CITY OF NORMAN
Norman, Oklahoma
for
Streets
Storm Drainage
Water Lines
Sanitary Sewers
Adopted: September 24, 1996
Amendment No. 1: April 28, 1998
Amendment No. 2: March 28, 2000
Amendment No. 3: May 8, 2001
Amendment No. 4: July 24, 2001
Amendment No. 5: February 26, 2002
Amendment No. 6: September 9, 2003
Amendment No. 7: January 11, 2005
Amendment No. 8a: June 13, 2006
Amendment No. 8b: July 11, 2006
Standard Specifications
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City of Norman
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
SECTION OUTLINE
1000 General
Information
1100 General
Conditions
2100 Site Development and Earth Work
2200 Miscellaneous
Construction
2300 Streets and Drainage
2400 Water
Lines
2500 Sanitary
Sewers
2600 Sanitary Sewer Lift Station
3000 Public Works Administration
4000 Construction
Drawings
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City of Norman
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
SECTION 1000
GENERAL INFORMATION
PURPOSE
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INTERPRETATION... 1
APPLICABILITY... 1
Contractors Working For The City Of Norman ... 1
Public Works Department Construction... 1
Private Contractors Constructing Any Capital Project That Will Be Transferred To The City Of Norman ... 1
MATERIALS NOT LISTED IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS... 1
INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS... 2
TESTING REQUIREMENTS ... 2
Application of Test Requirements... 2
Paving, Concrete and Compaction Testing ... 4
Water Line Pressure, Leakage, and Bacteria Testing... 6
Sanitary Sewer Force Main Pressure Testing... 6
Sanitary Sewer Lines Mandrel and Pressure Testing ... 6
Sanitary Sewer Lines Dye Testing ... 7
Manhole Inspection/Testing... 8
Storm Sewer Pipe Inspection/Testing ... 9
Storm Sewer Drop Inlets and Junction Boxes Inspection/Testing ... 9
SUBMITTALS ... 11
Materials... 11
Working Drawings ... 11
ABBREVIATIONS ... 11
City of Norman
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
SECTION 1000
GENERAL INFORMATION
1001 PURPOSE
The purpose of these specifications is to establish, where applicable, minimum acceptable standards or a range of acceptable results for construction of public improvements in the City of Norman. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for producing an acceptable end product and exercising control of the project. The City of Norman personnel, except as specifically provided for in these specifications, will perform inspections for the City to determine if an acceptable product is being produced.
1002 INTERPRETATION
These specifications will be interpreted in such a manner as to allow the contractor to control the project in order to produce an acceptable end product. These specifications will not be interpreted in a manner that allows a contractor to produce an unacceptable end product or endanger the public. When disputes arise over interpretation of the specifications, the General Conditions of the Contract will govern. Only projects in substantial conformance with plans and specifications will be accepted by the City of Norman.
1003 APPLICABILITY
1003.1 CONTRACTORS WORKING FOR THE CITY OF NORMAN
All applicable portions of these specifications will apply to all contractors working for the City of Norman.
1003.2
CITY OF NORMAN CONSTRUCTION
Unless otherwise noted in the contract documents, these specifications will apply to all projects constructed by the Public Works and the Utilities Departments of the City of Norman.
1003.3
PRIVATE CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTING ANY CAPITAL PROJECT
THAT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF NORMAN
Except for method of measurement and basis of payment paragraphs, these specifications will apply to all projects constructed by a private contractor that will be transferred to the City of Norman. At the discretion of the developer, the method of measurement and basis of payment may be used.
1004 MATERIALS NOT LISTED IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS
Materials listed in these specifications are those materials normally used by the City of Norman. All materials shall be new (not re-conditioned), recently manufactured and subject to approval by the City of Norman Engineering staff. Any construction materials not approved will be replaced at the expense of the private contractor and/or supplier. This does not preclude the use of other materials by developers, engineers, or contractors. When a material not listed in these specifications is to be used in a project, the engineer designing the project will provide to the City Engineer, a draft specification for review. If the draft specification is accepted, the material may be used in the project.
1004.1
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. Hazardous Chemicals:
Anytime and outside contractor brings a hazardous substance(s) into the workplace as outlined by the City of Norman safety manual, the Safety Manager and the construction inspector must receive a CIL (chemical inventory list) and MSDS(s) (material safety data sheet) for those substance(s). Similarly, a CIL and MSDS(s) for all hazardous substances in the area that the contractor will be working must be provided to the contractor. This
exchange will be coordinated by whomever is granting the contract.
Service contractors whose work or material pose a health hazard to employees shall be responsible for the training and education requirements outlined under the policy provided by the city of Norman Safety Manager. The training must be documented and the Safety Manager must retain the record of this training in the manner that in-house safety training is cataloged.
Outside contractors must comply with all the provisions of the hazard Communication Standard while working for the City of Norman. Periodic oversight visits from the Safety Manager may be performed to assure compliance.
1005 INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
All inspections of public works projects will be conducted in accordance with City of Norman Administrative Regulations and Code and good engineering practices.
1006 TESTING
REQUIREMENTS
1006.1
APPLICATION OF TEST REQUIREMENT
A. General: Unless otherwise specified, testing of projects constructed using these
specifications will be tested in accordance with this section. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor will provide the equipment, materials, and labor necessary to conduct the required tests. The contractor will coordinate with the Project Inspector for appropriate test dates and the Inspector will observe tests as required. When tests are conducted off site or by a testing laboratory, the Contractor will provide certified copies of the test results. If a project or portion of a project fails to meet the required test results, the contractor will take appropriate corrective action and the test shall be conducted again on the corrected work. Corrections to work and additional testing shall be at the contractor's expense.
B. Test Specimens: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish evidence to the
City that the quality of the materials and workmanship entering in to the work complies with the plans and specifications in order to accomplish this. The minimum schedule of satisfactory tests listed herein shall be performed by a testing laboratory approved by the City. When tests reveal that the quality of materials or workmanship does not meet the requirements of the specifications, additional tests shall be made as directed by the Engineer until the number of satisfactory tests called for in the schedule have been made. The City will pay the cost of all initial testing of work which passes the requirements. The Contractor will pay for two (2) passing tests for each failed test. This cost will be deducted from the Contractor's Pay Estimate. The developer of a subdivision which requires public improvements shall pay the cost of all testing, including subgrade densities, paving densities, concrete strength tests, paving thickness cores, etc.
C. Test results: All test results shall be provided to the City of Norman within 5 working days of the test sample being taken in the field.
1006.2
PAVING, CONCRETE AND COMPACTION TESTING
A. Concrete Test Schedule:
Quantity Represented
1. Description Test Method One Test
Concrete Cylinder AASHTO T-23 40 m3(50 CY) Concrete Entrained Air Content AASHTO T-152 40 m3(50 CY) Concrete Slump AASHTO T-119 40 m3(50 CY) Concrete
2. One test for concrete cylinders shall be construed to mean that at least four test specimens shall be taken in accordance with the above schedule. Two shall be tested at an age of seven days, and two shall be tested at an age of twenty-eight days, and the strength determined from the average of these pairs of test specimens. A minimum of one test (four specimens) shall be taken for each day's work. Beam and cylinder specimens taken in the field shall be made and cured in accordance with AASHTO T-23. One test for entrained air content shall be made for each set of four concrete cylinder specimens taken.
3. Job-Mix Design. The Contractor shall provide the City with a complete job-mix
design performed by a laboratory, approved by the City. A design need not be performed for each project, but the design for each project must have been accomplished not longer than six months before the commencement of the project. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of this testing, unless otherwise stated in the Special Conditions. A new job-mix design will be performed if materials sources are changed during the project.
B. Asphalt Testing Schedule:
1. General. The following testing will be required on asphalt mixes produced under
these specifications.
2. Job-Mix Design. The Contractor shall provide the City with a complete job-mix
design performed by a laboratory, approved by the City. A design need not be performed for each project, but the design for each project must have been accomplished not longer than six months before the commencement of the project. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of this testing, unless otherwise stated in the Special Conditions. A new job-mix design will be performed if materials sources are changed during the project.
3. Aggregates. The Contractor shall, upon request, provide the City with copies of the
tests required by ODOT 708.02 for each aggregate to be used on this project.
4. Asphalt. The Contractor shall obtain from his asphalt supplier, and furnish the City
with a Certificate of Analysis of each different type and grade of asphalt used on the project. All asphalt products will be required to meet the provisions of Section 708-3 of the latest edition of Standard Specifications for Highway Construction of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
5. Schedule:
Description Method of Test Quantity of Item Represented by One Test
Roadway & Lab Molded Core Density See Note # 1, 2 & 3
Roadway Density OHDL-14 METHOD “A”
Lab molded Density OHDL-14 method “B” & OHDL-8
3 Cores per days run up to 794 metric tons (875 T)
Extraction & Gradation See Note # 1, 2 & 3
AASHTO T-11 AASHTO T-27 AASHTO T-30 AASHTO T-164 AASHTO T-308 or OHDL 26
l test per days run up to 794 metric tons (875 T)
Rice Test
See Note # 1, 2 & 3 AASHTO T-209
1 test minimum per type of mix per project.
Notes
1) Additional tests will be required when the same type of mix is not placed in consecutive days, a change in the mix design or plant failure.
2) Definition of a lot: A lot is the tons of asphalt placed in one day up to 794 metric tons (875 T).
3) Test results are to be recorded on ODOT Asphalt Plant Inspector’s Work Sheet.
C. Subgrade Test Schedule
Description Method of Test Quantity of Item Represented
by One Test
Standard Proctor Density AASHTO T-99 As differing soil conditions require.
P.I. AASHTO T-89 AASHTO T-90 As differing soil conditions require. Field Density:
Subgrade and/or sand bedding AASHTO T-238 54 m 2 (575 SY) of subgrade or 60 m (200') for 7.8 m (26') street C.B.R. Lab Test Field Test ASTM D-1883 ASTM D-4429
Min. 1 per Soil Type or as required by the City Engineer
D. Trench Backfill Test Schedule
1. Represented Method Quantity of Item
Description of Test by One Test
Standard Proctor Density AASHTO T-99 As differing soil conditions require. Field Density AASHTO T-238 1 test every 90 m (300') of
trench for each 1.2 m (4') lift. 1 test every 60 m (200') of Bedding Material.
E. Surface Coring Schedule
1. Schedule: Street Core Classification Interval Residential 90m (300') Collector 70m (230') Arterial - Full Width 45m (150') - Half Width 90m (300')
2. Core hole shall be patched immediately with the following material: (a) Concrete Paving: PCC grout, Class A
(b) Asphalt Paving: PCC grout, Class A; Hot mix, cold laid asphalt per ODOT 708.04, Table 3B, or approved equal.
1006.3
WATER LINE TESTING
Conduct testing as stipulated in Section 2403.9
1006.4
SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN PRESSURE TESTING
A. Preparation: Prior to starting the pressure test the Contractor will flush the line of all dirt
and debris. The Contractor will also evacuate all air from the line. This work will be coordinated with the Project Inspector and the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department.
B. Procedure:
1. The Contractor will bring the line up to test pressure of 0.69 MPa (100 psi) and the line must maintain that pressure for a period of 30 minutes with not more than a 0.035 MPa (5 psi) drop.
2. If the line does not pass the pressure test, then the contractor must repair the lines so that it will meet the test requirements.
C. Required Results: Hold 1.5 times the working pressure of the line for 30 minutes with a
drop of 0.035 MPa (5 psi) or less.
D. Inspection Requirements: The Project Inspector will be on site to observe all pressure
1006.5
SANITARY SEWER LINES MANDREL AND PRESSURE TESTING
A. Preparation: The Contractor will ensure that the line is clean and all debris has been
removed from manholes. The Contractor will coordinate with the Project Inspector to have the lines tested with a mandrel prior to pressure testing.
B. Procedure:
1. Mandrel Test (Required on flexible pipe only): The contractor will have personnel pull the required size mandrel through the line while the Project Inspector observes. This test will be conducted at least 30 days after the line has been installed.
(a) The mandrel shall have a diameter equal to 95% of the inside diameter of the pipe. (b) The test shall be performed without mechanical pulling devices.
(c) If the line does not meet test requirements, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
2. Pressure Test:
(a) The Contractor will plug both ends of the line and pressure the line to 0.028 MPa (4 psi).
(b) When the line is at pressure the Project Inspector will observe the pressure gage for 7 minutes.
(c) If the line does not meet test requirements, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
(d) When the test is completed, the contractor will remove all plugs and ensure the line is clear.
C. Required Results:
1. The Mandrel must pass through the line and no pipe shall exceed a deflection of 5%. 2. The line must hold 0.028 MPa (4 psi) of air pressure for 7 minutes.
D. Inspection Requirements: The Project Inspector will be on site to observe all mandrel
and pressure testing.
E. Alternative Inspections: In special circumstances and with acceptance by the Engineer,
the following alternative tests may be substituted for the pressure test detailed above. 1. Joint Testing: On 600 mm (24") and larger diameter lines.
2. Exfiltration Test: Conducted in accordance with standard industry practices. 3. Infiltration Test: Conducted in accordance with standard industry practices.
1006.6
SANITARY SEWER LINES DYE TESTINGA. Required For: Gravity sanitary sewer line replacement projects. Normally this will be a
City Contract or work performed by Public Works Crews.
B. Preparation: The Contractor will ensure that the line is clean and all debris has been
removed from manholes. The contractor will prepare the water source with sufficient sewer line marking dye, to give the water a highly visible color.
a.
b.
C. Procedure:
1. A rigid pipe connected to a water source will be used to inject dye colored water, under pressure, into the material surrounding the gravity sewer.
2. The dye injection will start 3 m (10') upstream of the lowest manhole and will proceed upstream in 3 m (10') increments. The dye will be injected until, in the opinion of the Utility Inspector, the area is saturated.
3. Dye will be injected in the vicinity of all service taps.
4. The Utility Inspector will observe the down stream manhole and if dye appears in the manhole, the line has failed the test. If the line fails the test, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
D. Required Results: No dye to enter the line.
E. Inspection Requirements: The Project Inspector will be on site to observe all dye
testing.
1006.7
MANHOLE INSPECTION/TESTINGA. Preparation: The contractor will ensure that the manholes to be inspected are clean,
properly grouted, and that the appropriate rings and lids have been installed. B. Procedure:
1. The Inspector will visually inspect each manhole for compliance with the specifications.
2. In accordance with OAC 252:656-5-4(g)(5) a manhole leakage test must be performed.
For manholes that are concrete and poured monolithically; and subsequent to all pipe connections in place to the manhole (normal lateral, lineal, or drop connection); and all connections having water stop gaskets cast within the manhole; and cast in place manhole barrel sections in a continuous pour without seams or joints; the contractor and City of Norman inspector shall perform a visual inspection for leaks. If leaks are observed, immediate procedures must be performed to eliminate the leaks. If no leaks are observed, the manhole shall be acceptable. In case of discrepancies, the City Engineer shall be contacted to review the manhole and the City Engineer shall make the final determination if repair or additional tests will be required.
For pre-cast manholes, a list of acceptable manhole manufacturers must be provided with each manufacturer providing written certification of satisfactory manufacturer manhole leakage testing. Any pre-cast manhole apparently damaged during the construction process must be field tested for leakage in accordance with the referenced standard, and repaired, if required by the City Engineer.
3. If a dye test is required it will be prepared in the same manner as a line test except: (a) The dye injection will be at 4 equally spaced locations around the manhole.
(b) Dye will be injected until, in the opinion of the Utility Inspector, the area is saturated. (c) The Project Inspector will observe the manhole for 30 minutes and if dye appears on the walls of the manhole, the manhole has failed the test. If the manhole fails the test, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
C. Required Results:
1. The manhole must pass the visual inspection. 2. If required, the manhole must pass the vacuum test.
3. If a dye test is required, no dye shall appear on the sides of the manhole in 30 minutes. D. Inspection Requirements: The Project Inspector will be on site to observe all
testing.
1006.8 STORM SEWER PIPE INSPECTION/TESTING
A. Preparation: The Contractor will ensure that the line is clean and all debris has been
removed from manholes and drop inlets.
B. Frequency: Each line from manhole to manhole or drop inlet will be tested. If the
inspector suspects a portion of the line was not properly installed, a dye test of that portion of the line may be required.
C. Procedure:
1. If a dye test is required, it will be prepared in the same manner as a sewer line test except: (a) The dye injection will be at equally spaced locations around the section in question. (b) Dye will be injected until, in the opinion of the Project Inspector, the area is saturated. (c) The Project Inspector will observe the line for 30 minutes and if dye appears in the line,
the line has failed the test. If the line fails the test, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
D. Inspection Requirements: The Project Inspector will be on site to observe all mandrel
and dye testing, if required.
1006.9 STORM SEWER DROP INLETS AND JUNCTION BOXES INSPECTION/TESTING
A. Preparation: The contractor will ensure that the drop inlets and junction boxes to be
inspected are clean, properly grouted, and that the grates or rings and lids have been installed.
B. Frequency: The Project Inspector may request that a drop inlet or junction box that does
not appear to meet specifications be tested by dye testing. C. Procedure:
1. The Inspector will visually inspect each drop inlet and junction box for compliance with the specifications.
2. If a dye test is required it will be prepared in the same manner as a line test except:
(a) The dye injection will be at 4 equally spaced locations around the drop inlet or junction box. (b) Dye will be injected until, in the opinion of the Project Inspector, the area is saturated. (c) The Project Inspector will observe the drop inlet or junction box for 30 minutes and if dye
appears on the walls of the drop inlet or junction box, the drop inlet or junction box has failed the test. If the drop inlet or junction box fails the test, the contractor will make necessary repairs and retest.
D. Required Results: The drop inlet or junction box must meet specifications and if dye
testing is required then no dye shall enter the drop inlet or junction box.
1007 SUBMITTALS
Submittals will be provided to the Engineer as required by the specifications or during the pre-construction conference. The submittals will be reviewed and accepted or returned for additional information within two weeks after receipt. The following guidelines will apply unless the contractor is notified otherwise:
1007.1
MATERIALSMaterial submittals will be made and approved by the Engineer or his authorized representatives before the material is installed. If the material manufacturer’s installation recommendations are more restrictive than the City’s, then the manufacturer’s recommendations shall govern.
1007.2
WORKING DRAWINGS Prior to starting work on the items covered by the drawings.1008
ABBREVIATIONS
Wherever the following abbreviations are used in Contracts, Proposals, these Specifications or on Plans, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented:
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AIA American Institute of Architects
ANSI American National Standards Institute (United States of America Standards Institute)
ASA American Standards Association
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
AWPA American Wood Preservers Association
AWWA American Water Works Association
AWS American Welding Society
CIL Chemical Inventory List
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
ODEQ Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
ODOT Oklahoma Department of Transportation
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
UL Underwriter's Laboratory
1009 DEFINITIONS
ADVERTISEMENT: All of the legal publications pertaining to the work contemplated or under
Contract.
AWARD: The decision of the Owner to accept the proposal of the lowest and best bidder for the work,
subject to the execution and approval of a satisfactory contract and the required bonds therefor, and to such other conditions as may be specified or otherwise required by law.
BIDDER: Any person or persons, partnership, company, firm or corporation acting directly through a
duly authorized representative submitting a proposal for the work contemplated.
BASE COURSE: The layers of selected material of a designated thickness placed on a subbase or a
subgrade to support a surface course.
CALENDAR DAY: Any day shown on the calendar beginning and ending at midnight.
CHANGE ORDER: A written order issued by the City to the Contractor, covering changes within the
scope of the Contract and establishing the basis of payment and time adjustments for the work affected by the changes.
CHANNEL: A natural or artificial water course.
CITY: The City of Norman, Oklahoma, a Municipal Corporation, acting through its duly authorized
assistants or agents.
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, or his duly authorized
assistants or agents.
CITY CLERK: The City Clerk of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, or her duly authorized assistants or
agents.
CITY CONTROLLER: The City Controller of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, or his duly authorized
assistants or agents.
CITY MANAGER: The Manager of the City of Norman, Oklahoma
COMPLETION DATE: The date on which the Contract work is completed.
CONSTRUCTION: Any alteration of land for the purpose of achieving its development or changed used,
including particularly any preparation for, building of, or erection of a structure.
CONTRACT: The written agreement between the City and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of
the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the work, the furnishing of labor and materials, and the basis of payment. The contract includes the Invitation for Bids, Proposal, Contract Form, all Contract Bonds, Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, all Plans, and the Work Order, also any Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements that are required to complete the construction of the work in an acceptable manner, including authorized extensions.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: The contract administrator is the City employee assigned
responsibility for coordination with the contractor and administration of the contract.
CONTRACT ITEM (PAY ITEM): A specifically described unit of work for which a price is provided
in the Contract.
CONTRACT TIME: The number of work days or calendar days allowed for completion of the Contract,
including authorized time extensions.
CONTRACTOR: The individual, partnership, joint venture, firm or corporation contracting with the City
or other public entity for performance of prescribed work. This includes a private contractor constructing improvements for a developer that will be transferred to the City of Norman. This also includes a contractor working for Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
COUNCIL: The Council of the City of Norman, Oklahoma.
CULVERT: Any structure under the roadway with a clear opening of twenty (20) feet or less measured
along the center of the roadway.
DETENTION: A temporary storage of a determined quantity of water for a specified period of time with
a release rate that is either fixed or variable.
DEVELOPER: Any person, persons, corporation, or other entity who in his or her own behalf, or as an
agent of another, engages in development, subdivision, construction of structures, or alteration of land in preparation there of.
DRAINAGE DITCH: An open excavation or ditch constructed for the purpose of carrying off surface
water.
DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN: The City of Norman Drainage Plan for the Canadian River and Little
River Drainage Basin and all drainage systems related thereto.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM: The surface and subsurface system for the removal of water from the land,
including both the natural elements of streams, marshes, swales, and ponds, whether of an intermittent or continuous nature, and the man-made element which includes culverts, ditches, channels, retention facilities, detention facilities, gutters, streets, and storm sewer systems.
EARTH CHANGE: Excavation, grading, regrading landfilling, berming or diking of land.
EARTH CHANGE PERMIT: Written permission issued by the City Engineer authorizing any person,
firm or corporation to an earth change in conformance with an approved plan within the City of Norman.
EASEMENT: A grant of the right of use of property of an owner for a certain purpose at the will of the
grantee.
ENGINEER: The City Engineer and such Assistants or Representatives as authorized by the City
Manager while acting within the scope of their assigned duties or vested authority.
EQUIPMENT: All machinery, tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable
completion of work.
EXTRA WORK: Any work performed by the Contractor not provided for by the plans.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE DATE: The date upon which the completed work is accepted by the City
FURNISH: To supply.
GUARANTY: Furnished by the bidder as a guarantee of good faith to enter into a contract with the City
and to execute the required bonds for the work contemplated after the work is awarded to him and as liquidated damages in event of failure to do so.
HOLIDAYS: Any day proclaimed a holiday by the City.
HVEEM STABILITY TEST: Asphaltic concrete test that measures the asphaltic concrete mix's
resistance to lateral displacement under vertical loading.
LABORATORY: The official testing laboratory of the City or any other testing laboratory which may be
designated by the City Engineer.
MAINTENANCE BOND: The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a
guarantee that he will maintain the work constructed by him in good condition for the period of time required.
MATERIALS: Any substances used in the construction of the project and its appurtenances. MAYOR: The Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma.
NATURAL DRAINAGE: The dispersal of surface waters through ground absorption and by drainage
channels formed by the existing surface topography which exists at the time of adoption of this document or formed by any natural or approved man-made changes in the surface topography.
NOTICE TO PROCEED: Written notice to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract work not later
than the date specified.
OWNER: City of Norman, a Municipal Corporation, acting through its duly authorized representatives or
agents.
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE: The combined subbase, base and surface courses placed on the subgrade to
support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.
PERFORMANCE BOND: The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor as a guarantee of
good faith on the part of the Contractor to execute the work in accordance with the plans and specifications and terms of the Contract.
PIPE BEDDING: Material placed in the bottom of the excavation which serves as the base for the
pipeline.
PLANS: The accepted plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, working drawings and
supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, which show the location, character, dimensions, and details of the work to be done.
PROJECT INSPECTOR: An authorized Representative of the City assigned to make detailed
inspections of Contract performance.
PROJECT: The specific pipelines, facilities, and all appurtenances and construction to be performed
PROPOSAL: The written statement or statements duly filed with the City of the person or persons,
partnership, company, firm or corporation proposing to do the work contemplated. The term "Bid" as used herein shall refer to and mean "Proposal".
PROPOSAL FORM: The approved form on which the formal bids for the work are to be prepared and
submitted.
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: The security, designated in the "proposal form" and in the "Advertisement,"
to be furnished by the bidder as a guarantee of good faith to enter into a contract with the City and to execute the required bonds for the work contemplated after the work is awarded to him and as liquidated damages in event of failure to do so.
PROVIDE: To furnish and erect or install.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: A general term denoting land, property, or an interest therein, acquired for highway
purposes.
SIDEWALK: That portion of the Right-of-Way constructed for the use of pedestrians.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The special clauses setting forth conditions or requirements peculiar to the
specific project involved, supplementing the General Conditions and taking precedence over any conditions or requirements of the General Conditions with which they are in conflict.
SPECIFICATIONS: The compilation of provisions and requirements for the performance of prescribed
work.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: The book of Specifications approved for general application and
repetitive use.
STATUTORY BOND: The approved form of surety set up and furnished by the Contractor and his
Surety as a guarantee that he will pay, in full, all bills and accounts for material and labor used in the construction of the work, as provided by law.
STRUCTURE: Bridge, culvert, catch basin, drop inlet, retaining wall, cribbing, manhole, endwall,
headwall, building, sewer, service pipe, underdrain, and foundation drain and other features which may be encountered in the work and not otherwise Classified.
SUBBASE: The layer or layers of selected material of a designed thickness placed on a subgrade to
support a base course.
SUBGRADE: The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders are
constructed.
SUBMITTALS: Those items which must be submitted and reviewed by the City prior to work on an item
or during work on an item. This may include working drawings, supplier certifications, test results, and other types of information.
SUPERINTENDENT: The representative of the Contractor present at all times during progress of the
work, capable of supervising the work effectively and authorized to make binding decisions for the Contractor.
SURETY OR SURETIES: The corporate body which is bound by such bonds as are required with and
for the Contractor, and engages to be responsible for the entire and satisfactory fulfillment of the contract, and for any and all requirements as set out in the specifications, contract or plans.
SURFACE COURSE: One or more layers of a pavement structure designed to accommodate the traffic
load, the top layer of which resists skidding, traffic abrasion, and the disintegrating effects of climate. The top layer is sometimes called the "Wearing Course."
WORK: Work shall mean the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals
necessary to the successful completion of the project and the carrying out of all the duties and obligations imposed by the Contract.
WORKING DRAWINGS: Stress sheets, shop drawings, erection plans, false-work plans, framework
plans, cofferdam plans, bending diagrams for reinforcing steel, or any other supplementary plans or similar data which the Contractor is required to submit to the Engineer for review.
City of Norman
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
SECTION 1100
GENERAL CONDITIONS
DEFINITION OF TERMS ...1
Definitions...1
INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS ...1
Content Of Proposal Forms...1
Interpretation Of Plans And Specifications...1
Examination Of Documents And Site Of The Work...1
Preparation Of Proposal ...2 Proposal Affidavit ...2 Proposal Guaranty ...2 Filing Of Proposals...2 Withdrawal Of Proposals ...2 Opening Of Proposals ...3 Irregular Proposals ...3 Rejection Of Proposals...3 Disqualification Of Bidders...3
AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT ...4
Consideration Of Proposals...4
Award Of Contract ...4
Return Of Proposal Guaranty ...4
Bonds - Performance, Statutory, And Maintenance...4
Execution Of Contract...5
Failure To Execute Contract...6
SCOPE OF WORK...6
Meaning And Intent Of Plans And Specifications ...6
Special Provisions ...7
Increased Or Decreased Quantities Of Work ...7
Alterations Of Plans And Specifications...7
Extra Work ...7
Final Cleaning Up ...7
CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS...7
Authority Of Engineer...7
Conformity With Plans, Allowable Deviations...8
Detail Shop And Working Drawings Furnished By Contractor...8
Coordination Of Plans, Specifications, Proposal And Special Provisions ...8
Cooperation Of Contractor...8
Measurements...8
Source Of Supply And Quality Of Materials ...9
Approval Of Materials ...9
Samples And Tests Of Materials...9
Guaranty ...9
Storage Of Materials ...10
Inspection ...10
Removal Of Defective And Unauthorized Work ...10
Final Inspection ...10
LEGAL RELATION AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC...11
Patented Devices, Materials And Processes...11 Sanitary Provisions...11 Public Convenience And Safety...11 Privileges Of Contractor In Streets, Alleys Or Rights-Of-Way ...12 Protection Of Property ...12 Contractor's Claim For Damages ...12 Public Utilities And Public Property To Be Changed ...13 Delays And Extensions Of Time...13 Arrangement And Charge For Water Furnished By The City ...13 Use Of Fire Hydrants ...13 Use Of A Section Or Portion Of The Work ...13 Contractor's Responsibility For The Work...14 Personal Responsibility Of Public Officials...14 Waiver Of Legal Rights ...14 Contractor's Indemnification ...14 Insurance ...15 Liens...17 Transportation Tax ...17 Construction And Maintenance Signing ...18 Protection And Restoration Of Property ...18 Protection And Preservation Of Land Monuments And
Property Line Marks ...19 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS ...19 Subletting Of Work ...19 Assignment Of Contract...20 Prosecution Of Work...20 Limitation Of Operations ...20 Character Of Workmen And Equipment...20 Day's Work: Working Hours...21 Time Of Commencement And Completion ...21 Extension Of Time Of Completion ...21 Failure To Complete Work On Time ...22 Temporary Suspensions ...22 Suspension Of Work And Annulment Of Contract...22 Termination Of Contract ...23 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ...24 Measurement Of Quantities...24 Application For Progress Payment...24 Scope Of Payment...25 Payment For Extra Work...25 Partial Estimates...26 Payments Withheld ...26 Acceptance And Final Payment ...26
City of Norman
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
SECTION 1100
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1101 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1101.1
DEFINITIONS
Wherever the words, forms, or phrases herein defined or pronouns used in their stead occur in these specifications, in the contract or in the Advertisement of any document or instrument herein contemplated or to which these specifications apply, the intent and mean shall be interpreted as defined in Sections 1008 and 1009.
1102 INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS
1102.1
CONTENT OF PROPOSAL FORMS
The City will furnish bidders with proposal forms which will state the general location and description of the contemplated work, and will contain a list of the items of work to be done and upon which bid prices are asked. The PROPOSAL form will state the time limits for commencing and for completing the work, and will provide for entering the amount of the proposal guaranty. The PROPOSAL form will contain a Noncollusion Affidavit. In addition to the Noncollusion affidavit, bidders must complete, sign and have notarized such additional affidavits as are included in the Proposal.
1102.2
INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications or other proposed contract documents, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation thereof. The person submitting such request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. An interpretation of the proposed documents will be made only by addendum, duly issued, and a copy of such addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such documents. The City will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed documents.
1102.3
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF THE WORK
Bidders are advised that the plans and specifications of the Engineer on file with the City shall constitute all the information which the City will furnish. No other information given by the City or any official thereof prior to the execution of the contract shall ever become a part of or change the contract, plans or specifications, or be binding on the City. Bidders are required, prior to submitting any proposal, to read carefully the specifications, the proposal, contract and bond forms; to examine carefully all plans on file; to visit the site of the work; to examine carefully local conditions; to inform themselves by their independent research of the difficulties to be encountered and judge for themselves of the accessibility of the work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work or the time required for its completion, and obtain all information required to make an intelligent proposal. Bidders shall rely exclusively upon their own estimates, investigations and other data which are necessary for full information upon which the proposal may be based. Submission of a proposal will be evidence that the Bidder has made the examinations and investigations required herein.
1102.4
PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
The bidder shall submit his proposal and noncollusion affidavit on the forms furnished- All blank spaces in the proposal form shall be correctly filled in and the bidder shall state the prices, written in ink, both in words and numerals, for which he proposes to do the work contemplated or furnish the materials required. Such prices shall be written distinctly legibly. In case of conflict between words and numerals, the words shall govern. If the proposal is submitted by a firm or partnership, the name and post office box address of each member must be given, and the proposal signed by a member of the firm or partnership who is a person duly authorized to act for the partnership in the submission of the proposal. If the proposal is made by a company or corporation, the company or corporate name and the state under the laws of which said company or corporation is chartered and the business address must be given, and the proposal signed by an official or agent who is a person duly authorized to act for the company or corporation in the submission of the proposal. Powers of attorney, authorizing agents or others to sign proposals must be properly certified and must be in writing and on file with the City Clerk or submitted with the proposal.
1102.5
PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT
Each proposal shall be accompanied by a sworn statement in writing that the person signing the proposal executed said proposal in behalf of the bidder therein named, and that he had lawful authority to do so, and that said bidder has not directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, express or implied, with any other bidder or bidders having for its object the controlling of the amount of such bid or any bids, the limiting of the bids or bidders, the parcelling or farming out to any bidder or bidders or other persons of any part of the contract or any bid, or the subject matter of the bid or the profits thereof, and that he has not and will not divulge said sealed bid to any person whatever except those having a partnership or other financial interest with him in said bid, until after the said sealed bids are opened.
1102.6
PROPOSAL GUARANTY
Proposals will not be considered unless the original filed with the Purchasing Agent is accompanied by a Bidder's Bond, or certified or cashier's check in the required amount, made payable to the "City of Norman." The check shall be in the amount as designated in the Advertisement. The Proposal Guaranty is required as evidence of good faith and as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds within the required time.
1102.7
FILING OF PROPOSALS
No proposals will be considered by the City unless they are filed in a sealed envelope, with the Purchasing Agent at his office at 201 West Gray Street, Building C, Norman, Oklahoma, within the time limit for receiving proposals, as stated in the Advertisement. The proposal shall be plainly marked on the envelope with the word "Proposal" and the name of the project.
1102.8
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
Permission will not be granted to withdraw or modify any proposal after it has been filed and before the time set for opening proposals. Request for non-consideration of proposals must be made in writing, addressed to the City Council, and filed with the Purchasing Agent before the time set for opening proposals. After other proposals are opened and read, the proposal for which withdrawal is properly requested will be returned unopened.
1102.9
OPENING OF PROPOSALS
The proposals filed with the Purchasing Agent will be opened at the time stated in the Advertisement and shall thereafter remain on file in the Office of the Purchasing Agent two (2) days before any Contract will be entered into, based on such proposals. Bidders are invited to attend the opening of the proposals.
1102.10
IRREGULAR PROPOSALS
Proposals will be considered irregular if they show any omissions, alterations of forms, additions or conditions not called for, unauthorized alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind. However, the City reserves the right to waive technicalities as to changes, alterations or reservations, and make the award in the best interest of the City.
1102.11
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and all proposals submitted are subject to this reservation. Proposals may be rejected for any of the following specific reasons:
A. Proposals/bids received after the time limit for receiving proposals/bids as stated in the Advertisement.
B. Proposal/bid prices obviously unbalanced.
C. Summation of proposal/bid prices on any one project above the Engineer's estimate of cost for such project.
D. Proposals/bids containing any irregularities.
E. Proposals/bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, before the time set for the opening of bids.
1102.12
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
Bidders may be disqualified and their proposals not considered for any of the following specific reasons:
A. Where more than one proposal for an individual, firm, partnership or corporation is filed under the same or different names, and where such proposals are not identical in every respect.
B. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder is interested in more than one proposal for the work contemplated or materials to be furnished.
C. Reason for believing that collusion exists among the Bidders.
D. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contracts, interested in any litigation against the City, or having defaulted on a previous contract.
E. Lack of competency as revealed by the Financial Statement, Experience and Equipment Questionnaire, etc.
F. Uncompleted work, which, in the judgment of the City, will hinder or prevent the prompt completion of additional work if awarded.
1103 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
1103.1
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS
After the proposals are opened, those proposals containing unit prices will be tabulated for comparison on the basis of the quantities shown in the approximate estimate. Until the execution of the contract with the successful bidder, the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to advertise for new proposals, or proceed to do the work otherwise when the best interest of the City will be promoted thereby.
1103.2
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City reserves the right to withhold the award of the contract for a reasonable period of time from the date of opening the proposals, and no award will be made until the necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility of the low bidder. No contract will be awarded until at least fourteen (14) days after opening the proposals. The awarding of the contract shall give the bidder no right of action or claim against the City upon such contract until the execution of the contract shall have been completed and the contract delivered to the Contractor. The City reserves the right to award all or any portion or portions of the work.
1103.3
RETURN OF PROPOSAL GUARANTY
As soon as the proposal prices have been compared, the City may, at its discretion, return the proposal guaranties accompanying those proposals, which in its judgment would not be considered in making the award. Should the awarding of the contract be delayed more than thirty (30) days, all Bidders' checks will be returned, unless such delay is from causes beyond the control of the City, and in such event, the proposal and Bidder's Check of any Bidder will be returned at the Bidder's option.
1103.4 BONDS
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PERFORMANCE, STATUTORY, AND MAINTENANCE
A. With the execution and delivery of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish and file with the City, in the amounts required, the following surety bonds:
1. A good and sufficient Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the approximate total amount of the Contract, guaranteeing the full and faithful execution of the work and performance of the Contract and for the protection of the City and all property owners interested, against any damage by reason of negligence of the Contractor, or the improper execution of the work or the use of inferior materials.
2. A good and sufficient Statutory Bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the approximate total amount of the Contract, guaranteeing payment for all labor, materials, and equipment used in the construction of the improvements.
3. A good and sufficient Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to (see below) percent of the total amount of the Contract, guaranteeing the maintenance in good condition of such improvement for a period of (see below) year(s)’ from and after the time of the completion and acceptance by the City of said improvements.
Type of Construction Publicly Financed Projects Privately Financed Projects
% of Contract Maintenance Bond Period (years)
% of Contract Maintenance Bond Period (years)
Water 100 1st year
15 2nd year 2 50 1
st year
15 2nd year 2 Sanitary Sewer 100 1st year
15 2nd year 2 50 1st year
15 2nd year 2 Street and Storm Sewer 100 1st year
15 2nd to 5th years 5 25 3
Should repairs on the project be necessary during the maintenance bond period, the repairs made shall also be bonded for an additional 1-year period from the date of completion and acceptance of the repair work by the City.
B. No Surety will be accepted who is now in default or delinquent on any bond or who is interested in any litigation against the City. All bonds shall be made on forms furnished by the City and shall be executed by surety companies licensed to do business in the State of Oklahoma and acceptable to the City. Each bond shall be executed by the Contractor and the Surety. Should any Surety on the Contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the City, notice will be given to the Contractor to that effect, and the Contractor shall forthwith substitute a new Surety or Sureties satisfactory to the City. No payment will be made under the Contract until the new Surety or Sureties, as required, have qualified and been accepted by the City. The Contract shall not be operative nor shall any payments be due until acceptance of the bonds by the City. C. All bonds shall be in the forms prescribed by Law or Regulation or by the Contract
Documents and be executed by such sureties as are named in the current list of "Companies on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the authority to act.
1103.5
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
A. The person or persons, partnerships, company, firm or corporation to whom a contract is awarded shall, within the time set forth in the proposal, sign the necessary agreements entering into the required contract with the City, and execute and deliver the required bonds.
1103.6
FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
Upon failure of the Bidder to execute the required bonds or to sign the required contract within fifteen (15) days after the contract is transmitted to the Contractor, he will be considered to have abandoned his proposal. By reason of the uncertainty of market prices of the materials and labor and it being impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the amount of damages to which the City would be put by reasons of said Bidder's failure to execute said Bonds and Contract, the proposal guaranty accompanying the proposal shall be the agreed amount of damages which the City will suffer by reason of such failure on the part of the Bidder and shall thereupon be retained by the City as liquidated damages. The filing of a proposal will be considered as an acceptance of this provision.
1104 SCOPE OF WORK
1104.1
MEANING AND INTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. It is the intent of these plans and specifications to prescribe a complete work or improvement, which the Contractor undertakes to do in full compliance with the plans, specifications, special provisions, proposal and contract. The Contractor shall do all work as provided in the plans, special provisions, specifications, proposal and contract, and shall do such additional, extra and incidental work as may be considered necessary to complete the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. He shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to the prosecution of the work, unless otherwise specified.
B. The Contractor shall examine all drawings prior to bidding, and shall require his various subcontractors and materials suppliers to provide items of work shown on any of the plans and to provide necessary utility connections.
C. The Engineer shall decide the meaning and intent of any portion of the specifications, and of any plans or drawings where same may be found obscure or be in dispute.
D. It is the intent that this be a complete project as far as the Contract Documents (contract, drawings and specifications) set forth. It is not the intent that different phases of the work on- this project be delegated to various trades and subcontractors by the Contract Documents. The Contractor must make his own contracts with the various subcontractors, setting forth the work these subcontractors will be held responsible for. The Contractor, alone, will be held responsible by Engineer and City for the complete project.
E. Where the words "furnish", "provide", and/or "install" are used, it shall be interpreted to mean that the Contractor is responsible for furnishing, providing and installing, ready for successful and continuous use, all items of work, whether by his own men or his subcontractors and suppliers. The words "Contractor shall" in most instances have been omitted and simple directive statements have been made. These omitted words shall be supplied by inference. Omission of these words shall not release the Contractor from any work called for on this project. The Contractor shall provide all items, articles, materials, operations or methods listed, mentioned or scheduled, either on the drawings or in the specifications, or both, including all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary and required for completion.
1104.2
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Should any work or any conditions which are not thoroughly or satisfactorily stipulated or covered by the general or standard conditions be anticipated on any proposed work, "Special Conditions" for such work shall be prepared and shall be considered as a part of the specifications and contract.
1104.3
INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES OF WORK
A. The City reserves the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed or to extend or shorten the improvement at any time when and as found necessary and the Contractor shall perform the work as altered, increased or decreased, at the contract unit prices. No allowance will be made for any change in anticipated profits, nor shall such changes be considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or provision of the contract.
B. This provision shall not be construed as to permit the Contractor to perform additional work not included or contemplated in the original proposal.
1104.4
ALTERATIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City reserves the right to make such changes in the plans and in the character of the work as may be necessary or desirable to insure completion of the work in the most satisfactory manner, provided such changes do not materially alter the original plans and specifications or change the general nature of the work as a whole. Such changes shall not be considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or provision of the contract.
1104.5
EXTRA WORK
When any work is necessary to the proper completion of the project for which no prices are provided in the proposal or contract, the Contractor shall do such work but only when and as ordered in writing by the Engineer and with the prior review by the City.
1104.6
FINAL CLEANING UP
Upon completion of the work, and before acceptance and final payment will be made, the Contractor shall clean and remove from the site of the work surplus and discarded materials, temporary structures, and debris of any kind. He shall leave the site of the work in a neat and orderly condition. Waste materials removed from the site of the work shall be disposed of at locations satisfactory to the Engineer.
1105 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS
1105.1
AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER
All work shall be done under the supervision of the Engineer and to his satisfaction. He shall decide all questions which arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, manner of performance, rate of progress of the work, interpretation of the plans and specifications, acceptable fulfillment of the contract, compensation mutual rights between contractors under these specifications, and suspension of work. The Engineer shall have the right to establish any sequence or priority of operation in the interest of desirable cooperation with other work. He shall determine the amount and quality of work performed and materials furnished, and his decision and estimates shall be final and binding on the Contractor. His estimate in such event shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to receive money due him under the contract.
1105.2
CONFORMITY WITH PLANS, ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS
All deviations from the specifications will be accomplished by Change Orders prepared by the Engineer. All Change Orders shall be in writing and shall be reviewed by the City before the work is commenced. Change Orders submitted to the City for review shall bear the signature of the Engineer, and shall be provided hereinafter.
1105.3
DETAIL SHOP AND WORKING DRAWINGS FURNISHED BY
CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for review, such additional shop and working drawings of structures or equipment as may be required and, prior to the acceptance of such drawings by the Engineer, any work done or materials ordered shall be at the Contractor's risk. The Contract price shall include the cost of furnishing such drawings.
1105.4
COORDINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSAL AND
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The plans, these specifications, the Proposal, Special Conditions and all supplementary documents are intended to describe a complete work, and are essential parts of the contract. A requirement occurring in any of them is binding. In case of discrepancies, figured dimensions shall govern over scaled dimensions; Specifications shall govern over Plans; Special Conditions shall govern over General Conditions and the quantities shown in the Proposal shall govern over those shown on the Plans. The Contractor shall take no advantage of any apparent error or omission in the plans and specifications, and the Engineer shall be permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the plans and specifications. In the event the Contractor discovers any apparent error or discrepancy, he shall immediately call such error or discrepancy to the attention of the Engineer.
1105.5
COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR
A. Three sets of specifications will be furnished the Contractor as follows: One office copy, one for the Field Superintendent, and one copy for job use. The Contractor, however, shall have a set of plans and specifications available at all points where a separate construction crew is working.
B. The Contractor shall give to the work the consistent attention necessary to facilitate the program thereof, and he shall cooperate with the Engineer and his inspectors and with other contractors in every way possible. The Contractor shall provide a competent Superintendent on the work site at all times who is fully authorized as his agent on the work. Such Superintendent shall be capable of reading and thoroughly understanding the plans and specifications and shall receive and fulfill instructions from the Engineer or his representative. The Contractor and his Superintendent shall provide all reasonable facilities to enable the Engineer and his inspectors to inspect the workmanship and materials entering into the work.
1105.6
MEASUREMENTS
Before ordering any material or doing any work, the Contractor shall verify all measurements involved, and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. No extra charge or compensation will be allowed on account of difference between actual dimensions and the measurements indicated on the drawings, and any differences which may be found shall be submitted to the Engineer for consideration before proceeding with the work.
1105.7
SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY OF MATERIALS
The Contractor shall not start delivery of materials until the Engineer has reviewed the source of supply. Only materials conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be used in the work, and such materials shall be used only after written acceptance by the Engineer, and only so long as the quality of said material remains equal to the requirements of the specifications. The Contractor shall furnish accepted materials from other sources, if for any reason the product from any source at any time before commencing or during the prosecution of the work proves unacceptable. After acceptance, any material which has become mixed with or coated by dirt or any other foreign substance during its delivery and handling shall not be used in the work.
1105.8
APPROVAL OF MATERIALS
Before ordering materials, the Contractor shall make written request to the Engineer for review and acceptance of, the use of any materials, construction, etc., other than those mentioned as standard in the specifications or so indicated on the drawings, and obtain his acceptance of materials, construction, etc., proposed for use when "accepted" materials or work are specified without mentioning any standard by name. The terms "accepted" or "accepted equal" shall mean accepted by the Engineer.
1105.9
SAMPLES AND TESTS OF MATERIALS
The Contractor shall submit samples of materials, finish appliances, etc., when required by the Engineer; all such samples must be accepted by the Engineer in writing before work is executed, and all work shall conform in all respects to accepted samples. Work not conforming to accepted samples will be rejected and the Contractor shall remove such nonconforming work and replace it with work that does conform. If submittals are not accepted, others shall be submitted until satisfactory samples have been accepted. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer or called for in the specifications, tests of materials are necessary, the City will pay the cost of all initial testing of which passes the requirements. The Contractor will pay for two (2) passing tests for each failed test. This cost will be deducted from the Contractor's Pay Estimate. The developer of a subdivision which requires public improvements shall pay the cost of all testing. Tests, unless otherwise specified, are to be made in accordance with the latest standard methods of the American Society for Testing Materials. All tests shall be made by a laboratory acceptable to the Engineer and the City. The Contractor shall provide such facilities as may be required for collecting and forwarding samples, and shall not use the materials represented by the samples until tests have been made and reviewed by the Engineer. All field tests shall be made by a representative of an approved testing laboratory. Testing shall be performed as specified in the Special Conditions or Specifications unless otherwise required by the City.
1105.10
GUARANTY
Unless otherwise specified in the Special Conditions, the Contractor shall guarantee the work for two (2) years from date to acceptance by Engineer and City. Neither the final certificate, nor payment, nor any provisions in the contract documents, shall relieve him of responsibility for negligence or faulty materials or workmanship within the extent and period provided; and upon written notice from the Engineer or the City, he shall remedy any defects due thereto and pay all expenses for any damages to other work resulting therefrom.
