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UTILITY BOARD
11/26/2018
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at
the office of City Clerk, City Hall, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California, 91702, until
10:00 AM, on Monday, January 7, 2019, for the Construction of the SUNSET AVENUE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET –
PROJECT NO. W-351.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The work consists of the construction of approximately 650 linear
feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe water main, all in the City of Azusa including valves, fire hydrants,
services, connections, abandonments, appurtenances, pavement replacement, concrete
replacement, street restoration, slurry seal, traffic control, and all supplies, equipment, shoring,
services, bidding schedule items, and transportation necessary to construct and complete the
project entitled:
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
COMPLETION OF WORK. All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after date
set forth in the Notice to Proceed. The pipeline, services, and all water facilities shall be installed,
tested, and fully operational and in-service, 30 calendar days after the date set forth in the Notice
to Proceed. The remaining 15 calendar days are for street restoration, concrete replacement, asphalt
replacement, coldmill and overlay, striping, and slurry seal.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM beginning at the first floor conference room of Azusa
Light and Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California 91702.
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Copies of the Drawings and Specifications may be
examined without charge at the office of the Azusa Light and Water Department, 729 N. Azusa
Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702. Requests for electronic copies via PDF of the Drawings and
Specifications may be sent via email without charge. Please email Melissa Barbosa, PE at
mbarbosa@azusaca.gov with requests, each person and firm will be placed on the plan holder list.
Complete sets may be obtained from the front desk at the Light and Water Department at a charge
of $50.00 (non-refundable) for each set. An additional charge of $20.00 (non-refundable) will be
made for mailing each set.
GUARANTEE. Each bid shall be made on the proposal form furnished by the City herewith and
shall be in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents and shall
be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bidders' bond, payable to the City in a sum
not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter
into the Contract for the work, the full amount of such guarantee to be forfeited to the City should
said bidder fail to enter into said Contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the
Contract price, and a Labor and Material Bond in an amount of not less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the Contract price, said bonds to be secured from a surety company authorized to do
business in the State of California, and to be subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Section 1773 et
seq. of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Azusa incorporates
herein by reference the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Department
of Industrial Relations (DIR) of the State of California. Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages are on file in the office of the City Clerk and will be made available to any interested party
upon request or online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. In accordance with the Labor Code, no
workman employed upon work under contract to the City shall be paid less than the above
referenced prevailing wage rate. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the
course of construction. The concrete delivery requirements pursuant to AB 219 shall also apply.
Any classification omitted therein shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage scale as
established for similar work in the particular area and all overtime shall be paid at the prevailing
rates as established for the particular area. Sunday and holiday time shall be paid at the wage rates
determined by the DIR. The successful bidder and all subcontractor(s) under the bidder, shall
comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the
payment of not less than the required prevailing rates to all workers employed by them in the
execution of the Contract, the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor and the debarment of
contractors and subcontractors. All Contractor and subcontractors (of any tier) shall be registered
with the DIR for any projects with bids and any contract for public work. All Contractors and
subcontractors must register with the DIR prior to bidding on or performing any public work.
Registration must be done online and includes a registration fee. Contractor shall file the PWC-
100 form online within five (5) days of award to the DIR and shall submit with this bid a filled out
PWC-100. More information on the PWC-100 form and registration database are available on the
DIR website http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html. All Contractors must
electronically submit all certified payrolls to DIR and the contract is submit to compliance
monitoring.
SOLE SOURCE. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any
findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services, by specific brand name or
trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand
or trade names will be set forth on the Contract Plans or Specifications.
PAYMENT. Payment will be made to the Contractor in accordance with the Specifications.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES. Contractor may, at his sole cost and expense, substitute
securities equivalent to any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract.
Such securities shall be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as escrow
agent who shall pay such monies upon satisfactory completion of the contract. The Contractor
shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive
any interest thereon. Securities eligible for substitution shall include those listed in Public Contract
Code Section 22300.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS. The proposals will be publicly opened and read at the time and
date stated above, in the office of the City Clerk of the Azusa City Hall, and the results will
thereafter be referred to the City Council Utility Board for consideration at their next regular
meeting.
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CITY'S RIGHTS RESERVED. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive
any informality in a bid, and to make awards in the interest of the City. No bidder may withdraw
his bid for a period of 60 days after the bid opening.
REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING. The City of Azusa requires that all
contractors be licensed with the State of California in their particular area of expertise. The City
has determined that a Class A or a Class C-34 license is necessary to bid this project. If the bidder
is a specialty contractor, the bidder is alerted to the requirements of Business and Professions Code
section 7059. Per Section 7028.15(e) of the Business and Professions Code, a licensed contractor
shall not submit a bid to a public agency unless his or her contractor's license appears clearly on
the bid, the license expiration date is stated and the bid contains a statement that the representations
therein are made under penalty of perjury. Any bid not containing this information, or a bid
containing information which is subsequently proven false, shall be considered non responsive and
shall be rejected by the City of Azusa. All bidders are required to completely fill out the
"Contractor's License Declaration" contained in the bid documents.
INFORMATION. For further information or questions, contact Melissa Barbosa, PE at (626)
812-5173 or by email at mbarbosa@azusaca.gov. All questions related to this project shall be
submitted in writing via email to Melissa Barbosa, PE at mbarbosa@azusaca.gov. The final date
to submit questions is Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Bidders are encouraged to submit
their pre-bid questions as early as possible in writing, or by email.
CITY OF AZUSA
Dated:
Signature on File
City Clerk
Dates Published:
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS,
AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
DECEMBER 2018
PREPARED BY:
AZUSA LIGHT & WATER (ALW)
729 N. AZUSA AVENUE
AZUSA, CA 91702
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. i
NOTICE INVITING BIDS .......................................................................................................... 1
RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................................ 1
DESCRIPTION OF WORK ................................................................................................. 1
COMPLETION OF WORK ................................................................................................. 1
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING ................................................................................ 1
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 1
GUARANTEE........................................................................................................................ 1
PREVAILING WAGE RATES............................................................................................ 2
SOLE SOURCE ..................................................................................................................... 2
PAYMENT ............................................................................................................................. 2
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES ................................................................................... 2
OPENING OF PROPOSALS ............................................................................................... 2
CITY'S RIGHTS RESERVED ............................................................................................ 3
REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING ................................................ 3
INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 3
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS ................................................................................................... 1
PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................... 1
AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .......................................................... 1
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .......................................................... 1
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ................................................... 1
ADDENDA ............................................................................................................................. 2
ALTERNATE BIDS .............................................................................................................. 2
COMPLETION OF PROPOSAL FORMS ......................................................................... 2
DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS .................................................................................. 2
DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS .................................................................................. 3
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE ................................................................................................. 3
BIDDER'S EXAMINATION OF SITE ............................................................................... 3
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS ...................................................................... 3
COMPETENCY OF BIDDERS ........................................................................................... 3
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ................................................................................ 4
RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTEE ........................................................................ 4
AWARD OF CONTRACT ................................................................................................... 4
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT .......................................................................................... 4
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ................................................................ 4
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ........................................................... 4
PROPOSAL ................................................................................................................................... 1
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*BIDDING SCHEDULE....................................................................................................... 2
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS .................................................. 4
LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS.......................................................................................... 5
CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 6
BID BOND FORM ................................................................................................................ 7
INFORMATION REQUIRED OF BIDDERS ................................................................... 8
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE DECLARATION ............................................................. 11
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ...................................................................................... 12
AGREEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 13
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND ............................................................................. 15
LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND .................................................................................... 16
LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND .................................................................................... 17
ESCROW AGREEMENT .................................................................................................. 18
GENERAL CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................... 1
1.01 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................. 1
1.02 ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS ......................................................... 3
2.01 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS ......................... 3
2.02 CONFLICTS BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS ....................... 3
2.03 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 3
2.04 SHOP DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................... 3
2.05 REFERENCE TO STANDARDS, PUBLICATIONS, OR STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
2.06 REFERENCE TO PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS ................................................... 5
2.07 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR ........ 5
2.08 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS .............................................................................................. 5
SECTION 3 - CITY-ENGINEER-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS ..................................... 6
3.01 AUTHORITY OF CITY .............................................................................................. 6
3.02 AUTHORITY OF THE ENGINEER ......................................................................... 6
3.03 INSPECTION AND TESTING ................................................................................... 6
3.04 CONTRACTOR'S PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................... 7
3.05 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT ............................................................................... 7
3.06 SUBCONTRACTS ....................................................................................................... 8
3.07 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS ............................ 8
3.08 ATTENTION TO WORK ........................................................................................... 9
3.09 SERVICE OF NOTICES ............................................................................................. 9
3.10 DEVIATION FROM CONTRACT ............................................................................ 9
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3.11 SUSPENSION OF WORK .......................................................................................... 9
3.12 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CITY (CONTRACTOR NOT AT
FAULT) .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.13 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CITY (CONTRACTOR AT FAULT) 10
3.14 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CONTRACTOR ...................................... 10
3.15 FAILURE TO COMPLY........................................................................................... 10
3.16 PROTESTS ................................................................................................................. 10
3.17 RIGHTS-OF-WAY ..................................................................................................... 11
3.18 CONSTRUCTION INTERFERENCE ..................................................................... 11
3.19 SURVEYING .............................................................................................................. 13
3.20 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION ....................................................................... 13
3.21 OBSERVING LAWS AND ORDINANCES ............................................................ 14
3.22 COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES ........................................ 14
3.23 FIRE HYDRANTS ..................................................................................................... 14
3.24 LOSS AND DAMAGE ............................................................................................... 15
3.25 USE OF IMPROVEMENT DURING PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION ....... 15
3.26 ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION ........................................... 15
3.27 EXAMINATION OF WORK .................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4 - MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP ............................... 17
4.01 QUALITY ................................................................................................................... 17
4.02 SAMPLES AND TESTS OF MATERIAL............................................................... 17
4.03 PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT ................................................. 17
4.04 SAFEGUARDING OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND WORK ...................... 18
4.05 DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP .................. 18
4.06 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN .............................................................................. 18
4.07 RUBBISH AND DUST CONTROL.......................................................................... 18
4.08 CLEANING UP .......................................................................................................... 19
4.09 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY .......................................................................... 19
SECTION 5 - PROGRESS AND PAYMENT ..................................................................... 21
5.01 CONTRACT TIME .................................................................................................... 21
5.02 CONTRACT PRICE .................................................................................................. 21
5.03 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 21
5.04 OVERTIME WORK .................................................................................................. 21
5.05 EXTENSION OF TIME .......................................................................................... 21
5.06 FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON TIME ................................................................... 22
5.07 MONTHLY ESTIMATES AND PAYMENTS........................................................ 22
5.08 UNPAID CLAIMS ...................................................................................................... 24
5.09 FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT .......................................................................... 24
5.10 FINAL ESTIMATE OF PAYMENT ........................................................................ 24
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5.11 FINAL PAYMENT TERMINATES LIABILITY OF CITY ................................. 25
5.12 NOTICE OF COMPLETION ................................................................................... 25
5.13 CHANGES IN THE WORK ..................................................................................... 25
SECTION 6 - LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, BONDS AND INSURANCE ...... 30
6.01 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR ................................................................ 30
6.02 LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR............................................................................. 30
6.03 LAWS, REGULATIONS AND PERMITS .............................................................. 30
6.04 PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS .............................................................................. 31
6.05 PERMITS AND LICENSES ..................................................................................... 31
6.06 SALES AND USE TAXES ......................................................................................... 31
6.07 LABOR DISCRIMINATION.................................................................................... 31
6.08 WAGE DETERMINATIONS ................................................................................... 31
6.09 APPRENTICES ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS ............................................. 32
6.10 WORKING HOURS .................................................................................................. 32
6.11 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE.............................................................. 32
6.12 TRENCH EXCAVATION ......................................................................................... 33
6.13 CONCRETE FORMS, FALSE WORK, AND SHORING .................................... 33
6.14 SANITARY PROVISIONS ....................................................................................... 33
6.15 SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS ............................................................ 33
6.16 LABOR, MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ....................................... 33
6.17 CONTRACTOR NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM 33
CERTAIN ACTS OF GOD ................................................................................................ 33
6.18 INSURANCE .............................................................................................................. 34
6.19 LIABILITY OF CITY AND ENGINEER ............................................................... 36
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................. 1
7.01 THE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 1
7.02 CITY DESIGNATED ENGINEER ............................................................................ 1
7.03 BEGINNING AND COMPLETION OF WORK AND WORK HOURS ............... 1
7.04 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ......................................................................................... 1
7.05 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND HIERARCHY ........................................... 2
7.06 WATER AND POWER ............................................................................................... 2
7.07 TRENCH EXCAVATION ........................................................................................... 2
7.08 PERMITS AND LICENSES ....................................................................................... 2
7.09 LINES, GRADES, AND MEASUREMENTS............................................................ 3
7.10 GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................... 3
7.11 RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES ....................................................... 3
7.12 CONTRACT DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 3
7.13 SHOP DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................... 4
7.14 INSPECTION ............................................................................................................... 4
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7.15 WATERING ................................................................................................................. 4
7.16 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE, SAFETY, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ...................... 4
7.17 CONSTRUCTION INTERFERENCES .................................................................... 6
7.18 SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCING OF WORK ................................................... 7
7.19 RIGHT-OF-WAY ......................................................................................................... 7
7.20 SHUTDOWNS AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER SERVICES ......................... 7
7.21 COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION ............................................................... 7
7.22 COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL CLEAN WATER ACT ................................. 7
7.23 INSURANCE ................................................................................................................ 9
7.24 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT............................................................................... 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 1
SECTION 8 – EARTHWORK AND GRADING ................................................................... 1
8.01 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 1
8.02 PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY ........................................................................... 1
8.03 CLEARING AND GRUBBING .................................................................................. 1
8.04 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL ....................................................... 1
8.05 ROADWAY EXCAVATION ...................................................................................... 2
8.06 EMBANKMENT .......................................................................................................... 2
8.07 SUBGRADE PREPARATION.................................................................................... 2
8.08 FINISHING SLOPES AND SURFACES ................................................................... 3
8.09 SUBGRADE AND EMBANKMENT PROTECTION ............................................. 3
8.10 WATERING ................................................................................................................. 3
8.11 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 9 – AGGREGATE BASE ...................................................................................... 4
9.01 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 4
9.02 SUBGRADE .................................................................................................................. 4
9.03 UNTREATED BASE MATERIALS .......................................................................... 4
9.04 PLACING UNTREATED BASE ................................................................................ 4
9.05 COMPACTING UNTREATED BASE ...................................................................... 4
9.06 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 10 – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT ....................................................... 5
10.01 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 5
10.02 PRIME AND SEAL COATS ..................................................................................... 5
10.03 ASPHALT BINDER ................................................................................................... 5
10.04 WEED KILLER ......................................................................................................... 5
10.05 ASPHALT CONCRETE............................................................................................ 5
10.06 PLACING ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT ................................................ 6
10.07 ROLLING ................................................................................................................... 6
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10.08 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 11 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE ......................................................... 7
11.01 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 7
11.02 SUBGRADE ................................................................................................................ 7
11.03 MATERIAL ................................................................................................................ 7
11.04 WATER FOR CONCRETE ...................................................................................... 9
11.05 MEASUREMENT OF CEMENT AND AGGREGATE ........................................ 9
11.06 MEASUREMENT OF WATER ................................................................................ 9
11.07 CONSISTENCY ......................................................................................................... 9
11.08 READY-MIXED CONCRETE ................................................................................. 9
11.09 STRENGTH .............................................................................................................. 10
11.10 TESTS ......................................................................................................................... 10
11.11 FORMS ...................................................................................................................... 10
11.12 PREPARATION OF SURFACES FOR CONCRETING .................................... 12
11.13 EXCLUSION OF WATER ...................................................................................... 13
11.14 MIXING .................................................................................................................... 13
11.15 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING ....................................................................... 13
11.16 ORDER OF PLACING CONCRETE .................................................................... 14
11.17 TAMPING AND VIBRATING ............................................................................... 14
11.18 CURING .................................................................................................................... 15
11.19 CARE AND REPAIR OF CONCRETE ................................................................. 15
11.20 FINISH OF CONCRETE SURFACES .................................................................. 15
11.21 TREATMENT OF SURFACE DEFECTS AND HOLES .................................... 16
11.22 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS .................................................................................... 16
11.23 ADMIXTURES ......................................................................................................... 17
11.24 DRY-PACKED MORTAR ...................................................................................... 17
11.25 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
SECTION 12 – CONCRETE FLATWORK ........................................................................ 18
12.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 18
12.02 SUBGRADE .............................................................................................................. 18
12.03 MATERIAL .............................................................................................................. 18
12.04 MIXING, PLACING AND CURING ..................................................................... 18
12.05 FORMS ...................................................................................................................... 18
12.06 JOINTS ...................................................................................................................... 19
12.07 FINISHING ............................................................................................................... 19
12.08 CURING .................................................................................................................... 19
12.09 REMOVALS ............................................................................................................. 19
12.10 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS....................................................................... 19
12.11 CURB MACHINES .................................................................................................. 19
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12.12 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 20
SECTION 13 – CONCRETE STRUCTURES ..................................................................... 21
13.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 21
13.02 STRUCTURES ......................................................................................................... 21
13.03 REINFORCING ....................................................................................................... 21
13.04 MISCELLANEOUS METAL ITEMS ................................................................... 21
13.05 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 21
SECTION 14 – REINFORCING STEEL ............................................................................. 22
14.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 22
14.02 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................ 22
14.03 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 22
14.04 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 23
SECTION 15 – MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK ........................................................ 24
15.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 24
15.02 BOLTS ....................................................................................................................... 24
15.03 GALVANIZING ....................................................................................................... 24
15.04 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 16 – WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES .................................................... 25
16.01 GENERAL - PIPING ............................................................................................... 25
16.02 STEEL PIPE ............................................................................................................. 25
16.03 DUCTILE IRON PIPE ............................................................................................ 27
16.04 SLEEVE-TYPE COUPLINGS AND FLANGE ADAPTERS .............................. 28
16.05 FLANGE GASKETS AND BOLTS ....................................................................... 28
16.06 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL ......................................................................... 28
16.07 CUTTING AND RESTORING EXISTING PAVEMENT .................................. 29
16.08 INSTALLATION OF PIPE ..................................................................................... 29
16.09 INSULATING BUSHINGS AND UNIONS ........................................................... 30
16.10 SERVICE LATERALS ............................................................................................ 30
16.11 VALVES - GENERAL ............................................................................................. 31
16.12 RESILIENT SEAT GATE VALVES ..................................................................... 31
16.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES .......................................................................................... 31
16.14 MISCELLANEOUS SMALL VALVES ................................................................ 32
16.15 VALVE BOXES........................................................................................................ 32
16.16 CORPORATION STOPS ........................................................................................ 32
16.17 INSTALLATION OF VALVES .............................................................................. 32
16.18 EPOXY COATINGS ................................................................................................ 33
16.19 SHOP APPLIED EPOXY COATINGS ................................................................. 33
16.20 BURIED MISCELLANEOUS FERROUS SURFACES ...................................... 34
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16.21 TESTING AND DISINFECTING - GENERAL ................................................... 34
16.22 TESTING PIPELINES ............................................................................................ 34
16.23 DISINFECTING, FLUSHING, AND BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING OF
THE PIPELINES................................................................................................................. 35
16.24 COMPACTION TESTS .......................................................................................... 36
16.25 SEPARATION OF WATER MAINS AND SANITARY SEWERS .................... 36
16.26 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 36
SECTION 17 – AIR RELEASE AND VACUUM VALVES ............................................... 37
17.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 37
17.02 MATERIAL .............................................................................................................. 37
17.03 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 38
SECTION 18 – PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS ........................................ 39
18.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 39
18.02 FERROUS SURFACES NOT BURIED ................................................................. 39
18.03 BURIED MISCELLANEOUS FERROUS SURFACES ...................................... 39
18.04 PAYMENT ................................................................................................................ 40
APPENDICES
APPENDIX “A” – WATER STANDARD DRAWINGS
APPENDIX “B” – PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD DRAWINGS
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at
the office of City Clerk, City Hall, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California, 91702, until
10:00 AM, on Monday, January 7, 2019, for the Construction of the SUNSET AVENUE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET –
PROJECT NO. W-351.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The work consists of the construction of approximately 650 linear
feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe water main, all in the City of Azusa including valves, fire hydrants,
services, connections, abandonments, appurtenances, pavement replacement, concrete
replacement, street restoration, slurry seal, traffic control, and all supplies, equipment, shoring,
services, bidding schedule items, and transportation necessary to construct and complete the
project entitled:
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
COMPLETION OF WORK. All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after date
set forth in the Notice to Proceed. The pipeline, services, and all water facilities shall be installed,
tested, and fully operational and in-service, 30 calendar days after the date set forth in the Notice
to Proceed. The remaining 15 calendar days are for street restoration, concrete replacement, asphalt
replacement, coldmill and overlay, striping, and slurry seal.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM beginning at the first floor conference room of Azusa
Light and Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California 91702.
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Copies of the Drawings and Specifications may be
examined without charge at the office of the Azusa Light and Water Department, 729 N. Azusa
Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702. Requests for electronic copies via PDF of the Drawings and
Specifications may be sent via email without charge. Please email Melissa Barbosa, PE at
mbarbosa@azusaca.gov with requests, each person and firm will be placed on the plan holder list.
Complete sets may be obtained from the front desk at the Light and Water Department at a charge
of $50.00 (non-refundable) for each set. An additional charge of $20.00 (non-refundable) will be
made for mailing each set.
GUARANTEE. Each bid shall be made on the proposal form furnished by the City herewith and
shall be in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents and shall
be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bidders' bond, payable to the City in a sum
not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter
into the Contract for the work, the full amount of such guarantee to be forfeited to the City should
said bidder fail to enter into said Contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the
Contract price, and a Labor and Material Bond in an amount of not less than one hundred percent
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(100%) of the Contract price, said bonds to be secured from a surety company authorized to do
business in the State of California, and to be subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Section 1773 et
seq. of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Azusa incorporates
herein by reference the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Department
of Industrial Relations (DIR) of the State of California. Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages are on file in the office of the City Clerk and will be made available to any interested party
upon request or online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. In accordance with the Labor Code, no
workman employed upon work under contract to the City shall be paid less than the above
referenced prevailing wage rate. A copy of said rates shall be posted at each job site during the
course of construction. The concrete delivery requirements pursuant to AB 219 shall also apply.
Any classification omitted therein shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage scale as
established for similar work in the particular area and all overtime shall be paid at the prevailing
rates as established for the particular area. Sunday and holiday time shall be paid at the wage rates
determined by the DIR. The successful bidder and all subcontractor(s) under the bidder, shall
comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the
payment of not less than the required prevailing rates to all workers employed by them in the
execution of the Contract, the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor and the debarment of
contractors and subcontractors. All Contractor and subcontractors (of any tier) shall be registered
with the DIR for any projects with bids and any contract for public work. All Contractors and
subcontractors must register with the DIR prior to bidding on or performing any public work.
Registration must be done online and includes a registration fee. Contractor shall file the PWC-
100 form online within five (5) days of award to the DIR and shall submit with this bid a filled out
PWC-100. More information on the PWC-100 form and registration database are available on the
DIR website http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html. All Contractors must
electronically submit all certified payrolls to DIR and the contract is submit to compliance
monitoring.
SOLE SOURCE. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any
findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services, by specific brand name or
trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand
or trade names will be set forth on the Contract Plans or Specifications.
PAYMENT. Payment will be made to the Contractor in accordance with the Specifications.
SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES. Contractor may, at his sole cost and expense, substitute
securities equivalent to any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract.
Such securities shall be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as escrow
agent who shall pay such monies upon satisfactory completion of the contract. The Contractor
shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive
any interest thereon. Securities eligible for substitution shall include those listed in Public Contract
Code Section 22300.
OPENING OF PROPOSALS. The proposals will be publicly opened and read at the time and
date stated above, in the office of the City Clerk of the Azusa City Hall, and the results will
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thereafter be referred to the City Council Utility Board for consideration at their next regular
meeting.
CITY'S RIGHTS RESERVED. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive
any informality in a bid, and to make awards in the interest of the City. No bidder may withdraw
his bid for a period of 60 days after the bid opening.
REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING. The City of Azusa requires that all
contractors be licensed with the State of California in their particular area of expertise. The City
has determined that a Class A or a Class C-34 license is necessary to bid this project. If the bidder
is a specialty contractor, the bidder is alerted to the requirements of Business and Professions Code
section 7059. Per Section 7028.15(e) of the Business and Professions Code, a licensed contractor
shall not submit a bid to a public agency unless his or her contractor's license appears clearly on
the bid, the license expiration date is stated and the bid contains a statement that the representations
therein are made under penalty of perjury. Any bid not containing this information, or a bid
containing information which is subsequently proven false, shall be considered non responsive and
shall be rejected by the City of Azusa. All bidders are required to completely fill out the
"Contractor's License Declaration" contained in the bid documents.
INFORMATION. For further information or questions, contact Melissa Barbosa, PE at (626)
812-5173 or by email at mbarbosa@azusaca.gov. All questions related to this project shall be
submitted in writing via email to Melissa Barbosa, PE at mbarbosa@azusaca.gov. The final date
to submit questions is Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Bidders are encouraged to submit
their pre-bid questions as early as possible in writing, or by email.
CITY OF AZUSA
Dated:
Signature on File
City Clerk
Dates Published:
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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
PROPOSAL. The Proposal shall be made on the forms furnished herewith. The completed
Proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the bidder and name of the
project. The proposal shall be delivered by the time and to the place stipulated in the Notice
Inviting Bids. It is the bidder's responsibility to see that his proposal is received in proper time.
Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned to
the bidder unopened. The proposal may be withdrawn by the bidder by means of a written request,
signed by the bidder or his properly authorized representative. Such written request must be
delivered to the place stipulated in the Notice Inviting Bids for receipt of proposals prior to the
scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals.
The Proposals will be publicly opened and read at the time and place stipulated in the Notice
Inviting Bids.
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to a proposal will render it informal
and may cause its rejection. The completed proposal forms shall be without interlineations,
alterations, or erasures. Oral, telegraphic, fax or telephonic proposals or modifications will not be
considered.
AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Bids must be submitted to the City on the
Proposal Forms which are a part of the Bid Package for the Project. Contract Documents, Plans,
and Specifications may be obtained from the City at the location(s) and at the time(s) indicated in
the Notice Inviting Bids. Prospective bidders are encouraged to call or email in advance to
determine the availability of Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications. Any applicable
charges for the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications are outlined in the Notice Inviting
Bids.
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The City has made copies of the Contract
Documents, Plans, and Specifications available, as indicated above. Bidders shall be solely
responsible for examining the Project Site and the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications
including any Addenda issued during the bidding period, and for informing itself with respect to
local labor availability, means of transportation, necessity for security, laws and codes, local permit
requirements, wage scales, local tax structure, contractors’ licensing requirements, availability of
required insurance, and other factors that could affect the Work. Bidders are responsible for
consulting all standards and requirements (including Public Works standards and requirements)
referenced in the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications. Failure of Bidder to so examine
and inform itself shall be at its sole risk, and no relief for error or omission will be given except as
required under State law.
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Discrepancies in, and/or omissions
from the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Documents or questions as to their meaning shall
be immediately brought to the attention of the City by submission of a written request for an
interpretation or correction to the City. Such submission, if any, must be sent to Melissa Barbosa,
PE, Water System Engineer (see the Notice of Inviting Bids for contact information).
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Any interpretation of the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications will be made only by
written addenda duly issued and mailed or delivered to each person or firm who has purchased a
set of Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications. The City will not be responsible for any
explanations or interpretations provided in any other manner. No person is authorized to make any
oral interpretation of any provision in the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications to any
bidder, and no bidder should rely on any such oral interpretation.
Bids shall include complete compensation for all items that are noted in the Contract Documents
as the responsibility of the Contractor.
ADDENDA. The City reserves the right to revise the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications prior to the bid opening date. Revisions, if any, shall be made by written Addenda.
All addenda issued by the City shall be included in the bid and made part of the Contract
Documents, Plans, and Specifications. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4104.5, if the
City issues an Addendum which includes material changes to the Project less than 72 hours prior
to the deadline for submission of bids, the City will extend the deadline for submission of bids.
The City may determine, in its sole discretion, whether an Addendum warrants postponement of
the bid submission date. Each prospective bidder shall provide City a name, address, telephone
number, and email address to which Addenda may be sent. Copies of Addenda will be furnished
by email, facsimile, first class mail, express mail or other proper means of delivery without charge
to all parties who have obtained a copy of the Contract Documents and provided such current
information. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all Addenda. To
this end, each bidder should contact the Project Engineer, (626) 812-5173 to verify that he/she has
received all Addenda issued, if any, prior to the bid opening.
ALTERNATE BIDS. If alternate bid items are called for in the Contract Documents, the lowest
bid will be determined on the basis of the base bid only. However, the City may choose to award
the contract on the basis of the base bid alone or the base bid and any alternate or combination of
alternates. The time required for completion of the alternate bid items has been factored into the
Contract duration and no additional Contract time will be awarded for any of the alternate bid
items. The City may elect to include one or more of the alternate bid items, or to otherwise remove
certain work from the Project scope of work, accordingly each Bidder must ensure that each bid
item contains a proportionate share of profit, overhead, and other costs or expenses which will be
incurred by the Bidder.
COMPLETION OF PROPOSAL FORMS. Bids shall only be prepared using copies of the
Proposal Forms which are included in the Contract Documents. The use of substitute prposal forms
other than clear and correct photocopies of those provided by the City will not be permitted. Bids
shall be executed by an authorized signatory as described in these Instructions to Bidders. In
addition, Bidders shall fill in all blank spaces (including inserting “N/A” where applicable) and
initial all interlineations, alterations, or erasures to the Proposal Forms. Bidders shall neither delete,
modify, nor supplement the printed matter on the Proposal Forms nor make substitutions thereon.
USE OF BLACK OR BLUE INK, INDELIBLE PENCIL, OR A TYPEWRITER IS REQUIRED.
Deviations in the bid form may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.
DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS. Each Bidder shall submit its Bid in strict conformity with
the requirements of the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications. Unauthorized additions,
modifications, revisions, conditions, limitations, exclusions, or provisions attached to a Bid may
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render it non-responsive and may cause its rejection. Bidders shall neither delete, modify, nor
supplement the printed matter on the Proposal Forms, nor make substitutions thereon. Oral,
telephonic and electronic modifications will not be considered, unless the Notice Inviting Bids
authorizes the submission of electronic bids and modifications thereto and such modifications are
made in accordance with the Notice Inviting Bids.
DISCREPANCIES IN PROPOSALS. The bidder shall furnish a price for all bid items in the
proposal and failure to do so will render the proposal invalid and will cause its rejection. In the
event the total indicated for the schedule does not agree with the sum of the prices bid on the
individual items the prices bid on the individual item shall govern and the total for the schedule
will be corrected accordingly.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's
check or bid bond in the amount of not less than ten (10%) percent of the total amount named in
the bidder's proposal. Said check or bond shall be made payable to the City of Azusa and shall be
given as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the work, will enter into a contract within ten (10)
calendar days after date of written notice of award and will furnish satisfactory Faithful
Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, each of said bonds to be in the amount stated in
the Notice Inviting Bids. In case of refusal or failure to enter into said contract, each check or bond,
as the case may be, shall be forfeited to the City. If the bidder elects to furnish a Bid Bond as his
proposal guarantee, he shall use the Bid Bond form herein, or one conforming substantially to it
in form.
BIDDER'S EXAMINATION OF SITE. Before submitting a proposal, the bidder shall carefully
examine the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents, and shall visit the site of
the work. Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting itself with the conditions of
the Project Site (which may include more than one site), as well as those relating to the construction
and labor of the Project, to fully understand the facilities, difficulties and restrictions which may
impact the cost or effort required to complete the Project. The bidder shall be familiar with existing
site conditions and have a clear understanding of the requirements of the Contract regarding the
furnishing of materials and performance of work. The Bidder agrees that the Contract Documents,
Plans, and Specifications are sufficient in scope and detail to convey an understanding of the
conditions for Contractor performance on the job and for furnishing all work in an acceptable
manner. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held for this project (see Notice Inviting Bids).
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS. Pursuant to State law, the Bidders must designate
the name and location of each subcontractor who will perform work or render services for the
Bidder in an amount that exceeds one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the Bidder’s Total Bid Price,
or $10,000 whichever is greater, as well as the portion of work each such subcontractor will
perform on the form provided herein by the City. No additional time will be provided to bidders
to submit any of the requested information in the Designation of Subcontractor form. The total
work performed by subcontractors may not equal or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total work
required for the project.
COMPETENCY OF BIDDERS. In selecting the lowest responsible bidder, consideration will
be given not only to the financial standing but also to the general competency of the bidder for the
performance of the work covered by the proposal. To this end, each proposal shall be supported
by a statement of the bidder's experience as to recent date on the form entitled "INFORMATION
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REQUIRED OF BIDDER" bound herein. No proposal for work will be accepted from a contractor
who is not licensed in accordance with applicable state law.
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS. More than one proposal form from an individual, firm,
partnership, corporation, or association under the same or different names will not be considered.
Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder is interested in more than one proposal for the
work contemplated will cause the rejection of all proposals in which such bidder is interested. If
there is reason for believing that collusion exists among the bidders, all bids will be rejected and
none of the participants in such collusion will be considered for future proposals.
RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTEE. Within ten (10) days after award of the Contract,
the City will return all proposal guarantees, except bonds, to their respective bidder except those
accompanying proposals submitted by the three lowest responsible bidders. Those three will be
held until the Contract has been finally executed after which they will be returned to the respective
bidders whose proposal they accompany.
AWARD OF CONTRACT. Award of a contract, if it is to be awarded, will be made to the lowest
responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed. The City
reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards
in the interest of the City. The award, if made, will be made within 10 days of the date for receipt
of proposals. The City reserves the right to eliminate portions of the bid if deemed necessary by
the City.
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. The bidder to whom award is made shall execute a written
contract with the City on the form of agreement provided, and shall secure all insurance and bonds
required by the Specifications within ten (10) calendar days after the Notice of Award. Failure or
refusal to enter into a contract as herein provided or to conform to any of the stipulated
requirements in connection therewith shall be just cause for annulment of the award and the
forfeiture of the proposal guarantee. If the successful bidder refuses or fails to execute the Contract,
the City may award the Contract to the second lowest responsible bidder. If the second lowest
responsible bidder refuses or fails to execute the Contract, the City may award the Contract to the
third lowest responsible bidder. On the failure or refusal to such second or third lowest bidders to
execute the Contract, such bidders' guarantee likewise shall be forfeited to the City. The work may
then be re-advertised for bids.
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. Contracts for work under this proposal will
obligate the Contractors and Subcontractors not to discriminate against any person on account of
race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5,
all bidders and subcontractors shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations
(DIR). Any bid not meeting this requirement will be considered non-responsive and shall be
rejected by the City of Azusa.
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AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL - TO THE CITY COUNCIL PROJECT NO. W-351
CITY OF AZUSA
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
The undersigned bidder hereby proposes to furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools and
services necessary to perform all work required under the City's Specifications entitled:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
in accordance with the intent of said Specifications, Drawings, and all Addenda issued by said City
prior to opening of the proposals.
Said bidder agrees that, within 10 calendar days after date of written Notice of Award of the
Contract by said City, he will execute a contract in the required form, of which the Notice Inviting
Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Specifications, Drawings, and all Addenda issued by said
City prior to the opening of proposals, are part, and will secure the required insurance and bonds;
and that upon failure to do so within said time, then the proposal guarantee furnished by said bidder
shall be forfeited to said City as liquidated damages for such failure; provided, that if said bidder
shall execute the Contract and secure the required insurance and bonds within said time, his check,
if furnished shall be returned to him within 5 days thereafter, and the Bid Bond, if furnished, shall
become void.
Said bidder further agrees to complete all work required under the Contract within the time
stipulated in said Specifications, and to accept in full payment therefore the price named in the
Bidding Schedule.
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to
be insured against liability for Workmen's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.
Dated: ____________
Bidder
____________________________________
Signature
Title
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Bidder’s Initials
AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER
*BIDDING SCHEDULE
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION EST. QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
1. Mobilization, Demobilization,
& Cleanup 1 LS $_____________ $______________
2. Traffic Control 1 LS $_____________ $______________
3. Surveying 1 LS $_____________ $______________
4. Erosion Control, SWPPP, &
BMPs 1 LS $_____________ $______________
5. 8-Inch CL350 DIP Water Main 650 LF $_____________ $______________
6. New Fire Hydrant Assembly 2 EA $_____________ $______________
7. 2-Inch Service & Meter (1.5-
Inch or 2-Inch Meter) 1 EA $_____________ $______________
8. 1-Inch Service & Meter (3/4-
Inch or 1-Inch Meter) 21 EA $_____________ $______________
9. 2-Inch Coldmill & Overlay 6,500 SF $_____________ $______________
10. Full Depth Asphalt Removal &
Replacement 1,000 SF $_____________ $______________
11. Remove & Replace PCC Cross-
Gutter 150 SF $_____________ $______________
12. Remove & Replace PCC
Sidewalk 1,200 SF $_____________ $______________
13. Remove & Replace PCC Curb
& Gutter 250 LF $_____________ $______________
14. Striping (Thermoplastic),
Signing, & Markers 1 LS $_____________ $______________
15. Type II Slurry Seal 28,000 SF $_____________ $______________
SUBTOTAL BID ITEMS 1 THROUGH 15 $______________
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Bidder’s Initials
CONTINGENCY – 10% OF TOTAL BID (THE BIDDER SHALL PROVIDE A
10% CONTINGENCY TOTAL ON THE BID FOR POTENTIAL CHANGE
ORDERS ON THE PROJECT. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
IMPLEMENT THE USE OF THIS ITEM, EITHER PARTIALLY OR
COMPLETELY, OR DELETE THIS ITEM IN ITS ENTIRETY).
$______________
TOTAL BID PLUS CONTINGENCY $______________
TOTAL BID PLUS CONTINGENCY (IN WRITTEN WORDS)
(Written)
The City reserves the right to delete any bid item and increase or decrease the estimated
quantities that will serve the City's best interest.
*Bid Items 1 through 15 shall be as described in the Special Provisions – Section 7.24 –
Measurement & Payment. Bidder shall initial in acknowledgement ______________.
It is understood that the foregoing quantities are approximate only and are solely for the
purpose of facilitating the comparison of bids, and that the Contractor’s compensation will
be computed upon the basis of the actual quantities in the complete work, whether they be
more or less than those shown.
Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of Addenda No.’s ______________________________
________________________________________ ______________________________
COMPANY TELEPHONE #
________________________________________ ______________________________
BIDDER’S SIGNATURE LICENSE NO.
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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
The undersigned bidder understands and agrees that the City may consider this Bid incomplete
unless the Bidder names a manufacturer/supplier for each item of equipment in the following list.
The City may at its discretion reject any bid whose list is incomplete or improperly compiled. Not
more than one manufacturer/supplier shall be named for each item of equipment. The undersigned
Bidder hereby agrees that, after submission of this Bid, a change will not be made in the following
listing of manufacturers/suppliers and will not award a contract or agreement of any kind to a
manufacturer not listed below for the listed items of equipment unless such change, award, or
agreement is first approved in writing by the City according to the provisions of the Contract
Documents pertaining to substitutions and equals. The manufacturers/suppliers named below
produce the listed items of equipment which comply with the requirements of the Contract
Documents, and the undersigned Bidder will furnish and install the complying equipment of the
manufacturers/suppliers named in the following list:
SCHEDULE OF MANUFACTURERS
Item Description
Manufacturer
Bidder’s Initials
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LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS
The Bidder is required to furnish the following information (in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 4100 to 4114, inclusive of the Public Contract Code of the State of California and any
amendments thereto) for each Subcontractor performing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%)
of the Total Base Bid, or $10,000 whichever is greater. The bidder shall not list alternative
subcontractors for the same work.
Name, Address, and Phone Number
of Subcontractor
License # &
Classification DIR No.
Specific Type
of Work
Performed by
Subcontractor
% of
Total
Bid
Dollar
Value of
Subcontract
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Bidder’s Initials
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CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT
The undersigned Bidder is licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California: License
Number , Class .
The following is a list of all major items of construction equipment and vehicles available to the
Bidder which the Bidder believes to be necessary or essential to the completion of the project:
Item Lease/Owned Date/Year of
Manufacturers
Condition
Bidder’s Initials
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BID BOND FORM
SEE ATTACHED
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
That ________________________________________________________ as Principal, and
_____________________________________________________________________ as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the City of Azusa hereinafter called "City" in the sum of:
_______________________________________________________________________ dollars,
(not less than 10 percent of the total amount of the bid)
for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Principal has submitted a bid to said City to perform all work required under the
City's Specifications entitled:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
NOW THEREFORE, if said Principal is awarded a contract by said City, and, within the time and
in the manner required under the heading "Instructions to Bidders" bound with said Specifications,
enters into a written contract on the form of Agreement bound with said Specifications and
furnished the required insurance and required bonds, one to guarantee faithful performance and
the other to guarantee payment of labor and materials, then this obligation shall be null and void,
otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
In the event suit is brought upon this bond by said City and judgment is recovered, said Surety
shall pay all costs incurred by said City in such suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee to be
fixed by the court.
Principal Surety
By By ______________________________
Its Its _____________________________
By By ______________________________
Its Its ______________________________
Surety signatures on this bond must be acknowledged before notary publics, and a legally
sufficient power of attorney must be attached to the bond to verify the authority of any party
signing on behalf of a surety.
Bidder’s Initials
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INFORMATION REQUIRED OF BIDDERS
The bidder is required to supply the following information. Additional sheets may be attached if
necessary. If requested by the City, the bidder shall furnish a notarized financial statement,
references, and other information, sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of his
current financial condition.
1. Address
2. Telephone
3. Type of Firm: Individual ( ) Partnership ( ) Corporation ( )
4. Corporation organized under the laws of the State of
5. Contractor's License: State License No.
6. Contractor's License: Expiration Date
7. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration No. ____________________________
8. Names and Titles of all officers of the firm:
9. Number of years of experience in projects of this type .
10. Three projects of this type recently completed:
Contract
Amount
Type of
Project
Date
Completed
Name and Telephone
Number of Owner
$
$
$
11. Person who inspected site of work for your firm:
Date Inspected by
Bidder’s Initials
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12. References:
The bidder is required to state what work of a similar character to that included in the proposed
contract he/she has successfully performed and give references to verify responsibility,
experience, skill, and business and financial standing. Minimum 3 references shall be provided.
Additional numbered pages outlining this portion of the proposal may be attached to this page.
Reference 1
Project Name:
Type of Work:
Year Completed:
Contract Amount:
Name / Address of
Owner / Agency:
Reference Contact:
Name: ________________________
Tel: __________________________
Title: ____________________
Reference 2
Project Name:
Type of Work:
Year Completed:
Contract Amount:
Name / Address of
Owner / Agency:
Reference Contact:
Name: ________________________
Tel: __________________________
Title: ____________________
Bidder’s Initials
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Reference 3
Project Name:
Type of Work:
Year Completed:
Contract Amount:
Name / Address of
Owner / Agency:
Reference Contact:
Name: ________________________
Tel: __________________________
Title: ____________________
Bidder’s Initials
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CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE DECLARATION
(Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15)
The undersigned declares that he or she is
(Title)
of (Bidder),
(Company Name)
1. Contractor's License Number: State
2. Contractor's License Classification:
3. Expiration date of Contractor's License:
4. Contractor's DIR Number:
5. Bidder shall attach their current company W-9 form.
6. Bidder acknowledges that Section 7028.15(e) of the Business and Professions Code provides
as follows:
"A licensed contractor shall not submit a bid to a public agency unless his or her contractor's license
appears clearly on the bid, the license expiration date is stated and the bid contains a statement that
the representations therein are made under penalty of perjury. Any bid not containing this
information, or a bid containing information which is subsequently proven false, shall be
considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected by the public agency."
The undersigned declares under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.
Executed on , 2019 at .
(Insert city and state where signed)
Name of Company
Type Name
Signature
Title
Bidder’s Initials
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
[NAME], being first duly sworn, deposes and says
that he/she is [SOLE OWNER, PARTNER, PRESIDENT, ETC],
of [CONTRACTOR], the party making the foregoing bid;
that such bid is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership,
company association, organization, or corporation; that such bid is genuine and not collusive or
sham; that said bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in
a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with
any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, not that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that
said bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communications or
conference with anyone to fix the bid price of said bidder or any other bidder, nor to fix any
overhead, profit, or cost element of such bid price, nor of that of any other bidder, nor to secure
any advantage against the public body awarding the contract or anyone interested in the proposed
contract; that all statements contained in such bid are true; and, further, that said bidder has not,
directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, nor the contents
thereof, nor divulged information or date relative thereto, nor paid and will not pay any fee in
connection therewith to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid
depository, nor to any member or agent thereof, nor to any other individual except to such person
or persons as have a partnership or other financial interest with said bidder in his or her general
business.
Dated: Signed:
[TITLE]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 2019 .
Notary Public SEAL
Bidder’s Initials
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CITY OF AZUSA
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of this day of , 2019 by and
between the CITY OF AZUSA, hereinafter called "City" and ___________________ hereinafter
called "Contractor".
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: For and in consideration of the payments and agreement hereinafter mentioned to be
made and performed by said City, said Contractor agrees with said City to perform and complete
in a workmanlike manner all work required under the City's Specifications entitled:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings thereof, to furnish at his own expense all labor,
materials, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, utilities, bonds and insurance, permits and
services necessary therefore, except such materials, equipment, and services as may be stipulated
in said Specifications to be furnished by said City, and to do everything required by this Agreement
and the said Specifications and Drawings.
ARTICLE II. For furnishing all said labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services, furnishing
and removing all plant, temporary structures, tools, and equipment, and doing everything required
by this Agreement and the said Specifications and Drawings; also for all loss and damage arising
out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any seen
unforeseen difficulties which may arise during the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by
said City, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses
resulting from the suspension or discontinuance of work, except as in the said Specifications are
expressly stipulated to be borne by said City; and for completing the work in accordance with the
requirements of said Specifications and Drawings as directed by the Engineer, said City will pay
and said Contractor shall receive, in full compensation therefore, the price(s) named in the
Proposal.
ARTICLE III. The City hereby employs said Contractor to perform the work according to the
terms of this Agreement for price(s) named in the Proposal, and agrees to pay the same at the time,
in the manner, and upon the conditions as stipulated in the said Specifications; and the said parties
for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby agree to
the full performance of the covenants contained.
ARTICLE IV. The Notice Inviting Bids, Instruction to Bidders, Proposal, Information Required
of Bidder, the Faithful Performance Bond, the Labor and Material Bond, the General Conditions,
Special Provisions, Technical Specifications, Plans, Drawings, and all Addenda issued by the City
with respect to the foregoing prior to the opening of bids, are hereby incorporated in and made part
of this Agreement.
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CITY OF AZUSA
AGREEMENT
ARTICLE V. All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of this
Agreement. No work, services, materials or equipment shall be performed or furnished under this
Agreement unless and until a Notice to Proceed has been given to the Contractor by the City. City
shall, with no liability to Contractor whatsoever, have an absolute right to withhold delivery of a
Notice to Proceed until the expiration of statute of limitations for challenging the City's
environmental review of this project. City shall, also with no liability whatsoever to Contractor,
have an absolute right to cancel this Agreement in the event that litigation is filed against the City
challenging the City's environmental review process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City's
said right to cancellation must be exercised not later than 45 days following the bid opening date,
and before delivery of a Notice to Proceed to Contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed as of the
day and year first above written.
CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED AND THE NOTARY
ACKNOWLEDGMENT MUST SPECIFY THAT THE SIGNER OF THE AGREEMENT IS
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. THE CITY'S ATTORNEY SHALL
DETERMINE THE SUFFICIENCY OF CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURES, AND MAY
REQUIRE NOTARIZED SIGNATURES FROM TWO OFFICERS IN THE EVENT THAT
CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION.
CITY OF AZUSA CONTRACTOR
By: By:
Joseph Romero Rocha
Mayor
Name:
Attest:
Title:
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo Jr. (corporate seal)
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Jeff F. Ferre
City Attorney
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FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that _________________________________ as
Contractor, and as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City
of Azusa, hereinafter called "City" in the sum of:
________________________________________________ and no/100 ($_____________) dollars, lawful
money of the United States, said sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract
amount, for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
and administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Contractor has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed agreement with said
City to perform all work required under the City's Specifications entitled:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
NOW, THEREFORE, if said Contractor shall perform all the requirements of said agreement required to
be performed on his part, at the times and in the manner specified herein and shall indemnify and save
harmless the said City, its officers, employees and agents, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall be
null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, that any alterations in the work to be done or the materials to be furnished, which may be
made pursuant to the terms of said Contract, shall not in any way release said Contractor or said Surety
thereunder, nor shall any extensions of time granted under the provisions of said Contract release either
said Contractor or said Surety, and notice of such alterations or extensions of the Contract is hereby waived
by said Surety.
In the event suit is brought upon this Bond by said City and judgment is recovered, (or settlement made
which is favorable to City), said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by said City in such suit, including a
reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this___________ day of______________, 2019 .
Principal Surety
By By ______________________________
Its Its _____________________________
By By ______________________________
Its Its ______________________________
Surety's Phone___________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
ALL SIGNATURES ON THIS BOND MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE NOTARY PUBLICS,
AND A LEGALLY SUFFICIENT POWER OF ATTORNEY MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BOND
TO VERIFY THE AUTHORITY OF ANY PARTY SIGNING ON BEHALF OF A SURETY.
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LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that _________________________________
as Contractor, and as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto the City of Azusa, hereinafter called "City" in the sum of:
________________________________________________ and no/100 ($_____________)
dollars, lawful money of the United States, said sum being not less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the total Contract amount, for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Contractor has been awarded and is about to enter into the annexed agreement
with said City to perform all work required under the City's Specifications entitled:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
THE CONDITION OF THE OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, if said Contractor or any of his
Sub-contractors, fails to pay for any materials, equipment, or other supplies, or for rental of same
used in connection with the performance of work contracted to be done or for work or labor thereon
of any kind, or fails to pay any of the persons named in Section 3181, California Civil Code or
amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed
by any such claimant or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid to the
Employment Developmental Department or its successor(s) from the work of employees of the
Contractor and his Sub-contractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance
Code with respect to such work and labor and all other applicable laws of the State of California
and rules and regulations of its agencies, then said Surety will pay for the same in an amount not
exceeding the sum specified above. This bond shall inure to the benefit of any persons named in
Section 3181 of said California Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns
in any suit brought upon this bond. This bond shall be subject to and include all of the consistent
provisions of the Civil Code of the State of California relating to Payment Bonds for Public Works,
including but not limited to Civil Code, Sections 3225-3226 and Section 3247-3252.
PROVIDED, that any alterations in the work to be done or the materials to be furnished, which
may be made pursuant to the terms of said Contract, shall not in any way release either said
Contractor or said Surety thereunder, nor shall any extensions of time granted under the provisions
of said Contract release either said Contractor or said Surety, and notice of such alterations or
extensions of the Contract is hereby waived by said Surety.
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LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND
In the event suit is brought upon this bond by said City and judgment is recovered, (or settlement
made which is favorable to City), said Surety shall pay all costs incurred by said City in such suit,
including a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this__________ day of______________, 2019 .
Principal Surety
By By ______________________________
Its Its _____________________________
By By ______________________________
Its Its ______________________________
Surety's Phone___________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
ALL SIGNATURES ON THIS BOND MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE NOTARY
PUBLICS, AND A LEGALLY SUFFICIENT POWER OF ATTORNEY MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE BOND TO VERIFY THE AUTHORITY OF ANY PARTY SIGNING
ON BEHALF OF A SURETY.
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ESCROW AGREEMENT
FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
This Escrow Agreement is made and entered into this ______ day of ____________, 2019 , by
and between the CITY OF AZUSA, whose address is 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, California,
91702 (hereinafter called "City"); __________________________________________, whose
address is _____________________________________________________, (hereinafter called
"Contractor"); and ________________________________________________________, whose
address is __________________________________________________________, (hereinafter
called "Escrow Agent").
For the consideration hereinafter set forth, the City, Contractor and Escrow Agent agree as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the Contractor
has the option to deposit securities with the Escrow Agent as a substitute for retention earnings
required to be withheld by the City pursuant to the Contract Agreement entered into between the
City and Contractor for the construction of , in the
amount of $ dated , (hereinafter referred to as the
"Contract"). Alternatively, on written request of the Contractor, the City shall make payments of
the retention earnings directly to the Escrow Agent. When the Contractor deposits the securities
as a substitute for Contract earnings, the Escrow Agent shall notify the City within ten (10) days
of the deposit. The market value of the securities at the time of the substitution shall be at least
equal to the cash amount then required to be withheld as retention under the terms of the Contract
between the City and Contractor. Securities shall be held in the name of the City of Azusa, and
shall designate the Contractor as the Beneficial Owner.
2. The City shall make progress payments to the Contractor for those funds which otherwise would
be withheld from progress payments pursuant to the Contract provisions, provided that the Escrow
Agent holds securities in the form and amount specified above.
3. When the City makes payment of retentions earned directly to the Escrow Agent, the Escrow
Agent shall hold them for the benefit of the Contractor until such time as the escrow created under
this Contract is terminated. The Contractor may direct the investment of the payments into
securities. All terms and conditions of this Agreement and the rights and responsibilities of the
parties shall be equally applicable and binding when the City pays the Escrow Agent directly.
4. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying all fees for the expenses incurred by the Escrow
Agent in administering the escrow account. These expenses and payment terms shall be
determined by the Contractor and Escrow Agent.
5. The interest earned on the securities or the money market accounts held in escrow and all
interest earned on that interest shall be for the sole account of Contractor and shall be subject to
withdrawal by the Contractor at any time and from time to time without notice to the City.
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ESCROW AGREEMENT
FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
6. The Contractor shall have the right to withdraw all or any part of the principal in the Escrow
Account by written authorization from the City to the Escrow Agent that the City consents to the
withdrawal of the amount sought to be withdrawn by the Contractor.
7. The City shall have a right to draw upon the securities in the event of default by the
Contractor. Upon seven (7) days written notice to the Escrow Agent from the City of the default,
the Escrow Agent shall immediately convert the securities to cash and shall distribute the cash as
instructed by the City.
8. Upon receipt of written notification from the City certifying that the Contract is final and
complete, and that the Contractor has complied with all requirements and procedures applicable
to the Contract, the Escrow Agent shall release to the Contractor all securities and interest on
deposit less escrow fees and charges of the Escrow Account. The escrow shall be closed
immediately upon disbursement of all moneys and securities on deposit and payments of fees
and charges.
9. The Escrow Agent shall rely upon the written notification from the City and the Contractor
pursuant to Sections (1) to (8), inclusive, of this Agreement and the City and Contractor shall
hold the Escrow Agent harmless from the Escrow Agent's release, conversion, and disbursement
of the securities and interest as set forth above.
10. The names of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written
notice on behalf of the City and on behalf of the Contractor in connection with the foregoing, and
exemplars of their respective signatures are as follows:
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ESCROW AGREEMENT
FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
On behalf of the City: On behalf of Contractor:
City Manager ______________________
Title
___________
Signature Name
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702 Signature
Address
_____________
_________________
Address
On behalf of Escrow Agent:
__________________________________
Title
__________________________________
Name
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________________
__________________________________
Address
At the time the Escrow Account is opened, the City and the Contractor shall deliver to the
Escrow Agent a fully executed counterpart of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their proper officers on
the date first set forth above.
City: Contractor:
City Manager Title
Signature Signature
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.01 DEFINITIONS
Wherever the words defined in this Section, or pronouns used in their stead, occur in these
Specifications or in any of the other Contract Documents, the intent and meaning shall be as
follows:
(a) CITY. The City of Azusa, County of Los Angeles, State of California. The terms City and
Owner may be used interchangeably.
(b) CITY COUNCIL. The duly elected Council of the City of Azusa.
(c) CITY ENGINEER and ENGINEER. The City Engineer of the City of local jurisdiction, or an
authorized deputy, agent, representative or inspector. The designated Engineer for Azusa Light &
Water for this Contract is listed in the Special Provisions and is also referred to as the “City
Representative or “Representative” in the Contract Documents.
(d) CONTRACTOR. Contractor shall mean the party entering into contract with the City for
performance of the work called for in these Specifications and shown on the Drawings, including
the Contractor's authorized agents.
(e) SUBCONTRACTOR. Subcontractor shall mean any person, firm, or corporation entering into
agreement with the Contractor for performance of any part of the Contractor's obligation under the
Contract.
(f) CONTRACT. Contract shall mean the Contract Documents and shall include the written
agreement entered into by the City and the Contractor for the performance of work described in
the Specifications and shown on the Drawings, together with the Notice Inviting Bids, the
Instructions To Bidders, the Proposal, the Information Required of Bidders, the Specifications, the
Plans, the Drawings, all Addenda issued by the City with respect to the foregoing prior to the
opening of bids, and all Change Orders issued by the City and signed by the Contractor pertaining
to the Contract after the Contract is awarded.
(g) SPECIFICATIONS. Specifications shall mean the Contract Documents consisting of written
requirements for the General Conditions, the Special Provisions and the Technical Specifications
of the Contract, together with all Addenda and Change Orders issued with respect thereto. All
worked performed shall be in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction (SSPWC), current edition, except as modified herein. In case of conflict between
SSPWC and the Contract Documents, the Contract Documents shall prevail.
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(h) DRAWINGS. Drawings, Plans, or Contract Drawings shall mean those drawings
accompanying the Specifications which show the location, nature, extent and form of the work,
together with applicable details.
(i) SHOP DRAWINGS. Drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts,
brochures and other data prepared by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier
or distributor, which illustrates how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated and/or
installed. Shop Drawings are not considered to be part of the Contract Documents.
1.02 ABBREVIATIONS
Wherever the following abbreviations are used they shall have the meanings listed:
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI American Concrete Institute
AGA American Gas Association
AI The Asphalt Institute
AIA American Institute of Architects
AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing Materials
AWPA American Wood Preservers Association
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association, Inc.
CRSI Concrete Reinforcement Steel Institute
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association
NIC Not in Contract
NTS Not to Scale
OAE Or Approved Equal
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act
PCA Portland Cement Association
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
UBC Uniform Building Code
UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
U/L Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
2.01 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
The Specifications and the Drawings are intended to be explanatory of each other. Any work
indicated in the Drawings and not in the Specifications, or vice versa, shall be executed as if
indicated in both. As the figured dimensions shown on the Drawings and in the Specifications of
the Contract may not in every case agree with scale dimensions, the figured dimensions shall be
followed in preference to the scaled dimensions, and drawings to a large scale shall be followed in
preference to the Drawings to a small scale. Should it appear that the work to be done or any of
the matters relative thereto are not sufficiently detailed or explained in the Contract Documents,
the Contractor shall apply to the Engineer for such further explanations as may be necessary, and
shall conform thereto as part of the Contract. In the event of any doubt or question arising
respecting the meaning of the Specifications or Drawings, reference shall be made to the Engineer
and the Engineer's decision therein shall be final.
2.02 CONFLICTS BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
In case of conflict between the Specifications and the Drawings, the Specifications shall govern
over the Drawings. In cases of conflict between the General Conditions and Special Provisions of
the Specifications, the Special Provisions shall govern over the General Conditions.
2.03 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
A reference to the Standard Specifications shall mean "Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction" (SSPWC), the current edition and amendments. All work performed shall conform
to the SSPWC.
2.04 SHOP DRAWINGS
(a) Wherever called for in these Specifications or on the Drawings, or where required by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer for review six (6) prints of each Shop
Drawing. The Shop Drawings shall be approved by the Contractor prior to submittal to the
Engineer. Unless otherwise required, said drawings shall be submitted at a time sufficiently early
to allow review of same by the Engineer, and to accommodate the rate of construction progress
required under the Contract.
(b) The Contractor shall stamp all six copies of the Shop Drawings stating his approval of the
submittal and that the Contractor has determined and verified all field measurements and
quantities, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers and similar data, and that the
Contractor has reviewed and coordinated the information in the Shop Drawings with the
requirements of the work and the Contract Documents. Any Shop Drawings submitted without
complying with this Section will not be reviewed by the Engineer.
(c) Except as may be otherwise provided in the Special Provisions, the Engineer will return two
prints of each Shop Drawing to the Contractor, with comments noted thereon, within 15 calendar
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days following their receipt at the Engineer's office. The Contractor shall make a complete and
acceptable submittal to the Engineer by the second submission of drawings. The City reserves the
right to withhold moneys due the Contractor to cover additional costs of the Engineer's review
beyond the second submittal.
(d) If the Shop Drawings are returned to the Contractor marked APPROVED AS SUBMITTED,
formal revision and re-submittal of said drawing will not be required.
(e) If the Shop Drawings are returned to the Contractor marked APPROVED AS NOTED, formal
revision and re-submittal of said drawing will not be required, but the noted correction will be
adhered to by the Contractor.
(f) If one print of the Shop Drawing is returned to the Contractor marked REVISE AND
RESUBMIT the Contractor shall revise said drawing and shall resubmit six (6) copies of said
revised drawing to the Engineer.
(g) If one print of the Shop Drawing is returned to the Contractor marked NOT APPROVED,
Contractor shall resubmit six (6) copies of a material or installation process specified in the
Contract Documents and/or acceptable to the Engineer.
(h) Fabrication of an item shall not be commenced before the Engineer has reviewed the pertinent
Shop Drawings and returned copies to the Contractor marked either APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED or APPROVED AS NOTED. Revisions indicated on Shop Drawings shall be
considered as changes necessary to meet the requirements of the Contract Drawings and
Specifications and shall not be taken as the basis of claims for extra work. The Contractor shall
have no claim for damages or extension of time due to any delay resulting from the Contractor's
having to make the required revisions to Shop Drawings (unless review by the Engineer of said
drawings is delayed beyond a reasonable period of time and unless the Contractor can establish
that the Engineer's delay in review actually resulted in a delay in the Contractor's construction
schedule). The review of said drawings by the Engineer will be limited to checking for general
agreement with the Specifications and Drawings and shall in no way relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for errors or omissions contained therein, nor shall such review operate to waive or
modify any provision contained in the Specifications or Contract Drawings. Fabricating
dimensions, quantities of material, applicable code requirements and other Contract requirements
shall be the Contractor's responsibility.
2.05 REFERENCE TO STANDARDS, PUBLICATIONS, OR STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS
Any reference made in the Specifications or Drawings to any specification, standard, or publication
of any organization shall, in the absence of a specific designation to the contrary, be understood to
refer to the latest edition of the specification, standard or publication in effect as of the date of
advertising the work.
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2.06 REFERENCE TO PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS
Where references to proprietary products appear in the Specifications or Drawings, whether or not
followed by the words "or approved equal", it is for the purpose of establishing an acceptable
standard of quality or design. Unless a substitute is expressly prohibited, the Contractor may
request approval of a substitute for any such proprietary product. Such approval normally will not
be given by the Engineer prior to award of a Contract. A request for substitution must be in writing
and must include descriptive literature, specifications, test reports or samples, as appropriate, to
enable the Engineer to determine the acceptability of the product proposed for substitution. If
substitution is requested as part of a Shop Drawing submittal, the item(s) proposed for substitution
shall be clearly indicated. No substitute product shall be used on the work until written approval
has been received from the Engineer. Any revisions to structures, piping, mechanical, electrical,
instrumentation, or any other work made necessary by such substitution must be approved by the
Engineer and the entire cost of these revisions shall be borne by the Contractor.
2.07 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR
The City will furnish to the Contractor two sets of Contract Documents including Specifications
together with Drawings. Additional quantities of Specifications and Drawings will be furnished at
reproduction cost. Contractor shall maintain a clean, undamaged set of Contract Documents at the
project site at all times.
2.08 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall maintain, on the job site, a set of full-size blueline or blackline prints of the
Contract Drawings. On these the Contractor shall mark all as-built conditions, locations,
configurations, and other details which may vary from the details represented on the original
drawings. This master record of as-built conditions, including all revisions made necessary by
addenda, change orders and field conditions shall be maintained up-to-date during the progress of
the work.
In the case of those drawings which depict the detailed requirement for equipment to be assembled
and wired in the factory, such as motor control centers and instrumentation, the as-built drawings
shall be updated by indicating those portions which are superseded by final Shop Drawings, and
by including a reference note describing the Shop Drawings by manufacturer, drawing and revision
number and date.
Upon completion of the work but prior to final acceptance, the as- built drawings maintained by
the Contractor shall be delivered to the City or Engineer.
*** END OF SECTION 2 ***
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SECTION 3 - CITY-ENGINEER-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS
3.01 AUTHORITY OF CITY
(a) The work and the manner of performing the same shall be done to the satisfaction and approval
of the City.
(b) The Contract Documents do not purport to control the method of performing the work but only
the requirements as to the nature of the completed work. The Contractor shall assume the entire
responsibility for methods of performing the work.
3.02 AUTHORITY OF THE ENGINEER
(a) The Engineer is the agent of the City and is employed to act as advisor and consultant to the
City in engineering matters relating to the Contract. The City has delegated its authority under this
Contract to the Engineer to determine the amount, quality, acceptability and fitness of the several
kinds of work, material and equipment which are to be paid for under the Contract; to decide for
the City all questions relative to the construction, meaning and intent of the Contract Documents;
to decide all questions relative to the classification, measurements of quantities, materials and the
fulfillment of this Contract, and to reject or condemn all work or material which does not conform
to the terms of this Contract to recommend, for consideration and action of the City, progress
payments and change orders. The Engineer's decision in all matters is the decision of the City and
can only be changed in writing by the City Manager of the City.
(b) It is expressly agreed and understood that the Engineer will have no liability whatsoever
resulting from the obligations entered into under the Contract; that the City must look solely to the
Contractor for the furnishing of the work; that the Contractor and City must look solely to each
other for the enforcement of any claims or liabilities arising under or by reason of the Contract. If
the Contractor files any suit arising under the Contract and names the Engineer as a party and if
no recovery is had against the Engineer, then the Engineer shall recover damages from the
Contractor for reasonable attorney's fees for time spent by the attorney for the Engineer in the
defense of the suit and the Engineer shall recover from the Contractor and be paid by the Contractor
at the rate of $1,000.00 per day for the time of the Engineer required in connection with the
preparation and defense of the suit. This provision is specifically intended as a Contract between
the Contractor and the City for the benefit of the Engineer.
3.03 INSPECTION AND TESTING
(a) All materials furnished and all work performed under the Contract shall be subject to inspection
by the Engineer. Such inspection may include mill, plant, shop or field inspection as required. The
Engineer shall be permitted access to all parts of the work, including plants where material or
equipment are manufactured or fabricated, and the Engineer shall be furnished with such materials,
information and assistance by the Contractor and Subcontractors and suppliers as is required to
make a complete and detailed inspection.
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(b) Work done in the absence of prescribed inspection may be required to be removed and replaced
under proper inspection, and the entire cost of removal and replacement, including the cost of all
materials which may be furnished by the City and used in the work thus removed, shall be borne
by the Contractor, regardless of whether the work removed is found to be defective or not. Work
shall not be covered up without the authority of the Engineer. If so covered without authority, the
work, upon order of the Engineer, shall be uncovered to the extent required, and the Contractor
similarly shall bear the entire cost of performing all the work and furnishing all the material
necessary for the removal of the covering and its subsequent replacement, as directed and approved
by the Engineer.
(c) Except as otherwise provided herein, cost for ordinary City inspection fees will be paid by the
City. All inspection fees and costs imposed by agencies other than the City and extraordinary
inspection by the City shall be paid by the Contractor.
(d) The Engineer will make, or have made, such tests as he deems necessary to insure that the
work is being accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the Contract. Unless otherwise
specified in the Special Provisions, the cost of such testing will be borne by the City. In the event
such tests reveal non-compliance with the requirements of the Contract, the Contractor shall bear
the cost of such corrective measures deemed necessary by the Engineer, as well as the cost of
subsequent re-testing.
(e) The City will provide inspection for an 8-hour day and 40-hour work week for Monday through
Friday. Overtime inspection shall be paid for by Contractor. No work shall be performed on
weekends unless approved in writing by the City. Any shutdown of any portion of the City's water
system will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday only; other times by
agreement between the Contractor and City. The Contractor shall reimburse the City at rates
established by the City for inspection in excess of the foregoing including legal holidays.
3.04 CONTRACTOR'S PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the adequacy, efficiency and sufficiency of the
Contractor's plant and equipment and any Subcontractor's plant and equipment.
3.05 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
(a) The Contractor shall not assign, sublet, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Contract or
any portion thereof, or his right, title or interest therein, or his obligations thereunder, without the
prior written consent of the City. The City shall have no obligation whatsoever to provide such
written consent.
(b) If the Contractor violates the provisions of this section, the Contract may be terminated at the
option of the City and the City shall be relieved of all liability and obligations to the Contractor,
and to his assignee or transferee, growing out of such termination.
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3.06 SUBCONTRACTS
(a) All proposed Subcontractor's shall be listed by the Contractor at the time of bid opening and
shall be contained in the Information Required of Bidders. The Contractor may request a
replacement of a previously approved Subcontractor only through the specific procedures
contained in Public Contract Code, Section 4107. Any such request is subject to approval by the
City.
(b) The Contractor shall perform not less than 50 percent of the work with his own forces (i.e.,
without subcontracting). This requirement shall be understood to refer to work, the value of which
totals not less than 50 percent of the Contract price. Refer to Section 2-3 of the SSPWC for
clarification.
(c) In the City's discretion, subject to the requirements of Section 3.07(a), subcontracts may be
permitted to such extent as shall be shown to be necessary or advantageous to the Contractor in
the prosecution of the work and without injury to the City's interests. The re-subletting of work by
a Subcontractor shall be subject to the same limitations as an original subletting. Each
Subcontractor shall be properly licensed for the type of work which he is to perform.
(d) A copy of each subcontract, if in writing (or if not in writing, then a written statement signed
by the Contractor giving the name of the Subcontractor and the terms and conditions of each
subcontract), shall be filed promptly with the Engineer upon the Engineer's request. Each
subcontract shall contain a reference to the Contract between the City and the Contractor, and the
terms of that Contract shall be made a part of each subcontract insofar as applicable to the work
covered thereby. Each subcontract shall provide for annulment of same by the Contractor upon
written order of the Engineer if, in the Engineer's opinion, the Subcontractor fails to comply with
the requirements of the prime Contract insofar as the same may be applicable to this work.
(e) The Contractor shall be responsible to the City for the acts and omissions of his Subcontractors
and their employees to the same extent as the Contractor is responsible for the acts and omissions
of employees. Nothing contained in this section shall create any contractual relationship between
any Subcontractor and the City or Engineer or relieve the Contractor of any liability or obligation
under the prime Contract.
(f) The Contractor shall be permitted to rent equipment maintained and operated as long as the
work performed is directed and constantly supervised by the Contractor. Any other arrangement
will be construed as unauthorized subcontracting and such action will be subject to Contract
termination.
3.07 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the adequacy, efficiency and sufficiency of
persons employed by the Contractor and any Subcontractor or persons employed by the
Subcontractor. All workmen must have sufficient knowledge, skill and experience to perform
properly the work assigned to them.
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3.08 ATTENTION TO WORK
The Contractor shall supervise the work and at all times shall be represented by a competent
English speaking superintendent who shall receive and obey all instructions or orders given under
the Contract, and who shall have full authority to execute the same, and to supply materials, tools
and labor without delay, and who shall be the legal representative of the Contractor.
3.09 SERVICE OF NOTICES
Any notice, order, direction, request or other communication given by the City to the Contractor
under the Contract shall be deemed to be well and sufficiently given to the Contractor if left at any
office used by the Contractor, or delivered to any of the Contractor's officers, or mailed in any post
office addressed to the Contractor at the address mentioned in the Contract, or at the Contractor's
last known place of business. If mailed it shall be deemed to have been given to and received by
the Contractor two days after the day of mailing in any post office in the vicinity of the work.
3.10 DEVIATION FROM CONTRACT
The Contractor shall not make any alteration or variation in or addition to or deviation or omission
from the Contract without the advance written consent of the City.
3.11 SUSPENSION OF WORK
The Engineer acting on behalf of the City may, by written notice to the Contractor, suspend the
work, in whole or in part, for such period or periods as he may deem necessary due to unsuitable
weather, delay in delivery of City furnished equipment or materials, or such other conditions as
are considered unfavorable for prosecution of the work, or failure on the part of the Contractor to
carry out the provisions of the Contract or to provide material or workmanship meeting the
requirements of the Specifications. Suspended work shall be resumed by the Contractor within a
reasonable time, as designated by the Engineer, after receipt from the Engineer of written notice
to proceed. Contractor shall not be entitled to receive extra or additional compensation, except as
may otherwise be provided for explicitly in the Contract Documents, on account of suspension of
work pursuant hereto.
3.12 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CITY (CONTRACTOR NOT AT FAULT)
The City may terminate the Contract upon ten calendar days written notice to the Contractor, if it
is found that reasons beyond the control of either the City or Contractor make it impossible or
against the City's interests to complete the work. In such a case, the Contractor shall have no claims
against the City except (1) for the value of work performed up to the date the Contract is
terminated, and (2) for the cost of materials and equipment on hand, in transit, or on definite
commitment as of the date the Contract is terminated, which would be needed in the work and
which meet the requirements of the Specifications. The value of work performed and the cost of
materials and equipment delivered to the site, as mentioned above, shall be determined by the
Engineer in accordance with the procedure prescribed for the making of the final estimate and
payment and shall be paid in accordance with the same procedure.
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3.13 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CITY (CONTRACTOR AT FAULT)
(a) The City may terminate the Contract upon ten calendar days written notice to the Contractor
in the event of any default by the Contractor. Without limitation, it shall be considered a Contract
default whenever the Contractor shall: (1) declare bankruptcy, become insolvent or assign assets
for the benefit of creditors, (2) disregard or violate important provisions of the Contract
Documents or Engineer's instruction or fail to prosecute the work according to the approved
progress schedule, or (3) fail to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workmen or
Subcontractors, or materials or equipment meeting the requirements of the Specifications and
Drawings.
(b) In the event the Contract is terminated, the City may take possession of the work and of all
materials, which have been provided in connection with the work and may complete the work by
whatever method or means is selected. The cost of completing the work shall be deducted from
the balance which would have been due the Contractor had the Contract not been terminated and
the work completed in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings. If such cost exceeds the
balance which would have been due, the Contractor shall pay the excess amount to the City. If
such cost is less than the balance which would have been due, the Contractor shall have no claim
to the difference except to such extent as may be necessary, in the opinion of the Engineer, to
reimburse the Contractor or the Contractor's sureties for any expense properly incurred for
materials, tools, equipment, property and labor devoted to the execution of the work, of which the
City shall have received the benefit. In computing such expense, as it relates to equipment and
property, the salvage value at completion of the work shall be deducted from the depreciated value
at the time the Contract was terminated and the difference shall be considered as an expense.
3.14 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor may terminate the Contract upon ten calendar days written notice to the City
whenever: (1) the entire work has been suspended in accordance with Section 3.12, for 60
consecutive calendar days through no fault or negligence of the Contractor and notice to resume
work or to terminate the Contract has not been received from the City within this time period, or
(2) the City shall fail to pay the Contractor any substantial sums due in accordance with the terms
of the Contract and within the time limits prescribed. In the event of such termination, the
Contractor shall have no claims against the City except for those claims specifically enumerated
in Section 3.13 and determined in accordance with that section.
3.15 FAILURE TO COMPLY
If the Contractor should refuse or neglect to comply with the provisions of the Contract or the
orders of the Engineer, the City may have such provisions or orders carried out by others at the
expense of the Contractor.
3.16 PROTESTS
If the Contractor considers any work demanded of him to be outside the requirements of the
Contract, or if he considers any order or ruling of the Engineer, or of any inspector to be unfair, he
shall, immediately upon such work being demanded or such order or ruling being made, ask for
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written instructions or decision, whereupon he shall proceed without delay to perform the work or
to conform to the order or ruling; but unless the Contractor finds such instructions or decisions
satisfactory, he shall, within five (5) days after receipt of same, file a written protest with the
Engineer, stating clearly and in detail any objections and the reasons therefore. The Engineer shall,
as soon as practicable after receipt of such written protest from the Contractor, forward said protest
through appropriate channels to the City including any written comments on the issue or issues
involved. The decision of the City on all such matters shall be considered final and binding upon
all parties concerned. Except for such grounds for protests or objections as are made of record in
the manner specified and within the time stated herein, the Contractor hereby waives all grounds
for protests or objections to the orders, rulings, instructions or decisions of the Engineer and hereby
agrees that, as to all matters not included in such protest, the orders, instructions and decisions of
the Engineer shall be final and conclusive.
3.17 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
(a) Lands or rights-of-way for the work to be constructed under the Contract will be provided by
the City as shown on the Drawings. Nothing contained in the Specifications or Drawings shall be
interpreted as giving the Contractor exclusive occupancy of the lands or rights-of-way provided.
Any additional lands or rights-of-way required for construction operations shall be provided by
the Contractor at the Contractor's own expense.
(b) Except as may otherwise be provided, the Contractor shall secure from the agencies having
jurisdiction the necessary permits to create obstructions, to make excavations if required under the
Contract and to otherwise encroach upon rights-of-way and shall present evidence to the Engineer
that such permission has been granted before work is commenced. Regulations and requirements
of all agencies concerned shall be strictly adhered to in the performance of this Contract, including
the furnishing of insurance and bonds if required by such agencies. The enforcement of such
requirements under this Contract shall not be made the basis for claims for additional
compensation.
(c) The Contractor shall not do any work that would affect any oil, gas, sewer, storm drain, or
water pipeline, any telephone, telegraph, or electric transmission line, fence, or any other structure,
nor enter upon the rights-of-way involved until notified by the Engineer that the City has secured
authority therefore from the proper party. After authority has been obtained, the Contractor shall
give said party due notice of any intention to begin work and shall give said party convenient
access and every facility for removing, shoring, supporting, or otherwise protecting such pipeline,
transmission line, ditch, fence or structure and for replacing same. The Contractor shall not be
entitled to any extension of time or extra compensation on account of any postponement,
interference, or delay caused by any such pipeline, transmission line, fence or structure being on
the line of the work except as provided herein.
3.18 CONSTRUCTION INTERFERENCE
(a) As used in this section, the word "utility" shall be understood to include tracks, overhead or
underground wires, cables, pipelines, conduits, ducts, sewers or storm drains. The term "service
connection" shall be understood to mean all or any portion of a pipeline (including sewer house
laterals), conduit, wire, cable or duct, including meter, between a utility distribution line and an
individual customer or customers when served by a single service connection. The term
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"construction interference" shall be understood to include any utility or service connection within
the limits of excavation or over excavation required for the work under the Contract as shown, or
ordered by the Engineer, or any utility, or service connection located in the space which will be
required by any of the work under the Contract.
(b) In the event any utility or service connection is required to be disturbed or removed to permit
construction of a pipeline or other structure under the Contract, such disturbance or removal shall
be done only with the approval of the Engineer and following notification to the owner of the
interfering utility or service connection. Any such utility or service connection removed or
otherwise disturbed shall be reconstructed as promptly as possible in its original or other
authorized location in a condition at least as good as prior to such removal or disturbance, subject
to the inspection of the owner of same. The Contractor's responsibility under this section to remove
or replace shall apply even in the event such damage or destruction occurs after backfilling or is
not discovered until after completion of backfilling. The owner of the utility or service connection
shall be notified immediately after damage or destruction occurs or is discovered.
(c) During the performance of the work under this Contract, the owner of any utility affected by
the work shall have the right to enter when necessary upon any portion of the work for the purpose
of maintaining service and to make repairs to said utility.
(d) The Drawings show the approximate positions of known utilities in the immediate vicinity of
the work but the City does not guarantee that all existing utilities are shown. Service connections
normally are not shown on the Drawings. The Contractor, before commencing any excavation,
shall ascertain from records or otherwise, the existence, horizontal and vertical position and
ownership of all existing utilities and service connections. If the Contractor discovers any utility
in the line of the work which is not shown on the Drawings, he shall immediately notify the
Engineer of the existence of same. The City will not be liable for any consequences arising as a
result of a service connection being incorrectly located in the field by the agency having
jurisdiction over said service connection.
(e) All costs involved in removing, relocating, protecting, supporting, repairing, maintaining or
replacing a main or trunkline utility which actually constitutes a construction interference when
said utility is not shown with reasonable accuracy as an interference or is omitted from the
Drawings, will be paid for by the City as extra work. In such case, the City also will compensate
the Contractor for equipment on the project necessarily idled during and by reason of such work.
The City's obligation to repair damage to such a facility and to compensate the Contractor for idled
equipment shall not extend to damage resulting from the failure of the Contractor to use reasonable
care.
(f) All costs involved in removing, relocating, protecting, supporting, repairing, maintaining or
replacing any utility or service connection other than those described in Subsection (e) herein shall
be borne by the Contractor.
(g) The Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for failure to complete the work on
time to the extent that such delay was caused by failure of the City or of the agency having
jurisdiction over the utility or service connection to authorize or otherwise provide for its removal,
relocation, protection, support, repair, maintenance or replacement.
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(h) The City reserves the right, upon determination of the actual position of existing utilities and
service connections, to order changes in alignment or grade of the City's pipelines when, by so
doing, the necessity for relocation of existing utilities or service connections will be avoided. Such
changes will be ordered in writing by the Engineer. Where applicable, adjustment in the Contract
price will be on the basis of the unit prices stated in the proposal. Where unit prices in the proposal
are not applicable, adjustment in Contract price will be in accordance with Section 5.13.
3.19 SURVEYING
(a) All surveying necessary and adequate for construction purposes shall be done by the
Contractor.
(b) The Contractor shall give two (2) working days notice, in writing, before surveying services
are to commence for laying out any portion of the work, and he shall dig all holes necessary for
line and grade stakes. The Contractor shall preserve all stakes set for the lines, grades or
measurements of the work in their proper places until authorized to remove them by the Engineer.
Any expenses incurred in replacing said stakes that the Contractor may have failed to preserve
shall be borne by the Contractor.
(c) Grades for all work will be set on the surface of the ground and the Contractor shall transfer
them to the construction as necessary. At no time shall less than three (3) consecutive grade points
be used in common so that any variation from a straight grade can be detected. Any such variation
shall be reported to the Engineer and in the absence of such report, the Contractor shall be
responsible for any error in the grade of the finished work.
(d) The Contractor shall preserve all bench marks, stakes and other survey marks, and in case of
their removal or destruction by the Contractor's employees or by a Subcontractor's employees, he
shall be liable for the cost of their replacement.
3.20 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION
(a) The Engineer shall decide within the provisions of the Specifications all questions which may
arise concerning the quality or acceptance of materials furnished and work performed and all
questions concerning the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract by the Contractor.
(b) All work shall be done in a thorough and workmanlike manner under the direction and to the
satisfaction of the Engineer, and the materials used shall comply with these Specifications. Work
shall be started and continued at such time and at such points as may be designated by the Engineer
and shall be carried on diligently and without unnecessary delay.
(c) Each day the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a duplicate copy of all delivery and
shipment tags or slips for all materials delivered on the work. Tags or slips shall show the actual
quantity of material received on the work. No materials shall be used on the work until such tags
or slips have been furnished to the Engineer.
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(d) All tests of materials shall be made under the direction of the Engineer. The costs of tests for
materials shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be included in the unit prices for appropriate
items of work. At the Contractor's own expense the materials for testing shall be delivered at the
time and to the place designated by the Engineer. Should the materials fail, the retesting cost shall
be borne by the Contractor.
(e) The Contractor shall prosecute work only in the presence of the Engineer or his designated
representative, and any work done in the absence of said Engineer or his designated representative
shall be subject to rejection for that reason. The Contractor shall give written notice to the Engineer
at least 24 hours before beginning any work and shall furnish said Engineer all reasonable facilities
for obtaining full information respecting the progress and manner of work.
(f) Any day shall be considered as a normal work day except Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays
or days on which the Contractor is specifically required by the Specifications, by labor contract,
or by law to suspend construction operations, or is prevented from working at the beginning of the
work day for cause defined in Section 6 of the SSPWC or conditions resulting therefrom, or is
prevented from preceding with at least 75 percent of the normal labor and equipment force for at
least five (5) hours toward completion of the current controlling operation shall be considered as
a normal work day.
3.21 OBSERVING LAWS AND ORDINANCES
(a) The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all Federal, State and local laws,
ordinances and regulations which may affect the conduct of the work, those engaged or employed
by the Contractor, the materials used, and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any
jurisdiction or authority over the work. The Contractor shall observe and comply therewith, and
shall protect and indemnify the City against any claim or liability arising from or based on the
violation thereof.
(b) The Contractor shall secure and pay for all necessary permits, licenses and make all necessary
deposits before starting work.
3.22 COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES
(a) The Contractor shall notify the local Police Department, Fire Department and refuse contractor
of any construction causing street closure forty-eight (48) hours prior to start of such closure.
(b) The Contractor also shall be responsible for notifying, in writing, affected businesses and
residents forty-eight (48) hours prior to start of construction or street closures.
3.23 FIRE HYDRANTS
(a) Free access shall be provided to all ALW fire hydrants at all times. The Contractor shall not
draw any water from a fire hydrant for use on the work, other than for extinguishing fire, without
first obtaining permission, and a hydrant meter, from the City of Azusa.
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(b) Whenever required by the City of Azusa, the Contractor shall obtain a fire hydrant meter to
record water usage. A deposit as established by the City of Azusa shall be paid by Contractor and
refunded upon return of said hydrant meter. The water usage fees shall be paid as defined in the
Special Provisions.
3.24 LOSS AND DAMAGE
(a) All loss or damage to the City or to third persons, occurring during the progress of the work
being performed under this Contract, which loss or damage occurs before acceptance of the work
by the City and which results from: (1) the negligence of the Contractor, or Contractor's agents or
employees, or (2) any act or omission on the part of the Contractor or Contractor's agent or
employees which is not authorized by these Specifications shall be sustained and borne by the
Contractor.
(b) Excavation shall be braced in accordance with CAL OSHA Standards so that they will be safe
and the ground alongside the excavations will not slide or settle, and all existing improvements of
any kind, either on public or private property, shall be fully protected from damage. If any damage
does result, the necessary repairs as directed by the City Engineer, shall be made by and at the
expense of the Contractor.
(c) Performance under this Contract by the Contractor shall not be excused by any unforeseen
obstruction or difficulties which may be encountered, including damage to or destruction of the
project under construction by action of the elements or otherwise.
3.25 USE OF IMPROVEMENT DURING PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION
At any time during the progress of work, ALW may, upon written notice to the Contractor, take
over and utilize the whole or any part of the improvement or appurtenance thereto which has been
completed, giving if desired, permits to utilize same. Such uses by ALW shall not constitute
acceptance of that part of the improvement. The Contractor shall continue to guarantee the
improvement per Section 4.09 of these General Conditions.
3.26 ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Whenever the Drawings and Specifications provide that more than one specified method of
construction or more than one specified type of construction equipment may be used to perform
portions of the work and leave the selection of the method of construction or the type of equipment
to be used up to the Contractor, it is understood that the City does not guarantee that every such
method of construction or type of equipment can be successfully used throughout all or any part
of any project. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to select and use the alternative(s) which
will satisfactorily perform the work under the conditions encountered. In the event some of the
alternatives are not feasible or it is necessary to use more than one of the alternatives on the
project, full compensation for any additional cost involved shall be considered as included in the
Contract price paid for the item of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed
therefore.
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3.27 EXAMINATION OF WORK
(a) Contractor must examine the location, physical conditions and surroundings of the proposed
work and judge for themselves the nature of the excavation to be made and the work to be done.
(b) The Drawings for the work show conditions as they are supposed or believed to exist by the
Engineer, but it is not intended or to be inferred that the conditions as shown thereon constitute a
representation or warranty, express or implied, by the City or its officers, that such conditions are
actually existent, nor shall the Contractor be relieved of the liability under this Contract, nor the
City or any of its officers be liable for any loss sustained by the Contractor as a result of any
variance between conditions as shown on the Drawings and the actual conditions revealed during
the progress of the work or otherwise.
(c) Execution of the Contract shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has satisfied himself
through his own investigation as to the conditions to be encountered; the character, quality and
quantity of work to be performed; materials and equipment to be furnished; and all requirements
of the Drawings and Specifications.
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SECTION 4 - MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP
4.01 QUALITY
(a) Material and equipment shall be new and of the quality specified. All work shall be executed
in conformity with the best accepted standard practice of the trade so as to contribute to maximum
efficiency of operation, accessibility and appearance, and minimum cost of maintenance and
construction of future alterations and additions.
(b) Whenever the Contractor shall furnish materials or manufactured articles or shall do work for
which no detailed Specifications are set forth, the materials or manufactured articles shall be of
the best grade in quality and workmanship obtainable in the market from firms of established good
reputation or, if not ordinarily carried in stock, shall conform to the usual standards for first-class
materials or articles of the kind required with due consideration of the use to which they are to be
put. In general, the work performed shall be in full conformity and harmony with the intent to
secure the best standard of construction and equipment of the work as a whole or in part.
4.02 SAMPLES AND TESTS OF MATERIAL
(a) Samples of materials to be supplied by the Contractor shall be prepared and submitted for
checking, if required by the Specifications or the Engineer. The samples or test specimens shall be
prepared and furnished with information as to their source in such quantities and sizes as may be
required, with all freight and charges prepaid.
(b) All samples shall be submitted before shipment of the material to the site of the work and in
ample time to permit the making of proper tests, analyses, examinations, rejections and
resubmissions before the time at which it is desired to incorporate the material into the work. All
tests of materials furnished by the Contractor will be made by the Engineer in accordance with
recognized standard practice. No such materials shall be used in the work unless or until they have
been accepted in writing by the Engineer and samples of materials will be retained by the Engineer
for reference and comparison purposes.
(c) The cost of material inspection and testing in the vicinity of the work unless specified otherwise
herein, will be borne by the City. If the inspection and testing of material in the vicinity of the
work is not practicable, the Contractor may request such inspection and testing take place at the
point of manufacture. In such an event, the additional cost to the City of remote inspection and
testing shall be paid for by the Contractor. Such additional costs will consist of reimbursement for
travel time and expense to and from the remote point.
4.03 PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT
In order that the Engineer may determine whether the Contractor has complied with the
requirements of the Contract Documents not readily determinable through inspection and tests of
plant, equipment, work or materials, the Contractor shall, at any time when requested, submit to
the Engineer properly authenticated documents or other satisfactory proof as to compliance with
such requirements.
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4.04 SAFEGUARDING OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND WORK
The Contractor shall properly safeguard all equipment, material and work against loss, damage,
malicious mischief or tampering by unauthorized persons until acceptance of the work by the City.
Locked and covered storage or continuous surveillance by a watch- man shall be provided if
required to accomplish this purpose.
4.05 DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP
(a) Inspection of the work shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the
Contract. Even though equipment, material or work required to be provided under the Contract
have been inspected, accepted and estimated for payment, the Contractor shall, at the Contractor's
own expense, replace or repair any such equipment, material or work found to be defective or
otherwise not to comply with the requirements of the Contract up to the end of the maintenance
and guarantee period.
(b) Any equipment or material brought upon the job site by the Contractor and subsequently
rejected by the Engineer as not complying with the requirements of the Contract shall be removed
immediately by the Contractor.
(c) If the Contractor shall fail to repair or replace unsatisfactory equipment, material or work or to
remove unsatisfactory equipment or material from the job site within 10 calendar days after being
ordered to do so by the Engineer, the Engineer, acting on behalf of the City, may make the ordered
repairs or remove the condemned equipment or material and the City will deduct the cost thereof
from any moneys due or to become due the Contractor.
4.06 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN
Skilled workmen shall be employed on work requiring special qualifications. When required in
writing by the Engineer, the Contractor or any Subcontractor shall discharge any person who is, in
the opinion of the Engineer, incompetent, unfaithful, disorderly or otherwise unsatisfactory and
shall not again employ such discharged person on the work except with the consent of the
Engineer. Such discharge shall not be the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against
the City or any of its officers.
The Contractor shall provide, at all times, a superintendent on the job site who shall be able to
speak, read and write the English language per Section 7-6 of the SSPWC.
4.07 RUBBISH AND DUST CONTROL
(a) During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall keep the site of the work and other areas
utilized by the Contractor in a neat and clean condition and free from any accumulation of rubbish.
(b) The Contractor shall at all times conduct work so as to avoid unnecessary dust. The Contractor
shall provide adequate equipment, water and implement procedures to comply with the South
Coast Air Quality Management District rules to prevent dust emissions.
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4.08 CLEANING UP
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the vicinity of the completed work, all rubbish, unused
material, concrete forms, equipment and temporary structures used during construction. Additional
clean-up work, if provided in the Special Provisions, shall be performed by the Contractor.
4.09 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY
(a) Besides guarantees required elsewhere in this Contract Document, the Contractor shall and
hereby does guarantee all work for a period of two (2) years after the date of acceptance of the
work by the City and shall repair and replace any and all such work, together with any other work
which may be displaced, that may prove defective in workmanship and/or materials within the two
(2) year period from the date of acceptance, without expense whatsoever to the City. Ordinary
wear and tear and usual abuse or neglect is excepted. In the event of failure to comply with the
above mentioned conditions within seven (7) days after being notified in writing, or in the event
of an emergency, the City is hereby authorized to proceed to have the defects repaired and make
good at the expense of the Contractor, who hereby agrees to pay the cost and charges therefore
immediately on demand.
(b) The Contractor hereby guarantees that the entire work constructed under this Contract will
meet fully all requirements thereof as to quality of workmanship and of materials furnished by the
Contractor. The Contractor hereby agrees to make any repairs or replacements made necessary by
defects in materials or workmanship supplied by the Contractor that becomes evident within the
guarantee period, and to restore to full compliance with the requirements of these Specifications,
including the test requirements set forth herein for any part of the work constructed hereunder,
which during said period is found to be deficient with respect to any provision of the
Specifications. The Contractor also agrees to hold the City harmless from claims of any kind
arising from damage due to said defects. The Contractor shall make all repairs and replacements
promptly upon receipt of written orders for same from the Engineer. If the Contractor fails to make
the repairs and replacements promptly, the City may do the work and the Contractor and the
Contractor's surety shall be liable to the City for the cost of such work.
(c) Upon acceptance of the work by the City, any and all manufacturer's guarantees held by the
Contractor shall be delivered to the City.
(d) The guarantees and agreements set forth hereinbefore shall be secured by a surety bond which
shall be delivered by the Contractor to the City before the notice of completion shall be filed by
the Engineer. Said bond shall be in an approved form and executed by a surety company or
companies satisfactory to the City, in the amount of ten percent of the Contract price. Said bond
shall remain in force for the period specified herein. Instead of providing a surety bond, the
Contractor may, at his option, provide for the Faithful Performance Bond furnished under the
Contract to remain in force for said amount until the expiration of the required period.
(e) The Contractor warrants that all materials and equipment furnished under this Contract shall
be new unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents; and that all work conforms to the
Contract Document requirements and is free of any defect whether performed by the Contractor
or any subcontractor or supplier.
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(f) Unless otherwise stated, all warranty periods shall begin upon the filing of the Notice of
Completion. Unless otherwise stated, the warranty period shall be for one year.
(g) The Contractor shall remedy at its expense any damage to City-owned or controlled real or
personal property.
(h) The Contractor shall furnish the City with all warranty and guarantee documents prior to final
Acceptance of the Project by the City.
(i) The City shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of
any failure, defect, or damage. The Contractor shall within ten (10) Days after being notified
commence and perform with due diligence all necessary work. If the Contractor fails to promptly
remedy any defect, or damage; the City shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy
the defect, or damage at the Contractor’s expense.
(j) In the event of any emergency constituting an immediate hazard to health, safety, property, or
licensees, when caused by work of the Contractor not in accordance with the Contract
requirements, the City may undertake at the Contractor’s expense, and without prior notice, all
work necessary to correct such condition.
(k) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or
suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this Contract, the Contractor shall:
1) Obtain for the City all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;
2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the City; and
3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the City, unless otherwise directed in writing by
the City.
This Article shall not limit the City’s rights under this Contract or with respect to latent defects,
gross mistakes, or fraud. The City specifically reserves all rights related to defective work,
including but not limited to the defect claims pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 337.15.
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SECTION 5 - PROGRESS AND PAYMENT
5.01 CONTRACT TIME
(a) Time is of the essence of the Contract. The Contractor shall commence work promptly under
the Contract and all portions of the work shall be prosecuted so that the entire work shall be
completed and ready for use within the time stipulated.
(b) A bidder may contact the Engineer prior to bid opening with concerns regarding Contract time
allowed for completion of the work to initiate a re-evaluation. Any adjustments to time allowed
will be made prior to bid opening and all decisions are final. All other time extensions will be per
Section 5.05 of these General Conditions.
5.02 CONTRACT PRICE
Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall submit a detailed price breakdown of
any of the bid items for the work contained in lump sum items. Such price breakdown shall include
quantities, unit prices, and any other information required in sufficient detail to enable it to be used
in preparing monthly progress estimates.
5.03 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall submit a construction schedule showing the order in which the Contractor
proposes to carry on the work and the dates when the various parts are to be begun and completed.
The timing associated with submitting the schedule will be determined by the Engineer. The
schedule shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and if in the Engineer's opinion a schedule
submitted is inadequate to secure the completion of the work in the time agreed upon, or is
otherwise not in accordance with the Specifications, the Engineer may require the Contractor to
submit a new schedule which will insure timely completion of the work. It is mandatory that an
up-to-date construction schedule be submitted with each request for progress payment.
5.04 OVERTIME WORK
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Contractor shall receive no additional
compensation for overtime work even though such overtime work may be required under
emergency conditions and may be ordered by the Engineer in writing. Additional compensation
will be paid the Contractor for overtime work only in the event extra work is ordered by the
Engineer and the change order specifically authorizes the use of overtime work, and then only to
such extent as overtime wages are regularly being paid by the Contractor for overtime work of a
similar nature in the same locality.
5.05 EXTENSION OF TIME
(a) The Contractor may be entitled to an extension of Contract time: (1) if the work has been
suspended by the City, in whole or in part; or (2) where weather or other circumstances occur
which delay progress and which are clearly beyond the control of the Contractor; provided that, in
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either case, the Contractor is not at fault and is not negligent under the terms of the Contract. The
extension of time allowed shall be as determined by the Engineer.
(b) To receive consideration, a request for extension of time must be made in writing to the
Engineer stating the reason for said request, and such request must be received by the Engineer
within ten days following the end of the delay-causing condition and approved or denied by the
Engineer in writing.
5.06 FAILURE TO COMPLETE ON TIME
(a) The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the City in the amount specified in the Special
Provisions if the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time agreed upon. The period
for which said damages shall be paid shall be the number of calendar days from the agreed date of
completion as contained in the Contract, or from the date of termination of any extension of time
approved by the Engineer, to the date the Engineer certifies completion of work to the City. The
City may deduct the amount of said damages from any moneys due or to become due the
Contractor.
(b) The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the Contractor and the City because
of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the
City would sustain. Said amount is agreed to be the amount of damages which the City would
sustain.
5.07 MONTHLY ESTIMATES AND PAYMENTS
(a) On or about the 25th of each month, the Contractor will prepare, certify, and submit to ALW,
an estimate of the cumulative amount and value of work performed by the Contractor up to that
date. All payments will be paid within approximately 60 days. Except as may otherwise be
provided in the Special Provisions, said amount will include 80 percent of the value of all
acceptable materials and equipment delivered to the site of the work. Said value will be based on
certified copies of paid invoices delivered by the Contractor to the Engineer. To this figure will be
added all amounts due or paid the Contractor for performance of extra work in accordance with
change orders.
From the total computed above, in conformance with Public Contract Code Section 7201, a
deduction of 5 percent will be made from each monthly pay estimate for the term of the Contract
unless the Director of the Light & Water Department has made a finding prior to the bid that the
project is substantially complex and therefore requires a higher retention amount than 5 percent.
Further deductions will be made for: (1) amounts due the City for equipment or materials furnished
or services rendered; (2) amounts due the City under the terms of the Contract; (3) amounts of any
claims of lien filed with the City in accordance with Section 6.02(b), and (4) amounts required to
be deducted by federal, state or local governmental authority. From the balance thus determined
will be deducted the amount of all previous payments and the remainder shall constitute the
monthly payment due the Contractor.
(b) Pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, the Contractor is permitted
to substitute securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance of this Contract. At the
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request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be
deposited with the State Treasurer or a state or federally chartered bank in California as the escrow
agent, who shall then pay the moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the
Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor.
Alternatively, the Contractor may request and the City shall make payment of retentions earned
directly to the escrow agent. The Contractor may direct the investment of the payments into
securities and the Contractor shall receive the interest earned on the investments upon the same
terms provided for in this section for securities deposited by the Contractor. Upon satisfactory
completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall receive from the escrow agent all securities,
interest, and payments received by the escrow agent from the City pursuant to the terms of this
section.
Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Section 16430 of
the Government Code, bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest-bearing demand
deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by the
Contractor and the City.
The Contractor shall be beneficial owner of any securities substituted for moneys withheld and
shall receive any interest thereon.
The escrow agreement used pursuant to this section shall be null, void and unenforceable unless it
is substantially similar to the form enclosed.
(c) The Engineer's estimate of the monthly payment due the Contractor will not be required to be
made by strict measurement, an approximation will suffice. The monthly payments may be
withheld or reduced if, in the Engineer's opinion, the Contractor is not diligently or efficiently
endeavoring to comply with the intent of the Contract or if the Contractor fails to pay labor and
material bills as they become due.
(d) The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer promptly, upon request, all information and records
necessary to determine the cost of the work for purposes of estimating monthly payments,
including an itemized statement, in a form satisfactory to the Engineer, of the actual cost of all
acceptable materials delivered by the Contractor to the site.
(e) No monthly payment shall be construed as an acceptance of the work or of any portion of the
work, nor shall the making of such payment preclude the City from demanding and recovering
from the Contractor such damages as it may sustain by reason of the Contractor's failure to comply
with the requirements of the Contract.
(f) In the event the Contract is terminated, any funds due the Contractor and retained by the City
shall become the property of the City to the extent necessary to repay to the City any excess in the
Contract price above the cost of the work completed at the time of termination. After issuance of
notice to discontinue work, no further payment will be made to the Contractor for the work covered
by the notice until completion of the work and final settlement has been made.
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5.08 UNPAID CLAIMS
If, upon or before completion of the work, or at any time prior to expiration of the period within
which claims of lien or stop notices may be filed for record, any person claiming to have performed
any labor or to have furnished any materials, supplies or services toward the performance of this
Contract, or to have agreed to do so, shall file with the City a verified statement of such claim
stating in general terms the kind of labor and materials, the value of same and the name of the
person to or from whom the same was furnished, together with a statement that the same has not
been paid; or if any person shall bring against the City or any of its agents any action to enforce
such claim or stop notice, the City will, until the action is settled, withhold from moneys due to
the Contractor an amount sufficient to satisfy the decision of the court together with costs.
5.09 FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall protect and care for all work until the Contract has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Engineer, and subsequent acceptance of the work by the City Council.
The Contractor shall remove all rubbish, excess earth and rock, leaving the site in a neat, orderly
and presentable condition before the Engineer makes final inspection of the work to determine the
fulfillment of the Contract.
5.10 FINAL ESTIMATE OF PAYMENT
(a) When the Engineer is of the opinion that the Contractor has completely performed all work
required under the Contract, the Engineer shall certify to the City that the work is complete, and,
using data provided by Contractor, shall submit to the Contractor a draft of the final estimate. The
Contractor shall submit a written approval of said final estimate within five calendar days after
receipt, or, in the event the Contractor disagrees with said final estimate, the Contractor shall,
within said five day period, file a written statement of all claims to be presented. If the Contractor
delays more than five calendar days in approving said final estimate or in presenting claims, the
time for final payment shall be extended by the period of such delay.
(b) After timely acceptance of the work by the Utility Board/City Council and 35 calendar days
after recording of the Notice of Completion, the City will pay to the Contractor the amount
remaining after deducting all prior payments and all amounts to be kept or retained under the
provisions of the Contract. In the event acceptance of the work is delayed more than 30 calendar
days beyond the date of the last partial payment under the Contract, the City will make a further
partial payment in accordance with Section 5.07.
(c) If the Contractor disagrees with the Engineer's final estimate and files a timely (within 15
calendar days) written statement of his claims, the Engineer will issue, as a semi-final estimate,
the proposed estimate submitted to the Contractor, and the City will make payment to the
Contractor in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 5.10(b). The Engineer then will
investigate the Contractor's claims, make any revisions to said semi-final estimate as the
Contractor deems appropriate and certify in writing to the City the amount and value of the work
performed by the Contractor. The City then will make final payment to the Contractor in
accordance with the provisions of Subsection 5.10(b).
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5.11 FINAL PAYMENT TERMINATES LIABILITY OF CITY
The acceptance by the Contractor of the final payment shall be a release of the City and its agents
from all claims of and liability to the Contractor for anything done or furnished for, or relating to,
the work or for any act or neglect of the City or of any person relating to or affecting the work.
5.12 NOTICE OF COMPLETION
As required by the California Code of Civil Procedure, and within 10 calendar days after date of
acceptance of the work by the Utility Board/City Council, the City will file, in the county recorder's
office, a notice of completion of the work.
5.13 CHANGES IN THE WORK
(a) The City, without invalidating the contract, may order changes in the work consisting of
additions, deletions, modifications, or revisions with the contract amount and contract time being
adjusted accordingly. All such changes in the work shall be authorized by Change Order and shall
be relayed between the City and Contractor in written form. All Change Order work shall be
performed under the applicable conditions and requirements of the Contract Documents. A Change
Order signed by the Contractor indications the Contractor’s agreement therewith, including any
adjustment in the Contract amount or the Contract time, and the full and final settlement of all
costs (direct, indirect, and overhead) related to the work authorized by the Change Order.
(b) Change Order work is defined as added work of a different character or function and for which
no basis for payment is prescribed; or that involving revisions of the details of the work in such a
manner as to render inequitable payment under items upon which the Contractor bid; or that work
to be done under the stipulated prices given in the bidding schedule.
(c) The signing of the Contract by the Contractor will be deemed to be an agreement on the part
of the Contractor to perform extra work, as and when ordered by the City.
(d) If required extra work results in delay to the work, the Contractor will be given an equivalent
extension of time.
(e) All claims for additional compensation of the contractor shall be presented in writing before
the expense is incurred and will be adjusted as provided herein. No work shall be allowed to lag
pending such adjustment, but shall be promptly executed as directed, even if a dispute arises. No
claim will be considered after the work in question has been done unless a written contract Change
Order has been issued or a timely written notice of claim has been made by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall not be entitled to claim or bring suit for damages, whether for loss of profits or
otherwise, on account of any decrease, increase, revision, modification, or omission of any item
or portion of work to be done. Whenever any change is made as provided for herein, such change
shall be considered and treated as though originally included in the Contract, and shall be subject
to all terms, conditions, and provisions of the original Contract.
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(f) Owner Initiated Change. The Contractor must submit a complete cost proposal, including any
change in the Contract time, within 7 days after receipt of a scope of a proposed Change Order,
unless the City requests that proposals be submitted in less than 7 days.
(g) Contractor Initiated Change. The Contractor must give written notice of all proposed Change
Orders. The City shall be notified, immediately and in writing, of any discoveries that may give
rise to a potential Change Order. The Contractor shall, within 7 days of such discoveries of facts,
submit a complete cost proposal, including any change in the Contract time. The City shall have
the right to request a complete proposal to be submitted by the Contractor in less than 7 days.
(h) Upon decision of the City to have extra work performed, or to delete or modify work, the
City's representative will so inform the Contractor, acquainting the Contractor with the essential
details. The Contractor shall thereupon prepare an estimate of cost and submit said price and
estimate to the City's representative who will secure the City's approval in writing before work is
started. The City reserves the right to reject any claims as a result of extending the work under the
bid prices, which has not been approved by the City in the same manner herein provided.
(i) All price quotations and proposals from the Contractor shall be accompanied by sufficiently
detailed supporting documentation to permit verification by the City. This documentation shall
include, but not be limited to, material and supplies quotations, labor rates,
(j) The Contractor shall, for all price quotations and proposals, include written reports and break-
downs showing all items of cost which apply to Change Order work. If required by the Engineer,
the Contractor shall furnish books, time sheets, vouchers, invoices, and any other records to
substantiate the cost items listed in said reports and break-downs. All Change Order work
documentation shall include a report detailing the work that was completed each day. These daily
reports shall include both original Contract work (if any) and Change Order work completed each
day and shall include a detailed break-down of all labor, equipment, and materials.
(k) If the Contractor fails to submit the cost proposal and all requested reports and break-downs,
within 7 days (or as requested), the City has the right to order the Contractor, in writing, to
commence work immediately on a force account basis and/or issue a lump sum change to the
Contract price in accordance with the City’s estimate of cost. If the change is issued based on the
City estimate, the Contractor will waive its right to dispute the action unless, within 15 days
following completion of the added/deleted work, the Contractor presents written proof that the
City’s estimate was in error.
(l) Any adjustment in Contract price shall be based on unit price bid items or additive and
deductive bid items submitted by the Contractor in the original bid on the work where such bid
items are applicable. If the original bid prices are not applicable, the adjustment in Contract price
shall be based on a lump sum or unit price agreed upon by the City and the Contractor prior to
executing the Change Order. The City shall have the right to choose either a lump sum or unit
price option for the proposal and payment of all Change Order work.
(m) If the original bid prices are not applicable and the City and Contractor are unable to agree
upon a lump sum or unit price prior to executing the Change Order, the adjustment in Contract
price shall be made on a cost-plus (Time & Material) basis.
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(n) All proposals, whether unit price, lump sum, or Time & Material, shall only include direct
expenditures necessitated specifically by the subject Change Order, and shall be as follows:
4) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages prevailing locally for each craft
or type of worker at the time the Change Order work is done, plus employer payments of
payroll taxes and insurance, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds,
and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well as assessment or
benefits required by lawful collective bargaining agreements. The use of a labor
classification which would increase the extra work cost will not be permitted unless the
contractor establishes the necessity for such additional costs. Labor costs for equipment
operators and helpers shall be reported only when such costs are not included in the invoice
for equipment rental. Only the labor costs of workers directly engaged at the job site in the
performance of the Change Order work shall be included.
5) Materials. The cost of materials reported shall be at invoice or lowest current price at which
such materials are locally available in the quantities involved, plus sales tax, freight and
delivery. Materials cost shall be based upon supplier or manufacturer’s invoice. If invoices
or other satisfactory evidence of cost are not furnished within 15 days of delivery, then the
Engineer shall determine the materials cost, at its sole discretion. The City reserves the
right to furnish such materials as it deems advisable and the Contractor shall not be paid
for those materials or any mark-up on those materials.
6) Tool and Equipment Use. No payment will be made for the use of small tools or tools
which have a replacement value of $1,000 or less. Regardless of ownership, the rates to
be used in determining equipment use costs shall not exceed listed rates prevailing locally
at equipment rental agencies, or distributors, at the time the work is performed. Only the
equipment directly used or engaged at the jobsite in the performance of the Change Order
work shall be included.
7) Overhead, Profit, and Other Charges. The mark-up for overhead (including supervision)
and profit on work added to the Contract shall be according to the following:
“Net Cost” is defined as consisting of costs of labor, materials, tools, and equipment
only excluding overhead and profit. The costs of applicable insurance and bond
premium will be reimbursed to the Contractor and subcontractors at cost only,
without mark-up.
For work performed by the Contractor’s forces the added cost for overhead and
profit shall not exceed fifteen (15%) percent of the Net Cost of the work.
For work performed by a subcontractor, the added cost for overhead and profit shall
not exceed fifteen (15%) percent of the Net Cost of the work done by the
subcontractor, to which the Contractor may add five (5%) percent of the
subcontractor’s Net Cost.
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Fore work performed by a sub-subcontractor, the added cost for overhead and profit
shall not exceed fifteen (15%) percent of the Net Cost of the work done by the sub-
subcontractor, to which the subcontractor and Contractor may each add an
additional five (5%) percent of the Net Cost of the lower tier sub-contractor.
No additional markup will be allowed for lower tier sub-contractors, and in no case
shall the added cost for over and profit payable by the City exceed twenty-five
(25%) percent of the Net Cost as defined herein.
(o) The Contractor shall submit to the City's representative for his verification, on a daily basis,
work sheets showing an itemized breakdown of labor, materials, tools and equipment used in
performing the work. No payment will be made for work not verified by the City's representative.
(p) For added or deducted work by subcontractors, the Contractor shall furnish to the City the
subcontractor’s signed detailed estimate of the cost of labor, material and equipment, including the
subcontractor markup for overhead and profit. The same requirement shall apply to sub-
subcontractors.
(q) For added or deducted work furnished by a vendor or supplier, the Contractor shall furnish to
the City a detailed estimate or quotation of the cost to the Contractor, signed by such vendor or
supplier.
(r) Any change in the work involving both additions and deletions shall indicate a net total cost,
including subcontracts and materials. Allowance for overhead and profit, as specified herein, shall
be applied if the net total cost is an extra; overhead and profit allowances shall not be applied if
the net total cost is a credit. The estimated cost of deductions shall be based on labor and material
prices on the date the Contract was executed.
(s) Contractor shall not reserve a right to assert impact costs, extended job site costs, extended
overhead, constructive acceleration, and/or actual acceleration beyond what is stated in the Change
Order for work. No claims shall be allowed for impact, extended overhead costs, constructive
acceleration, and/or actual acceleration due to a multiplicity of changes and/or clarifications. The
Contractor may not change or modify the City’s Change Order form in an attempt to reserve
additional rights.
(t) If the City disagrees with the proposal submitted by the Contractor, it will notify the Contractor
and the City will provide its opinion of the appropriate price and/or time extension. If the
Contractor agrees with the City, a Change Order will be issued by the City. If no agreement can
be reached, the City shall have the right to issue a unilateral Change Order setting forth its
determination of the reasonable additions or savings in costs and time attributable to the extra or
deleted work. Such determination shall become final and binding if the Contractor fails to submit
a claim in writing to the City within 15 days of the issuance of the unilateral Change Order,
disputing the terms of the unilateral change order.
(u) No dispute, disagreement, or failure of the parties to reach agreement on the terms of the
Change Order shall relieve the Contractor from the obligation to proceed with performance of the
work, including extra work, promptly and expeditiously.
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(v) Any alterations, extensions of time, extra work, or any other changes may be made without
securing consent of the Contractor’s surety or sureties.
(w) No payment shall be made for any item not set forth above, including without limitation,
Contractor's overhead, general administrative expense, supervision, or damages claimed for delay
in prosecuting the remainder of the work.
(x) The completed change order, when signed by the Contractor and the City shall become a
contractual extension of the Contract and all sureties, bonds, and insurance in effect under the
Contract shall be extended intact to include the work described in the change order.
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SECTION 6 - LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, BONDS AND INSURANCE
6.01 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR
(a) The work shall be under the Contractor's responsible care and charge. The Contractor shall
bear all loss and damage whatsoever and from whatever cause, except that caused solely and
exclusively by the fault or negligence of the City which may occur on or to the work during the
fulfillment of the Contract. If any loss or damage occurs, the Contractor shall immediately make
good any such loss or damage and in the event of the Contractor refusing or neglecting so to do,
the City may itself or by the employment of some other person make good any such loss or damage
and the cost and expense of so doing shall be charged to the Contractor.
(b) The Contractor alone shall at all times be responsible for the safety of employees and any
Subcontractor's employees and for plant and equipment and any Subcontractor's plant and
equipment and the method of prosecuting the work.
6.02 LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR
(a) The Contractor shall be liable for all damages and injury which shall be caused to City of
property on or in the vicinity of the work or which shall occur to any person or persons or property
whatsoever arising out of the performance of this Contract, whether or not such damage or injury
be caused by the negligence of the Contractor and whether or not such damage or injury be caused
by the inherent nature of the work as specified except the willful or negligent acts of the City, its
officers or agents.
(b) In case any suit or legal proceedings shall be brought against the City or the Engineer or any
of their officers, agents or employees on account of loss or damage sustained by any person or
property as a result of the performance of the work covered by this Contract, whether or not such
injuries or damage be due to the negligence of the Contractor and whether or not such injuries or
damage be caused by the inherent nature of the work as specified, the Contractor agrees to assume
the defense thereof and to pay all expenses connected therewith including reasonable attorneys'
fees and any judgment that may be obtained against the City or the Engineer or any of their officers,
agents or employees in such suits, and in the event that any lien is placed upon the property of the
City or the Engineer or any of their officers, agents or employees, as a result of such suits, the
Contractor agrees to at once cause the same to be dissolved and discharges by giving bond or
otherwise.
6.03 LAWS, REGULATIONS AND PERMITS
(a) The Contractor shall give all notices required by law and comply with all laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of the work. The Contractor shall be liable for all
violations of the law in connection with work furnished by the Contractor. If the Contractor
observes that the Drawings or Specifications are at variance with any law, ordinance, rule or
regulation, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing and any necessary changes
shall be made by instruction or change order. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to
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be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and without giving such notice to the
Engineer, the Contractor shall bear all cost arising therefrom.
(b) Unless otherwise specified herein, permits and licenses which are necessary only for and
during the prosecution of the work and the subsequent guaranty period thereafter shall be secured
and paid for by the Contractor while those permits and licenses of regulatory agencies which are
necessary to be maintained after the completion of the guaranty period of the Contract will be
secured and paid for by the City.
6.04 PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS
The Contractor shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City and Engineer, their officers,
agents and employees against all claims of liability arising from the use of any patented or
copyrighted design, device, material or process, furnished, or used by the Contractor or any
Subcontractors in the performance of the work.
6.05 PERMITS AND LICENSES
Unless otherwise provided in the Special Provisions, the Contractor shall obtain at the Contractor's
own expense all permits and licenses required for prosecution of the work and shall pay all fees
and taxes properly assessed against equipment or property used in connection with the work.
6.06 SALES AND USE TAXES
The Contractor shall pay all sales and use taxes assessed by federal, state or local authorities on
materials furnished by the Contractor in the performance of the work.
6.07 LABOR DISCRIMINATION
No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons on the work by the Contractor or
by any Subcontractor because of race, color or religion of such persons.
6.08 WAGE DETERMINATIONS
(a) As required by the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing
rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director, Department of Industrial Relations, State of
California. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City Clerk's office,
which copies will be made available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall
post a copy of such determination at each job site.
(b) The Contractor shall, as penalty to the City, forfeit $50.00 for each calendar day, or portion
thereof, for each worker paid less than the specified prevailing rates for such work or craft in which
such worker is employed, whether paid by the Contractor or by any Subcontractor.
(c) In accordance with the provisions of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall secure
the payment of compensation to employees.
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6.09 APPRENTICES ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code relating
to employment of apprentices on public works projects.
6.10 WORKING HOURS
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code relating
to working hours. The Contractor shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker
employed in the execution of the Contract by the Contractor or by any Subcontractor, for each
calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any
one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week, unless such worker receives
compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours at not less than 1 1/2 times the basic rate
of pay.
6.11 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE
(a) The Contractor shall at all times conduct work so as to assure the least possible obstruction to
traffic and inconvenience to the general public and adequate protection of persons and property in
the vicinity of the work. No street shall be closed to the public without first obtaining permission
of the Engineer and proper governmental authority. Where excavation is being performed in
primary streets or highways, one lane in each direction shall be kept open to traffic at all times
unless otherwise provided or shown. Toe boards shall be provided to retain excavated material.
Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the work shall be kept accessible to fire-fighting equipment at all
times. Temporary provisions shall be made by the Contractor to assure the use of sidewalks and
the proper functioning of all gutters, storm drain inlets and other drainage facilities.
(b) The Contractor shall provide adequate barricades, signs, warning lights, watchmen and
flagmen as required, as directed by the Engineer and agency having jurisdiction, to protect the
work and the safety of the public. Warning lights using inflammable liquids will not be permitted.
Only electrically-operated warning lights will be approved for use. Warning lights shall operate
from sunset to sunrise. Barricades shall be painted to increase their visibility at night.
(c) "NO PARKING" signs with specific time frames shall be supplied and posted by the
Contractor 72 hours prior to start of work. The Contractor shall notify the local Police Department
of such restrictions and obtain approval for the posting.
(d) Flyers notifying all surrounding or affected businesses and residents shall be distributed 7 days
prior to the start of work.
(e) Project Information Signs (3) and Changeable Message Board (1) shall be placed 14 days prior
to the start of work as prescribed in the Drawings and Specifications and per Special Provisions
Section 7.16.
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6.12 TRENCH EXCAVATION
Prior to excavating any trench five feet or more in depth the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer
a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping or other provisions to be made for
worker protection from the hazard of caving ground. If such plan varies from the shoring system
standards established by the Construction Safety Orders of the California Division of Industrial
Safety, the plans shall be prepared by a civil engineer registered in California. In no case will the
Contractor be permitted to use a shoring, sloping or other protection system less effective than that
required by said Orders. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to impose a tort liability upon
the City, Engineer or any of their officers, agents or employees.
6.13 CONCRETE FORMS, FALSE WORK, AND SHORING
The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of CAL OSHA, Construction Safety Orders,
regarding the design of concrete forms, false work and shoring and the inspection of same prior to
placement of concrete. The Contractor shall employ a civil engineer registered in California to
prepare design calculations and working drawings of the false work or shoring system, to inspect
such system prior to placement of concrete and to certify in writing to the Engineer 24 hours prior
to placing concrete that the false work or shoring system complies with the design and that the
materials and workmanship are satisfactory for the purpose intended.
6.14 SANITARY PROVISIONS
The Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities for the use of employees and
Subcontractors necessary to comply with the requirements of state and local health departments.
6.15 SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
All work shall be performed in accordance with requirements of the California Division of
Industrial Safety, the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and the William Steiger
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The job safety conditions will be the responsibility
of the Contractor.
6.16 LABOR, MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE BONDS
The Contractor shall furnish two bonds each in the amount shown in the Notice Inviting Bids, one
as security for the faithful performance of the work and the other as security for the faithful
payment and satisfaction of all persons furnishing materials and performing labor on the work.
The bonds shall be issued by a corporation duly and legally licensed to transact surety business in
the State of California. Such bonds shall remain in force throughout the period required to complete
the work. The bond must be executed by a duly licensed surety company approved by the City.
6.17 CONTRACTOR NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
CERTAIN ACTS OF GOD
As provided in Section 7105 of the Public Contract Act, the Contractor shall not be responsible
for the cost of repairing or restoring damaged portions of the work determined to have been caused
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by an act of God, in excess of five percent of the Contract amount, provided, that the work damaged
was constructed in accordance with accepted and applicable building standards and the
Specifications and Drawings. The Contractor shall obtain insurance to indemnify the City for any
damage to the work caused by an act of God if the premium of said insurance coverage is called
for as a separate bid item in the proposal for the work. The term "Act of God" shall include only
the following occurrences or conditions and effects: (1) earthquakes and (2) Tsunami.
6.18 INSURANCE
(a) GENERAL. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or
in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, Contractor's agents,
representatives, employees or Subcontractors. The cost of said insurance shall be included in the
Contractor's bid. The Contractor shall not commence work under this Contract until ALL
insurances required herein are obtained and until such insurance has been approved by the City.
The Contractor shall not allow any Subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until the
insurance required of the Subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.
The insurance required herein shall be maintained continuously during the life of the Contract up
to the date of acceptance of the work by the City Council, however, the Contractor's liabilities
under this Contract shall not be limited in any way to the insurance coverage required. Each
insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended,
voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice
by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. Insurance is to be placed
with insurer's having a Best's rating of no less than A and a Financial Class VII or higher.
(b) GENERAL LIABILITY AND AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COVERAGES. The policies are
to contain, or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
1. The City, its Council Members, officials, employees, designated agents and volunteers,
and the Engineer, his directors, employees, contract employees and agents are to be
covered as insures with the following: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Contractor; products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises
owned, leased or used by the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased or used by the
Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection
afforded to the City, its Council Members, officials, employees, designated agents or
volunteers, and the Engineer, his directors, employees, contract employees and agents.
2. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City,
its Council Members, officials, employees, designated agents and volunteers, and the
Engineer, his directors, employees, contract employees and agents. Any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by the City, its Council Members, officials, employees, designated
agents or volunteers, and the Engineer, his directors, employees, contract employees and
agents shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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3. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its Council Members, officials, employees, designated agents or
volunteers, and the Engineer, his directors, employees, contract employees and agents.
4. Coverage shall state that the Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
(c) WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain
workers' compensation insurance as required by applicable state law for all employees to be
engaged in work at the site of the project under this Contract and, in case of any such work sublet,
the Contractor shall require the Subcontractor to provide workers' compensation insurance for all
of the latter's employees to be engaged in such work unless such employees are covered by the
protection afforded by the Contractor's workers' compensation insurance. The Subcontractor's
insurance coverage shall be subject to all of the same requirements stated herein for the
Contractor's insurance coverage. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under
this Contract is not protected under the workers' compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide
and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide adequate employers' liability insurance for the
protection of such employees that are not otherwise protected.
(d) CONTRACTOR'S PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE AND
VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Contractor shall procure and maintain contractor's
public liability insurance, contractor's property damage insurance and vehicle liability insurance
in the amounts listed in the Special Provisions.
(e) SUBCONTRACTOR'S PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE
AND VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Contractor shall either: (1) require each
Subcontractor to procure and to maintain subcontractor's public liability and property damage
insurance and vehicle liability insurance of the type and in amounts specified, or (2) insure the
activities of Subcontractors in the Contractor's own policy, in like amount.
(f) BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE (ALL RISK COVERAGE). The Contractor shall procure
and maintain builder's risk insurance (all risk coverage) on a 100 percent completed value basis
for the benefit of the City, the Contractor and Subcontractors as their interest may appear.
(g) MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73) covering Comprehensive
General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering Broad
Form Comprehensive General Liability; or Insurance Services Office Commercial General
Liability coverage ("occurrence" From CG 0001).
2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/78) covering Automobile
Liability, code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CDA 0025.
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employers
Liability insurance.
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(h) MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than the
following unless modified in the Special Provisions:
1. Comprehensive General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately
to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence
limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers' Compensation: Limits as required by the State of California and Employers
Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident.
(i) DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF INSURED RETENTIONS. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its
directors, officials, employees, designated agents and volunteers, and the Engineer, his directors,
employees, contract employees and agents; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
(j) VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE. The Contractor shall furnish the City with certificates of
insurance and with original endorsements affecting coverage required by this section. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by
that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
The certificates and endorsements are to be on forms provided by the City and are to be received
and approved by the City before work commences.
(k) The certificates of insurance shall name as additionally insured the City agents listed in the
Special Provisions.
6.19 LIABILITY OF CITY AND ENGINEER
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the City, Engineer and their officers, agents and employees against and from all claims, suits or
actions arising under or by reason of the work agreed to be undertaken in the Contract or any
performance of the work from the sole negligence of the Contractor or employees or agents or
negligence which could be jointly attributed to City employees or the Contractor, but not from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or the Engineer.
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
7.01 THE REQUIREMENTS
(a) It is required that there be furnished in accordance with these specifications and accompanying
drawings all plant, labor, equipment, shoring, bracing, sheeting, cribbing, false work, pumping,
drainage and materials of every description as required or necessary to excavate, backfill, grade,
construct, lay, erect, install, test, disinfect, clean-up and leave in an operable and acceptable
condition all of the work.
(b) The work consists of the construction of approximately 650 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron
pipe water main, all in the City of Azusa including valves, fire hydrants, services, connections,
abandonments, appurtenances, pavement replacement, concrete replacement, street restoration,
slurry seal, traffic control, and all supplies, equipment, shoring, services, bidding schedule items,
and transportation necessary to construct and complete the project entitled:
SUNSET AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN FIFTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET
PROJECT NO. W-351
7.02 CITY DESIGNATED ENGINEER
The City has designated Ammar Tohmeh as the Engineer for this Contract Tel: (626)-812-5063,
Fax: (626) 334-3163, e-mail: atohmeh@azusaca.gov. The project manager is Melissa Barbosa,
P.E., Tel: (626) 812-5173, Fax: (626) 334-3163, email: mbarbosa@azusaca.gov.
7.03 BEGINNING AND COMPLETION OF WORK AND WORK HOURS
The work shall commence within 10 working days after the date set forth in the "Notice to Proceed"
to begin work. All work shall be completed within 45 calendar days after set date. The pipeline,
services, and all water facilities shall be installed, tested, and fully operational and in-service, 30
calendar days after set date. The remaining 15 calendar days are for street restoration, concrete
replacement, asphalt replacement, coldmill and overlay, striping, and slurry seal. All work under
this contract shall be performed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless
otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, Plans, or Specifications.
7.04 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
The City and Contractor agree that it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to fix actual
damages in case of the Contractor's delay in completion of work beyond the time agreed upon,
therefore, the City and Contractor agree that the Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed, agreed
and liquidated damages the amount of $500 for each calendar day's delay in completion of the
work beyond the time agreed upon, and agrees that said liquidated damages is a reasonable
estimate of the damages to be sustained by the City.
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7.05 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND HIERARCHY
The work shall be in accordance with these Specifications and the "Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction", latest Edition, published by Building News, Inc., 990 Park Center
Drive, Suite E, Vista, CA 92801 (760-734-113), and are referred to elsewhere in these
Specifications as SSPWC. Copies of the "SSPWC" are on file in the office of the Engineer and are
open to public inspection during regular business hours. When the Specifications and SSPWC
conflict, the Specifications shall supersede the SSPWC. Where the Plans conflict with the
requirements of the Specifications and SSPWC, the Specifications and SSPWC shall prevail.
7.06 WATER AND POWER
(a) All temporary utilities, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and telephone, used
on the work shall be furnished and paid for by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide
necessary temporary distribution systems from distribution points to points on the work where the
utility is needed. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all temporary
distribution systems. The Contractor, at his own expense, shall pay all fees for such utilities.
(b) The Contractor shall provide all necessary and adequate utilities and pay all costs for water,
electricity, gas, oil, and sewer charges required for completion of the Project. This shall include,
but not be limited to, all water for pressure testing and disinfection.
(c) Upon the Contractor making a deposit for each meter, the Contract shall then obtain and cause
a meter to be installed on a fire hydrant as near as possible to the site of the work. The Contractor
at his own expense shall provide facilities for conveying the water from the meter to the point of
use.
(d) The Contractor shall provide temporary electric power as required for his construction
operations under the Contract. He shall pay for the meter installation and for all power used.
7.07 TRENCH EXCAVATION
The Contractor, prior to excavating any trench five feet or more in depth shall submit to the
Engineer a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping or other provisions to be
made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground. If such plan varies from the shoring
system standards established by the CAL OSHA, the plans shall be prepared by a registered civil
or structural engineer.
7.08 PERMITS AND LICENSES
A City of Azusa business license is required for Contractors and Subcontractors for work in the
City of Azusa. Business licenses may be required by other jurisdictions in which the project is
located. The Contractor is responsible to obtain a business license at his own expense. The
Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for an excavation permit from the City of Azusa
Public Works department and obtain and pay for all other required permits for this project.
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7.09 LINES, GRADES, AND MEASUREMENTS
(a) All lines and grades required for proper execution of the work shall be furnished by the
Contractor who will be held responsible for constructing the work to the lines and grades shown
on the Drawings.
(b) The Contractor shall preserve all bench marks, monuments, survey marks and stakes and, in
case of their removal or destruction, he shall be liable for the cost of their replacement.
7.10 GUARANTEE
The Contractor hereby guarantees for a two-year period, following acceptance by the Utility
Board/City Council, that the entire work constructed by him under this Contract will meet fully all
requirements thereof as to quality of workmanship and of materials furnished by him.
7.11 RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
(a) ROADS AND STREETS. All roads and streets in which the surface is removed, broken or
damaged, or in which the ground has caved or settled due to work under this Contract, shall be
completely resurfaced and brought to the original grade and crown section unless otherwise
indicated. Before resurfacing material is placed, edges of pavements shall be trimmed back far
enough to provide clean, solid, vertical faces, and shall be free of any loose material. Paving shall
be one-inch thicker than adjoining pavement and shall conform to the requirements of these
Specifications. Roadways used by the Contractor for hauling materials, equipment, supplies, etc.,
shall be cleaned and repaired if the condition of the roadway is damaged or otherwise affected due
to the Contractor's operation.
(b) CULTIVATED AREAS AND OTHER SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS. All cultivated areas,
either agricultural or landscaping, and other surface improvements which are damaged by actions
of the Contractor shall be restored as nearly as possible to their original condition.
(c) EXISTING STAKES AND MARKS. All section, section subdivisions, plat, U.S.E.D., U.S.C.
& G.S., U.S.G.S., and any other official monuments or bench marks shall be carefully preserved
or replaced. In the event any such monument or marker is disturbed as a result of the Contractor's
operation, the Contractor shall replace or reset such monument or marker in a manner satisfactory
to the Engineer. Replaced or reset monuments shall be of acceptable type and quality and shall be
located so as to clear existing utilities or any other interference. They shall be placed in a manner
consistent with good and recognized engineering and surveying practice.
(d) SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION. Where sidewalk, curbs, or gutters are to be repaired, the
repairs shall be made by removing and replacing the entire section back to the nearest score lines
and not by refinishing the damaged portion.
7.12 CONTRACT DRAWINGS
The Contract Drawings applicable to the work to be performed under this Contract are bound
herein or attached hereto.
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7.13 SHOP DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall furnish Shop Drawings to the Engineer for review in accordance with Section
2.04 of the General Conditions.
7.14 INSPECTION
The City shall provide inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
No work shall be performed on weekends, unless approved in writing by the ALW Project
Manager. The Contractor shall reimburse the City at rates established by the City for inspection in
excess of the foregoing, including legal holidays.
7.15 WATERING
(a) Water for compacting original ground, fill material, subgrades, and water required for laying
dust caused by grading operations and the passage of traffic through the work shall be applied as
directed by the Engineer or Project Manager.
(b) Full compensation for furnishing water for any of the construction operations shall be
considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work and no additional
allowance shall be made therefore.
7.16 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE, SAFETY, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL
(a) Traffic and access shall comply with Section 7-10 of the “Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction” and the requirements set forth herein.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control during construction, and any other
activity or condition that may alter existing traffic control and place in jeopardy the safety of the
public or those in the employ of the Contractor. He shall be responsible for placing at an absolute
minimum the chance of harm or injury to the public or to those in the employ of the Contractor
through the use of accepted construction traffic control standards and techniques. An engineered
traffic control plan shall be prepared and submitted by Contractor when required by the applicable
jurisdiction.
The Contractor shall be in strict conformance with the “Work Area Traffic Control Handbook”
(WATCH). Any situation not addressed by the WATCH Manual shall conform to the detour/lane
reduction plan provided by the Contractor or the direction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall
immediately correct any deficiencies in existing traffic control as directed by the Engineer. Arrow
boards shall be installed at both ends of a work area where traffic lanes are reduced or diverted.
(b) No street or access closure to through traffic will be allowed without the express approval of
the local jurisdiction, Public Works Department, or appropriate City Engineer.
(c) All existing stop signs, street name signs and regulatory signs shall be maintained in visible
locations during construction and permanently relocated or removed as directed by the plan and
the Engineer.
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(d) The Contractor shall provide access through the site for the use of emergency vehicles and
local traffic to residences and businesses.
(e) Temporary no parking is authorized along the streets in the project areas. Contractor shall post
“Temporary No Parking” signs after notifying and receiving approval from the local jurisdiction.
Type of sign and method and location of posting shall also be subject to the Engineer’s approval.
The Contractor shall notify all affected residences and business establishments at least seven (7)
days prior to the posting of signs. The “No Parking” signs shall be posted at least 72 hours prior
to work.
(f) All warning signs, lights, and devices to be used by the Contractor shall conform to the
standards of the “Manual of Traffic Controls - Warning Signs, Lights, and Devices for Use in
Performance of Work Upon Highways” Issued by the Department of Transportation, State of
California, latest edition.
(g) Payment for traffic control will be included in related payment items and no additional
compensation will be allowed therefore.
(h) Contractor shall maintain access to driveways wherever possible and no driveway or drive
approach shall remain closed for more than (2) two consecutive days. All driveways and drive
approaches which are not poured the same day in which the existing area was excavated and graded
shall be ramped with aggregate base material to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All approaches to
other proposed concrete improvements normally used as an access way for traffic (i.e. cross-
gutters, spandrels, etc.) shall be treated in a similar fashion. While working on any driveway where
vehicular passage will be temporarily interrupted, he shall notify the property owner 24 hours
before commencing work so that the owner may park his/her vehicles off his property.
(i) In addition, if the Contractor fails or refuses to place adequate warning lights, and or barricades
necessary for the public’s convenience and safety, the City will place warning lights or barricades
to protect or warn the public of any dangerous condition connected with Contractor’s operations.
Contractor shall become liable to the City at the rate of five hundred dollars ($500) per night.
(j) At least 5 working days in advance of closing or partially closing any street or alley, Contractor
shall submit a plan for detouring of traffic to the Engineer for his approval.
(k) This project requires (2) Project Information Signs made of 3 mm thick white “dibond”
aluminum composite substrate or approved equal. Signs shall be 48 inches wide by 72 inches tall,
shall be placed 14 days prior to the start of work, and shall remain until project completion. Printing
shall be in color, using latex or eco solvent UV inhibited ink. A drawing must be submitted for
review and approval by ALW and shall include the following:
1. Azusa Light & Water (2-Inch Letter Height)
2. Azusa Light & Water Logo (Color, 8-Inch High)
3. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Members as they appear (1.25-Inch Letter Height):
a. Mayor: Joseph Romero Rocha
b. Mayor Pro Tem: Robert Gonzales
c. Council Member: Angel A. Carrillo
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d. Council Member: Uriel E. Macias
e. Council Member: Edward J. Alvarez
4. Project Name: Sunset Avenue Water Main CIP Project (2.75-Inch Letter Height)
Fifth Street to Sixth Street (2.75-Inch Letter Height)
5. Project Duration Dates (2.75-Inch Letter Height)
6. Name of the Contractor, including contact person and 24-hour phone number (1.75-Inch
Letter Height)
(l) This project requires (2) Changeable Message Boards (location to be determined by ALW).
Changeable Message Board shall be placed 14 days prior to the start of work and shall remain until
project completion. Message displayed shall be submitted to ALW for review and approval.
(m) Traffic Control shall be performed based on the following:
Contractor shall follow MUTCD Latest Edition for Traffic Control. All traffic lanes shall
be opened at the end of each working day.
(n) Full compensation for providing for the public convenience as set forth in this Section shall
be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work and no additional
allowance will be made therefore.
7.17 CONSTRUCTION INTERFERENCES
(a) Insofar as practicable, during the progress of the work, the Contractor shall not disturb, but
shall support and protect against injury and maintain in good operating condition at his own
expense, all subsurface, surface and overhead utilities, fences, structures and other facilities
whether or not they are shown on the Drawings.
(b) All facilities removed shall be reconstructed as promptly as is reasonably possible in their
original or other authorized locations and in a condition at least as good as when removed and
subject to the inspection of the City, or the governing body having jurisdiction.
(c) During the performance of the work under these Specifications, the City or agencies in control
of any of the facilities affected by the work shall have the right to enter when necessary upon the
pipeline right-of-way, or upon any portion of the work thereof, for the purpose of maintaining
service and of making changes in or repairs to said facilities.
(d) The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall make good all damage due to utilities,
structures or other facilities as shown on the Drawings due to his operations, and the provisions of
this section shall not be abated even in the event such damage occurs after backfilling or is not
discovered until after completion of backfilling.
(e) The Drawings show the approximate position of known subsurface, surface and overhead
utilities, fences, structures, and other facilities as they are supposed to exist in the immediate
vicinity of the work, but the City does not guarantee that all existing facilities are shown on the
Contract Drawings. The Contractor will not be assessed for liquidated damages due to delay in
removal or relocation of utility facilities.
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7.18 SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCING OF WORK
The Contractor shall submit a detailed schedule of work to the Engineer for his approval prior to
commencing construction of any portion of the project. The Engineer shall have the right to revise
or alter the Contractor's work schedule. The Contractor shall not commence work until he has
received Notice to Proceed from the City.
7.19 RIGHT-OF-WAY
(a) The Contractor shall not do any work that would affect any oil, gas, storm drain or water
pipelines, any telephone, telegraph or electric transmission lines, fences or any other structure, nor
enter upon the rights-of-way or other lands appurtenant thereto until notified by the Engineer that
the City has secured authority therefore from the proper companies or parties. Authority to enter
onto land for the Contractor’s convenience shall be obtained by the Contractor.
(b) After authority has been obtained, the Contractor shall give said companies or parties due
notice of his intention to begin work and he shall give them convenient access and every facility
for removing, shoring, supporting or otherwise protecting such pipelines, transmission lines,
ditches, fences or structures and for replacing same.
7.20 SHUTDOWNS AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER SERVICES
(a) All shutdowns shall require a minimum of one (1) week advance notification to the City
(including the Engineer). The notification shall include a plan detailing the schedule and duration
of the shutdown(s), as well as coordination with ALW staff regarding the affected services.
(b) The Contractor, at all times, shall maintain the supply of water to customers, except at the
scheduled shutdowns (approved by ALW) required to construct the connections to existing water
mains. All shutdowns and connections shall be completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents, Plans, and Specifications.
7.21 COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall coordinate construction as required by the Engineer with other adjacent utility
and building projects, and provide adequate access to adjoining properties at all times. The
Contractor shall provide for this in his bid and therefore shall have no claims for damages or extra
compensation in the event his work is delayed by the work performed by others.
7.22 COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL CLEAN WATER ACT
The Contractor is required to comply with the National Clean Water Act as follows:
(a) General Practices:
i. Develop and implement erosion/sediment control plans for embankments, if any.
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ii. Schedule excavation and grading work for dry weather. Check for and repair leaking
equipment.
iii. Perform major equipment repairs in designated areas, away from the construction site.
iv. Designated a location away from storm drains for refueling and vehicle/equipment
maintenance.
v. Do not use diesel oil to lubricate equipment or parts.
vi. Recycle used oil, concrete, broken asphalt, etc. whenever possible.
vii. Use good materials storage, spill prevention and other “housekeeping” practices to
prevent runoff contamination by toxic chemicals such as paints, solvents, pesticides,
fuels or metals from building materials.
(b) Asphalt/Concrete Removal:
i. After breaking old pavement, be sure to remove all chunks and pieces.
ii. Make sure broken pavement does not come in contact with rainfall or runoff.
iii. Shovel or vacuum saw-cut slurry and remove from the site. Cover or barricade storm
drain during saw-cutting if necessary.
(c) During Construction:
i. Cover and seal catch basins and maintenance holes when applying seal coat, slurry seal,
fog seal, etc.
ii. Use check dams ditches or berms to divert runoff around excavations.
iii. Never wash excess materials from exposed aggregate concrete or similar treatments
into a street or storm drain. Collect and recycle or dispose to dirt.
iv. Cover stockpiles (asphalt, sand etc.) and other materials with plastic sheets and berms.
v. Catch drips from paver with drip pans or absorbent material (cloth, rags, etc.) placed
under machine when not in use.
vi. Clean up all spills and leaks using “dry” methods (with absorbent materials and/or
rags), or dig up and remove contaminated soil.
vii. Collect and recycle excess abrasive gravel or sand.
viii. Avoid over application by water trucks for dust control.
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7.23 INSURANCE
The Contractor shall maintain insurance in the amounts shown in Section 6.18 of the General
Conditions. Certificates of Insurance shall be submitted to the City with the following as
additionally insured:
(a) The City of Azusa, its Council Members, officials, employees, designated agents or
volunteers.
7.24 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT
The lump sum and unit prices, as submitted on the Bidding Schedule for each item of work, shall
include full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, bonds, insurance,
supervision, planning, transportation, tools, and appurtenances and for constructing and installing
all of the work to complete each item in place in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and
Addenda, and no other compensation will be allowed thereafter. All items of work shall include
the restoration of all existing conditions within their scope of work. Payment for any and all
incidental items of work and items of work required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications that are not explicitly listed in the Bidding Schedule shall be included in the prices
for items shown on the Proposal. Compensation for changes in the work or for extra work shall be
as described in Section 5.13 of the General Conditions. The following items of work pertain to the
bid items included within the Bidding Schedule of the Proposal:
Item No. 1 - Mobilization, Demobilization, & Cleanup:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, mobilization, demobilization,
securing a temporary construction yard, cleanup, removal of USA markings, preparing and
submitting shop drawings and submittals, providing any required documentation,
preparatory work, preparing and updating construction schedules as needed, attending
construction progress meetings as needed, taking preconstruction photos and videos, and
all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications.
(b) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, providing bonds and
insurance, providing financing, obtaining all required permits, and all other related work
as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications.
(c) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, providing one (1) full sized
(24x36) set of As-Built redlined Plan prints reflecting any changes made during
construction. This set of As-Built Plans must be delivered to the Engineer, along with an
electronic copy in PDF file format and shall be kept clean, fully legible, and up-to-date.
Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, providing any and all
operation and maintenance manuals and warranties to the Engineer. Payment for this item
shall not exceed the amount set forth in the Bidding Schedule.
(d) Sixty (60%) percent of the bid value for this item due at Mobilization and the remaining
forty (40%) of the bid value for this item due at Demobilization and complete on-site
cleanup.
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Item No. 2 - Traffic Control:
Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment for delivering all required notifications and temporary parking permits,
posting signs, covering existing signs and striping that conflict with the construction
requirements, providing the traffic control necessary to complete the project in its entirety,
and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications. Traffic control operations shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing
and placing all signs, project information signs, warning signs, high level warning signs
and devices, cones, delineators, steel plates, barricades, flashing arrow boards, changeable
electronic message boards, K-rail, trench plate bridging, temporary striping, all other
necessary traffic control devices, and shall include all necessary labor and equipment to
provide flagging services. All traffic control operations shall be performed to provide
public convenience and safety. All work under this item shall comply with the requirements
set forth by the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, approved traffic control plans,
any governing entities’ requirements, the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control
Handbook (W.A.T.C.H.) Manual, and the latest edition of the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
Item No. 3 - Surveying:
Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, establishing survey controls,
construction staking, pipeline layout, survey monument adjustment, re-establishing of
property corners disturbed by the work, re-establishing and replacing damaged or disturbed
survey monuments and benchmarks, records research, and all other related work as
required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications. A list of existing survey
monuments shall be obtained from the appropriate governing agency (i.e. Los Angeles
County, City, etc.) and survey monuments and benchmarks shall be restored and filed with
that governing agency.
Item No. 4 - Erosion Control, SWPPP, & BMPs:
Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, preparing and implementing a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), preparing and implementing Best
Management Practices (BMPs), implementing and maintaining erosion control work,
complying with the local Regional Water Quality Control Board, and all other related work
as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications.
Item No. 5 - 8-Inch CL350 DIP Water Main:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install all 8-Inch Ductile Iron Pipe (Pressure Class
350), including all: pipe materials, exposing all existing utilities in advance of the work
(including potholing), final field layout, sawcutting, removal of surfacing (asphalt,
concrete, or both), trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials, control of
ground and surface water, dewatering, bedding, backfill, compaction, compaction testing
and reports by a licensed geotechnical engineer, polyethylene wrap, fittings, tees, crosses,
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reducers, bends, caps, nut, bolts, gaskets, couplings, thrust blocks, pipe inverts,
connections, removals, abandonment or protection of interfering portions of existing
utilities or improvements, maintaining the utility clearance requirements by all affected
agencies and utilities, temporary and permanent support of utilities, temporary asphalt
paving, recessed trench plates, crushed aggregate base, permanent asphalt base paving,
asphalt compaction, rolling, sealing, any appurtenant paving work, removal and
replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, all other
related final surface improvements, all other appurtenances and incidentals necessary to
install the pipe complete in place, and all other related work as required by the Contract
Documents, Plans, Specifications, City of Azusa Public Works Standard R12-1, and ALW
Standards W-6, W-7, W-16, and W-19.
(b) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install all Connections to existing Waterlines per
applicable Connection Details, including all: pipe, materials, exposing all existing
utilities in advance of the work (including potholing), verification of the size, location, and
layout of existing utilities, final field layout, sawcutting, removal of surfacing (asphalt,
concrete, or both) trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials, backfill,
compaction, polyethylene wrap, fittings, bends, crosses, tees, reducers, nuts, bolts, gaskets,
couplings (including transition flex couplings), thrust blocks, pipe inverts, connections,
valves, valve assemblies, valve boxes, valve covers, cover identification, valve stem
extensions, removals, abandonment or protection of interfering portions of existing utilities
or improvements, temporary and permanent support of utilities, temporary asphalt paving,
recessed trench plates, crushed aggregate base, permanent asphalt base paving, removal
and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, all
other related final surface improvements, and all other appurtenances and incidentals
necessary to install a working connection between the proposed water line and the existing
ALW water system, complete in place, as required by the Contract Documents, Plans,
Specifications, and ALW Standards W-7 & W-10.
(c) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to abandon existing Water Main in place, including: concrete, materials,
exposing all existing utilities in advance of the work (including potholing), verification of
the location and layout of existing utilities, sawcutting, removal of surfacing (asphalt,
concrete, or both) trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials, backfill,
compaction, abandonment or protection of interfering portions of existing utilities or
improvements, temporary and permanent support of utilities, temporary asphalt paving,
recessed trench plates, crushed aggregate base, permanent asphalt base paving, removal
and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, all
other related final surface improvements, and all other appurtenances and incidentals
necessary to abandon the existing water line, complete in place.
(d) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to abandon all unused valves, including: crushed aggregate base,
materials, exposing all existing utilities in advance of the work (including potholing),
verification of the location and layout of existing utilities, abandonment or protection of
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interfering portions of existing utilities or improvements, and all other appurtenances and
incidentals necessary to abandon all unused valves, complete in place.
(e) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, the planning, designing,
engineering, furnishing, constructing, and removing of all sheeting, shoring, bracing, or
equivalent method for the protection of life and limb in trenching and open excavations, a
detailed plan to the Engineer prior to excavating any trench greater than five feet in depth,
and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications. All work under this item shall comply with the requirements of applicable
safety orders, permits, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Construction Safety Orders of the State of California (including but not limited to the
provisions of Section 6707 of the California Labor Code), Standards of the Regional Water
Quality Board regarding disposal of water and regarding protection of soils from arsenic
and other pollutants that may be present in sheeting, shoring, bracing, and other safety
measure devices.
(f) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to successfully complete and pass the Pressure Test, Disinfection,
Flushing, and BAC-T Testing, and complete any related work for all proposed water
facilities, as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, ALW Standard W-
5, and to the satisfaction of ALW. BAC-T samples shall be taken by ALW. Contractor to
provide all necessary facilities to allow ALW to take the samples. No compensation or time
extensions shall be given to the Contractor for failed BAC-T tests and the Contractor shall
reimburse ALW for any additional tests required due to failed results.
(g) The size, location, and layout of all existing water main shall be verified in the field well
in advance, in order to avoid any delays. No compensation or time extensions shall be given
to the Contractor due to a lack of field verification on their part. This item shall also include
potholing and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications.
Item No. 6 - New Fire Hydrant Assembly:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install all Fire Hydrant Assemblies, including all:
materials, final field layout, sawcutting, removal of surfacing (asphalt, concrete, or both),
trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials, control of ground and surface
water, dewatering, bedding, backfill, compaction, compaction testing and reports by a
licensed geotechnical engineer, hydrants, risers, valves, valve assemblies, valve boxes,
valve covers, cover identification, valve stem extensions, polyethylene wrap, fittings, tees,
bends, nuts, bolts, gaskets, couplings, thrust blocks, pipe inverts, connections, removals,
abandonment or protection of interfering portions of existing utilities or improvements,
maintaining the utility clearance requirements by all affected agencies and utilities,
temporary and permanent support of utilities, temporary asphalt paving, recessed trench
plates, crushed aggregate base, permanent asphalt base paving, removal and replacement
of curb and gutter, sidewalk, cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, all other related final
surface improvements, all other appurtenances and incidentals necessary to install the fire
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hydrant assemblies complete in place, and all other related work as required by the Contract
Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works Standard R12-1, and
ALW Standards W-6, W-7, W-10, W-11, W-16, and W-19.
(b) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, the planning, designing,
engineering, furnishing, constructing, and removing of all sheeting, shoring, bracing, or
equivalent method for the protection of life and limb in trenching and open excavations, a
detailed plan to the Engineer prior to excavating any trench greater than five feet in depth,
and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications. All work under this item shall comply with the requirements of applicable
safety orders, permits, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Construction Safety Orders of the State of California (including but not limited to the
provisions of Section 6707 of the California Labor Code), Standards of the Regional Water
Quality Board regarding disposal of water and regarding protection of soils from arsenic
and other pollutants that may be present in sheeting, shoring, bracing, and other safety
measure devices.
Item No. 7 - 2-Inch Service & Meter (1.5-Inch or 2-Inch Meter):
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install all 2-Inch Type “K” Copper Services and
Meters (meter shall be either 1.5-Inch or 2-Inch to match existing), including all:
materials, final field layout, coordination of new services, sawcutting, removal of surfacing
(asphalt, concrete, or both), trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials,
control of ground and surface water, dewatering, bedding, backfill, compaction,
compaction testing and reports by a licensed geotechnical engineer, meters, meter boxes,
meter box covers, saddles, valves, corporation stops, copper tubing, angle meter stops,
polyethylene wrap, fittings, tees, bends, nuts, bolts, gaskets, couplings, pipe inverts,
connections, removals, removals of existing meters and meter boxes, salvaging and
returning existing meters to ALW Gladstone Yard, abandonment or protection of
interfering portions of existing utilities or improvements, maintaining the utility clearance
requirements by all affected agencies and utilities, temporary and permanent support of
utilities, temporary asphalt paving, recessed trench plates, crushed aggregate base,
permanent asphalt base paving, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk,
cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, adjustments to private side water services, all other
related final surface improvements, all other appurtenances and incidentals necessary to
install the services and meters complete in place, and all other related work as required by
the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works Standard
R12-1, and ALW Standards W-2, W-6, W-7, W-8, W-10, W-16, and W-19.
(b) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, the planning, designing,
engineering, furnishing, constructing, and removing of all sheeting, shoring, bracing, or
equivalent method for the protection of life and limb in trenching and open excavations, a
detailed plan to the Engineer prior to excavating any trench greater than five feet in depth,
and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications. All work under this item shall comply with the requirements of applicable
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safety orders, permits, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Construction Safety Orders of the State of California (including but not limited to the
provisions of Section 6707 of the California Labor Code), Standards of the Regional Water
Quality Board regarding disposal of water and regarding protection of soils from arsenic
and other pollutants that may be present in sheeting, shoring, bracing, and other safety
measure devices.
(c) All 2-Inch and 1.5-Inch meters will be provided by ALW and installed by the Contractor.
The Contractor is responsible for providing a complete list of the required meters with
addresses, existing sizes, and existing meter numbers well in advance of the installation to
avoid delays. If the Contractor requests an excess of the required amount of meters, the
Contractor shall pay ALW for any additional meters. No compensation or time extensions
shall be given to the Contractor if they fail to provide ALW with a complete list of the
required meters. If the Contractor breaks an existing or new meter, the Contractor is
required to purchase a new one at the Contractor’s own expense.
Item No. 8 - 1-Inch Service & Meter (3/4-Inch or 1-Inch Meter):
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install all 1-Inch Type “K” Copper Services and
Meters (meter shall be either 3/4-Inch or 1-Inch to match existing), including all:
materials, final field layout, coordination of new services, sawcutting, removal of surfacing
(asphalt, concrete, or both), trench excavation, removal and disposal of excess materials,
control of ground and surface water, dewatering, bedding, backfill, compaction,
compaction testing and reports by a licensed geotechnical engineer, meters, meter boxes,
meter box covers, saddles, valves, corporation stops, copper tubing, angle meter stops,
polyethylene wrap, fittings, tees, bends, nuts, bolts, gaskets, couplings, pipe inverts,
connections, removals, removals of existing meters and meter boxes, salvaging and
returning existing meters to ALW Gladstone Yard, abandonment or protection of
interfering portions of existing utilities or improvements, maintaining the utility clearance
requirements by all affected agencies and utilities, temporary and permanent support of
utilities, temporary asphalt paving, recessed trench plates, crushed aggregate base,
permanent asphalt base paving, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk,
cross-gutters, or driveway approaches, adjustments to private side water services, all other
related final surface improvements, all other appurtenances and incidentals necessary to
install the services and meters complete in place, and all other related work as required by
the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works Standard
R12-1, and ALW Standards W-1, W-6, W-7, W-8, W-10, W-16, and W-19.
(b) Work under this item shall also include, but not be limited to, the planning, designing,
engineering, furnishing, constructing, and removing of all sheeting, shoring, bracing, or
equivalent method for the protection of life and limb in trenching and open excavations, a
detailed plan to the Engineer prior to excavating any trench greater than five feet in depth,
and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, and
Specifications. All work under this item shall comply with the requirements of applicable
safety orders, permits, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Construction Safety Orders of the State of California (including but not limited to the
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provisions of Section 6707 of the California Labor Code), Standards of the Regional Water
Quality Board regarding disposal of water and regarding protection of soils from arsenic
and other pollutants that may be present in sheeting, shoring, bracing, and other safety
measure devices.
(c) All 1-Inch and 3/4-Inch meters will be provided by ALW and installed by the Contractor.
The Contractor is responsible for providing a complete list of the required meters with
addresses, existing sizes, and existing meter numbers well in advance of the installation to
avoid delays. If the Contractor requests an excess of the required amount of meters, the
Contractor shall pay ALW for any additional meters. No compensation or time extensions
shall be given to the Contractor if they fail to provide ALW with a complete list of the
required meters. If the Contractor breaks an existing or new meter, the Contractor is
required to purchase a new one at the Contractor’s own expense
Item No. 9 – 2-Inch Coldmill & Overlay:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install 2-Inch Coldmill (Grind) and Overlay (Cap),
including: C2 (1/2”) PG 64-10 asphalt, materials, final field layout, coldmilling (grinding),
disposal of excess materials, protection of valve cans and covers, overlaying (capping),
asphalt compaction, rolling, sealing, any appurtenant paving work, adjusting valve cans
and covers to grade, adjusting manhole covers to grade, and all other related work as
required by the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public
Works Standard R12-1.
(b) No compensation or time extensions shall be given to the Contractor for areas of pavement
disturbed by the Contractor outside of the work area and the contractor is responsible to
coldmill and overlay any disturbed pavement at no additional charge. All work under this
item shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public Works department.
Item No. 10 – Full Depth Asphalt Removal & Replacement:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to remove and replace Full Depth Asphalt, including: B (3/4”) PG 64-10
asphalt, materials, final field layout, sawcutting, removal and disposal of excess materials,
protection of valve cans and covers, placing asphalt, asphalt compaction, rolling, sealing,
any appurtenant paving work, adjusting valve cans and covers to grade, adjusting manhole
covers to grade, and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans,
Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works Standard R12-1.
(b) No compensation or time extensions shall be given to the Contractor for areas of pavement
disturbed by the Contractor outside of the paving limits shown on the Plans and the
contractor is responsible to remove and replace any disturbed pavement at no additional
charge. All work under this item shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Azusa
Public Works department.
Item No. 11 - Remove & Replace PCC Cross-Gutter:
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(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to remove and replace Portland Cement Concrete cross-gutters,
including: concrete, materials, final field layout, forming, forming materials, disposal of
excess materials, protection of valve cans and covers, finish work, any appurtenant
concrete or grading work, adjusting valve cans and covers to grade, adjusting manhole
covers to grade, adjusting all utility boxes to grade, and all other related work as required
by the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works
Standard R7-1.
(b) All cross-gutters shall be removed and replaced cleanly, from scoreline to scoreline. No
compensation or time extensions shall be given to the Contractor for areas of concrete
disturbed by the Contractor outside of the paving limits shown on the Plans or outside of
the scoreline limits and the contractor is responsible to remove and replace any disturbed
cross-gutter at no additional charge. All work under this item shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public Works department.
Item No. 12 - Remove & Replace PCC Sidewalk:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to remove and replace Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk, including:
concrete, materials, final field layout, forming, forming materials, disposal of excess
materials, protection of valve cans and covers, finish work, any appurtenant concrete or
grading work, adjusting valve cans and covers to grade, adjusting manhole covers to grade,
adjusting all utility boxes to grade, and all other related work as required by the Contract
Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public Works Standard R6-1.
(b) All sidewalk shall be removed and replaced cleanly, from scoreline to scoreline, and
through the entire width of the sidewalk. No compensation or time extensions shall be
given to the Contractor for areas of sidewalk disturbed by the Contractor outside of the
scoreline limits and the contractor is responsible to remove and replace any disturbed
sidewalk at no additional charge. All work under this item shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public Works department.
Item No. 13 - Remove & Replace PCC Curb & Gutter:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to remove and replace Portland Cement Concrete curb and gutter,
including: concrete, steel reinforcing bars, materials, final field layout, painting, epoxy,
forming, forming materials, disposal of excess materials, protection of valve cans and
covers, finish work, any appurtenant concrete or grading work, and all other related work
as required by the Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications, and City of Azusa Public
Works Standard R4-1.
(b) All curb and gutter shall be removed and replaced cleanly, from scoreline to scoreline, and
painted to match existing conditions. No compensation or time extensions shall be given
to the Contractor for areas of curb & gutter disturbed by the Contractor outside of the
scoreline limits and the contractor is responsible to remove and replace any disturbed curb
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& gutter at no additional charge. All work under this item shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public Works department.
Item No. 14 – Striping (Thermoplastic), Signing, & Markers:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, new and replacement traffic
signing, thermoplastic striping, and markers, recording of pre-construction conditions of
the signing, striping, and markers, and all other related work as required by the Contract
Documents, Plans, Specifications, City of Azusa Public Works requirements, and Caltrans
Standards.
(b) No compensation or time extensions shall be given to the Contractor for signing, striping,
and markers disturbed by the Contractor outside of the work area and the contractor is
responsible to restore any disturbed signing, striping, and markers at no additional charge.
All work under this item shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public
Works department.
Item No. 15 – Type II Slurry Seal:
(a) Work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, materials,
and equipment to construct and install Type II Slurry Seal, including: materials, final
field layout, type II slurry, weed killer, crack-seal, complete removal of all striping and
legends, disposal of excess materials, protection of valve cans and covers, sealing, any
appurtenant slurry seal work, adjusting valve cans and covers to grade, adjusting manhole
covers to grade, and all other related work as required by the Contract Documents, Plans,
Specifications, and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Section
203-5.
(b) No compensation or time extensions shall be given to the Contractor for areas of pavement
disturbed by the Contractor outside of the slurry seal limits and the contractor is responsible
to slurry seal any disturbed pavement at no additional charge. All work under this item
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Azusa Public Works department.
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SECTION 8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 8 – EARTHWORK AND GRADING
8.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, watering,
compacting and all incidental work and services required for satisfactory completion of earthwork
and grading.
Earthwork and grading shall conform to Section 300 of the Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction (SSPWC), except as modified herein. The work shall consist of performing
all operations necessary to excavate roadways, slopes, benches, ditches, channels or other items
shown on the Drawings and to backfill depressions or ditches caused by removal of obstructions,
construct embankments at the locations and to the elevations and form shown on the Drawings and
to shape and compact all subgrade all in accordance with these Specifications. Unless otherwise
provided in the Proposal as separate pay items, general site preparation, clearing and grubbing,
removal of excess grass and weeds and grading of roadway shall be included in this item.
8.02 PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY
Existing improvements or facilities and trees and shrubs that are not to be removed, shall be
protected from injury or damage resulting from operations of the Contractor, and the Contractor
shall be responsible for such damage. Only trees and shrubs specifically designated or marked for
removal by the Engineer shall be removed.
The Contractor shall provide such dust control equipment and methods as may be required to
protect adjacent property from annoyance or damage from dust caused by his operations. Failure
to control such dust shall be cause for the Engineer to stop the work until said dust is controlled,
and the Contractor shall have no recourse to collect from the City for any loss of time or expense
sustained by him due to such suspension of work.
8.03 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
Except as otherwise specified, all trees, stumps, large roots, buried logs, decayed vegetable matter,
buried junk piles, heavy growth of grass and weeds and all other objectionable material shall be
removed from the site of the work. None of the above materials shall be permitted to remain in or
under embankment and fill areas.
8.04 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL
Material removed during clearing and grubbing, including any excess excavation, shall be
removed from the site of the work and disposed of at a location acceptable to the Engineer. Burning
of materials on the site will not be permitted.
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8.05 ROADWAY EXCAVATION
Excavation shall conform to the lines, grades, and cross-sections shown on the Drawings and no
payment will be made for quantities in excess of those shown or hereinafter specified. When solid
rock, scale, hardpan or like materials are encountered in the excavation, it shall be excavated to
not less than 6-inches below subgrade and replaced with crushed aggregate base (CAB) as
approved by the Engineer. Said sand or crushed aggregate base shall be compacted to not less than
90 percent maximum density. Whenever reference is made to maximum density, it refers to the
maximum density as determined by ASTM.
All soft or unsuitable material that will not readily compact to the density specified shall be
removed to the depths shown on the Drawings or ordered by the Engineer and disposed of as
directed by the Engineer. Excavation in areas not shown on the Drawings or authorized by the
Engineer will not be paid for and the Contractor shall, at his own expense, backfill and compact
unauthorized excavation areas to the original ground elevation and to the density specified.
All rocks or lumps larger than 1 inch in size in the upper 6-inches of the subgrade which will not
break up under the operation of grading equipment shall be removed and the resulting space
refilled and compacted with crushed aggregate base (CAB).
8.06 EMBANKMENT
The area where an embankment is to be constructed shall be cleared of all vegetation, roots and
foreign material. The surface shall be moistened, scarified to a depth of six inches and rolled or
mechanically compacted to 95 percent of maximum density. Embankment shall be placed in
horizontal layers not to exceed eight inches in thickness measured prior to compaction, where
compaction is by sheepsfoot rollers. The thickness shall be limited to six inches if compaction is
by means of power driven tampers. Each layer shall be moistened or dried as required and
thoroughly compacted to the following densities:
1. The density of each layer placed within 2.5 feet of the finished surface shall be not less
than 95 percent of maximum density if under asphaltic concrete with no base material
and 90 percent if under asphaltic concrete on base material.
2. The density of layers greater than 2.5 feet below finished surface shall be not less than
90 percent of maximum density.
8.07 SUBGRADE PREPARATION
Subgrade preparation shall consist of (1) preparing basement soil or original ground to receive
embankment, aggregate base or pavement; (2) preparing basement soil in roadway excavation
areas to receive aggregate base or pavement; or (3) of preparing embankment to receive aggregate
base or pavement.
The roadbed shall be graded to the approximate elevation and cross- section shown. All rocks and
lumps of earth over 1 inch in size and other unsuitable material shall be removed and disposed of
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from the upper 6-inches of the roadbed. The subgrade then shall be watered, shaped to the required
grade and cross-section and thoroughly compacted.
The surface of the finished subgrade shall be true and uniform and shall not vary more than 0.1
foot below and not more than 0.05 foot above the theoretical cross-section at any point thereon.
Any subgrade that does not conform to these requirements immediately prior to placing subsequent
material thereon, shall be reworked, watered and re-compacted.
8.08 FINISHING SLOPES AND SURFACES
The surface of all areas of earth and other materials shall be finished to a reasonably smooth and
compact surface substantially in accordance with the surface lines and cross-sections shown and
to the elevations indicated on the Drawings or as directed. The degree of finish for graded slopes
shall be that ordinarily obtainable from either blade-grader, scraper or hand shovel operations.
8.09 SUBGRADE AND EMBANKMENT PROTECTION
During construction and until final acceptance of the work, excavations, embankments and
subgrades shall be kept shaped and effectively drained at all times. Where ruts develop in the
subgrade, the subgrade shall be brought to grade, reshaped if required, and re-compacted prior to
the placing of any paving material. Storage or stockpiling of materials on the subgrade will not be
permitted. No base course shall be placed until the subgrade has been approved by the Engineer.
Base material shall not be placed on muddy or otherwise unsuitable subgrade.
8.10 WATERING
All water used for compacting original ground, embankments, structure and trench backfill,
subgrade, base and for laying dust caused by grading or traffic shall be included in the price bid
for such items and separate payment will not be allowed for watering.
8.11 PAYMENT
Earthwork and grading will be paid for at the unit or lump sum price listed in the Proposal or, if
no separate item is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 9 – AGGREGATE BASE
9.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and all
incidental work and services required to construct aggregate base in accordance with these
Specifications, applicable drawings and Section 200 and 301 of the SSPWC, as modified herein
and as approved by the applicable jurisdiction.
9.02 SUBGRADE
The subgrade shall be prepared as specified in Section 301-1 of the SSPWC.
9.03 UNTREATED BASE MATERIALS
The aggregate for untreated base shall conform to the requirements of Section 200-2 of the
SSPWC.
9.04 PLACING UNTREATED BASE
Untreated base material shall be spread on the prepared subgrade in uniform layers in accordance
with Section 301-2 of the SSPWC.
9.05 COMPACTING UNTREATED BASE
Untreated base shall be compacted in accordance with Section 301-2.3 of the SSPWC. The
finished base, where not controlled by adjacent structures, shall be not more than 0.02 foot above,
and not more than 0.02 foot below the theoretical cross-section.
9.06 PAYMENT
Aggregate base will be paid for at the unit or lump sum price listed in the Proposal or, if no separate
item is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 10 – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
10.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and all
incidental work and services required to construct asphalt concrete pavement and asphalt concrete
resurfacing in accordance with these Specifications, applicable drawings and Section 203 and 302
of the SSPWC, except as modified herein and as approved by the applicable jurisdiction .
10.02 PRIME AND SEAL COATS
A prime coat or a seal coat will not be required unless specified in the Special Provisions. When
specified, the prime and seal coats shall conform to Section 203 of the SSPWC.
10.03 ASPHALT BINDER
A tack coat shall be applied to all concrete curb or gutter surfaces that will be in contact with the
asphalt surfacing.
When the surface to be paved is an existing portland cement, brick, or dry asphalt pavement, a tack
coat shall be applied to said surface at the rate of from 0.05 gallon to 0.10 gallon per square yard
of surface covered. The exact rate of application will be determined by the Engineer. The tack coat
shall be applied only so far in advance of paving or surfacing as ordered by the Engineer.
The surface to be covered shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt and loose materials prior to
application of the asphalt binder.
The tack coat shall consist of an emulsified asphalt, Grade SS-1h or Grade AR1000 paving asphalt.
It shall be furnished and applied in accordance with the requirements of Section 203-3 and 302-5
of the SSPWC.
10.04 WEED KILLER
Polybor chlorate, a weed killer, shall be applied to all ground surfaces where pavement is to be
placed. It shall be mixed at the rate of two pounds of chemical to one gallon of water and shall be
applied at a coverage rate of one gallon per 50 square foot.
10.05 ASPHALT CONCRETE
Asphalt concrete shall be the product of mixing mineral and/or crushed slag aggregate with asphalt
binder at a central mixing plant.
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The combined mineral aggregate shall be as follows:
Pavement Thickness Maximum Size Class Aggregate Type
3" AC or greater 3/4-inch B PG 64-10
1-1/2" AC Resurfacing 1/2-inch C-1 PG 64-10
The asphalt binder shall be paving asphalt. The viscosity grade shall be as specified by the
Engineer and shall conform to the requirements of Section 203.6 of the SSPWC. The temperature
of the paving asphalt and the mineral aggregate at the time of mixing shall conform to Section
203-1 of the SSPWC.
10.06 PLACING ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Prime coat or plant mixed surfacing shall be placed on the base course or subgrade only after said
base has been approved by the Engineer. All work shall conform to Section 302-5 of the SSPWC
except as modified herein.
The application temperature of asphalt shall conform to Section 203-1.4 of the SSPWC.
Distribution and spreading shall conform to Section 302-5.4
The Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer certified weight tickets for all asphalt concrete
incorporated in the work.
10.07 ROLLING
Asphalt concrete shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling in accordance with Section 302-5.5 of
the SSPWC. All valve cans and lids shall be adjusted to pavement grade prior to rolling.
Manholes and other structures shall be adjusted to grade per Section 302-5.7 of the SSPWC.
10.08 PAYMENT
Asphalt concrete will be paid for at the unit or lump sum price listed in the Proposal or, if no
separate item is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 11 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
11.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment transportation and all
incidental work and services required to construct portland cement concrete improvements shown
on the Drawings or specified, in accordance with these Specifications.
11.02 SUBGRADE
Subgrade shall be prepared in accordance with Section 301.1 of the SSPWC. The completed
subgrade shall be tested for grade and cross-section by means of a template extending the full
depth of the section and supported between the side forms. The subgrade and forms shall be
thoroughly watered in advance of placing concrete.
11.03 MATERIAL
A. CEMENT:
All cement used in the work shall be standard brand Portland cement Type II, conforming
to the "Specifications for Portland Cement", (ASTM C150). Only one brand of cement
shall be used. All cement used in the work shall be taken from stock bins at the place of
manufacture in which bins the cement shall have been tested and found to conform strictly
to the terms of these Specifications. Results of certified tests by a recognized testing
laboratory, acceptable to the Engineer, shall be furnished by the cement manufacturer.
B FINE AGGREGATE
1. Fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand obtained from pits
approved by the Engineer, and in all cases shall be washed. The grading of the fine
aggregate, as determined in accordance with the "Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine
and Coarse Aggregates" (ASTM C136), shall be approximately as follows:
Sieve Size Percentage Passing Sieves
3/8 inch 100
No. 4 80-100
No. 8 60-90
No. 16 45-70
No. 30 25-45
No. 50 10-25
No. 100 2-9
No. 200 0-5
No. 270 wash 0-3
2. Fine aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C33, "Specifications for
Concrete Aggregates" and shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C40 "Test
Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete". Fine aggregate
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departing in any respect from the foregoing requirements shall not be used in the
work. In case the finer particles from the crushed coarse aggregate are permitted
or requires to be mixed with the sand from natural deposits, the two products shall
be uniformly blended before washing or screening to insure a combined product of
constantly uniform composition.
C. COURSE AGGREGATE
1. Coarse aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C33 "Specifications for
Concrete Aggregates" with the additional provision that it shall contain not more
than 25 percent of crushed material. All coarse aggregate shall be obtained from
pits approved by the Engineer. When tested in accordance with the "Test Method
for Resistance to Degradation of Small Size Coarse Aggregate by abrasion and
Impact in the Los Angeles Machine" (ASTM C131) and the "Test for Soundness of
Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate" (ASTM C88), the loss
in the respective tests shall not exceed the following:
The coarse aggregate used shall be graded approximately as follows:
Percentage Passing Sieves
Sieve Size
No. 2 size
1 ½-inch max.
No. 3 Size
1-in. max.
No. 4 Size
3/8-in. max
2-in. 100 - -
1 ½-in. 90-100 100 -
1-in. 20-55 90-100 -
¾-in. 0-15 60-85 -
½-in. - - -
3/8-in. 0-5 14-40 90-100
No. 4 - 0-15 0-15
No. 8 - 0-5 0-5
No. 200 0-2 0-2 -
2. The relative amount of coarse aggregate to be used in the concrete mix will be
determined by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer prior to use. The
amount used will be based on securing a well-graded aggregate and producing
concrete having the required workability, density, and strength without the use of
excess sand, water, or cement.
3. Unless otherwise directed and/or approved by the Engineer, No. 2 size mix shall be
used for all footings, slabs, walls and beams. Other mixes shall be used only when
approved by the Engineer.
Los Angeles Rattler Test after: 500 revolutions 35 percent
Soundness test (sodium sulfate): 10 percent
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11.04 WATER FOR CONCRETE
The water for concrete shall be potable and/or meet the requirements of ASTM C94 "Chemical
Limits for Wash Water used as Mixing Water".
11.05 MEASUREMENT OF CEMENT AND AGGREGATE
The amount of cement and of each separate size of aggregate entering into each batch of concrete
shall be determined by direct weighing equipment and approved by the Engineer.
11.06 MEASUREMENT OF WATER
The quantity of water entering the mixer at the batch plant shall be measured by a suitable water
meter or other measuring device of a type approved by the Engineer. The operating mechanism
must be such that leakage will not occur when the valve is closed.
11.07 CONSISTENCY
The quantity of water required for the proper consistency of the concrete shall be determined by
the slump test in accordance with the "Test Method for Slump of Portland Cement Concrete"
(ASTM C143). Slump allowances shall be 4-inches maximum.
11.08 READY-MIXED CONCRETE
A. Ready-mixed concrete shall meet the requirements as to materials, batching, mixing,
transporting, and placing as specified herein and in the requirements of the "Specification
for Ready-Mixed Concrete" (ASTM C94) including the supplementary requirements
specified in Subsection (b) through (g), herein.
B. Ready-mixed concrete shall be delivered to the site of the work, and discharge shall be
completed within one hour after the addition of the cement to the aggregates before the
drum has been revolved 250 revolutions, whichever is first. In hot weather, or under
conditions contributing to quick stiffening of the concrete, or when the temperature of the
concrete is 85 degrees F or above, the time between the introduction of the cement to the
aggregates and discharge shall not exceed 45 minutes.
C. Truck mixers shall be equipped with electrically actuated counters by which the number of
revolutions of the drum or blades may be readily verified. The counters shall be of the
resettable, recording type, and shall be mounted in the driver's cab. The counters shall be
actuated at the time of starting mixing at mixing speeds.
D. Each batch of concrete shall be mixed in a truck mixer for not less than 70 revolutions of
the drum or blades at the rate of rotation designated by the manufacturer of the equipment.
Subsequent to the addition of any water at the job site, the batch shall be mixed for a
minimum period of 12 minutes at the speed designated by the manufacturer of the
equipment at agitating speed.
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E. Truck mixers and their operation must be such that the concrete throughout the mixed batch
as discharged is within accept acceptable limits of uniformity with respect to consistency,
mix, and grading. If in the opinion of the Engineer a truck mixer is operating improperly,
for any reason, it shall be removed from the work and not permitted to return to the jobsite
at any future time. The Engineers determination is final and precludes compensatory
recourse by the Contractor.
F. Each batch of ready-mixed concrete delivered at the job site shall be accompanied by a
supplementary document furnished to the Engineer and showing volume of concrete, the
weight of cement, water, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate in pounds, and the weight of
additive ingredients in ounces. A trip ticket shall show the time of day at which the
materials were batched, arrived at the jobsite, commenced discharge, and completed
discharge.
G. The use of non-agitating equipment for transporting ready- mixed concrete will not be
permitted. Combination truck and trailer equipment for transporting ready-mixed concrete
will not be permitted. The quality and quantity of materials used in ready-mixed concrete
and in batch aggregates shall be subject to continuous inspection at the batching plant by
the Engineer.
11.09 STRENGTH
The minimum compressive strength of reinforced concrete shall be not less than 3250 psi at 28
days and the minimum compressive strength of non-reinforced concrete shall also be not less than
3250 psi at 28 days per SSPWC Section 201-1.1.2 – Concrete Specified by Class and Alternate
Class. The Engineer may order the cement content to be increased if he determines that such
increase is necessary to attain the required strength. Such increased quantities of cement, if so
ordered, shall be furnished at no additional cost to the City.
11.10 TESTS
The determination of compressive strength will be made by testing 6 inch diameter by 12 inch
cylinders made and cured in accordance with the "Methods of Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field" (ASTM C31) or the "Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens" (ASTM C39). Tests will be made by the Contractor at one (1) test per each
50 cubic yards per 2-2604(d) of Title 24, C.A.C. and the mixes used shall be changed wherever, in
the opinion of the Engineer, such change is necessary or desirable to secure the required
workability, density, impermeability, surface finish and strength, and the Contractor shall be
entitled to no additional compensation because of such changes. The cost of all laboratory tests
on cement, aggregates, and concrete will be borne by the Contractor.
11.11 FORMS
A. Forms to confine the concrete and shape it to the required lines shall be used. The
Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the adequate design of all forms. However,
any forms which in the opinion of the Engineer are unsafe or inadequate in any respect
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may at any time be condemned by the Engineer and the Contractor shall promptly remove
the condemned forms from the work and replace them at his expense.
B. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the Engineer, all lumber brought on the job site
for use as forms, shoring, or bracing shall be new material. All forms shall be smooth
surface forms.
Plywood shall be manufactured especially for concrete form work and shall be "Plyform"
as manufactured by United States Plywood Corporation, or approved equal. Plywood, 5/8
of an inch and greater in thickness, may be fastened directly to studding if the studs are
spaced close enough to prevent visible deflection marks in the concrete. Concrete
construction joints will not be permitted at locations other than those shown on the
drawings or prescribed in these specifications, except as may be approved by the Engineer.
When a second lift is placed on hardened concrete, special precautions shall be taken in the
way of the number, location and tightening of the ties at the top of the old lift and bottom
of the new to prevent any unsatisfactory effect whatsoever on the concrete. Pipe stubs and
anchor bolts shall be set in the forms where required. Coring and/or blocking out for such
items will not be permitted.
C. All forms shall be true in every respect to the required shape and size; shall conform to the
established alignment and grades; and shall be of sufficient strength and rigidity to maintain
their position and shape under the loads and operations incident to placing and vibrating
the concrete.
D. Suitable and effective means shall be provided on all forms for holding adjacent edges and
ends of panels and sections tightly together and in accurate alignment so as to prevent the
formation of ridges, fins, offsets, or similar surface defects in the finished concrete. The
forms shall be tight in order to prevent the loss of water, cement, and fines during placing
and vibrating of the concrete.
E. Adequate cleanout holes shall be provided at the bottom of each lift of forms. The size,
and location of such cleanouts shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
F. Exterior corners in concrete members shall be provided with 3/4-inch chamfers. Re-entrant
corners in concrete members shall not have fillets unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.
G. Adequate and suitable means shall be provided for removing all forms without injury to
the surface of the finished concrete.
H. Where metal rods extending through the concrete are used to support or to strengthen
forms, the rods shall remain embedded and shall terminate not less than one inch from the
formed face of the concrete. The maximum diameter of removal cones for rod ties shall
not exceed one inch, and all such fasteners shall be such as to leave holes of conical shape
for reaming. Wire ties for holding forms will not be permitted. No form-tying device or
part thereof other than metal shall be left embedded in the concrete, nor shall any tie be
removed in such a manner as to leave a hole extending through the interior of the concrete
member. The use of form ties or form-tying methods which cause spalling of the concrete
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upon form-striping or tie removal will not be permitted. Form ties shall be provided with
integral waterstops and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
I. All vertical surfaces of concrete members shall be formed except where placement of the
concrete against the ground is called for on the Drawings or explicitly authorized by the
Engineer. In general, the practice of substituting excavated surfaces for forms is not
acceptable.
J. Forms shall be maintained at all times in good condition, particularly as to size, shape,
strength, rigidity, tightness, and smoothness of surface. Forms, when in place, shall
conform to the established alignment and grades. Before concrete is placed, the forms shall
be thoroughly cleaned. Form surfaces shall be treated with a non-toxic non-staining
mineral oil or other lubricant approved by the Engineer. Any excess lubricant shall be
satisfactorily removed before placing the concrete. Form oil shall not be allowed to come
in contact with existing concrete steel reinforcement, and other to be embedded in concrete.
K. Forms may be re-used if they are in good condition and if they are approved by the
Engineer. In determining the extent to which forms may be re-used, particular attention
shall be given to maintaining a uniform surface texture on all exposed concrete surfaces.
Light sanding between uses will be required wherever necessary in the opinion of the
Engineer to obtain such uniform texture.
11.12 PREPARATION OF SURFACES FOR CONCRETING
A. Earth surfaces shall be thoroughly moistened, but not saturated, prior to the placing of any
concrete, and these surfaces shall be kept moist by frequent sprinkling up to the time of
placing concrete thereon. The surface shall be free from standing water, mud, and debris
the day before and at the time of placing concrete.
B. Existing concrete surfaces upon or against which concrete is to be placed where the
placement of the old concrete has been stopped or interrupted, are defined as construction
joints. The surfaces of horizontal joints shall be leveled with a wooden float to provide a
reasonably smooth surface. A surface consisting largely of coarse aggregate shall be
avoided. Edge surfaces of the interrupted concrete shall be bulkheaded at the time of
placement to provide a surface perpendicular to the plane of the work.
C. Joint surfaces shall be cleaned of all latence, loose or defective concrete, and foreign
material. Such cleaning shall be accomplished by wet sandblasting followed by thorough
washing. All pools of water shall be removed from the surface of construction joints before
the new concrete is placed.
D. The placing of concrete shall be continuous in any element of the work. In the event
placing of concrete is to be interrupted long enough for the concrete to take a set, and an
approved construction joint is not provided for or allowed by the Engineer, the working
face shall be given a shape by the use of forms or other means that will secure proper
joining upon continuing the work.
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E. No concrete shall be placed until all form work, installation of parts to be embedded, and
preparation of surfaces involved in the placing have been approved by the Engineer. All
surfaces that have become encrusted with dried grout from concrete previously placed shall
be thoroughly cleaned by sand blasting and/or other approved method.
11.13 EXCLUSION OF WATER
No concrete shall be placed in any structure until all water entering the space to be filled with
concrete has been properly cut off or has been diverted by pipes or other means and carried out of
the forms, clear of the work. No concrete shall be deposited under water without the explicit
permission of the Engineer, and then only in strict accordance with his directions; nor shall the
Contractor, without explicit permission, allow flow or water to rise on any concrete until the
concrete has attained its initial set.
11.14 MIXING
The cement, sand, and coarse aggregate shall be so mixed, and the quantity of water added shall
be such as to produce a homogeneous mass of uniform consistency. Dirt and other undesirable
substances shall be carefully excluded. All concrete shall be thoroughly mixed in a batch mixer
of an approved type and size, so designed to positively insure a uniform distribution of all the
component materials throughout the mass during the mixing operation. Only sufficient water shall
be used in mixing to give a workable mix conforming to the consistency requirements of Section
201-1.4-Mixing of the SSPWC. The mixing of each batch shall continue not less than 1 minute (1
½ minutes for reinforced concrete) after all materials, including water, are in the mixer, during
which time the mixer shall rotate at the speed for which it has been designed or at such speed as
will produce a mass of uniform consistency at the end of the mixing period. Wherever necessary
to secure proper results, the concrete shall be mixed for a longer period than herein specified, but
over mixing of concrete or overloading of mixers shall not be permitted. A batch timer and counter
including lock release and audible indicator shall be installed and used on each concrete mixer.
Hardened concrete or mortar shall not be permitted to accumulate on the inner surfaces of the
mixer. Re-tempering, i.e., remixing with the addition of water to concrete that has partially
hardened, will not be permitted.
11.15 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING
A. Concrete which, upon or before placing, is found not to conform to the requirements
specified herein shall be rejected and immediately removed from the work. Concrete
which is not placed in accordance with these Specifications, or which is of inferior quality
as determined by the Engineer shall be removed and replaced by and at the expense of the
Contractor. No concrete shall be placed except in the presence of a duly authorized
representative of the Engineer. Prior to placing any concrete, the Contractor shall give the
Engineer 48 hours working day written notice.
B. Concrete shall not be freely dropped into deep forms whether reinforcement is present or
not. Hoppers, ducts of canvas, rubber, or metal, shall be used for placing concrete in the
forms. In no case shall the free fall of concrete exceed 6 feet. Concrete shall be uniformly
distributed during the process of depositing, and in no case after depositing shall any
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portion be displaced in the forms more than 6 feet in a horizontal direction. Concrete in
forms shall be deposited in uniform, horizontal layers not deeper than 2 feet. Each layer
shall be placed while the previous layer is still soft. The rate of placing concrete in wall
forms shall not exceed 5 feet of vertical rise per hour.
C. All ends of chutes, hopper gates, pump lines and all other points of concrete discharge
throughout the Contractor's conveying, hoisting, and placing system shall be so designed
and arranged that concrete passing from them will not fall separated into whatever
receptacle immediately receives it. Adequate head room provision must be made at such
points for a vertical drop and for proper baffling. Conveyor belts, if used, shall be of a type
approved by the Engineer. Chutes longer than 50 feet will not be permitted. Slopes of
chutes shall be such that concrete of the specified consistency will readily flow in them.
If a conveyor belt is used, it shall be wiped clean by a device operated in such a manner
that none of the mortar adhering to the belt will be wasted. Pumped concrete, if used, shall
meet all requirements of these specifications.
Compression test and slump test samples shall be taken at the hose discharge. Lubricating
grout used for start-up shall be wasted and not used as part of the concrete. Pumping
equipment, layout and procedures shall be approved by the Engineer.
11.16 ORDER OF PLACING CONCRETE
A. The order of placing concrete in all parts of the work shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer. The concrete shall be placed in units as bounded by construction joints shown
on the Drawings. The placing of units shall be done by placing alternate units in a manner
such that each unit placed shall have cured at least 7 days before the contiguous unit or
units are placed.
B. The surface of the concrete shall be level whenever a run of concrete is stopped.
11.17 TAMPING AND VIBRATING
A. As concrete is placed in the forms or in excavations, it shall be thoroughly settled and
compacted by vibrating and/or tamping and rodding throughout the entire depth of the layer
which is being consolidated into a dense, homogeneous mass filling all corners and angles,
thoroughly embedding the reinforcement, eliminating rock pockets, and bringing only a
slight excess of water to the exposed surface of concrete during placement.
B. The concrete shall be carefully worked by rodding and vibrating to make sure that all air
and rock pockets have been eliminated.
C. Concrete in walls shall be internally vibrated. Subsequent layers of concrete shall not be
placed until the layers previously placed have been worked thoroughly. High-speed power
vibrators of an approved immersion type shall be used in sufficient numbers, with stand-
by units as required, to accomplish the results herein specified immediately after concrete
is placed in the forms. The vibrating head shall be kept from contact with the surfaces of
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the forms. Concrete shall not be vibrated excessively or to worked in any manner that
causes segregation of its constituents or tends to bring an excessive amount of water to the
surface. Form vibrators are prohibited.
11.18 CURING
A. General: All concrete shall be cured for not less than 3 days after placing, in accordance
with the method specified herein for the different parts of the work.
B. CURING METHOD
1. The surface shall be sprayed with a non-toxic, white pigmented liquid curing
compound which will not affect the bond of paint to the concrete surface. It shall
be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions at a maximum
coverage rate of 200 square feet per gallon in such a manner as to cover the surface
with a uniform film which will seal thoroughly.
2. Care shall be exercised to avoid damage to the seal during the curing period. Should
the seal be damaged during the curing period, the area affected shall be immediately
resealed by the application of additional curing compound.
3. Wherever curing compound may have been applied by mistake to surfaces against
which concrete subsequently is to be placed and to which it is to adhere, the said
compound shall be entirely removed by wet sandblasting.
4. Curing compound shall be applied within 2 hours after completion of the finish on
unformed surfaces, and within 2 hours after removal of forms on formed surfaces.
When repairs are to be made to an area on which curing compound has been
applied, the area involved shall first be wet-sandblasted to remove the curing
compound, following which repairs shall be made as provided under Section 11.19
– Care and Repair of Concrete of these Specifications.
11.19 CARE AND REPAIR OF CONCRETE
The Contractor shall protect all concrete against injury or damage from excessive heat, lack of
moisture, overstress, abuse, or any other cause until final acceptance by the City. Particular care
shall be taken to prevent the drying of concrete and to avoid roughening or otherwise damaging
the surfaces. Any concrete found to be damaged, or which may have been originally defective, or
which becomes defective at any time prior to the final acceptance of the completed work, or which
departs from the established line or grade, or which for any other reason does not conform to the
Specifications, shall be satisfactorily repaired or removed and replaced with acceptable concrete
at the Contractor's expense.
11.20 FINISH OF CONCRETE SURFACES
A. All finished or formed surfaces shall conform accurately to the shape, alignment, grades,
and sections as shown on the Drawings or as prescribed by the Engineer. Surfaces shall be
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free from fins, bulges, ridges, offsets, honeycombing, or roughness of any kind, and shall
present a finished, smooth continuous hard surface.
B. Except as otherwise provided herein, unformed top surfaces of concrete shall be brought
to uniform surfaces and worked with suitable tools to a reasonably smooth finish.
Excessive floating of surfaces while the concrete is plastic will not be permitted. All
surfaces shall be placed monolithically with the base slab. Dusting of dry cement and sand
on the concrete surface to absorb excess moisture will not be permitted. The top of all
unformed finished surfaces shall be given a steel trowel finish. At the Contractor's option,
surfaces may be finished with a power float after bull floating or darbying.
11.21 TREATMENT OF SURFACE DEFECTS AND HOLES
A. As soon as forms are removed, all exposed surfaces shall be carefully examined, and any
irregularities shall be immediately rubbed or ground in a satisfactory manner in order to
secure a smooth, uniform, and continuous surface. Plastering, coating or "Sacking" of
surfaces to be smoothed will not be permitted. No repairs shall be made until after
inspection by the Engineer, and then only in strict accordance with his directions. Concrete
containing voids, holes, honeycombing, or similar depression defects, shall be completely
removed and replaced. Defective surfaces to be repaired shall be cut back from trueline a
minimum depth of 2-inch over the entire area. Feathered edges will not be permitted. In
no case will extensive patching of honeycombed concrete be permitted. The Contractor
shall advise the Engineer as to the corrections or changes in his construction operations he
plans to employ to preclude future honeycomb or punky concrete. All repairs and
replacements herein specified shall be promptly executed by the Contractor at his sole cost
and expense. The material used for repair purposes shall consist of a mixture of one sack
of cement to three cubic feet of sand.
B. Holes left by tie-rod cones shall be reamed with suitable toothed reamers so as to leave the
surface of the holes clean and rough. Holes shall be thoroughly washed with potable water
and filled in an approved manner with dry-packed mortar and cured in accordance with the
requirements of Section 11.18 - Curing of these Specifications.
C. All repairs shall be built up and shaped in such a manner that the completed work will
conform to the requirements of Section 11.19 – Care and Repair of Concrete of these
Specifications, using approved methods which will not disturb the bond or cause sagging
or horizontal fractures. Surfaces of said repairs shall receive the same kind and amount of
curing treatment as required for the concrete in the repaired section.
11.22 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
Construction joints shall be provided where shown on the Drawings. Special care shall be used in
preparing concrete surfaces at joints where bonding between two sections of concrete is required.
Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, such bonding will be required at all horizontal joints
in walls. Surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with Section 11.12 – Preparation of Surfaces
for Concreting of these Specifications. Joint separation "controlled cracking" occurs naturally at
the interface of the slab edges.
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11.23 ADMIXTURES
A. An air-entertaining agent meeting the requirements of "Specifications for Air-Entraining
Admixtures for Concrete" (ASTM Designation C260) shall be used. Sufficient air-entering
agent shall be used to provide a total air content of 4-1/2 percent (+1 1/2 percent) at the
point of placement. The City reserves the right at any time to sample and test the air-
entraining agent received on the job by the Contractor. In no event shall any of said agent
be used for work under the contract without approval by the Engineer. The air-entering
agent shall be added to the bath in a portion of the mixing water. The solution shall be
batched by means of a mechanical batcher capable of accurate measurement.
B. A calcium lignosulfonate or hydroxylater carboxylic acid type admixture may be added to
the concrete mixture to improve workability, effect water reduction, increase the ultimate
strength and provide a controlled rate of hardening. The quantity of admixture used and
the method of mixing shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and a manufacturer's representative shall provide job consultation prior
to use.
11.24 DRY-PACKED MORTAR
Mortar used to dry-pack concrete surface imperfections or to patch existing concrete openings
shall be Class E per Section 201-5.1 – General (Cement Mortar) of the SSPWC. The mortar shall
also be quick setting per Section 201-7.2 – Quick-Setting Grout . The Contractor shall add an
epoxy bonding agent to the mortar as manufactured by Concrete Tie, GP-1000 and shall be added
to the mortar per Concrete Tie specification.
11.25 PAYMENT
Payment for portland cement concrete will be made at the unit or lump sum price listed in the
Proposal or, if no separate item is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 12 – CONCRETE FLATWORK
12.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment transportation and all
incidental work and services required to construct concrete curbs, walks, gutters, cross gutters,
alley intersections, access ramps and driveways shown on the Drawings or specified, in accordance
with these Specifications and Sections 201 and 303-5 of the SSPWC, except as modified herein
and as approved by the applicable jurisdiction.
12.02 SUBGRADE
Subgrade shall be prepared in accordance with Section 301.1 of the SSPWC. The completed
subgrade shall be tested for grade and cross-section by means of a template extending the full
depth of the section and supported between the side forms. The subgrade and forms shall be
thoroughly watered in advance of placing concrete.
12.03 MATERIAL
Unless otherwise specified all curbs, gutters sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed with
Class 560-C-3250 concrete. Concrete aggregate shall be No. 3 grade unless specified otherwise by
the Engineer. All concrete shall comply with Section 201 of the SSPWC.
12.04 MIXING, PLACING AND CURING
The mixing, placing and curing of concrete shall comply with Section 303-5 of the SSPWC.
12.05 FORMS
All forms shall be set to the true lines and grades as shown on the Drawings and typical cross-
sections. The depth of forms for curbs and gutters shall be equal to the full depth of the structure.
The depth of forms for 4-inch sidewalk may be 3-5/8 inches. Timber forms, if used, shall be
surfaced on the side next to the concrete and on the upper edge and shall be of the required size
and strength to maintain their rigidity when the concrete is placed. Timber forms on all straight
work shall not be less than 1-5/8-inch in thickness after being surfaced. The forms on the front of
curbs shall be removed not less than 2 hours or more than 6 hours after the concrete has been
placed. All other forms shall remain in place until the concrete is thoroughly set. Forms shall be
cleaned thoroughly each time they are used and coated with light oil as often as necessary to
prevent the concrete form adhering to them. Warped or rough forms will be rejected.
Curb forms shall be held rigidly in place by the use of pairs of iron stakes placed at intervals not
to exceed 4 feet. Clamps, spreaders and braces shall be used where required to insure rigidity in
the forms.
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12.06 JOINTS
Expansion joints shall be installed at each driveway top of "X". Transverse expansion joints in
curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall be installed at all returns and shall be spaced at intervals not to
exceed 60 feet between joints. An effort shall be made to space all joints in such a manner so as to
create an appearance of uniformity. Expansion joints shall be filled with joint filler strips 1/2-inch
thick and shall extend the full width and depth of curb, gutter and sidewalk.
The joint filler strips shall be in one piece, pre-cut to true cross-section and installed true to line
and grade and at true angles to the curb and gutter line. Edges of expansion joints shall be rounded
with an approved edging tool having a radius not to exceed 1/4-inch and all excess concrete shall
be removed from around the joint.
Weakened plane joints shall be installed at regular intervals not exceeding 10 feet for walks and
20 feet for curb and gutters. Weakened plane joints shall be constructed in accordance with Section
303-5.4.3 of the SSPWC.
12.07 FINISHING
Finishing of concrete curbs, walks, gutters, cross gutters, alley intersections, access ramps and
driveways shall conform to Section 303-5.5 of the SSPWC.
A mortar finish will not be allowed under any circumstances.
12.08 CURING
Exposed concrete surfaces shall be cured in accordance with Section 303-5.6 of the SSPWC.
12.09 REMOVALS
When Drawings provide for reconstruction of existing sidewalks, curbs and driveways limits of
the removal are to be saw cut to a depth of 1-1/2-inches. Limits are to fall on the nearest full section
of walk or curb at the next weakened plane or expansion joint.
12.10 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
Any new work found to be defective or damaged prior to its acceptance shall be repaired or
replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the City in accordance with Section 300-1.3 of the
SSPWC.
12.11 CURB MACHINES
The use of curb machines will require approval by the appropriate Director of Public Works or
City Engineer prior to its use.
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12.12 PAYMENT
Payment for concrete curbs, walks, gutters, cross gutters, alley intersections, access ramps and
driveways will be made at the unit or lump sum price listed in the Proposal or, if no separate item
is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 13 – CONCRETE STRUCTURES
13.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and
all incidental work and services required to construct concrete structures such as, culverts,
headwalls, end-walls, drop inlets, catch basins, retaining walls, piles, reinforced and non-
reinforced, complete in place in accordance with these Specifications, the Drawings, applicable
standard drawings and Sections 201, 205, 303 and 305 of the SSPWC.
13.02 STRUCTURES
Portland cement concrete structures shall conform to the applicable Sections of the SSPWC.
13.03 REINFORCING
Reinforcing steel shall conform to Section 201-2 of the SSPWC and applicable ASTM Standards.
13.04 MISCELLANEOUS METAL ITEMS
Miscellaneous metal items shall conform to Section 206 of the SSPWC and applicable ASTM
Standards.
13.05 PAYMENT
Concrete structures that are identified on the Drawings or in the Special Provisions shall be paid
for at the unit price bid either by lump sum or as listed in the Proposal or, if no separate item is
included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 14 – REINFORCING STEEL
14.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and
all incidental work and services required to construct reinforcing steel, complete in place in
accordance with these Specifications, the Drawings, and applicable standard drawings.
14.02 MATERIALS
Materials shall conform in quality to the requirements of the "Specifications for Deformed and
Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement," (ASTM A615) Grade 60.
14.03 INSTALLATION
A. Cleaning:
Reinforcement steel, before being positioned, shall be free from loose mill and rust scale,
and from coatings that may destroy or reduce the bond. Immediately prior to placing
concrete reinforcement steel shall be re-inspected and cleaned as necessary in a manner
acceptable to the Engineer including sandblasting.
B. Fabrication:
Reinforcement steel shall be accurately formed to the dimensions and shapes indicated on
the applicable Drawings, and the fabricating details shall be prepared in accordance with
the ACI Building Code (ACI 318), except as modified herein or by the Drawings. Stirrups
and tie bars shall be bent around a pin having a diameter not less than 2 times the minimum
thickness of the bar. Bends for other bars shall be made around a pin having a diameter
not less than 6 times the minimum thickness, except for bars larger than 1 inch, in which
case the bends shall be made around a pin of 8 bar diameters. Bars shall be bent cold.
C. Straightening:
Reinforcement steel shall not be straightened or re-bent in a manner that will injure the
material. Bars with kinks or bends not shown on the Drawings shall not be used. Heating
of the reinforcement will be permitted only when approved by the Engineer.
D. Placing:
Reinforcement steel shall be accurately positioned in accordance with the Drawings and
secured by using annealed iron wire ties or suitable clips at intersections, and shall be
supported by concrete or metal supports, spacers, or metal hangers. Metal clips or supports
shall not be placed in contact with the forms. Tie wires shall be bent away from the forms
in order to provide the specified concrete coverage. Bars in addition to those shown on the
Drawings that may be found necessary or desirable by the Contractor for the purpose of
securing reinforcement in position, shall be provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
The practice of "burying" selected bars shall be done only with the Engineers approval.
E. Splicing:
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When it is necessary to splice reinforcement at points other than where shown, the character
of the splice shall be determined by the Engineer. Unless otherwise shown, splices of
horizontal bars shall be staggered. The lapping of splices shall be 30 bar diameters unless
otherwise shown. Reinforcement bars, other than tie bars, shall not be spliced at points
other than shown on the approved shop bending diagrams and placement lists. Laps of
wire mesh shall be one width of wire spacing, and adjourning sheets shall be securely tied
together with No. 14 wire, one tie for each two running feet. Wires shall be staggered and
tied in such a manner that they cannot be misplaced.
14.04 PAYMENT
Reinforcing steel that is identified on the Drawings or in the Special Provisions shall be paid for
at the unit price bid either by lump sum or as listed in the Proposal or, if no separate item is
included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 15 – MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
15.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish, fabricate, and install all miscellaneous metalwork required by these
Specifications and the accompanying Drawings. Miscellaneous metalwork, as used herein, is
defined as all items required to be fabricated from structural steel shapes, plates, bars and their
products. Except for miscellaneous metalwork items manufactured of stainless steel, all structural
steel shapes, plates, bars and their products shall conform to the "Specifications for Structural
Steel" (ASTM A36) or the "Specifications for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel
Plates of Structural Quality" (ASTM A283), (Grade B or C). All miscellaneous items shall be
galvanized after fabrication. Shop drawings of all miscellaneous metalwork shall be furnished.
Fabrication shall not be commenced prior to approval of shop drawings.
15.02 BOLTS
The Contractor shall furnish and set all bolts and anchor bolts. All bolts and anchor bolts shall be
low-carbon steel, galvanized after fabrication or they shall be stainless steel. Steel for bolts shall
meet the requirements of the "Specifications for Carbon Steel Externally and Internally Threaded
Standard Fasteners", Grade B (ASTM A307). Steel for anchor bolts shall meet the requirements
of "Specifications for Steel Structural Rivets", (ASTM A502) with the following exceptions and
additions: (1) the nut material shall be free cutting steel and (2) the nuts shall be capable of
developing the full strength of the anchor bolts. Threads shall be Coarse Thread Series conforming
to the requirements of the American Standard for Screw Threads. All bolts shall have hexagon
heads and nuts shall be Heavy Hexagon Series.
15.03 GALVANIZING
All structural steel plates, shapes, bars and fabricated assemblies required to be galvanized shall,
after the steel has been thoroughly cleaned of rust and scale, be galvanized in accordance with the
"Specifications for Zinc (Hot-Galvanized) Coatings on Products Fabricated from Rolled, Pressed
and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strips" (ASTM A123). Any galvanized part that
becomes warped during the galvanizing operation shall be straightened. Bolts, anchor bolts, and
similar threaded fasteners, after being properly cleaned shall be galvanized in accordance with the
"Specifications for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware" (ASTM A153).
15.04 PAYMENT
Miscellaneous metal work that is identified on the Drawings or in the Special Provisions shall be
paid for at the unit price bid either by lump sum or as listed in the Proposal or, if no separate item
is included, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 16 – WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINES
16.01 GENERAL - PIPING
The Contractor shall furnish and install all pipe, fittings, valves, supports, bolts, nuts, gaskets,
jointing, materials and appurtenances as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein, and shall
furnish and install all auxiliary piping and connections, all as required for a complete and workable
piping system.
16.02 STEEL PIPE
(a) General: Fabricated steel pipe and fittings, 6-inches in diameter and larger, shall conform to
the requirements of the "Steel Water Pipe 6-Inches and Larger", (AWWA C200). Steel pipe, 4-
inches in diameter and smaller shall conform to the "Specifications for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc
Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Ordinary Uses" (ASTM A120) and shall
be standard weight. Galvanized steel pipe shall not be cement mortar lined unless otherwise shown.
Buried galvanized pipe shall be wrapped with polyvinyl chloride tape with a total thickness of 30
mils. The tape shall be Plicoflex No. 340 or approved equal. The pipe first shall be primed
following which the tape shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
(b) Pipe: Pipe 8-inch diameter and larger shall be fabricated from 1/4-inch wall thickness steel
sheet or plate, and pipe smaller than 8-inch diameter shall be fabricated from 10 gage steel sheet
or plate. The pipe shall be manufactured in sections having nominal lengths of 30 to 48 feet except
where special sections are required. The pipe shall be furnished with rubber gaskets, butt straps,
and closure pieces where shown or required.
(c) Interior Lining: Pipe and fittings, as indicated on the Drawings, shall be cement mortar lined
in conformance with the "Standard for Cement Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel
Water Pipe - 4-inch and Larger-Shop Applied", (AWWA C205).
(d) Exterior Coating: Steel pipe and fittings exposed to the atmosphere, inside structures and
above ground shall be thoroughly cleaned and given a shop coat of rust-inhibitive red lead primer
and two coats of enamel. All buried, 12-inch and larger steel pipe and fittings shall be cement
mortar coated in conformance with the above referenced AWWA C205. All buried, 10-inch and
smaller steel pipe and fittings shall be coated with a tape coating system per AWWA C214.
(e) Hand holes: The pipe fabricator shall provide 5-inch diameter minimum hand holes at
identified locations that require field application of cement mortar lining. For pipes 24-inch in
diameter and smaller, mortaring the inside of joints may be accomplished by inserting a tight fitting
swab or ball in the joint end of the installed pipe, when ready to insert the spigot end of the pipe
to be joined, coat the face of the cement mortar lining at the bell end with sufficient stiff cement,
sand, and water mortar to fill the space between adjacent mortar linings of the two pipes to be
joined, and immediately after joining the pipes, draw the swab or ball through the pipe to remove
all excess mortar and expel it from the open pipe end.
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(f) Trench Bearing: Steel pipe 4 inches or larger in diameter shall be installed in trenches in such
a manner that the pipe shall have uniform bearing along the bottom of the trench, except at bell
holes for flanges and field-welded joints.
(g) Jointing: The pipe shall have welded or flanged joints. Where practicable, sections of pipe
between flanges and/or couplings shall be shop-welded where indicated or required. Welding shall
be as specified hereinafter.
(h) Lining and Coating: After welding jointing, the lining and coating of the pipe shall be made
continuous by pointing the joint with mortar of one part portland cement, one part sand, and water.
(i) Pipe Welding: Circumferential joints in steel pipe shall be welded by use of electric arc in such
a manner as to insure a connection equally or surpassing the strength of adjacent pipe. Care shall
be taken to prevent spilling of the mortar lining and coating. All field welding shall be done in
accordance with the applicable requirements of AWWA Standard C206, entitled “Field Welding
of Steel Water Pipe Joints.”
All shop and field welding, whether manual or by machine, shall be as specified herein. Welds to
fabricate pipe shall be made in accordance with the requirements of the applicable reference
specifications under which the pipe is fabricated as amended herein.
Welds specified herein, or shown on the Drawings, shall conform to the contours shown on these
Drawings or indicated by standard welding symbols on such drawings. Welds, when tested, shall
develop a tensile strength equal to that of adjoining parent metal.
Finished weld bead shall be centered in the seam, and the finished joints shall be reasonably
smooth and free from depressions, cut edges, burrs, irregularities, and valleys. Each deposited
layer of welded material shall be thoroughly wire brushed, and all slag, scale, and other loose
material shall be removed before any additional weld metal is applied. Fillet welds shall have the
full penetration into the corner of the fillet and shall be obtained with a minimum cutting back of
the edge of the outside sheet. Fillet welds shall be of the size specified herein or shown on the
drawings, and in any case, shall have a thickness of not less than that of the thinnest member to be
joined.
Welds considered by the City to be deficient in quality, or made contrary to any mandatory
provisions of these Specifications, shall be removed by chipping or cutting and re-made.
Weld metals shall be removed throughout its depth to expose clean base metal, but in no case shall
the chipping or cutting extend into the base metal beyond the depth of weld penetration.
Caulking of welds will not be permitted. Tack welds shall be removed if required by the City.
Weld test specimens taken from materials fabricated for the work of these Specifications shall be
taken in accordance with the respective reference specifications under which the particular item is
being fabricated. Said specimens shall be furnished to the City Inspector to enable the City to
ascertain that welds of the proper quality are being made. The furnishing of specimens in
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insufficient time so as to cause delay in the fabrication of materials shall not be cause for a time
extension nor extra cost item to the contract.
The City shall have the right to request and witness the making of weld test specimens by a welder
when, in the opinion of the City, a satisfactory weld is not being made. Specimens shall be
furnished by the Contractor and a weld of the type in question shall be made. The weld specimen
shall then be submitted to a test laboratory approved by the owner and subject to the appropriate
test to determine the character of the quality in question. The expense of said test shall not be borne
by the Contractor. If more than one test is to be performed, additional specimens shall be furnished
by the Contractor as required. The requirements of this provision shall not be cause for a time
extension nor extra cost item to the Contract.
(j) Qualifications for Welding Operators: Manual welders shall be qualified in accordance with
the latest revision of Section IX of the ASME Boiler Construction Code entitled, “Welding
Qualifications” or under the Standard Qualification Procedure of the American Welding Society.
All welding operators shall be qualified under paragraph U-69 of ASME Code for Unfired Pressure
Vessels, or Paragraph W.451 of API-ASME Code for Standard Qualification Procedure of the
American Welding Society.
(k) Welding Filler Material: Electrodes for manual welding shall conform to the American
Welding Society Standards. All welding electrodes shall be subject to the approval of the City.
(l) Welding Equipment: Contractor’s equipment for welding and flame cutting shall be so
designed and manufactured to permit qualified welding operators to follow the procedures and
obtain the results described in these Specifications.
16.03 DUCTILE IRON PIPE
(a) Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be cement mortar lined in conformance with ANSI A21.4
and shall be Pressure Class Designation 350. Pipe shall be furnished in approximately 18 foot
lengths with bell and spigot ends and shall conform to ANSI A21.51 in all respects except details
of the joint.
(b) Ductile iron pipe joints shall be of the push-on rubber gasket type conforming ANSI A21.11.
Mechanical, restrained, and flanged joints shall be provided where shown on the Drawings.
(a) Ductile iron fittings for joining ductile iron pipe shall be restrained joints, the joint shall be
mechanical joint with set screws on the retainer gland. The set screws shall be square head,
double heat tested steel screws designed to bite into the pipe surface to prevent joint separation.
(b) All ductile iron pipe joints within 30 feet of any bend, fitting, tee, cross, or angle point shall be
restrained.
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16.04 SLEEVE-TYPE COUPLINGS AND FLANGE ADAPTERS
Sleeve-type couplings and flange adapters shall be furnished where shown and shall be Smith-
Blair or approved equal. Couplings shall be of steel with epoxy coated stainless steel bolts, epoxy
coated stainless steel hardware, without pipe stop, and shall be sized to fit the pipe and fittings
shown. The middle ring shall not be less than 1/4-inch in thickness and shall be 12 inches long.
16.05 FLANGE GASKETS AND BOLTS
Flange gaskets shall be full face ring type, with bolt holes pre-punched, Romac 5000, Tripac 5000,
Klinger 4401, or approved equal. Gasket thickness shall be 1/16-inch for pipe 10 inches and
smaller and 1/8-inch for 12-inch and larger pipe. Flanged assembly bolts shall be standard hex-
head machine bolts with heavy, hot pressed, hexagon nuts. Threads shall conform to ANSI B1.1,
coarse thread series, Class 2 fit. Bolts length shall be such that after joints are made up, the bolts
shall protrude through the nut but not more than 1/2-inch. All bolts for use in installations shall be
stainless steel Type 316.
16.06 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
(a) EXCAVATION. The Contractor shall make all necessary excavation to construct the work
as shown on the Drawings and shall remove all abandoned pipes, trees, stones, debris and other
obstructions that may be encountered in making the excavation.
The trench at the end of each day shall not be excavated more than one hundred (100) feet in
advance of the pipe laying, nor left unfilled for more than one hundred (100) feet where the pipe
has been laid.
The trench shall be excavated to a depth of six-inches below the bells and re-filled to invert grade
with sand and thoroughly compacted into place at the Contractor's expense for all labor and
material.
If any trench bottom, through neglect of the Contractor, be excavated below the grade as required
by the Drawings and these specifications, it shall be re-filled to grade with sand thoroughly
compacted into place at the Contractor's expense for all labor and material.
Excavation shall be supported in a safe manner meeting the requirements of CAL OSHA. Existing
improvements of any kind, either on public or private property, shall be fully protected from
damage.
If any damage does result to such improvements, the Contractor shall make the necessary repairs
or reconstruction at his own expense and as directed by the Engineer. Sheet piling or other timbers
shall be removed in such a manner as to prevent caving of the walls of the excavation. The
minimum width of excavation shall be 12-inches (6-inches on each side) more than the exterior
diameter of the pipe exclusive of joints and tees.
(b) BACKFILL. All pipe trenches shall be backfilled to twelve inches over the top of the pipe
with sand conforming to Section 200-1.5 of the SSPWC. The material shall be placed
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simultaneously on both sides of the pipe and shall be completely worked by tamping around the
pipe. Such backfilling must be witnessed by both the Inspector and the Contractor hired soils
engineer. It shall be compacted to not less than 90 percent of maximum density. Prior to placing
the remaining backfill, all material that has inadvertently fallen into the excavation, shall be
removed to twelve inches above the pipe before commencing trench backfilling. This requirement
is mandatory. The remaining backfill shall be crushed aggregate base (CAB), shall not contain any
material obtained from the excavation, and shall be placed in layers not exceeding 12-inches in
thickness. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 90 percent of maximum density.
16.07 CUTTING AND RESTORING EXISTING PAVEMENT
Street destroyed in connection with performing the work required under the Contract shall be
replaced with the same kind or better by the Contractor. If a strip of existing pavement less than
five (5) feet is left between a trench and a gutter or edge of pavement, it shall be removed and new
pavement placed in its stead. In cutting or breaking up street surfacing, the Contractor shall not
use equipment which will damage the adjacent pavement. All concrete pavement surfaces shall be
scored with concrete sawing equipment; provided, that any portland cement concrete base under
an asphalt mix surface will not be required to be scored by sawing. Asphaltic-concrete pavement
shall be removed to clean straight lines.
Concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutter required to be removed in connection with performing the
work under the contract shall be cut to the nearest score mark and shall be replaced with the same
kind or better by the Contractor.
Immediately after completing the backfilling of any section of pipeline in a paved area, temporary
resurfacing at least 1-1/2 inches in thickness, shall be placed over the backfilled trench and
maintained by the Contractor at his own expense. Upon completion of substantial parts of the
project, but not before the pipeline is tested the temporary resurfacing shall be placed with
permanent resurfacing.
All work shall match the appearance of the existing improvements as nearly as practical.
Lampblack or other pigments may be added to the concrete to attain the necessary result.
In all cases the repaving and repairing shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the
local authorities having jurisdiction in the area of the work.
16.08 INSTALLATION OF PIPE
(a) The Contractor shall install pipe closure sections, fittings, valves and appurtenances shown,
including bolts, nuts, gaskets, jointing materials and thrust blocks.
(b) At all times when the work of installing pipe is not in progress, all openings into the pipe and
the ends of the pipe in the trenches or structure shall be kept tightly closed to prevent entrance of
animals and foreign materials. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the
pipe from floating due to water entering the trench from any source, shall assume full responsibility
for any damage due to this cause and shall at his own expense restore and replace the pipe to its
specified condition and grade if it is displaced due to floating. The Contractor shall maintain the
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inside of the pipe free from foreign materials and in a clean and sanitary condition until its
acceptance by the City.
(c) Where closure sections are required by the Contractor's laying operation, the sections shall be
installed in accordance with the applicable section of these Specifications.
(d) The pipe sections shall be laid in the trench to true alignment and grade in accordance with
the Drawings. Exceptional care shall be taken in placing the pipe and making the field joint.
Bumping of the pipe in the trench will not be permitted. Steel pipe shall be welded, unless
otherwise shown on the Drawings. Concrete thrust blocks shall be provided at the locations and of
the sizes as shown on the Drawings.
(e) Special care shall be taken during unloading and placing the pipe in trenches. Fabric or other
approved slings shall be used for steel pipe. Sandbags shall be used to support all stockpiled pipe.
Bell holes shall be dug under each bell to permit even bearing of the pipe along the entire length.
(f) Pipe ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe. Threads shall conform to ANSI B2.1. In
making up threaded joints, an accepted thread lubricant shall be applied to the male threads only.
(g) Flanged joints shall be made up square with even pressure upon the gaskets and shall be
perfectly watertight.
(h) Bell and spigot joints shall be made up concentrically with the rubber gasket completely
retained by the bell or spigot groove. A feeler gage shall be used to determine if each joint has
been properly assembled.
(I) When steel pipe is not to be welded, concrete thrust blocks shall be constructed at all changes
in direction. Thrust blocks shall be constructed against undisturbed earth. Each thrust block shall
be placed so that valves and fittings are accessible for repair. Size of thrust blocks shall be as
shown or as directed by the Engineer.
16.09 INSULATING BUSHINGS AND UNIONS
Pipe and fittings made of non-ferrous metals shall be isolated from ferrous metals by nylon
insulating pipe bushings or unions as manufactured by Smith Blair, Corrosion Control Products,
Co., or approved equal.
16.10 SERVICE LATERALS
(a) New service laterals are to be installed of the size and at the location shown on the Drawings.
All services shall utilize a brass double strap service saddle for tap to ductile iron main.
(b) Service lateral material shall be Type K soft copper.
(c) Service laterals are to be installed, chlorinated, pressure tested and flushed before connection
is made to meters.
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(d) No joints shall be made in service lateral runs without the inspector's permission.
(e) All new services shall be installed before new mains are pressurized and chlorinated.
16.11 VALVES - GENERAL
(a) All valves and gates shall be of new manufacture. The flanges may be either raised or plain
faced and shall be faced and drilled to 150-pound American Standard dimensions, unless otherwise
shown on the Drawings. Each valve body shall be tested to a pressure equal to twice its design
water working pressure, except that gate valves shall be tested in accordance with "Standard for
Gate Valves for Ordinary Water Works Service" (AWWA C500).
(b) All interior parts of valves manufactured of bronze or brass except valve stems, shall conform
to the requirements of ASTM B62. Gate valve stems shall be of bronze, containing aluminum and
having a minimum tensile strength of 60,000 psi, a yield strength of 40,000 psi and elongation of
at least 100 percent in two inches, as determined from a test coupon poured from the same ladle
from which the valve stems to be furnished are poured.
(c) Except as otherwise provided, all ferrous surfaces (excluding non-corrosive surfaces) in the
water passages of all valves, 4-inch and larger, shall be coated with an epoxy coating meeting the
requirements of Sections 16.18 and 16.19. All buried valves shall be provided with an exterior
protective coating in accordance with Section 16.20.
16.12 RESILIENT SEAT GATE VALVES
(a) Gate valves shall conform to the above referenced AWWA C500. Gate valves shall be
designed for a water working pressure of 175 psi and shall be iron-bodied, bottom-wedging,
double-disc with parallel seats and shall have 2-inch square operating nut or handwheel, as shown,
opening to the left. In addition, non-rising stem gate valves shall be equipped with "O" ring seals.
Unless otherwise shown, gate valves shall have non-rising stems and shall be furnished with
flanged ends. Gate valve shall be new and of current manufacture and shall be as manufactured by
Mueller Co., or approved equal.
(b) All interior parts of gate valves shall be constructed of bronze conforming to the requirements
of this section.
(c) Ferrous surfaces in the water passages of valves 4-inches in diameter and larger shall be epoxy
coated in accordance with Sections 16.18 and 6.19. The coating shall not be applied to stainless
steel, brass or bronze surfaces.
(d) Resilient seat gate valves shall be used for installations up to 12-inches in size exclusively.
16.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES
(a) BUTTERFLY VALVES. Butterfly valves shall conform to the "Standard for Rubber-Seated
Butterfly Valves" (AWWA C504), except that butterfly valves, 24-inch and smaller, may be of the
shorter laying length and the seat may be bonded into a groove in the valve body. The valves shall
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be of the class indicated on the Drawings. Valve bodies shall be cast iron conforming to the
"Specification for Gray Cast Iron Casting for Valves, Flanges and Pipe Fittings" (ASTM A126),
Class B. Valve shafts shall be of Type 316 stainless steel, running in "oilite", or approved equal,
sleeve-type bearings and fitted at the outer end for connection to operating gearing. Ferrous
surfaces in the water passages of all valves (excluding those surfaces manufactured of non-
corrosive materials) shall be coated in accordance with Section 18. Butterfly valves shall be Pratt
Groundhog or approved equal.
(b) MANUAL OPERATORS. The type of manual operator to be provided with each butterfly
valve shall be as shown. Manual operation shall be through totally-enclosed, permanently-
lubricated gear reducers. Gear reducers shall have a self-locking worm or spur and rack-type
gearing and shall be equipped with handwheel or with a 2-inch square operating nut on the input
shaft as noted on the drawings. Open and close stops shall be provided to limit valve disc travel.
Handwheel operators shall be equipped with position indicators. The operators for buried butterfly
valves shall be totally-enclosed, have fully-gasketed, sealed and grease-packed operator cases
suitable for and expressly designed for installation and operation in a buried location. The
minimum torque rating for a buried service operator shall be 8,000 inch-pounds.
(c) Butterfly valves shall be used for installations of 14-inch and larger only and at the direction
of the Engineer.
16.14 MISCELLANEOUS SMALL VALVES
Miscellaneous small valves shall be as shown. Where not specifically labeled, valves smaller than
4-inch shall be lever-operated, rubber-faced, eccentric plug valves as manufactured by DeZurik or
approved equal.
16.15 VALVE BOXES
Valve boxes shall be as shown on Standard Drawing W-10.
16.16 CORPORATION STOPS
Corporation stops shall be James Jones No. J-3403 or Ford No. FB- 1100 for 1-inch and J-1943 or
FB-1100 for 2-inch.
16.17 INSTALLATION OF VALVES
All buried valves shall have the operating nuts in a vertical position except as otherwise noted.
Valve boxes, where called for, shall be centered over the operating nuts and shall be set plumb.
Butterfly valves with handwheel operators shall be installed with the handwheels in the position
shown. When necessary, valve extensions shall be installed to bring the operating nut within 2 to
3 feet of the ground surface.
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16.18 EPOXY COATINGS
(a) SURFACE PREPARATION. All oil and grease shall be removed from the metal, using an
oil-free solvent (methyl ethyl ketone or trichloroethylene) and clean dry rags. The surface shall be
sand- blasted to white metal. In order to obtain maximum adhesion of epoxy coating, the grit used
for blasting shall be coarse enough to impart a tooth in the metal equal to 25 percent of the thickness
of the coating to be applied. The metal shall be cleansed after sandblasting with clean, dry
compressed air.
(b) PRIME COATING. The prime coat shall be a Devoe product or approved equal applied to
the prepared surface.
(c) FINISH COATING. One or more finish coats of a Devoe product or approved equal shall be
applied to the primed surface.
(d) THICKNESS OF COATING. The minimum dry coating thickness shall be 10 mils, provided,
however, that the thickness of coating in the grooves of valves or fitting designed to receive a
rubber gasket shall be approximately 5 mils.
16.19 SHOP APPLIED EPOXY COATINGS
(a) SURFACE PREPARATION. All oil and grease shall be removed from the metal, using an
oil-free solvent (methyl-ethyl-ketone or trichloroethylene) and clean dry rags. The surface shall be
sand- blasted to white metal. In order to obtain maximum adhesion of epoxy coating, the grit used
for blasting shall be coarse enough to impart a tooth in the metal equal to 25 percent of the thickness
of the coating to be applied. The metal shall be cleaned after sandblasting with clean, dry
compressed air.
(b) POWDER EPOXY. The epoxy shall be one hundred percent epoxy material and shall be 3M
Company's Scotchcoat No. 134 or approved equal.
(c) PREHEATING. Areas that are not to be coated shall be masked using 500-degree masking
tape, similar to 3M Company's Permacel. The part to be coated shall be placed in an oven and
preheated to the temperature specified by the epoxy manufacturer. An accurate temperature
measuring device such as pyrometer shall be used to determine the substrate temperature.
(d) APPLICATION. The epoxy shall be applied as a powder to the heated metal by one of the
following methods:
(1) ELECTROSTATIC METHOD. The powder shall be applied to the heated, grounded
metal part which has been electro-statically charged by means of a current of approximately
1-1/2 amperes at approximately 400 volts. After application of the epoxy, the part shall be
reheated as specified by the manufacturer to fuse the epoxy. Equipment for applying the
epoxy powder shall be the Sames Electrostatic Powder Spray, or approved equal. Particular
care shall be given to protection of non-ferrous masked parts. The finished product shall
be carefully examined for epoxy interference on working parts.
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(2) HEAT FUSION METHOD. The part shall be prepared as outlined above and heated
for a sufficient period to drive out all moisture from the metal. Epoxy powder shall be
applied using as air spray device designed to exclude moisture from the spray air. The part
must be preheated to maintain a surface temperature high enough to cause instant epoxy
fusion during the entire application process. After coating, the part shall be reheated as
specified by the manufacturer. Particular care shall be taken to protect non-ferrous masked
parts. The finished product shall be carefully examined for epoxy interferences on working
parts.
(e) THICKNESS OF COATING. The minimum dry coating thickness shall be 8 mils, provided,
however, that the thickness of coating in the grooves of valves or fittings designed to receive a
rubber gasket shall be approximately 5 mils.
(f) INSPECTION. Coating thickness shall be checked with a nondestructive magnetic type
thickness gage. Coating integrity shall be tested with an 87-volt Tinker Rasor holiday tester or a
spark testing unit operating at approximately 2,000 volts.
(g) FIELD REPAIRS. If small local repairs are necessary, they shall be made using 3M
Company's Scotchclad 134 field repair kit, or approved equal. The surface must first be cleaned
with an oil-free solvent (methyl-ethyl-ketone or trichloroethylene) and clean dry rags.
16.20 BURIED MISCELLANEOUS FERROUS SURFACES
Buried valves and flanged joints, sleeve-type and victaulic coupling and other buried
miscellaneous ferrous piping and metal surfaces (excluding any cast iron pipe) shall be thoroughly
cleaned and field-coated with a 1/8-inch thick coating of Scotch-Clad No. 244 as manufactured by
3M or approved equal. The coating shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Valves may be polyethylene bagged at the discretion of the Engineer. The
Contractor will need to request this alternative in writing to the Engineer.
16.21 TESTING AND DISINFECTING - GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor and materials required for testing and disinfecting
the piping. Disinfection shall be accomplished by chlorination. Chlorine dosages will be computed
by a chlorination consultant hired by the Contractor, who will furnish the Contractor with detailed
instructions for proper application of the chlorine per AWWA C651-05 “Disinfecting Water
Mains.” All chlorinating and testing operations shall be done in the presence of ALW staff. Prior
to testing and disinfecting, the pipeline shall be thoroughly flushed in accordance with
Specification Section 16.23.
16.22 TESTING PIPELINES
The Contractor shall test the piping after backfilling operations are completed. The test shall be
made by placing a temporary bulkhead in the pipe and filling the lines slowly with water. At no
time during pipeline construction will heavily chlorinated water be pressure tested against a valve
connected to a City water main. Care shall be used to see that air is permitted to escape during
filling. After the line has been completely filled, it shall be allowed to stand under slight pressure
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for a sufficient length of time to allow the mortar lining to absorb what water it will and to allow
the escape of air from any air pockets, but for not less than 24 hours. During this period, bulkheads
and connections shall be examined for leaks. If any are found, these shall be stopped or in case of
leakage through bulkheads, provision shall be made for measuring such leakage during the test.
The test shall consist of holding the test pressure on each section of the line for a period of 4 hours.
The test pressure at the highest point in the line shall be 150 psi. The water necessary to maintain
this pressure shall be measured through a meter or by other means satisfactory to the Engineer.
The leakage shall be considered the amount of the water entering the pipeline during the test, less
the measured leakage through bulkheads. The leakage shall not exceed 25 gallons per inch of
diameter per mile per 24 hours. Any noticeable leaks shall be replaced with new pipe or equipment
until the leakage is reduced to permissible limits.
16.23 DISINFECTING, FLUSHING, AND BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING OF THE
PIPELINES
(a) Chlorination shall be accomplished by means of a chlorine-water mixture applied using a
solution-feed chlorination device or other methods as approved by AWWA Standard C651-05.
The chlorine dosage entering the pipeline shall be at least 50 mg/L. Chlorine concentrations in
excess of 50 mg/L or other extraordinary disinfection methods must be approved by ALW in
writing, including additional conditions as ALW may require, prior to disinfecting the pipeline.
Chlorinated water shall be retained in the pipeline a sufficient length of time to destroy all non-
spore forming bacteria, a minimum of 24 hours. All valves shall be operated while the lines are
filled with the heavily chlorinated water. All water used for disinfection and flushing shall be
metered and paid for by the contractor.
(b) Following the required retention period, the heavily chlorinated water shall be flushed from
the pipeline until the chlorine concentration in the water leaving the pipeline is no higher than that
generally prevailing in the system. A chlorine residual determination shall be made to affirm that
the heavily chlorinated water has been removed from the pipeline. Once flushing is complete, the
system water will remain in the pipeline for a period of 24 hours; other than minimal amounts to
maintain a minimum positive pressure in the pipeline, no additional water is to be introduced into
the pipeline. No additional flushing will be allowed once bacteria testing has commenced. All
discharged water shall be de-chlorinated per NPDES requirements.
(c) 24 hours following completion of flushing, a set of bacteriological samples shall be taken. 24
hours later a second set of bacteriological samples shall be taken. For each set of samples, a
coliform bacteria test (Bac-T) and a heterotrophic plate count (HPC) test will be performed. The
Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of all water analysis sampling and testing.
(d) At the Contractor’s expense, ALW will collect water samples for analysis prior to placing the
new facilities in service. Contractor shall provide sampling points a minimum of 500 L.F. apart
along the pipeline. In any round of sampling, should any sample fail to meet the requirements of
AWWA C651-05 for coliform bacteria (i.e. positive) and/or an HPC of 500 CFU/ml or greater, in
accordance with Section 5.2 of AWWA C651-05 “Re-disinfection,” the chlorination, flushing and
testing procedures shall be repeated. If, after a third round of testing, either the Bac-T or the HPC
fail, subsequent rounds of Re-disinfection and testing will include an additional set of Bac-T and
HPC testing 7 days after the second 24 hour set of testing was performed.
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(e) If fourth, fifth or sixth sets of testing are required, sampling and testing for Bac-T and HPC
will be required at 24-hour, 48-hour, and 7-day intervals. All tests must pass both the Bac-T and
HPC test result requirements. If, at the end of the sixth round of testing, the pipeline does not pass
both the Bac-T and HPC requirements, further testing of the pipeline will be terminated and the
contractor shall remove the pipeline from the ground and re-lay a new pipeline using new pipe and
material. Testing of the replacement pipeline will then begin anew at 24-hour Test 1.
(f) Existing water pipelines that have been shut down and cut into for connections or installation
of tees and valves shall be sterilized to the satisfaction of the Engineer or his duly authorized
representatives. The water pipeline and all existing services shall be flushed out until the chlorine
residual is not greater than the prevailing water system residual prior to placing back in service.
All discharged water shall be de-chlorinated per NPDES requirements.
16.24 COMPACTION TESTS
Compaction testing shall be performed by a City approved soils engineer and shall be paid for and
hired by the Contractor. Said expense to be included in the Contractor’s price bid for the work.
Maximum density shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D1557 method, modified to use
three layers. Field density tests shall be performed in accordance with the test procedure specified
in ASTM D1556. Contractor must have the soils engineer present at all times during backfill
operations.
16.25 SEPARATION OF WATER MAINS AND SANITARY SEWERS
The criteria for the separation of water mains and sanitary sewers shall be as specified by the State
of California Department of Health Services. A copy of the criteria is on file in the office of the
Department of Public Works.
16.26 PAYMENT
Pipe shall be paid for at the contract price per linear foot. All other water distribution items shall
be paid for at the unit or lump sum price indicated in the Proposal or, if no bid item is indicated,
then the item shall be considered in the contract price per linear foot for pipe.
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SECTION 17 – AIR RELEASE AND VACUUM VALVES
17.01 GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and all
incidental work and services required to construct air release and vacuum valves, complete in place
in accordance with these Specifications, the Drawings, and applicable standard drawings.
17.02 MATERIAL
All air release and vacuum valves shall be so designed as to insure the release of air from a pipeline
when such air is above atmospheric pressure. They shall also assure the entrance of air into the
pipeline when the pressure inside the line is below atmospheric pressure. Both of these functions
shall be automatically performed by the valve in conjunction with operating conditions of the
pipeline.
Valves shall be designed for a maximum water working pressure of 300 psi, and shall have the
joining of all parts so designed to withstand any stresses developed by the working pressures.
All materials used in the valves shall conform to ASTM Standards. All surfaces subject to moving
contact by other surfaces, including valves seats, shall be made of corrosion resistant material and
of material as durable as possible under the conditions to which the valves will be subjected.
The interior of the valve body shall be epoxy coated as follows:
A 10 mil or thicker even coat of holiday-free, high-impact, non-shattering, high-adhesive, tasteless,
odorless, non-toxic epoxy resin shall be applied on all ferrous metal surfaces of the valves
according to manufacturer's instructions, after irregularities, burrs and grease have been removed
and immediately after sandblasting to white metal, followed by air blowing to remove dust. The
epoxy resin shall be either "Scotchcote No. 302", "Keysite 740", or other approved equivalent
recognized and used by the waterworks industry.
Air release and vacuum valves shall be capable of exhausting entrapped air in the water line under
normal operating conditions at a rate of at least 150 cubic feet of free air per minute. Air release
and vacuum valves shall be capable of venting and exhausting air into and from the line during
draining and filling of the line at a rate of 1,000 cubic feet of free air per minute. The above
functions shall be performed without water leakage.
Valves shall be designed so that through flow of air or water will not interfere with the designed
performance of the valving mechanism.
The following air release and vacuum valves are acceptable: Pratt WCV 01 Model WCV-40-
332-300-F250 for 4” models. Refer to Azusa Light and Water Standard Drawing W-14 where
applicable for 1” and 2” models.
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17.03 PAYMENT
Air release and vacuum valves shall be paid for at the unit or lump sum price listed in the
Proposal or, if no bid item is indicated, in the other items of work to which it relates.
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SECTION 18 – PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS
18.01 GENERAL
(a) The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to complete the
painting as specified or required. Equipment shall include brushes, spray guns, drop cloths,
scraping and sanding equipment, masking material, ladders and any scaffolding that may be
required.
(b) Spray painting shall be conducted under controlled conditions and the Contractor shall be fully
responsible for any damage occurring from spray painting.
(c) Each coat of paint shall be of the proper consistency and shall be well brushed, rolled or
sprayed to obtain a uniform and evenly applied finish. Work shall be free from "runs", "bridges",
"shiners" or other imperfections due to faulty intervals. Paint shall not be applied in extreme heat
nor in dust or smoke-laden air nor in damp or humid weather. Unless otherwise specified, each
coat shall have a minimum drying time of 48 hours before the next coat is applied.
(d) Only good clean brushes and equipment shall be used.
18.02 FERROUS SURFACES NOT BURIED
(a) SURFACE PREPARATION. Deposits of dirt, grease, tar and oil shall be removed and all
sharp edges and weld splatter shall be ground smooth. The surface to be painted shall be prepared
in accordance with SSPC-SP-3 (Power Tool Cleaning) or SSPC-SP-2 (Hand Tool Cleaning) to
remove all rust, mill scale, paint or other foreign matter. All dust shall be removed from the surface
by brush or industrial vacuum.
Galvanized metal surfaces shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and treated with an Engard barrier
primer or approved equal then coated in accordance with this Section.
(b) PRIME COATING. The prime coating shall be applied immediately after the surface has been
prepared. The surface shall receive one coat of Kop-Coat 340 (2 mils) or approved equal. The
primer shall dry for a minimum time of 24 hours in dry weather before the finish coating is applied.
(c) FINISH COATING. The primed surface shall receive two finish coats of Kop-Coat 200 (5
mils each) or approved equal. The color of the finish coat shall be selected by the Engineer.
18.03 BURIED MISCELLANEOUS FERROUS SURFACES
Buried valves and flanged joints, sleeve-type and victaulic couplings and other buried
miscellaneous ferrous piping and metal surfaces (excluding any cast iron pipe) shall be thoroughly
cleaned and field-coated with two 10 mil coatings of 300-M as manufactured by Kop-Coat, or
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approved equal. The coating shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
18.04 PAYMENT
Painting and protective coating shall be paid for at the unit or lump sum price listed in the
Proposal or, if no bid item is indicated, in the other items of work to which it relates.
*** END OF SECTION 18 ***
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WATER STANDARD DRAWINGS
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PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD DRAWINGS
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