Water Main Extensions _ Tech Specs _ 20260518.pdf

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Rockdale County Water Resources

Water Main Extensions

Technical Specifications Volume 2 of 3

May 2026

Prepared by:

Engineering Strategies, Inc.

3855 Shallowford Road, Suite 525

Marietta, Georgia 30062

(770) 429-0001

5/18/26

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number Title

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 00 Unique Requirements 01 14 19 Occupancy 01 22 15 Measurement and Payment 01 25 00 Substitution and Product Options 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 29 73 Schedule of Values 01 31 19 Project Meetings 01 32 16 Construction Schedules for Line Work and Small Projects 01 32 33 Construction Photographs and Videos 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 42 19 Codes and Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 23.13 Testing of Pipelines and Hydraulic Structures 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 56 16 Dust Control 01 56 33 Job Site Security 01 57 00 Environmental and Property Protection 01 65 00 Transportation and Handling 01 66 00 Storage and Protection 01 71 13 Mobilization 01 71 23.16 Construction Surveying 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 23 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 77 00 Contract Closeout 01 78 33 Warranties and Bonds 01 78 39 Record Documents

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 27 10 Stream Crossings 02 32 19 Exploratory Excavation 02 41 13.13 Paving Removal 02 41 13.23 Utility Line Removal 02 42 11 Removal of Construction Material

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 21 00 Reinforcing Steel 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing 31 23 00 Excavation and Fill 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 31 37 00 Rip Rap

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 15 40 Crushed Stone Surfacing 32 16 13 Curbs and Gutters 32 92 00 Turf and Grasses 32 93 43 Trees

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 23.16 Utility Pipe Jacking 33 11 13.05 Ductile Iron Piping 33 12 16 Water Utility Distribution Valves 33 12 19.13 Water Utility Fire Hydrants

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 41 16.10 Traffic Control 34 71 00 Roadway Construction

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

Paragraph Title

1.2 References

1.3 System Description

1.4 Contract Drawings

1.5 Submittals

3.1 Use of Premises

3.2 Aid to the Injured

3.3 Buildings and Shanties

3.4 Cleaning

3.5 Cleaning and Crowning of Streets

3.6 Cleaning Surfaces

3.7 Contractor’s Office

3.8 Dimensions and Elevations

3.9 Emergency Response

3.10 Environmental Contamination

3.11 Existing Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems

3.12 Existing Utilities

3.13 Inspections

3.14 Insufficiency of Safety Precautions

3.15 Intoxicating Liquors

3.16 Landscape Protection

3.17 Lighting

3.18 Means and Methods

3.19 Measures and Weights

3.20 Mill and Shop Tests and Inspections

3.21 Monuments and Landmarks

3.22 Obstructions Encountered

3.23 Time of Work and Overtime Work

3.24 Ownership of Materials

3.25 Painting and Coatings

3.26 Power

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3.27 Protecting Existing Buildings and Structures

3.28 Protection

3.29 Record Drawings

3.30 Roadway Right-of-Way, Working Facilities, and Easements

3.31 Safety

3.32 Sales Tax

3.33 Sanitary Measures

3.34 Shoring, Formwork, and Temporary Structures

3.35 Site Video

3.36 Sound Attenuation

3.37 Storage

3.38 Temporary Heat

3.39 Use of Facilities

3.40 Use of Streets

3.41 Utility Relocations or Modifications

3.42 Water Supply

3.43 Work in Inclement Weather

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Unless otherwise specified, references to documents shall mean the documents in effect at the time of Advertisement for Bids or Invitation to Bid (or on the effective date of the Agreement if there were no bids). If referenced documents have been discontinued by the issuing organization, references to those documents shall mean the replacement documents issued or otherwise identified by that organization or, if there are no replacement documents, the last version of the documents before it was discontinued shall apply.

B. These Specifications contain references to the entities identified in Section 01 42 19 – Codes and Standards. They are a part of these Specifications as specified and modified.

Where a referenced document contains references to other standards, those documents are included as references under this section as if referenced directly. In the event of conflict between the requirements of this section and those of the listed documents, the requirements of this section shall prevail.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance Requirements

1. The Work shall be comprised of and for the construction of the Owner’s infrastructure as identified in the Bid Schedule, including but not limited to, safety, installation, connections, testing, and fabrication with any and all appurtenances in accordance with the Contract Documents, complete and fully operational in compliance with federal, state, county, and local codes and regulations, standards, and specifications as applicable at the time of bid unless otherwise directed in writing by the Owner.

1.4 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. Existing conditions shown on the contract drawings were derived from the best available information at the time and preparation of the Contract Documents and do not purport to be

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B. The Work proposed was based on the available information of the existing conditions. The Contractor shall field verify the nature and extent of the Work proposed prior to ordering any materials. No payment shall be authorized for materials not retained as part of the County’s pump station facilities and its appurtenances.

C. Additionally, the County reserves the right to require deviations from the Contract during construction where such deviations are deemed necessary to provide for flexibility in the maintenance and operation of the system and increase the efficiency and reliability.

Deviations will be addressed in accordance with Article 10 of the General Conditions.

D. The Contractor shall maintain, on site, one (1) complete set of Contract Documents throughout the course of the Work and make available upon request to the County.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals specified for submission shall be by the Contractor only to Owner or its

Engineer as specified.

B. Each submittal, with variations from the requirements of the Contract Documents, shall make specific mention of such variations. Those declared variations found acceptable by Engineer and Owner shall require the Contractor to take suitable action for the proper installation in accordance with the Contract Documents. Variation not declared or suitable action not taken by the Contractor shall not relieve him/her of the responsibility for executing the Work or error and cost for remedial actions deemed necessary by the Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 USE OF PREMISESS

A. Confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, and contract documents.

B. Do not unreasonably encumber premises with materials or equipment.

C. Do not load structures with weight that will endanger structure. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products and equipment stored on premises.

D. Maintain the premises in clean and safe condition at all times.

E. The contract operations should not cause any hindrance, nuisance, lack of safety, blocked means of entrance and exit, damage to property and person, disruption of utilities, excessive and offensive noise and dust to any of the adjoining properties and persons.

Remove such condition forthwith, should they occur, and repair or replace the damage at own cost to the approval of the Engineer.

F. Provide access to Owner's authorized persons and the police, fire or other departments having legal jurisdiction to the site at all times and provide cooperation in their work.

3.2 AID TO THE INJURED

A. Furnish, maintain, and make ready and available for immediate use, first aid to the injured with standing arrangements for the immediate removal, transport, and hospital treatment of any personnel who may be injured on the Work, as required by federal, state, county and local laws, codes and regulations.

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3.3 BUILDINGS AND SHANTIES

A. Do not allow for the housing of men/women employed for the Work on land owned or leased by the Owner, unless a written permit is secured from the Owner. Should permission be asked and granted, comply with all regulations regarding the construction and maintenance of such buildings.

3.4 CLEANING

A. With completion of the Work, return the surface conditions of the work area to pre-work status, unless where otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.

B. Leave the grounds in a neat and approved condition, including but not limited to, the removal of material, debris, equipment, structures, and the Contractor’s office.

C. Terminate all temporary utilities as applicable or as required by the Contract Documents.

D. Clean out all drains, pipes, inlets, and miscellaneous and appurtenant structures of debris from construction operations.

3.5 CLEANING AND CROWNING OF STREETS

A. As Work progresses and before the Work herein specified is accepted, thoroughly clean all streets, roads, sidewalks, and lawns free from all debris and dirt accumulating from the construction, open all gutters so that free drainage may be had, and on unpaved streets and roads, completely crown the roadway within the limits of the herein specified Work.

3.6 CLEANING SURFACES

A. To the extent necessary, wire brush and wash contact surfaces between existing and new

Work to be free from debris, dirt, grease, or foreign matter.

B. Prepare such surfaces as recommended by the manufacturer or directed by the Owner.

C. Include the cost for cleaning in the Prices Bid and stipulated for the various items of the bid.

3.7 CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE

A. Be responsible for providing adequate indoor facilities for conducting project meetings.

B. At a minimum, equip the facilities with power, water, sewer connection or septic tank, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, a conference room, table and chairs.

C. Facilities are not required to be on the project site unless specifically stated otherwise in these Specifications.

D. If in the opinion of the Owner, the location of the facilities is not convenient to project personnel, the Owner may provide suitable facilities for project meetings.

3.8 DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS

A. In the Contract Documents precedence is as follows:

1. Figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

2. Detailed drawings over general drawings

B. Use Georgia State Plane Coordinate system where coordinates are denoted.

C. Use the vertical datum identified in the Contract Documents where elevations are denoted.

3.9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

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A. Respond within one (1) hour to any emergency that may arise in connection with the Work on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) days per week basis. Should the Owner’s maintenance forces be called upon by the Owner to rectify a problem created by the Contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Owner, plus twenty-five (25) percent, with a minimum charge of one hundred (100) dollars per occurrence. This charge shall be subject to change depending upon the severity of the emergency and shall be determined by the Owner

3.10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION

A. During the course of the Work, take precautions against property endangerment and/or damages from water, sewage, seepage, storm, storm water, and flood flows. Cost for precautions shall be included in the Prices Bid and stipulated for the items of Work. The Contractor is responsible for any and all contamination during and/or due to the project.

3.11 EXISTING IRRIGATION AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the soundness to any portion of an existing irrigation or sprinkler system disturbed and/or damaged by the Work. No compensation shall be made for this Work.

3.12 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Contractor is solely responsible for having utilities located prior to beginning work.

B. Maintain existing utilities, except when a utility or a utility feature requires moving. In such circumstances, notify the utility before any such Work is started for approval.

C. In the event that the utility grants approval for such movement that results in damage, it shall be repaired by the authorities having control of the same, and the expense of said repairs shall be paid by the Contractor or deducted from the monies which are due or to become due to said Contractor.

D. Do not disturb any underground or overhead facilities encountered without proper authority and then only in such manner as said owner may prescribe and approve.

E. Should it become necessary to change the position, or permanently or temporarily remove part of a utility in order to clear the structure being built or to permit the Contractor to use a particular method of construction, notify the Owner of the utility of the location and circumstances and cease work if necessary, until satisfactory arrangements have been made by the Owners of the utility to properly care for or relocate the same as necessary to permit the Work to proceed as specified. No claims for damages shall be allowed the Contractor on account of any delay occasioned thereby. The entire cost of the changes or temporary or permanent removal of such utilities shall be borne by the Contractor and the cost thereof shall be included in the Prices Bid and stipulated for the various Items of the Bid.

F. Nothing contained herein shall relieve the Contractor of doing such Work at his cost and expense as is specifically included in the Contract Documents.

G. Anything contained herein shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to support and protect all pipes, conduits, and other structures which may be encountered during the construction of Work, and to make good all damages done to such pipes, conduits, and other structures, as provided in this specifications. Any such damages must be repaired without delay and the cost of such repairs must be borne by the Contractor.

3.13 INSPECTIONS

A. Schedule a pre-construction meeting with the Owner a minimum of one (1) week prior to construction.

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B. During construction, the Owner’s Inspector shall be the lead person for scheduling, coordination, overseeing, and witnessing including but not limited to, taps, cores, bores, wet-cut-ins, flow diversions, shutdowns testing, chlorination, sampling, and work that may be required or determined necessary by the Owner. Notify the Owner’s Inspector for approval should existing conditions necessitate a change or cost to the Contract Documents prior to proceeding.

C. The Owner’s Inspector shall review and approve unit items installed in the Work by the Contractor prior to his/her submittal for payment to the Owner. Failure to do so may result in delays in processing payments.

D. Upon notification by the Contractor, the Owner shall perform an inspection of the finished surface features and conditions for acceptance of the Work. Should discrepancies exist, make restorations as directed, until acceptance is granted by the Owner, upon which final payment shall be made for the Work.

E. Pay for second inspections, if so required by the Owner.

3.14 INSUFFICIENCY OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. If at any time, in the opinion of the Owner, the Work is not properly instituted or maintained and is not in accordance with federal, state, county and local laws, codes and regulations, the Contractor shall execute immediate measures to bring into compliance unsatisfactory surroundings. In the event that the Contractor is not readily available at the Work to be notified of the insufficiency of safety precautions, then the Owner may elect to institute or restore such Work to a state deemed safe. Such actions by the Owner shall in no way release the Contractor from his/her judiciary duty specified. Costs to correct safety precautions shall be at the Contractor’s expense

3.15 INTOXICATING LIQUORS

A. Neither permit nor suffer the introduction or use of intoxicating substances, such as but not limited to, alcohol or illegal drugs upon or about the Work jobsite. Do not allow intoxicated person on the job site.

3.16 LANDSCAPE PROTECTION

A. Do not remove or disturb without approval from the Owner landscaping, such as but not limited to, ornamental trees, shrubbery, hedges, flower beds, decorative berms, decorative rocks, ponds, timbers, and their appurtenances.

B. Should it be required to remove or disturb such items, seek approval at least 72 hours in advance of conflict. If and when approval is granted by the Owner, take the proper precautions to preserve, protect, and reestablish such items along the line of or contiguous to the Work.

C. If deemed damaged by the Owner, replace each item damaged with the same type and like size.

D. Cost for removal and relocation shall be considered as having been included in the Prices Bid and stipulated for the various items of Work. Cost for restitution shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.17 LIGHTING

A. Except for acts of nature, secure the Work by such means to prevent loss to health, limb, and property.

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B. Provide and maintain adequate lighting during periods of Overtime Work, from one-half (½) hour before sunset to one-half (½) hour after sunrise. Ensure lighting does not impact adjacent property owners.

C. Provide adequate lighting for safety and performance of construction operations and provide the necessary safety and other facilities required for work during normal working hours and for work at night.

3.18 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents, the means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor may choose. However, the Owner maintains the right to reject or alter the Contractor’s proposed means and methods, which shall not produce finished Work in accordance with the terms of the Contract, or to the Owner’s right as administrator of the construction to direct the Contractor to more stringent means or methods.

B. If determined by the Owner that the Contractor’s work methods, features, and/or equipment appear to be unsafe, insufficient, or improper, the Owner may order the Contractor to improve their safety, sufficiency, and/or character, whereby the Contractor shall conform to such orders; but should the Owner not demand any increase of such safety precautions, insufficiency, inadequacy or any improvement, such inaction shall not release the Contractor from his obligation to secure the work methods, safety precautions, work features, and/or equipment for the safe conduct and quality of work specified, and shall not constitute a cause of action for damages.

C. The Contractor shall have the right to deny access to the Work during construction except to third parties to inspect, certify, or observe when required by law; or to those who require reasonable access to the Work by reason of specific contractual relationship to the Work.

3.19 MEASURES AND WEIGHTS

A. Whenever so requested as deemed necessary by the Owner, provide accurate scales, adequate equipment, and the necessary assistance for weighing and/or measuring materials for the installed Work as specified.

B. It is understood and agreed that a “ton” shall mean the short ton of two thousand (2,000) pounds.

3.20 MILL AND SHOP TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Where the specifications call for mill or shop tests, furnish triplicate copies of attested certificates signed by a duly authorized representative of the manufacturer, showing details of quality or performance sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Make inspection of materials as required by these Specifications.

3.21 MONUMENTS AND LANDMARKS

A. Do not damage or remove monuments or landmarks without the written consent of the

Owner.

B. Any monument or landmark so removed shall be replaced by the Owner at the expense of the Contractor. The cost thereof shall be retained from the monies due or to become due the Contractor under this agreement.

3.22 OBSTRUCTIONS ENCOUNTERED

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A. Support and protect all pipes, conduits, and other structures which may be encountered during the construction of Work, and make good all damages done to such pipes, conduits, and other structures, as provided in this Specification whether shown or not in the Contract Documents.

B. Locate obstructions ahead of the Work. Immediately notify the Owner should it be determined that the existing information is not correct and an obstruction shall be encountered.

3.23 TIME OF WORK AND OVERTIME WORK

A. It is the intent of the contract that the Contractor provide sufficient work force at all times during normal working hours and days of each week to complete the Work without resort to overtime work.

B. The definition of normal working hours and days is a ten (10) hour day, Monday through Friday, trade recognized legal holidays excepted, during a consecutive period as agreed upon in the area of the Work, not counting the lunch period.

C. The definition of normal work week is the aggregate of the five (5) consecutive ten (10) hour days, Monday through Friday inclusive, maximum, the same holidays excepted.

D. Night work or work on Saturdays, Sundays, or trade recognized legal holidays, requiring the presence of the Owner’s personnel or an inspector, shall not be permitted except in case of emergency, and then only to such extent as is absolutely necessary, and with the written permission of the Owner.

E. The Contractor may request permission to work beyond these hours or on weekends or holidays for his/her convenience provided that all costs incurred by the Owner and/or Engineer for additional engineering and inspection services shall be borne by the Contractor.

1. The Owner shall have the right to deduct sufficient sums from monies due the

Contractor to cover these additional engineering and inspection costs.

F. Weekend, night, or holiday work shall be approved in writing a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

G. Should it become necessary for Work to be accomplished at the direction of the Owner for the convenience and/or requirement of the Owner outside of normal working hours, then full inspection and engineering shall be provided at no additional cost to the Contractor during those hours.

H. During periods of overtime work, provide and maintain temporary lighting and all other necessary facilities required for work during normal working hours and for work at night.

The Contractor shall be in readiness in time of emergency even nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at no cost to the County.

I. Unless otherwise specifically permitted, stop all work that would be subject to damage during inclement, stormy or freezing weather. Only such work as will not suffer injury to workmanship or materials will be permitted. Protect work against damage or injury from the weather, and when work is permitted during freezing weather, provide and maintain approved facilities for heating the materials and for protecting the finished work.

3.24 OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS

A. Existing material removed that shall not be relocated or reused in the Work shall be moved off site within 48 hours, becoming the property of the Contractor, unless identified to be salvaged and returned to the Owner. The cost for such Work shall be as stipulated by the Prices Bid, for the various items of the Work.

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B. Existing material recovered that shall be relocated or reused in the Work shall be refurbished or renovated as required, unless otherwise directed by the Owner.

C. Existing material removed shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Owner at the Contractor’s expense.

D. New material not installed in the Work shall be moved offsite and remain the property of the Contractor. Only material that is installed by the Contractor will be paid for. However, the Contractor may submit pay applications for stored material in accordance with Section

14.02 of the General Conditions.

3.25 PAINTING AND COATINGS

A. It is the intention of these Specifications that metal permanently installed in the Work shall be protected by a durable coating of paint, or other approved material as specified in Division 9 of these Specifications.

B. All metal surfaces not buried in the earth or masonry shall be left clean and well painted at the completion of the Contract, in accordance with detailed requirements as may hereinafter be set forth.

C. It is the intention of these Specifications that concrete or metal surface in corrosive environments shall be protected by a durable coating as specified in Division 9 of these Specifications.

3.26 POWER

A. Make arrangements for power needed for construction activities. No payment shall be made for cost of obtaining power. The cost for power shall be as stipulated by the Prices Bid, for the various items of the Work.

3.27 PROTECTING EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

A. Take the necessary precautions to protect, including but not limited to, buildings, bridges, structures, and substantial walls or fences which may be encountered or endangered in the execution of the Work.

B. Repair and make good any damages caused by reason of construction operations and restore such property to its state before the damages.

C. Replace existing walls and fences that are removed due to the execution of the Work.

D. Provide and install temporary fencing where required or directed by the Owner.

E. Include all costs for protecting buildings and structures, replacement of walls and fences, and temporary fencing in the Prices Bid for the various items of Work.

3.28 PROTECTION

A. Furnish and maintain satisfactory protection to the Work against injury by weather, flooding, or breakage thereby permitting all Work to be left in a perfect condition at the completion of the Work.

3.29 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Prepare, maintain, and furnish accurate redlined as-built drawings for the purpose of preparing record drawings in accordance with Section 01 78 39 – Record Documents.

3.30 ROADWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, WORKING FACILITIES, AND EASEMENTS

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A. Comply with all applicable permits and agreements with the Owner and the owners of such private property, easements, or rights-of-way when working within the limits of private property and rights-of-way.

B. Take care to avoid injury to the premises entered, which premises shall be left in a neat and orderly condition by the removal of rubbish and the grading of surplus materials, and the restoration of said private property to the same general conditions as at the time of entry for Work to be performed under this contract, whether or not such a condition is part of the agreement.

C. Confirm with the Owner that all easement documents are fully executed prior to entering any easement.

D. Do not (except after consent from the proper parties), enter or occupy with men/women, tools, or equipment on any land outside the rights-of-way or property of the County.

E. Utilize the designated site for construction as necessary for the Work. However, maintain existing access or provide adequate access to properties during the course of the Work.

Included cost for access in the Prices Bid and stipulated for the various items of the Work to be performed under this contract.

F. Work that shall be performed on private property or easements that requires granted access beyond the established road rights-of-way, shall be performed in conformity with all permits and agreements between the Owner and property owners. Should the Contractor desire or require additional space outside the limits of Work, he/she must arrange for such space with property and easement owners at his/her own expense. Legal binding agreements for such additional space must be in writing and a copy filed with the Owner, prior to accessing such lands. In such agreements, care shall be taken to avoid injury to the premises entered which shall be left in a neat and orderly condition as existed at the time of entry for Work.

G. Install tree save barriers along all boundaries of the work area, unless otherwise specifically directed by the Owner, prior to any Work when working on easements or property that was acquired by the Owner through condemnation. Work premises shall be left in a neat and orderly condition by the removal of rubbish, debris, and the grading of surplus materials and the restoration of said private property to the same general conditions as existed at the time of entry for Work.

3.31 SAFETY

A. Unless otherwise specified comply with and maintain all federal, state, county, and local regulations during the course of the Work.

3.32 SALES TAX

A. Furnish the Owner with certified copies of paid invoices or their equivalent proof covering sales tax paid on items which the Owner is eligible for tax refund; none of which shall be refunded or credited to the Contractor.

3.33 SANITARY MEASURES

A. Provide sanitary conveniences prior to beginning the Work in sufficient number, in such manner and in such places as to satisfy the Owner. Operate and maintain sanitary conveniences in such a manner as to remove harmful effects to personnel or environment.

B. All persons connected with the Work are obliged to use the conveniences provided and shall in no way violate these provisions. Immediately dismiss and remove employees from the Work for violations. Only upon written consent by Owner shall the violator regain access to the Work.

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C. Maintain sanitary conveniences during the Work in compliance with the local Health Department and the Owner.

D. Upon completion of the Work, remove sanitary conveniences without deleterious effect.

3.34 SHORING, FORMWORK, AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

A. The Contractor shall take full responsibility including the hiring of a practicing licensed professional engineer that may be needed for the adequacy and safety throughout erection, use and removal of all temporary Work such as shoring and supports during all phases of the Work, formwork, and supports for concrete, temporary protection, and structures of all kinds.

3.35 SITE VIDEO

A. Prior to the Work, perform and supply the Owner a thoroughly detailed video of the worksite and its contiguous area.

B. The video shall be of such quality as to view and establish existing conditions in detail and used to render a decision where no other documentation is available.

3.36 SOUND ATTENUATION

A. During the course of the Work, comply with Walton County Noise Ordinance unless the

Owner enforces a stricter standard.

B. Perform Work operations, machinery, equipment, and material handling in such a manner as to avoid and eliminate unnecessary noise.

C. Immediately terminate noise deemed unacceptable by the Owner.

3.37 STORAGE

A. Neatly and compactly pile, in such a manner as to cause the least inconvenience to property owners and traffic, materials, equipment, tools, and machinery required for the Work.

B. Utilize areas approved by the Owner for storage.

C. Maintain unobstructed access to fire hydrants, water and gas shut-off boxes, underground power and telephone line manholes, at all times.

3.38 TEMPORARY HEAT

A. Supply temporary heat for such period of time and at such temperature as needed for the proper protection and execution of the Work.

B. Include cost for temporary heat in the Prices Bid for the various Work.

3.39 USE OF FACILITIES

A. The Owner shall have the right or grant permits to connect any conduit, pipe line, or structure with the Work and its appurtenances at any time before the Work is accepted.

The Contractor shall not interfere or be granted compensation for such Work.

3.40 USE OF STREETS

A. Access: During the progress of the Work, make ample provisions for both vehicular and foot traffic on public roadways except during periods of road closures approved by the appropriate Department of Transportation.

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B. Traffic Control: Provide adequate signs, barricades, and lights, necessary to protect the public in accordance with the standards of the GDOT and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

C. Roadway disturbances shall not be left unfilled overnight, except in emergencies, and in such cases adequate precautions shall be exercised to protect traffic.

D. Procedural Rules: Comply with the rules and regulations of the controlling agency for Work within roads.

E. In the event of the Contractor's failure to comply with these provisions, the Owner may cause corrective work to be done, and shall deduct the cost of such Work from any monies due or to become due the Contractor under this agreement, but the performance of such Work by the Owner or at its instance, shall serve in no way to release the Contractor from his general or particular liability for the safety of the public or of the Work.

3.41 UTILITY RELOCATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS

A. Should, in the course of the Work, a need arise to relocate or modify a portion of the existing facilities, immediately notify the Owner for approval to proceed with such Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or as directed by the Owner.

3.42 WATER SUPPLY

A. The Owner shall make available all water required to execute the Work, at no cost to the

Contractor. If a fire hydrant is used to obtain water, obtain a fire hydrant meter in accordance with Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls.

B. Make the necessary provisions for the retrieval, transport, and delivery of such water with all means to protect and maintain the integrity of the Owner’s water system in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.

3.43 WORK IN INCLEMENT WEATHER

A. Take into account historical weather conditions and potential difficulties that may be encountered for completing the Work demonstrated in the work schedule.

B. Provide adequate protection against unfavorable weather to the satisfaction of the Owner.

C. Weather shall not be grounds for contract extension of available work days, unless such should be most abnormal and then only when reasonable effort was exercised.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

Paragraph Title

1.2 Work Covered by Contract Documents

1.3 Coordination

1.4 Site Conditions

1.5 Project Location

1.6 Quantities

1.7 Easements and Permits

1.8 Communications

1.9 Additional Engineering Services

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and performing all Work required to construct the proposed 30-inch ductile iron pipe water main complete in place, ready to operate and as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

B. The Work can generally be described as consisting of:

1. Installation of approximately 12,000 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe and fittings for the proposed water main along five different roads.

2. Installation of approximately 100 linear feet of 16-inch steel casing via jack and bore.

3. Installation of isolation gate valves as indicated on the Drawings.

4. Installation of fire hydrant assemblies.

5. Connections to existing water mains using either tapping sleeves and valves or wet cut-ins.

6. Installation of thrust restraint for pipe and fittings consisting of restrained joint pipe and fittings and concrete thrust blocks, as required or directed by the Engineer or Owner.

7. Backfill and compact all pipe trench cuts to the requirements of the Contract

Documents.

8. Pressure test and disinfect the water main until testing and disinfection requirements are met.

9. Removal and replacement of existing fencing to allow installation of the proposed water main and appurtenances.

10. Installation of temporary fencing where required to maintain closed areas to prevent pets, livestock, etc. from escaping the adjacent property to the work area.

11. Milling and resurfacing asphalt paving where indicated on the Drawings.

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12. Preparation and submittal of traffic control plans for approval by Rockdale County

DOT.

13. Installation and maintenance of all required erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent the release of sediment from the construction site.

14. Site restoration and clean-up to leave the site in a condition equal to or better than the preconstruction condition.

C. Related Requirements

1. Prepare and submit all required shop drawings of equipment and structural items to be furnished.

2. Clean all systems and piping and dispose of all waste materials.

3. Identify and tag all new equipment and piping.

4. Perform all warranty work.

D. Perform all work as shown on the Drawings and as specified.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate any water main shutdowns or valve closures necessary for completing the work with the Owner. Do not operate any existing equipment or valves without prior approval of the Owner.

1.4 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Accept the project site in "as is" condition.

B. Verify all the existing conditions and those for the existing work to be reused or altered.

C. Include the costs of all required modifications or replacements in accordance with the bid schedule and specification sections.

D. The dimensions and counts provided on the drawings and in the specifications are for assistance in bidding. Inspect the site, take necessary measurements and counts and familiarize oneself with all the job conditions prior to bidding. The Contractor must visit the project site prior to submitting a bid.

1.5 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The equipment and materials to be furnished will be installed at the locations shown on the

Drawings. The project site is located along five different County roads in Rockdale County, Georgia including, Annie Mitchell Drive, Bethel Road, Lester Road, McCalla Road, and N. Hightower Trail.

1.6 QUANTITIES

A. The Owner reserves the right to alter the quantities of work to be performed or to extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and as found necessary, and the Contractor shall perform the work as altered, increased or decreased. Payment for such increased or decreased quantity will be made in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. No allowance will be made for any change in anticipated profits nor shall such changes be considered as waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the Contract and Bond.

1.7 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS

A. The anticipated necessary permits listed are the responsibility of the Owner and their status is as follows. Fees for Building Permits, if necessary, are paid for by the Contractor, upon

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1. Land Disturbance Permit – to be picked up by the Contractor

B. The anticipated necessary easements listed are the responsibility of the Owner and their status is as follows:

1. Easements have been obtained.

1.8 COMMUNICATIONS

A. Submit all communications in writing. Use prescribed forms as required by the Owner.

B. Designate in writing the individuals who will be the Contractor’s authorized representatives.

1.9 ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

A. Pay the costs for additional Engineering services under the following circumstances:

1. In the event the Engineer is required to provide additional engineering services as a result of substitution of materials or equipment by the Contractor which are not "or equal", or changes by the Contractor in dimension, weight, etc., of the materials and accessories furnished, or if the Engineer is required to examine and evaluate any changes proposed by the Contractor for the convenience of the Contractor.

2. Redesign and for any construction changes required to accommodate the materials furnished which change the structural loading and/or design. Structural design shown on the Contract Drawings is based upon typical weights for the materials as indicated on the Contract Drawings and specified.

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UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

Paragraph Title

1.2 Submittals

1.3 Sequencing

1.4 Sequencing Constraints

B. Scope

1. The scope of this Section is to convey to the Contractor unique and unusual stipulations and requirements which have been established for this Project. Some of the stipulations and requirements are a result of negotiations with various entities and organizations which have an interest in this Project. Some requirements are based on technical aspects of the Project which are not otherwise conveyed to the Contractor.

The provisions of this Section shall supersede the provisions of the Division 01 through 44 Specifications but shall not supersede the Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms or Conditions of the Contract.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Sequence Submittal

1. Submit a proposed sequence in accordance with Section 01 32 16 with appropriate times of starting and completion of tasks to Engineer for review.

2. The Contractor may propose alternatives to the sequencing constraints to that shown in this Section in an attempt to reduce the disruption of the operation of the existing facility or streamline the tasks of this Contract. The Owner and Engineer are not obligated to accept any of these alternatives.

1.3 SEQUENCING

A. General

1. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all construction sequencing.

2. The completion of specific preliminary sequencing tasks indicated will be required prior to any significant site demolition.

B. Notify the Owner at least ten days prior to starting to relocate piping or taking existing components out of service.

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OCCUPANCY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PARTIAL OCCUPANCY BY OWNER

A. Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any section or portion of the Work or any structure is in suitable condition, it may be put into use upon the written order of the Engineer and such usage will not be held in any way as an acceptance of said Work or structure, or any part thereof, or as a waiver of any of the provisions of these Specifications and the Contract. Pending final completion and acceptance of the Work, all necessary repairs and replacements, due to defective materials or workmanship or operations of the Contractor, for any section of the Work so put into use shall be performed by the Contractor at Contractor's own expense.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

Paragraph Title

1.2 Descriptions

1.3 Nonpayment for Rejected or Unused Products

1.4 Partial Payment for Stored Materials and Equipment

1.5 Bid Items

B. Scope

1. The Bid lists each item of the Project for which payment will be made. No payment will be made for any items other than those listed in the Bid.

2. Required items of work and incidentals necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work which are not specifically listed in the Bid, and which are not specified in this Section to be measured or to be included in one of the items listed in the Bid, shall be considered as incidental to the work. All costs thereof, including Contractor's overhead costs and profit, shall be considered as included in the lump sum or unit prices bid for the various Bid items. The Contractor shall prepare the Bid accordingly.

3. Work includes furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, tools and materials, which are not furnished by the Owner and performing all operations required to complete the Work satisfactorily, in place, as specified and as indicated on the Drawings.

1.2 DESCRIPTIONS

A. Measurement of an item of work will be by the unit indicated in the Bid.

B. Final payment quantities shall be determined from the record drawings. The record drawing lengths, dimensions, quantities, etc. shall be determined by a survey after the completion of all required work. Said survey shall conform to Section 01 71 23.16. The precision of final payment quantities shall match the precision shown for that item in the Bid.

C. Payment will include all necessary and incidental related work not specified to be included in any other item of work listed in the Bid.

D. Unless otherwise stated in individual sections of the Specifications or in the Bid, no separate payment will be made for any item of work, materials, parts, equipment, supplies or related items required to perform and complete the work. The costs for all such items required shall be included in the price bid for item of which it is a part.

E. Payment will be made by extending unit prices multiplied by quantities provided and then summing the extended prices to reflect actual work. Such price and payment shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, tools and materials not furnished by the Owner and for performing all operations required to provide to the Owner the entire Project, complete in place, as specified and as indicated on the Drawings.

1.3 NONPAYMENT FOR REJECTED OR UNUSED PRODUCTS

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A. Payment will not be made for the following:

1. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected material.

2. Quantities of material wasted or disposed of in manner not called for under Contract

Documents.

3. Rejected loads of material, including material rejected after it has been placed by reason of failure of Contractor to conform to provisions of Contract Documents.

4. Material not unloaded from transporting vehicle.

5. Material and equipment not properly stored.

6. Defective Work not accepted by Owner.

7. Material remaining on hand after completion of Work.

1.4 PARTIAL PAYMENT OF STORED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Partial Payment: No partial payments will be made for materials and equipment delivered or stored unless Shop Drawings or preliminary operation and maintenance manuals are acceptable to Engineer.

B. Final Payment: Will be made only for products incorporated in Work; remaining products, for which partial payments have been made, shall revert to Contractor unless otherwise agreed, and partial payments made for those items will be deducted from final payment.

1.5 BID ITEMS

A. Bid Prices included on the Bid Form shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, heat, utilities, transportation, taxes, overhead, markup, incidentals and services necessary for the execution and completion of the Work in the Contract Documents to be performed under this Contract.

For the Work described, the allowance and unit price, actual used and installed quantities of each bid item shall be measured in the field and certified by the Engineer and/or Owner upon completion of construction in the manner set forth for each item in this and other sections of the Specifications. Payment for all items listed on the Bid Form will constitute full compensation for all Work shown and specified to be performed.

B. The following items 1 through 24 comprise the Base Bid Total as listed on the Bid Form.

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PIPE WATER MAIN:

a. MEASUREMENT: The quantity to be paid under this item shall be the actual number of linear feet (LF) of each size and pressure class of ductile iron pipe and fittings furnished and installed as shown on the Drawings or directed by the Owner.

b. PAYMENT: The Unit Price Bid per linear foot (LF) shall include pipe and fittings, clearing and grubbing, excavation, borrow, backfilling, dewatering, sheeting, shoring, bedding, thrust restraints, concrete blocking, concrete, poly wrap, pipe coating, free boring; making all required connections to either active or inactive lines including wet cut-ins; testing and sterilization; the furnishing of all other labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the proper completion of the Work as specified, as indicated on the Drawings, or as directed by Owner. The cost for removal and replacement of existing features within the alignment of the water main, such as, but not limited to fences, mail boxes, culverts, retaining walls, etc. shall be included in the unit price for the ductile iron pipe water main.

2. SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 33 11 13.05, UNIT PRICE FOR STEEL CASING,

JACK & BORE INSTALLATION:

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a. MEASUREMENT: The quantity to be paid under this item shall be the actual number of linear feet (LF) of each size steel casing installed via jack and bore, as specified, as indicated on the Drawings, or as directed by Owner.

b. PAYMENT: The Unit Prices Bid per linear foot (LF) of jacked steel casing shall be in full compensation for all excavation, dewatering, sheeting, shoring, jacking/auguring operations, receiving pits, concrete, rubber seals and stainless steel straps, steel casing pipe, welding, casing spacers, backfill and all other materials, labor tools, and equipment necessary for the proper completion of the Work as specified, as indicated on…