ITB 10172 Wastewater Small Capital Project Materials.pdf

ITB 10172 WASTEWATER SMALL CAPITAL PROJECT MATERIALS

INVITATION TO BID

10172 WASTEWATER SMALL CAPITAL PROJECT MATERIALS

BID DUE: 3:00 PM MT (our clock), June 13, 2025

The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids for various materials that are critical for completing multiple wastewater small capital improvement projects throughout the City. All materials that are bid must be from an approved manufacturer as listed in the City of Fort Collins Development Construction Standards for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference.

Non-approved manufacturers will not be considered for this ITB.

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by BidNet As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, electronic bid submission is required. Bids shall be submitted online through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins. Please note: submitting bids through RMEPS may need additional time for completion. Bids not submitted by the designated Opening Date and Time will not be accepted by the system.

A copy of the Bid may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.

Any additional questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to JD McCune, Senior Buyer at jmccune@fcgov.com, no later than 3:00 PM MT (our clock) on May 30, 2025. Please format your e-mail to include: ITB 10172 Wastewater Small Capital Project Materials in the subject line. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Responses to all questions submitted before the deadline will be addressed in an addendum and posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System webpage.

Public Bid Opening: A public Bid opening will be conducted by video conference at 3:00 PM MT on June 13, 2025, per the details below. At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly read aloud. To access the public Bid opening, please use the link below to join the Teams meeting:

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Prohibition of Unlawful Discrimination: The City of Fort Collins, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The City strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on an individual’s gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law.

Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522

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For the purpose of this policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. The City also strictly prohibits unlawful harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment. Further, the City strictly prohibits unlawful retaliation against a person who engages in protected activity. Protected activity includes an employee complaining that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of the above policy or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding.

The City requires its Vendor to comply with the City’s policy for equal employment opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This requirement applies to all third-party Vendor and their subcontractors/subconsultants at every tier.

Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject to public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Vendor may submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version of the proposal, Vendor may redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary pursuant to CORA. Failure to provide a public viewing copy will be considered a waiver of any claim of confidentiality under CORA without regard to how the applicant’s proposal or certain pages of the proposal are marked confidential, proprietary, or similar. Such statement does not necessarily exempt such documentation from public disclosure if required by CORA, by order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction, or other applicable law. Generally, under CORA trade secrets, confidential commercial and financial data information is not required to be disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked “Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. By responding to this RFP, Vendor hereby waives any and all claims for damages against the City for the City’s good faith compliance with CORA. All provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be public information.

Special Instructions All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set for closing.

Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity.

Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the Vendor. Any proposed modification must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.

Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.

No bid will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or corporation in default on any obligation to the City.

Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.

Vendors must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.

The City may elect where applicable to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to split the Bid award to multiple vendors as deemed by the City to be most advantageous. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.

Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.

Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight charges must be included in the unit prices submitted.

Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.

Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in the current term or in any future terms.

Vendor Registration: The City requires new Vendors receiving awards from the City to submit IRS form W-9 or W-8BEN/W8-BEN-E (international firms) and requires all Vendor to accept Direct Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the W-9 form and the Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form can be found on the City’s Purchasing website at www.fcgov.com/purchasing under Vendor Reference Documents. Please do not submit these documents with your proposal, however, if you take exception to participating in Direct Deposit (Electronic) payments please clearly note such in your proposal as an exception. The City may waive the requirement to participate in Direct Deposit (Electronic) payments at its sole discretion.

Bid results are posted online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.

Gerry Paul Purchasing Director http://www.fcgov.com/purchasing

CITY OF FORT COLLINS

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids for various materials that are critical for completing multiple wastewater small capital improvement projects throughout the City. All materials that are bid must be from an approved manufacturer as listed in the City of Fort Collins Development Construction Standards for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference.

Non-approved manufacturers will not be considered for this ITB.

Schedule The following represents the City’s target schedule for the bid. The City reserves the right to amend the target schedule at any time.

• Bid issuance: May 23, 2025

• Question deadline: 3:00 PM MT on May 30, 2025

• Final Addendum issued: June 4, 2025

• Bid Opening Date: 3:00 MT (our clock) on June 13, 2025 Method of Award The City reserves the right to split the bid award in whatever percentages are most advantageous to the City. Awards may be by line item, group of items or all items. Awards from this bid will be based primarily on the bid price, with consideration of delivery times and exceptions taken will also be considered.

Agreement The awarded Vendor will receive a Purchase Order from the City authorizing orders. Vendor should not begin any Work prior to receipt of the Purchase Order.

The City does not guarantee any particular volume of purchase as a result of this ITB. The quantities listed are estimates only and may increase or decrease based upon need.

Invoices & Payments Invoices for services should be emailed to invoices@fcgov.com. A separate copy shall be sent to the Project Manager. The City pays approved invoices on Net30 Terms.

Fees, Licenses, Permits The successful Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees or permits without additional expense to the City. All equipment shall be properly licensed and insured, carry the appropriate permits and be placarded as required by law.

Laws and Regulations The Service Provider/Professional agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal laws and regulations and municipal ordinances to include American Disabilities Act (ADA).

Warranty Vendor warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials, equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with delivery and ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Vendor or by any of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Vendor in a manner and at a time acceptable to City.

mailto:invoices@fcgov.com

CITY OF FORT COLLINS

BID SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

The following items must be provided in the bid submittal package:

• Bid Submittal (The Bid Submittal is provided as an excel spreadsheet or as a PDF within the ITB. One version MUST be returned as a part of the Bid within Bidnet, excel spreadsheet preferred.)

• Acknowledgement. (Provided as a PDF in the ITB or as a separate Word Document in BidNet. One version MUST be filled out completely and returned as part of the Bid within Bidnet.)

• Other documents may be submitted in Word or PDF format.

Failure to submit any of the above may result in your bid being considered non-responsive.

BID SUBMITTAL

Any surcharges or additional costs shall be noted & included in each line item of the bid submittal.

Non-Approved manufacturers will not be considered for this ITB.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Invitation to Bid and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all the terms, conditions and other provisions set forth in ITB 10172 Wastewater Small Capital Project Materials except as otherwise noted.

Additionally, Vendor hereby makes the following representations to City:

a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge and belief.

b. The undersigned is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and hereby proposes to furnish and perform according to this ITB, including all items listed on the Bid Schedule.

c. Vendor commits that it is able to meet the terms set forth in the Invitation to Bid, and further acknowledges familiarity with all aspects of the project affecting the cost of the work to be performed.

d. The undersigned does hereby declare and stipulate that this bid proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other person or persons bidding for the same Work.

e. This bid proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.

f. Vendor further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.

g. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.

h. Vendor acknowledges no conflict of interest.

i. Failure to provide a public viewing copy will be considered a waiver of any claim of confidentiality under Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Vendor hereby waives any and all claims for damages against the City for the City’s good faith compliance with

CORA.

Legal Firm Name:

Physical Address:

Remit to Address:

Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:

Email of Authorized Agent of Firm:

Signature of Authorized Agent:

Primary Contact for Project:

Title: Email Address:

Phone: Cell Phone:

NOTE: ALL BID SUBMITTAL FORM PAGES MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED WHERE

REQUIRED & RETURNED WITH YOUR BID PROPOSAL PACKAGE.

Development Construction

Standards.

Water Wastewater Stormwater

Revised 06/02/2017

EXHIBIT A

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 APPROVED PRODUCT LISTING 01000-1 – 01000-11

01110 GENERAL PROVISIONS 01110-1 – 01110-8

01600 MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP 01600-1 – 01600-2

01710 SITE CLEANUP 01710-1 – 01710-2

01720 FIELD ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING 01720-1 – 01720-2

01780 RECORD DRAWINGS 01780-1 – 01780-2

Revisions/Approvals

12/16/2011: Approved by Ordinance No. 164, 2011

3/23/2016: Division 1 Technical Corrections Approved by Utilities Executive Director pursuant to Fort Collins City Code Section 26-29(b)

DEVELOPMENT Division 1 – General Requirements UPDATED: 3/23/2016 Division 1 TOC – 1

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DEVELOPMENT Division 1 – General Requirements UPDATED: 3/23/2016 Division 1 TOC – 1

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Approved Product Listing

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-1

SECTION 01000

APPROVED PRODUCT LISTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section lists the required manufacturers and/or products referred to in the following sections of the standard construction specification.

B. This to be used as a summarized list of approved products and manufacturers.

Specifications and Construction Details shall be reviewed in addition to this list.

C. An Approved Equal is determined by the Water Engineering and Field Services Operations Manager or his/her authorized representative.

1.2 APPROVED MATERIALS LIST REVIEW PROCEDURES

A. City of Fort Collins Utilities reviews this list yearly for modifications, additions and removals.

B. To have a material added to this list, see the Approved Materials List Review Procedures at the end of this Appendix.

PART 2 - PIPE CASING, BORING AND JACKING

2.1 CASING SEALS:

A. Pipeline Seal and Insulator Co. (GPT Industries), Model W. (“Wrap Around”) B. Cascade Waterworks Mfg., Model CCES.

C. Or An Approved Equal.

2.2 CASING CHOCKS/SPACERS:

A. Cascade Waterworks Mfg., CCS Models.

B. Advanced Products & Systems, Inc., Model SS1 C. Pipeline Seal and Insulator Co. (GPT Industries), Model S.

D. Or An Approved Equal.

2.3 ANODES:

A. Farwest Corrosion Control Company B. Or An Approved Equal.

2.4 ANODE WIRE SPLICE CONNECTIONS:

A. Pre-manufactured cathodic protection splice kits shall be Royston “MINI SPLICE-RIGHT” with a copper crimp it connector

B. Or An Approved Equal.

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-2

2.5 EXOTHERMIC WELDS:

A. Erico Products Inc. “CADWELD” B. Burndy “THERMOWELD” or approved equal.

2.6 PIPELINE AND EXOTHERMIC COATINGS:

A. Pipe line coatings for ductile iron pipe:

a. Koppers “Bitumastic 50"

b. Royston Mfg. “Roskote A51"

c. Or Approved Equal.

B. Pre-filled weld caps shall be:

a. Royston “Handicaps”

b. Or An Approved Equal.

C. Pipeline coatings for steel pipe:

a. Polyken 927 primer and 934 Tape

PART 3 - MANHOLES, VAULTS AND INLETS

3.1 PIPE PENETRATION GASKETS – CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURES

A. Indiana Seal – Manhole Adapter B. Standard “O” ring gasket C. Or an Approved Equal

3.2 PIPE PENETRATION GASKETS – PRECAST STRUCTURES

A. Kor-N-Seal, Dukor Company B. PS-10, Press Seal Gasket Corp.

C. A-Lok, A-Lok Corp.

D. Lock Joint Flexible Manhole Sleeve, Interpace Corp.

E. Or An Approved Equal.

3.3 MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS

A. Neenah – R1706, w/ type “K” cover pattern, B. Deeter Foundry, Inc. – Model 1258, C. Castings, Inc., D. Or An Approved Equal

3.4 MANHOLE STEPS

A. M.A. Industries, Model PS2-PF.

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-3

B. Or An Approved Equal.

3.5 JOINT SEALANTS

A. "Rub'r-Nek:, K.T. Snyder Co.

B. "Kent Seal", Hamilton-Kent Manufacturing Co.

C. GS #79, 44, or 4, General Sealants.

D. ConSeal, CS202.

E. Or An Approved Equal.

F. "Ram-Nek" is not acceptable.

3.6 GROUT

A. Pre-mixed: Master Builders “Set Grout”, Sika “Grout 212”.

B. Or An Approved Equal.

PART 4 - WATER DISTRIBUTION PRODUCTS

4.1 DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PIPE:

a. American Cast Iron and Pipe Company

b. U.S. Pipe

c. McWane Ductile

d. Or an Approved Equal

B. FITTINGS:

a. Star Pipe Products (Epoxy Coated)

b. Tyler Union (Epoxy Coated)

c. SIP Industries (Epoxy Coated)

d. Castings, Inc. (Epoxy Coated)

e. Sigma Corporation (Epoxy Coated)

C. FOSTER ADAPTER:

a. INFACT Corporation (Epoxy Coated)

b. Or An Approved Equal

D. MECHANICAL JOINTS RESTRAINTS:

(Type 304 stainless steel bolts and tie rods on all restraints)

a. Megalug, Series 1100, EBAA Iron, Inc.

b. Stargrip, Series 3000, Star Pipe Products, L.P.

c. Uniflange, Series 1400, Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.

d. GripRing, Romac Industries, Inc.

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-4

e. One-Lok, Sigma Corporation

E. PUSH-ON JOINTS RESTRAINTS:

a. Megalug Series 1700, EBAA Iron, Inc.

b. Stargrip, Series 4000, Star Pipe Products, L.P.

c. Uniflange Series UFR 1390-C, Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.

d. Romac 600 Series Style 611, Romac Industries, Inc.

e. One-Lok, Sigma Corporation

4.2 PLASTIC PRESSURE PIPE

a. Diamond Plastics Corporation

b. J-M Eagle

c. North American Pipe Corporation

d. VinylTech Pipe

e. North American Specialty Products (Certa-Lok)

f. Underground Solutions, Inc. (Fusible C-900)

g. Or an Approved Equal

B. MECHANICAL JOINTS RESTRAINTS:

a. Megalug, Series 2000PV or 2000SV, EBAA Iron Inc.

b. Stargrip, Series 4000, Star Pipe Products, L.P.

c. Uniflange Series 1500, Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.

d. GripRing, Romac Industries, Inc.

e. One-Lok, Sigma Corporation

C. PUSH-ON JOINTS RESTRAINTS:

a. Megalug, Series1600, EBAA Iron Inc.

b. Stargrip, Series 4100, Star Pipe Products, L.P.

c. Uniflange Series UFR 1390-C, Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.

d. Romac, 600 Series Style 611, Romac Industries, Inc.

e. One-Lok, Sigma Corporation

4.3 VALVES

A. GATE VALVES:

a. Mueller

b. American Flow Control

c. Clow

d. M & H Valve Company

e. US Pipe.

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-5

B. BUTTERFLY VALVES:

a. Mueller

b. Pratt

c. American Darling (Val-Matic)

d. DeZurick

e. M & H Valve Company.

C. VALVE BOXES:

a. East Jordan Iron Works 8560 series

b. Casting Inc 6860 series

c. Tyler 6860 series

D. COMBINATION AIR RELIEF/VACUUM RELIEF VALVES:

a. Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corporation (series 200C).

b. APCO Combination Air Release Valve, by Valve and Primer Corporation.

c. Crispin Universal Air Valve, by Multiplex Manufacturing.

d. CAV Combination Air Release and Vacuum Valve, by G.A. Industries Inc.

e. D-040 Combination Air Valve, by A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories

f. D-060 Combination Air Valve, by A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories

4.4 TAPPING SLEEVES FOR DISTRIBUTION LINES

A. TAPPING SLEEVES:

a. Romac: FTS 420, Stainless Steel

b. Smith Blair, Inc. Stainless Steel

c. Ford Meter Box Co, Stainless Steel

4.5 HYDRANTS

A. FIRE HYDRANTS:

a. Mueller: No. A-423 (5-1/4" Super Centurion 250), Aqua-Grip restraint system may be used with Mueller hydrant, no other options required.

b. Waterous: Pacer 250 with Weather-Shield nut (5-1/4"), shall include a bronze bushed shoe providing bronze to bronze seating for the main valve complete with O-ring for sealing.

c. No substitutions allowed.

4.6 TRACER WIRE AND LOCATING STATIONS

A. TRACER WIRE:

a. 12AWG Solid Core Wire, Copperhead Industries, LLC

b. Or Approved Equal

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-6

B. WIRE CONNECTORS:

a. SnakeBite Connectors (12 AWG), Copperhead Industries, LLC

C. GROUND RODS:

a. Magnesium Drive in Anode, #ANO-12, Copperhead Industries, LLC

D. LOCATOR STATION BOXES WITH LID LABELED “LOCATOR STATION”:

a. Tyler 6855 Series

b. East Jordan Iron Works (EJIW) 8555 Series

4.7 WATER SERVICE LINES AND APPURTENANCES

A. TAPPING SADDLES:

a. Mueller.

b. Ford.

c. James Jones Co.

d. No substitutions allowed.

B. CORPORATION STOPS:

a. Mueller; #B25008.

b. Mueller, #N35008 (If insulated corp is required)

c. Ford (quick joint coupling only); #FB1000-Q.

d. A. Y. McDonald; #74701BQ.

e. No substitutions allowed.

C. COUPLINGS:

a. Mueller; #H-15403.

b. Ford (quick joint coupling only); C44-Q.

c. A. Y. McDonald; #4758Q.

d. No substitutions allowed.

D. CURB STOPS:

a. 3/4-inch and 1-inch curb stops:

i. Mueller; B25155 (with Minneapolis top threads).

ii. A. Y. McDonald; #6104Q (with Minneapolis top threads).

iii. Ford; B44-MQ (quick joint coupling only with Minneapolis top threads).

iv. No substitutions allowed.

b. 1 ½-inch curb stops:

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-7

ii. A. Y. McDonald; #6104Q (with Minneapolis top threads).

iii. Ford #B44-MQ (quick joint coupling with Minneapolis top threads).

c. 2-inch curb stops:

ii. A. Y. McDonald #6104Q (with Minneapolis top threads).

iii. Ford #B44-MQ (quick joint coupling with Minneapolis top threads).

E. CURB BOXES FOR CURB STOPS

a. Mueller; #H-10302.

b. No substitutions allowed.

4.8 METERS AND APPURTENANCES

A. METERS AND STRAINERS

a. Neptune

b. Badger

c. No Substitutions Allowed

B. METER SETTERS

a. 5/8 x ¾ inch copperhorns (interior meter settings)

i. Ford #CH88-233 with B-11-233 ball valve on each end with HB-2 handles on both valves and ¼-inch tag mounting hole in both handles.

ii. A.Y. McDonald #43-2 MM33 M style with 6101 ball valve on each end with

6120 handle on both valves and ¼-inch tag mounting hole in both handles.

b. 5/8 x 3/4-inch coppersetters (exterior meter settings)

i. Ford XV82W-44-33

ii. Mueller #H-1440 with ¾-inch 110 compression connections.

iii. A.Y. McDonald #A.Y. 731-2-WXQQ 33

iv. No Substitutions Allowed

c. 1-inch coppersetters (exterior meter settings)

i. Ford V84-44-44 pack joint type

ii. Mueller #H1440 with 1-inch compression #H15451

iii. A.Y. McDonald – 731-410WXQQ 44

iv. No Substitutions Allowed

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-8

d. 1½-inch and 2-inch meter setters

i. Ford

1. 1½-inch #VV76B-11-66NL

2. 2-inch #VV77-12B-11-77NL

3. No Substitutions Allowed

ii. Mueller

1. 1½-inch #H-1423

2. 2-inch #H-1423

iii. A.Y. McDonald

1. 1½-inch #720B618WWFF 665

2. 2-inch #720B712WWFF 775

C. METER BOXES

a. 5/8 x 3/4-inch and 1-inch meter boxes:

i. DFW Plastics #DFW 20 x 48.

ii. Mid States Polyethylene, # 20 x 48.

iii. No substitutions allowed.

b. Covers and lids for 5/8 x 3/4-inch and 1-inch meter boxes:

i. Ford; #W3 cover with a WA3L-TP lid.

ii. No Substitutions Allowed

c. 3-inch extensions for 5/8 x 3/4-inch and 1-inch meter boxes:

i. DFW Plastics, DFW-203R

ii. Mid States Polyethylene, 81R03.

iii. No Substitutions Allowed.

D. METER PITS AND VAULTS

a. Meter pits and vaults for 1 ½-inch and larger meters are:

i. Oldcastle Precast Concrete

ii. Aguilar’s Precast Concrete

iii. Colorado Precast Concrete

iv. Panhandle Concrete Products

v. Or an Approved Equal

b. Meter pit and vault covers for 1 ½-inch and larger meters are:

UPDATED: 3/23/2016 01000-9

i. Casting Incorporated #MH-125-24 AL-WATER.

ii. No substitutions allowed.

c. AMR Pods for Meter pits and vaults 1 1/2 -inch and larger meters are:

i. AMR POD (FORD yoke box part # YUC-7 with FORD yoke box lid part # YL-

TP with 1 27/32" dia. hole and removable plug).

ii. No Substitutions Allowed

PART 5 - WASTEWATER COLLECTION PRODUCTS

5.1 PLASTIC PIPE

a. Diamond Plastics Corporation

b. J-M Eagle

c. North American Pipe Corporation

d. VinylTech Pipe

e. North American Specialty Products (Certa-Flo)

f. Or an Approved Equal

B. JOINT WRAP:

a. Mar Mac Construction Products Co.

b. Or an Approved Equal

5.2 MANHOLE LINING

A. INTERIOR LINING

a. Spectra Shield Liner System, SpectraShield

b. Sewer Shield, Environmental Coatings, LLC

c. Raven 405, RLS, Inc.

d. Or an Approved Equal

B. EXTERNAL DAMPPROOFING

a. Hydrocide 600, Sonneborn

b. Damp Proof Coating, DECO 20

c. Or an Approved Equal

5.5 PIPE COUPLING DEVICES

A. PIPE COUPLINGS:

a. Pipe Coupling, Fernco

b. Or an Approved Equal

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PART 6 - STORMWATER COLLECTION PRODUCTS

6.1 MANHOLE AND INLET COVERS (Must be stamped “Dump no waste Drains to Waterways”)

A. AREA INLETS:

a. East Jordan Iron Works

b. Neenah Foundry

c. Or An Approved Equal

B. CURB INLETS:

a. East Jordan Iron Works

b. Neenah Foundry

c. Or An Approved Equal

6.2 SAND OIL SEPARATOR

A. SNOUT:

a. Best Management Products, Inc.

6.3 PIPE JOINT WRAP

A. EXTERNAL PIPE WRAP

a. Rubr-Nek External, Henry

b. EZ-Wrap, Press-Seal Gasket Corporation

c. Or An Approved Equal

PART 7 - EXECUTION – (Not Applicable)

***END OF SECTION***

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APPROVED MATERIALS LIST REVIEW PROCEDURES

1. Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers who desire to have alternate materials approved for inclusion into these standards, shall submit such material data by the Third Friday of December to the Utilities Department (attention Water Field Operations Manager). Any information received after this date will not be reviewed.

Water Field Operations Attn. Operations Manager 700 Wood Street Fort Collins, CO 80522

2. The Department may request additional information to supplement or clarify the submitted material data. All received information will be reviewed during the months of January and February. At the Departments discretion the review may take up to a year in which the decision will be made the following calendar year.

3. The Department will complete the review and make a final decision regarding approved materials, by the end of February. The updated Approved Materials List will be posted on the internet on the City of Fort Collins Utilities Website. Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers desiring to appeal the Department’s final decision, shall submit a written appeal to the Water Engineering and Field Services Operations Manager within 30 days after final decision.

4. The Operations Manager shall review the appeal and render a decision by the end of April. The decision of the Operations Manager will be final.

5. It is the Departments preference that all materials and equipment be Made in America.

Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers desiring to submit materials for approval, review and inclusion in these Standards, shall submit, at a minimum, the following information:

Manufacturer’s standard drawings, schematics, diagrams and brochures;

i. Description of the material, part or equipment to be considered.

ii. Supplemental standard information to provide information specifically applicable to the material or equipment.

iii. Detailed operation, maintenance and disassembly information for maintenance if applicable.

iv. Manufacturer’s name, type, model number and warranties of material or equipment.

v. Applicable standards, (ASTM, AWWA, Federal Specifications numbers, etc.)

vi. The Department will likely request samples of parts and materials be shipped for review, trial and testing at the requestor’s expense.

vii. Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers may be asked to visit the Department for a review and discussion in person.

viii. Drawings, catalogs or parts thereof, manufacturer’s specifications and data, instructions, performance characteristics and capacities, and other information specified or necessary.

ix. Descriptive literature for paint and coating systems.

x. Description of where parts may be ordered, where manufactured and anticipated time for delivery.

xi. Contact information of local municipalities that also use the product.

***END OF SECTION***

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS General Provisions

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SECTION 01110

GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

A. The purpose of these technical specifications is to set forth the minimum standards for construction and installation of: 1) 15-inch and smaller sewer mains, sewer services and all appurtenances associated with these mains and services; 2) 16-inch and smaller water mains, water services, cathodic protection test stations and all appurtenances associated with these mains and services; and 3) storm drainage facilities within the City of Fort Collins and its Urban Growth Area. Subdivisions, planned unit developments, or other proposed construction shall include an adequate plan for storm drainage in accordance with the Storm Drainage Design Criteria. Prior to construction, approval of Plans/Drawings shall be made by the City Engineer.

B. In the case of sanitary sewer mains larger than 15-inches or the water mains are larger than 16-inches, the Developer or his/her representative shall use the City’s standard specifications developed for Capital improvement projects.

C. In some cases when construction occurs in areas with existing water, wastewater and stormwater there will be the need to repair or rehabilitate the existing facilities. The Utility may require specific work or materials not covered in these specifications.

D. As with any construction standards, occasions may arise where the minimum standards are either inappropriate or cannot be justified economically. In these cases a variance to these standards shall be considered. Written requests for variance should be directed to the Utilities.

E. The Contractor shall make himself thoroughly familiar with the provisions and the content of the Specifications.

F. These specifications are composed of written material specifications. The interpretation of these specifications shall be made by Utilities.

G. When a conflict occurs within these specifications, an interpretation shall be made by Utilities.

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H. In the event that a conflict between water mains and services, other utilities, and other departments within the City is identified during construction, Contractor shall contact the Engineer/Utility to interpret these specifications or to determine if the standards of other utilities or departments apply.

1.02 REVISIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

A. These standards shall be periodically revised and amended.

1.03 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

A. Definitions

Whenever the definitions, abbreviations and terms listed in this section are used in these standards they shall be defined as follows:

1. City – The City of Fort Collins

2. City Code – The latest officially adopted City Code Regulations of Fort Collins, Colorado.

3. Construction Drawings – Details and working drawings, including plan, profile, and detail sheets of proposed utility improvements, approved by the Engineer/Utility.

4. Consultant – A person, partnership, or corporation duly registered as a professional engineer according the Colorado Statutes who is hired by the land owner or developer and is empowered to act as his/her agent.

5. Contractor – A person, partnership, or corporation duly licensed and bonded in the City of Fort Collins in accordance with the requirements of the City Code.

6. Design Engineer –The partnership, corporation, or individual who is registered as a professional engineer, according to Colorado Statutes, and who is hired by the owner, and is empowered to act as his/her agent for the project.

7. Developer– The person or persons, public or private, legally responsible for construction of improvements within a specific development.

8. Engineer – The City Engineer, City of Fort Collins, Colorado, or his/her authorized representative acting on behalf of the City.

9. Engineer/Utility – A term used in situations where a decision or action may be required by the Utility, but the request for the decision or the action must be routed through the Engineer.

10. Acceptance – the date that all public improvements are accepted by the Engineer.

11. Inspector – The authorized representative of the Engineer or Utility assigned to make detailed inspections for contract performances, standards and contract compliance.

12. May – A permissive condition. No requirement for design or application is intended.

13. Or An Approved Equal – as approved to being acceptable by the Utility.

14. Record Drawings - detailed drawings which have been prepared by the Design

Engineer, upon completion and prior to final acceptance, and show actual construction and contain field dimensions, elevations, details, changes made to the Construction Drawings by modification, details which were not included on the Construction Drawings, and horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities which have been impacted

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or found during the utility installation. Horizontal and vertical locations should be shown with coordinates that are tied to the two approved project benchmarks. Record Drawings are usually Construction Drawings which have been modified to contain the information listed above.

15. Right-of-Way – A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip acquired for or devoted to a street or utility.

16. Shall – A mandatory condition. Where certain requirements in the design or application are described with the “shall” stipulation, it is mandatory that these requirements be met.

17. Should – An advisory condition. Where the word “should” is used, it is considered to be advisable usage, recommended but not mandatory. Deviations may be allowed when reasons are given which show intent of the design standards is met.

18. Standard Street Specifications – The current City of Fort Collins adopted Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS).

19. Street – A general term denoting a public way for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right of way (including alleyways).

20. Storm Drain – Any conduit and appurtenance intended for the reception and transfer of storm water.

21. Storm Drainage Design Criteria– The current City of Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual.

22. Utility – Utilities Executive Director or his/her authorized representative.

23. Water Quality Lab – A division of the Utility that conducts water quality tests.

24. Work – the entire completed construction of the various separately identified parts required to be furnished for the project. Work is the result of performing services, furnishing the labor and furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction.

B. Terms

1. Wherever the words “as described,” “as required,” “as permitted,” or words of like meaning are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirements or permission of the City Engineer is intended. Similarly, the words “approved,” “acceptable,” “satisfactory” shall refer to approval by the Engineer or Utility.

2. References to standards, methods of testing materials, testing materials codes, practices or other requirements refer to the latest edition, including amendments in effect and published at the time of approval in issuing a permit.

3. “These Standards” or words of similar connotation shall mean the City of Fort Collins specifications including all parts, supplements, and revisions pertaining thereto.

4. “Provide” shall mean furnish and install complete in place.

5. “Remove” shall mean remove and dispose of properly.

6. “Shall” shall mean a mandatory condition.

7. “Ability” shall mean that which a person can do on the basis of present development and training.

8. “Competent” shall mean a person who has the natural powers, physical, or mental to meet the demands of a situation or work. The word is widely used to describe the ability to meet all requirements, natural, legal, or other of a given task.

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9. “Qualified” shall mean acquired abilities, skills, knowledge, experience, that fits a person for a position, office, or profession.

10. These Specifications contain many command sentences which are directed at the CONTRACTOR unless otherwise stated.

1.04 AUTHORITY OF THE ENGINEER

A. The City Engineer or their designated representative shall have the authority on behalf of the CITY to ascertain that all design and construction is equal to or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in these standards.

1.05 AUTHORITY OF UTILITY

A. The Utilities Executive Director or their designated representative shall have the authority on behalf of the CITY to ascertain that all design and construction is equal to or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in these standards.

1.06 AUTHORITY OF THE INSPECTOR AND/OR ENGINEER/UTILITY

A. The Inspector shall have authority on behalf of the City Engineer and Utilities Executive

Director to make detailed inspections for compliance with Construction Drawings and specifications.

1.07 CONTRACTORS LICENSED AND BONDED

A. The Contractor shall be licensed and bonded with the City of Fort Collins prior to construction of facilities for acceptance by the City.

1.08 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible to comply with these standards and other applicable laws and regulations.

B. The Contractor shall furnish conveniences and assistance to the Inspector and

Engineer/Utility for inspection of materials used and workmanship involved in construction.

C. Contractor shall request clarification of all apparent conflicts by contacting the Engineer/Utility. The Engineer/Utility will not be responsible for any explanations, interpretations, or supplementary data provided by others.

1.09 NOTICE BEFORE BEGINNING WORK

A. The Contactor shall notify the City Engineer’s office a minimum of 48 hours before beginning construction.

1.10 CONNECTION TO EXISTING PIPELINES AND STRUCTURES

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A. All connections to existing water, sewer, stormwater pipelines and structures shall be made at a time authorized by the Engineer/Utility.

1.11 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide an approved traffic control plan and shall comply with the

City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. If the City Engineer finds the construction area to have inadequate traffic control he has the authority to stop that portion of work until corrective measures are taken.

1.12 PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY

A. Existing improvements, adjacent property utilities, trees, and plants that are not to be removed shall be protected from injury or damage resulting from the Contractor’s operations.

1.13 REPLACEMENT OF SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS

A. All improvements removed within the public right of way shall be replaced in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Areas Streets Standards (LCUASS). Other improvements shall be replaced as shown on the Construction Drawings.

1.14 REJECTED MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall remove defective or inferior materials from the work area within a reasonable length of time. The Contractor shall separately stockpile rejected materials until they are removed from the work area.

1.15 SITE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP

A. Throughout all phases of construction, including suspension of work, and until final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall keep the work site clean and free from rubbish and debris. Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site as soon as they are no longer necessary. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall clear the work site of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish.

1.16 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local safety requirements.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety on, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:

1. Employees on the work and other persons who may be affected.

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2. The work and materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site.

3. Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including, but not limited to trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

1.17 ENFORCEMENT – EROSION CONTROL

A. Changes to the erosion control plan or time sequence must be submitted in writing to the City for approval prior to implementing changes. Deviations from the plan or original time sequence without City approval may result in:

1. Stoppage of all or part of the work,

2. Holding of building permits,

3. Holding of certificates of occupancy to commercial/industry sites, and/or

4. Calling of the security.

B. Approval or disapproval of plan or sequence changes will be made in five working days.

1.18 WARRANTY – EROSION CONTROL

A. The Developer shall warrant that the measures shown on the approved erosion control plan are properly constructed, installed, and are free from defective materials and/or workmanship with said warranty to continue for the terms set forth below.

B. The Developer shall warrant and maintain all structural measures and vegetative measures for a two-year (2) maintenance guarantee and a five-year (5) guarantee covering all errors and omissions in the design and/or construction of the improvements and which guarantees shall run concurrently and shall commence upon the date of completion of the improvements and acceptance thereof by the City. Any acceptance of installed measures shall not be construed to relieve the Developer of the duty to warrant and maintain as aforesaid.

1.19 WARRANTY

A. Developer shall maintain and repair all work that was installed incorrectly, or otherwise prove to be defective. Developer shall provide a two-year (2) maintenance guarantee and a five-year (5) guarantee covering all errors and omissions in the design and/or construction of the improvements and which guarantees shall run concurrently and shall commence upon the date of completion of the improvements and acceptance thereof by the City.

1.20 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the existence and location of all underground utilities, including service connections, along the route of the work at least

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48 hours prior to interruption of service or operation and to coordinate the construction schedules with these utility owners. See Section 01180 for a list of Utility Sources.

B. The Contractor shall field verify all utilities and coordinate construction with utility owners prior to starting construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting utilities during construction and scheduling utility adjustments to eliminate conflict with progress of the work. Any damage to existing utilities shall be repaired.

C. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer/Utility and Design Engineer immediately of any field condition not consistent with the Construction Drawings.

1.21 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All items and work not covered by these specifications shall be discussed with the Utility, and the Contractor shall receive approval from the Utility, in writing, prior to beginning work.

B. All work must be accepted by the Engineer/Utility prior to being placed in service.

C. No work shall take place on weekends or holidays without prior authorization from

Engineer. Contact Engineer at least 48 hours (exclusive of holidays and weekends) prior to working in areas near underground utilities, pole lines, or on private property.

Utility will make every effort to assist with notifications received less than the 48 hours required.

D. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall designate, an authorized representative who shall have complete authority to represent Contractor and shall be on construction site at all times during work activities.

E. Developer’s Contractor shall not be allowed to start construction of above ground structures until all underground construction problems have been resolved, and tests have been performed and accepted.

1.22 FIELD CHANGES

A. Field changes from the approved plans shall not be permitted without prior permission from the Utility.

1.23 UTILITY FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. If Utility furnishes any materials, Contractor shall be responsible for such materials once materials have been picked up or delivered to job site.

B. Contractor shall repair, in a manner acceptable to Engineer/Utility, or replace any 'Utility furnished material', which has been damaged or stolen, at his/her own expense.

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C. Contractor is responsible for careful inspection of ‘Utility furnished material’ at time of delivery.

D. Utility is responsible for quality and operational design aspects of furnished material.

1.24 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspection.

1. Engineer shall make periodic checks to verify the quality and progress of Work.

The authorized agents and their representatives of the Engineer/Utility shall be provided safe access to the work, whenever it is in preparation or progress.

2. Contractor shall provide for such access and for inspection, including maintenance of temporary and permanent access.

3. Materials and equipment rejected by Engineer shall be identified and remain on site until approved for removal by Engineer.

1.25 LAND MONUMENTS

A. Private monuments shall be preserved, or replaced by a licensed surveyor at the Contractor's expense.

1.26 EROSION CONTROL

A. Contractor shall conform to the requirements set forth in the Erosion Control section of the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and Amendments. www.fcgov.com/erosion

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01600

MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP

1.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the execution, disinfection, testing, and completion of the work, with the exception of certain Utility furnished material.

1. Reference Section 01110 and 02646.

B. All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided on the Construction Drawings.

1. When requested by the City, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including manufacturer's certification) as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment, and their compliance with these specifications.

a. It is the Contractor's responsibility to insure that the manufacturer's materials supplied, meet these specifications.

b. The City shall test any manufacturer's material it deems necessary.

2. Prior to using existing materials, written approval must be obtained from the

Utility.

C. All materials and equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator, supplier or distributor, except as otherwise provided in these specifications.

D. The specification of materials and equipment shall be understood to be representative of a quality of performance, operation and construction acceptable to the Utility.

1. The Utility shall evaluate all written requests for product substitution.

a. Such requests shall include detailed product literature and a description of benefits which might be achieved by this substitution.

E. In approving…