HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5858 MISC. STREET IMPROVEMENTS (10)CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
BID #5858
MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS
BID OPENING: MAY 20, 2004, 3:00P.M. (our clock)
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 80522,
at the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are
to be sent 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 3:00p.m. (our clock), May, 20,
2004.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
www.fcgov.com/purchasing.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
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 Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour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.
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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,
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 is 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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BID PROPOSAL
BID #5858
MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS
BID OPENING: MAY 20, 2004, 3:00p.m., (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS
FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids for a time and materials general excavation
contract to be used for all City Departments.
SCOPE OF WORK
The work will consist of various work sites throughout the City of Fort Collins. Work items
will include waterline, concrete, asphalt paving, concrete paving, excavation, and
landscaping. Prices must be quoted as time and materials basis. Controlling specifications
will be City of Fort Collins Standards for Streets and City of Fort Collins Storm Drainage
Construction Standards and the attached specifications. The City of Fort Collins will provide
Traffic Control and Construction Surveying. The Contractor will be required to work with the
City appointed traffic control supervisor.
There is no guaranteed minimum amount of services to be ordered. No work order
exceeding $50,000 will be issued. The City reserves the right to supply any or all materials.
This contract shall be administered by the Street Oversizing Division, but may be utilized by
other City Departments. Time of completion is important and work on each individual job
must be initiated within 10 working days of notice or as agreed by the City Representative
and contractor.
A pre-bid conference will be held May 10, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., at 281 North College Avenue,
Ft. Collins, in Conference Room A.
The successful bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years of excavation or pipeline or
roadway construction experience and hold a current City of Fort Collins Utility Contractors
License. Contractor must provide an equipment list with current pricing per hour with an
operator and a list of proposed sub-contractors with the bid.
1. Procedure for work:
A. All job estimates must be submitted on a unit price basis consistent with the prices
established in the Bid Schedule section.
B. Contractor will invoice for all jobs completed on a unit price basis with the prices
established in the Bid Schedule section, including appropriate mark up on materials, if any.
City will not pay more that 10% mark-up on items under $500.00 or more that 8% mark-up
on materials over $500.00. Material invoices must be included with the billing invoices.
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2. Service Agreement
Contractor must enter into the attached services agreement (SAMPLE) and provide the
required insurance. This agreement is effective for one year from the date on the service
agreement. At the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one
year periods not to exceed four (4) additional one year periods. Pricing changes shall be
negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and may not exceed the Denver - Boulder CPI-
U as published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office. Written notice of renewal
shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
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Miscellaneous Contract Bid Tab
Item # Description Qty. Unit
Unit
Cost
Total
Cost
202-01
Remove pipe (ADS-CMP-RCP-PVC-
CLAY TILE) 30 LF
202-02 Plug Existing Pipe ( 12"-36") 1 EA
202-03 Remove Vertical Curb 137 LF
202-04
Remove Roll Over Curb And
Sidewalk. 100 LF
202-05 Remove Crosspan/Driveway/Apron. 150 SF
202-06
Remove Concrete Paving 8" Avg
Depth. 400 SF
202-07 Remove Asphalt 8". 50 SY
202-08 Roto Mill 3"-4" Asphalt. 100 SY
202-09 Profile Mill 0-3". 600 SY
202-10 Remove Sidewalk 4"-6". 403 SF
202-12 Remove RipRap. 20 SY
202-13 Remove Fence Various Types. 100 LF
202-14 Removal of Pavement Marking. 100 LF
202-15 Saw Cutting Existing Asphalt. 100 LF
203-01 Unclassified Excavation. 115 CY
203-02 Embankment ( CIP). 75 CY
203-03 Borrow Suitable Fill Material. 50 CY
203-04 Haul Dispose. 65 CY
203-05
Topsoil (Stripping, Stockpiling,
Placing) 75 CY
203-06 Muck Excavation ( CIP). 50 CY
203-07 Borrow ABC Class 5 or 6 (CIP). 50 Ton
203-08 Borrow Fill R-25 50 CY
203-09 Median Splash Block Shaping 500 SF
203-10 Import Topsoil Screened 50 CY
203-11 Potholing 10 EA
206-01 Structure Excavation 50 CY
206-02 Structure Backfill On Site Fill 50 CY
206-03 Haul And Leveling 50 CY
206-04 Structure Backfill Flow Fill 50 CY
206-05 Filter material 1'' 1/2 '' washed rock 50 Ton
206-06 Dewatering 15 Day
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208-02 Silt Fence Furnished And Installed 320 LF
208-03 Straw Bales Furnished And Installed 10 LF
208-04 Soil Retention Blanket 150 SY
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210-01 Adjust Valve Box 3 EA
210-02 Adjust Manhole Ring/Cover 2 EA
210-03 Modify Manhole 2 EA
210-04 Relocate Fire Hydrant. 1 EA
210-05 Relocate Water Meter 1 EA
210-06 Relocate C.P. Test Station 1 EA
210-07 Irrigation Service (3/4"-1") 2 EA
210-08 Relocate Fence Various Types 100 LF
210-09 Relocate Mailbox 2 EA
304-01 Aggregate Base CL 5-6 CIP (6'') 50 Ton
304-02 Shouldering Base Class 5-6- (4in) CIP 50 Ton
304-03
Patch Placement Base CL-5-6 (6'')
CIP 50 Ton
306-01 Reconditioning (8") 50 SY
403-01
Asphalt Patching Grading S (3''
Depth) 3 Ton
403-02
Asphalt Patching Grading SG (6"-10''
Depth) 6 Ton
403-03
Hot Bituminous Pavement - Grading S
(3" Depth) 50 Ton
403-04
Hot Bituminous Pavement - Grading
SG (4" Depth) 50 Ton
403-05 Asphalt Paver Leveling Course SG 25 Ton
403-06
Asphalt Paver Patch Grading S (3"
depth) 25 Ton
412-01 Concrete Pavement 10" 75 SY
412-02 Concrete Pavement 8" 175 SY
420-01 Geotextile Stabilization Fabric 50 SY
420-02 Geo-Grid Reinforcement 50 SY
420-03 Geotextile Paving Fabric 50 SY
506-01
Rip Rap with Type II Bedding, Topsoil
-CIP 10 SY
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603-01 12" CMP 27 Lf
603-02 12" CMP FES 2 Ea
603-03 24" CMP 30 EA
603-04 24" CMP FES 2 LF
603-05 12'' Class III RCP 30 LF
603-06 15'' Class III RCP 30 LF
603-07 18'' Class III RCP 30 LF
603-08 21'' Class III RCP 30 LF
603-09 24'' Class III RCP 80 LF
603-10 27" Class III RCP 30 LF
603-11 30" Class III RCP 30 LF
603-12 36'' Class III RCP 30 LF
603-13 42"Class III RCP 30 LF
603-14 12 RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-15 15'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-16 18'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-17 21'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-18 24'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-19 27'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-20 30'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-21 36'' RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-22 42" RCP Class III FES 2 EA
603-23 24"x 38" RCP 30 LF
603-24 24"x 38" RCP- FES 2 EA
603-25 14" x23" RCP 30 LF
603-26 14"x 23" RCP FES 2 EA
603-27 Trash Rack 2 EA
603-28 15" ADS N-12 30 LF
603-29 15'' ADS FES 2 EA
603-30 18" ADS Pipe N-12 30 LF
603-31 18" ADS FES 2 EA
603-32 24" ADS PipeN-12 30 LF
606-33 24" ADS FES 2 EA
603-34 36" ADS Pipe N-12 30 LF
603-35 36" ADS FES 2 EA
603-36 4" PVC Irrigation Pipe( SCH-200) 30 LF
603-37 4" Sanitary Sewer Service (SDR-35) 30 LF
603-38 6'' Pvc Sanitary Sewer 30 LF
603-39 8" Pvc Sanitary Sewer (SDR-35) 30 LF
603-40 Concrete Encasement 20 LF
603-41
Concrete Cut Off Walls (ditch
crossing) 2 EA
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603-42 Pipe Headwall 2 EA
603-43 4" Median Underdrain Pipe Perforated 30 LF
603-44 4" Median Underdrain Pipe Solid 30 LF
603-45 4" Clean Out 2 EA
604-01 Type 3 Single Inlet 2 EA
604-02 Type 3 Double Inlet 2 EA
640-03 5' Type R Inlet 2 EA
604-04 10' Type R Inlet 2 EA
604-05 15' Type R Inlet 2 EA
604-06 Combination Type 13 Inlet 2 EA
604-07 COFC Single Inlet ( Area Inlet) 2 EA
604-08 4' Diameter Manhole 2 EA
604-09 5' Diameter Manhole 2 EA
604-10 5' Diameter Manhole Drop 2 EA
604-11 6' Diameter Manhole 2 EA
607-01 Temporary Fence- Corral Fence 100 LF
607-02 Temp Fence- Corral Panel + screen 100 LF
607-03 Privacy Fence 8' Cedar 100 LF
607-04 Privacy Fence 6' Cedar 100 LF
607-05 2 Rail Split 100 LF
607-06 3 Railed Dowel Fence 100 LF
607-07 4 Strand Barb Wire 100 LF
607-08 Orange Safety Fence 100 LF
608-01 Concrete Sidewalk (4") 500 SF
608-02 Concrete Sidewalk (6") 935 SF
608-03
Concrete Access Ramps with Colored
Landings ( 6") 36 SF
608-04 Concrete Drive Approach (6") 250 SF
608-05 Drive Over Curb+Sidewalk (6") 200 SF
608-06 Concrete Crosspans+Aprons (10") 390 SF
608-07
Concrete Trickle Pan ( 4ft Wide 6"
Thick) 760 SF
608-08
Colored Concrete Bike Path 5"
Fibermesh And Colored Yosemite
Brown 1000 SF
608-09 Bus Stop Pad 6" Flat Work 500 SF
608-10 Pedestrian Refuge Islands 100 SF
608-11 Hi-Early Concrete (24hr) 25 Cy
608-12 Flow Fill 50 Cy
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609-01
Remove and Replace Concrete Curb
and Gutter (match existing) 100 LF
609-02 Vertical Curb+Gutter 30" 66 LF
609-03 Outfall Curb+Gutter 18" 50 LF
609-04 Rollover Curb+ Gutter 50 LF
609-05 Driveway Curb Cuts 4 EA
609-06 Asphalt Curb 150 LF
610-01
Exposed Aggregate Concrete
Hardscape Medians 4" 250 SF
610-02 Patterned Concrete (Stamped) 250 SF
610-03 Interlocking Sidewalk Pavers-Type 1 250 SF
619-01 6" DIP Class 52 And Poly Wrap 30 LF
619-02 6"x6" Tee 1 EA
619-03 6"x6" Cross 1 EA
619-04 6" 45* Bend 1 EA
619-05 6'' Gate Valve And Box 1 EA
619-06 6" Mega Lugs Restraints 2 EA
619-07 6"x2" Blow Off 1 EA
619-08 8" DIP Class 52 And Ploy Wrap 30 LF
619-09 8''x6'' Tee 1 EA
619-10 8''x8'' Cross 1 EA
619-11 8'' 45 * Bend 1 EA
619-12 8x2" Blow Off 1 EA
619-13 8" PVC C-900 30 LF
619-14 8'' Gate Valve And Box 1 EA
619-15 8" Mega Lugs Restraints 2 EA
619-16 8"x2" Blow Off 1 EA
619-17 Fire Hydrant 1 EA
619-18 6'' Fire Hydrant Extension 1 EA
619-19 12'' Fire Hydrant Extension 1 EA
619-20 3/4" Copper Pipe 30 LF
619-21 3/4" Corp Stop 1 EA
619-22 3/4" Curb Stop 1 EA
619-23 3/4" Meter Pit with 3/4" Yoke 1 EA
619-24 1" Copper Pipe 30 LF
619-25 1" Corp Stop 1 EA
619-26 1" Curb Stop 1 EA
619-27 1" Meter Pit with 3/4" Yoke 1 EA
619-28 1'' Air Vac Assembly 1 EA
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2810-01 4'' CL-200 PVC Main (4.5 cover) 100 LF
2810-02 6'' CL-200 PVC Main (4.5 cover) 100 LF
2810-03 Cap Irrigation Line 2 EA
2810-04
Sprinkler Line Install ( Trenching and
Backfill) 100 LF
2810-05 Mainline PVC Class 200 ( 3") 100 LF
2810-06 Laterals PVC 200 ( 2"-11/2"-1") 100 LF
2810-07 Remote Control Zone Valves 2 EA
2810-08 Isolation Gate Valves 2" Square Nut 2 EA
2810-09 Valve Boxes 2 EA
2810-10 Control System 18 Station 1 EA
2810-11
Electric Control Wiring ( 5 Wires #14
Feed and #12 Common) 100 LF
2810-12 Gear Driven Rotor Heads ( Rainbird) 2 EA
2810-13 Pop Up Spray Heads ( Rainbird) 4 EA
2810-14 Xeri-Pop Heads 2 EA
2810-15 Drip System Pipe 100 LF
2810-16 Sidewalk Bore 100 LF
2900-01 Wood Mulch 500 SF
2900-02 Landscape Cobbles CIP 6''-9'' Size 2 Ton
2900-03 Topsoil 60/40 Mix For Medians (CIP) 20 CY
2900-04 Native Seeding 0.5 ACRE
2900-05 Turf Sod 6500 SF
TOTAL:
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Material Costs.
Cost plus_____________% for materials costing less than $500.00. Maximum allowed is 10%
Cost plus_____________% for materials costing $500.00 or more. Maximum allowed is 8%
CONTRACT AWARD
Award will be based upon (1) The most favorable total cost for the labor, material and mark-up requirements
stated below and (2) the Service Provider meeting the requirements of the Service Agreement. Contractor
must provide an equipment list with current pricing per hour with an operator and a list of proposed
sub-contractors with the bid.
Firm Name ____________________________________________
(Are you a corporation, DBA, Partnership, LLC, PC)
Signature _________________________PRINTED NAME___________________
Title ____________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone/Fax _____________________________________________
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SERVICES AGREEMENT
WORK ORDER TYPE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and ____________________, hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services to be Performed.
a. This Agreement shall constitute the basic agreement between the parties for
services for ________________________. The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all
services performed by the Service Provider on behalf of the City and particularly described in
Work Orders agreed upon in writing by the parties from time to time. Such Work Orders, a
sample of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ____ (___ ) page[s], and
incorporated herein by this reference, shall include a description of the services to be performed,
the location and time for performance, the amount of payment, any materials to be supplied by
the City and any other special circumstances relating to the performance of services. No
workorder shall exceed $_________. The only services authorized under this agreement are
those which are performed after receipt of such Work Order, except in emergency
circumstances where oral work requests may be issued. Oral requests for emergency actions
will be confirmed by issuance of a written Work Order within two (2) working days.
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b. The City may, at any time during the term of a particular Work Order and without
invalidating the Agreement, make changes within the general scope of the particular services
assigned and the Service Provider agrees to perform such changed services.
2. Changes in the Work. The City reserves the right to independently bid any
services rather than issuing work to the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing
within this Agreement shall obligate the City to have any particular service performed by the
Service Provider.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated as specified by each written Work Order
or oral emergency service request. Oral emergency service requests will be acted upon without
waiting for a written Work Order. Time is of the essence.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and
effect for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of
the City, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates
provided with written notice to the professional mailed no later than 90 days prior to contract
end.
4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence _____ 199_, and
shall continue in full force and effect until _______, 199_, unless sooner terminated as herein
provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional
one year periods not to exceed __ (_) additional one year periods. Pricing changes shall be
negotiated by and agreed to by both parties and may not exceed the Denver - Boulder CPI-U as
published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office. Written notice of renewal shall be
provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than 90 days prior to contract end.
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5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without is fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notices. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be mailed at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following address:
City Service Provider
___________________________ __________________________
___________________________ __________________________
___________________________ __________________________
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for
services rendered to the termination date, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the
Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. This is an open-end indefinite quantity Agreement with no fixed
price. The actual amount of work to be performed will be stated on the individual Work Orders.
The City makes no guarantee as to the number of Work Orders that may be issued or the actual
amount of services which will in fact be requested. No Work Order of _______ or more shall be
issued.
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8. Payments. a. The City agrees to pay and the Service Provider agrees to accept
as full payment for all work done and all materials furnished and for all costs and expenses
incurred in performance of the work the sums set forth for the hourly labor rate and material
costs, with markups, stated within the Bid Schedule Proposal Form, attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", consisting of ____ (___) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Payment shall be made by the City only upon acceptance of the work by the City and
upon the Service Provider furnishing satisfactory evidence of payment of all wages, taxes,
supplies and materials, and other costs incurred in connection with the performance of such
work.
9. City Representative. The City's representative will be shown on the specific
Work Order and shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and proper
decisions with reference to the work requested. All requests concerning this Agreement shall be
directed to the City Representative.
10. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that in the performance of any services
hereunder, the Service Provider is an independent contractor responsible to the City only as to
the results to be obtained in the particular work assignment and to the extend that the work shall
be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement
based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall
neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the city.
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12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for
any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under the
Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
13. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance
with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all
workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials,
equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design,
materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with
the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final
acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors
of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or
nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned,
repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time
acceptable to City.
14. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a
material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
15. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting
party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event
the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be
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liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and
costs incurred because of the default.
16. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representative, successors and assigns of said parties.
17. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits,
claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever, brought or asserted for injuries to or
death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or occurring in
connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit "D",
consisting of _____ (____) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director
of Purchasing and Risk Management, 215 N. Mason, PO Box 580, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
one copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance
company acceptable to the city.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
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19. Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of
the State of Colorado. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction such holding shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
20. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit ___, consisting of
_____ (____) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By: _________________________________
John F. Fischbach
City Manager
By: __________________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_________________________________
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Assistant City Attorney
[INSERT CORPORATIONS NAME] or
[Insert Partnership name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as [Insert name of business]
By: _________________________________
______________________________________
PRINT NAME
______________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_________________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
___________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT "A"
WORK ORDER FORM
PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AND
______________________
DATED: _____________
Work Order Number:___________________________________________________________________
Purchase Order Number: _______________________________________________________________
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________
Commencement Date: _________________________________________________________________
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Service Provider agrees to perform the services
identified above and on the attached forms in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained
herein and in the Services Agreement
between the parties. In the event of a conflict between
or ambiguity in the terms of the Services Agreement and
this work order (including the attached forms) the
Services Agreement shall control.
Service Provider
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City of Fort Collins
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SPECIFICATIONS
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
STREET OVERSIZING
MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACT
The Colorado Division of Highways "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" (1999), except
as revised herein, is hereby adopted as a minimum standard of compliance for this project. The City of Fort
Collins Storm Drainage Construction Standards, City of Fort Collins Water Utilities Standard Construction
Specifications, City of Fort Collins Design Criteria and Standards for Streets, and City of Fort Collins Work Area
Traffic Control Handbook, shall also serve as minimum standards of compliance for this project. They are not
included in the contract documents, but may be obtained at the appropriate City Departments. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to purchase and familiarize themselves with all of the City Department
Specifications. These project specifications, City Department specifications, and CDOT standard
specifications are considered minimum standards for compliance on this project. In those instances where the
CDOT Standard Specifications conflict with the City specifications listed above, the City specifications shall
govern. In those instances where the CDOT Standard Specifications conflict with any of the provisions of the
preceding Sections 00001 through 01750, General Requirements, the preceding sections shall govern.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVALS
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 is revised to include the following:
The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, cross pans, driveways,
inlets, irrigation structures, pipe, structures, asphalt, fence, trees, retaining walls and any other obstructions
that are designated for removal by the Engineer. All such removals will be measured in the field, and quantities
agreed to by the Contractor and the Engineer.
Subsection 202.02 is revised to include the following:
Disposal Site - Materials designated for removal shall become property of the Contractor, unless noted in the
specifications or specified by the Engineer to be salvaged or stockpiled. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to obtain disposal sites for all unusable material, which is removed.
Subsection 202.07 is revised to include the following:
Prior to removal, concrete and/or asphalt shall be saw cut full depth to a clean and straight vertical line. Pieces
of concrete which, due to the Contractor's operations, crack or break beyond the limits of construction, shall be
saw cut, or removed to the nearest joint, and removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. The limit of
the repair will be determined by the Engineer. The initial saw cutting to remove existing concrete and/or
asphalt shall be considered incidental to the Work and shall not be paid for separately under this item.
Removal of concrete, asphalt and/or obstructions as described in section 202.01 beyond the limits designated
by the Engineer will be the responsibility of the Contractor and will not be paid for under this section.
Subsection 202.11 is revised to include the following:
The Contractor and the Engineer shall field measure and agree upon the quantity to be removed before the
work commences. Should the Contractor fail to request the Engineer to measure any work, the Contractor shall
not be compensated for materials that were not measured by the Engineer.
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price. Saw cutting, excavation, backfill, haul,
disposal, and stockpiling of materials will not be measured and paid for separately. This cost shall be included
in the unit price for each bid item in Section 202.
Subsection 202.12 is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
202-01 Remove pipe (ADS-CMP-RCP-PVC-CLAY TILE) – (LF)
202-02 Plug Existing Pipe (12”-36”) – (EA)
202-03 Remove Vertical Curb – (LF)
202-04 Remove Roll Over Curb and Sidewalk – (LF)
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202-05 Remove Crosspan/Driveway Apron – (SF)
202-06 Remove Concrete Paving 8” Avg. Depth – (SF)
202-07 Remove Asphalt 8” – (SY)
202-08 Roto Mill 3”-4” Asphalt – (SY)
202-09 Profile Mill 0”-3” – (SY)
202-10 Remove Sidewalk 4”-6” – (SF)
202-11 Remove Rip-Rap – (SY)
202-12 Remove Fence (Various Types) – (LF)
202-13 Removal of Pavement Markings – (LF)
202-14 Saw Cutting Existing Asphalt – (LF)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and incidentals and for doing all work involved in removals and rotomilling, including excavation,
backfill, haul and disposal, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer. All saw cutting
involved in removing the necessary items in order to complete the Work shall be considered incidental to the
Work and will not be paid for separately.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 203
EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT
Section 203 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 203.01 is revised to include the following:
Unclassified Excavation - This shall consist of excavation of all materials on the site to final grades, excluding
the bid items listed in Section 202. Excavation of unsuitable material will only be paid for if it is found to be
unsuitable in its original state. This item shall be measured from the plans and cross sections, and will be paid
for by the cubic yard. This item shall be paid according to plan quantity.
Embankment (Complete in Place) - All excavated material, except the material being hauled and disposed,
shall be placed as embankment and compacted, to final grades, as specified in Section 203.07. The
embankment quantity was not adjusted to allow for shrinkage during compaction. This item will be measured
from the plans and cross sections and will be paid for by the cubic yard. This item will be paid according to
plan quantity.
Haul and Disposal - This shall consist of hauling and disposing of any excess material or unsuitable fill
material (Muck Excavation is not included in this item). This item will be measured from the plans and cross
sections and will be paid for by the cubic yard. This item shall be paid according to plan quantity.
Topsoil - (stripping, stockpiling, placing) - All areas that have suitable topsoil material shall be stripped to a
depth of 6 inches. This material shall be stockpiled and placed after the final grades have been established.
This item shall include stripping existing vegetation, temporarily stockpiling, loading, hauling, and placing
topsoil material for back of walk and curb areas, parkway areas, and other designated areas. This item shall
be paid according to plan quantity.
Muck Excavation (Complete in Place) - This shall include excavation of unsuitable material, supplying and
placing Class 1 or 2 Structural Backfill, Pit Run or an approved fill, recompacting material to finish grade, and
haul and disposal of unsuitable material. Muck-excavation of material from rain or weather damage will not be
paid for and is entirely the Contractor's responsibility. This item shall be measured in the field, and will be paid
for by the cubic yard.
Borrow - ABC Class 5 or 6 (Complete in Place) - This shall include supplying, placing, and compacting
aggregate base course as directed by the Engineer. This item will be measured in the field and paid for by the
ton. This item will not be paid for as Embankment. Borrow material will only be used for fill if there is a
shortage of suitable material onsite and/or as directed by the Engineer and may be used under sidewalks and
median hardscaped areas.
Median Splash Block/Hardscape Shaping (Complete in Place) – The areas in the medians beneath the
exposed aggregate concrete shall be backfilled with suitable onsite material approved by the Engineer. These
areas shall be backfilled in lifts not to exceed 6 inches (6”) and compacted with a plate compactor or as
directed by the Engineer. This item will not be paid for as Embankment. This item will be measured in the field
and will be paid for by the square foot.
Potholing – The Contractor shall be responsible for locating electrical, gas, fiber optic, cable, telephone, traffic
signal conduit and other existing utility lines and shall be performed every 100 lineal feet or as deemed
necessary by the contractor. All related work, including excavation, backfilling, shoring, labor and number of
hours will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work. Repair of damaged
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existing utility lines caused by the Contractor will be at the Contractor’s expense. Potholing will be paid as a
lump sum item.
These items will not be paid separately under items in section 202, 210, 603, or 604.
Embankment and subgrade material shall be compacted to 95% of maximum density at +/- 2% optimum
moisture. Maximum density shall be determined by ASTM D 698. This will apply under the roadway, curb and
gutter, sidewalk, and driveways. Topsoil shall be compacted to 85% of maximum density at/or near optimum
moisture.
Excavation and Embankment will only be paid when a significant change in grade is required, as determined
by the Engineer. Minor cuts and fills shall be considered incidental to the work, and shall not be paid
separately under this section
If unsuitable subgrade is encountered and the Engineer directs the Contractor to over excavate the material,
the Contractor shall use Aggregate Base Courses (Class 5 or 6), Class 1 or 2 Structural Backfill, Pit Run or an
approved fill to backfill the over excavated area if there is not any acceptable material onsite. This Work will
not be paid for separately but will be paid under the Muck Excavation item. The proposed material shall meet
the following minimum requirements:
LL Maximum: 30
PI Maximum: 6
"R" Value Minimum: 78
The minimum strength coefficient of the Aggregate Base Coarse shall be 0.11.
After specified compaction has been obtained, the subgrade under the curb, gutter, sidewalk, and
pavement shall be proof-rolled with a heavily loaded rubber tired roller, fully loaded water truck, or
approved equal.
Those areas which produce a rut depth of over one-half (1/2) inch or which crack the subgrade after pumping
and rebounding shall be ripped, scarified, wetted or dried if necessary, and recompacted to the requirements
for density and moisture at the Contractor’s expense. Where unsuitable material is encountered, the Engineer
may require the Contractor to remove the unsuitable materials and backfill to the finished grade with approved
material. The completed subgrade shall be proof-rolled again after placement of approved material. This will
be paid for at the contract unit price for Muck Excavation.
The Contractor shall refer to the plans for regrading information. This work shall include all excavation,
embankment, and grading required to prepare these sites for landscaping.
Subsection 203.04 is revised to include the following:
The excavations and embankments shall be finished to smooth and uniform surfaces conforming to the typical
sections specified. Variation from the subgrade plan elevations specified shall not be more than 0.08 feet.
Subsection 203.13 is revised to include the following:
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Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
203-01 Unclassified Excavation – (CY)
203-02 Embankment -CIP – (CY)
203-03 Borrow Suitable Fill Material – (CY)
203-04 Haul & Dispose – (CY)
203-05 Topsoil–(Stripping, stockpiling, placing) – (CY)
203-06MuckExcavation–CIP–(CY)
203-07 Borrow ABC (Class 5 or 6) –CIP - (TON)
203-08 Borrow Fill R-25 – (TON)
203-09MedianSplashBlock/Hardscape Shaping - CIP – (SF)
203-10 Import Topsoil (Screened) – (CY)
203-11 Potholing – (LS)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work involved in Unclassified Excavation, Embankment, Haul &
Dispose, Topsoil (stripping, stockpiling, placing), Muck Excavation, Borrow ABC and Median Hardscape
Shaping, including without limitation, haul, stockpiling, placing of material, watering or drying soil, compaction,
proof rolling, finish grading, and disposal of unusable materials, as shown on the plans and as specified in
these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 206
EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR STRUCTURES
Section 206 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 206.03 is revised to include the following:
Structure Excavation – It is anticipated that unsuitable soils will be encountered for the foundation of the box
culvert. The excavation of the unsuitable material has already been accounted for and will be paid for under
the Muck Excavation item.
The Contractor is cautioned that construction equipment may cause the natural soils to pump or deform while
performing excavation work inside and on footings, structural floor slabs, or other structure foundation areas.
Foundation materials which are: a) saturated by either surface or dewatering work by the Contractor; b) frozen
for any reason; or, c) that are disturbed by the Contractor’s work or caused to become unacceptable for
foundation material purposes by means of the Contractor’s equipment, manpower, or methods of work shall be
removed and replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
Care should be taken when excavating the foundations to avoid disturbing the supporting materials.
Excavation by either hand or careful backhoe soil removal, may be required in excavating the last few inches of
material to obtain the subgrade of any item of the concrete work.
Any over-excavated subgrades that are due to the Contractor’s actions, shall be brought back to subgrade
elevations by the Contractor and at his expense in the following manner:
1. For over-excavations of 2 inches or less, either: Backfill and compact with an approved granular
materials; backfill with ½ inch washed crushed rock; or fill within concrete at the time of the
appurtenant structure concrete pour.
2. For over-excavations greater than 2 inches, backfill and compact with 1 ½ inch washed crushed
rock.
Structural Backfill (On-site Fill) - Backfill, and fill within 2 feet of and adjacent to all structures and for full
height of the walls, shall be selected non-swelling material. It shall be granular, well graded, and free from
stones larger than 3 inches. Material may be job excavated, but selectivity will be required as determined by
the Engineer. Refer to the Plans for job specific requirements. Stockpiled material, other than topsoil from the
excavation shall be used for backfilling unless an impervious structural backfill is specified. The backfill
material shall consist of either clean on-site granular materials free of stones larger than 3 inches in diameter
with no more than 20% passing the No. 200 sieve, or equivalent imported materials. All backfill around the
structures shall be consolidated by mechanical tamping. The material shall be placed in 8-inch loose lifts
within range of 2% above to 2% below the optimum moisture content and compacted to 95% of Maximum
Standard Proctor Density (ASTM D698) for cohesive soils, or to 70% relative density for pervious material as
determined by the relative density of cohesionless soils test, ASTM D4253.
Structural Haul and Leveling - This shall consist of hauling and leveling of any excess material or unsuitable
fill material on site. This item will be measured from the plans and cross sections and will be paid for by the
cubic yard. This item shall be paid according to plan quantity.
Structural Backfill flow fill – Backfill flow fill will be required around the foundation and up to a height of 2’
above the foundation.
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Dewatering – This item shall include pumps, labor, equipment and any associated costs to insure a dry work
area. Also, a discharge pipe is to be installed and removed to provide access for construction equipment.
These combined items will be paid for as a lump sum price.
Dewatering should not be conducted by pumping from inside footing, structural floor slab, or other structure
foundation limits. This may decrease the supporting capacity of the soils.
Subsection 206.07is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
206-01 Structure Excavation – (CY)
206-02 Structure Backfill (On-Site Fill) – (CY)
206-03 Structure Haul and Leveling – (CY)
206-04 Structure Backfill Flow Fill – (CY)
206-05 Filter Material (1 ½” Washed Rock) – (TON)
206-06 Dewatering – (LS)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work involved in Structural Excavation, Backfill, Haul & Leveling,
Filter Material installation, and Dewatering, including without limitation, haul, stockpiling, placing of material,
watering or drying soil, compaction, proof rolling, finish grading, and disposal of unusable materials, as shown
on the plans and as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 208
EROSION CONTROL
Section 208 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 208.05 is revised to include the following:
All Erosion Control Devices, Materials, and Techniques required to prevent damage to the storm water facilities
as outlined in the City of Fort Collins Standards will be considered incidental to the work, and shall be included
in the price. No measurement for payment shall be made for maintenance of Erosion Control devices. The
tracking pad shown on the plans shall be included and considered incidental to the work. This item will be paid
for as a lump sum price to the Contractor.
Working in or Crossing Watercourses and Wetlands – Construction vehicles should be kept out of
watercourses to the extent possible. Where in channel-work is necessary, precautions must be taken to
stabilize the work area during construction to minimize erosion control. The channel (including bed and banks)
must always be restabilized immediately after in-channel work is completed. Where a live (wet) watercourse
must be crossed by construction vehicles during construction, a Temporary Stream Crossing must be provided
for this purpose.
Contractor shall take extreme care not to contaminate Spring Creek. A total of 13 permanent straw
bales will be paid for in the Lump Sum price for Erosion Control.
Subsection 208.07 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
208-01 Silt Fence Furnished and Installed – (LF)
208-02 Straw Bales Furnished and Installed – (LF)
208-03 Soil Retention Blanket – (SY)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work involved in installing and maintaining erosion control,
complete-in-place, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 210
RESET STRUCTURES
Section 210 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 210.10 is revised to include the following:
Work contained in this Subsection shall meet the requirements of the current City of Fort Collins Water Utilities
Standard Construction Specifications or other applicable water utility agency standard construction
specifications.
The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the City Water Utilities Department or other applicable
water utility when shutting off water to minimize downtime to customers. The Contractor shall also coordinate
work involving the relocation of fire hydrants, water meters, curb stops, and water valves, and lowering water
and sewer service lines, and water lines. The Contractor shall supply all materials required to complete the
work that is not supplied by the City or other applicable water utility, and these materials shall be included in the
costs of each item. This shall include, but not be limited to; new copper line and fittings, new stop boxes, meter
pits, excavation, backfill and compaction. New copper fittings, stop boxes, and meter pits will be required at
each location.
All structures located in bituminous pavements to be surfaced shall be adjusted prior to, or during paving
operations.
All structures located within a concrete pavement shall be adjusted prior to opening the roadway.
The Contractor shall perform all work needed to ensure that said structures can be readily adjusted and shall
have all necessary materials on hand prior to commencing the work. The adjustments shall be made as noted
below.
All structures shall be adjusted to be ¼”, +/- 1/8” below the pavement surface.
The Contractor shall be responsible for immediately cleaning out all construction materials that may fall into
manholes, valve boxes, or other structures during the construction process. In the event that a structure was
not properly adjusted (i.e. too high or too low) or the structure was covered and not adjusted after the paving
operation, written notice will be given by the Engineer to the Contractor requiring the Contractor to make the
necessary adjustments within 5 working days. In the event that the structure is not adjusted within said time
frame; the Engineer shall have the right to engage a third party to complete the work, and to withhold the cost
of such work from payments due the Contractor.
If a structure is adjusted prior to an overlay operation, the Contractor shall place bituminous base material
around the structure as directed by the Engineer to insure that it will not be a hazard to vehicular traffic. This
will be paid for under the bid item for Asphalt Patching.
Adjust Valve Box – Valve boxes located within asphalt pavement shall be adjusted by removing the existing
pavement around the valve box, adjusting the valve by turning it to the proper grade, trimming the existing
asphalt by cutting vertical edges, then spreading and mechanically compacting bituminous material of the
same grade and quality as the adjacent pavement.
If a valve box cannot be turned up, or can be turned up, but not sufficiently to achieve the proper grade or if the
top section of the valve box is in poor condition, the Contractor shall excavate around the top section of the
valve box and remove and replace the top section with a longer section supplied by the Contractor. The
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excavation shall then be back filled with Non-Shrink backfill to the top of subgrade, and then, material of the
same grade and quality as the adjacent pavement shall be placed.
The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care while attempting to adjust the valve boxes. If, in the opinion of
the Engineer, the Contractor is negligent and breaks the valve box, the valve box shall be replaced at the
Contractor’s expense. This item will be paid under Adjust Valve Box – (EA).
Adjust Manhole Ring/Cover – Manholes located within existing asphalt pavement shall be adjusted by
removing an area of pavement with a minimum diameter one foot (1’) larger than the structure (centered on the
structure). This shall be done by cutting vertical edges, adjusting the manhole by grouting concrete rings
and/or utilizing metal shims to raise the structure to the proper grade, then spreading and mechanically
compacting bituminous material of the same grade and quality as the adjacent pavement.
When the manhole adjustment is complete, the slope of the top surface of the manhole cover shall match the
slope of the pavement in both the longitudinal and traverse directions. Any manhole cover which is unstable or
noisy under traffic shall be replaced. This item will be paid under Adjust Manhole Ring/Cover – (EA).
Modify Manhole - Manholes located within existing asphalt pavement or subgrade shall be adjusted by
removing an area of pavement or subgrade with a minimum diameter two foot (2’) larger than the structure
(centered on the structure). This shall be done by cutting vertical edges in the pavement, if required, and
excavating below the ground surface to the required barrel seam needed to start the adjustment. The cone
section shall be removed and additional sections added or removed to obtain the plan finished elevation. All
manhole sections shall be cleaned and an approved gasket material applied prior to reassembly. This work
shall be done in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Standard Construction Specification for Sewer Mains.
The excavation shall be backfilled with on-site material and shall be mechanically compacted or Flowable Fill
used if directed by the Engineer. This item will be paid under Modify Manhole – (EA). Flowable Fill will be
paid under Section 608.
Non-Shrink backfill – also called Flowable Fill or Unshrinkable Fill – shall be a Portland Cement Concrete
Mix. The cement shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Portland Cement, ASTM C 150-85, Type I/II.
The minimum 24-hour strength shall be 10-psi and the maximum 28 day strength, 60 psi. The maximum
aggregate size shall be one inch (1”). The minimum slump shall be six inches (6”) and the maximum, eight
inches (8”). The non-shrink backfill shall be consolidated with a mechanical vibrator.
Fire Hydrants – The Contractor shall supply all materials required to complete the Work. These materials
shall be included in the cost for adjusting or relocating the fire hydrants. The Contractor shall also include
excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction into his/her item cost. This Work will not be paid for separately
under any other item listed in these specifications. This item will be paid under Fire Hydrant – (EA).
Water Meters – The relocation of water meters are shown on the plans. The Engineer may also request
meters to be relocated that are not shown on the plans. The City of Fort Collins Water Utility or other
applicable water utility will not provide any materials to complete this Work. The Contractor shall notify the
water utility prior to performing this work. The Contractor shall supply all materials required to complete
the Work. This shall include, but not limited to, new copper line and fittings, new stop box, complete meter pit
assembly, excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction into his/her item cost. This item will be paid under
Water Meter – (EA).
Cathodic Protection (C.P.) Test Station Relocation – The relocation of C. P. Test Stations are shown on the
plans. The Engineer may also request C. P. Test Stations to be relocated that are not shown on the plans.
The City of Fort Collins Water Utility will provide the materials, perform the wire connections and extend the
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wires to the new location. The Contractor shall notify the Owners Field Representative on site prior to
doing this work. The Contractor shall locate the existing test station wires, excavate the trench to the new
location, backfill the trench after the City Utility Crews are done with their work and set the City supplied
concrete pod, with the wires inside, to the finished grade. If the Contractor pulls the existing test station wires
off the connection at the water main line, the Contractor shall be responsible to repair the test wires at the main
line under the direction of the City Utility Crews at the Contractors expense. This item will be paid under
Relocate C. P. Test Station – (EA).
Irrigation Service – There are irrigation service taps that will be made for irrigating the medians on this
project. The Contractor shall supply all materials required to complete the Work. The City of Fort Collins
Water Utility or other applicable water utility will not provide any materials to complete this Work. This shall
include, but not limited to, tapping the existing water line at the designated location(s), new copper line and
fittings, new stop box, complete meter pit assembly, excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction into his/her
item cost. Service taps on City mains larger than 8” will be made only under the direct supervision of
the City Utility or by the City Utilities Crews. The Contractor shall notify the water utility prior to
performing this work. This item will be paid under Irrigation Services (3/4”-1”) – (EA).
Traffic Signs - Prior to commencement of any construction that will affect traffic signs of any type, the
Contractor shall contact the City of Fort Collins Streets Division and the City Project Inspector for removal of
the signs. The COFC Streets Division will remove these signs and reset all traffic signs upon project
completion.
Subsection 210.13 is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
210-01 Adjust Valve Box – (EA)
210-02 Adjust Manhole Ring/Cover – (EA)
210-03ModifyManhole–(EA)
210-04 Relocate Fire Hydrant – (EA)
210-05 Relocate Water Meter – (EA)
210-06 Relocate C. P. Test Station – (EA)
210-07 Irrigation Service (3/4”-1”) – (EA)
210-08 Relocate Fence (Various Types) – (LF)
210-09 Relocate Mailbox – (EA)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the Work involved in adjusting structures, complete-in-place,
including non-shrink backfill, concrete, metal shims, bituminous materials, haul and disposal, excavation,
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bedding material, backfill, and compaction as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as
directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 304
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
Section 304 of the Standard Specifications is revised as follows:
Subsection 304.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of placing 6” of Aggregate Base Course (Class 5 or 6) over previously prepared
pavement subgrade approved by the Engineer. Aggregate Base Course will be used under the asphalt
pavement section and shall meet the requirements of Subsection 703.03.
The proposed material shall meet the following minimum requirements:
LL Maximum: 30
PI Maximum: 6
“R” Value Minimum: 78
The minimum strength coefficient of the Class 5 or 6 Aggregate Base Course shall be 0.11
Subsection 304.06 is revised to include the following:
Aggregate Base Course shall be compacted to at least 95% of maximum density at or near optimum moisture
as determined by ASTM D698.
Subsection 304.07 is revised to include the following:
Aggregate Base Course will be measured by the ton at proper moisture. Quantity will be adjusted accordingly
if the moisture content is too high. Haul and water necessary to bring mixture to optimum moisture will not be
measured or paid for separately, but shall be included in the price for Aggregate Base Course.
Soil sterilization shall be applied under all new asphalt paving and shall be considered incidental to the
work. Sterilization shall not be paid for separately under this item.
Subsection 304.08 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities of Aggregate Base Course will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
304-01 Aggregate Base Course (Class 5 or 6) 6” depth – (TON)
304-02 Shouldering Base (Class 5 or 6) 4” depth (CIP) – (TON)
304-03 Patch Placement Base (Class 5 or 6) 6” depth (CIP) – (TON)
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The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and incidentals and for doing all work involved in Aggregate Base Course including haul,
sterilization, and water. The work will be complete-in-place, as shown on the plans, as specified in these
specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 306
RECONDITIONING
Section 306 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 306.02 is revised to include the following:
The top 8" of the entire subgrade, including fill areas, (curb, gutter and sidewalk, and pavement areas) shall be
reconditioned by scarifying and recompacting. The subgrade shall be thoroughly mixed and dried or moistened
to full depth and compacted as specified in Section 203.07. The reconditioned surface shall not vary above or
below the lines and grades as staked by more than 0.04 foot under asphalt or concrete pavement or 0.08 foot
under aggregate base course. The surface shall be tested prior to application of any base course or pavement.
All defective work shall be corrected as directed by the Engineer. The surface shall be protected and
maintained until base course or pavement has been placed. If the Contractor chooses to use roadbase as a
fine grading material or a material to mitigate over excavated or rain damaged areas this shall be entirely the
Contractor's cost and shall be considered incidental to the Work. The Contractor shall be paid for
reconditioning, if reconditioning has been attempted, and muck excavation in the event that unsuitable material
is encountered and removed at the direction of the Engineer. It shall be at the Engineer’s discretion to
determine if the Contractor has made a sufficient effort to control the moisture in the subgrade material and
made a reasonable effort to recondition the subgrade.
Soil sterilization shall be applied under all new asphalt paving and shall be considered incidental to the work.
Sterilization shall not be paid for separately under this item.
This item (Reconditioning) will not be necessary or paid for in flyash stabilized areas.
Subsection 306.04 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities of Reconditioning will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
306-01 Reconditioning (8") - (SY)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work involved in Reconditioning, complete-in-place, including
compaction, wetting or drying, and finish grading, as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications,
and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 401 & 703
PLANT MIX PAVEMENTS – GENERAL & AGGREGATES
Section 401 and 703 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 401.02 is hereby revised to include the following:
Requests made in writing by the Contractor for changes in the job mix formula will be considered by the
Engineer. A job mix formula shall be determined by the Contractor and submitted to the Engineer for approval
a minimum of one week prior to the beginning of construction for each proposed change. The Contractor
shall provide the Engineer with an asphalt mix design report from an independent testing laboratory
acceptable to the Engineer. The report shall state the Mix properties, optimum oil content, job mix formula
and recommended mixing and placing temperatures. The costs for all job mix formulas shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.
If the Contractor uses more than three (3) job mix formulas for a type of plant mix pavement used, the City may
charge the Contractor for testing and evaluation of the mix designs, including the costs for calibration of a
Nuclear Asphalt Oven.
For Superpave Mixes, delete Table 401-2 and replace with the following:
TABLE 401-2
Grading Test Procedure Minimum Test
Result
Sampling Frequency
All Gradings CP L-5109 Method
B
80 One per 10, 000 metric tons (10,000
tons) or fraction thereof (minimum)
In subsection 401.02, delete the second, third, and fourth paragraphs and replace with the following:
1. A proposed plant mix pavement mix design prepared in accordance with Colorado Procedure 52(CP52-99),
including a proposed job-mix gradation for each mixture required by the Contract which shall be wholly
within the Master Range Table, Tables 703-3A, B, and C, before the tolerances shown in Table 401-1 are
applied. The weight of lime shall be included in the total weight of the material passing the 75 mm (No. 200)
sieve. The restricted zone boundaries shown for all gradings in Tables 703-3A, 703-3B, and 703-3C are to
be used as guidelines in mix design development. However, the job-mix gradation is not required to pass
above or below the restricted zone boundaries.
2. The name of the refinery supplying the asphalt cement and the source of the anti-stripping additive.
3. A sufficient quantity of each aggregate for the Department to perform the tests specified in section 2.2.1
of CP52.
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In subsection 401.02 delete Table 401-1, including the footnotes, and replace with the following:
TABLE 401-1Bitumen Content
Asphalt Recycling Agent
Temperature of Mixture When Discharged from Mixer
±0.3%
±0.2%
±10°C
1Hot Bituminous Pavement - Item 403
Passing the 9.5 mm (3/8²) and larger sieves
Passing the the 4.75 mm (No. 4) and 2.36 mm (No. 8)
sieves
Passing the 600 mm (#30) sieve
Passing the 75 mm (#200) sieve
±6%
±5%
±4%
±2%
1When 100% passing is designated, there shall be no tolerance. When 90-100% passing is designated,
90% shall be the minimum; no tolerance shall be used.
Delete Subsection 401.07 and replace with the following:
Plant mix pavement shall be placed only on properly prepared unfrozen surfaces which are free of water, snow,
and ice. The plant mix pavement shall be placed only when both the air and surface temperatures equal or
exceed the temperatures specified in Table 401-3 and the Engineer determines that the weather conditions
permit the pavement to be properly placed and compacted.
Table 401-3
Placement Temperature Limitations in ºC
Compacted Layer
Thickness in
mm (inches)
Minimum Surface and Air
Temperature ºC (ºF)
Top
Layer
Layers Below
Top Layer
<38 (1½)
38 (1½) - <75 (3)
75 (3) or more
15 (60)
10 (50)
7 (45)
10 (50)
5 (40)
2 (35)
Note: Air temperature is taken in the shade. Surface is defined as the existing base on which
the new pavement is to be placed.
If the temperature falls below the minimum air or surface temperatures, paving shall stop.
The Contractor shall schedule the work so that no planed or recycled surface is left without resurfacing for
more than 10 calendar days during the period specified in Table 401-3A, below. The Contractor shall
immediately place a temporary hot bituminous pavement layer on any surface that has been planed or recycled
and can not be resurfaced in accordance with the above temperature requirements within 10 calendar days
after being planed or recycled. The minimum thickness of the temporary hot bituminous pavement layer shall
be 50 mm (2 inches). The Contractor shall perform the quality control required to assure adequate quality of
the hot bituminous pavement used in the temporary layer. All applicable pavement markings shall be applied
to the temporary layer surface. The Contractor shall maintain the temporary layer for the entire period that it is
open to traffic. Distress which affects the ride, safety, or serviceability of the temporary layer shall be
immediately corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The temporary hot bituminous pavement layer shall
be removed when work resumes.
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Table No. 401-3A
Periods Requiring Overlay of Treated Surfaces
Location by Elevation Period During Which Planed or
Recycled Surfaces Must be Overlaid
within Ten Days
All areas below and including
2100 m (7000 feet)
October 1 to March 1
All areas above 2100 m (7000 feet)
up to and including 2600 m (8500
feet)
September 5 to April 1
All areas above 2600 m (8500 feet) August 20 to May 15
In Subsection 401.15, delete the third and fourth paragraphs (including table) and replace with the
following:
The minimum temperature of the mixture when discharged from the mixer and when delivered for use shall be
as shown in the following table:
Asphalt Grade Minimum Mix Discharge
Temperature, °C (ºF)*
Minimum Delivered
Mix Temperature, °C
(ºF)**
PG 58-28 135 (275) 113 (235)
PG 58-22 138 (280) 113 (235)
PG 64-22 143 (290) 113 (235)
AC-20 Rubberized 160 (320) 138 (280)
PG 76-28 160 (320) 138 (280)
PG 70-28 149 (300) 138 (280)
PG 64-28 149 (300) 138 (280)
PG 58-34 149 (300) 138 (280)
* The maximum mix discharge temperature shall not exceed the minimum discharge temperature
by more than 17°C (30 (ºF) .
** Delivered mix temperature shall be measured behind the paver screed.
Hot-mix asphalt mixture shall be produced at the lowest temperature within the specified temperature range
that produces a workable mix and provides for uniform coating of aggregates (95% minimum in accordance
with AASHTO T 195), and that allows the required compaction to be achieved.
Subsection 401.16 is hereby revised to include the following:
The mixture shall be laid upon an approved surface, spread and struck off to provide for drainage to the side(s)
of the roadway with a minimum cross slope of two percent (2%) or as directed by the Engineer.
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In subsection 401.17, first paragraph, delete the last two (2) sentence and replace with the following:
When the mixture contains unmodified asphalt cement (PG 58-28, PG 58-22, or PG 64-22) or modified (PG 58-
34), and the surface temperature falls below 85°C (185 ºF), no further compaction effort will be permitted
unless approved. If the mixture contains modified asphalt cement (AC-20R, PG 76-28, PG 70-28, or PG 64-
28) and the surface temperature falls below 110°C (230 ºF), no further compaction effort will be permitted
unless approved.
Subsection 401.17 is hereby revised to include the following:
All pneumatic tire rubbers shall be equipped with rubber skirts.
In subsection 703.04 delete Table 703-3 and replace with Tables 703-3A, B, and C as follows:
TABLE 703-3A
Master Range Table for Hot Bituminous Pavement (Grading S)
Sieve
Size
Percent by Weight
Passing Square
Mesh Sieves
Restricted Zone Boundary (Guideline)
Minimum Maximum
37.5 mm (1½”)
25.0 mm (1”) 100
19.0 mm (¾”) 90 - 100
12.5 mm (½”) *
9.5 mm (3/8”) *
4.75 mm (#4) *
2.36 mm (#8) 23 - 49 34.6 34.6
1.18 mm (#16) 22.3 28.3
600 mm (#30) * 16.7 20.7
300 mm (#50) 13.7 13.7
150 mm (#100)
75 mm (#200) 2 - 8
* These additional Form 43 Specification Screens will initially be established using values from the As Used
Gradation shown on the Design Mix.
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TABLE 703-3B
Master Range Table for Hot Bituminous Pavement (Grading SX)
Sieve
Size
Percent by Weight
Passing Square
Mesh Sieves
Restricted Zone Boundary (Guideline)
Minimum Maximum
37.5 mm (1½”)
25.0 mm (1”)
19.0 mm (¾”) 100
12.5 mm (½”) 90 - 100
9.5 mm (3/8”) *
4.75 mm (#4) *
2.36 mm (#8) 28 - 58 39.1 39.1
1.18 mm (#16) 25.6 31.6
600 mm (#30) * 19.1 23.1
300 mm (#50) 15.5 15.5
150 mm (#100)
75 mm (#200) 2 - 10
* These additional Form 43 Specification Screens will initially be established using values from the As Used
Gradation shown on the Design Mix.
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TABLE 703-3C
Master Range Table for Hot Bituminous Pavement (Grading SG)
Sieve
Size
Percent by Weight
Passing Square
Mesh Sieves
Restricted Zone Boundary (Guideline)
Minimum Maximum
37.5 mm (1½”) 100
25.0 mm (1”) 90 - 100
19.0 mm (¾”)
12.5 mm (½”) *
9.5 mm (3/8”) *
4.75 mm (#4) * 39.5 39.5
2.36 mm (#8) 19 - 45 26.8 30.8
1.18 mm (#16) 18.1 24.1
600 mm (#30) * 13.6 17.6
300 mm (#50) 11.4 11.4
150 mm (#100)
75 mm (#200) 1 - 7
* These additional Form 43 Specification Screens will initially be established using values from the As Used
Gradation shown on the Design Mix.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 403
HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT
Section 403 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 403.01 is revised to include the following:
Asphalt Patching – HBP Grading S & SG shall be used in locations as directed by the Engineer. These
quantities will be restricted to small areas which require hand placement methods and conventional paving
equipment cannot be utilized.
Hot Bituminous Pavement – This shall consist of constructing one or more courses of HBP Grading S & SG
over existing pavement or subgrade surfaces previously prepared by the contractor or City of Fort Collins
Crews.
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Subsection 403.02 is revised to include the following:
Laboratory Mix Design – Grading S & SG - The mix designs shall be prepared by an independent laboratory
acceptable to the Engineer and shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval a minimum
on one (1) month prior to the beginning of paving for this project. The criteria for the mix design is as follows:
HBP Grading S & SG
ESAL’s = To be determined by City of Fort Collins based on Location/Classification of roadway
Binder : PG 64-22
Binder (Intersection Only) : PG 76-28
Designed according to the most recent set of SUPERPAVE Specifications available.
See Table 403-1 on Next Page
A request made in writing by the Contractor for changes in the job mix formula will be considered by the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall prepare a quality control plan outlining the steps taken to minimize segregation of HBP.
This plan shall be submitted to the Engineer and approved prior to beginning the paving operations. When the
Engineer determines that segregation is unacceptable, the paving shall stop and the cause of segregation shall
be corrected before paving operations will be allowed to resume.
Reclaimed materials will not be allowed in Hot Bituminous Pavement. A maximum of 20% reclaimed material
will be allowed for HBP Grading SG.
The Contractor shall construct the work such that all roadway pavement placed prior to the time paving
operations end for the year, shall be completed to the full thickness required by the plans. The Contractor's
Progress Schedule shall show the methods to be used to comply with this requirement.
The design mix for Grading S, SX, and SG shall conform to the following:
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TABLE 403-1
Property Test
Method
Grading S Grading SG Grading SX
N/A this
Project
Air Voids, percent at:
N (initial)
N (design)
N (maximum)
CPL 5115
> 11.0
3.0 - 5.0
> 2.0
> 11.0
3.0 - 5.0
> 2.0
> 11.0
3.0 - 5.0
> 2.0
Lab Compaction
(Revolutions):
N (initial) (a)
N (design) (b)
N (maximum) (a)
CPL 5115
8
100
158
8
100
158
(a)
(b)
(a)
Stability, minimum (a)
(for information)
CPL 5106 42 42 (a)
Aggregate Retained on the
4.75 mm (No. 4) Sieve with at
least two Mechanically
Induced Fractured Faces, %
minimum
CP 45 60 60 60
Accelerated Moisture
Susceptibility Tensile Strength
Ratio (Lottman), minimum
CPL 5109
Method B
80 80 80
Minimum Dry Split Tensile
Strength, kPa (psi)
CPL 5109
Method B
205 (30) 205 (30) 205 (30)
Grade of Asphalt Cement
Top Layer
PG 64-22 PG 64-22 PG 64-22
Grade of Asphalt Cement
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Emulsified Asphalt for tack coat shall be Grade CSS-1h. The tack coat shall consist of a 1:1 dilution (one (1)
part emulsified asphalt to one (1) part water). The application rate for tack coat shall be approximately 0.1
gallons per square yard.
The existing pavement shall be broomed and cleaned to be free of dirt, water, vegetation and other deleterious
matter immediately prior to commencing the paving operation. Edges of the area to be patched shall be
sawcut vertically, and perpendicular or parallel to the roadway, as directed by the Engineer. Tack coat shall be
placed against clean, vertical edges on all sides of the area to be patched.
Hot Bituminous Pavement Grading S and SX shall be placed in equal lifts not exceeding three (3) inches. The
minimum lift thickness for Grading SX shall be one (1) inch and Grading S shall be (1 ½) inch. HBP Grading
SG shall be placed in equal lifts not exceeding four (4) inches and the minimum lift thickness shall be three (3)
inches. Overlaying layers of Hot Bituminous Pavement shall not be placed until the lower layer has cooled
sufficiently to provide a stable material which will support the equipment without rutting, shoving or moving in
any manner. Tack coat shall be placed between all lifts.
Subsection 403.04 shall include the following:
Hot Bituminous Pavement Grading SX, SG, and S, will be measured by the ton and paid for at the Contract
Unit Price for Asphalt Patching and Hot Bituminous Pavement. Pavement cutting, excavation, subgrade
preparation, haul and disposal, bituminous materials, aggregate, asphalt cement, asphalt recycling agent,
additives, hydrated lime, and all other work necessary to complete each hot bituminous pavement item will not
be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit price bid.
Load slips shall be consecutively numbered for each day and shall include batch time.
Subsection 403.05 is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
403-01 Asphalt Patching – Grading S (3” Depth) – (TON)
403-02 Asphalt Patching – Grading SG (6”- 10” Depth) – (TON)
403-03 Hot Bituminous Pavement – Grading S (3” Depth) – (TON)
403-04 Hot Bituminous Pavement – Grading SG (4” Depth) – (TON)
403-05 Asphalt Paver Leveling Course – Grading S – (TON)
403-06 Asphalt Paver Patch – Grading S (3” Depth) – (TON)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in Hot Bituminous Pavement and Asphalt
Patching, including pavement cutting, excavation, subgrade preparation, haul and disposal, compaction,
rolling, surface preparation, and bituminous materials, complete in-place, as shown on these plans, as
specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 412
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Section 412 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 412.03 is revised to include the following:
Concrete pavement shall conform to Class “P” concrete as specified in Subsections 601.02 and 601.03. Class
“P” concrete shall have a minimum 28-day field compressive strength of 4200 psi.
The Contractor shall submit a concrete mix design for Class “P” showing and establishing the proportions of all
the ingredients. The Contractor shall be responsible for all subsequent adjustments necessary to produce the
specified concrete mix. The Contractor shall submit a new mix design based on the Class “P” requirements
when a change occurs in the type of cement, or sources of fly ash, or aggregate. The contractor may delete
Class F fly ash and also substitute Size 67 aggregate in lieu of the larger aggregate blend for the Class
“P” concrete only upon the approval of the mix design submitted to the Engineer.
The Contractor shall also submit a mix design for High Early Concrete. This mix shall have a minimum 24-hour
field compressive strength of 3000 psi and a minimum 28-day field compressive strength of 4200 psi. This
item shall be paid for by the cubic yard of concrete used. It shall include supplying, placing, curing and
texturing the high early concrete. Payment for the cost of using high early concrete will be paid for by the cubic
yard for the incremental increase in cost and will be paid only when the Engineer requires use of high early
concrete.
No concrete shall be placed until the applicable mix design and maturity relationship has been submitted,
reviewed and approved by the Engineer. Review and approval of the mix designs by the Engineer will not
constitute acceptance of the concrete. Acceptance shall be based solely on the work conforming to
the specifications and on satisfactory test results of the concrete placed on this project.
Subsection 412.12 is revised to include the following:
Immediately following the burlap drag finish, the surface shall be given an “astroturf” drag finish. Materials
used for final finish shall be of such texture and weight to produce a uniform texture similar to a broom type
finish. Drags shall be full width of the new pavement and maintained in acceptable condition as specified for
“astroturf” drag finish.
Subsection 412.13 is revised to include the following:
The Contractor shall saw joints early enough to control or limit random cracking but not too early as to create
chipping along the sawed joint. Saw cutting will not be allowed between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. unless approved by the Engineer. Saw cutting joints shall be included in this work and will not be paid
for separately.
If the Contractor proposes variations from CDOT M Standards, it is requested that the Contractor shall
prepare a pavement joint and doweling layout for approval by the Engineer.
Subsection 412.17 is revised to include the following:
The concrete pavement smoothness shall meet the requirements of Category 4, Class I, as shown in Table
412-1 for the Profilograph test.
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Subsection 412.18 is revised to include the following:
Silicone joint sealant material: Concrete joints shall be sealed with an approved silicone joint sealant
material. A copy of the manufacturer’s recommendations pertaining to the application of the sealant shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to the beginning of work, and these recommendations shall be
adhered to by the Contractor, with such exceptions as this specification may require. The sealant material
shall be applied into the joint using equipment and techniques recommended by the joint sealant manufacturer.
The Engineer may elect to check for bonding or adherence to the sides of the joint. If the sealant does not
bond to the joint, the Contractor shall remove the joint sealant material and clean and reseal these joints in
accordance with the criteria outlined.
Backer rod: Shall be a round, heat resistant material meeting the requirements set forth by the joint sealant
manufacturer. The Contractor shall submit the proposed material to the Engineer for review and approval prior
to use. The backer rod shall be placed in such a manner that the grade for the proper depth of the sealant
material is maintained. The depth of the sealant shall be a maximum of ¼ inch.
The Contractor shall thoroughly clean the joint and adjacent pavement surface for a width of not less than one
inch (1”) on each side of the joint of all scale, dirt, dust, residue, or any foreign material that will prevent
bonding of the joint sealant. This operation is to be accomplished by immediately flushing the joints with water
after sawing. The joints shall be sandblasted after they have dried, just prior to sealing. After sandblasting, the
joint shall be cleaned using compressed air with a minimum pressure of 100 psi. The sandblasting and air
cleaning shall be performed on the same day as the backer rod placement and joint sealant application.
Sealant shall not commence for a minimum of 24 hours after sawing or a weather event without approval of the
Engineer.
Subsection 412.24 is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
412-01 Concrete Pavement (10”) – (SY)
412-02 High Early Concrete (Incremental $) – (CY)
The above prices and payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in placing concrete pavement, complete-in-
place, including haul, concrete materials, finishing the surface, saw cutting the joints, curing, placing dowels,
and sealing joints as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 420
GEOSYNTHETICS
Section 420 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 420.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing geotextile and geogrid stabilization material and geotextile
paving fabric.
Subsection 420.02 is revised to include the following:
All geogrid or geotextile fabric shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and as
directed by the Engineer. The geotextile stabilization fabric shall be Typar 3801 or approved equal. The
geogrid reinforcement mat shall be Tensar Structural Geogrid BX1100 or approved equal. The geotextile
paving fabric shall be as manufactured by Phillips Fibers Corporation, Hoechst Fibers Industries, Amoco
Fabrics Company, or an approved equal.
The tack coat to be applied to the road surface and/or to the Geotextile Paving Fabric shall meet the following
requirements:
Asphalt Cement AC-20
NOTE: Emulsified and/or Cutback Asphalt shall not be used as tack coat for Geotextile Paving Fabric.
Surface preparation: The pavement to be repaired shall be cleaned and free of dirt, dust, water and
vegetation. Cracks shall be cleaned and filled in accordance with "Revision of Section 403, Crack Sealing" of
these Specifications if required. If the crack filling materials contain volatiles, adequate curing time must be
allowed prior to placement of the fabric. The pavement must be cleared of all sharp or angular protrusions.
Application of Tack Coat: The tack coat shall be applied at a rate in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications (approximately 0.25 gal. /sq. yd). Application must be by a distributor. Temperature of the tack
coat must be sufficiently high to permit a uniform spray pattern. The maximum asphalt temperature shall be
300º F.
Geotextile Paving Fabric Placement: The Geotextile Paving Fabric shall be placed into the tack coat with a
minimum of wrinkles.
If Geotextile Paving Fabric folds greater than one inch (1") occur, the Geotextile Paving Fabric shall be slit and
allowed to lie flat. Additional tack coat shall be placed as required to insure fabric bonding.
If Geotextile Paving Fabric is placed adjacent to patched sections of roadway, the fabric shall overlap said
patched section a minimum of 12 inches.
All joints shall overlap adjacent fabric approximately 2-6 inches.
Transverse joints of the Geotextile Paving Fabric shall be shingled in the direction of the paving to
prevent edge pickup by the paver.
Additional tack coat shall be uniformly applied to the joints and overlaps to insure bonding.
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It shall be the Contractors responsibility to maintain the Geotextile Paving Fabric until the overlay is complete.
If the Geotextile Paving Fabric begins to be picked up, the Contractor shall immediately broadcast sand or hot
mix asphalt over the area or "skin" the Geotextile Paving Fabric with Hot Bituminous Pavement Grading S or
SX. Excess sand or hot mix shall be removed before paving. Sand used for this purpose will not be measured
and paid for separately under the terms of this contract. Hot Bituminous Pavement Grading S or SX used for
this purpose will be measured and paid for at their respective contract unit prices per ton.
Geotextile Paving Fabric shall be clean, dry and sufficiently bonded to the tack coat prior to commencing the
paving operations. Paving operations shall be completed the same day as the Geotextile Paving Fabric
placement.
Subsection 420.09 is revised as follows:
The geotextile and geogrid stabilization fabric and geotextile paving fabric shall be measured in the field and
paid for by the square yard of material installed – complete in place. The paving fabric shall include surface
preparation and AC-20 tack coat.
Subsection 420.10 is revised as follows:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
420-01 Geotextile Stabilization Fabric – (SY)
420-02 Geogrid Reinforcement – (SY)
420-03 Geotextile Paving Fabric – (SY)
The above prices and payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in placing tack coat and Geotextile Paving
Fabric, stabilization fabric, including haul and bituminous materials, complete-in-place, as shown on the plans,
as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 506
RIPRAP
Section 506 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 506.01 is revised to include the following:
This work consists of the construction of riprap sections with riprap, Type II bedding and covered with topsoil in
accordance with these specifications and in conformity with the lines and grades shown on the plans or
established.
Subsection 506.02 is revised to include the following:
Color of buried riprap shall be approved by the Engineer. Exposed riprap shall be gray to blue gray in color or
as approved by the Engineer.
Rock used for riprap shall be hard, durable, angular in shape and free from cracks, over-burden, shale and
organic matter. Thin, slab type stones, rounded stones and flaking rock shall not be used. Removed
concrete shall not be used for riprap without specific written approval by the Engineer. Service records
of the proposed material will be considered by the Engineer in determining the acceptability of the rock.
Neither breadth nor thickness of a single stone shall be less than one-third (1/3) its length.
Bedding material shall conform to the specification for Type II Filter material as per the City of Fort Collins
Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards (Table 12-3) or CDOT Class A filter material
(Section 703.09).
Subsection 506.03 is revised to include the following:
Wherever possible, the excavation for the riprap sections shall be undisturbed material, or where this
is not possible, the underlying materials shall be compacted to 95% of maximum density as determined
by ASTM D 698. The bottom of the excavation shall have a uniform slope, be reasonably smooth, free
from mounds and windows and free of debris prior to placing the filter material.
Bedding material shall be placed on top of the subgrade material prior to riprap installation at all locations of
riprap sections shown on the plans. The layer shall be shaped to provide the minimum thickness of bedding
material as shown on the details of the plans.
Riprap material shall be placed immediately after the bedding material is placed and in a manner to provide a
well-graded mass of stone with minimum voids. Riprap may be machine-placed with sufficient handwork to
minimize disturbance of the bedding material layer. This material shall be placed to the required thickness and
grade shown on the details of the plans.
Topsoil material shall be used to backfill and bury the entire riprap bed area and compacted to insure thorough
settling of the topsoil within the rock voids. The top three inches (3”) of the topsoil shall be loosely placed.
This material shall be placed to the required thickness as shown on the details of the plans. The contractor
shall utilize, when appropriate, existing topsoil on site.
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Subsection 506.04 is revised to include the following:
Riprap sections specified in the plans will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH. The unit price bid
shall include all costs associated with installation of the bedding material, riprap and topsoil including
excavating for the placement of these materials, all materials, delivery, stockpiling and handling of the riprap.
Subsection 506.05 is revised to include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
506-01 Riprap, Type II Bedding, Topsoil – CIP – (SY)
The above prices and payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in excavating, placing riprap, bedding and
topsoil, complete-in-place, including haul and stockpile of materials, handling of the riprap and finish grading of
the surface as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 603
CULVERTS AND SEWERS
Section 603 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 603.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of the construction and reconstruction of reinforced concrete pipe, pipe encasement,
pipe connections, and joint encasement in accordance with the plans, specifications, and the City of Fort
Collins Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility
to purchase and familiarize themselves with these specifications. The Contractor shall include in the Work all
the necessary items to complete the Work including but not limited to excavation, bedding, backfill, and
compaction.
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
603-01 12” CMP – (LF)
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603-02 12” CMP FES – (EA)
603-03 24” CMP – (LF)
603-04 24” CMP FES – (EA)
603-05 12” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-06 15” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-07 18” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-08 21” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-09 24” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-10 27” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-11 30” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-12 36” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-13 42” Class III RCP – (LF)
603-14 12” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-15 15” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-16 18” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-17 21” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-18 24” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-19 27” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-20 30” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-21 36” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-22 42” Class III RCP FES – (EA)
603-23 24” x 38” Class IV RCP – (LF)
603-24 24” x 38” Class IV RCP FES – (EA)
603-25 14” x 23” Class IV RCP – (LF)
603-26 14” x 23” Class IV RCP FES – (EA)
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603-27 Trash Rack (Various Sizes) – (EA)
603-28 15” ADS N-12 – (LF)
603-29 15” ADS FES – (EA)
603-30 18” ADS N-12 – (LF)
603-31 18” ADS FES – (EA)
603-32 24” ADS N-12 – (LF)
603-33 24” ADS FES – (EA)
603-34 36” ADS N-12 – (LF)
603-35 36” ADS FES – (EA)
603-36 4” PVC Irrigation Pipe (SCH-200) – (LF)
603-37 4” Sanitary Sewer Service (SDR-35) – (LF)
603-38 6” PVC Sanitary Sewer (SDR-35) – (LF)
603-39 8” PVC Sanitary Sewer (SDR-35) – (LF)
603-40 Concrete Encasement – (EA)
603-41 Concrete Cut Off Walls (Ditch Xing) – (EA)
603-42 Pipe Headwall – (EA)
603-43 4” Median Underdrain Pipe Perforated – (LF)
603-44 4’ Median Underdrain Pipe Solid – (LF)
603-45 4” Clean Out – (EA)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all Work involved in installing pipe and encasing joints, complete in-
place, as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer. Concrete
and/or Asphalt patching will be paid for separately under the appropriate item.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 604
MANHOLES, INLETS, AND METER VAULTS
Section 604 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 604.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of the construction of manholes, CDOT Type ‘R’ inlets, area inlets, and providing and
maintaining erosion control, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and the City of Fort Collins Storm
Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to purchase
and familiarize themselves with these specifications. The Contractor shall include the cost of excavation,
backfill, compaction, and installation and maintenance of erosion control into each item listed in this section.
The Contractor shall clean all sediment caught in the storm sewer system due to this project. The frequency of
the cleaning shall be at the direction of the Engineer. The Contractor will not be allowed to flush the pipes with
water. All Erosion Control Devices, Materials, and Techniques required to prevent damage to the storm water
facilities as outlined in the City of Fort Collins Standards will be considered incidental to the work, and shall be
included in the price. No measurement for payment shall be made for maintenance of Erosion Control devices.
Subsection 604.02 is revised to include the following:
Proportioning shall conform to the requirements for Class B concrete as described in Section 601.
Subsection 604.08 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
604-01 Type 3 Single Inlet (EA)
604-02 Type 3 Double Inlet (EA)
604-03 5’ Type R Inlet (EA)
604-04 10’ Type R-Inlet – (EA)
604-05 15’ Type R-Inlet – (EA)
604-06 Combination Type 13 Inlet (EA)
604-07 COFC Single Inlet (Area Inlet) (EA)
604-08 4’ Diameter Manhole (EA)
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604-09 5’ Diameter Manhole (EA)
604-10 5’ Diameter Manhole Drop (EA)
604-11 6’ Diameter Manhole (EA)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work involved in constructing inlets, constructing manholes, and
installing and maintaining erosion control, complete-in-place, as specified in these specifications, and as
directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 607
FENCES
Section 607 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 607.01 is revised to include the following:
Temporary Fence – This work shall consist of installing ‘Corral Panels’ with or without Screen inserts (‘Hog’
panels) as directed by the engineer. The unit price for Temporary Fence, per lineal foot, shall include the
installation, maintenance during the project, and the removal of fence during the project. This means any
fencing that is damaged due to construction activities shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City engineer
at the contractor’s expense.
8’ Privacy Fence – This work shall consist of constructing an 8’ fence with Premium cedar materials, including
4” X 4” posts 8 feet on center, 3 - 2” X 4” rails per section and 1” X 6” Dog-eared pickets.
6’ Privacy Fence – This work shall consist of constructing a 6’ fence with Premium cedar materials, including
4” X 4” posts 8 feet on center, 3 - 2” X 4” rails per section and 1” X 6” Dog-eared pickets.
Orange Safety Fence - This work shall consist of installing orange safety fence to create a safe work zone.
The fence will remain in place until the contractor is instructed to remove it by the City engineer. It shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor to maintain this fence during the entire length of the project.
Subsection 607.04 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
607-01 Temporary Fence – Corral Fence (LF)
607-02 Temporary Fence – Corral Panel & Screen – (LF)
607-03 Privacy Fence 8’ Cedar – (LF)
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607-04 Privacy Fence 6’ Cedar – (LF)
607-05 2 Rail Split Fence (LF)
607-06 3 Railed Dowel Fence – (LF)
607-07 4 Strand Barbed Wire Fence – (LF)
607-08OrangeSafetyFence–(LF)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals and for doing all work listed above: complete in place, as specified in these
specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 608
SIDEWALKS AND DECORATIVE CROSSWALKS
Section 608 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 608.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of the construction of concrete sidewalks, pedestrian access ramps, driveways,
crosspans, and drive approaches, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Required saw cutting will
be incidental to the work and will not be measured or paid for separately. The use of aggregate base material
for fine grading or over excavated areas will not be paid for separately.
Subsection 608.02 is revised to include the following:
Proportioning shall conform to the requirements for Class "B" concrete as described in Section 601 with the
exception the minimum 28 day compressive strength shall be 3500 psi.
The Contractor shall also submit a mix design for High Early Concrete. This mix shall have a minimum 24-
hour compressive strength of 3000 psi and a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3500 psi. It shall
include supplying, placing, curing and texturing the high early concrete. The price shall apply to all Sections
including Section 412, 608 and 610. Payment for extra cost of using high early concrete will be paid for
by the cubic yard for the incremental increase in costs and will be paid only when the Engineer
requires use of high early.
Flowable Fill Concrete – also called Non-Shrink backfill or Unshrinkable Fill – shall be a Portland Cement
Concrete Mix. The cement shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Portland Cement, ASTM C 150-85,
Type I/II. The minimum 24-hour strength shall be 10-psi and the maximum 28 day strength, 60 psi. The
maximum aggregate size shall be one inch (1”). The minimum slump shall be six inches (6”) and the
maximum, eight inches (8”). The non-shrink backfill shall be consolidated with a mechanical vibrator. Payment
of using flowfill will be paid for by the cubic yard and only when used as required by the Engineer.
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Subsection 608.04 is revised to include the following:
Colored Concrete Bike Path (5” thick with Fibermesh) (Yosemite Brown) – The colored concrete bike path
shall be reinforced with fibermesh. The concrete used shall be colored with 2 lbs. of Davis Color No. 641,
Yosemite Brown, or equivalent, per sack of cement. The surface of the colored concrete shall be sealed and
protected from drying by applying a thin coat of Davis W-1000 Clear Cure and Seal or approved equal.
Pedestrian Refuge Islands – will consist of hand forming and monolithically placing concrete for the
crosswalk area and outflow curb and gutter including the curb head for the island nose and median. The
monolithic refuge island shall be constructed after the straight sections of median outflow curb and gutter are
placed on each side of the median. The crosswalk area shall be 6” thick. All labor, materials, equipment and
incidentals required to construct this item including the crosswalk, gutter portion and curb heads, complete-in-
place, shall be included in the unit price. This item will be measured in the field, and will be paid for by the
square foot (SF). The median hardscape/splash block and the refuge island nose hardscaping will be
exposed aggregate concrete and will be paid for at the contract unit price for Exposed Aggregate
Concrete (Section 610).
Subsection 608.05 is revised to include the following:
The following items: Concrete Driveway (6"), Sidewalk (6"), Sidewalk (4”), Access Ramps w/Landings (6"),
Drive Approach (6”), Drive Over Curb and Sidewalk (6”), Concrete Crosspan/Apron (10"), Concrete Trickle Pan
(4’ wide x 6” thick), Colored Concrete Bike Path 5’ Fibermesh and Yosemite Brown, and Bus Stop Pad (6”) will
be measured by the square foot of finished flatwork. The price for the Access Ramps (6") shall include the
colored landing area as described in section 610. Ramp area shall be measured from the back of the curb
to the back of the walk from point of curb return to point of curb return.
Subsection 608.06 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
608-01 Concrete Sidewalk (4”) – (SF)
608-02 Concrete Sidewalk (6”) – (SF)
608-03 Concrete Access Ramps with colored landings (6”) – (SF)
608-04 Concrete Drive Approach (6”) – (SF)
608-05 Drive Over Curb and Sidewalk (6”) – (SF)
608-06 Concrete Crosspan and Apron (10”) – (SF)
608-07 Concrete Trickle Pan (4’ wide x 6” thick) – (SF)
608-08 Colored Concrete Bike Path (5” with Fibermesh) (Yosemite Brown) – (SF)
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608-09 Bus Stop Pad (6”) – (SF)
608-10 Pedestrian Refuge Island (6”) – (EA)
608-11 Hi-Early Concrete (24hr) – (CY)
608-12 Flowable Fill Concrete – (CY)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in constructing concrete sidewalks, miscellaneous
flatwork, access ramps, drive approaches, and driveways, complete-in-place, including haul, concrete
materials, finishing the surface, saw cutting joints, curing, placing dowels, and sealing joints as shown on the
plans, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
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REVISION OF SECTION 609
CURB AND GUTTER
Section 609 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 609.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of the construction of cast in place vertical 6" curb and gutter, 6" outfall
curb and gutter (1-ft pan), and rollover curb in accordance with the details and these
specifications. The unit price bid per linear foot of curb and gutter, no sidewalk, includes
construction of curb and gutter sections, complete and in place, measured along the flow line.
Removal of curb and gutter is not included in this section, but will be measured and paid
separately as described in Section 202.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to adequately protect their Work from damage by weather,
vandalism, or other causes until such time as it is accepted by the City. If traffic control devices
are used to protect the work, they shall not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the
work.
Subsection 609.02 is revised to include the following:
Proportioning shall conform to the requirements for Class "B" concrete as described in Section
601 with the exception the minimum 28 day compressive strength shall be 3500 psi.
Subsection 609.06 is revised to include the following:
Driveway Curb Cut – This work will consist of all form work and labor necessary to install curb
cuts for sidewalks crossings, driveways, etc. and will be paid for as Each.
Subsection 609.07 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantity of curb and gutter will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear foot.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
609-01 Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter – (LF)
609-02 Vertical Curb & Gutter (30") - (LF)
609-03OutfallCurb&Gutter (18") - (LF)
609-04 Rollover Curb and Gutter – (LF)
609-05 Driveway Curb Cut – (EA)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in constructing
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vertical curb and gutter, variable height curb and gutter, concrete median curb, complete-in-
place, including haul, concrete materials, finishing the surface, saw cutting joints, curing, placing
dowels, and sealing joints as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as
directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 610
DECORATIVE CONCRETE
Section 610 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include:
Subsection 610.01 is revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of the construction of stamped colored concrete, exposed aggregate
concrete, and installation of pavers using an epoxy adhesive on a 4” concrete base in
accordance with the plans and these specifications.
Subsection 610.02 is revised to include the following:
Colored Concrete Flatwork: Proportioning shall conform to the requirements for Class “B”
concrete as described in Section 601 with the exception the minimum 28 day compressive
strength shall be 3500 psi.
Colored Concrete for Access Ramps shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the
price for Access Ramps (6") - SF as described in Section 608 of these specifications.
The colored portion of the ramp may be constructed using one of two methods. (1) The ramp
shall be poured monolithically and colored with Conspec - Dry Shake Hardener - Conshake 600,
or an approved equivalent. Or (2), the colored portion of the ramp shall be poured separately
using concrete colored with 3 pounds of Davis Color No. 1117, “Tile Red”, or an approved
equivalent. The surface of the colored concrete shall be sealed and protected from drying by
applying a thin coat of Davis W-1000 Clear Cure and Seal, or approved equal. Prior to
construction of the ramps a sample must be submitted showing the color and a minimum
penetration of 1/8 inch of color. The sample must be approved by the Engineer.
Construction joints subjected to possible damage by water, as determined by the Engineer, shall
be widened, cleaned and sealed with an approved silicone joint sealant material.
Exposed Aggregate Concrete: The Exposed Aggregate Concrete shall be Class “EA”
concrete integrally colored with 1½ lbs. of Davis Color No. 5237 “San Diego Buff” per sack of
cement. The surface of the Exposed Aggregate Concrete shall be sealed and protected from
drying by applying Davis W-1000 Clear Cure and Seal, or approved equal. “San Diego Buff”
shall be used for all exposed aggregate concrete in the median.
Patterned Concrete (Stamped): This item will consist of furnishing Colored Concrete 6”
thickness and stamping to match existing stamped concrete in repaired areas.
Interlocking Sidewalk Pavers – Type 1: This item will consist of furnishing brick pavers
manufactured by the Pavestone Company, 9401 East 96th Avenue, Henderson, Colorado,
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80640, or engineer approved equal. Samples of the brick pavers will be submitted to the City
for approval prior to construction. The pavers will conform to the following: Type ASTM C936-82
Hydraulically pressed concrete of 8000 psi minimum, 28 day strength. The freeze/thaw
requirements shall conform to Section 8 of ASTM C-67-73. Air entrainment shall be 5%-7%.
Moisture content shall be 7%, and moisture absorption shall be at a maximum of 5%. The
model of the pavers shall be Holland and Double Holland. The nominal size of the pavers shall
be:
a. Type 1 Pavers: Holland 2 3/8”H x 4”W x 8”L
b. Type 2 Pavers: Double Holland, 2 3/8”H x 8”W x 8”L
c. Type 3 Pavers: Double Holland, 2 3/8”H x 8”W x 8”L
The pavers shall be placed according to plans. Each individual paver will be adhered to a 4”
thick concrete base with a city approved epoxy.
Only experienced installers with a minimum of 5 years prior experience in the installation
of pavers will be allowed for the paver placement.
Cutting, when necessary, shall be accomplished with a double bladed splitter or a masonry saw.
The saw shall be a “wet saw” type saw to inhibit dust when cutting the pavers. Pavers shall be
cut such that tight spaced joints are maintained.
The unit price for this line item shall include all work associated with placing the brick pavers,
including grading and compacting base, the 4” concrete base under the pavers, and epoxy. This
item will be paid under Interlocking Sidewalk Pavers, Type 1 (SF).
The Contractor shall supply a sample panel of the exposed aggregate concrete for the
Engineer’s approval prior to the placement of any of the median concrete hardscaping. The
panel will be a minimum size of 5' x 5'. All samples provided shall be considered incidental to
the work and will not be paid for separately.
The unit price bid per square foot of exposed aggregate concrete shall include all the
Contractor's costs. The price bid shall include: saw cutting, furnishing and installing steel dowel
bars as required; forming; furnishing and placing the concrete; finishing and edging the
concrete surfaces; curing/sealing materials; joints, joint materials and joint sealers; and all other
related and necessary materials, work, and equipment required to construct the Exposed
Aggregate Concrete in accordance with the Details and Specifications. All samples required for
testing shall be provided by the Contractor at no cost to the City.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to adequately protect their work from damage by weather
(including cold, heat, rain, wind), vandalism, or other causes until such time as it is accepted by
the City. If traffic control devices are used to protect the work, they will not be paid for
separately, but shall be included in the work.
Subsection 610.05 is revised to include the following:
The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price.
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Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
610-01 Exposed Aggregate Concrete for Hardscape medians - 4" – (SF)
610-02 Patterned Concrete (Stamped) (colored, 6”) – (SF)
610-03 Interlocking Sidewalk Pavers – Type 1 – (SF)
The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all work involved in constructing
colored concrete ramps and exposed aggregate concrete complete-in-place, including curing,
placing dowels, and sealing joints as shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications,
and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 619
WATER LINES
Section 619 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 619.01 is revised to include the following:
COFC WATER LINE ITEMS
This work shall include installing ductile iron pipe (DIP), gate valves, tees, bends, tapping
saddles, plugs, reaction blocks and joining to existing lines and other items as shown on the
plans and as designated by the Engineer. This work shall meet the requirements of the current
City of Fort Collins Water Utilities Standard Construction Specifications. It shall be the
Contractors responsibility to purchase and familiarize themselves with these specifications.
All work associated with installing the water lines that is NOT itemized in the bid tab shall be
considered incidental to the work and will not be paid for separately. This includes, but is not
limited to excavating and backfilling, valve boxes, plugs, thrust blocks, bedding materials, poly-
wrap, chlorinating, pressure testing and all materials incidental to completing the installation and
connections to existing water lines.
FCLWD WATER LINE ITEMS
This work shall include installing ductile iron pipe (DIP), gate valves, tees, bends, tapping
saddles, plugs, reaction blocks and joining to existing lines and other items as shown on the
plans and as designated by the Engineer. This work shall meet the requirements of the current
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Standards. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to
purchase and familiarize themselves with these specifications.
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All work associated with installing the water lines that is NOT itemized in the bid tab shall be
considered incidental to the work and will not be paid for separately. This includes, but is not
limited to excavating and backfilling, valve boxes, plugs, thrust blocks, bedding materials, poly-
wrap, chlorinating, pressure testing and all materials incidental to completing the installation and
connections to existing water lines.
Irrigation Service – There are irrigation service taps that will be made for irrigating the medians
on this project. The Contractor shall supply all materials required to complete the Work. The
City of Fort Collins Water Utility or other applicable water utility will not provide any materials to
complete this Work. This shall include, but not limited to, tapping the existing water line at the
designated location(s), new copper line and fittings, new stop box, complete meter pit assembly,
excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction into his/her item cost. Service taps on City
mains larger than 8” will be made only under the direct supervision of the City Utility or
by the City Utilities Crews. The Contractor shall notify the water utility prior to performing
this work. This item will be paid under Irrigation Services (Size) – (EA).
Subsection 619.05 is revised as follows:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item and Pay Unit
The pay unit is denoted by ( ).
619-01 6” D.I.P. Class 52 w/ Poly-wrap – (LF)
619-02 6”x6” Tee – (EA)
619-03 6”x6” Cross – (EA)
619-04 6” 45 Degree Bend – (EA)
619-05 6” Gate Valve and Box – (EA)
619-06 6” Mega Lug Restraints – (EA)
619-07 6”x2” Blow Off – (EA)
619-08 8” DIP Class 52 and Polywrap – (EA)
619-09 8”x6” Tee – (EA)
619-10 8”x8” Cross – (EA)
619-11 8” 45 Degree Bend – (EA)
619-12 8”x2” Blow Off – (EA)
619-13 8” PVC C-900 – (EA)
619-14 8” Gate Valve and Box – (EA)
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619-15 8” Mega Lug Restraints – (EA)
619-16 Fire Hydrant – (EA)
619-17 6” Fire Hydrant Extension – (EA)
619-18 12” Fire Hydrant Extension – (EA)
619-19 ¾” Copper Pipe – (LF)
619-20 ¾” Corp Stop – (EA)
619-21 ¾” Curb Stop – (EA)
619-22 ¾” Meter Pit with ¾” Yoke – (EA)
619-23 1” Copper Pipe – (LF)
619-24 1” Corp Stop – (EA)
619-25 1” Curb Stop – (EA)
619-26 1” Meter Pit with ¾” Yoke – (EA)
619-27 1” Air Vac Assembly – (EA)
619-28 8” D.I.P. Class 52 w/ Poly-wrap – (LF)
619-29 8” Gate Valve (open left) w/ Valve Box – (EA)
619-30 16”x16”x8” Tapping Saddle w/ T.B.
619-31 8” Tapping Gate Valve w/ Valve Box
619-32 Fire Hydrant Assembly (incl F.H., Tee, Gate Valve, V.B., 6” Line) – (EA)
619-33 Join to existing 16” Water Line – (EA)
619-34 8” D.I.P. Class 52 w/ Poly-wrap – (LF)
619-35 8” Gate Valve (open right) w/ Valve Box – (EA)
619-36 16”x16”x8” Tapping Saddle w/ T.B.
619-37 8” Tapping Gate Valve w/ Valve Box
619-38 Fire Hydrant Assembly (incl F.H., Tee, Gate Valve, V.B., 6” Line) – (EA)
619-39 Join to existing 16” Water Line – (EA)
619-40 8” D.I.P. Class 52 w/ Poly-wrap – (LF)
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619-41 8” Gate Valve (open left) w/ Valve Box – (EA)
619-42 16”x16”x8” Tapping Saddle w/ T.B.
619-43 8” Tapping Gate Valve w/ Valve Box
619-44 Fire Hydrant Assembly (incl F.H., Tee, Gate Valve, V.B., 6” Line) – (EA)
619-45 Join to existing 16” Water Line – (EA)
The above prices and payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials,
tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in installing ductile iron
water pipe and valves, connecting to existing water lines according to City of Fort Collins Water
Utility Standards and FortCollins-Loveland Water District Standards, complete-in-place, as
shown on the plans, as specified in these specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF SECTION 630
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Traffic Control will be provided by the City of Fort Collins. The traffic control must be in
conformance with The City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (U.S. Dept. of Transportation), or applicable statutory
requirements of authority having jurisdiction.
END OF SECTION
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PG 64-22 PG 64-22 PG 64-22
Voids in the Mineral
Aggregate (VMA) % minimum
(a)
CP 48 14.0 12.0 (a)
Voids Filled with Asphalt
(VFA) % (a)
AI MS-2 65 - 75 65 - 75 (a)
(a) Current CDOT Design Criteria
(b) Residential 50, Collector 75, Arterial 100
Note: AIMS-2 = Asphalt Institute Manual Series 2
Note: The current version of CPL 5115 is available from the Region Materials Engineer.
Note: Mixes with gradations having less than 40% passing the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve shall be
approached with caution because of constructability problems.
Subsection 403.03 is revised to include the following:
Regardless of the delivery temperature, the mixture shall not be placed for use on the roadway at a
temperature lower than 225degree F.