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EAST CENTRAL

SPECIAL UTLITY DISTRICT

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

2026 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 2026

GALLEGOS

ENGINEERING,

INC.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

G

EAST CENTRAL

SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRCT

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

GALLEGOS ENGINEERING, INC.

San Antonio, Texas Firm No. F-003084

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................... 2a-2e

AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................... 3-4

PERFORMANCE BOND .............................................................................................. 5-6

PAYMENT BOND ........................................................................................................ 7-8

SPECIAL CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. SC-1-4

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS .............................................................. SSC-1-3

GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................... GC-1-25

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Item 02005 Mobilization and Bonds ..................................................................................... 02005-1 02050 Preparing Right-Of-Way .................................................................................... 02050-1-3 02250 Trenching, Backfilling, Embedment & Encasement .......................................... 02250-1-7 02255 Flowable Backfill ............................................................................................... 02255-1 02260 Trench Excavation Safety Protection ................................................................. 02260-1 02270 Temporary Sediment Control Fence .................................................................. 02270-1-3 02335 Subgrade Filler………………………………………………………………… 02335-1-2 02371 Rock Excavation……………………………………………………………… . 02371-1-4 02445 Boring and Casing Pipe Under Highways, Railroads, or Other Areas ............... 02445-1-2 02505 Testing of Pressure Pipelines .............................................................................. 02505-1-3 02510 Water Mains, PVC, DI and HDPE Pressure Pipe .............................................. 02510-1-7 02519 Restrained Fire Hydrant Assembly .................................................................... 02519-1-2 02522 Cut in Anchor Tee and Valves ........................................................................... 02522-1 02523 Gate Valves and Boxes ....................................................................................... 02523-1-2 02524 Combination Air Valve ...................................................................................... 02524-1-3 02525 Ductile Iron Fittings ........................................................................................... 02525-1-2 02540 Service Installation ............................................................................................. 02540-1-4 02820 Wire Fence and Gates ......................................................................................... 02820-1-3 02821 Chain Link Fence and Gates ............................................................................... 02821-1-4 02920 Hydromulch Seeding .......................................................................................... 02920-1 02950 Cutting and Patching Asphalt, Gravel Pavement and Drives ............................ 02950-1-3

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Advertisement for Bids for 2026 Water System Improvements, for East Central Special Utility District.

East Central SUD will receive sealed bids until 10:00 A.M. on October 13, 2026 , at East Central SUD, 12452 E US Highway 87, Adkins, Texas 78101, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Copies of plans and specifications may be examined without charge at the office of East Central SUD. Or an electric copy may be obtained from the Engineer, Gallegos Engineering, Inc.

Bids must be submitted on the proposal form furnished by the Engineer. The envelope containing any proposal shall be endorsed "2026 Water System Improvements, for East Central Special Utility District". Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guarantee in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and one hundred percent (100%) Payment Bond.

East Central SUD reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award the contract in what it deems its best interest and to waive any informality or technicality in the proposal and agrees to take action within thirty (30) days.

Paul Bricker, Board President East Central Special Utility District

PROPOSAL

2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD

2a

PROPOSAL

TO: EAST CENTRAL SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT

FOR: 2026 WATER SSYTEM IMPROVEMENTS

The undersigned bidder declares that the only person or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein, that this proposal has been prepared without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation; that he has carefully examined the Plans and Specifications and the site of the proposed work, and therefore agrees that he will provide all the necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and other means of construction and will do all the work and furnish all the materials called for in the Plans and Specifications in the manner prescribed therein, and according to the requirements of the Engineer as herein set forth, for the following price:

BASE BID

Description Total Amount and Unit Price Bid Unit Price x Qty.

Item Quantity Unit (Written in Words) (In Figures)

02005 1 LS MOBILIZATION AND BONDS

___________________________________________Dollars

______________________________________Cents Per Unit $________________

02050 1 LS PREPARING THE RIGHT OF WAY

02270 290 LF SILT FENCE

02445.1 205 LF BORE AND CASING, 20"

PROPOSAL (contd)

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02445.1 90 LF BORE AND CASING, 24"

02445.4 175 LF DIRECTIONAL BORE HDPE, 12” ID

02510.1 200 LF PVC (C-900 DR 14) CARRIER PIPE, 8"

02510.1 761 LF PVC (C-909 DR 18) PIPE, 8"

02510.1 4,904 LF PVC (C-909 DR 18) PIPE, 12"

02510.4 1 EA 8”x4” TIE-IN

02510.4 2 EA 8”x 6” TIE-IN

02510.4 1 EA 8”x 8” TIE-IN

02510.4 2 EA 12”x 6” TIE-IN

02510.4 1 EA 12”x 8” TIE-IN

02519.1 6 EA RESTRAINED FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY

02523.1 2 EA GATE VALVE AND BOX, 6”

02523.1 5 EA GATE VALVE AND BOX, 8”

02523.1 17 EA GATE VALVE AND BOX, 12”

02524.2 1 EA 2” Combination Air Valve

02525 3.28 TON DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS

02540.3 11 EA REPLACE EXISTING SERVICE, LONG WITH BORE, METER

02540.3 13 EA REPLACE EXISTING SERVICE, METER, SHORT

TOTAL BASE BID: $__________________________

STATEMENT OF MATERIALS AND OTHER CHARGES: For the purpose of complying with the Texas Tax Code, this contract shall be a separate contract. The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the proper performance of the contract, subject to additions and deductions provided therein, the Contract sum of:

Materials: ________________________________________________ Dollars ($________________)

Services: _________________________________________________ Dollars ($________________)

Total:____________________________________________________ Dollars ($________________)

It is further agreed that the quantities of work to be done and material to be furnished may be increased and diminished as may be considered necessary in the opinion of the Engineer, to complete the work fully as planned and contemplated, and that all quantities of work, whether increased or diminished, shall be performed at the unit prices set forth herein. The work to be done shall be accepted when fully completed in a manner entirely satisfactory to the Engineer and Owner.

Accompanying this proposal is a certified check/cashier's check/bid bond in the amount of __________________________________________(_______________) payable unconditionally to East Central Special Utility District.

The undersigned bidder further agrees to complete the work within 90 consecutive calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and certifies that he has carefully checked the bid prices contained in the proposal and is entirely satisfied that they are correct and final.

BIDDER ________________________________________

By _____________________________________________

Address _________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________

Fax ____________________________________________

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AGREEMENT

STATE OF TEXAS §

COUNTY OF BEXAR §

THIS AGREEMENT, made this_______ day of _________________________, 2026, by and between East Central SUD hereinafter called the OWNER, and his/their executors, administrators, heirs, successors, or assigns, hereinafter called the

CONTRACTOR.

WHEREAS, the OWNER desires to enter into contract for construction of certain water improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications marked, "2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD", as published by Gallegos Engineering, Inc., all of which plans and specifications are made a part hereof, and

WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has been engaged in and now does such work and represents that he is fully equipped, competent, and capable of performing such work in accordance with the provisions of the plans and specifications marked, "2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD", now

WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the prices and agreements mentioned in the proposal hereto attached and made a part of this contract the said CONTRACTOR agrees to do, at his own expense, all the work necessary for the construction of water improvements in accordance with the provisions of the plans and specifications marked, “2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD", and in full compliance with the terms of the plans and specifications and the requirements of the OWNER or his authorized representative.

The said CONTRACTOR further agrees to complete the work within 90 consecutive calendar days from the date of a Work Order to be issued by the Engineer.

And the OWNER, in consideration of the full and true performance of the said work by said CONTRACTOR, hereby agrees and binds itself to pay the said CONTRACTOR the prices set forth in the attached Proposal, and in the manner provided in the attached specifications.

The OWNER limits its obligations hereunder to the funds available.

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AGREEMENT (contd.)

2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR have set their hands the date herein named.

Contractor

By_____________________________________

Address

ATTEST:

Name

EAST CENTRAL SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT

By _____________________________________

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PERFORMANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we (1) ___________________________

_______________________ a (2) ______________________ of ___________________________ hereinafter called Principal and (3) ___________________________________________________ of ___________________________, State of ____________________, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto (4) the East Central Special Utility District of Bexar County, Texas, hereinafter called Owner, in the penal sum of ($ ______________________) Dollars in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in (5) Bexar County, Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with (6) the East Central Special Utility District, the Owner, dated the ___________________ day of _______________________________, 2026, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of 2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD, (herein called the "work").

NOW THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the owner, with or without notice to the surety, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the owner from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the owner all outlay and expense which the owner may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed upon this bond, venue shall lie in Bexar County, State of Texas, and that the said surety, for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same, shall in any wise affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.

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PERFORMANCE BOND (contd.)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _______ counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the ___________day of ______________________, 2026.

ATTEST: (7)

Principal

________________________________ By ________________________________ (Principal) Secretary

(SEAL) ________________________________

Witness as to Principal

Surety

_______________________________ By________________________________ (Surety) Secretary Attorney-in-fact

(SEAL)

Witness as to Surety

Address

NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of contract.

(1) Correct name of contractor

(2) A corporation, a partnership or an individual, as case may be

(3) Correct name of surety

(4) Correct name of owner

(5) County and state

(6) Owner

(7) If contractor is partnership, all partners should execute bond

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PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we (1) __________________________

_______________________ a (2) _____________________ of ____________________________ hereinafter called Principal and (3) ___________________________________________________ of ________________________, State of ____________________________, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto (4) the East Central Special Utility District of Bexar County, Texas, hereinafter called Owner, and unto all persons, firms, and corporation who may furnish materials for, or perform labor upon the building or improvements hereinafter referred to, in the penal sum of ($ __________________) Dollars in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in (5) Bexar County, Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with (6) the East Central Special Utility District, the Owner, dated the ____________________day of _______________________________, 2026, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of 2026 Water System Improvements for East Central SUD, (herein called the "work").

NOW THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all claimants as defined in Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code, supplying public work labor or public work material in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

This bond is made and entered into solely for the protection of all payment bond beneficiaries supplying public work labor or public work material in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, and all such beneficiaries shall have a direct right of action under the bond as provided in Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed upon this bond, venue shall lie in Bexar County, State of Texas, and that the said surety, for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same, shall in any wise affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.

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PAYMENT BOND (contd.)

PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner, and the Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _________ counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the ___________day of ____________________, 2026.

ATTEST: (7)

Principal

________________________________ By________________________________ (Principal) Secretary

(SEAL) ________________________________

Witness as to Principal

ATTEST: ________________________________

Surety

_____________________________ By ________________________________ (Surety) Secretary Attorney-in-fact

(SEAL)

Address

Witness as to Surety

Address

NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of contract.

(1) Correct name of contractor

(2) A corporation, a partnership or an individual, as case may be

(3) Correct name of surety

(4) Correct name of owner

(5) County and state

(6) Owner

(7) If contractor is partnership, all partners should execute bond

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

WORK TO BE DONE: The Contractor shall install 8-inch and 12-inch C900/C909 PVC water mains (with sand bedding and electrically continuous tracer wire and access points) along Helmsman Rd/Stuart Rd, Lavernia Rd/Mt. Olive Rd, Texas Loop 106/Stuart Rd, and Kirkner Rd, including specified tie-ins (cut-in tees with mechanical restraints), bends, reducers, gate valves (open-right, permanently marked), fire hydrants, air-release valves at high points, service relocations, and steel-encased bored/jacked/tunneled crossings or HDPE directional drilling where shown

REQUIREMENT FOR BIDDERS: The Owner requires all bidders to include the information listed below with their bid proposal. Failure to include the requested information with the bid proposal may cause the Owner to consider the bid non-responsive and may cause the bid to not be considered further.

1. Name and telephone number of bonding company authorized to do business in the State of

Texas that will issue Payment and Performance Bonds in the amount of your bid;

2. Name and telephone number of an insurance company authorized to do business in the

State of Texas verifying they will issue Certificate(s) of Insurance per the requirements in the Supplemental Special Conditions and General Conditions;

3. List of key personnel to be involved with this project along with their resumes;

4. Statement of current work load and a list of references for similar projects performed in the last five (5) years;

5. A list of equipment to be dedicated to this project;

6. If you plan to utilize subcontractors for this project, we will also require all of the requested information on the subcontractors' firms;

TIME ALLOWED FOR COMPLETION: The time allowed for the completion of this project shall be 90 consecutive calendar days and shall be computed from the date of the work order to be issued by the Engineer.

PROJECT START DATE: The successful bidder will be required to begin construction within 10 days from Notice of Contract Award by the Owner.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: For each calendar day in excess of the number stated above needed to complete the work, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day shall be deducted from the money due or to become due the Contractor.

STATE SALES TAX: East Central SUD qualifies for exemption from state and local sales tax and has furnished the Contractor with a tax exemption certificate included in these specifications. It is the Contractor's responsibility to claim exemption from payment of applicable state and local sales taxes by complying with such procedures as may be prescribed by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Contract separates the cost of materials and tangible equipment from skill, labor and other associated costs of construction. This is in accordance with the Texas Tax Code to allow tax exemption on the Contract price for materials. Certain construction equipment that is owned or rented by the Contractor may be subject to State and Local Sales Tax.

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INSPECTION: This work will be inspected by the Engineer and all change orders or communication concerning the work should be directed to the Engineer, Gallegos Engineering, Inc.

WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION: All water required for the Contractor for his operation will be furnished free of charge. The Contractor shall make all necessary connections, including valves and shall transport all water at his own expense.

POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for electric service and shall purchase all power required for his operation.

TELEPHONE: The Contractor may make his own arrangements for temporary telephone service during construction.

SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall establish and enforce among his employees such regulations in regard to cleanliness and disposal of garbage and waste as shall tend to prevent the inception and spread of infectious or contagious diseases and to prevent effectively the creation of a nuisance about the work on any property either public or private; and such regulations as are required by the Owner shall be put into immediate force and effect by the Contractor. The necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work, properly secluded from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor in such a manner and at such points as shall be approved by the Owner; and their use shall be strictly enforced by the Contractor. All sanitary laws and regulations of the State of Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services, OSHA (29 CFR 1926.51), and the Owner's jurisdiction shall be strictly complied with.

SUBSTITUTE OR "OR-EQUAL" ITEMS: The contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment described in the drawing or specified in the specifications without consideration of possible substitute or "or-equal" items. Whenever it is indicated in the Drawings or specified in the specifications that a substitute or "or-equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by the Contractor if acceptable to the Engineer, application for such acceptance will not be considered by the Engineer until after the effective date of the Agreement. The procedure for submission of any such application by the Contractor and consideration by the Engineer is set forth in the following paragraphs 1-3.

1. Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality required. Unless the name is followed by words indicating that no substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other suppliers may be accepted by the Engineer if sufficient information is submitted by the Contractor to allow the Engineer to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named. The procedure for review by the Engineer will include the following. Requests for review of substitute items of material and equipment will not be accepted by the Engineer from anyone other than the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, the Contractor shall make written application to the Engineer for acceptance thereof, certifying that the proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for

\17-26-19\specialcon SC-3 09/22/26 by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified. The application will state that the evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice the Contractor's achievement of Substantial Completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with the Owner for work on the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether or not incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the application and available maintenance, repair and replacement service will be indicated. The application will also contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such substitute, including costs of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change, all of which shall be considered by the Engineer in evaluating the proposed substitute. The Engineer may require the Contractor to furnish at the Contractor's expense additional data about the proposed substitute.

2. If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, the Contractor may furnish or utilize a substitute means, methods, sequence, technique or procedure of construction acceptable to the Engineer, if the Contractor submits sufficient information to allow the Engineer to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract Documents. The procedure for review by the Engineer will be similar to that provided in paragraph 1 as applied by the Engineer and as may be supplemented in the General Conditions.

3. The Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. The Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability, and no substitute will be ordered, installed or utilized without the Engineer's prior written acceptance which will be evidenced by either a Change Order or an approved Shop Drawing. The Owner may require the Contractor to furnish at the Contractor's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute. The Engineer will record time required by the Engineer and the Engineer's consultants in evaluating substitutions proposed by the Contractor and in making changes in the Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or not the Engineer accepts a proposed substitute, the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for the charges of the Engineer and the Engineer's consultants for evaluating each proposed substitute.

Reimbursement shall be based on engineering direct labor cost plus indirect labor cost plus any direct non-labor expenses such as travel or per diem profit of the above total.

SUBCONTRACTORS: With the exception of bonding requirements, all aspects of the contract documents including Special Conditions, General Conditions, and Technical Specifications shall apply to and be enforced equally upon authorized subcontractors as well as the contractor. Use of subcontractor shall not be authorized without expressed written consent of the Owner.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: See Supplemental Special Conditions and Page GC-18 of the General Conditions.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS

WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE

A. Definitions:

Certificate of coverage ("certificate") - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, or a coverage agreement (DWC Form-81, DWC Form-82, DWC Form-83, or DWC Form-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.

Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity.

Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the Contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.

B. The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.

C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract.

D. If the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the Contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.

E. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity:

(1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and

(2) no later than seven days after receipt by the Contractor, a new certificate of coverage

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F. The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter.

G. The Contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project.

H. The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (Notice 8 - Required Workers' Compensation Coverage, or successor notice), informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.

I. The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to:

(1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;

(2) provide the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project;

(3) provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;

(4) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor:

(a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project;

and

(b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;

(5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter;

(6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and

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(7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services.

J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the

Contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the Contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties or other civil action sand that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties or other civil actions.

K. The Contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the

Contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the Contractor does not remedy the breach within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 1

DEFINITION OF TERMS

GC1.01 Definition of Terms: Whenever the terms defined herein occur on the Plans, in the

Specifications, or in any other documents or instruments herein contemplated or to which the Specifications apply or may apply the intent and meaning shall be as follows:

GC1.02 Owner: (Or Party of the First Part) The individual, firm, corporation or the political subdivision for whom the facilities covered by these Plans and Specifications are to be constructed.

GC1.03 Contractor: (Or Party of the Second Part) The individual, firm, or corporation with whom the Contract is made by the Owner.

GC1.04 Engineer: Gallegos Engineering, Inc., or such other engineer, supervisor or inspector as may be authorized by Gallegos Engineering, Inc., or the Owner to act in any particular.

GC1.05 Bidder: An individual, firm or corporation submitting a proposal.

GC1.06 Superintendent: An authorized representative of the Owner and Engineer.

GC1.07 Inspector: An authorized representative of the Owner and Engineer.

GC1.08 Laboratory: A testing laboratory approved by the Owner and Engineer.

GC1.09 Contract: The agreement between the Owner and the Contractor covering the furnishing of all materials and labor necessary to complete the work and consisting of the Plans and Specifications, together with such additions or modifications as may be ordered by the Owner from time to time.

GC1.10 Work: All structures, services, machinery, equipment, or other facilities that are described to the Plans and Specifications, together with such additions or modifications as may be ordered by the Owner from time to time.

GC1.11 Work Order, or Notice to Proceed: A document issued by the Owner directing the

Contractor to proceed on all or a part of the work on a specified date.

GC1.12 Change Order: A supplemental agreement adding to or modifying the Contract, including such additional Plans and Specifications as are necessary to properly describe the required change.

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GC1.13 Surety: The corporate body or individual bound with the Contractor for the faithful performance of the work covered by the Contract.

GC1.14 Plans: The drawings published by the Engineer showing the locations, character, dimensions, and details of the work and which are a part of the Contract.

GC1.15 Specifications: The directions, conditions, and requirements contained herein pertaining to the method and manner of performing the work, or to the quantities, or to the quantities of materials to be furnished under the Contract. The term "Specifications" shall be deemed to include the Contract Documents, the Special Conditions, the General Conditions, and the Technical Specifications as contained herein, together with all supplemental agreements and change orders. Specifications are a part of the Contract.

SECTION 2

DEFINITION OF ABBREVIATIONS

GC2.01 Definitions of Abbreviations: Whenever the abbreviations defined herein occur on the

Plans, in the Specifications, Contract, Bond, Advertisement, Proposal, or in any other instrument herein contemplated or to which the Specifications apply or may apply, the intent and meaning shall be as follows:

AIA American Institute of Architects AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials A.C. Asbestos Cement A.I.S.C. American Institute of Steel Construction API American Petroleum Institute ANSI American National Standards Institute ASTM ASTM International AWWA American Water Works Association A.W.S. American Welding Society B. & S. Bell and Spigot C.I. Cast Iron CON. or CONC. Concrete C.S.P. Concrete Sewer Pipe C.O. Cleanout D.C.I. Ductile Cast Iron ELEV. or EL. Elevation M.H. Manhole N.E.M.A. National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association N.E.C. National Electrical Code N.E.S.C. National Electric Safety Code OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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TxDOT Texas Department of Transportation TCEQ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality DSHS Texas Department of State Health Services TDLR Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

One-Call Texas 811 / Texas Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act

P.V.C. Polyvinyl Chloride R. or RAD. Radius REINF. Reinforced or Reinforcing REM. Remove REP. Replace R.C.S.P. Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe R.O.W. OR R/W Right-of-Way SAN. Sanitary V.C. Vitrified Clay

SECTION 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

GC3.01 Examination of Plans, Specifications, Special Conditions and Site of Work:

Submission of a proposal shall constitute prima facie evidence that the bidder has carefully examined the site of the proposed work, the proposal, contract forms, plans, and specifications, and has satisfied himself as to the character, quality, and quantity of work to be performed, materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of these Specifications, Special Conditions, and Contract.

Any information on the Plans or in the Specifications as to the soil or material borings, or tests of existing materials, or location of existing utilities is for the convenience of the Bidder. The accuracy of the information is not guaranteed, and no claims for extra work or damages will be considered if it is found during construction that the actual conditions or locations vary from those indicated on the Plans or in the Specifications.

GC3.02 Interpretation of Estimates: Any estimate of quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished given in the proposal or on the Plans shall be considered as approximate and is given only as a basis for comparison of proposals and the award of the Contract. The Owner does not expressly, or by implication, agree that the actual quantities involved will correspond exactly therewith; nor shall the bidder plead misunderstanding or deception because of such estimate of quantities, or of the character, location, or other conditions pertaining to the work. Payment to the Contractor under unit price contracts will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed, or materials furnished in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, and it is understood that the quantities may be increased or diminished as hereinafter provided without in any way invalidating the unit bid prices.

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GC3.03 Preparation of Proposal: The bidder shall submit his proposal on the forms furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces in the proposal form shall be filled in for each and every item for which a quantity is given and the bidder shall state the price (typed or written in ink, both in words and numerals) for which he proposes to do each item of work. In case of conflict between words and numerals, the words will govern.

The proposal shall be signed in ink by the person or persons making or authorized to make the bid. If the proposal is offered by an individual, his name and post office address shall be given. If the proposal is offered by a firm or partnership, the name and post office address of each member of the firm or partnership shall be given. If the proposal is offered by a corporation, the name and title of the person signing the proposal; and the post office address of the corporation shall be given. Any person signing a proposal as agent must file with the Owner legal evidence that he has authority to do so, and that the signature is binding upon the firm or corporation.

GC3.04 Rejection of Proposals: A proposal showing any alteration of words or figures, erasures, additions not called for, alternate bids not called for, incomplete bid, conditional bids, or proposals not accompanied by proposal guaranty as required, will be considered as an irregular bid and may be rejected. The Owner reserves the right to waive technicalities as to changes, alterations, or reservations, and to make the award in the best interest of the Owner.

GC3.05 Proposal Guaranty: Each proposal shall be accompanied by proposal guaranty in the amount set forth in the Notice to Bidders. Checks shall be made payable unconditionally to the Owner.

GC3.06 Delivery of Proposal: Each proposal shall be sealed, together with the proposal guaranty, in an envelope plainly marked with the name of the project as shown on the Plans, and the name and address of the bidder. When submitted by mail, this envelope shall be placed in another envelope addressed as indicated in the Notice of Bidders.

Only those proposals actually in the hands of the designated official at the time set in the "Notice to Bidders" will be considered. No proposals submitted by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail, or other electronic means will be considered unless expressly allowed in the Notice to Bidders.

GC3.07 Withdrawal of Proposal: A bidder may withdraw his proposal provided he submits to the official designated to receive bids, his request in writing to do so prior to the time set for opening of proposals.

GC3.08 Change of Unit Bid Proposal: A bidder may change the unit prices bid in his proposal provided he submits to the official designated to receive bids, his request to do so and his changed unit prices bid in writing prior to the time set for opening of proposals.

GC3.09 Public Opening of Proposals: Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time and place set in the "Notice to Bidders."

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GC3.10 Competency of Bidders: Before any contract is awarded, the Owner may require the bidder to furnish a complete statement of his financial resources, his experience in similar work, his equipment available for the work proposed, or any other information necessary to establish his competence and reliability as a Contractor.

GC3.11 Competency of Equipment Suppliers: All equipment suppliers of equipment and components listed in the proposal shall furnish a current financial statement suitable for evaluating fiscal soundness concerning products proposed for this project. All financial information shall be considered strictly confidential and reviewed only by the Engineer and Owner.

GC3.12 Disqualification of a Bidder: Any one of the following causes may be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of the bidder and the rejection of his proposal:

More than one proposal for the same work from an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation under the same or different name.

Evidence of collusion among bidders.

An unbalanced proposal.

Failure to submit a unit price for each item of work shown on the proposal form.

Lack of competency as revealed by the financial statement, experience record, or plant and equipment statement furnished.

Lack of responsibility as shown by past work, judged from the standpoint of workmanship and progress.

Uncompleted work which, in the judgment of the Owner, might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of additional work if awarded.

Being in arrears on existing contracts, or in litigation with the Owner.

Having defaulted on a previous contract.

GC3.13 Materials Guaranty: Before any contract is awarded, the Owner may require the bidder to furnish a complete statement of the origin, composition, or manufacture of any and all materials proposed to be used in the work, together with samples, which may be subjected to tests to determine their quality and fitness for the work.

SECTION 4

AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

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GC4.01 Consideration of Proposals: For the purpose of award, after the proposals are opened and read, the summation of the products of the estimated quantities shown in the proposal by the unit prices bid will be considered the amount of the bid. The summations will then be compared and the results made public. Until the award of the Contract is made, the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to advertise for new proposals, or to proceed to do the work otherwise when the best interest of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

GC4.02 Award of Contract: Contract will not be awarded until the necessary investigations as to the competency of the low bidders are made. Award of Contract will be made within sixty (60) days after the opening of proposals.

GC4.03 Return of Proposal Guaranties: As soon as the proposal prices have been compared, the Engineer may, at his discretion, return the proposal guaranties accompanying those proposals which, in his judgment, will not be considered in making the award. When award is made, the successful bidder's proposal guaranty only, will be retained until after contract and bond have been executed.

GC4.04 Performance and Payment Bond: Within ten (10) days after notification of award of

Contract, the successful bidder shall execute and file with the Owner, Surety Bonds, on the form provided, in the full amount of the Contract Price as a guarantee of the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations which may be incurred for material and labor used in the work. Bonds shall be executed by a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. The Contractor shall provide information on the solvency and current standing of the insurance company which provides the performance and payment bonds on the contract. Any Surety shall be subject to approval by the Owner.

GC4.05 Execution of Contract: Within ten (10) days after notification of award of Contract, the successful bidder shall sign and place in the hands of the Owner, the necessary agreements entering into a Contract with the Owner.

GC4.06 Approval of Contract: No contract shall be binding upon the Owner until it has been signed by the Owner and returned to the Contractor.

GC4.07 Failure to Execute Contract: Failure to comply with any of the requirements of these

Specifications, to execute Contract within ten (10) days after notification of award, or to furnish surety as required, shall be just cause for the annulment of the award. In case of annulment of award, the proposal guaranty shall become the property of the Owner, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

SECTION 5

SCOPE OF WORK

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GC5.01 Intent of Plans and Specifications: It is the intent of the Plans and Specifications to describe the complete work to be performed under the Contract. Except as provided on the plans or in the specifications, it is also the intent that the Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

GC5.02 Changes and Increased or Decreased Quantities of Work: The Owner shall have the right to make such changes and alterations in the Plans or in the quantities of work as he may consider necessary or desirable, and such changes and alterations shall not be considered as a waiver of any condition of the Contract, nor shall they invalidate…