HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 6024 PRECAST PRIMARY JUNCTION VAULTS (2)City of Fort Collins
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BID 6024
LP Precast Primary Junction Vaults
BID DATE: 2:00 P.M. (Our clock ) January 11, 2007
09/12/01
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID # 6024
LP Precast Primary Junction Vaults
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director Of Purchasing and
Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be delivered to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed,
the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 2:00 p.m. (our clock), January 11,
2007.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour
set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to
enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name
from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the
opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must
be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications
contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification
must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable.
Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the
subject commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a
total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or
reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
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gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All
freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and
not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance
with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions are available for review in the
Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed,
self-stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our
office 7 days after the bid opening.
James B. O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
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FIRM NAME:_____________________________
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID NO. 6024
BID DATE: 2:00 p.m. (Our clock) January 11, 2007
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR LP
Precast Primary Junction Vaults PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS.
QUANTITY: DESCRIPTION:
5-10 ea. Precast Primary Junction Vaults, Concrete, 10'X10'
(Annual estimate, not guaranteed) per Specification 366-101, Revision L
$__________________Ea. $_____________Total
(5 each)
$_____________Total
(10 each)
Mfr.____________________ Mfr. #_______________________
Delivery in Weeks:______________________________________
5-10 ea. Precast Primary Junction Vaults, Concrete, 7'X12'
(Annual estimate, not guaranteed) per Specification 366-101, Revision L
$__________________Ea. $_____________Total
(5 each)
$_____________Total
(10 each)
Mfr.____________________ Mfr. #_______________________
Delivery in Weeks:______________________________________
The items being bid meet or exceed the attached specifications. Yes_____ No_____. If not, please
list exceptions (specifying paragraph reference number) on a separate sheet of paper and attach to
your bid documents.
*Any surcharges or additional costs shall be noted & included in bid submittal.
For purposes of warranty and service ONLY approved manufacturers or distributors authorized by
an approved manufacturer to serve the Fort Collins area may bid.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to split the bid in whatever percentages are most
advantageous to the City.
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Future orders of Precast Primary Junction Vaults may be authorized, at the option of the City,
from this bid for a period of five years after date of award. Satisfactory pricing and delivery is
required for future orders based on this bid.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Prices quoted must remain firm for a 30 day period after the opening date.
Freight terms: F.O.B. destination freight prepaid. All freight charges must be included in pricing
submitted on proposal and not entered as separate pricing.
Any discount allowed by Vendor for prompt payment, etc. must be reflected in quoted figure,
and not entered as separate pricing.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.
Bidder not responding to the services requested in this bid shall be removed from our
automated listing for: Not Applicable
Any questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to:
Opal F. Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer
(970) 221-6778
____________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE AND TITLE: TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
____________________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME: (AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX NUMBER
____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE
EMAIL:
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Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. COMMERCIAL DETAILS.
Invoice Address. To ensure prompt Payment mail invoices in duplicate to:
City of Fort Collins Accounting Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Tax exemptions. By statute the City of Fort Collins is exempt from state and local taxes. Our Exemption Number
is 98-04502. Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry 84-6000587 is registered with the Collector of
Internal Revenue, Denver, Colorado (Ref. Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, Chapter 39-26, 114 (a).
Goods Rejected. GOODS REJECTED due to failure to meet specifications, either when shipped or due to defects
of damage in transit, may be returned to you for credit and are not to be replaced except upon receipt of written
instructions from the City of Fort Collins.
Inspection. GOODS are subject to the City of Fort Collins inspection on arrival.
Final Acceptance. Receipt of the merchandise, services or equipment in response to this order can result in
authorized payment on the part of the City of Fort Collins. However, it is to be understood that FINAL
ACCEPTANCE is dependent upon completion of all applicable required inspection procedures.
Freight Terms. Shipments must be F.O.B., City of Fort Collins, 700 Wood St., Fort Collins, CO 80522, unless
otherwise specified on this order. If permission is given to prepay freight and charge separately, the original
freight bill must accompany invoice. Additional charges for packing will not be accepted.
Shipment Distance. Where manufacturers have distributing points in various parts of the country, shipment is
expected from the nearest distribution point to destination, and excess freight will be deducted from Invoice when
shipments are made from greater distance.
Permits. Seller shall procure at sellers sole cost all necessary permits, certificates and licenses required by all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and rules of the state, municipality, territory or political subdivision
where the work is performed, or required by any other duly constituted public authority having jurisdiction over
the work of vendor. Seller further agrees to hold the City of Fort Collins harmless from and against all liability
and loss incurred by them by reason of an asserted or established violation of any such laws, regulations,
ordinances, rules and requirements.
Authorization. All parties to this contract agree that the representatives are, in fact, bona fide and possess full and
complete authority to bind said parties.
LIMITATION OF TERMS. This Purchase Order expressly limits acceptance to the terms and conditions stated
herein set forth and any supplementary or additional terms and conditions annexed hereto or incorporated herein
by reference. Any additional or different terms and conditions proposed by seller are objected to and hereby
rejected.
2. DELIVERY.
PLEASE ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT immediately if you cannot make complete shipment to arrive on
your promised delivery date as noted. Time is of the essence. Delivery and performance must be effected within
the time stated on the purchase order and the documents attached hereto. No acts of the Purchasers including,
without limitation, acceptance of partial late deliveries, shall operate as a waiver of this provision. In the event of
any delay, the Purchaser shall have, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies, the option of placing this
order elsewhere and holding the Seller liable for damages. However, the Seller shall not be liable for damages as
a result of delays due to causes not reasonably foreseeable which are beyond its reasonable control and without
its fault of negligence, such acts of God, acts of civil or military authorities, governmental priorities, fires, strikes,
flood, epidemics, wars or riots provided that notice of the conditions causing such delay is given to the Purchaser
within five (5) days of the time when the Seller first received knowledge thereof. In the event of any such delay,
the date of delivery shall be extended for the period equal to the time actually lost by reason of the delay.
3. WARRANTY.
The Seller warrants that all goods, articles, materials and work covered by this order will conform with applicable
drawings, specifications, samples and/or other descriptions given, will be fit for the purposes intended, and
performed with the highest degree of care and competence in accordance with accepted standards for work of a
similar nature. The Seller agrees to hold the purchaser harmless from any loss, damage or expense which the
Purchaser may suffer or incur on account of the Sellers breach of warranty. The Seller shall replace, repair or
make good, without cost to the purchaser, any defects or faults arising within one (1) year or within such longer
period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable warranty provided by the Seller
after the date of acceptance of the goods furnished hereunder (acceptance not to be unreasonably delayed),
resulting from imperfect or defective work done or materials furnished by the Seller. Acceptance or use of goods
by the Purchaser shall not constitute a waiver of any claim under this warranty. Except as otherwise provided in
this purchase order, the Sellers liability hereunder shall extend to all damages proximately caused by the breach
of any of the foregoing warranties or guarantees, but such liability shall in no event include loss of profits or loss
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS UTILITIES
Electric Department
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION NO: 366-101
TITLE: Precast Primary Junction Vaults
APPROVED BY:
Kraig Bader
Standards Engineering Division Manager
ORIGINATED: 8-16-73
REVISED: 1 December 2006
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PREVIOUS REVISION DESCRIPTIONS ON FILE
REVISION DESCRIPTION APPROVED
Revision F:
• Paragraph 3.2.6: Change drawings, design calculations to be addressed to
Design Engineer rather than Distribution Engineering.
Sagen/Coram
4/25/89
Revision G:
• Paragraphs 2.2 and 3.1.2.1: Drop year.
• Paragraphs 2.5 and 3.1.2.2: Update AASHO to AASHTO.
• Paragraph 2.6: Update from Prestressed Concrete Institute to National Precast
Concrete Association.
• Paragraph 3.1.1: Add NPCA certification requirement and right to cancel statement.
• Paragraph 3.1.2.6: Correct Distribution to Design Engineering.
• Paragraphs 3.1.4.1, 3.2.4, 4.2.1 and 4.5.2: Drop year and section.
• Paragraph 3.1.4.7: Add Dayton Superior inserts. Note eye bolts supplied by City.
Sagen/Coram
10/2/92
Revision H:
• Paragraph 3.2.6: Added painting requirement
Sagen/Westhuis
- March 99
Revision I :
• Replace Window knockouts with Duct Terminations.
• Ground rods replaced with #2 bare copper bonded to the vault’s internal steel
superstructure. #2 bare copper leads are brought out of the vault wall so that
ground bus can be bonded to it.
• All vaults will be manufactured with the same duct terminator configurations, so
they are no longer job-specific.
Bader /
Pendleton –
October 2005
Revision J :
• Paragraph 3.2.8: Change quantity from one to two 6” thick grade rings to be
consistent with current construction practices. This allows for future grade
changes and proper cover over duct banks.
Bader /
Dahlgren –
January 2006
Revision K :
• Paragraph 3.1.4.2: Add Type I-II LA to cement types. Removed reference to
withdrawn ASTM Standard C-175.
• Paragraph 3.1.4.4: Add A-706 for Weldable.
• Paragraph 4.1.1: Change “acceptable to” wording to “approved by”.
• Paragraph 4.6: Add last sentence regarding other sample monitoring systems.
• Appendix B: Add Colorado Precast to Suggested Manufacturers List
Bader /
Dahlgren -
May·2006
Revision L :
• Add a 7’ X 12’ Vault option that can be used for switch placement or as a 20K non-
impact rated splice vault that will not be placed in the roadway.
• Ground connections changed from #2 bare copper to #2 insulated Copper wire
bonded to the rebar structure.
Bader /
Dahlgren – Dec
2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREVIOUS REVISION DESCRIPTIONS ON FILE .............................................................................................................. 2
1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................................................
4
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 ASTM STANDARDS .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE A.C.I. 318, LATEST REVISION ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY AWS D12.1-61.................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 FORT COLLINS UTILITIES ELECTRIC DRAWING 366-101 ....................................................................................................... 4
2.5 AASHTO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES .......................................................................................... 4
2.6 NATIONAL PRECAST CONCRETE ASSOCIATION'S QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL FOR PRECAST CONCRETE PLANTS .............. 4
3 REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION........................................................................... 4
3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................ 8
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................................................................
9
4.2 QUALIFICATION TESTS .................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 FUNCTIONAL TESTS...................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 FINISH .................................................................................................................................................................................
10
4.5 DEFECTS .............................................................................................................................................................................
10
4.6 TEST METHODS - QUALIFICATION TESTS................................................................................................................ 10
4.7 TEST METHODS - FUNCTIONAL TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 10
5 DELIVERY..............................................................................................................................................................................
10
APPENDIX A – 10’ X 10’ VAULT DETAIL DRAWING..................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX A – 7’ X 12’ VAULT DETAIL DRAWING....................................................................................................... 12
APPENDIX B – APPROVED MANUFACTURERS ............................................................................................................. 13
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRECAST PRIMARY JUNCTION VAULTS
1 SCOPE
This specification sets forth minimum requirements for the design, construction, delivery and
offloading of precast primary junction vaults as detailed on Drawing 366-101. Excavation and
installation will be by Utilities.
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 ASTM Standards
2.2 American Concrete Institute A.C.I. 318, Latest Revision
2.3 American Welding Society AWS D12.1-61
2.4 Fort Collins Utilities Electric Drawing 366-101
2.5 AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges
2.6 National Precast Concrete Association's Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete
Plants
3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1.1 QUALIFICATIONS
Manufacture, transportation, and offloading shall be by a Company specializing in
providing precast products and services normally associated with precast/prestressed
concrete construction. The manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to provide
appropriately skilled workers, tools, equipment, and facilities. To assure proper quality
control and supervision, all concrete products associated with the vault shall be
produced in the same National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) certified
manufacturing facility. The manufacturer shall comply with the requirements set by the
NPCA's Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants. If the manufacturer is not
NPCA certified at the time bids are awarded, three weeks will be allowed to obtain
certification. If certification is not obtained within the allotted three-week period, the
award will be made to the next low bidder that is NPCA certified.
Utilities reserves the right to cancel the contract if the product does not meet
specifications, even if a non-conforming vault has been accepted.
3.1.2 DESIGNS
3.1.2.1 Design shall be in accordance with the provisions of the American Concrete
Institute A.C.I. 318 for reinforced concrete. The effect of openings in the
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sides, top, and bottom shall be taken into account, together with all possible
loads or combinations thereof.
3.1.2.2 Wheel loading for vaults installed in roadways shall be HS25 as prescribed
by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO). Wheel loading for vaults installed behind the curb with torsion
assist hatches shall be HS10-44.
3.1.2.3 No structure shall be designed for soil pressure less than an equivalent fluid
pressure of 50 pounds per cubic foot.
3.1.2.4 All structures shall be designed for a minimum hydrostatic pressure of 5
feet measured from the base of the structure.
3.1.2.5 Floors shall be designed for a minimum load of 20 pounds per square foot
and a single concentrated load equal to the area in feet of the floor times 35
pounds placed at any point on the floor.
3.1.2.6 All designs shall bear the seal of an engineer licensed by the State of
Colorado. Three sets of design calculations shall be submitted to the City of
Fort Collins Utilities Electric Department Engineering Standards for approval.
3.1.3 DRAWINGS
3.1.3.1 All drawings and specifications shall be submitted at the time of bid and
shall clearly indicate the loads for which the vaults are designed. These loads
shall include soil loads, hydrostatic loads, and live loads which can safely be
imposed upon the vault simultaneously.
3.1.3.2 Copies of structural drawings, specifications, and typical details shall be
provided to Utilities by the manufacturer at the time of bid and shall bear the
seal of an engineer licensed by the State of Colorado. These drawings shall
show the size and position of all structural elements and reinforcing steel,
together with the location of all inserts, openings, and attachments that are a
part of the vault, and shall show the dead weight of the complete unit.
3.1.3.3 All plans shall clearly show the specified compressive strength of the
concrete at 28 days in pounds per square inch (psi) for which each part of the
vault is designed.
3.1.4 MATERIALS
3.1.4.1 Concrete
Concrete shall be mixed and placed in accordance with A.C.I. 318. Concrete
quality shall conform to the provisions of A.C.I. 318.
3.1.4.2 Cement
Cement shall be Portland Cement Type II or Type I/II , conforming to ASTM C-
150. Low alkali (LA) formulations may be used.
3.1.4.3 Concrete Aggregate
Concrete aggregate shall conform to ASTM C-33. The maximum size of the
aggregate shall not be more than 3/4 inch.
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3.1.4.4 Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A-615 (Standard Specification for
Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement) Grade 60,
latest revision, or A-706 (Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement) where weldable reinforcing bars are needed.
Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A-185, latest revision. Rebar shall be
wire tied, not welded.
An insulated #2 Copper wire shall be bonded to the rebar structure using an
appropriately sized mechanical clamp. The connection shall be sealed using 3M
Scotch Seal #2229 or equivalent. Wire, clamp and rebar shall be wire brushed
before installation.
3.1.4.5 Air-Entraining Agents
Air-entraining agents shall conform to ASTM C-260.
3.1.4.6 Gaskets
Gaskets shall be of a resilient material resistant to attacks by acids of alkali
conditions in soils, and shall form a continuous watertight seal.
3.1.4.7 Embedded Items and Anchorage Devices
All embedded items, inserts, and anchorage devices exposed to view, moisture or
weather shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel. Anchorage devices shall be
fabricated from ASTM A36 steel.
Lifting devices shall have a minimum safety factor of 4. Lifting devices for vault
top shall be Dayton Superior, 4-ton P-52 SL Anchors, with recess plugs. Inserts
shall be Richmond 1" LEL-SH single end lift inserts or Dayton Superior 1" T-1
single pick-up inserts. Richmond LEB lifting eye bolts, size 1" x 3½" with 3" thread
will be provided by City of Fort Collins Utilities.
3.1.5 MANUFACTURE
3.1.5.1 Casting
Casting shall be accomplished by methods and equipment that are in
conformance with generally acceptable systems for this type of work.
Forms shall conform to the shape, lines, and dimensions of the members as called
for on the plans, and shall be substantial and sufficiently tight to prevent leakage.
They shall be properly braced so as to maintain position and shape.
All precast concrete shall be manufactured by a plant thoroughly experienced in
this type of work. The manufacturer shall meet all production schedules. Surfaces
on which units are cast shall be level and free from any imperfections detrimental
to the surface appearance of the finished units. Parting compound shall be
applied evenly as per manufacturer's recommendations.
Concrete shall be so handled as to prevent segregation of materials and shall be
continuously vibrated during casting, either internally or externally, to achieve proper
compaction, finish and distribution of concrete. All precautions must be taken to
keep the reinforcing steel in the proper locations during placing and consolidation of
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the concrete. Unless shown otherwise, all reinforcing steel shall have a minimum
cover of 1½". Embedded items shall be accurately placed and maintained in their
proper location during the casting operation. Special inserts or other devices for
handling of panels for the convenience of the manufacturer shall not be exposed to
view after members are erected. Embedded anchors, inserts, plates, angles and
other cast-in items shall have sufficient anchorage and embedment for design
requirements.
3.1.5.2 Curing
Concrete shall be protected from the weather and maintained at 50oF to 75 oF in a
moist condition for at least the first seven (7) days after placing unless steam
curing is employed.
Concrete may be steam cured after an initial set has taken place. The steam
temperature shall not exceed 160 oF, and shall not be raised from the ambient
temperature at a rate exceeding 40 oF per hour. The steam cured unit shall not be
removed from the forms until sufficient strength is obtained for the unit to withstand
any structural strain that may be imposed during the form stripping process. After
the stripping of forms, further curing by means of water spraying or a membrane
curing compound may be used. This compound shall conform to ASTM C-309.
3.1.5.3 Dimensional Tolerances
The dimensional tolerances of structural members shall not be greater than 3% of
the specified dimensions. The internal dimensions of the vault shall be held to
within 1% of the designed dimension. When a structure is composed of one or
more components, the space in the joint between elements shall be uniform to a
maximum tolerance of 1/16".
3.1.5.4 Inserts
All threaded inserts placed in the concrete for use by the purchaser shall be free of
dirt to a depth of 2-1/2 times the thread diameter, and shall be protected from rust.
The manufacturer shall specify the maximum allowable loads that may be placed
on all inserts.
3.1.5.5 Gaskets
Structures composed of one or more elements and provided with gasket seals
between the elements, shall when assembled exert uniform pressure on the
gasket through its entire length sufficient to provide a watertight seal upon test.
3.1.6 GUARANTEE
The contractor shall guarantee the vault and lid for a period of two years after
completion against defective workmanship and materials. The determination of the
necessity during such guarantee period for the contractor to repair said vaults and lids
shall rest entirely with the Light and Power Utility, and the decision upon the matter
shall be final and obligatory upon the contractor.
3.1.7 Non-Conforming Material
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Purchase orders are contingent on conformance with these specifications and
attachments. Utilities reserves the right at any time to cancel a purchase contract, if in
Utilities’ opinion, the product or delivery does not meet specifications, even if a
nonconforming vault has previously been accepted. At Utilities’ discretion, a supplier
providing non-conforming material may be removed from the Approved Suppliers list
for an indefinite re-evaluation period of not less than two (2) years.
3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.2.1 Vaults shall be built according to drawings in 366-101 (see Appendix A) showing the
location of all openings and inserts.
3.2.2 Shop Drawings
If the manufacturer has not previously done so, he shall prepare and submit to Utilities
three (3) sets of shop drawings for approval on a given vault design and shall not
proceed with the manufacture prior to approval of the drawings by Utilities. Utilities
must also review and approve any changes made to the original shop drawings.
3.2.3 Design Calculations
If the manufacturer has not previously done so, he shall obtain and submit to Utilities
three (3) sets of design calculations for approval. All vault designs shall bear the seal
and signature of an engineer registered in the State of Colorado.
3.2.4 Precast Members -Each precast member shall conform to all provisions of A.C.I. 318.
3.2.5 Openings and Inserts in Walls
Detail drawings (see Appendix A for example) will be issued with the release for
construction. Openings of the size and shape indicated on the detail drawings shall be
cast in the walls within ½" of the centerline location shown on the drawings. Inserts for
pulling eyes shall be cast within 1" of the centerline location on the drawings.
3.2.6 Identification for Billing, Correspondence, Drawings, and Other Data.
All invoices, and billing correspondence shall include the Utility vault numbers for
which the invoices are being submitted and shall be addressed to:
City of Fort Collins Utilities, Electric Department,
Post Office Box 580,
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
Attention: Doug Martine, Distribution Engineering
All drawings, design calculations and other correspondence shall be addressed to:
City of Fort Collins Utilities , Electric Department,
Post Office Box 580,
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522,
Attention: Kraig Bader, Standards Engineering
All invoices and correspondence shall show the City of Fort Collins Utilities purchase
order number.
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3.2.7 Gaskets
Gaskets (joint compound) shall be installed by the manufacturer at the job site during
the final placement of the vault, if final placement is performed by the manufacturer.
3.2.8 Grade Rings
The manufacturer shall provide, as standard equipment, one 6" thick grade ring with
manhole frame, and two 6" thick grade rings with each vault as shown on drawing 366-
101.
3.2.9 Paint
A flat white vinyl latex paint shall be applied to the complete interior of each vault.
Paint shall not be used to cover defects or flaws in the concrete. Any such discovery
will result in immediate rejection of that specific vault.
4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 GENERAL
4.1.1 Responsibility for Inspection
Unless otherwise specified, the vendor is responsible for the performance of all
inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the
vendor may utilize his own facilities or any commercial laboratory approved by the City
of Fort Collins Utilities. The Utilities or its authorized representatives shall have access
to the manufacturing plant at any time during working hours and reserves the right to
perform or witness any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such
inspections are deemed necessary.
4.1.2 Drawings
The manufacturer shall maintain accurate and up-to-date drawings available for the
inspection of the placement of reinforcing steel and other dimensional characteristics
of the structure.
4.1.3 Notice of Manufacturing Schedule
Utilities shall be informed two (2) days in advance of the construction of each vault, in
order that Utilities may, at the Utility’s option, have an inspector at the plant during
construction.
4.2 QUALIFICATION TESTS
4.2.1 Concrete
The manufacturer shall test concrete in accordance with A.C.I. 318 and in addition
shall for each vault make two (2) cylinders which shall be cured under field conditions.
All cylinders shall be tested by an approved independent testing laboratory and a
certificate of these tests shall be a part of the manufacturer's permanent record. In
addition, one (1) copy of the certificate shall be provided to the Utility's representative
at the time of delivery.
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4.3 FUNCTIONAL TESTS
4.3.1 Dimensions
All dimensions shall conform to the drawings with allowable tolerances as specified in
Paragraphs 3.1.5.3 and 3.2.5 of this specification.
4.4 Finish
The finish shall be the result of casting against approved forms using care in the cleaning
of forms, design of concrete mix, placing, and curing.
4.5 Defects
Small surface holes caused by air bubbles, normal form joint marks, and minor chips and
spalls will be tolerated. Honeycomb (due to lack of proper consolidation by vibration) will
be cause for rejection. All cracks which penetrate the thickness of any member shall be
deemed evidence of partial failure and shall be cause for rejection of the member.
4.6 TEST METHODS - QUALIFICATION TESTS
Concrete samples shall be taken in accordance with ASTM C172. Concrete cylinders
shall be molded and laboratory cured in accordance with ASTM C31 and tested in
accordance with ASTM C39. Field cured cylinders shall be in accordance with Section
9(c) of ASTM C31. Other sample monitoring systems may be used if approved by City of
Fort Collins Utilities.
4.7 TEST METHODS - FUNCTIONAL TESTS
4.7.1 Dimensions
All dimensions and location of inserts and openings shall be checked using a standard
tape measure.
4.7.2 Finish and Defects
A visual inspection shall be deemed adequate to determine the quality of the finish and
the extent of the defects. Where cracks of questionable nature exist, the manufacturer
may be required to load test the member in accordance with ACI 318. In any event, all
members shall be watertight.
5 DELIVERY
Manufacturer is responsible for delivery and final placement of vaults at job site. Care shall be
taken in loading, transportation, and setting precast vaults. Members shall be handled in such a
manner as to prevent excessive stresses, spalling, or cracking. Edges shall be protected from
staining, chipping or spalling.
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Appendix B – Approved Manufacturers
Amcor Precast
8392 Riverview Parkway
Littleton, CO 80215-9790
Toll Free: 800-742-4538
Fax: 303-791-1120
www.oldcastle-precast.com
Firebaugh's Pre-Cast Concrete Co
3090 E Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 - 8000
Ph: (719) 392-9036
Fax: (719) 392-0066
Attention: Kevin Gregg
General Email: mmcclain@firebaughprecast.com
Rinker Materials (formerly Carder Concrete Products)
8311 W. Carder Ct
Littleton, CO 80125-9705
Telephone 303-791-1600
bspatz@rinker.com
Colorado Precast
1820 SE 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537 - 8805
970-669-0535
970-669-0674 Fax
www.coloprecast.com
of use. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SHALL
APPLY.
4. CHANGES IN LEGAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make changes to legal terms by written change order.
5. CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS.
The Purchaser may make any changes to the terms, other than legal terms, including additions to or deletions
from the quantities originally ordered in the specifications or drawings, by verbal or written change order. If any
such change affects the amount due or the time of performance hereunder, an equitable adjustment shall be made.
6. TERMINATIONS.
The Purchaser may at any time by written change order, terminate this agreement as to any or all portions of the
goods then not shipped, subject to any equitable adjustment between the parties as to any work or materials then
in progress provided that the Purchaser shall not be liable for any claims for anticipated profits on the
uncompleted portion of the goods and/or work, for incidental or consequential damages, and that no such
adjustment be made in favor of the Seller with respect to any goods which are the Sellers standard stock. No such
termination shall relieve the Purchaser or the Seller of any of their obligations as to any goods delivered
hereunder.
7. CLAIMS FOR ADJUSTMENT.
Any claim for adjustment must be asserted within thirty (30) days from the date the change or termination is
ordered.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
The Seller warrants that all goods sold hereunder shall have been produced, sold, delivered and furnished in strict
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to which the goods are subject. The Seller shall execute and
deliver such documents as may be required to effect or evidence compliance. All laws and regulations required to
be incorporated in agreements of this character are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. The Seller
agrees to indemnify and hold the Purchaser harmless from all costs and damages suffered by the Purchaser as a
result of the Sellers failure to comply with such law.
9. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party shall assign, transfer, or convey this order, or any monies due or to become due hereunder without
the prior written consent of the other party.
10. TITLE.
The Seller warrants full, clear and unrestricted title to the Purchaser for all equipment, materials, and items
furnished in performance of this agreement, free and clear of any and all liens, restrictions, reservations, security
interest encumbrances and claims of others.
11. NONWAIVER.
Failure of the Purchaser to insist upon strict performance of the terms and conditions hereof, failure or delay to
exercise any rights or remedies provided herein or by law, failure to promptly notify the Seller in the event of a
breach, the acceptance of or payment for goods hereunder or approval of the design, shall not release the Seller of
any of the warranties or obligations of this purchase order and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of the
purchaser to insist upon strict performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such goods, regardless
of when shipped, received or accepted, as to any prior or subsequent default hereunder, nor shall any purported
oral modification or rescission of this purchase order by the Purchaser operate as a waiver of any of the terms
hereof.
12. ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS.
Seller and the Purchaser recognize that in actual economic practice, overcharges resulting from antitrust
violations are in fact borne by the Purchaser. Theretofore, for good cause and as consideration for executing this
purchase order, the Seller hereby assigns to the Purchaser any and all claims it may now have or hereafter
acquired under federal or state antitrust laws for such overcharges relating to the particular goods or services
purchased or acquired by the Purchaser pursuant to this purchase order.
13. PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS OBLIGATIONS.
If the Purchaser directs the Seller to correct nonconforming or defective goods by a date to be agreed upon by the
Purchaser and the Seller, and the Seller thereafter indicates its inability or unwillingness to comply, the Purchaser
may cause the work to be performed by the most expeditious means available to it, and the Seller shall pay all
costs associated with such work.
The Seller shall release the Purchaser and its contractors of any tier from all liability and claims of any nature
resulting from the performance of such work.
This release shall apply even in the event of fault of negligence of the party released and shall extend to the
directors, officers and employees of such party.
The Seller's contractual obligations, including warranty, shall not be deemed to be reduced, in any way, because
such work is performed or caused to be performed by the Purchaser.
14. PATENTS.
Whenever the Seller is required to use any design, device, material or process covered by letter, patent, trademark
or copyright, the Seller shall indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser from any and all claims for infringement
by reason of the use of such patented design, device, material or process in connection with the contract, and shall
indemnify the Purchaser for any cost, expense or damage which it may be obliged to pay by reason of such
infringement at any time during the prosecution or after the completion of the work. In case said equipment, or
any part thereof or the intended use of the goods, is in such suit held to constitute infringement and the use of said
equipment or part is enjoined, the Seller shall, at its own expense and at its option, either procure for the
Purchaser the right to continue using said equipment or parts, replace the same with substantially equal but
non-infringing equipment, or modify it so it becomes non-infringing.
15. INSOLVENCY.
If the Seller shall become insolvent or bankrupt, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, appoint a
receiver or trustee for any of the Sellers property or business, this order may forthwith be canceled by the
Purchaser without liability.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
The definitions of terms used or the interpretation of the agreement and the rights of all parties hereunder shall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA.
The following Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the Seller is to perform work hereunder,
including the services of Sellers Representative(s), on the premises of others.
17. SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY.
The Seller shall carry on said work at Seller's own risk until the same is fully completed and accepted, and shall,
in case of any accident, destruction or injury to the work and/or materials before Seller's final completion and
acceptance, complete the work at Seller's own expense and to the satisfaction of the Purchaser. When materials
and equipment are furnished by others for installation or erection by the Seller, the Seller shall receive, unload,
store and handle same at the site and become responsible therefor as though such materials and/or equipment
were being furnished by the Seller under the order.
18. INSURANCE.
The Seller shall, at his own expense, provide for the payment of workers compensation, including occupational
disease benefits, to its employees employed on or in connection with the work covered by this purchase order,
and/or to their dependents in accordance with the laws of the state in which the work is to be done. The Seller
shall also carry comprehensive general liability including, but not limited to, contractual and automobile public
liability insurance with bodily injury and death limits of at least $300,000 for any one person, $500,000 for any
one accident and property damage limit per accident of $400,000. The Seller shall likewise require his
contractors, if any, to provide for such compensation and insurance. Before any of the Sellers or his contractors
employees shall do any work upon the premises of others, the Seller shall furnish the Purchaser with a certificate
that such compensation and insurance have been provided. Such certificates shall specify the date when such
compensation and insurance have been provided. Such certificates shall specify the date when such compensation
and insurance expires. The Seller agrees that such compensation and insurance shall be maintained until after the
entire work is completed and accepted.
19. PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES.
The Seller hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any and all damage, loss or injury of any kind
or nature whatsoever to persons or property caused by or resulting from the execution of the work provided for in
this purchase order or in connection herewith. The Seller will indemnify and hold harmless the Purchaser and any
or all of the Purchasers officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages,
charges or expenses, whether direct or indirect, and whether to persons or property to which the Purchaser may
be put or subject by reason of any act, action, neglect, omission or default on the part of the Seller, any of his
contractors, or any of the Sellers or contractors officers, agents or employees. In case any suit or other
proceedings shall be brought against the Purchaser, or its officers, agents or employees at any time on account or
by reason of any act, action, neglect, omission or default of the Seller of any of his contractors or any of its or
their officers, agents or employees as aforesaid, the Seller hereby agrees to assume the defense thereof and to
defend the same at the Sellers own expense, to pay any and all costs, charges, attorneys fees and other expenses,
any and all judgments that may be incurred by or obtained against the Purchaser or any of its or their officers,
agents or employees in such suits or other proceedings, and in case judgment or other lien be placed upon or
obtained against the property of the Purchaser, or said parties in or as a result of such suits or other proceedings,
the Seller will at once cause the same to be dissolved and discharged by giving bond or otherwise. The Seller and
his contractors shall take all safety precautions, furnish and install all guards necessary for the prevention of
accidents, comply with all laws and regulations with regard to safety including, but without limitation, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Revised 11/91