Appendix A Scope of Services

Appendix A - Scope of Services Construction Engineering and Inspection

The services being requested will include but not be limited to the services listed below. Miscellaneous Professional Services Construction and Engineering Inspection projects may be funded by the City of St. Petersburg (City), by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), by other agencies or by a combination of funding sources. Projects funded in whole or in part with non-City funds shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the funding agency’s requirements, i.e. FDOT and/or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

It is anticipated that the CEI portion of the projects will be funded solely by the City of St. Petersburg. There will be no Federal oversight during the task order issuance process for each project. However, the scoped work for each task order on a project with Federal funds shall be in conformance with the funding agency’s requirements. These requirements will be stated prior to task order negotiations.

1. General:

It shall be the responsibility of the firms or individuals to administer, monitor, and inspect the Construction Contract between the City and Contractor, such that the project is constructed to conform with the plans, specifications, and special provisions, including State and Federal Funding Requirements, for the Construction Contract.

Observe the Contractor’s work to determine the progress and quality of work. Identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the City, and direct the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies.

Assist in preparing a supplemental funding request and coordinate with the City for processing change order requests with funding agency.

Coordinate with the City Construction Manager for any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, and deficiencies noted in the work of the Contractor and the corrective action that has been directed to be performed by the Contractor.

2. Survey Control:

Check or establish the survey control baseline(s) along with sufficient baseline control points and benchmarks at appropriate intervals along the project in order to:

a) Make and record measurements necessary to calculate and document quantities for pay items,

b) Make and record pre-construction and final cross section surveys of the project site in those areas where earthwork (i.e., embankment, excavation, subsoil excavation, etc.) is part of the construction project, and

c) Perform incidental engineering surveys.

3. On-Site Inspection:

Monitor the Contractor's on-site construction activities and inspect materials entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction Contract to determine that the projects are constructed in reasonable conformity with such documents. Maintain detailed accurate records of the Contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work.

Monitor and inspect Contractor’s work zone traffic control plan and review modifications to the work zone traffic control plan, including alternate work zone traffic control plan, in accordance with FDOT’s procedures. Firm's or individual's employees performing such services shall be qualified in accordance with FDOT’s procedures.

4. Sampling and Testing:

When directed by the City, the firms or individuals shall perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the Construction Contract documents. The minimum sampling frequencies set out in FDOT's Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide shall be met. In complying with the aforementioned guide, provide daily surveillance of the Contractor's quality control activities and perform the sampling and testing of materials and completed work items for verification and acceptance.

Determine the acceptability of all materials and completed work items on the basis of either test results or verification of a certification, certified mill analysis, certified labels and stamps, etc.

The City will monitor the effectiveness of the firm's or individual's testing procedures through observation and independent assurance testing.

Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the City and/or FDOT's Standard Specifications, FDOT's Supplemental Specifications or as modified by the special provisions of the Construction Contract.

Documentation reports on sampling and testing performed by the firms or individuals shall be submitted during the same week that the construction work is done.

Input verification testing information and data into FDOT’s database using written instructions provided by FDOT.

5. Engineering Services:

Coordinate the Construction Contract administration activities of all parties other than the Contractor involved in completing the construction project.

Services shall include maintaining the required level of surveillance of Contractor activities, interpreting plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction Contract. Maintain complete, accurate records of all activities and events relating to the project and properly document all project changes. The following services shall be performed:

0. Attend a Pre-Construction Conference, Resident Compliance Officer to attend meeting.

0. Schedule and attend a meeting with the District Contract Compliance Manager prior to the Pre-construction Conference (if required). The Resident Compliance Officer shall attend this meeting. In most cases, the above will take two (2) separate meetings based on experience and knowledge of the particular firm.

0. Verify that the Contractor is conducting inspections, preparing reports and monitoring all storm water pollution prevention measures associated with the project. For each project that requires the use of the NPDES General Permit, provide at least one inspector who has successfully completed the "Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors”. The firms or individual’s inspector will be familiar with the requirements set forth in the FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 57, No. 187, Friday, September 5, 1992, pages 4412 to 4435 "Final NPDES General Permits for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Sites" and FDOT’s guidelines.

0. Analyze the Contractor’s schedule(s) (i.e. baseline(s), revised baseline(s), updates, as-built, etc.) for compliance with the contract documents. Elements including, but not limited to, completeness, logic, durations, activity, flow, milestone dates, concurrency, resource allotment, and delays will be reviewed. Verify the schedule conforms with the construction phasing and Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) sequences, including all contract modifications. Provide a written review of the schedule identifying significant omissions, improbable or unreasonable activity durations, errors in logic, and any other concerns as detailed in the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM).

0. Analyze problems that arise on a project and proposals submitted by the Contractor; work with the Construction Manager to resolve such issues and process the necessary paperwork for City approval.

0. Produce reports, verify quantity calculations and field measure for payment purposes as needed to prevent delays in Contractor operations and to facilitate prompt processing of such information in order for the City to make timely payment to the Contractor.

0. Prepare and make presentations for meetings and hearings in connection with the project covered by the Agreement and Task Order.

0. Monitor each Contractor and subcontractor’s compliance with specifications and special provisions of the Construction Contract in regard to payment of predetermined wage rates in accordance with contract requirements.

0. Provide a Resident Compliance Officer for surveillance of the Contractor’s compliance with Construction Contract requirements. The Resident Compliance Officer is responsible for reviewing, monitoring, evaluating and acting upon documentation required for Construction Contract compliance, and maintaining the appropriate files thereof. Typical areas of compliance responsibility include EEO Affirmative Actions for the prime contractor and subcontractor, DBE Affirmative Action, Contractor Formal Training, Payroll, Subcontracts, Commercial Use Functions, and On The Job Training. The Resident Compliance Officer must keep all related documents and correspondence accurate and up to date; attend all compliance reviews and furnish the complete project files for review; and assist the District Contract Compliance Manager as requested.

0. Conduct inspection of Job Boards and Employee Interviews.

0. City shall provide Public Information Services.

0. Prepare and submit to the City Construction Manager monthly, a Construction Status Reporting System (CSRS) report, in a format to be provided by the City.

0. Video tape the pre-construction conditions throughout the project limits. Provide a digital photo log or video of project activities, with heavy emphasis on potential claim items/issues and on areas of real/potential public controversy.

0. Provide a digital camera for photographic documentation of pre- construction state and of noteworthy incidents or events during construction.

These photographs will be filed and maintained on the firms or individual's computer using a digital photo management system.

Photographs shall be taken the day prior to the start of construction and continue as needed throughout the project. Photographs shall be taken the days of conditional, partial and final acceptance.

6. Geotechnical Engineering:

Become familiar with the existing site conditions and the contract documents. Observe and record the progress and quality of foundation work to determine that the foundations are constructed at the correct location and elevation, identify discrepancies, submit monthly progress reports to the City Construction Manager, and direct the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies. Attend the preconstruction conference and/or special geotechnical meeting for the Construction Contract. All services under this section will be performed in accordance to FDOT Specification Section 455. The geotechnical engineer will provide the following services with the assistance of a qualified inspector who has completed the FDOT Drilled Shaft/Pile Driving Qualification courses.

a) Drilled Shafts:

i. Review the drilled shaft installation plan submitted by the Contractor for materials, methods, equipment, etc., and provide recommendations to the City within five (5) working days of the Contractor’s submission.

ii. Observe installation of test hole {methods shaft(s)} such that it is constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction Contract. The firms or individuals shall report on the adequacy of the Contractor’s methods within three (3) working days of completion of the test hole {methods shaft(s)} construction.

iii. Observe construction of test holes, load test shafts, and production shafts. This includes review of testing of drilling slurry, core drilling and core logs, and other procedures as required.

iv. Inspect the bottom of the shafts for cleanliness using manual soundings or shaft inspection device as required in the contract documents.

v. Provide all necessary forms and keep a log of all inspections made of the shafts. These logs made during the shaft inspections shall be turned over to the City within three (3) working days after completion of any shaft. Logs shall be signed and sealed by the geotechnical engineer.

vi. Provide a written report of all test shaft installations to the City Construction Manager within three (3) working days of shaft completion.

vii. When conditions occur which are different from those indicated on the plans, the geotechnical engineer shall immediately report them to the City Construction Manager. Recommend adjustments to the authorized depths as necessary to obtain the shaft capacity to the City for approval.

viii. Hire a qualified engineer to perform non-destructive integrity testing of drilled shafts as required to estimate shaft uniformity and to detect possible shaft defects.

ix. Review concrete placement records to identify possible causes of shaft integrity problems.

x. Evaluate problems encountered during construction, and coordinate with the City Construction Manager to resolve such problems.

b) Piles:

i. Review Contractor’s Pile Installation Plan and provide comments to the City Construction Manager within five (5) working days of the Contractor’s submittal.

ii. Perform Wave Equation Analysis for Piles (WEAP) to determine suitability of hammer driving system for the project. Provide results (check stresses, design capacity, and ultimate capacity) to the City Construction Manager within five (5) working days of the Contractor’s submittal.

iii. Ensure dynamic testing performed (per the contract documents and when deemed necessary by the City Construction Manager) during initial driving and re-drives.

iv. When monitoring the test pile driving process, determine proper fuel settings, thickness of pile cushions and when they need changing. Record all pertinent information that is needed to determine the driving criteria such as jetting, preforming, pre-drilling, reference elevation, hammer serial number hammer cushion material and thickness, pile cushion material and thickness, etc. This information shall be provided to the City Construction Manager within 24 hours after the test pile driving process is completed. In most cases this information will be requested immediately following test pile completion. Submit electronic Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) files within 24 hours after the test pile is completed.

v. Ensure Case Pile Wave Equation Analysis (CAPWAP) is performed on test pile data for selected blows, using the latest version. At a minimum, CAPWAP shall be performed on initial drive data where required resistance is obtained below the minimum tip elevation and on set-check data (if any). If requested, the end of drive CAPWAP will be performed in the field upon completion of the drive, otherwise it shall be completed within 24 hours of driving the instrumented pile.

vi. Analyze the test data and available soils data as required to establish production pile lengths and driving criteria. The analysis must include WEAP utilizing CAPWAP results, to determine the driving criteria that will correlate accurately with driving resistance, blows per foot, energy, stresses and capacity. Submit preliminary report(s) recommending production pile lengths and driving criteria to the City Construction Manager for approval within four (4) working days after the test pile program is completed, unless requested sooner. The preliminary report shall include CAPWAP and WEAP printed & plotted outputs, and all raw data obtained by the PDA and CAPWAP solutions on DVD or CD computer disks.

vii. Furnish final written letters, signed and sealed, in the agreed format for production pile lengths and the driving criteria. The driving criteria letter must include blow count criteria, special requirements and limitations on settings (strokes/energy) to limit the stresses per the Specifications. Include recommendations as to what to consider firm driving when applicable, to obtain the required minimum penetration.

viii. For projects with Embedded Data Collectors (EDCs), provide personnel proficient in operation of EDC monitoring equipment for data collection, interpretation and analysis. Utilize the most current version of Smart- Structures software along with antenna, workstation and stand. Provide qualified personnel capable of making accurate determination of pile acceptability in real time. Pack and submit the collected EDC data to the City Construction Manager within 24 hours of driving each pile.

7. Other Services:

Upon written authorization by the district construction engineer or designee, the firms or individuals will perform additional services in connection with the project not otherwise identified in this Agreement. The following items are not included as part of this Agreement, but may be required by the City to supplement the firm's or individual's services under this Agreement.

a) Assist in preparing for arbitration hearings or litigation that occurs during the Agreement time in connection with the construction project covered by the Agreement and Task Order.

b) Provide qualified engineering witnesses and exhibits for arbitration hearings or litigation in connection with the Agreement and Task Order.

c) Provide inspection services in addition to those provided for in the Agreement and Task Order.

d) Provide services determined necessary for the successful completion and closure of the Construction Contract.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. Background Requirements:

a) Water Department Buildings, Facilities and Structures (excluding work done solely in roadways):

The Consultant shall conduct a criminal history check (“Background Check”) for each Consultant and subconsultant employee that will have regular access to the work site in accordance with the background check requirements set forth in Florida Statute Section 373.6055.

Prior to allowing a Consultant or subconsultant employee regular access to the work site, the Consultant shall submit to the City Construction Manager an affidavit certifying that each such employee is qualified to regularly access the work site in accordance with Florida Statute Sections 373.6055(2), (3)(b) and (3)(c). If any Consultant or subconsultant employee’s Background Check identifies criminal convictions or other criminal history factors that disqualify that employee from regular access to the work site, Consultant shall not allow that employee to have regular access to the work site, and an appeal process is not available. In the event Consultant becomes aware that any Consultant or subconsultant employee has been arrested or convicted for disqualifying offense, Consultant shall immediately remove that employee from the work site.

An updated list of all Consultant and subconsultant employees with regular access to the work site shall accompany the affidavit and be provided to the City Construction Manager along with the cell phone number of the Consultant's representative responsible for those employees. At any time, the City may request to view the Background Checks of Consultant or subconsultant employees working at the work site. Consultant shall make the Background Checks available for viewing as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the request. If the Consultant fails to provide the requested documentation, the employee(s) in question will not be allowed to continue work until the appropriate documentation has been received. The Consultant shall not be allowed an extension due to any delay attributable to an employee’s inability to perform the scope of services due to a Background Check being unavailable for inspection. The failure of the Consultant to submit an appropriate affidavit or the submission of an affidavit containing false information shall be considered a substantial violation of the terms and conditions of the Agreement and shall provide a basis for termination of the Agreement.

b) Parks and Recreation Facilities with childcare activities

The Consultant shall conduct a security background investigation that meets the standards set forth in Florida Statute Section 435.04 (“Level 2 Background Screening”) for each Consultant and subconsultant employee performing Work at the work site in accordance with the screening requirements set forth in Florida Statute Section 402.302 and Florida Administrative Code Chapters 65C-20, 65C-22 and 65C-25.

Prior to allowing a Consultant or subconsultant employee to perform Work at the work site, the Consultant shall submit to the City Construction Manger an affidavit certifying that each such employee possesses, and shall continue to possess for the duration of the Project, a valid letter determining that a Level 2 Background Screening was performed and did not identify criminal convictions or other criminal history factors that would disqualify that employee from accessing the work site (“Clearance Letter”). In the event Consultant becomes aware that any Consultant or subconsultant employee has been arrested or convicted for a disqualifying offense, Consultant shall immediately remove that employee from the work site.

An updated list of all Consultant and subconsultant employees with access to the work site shall accompany the affidavit and be provided to the City Construction Manager along with the cell phone number of the Consultant's representative responsible for those employees. At any time, the City may request to view the Clearance Letters of any or all Consultant or subconsultant employees working at the work site. The requested information shall be made available for viewing as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the request. If the Consultant fails to provide the requested documentation, the employee(s) in question will not be allowed to continue work until the appropriate documentation has been received. The Consultant shall not be allowed an extension due to any delay attributable to an employee’s inability to perform the scope of services due to a Clearance Letter being unavailable for inspection. The failure of the Consultant to submit an appropriate affidavit or the submission of an affidavit containing false information shall be considered a substantial violation of the terms and conditions of the Agreement and shall provide a basis for termination of the Agreement.

c) Port - Secured Areas

Any of Consultant’s employees or subconsultants performing work at the Work site shall (i) comply with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, 46 U.S.C. § 70101, et seq. (including any amendments thereto and any regulations or rules promulgated thereunder), (ii) comply with Florida Statute § 311.12, and (iii) possess a valid federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

2. Services Provided:

Services provided by the consultant, as defined in the Professional Services Agreement (Agreement), shall comply with City and FDOT manuals, procedures, and memoranda in effect as of the execution date, as defined in the Agreement, unless otherwise directed in writing by the City. Such FDOT manuals, procedures, and memoranda are found at the State Construction Office’s website.

3. FDOT Documents:

All applicable FDOT documents referenced herein shall be a condition of this Agreement. All FDOT documents, directives, procedures, and standard forms are available through FDOT’s Internet website. Most items can be purchased through the following address. All others can be acquired through the District Office or on-line at FDOT’s website.

Florida Department of Transportation Maps and Publication Sales 605 Suwannee Street, MS 12 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 Telephone No. (850) 488-9220 http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/

4. Office Automation:

Provide all software and hardware necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the responsibilities under the Agreement and Task Order.

5. Field Equipment:

Supply survey, inspection, and testing equipment essential to perform services under the Agreement and Task Order; such equipment includes non-consumable and non-expendable items.

Hard hats shall have the name of the consulting firm visibly displayed.

Equipment described herein and expendable materials under the Agreement will remain the property of the consultant and shall be removed at completion of the work.

Handling of nuclear density gauges shall be in compliance with their license.

Retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of the Agreement. Field office equipment shall be maintained and in operational condition at all times.

6. Licensing for Equipment Operations:

Obtain proper licenses for equipment and personnel operating equipment when licenses are required. The license and supporting documents shall be available for verification by the City, upon request.

Radioactive Materials License for use of Surface Moisture Density Gauges shall be obtained through the State of Florida Department of Health.

7. Liaison Responsibility of the Consultant:

For the duration of the Agreement, keep the City’s Construction Manager in responsible charge informed of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications related to its responsibilities under the Agreement.

Facilitate communications between all parties (i.e. architectural, mechanical, materials, landscaping, local agencies, etc.) ensuring responses and resolutions are provided in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records to document the communication process.

Submit all administrative items relating to Invoice Approval, Personnel Approval, User IDs, Time Extensions, and Supplemental Amendments to the Construction Project Manager for review and approval.

8. Performance of the Consultant:

During the Term of the Agreement and Task Orders thereof, the City will review various phases of firm's or individual's operations, such as construction inspection, materials sampling and testing, and administrative activities, to determine compliance with this Agreement. Cooperate and assist City representatives in conducting the reviews. If deficiencies are indicated, remedial action shall be implemented immediately. City recommendations and firm's or individual's responses/actions are to be properly documented by the consultant. No additional compensation shall be allowed for remedial action taken by the consultant to correct deficiencies. Remedial actions and required response times may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

a) Further subdivide assigned inspection responsibilities, reassign inspection personnel, or assign additional inspection personnel, within one week of notification.

b) Immediately replace personnel whose performance has been determined by the consultant and/or the City to be inadequate.

c) Immediately increase the frequency of monitoring and inspection activities in phases of work that are the firms or individual's responsibility.

d) Increase the scope and frequency of training of the firm's or individual's personnel.

9. Insurance Coverages and Limits:

In addition to requirements set forth in Appendix B - Base Agreement, additional coverages and/or limits may be required, as determined by the nature of the project. For example, work performed on or adjacent to navigable waters will require the addition of Longshore and Harbor Workers Act Insurance.

10. Criminal Background Checks

Parks & Recreation - A Level 2 background check is required for individuals accessing a Parks & Recreation location with childcare facilities.

The A/E shall conduct a security background investigation that meets the standards set forth in Florida Statute Section 435.04 (“Level 2 Background Screening”) for each A/E employee and subconsultant/subcontractor employee performing Work at the work site in accordance with the screening requirements set forth in Florida Statute Section 402.302 and Florida Administrative Code Chapters 65C-20, 65C-22 and 65C-25.

Prior to allowing an A/E employee or subconsultant/subcontractor employee to perform Work at the work site, the A/E shall submit to the City's Design Manager an affidavit certifying that each such employee possesses, and shall continue to possess for the duration of the Project, a valid letter determining that a Level 2 Background Screening was performed and did not identify criminal convictions or other criminal history factors that would disqualify that employee from accessing the work site (“Clearance Letter”). In the event A/E becomes aware that any A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee has been arrested or convicted for a disqualifying offense, A/E shall immediately remove that employee from the work site.

An updated list of all A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employees with access to the work site shall accompany the affidavit and be provided to the City's Design Manager along with the cell phone number of the A/E's representative responsible for those employees. At any time, the City may request to view the Clearance Letters of any or all A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employees working at the work site. The requested information shall be made available for viewing as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the request. If the A/E fails to provide the requested documentation, the employee(s) in question will not be allowed to continue work until the appropriate documentation has been received. The A/E shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time due to any delay in the performance of the Work attributable to a A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee's inability to perform Work due to a Clearance Letter being unavailable for inspection. The failure of the A/E to submit an appropriate affidavit or the submission of an affidavit containing false information shall be considered a substantial violation of the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and shall provide a basis for termination of the Contract.

Police Department - A Level 2 background check is required for A/E staff including subconsultant/subcontractor employees to enter a police facility.

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) shall conduct a Level 2 background investigation for all A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employees scheduled to work in a police facility. Should a A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee's be unable to pass the SPPD background check process, the individual will not be granted clearance to the SPPD facilities.

The A/E shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time due to any delay in the performance of the Work attributable to an employee’s inability to perform Work due to a Background Check being unavailable for inspection. The failure of the A/E to submit an appropriate affidavit or the submission of an affidavit containing false information shall be considered a substantial violation of the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and shall provide a basis for termination of the Contract.

Port - A Federal Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)is required to access port facilities.

Any A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee performing Work at the Work site shall (i) comply with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, 46 U.S.C. § 70101, et seq. (including any amendments thereto and any regulations or rules promulgated thereunder), (ii) comply with Florida Statute § 311.12, and (iii) possess a valid federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The A/E shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time due to any delay in the performance of the Work attributable to an A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee’s inability to obtain a TWIC.

Water Resources Department - Criminal background checks in accordance with state statute are required for persons having regular access to the Water Department's buildings, facilities and structures.

The A/E shall conduct a criminal history check (“Background Check”) for each A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee that will have regular access to the work site in accordance with the background check requirements set forth in Florida Statute Section 373.6055.

Prior to allowing an A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee regular access to the work site, the A/E shall submit to the City's Design Manager an affidavit certifying that each such employee is qualified to regularly access the work site in accordance with Florida Statute Sections 373.6055(2), (3)(b) and (3)(c). If any A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee’s Background Check identifies criminal convictions or other criminal history factors that disqualify that employee from regular access to the work site, A/E shall not allow that employee to have regular access to the work site, and an appeal process is not available. In the event A/E becomes aware that any A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employee has been arrested or convicted for disqualifying offense, A/E shall immediately remove that employee from the work site.

An updated list of all A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employees with regular access to the work site shall accompany the affidavit and be provided to the City's Design Manager along with the cell phone number of the A/E's representative responsible for those employees. At any time, the City may request to view the Background Checks of A/E, subconsultant/subcontractor employees working at the work site. A/E shall make the Background Checks available for viewing as soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the request. If the A/E fails to provide the requested documentation, the employee(s) in question will not be allowed to continue work until the appropriate documentation has been received. The A/E shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time due to any delay in the performance of the Work attributable to an employee’s inability to perform Work due to a Background Check being unavailable for inspection. The failure of the A/E to submit an appropriate affidavit or the submission of an affidavit containing false information shall be considered a substantial violation of the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and shall provide a basis for termination of the Contract.