ensure all work sequences are logical and show a coordinated plan of the Work. Show a predecessor and successor for each activity. Clearly and accurately identify the critical path. Provide a legend for all abbreviations. Submit progress revisions monthly as part of Application for Payment or information necessary for Application for Payment. Application for Payment shall not be considered complete or processed for payment until progress revision is submitted. When required, re-submittal for rejected revision must be made, reviewed and approved prior to the following month's pay application being processed. Pay Application for the following month will not be processed until re-submittal is approved and Progress Revision required that month is received.

B. Describe each activity on the schedule using:

1. A logical activity number utilizing an alphanumeric designation system tied to the sequence of work and traffic control plans;

2. A concise description of the work represented by the activity; and

3. An activity duration in whole calendar days.

Code the activities so that organized plots of the PS may be produced. Calculate activity durations by dividing the quantity of work for each individual activity by the estimated production rate.

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1.05 SUBMISSIONS

A. Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. The complete PS for the full duration of the Contract, consisting of the CPM, schedule of anticipated monthly earnings shall be submitted within 7 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The Owner will review the PS and submit comments and required revisions within 14 days of receipt. Submit initial progress schedule within 15 days after award of contract. The Owner will review the schedule and return the review copy.

C. The Contractor shall participate in a review and evaluation of the proposed PS by the Owner, if requested by the Owner. Any revisions necessary as a result of this review shall be submitted for compliance-confirmation by the Owner within 7 days after the review. The compliance-confirmed PS shall then be the general baseline schedule to be used by the Contractor for planning, organizing and directing the Work and for reporting progress for the Work accomplished. If the Contractor thereafter desires to make changes in the method of operating and scheduling, the Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing stating the reasons for the change.

D. If the Owner considers these changes to be major, the Owner shall require the Contractor to revise and submit for compliance-confirmation, without additional cost to the Owner, the entire affected portion of the PS, to show the effect of the entire project. A change may be considered major if the time estimated to be required or actually used for an activity or the logic of sequence of activities is varied from the original plan to a degree that there is a reasonable doubt, in the opinion of the Owner, as to the effect upon the contract completion date or dates. Changes which affect activities with adequate float time shall be considered minor changes, except that an accumulation of minor changes shall be considered a major change when their cumulative effect, affects the Contract completion date. The effect of minor changes on the logic shall be shown on the monthly update and described fully in the narrative progress report.

E. Initial submittal network diagram for review purposes shall be submitted on two (2) full-size copies, and one (1) electronic backup copy of the PS on compact disc. The final compliance-confirmed PS shall be submitted on two (2) full-size copies, two (2) half-size copies and one (1) full-size reproducible and one (1) electronic backup copy of the project schedule on compact disc.

F. When submitting a proposal in response to a letter request for proposal (RFP) for accomplishing revised Work, the Contractor shall include in that proposal a PS for determining the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Time. When changes in the Work are found to necessitate issuance of a Work Change Directive or Change Order (issued under a unilateral modification) prior to cost proposal submission and/or settlement to avoid delay and additional expense, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner suggested changes to the schedule logic and/or duration time estimates of all activities affected by the modification within ten (10) days. These revisions will be submitted for concurrence of the Owner prior to inclusion in the schedule. In the event the Contractor does not furnish the suggested schedule logic changes or an agreement cannot be reached, the Owner will direct the Contractor as to the specific schedule logic changes and/or duration time estimate changes to be entered into the schedule logic and used in all subsequent progress reports until such time that the time has been settled or until actual dates supersede the estimated dates. Inclusion in the network and use of revised logic and/or duration time estimates for updating, whether furnished by the Contractor or the Owner, will not be construed as extensions of time to the dates required in the Contract.

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