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BIDS AND CONSTRUCTION

St. Clair LDFA

Elevated Storage Tank St. Clair County, Michigan

Project Manual Fishbeck Project No. 231422

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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

ST. CLAIR LDFA

ELEVATED STORAGE TANK

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MICHIGAN

May 16, 2024 Fishbeck Project Number 231422

ENGINEER

FISHBECK

1515 Arboretum Drive, SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 616.575.3824

Some Division 00 Sections include modified language from EJCDC® C-Series documents, Copyright© 2018 (or earlier dates) by the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers, or are based in part on excerpts from copyrighted EJCDC documents. All rights reserved. Those portions of the text that originated in copyrighted EJCDC documents remain subject to the copyright.

Copyright 2024 – Fishbeck All rights reserved.

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DIVISION 00 BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data 00 41 13 Bid - Stipulated Sum 00 43 13 Bid Security Form 00 51 00 Notice of Award 00 52 00 Agreement Form 00 55 00 Notice to Proceed 00 61 14 Performance Bond Form 00 61 15 Payment Bond Form 00 65 16 Certificate of Substantial Completion Form 00 65 26 Affidavit and Consent of Surety 00 72 00 General Conditions 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions 00 73 40 Standard Contract Requirement: United States Environmental Protection Agency

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 18 00 Project Utility Sources 01 18 13 Protection, Restoration and Notification 01 21 13 Cash Allowances 01 25 13 Product Substitution Procedures 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 26 13 Requests for Information 01 29 16 Payment Procedures 01 29 73 Schedule of Values 01 31 13 Project Coordination 01 31 19 Project Meetings 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 45 34 Special Inspections and Tests 01 45 35 Testing Services for Buried Utilities, Roadways, and Site Projects 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 66 00 Product Storage and Handling Requirements 01 71 23 Field Engineering 01 71 36 Monitoring of Existing Conditions 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 74 26 Disinfection of Drinking Water Facilities 01 75 00 Starting and Adjusting 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 39 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 05 METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

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DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 97 13 Steel Tank Coatings

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 14 24 Safety Equipment and Signs 10 14 25 Process Equipment Identification

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

22 05 00 General Plumbing Provisions 22 05 31 Penetrations for Plumbing 22 05 73 Testing and Cleaning of Plumbing Systems 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 20 Conductors and Cables - 600V and Below 26 05 27 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 34 Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 05 35 Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study and Arc Flash Risk Assessment 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 28 00 Low Voltage Circuit Protective Devices 26 28 20 Enclosed Switches 26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures 26 42 20 Cathodic Protection System for Elevated Water Storage Tank 26 43 05 Surge Protective Devices 26 50 00 Lighting

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 10 13 Site Preparation 31 22 00 Grading 31 23 03 Excavation and Fill for Utilities 31 23 06 Excavation and Fill for Structures 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls 31 37 00 Riprap 31 62 16 Steel Piles

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DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 Aggregate Base Courses 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 13 14 Concrete Walks 32 15 00 Aggregate Surfacing 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 90 00 Planting 32 92 00 Turf and Grasses

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 16 26 Composite Tank 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

DIVISION 40 PROCESS INTEGRATION

40 05 13 Process Piping Systems 40 05 23 Process Valves

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SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of St. Clair

Elevated Storage Tank

1. RECEIPT OF BIDS

City of St. Clair, the Owner, will receive sealed Bids for construction of the Elevated Storage Tank at the:

St. Clair City Hall 547 N. Carney Drive St. Clair, MI 48709 until Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11 a.m., local time. No Bids will be received after that time. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time and place.

2. SCOPE OF PROJECT

The Project consists of furnishing all supplies for and constructing an elevated storage tank and placing the facility in operation.

3. FINANCING

The Project will be partially financed with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and local funds provided by the City of St. Clair and the Contract Documents reflect requirements by these agencies.

4. ISSUING OFFICE

Bidding Documents are being issued from Fishbeck’s Grand Rapids office. Bidders should direct questions and correspondence to Mark T. Parsley, PE at mparsley@fishbeck.com.

5. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations after Tuesday, May 16, 2024, 11 a.m., local time.

Fishbeck, 1515 Arboretum Drive, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, 616.575.3824. www.fishbeck.com

City of St. Clair, 547 N. Carney Drive, St. Clair, MI 48709, 810.329.7121

Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN). www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn

A list of entities to whom the Bidding Documents have been issued will be available online at www.fishbeck.com. Click on “Bid Sets/Bidders Lists.”

6. OBTAIN BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidding Documents may be obtained (ordered) online, go to www.fishbeck.com, click on “Bid Sets/Bidders Lists.” PDF files that are viewable online are low resolution quality (i.e., not suitable for printing). Electronic downloads and printed sets are high resolution. Costs for electronic downloads and printed sets of Bidding Documents are established by the reproduction service provider, including shipping (if applicable). Individuals/companies that electronically download full sets or purchase printed sets are automatically added to the list of plan holders. Obtaining Bidding Documents from any source not identified herein may result in failure to receive addenda, corrections, or other revisions that may be issued.

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7. BID SECURITY

Bid security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders must be submitted with each Bid.

8. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the Owner and any Bidder or Bidders.

9. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS

The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any and all Bids.

10. PREBID CONFERENCE

A prebid conference will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, 11 a.m., local time at:

St. Clair City Hall 547 N Carney Dr St. Clair, MI 48709

Prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference, but attendance is not mandatory.

11. BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS

Selected products must comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.

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SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

ARTICLE 1 - DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders will have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions (Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract, EJCDC, No. C-200, 2018 edition) and the Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:

A. Issuing office – the office identified in the Advertisement for Bids , from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued and where the bidding procedures are to be administered.

ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents in the number and for the cost stated in the Advertisement for Bids may be obtained as indicated in the Advertisement for Bids.

2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretation resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and do not authorize or confer a license or grant for any other use.

ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 Each Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder's qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located or Bidder must covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the Contract.

3.02 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder’s representations and certifications.

3.03 To demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work, within 5 days of Owner's request Bidder shall submit written evidence of:

A. Financial data, previous experience, present commitments, workers' compensation experience modification rating (EMR) and other such data as may be requested by Owner.

3.04 When so requested, Bidder shall meet with Owner's representatives and give further information in order to determine Bidder's qualifications, responsibility, ability to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

3.05 Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, a Bidder fails to satisfy Owner that the Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

ARTICLE 4 - EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS, OTHER RELATED DATA, AND SITE

4.01 Subsurface and Physical Conditions

A. The supplementary Conditions identify:

1. Those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site.

2. Those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities).

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B. Copies of reports and drawings referenced in Paragraph 4.01.A will be made available by Owner to any Bidder on request at the cost of preparation, reproduction and shipping. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the “technical data” contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 5.03 of the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 5.03 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any “technical data” or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

4.02 Underground Facilities

A. Information and data indicated in the Bidding Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site are based upon information and data furnished to Owner and Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities, including Owner, or others.

4.03 Hazardous Environmental Condition

A. The Supplementary Conditions identify any reports and drawings known to Owner relating to a Hazardous Environmental Condition identified at the Site.

B. Copies of reports and drawings referenced in Paragraph 4.03 A. will be made available by Owner to any Bidder on request at the cost of preparation, reproduction and shipping. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the “technical data” contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 5.06 of the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph 5.06 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any “technical data” or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

4.04 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data, if any, furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions and Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or unanticipated subsurface or physical conditions appear in Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 of the General Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at the Site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to any Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work appear in Paragraph 5.06 of the General Conditions.

4.05 On request, Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies as Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder shall fill all holes, clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests and studies.

Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relative to excavation and utility locates.

4.06 Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Section “Summary of Work,” for the identification of the general nature of other work that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) that relates to the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. On request, Owner will provide to each Bidder for examination access to or copies of contract documents, if any, (other than portions thereof related to price) for such other work.

4.07 Paragraph 7.13 C. of the General Conditions indicates that if an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Supplementary Conditions.

4.08 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and the other related data identified in the Bidding Documents;

B. visit the Site and become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;

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C. become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to all federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the Work;

D. carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in Paragraph 5.03 of the Supplementary Conditions as containing reliable “technical data,” and (2) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in Paragraph 4.06 of the Supplementary Conditions as containing reliable “technical data;”

E. consider the information known to Bidder; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, including applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction expressly required by the Bidding Documents; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs;

F. agree at the time of submitting its Bid that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work at the price(s) bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;

G. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;

H. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or discrepancies that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder; and

I. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the Work.

4.09 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents and applying any specific means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Bidding Documents, that Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities and discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents and the written resolutions thereof by Engineer are acceptable to Bidder, and that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work.

ARTICLE 5 - PREBID CONFERENCE

5.01 A Prebid Conference will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, 11 a.m., local time at St. Clair City Hall, 547 N Carney Dr,, St. Clair, MI 48709. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project.

Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.

ARTICLE 6 - SITE AND OTHER AREAS

6.01 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities are to be obtained and paid for by Owner unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment or storage of materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

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ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to Engineer in writing.

Interpretations or clarification considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than 10 days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by Owner or Engineer.

ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by a Bid security (with affixed seal) made payable to Owner in an amount of 5% of Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (optional form attached) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions.

Facsimile, telegraphic, or other electronically transmitted Bid Security or Bid bonds submitted with the Bid will be considered provided that, within 48 hours after the time for receipt of Bids, the original Bid bond form with the original signature and original required attachments are received by Engineer. Attorneys-in-fact who execute the Bid Security or Bid bond on behalf of the Surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

8.02 The Bid security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the Contract Documents, furnished the required contract security and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish the required contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner’s exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults. The Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7 days after the Effective Date of the Agreement or 91 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be returned.

8.03 Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be returned within 7 days after the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which the Work is to be substantially completed and ready for final payment are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 11 - SUBSTITUTE AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS

11.01 The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration of possible substitute or "or equal" items.

11.02 Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Bidding Documents by using the name of one or more Suppliers, the Bid shall be based on providing the materials or equipment of one of the Suppliers named.

11.03 Whenever it is specified or described in the Bidding Documents that a substitute or "or equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to Engineer, application for such acceptance will not be considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Agreement. The procedure for submission of any such application by Contractor and consideration by Engineer is set forth in Paragraph 6.05 of the General Conditions and may be supplemented in Division 01 - General Requirements.

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ARTICLE 12 - SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS

12.01 If the Supplementary Conditions require, or if Owner requests, the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities to be submitted to Owner in advance of a specified date prior to the Effective Date of the Agreement, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall within 5 days after Bid opening, submit to Owner a list of all such Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which such identification is required. Such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualifications for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, individual or entity if requested by Owner. If Owner or Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case the apparent Successful Bidder shall submit an acceptable substitute, Bidder's Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the Contract award.

12.02 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals, or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to revocation of such acceptance after the Effective Date of the Agreement as provided in Paragraph 7.07 of the General Conditions.

12.03 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity against whom Contractor has reasonable objection except as identified in those Procurement Contracts, if any, which will be assigned to the Contractor and identified in the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID

13.01 The Bid form is included with the Bidding Documents. Additional copies may be obtained from Engineer.

13.02 All blanks on the Bid form shall be completed by printing in ink or by typewriter and the Bid signed in ink.

Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid form. A Bid price shall be indicated for each Bid item and unit price item listed therein. In the case of optional alternatives the words “No Bid”, “No Change”, or “Not Applicable” may be entered.

13.03 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by the president, vice president, or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed, if required by state law, and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be indicated below the signature.

13.04 A Bid by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be indicated below the signature.

13.05 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be indicated below the signature.

13.06 A Bid by an individual shall indicate the Bidder’s name and official address.

13.07 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by each joint venturer in the manner indicated on the Bid form. The official address of the joint venture shall be indicated below the signature.

13.08 All names shall be typed or printed in ink below the signatures.

13.09 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid form.

13.10 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be indicated.

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13.11 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority and qualification prior to award of the Contract and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, for the state in which the Project is located shall also be indicated on the Bid form.

ARTICLE 14 - BASIS OF BID; COMPARISON OF BIDS

14.01 Basis of Bid

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a stipulated (lump) sum basis for the base Bid as set forth in the Bid form.

14.02 The Bid price shall include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper for Contractor’s overhead, costs, profit and other expenses on account of cash allowances, if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02 B. of the General Conditions.

14.03 Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

ARTICLE 15 - SUBMITTAL OF BID

15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of the Bid form.

The unbound copy of the Bid form is to be completed and submitted with the Bid security and the following data:

A. Evidence of authority to sign Bid, if Bid is submitted by a corporation, partnership or joint venture;

B. List of Proposed Subcontractors.

C. List of Proposed Suppliers for major equipment.

D. List of Project References.

E. Evidence of authority to do business in the state with the Project is located; or a written covenant to obtain such license prior to the award of the Contract.

F. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Community Grants Required Documents, including;

1. Executed Build America, Buy America compliance statement.

2. Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension.

3. Complete Good Faith Efforts Worksheet and required supporting documentation.

15.02 A Bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the Advertisement for Bids and shall be enclosed in an opaque, sealed package, plainly marked with the Project title and name and address of the Bidder and shall be accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with the notation "BID ENCLOSED".

15.03 Bid forms with facsimile or other electronically transmitted signatures will not be considered.

ARTICLE 16 - MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

16.01 A Bid may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

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16.02 If, within 24 hours after Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed, written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, that Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

16.03 No withdrawal of a Bid shall be permitted on account of mistake or any other reason after the expiration of this 24 hour period.

ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS

17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement for Bids and, unless obviously nonresponsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the Bids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 19 - AWARD OF CONTRACT

19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Owner further reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder whom it finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. Owner may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder.

19.02 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest.

19.03 In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data as may be requested in the Bid form or prior to the Notice of Award.

19.04 In evaluating Bidders, Owner will consider the qualifications of Bidders and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers and other individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities must be submitted as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.

19.05 Owner also may consider the operating costs, maintenance considerations, performance data and guarantees of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the Work when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of Award.

19.06 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, individuals or entities proposed for those portions of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

19.07 If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid is in the best interests of the Project.

19.08 If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will give Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within 35 days after the day of the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 20 - CONTRACT INSURANCE

20.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner's requirements as to insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it shall be accompanied by the required certificates of insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by Owner).

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20.02 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner's requirements as to bonds. When Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it shall be accompanied by the required bonds.

ARTICLE 21 - SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement bound into the Project Manual with the other Contract Documents which are identified in the Agreement as attached thereto. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached documents to Owner. Within 10 days thereafter, Owner will deliver one fully signed counterpart to Successful Bidder.

ARTICLE 22 - RETAINAGE AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS

22.01 Provisions concerning retainage and progress payments are set forth in the Agreement.

22.02 Retainages and progress payments will be in accordance with State of Michigan Act 524 of the Public Acts of 1980.

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March 26, 2024

Project No. 231649

Fishbeck

1515 Arboretum Drive SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

Attention: Mark Parsley, P.E.

Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer

Reference: Report of Geotechnical Investigation

St. Clair Elevated Water Storage Tank

St. Clair, Michigan

Dear Mr. Parsley:

MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS, INC. has completed a geotechnical investigation for the above-referenced project. The findings of the study along with recommendations for the design of foundations and earth-related structures are presented in the attached report.

We appreciate this opportunity to provide foundation engineering services and express our interest in providing continuing services in the areas of subgrade verification, special inspections, and quality testing on various construction materials. Please contact our office should you have any questions or require further assistance.

Sincerely, MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS, INC.

Ryan D. Starcher, P.E.

Project Engineer

Robert J. Warren, P.E.

Senior Project Manager att: Report

REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

ST. CLAIR ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK

ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN

Prepared For:

FISHBECK

Prepared By:

MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS, INC.

March 2024

MTC Project No. 231649

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Executive Summary 2

2.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 2

2.1 Available Information 2

2.2 Location and Type of Structure 3

3.0 INVESTIGATION METHODOLOGY 4

3.1 Field Investigation 4

3.2 Laboratory 5

4.0 INVESTIGATION RESULTS 6

4.1 Regional Geology 6

4.2 Site Conditions 6

4.3 Subsurface Conditions 7

5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 8

5.1 Driven Pile Foundations 9

5.2 Site and Subgrade Preparation 12

5.3 Groundwater 13

5.4 Slopes and Temporary Excavations 13

5.5 MBC Seismic Considerations 14

6.0 CLOSURE 15

FIGURE BORING LOCATION PLAN

APPENDIX LIMITATIONS

TEST DRILLING AND SAMPLING PROCEDURES

BORING LOG TERMINOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION OUTLINE

BORING LOGS

SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST DATA

REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

ST. CLAIR ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK

1.0 INTRODUCTION

MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS, INC. (MTC) has completed a geotechnical investigation for the proposed elevated water storage tank, located in St. Clair, Michigan. This work has been performed as described in our proposal, number 17410 and dated June 29, 2023.

Authorization to proceed was received from Mr. Mark Parsley, P.E. of Fishbeck in an email dated September 29, 2023. The scope of this study was described in an RFP letter dated

June 27, 2023.

The scope of this study in general includes the following:

• performance of a field investigation including soil test borings and field engineering reconnaissance;

• review of recovered samples by one of our engineers and assignment of technical soil classifications;

• performance of laboratory testing on selected soil samples;

• engineering evaluation of encountered conditions with respect to the proposed construction; and

• preparation of this report.

Presented herein are descriptions of our understanding of the design considerations, the investigation program, encountered conditions and engineering recommendations. The

Appendix contains the report limitations, boring log terminology, soil classification chart, boring logs and laboratory test data.

Report of Geotechnical Investigation

1.1 Executive Summary

The investigation for the proposed tank generally encountered stiff to hard lean clay (CL) to depths of 20 to 50 ft (els 578.3 to 608.1), soft to medium stiff lean clay (CL) to depths ranging from 130 to 140 ft (els 493.1 to 498.3), and very stiff to hard lean clay (CL) to a depth of

158.8 ft (el 469.3) overlying very dense poorly graded sand (SP), or possible highly weathered sandstone, to an explored depth of 165 ft (el 463.1). Consolidation parameters indicate the soft to medium stiff lean clay (CL) encountered at depths ranging from 20 to 140 ft (els 493.1 to 608.1) is normally consolidated with excessive total tank settlement predicted considering a conventional shallow foundation option is utilized.

Due to the compressible clay encountered in the field investigation, deep foundation support of the tank on driven steel H-piles is recommended for support of the proposed tank. Piles are recommended to be driven into the very stiff to hard lean clay (CL) with estimated pile tip elevations near elevation 469 requiring pile lengths on the order of 155 ft, generating both skin friction and end bearing resistance to support the tank to performance requirements defined by Landmark Structures.

2.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

2.1 Available Information

We have been provided the following documents and information for use in this investigation:

• An aerial image with notes showing the extents of the new water main and tentative location of the pump station received from Mr. Mark Parsley, P.E. of Fishbeck on June 27, 2023.

• A sheet providing the permanent and transient loading for the elevated storage tank prepared by Landmark Structures and dated October 9, 2023, provided by Mr. Mark

Parsley, P.E. of Fishbeck on October 12, 2023.

• A memo providing the guidelines for the geotechnical investigation for the elevated storage tank prepared by Landmark Structures and dated September 17, 2006, provided by Mr. Mark Parsley, P.E. of Fishbeck on October 12, 2023.

• Meetings discussing the preliminary geotechnical findings and preferences for the elevated storage tank foundation system with Landmark Structures and Fishbeck on

January 18, 2024 and February 1, 2024.

• Telephone and email conversations with Mr. Mark Parsley, P.E. of Fishbeck regarding the proposed construction and scope of geotechnical investigation.

2.2 Location and Type of Structure

The proposed construction will be located in plan as shown on the attached Boring Location

Plan, Figure No. 1. The site is located to the east of Magna Drive and approximately 800 ft north of Yankee Road in St. Clair, Michigan.

The construction will consist of a new elevated water storage tank. We understand the tank will have a pedestal diameter on the order of 23.25 ft. We have considered the finish tank slab elevation will be at elevation 628 ft. The proposed storage tank will have an estimated

500,000-gallon capacity and will apply a maximum applied load of 5,555 kips, when considering tank, water and snow weight.

We anticipate the tank structure will be supported by a pile supported ringwall-type foundation. Details regarding the foundation dimensions were not available at the time of preparation of this report; however, through conversations with Landmark Structures, we understand piles will be spaced a minimum of three pile diameters apart with maximum allowable pile compression loads ranging from 240 to 280 kips. Pile will likely be staggered, using either a single "row" or multiple "rows" of piles to resist the significant axial, overturning, shear and uplift loads anticipated. We have considered the pile supported ringwall foundation will bear 4 ft below the tank's finish slab elevation, near el 624.

We understand that settlement limits for the proposed elevated water storage tank are as follows:

• 3 inches of total settlement for shallow foundations

• 3/4 inch of total settlement for deep foundations

• Maximum tilt should not exceed 1/300

We should be informed of any changes between the actual design conditions and those described herein as this information may affect our recommendations.

3.0 INVESTIGATION METHODOLOGY

3.1 Field Investigation

Subsurface conditions were investigated by 3 conventional soil test borings (Borings B-13 to

B-15). Borings B-1 to B-12 were drilled as a part of the investigation for the proposed pump station and water main and are presented in our report number 231649.0 Rev. 1 and dated

January 10, 2024. Borings B-13 to B-15 were drilled to depths ranging from 140 ft to 165 ft below the existing ground surface along the perimeter of the proposed elevated tank. Boring locations are shown on the attached plan, Figure No. 1.

MTC staked the approximate boring locations in the field. Boring elevations were approximated by GPS. The elevations used in this report are given in feet and are based on

NAVD 88 datum, with boring coordinates based on the Michigan State Plane South coordinate system. If more precise location and elevation data are desired, a registered professional land surveyor should be retained to locate the borings and determine their ground elevations.

The drilling was performed using conventional hollow-stem auger and rotary drill bit methods to advance the boreholes. The boreholes were backfilled to the original ground surface after drilling completion with a cement-bentonite slurry.

Soil samples were recovered on regular intervals by means of the Standard Penetration Test

(SPT), ASTM D1586. The SPT test involves the use of a 140-lb hammer with a 30-inch drop to drive a standard 2.0-inch O.D. split spoon sampler. The number of hammer blows required to drive the sampler 12 inches, after seating 6 inches, is termed the soil N-value and provides an indication of the soil's relative density and strength parameters at the sample location.

SPT blow counts in 6-inch increments are recorded on the boring logs. The drill rig was equipped with an automatic hammer system which delivers a more consistent driving energy to the sampler compared to the rope and cathead system. Where cohesive soil was encountered, relatively undisturbed tube samples were recovered using the Shelby style adaptor and procedures described in ASTM D1587.

Recovered samples were sealed, labeled and transported to our laboratory. All soil samples will be discarded after sixty days unless a longer hold time is specifically requested.

Borings were drilled and other sampling was conducted solely to obtain indications of subsurface conditions as part of a geotechnical exploration program. No services were performed to evaluate subsurface environmental conditions.

3.2 Laboratory

The recovered soil samples were reviewed by an engineer and technically classified according to the methods of ASTM D2488 "Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils

(Visual-Manual Procedure)". Estimates of the unconfined compressive strength of the cohesive samples were made using a calibrated penetrometer. A copy of the test boring logs along with a description of the terminology used on the logs and a chart of the ASTM D2488 group symbol names are provided in the Appendix. Selected samples were subjected to various laboratory tests, including:

• ASTM D4318 "Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils"

• ASTM D2216 "Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of

Soil and Rock by Mass”

• ASTM D2166 "Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil"

• ASTM D2435 "Test Method for One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils Using

Incremental Loading"

The samples subjected to plasticity testing were reclassified according to ASTM D2487 procedures "Standard Test Method for Classifications of Soils for Engineering Purposes". The

ASTM D2487 and D2488 classifications are included on the boring logs. Results of the laboratory tests have been summarized in a table provided in the Appendix.

4.0 INVESTIGATION RESULTS

4.1 Regional Geology

The Map of the Surface Formations of the Southern Peninsula of Michigan, published by the

State of Michigan, indicates the site is in an area of waterlaid moraines. Soil conditions typically are found to consist of an unsorted mixture of clay, silt, sand and gravel in this type of geologic area, often containing deposits of normally consolidated clay deposited recently in terms of geological timescale. The Map of Bedrock Topography of the Southern Peninsula of

Michigan indicates bedrock to be between els 450 to 500, on the order of 130 to 180 ft below existing site elevations. Possible highly weathered sandstone (bedrock) was encountered in

Boring B-15 at depths ranging from 158.8 to 165 ft (els 463.1 to 469.3).

4.2 Site Conditions

At the time of our field work, the area of investigation was covered in low to medium grass, with low brush. Occasional trees were observed in areas south of the proposed storage tank. The site, in general, sloped down from north to south with elevations ranging from 625 to 630. The area of investigation was relatively flat with elevations generally within 1 ft of el 628.

Indications of previous structures such as abandoned foundations or slabs were not observed during our field staking activities. The nearest known structures were part of the CSX Transportation

St. Clair Yard located at address 4376 Yankee Road and approximately 225 ft southeast of the proposed storage tank. An approximately 1.6-acre retention pond is located approximately 75 to 100 ft north of the proposed storage tank.

4.3 Subsurface Conditions

The investigation, in general, encountered 3 to 10 inches of clayey topsoil at the surface.

Beneath the topsoil, the subgrade generally consisted of stiff to hard lean clay (CL) to depths of 20 to 50 ft (els 578.3 to 608.1), soft to medium stiff lean clay (CL) to depths ranging from

130 to 140 ft (els 493.1 to 498.3), very stiff to hard lean clay (CL) to a depth of 158.8 ft (el

469.3) and very dense poorly graded sand (SP), or possible highly weathered sandstone, to an explored depth of 165 ft (el 463.1).

Poor recovery due to possible coarse gravel or cobble was encountered in Boring B-13…