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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS INDEX
SECTION PAGE NUMBERS
01010 Summary of Work General Requirements 1-2
01040 Coordination General Requirements 3-4
01310 Construction Schedules General Requirements 5-6
01330 Survey Data General Requirements 7
01340 Shop Drawings General Requirements 8-10
01410 Testing General Requirements 11-12
01510 Temporary Utilities General Requirements 13
01560 Temporary Controls General Requirements 14-15
01700 Contract Closeout General Requirements 16
01800 Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment General Requirements 17
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SECTION 01010
SUMMARY OF WORK
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. This work shall consist of asphalt patching, asphalt overlays, geotextile paving fabric, and manhole and valve
box adjustments on designated streets in the City of Fort Collins. Specific locations are described in Section
3500, Project Map.
B. Protection and Restoration.
1. Replace to equal or better conditions all items removed and replaced or damaged during construction.
Restore all areas disturbed to match surrounding surface conditions. Also see tree protection standards.
C. Construction Hours
1. Construction hours, except for emergencies, shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Engineer. After hour equipment operation shall be in
accordance with Section 1560.
2. Any work performed by the Contractor outside of the construction hours, whether or not authorized by the
Engineer, shall entitle the Owner to deduct from compensation due to the Contractor sufficient funds to
cover the Owner=s costs in providing field engineering and/or inspection services because of such work.
The cost for field engineering and inspection shall be $50.00 per hour.
1.2 NOTICES TO PRIVATE OWNERS AND AUTHORITIES
A. Notify private owners of adjacent property, utilities, irrigation canal, and affected governmental agencies when
prosecution of the Work may affect them.
B. Give notification 48 hours in advance to enable affected persons to provide for their needs when it is necessary
to temporarily deny access or services.
C. Contact utilities at least 48 hours prior excavating near underground utilities.
D. Contact all agencies at least 72 hours prior to start of construction. Notify all agencies of the proposed scope
of work schedule and any items which would affect their daily operation.
E. Rick Richter and/or Erika Keeton will be the ENGINEER (Project Engineer/Manager).
Rick Richter 970.221.6798 Mobile/Pager 970.222.1132
Erika Keeton 970.221.6605 Mobile/Pager 970.222.0787
F. Names and telephone numbers of affected agencies and utilities in the area are listed below for Contractor's
convenience.
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UTILITIES
Water: City of Fort Collins, Colorado
221-6700, Meter Shop 221-6759
Storm Sewer: City of Fort Collins, Colorado
221-6700
Sanitary Sewer: City of Fort Collins, Colorado
221-6700
Electrical: City of Fort Collins, Colorado
221-6700
Gas: Public Service Company of Colorado
482-5922, 221-8553
Telephone: U.S. West Communications
484-0300, 226-6310
Traffic Operations: City of Ft. Collins, Colorado
221-6608
Cable Television: Comcast
493-7400
*Utility Locates Under One-call System
1-800-922-1987
AGENCIES
Safety: Larimer County
Sheriff's Department:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Non-Emergency:
221-7177
(OSHA): 844-3061
Fire: Ambulance:
Poudre Fire Authority
Poudre Valley Hospital
Non-Emergency: 221-6581
Non-Emergency: 484-
1227
Emergency: 911
Emergency: 911
Police:
City of Fort Collins Police Department
Non-Emergency: 221-6550
Emergency: 911
Postmaster:
US Postal Service: 225-4111
Transportation:
Transfort: 221-6620
Traffic Engineering: 221-6608
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01040
COORDINATION
1.1 GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Coordinate operations under contract in a manner which will facilitate progress of the Work. The Contractor
shall also coordinate with the Landscape Contractor whose Work is separate from the General Contractor=s
contract.
B. Conform to the requirements of public utilities and concerned public agencies in respect to the timing and
manner of performance of operations which affect the service of such utilities, agencies, or public safety.
C. Coordinate operations under contract with utility work to allow for efficient completion of the Work.
D. Coordinate all operations with the adjoining property owners, business owners, and surrounding
neighborhoods to provide satisfactory access at all times and keep them informed at all times.
1.2 CONFERENCES
A. A Preconstruction Conference will be held prior to the start of construction.
1. Contractor shall participate in the conference accompanied by all major Subcontractors, including the
Traffic Control Supervisor assigned to the project.
2. Contractor shall designate/introduce Superintendent, and major Subcontractors supervisors assigned to
project.
3. The Engineer shall invite all utility companies involved.
4. The Utilities will be asked to designate their coordination person, provide utility plans, and their
anticipated schedules.
5. The Engineer shall introduce the project Representatives.
B. Additional project coordination conferences will be held prior to start of construction for coordination of the
Work, refining project schedules, and utility coordination.
C. Engineer may hold coordination conferences to be attended by all involved when Contractor's operations
affects, or is affected by, the work of others.
1. Contractor shall participate in such conferences accompanied by Subcontractors as required by the
Engineer.
1.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS
A. Contractor and Engineer's Project Representatives shall schedule and hold regular progress meetings at least
weekly and at other times as requested by the Engineer or required by the progress of the Work.
B. Attendance shall include:
1. Contractor and Superintendent.
2. Owner's Representatives.
3. Engineer and Resident Project Representative.
4. Traffic Control Supervisor
5. Others as may be requested by Contractor, Engineer or Owner.
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C. Minimum agenda shall include:
1. Review of work progress since last meeting.
2. Identification and discussion of problems affecting progress.
3. Review of any pending change orders.
4. Revision of Construction Schedule as appropriate.
D. The Engineer and Contractor shall agree to weekly quantities at the progress meetings. The weekly quantity
sheets shall be signed by both parties. These quantity sheets, when signed, shall be final and shall be the basis
for the monthly progress estimates. This process ensures accurate monthly project pay estimates.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01310
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
1.1 GENERAL
A. The contractor shall prepare a detailed schedule of all construction operations and procurement after review of
tentative schedule by parties attending the pre-construction conference. This schedule will show how the
contractor intends to meet the milestones set forth.
1. No work is to begin at the site until Owner's acceptance of the Construction Progress Schedule and Report
of delivery of equipment and materials.
1.2 FORMAT AND SUBMISSIONS
A. Prepare construction and procure schedules in a graphic format suitable for displaying scheduled and actual
progress.
B. Submit two copies of each schedule to Owner for review.
1. Owner will return one copy to Contractor with revisions suggested or necessary for coordination of the
Work with the needs of Owner or others.
C. The schedule must show how the street, landscaping and various utility work will be coordinated.
1.3 CONTENT
A. Construction Progress Schedule.
1. Show the complete work sequence of construction by activity and location.
2. Show changes to traffic control.
3. Show project milestones
B. Report of delivery of equipment and materials.
1. Show delivery status of critical and major items of equipment and materials.
2. Include a schedule which includes the critical path for Shop Drawings, tests, and other submittal
requirements for equipment and materials, reference Section 01340.
1.4 PROGRESS REVISIONS
A. Submit revised schedules and reports at weekly project coordination meetings when changes are foreseen, when
requested by Owner or Engineer, and with each application for progress payment.
B. Show changes occurring since previous submission.
1. Actual progress of each item to date.
2. Revised projections of progress and completion.
C. Provide a narrative report as needed to define:
1. Anticipated problems, recommended actions, and their effects on the schedule.
2. The effect of changes on schedules of others.
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1.5 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
A. Owner's review is only for the purpose of checking conformity with the Contract Documents and assisting
Contractor in coordinating the Work with the needs of the Project.
B. It is not to be construed as relieving Contractor from any responsibility to determine the means, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures of construction as provided in the General Conditions.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01330
SURVEY DATA
1.1 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS
A. The Owner will provide the construction surveying for the street and landscaping improvements. City Survey
Crews will perform the surveying required.
B. The Contractor must submit a survey request form to the City Surveyors a minimum of 48 hours prior to
needing surveying.
C. If the requested surveying cannot be accomplished in the time frame requested by the Contractor, the survey
personnel shall notify the Contractor with the date on which the requested work will be completed.
D. Should a sudden change in the Contractor's operations or schedule require the survey personnel to work
overtime, the Contractor shall pay the additional overtime expense.
E. The Contractor shall protect all survey monuments and construction stakes. If it is unavoidable to remove a
survey monument or construction stakes, the Contractor is responsible for notifying the Surveyor and allowing
enough time for the monuments or stakes to be relocated. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of
re-staking construction stakes and for the cost of re-establishing a destroyed monument.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for transferring the information from the construction stakes to any
necessary forms and for constructing all pipelines, drainage ways, pavements, inlets, walls, and other
structures in accordance with the information on the stakes and grade sheets supplied by the Owner.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01340
SHOP DRAWINGS
1.1 GENERAL
A. Submit Shop Drawings, Samples, and other submittals as required by individual specification sections.
1. Engineer will not accept Shop Drawings or other submittals from anyone but Contractor.
B. Schedule: Reference Section 01310, Construction Schedules. Submittals received by Engineer prior to the time
set forth in the approved schedule will be reviewed at any time convenient to Engineer before the time required
by the schedule.
C. Any need for more than one re-submission, or any other delay in obtaining Engineer's review of submittals, will
not entitle Contractor to extension of the Contract Time unless delay of the Work is directly caused by failure of
Engineer to return any scheduled submittal within 10 days after receipt in his office of all information required
for review of the submittals or for any other reason which prevents Engineer's timely review. Failure of
Contractor to coordinate submittals that must be reviewed together will not entitle Contractor to an extension of
Contract Time or an increase in Contract Price.
D. Resubmit for review a correct submittal if errors are discovered during manufacture or fabrication.
E. Do not use materials or equipment for which Shop Drawings or samples are required until such submittals,
stamped by Contractor and properly marked by Engineer, are at the site and available to workmen.
F. Do not use Shop Drawings which do not bear Engineer's mark "NO EXCEPTION TAKEN" in the performance
of the Work.
Review status designations listed on Engineer's submittal review stamp are defined as follows:
1. NO EXCEPTION TAKEN
Signifies material or equipment represented by the submittal conforms with the design concept, complies
with the information given in the Contract Documents and is acceptable for incorporation in the Work.
Contractor is to proceed with fabrication or procurement of the items and with related work. Copies of the
submittal are to be transmitted for final distribution.
2. REVISE AS NOTED
Signifies material or equipment represented by the submittal conforms with the design concept, complies
with the information given in the Contract Documents and is acceptable for incorporation in the Work in
accordance with Engineer's notations. Contractor is to proceed with the Work in accordance with
Engineer's notations and is to submit a revised submittal responsive to notations marked on the returned
submittal or written in the letter of transmittal.
3. REJECTED
Signifies material or equipment represented by the submittal does not conform with the design concept or
comply with the information given in the Contract Documents and is not acceptable for use in the Work.
Contractor is to submit submittals responsive to the Contract Documents.
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4. FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Signifies submittals which are for supplementary information only; pamphlets, general information sheets;
catalog cuts, standard sheets, bulletins and similar data, all of which are useful to Engineer or Owner in
design, operation, or maintenance, but which by their nature do not constitute a basis for determining that
items represented thereby conform with the design concept or comply with the information given in the
Contract Documents. Engineer reviews such submittals for general information but not for substance.
1.2 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Include the following information as required to define each item proposed to be furnished.
1. Detailed installation drawings showing foundation details, and clearances required for construction.
2. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the Work or materials.
3. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.
4. Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal Specification numbers.
5. Drawings, catalogs or parts thereof, manufacturer's specifications and data, instructions, performance
characteristics and capacities, and other information specified or necessary:
a. For Engineer to determine that the materials and equipment conform with the design concept and
comply with the intent of the Contract Documents.
b. For the proper erection, installation, and maintenance of the materials and equipment which Engineer
will review for general information but not for substance.
c. For Engineer to determine what supports, anchorages, structural details, connections and services are
required for materials and equipment, and the effect on contiguous or related structures, materials and
equipment.
6. Complete dimensions, clearances required, design criteria, materials of construction and the like to enable
Engineer to review the information effectively.
B. Manufacturer's standard drawings, schematics and diagrams:
1. Delete information not applicable to the Work.
2. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable to the Work.
C. Format.
1. Present in a clear and thorough manner.
2. Minimum sheet size: 8 2" x 11".
3. Clearly mark each copy to identify pertinent products and models.
4. Individually annotate standard drawings which are furnished, cross out items that do not apply, describe
exactly which parts of the drawing apply to the equipment being furnished.
5. Individually annotate catalog sheets to identify applicable items.
6. Reproduction or copies of portions of Contract Documents:
a. Not acceptable as complete fabrication or erection drawings.
b. Acceptable when used as a drawing upon which to indicate information on erection or to identify detail
drawings.
7. Clearly identify the following:
a. Date of submission.
b. Project title and number.
c. Names of Contractor, Supplier and Manufacturer.
d. Specification section number, specification article number for which items apply, intended use of item
in the work, and equipment designation.
e. Identify details by reference to sheet, detail, schedule or room numbers shown in the Contract
Documents.
f. Deviations from Contract Documents.
g. Revisions on re-submittals.
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h. Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying to review of submittal, verification of products, field
measurements and field construction criteria, and coordination of the information within the submittal
with requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.
1.3 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. Make submittals promptly in accordance with approved schedule, and in such sequence as to cause no delay in
the Work or in the work of any other contractor.
B. Minimum number required:
1. Shop Drawings.
a. Three (3) copies minimum, two (2) copies which will be retained by Engineer.
1.4 RE-SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. Make corrections or changes required by Engineer and resubmit until accepted.
B. In writing call Engineer's attention to deviations that the submittal may have from the Contract Documents.
C. In writing call specific attention to revisions other than those called for by Engineer on previous submissions.
D. Shop Drawings.
1. Include additional drawings that may be required to show essential details of any changes proposed by
Contractor along with required wiring and piping layouts.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01410
TESTING
1.1 GENERAL
A. Provide such equipment and facilities as the Engineer may require for conducting field tests and for collecting
and forwarding samples. Do not use any materials or equipment represented by samples until tests, if required,
have been made and the materials or equipment are found to be acceptable. Any product which becomes unfit
for use after approval hereof shall not be incorporated into the work.
B. All materials or equipment proposed to be used may be tested at any time during their preparation or use.
Furnish the required samples without charge and give sufficient notice of the placing of orders to permit the
testing. Products may be sampled either prior to shipment or after being received at the site of the work.
C. Tests shall be made by an accredited testing laboratory selected by the Owner. Except as otherwise provided,
sampling and testing of all materials and the laboratory methods and testing equipment shall be in accordance
with the latest standards and tentative methods of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).
D. Where additional or specified information concerning testing methods, sample sizes, etc., is required, such
information is included under the applicable sections of the Specifications. Any modification of, or elaboration
on, these test procedures which may be included for specific materials under their respective sections in the
Specifications shall take precedence over these procedures.
1.2 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Owner shall be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with testing for the following:
1. Soil tests, except those called for under Submittals thereof.
2. Tests not called for by the Specifications of materials delivered to the site but deemed necessary by Owner.
3. Concrete test, except those called for under Submittals thereof.
1.3 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. In addition to those inspections and tests called for in the General Conditions, Contractor shall also be
responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with testing required for the following:
1. All performance and field testing specifically called for by the specifications.
2. All retesting for Work or materials found defective or unsatisfactory, including tests covered under 1.2
above.
3. All minimum call out charges or stand by time charges from the tester due to the Contractor's failure to
pave, pour, or fill on schedule for any reason except by action of the Engineer.
B. Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer 48 hours prior to performing an operation that would require
testing.
1.4 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
A. General: The Contractor shall establish a quality control system to perform sufficient inspection and tests of all
items of Work, including that of his subcontractors, to ensure conformance to the functional performance of this
project. This control shall be established for all construction except where the Contract Documents provide for
specific compliance tests by testing laboratories or engineers employed by the Owner. The Contractor=s
control system shall specifically include all testing required by the various sections of these Specifications.
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B. Superintendence: The Contractor shall employ a full time Superintendent to monitor and coordinate all facets of
the Work. The Superintendent shall have adequate experience to perform the duties of Superintendent.
C. Contractor's quality control system is the means by which he assures himself that his construction complies
with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Controls shall be adequate to cover all construction
operations and should be keyed to the proposed construction schedule.
D. Records: Maintain correct records on an appropriate form for all inspections and tests performed, instructions
received from the Engineer and actions taken as a result of those instructions. These records shall include
evidence that the required inspections or tests have been performed (including type and number of inspections
or test, nature of defects, causes for rejection, etc.) proposed or directed remedial action, and corrective action
taken. Document inspections and tests as required by each section of the Specifications. Provide copies to
Engineer weekly.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01510
TEMPORARY UTILITIES
1.1 UTILITIES
A. Furnish all utilities necessary for construction.
B. Make arrangements with Owner as to the amount of water required and time when water will be needed.
1. Meters may be obtained through the Water Utility Meter Shop at 221-6759
2. Unnecessary waste of water will not be tolerated.
C. Furnish necessary water trucks, pipes, hoses, nozzles, and tools and perform all necessary labor.
1.2 SANITARY FACILITIES
A. Furnish temporary sanitary facilities at each site for the needs of construction workers and others performing
work or furnishing services on the Project.
B. Properly maintain sanitary facilities of reasonable capacity throughout construction periods.
C. Enforce the use of such sanitary facilities by all personnel at the site.
D. Obscure from public view to the greatest practical extent.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01560
TEMPORARY CONTROLS
1.1 NOISE CONTROL
A. Take reasonable measures to avoid unnecessary noise when construction activities are being performed in
populated areas.
B. Construction machinery and vehicles shall be equipped with practical sound muffling devices, and operated in a
manner to cause the least noise consistent with efficient performance of the Work.
C. Cease operation of all machinery and vehicles between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
1.2 DUST CONTROL
A. Dusty materials in piles or in transit shall be covered when necessary to prevent blowing.
B. Earth and road surfaces subject to dusting due to construction activities and detouring of traffic shall be kept
moist with water or by application of a chemical dust suppressant.
1. Chemical dust suppressant shall not be injurious to existing or future vegetation.
1.3 POLLUTION CONTROL
A. Prevent the pollution of drains and water courses by sanitary wastes, concrete, sediment, debris and other
substances resulting from construction activities.
1. Retain all spent oils, hydraulic fluids and other petroleum fluids in containers for disposal off the site.
2. Prevent sediment, debris or other substances from entering sanitary sewers, storm drains and culverts.
1.4 EROSION CONTROL
A. Take such measures as are necessary to prevent erosion of soil that might result from construction activities.
1. Measures in general will include:
a. Control of runoff.
b. Trapping of sediment.
c. Minimizing area and duration of soil exposure.
d. Temporary materials such as hay bales, sand bags, plastic sheets, riprap or culverts to prevent the
erosion of banks and beds of watercourses or drainage swales where runoff will be increased due to
construction activities.
B. Preserve natural vegetation to greatest extent possible.
C. Locate temporary storage and route construction traffic so as to preserve vegetation and minimize erosion.
D. Comply with the City of Fort Collins' Storm Drainage Erosion Control Manual.
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1.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL
A. Maintain traffic control in accordance with the “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD), the
City of Fort Collins “Work Area Traffic Control Handbook,” and the current “Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards.” In the event of a conflict between the MUTCD criteria and the City’s criteria, the City’s
criteria shall govern.
1.6 HAUL ROUTES
The Engineer reserves the right to set haul routes in order to protect pavements, both new and old, from heavy
loads. These pavements may include, but are not limited to, recently constructed pavements, recently overlaid
pavements, and/or pavements whose condition would be significantly damaged by heavy loads.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01700
CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
1.1 CLEANING AND RESTORATION
A. Return the premises and adjacent properties to conditions existing or better than existing at the time the work
was begun. This will include providing labor, equipment and materials for cleaning, repairing and replacing
facilities damaged or soiled during construction. The Engineer will be the judge of the degree of restoration
required.
1.2 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
A. Maintain on the job site, and make available to the Engineer upon request, one current marked-up set of the
drawings which accurately indicate all approved variations in the completed work that differ from the design
information shown on the drawings. Further, these drawings should reflect all underground obstacles
encountered.
B. These record drawings along with any survey records, photographs and written descriptions of said work as
may be required by the Engineer shall be submitted prior to project acceptance.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01800
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT
1.1 DEFECTIVE WORK
A. Owner will not pay for defective work and will not pay for repair or additional work required to bring the
project to a point of acceptance.
1.2 BID PRICE
A. The Total Bid Price covers all Work required by the Contract Documents. All work not specifically set forth as
a pay item in the Bid Form shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of Contractor and all costs in connection
therewith shall be included in the prices bid for the various items of Work.
B. Prices shall include all costs in connection with the proper and successful completion of the Work, including
furnishing all materials, equipment and tools; and performing all labor and supervision to fully complete the
Work.
C. Unit prices shall govern over extensions of sums.
D. Unit prices shall not be subject to re-negotiation.
1.3 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
A. All quantities stipulated in the Bid Form at unit prices are approximate and are to be used only as a basis for
estimating the probable cost of the Work and for the purpose of comparing the bids submitted to the Work. The
basis of payment shall be the actual amount of materials furnished and Work done.
B. Contractor agrees that he will make no claim for damages, anticipated profits, or otherwise on account of any
difference between the amount of Work actually performed and materials actually furnished and the estimated
amount therefor.
END OF SECTION