RD-048 TA East-West Bid Packet.pdf

FOR

COMB – TA East-West Connection

From Lakes of Champions Blvd to FM 1409 & Churchill Downs Dr

CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS

TxDOT CSJ: 0920-39-034

COMB Project Number: RD-048

Federal Aid Project No: STP 2025 (191) TAPS

PROPOSAL VOLUME I OF II

(BID PACKET)

SPECIFICATION ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOTATION,

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024, AND SPECIFICATION ITEMS LISTED AND DATED AS

FOLLOWS, SHALL GOVERN ON THIS PROJECT: REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS

FOR ALL FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FORM FHWA 1273,

OCTOBER 23, 2023).

BIDDERS SHALL REFERENCE TO VOLUME II OF II (SPECIFICATIONS) FOR: LIST OF

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS ITEM 1L THRU 9L AND SPECIAL

PROVISIONS, SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS, FHWA 1273 AND DAVIS BACON WAGE

RATES.

City of Mont Belvieu

11607 Eagle Drive

Mont Belvieu, Tx 77523

Proposal Volume I of II

Table of Contents

A. INVITATION TO BID

B. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

C. SCOPE OF WORK

D. ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

E. PROPOSAL FORM

F. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

G. BID BOND

H. PAYMENT BOND

I. DEBARMENT

J. BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

K. NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

L. EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

M. BID TABS

N. CONTRACT

O. CONTRACTOR’S ASSURANCE

P. CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION

Q. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING

R. BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE

S. ENGINEER’S SEAL

T. GENERAL NOTES

U. CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

V. CHILD SUPPORT OWNERSHIP FORM

W. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

X. CONTRACTOR WARRANTY FORM

Y. SAFETY STANDARD AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND TRENCH SAFETY

SYSTEM

Z. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

AA. CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ISRAEL

BB. CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES

CC. CERTIFICATION TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FIREARM ENTITIES OR

FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

DD. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR

SERVICES

EE. PAY APPLICATION TIMELINE PROCEDURE

FF. FORM W-9

A. INVITATION TO BID

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope

Before 2:00 P.M.

Central Standard Time on the Bid Opening date

May 21, 2026

To

Mont Belvieu City Hall, 1 Town Center

Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580, attention Allison Dunning, City Secretary: for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction of the

COMB- TA East-West Multi-Use Path

Procurement Schedule (subject to change):

Event Date (All times CST)

Location (Chamber County, TX)

First Advertising

For Subcontractors, Suppliers, and all

Others

04/30/2026 Baytown Sun www.cicastusa.com

Second Advertising

For Subcontractors, Suppliers, and all

Others

05/07/2026 Baytown Sun www.civcastusa.com

Prebid Meeting 05/07/2026

2:00 PM

City of Mont Belvieu City Council

Chambers, 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont

Belvieu, Tx 77523

Questions and Clarifications due 05/07/2026

5:00 PM

ssmith@montbelvieu.net

Subject: “COMB TA East–West

Connection Project Questions”

Answers Issued 05/08/2026 Baytown Sun www.civcastusa.com

Bids due & Bid Opening (Bid Packet) 05/21/2026

2:00 PM

City of Mont Belvieu City Council

Chambers, 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont

Belvieu, Tx 77523

Contract Award at Council Meeting 06/08/2026 City of Mont Belvieu City Council

Chambers, 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont

Belvieu, Tx 77523 http://www.cicastusa.com/ http://www.civcastusa.com/ mailto:ssmith@montbelvieu.net http://www.civcastusa.com/

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

Last day to submit all questions is

05/07/2026

5:00 P.M. Central Time

All questions to be submitted in writing to Stephen Smith ssmith@montbelvieu.net

Subject Line:

“0920-39-034 COMB – TA East-West Connection From Lakes of

Champions Blvd to FM 1409 & Churchill Downs Dr– Project Questions” mailto:ssmith@montbelvieu.net

B. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

City of Mont Belvieu (COMB) (RD-048) – TA East-West Connection (CSJ 0920-39-034)

CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS

Sealed bids will be received at Mont Belvieu City Hall, 1 Town Center Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580, attention Allison Dunning, City Secretary: for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction of the COMB- TA East-West Multi-Use Path before 2:00 p.m., 05/21/2026, publicly opened and read, as posted, for furnishing the COMB with the construction of:

COMB – TA East – West Connection From Lakes of Champions Blvd to FM 1409 & Churchill Downs Dr

Bids will be publicly opened and read at Mont Belvieu City Council Chambers, 11607 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, TX 77523 at

2:00 p.m., 05/21/2026.

THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER MAY BE AWARDED A

CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THIS BID. Refer to Item 2L “Instructions to Bidders”.

Please note that COMB’s qualification, for award of this project, in Item 2L “Instructions to

Bidders”, Construction and Building Contracts of the COMB’s Policies and Procedures Governing the Procurement of Goods and Services.

Only bidders qualified by TxDOT to bid on construction contracts of TxDOT of equal bid Capacity qualified under qualified under Item 2L Section 2 “Instructions to Bidders – Confidential

Questionnaire” of the Texas Department of Transportation Local Government General Requirements and

Covenants, will be deemed qualified by the Authority to bid on the Authority’s construction contract.

Instructions to bidders: Proposal Volume I of II (Bid Packet) forms will only be provided to (1) pre-qualified

TxDOT contractors by Confidential Questionnaire under Item 2L of this proposal and (2) have not been determined by the City of Mont Belvieu to have been in default under a City of Mont

Belvieu contract within the past three (3) years. Bidder must meet the Preliminary Bidder

Qualifications criteria in order to qualify for award of the bid. All subcontractors, suppliers and all others can obtain the Plans and Proposal Volume II of II (Specifications) on the Procurements Page of the

City of Mont Belvieu Website: www.civcastusa.com

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at Mont Belvieu City Council Chambers, 11607 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, TX

77523 at 2:00 p.m. 05/07/2026.

Bid Bond: Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond naming the City of Mont Belvieu as obliged and duly executed by the Bidder as principal. Please refer to City of Mont Belvieu Proposal. The total bid bond shall cover for the total bid price (including base bid(s), option(s) and alternate(s)). ALL BID BOND

FORMS MUST CONTAIN ORIGINAL SIGNATURE(S).

The lowest responsive and responsible bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond as required by Item 3L Section 4, and the terms of this contract naming the owner as shown below:

City of Mont Belvieu

11607 Eagle Drive

Mont Belvieu, Tx 77523

Advertised in Baytown Sun: 04/30/2026 & 05/07/2026

Advertised at www.civcastusa.com

C. SCOPE OF WORK

CONTROL: 0920-39-034

PROJECT: STP 2025(191) TAPS

HIGHWAY: FM 1409

COUNTY: CHAMBERS

CHAMBERS COUNTY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The project consists of the construction of a 12’ multi-use path along the Chevron pipeline corridor from

Nicklaus Drive to Biles Court in the Reserve of Champion subdivision to the intersection of FM 1409 and

Churchill Downs Drive with drainage enhancements, sidewalks, curb ramps, retaining walls and traffic signals provide walkability and sustainability.

Base Bid: Construct New Path

The description of this scope of work, as shown above, is only a general overview of this project.

Contractor shall refer to the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications for further information.

Prior to commencement of any work, the Contractor shall submit and obtain approval from City of Mont

Belview for the Sequence of Construction, Schedule of Work, and Haul/Waste Route to an approved disposal site. Contractor shall provide written approved documentation from the owner or operator of the waste site.

END SCOPE OF WORK

D. ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CONTROL: 0920-39-034

PROJECT: STP 2025(191) TAPS

HIGHWAY: FM 1409

COUNTY: CHAMBERS

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Each bidder is required to acknowledge receipt of an addendum issued for a specific project. This page is provided for the purpose of acknowledging an addendum.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AN ADDEDNUM WILL RESULT IN THE BID NOT BEING

READ.

In order to properly acknowledge an addendum, place a mark in the box next to the respective addendum.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 2

ADDENDUM NO. 3

ADDENDUM NO. 4

ADDENDUM NO. 5

In addition, the bidder by affixing their signature to the signature page of the proposal is acknowledging that they have taken the addendum(s) into consideration when preparing their bid and that the information contained in the addendum will be included in the contract, if awarded by the City of Mont Belvieu or other designees.

E. PROPOSAL FORM

PROPOSAL TO CITY OF MONT BELVIEU

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS WORK CONSISTING OF

MULTI-USED PATH AND SIDEWALKS

CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS

The quantities in the proposal are approximate. The quantities of work and materials may be increased or decreased as considered necessary to complete the work as planned and contemplated.

This project is to be completed in 220 working days after materials have been fabricated and are delivered to the site and will be fully tested by the contractor and accepted by the COMB to the satisfaction of the City

Engineer or designee. This project will be a standard work week.

Provide a proposal guaranty in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Teller’s Check (including an Official Check) or

Bank Money Order on a State or National Bank or Savings and Loan Association, or State or Federally chartered

Credit Union made payable to the City Of Mont Belvieu in the following amount:

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Dollars) ($100,000)

A bid bond may be used as the required proposal guaranty. The bond form may be detached from the proposal for completion. The proposal may not be disassembled to remove the bond form. The bond must be in accordance with Item 2L of the specifications.

Any addenda issued amending this proposal and/or the plans that have been acknowledged by the bidder, become part of this proposal.

By signing the proposal the bidder certifies:

1. the only persons or parties interested in this proposal are those named and the bidder has not directly or indirectly participated in collusion, entered into an agreement or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the above captioned project.

2. in the event of the award of a contract, the organization represented will secure bonds for the full amount of the contract.

3. the signatory represents and warrants that they are an authorized signatory for the organization for which the bid is submitted and they have full and complete authority to submit this bid on behalf of their firm.

4. that the certifications and representations contained in the proposal are true and accurate and the bidder intends the proposal to be taken as a genuine government record.

• Signed: **

(1) (2) (3)

Print Name:

(1) (2) (3)

Title:

(1) (2) (3)

Company:

(1) (2) (3)

• Signatures to comply with Item 2 of the specifications.

**Note: Complete (1) for single venture, through (2) for joint venture and through (3) for triple venture.

* When the working days field contains an asterisk (*) refer to the Special Provisions and General Notes.

F. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ANY CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO BID ON ANY WORK TO BE AWARDED BY

THE CITY OF MONT BELVIEU MUST BE PREQUALIFIED THROUGH TxDOT AND

HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED BY THE COMB TO HAVE BEEN IN DEFAULT

UNDER A COMB CONTRACT WITHIN THE PAST THREE (3) YEARS. REFER TO

TxDOT WEBSITE FOR PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. BIDDER MUST

MEET THE PRELIMINARY BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA IN ORDER TO

QUALIFY FOR AWARD OF THE BID. ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL

TECHNICAL PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE BID DOCUMENTS.

UNIT PRICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 2L

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH ITEM LISTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

G. BID BOND

CITY OF MONT BELVIEU

BID BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, (Contractor Name)

Hereinafter called the Principal, and (Surety Name) a corporation or firm duly authorized to transact surety business in the COMB, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Mont Belvieu, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of not less than five percent (2%) of the GAB (Greatest Amount Bid), rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as a proposal guaranty (amount displayed on the cover of the proposal), the payment of which sum will and truly be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the principal has submitted a bid for the following project identified as:

Control 0920-39-034

Project STP 2025(191) TAPS Highway FM 1409

County Chambers

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall award the Contract to the Principal and the Principal shall enter into the Contract in writing with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, then this bond shall be null and void. If in the event of failure of the Principal to execute such Contract in accordance with the terms of such bid, this bond shall become the property of the Obligee, without recourse of the Principal and/or Surety, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

Signed this Day of 20

By:

(Contractor/Principal Name)

(Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for Contractor/Principal)

*By:

(Surety Name)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact)

Impressed

*Attach Power of attorney (Surety) for Attorney-in-Fact Surety Seal Surety Seal

Only This form may be removed from the proposal.

H. PAYMENT BOND

PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That Hereinafter called the Principal, and Principal and , a

Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of with its principal office in the City of

, hereinafter called the “Surety”, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto City of Mont Belvieu hereinafter called the “Obligee” in the amount of Dollars and Cents ($00.00) for the payment whereof, the said principal Surety bind themselves and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firm by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written Contract with the Obligee, dated the day of

, 20 to construct COMB TA East- West Connection which Contract is hereby referred to and made part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, if the said Principal shall faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this Bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2253, Texas Government

Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this Bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the construction contract, related subcontracts and purchase orders, which is made in accordance with Section

252.048, Texas Local Government Code.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instrument this day of , 20 .

WITNESS:

ATTEST:

(Seal) Principal – Company Name Signed By (Principal Agent)

Address)

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone No. Email

(Seal) Surety – Company Name Signed By (Surety Agent)

Address)

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone No. Email

I. DEBARMENT

CERTIFICATION OF PRIMARY PARTICIPANT

REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSABILITY

MATTERS

TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE PRIME CONTRACTOR

COMB TA East- West Connection

CSJ: 0920-39-034

The Bidder hereby certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of/or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of a fraud or a criminal offense in the connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of

Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and

4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. If the Bidder is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the participant shall attach an explanation to this certification.

THE BIDDER HEREBY CERTIFIES OR AFFIRMS THE TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCURACY OF

THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED ON OR WITH THIS CERTIFICATION

AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PROVISIONS OF 31 U.S.C. SECTIONS 3801 ET SEQ, ARE

APPLICABLE THERETO.

Signature/ Authorized Certifying Official Typed Name &Title

Contractor/ Subcontractor Date Signed

Federal Identification Number DUNS Number (Required)

CERTIFICATION OF LOWER-TIER PARTICIPATION REGARDING

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,

AND OTHER INELEGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION

TO BE SUBMITTED BY ALL SUBCONTRACTORS

AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

Control: 0920-39-034 Project: STP 2025 (191) TAPS

, certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

, CERTIFIES OR AFFIRMS THE TRUTHFULNESS AND

ACCURACY OF THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED ON OR WITH THIS

CERTIFICATION AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PROVISIONS OF 31 U.S.C. SECTIONS 3801 UET SEQU, ARE APPLICABLE THERETO.

If the Lower Tier Participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Signature/ Authorized Certifying Official Typed Name &Title

Date Signed

Federal Identification Number

J. BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

IMPORTANT

The space provided for the return address must be completed to facilitate the return of your bidder’s check. Care must be taken to provide a legible, accurate, and complete return address, including zip code. A copy of this sheet should be used for each different return address.

NOTE

Successful bidders will receive their guaranty checks with the executed contract.

RETURN BIDDERS CHECK TO (PLEASE PRINT):

Control 0920-39-034

Project STP 2025 (191) TAPS

Highway FM 1409

County Chambers

IMPORTANT

PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY

Please acknowledge receipt of this check(s) at your earliest convenience by signing below in longhand, in ink, and returning this acknowledgement in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

Check Received By: Date:

Title:

For (Contractor’s Name):

Project: County:

K. NOTICE TO BIDDER

NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

In the space provided below, please enter your total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read publicly by the City of Mont Belvieu at the public bid opening.

It is understood and agreed by the bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is not binding on either the bidder or the COMB. It is further agreed that the official total bid amount for this proposal will be determined by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.

Total Bid Amount $

(Total Bid Amount = All Bids)

L. EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

M. BID TABS

MOBILIZATION / SITE PREPARATION

NO. ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

1 500 7001 MOBILIZATION LS 1.00

2 502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING MO 10.00

SITE PREPARATION AND EARTHWORK ITEMS SUB-TOTAL $

PAVEMENT

TOTAL

PRICE

3 100 7002 PREPARING ROW STA 53.4

4 132 7011 EMBANK (FNL)(DC)(TY D) CY 4699.1

5 260 7001

LIME (COM OR QK)(SLURRY) OR

QK(DRY) TON 139.9

6 260 7006 LIME TRT (EXIST MATL)(6") SY 6473.3

7 531 6052 CONCRETE SIDEWALK WITH WALL CY 335.3

8 531 7002 CONC SIDEWALKS (5") SY 515.5

9 531 7003 CONC SIDEWALKS (6") SY 6436.0

10 531 7005 CURB RAMPS (TY 1) EA 1

11 531 7010 CURB RAMPS (TY 7) EA 8

PAVEMENT ITEMS SUB-TOTAL $

City of Mont Belvieu TX COMB-TA East-West Connection, 034

“Bid Proposal”

STORM SEWER

TOTAL

PRICE

12 402 7001 TRENCH EXCAVATION PROTECTION LF 664.0

13 464 7005 RC PIPE (CL III)(24 IN) LF 965.0

14 465 6040 INLET (COMPL)(PCU)(5FT)(BOTH) EA 3

15 465 7002 MANH (COMPL)(PRM)(48IN) EA 2

16 465 7165

INL(CMP)(PAZD-CZ)(FG)(4FTX4FT-

4FTX4FT) EA 3

17 468 7008 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE (HDPE)(24") LF 61

18 496 7004 REMOVE STR (SET) EA 2

STORM SEWER ITEMS SUB-TOTAL

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

TOTAL

19 416 7006 DRILL SHAFT (36 IN) LF 53

20 618 7054 CONDT (PVC) (SCH 80) (2") LF 495

21 618 7064 CONDT (PVC) (SCH 80) (4") LF 130

22 618 7065 CONDT (PVC) (SCH 80) (4") (BORE) LF 260

23 620 7007 ELEC CONDR (NO.8) BARE LF 440

24 620 7008 ELEC CONDR (NO.8) INSULATED LF 445

25 620 7010 ELEC CONDR (NO.6) INSULATED LF 40

26 620 7012 ELEC CONDR (NO.4) INSULATED LF 1600

27 621 7006 TRAY CABLE (4 CONDR) (12 AWG) LF 430

28 624 7008 GROUND BOX TY D (162922)W/APRON EA 4

29 628 7154 ELC SRV TY D 120/240 060(NS)SS(N)PS(U) EA 1

30 680 7003 INSTALL HWY TRF SIG (SYSTEM) EA 1

*CONTROLLER, FULL-ACTUATED

W/CABINET

*TRAFFIC, SIGNAL CONTROLLER

FOUNDATION

*ROD, D5/8" X 10' COPPER-CLAD

GROUND (CONTROLLER)

34 *LUMINAIRE ARM (8-FT)

35 *LED RDWY LUMINAIRE (250W HPS EQ)

36 *RADAR DETECTOR PROCESSOR

*RADAR DETECTOR UNIT (DUAL

CHANNEL)

38 *MAST ARM DAMPNER

*4G LTE CELLULAR MODEM W/

ANTENNA AND POWER SUPPLY

(INSTALL ONLY)

40 *18-INCH CABINET BASE EXTENSION

*SIGN, "CHURCHILL DOWNS DR" (114" x

18") EA 2

42 *SIGN, "FM 1409" (66" x 18") EA 1

* SIGN, "LEFT TURN YIELD ON

FLASHING YELLOW ARROW" (36" x 42")

(R10-17T) EA 2

44 682 7001 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(GRN) EA 8

45 682 7002 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(GRN ARW) EA 2

46 682 7003 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(YEL) EA 8

47 682 7004 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(YEL ARW) EA 2

48 682 7005 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(RED) EA 8

49 682 7006 VEH SIG SEC (12")LED(RED ARW) EA 2

50 682 7018 PED SIG SEC (LED)(COUNTDOWN) EA 8

51 682 7037 BACKPLATE W/REFL BRDR(4 SEC) EA 2

52 682 7054 BACKPLATE W/REFL BRDR(3 SEC) EA 8

53 684 7007 TRF SIG CBL (TY A)(12 AWG)(2 CONDR) LF 1530

54 684 7009 TRF SIG CBL (TY A)(12 AWG)(4 CONDR) LF 1490

55 684 7012 TRF SIG CBL (TY A)(12 AWG)(7 CONDR) LF 1475

56 686 7031 INS TRF SIG PL AM(S)1 ARM(28')LUM EA 1

57 686 7035 INS TRF SIG PL AM(S)1 ARM(32')LUM EA 1

58 686 7045 INS TRF SIG PL AM(S)1 ARM(44') EA 2

59 687 7001 PED POLE ASSEMBLY EA 2

*SCREW-IN TYPE ANCHOR

FOUNDATION EA 2

61 688 7001 PED DETECT PUSH BUTTON (APS) EA 8

*SIGN, PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON

(SYMBOL TYPE) (9” X 12”) (R10-3e) ( 0.75

SF) EA 8

63 688 7003 PED DETECTOR CONTROLLER UNIT EA 1

64 6058 7001

BBU SYSTEM (EXTERNAL BATT

CABINET) EA 1

65 6292 7001 RVDS (PRESENCE DETECTION ONLY) EA 4

*RADAR ADVANCE DETECTOR CABLE

(22AWG/4C)(COMM)/(18AWG/2C)(POWER) LF 780

67 6292 7002 RVDS (ADVANCE DETECTION ONLY) EA 4

*RADAR ADVANCE DETECTOR CABLE

(22AWG/4C)(COMM)/(18AWG/2C)(POWER) LF 845

69 DRW - IN-ROAD WARNING LIGHTS LS 1

70 666 7024 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)8"(SLD)(100MIL) LF 260.0

71 666 7036 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)24"(SLD)(100MIL) LF 425.0

72 666 7042

REFL PAV MRK TY I

(W)(ARROW)(100MIL) EA 2

73 666 7066 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)(WORD)(100MIL) EA 2

74 666 7349 PAVEMENT SLER 8" LF 260.0

75 666 7352 PAVEMENT SLER 24" LF 425.0

76 666 7353 PAVEMENT SLER (ARROW) EA 2

77 666 7354 PAVEMENT SLER (WORD) EA 2

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS ITEMS SUB-TOTAL $

SWPPP

ITEMS

TOTAL

PRICE

78 162 7002 BLOCK SODDING SY 2020.0

79 164 7018

HYDRO MULCH SEED

(PERM_RURAL_CLAY) SY 1000.0

80 506 7001 ROCK FILTER DAMS (INSTALL) (TY 1) LF 90.0

81 506 7011 ROCK FILTER DAMS (REMOVE) LF 90.0

82 506 7039 TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL) LF 5336.0

83 506 7041 TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE) LF 5336.0

84 506 7043 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (INSTL) (8") LF 312.0

85 506 7046 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (REMOVE) LF 312.0

SWPPP ITEMS SUB-TOTAL $

TOTAL BID $

This is a unit price contract. City reserves the right to adjust quantities. Contractor shall be paid for the actual quantity of each line item complete in place as measured in the field during construction. Each unit price includes all labor, material, equipment, overhead, and profit attributable to that scope of work. Negotiation or changes to unit prices due to material/labor price increases will not be allowed for the duration of this project. The bid unit prices of the successful bidder for the project shall govern regardless of the magnitude of price decrease or increase in material/equipment/labor costs during the project duration. City may consider payment for materials on hand on a case by case basis provided the City requirements related to storage and insurance are met.

It is understood that in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into the Contract and to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract and for all parts of the work, as specified in the Instructions to Bidders, the Bidder will forfeit the Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond, as provided in the Contract Documents.

The undersigned proposed, if awarded the Contract, to begin work as stipulated in the written Notice to Proceed issued by the Engineer, and to substantially complete the work within 220 (two hundred and twenty) calendar days after the date the work commences and to complete the project within 220 (two hundred and twenty) calendar days after the date of work commences.

This bid proposal shall be considered part of the contract.

N. CONTRACT

THE STATE OF TEXAS )

) CONTRACT

CHAMBERS COUNTY )

This CONTRACT is made this day of______, 20___by and between the CITY OF

MONT BELVIEU, hereinafter called “Owner,” and , a corporation located in the City of , County of and State of , hereinafter call “Contractor”.

WITNESSETH:

That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the Owner, the Contractor hereby agrees with the Owner to commence and complete the construction of the project described as follows:

Hereinafter called the “Project” for the sum of DOLLARS

($ ____________), and all extra work in connection therewith, under the terms as stated in the contract documents; and at Contractor(s) own proper cost and expense to furnish all the materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, insurance and other accessories and services necessary to complete the Project, in accordance with the conditions and prices stated in the Proposal, the Contract Documents as defined by Item 1L, Addenda, Specifications, General

Notes, and Special Provisions of this Contract, the plans, which include all maps, plats, blueprints and other drawings and printed or written explanatory matter thereof, the contract documents thereof as furnished by the Owner or designated representative, all of which are made a part hereof and collectively evidence and constitute the Contract.

The Contractor agrees to commence work on a date to be specified in a written “Notice to Proceed” issued by the Owner. The Contract Time shall begin on the date to commence work specified in the “Notice to Proceed.” Contractor shall Substantially Complete the Project within

TWO HUNDRED TWENTY (220) WORKING DAYS after the date to commence work in the

“Notice to Proceed.”

Contractor agrees to pay, as liquidated damages, the sum of TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT

HUNDRED AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($2,871.00) for each working day after the expiration of the Contract Time for any remaining work, as provided in Item 8L of the Specifications. The unit price quantities of this contract are estimated.

TOTAL BID $

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this Contract on the date first noted above in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

OWNER:

CITY OF MONT BELVIEU

Stephen Smith

CIP Manager

CONTRACTOR:

President

Address, City, State, Zip Code, Telephone and Fax:

If the Contractor be a corporation, the following certificate should be executed:

I, , certify that I am the of the corporation named as Contractor above; and that , who signed the foregoing Contract on behalf of the Contractor was then of said corporation; and that the Contractor’s original proposal for the Project was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body, and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

Corporate Secretary Signature and Corporate Seal

O. CONTRACTOR'S ASSURANCE

CONTRACTOR’S ASSURANCE

(Subcontracts-Federal Aid Projects)

By signing this proposal, the contractor is giving assurances that all subcontract agreements will incorporate the Standard Specification and Special Provisions to Section 9.9., Payment Provisions for Subcontractors, all subcontract agreements exceeding $2,000 will incorporate the applicable

Wage Determination Decision, and all subcontract agreements will incorporate the following:

Special Provision Certification of Nondiscrimination in Employment

Special Provision Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity

Form FHWA 1273 Required Contract Provisions Federal-aid Construction Contracts

(Form FHWA 1273 must also be physically attached to subcontracts and all lower-tier subcontracts)

Special Provision Nondiscrimination (Include provisions of Sections 3.1 – 3.6 in all subcontracts and agreements for materials)

Special Provision Cargo Preference Act Requirements in Federal-Aid Contracts

P. CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

NOTE: BIDS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS AFFIDAVIT

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NON-COLLUSION

AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF TEXAS}

COUNTY OF CHAMBERS}

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared

, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the following, who upon oath, says:

I am the Manager, Secretary or other agent or officer or Principal of the Bidder in the matter of the bids to which this affidavit is attached, and I have full knowledge of the relations of the Bidder with the other firms in this same line of business, and the Bidder is not a member of any trust, pool or combination to control the price of supplies bid on, or to influence any person to bid or not to bid thereon.

I further affirm that the Bidder has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted bid.

Affiant

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME by the above Affiant, who on oath states that the facts contained in the above are true and correct, this Day of , 2025

Notary Public in and for

County, Texas

Name of Bidder

Signed by

(Sign Name in Writing) (Title)

Address

(Zip Code)

Telephone Number: Date:

The City of Mont Belvieu does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

Q. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Approved by OMB

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 0348-0046

(See reverse for public burden disclosure.)

1. Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

b. initial award

c. post-award

3. Report Type:

a. initial filing

b. material change

For Material Change Only:

year quarter date of last report _

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Prime Subawardee

Tier , if known :

Congressional District, if known : 4c

5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is a Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known :

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable :

8. Federal Action Number, if known : 9. Award Amount, if known :

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if

( if individual, last name, first name, MI ): different from No. 10a )

(last name, first name, MI ):

11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact

Signature:

upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information Print Name: _ will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more Title:

than $100,000 for each such failure.

Telephone No.: Date:

Federal Use Only:

Authorized for Local Reproduction

Standard Form LLL (Rev. 7-97)

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB Control

Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether sub awardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of

Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a follow up report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subawardrecipient. Identify the tier of the sub awardee, e.g., the first sub awardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Sub awardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number;

Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services and include full address if different from 10 (a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and

Middle Initial (MI).

11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

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S. ENGINEER’S SEAL

Control: 0920-39-034

Project: STP 2025 (191) TAPS

Highway: FM 1409

County: Chambers

"The enclosed Texas Department of Transportation Specifications, Special

Provisions, General Notes and Specification Data in this document have been selected by me, or under my responsible supervision, as being applicable to this project(s)."

AHMED K. VALDEZ

110365

03/03/2026

T. GENERAL NOTES

General Notes

General notes applicable to this project are shown on the project plans and are incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the plans, governing specifications, special provisions, and special specifications included in this proposal.

U. CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

V. CHILD SUPPORT OWNERSHIP FORM

State of Texas Child Support Business Ownership Form

County: Chambers Project Name: STP 2025(191) TAPS

TxDOT CSJ: 0920-39-034 LG Project Number:

Business Entity Submitting Bid:

Section 231.006, Family Code, requires a bid for a contract paid from state funds to include the names and social security number of individuals owning 25% or more of the business entity submitting the bid.

1. In the spaces below please provide the names and social security number of individuals owning 25% or more of the business.

Name Social Security Number

2. Please check the box below if no individual owns 25% or more of the business.

( ) No individual own 25% or more of the business.

Except as provided by Section 231.302(d), Family Code, a social security number is confidential and may be disclosed only for the purpose of responding to a request for information from an agency operating under the provisions of Part A and D to Title IV of the Federal Social Security Act (42 USC Section 601-617 and 651-699).

Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

The information collected on this form will be maintained by Enter Local Government Name . With few exceptions, you are entitled on request to be informed about the information collected about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you also are entitled to receive and review the information. Under Section 559.004 of the

Government Code, you are also entitled to have information about you corrected that you believe is incorrect.

Signature Date

Printed Name

IF THIS PROJECT IS A JOINT VENTURE,

ALL PARTIES TO THE JOINT VENTURE MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETED FORM.

W. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN OTHER BID PROPOSAL FOR THIS

WORK

By signing this proposal the bidding firm and the signer certify that the following information, as indicated by checking “Yes” or “No” below, is true, accurate, and complete.

A. Quotation(s) have been issued in this firm’s name to other firm(s) interested in this work for consideration for performing a portion of the work.

YES

NO

B. If this proposal is the low bid, the bidder agrees to provide the following information prior to award of the contract.

1. Identify firms which bid as a prime contractor and from which the bidder received quotations for work on this project.

2. Identify all the firms which bid as a prime contractor to which the bidder gave quotations for work on this project.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), the Department is prohibited from entering into contracts in which Department officers and employees have a financial interest.

By signing the Contract, the Contractor certifies that it is not prohibited from entering into a Contract with the Department as a result of a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), and that it will exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict of interest with the Department.

The Contractor also certifies that none of the following individuals, nor any of their family members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity, owns

1% or more interest or has a financial interest as defined under Texas Government

Code Section 2261.252(b) in the Contractor:

□ Any member of the Texas Transportation Commission; and

□ The Department’s Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Procurement and Field Support Operations, Director of Procurement, and Director of Contract

Services.

Violation of this certification may result in action by the Department.

X. CONTRACTOR WARRANTY FORM

CONTRACTOR WARRANTY FORM

CSJ: 0920-39-034 PROJECT: STP 2025 (191) TAPS

We, contractor for

(Company Name) the above referenced project, do hereby warrant that all labor and materials furnished and work performed are in accord with the Contract Documents and authorized modifications thereto, and will be free from defects due to defective materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of NOTICE

OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE.

Should any defect develop during warranty period due to improper materials, workmanship or arrangement, the same shall, upon written notice by the Owner, be made good by the undersigned at no expense to the Owner.

Contractor shall provide all manufacturers and suppliers, written guarantees and warranties covering materials and equipment under this contract.

Company Name:

Name:

Signature:

Title:

Date:

Y. SAFETY STANDARD AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND

TRENCH SAFETY

SAFETY STANDARD AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

With respect to all work performed under this contract, the Contractor shall:

a) Comply with the safety standards provisions of applicable laws, building and construction codes, and the “Manual of Accident Prevention of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of

1970 (Public Law 91-596), including but not limited to OSHA Standards.

b) Maintain at his office or other well-known place at the job site, all articles necessary for giving first aid to the injured and shall make standing arrangements for the immediate removal to a hospital or a doctor's care of person (including employees), who may be injured on the job site.

In no case shall employees be permitted to work at a job site before the employer has made a standing arrangement for removal of injured persons to a hospital or a doctor's care.

c) Shall exercise proper precaution at all times for the protection of persons and property and shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property, either on or off site, which occurs as a result of his prosecution of the works. The City of Mont Belvieu may require additional safety and health measures as it may determine to be reasonably necessary. Accident prevention measures such as safety training and education, proper illumination, fire prevention, and provisions of personal protective equipment shall comply with OSHA Standards.

TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM

(FOR PROJECTS WHERE TRENCHING IS INVOLVED)

A. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a) The Contractor shall be required to install a Trench Safety System to provide for the safe excavation of all trenches exceeding a depth of five feet (5’), as per Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA) standards.

b) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Contractor and all its subcontractors to be familiar and comply with all requirements of Public Law 91-596, 29 U.S.C. Secs. 651 et seq., the

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, and all amendments thereto, and to enforce and comply with all the provisions of this Act. In addition, on projects in which trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet (5’), the Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all requirements of 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P, “Excavations”, OSHA Safety and Health

Standards, which are more fully described herein, and shall require a pay item classification, a described below.

1) The Contractor will be required to submit three (3) sets of a Trench Safety System to the Engineer for review within twenty-one (21) consecutive calendar days after notification that he has been awarded the contract. Submitted plans and specifications will be considered part of the bid documents and will become part of the contract documents.

2) Submitted plans must be signed and sealed by a professional registered in the State of Texas, with professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining borings and soil analysis, as required for the design and preparation of the Trench Safety System. The Trench Safety System shall be designed in conformance with OSHA standards and regulations.

3) No trenching in excess of five feet (5’) below existing grade will be allowed until the Trench Safety System is reviewed. Changes in the Trench Safety System after initiation of construction will not be considered as a basis for an extension of time or change order. Each change will require the same review process, as per the original Trench Safety System.

4) The Contractor accepts sole responsibility for compliance with all applicable safety requirements. The review is only for general conformance with OSHA safety standards; and review of the Trench Safety System does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any or all construction means, methods, techniques and procedures.

5) Any property damage or bodily injury, including death, which arises from use of the trench or from the Owner’s failure to note exceptions to the Trench Safety System, shall remain the sole responsibility and liability of the Contractor.

6) Contractors have three (3) generally accepted methods or combination thereof to meet OSHA standards for Trench Safety System:

a) Minimum angle of repose for sloping the sides of excavations.

b) Utilization of trench box.

c) Shoring, sheeting, and bracing methods.

7) Contractors electing to utilize the minimum angle of repose must submit:

a) Soil classification according to the Unified Soil Classification System, including water content and plasticity index, a minimum angle of the slope of excavation for the trench.

b) A detailed plan of the excavation area and the impact on existing right-of-way and infrastructure.

8) Contractors electing to utilize a trench box must submit physical dimensions, materials, position in the trench, expected loads and the strength of the box.

9) Contractors electing to utilize shoring, sheeting, and bracing must submit dimensions and materials of all uprights, stringers, cross-bracing and spacing required to meet OSHA requirements. No claims for delay will be permitted.

10) The Engineer has the authority to request for review all design data, calculations and information pertinent to the Trench Safety Systems.

B. INDEMNIFICATION

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE OWNER, ITS

EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, COSTS (INCLUDING,

AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, LEGAL FEES, COURT COSTS AND THE COST OF

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