Kellerton 12-04-80-01 Spec.pdf

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

PROJECT MANUAL

KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA

OFFICE / STORAGE BUILDING

RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA

“Or Equal” Provision:

Material specified herein by Brand Names and catalog numbers has been chosen to establish a quality level and it is not implied that only that brand is to be used in the Work of this Contract. The

Architect will accept any products or material equal or superior to those specified provided that they meet all other specified requirements, subject to approval during the post bid submittal process. We have no provisions for a pre#bid approval process and, due to lack or personnel to handle such process, we will ignore such requests. Feel free to select and bid material you are certain are equal.

PREPARED BY

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

ENGINEERING BUREAU

502 E. 9

TH

STREET, WALLACE STATE OFFICE BUILDING

DES MOINES, IOWA 50319+0034

PROJECT N0. 12+04+80+04

Obtain complete sets of contract documents including Drawings, Specification, bid documents, bidders’ list…. In electronic format at: http://programs.iowadnr.gov/engreal/ http://programs.iowadnr.gov/engreal/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OF PROJECT MANUAL

KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA

OFFICE & STORAGE BUILDING

Project No. 12"04"80"04

Section

000010 Cover Page

000020 Table of Contents

000040 Enumeration of Drawings

Bidding Requirements

000200 Notice to Bidders

001200 Special Notice to Contractors

003000 Proposal Form (Bid Form)

003100 Proposal Guarantee Bond Form (Bid Bond Form)

Conditions of the Contract

005200 Contract Form (Form of Agreement)

006100 Performance Bond Form

007000 General Covenants and Provisions

007336 SEEO Requirements

Supplementary Conditions of Contract

008000 Supplementary Covenant and Provisions

008120 Special Conditions

Division 1 " General Requirements

010000 General Requirements

010250 Measurement And Basis of Payment

013000 Administrative Requirements

013010 Submittals

014000 Quality Control

015713 Temporary Erosion & Sediment Controls

016100 Common Product Requirements

017000 Execution & Closeout Requirements

017300 Operation and Maintenance Data

017700 Closeout Procedures

017800 Closeout Submittals

Division 2 " Site Work

022000 Earthwork

025060 Crushed Stone Paving

025100 Sidewalk & Apron Paving

Division 3 " Concrete

031000 Concrete Formwork

032000 Concrete Reinforcement

033000 Cast"In"Place Concrete

036500 Thermally Enhanced Grout

Division 5 " Metals

055000 Metal Fabrications

Division 6 " Wood and Plastics

061000 Rough Carpentry

061210 Structural Insulated Panel

061900 Wood Trusses

062000 Finish Carpentry

064100 Custom Casework

Division 7 " Thermal and Moisture Protection

071100 Sheet Waterproofing

071200 Fluid"Applied Waterproofing

071900 Vapor Barrier

072000 Insulation

074100 Standing Seam Roof

074102 Metal Siding

077123 Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts

079000 Joint Sealers

Division 8 " Doors and Windows

081000 Metal Doors and frames

082100 Wood Doors

083600 Sectional Overhead Doors

084100 Aluminum Storefront & Entrances

085400 Vinyl Windows

087000 Builder’s Hardware

Division 9 " Finishes

092500 Gypsum Wallboard

095113 Ceiling Tile

099000 Painting

Division 15 " Mechanical

15010 Basic Mechanical Requirements

15140 Supports and Anchors

15161 Domestic Water Pumps

15170 Motors

15190 Mechanical Identification

15245 Vibration Isolation

15260 Piping Insulation

15290 Ductwork Insulation

15410 Plumbing Piping

15430 Plumbing Specialties

15440 Plumbing Fixtures

15450 Plumbing Equipment

15623 Forced Air Furnaces

15835 Terminal Heat Transfer Units

15870 Power Ventilators

15890 Ductwork

15910 Ductwork Accessories

15936 Air Inlets and Outlets

15980 Instrumentation

15990 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Division 16 "

Electrical

16010 Basic Electrical Requirements

16111 Conduit

16120 Wire And Cable

16130 Boxes

16141 Wiring Devices

16190 Supporting Devices

16195 Electrical Identification

16412 Surge Protection Devices

16420 Service Entrance

16440 Disconnect Switches

16450 Grounding and Bonding

16470 Panelboards

16477 Fuses

16480 Motor Control

16510 Lighting

16535 Emergency Lighting Equipment

16570 Lighting Control Systems

Division 17 " TECHNOLOGY

17010 Basic Communications Systems Requirements

17050 Communications Bonding

17110 Communication Equipment Rooms

17130 Interior Communication Pathways

17160 Horizontal Cabling Requirements

17170 Identification and Administration

17171 Testing

17190 Support and Warranty

END OF SECTION 000020

SECTION 000040

ENUMERATION OF DRAWINGS

KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA HEADQUARTERS

Project No. 12%04%80%04

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS % SHEET A%001 THROUGH P%5 INCLUSIVE

A%001 COVER SHEET

A%002 WALL TYPES, NOTES & SYMBOLS

C%01 SITE PLAN – DEMO

C%02 SITE PLAN PROPOSED

A%010 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

A%020 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

A%100 REFERENCE FLOOR PLAN

A%101 DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

A%110 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A%200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A%201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A%210 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

A%300 BUILDING SECTIONS AND ROOF DETAILS

A%301 BUILDING SECTIONS

A%600 FINISH, DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES

E%1 SITE PLAN % ELECTRICAL

E%2 FLOOR PLAN % LIGHTING

E%3 FLOOR PLAN % POWER AND SYSTEMS

E%4 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

E%5 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS AND SPECIALTIES

E%6 ELECTRICAL MATERIAL LIST

M%1 COVER SHEET % MECHANICAL

M%2 FLOOR PLAN – HVAC

M%3 HVAC DETAILS

M%4 HVAC SCHEDULES

P%1 UNDERFLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING

P%2 FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING & PIPING

P%3 PLUMBING & PIPING DETAILS

P%4 PLUMBING & PIPING SCHEDULES

END OF SECTION 00004

Notice to Bidders � Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Engineering Bureau, at the Wallace State Office Building, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319(0034 until 11:00 A.M., SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 for the public improvement projects listed below, at which time they will be opened publicly. No bids shall be accepted by FAX. After the bid opening, information concerning bid results may be obtained by visiting the Department’s website at www.iowadnr.gov.

Note: The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not deliver mail or packages directly to the address provided above but rather to the Capitol Complex Mail Room. Extra time should be allotted for proposals sent by the USPS. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources shall not consider bids if they are not received by the Department of Natural Resources, either at its mail room or at its Fourth Floor Reception Desk, by the time and date described in this Notice to Bidders, regardless of whether the bid was mailed prior to that time and date or whether the bid was received at the Capitol Complex Mail Room or other state government location prior to that time and date.

Project documents, including drawings, specifications, proposal forms and addenda items for the project are available at Beeline and Blue, at 2507 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Please visit www.beelineandblue.com or contact (515) 244(1611 for more information. Alternatively, Bid Documents can be viewed or printed online at https://programs.iowadnr.gov/engreal/projectlist.asp

The Department shall comply with all public improvement procurement laws, as outlined in the plans and specifications and including but not limited to: Iowa Code chapter 26 related to public construction bidding; Iowa Code chapter 73 related to preferences;

Iowa Code chapter 573 related to labor and materials on public improvements; rules promulgated by the Department of Administrative Services – General Services Enterprise as they may apply; rules promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Commission, as they may apply; and any federal statutes, rules and/or executive orders that may be associated depending on funding sources. Bidders shall comply with these laws to be considered and are encouraged to be familiar with public improvement procurement requirements and the bidding documents before submitting a bid.

Each bidder shall accompany the bid with a bid security as defined in Iowa code section

26.8. The bid security must be in an amount set forth in the bidding documents and made payable to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Failure to execute a contract for the proposed work and file an acceptable Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price and a certificate of liability insurance within thirty

(30) days of the date of the award of the contract will be just and sufficient cause for the rescinding of the award and the forfeiture of the bid security.

http://www.idnr.gov/ http://www.beelineandblue.com/ https://programs.iowadnr.gov/engreal/projectlist.asp

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING STATE STORMWATER PROGRAM

COORDINATOR (515/281�7017) FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO STORM WATER PERMIT

THAT IS NECESSARY IF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DISTURB ONE ACRE OR MORE.

Contractors are responsible for contacting the DNR Construction Inspector and arranging for an on� site review of the project.

Direct questions concerning the Project Design, Drawings and Specifications to:

Ryan Richey, Architect

Wallace State Office Building

502 E. 9 th St. – 4 th Floor

Des Moines, Ia. 50319

Ph: (515) 979,0107

Fax:(515) 281,8685

Direct questions concerning Site Review and Project Inspection to:

Mark Johnson, District Inspector

Brayton, Iowa

Telephone: 515/250,3713

Direct questions concerning Bidding and Contract Procedures to:

Linda Miller, DNR Procurement

Wallace State Office Building

502 E. 9 th St. – 4 th Floor

Des Moines, Iowa 50319,0034

Telephone: 515/281,3345

In accordance with House File 2622 implemented by Iowa Code Sections 442.42 (15) & (16) and

422.47.47(5), Contractors may purchase qualifying items for work on this contract exempt from sales tax. The DEPARTMENT will issue an authorization letter and exemption certificate to the prime contractor and each approved subcontractor." Complete information on qualifying materials and supplies can be found at www.state.ia.us/tax, the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance (IDRF) Web site. Links are found in the Business Taxes and Local Government categories. 701 IAC 19.1.20 is found in Tax Research/Tax Research Library.

Recorded bid results can be accessed by calling 515/242�6720. Printed bid tabs will not be available for

3 working days after the Letting date.

542�0232 PF�1 PROPOSAL

CPD�57924 00300-1

Time and Date of Letting 11:00 AM, September 20, 2012 PROPOSAL Project Description and Location Project No. 12-04-80-04

KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA HEADQUARTERS

Proposal of:

(Name of Bidder)

Located at: ( ) (Address) (Area) (Telephone)

Amount of

Proposal Guarantee

Specified completion date or Number of Working Days

Approx. or Specified Starting Date or Number of Working Days

Liquidated Damages

Per Day

$10,000.00 APRIL 30, 2013 N/A $300.00

The undersigned hereby agrees, if awarded the contract, to execute the proposed contract and to furnish an approved performance bond in a amount not less than 100 percent of the contract award within 30 days after the date of approval of award of the contract, and to provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the project designated above, for the price hereinafter set forth, in strict compliance with the contract documents prepared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The undersigned agrees, if awarded the contract, to commence the work within a reasonable time after the preconstruction conference or by the specific starting date, if so specified, and to complete the work within the contract period, or to pay liquidated damages in the amount stipulated herein for each calendar day the work remains uncompleted after the expiration of the contract period or any authorized reduction thereof.

A proposal guarantee in the amount stipulated herein is included with this proposal, to be forfeited to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources if the undersigned fails to execute the contract and furnish an approved performance bond, if awarded the contract.

By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the state of Iowa, and also, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference against a nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country which gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state or foreign country on projects in which there are no federal funds involved.

By

(Signed)

Iowa Contractor Registration No. (Title) (Date)

THE FOLLOWING AFFIDAVIT MUST BE COMPLETED AND NOTORIZED, OR THIS BID WILL BE REJECTED.

� AFFIDAVIT�

The signatory. being duly sworn, does depose and say that the undersigned is an authorized representative of:

(Name of Firm)

Located at:

Hereinafter referred to as “Bidder” and does hereby affirm to have personal knowledge that said bidder has examined the drawings and specifications, carefully prepared the proposal form, and has checked the same in detail before submitting; and that said bidder, or the agents, officers, or employees thereof, have not either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion or fraud, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this bid.

(Signed)

Day of , 20

(Signed Notary)

My Commission Expires , 20

542�0232 PF�1 PROPOSAL

CPD�57924 00300-2

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Project Description and Location

KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA HEADQUARTERS, RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA

Name of Bidder

Ite m

No.

Description Estimated Quantity Unit Price Amount

1 Earthwork & All Utilities LUMP SUM

2 6” Class “A” Crushed Stone Paving LUMP SUM

3 CONCRETE SIDEWALK LUMP SUM

4 50'-0" x 110'-0" SIPS BUILDING LUMP SUM

5 FURNACE HVAC SYSTEM LUMP SUM

6 SEPTIC SYSTEM LUMP SUM

TOTAL

Bidder Acknowledges Receipt of Any Issued Addenda

Below (Number and Date)

PROPOSAL GUARANTEE BOND

STATE OF IOWA

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we,____________________________________________________________________________________________________ of____________________________________________________________________________________________as PRINCIPAL, and________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of____________________________________________________________________________________________as SURETY(S), are hereby held and firmly bound unto the state of Iowa in the penal sum of:

_____________________________________________________________________Dollars $_______________________________ for the payment, whereof, the said PRINCIPAL and SURETY(S) bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The conditions of this obligation are such that whereas the PRINCIPAL is herewith submitting to the state of Iowa, acting by and through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, its sealed proposal for a contract for the _____________________________________________________________________________________________ at___________________________________________in_________________________________County, Iowa.

NOW THEREFORE,

the conditions of this obligation are such that, if said proposal is rejected by the DEPARTMENT, or if said proposal is accepted by the

DEPARTMENT and the PRINCIPAL shall enter into a contract in the form specified by the DEPARTMENT in accordance with the terms of the proposal and shall furnish a bond for the faithful performance of said contract in the form specified by the

DEPARTMENT, this obligation shall be null and void. Otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

In the event that the said proposal is accepted by the DEPARTMENT and the PRINCIPAL shall fail to enter into the contract as defined herein or shall fail to furnish the performance bond as noted above within thirty (30) days of the approval of the award, the

PRINCIPAL and SURETY(S) agree to forfeit to the DEPARTMENT the penal sum herein mentioned, it being understood that the liability of the SURETY(S) shall in no event exceed the penal sum of this obligation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,

the above bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this __________________________day of _____________________________, 20______, the name and corporate seal of each party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body.

PRINCIPAL SURETY

By_________________________________________________ By____________________________________________________

If a partnership all partners must sign.

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542�0208 CF�1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT

CPD�57183 1/87 005200�1

STATE OF IOWA

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CONTRACT

(CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)

THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 20 by and between the state of Iowa acting through the Department of Natural Resources hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT and located at hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR

WITNESSETH: That the DEPARTMENT agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR the contract price provided herein for the fulfillment of the work and the performance of the covenants set forth herein, and the CONTRACTOR agrees with the DEPARTMENT to commence and complete the project described as follows:

This project consists of the construction of a one story, pre-engineered structural insulated panel building with standing seam metal r oofing and metal siding, approximately 50’ x 110’, including three heated ba ys, a mechanical/electrical room, two restrooms, a conference room, open office area, 4 o ffices, and a storage room. The work also includes concrete and class “A” crushed stone paving, concrete sidewalks, septic sewer, water and electrical services. Project numbe r 12-04-80-04.

For the Sum of:________________________________________________________________________ Dollars ($_________).

and all extra work in connection therewith, all in accordance with the terms and conditions herein contained: and to furnish at the CONTRACTOR’S own proper cost and expense, all material, equipment, labor, insurance, and other accessories and services necessary to construct and complete, in a workmanlike manner, ready for continuous operation, the above mentioned project. The work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the following documents, all of which are made a part hereof and collectively evidence and constitute the contract:

1. Notice to Bidders.

2. Instructions to bidders.

3. General Covenants and Provisions and Supplemental Covenants and Provisions.

4. Specifications Including Addenda Number Through

5. Drawings, Sheet Number A-001 Through P-4 Inclusive.

6. Contractor’s Proposal.

7. Proposal Guarantee Bond.

8. Performance Bond.

9. This Instrument.

10. Modifications or Change Orders pursuant to Section 1109.04 of the General Covenants and Provisions

11. Resident Bidder Preference Certification on Non�Federal�Aid Projects

The parties to this contract understand that time of completion of the work under this contract is the essence to the contract. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work under this contract in accordance with Section 1108.02 of the General Covenants and Provisions and to complete all the work by

APRIL 30, 2013

The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that liquidated damages in the amount of

Three Hundred

Dollars $300.00 shall be retained or assessed against the CONTRACTOR for each day and every day the completion of the work is delayed beyond the time specified herein, not as a penalty, but as a mutually agreed to, predetermined amount to reimburse the DEPARTMENT for salaries of engineers and reviewers, clerk hire, interest charged during the period for delays and loss of use.

542�0208 CF�1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT

CPD�57183 1/87 005200�2

It is understood that the CONTRACTOR consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of Iowa, to hear, determine and render judgment as to any controversy arising hereunder, and that this contract shall be governed by, and construed according to, the laws of the state of Iowa.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, in the day and year first above mentioned.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT: FOR THE CONTRACTOR:

Director (Signature and Title)

This contract was approved by the NATURAL RESOURCES

COMMISSION at its meeting held on

(Firm)

(Date) (Address and Zip Code)

Seal if by a Corporation:

Identification Number

Soc. Sec. No.

Or Fed. I. D. No.

PERFORMANCE BOND

STATE OF IOWA

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we,____________________________________________________________________________________________________ of____________________________________________________________________________________________as PRINCIPAL, and________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of____________________________________________________________________________________________as SURETY(S), are hereby held and firmly bound unto the state of Iowa in the penal sum of:

___________________________________________________ Dollars $___________________________ for the payment, whereof, the said PRINCIPAL and SURETY(S) bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The conditions of this obligation are such that whereas the PRINCIPAL entered a certain contract, hereto attached, and made part, hereof to the state of Iowa, acting by and through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, dated ____________________________ for the KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA HEADQUARTERS At KELLERTON WILDLIFE AREA In RINGGOLD COUNTY, Iowa.

NOW THEREFORE,

the conditions of this obligation are such that, if the DEPARTMENT, shall faithfully perform the contract in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the state of Iowa from all cost and damage which the state of Iowa may suffer by reason of the PRINCIPAL’s default or failure to do so and shall fully reimburse and repay the state of Iowa all outlay and expenses which the state of Iowa may incur in making good any such default, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in force and effect.

In the event that the PRINCIPAL is in default under this contract as defined herein, the DEPARTMENT shall by written notice inform the PRINCIPAL that this contract is in default. And may, at its option, without process or action at law:

1. Take over all or any portion of the work and complete it either by day labor or reletting the work. The DEPARTMENT may retain all material, equipment and tools on the work, at a rental which it considers reasonable, until the work has been completed.

2. Allow the surety to take over the work within fifteen (15) days and assume completion of said contract and become entitled to the balance of the contract price.

3. Allow the PRINCIPAL to complete the contract.

As required by Chapter of the Code of Iowa.

1. The PRINCIPAL SURETY(S) on this bond hereby agree to pay all persons, firms or corporations having contracts directly with the PRINCIPAL or with subcontractors, all just claims due them for labor performed or material furnished, in the performance of the contract on account of which this bond is given, when the same are not satisfied out of the portion of the contract price shall have been established as provided by law.

2. Every Surety on this bond shall be deemed and held, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding, to consent without notices:

a. To any extension of time to the contractor in which to perform the contract.

b. To any change in the plans, specifications, or contract, when such changes does not involve an increase of more than 20 percent of the total contract price, and then only as to such excess increase.

c. That no provision of this bond or any other contract shall be valid which limits less than one year from the time of the acceptance of the work, the right to sue on this bond for defect in workmanship or material not discovered or known to the

DEPARTMENT at the time such work was accepted.

No provision of this bond or any other contract shall be valid which limits to less than five years after the acceptance of the work, the right to sue on this bond for defects in workmanship or material in connection with paving or concrete work.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,

the above bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this _________________________________ day of _____________________________, 20______, the name and corporate seal of each party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body.

PRINCIPAL: SURETY:

By____________________________________________ By____________________________________________

If a partnership all partners must sign.

This bond approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources this __________________ day of __________________, 20 _____

By _________________________________________________ Director

GENERAL COVENANTS AND PROVISIONS

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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

GENERAL COVENANTS AND PROVISIONS

SECTION NO. 00700

JANUARY 1993 (Revised 10/04/11)

This section consists of the general provisions applying to all types of construction and maintenance as set forth in the following sections

Part 1100. Definitions

Part 1101. Instructions to Bidders

Part 1102. Bidder Qualifications

Part 1103. Award and Execution of Contract

Part 1104. Scope of Work

Part 1105. Control of Work

Part 1106. Control of Materials

Part 1107. Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public

Part 1108. Prosecution and Progress

Part 1109. Measurement and Payment

PART 1100. DEFINITIONS

1100.01 GENERAL

A. Whenever in these specifications or in other contract documents, the following definitions, or terms or both, or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

B. In order to avoid cumbersome and confusing repetition of expressions in these specifications, it is provided that whenever anything is, or is to be done, if, as, or, when, or where "contemplated, required, determined, directed, specified, authorized, ordered, given, designated, indicated, considered necessary, deemed necessary, permitted, reserved, suspended, established, approval, approved, disapproved, acceptable , unacceptable, suitable, accepted, satisfactory , unsatisfactory, sufficient, insufficient, rejected, or condemned," it shall be understood as if the expression were followed by the words "by the Engineer" or

"to the Engineer."

C. The titles or headings of the sections and articles herein, or referred to on the plans, are intended for convenience of reference and shall not be considered as having any bearing on their interpretation.

D. Working titles and pronouns used for any person referred to in these specifications may be used with a masculine gender for the sake of brevity and are intended to refer to persons of either sex.

1100.02 DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS

A. Whenever the following abbreviations are used in these specifications or on the plans, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented.

AAN � American Association of Nurserymen

AAR � Association of American Railroads

AASHTO (or AASHO) � American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI � American Concrete Institute

AIA � American Institute of Architects

ANSI � American National Standards Institute

APWA � American Public Works Association

ARA � American Railway Association

AREA � American Railway Engineering Association

ASCE � American Society of Civil Engineers

ASLA � American Society of Landscape Architects

ASTM � American Society of Testing and Materials

AWPA � American Wood Preservers Association

AWS � American Welding Society

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AWWA � American Water Works Association

CFR � Code of Federal Regulations

DNR � Iowa Department of Natural Resources

DOT � Iowa Department of Transportation

EEI � Edison Electric Institute

EPA � Environmental Protection Agency

FHWA � Federal Highway Administration

FSS � Federal Specifications and Standards

IEES � Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IES � Illuminating Engineering Society

ICEA (or IPCEA) � Insulated Cable Engineers Association

MUTCD � Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

NEC � National Electrical Code

NECA � National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA � National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA � National Fire Protection Association

NRC � Natural Resource Commission

SBC � State Building Code

UBC � Uniform Building Code

UL � Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated

UMC � Uniform Mechanical Code

UPC � Uniform Plumbing Code

US � United States

USC � United State Code

B. Abbreviations may be used for materials and classes of work:

AC � Asphalt cement

ACC � Asphalt cement concrete

ATB � Asphalt treated base

BSC � Bituminous seal coat

BTA � Bituminous treated aggregate

CTG � Cement treated granular

PCC � Portland cement concrete

SAS � Soil�aggregate subbase

SLS � Soil�lime subbase

1100.03 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

1. Acceptable Work � Work in reasonably close conformance with the contract requirements.

2. Addendum or Addenda � Changes, revisions, or clarifications of the specifications of contract documents which have been issued to prospective bidders, prior to the time of receiving bids.

3. Advertisement � The public announcements, publications, or solicitations as required by the Contracting

Authority, inviting bids for work to be performed.

4. Approval of Award � The acceptance by the Contracting Authority of a bid.

5. Approximate Starting Date � A calendar day shown on the proposal on which it is anticipated, at the time of the letting, that conditions will be such as to permit the Contractor to commence work.

6. Assignment of Contract �The written agreement whereby the Contractor sells, assigns, or transfers his rights in the contract to any person, firm, or corporation.

7. Award � The execution of the contract.

8. Bidder � An individual, firm, corporation, or joint venture submitting a bid for the advertised work.

9. Calendar Day � Every day shown on the calendar.

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10. Change Order � A written order to the Contractor, signed by the Engineer, ordering a change which has been found necessary in the work from that originally shown by the plans and specifications. Change orders duly signed and executed by the Contractor constitute authorized modifications of the contract.

11. Channel � A natural or artificial water course.

12. Chief Engineer � An engineer appointed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as the head of the

Construction Service Bureau.

13. Classes of Work � The divisions made for the purpose of measuring and paying for labor to be performed or materials to be furnished according to the methods of construction involved, as indicated by the items for which bids have been received for each specific contract.

14. Commencement of Work � Work will be considered commenced when the Contractor's operations are started on items of work covered by the contract documents and which require inspection, or when the

Contractor notifies the Engineer, and the Engineer agrees, that the Contractor's equipment and personnel are available at the site, but his operations are prevented by weather or soil conditions.

15. Commission � The state Natural Resources Commission as constituted under the laws of the state of Iowa

(which is the party of the first part in the contract, let in behalf of the State, of which these specifications are a part).

16. Commissioner � A member of the state Natural Resources Commission.

17. Contract (Also Contract Document) � The written agreement between the Contracting Authority and the

Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the work, the furnishing of labor and materials, and the basis of payment. The contract includes the notice to bidders, proposal, contract form, and contract bonds specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, all items covered on the table of contents, plans, notice to proceed, and any change orders and agreements which are required to complete the construction of the work in an acceptable manner, including authorized extensions thereof, all of which constitute one instrument.

18. Contract Item (Pay Item) � A specifically described unit of work for which a price is provided in the contract.

19. Contract Period (Also Contract Time) � The number of working days or calendar days allowed for completion of the contract, including authorized time extensions. In case a calendar date of completion is shown in the proposal, in lieu of or in addition to the working days, the contract shall be completed by that date.

20. Contract Sum � The aggregate sum obtained by totaling the amounts arrived at by multiplying the number of units of each class of work, as shown in the contracts by the unit price specified in the contract for that class of work.

21. Contracting Authority � The governmental body, board, commission, or officer having authority to award a contract.

22. Contractor � The individual, firm, corporation, or joint venture contracting with the Contracting Authority for performance of prescribed work.

23. Contractor Registration � The registration number issued by the Division of Labor Service, in accordance with Chapter 91C of the Code of Iowa.

24. Deficient Work � Work not in reasonably close conformance with the contract requirements, or otherwise inferior, but in the opinion of the Engineer, reasonably acceptable for its intended use and allowed to remain in place.

25. Department of Economic Development � As defined in Chapter 15, Code of Iowa.

26. Department of Labor Services � As defined in Chapter 91, Code of Iowa.

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27. Department of Natural Resources (Department)� The Department of Natural Resources, as defined in

Chapter 455A, Code of Iowa.

28. Department of Revenue and Finance � As defined in Chapter 421, Code of Iowa.

29. Department of Transportation �The Department of Transportation, as defined in Chapter 307, Code of Iowa.

30. Director � The duly appointed executive officer for the Department of Natural Resources.

31. Drainage Ditch �An artificially constructed, open depression, other than a road ditch, which is constructed for the purpose of carrying surface water runoff .

32. Drawings (or Plans) � The approved plans, profiles, typical cross sections, working drawings, and supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, including modifications, altered plan, revisions, and amendments, which show the locations characters dimensions, and details of the work to be done.

33. Employee � Any person working on the project, mentioned in the contract of which these specifications are a party, and who is under the direction or control, or receives compensation from, the Contractor or subcontractor.

34. Engineer � The Chief Engineer, or other Engineer of the Contracting Authority, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative, such representative acting within the scope of the particular duties assigned, or of the authority given.

35. Equipment � All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, and tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

36. Extra Work � Work not provided for in the contract, as awarded, but deemed essential to the satisfactory completion of the contract within its intended scope and authorized by the Engineer. Extra work shall not include additional materials, equipment, and labor used due to natural variations in the surface and subsurface conditions, except as specifically provided for elsewhere in the contract documents.

37. Extra Work Order � A change order concerning the performance of work or furnishing of materials involving additional work. Such additional work may be performed at agreed prices, or on a force�account basis, as provided elsewhere in these contract documents.

38. Independent Contractor � Any persons firms or corporation who contracts with the Contractor to perform a service for which the basis of payment is in terms of units of service rather than salary or wages.

39. Inspector � An employee of the Contracting Authority and who is the authorized representative of the

Engineer, assigned to make detailed inspections of any or all portions of the work, or materials included in the work.

40. Instruction to Bidders � The clauses setting forth in detail the information relative to the proposed work and requirements for the submission of proposals.

41. Invitation for Bids � See Notice to Bidders.

42. Item �See Contract Item.

43. Joint Venture � Two or more individuals, films or corporations combining any equipment, personnel or finances for the purpose of submitting a single bid.

44. Laboratory � The testing laboratory of the Contracting Authority, or any other testing laboratory which may be designated or approved by the Engineer.

45. Lands Acquired for the Work � The land area, reserved or secured by the Contracting Authority, upon which to construct the work, or where to obtain material therefrom.

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46. Major Item of Work � Any contract item (Pay item) for which the original contract amount plus authorized additions is more than 10% of the total original contract sum or $50,000 whichever is less.

47. Materials � Any substances specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

48. Notice to Bidders � That portion of the contract documents, prepared and furnished by the Contracting

Authority for the information of bidders submitting proposals, which notice specifies provisions, requirements, and instructions pertaining to the method, manner, and time of submitting bids.

49. Notice to Proceed � Written notice to the Contractor to proceed with the contract work including, when applicable, the date of beginning of contract time.

50. Official Publications � The official publications are the formal resolutions and notices relative to the proposed improvement that are required by law to be published in a prescribed manner and that have been published in accordance with the statutes relating to them. Official publications area by statutes vested with all of the force and effect of contract obligations.

51. Owner � The state of Iowa, acting through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as constituted under the laws of the state of Iowa.

52. Performance Bond � The bond executed by the Contractor and its surety in favor of the owner, guaranteeing the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all debts pertaining to the work.

53. Plans (or Drawings) � The approved plans, profiles, typical cross sections, working drawings, and supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, including modifications, altered plan, revisions, and amendments, which show the locations characters dimensions, and details of the work to be done.

54. Project � One or more correlated improvements which constitute the complete improvement of a designated park, recreational reserve, state monument, lake, reserve, game area, fish hatchery, parkway, or other area under jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.

55. Project Engineer � The representative of the Department of Natural Resources, regardless of actual title, directly in change of the work.

56. Proposal � The formal offer of a bidders on the prescribed form, to perform the work and to furnish the labor and materials at the prices quoted.

57. Proposal Form � The approved form on which the Contracting Authority requires formal bids to be prepared and submitted for the work.

58. Proposal Guarantee � The security furnished by the bidder with his/her proposal for a projects as guarantee he/she will execute the contract for the work if the proposal is accepted.

59. Reasonably Close Conformity � Reasonably close conformity means compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances where working tolerances are not specified. Where working tolerances are specified, reasonably close conformity means compliance with such working tolerances. Without detracting from the complete and absolute discretion of the Engineer to insist upon such working tolerances as establishing reasonably close conformity, the Engineer may accept variations beyond such tolerances, as reasonably close conformity, where they will not materially affect value or utility of the work and the interest of the State.

60. Right�of�Way � The land area, the right to possession of which is secured or reserved by the Contracting

Authority for road purposes.

61. Road � A general term denoting a public way for vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right� of�way.

62. Shop drawings � See "working drawings".

63. Special Provisions � Additions and revisions to the standard and supplemental specifications covering conditions peculiar to an individual project, method and manner.

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64. Specifications � The requirements contained herein and in any supplemental specifications, or special provisions applying to the contract, and pertaining to the method and manner of performing the work, or to the quantity and quality of the materials to be furnished under the contract.

65. Specified Completion Date � The date specified in the proposal for completion of the work. After work has commenced or if the completion date is not specified, the last day of the contract period shall be the completion date.

66. Specified Starting Date � A calendar day shown on the proposal on which date commencement of the work is expected.

67. State � The State of Iowa acting through its authorized representative.

68. Station � One hundred lineal feet.

69. Subcontractor � Any individual, firm, or corporation to whom the Contractor, with the written consent of the

Contracting Authority, sublets any part of the contract.

70. Superintendent � The Contractor's authorized representative in responsible charge of the work.

71. Supplemental Agreement � Written agreement between the Contractor and the Contracting Authority, modifying the original contract.

72. Surety � The corporation, partnership, or individual, other than the Contractor, executing a bond furnished by the Contractor.

73. Targeted Small Business � Any enterprise, located in the state of Iowa, which is operated for profits under a single management, and which is 51 percent owned, operated, and actively managed by one or more women or minority persons, and has been certified by the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

74. Unacceptable Work � Work not in reasonably close conformance with the contract requirements and ordered to be removed and replaced.

75. Unauthorized Work � Work neither contemplated by the contract documents nor authorized by the

Engineer, and work done contrary to the instructions of the Engineer.

76. Work � Work shall mean the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals, as detailed in the plans, specifications, and by the Engineer, necessary or convenient to the successful completion of the project and the carrying out of all the duties and obligations imposed by the contract.

77. Work Order � A written order, signed by the Engineer, of contractual status, requiring performance by the

Contractor without negotiation of any sort, and which may involve starting, resuming, or the suspension of work. (Not to be confused with extra work order. )

78. Working Day � Prior to commencement of work, beginning on the date designated in the notice to proceeds or beginning on the specified starting date, or as soon thereafter as provided in the specifications, a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or another recognized legal holiday. Any weekdays exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, or a recognized legal holidays on which weather or other conditions not under control of the

Contractor, will permit construction operations to proceed for not less than 3/4 of a normal workday in the performance of a controlling item of work. If such conditions permit operations to proceed for at least 1/2 but less than 3/4 of the normal working hours, 1/2 of a working day will be counted. The days counted will exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized legal holidays the Contractor does not work, but will include

Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized legal holidays the Contractor does work. Nonproductive work that does not require inspection may be done on Saturdays with no time charged. Working days will not be charged for the day before or after a holiday when the contract documents specifically prohibit work and the

Contractor does not work. Working days will not be counted during periods of suspension of work ordered by the Engineer, except when the suspension is a result of a violation of terms of the contract.

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79. Working Drawings � Stress sheets, shop drawings, erection plans, falsework plans, framework plans, cofferdam plans, bending diagrams for reinforcing steel, or any other supplementary plans or similar data which the Contractor is required to submit to the Engineer for approval. Also referred to as "shop drawings". After approval by the Engineer the working drawings became a part of the plans.

PART 1101. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1101.01 GENERAL

A. These instructions are intended to serve as a guide to the requirements with which the bidder must comply prior to and in submitting a proposal, including various "conditions" affecting the award of the contract.

They do not in themselves inform the bidder of all the requirements that must be complied with under the contract.

B. The time for bid openings shall be the prevailing Central Standard or Daylight Savings time in force at Des

Moines, Iowa on the date set forth in the Notice to Bidders.

C. Before submitting a bid, the bidder shall examine all the drawings and specifications enumerated in the table of contents of this project manual. The successful bidder will be required to do all the work that is shown on the drawings, mentioned in the specifications, or reasonably implied as necessary to complete this contract.

D. The bidder shall visit and examine the site to become acquainted with the adjacent areas, means of approach to the site, conditions of the actual job site, and the facilities for delivering, storing, placing, and handling of materials and equipment.

E. Failure to visit the site or failure to examine any and all contract documents will not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing any materials or equipment, or performing any work that may be required to complete the work, in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Neglect of the above requirements will not be accepted as reason for delay in the work or additional compensation.

1101.02 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The drawing and specifications, which are part of this contract, are enumerated in the table of contents of this project manual.

B. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine the plans, proposal form, specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, the site of the works and the state of the work of other contractors on the project to assure that all requirements of the contract and the plans are fully understood. It is the bidder's responsibility to satisfy herself/himself as to the nature of the work and all reasonably ascertainable conditions that may affect his/her performance under the contract.

1101.03 INTERPRETATION

A. Nonverbal explanation or instructions will be given in regard to the meaning of the drawings or specifications during the bid period. Bidders shall bring all inadequacies, omissions, or conflicts to the

Engineer's attention, at least ten days before the date set for the bidding. Prompt clarification will be supplied to all bidders of record by addendum.

B. Neither the Department of Natural Resources nor the Engineer will be responsible for verbal instructions.

C. Failure to request clarification or interpretation of the drawings and specifications will not relieve the successful bidder of responsibility. Signing of the contract will be considered as an implicit indication that the Contractor has thorough understanding of the scope of the work and comprehension of the contract documents.

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1101.04 CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL FORMS

A. Bidders will be furnished with proposal forms stating the location and description of the proposed work, the approximate quantities of work to be performed or materials to be furnished, the form and amount of the required proposal guarantee, and the contract period.

B. The statement, "By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products, provisions grown and coal produced within the state of Iowa where applicable," which is on the face of the proposal form shall not be applicable to contracts involving Federal�aid participation in construction.

C. The following bidding and letting regulations shall apply to all construction projects for which the

Department receives bids.

1. Contracts will be recommended for approval for award on the basis of the greatest total savings in the public interest. The determination of which projects are to be awarded will be based on the approval by the appropriate Commission or other contracting agency.

2. Contractors shall not be permitted to tie projects or to designate on the bidding proposal the limit of the amount they will accept.

1101.05 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

A. Only signed proposals, submitted on forms furnished by the Contracting Authority, will be considered, and the bidder will be assumed to have familiarized himself with the requirements of all applicable contract documents. To insure consideration, the bidder shall specify a unit price in figures for each pay item for which a quantity is given and shall also show the products for the respective unit prices and quantities, written in figures in the column provided for the purposes and the total amount of the proposal obtained by adding the amounts of the several items. All the unit price figures shall be in ink or typed. If there is a discrepancy between unit bid prices, extensions, or total amounts of bid, the unit bid prices shall govern.

B. If the proposal is made by a partnership or corporations the name of the partnership or corporations its agents and its principal place of business shall be shown.