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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
West Harmony Road Improvements
BID NO. 7004
PURCHASING DIVISION
215 NORTH MASON STREET, 2ND FLOOR, FORT COLLINS
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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January 30, 2009 – 3:00 P.M. (OUR CLOCK)
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Pages
BID INFORMATION
00020 Notice Inviting Bids 00020-1 - 00020-2
00100 Instruction to Bidders 00100-1 - 00100-9
00300 Bid Form 00300-1 - 00300-3
00400 Supplements to Bid Forms 00400-1
00410 Bid Bond 00410-1 - 00410-2
00420 Statements of Bidders Qualifications 00420-1 - 00420-3
00430 Schedule of Major Subcontractors 00430-1
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
00500 Agreement Forms 00500-1
00510 Notice of Award 00510-0
00520 Agreement 00520-1 - 00520-6
00530 Notice to Proceed 00530-1
00600 Bonds and Certificates 00600-1
00610 Performance Bond 00610-1 - 00610-2
00615 Payment Bond 00615-1 - 00615-2
00630 Certificate of Insurance 00630-1
00635 Certificate of Substantial Completion 00635-1
00640 Certificate of Final Acceptance 00640-1
00650 Lien Waiver Release(Contractor) 00650-1 - 00650-2
00660 Consent of Surety 00660-1
00670 Application for Exemption Certificate 00670-1 - 00670-2
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
00700 General Conditions 00700-1 - 00700-34
Exhibit GC-A GC-A1 - GC-A2
00800 Supplementary Conditions 00800-1 - 00800-2
00900 Addenda, Modifications, and Payment 00900-1
00950 Contract Change Order 00950-1 - 00950-2
00960 Application for Payment 00960-1 - 00960-4
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SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
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SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
Date: January 5, 2009
Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Fort Collins (hereinafter referred
to as OWNER), at the office of the Purchasing Division, 3:00 P.M., our clock,
on January 30, 2009, for the West Harmony Road Improvements; BID NO. 7004. If
delivered, they are to be delivered to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado, 80524. If mailed, the mailing address is P. O. Box 580,
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580.
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly
received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents provide for the construction of Bid 7004 West Harmony
Road Improvements. The contract documents provide for:
1. Reconstruction and widening of approximately 1-mile of arterial
roadway.
2. Signal work, signing and striping, traffic control, and surveying are
by City forces.
3. Installation of approximately 1,300 LF of reinforced concrete pipe
storm sewer line ranging in size from 36” to 15”.
4. Full roadway reconstruction (asphalt) with section of mill and inlay.
Total asphalt quantity is approximately 15,600 TONS. 5. Approximately
3000 SY of Concrete Paving (10.5 inch and 11 inch thick).
All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with The
City of Fort Collins, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado
80524.
Contract Documents will be available Monday, January 6th, 2009.
A prebid conference and job walk with representatives of prospective Bidders
will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 16th, 2009, at 215 N. Mason, 1st
Floor, Community Room, Fort Collins.
Prospective Bidders are invited to present their questions relative to this
Bid proposal at this meeting.
The Contract Documents and Construction Drawings may be examined online at:
City of Fort Collins BuySpeed: https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp
Bids will be received as set forth in the Bidding Documents.
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The Work is expected to be commenced within the time as required by Section
2.3 of General Conditions. Substantial Completion of the Work is required as
specified in the Agreement.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a
Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills
and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.
No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of forty-five (45) days after the date
fixed for opening Bids.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, and to waive any
informalities and irregularities therein.
Bid security in the amount of not less than 5% of the total Bid must accompany
each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.
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
City of Fort Collins
By ______________________________________
James B. O'Neill, II, CPPO, FNIGP
Purchasing & Risk Management Director
SECTION 00100
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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SECTION 00100
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.0 DEFINED TERMS
Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders which are defined in the
Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract (No. 1910-8,
1990 ed.) have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.
The term "Bidder" means one who submits a Bid to OWNER, as distinct from
a sub-bidder, who submits a Bid to Bidder. The terms "Successful Bidder"
means the lowest, qualified, responsible and responsive Bidder to whom
OWNER (on basis of OWNER's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an
award. The term "Bidding Documents" includes the Advertisement or
Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, and the
proposed Contract Documents (including all Addenda issued prior to
receipt of Bids).
2.0 COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.1. Complete sets of Bidding Documents may be obtained as stated in the
Invitation to Bid. No partial sets will be issued. The Bidding
Documents may be examined at the locations identified in the Invitation
to Bid.
2.2. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids;
neither OWNER nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding
Documents.
2.3. The submitted Bid proposal shall include Sections 00300, 00410,
00420, and 00430 fully executed.
2.4. OWNER and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available
on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the
Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.
3.0 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
3.1 To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must
submit at the time of the Bid opening, a written statement of
qualifications including financial data, a summary of previous
experience, previous commitments and evidence of authority to conduct
business in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each Bid must
contain evidence of Bidder's qualification to do business in the state
where the Project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification
prior to award of the contract. The Statement of Qualifications shall be
prepared on the form provided in Section 00420.
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3.2. In accordance with Section 8-160 of the Code of the City of Fort
Collins in determining whether a bidder is responsible, the following
shall be considered: (1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to
perform the contract or provide the services required, (2) whether the
bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly and
within the time specified without delay or interference, (3) the
character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of
the bidder, (4) the quality of the bidder's performance of previous
contracts or services, (5) the previous and existing compliance by the
bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or service, (6)
the sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to
perform the contract or provide the service, (7) the quality,
availability and adaptability of the materials and services to the
particular use required, (8) the ability of the bidder to provide future
maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract, and
(9) any other circumstances which will affect the bidder's performance of
the contract.
3.3. Each Bidder may be required to show that he has handled former Work
so that no just claims are pending against such Work. No Bid will be
accepted from a Bidder who is engaged on any other Work which would
impair his ability to perform or finance this Work.
3.4 No Bidder shall be in default on the performance of any other
contract with the City or in the payment of any taxes, licenses or other
monies due to the City.
4.0 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE
4.1. It is the responsibility of each Bidder, before submitting a Bid,
to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) visit the site to
familiarize himself with local conditions that may in any manner affect
cost, progress or performance of the Work, (c) familiarize himself with
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may
in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the Work, (d) study
and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract
Documents, and (e) notify Engineer of all conflicts, errors or
discrepancies in the Contract Documents.
4.2. Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for
identification of: Subsurface and Physical Conditions SC-4.2.
4.3. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible
representation by Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement
of this Article 4, that without exception the Bid is premised upon
performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and
such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction
as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that
the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and
convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and
furnishing of the Work.
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5.0 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA.
5.1. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to
be submitted in writing to the Engineer and the OWNER. Interpretation or
clarifications considered necessary in response to such questions will be
issued only by Addenda. Questions received less than seven days prior to
the date for opening of the Bids may not be answered. Only questions
answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
5.2. All questions concerning the scope of this project should be
directed to the Engineer. Questions regarding submittal of bids should
be directed to the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division.
5.3. Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as
deemed advisable by OWNER or Engineer.
5.4. Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by the
OWNER as having received the Bidding documents.
6.0 BID SECURITY
6.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to OWNER
in the amount stated in the Invitation to Bid. The required security
must be in the form of a certified or bank cashier's check payable to
OWNER or a Bid Bond on the form enclosed herewith. The Bid Bond must be
executed by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Conditions
for surety bonds.
6.2. The Bid Security of the successful Bidder will be retained until
such Bidder has executed the Agreement and furnished the required
contract security, whereupon Bid Security will be returned. If the
successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Agreement and furnish
the required contract security within 15 days of the Notice of Award,
OWNER may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid Security of that Bidder
will be forfeited. The Bid Security of other Bidders whom OWNER believes
to have reasonable chance receiving the award may be retained by OWNER
until the earlier of the seventh day after the effective date of the
Agreement or the thirty-first day after the Bid Opening, whereupon Bid
Security furnished by such Bidders will be returned. Bid Security with
Bids which are not competitive will be returned within seven days after
the Bid opening.
7.0 CONTRACT TIME.
The number of days within which, or the date by which the Work is to be
substantially complete and also completed and ready for Final Payment
(the Contract Times) are set forth in the Agreement.
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8.0 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Agreement.
9.0 SUBSTITUTE ("OR EQUAL") MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of material and equipment
described on the Drawings or specified in the Specifications without
consideration of possible substitute or "or equal" items. Whenever it is
indicated on the Drawings or specified in the Specifications that a
substitute or "or equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished
or used by CONTRACTOR if acceptable to Engineer, application for such
acceptance will not be considered by Engineer until after the "effective
date of the Agreement". The procedure for submittal of any such
application by CONTRACTOR and consideration by Engineer is set forth in
the General Conditions which may be supplemented in the General
Requirements.
10.0 SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS
10.1. Each Bidder shall submit at the Bid opening to OWNER a list of
principal subcontractors he proposes to use in the Work. Refer to
Section 00430 contained within these Documents.
10.2. If OWNER or Engineer after due investigation has reasonable
objection to any proposed Subcontractor, either may, before the Notice of
Award is given, request the apparent successful Bidder to submit an
acceptable substitute without an increase in Bid price. If the apparent
successful Bidder declines to make any substitution, OWNER may award the
contract to the next lowest responsive and responsible Bidder that
proposes to use acceptable subcontractors. Subcontractors, suppliers,
other persons or organization listed and to whom OWNER or Engineer does
not make written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award
will be deemed acceptable to OWNER and ENGINEER subject to revocation of
such acceptance after the effective date of the Agreement as provided in
the General Conditions.
10.3. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to employ any subcontractor,
supplier or other persons or organizations against whom he has reasonable
objection. The use of subcontractors listed by the Bidder and accepted
by OWNER prior to the Notice of Award will be required in the performance
of the Work.
11.0 BID FORM.
11.1. A copy of the Bid Form is bound in the Contract Documents which
may be retained by the Bidder. A separate unbound copy is enclosed for
submission with the Bid.
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11.2. Bid Forms must be complete in ink or typed. All lump sum prices
on the form must be stated in words and numerals; in case of conflict,
words will take precedence. Unit prices shall govern over extensions of
sums.
11.3. Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the
president or a vice-president (or other appropriate officer accompanied
by evidence of authority to sign) and the corporate seal shall be affixed
and attested by the secretary or an assistant secretary. The corporate
address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the corporate
name.
11.4. Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and
signed by a partner, his title must appear under his signature and the
official address of the partnership must be shown below the signature.
11.5. Bids by joint venture shall be signed by each participant in the
joint venture or by an authorized agent of each participant. The full
name of each person or company interested in the Bid shall be listed on
the Bid Form.
11.6. The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda
(the numbers of which must be filled in on the Bid Form).
11.7. No alterations in Bids, or in the printed forms therefore, by
erasures, interpolations, or otherwise will be acceptable unless each
such alteration is signed or initialed by the Bidder; if initialed, OWNER
may require the Bidder to identify any alteration so initialed.
11.8. The address and telephone number for communications regarding the
Bid shall be shown.
12.0 BID PRICING.
Bids must be priced as set forth in the Bid Schedule or Schedules.
13.0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS.
13.1. Bids shall be submitted at the time and place indicated in the
Invitation to Bid and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope
marked with the Project title, Bid No., and name and address of the
Bidder and accompanied by the Bid Security, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Statement
of Bidders Qualifications, and Schedule of Subcontractors as required in
Section 00430. If the Bid is sent through the mail or other delivery
system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with
the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face of it.
13.2. Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the
time and date for receipt of Bids indicated in the Invitation to Bid, or
any extension thereof made by addendum. Bids received after the time and
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date for receipt of Bids will be returned unopened. Bidder shall assume
full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for
receipt of Bids.
13.3. Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile Bids are invalid and
will not receive consideration.
13.4. No Bidder may submit more than one Bid. Multiple Bids under
different names will not be accepted from one firm or association.
14.0 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS.
14.1. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly
executed (in a manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the
place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of
Bids.
14.2. Bids may also be modified or withdrawn in person by the Bidder or
an authorized representative provided he can prove his identity and
authority at any time prior to the opening of Bids.
14.3. Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the time designated for
the receipt of Bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with
these Instructions to Bidders.
15.0 OPENINGS OF BIDS.
Bids will be opened and (unless obviously non-responsive) read aloud
publicly as indicated in the Invitation to Bid. An abstract of the
amounts of the Base Bids and major alternates (if any) will be made
available after the opening of Bids.
16.0 BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE.
All Bids shall remain open for forty-five (45) days after the day of the
Bid Opening, but OWNER may, in his sole discretion, release any Bid and
return the Bid Security prior to that date.
17.0 AWARD OF CONTRACT.
17.1. OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any
and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work,
to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to
disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional
Bids. Also, OWNER reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if
OWNER believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project
to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not
responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability
or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by
OWNER. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures
and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
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17.2. In evaluating Bids, OWNER will consider the qualifications of the
Bidders, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements,
and such alternates, unit prices and other data, as may be requested in
the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.
17.3. OWNER may consider the qualification and experience of
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed
for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations is
submitted as requested by OWNER. OWNER also may consider the operating
costs, maintenance requirements, performance data and guarantees of major
items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the Work
when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of Award.
17.4. OWNER may conduct such investigations as OWNER deems necessary to
assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility,
qualifications and financial ability of the Bidder's proposed
Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations to do the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to OWNER's satisfaction
within the prescribed time.
17.5. If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest
responsive and responsible Bidder whose evaluation by OWNER indicates to
OWNER that the award will be in the best interest of the OWNER. Award
shall be made on the evaluated lowest base bid excluding alternates. The
basis for award shall be the lowest Bid total for the Schedule or, in the
case of more than one schedule, for sum of all schedules. Only one
contract will be awarded.
17.6. If the Contract is to be awarded, OWNER will give the Successful
Bidder a Notice of Award within forty-five (45) days after the date of
the Bid opening.
18.0 CONTRACT SECURITY.
The General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions set forth OWNER's
requirements as to performance and other Bonds. When the Successful
Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to the OWNER, it shall be
accompanied by the required Contract Security.
19.0 SIGNING OF AGREEMENT.
When OWNER gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be
accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the
Agreement with all other written Contract Documents attached. Within
fifteen (15) days thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall sign and deliver the
required number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached documents
to OWNER with the required Bonds. Within ten (10) days thereafter, OWNER
shall deliver one fully signed counterpart to CONTRACTOR. Each
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counterpart is to be accompanied by a complete set of the Drawings with
appropriate identification.
20.0 TAXES.
OWNER is exempt from Colorado State Sales and Use Taxes on materials and
equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be
included in the Contract Price. Reference is made to the General and
Supplementary Conditions.
21.0 RETAINAGE.
Provisions concerning retainage are set forth in the Agreement.
22.0 PURCHASING RESTRICTIONS.
Purchasing restrictions: The Bidder's authorized signature of this Bid
assures the Bidder's compliance with the City's purchasing restrictions.
A copy of the resolutions are available for review in the Purchasing and
Risk Management Division or the City Clerk's office.
A. Cement Restrictions: City of Fort Collins Resolution 91-121
requires that suppliers and producers of cement or products
containing cement to certify that the cement was not made in cement
kilns that burn hazardous waste as a fuel.
23.0 COLLUSIVE OR SHAM BIDS.
Any Bid deemed by the City in its sole discretion to be a collusive or
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.
24.0 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 the Purchasing office seven (7) days after
the Bid Opening.
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SECTION 00300
BID FORM
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SECTION 00300
BID FORM
PROJECT:
Place
Date
1. In compliance with your Invitation to Bid dated __, 20__ and
subject to all conditions thereof, the undersigned
a (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership, Joint Venture, or
Sole Proprietor) authorized to do business in the State of Colorado
hereby proposes to furnish and do everything required by the Contract
Documents to which this refers for the construction of all items listed
on the following Bid Schedule or Bid Schedules.
2. The undersigned Bidder does hereby declare and stipulate that this
proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any
other person or persons Bidding for the same Work, and that it is made in
pursuance of and subject to all the terms and conditions of the
Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Bidders, the Agreement, the
detailed Specifications, and the Drawings pertaining to the Work to be
done, all of which have been examined by the undersigned.
3. Accompanying this Bid is a certified or cashier's check or standard Bid
bond in the sum of ______________________________________________________
($ ___) in accordance with the Invitation To Bid and Instructions
to Bidders.
4. The undersigned Bidder agrees to execute the Agreement and a Performance
Bond and a Payment Bond for the amount of the total of this Bid within
fifteen (15) calendar days from the date when the written notice of the
award of the contract is delivered to him at the address given on this
Bid. The name and address of the corporate surety with which the Bidder
proposes to furnish the specified performance and payment bonds is as
follows: _________________________________________________________.
5. All the various phases of Work enumerated in the Contract Documents with
their individual jobs and overhead, whether specifically mentioned,
included by implication or appurtenant thereto, are to be performed by
the CONTRACTOR under one of the items listed in the Bid Schedule,
irrespective of whether it is named in said list.
6. Payment for Work performed will be in accordance with the Bid Schedule or
Bid Schedules subject to changes as provided in the Contract Documents.
7. The undersigned Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of Addenda No.
_______through .
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8. BID SCHEDULE (Base Bid)
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9. PRICES
The foregoing prices shall include all labor, materials, transportation,
shoring, removal, dewatering, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover
the complete Work in place of the several kinds called for.
Bidder acknowledges that the OWNER has the right to delete items in the
Bid or change quantities at his sole discretion without affecting the
Agreement or prices of any item so long as the deletion or change does
not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total Agreement Price.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_______________________________________
CONTRACTOR
BY:___________________________________
________________________________ __________________
Signature Date
________________________________
Title
________________________________
License Number (If Applicable)
(Seal - if Bid is by corporation)
Attest:___________________________
Address _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Telephone _____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
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SECTION 00400
SUPPLEMENTS TO BID FORMS
00410 Bid Bond
00420 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
00430 Schedule of Subcontractors
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SECTION 00410
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that we, the undersigned _
as Principal, and as Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, as OWNER, in the sum of $ for the
payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally
bind ourselves, successors, and assigns.
THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that whereas the Principal has
submitted to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado the accompanying Bid and
hereby made a part hereof to enter into a Construction Agreement for the
construction of Fort Collins Project, 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements.
NOW THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or
(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver
a Contract in the form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in
accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a BOND for his faithful
performance of said Contract, and for payment of all persons performing
labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all
other respects perform the Agreement created by the acceptance of said
Bid, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise the same shall remain
in force and effect, it being expressly understood and agreed that the
liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no
event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the
obligations of said Surety and its BOND shall be in no way impaired or
affected by any extension of the time within which the OWNER may accept such
Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
Surety Companies executing bonds must be authorized to transact business in
the State of Colorado and be accepted by the OWNER.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hands
and seals this day of , 20__, and such of them as are
corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these
presents to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set
forth above.
PRINCIPAL SURETY
Name:_____________________________ __________________________________
Address:__________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
By:_______________________________ By: ______________________________
Title: ___________________________ Title:____________________________
ATTEST:
By:_______________________________
(SEAL) (SEAL)
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SECTION 00420
STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and
comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may
be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional
information he desires.
1. Name of Bidder: _________________________________________________
2. Permanent main office address: __________________________________
3. When organized: _________________________________________________
4. If a corporation, where incorporated: ___________________________
5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business
under your present firm or trade name?___________________________
6. Contracts on hand: (Schedule these, showing the amount of each
contract and the appropriate anticipated dates of completion.)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
7. General character of Work performed by your company:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
8. Have you ever failed to complete any Work awarded to you?________
If so, where and why?____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
9. Have your ever defaulted on a contract?__________________________
If so, where and why?____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
10. Are you debarred by any government agency? ______________________
If yes list agency name._________________________________________
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11. List the more important projects recently completed by your company,
stating the approximate cost of each, and the month and year completed,
location and type of construction.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
12. List your major equipment available for this contract.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
13. Experience in construction Work similar in importance to this
project:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
14. Background and experience of the principal members of your organization,
including officers:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
15. Credit available: $______________________________________________________
16. Bank reference:__________________________________________________________
17. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and
furnish any other information that may be required by the OWNER?
_________________________________________________________________________
18. Are you licensed as a General CONTRACTOR?________________________________
If yes, in what city, county and state? __________________________What
class, license and numbers?______________________________________________
19. Do you anticipate subcontracting Work under this
Contract?_________________
If yes, what percent of total contract?__________________________________
and to whom?_____________________________________________________________
20. Are any lawsuits pending against you or your firm at this time?__________
IF yes, DETAIL___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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21. What are the limits of your public liability? DETAIL
_________________________________________________________________________
What company?____________________________________________________________
22. What are your company's bonding limitations?_____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
23. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm or
corporation to furnish any information requested by the OWNER in
verification of the recital comprising this Statement of Bidder's
Qualifications.
Dated at ________________ this ______ day of __________________, 20__.
_____________________________________________
Name of Bidder
By:__________________________________________
Title:_______________________________________
State of________________________
)
County of_______________________
___________________________________being duly sworn deposes and says that he
is ______________________of_____________________________ and that
(name of organization)
the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein contained
are true and correct.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of____________, 20__.
___________________________________
Notary Public
___________________________________
___________________________________
My commission expires _____________________________.
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SECTION 00430
SCHEDULE OF SUBCONTRACTORS
List all subcontractors for the work items listed below and all subcontractors
performing over 10% of the contract.
ITEM SUBCONTRACTOR
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SECTION 00500
AGREEMENT FORMS
00510 Notice of Award
00520 Agreement
00530 Notice to Proceed
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SECTION 00510
NOTICE OF AWARD
Date:
TO:
PROJECT: 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements
OWNER: CITY OF FORT COLLINS
(hereinafter referred to as "the OWNER")
You are hereby notified that your Bid dated , 20 for the above project has
been considered. You are the apparent successful Bidder and have been awarded
an Agreement for 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements.
The Price of your Agreement is .
Three (3) copies of each of the proposed Contract Documents (except Drawings)
accompany this Notice of Award. Three (3) sets of the Drawings will be
delivered separately or otherwise made available to you immediately.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within fifteen (15)
days of the date of this Notice of Award, that is by , 20.
1. You must deliver to the OWNER three (3) fully executed counterparts of
the Agreement including all the Contract Documents. Each of the Contract
Documents must bear your signature on the cover of the page.
2. You must deliver with the executed Agreement the Contract Security
(Bonds) as specified in the Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions
(Article 5.1) and Supplementary Conditions.
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle
OWNER to consider your Bid abandoned, to annul this Notice of Award and to
declare your Bid Security forfeited.
Within ten (10) days after you comply with those conditions, OWNER will return
to you one (1) fully-signed counterpart of the Agreement with the Contract
Documents attached.
City of Fort Collins
OWNER
By:________________________________________
James B. O’Neill, II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
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SECTION 00520
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the day of in the year of 20 and shall be
effective on the date this AGREEMENT is signed by the City.
The City of Fort Collins (hereinafter called OWNER) and
(hereinafter called CONTRACTOR)
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. WORK
CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract
Documents. The Project for which the Work under the Contract Documents may be
the whole or only a part is defined as the construction of the 7004 West
Harmony Road Improvements.
ARTICLE 2. ENGINEER
The Project has been designed by Interwest Consulting Group, who is
hereinafter called ENGINEER and who will assume all duties and
responsibilities and will have the rights and authority assigned to ENGINEER
in the Contract Documents in connection with completion of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT TIMES
3.1 The Work shall be Substantially Completed by July 20, 2009, the date
when the Contract Times commence to run as provided in the General Conditions
and completed and ready for Final Payment and Acceptance in accordance with
the General Conditions, on August 14, 2009.
3.2. Liquidated Damages. OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of
the essence of this Agreement and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if the
Work is not completed within the times specified in paragraph 3.1. above, plus
any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with Article 12 of the General
Conditions.
They also recognize the delays, expenses and difficulties involved in proving
in a legal proceeding the actual loss suffered by OWNER if the Work is not
completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER
and CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as penalty)
CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER the amounts set forth hereafter.
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1) Substantial Completion:
Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Three Dollars ($2,363.00) for each
calendar day or fraction thereof that expires after July 20, 2009
for Substantial Completion of the Work until the Work is
Substantially Complete.
2) Final Acceptance:
After Substantial Completion, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for
each calendar day or fraction thereof that expires after August 14,
2009 for Final Payment and Acceptance until the Work is ready for
Final Payment and Acceptance.
ARTICLE 4. CONTRACT PRICE
4.1. OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents in current funds as follows: ($),
$Dollars, in accordance with Section 00300, attached and incorporated herein
by this reference.
ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT PROCEDURES
CONTRACTOR shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with
Article 14 of the General Conditions. Applications for Payment will be
processed by ENGINEER as provided in the General Conditions.
5.1. PROGRESS PAYMENTS. OWNER shall make progress payments on account
of the Contract Price on the basis of CONTRACTOR's Application for Payment as
recommended by ENGINEER, once each month during construction as provided
below. All progress payments will be on the basis of the progress of the Work
measured by the schedule of values established in paragraph 2.6 of the General
Conditions and in the case of Unit Price Work based on the number of units
completed, and in accordance with the General Requirements concerning Unit
Price Work.
5.1.1. Prior to Substantial Completion, progress payments will be in the
amount equal to the percentage indicated below, but, in each case, less the
aggregate of payments previously made and less such amounts as ENGINEER shall
determine, or OWNER may withhold, in accordance with paragraph 14.7 of the
General Conditions. 90% of the value of Work completed until the Work has
been 50% completed as determined by ENGINEER, when the retainage equals 5% of
the Contract Price, and if the character and progress of the Work have been
satisfactory to OWNER and ENGINEER, OWNER on recommendation of ENGINEER, may
determine that as long as the character and progress of the Work remain
satisfactory to them, there will be no additional retainage on account of Work
completed in which case the remaining progress payments prior to Substantial
Completion will be in an amount equal to 100% of the Work completed. 90% of
materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work (but delivered, suitably
stored and accompanied by documentation satisfactory to OWNER as provided in
paragraph 14.2 of the General Conditions) may be included in the application
for payment.
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5.1.2. Upon Substantial Completion payment will be made in an amount
sufficient to increase total payments to CONTRACTOR to 95% of the Contract
Price, less such amounts as ENGINEER shall determine or OWNER may withhold in
accordance with paragraph 14.7 of the General Conditions or as provided by
law.
5.2. FINAL PAYMENT. Upon Final Completion and Acceptance of the Work in
accordance with paragraph 14.13 of the General Conditions, OWNER shall pay the
remainder of the Contract Price as recommended by ENGINEER as provided in said
paragraph 14.13.
ARTICLE 6. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATION
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement, CONTRACTOR makes
the following representations:
6.1. CONTRACTOR has familiarized himself with the nature and extent of
the Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, and with all local conditions
and Laws and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress,
performance or furnishing of the Work.
6.2. CONTRACTOR has studied carefully all reports of explorations and
tests of subsurface conditions and drawings of physical conditions which are
identified in the Supplementary Conditions as provided in paragraph 4.2 of the
General Conditions.
6.3. CONTRACTOR has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes
responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) all such examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies (in addition to or
to supplement those referred to in paragraph 6.2 above) which pertain to the
subsurface or physical condition at or contiguous to the site or otherwise may
affect the cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work as CONTRACTOR
considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Times and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, including specifically the
provisions of paragraph 4.2 of the General Conditions; and no additional
examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies or similar
information or data are or will be required by CONTRACTOR for such purposes.
6.4. CONTRACTOR has reviewed and checked all information and data shown
or indicated on the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground
Facilities at or contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the
accurate location of said Underground Facilities. No additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies or similar information
or data in respect of said Underground Facilities are or will be required by
CONTRACTOR in order to perform and furnish the Work at the Contract Price,
within the Contract Times and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents, including specifically the provision of
paragraph 4.3. of the General Conditions.
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6.5. CONTRACTOR has correlated the results of all such observations,
examinations, investigations, tests, reports and data with the terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents.
6.6. CONTRACTOR has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts,
errors or discrepancies that he has discovered in the Contract Documents and
the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to CONTRACTOR.
ARTICLE 7. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
7.1 The Contract Documents which comprise the entire Agreement between
OWNER and CONTRACTOR concerning the Work consist of the General Conditions,
Supplementary Conditions, those items included in the definition of “Contract
Documents” in Article 1.10 of the General Conditions, and such other items as
are referenced in this Article 7, all of which are incorporated herein by this
reference.
7.2 Forms for use by CONTRACTOR in performing the Work and related
actions in carrying out the terms of this Agreement are deemed Contract
Documents and incorporated herein by this reference, and include, but are not
limited to, the following:
7.2.1 Certificate of Substantial Completion
7.2.2 Certificate of Final Acceptance
7.2.3 Lien Waiver Releases
7.2.4 Consent of Surety
7.2.5 Application for Exemption Certificate
7.2.6 Application for Payment
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7.3 Drawings, consisting of a cover sheet and sheets numbered as
follows:
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The Contract Drawings shall be stamped "Final for Construction" and dated.
Any revisions made shall be clearly identified and dated.
7.4. Addenda Numbers to , inclusive.
7.5. The Contract Documents also include all written amendments and
other documents amending, modifying, or supplementing the Contract Documents
pursuant to paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 of the General Conditions.
7.6. There are no Contract Documents other than those listed or
incorporated by reference in this Article 7. The Contract Documents may only
be amended, modified or supplemented as provided in paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 of
the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article I of the
General Conditions shall have the meanings indicated in the General
Conditions.
8.2. No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in
the Contract Documents will be binding on another party hereto without the
written consent of the party sought to be bound; and specifically but not
without limitations, moneys that may become due and moneys that are due may
not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of
this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the
contrary in any written consent to an assignment no assignment will release or
discharge that assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract
Document.
8.3. OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors,
assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto, its partners,
successors, assigns and legal representatives in respect to all covenants,
Agreement and obligations contained in the Contract Document.
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OWNER: CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONTRACTOR:
By: ____________________________ By:_______________________________
JAMES B. O’NEILL II, CPPO, FNIGP
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING __________________________________
AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Title:____________________________
Date:___________________________ Date:_____________________________
(CORPORATE SEAL)
Attest: ________________________ Attest:___________________________
City Clerk
Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:
P. O. Box 580 __________________________________
Fort Collins, CO 80522 __________________________________
LICENSE NO.:______________________
Approved as to Form
_______________________________
Assistant City Attorney
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SECTION 00530
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Description of Work: 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements
To:
This notice is to advise you:
That the contract covering the above described Work has been fully executed by
the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER.
That the required CONTRACTOR's Performance Bond and Payment Bond have been
received by the OWNER.
That the OWNER has approved the said Contract Documents.
Therefore, as the CONTRACTOR for the above described Work, you are hereby
authorized and directed to proceed within ( ) calendar days from
receipt of this notice as required by the Agreement.
Dated this day of , 20__.
The dates for Substantial Completion and Final Acceptance shall be
_____ _____, 20_ and , 20__, respectively.
City of Fort Collins
OWNER
By:
Title:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above Notice to Proceed is hereby acknowledged this
day of , 20__.
CONTRACTOR:
By:
Title:
SECTION 00600
BONDS AND CERTIFICATES
00610 Performance Bond
00615 Payment Bond
00630 Certificate of Insurance
00635 Certificate of Substantial Completion
00640 Certificate of Final Acceptance
00650 Lien Waiver Release (CONTRACTOR)
00660 Consent of Surety
00670 Application for Exemption Certificate
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SECTION 00610
PERFORMANCE BOND
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(Firm)
(Address)
(an Individual), (a Partnership), (a Corporation), hereinafter referred to as
the "Principal" and
(Firm)
(Address)
hereinafter referred to as "the Surety", are held and firmly bound unto
City of Fort Collins, 300 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 a
(Municipal Corporation) hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER", in the penal
sum of ____________ in lawful money of
the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we
bind ourselves, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION are such that whereas the Principal entered
into a certain Agreement with the OWNER, dated the day of __________, 20__,
a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance
of The City of Fort Collins project,7004 West Harmony Road Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform its
duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of
said Agreement during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof
which may be granted by the OWNER, with or without Notice to the Surety and
during the life of the guaranty period, and if the Principal shall satisfy all
claims and demands incurred under such Agreement, and shall fully indemnify
and save harmless the OWNER from all cost and damages which it may suffer by
reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the OWNER all outlay
and expense which the OWNER may incur in making good any default then this
obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates
and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the Agreement or to the Work to be performed thereunder or the
Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on
this bond; and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work or
to the Specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim
may be unsatisfied.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the Surety Company must be authorized to transact
business in the State of Colorado and be acceptable to the OWNER.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts,
each one of which shall be deemed an original, this __ day of _________, 20__.
IN PRESENCE OF: Principal
______________________________ ________________________________________
______________________________ ________________________________________
(Title)
________________________________________
(Address)
(Corporate Seal)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
(Address)
(Surety Seal)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Agreement.
If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.
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SECTION 00615
PAYMENT BOND
Bond No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(Firm)
(Address)
(an Individual), (a Partnership), (a Corporation), hereinafter referred to as
the "Principal" and
(Firm)
(Address)
hereinafter referred to as "the Surety", are held and firmly bound unto the
City of Fort Collins, 300 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 a
(Municipal Corporation) hereinafter referred to as "the OWNER", in the penal
sum of in lawful money of the
United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind
ourselves, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION are such that whereas the Principal entered
into a certain Agreement with the OWNER, dated the day of , 20__,
a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance
of The City of Fort Collins project, 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall make payment to all persons, firms,
subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor
in the prosecution of the Work provided for in such Agreement and any
authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for
materials, lubricants, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed,
rented or used in connection with the construction of such Work, and all
insurance premiums on said Work, and for all labor, performed in such Work
whether by subcontractor or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates
and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the Agreement or to the Work to be performed thereunder or the
Specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on
this bond; and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the Work or
to the Specifications.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim
may be unsatisfied.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the Surety Company must be authorized to transact
business in the State of Colorado and be acceptable to the OWNER.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in three (3) counterparts,
each one of which shall be deemed an original, this __ day of , 20__.
IN PRESENCE OF: Principal
______________________________ By:___________________________________
______________________________ ______________________________________
(Title)
______________________________________
(Address)
(Corporate Seal)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
______________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________ ______________________________________
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
______________________________ By:___________________________________
______________________________ By:___________________________________
(Address)
(Surety Seal)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Agreement.
If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.
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SECTION 00630
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall insert his own standard form for Certificate of Insurance.
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SECTION 00635
CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
TO: CITY OF FORT COLLINS
(OWNER)
DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: PROJECT TITLE: 7004 West Harmony Road
Improvements
PROJECT OR SPECIFIED PART SHALL LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado
INCLUDE:
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
____________________________
____________________________ CONTRACTOR: ______________________________
____________________________
CONTRACT DATE:____________________________
The Work performed under this contract has been inspected by authorized
representatives of the OWNER, CONTRACTOR, and the ENGINEER and the project (or
specified part of the project, as indicated above) is hereby declared to be
substantially completed on the above date.
A tentative list of items to be completed or corrected is appended hereto.
This list may not be exhaustive, and the failure to include an item on it does
not alter the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to complete all the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
_________________________________ ________________________________________
ENGINEER
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE
The CONTRACTOR accepts the above Certificate of Substantial Completion and
agrees to complete and correct the items on the tentative list within the time
indicated.
________________________________ By: ________________________________________
CONTRACTOR
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE
The OWNER accepts the project or specified area of the project as
substantially complete and will assume full possession of the project or
specified area of the project at 12:01 a.m., on . The
responsibility for heat, utilities, security, and insurance under the Contract
Documents shall be as set forth under "Remarks" below.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO By: ________________________________________
OWNER
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE
REMARKS:
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SECTION 00640
CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE
, 20__
TO:
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that on the day of , 20__, the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, has accepted the Work completed by
for the City of Fort Collins project, 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements.
A check is attached hereto in the amount of $_______________________________
as Final Payment for all Work done, subject to the terms of the Contract
Documents which are dated _____________ __, 20__.
In conformance with the Contract Documents for this project, your obligations
and guarantees will continue for the specified time from the following
date:____________ __, 20__.
Sincerely,
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
By:
Title:
ATTEST:
Title:
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SECTION 00650
LIEN WAIVER RELEASE
(CONTRACTOR)
TO: City of Fort Collins, Colorado (OWNER)
FROM: (CONTRACTOR)
PROJECT:7004 West Harmony Road Improvements
1. The CONTRACTOR acknowledges having received payment, except retainage
from the OWNER for all work, labor, skill and material furnished,
delivered and performed by the CONTRACTOR for the OWNER or for anyone in
the construction, design, improvement, alteration, addition or repair of
the above described project.
2. In consideration of such payment and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged,
the CONTRACTOR voluntarily waives all rights, claims and liens, including
but not limited to, mechanic's liens, Miller Act claims (40 U.S.C.A. 270
a and b), stop notices, equitable liens and labor and material bond
rights which the CONTRACTOR may now or may afterward have, claim or
assert for all and any work, labor, skill or materials furnished,
delivered or performed for the construction, design, improvement,
alteration, addition or repair of the above described project, against
the OWNER or its officers, agents, employees or assigns, against any fund
of or in the possession or control of the OWNER, against the project or
against all land and the buildings on and appurtenances to the land
improved by the project.
3. The CONTRACTOR affirms that all work, labor and materials, furnished,
delivered or performed to or for the construction, design, improvement,
alteration, addition or repair of the project were furnished, delivered
or performed by the CONTRACTOR or its agents, employees, and servants, or
by and through the CONTRACTOR by various Subcontractors or materialmen or
their agents, employees and servants and further affirms the same have
been paid in full and have released in full any and all existing or
possible future mechanic's liens or rights or claims against the project
or any funds in the OWNER'S possession or control concerning the project
or against the OWNER or its officers, agents, employees or assigns
arising out of the project.
4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and hold harmless the OWNER, the lender,
if any, and the Surety on the project against and from any claim
hereinafter made by the CONTRACTOR'S Subcontractors, materialmen,
employees, servants, agents or assigns against the project or against the
OWNER or its officers, employees, agents or assigns arising out of the
project for all loss, damage and costs, including reasonable attorneys
fees, incurred as a result of such claims.
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5. The parties acknowledge that the description of the project set forth
above constitutes and adequate description of the property and
improvements to which this Lien Waiver Release pertains. It is further
acknowledged that this Lien Waiver Release is for the benefit of and may
be relied upon by the OWNER, the lender, if any, and Surety on any labor
and material bonds for the project.
Signed this day of , 20__.
CONTRACTOR
By:
Title:
ATTEST:
Secretary
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF LARIMER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
20__, by
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Commission Expires: .
Notary Public
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SECTION 00660
CONSENT OF SURETY
TO: City of Fort Collins, Colorado
(hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER")
CONTRACTOR:_________________________________
PROJECT: 7004 West Harmony Road Improvements
CONTRACT DATE:
In accordance with the provisions of the Contract between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR as indicated above, for
(Surety)
on bond of
hereby approves of the Final Payment to the CONTRACTOR, and agrees that Final
Payment to the CONTRACTOR shall not relieve the Surety Company of any of its
obligations to the OWNER, as set forth in the said Surety Company's Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Surety Company has hereunto set its hand this
day of , ____ .
(Surety Company)
By
ATTACH: Power of Attorney and Certificate of Authority of Attorney(s)-in-
Fact.
SECTION 00670
DR 0172 (12/98)
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DENVER CO 80261
(303) 232-2416
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
The exemption certificate for which you are applying must be used only for the purpose of purchasing construction and building materials
for the exempt project described below. This exemption does not include or apply to the purchase or rental of equipment, supplies, and
materials which are purchased, rented, or consumed by the contractor and which do not become part of the structure, highway, road,
street, or other public works owned and used by the exempt organization.
Any unauthorized use of the exemption certificate will result in revocation of your exemption certificate and other penalties provided by
law.
A separate certificate is required for each contract.
Subcontractors will not be issued Certificates of Exemption by the Department of Revenue. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to
issue certificates to each of the subcontractors. (See reverse side).
FAILURE TO ACCURATELY COMPLETE ALL BOXES WILL CAUSE THE APPLICATION TO BE DENIED.
Registration/Account No. (to be assigned by DOR)
89 -
Period 0170-750 (999) $0.00
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Trade name/DBA: Owner, partner, or corporate name:
Mailing address (City, State, Zip): Contact Person
E-Mail address: Federal Employer’s Identification Number: Bid amount for your contract:
$
Fax Number:
( )
Business telephone number:
( )
Colorado withholding tax account number:
EXEMPTION INFORMATION Copies of contract or agreement pages (1) identifying the contracting parties
and (2) containing signatures of contracting parties must be attached.
Name of exempt organization (as shown on contract): Exempt organization’s number:
98 -
Address of exempt organization (City, State, Zip):
Principal contact at exempt organization: Principal contact’s telephone number:
Physical location of project site (give actual address when applicable and Cities and/or County (ies) where project is located)
Scheduled
construction start date:
Month Day Year Estimated
completion date:
Month Day Year
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that the statements made in this application are
true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of owner, partner or corporate officer: Title of corporate officer: Date:
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
CONTRACTOR APPLICATION
FOR
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Statute
Section 39-26.114(1)(a)(XIX)
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Special Notice
Contractors who have completed this application in the past, please note the following changes in
procedure:
The Department will no longer issue individual Certificates of exemption to subcontractors. Only prime
contractors will receive a Contractor’s Exemption Certificate on exempt projects.
Upon receipt of the Certificate, the prime contractor should make a copy for each subcontractor
involved in the project and complete it by filling in the subcontractor’s name and address and signing it.
The original Certificate should always be retained by the prime contractor. Copies of all Certificates
that the prime contractor issued to subcontractors should be kept at the prime contractor’s place of
business for a minimum of three years and be available for inspection in the event of an audit.
Once an 89# has been assigned to you, please use the next five numbers following it for any
applications submitted for future projects. This should be your permanent number. For instance, if you
were assigned 89-12345-0001, every application submitted thereafter should contain 89-12345 on the
application. The succeeding numbers will be issued by the Department of Revenue. DO NOT enter
what you believe to be the next in sequence as this may delay processing of your application.
SECTION 00700
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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SECTION 00800
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
Rev 10/20/07 Section 00800 Page 0
SECTION 00800
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
Conditions of the Contract
These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the General Conditions of the Construction
Contract (EJCDC General Conditions 1910-8, 1990 edition with City of Fort Collins modifications) and
other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below.
SC-5.4.8 Limits of Liability
A. Add the following language at the end of paragraph 5.4.8.
The limits of liability for the insurance required by the paragraph numbers of the General Conditions
listed below are as follows:
Rev 10/20/07 Section 00800 Page 2
5.4.1 and 5.4.2
Coverage A - Statutory Limits
Coverage B - $100,000/$100,000/$500,000
5.4.3 and 5.4.5 Commercial General Liability policy will have limits of $1,000,000 combined
single limits (CSL). This policy will include coverage for Explosion, Collapse, and Underground
coverage unless waived by the Owner.
5.4.6 The Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance policy will have limits of $1,000,000
combined single limits (CSL).
5.4.9 This policy will include completed operations coverage/product liability coverage with limits
of $1,000,000 combined single limits (CSL).
SC-12.3 Add the following language to the end of paragraph 12.3.
Contractor will include in the project schedule 20 days lost due to abnormal weather conditions.
Rev 10/20/07
SECTION 00900
ADDENDA, MODIFICATIONS AND PAYMENT
00950 Contract Change Order
00960 Application for Payment
Rev 10/20/07 Section 00950 Page 1
SECTION 00950
CHANGE ORDER NO.
PROJECT TITLE:
CONTRACTOR:
PROJECT NUMBER:
DESCRIPTION:
1. Reason for change:
2. Description of Change:
3. Change in Contract Cost
4. Change in Contract Time:
__
ORIGINAL CONTRACT COST $ .00
TOTAL APPROVED CHANGE ORDER 0.00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER 0.00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER 0.00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGNINAL CONTRACT
ADJUSTED CONTRACT COST $ 0.00
(Assuming all change orders approved) _
ACCEPTED BY: DATE:
Contractor's Representative
ACCEPTED BY: DATE: __
Project Manager
REVIEWED BY: DATE:
Title:
APPROVED BY: DATE:
Title:
APPROVED BY: DATE:
Purchasing Agent over $30,000
cc: City Clerk Contractor
Project File Architect
Engineer Purchasing
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Section 00960
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT PAGE 1 OF 4
OWNER: City of Fort Collins PROJECT: APPLICATION NUMBER:
APPLICATION DATE:
PERIOD BEGINNING:
ENGINEER: CONTRACTOR: PERIOD ENDING:
PROJECT NUMBER:
CHANGE ORDERS Application is made for Payment as shown below in connection with Contract
NUMBER DATE AMOUNT
The present status of the account for this Contract is as
follows:
1
2 Original Contract Amount:
3 Net Change by Change Order:
Current contract Amount: $0.00
Total Completed and Stored to Date:
Less Previous Applications:
Amount Due this Application - Before Retainage: $0.00
Less Retainage:
Net Change by Change Order $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION: $0.00
CERTIFICATION:
The undersigned CONTRACTOR certifies that all obligations of CONTRACTOR incurred in connection with
the Work have been satisfied as required in Paragraph 14.3. of the General Conditions of the Contract.
The above Amount Due This Application is requested by the
CONTRACTOR.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application is recommended by the ENGINEER.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application has been reviewed by the OWNER'S Project Manager.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application is approved by the OWNER.
Date: By:
Section 00960 Page 2
CONTRACT AMOUNTS
APPLICATION FOR
PAYMENT PAGE 2 OF 4
Work
Completed
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Completed Stored
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CHANGE ORDERS APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT PAGE 3 OF 4
Work Completed
Work
Completed
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Completed Stored
Bid
This
Month
Previous
Periods
To
Date Materials Total
Item This Earned Percent
Number
Descriptio
n Quantity Units
Unit
Price Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Period
To
Date Billed
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TOTALS CHANGE ORDERS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PROJECT TOTALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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SUMMARY PAGE 4 OF 4
On Hand Received Installed On Hand
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PROJECT AND
STANDARD SPECIAL
PROVISIONS
WEST HARMONY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Bid No. 7004
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CITY OF FORT COLINS, COLORADO
W. HARMONY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The General Conditions of the Construction Contract and the Colorado Department of
Transportation’s (CDOT) 2005 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction control
construction of this project. Where there are conflicts between the two, the General Conditions shall
control.
The following Special Provisions supplement or modify the CDOT Standard Specifications and take
precedence over the Standard Specifications and plans. When specifications or special provisions
contain both English and metric (SI) units, the English units apply and are the specification
requirement.
Item Page
Index Pages ii
Commencement and Completion of Work 2
Revision of Section 100 - General Provisions 4
Revision of Section 101 - Definitions of Terms 5
Revision of Section 102 - Project Plans and Other Data 6
Revision of Section 104 - Scope of Work 8
Revision of Section 105 - Control of Work 11
Revision of Section 106 - Control of Material 17
Revision of Section 107 - Environmental Controls 21
Revision of Section 108 - Prosecution and Progress 23
Revision of Section 201 – Clearing and Grubbing 27
Revision of Section 202 - Removal and Trimming of Tree 28
Revision of Section 202 – Removal of Tree Stump 30
Revision of Section 202 – Removal of Inlet 31
Revision of Section 202 - Removal of Concrete Pipe 32
Revision of Section 202- Removal of Sidewalk 33
Revision of Section 202 - Removal of Curb 34
Revision of Section 202 - Removal of Concrete Pavement 35
Revision of Section 202 - Removal of Asphalt Mat 36
Revision of Section 203 - Proof Rolling 37
Revision of Section 207 – Topsoil 38
Revision of Section 207 – Topsoil (Special) – Amended
Onsite for Medians and Parkway Area 39
Revision of Section 208 – Erosion Control 42
Revision of Section 209 – Watering 43
Revision of Section 210– Reset Structure – Relocate Gate
Gate and Control Box 44
Revision of Section 210– Reset Irrigation Flume 45
Revision of Section 210– Reset Water Service 46
Revision of Section 210– Reset Fire Hydrant 47
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CITY OF FORT COLINS, COLORADO
W. HARMONY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Item Page
Revision of Section 210– Relay Riprap 48
Revision of Section 304 - Aggregate Base Course 49
Revision of Section 403 - Hot Mix Asphalt 50
Revision of Section 412 - Fast Track Portland Cement
Concrete Pavement 53
Revision of Section 605 – Median Underdrain 55
Revision of Section 608 – Sidewalks and Bikeways 56
Revision of Section 608 - Concrete Curb Ramp 58
Revision of Section 609 – Curb and Gutter 61
Revision of Section 610– Median Cover 62
Revision of Section 614– Traffic Control Devices 63
Revision of Section 619 – Waterlines – Direction Drilling
10” C-900 Certalock Pace Bells 64
Revision of Section 619 – Waterline – 1” Irrigation Service 66
Revision of Section 619 – Waterline – Connect to Existing
16” City of Fort Collins Waterline 67
Revision of Section 620 – Field Facilities 68
Revision of Section 625 - Construction Surveying 69
Revision of Section 627 - Pavement Marking 72
Revision of Section 630 – Construction Zone Traffic Control 73
Traffic Control Plan-General 74
Utilities 76
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COM
MENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK – SPECIFIED COMPLETION DATE
Stockpiling of materials before the beginning date is subject to the Engineer's approval. If such
approval is given, stockpiled material will be paid for in accordance with Sections l09 and 626.
Salient features to be shown on the Contractor's progress schedule are:
Mobilization
· Construction Surveying (By City Forces)
· Construction Traffic Control (By City Forces)
Removals and Adjustments
Roadway Earthwork
Erosion Control
Drainage System
Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
Asphalt Pavement
Concrete Pavement
Seeding
· Landscaping Restoration (By Other Forces)
· Signing and Striping (By City Forces)
· Traffic Signals Box Reset (By City Forces)
Utility Coordination and Relocations
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 108.03 shall include the following:
The progress schedule shall consist of a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule prepared using the
Microsoft Project software and submitted in hard and electronic formats.
The contractor shall be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting the progress
of the work to be completed by City of Fort Collins Forces. The City of Fort Collins Forces shall be
considered as subcontractor for the purposes of scheduling the work. The City will comment on the
contractors initial schedule submittal for coordination of the completion of their work items.
The Contractor shall complete the following discrete portions of the work (milestones) by the dates
specified. A disincentive will be assessed for failure to complete the work for each milestone by the
specified completion date.
Milestone No. 1: Substantial Completion July 20, 2009
Final Completion Date: August 14, 2009
Description:
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Substantial Completion is defined by:
All Work requiring lane or shoulder closures or other traffic obstructions is complete
Traffic is following the lane arrangements shown on the plans for finished roadway
All pavement, construction, joint sealing and shoulder construction is complete
Traffic control devices and pavement markings are within their final positions.
Final Completion is defined by:
All sidewalks, final grading, seeding, clean up, project record documents shall be turned
over to the owner, all punch list items completed, and all processing of change orders.
The work must be ready for final payment and acceptance.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 100 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsections 102 and 103 of the Standard Specifications are hereby deleted. See Contract Documents
for additional information.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Technical Specifications related to construction materials and methods for the work embraced under
this Contract shall consist of the “Colorado Department of Transportation, State of Colorado,
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” dated 2005.
Certain terms utilized in the Specifications referred to in the paragraph above shall be interpreted to
have different meanings within the scope of this Contract. A summary of redefinitions follows:
Where reference is made in the plans and specifications to Owner, Department, Chief Engineer,
Resident Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineer, and Inspection and Testing Agency it is understood to
mean the City of Fort Collins, Colorado or the City’s representative.
Where reference is made in the plans and specifications to Surveyor and Traffic Control Supervisor
it is understood to mean provided by the City of Fort Collins with City of Fort Collins crews, but
acting as a subcontractor to the project.
The sections shown on the following pages are revisions to the Technical Specifications for this
project.
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PROJECT PLANS AND OTHER DATA
Section 102 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 102.05 shall include the following:
After the proposals have been opened, the low responsive, responsible bidder may
obtain from the City of Fort Collins at no cost:
10 sets of plans and special provisions.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Section 104 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 104.02 shall include:
Site Conditions
A. General:
1. The Contractor acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the
work, the general and local conditions, particularly those bearing upon access to the site;
handling, storage, and disposal of materials; availability of water, electricity and roads;
uncertainties of weather, river stages, or similar physical conditions at the site; the conformation
and conditions of the ground; the equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the
execution of the work; and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost
thereof under this Contract.
2. The Contractor further acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the character, quality and
quantity of surface and subsurface materials to be encountered from his inspection of the site
and from reviewing any available records of exploratory work furnished by the Owner or
included in these Documents. Failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself with the physical
conditions of the site and all the available information will not relieve him from responsibility
for properly estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.
3. The Contractor warrants that as a result of his examination and investigation of all the aforesaid
data that he can perform the work in a good and workmanlike manner and to the satisfaction of
the Owner. The Owner assumes no responsibility for any representations made by any of its
officers or agents during or prior to the execution of this Contract, unless (1) such representations
are expressly stated in the Contract, and (2) the Contract expressly provides that the
responsibility therefore is assumed by the Owner.
B. Information on Site Conditions:
Any information obtained by the Engineer regarding site conditions, subsurface information,
groundwater elevations, existing construction of site facilities, and similar data will be available for
inspection, as applicable, at the office of the Engineer upon request. Such information is offered as
supplementary information only. Neither the Engineer nor the Owner assumes any responsibility for
the completeness or interpretation of such supplementary information.
1. Differing Subsurface Conditions:
a. In the event that the subsurface or latent physical conditions are found materially different
from those indicated in these Documents, and differing materially from those ordinarily
encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the character of work covered in these
Contract Documents, the Contractor shall promptly, and before such conditions are
disturbed, notify the Engineer in writing of such changed conditions.
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SCOPE OF WORK
b. The Engineer will investigate such conditions promptly and following this investigation, the
Contractor shall proceed with the work, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer. If the
Engineer finds that such conditions do so materially differ and cause an increase or decrease
in the cost of or in the time required for performing the work, the Engineer will recommend
to the Owner the amount of adjustment in cost and time he considers reasonable. The
Owner will make the final decision on all Change Orders to the Contract regarding any
adjustment in cost or time for completion.
2. Underground Utilities: Known utilities and structures adjacent to or encountered in the work are
shown on the Drawings. The locations shown are taken from existing records and the best
information available from existing utility plans and potholing. However, it is expected that
there may be some discrepancies and omissions in the locations and quantities of utilities and
structures shown. Those shown are for the convenience of the Contractor only, and no
responsibility is assumed by either the Owner or the Engineer for their accuracy or
completeness.
C. Execution:
1.Where the Contractor's operations could cause damage or inconvenience to railway, telegraph,
telephone, television, oil, gas, electricity, water, sewer, or irrigation systems, and the
operations shall be suspended until all arrangements necessary for the protection of these
utilities and services have been made by the Contractor.
2.Notify all utility offices which are affected by the construction operation at least 48 hours in
advance. Under no circumstances expose any utility without first obtaining permission from the
appropriate agency. Once permission has been granted, locate, expose, and provide temporary
support for all existing underground utilities.
3. The Contractor shall protect all utility poles from damage. If interfering power poles, telephone
poles, guy wires, or anchors are encountered, notify the Engineer and the appropriate utility
company at least 48 hours in advance of construction operations to permit the necessary
arrangements for protection or relocation of the interfering structure.
4.The Contractor shall be solely and directly responsible to the owner and operators of such
properties for any damage, injury, expense, loss, inconvenience, delay, suits, actions, or claims
of any character brought because of any injuries or damage which may result from the
construction operations under this Contract.
5.Neither the Owner nor its officers or agents shall be responsible to the Contractor for damages as
a result of the Contractor's failure to protect utilities encountered in the work.
6. If the Contractor, while performing the Contract, discovers utility facilities not identified in the
Drawings or Specifications, he shall immediately notify the Owner, utility, and the Engineer in
writing.
7. In the event of interruption to domestic water, sewer, storm drain, or other utility services as a
result of accidental breakage due to construction operations, promptly notify the
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SCOPE OF WORK
proper authority. Cooperate with said authority in the restoration of service as promptly as
possible and bear all costs of repair.
8.The Contractor shall replace, at his own expense, any and all other existing utilities or
structures removed or damaged during construction, unless otherwise provided for in these
Contract Documents or ordered by the Engineer.
9.Interfering Structures - The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent damage to
existing structures whether on the surface, aboveground, or underground. An attempt has been
made to show major structures on the Drawings. The completeness and accuracy cannot be
guaranteed, and it is presented simply as a guide to avoid known possible difficulties.
10. Field Relocation - During the progress of construction, it is expected that minor relocations of
the work will be necessary. Such relocations shall be made only by direction of the Engineer. If
existing structures are encountered that prevent the construction, and that are not properly shown
on the Drawings, notify the Engineer before continuing with the construction in order that the
Engineer may make such field revision as necessary to avoid conflict with the existing structures.
If the Contractor shall fail to so notify the Engineer when an existing structure is encountered,
and shall proceed with the construction despite the interference, he shall do so at his own risk.
D. Easements: Where portions of the work are located on public or private property, easements and
permits will be obtained by the Owner. Easements will provide for the use of the property for
construction purposes to the extent indicated on the easements. Copies of these easements and
permits are available upon request to the Owner. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
determine the adequacy of the easement obtained in every case and to abide by all requirements
and provisions of the easement. The Contractor shall confine his construction operations to within
the easement limits or make special arrangements with the property owners or appropriate public
agency for the additional area required. Any damage to property, either inside or outside the limits
of the easements provided by the Owner, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor as specified
herein. The Contractor shall remove, protect, and replace all fences or other items encountered on
public or private property. Before final payment will be authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor
will be required to furnish the Owner with written releases from property owners or public
agencies where side agreements or special easements have been made by the Contractor or where
the Contractor's operations, for any reason, have not been kept within the construction right-of-
way obtained by the Owner.
E. Land Monuments: The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any existing Federal, State, Town,
County, and private land monuments encountered. Private monuments shall be preserved, or
replaced by a licensed surveyor at the Contractor's expense. When Government monuments are
encountered, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least two (2) weeks in advance of the
proposed construction in order that the Engineer will have ample opportunity to notify the proper
authority and reference these monuments for later replacement.
Subsection 104.05 shall include:
Contractors Use of Premises
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The Contractor may use the Owner’s property designated within the construction limits shown on the
Plans for equipment and materials as long as he confines his operations to those permitted by local
laws, ordinance and permits and meet the following requirements:
1. Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or equipment.
2. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premise.
3. Move any stored products which interfere with operations of the Owner.
4. Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.
Limits of Construction
The Contractor must maintain all of his construction activities within the Owner’s property and/or
construction easements and limits of the project, or other stated areas, unless permits and/or written
permission are obtained by the Contractor, from appropriate authorities or private property owners,
outside of these areas. Contractor to fence all easements and work areas. The temporary permits must
be secured and paid for by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Owner. Any temporary permits
secured must be in writing and a copy of same provided to the Engineer.
Security
The Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the security of his facilities and equipment. The
Owner will not take responsibility for missing or damaged equipment, tools, or personal belongings
of the Contractor.
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Section 105 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 105.02 shall be replaced with:
Submittals
A. Requirements:
1. Where required by the Specifications, the Contractor shall submit descriptive information that
will enable the Engineer to determine whether the Contractor’s proposed materials, equipment,
methods of work are in general conformance to the design concept and in accordance with the
Drawings and Specifications. The information submitted may consist of drawings,
specifications, descriptive data, certificates, samples, test results, product data, and such other
information, all as specifically required in the Specifications. In some instances, specified
submittal information describes some, but not all features of the material, equipment, or method
of work.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information
contained in each submittal and shall assure that the material, equipment, or method of work
shall be as described in the submittal. The Contractor shall verify that all features of all
products conform to the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor
shall ensure that there is no conflict with other submittals and notify the Engineer in each case
where its submittal may affect the work of another Contractor or the Owner. The Contractor
shall ensure coordination of submittals among the related crafts and subcontractors.
3. Submittals will be reviewed for overall design intent and returned to Contractor with action to
be indicated by the Engineer. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to assure that previously
accepted documents are destroyed when they are superseded by a resubmittal as such.
4. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that required items are corrected and
resubmitted. Any work done before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.
B. Submittal Procedure:
1. Unless a different number is called for in the individual sections, four (4) copies of each
submittal and sample are required, two (2) of which will be retained by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall receive two (2) copies in return. Faxed submittals will not be accepted.
2. Submittals that are related to or affect each other shall be forwarded simultaneously as a
package to facilitate coordinated review. Uncoordinated submittals will be rejected.
3. If the items or system proposed are acceptable but the major part of the individual drawings
or documents are incomplete or require revision, the submittal will be returned with
requirements for completion.
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4. The right is reserved for the Engineer to require submittals in addition to those called for in
individual sections.
5. Submittals regarding material and equipment shall be submitted directly to the Engineer and
will be accompanied by a transmittal form. A separate form shall be used for each specific
item, class of material, equipment, and items specified in separate discrete sections for which
the submittal is required. Submittals for various items shall be made with a single form when
the items taken together constitute a manufacturer’s package or are so functionally related that
expediency indicates checking or review of the group or package as a whole.
6. A unique number, sequentially assigned, shall be noted on the transmittal form accompanying
each item submitted. Original submittal numbers shall have the following format: “XXXY;”
where “XXX” is the originally assigned submittal number and “Y” is a sequential letter
assigned for resubmittals (i.e., A, B, or C being the first, second and third resubmittals,
respectively). Submittal 25B, for example, is the second resubmittal of Submittal 25.
7. If the Contractor proposes to provide material, equipment, or method of work that deviates
from the Contract Documents, it shall indicate so under “deviations” on the transmittal form
accompanying the submittal copies.
8. Submittals that do not have all the information required to be submitted, including deviations, are
not acceptable and will be returned without review.
C. Review Procedure:
1. Submittals are specified for those features and characteristics of materials, equipment, and
methods of operation that can be selected based on the Contractor’s judgment of their
conformance to the requirements of the Drawing and Specifications. Other features and
characteristics are specified in a manner that enables the Contractor to determine acceptable
options without submittals. The review procedure is based on the Contractor’s guarantee that
all features and characteristics not requiring submittals conform to the Drawings and
Specifications. Review shall not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences, or
procedures of construction or to verifying quantities, dimensions, weights or gages, or
fabrication processes (except where specifically indicated or required by the Specifications) of
separate items, and as such, will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item
functions.
2. Unless otherwise specified, within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of the
submittal, the Engineer will review the submittal and return copies. The returned submittal
will indicate one of the following actions:
a. If the review indicates that the material, equipment, or work method complies with the
Specifications, submittal copies will be marked “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN”. In this
event, the Contractor may begin to implement the work method or incorporate the
material or equipment covered by the submittal.
b. If the review indicates limited corrections are required, copies will be marked
“REVIEWED, COMMENTS AS NOTED”. The Contractor may begin implementing the
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work method or incorporating the material and equipment covered by the submittal in
accordance with the noted corrections.
Where submittal information will be incorporated in Operation and Maintenance data, a
corrected copy shall be provided.
c. If the review indicates that the submittal is insufficient or contains incorrect data, copies
will be marked “REVISE AND RESUBMIT”. Except at its own risk, the Contractor
shall not undertake work covered by this submittal until it has been revised, resubmitted
and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “REVIEWED,
COMMENTS AS NOTED”.
d. If the review indicates that the material, equipment, or work method do not comply with
the Specifications, copies of the submittal will be marked “REJECTED”. Submittals
with deviations that have not been identified clearly may be rejected. Except at its own
risk, the Contractor shall not undertake the work covered by such submittals until a new
submittal is made and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or
“REVIEWED, COMMENTS AS NOTED”.
D. Drawing:
1. The term “shop drawings” includes drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematic, descriptive
literature, illustrations schedules performance and test data, and similar materials furnished
by Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.
2. Contractor shall coordinate all such drawings, and review them for legibility, accuracy,
completeness and compliance with contract requirements and shall indicate this approval
thereon as evidence of such coordination and review. Shop drawing submitted to the
Engineer without evidence of Contractor’s approval will be returned for resubmission.
3. Shop drawing shall be clearly identified with the name and project number of this contract,
and references to applicable specification paragraphs and contract drawings. When catalog
pages are submitted, applicable items shall be clearly identified.
4. Contractor shall stamp his approval on shop drawings prior to submission to the Engineer as
indication of his checking and verification of dimensions and coordination with interrelated
items. Stamp shall read:
“(Contractor’s Name) represents that we have determined and verified all field dimensions
and measurements, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers and similar data,
and that we have checked with the requirements of the Specifications and Drawings, the
Contract Documents, and General Conditions”.
Marks on drawings by Contractor shall not be in red. Any marks by Contractor shall be
duplicated on all copies submitted.
5. If shop drawings show variations from contract requirements, Contractor shall describe such
variations in writing, separate from the drawings, at time of submission. All such variations
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must be approved by the Engineer. If Engineer approves any such variations, he shall issue
an appropriate contract modification, except that, if the variation is minor and does not
involve a change in price or in time of performance, a modification need not be issued.
6. Should the Contractor propose any item on his shop drawings or incorporate an item into the
work, and that item should subsequently prove to be defective or otherwise unsatisfactory,
(regardless of the Engineer’s preliminary review), the Contractor shall, at his own expense,
replace the item with another item that will perform satisfactorily.
E. Certificates:
For those items called for in individual sections, furnish six (6) certificates of compliance from
manufacturers or suppliers certifying that materials or equipment being furnished under the
Contract comply with the requirements of these Specifications.
F. Samples:
Samples shall be sufficient in size to clearly illustrate functional characteristics and full range of
color, texture, and pattern.
G. Effect of Review of Contractor’s Submittals:
Review of drawings, data, methods of work, or information regarding materials or equipment the
Contractor proposes to provide, shall not relieve the contractor of its responsibility for errors therein
and shall not be regarded as an assumption of risks or liability by the Engineer or the Owner, or by any
officer or employee thereof, and the Contractor shall have no claim under the Contract on account of
the failure or partial failure, of the method of work, material, or equipment so reviewed. A mark of
“NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “REVIEWED, COMMENTS AS NOTED” shall mean that the
Owner has no objection to the Contractor upon its own responsibility, using the plan or method of
work proposed, or providing the materials or equipment proposed.
Subsection 105.08 shall be revised as follows:
Delete the second paragraph and replace with the following:
In case of discrepancy the order of precedence is as follows:
(a) General Conditions of the Construction Contract
(b) Special Provisions
1. Project Special Specifications
2. Standard Special Provisions
(c) Plans
1. Detailed Plans
2. Standard Plans
Calculated dimensions will govern over scaled dimensions.
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(d) Supplemental Specifications
(e) Standard Specifications
Subsection 105.09 shall include:
Coordination with Property Owners and Tenants
The City of Fort Collins is committed to maintaining a positive working relationship with the
businesses and residents in the project area. Every effort will be made to maintain pedestrian and
bicycle flow and to accommodate special events and holidays for businesses, pedestrians, parking,
and vehicle traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate all work activities with private
property owners and tenants along the project corridor. Access shall be maintained at all times. The
Contractor shall be responsible for communicating accurate scheduling information to the project
team to assure proper notification of businesses and residents.
In particular, any proposed disruption or closure to an existing access must be communicated to the
property Owners and tenants with as much notice as possible. The minimum notice that will be
allowed for any proposed access change is 48 hours. The Contractor shall ensure that adequate
alternate access is in place for vehicles and pedestrians and any property-specific access needs are
addressed prior to any change in existing access. The Contractor shall coordinate his method of
maintaining these accesses with the City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations Department.
Subsection 105.11 shall include:
The City of Fort Collins intends to construct the roadway improvements on Harmony Road and
Shields Street simultaneously as per the traffic phasing plans shown in the contract documents. All
work must be coordinated between the projects to assure all milestones are met for both projects. The
City of Fort Collins will provide the construction traffic control and surveying to ensure the necessary
coordination between the projects. A mandatory weekly meeting will be held on site between city
representatives, the contractor’s representative in charge from each project, city traffic control
supervisor and city survey crew. The schedule for each project must be submitted and coordinated at
these meetings.
Coordination with Traffic Engineer and Traffic Control Supervisor
The Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner’s Traffic Engineer for all traffic control activities.
Requests for initial Setup of the major project phases (road closures) must be made 3 weeks prior to
projected set up. Allow up to 10 days for advanced warning signs. Requests for flaggers must be made
and updated at the weekly progress meetings for the following week. Requests for minor traffic control
set ups (lane drops, etc.) must be made 72 hours in advance of set up. Increased Traffic Control costs
caused by delays assessed to the contractor will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Subsection 105.12 shall include:
Surveying Coordination
A. The Owner will provide construction surveying for the project. City Survey Crews will perform
the surveying required.
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B. The Contractor must submit a survey request form to the City Surveyors a minimum of 72 hours
prior to needing surveying.
C. If the requested surveying cannot be accomplished in the time frame requested by the Contractor,
the survey personnel shall notify the Contractor with the date on which the requested work will be
completed.
D. Should a sudden change in the Contractor’s operations or schedule require the survey personnel
to work overtime, the Contractor shall pay the additional overtime expense.
E. The Contractor shall protect all survey monuments and construction stakes. If it is unavoidable to
remove a survey monument or construction stakes, the Contractor is responsible for notifying the
Surveyor and allowing enough time for the monuments or stakes to be relocated. The Contractor
will be responsible for the cost of restaking construction stakes and for the cost of re-establishing a
destroyed monument.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for transferring the information from the construction staked to
any necessary forms and for constructing all pipelines, drainage ways, pavements, inlets, walls,
and other structures in accordance with the information on the stakes and grade sheets supplied by
the Owner.
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CONTROL OF MATERIAL
Section 106 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 106.01 shall include:
Substitutions and Product Options
A. Description:
1. This section describes the procedure required by the Contractor for product substitutions.
2. Requests for Substitution:
a. Base all bids on materials, equipment and procedures specified.
b. Certain types of equipment and kinds of material are described in specifications by means of
trade names and catalog numbers, and/or manufacturer’s names. Where this occurs, it is not
intended to exclude from consideration such types of equipment and kinds of material bearing
other trade names, catalog numbers and/or manufacturer’s names, capable of accomplishing
purpose of types of equipment or kinds of material specifically indicated.
c. Other types of equipment and kinds of material may be acceptable to the Owner and
Engineer.
d. Types of equipment, kinds of material and methods of construction, if not specifically
indicated must be approved in writing by Engineer and the Owner.
3. Submission of Requests for Substitution:
a. After Notice to Proceed, the Owner / Engineer will consider written requests for
substitutions of products, materials, systems or other items.
b. The Engineer reserves the right to require substitute items to comply color and pattern-wise
with base specified items, if necessary to secure “design intent”.
c. Submit six (6) copies of request for substitution. Include in request:
1) Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitute with Contract
Documents.
2) For products:
i. Product identification, including manufacturer’s name.
ii. Manufacturer’s literature, marked to indicate specific model, type, size, and
options to be considered: Product description; performance and test data; reference
standards; difference in power demand; dimensional differences for specified unit.
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iii. Name and address of similar projects on which product were used date of
installation and field performance data.
3) For construction methods:
i. Detailed description of proposed method.
ii. Drawings illustrating methods.
4) Itemized comparison of proposed substitution with product or method specified.
5) Data relating to changes in construction schedule.
6) Relation to separate contracts.
7) Accurate cost data on proposed substitution in comparison with product or method
specified.
d. In making request for substitution, or in using an approved substitute item, Supplier /
Manufacturer represents:
1) He has personally investigated proposed product or method, and has determined that it
is equal or superior in all respects to that specified and that it will perform function for
which it is intended.
2) He will provide same guarantee for substitute item as for product or method
specified.
3) He will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into work, to include building
modifications if necessary, making such changes as may be required for work to be
complete in all aspects.
4) He waives all claims for additional costs related to substitution which subsequently
become apparent.
4. Substitutions: Request sufficiently in advance to avoid delay in construction.
5. Contractor’s Option:
a. For products specified only by reference standards, select any product meeting standards
by any manufacturer indicate selected type in submission.
b. For products specified by naming several products or manufacturers, select any product
and manufacturer named, indicate selected type in submission.
c. For products specified by naming one or more products, but indicating option of selecting
equivalent products by stating “or equivalent” after specified product, Contractor must
submit request, as required for substitution, for any product not specifically named.
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6. Rejection of Substitution or Optional Item: Substitutions and/or options will not be
considered if they are indicated or implied on shop drawings, or project data submittals,
without formal request submitted in accordance with this section.
Subsection 106.03 shall include:
Materials Testing
A. Provide such equipment and facilities as are required for conducting field tests and for collecting
and forwarding samples. Do not use any materials or equipment represented by samples until tests,
if required, have been made and the materials or equipment found to be acceptable. Any product
which becomes unfit for use after approval thereof shall not be incorporated into the work.
B. Tests shall be made by an accredited testing laboratory selected by the Owner. Except as otherwise
provided, sampling and testing of all materials and the laboratory methods and testing equipment
shall be in accordance with the latest standards and tentative methods of the American Society for
Testing Materials (ASTM), and the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO).
C. Where additional or specific information concerning testing methods, sample sizes, etc., is
required, such information is included under the applicable sections of the Specifications. Any
modification of, or elaboration on, these test procedures which may be included for specific
materials under their respective sections in the Specifications shall take precedence over these
procedures.
D. Owners Responsibilities
1. The Owner shall be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with the following
testing:
a. Soils compaction tests.
b. Trench backfill.
c. Pipe and structural bedding.
d. Tests not called for by the Specifications of materials delivered to the site.
e. Concrete tests.
f. Pavement tests E.
Contractors Responsibilities
1. In addition to those inspections and tests called for in the General Conditions, Contractor shall
also be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with testing required for the
following:
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a. Concrete materials and mix designs.
b. Design of asphalt mixtures.
c. All performance and field-testing specifically called for by the Specifications.
d. All retesting for work or materials found defective or unsatisfactory, including tests
covered above.
F. Transmittal of Test Reports
Written reports of tests and engineering data furnished by Contractor for Engineer’s review of
materials and equipment proposed to be used in the work shall be submitted as specified for Shop
Drawings.
The testing laboratory retained by the Owner or Engineer will furnish three (3) copies of a written
report of each test performed by laboratory personnel in the field or laboratory. Two (2) copies of
each test report will be transmitted to the Engineer and one (1) copy to the Contractor within seven
(7) days after each test is completed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
Section 107 of the Standard Specifications is hereby modified to include the following:
Environmental Controls
The work of this section consists of obtaining permits and providing environmental controls
consistent with regulatory permits through the duration of the work required under this project.
A. Dust Control Application:
1. The Contractor shall execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction
operations.
2. The Contractor shall provide and apply dust control at all times, including evenings, holidays
and weekends, as required to abate dust nuisance on and about the site that is a direct result of
construction activities. The use of non-approved chemicals, oil, or similar palliatives will not be
allowed. Dust control agents may be used only after prior approval of the Owner. The
Contractor shall be required to provide sufficient quantities of equipment and personnel for dust
control sufficient to prevent dust nuisance on and about the site.
3. The Owner will have authority to order dust control work whenever in its opinion it is
required, and there shall be no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall be
expected to maintain dust control measures effectively whether the Owner or Engineer
specifically orders such Work.
B. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine operations as much as possible. Exercise special care to
maintain natural surroundings in an undamaged condition. Within the work limits, barricade trees,
rock outcroppings, and natural features to be preserved.
C. Housekeeping: Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use
equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard. Immediately remove
all rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide on-site containers for collection of
rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.
D. Disposal
1. Disposal of Waste (Unsuitable) Materials: All material determined by the Engineer to be
waste will be disposed of in approved landfill in a manner meeting all regulations. Dispose of
waste materials, legally, at public or private dumping areas. Do not bury wastes inside of the
limits of construction. All costs for dump fees, permits, etc., to be borne by the Contractor.
2. Disposal of Garbage and Other Construction Materials: Provide sanitary
containers/dumpsters and haul away contents such that no overflow exists.
3. Excess excavation shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be legally disposed
of by him outside the limits of construction to an approved disposal site. Excess excavated
material suitable for backfill shall not be disposed of until all backfill operations are complete.
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4. The Contractor is to immediately inform Engineer of any hazardous materials encountered
during construction. Dispose of waste materials legally at private or public facilities.
E. Burning: No burning of debris will be permitted.
F. Water Control: A portion of the project work is located within a natural drainage course and is
subject to periodic flooding due to rainfall and snowmelt, flows for adjacent developed areas and
storm water pipes and ground water flows from saturated soils or other ground water sources. The
Contractor is responsible for managing water within the construction site and protecting property.
G. Noise Control: All mechanical equipment shall be equipped with the best available mufflers to
reduce noise. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and shall
limit noise to the permitted levels. Noise level monitoring shall be performed by the Contractor as
necessary to show that the permitted levels are not being exceeded.
Permission from Owner must be obtained prior to the operation of any machinery and/or vehicles
between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.
H. Erosion and Sediment Control: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare and
obtain an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from the Owner.
I. Permits:
1. All work must be performed in accordance with all applicable regulatory permits.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Owner to prepare a Stormwater Management Plan
(SWMP), and submit the SWMP to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment for review and approval. The SWMP shall be transferred to the Contractor’s
possession prior to beginning the Work. The Contractor shall also provide inspection reports as
required by the SWMP to the Owner upon completion of each inspection.
3. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all other necessary permits associated with
the Work.
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PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 108.03 shall include the following:
Project Meetings
A. Pre-Construction Conference: A Pre-Construction Conference will be held after Notice of Award
and before the Notice to Proceed, the date, time and location will be determined after Notice of
Award.
The conference shall be attended by:
1. Contractor and Contractor’s Superintendent
2. Contractor’s Subcontractors (including the city provided Traffic Control Supervisor and
Surveyor)
3. Engineer
4. Owner
5. Utility Companies
6. Contractor or Contractor’s Superintendent from the Harmony Road Project 7.
Others as requested by the Contractor, Owner, or Engineer.
Unless previously submitted to the Owner, the Contractor shall bring to the conference a tentative
schedule of the construction project, include in the schedule shop drawings and other submittals. Any
submittals requiring long lead times and therefore must be expedited shall be submitted at the pre-
construction conference, or as soon thereafter as possible.
The purpose of the conference is to designate responsible personnel and establish a working
relationship. Matters requiring coordination will be discussed and procedures for handling such
matters established. The agenda will include:
1. Contractor’s tentative Schedule
a. The Contractor will be required to submit a detailed plan at the pre-construction meeting regarding
the installation of the waterline crossing and the connection to the 16” City of Fort Collins
waterline. These two tasks are critical to the project and must be scheduled at the beginning of
construction. All efforts must be made to coordinate with the Harmony/Shields project manager
and the Contractor must ensure that the work necessary to install these improvements will not
interfere with the construction schedule of the Harmony/Shields project.
2. Permit applications and submittals, including Dewatering Permit, Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan, and Traffic Control Plan
3. Transmittal, review and distribution of Contractor’s submittals
4. Processing applications for payment
5. Maintaining record documents
6. Critical work sequencing
7. Field decision and change orders
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8. Use of premises, office and storage areas, staging area, security, housekeeping, and Owner’s
needs
9. Contractor’s assignment of safety and first aid
B. Construction Progress Meetings for the W. Harmony Road Project: Progress meetings will be
conducted weekly or at some other frequency, if approved by the Engineer. These meetings shall be
attended by the Owner, the Engineer, the Contractor’s representative and any others invited by
these people.
The Engineer will conduct the meeting and the Engineer will arrange for keeping the minutes and
distributing the minutes to all persons in attendance.
The agenda of these project meetings will include construction progress, the status of submittal
reviews, and the status of information requests, critical work sequencing, review of strategies for
connections into existing facilities, status of field orders and change orders, and any general
business.
The Contractor will prepare a “two week look ahead” schedule to facilitate coordination of work
items.
C. Coordination Meeting with the Harmony/Shields Intersection Improvements Project:
Coordination meetings will be conducted weekly or at some other frequency, if approved by the
Engineer. These meetings shall be attended by the Owner, the Engineer, the Contractor’s
representative from both projects, the Surveyor, the Traffic Control Supervisor, and any others
invited by these people.
The Engineer will conduct the meeting and the Engineer will arrange for keeping the minutes and
distributing the minutes to all persons in attendance.
The agenda of these coordination meetings will include projected schedule, construction progress,
local business needs, traveling public updates, critical work sequencing, review of strategies for
connections into adjoining project improvements, status of field orders, traffic control needs, and
any general business.
The Contractor will prepare a “two week look ahead” schedule to facilitate coordination of work
items.
Modifications to Time of Completion in the Approved Schedule
The date of beginning and the time for completion of the work are essential conditions of the Contract
Documents and the work embraced shall be commenced on a date specified in the Notice to Proceed.
The Contractor will proceed with the work at such rate of progress to ensure full completion within
the contract time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the Contractor and the
Owner that the contract time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time,
taking into consideration the climatic and other factors prevailing in the locality of the work.
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Every effort shall be made by the Contractor to complete the project within the "Contract Time" shown
in the proposal. The "Contract Time" anticipates "Normal" weather and climate conditions in and
around the vicinity of the Project site during the times of year that the construction will be carried out.
Extensions of time based upon weather conditions shall be granted only if the Contractor demonstrates
clearly that such conditions were "unusually severe," would not have been reasonably anticipated, and
that such conditions adversely affected the Contractor’s work and thus required additional time to
complete the work.
The following specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe
weather. The listing below defines the anticipated number of calendar days lost to adverse weather
for each month and is based upon National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or
similar data for the geographic location of the project.
Monthly Anticipated Calendar Days Lost to Adverse Weather Conditions
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
(7) (4) (4) (4) (6) (3) (4) (2) (3) (3) (2) (5)
The above schedule of anticipated adverse weather will constitute the base line for monthly (or portion
thereof) weather time evaluations. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed and continuing
throughout the contract on a monthly basis, actual adverse weather days and the impact of adverse
weather days that delay the work will be recorded on a day-to-day basis. It is assumed that the work
will be carried out Mondays through Fridays (holidays accepted) unless an approved construction
schedule or written authorization from the Owner indicates otherwise. The number of days of delayed
work due to adverse weather or the impact thereof will then be compared to the monthly adverse
weather schedule above.
An actual adverse weather day must prevent work for 50 percent or more of the Contractor’s workday,
delay work critical to the timely completion of the project, and be documented by the Contractor. The
City Representative observing the construction shall determine on a daily basis whether or not work
can proceed or if work is delayed due to adverse weather or the effects thereof. The Contractor shall
notify the Engineer in writing of any disagreement as to whether or not work can proceed on a given
date, within 2 calendar days of that date. The Owner will use the above written notification in
determining the number of working days for which work was delayed during each month.
At the end of each month, if the number of working days for which work was delayed due to adverse
weather exceeds that shown in the above schedule, a Change Order will be executed which increases
the Contract Time. The number of work days delayed due to adverse weather or the impact thereof
will then be converted to Calendar Days based on the contract completion day and date. This
conversion assumes a 5-day work week, Mondays through Fridays, holidays excepted; should the
Contractor have authorization to work weekends and/or holidays, and then the method of conversion
of workdays to calendar days would take this into consideration. The contract time period will then be
increased by the number of calendar days calculated above and a new contract completion day and
date will be set.
The Contractor’s schedule must reflect the above-anticipated adverse weather delays on all weather-
dependent activities.
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REVISION OF SECTION 108
PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
While extensions of time shall be granted for "unusually severe" weather or climate conditions, the
Owner shall make no monetary compensation for any costs to the Contractor arising out of such
delays. The Contractor shall comply with the portions of the Contract Documents relating to his
project schedule and amendments thereto which result from the "unusually severe" weather condition.
Breakdowns in equipment or lack of performance by the Contractor will not be considered
justification for an extension of time. Liquidated damages will be assessed as delineated elsewhere.
The Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages or any excess cost when the delay in
completion of the work is due to the following, and the Contractor has promptly given written notice
of such delay to the Owner or Engineer.
1. To any preference, priority, or allocation order duly issued by the Owner.
2. To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the
Contractor, including but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the
Owner, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the Owner, fires, floods,
epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and abnormal and unforeseeable
weather as provided above.
3. To any delays of Subcontractors occasioned by any of the causes specified in paragraphs 1 and
2, above.
4. To any delays created by the adjoining Harmony/Shields Intersection Improvements Project.
Subsection 108.04 shall include the following:
Work Hours: Standard work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. No work shall be
permitted on weekends or holidays without written approval from the Project Manager. Work
requests beyond normal working hours must be submitted to the Project Manager a minimum of (5)
working days prior to the request date.
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REVISION OF SECTION 201
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
Section 201 of the standard specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 201.02 shall include the following:
Ralph Zentz, assistant city forester (970-221-6302), shall be responsible for identifying the removal
of tree branches, stumps, shrubs and/or other plant materials beyond those trees identified in the
removal plans for removal and/or transplant. Coordinate with the assistant city forester to have tree
branches, stumps, shrubs, and other plant materials marked for removal.
Clearing and grubbing shall include the removal of trees less than six (6) inches in diameter, bushes
and shrubs as identified by the engineer or the assistant city forester to be either removed or trimmed.
All removed debris shall become the property of the contractor and shall be removed from the project
site, not buried on-site.
Clearing and grubbing shall include the removal of landscape timbers as directed by the engineer.
Subsection 201.04 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Clearing and Grubbing Lump Sum
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL AND TRIMMING OF TREES
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.02 shall include the following:
This work includes the removal and the trimming of trees as directed by the Engineer. This work
includes the preservation from injury or defacement of all vegetation and objects designated to
remain.
The Engineer will establish environmental limits. All trees, shrubs, plants, grasses, and other
vegetative materials shall remain, except as designated by the Engineer.
Once all directed clearing, trimming, and pruning is completed and accepted, no additional clearing,
trimming, cutting, or pruning will be allowed unless approved, in writing, by the Engineer.
This work shall be done by a Contractor or subcontractor who is a qualified tree surgeon and a
member of the National Arborist Association. The firm's or individual's name and qualifications shall
be submitted at the preconstruction conference for the Engineer's approval. A list of references and
other clients shall be included with the qualifications statement. A written description of work methods
and time schedules shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Engineer prior to work
commencing.
Access for the removal or pruning of trees will be extremely limited. Trees shall be felled at the risk
of the Contractor. Strict limits of disturbance will be defined and shall be adhered to.
Branches on trees or shrubs shall be removed as directed by the Engineer. All trimming shall be done
by skilled workmen. All work shall be done according to the following requirements:
(1) Pruning shall be done with proper, sharp, clean tools in such a manner as to preserve the natural
character of the tree.
(2)All final cuts shall leave no projections on or off the branch and shall not be cut so close as to
eliminate the branch collar.
(3) To avoid bark stripping, all branches 2 inches in diameter and larger shall be cut using the 3-cut
method. These branches shall be lowered to the ground by proper ropes.
(4) Tools used on trees known or found to be diseased, shall be disinfected with alcohol before they
are used on other trees.
(5) Structural weaknesses, decayed trunk or branches, or split crotches shall be reported to the
Engineer.
(6)When cutting back or topping trees, the Contractor shall use the drop-crotch method and avoid
cutting back to small suckers. Smaller limbs and twigs shall be removed in such a manner so as to
leave the foliage pattern evenly distributed.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL AND TRIMMING OF TREES
(7) When reducing size (cut back or topping) not more than one-third of the total area shall be
reduced at a single operation.
(8) Climbing spikes shall not be used on trees not scheduled for removal.
All brush, branches, limbs, and foliage hauled off site. Stumps shall be ground 8 inches below
ground level.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Tree Each
Trimming Tree Each
Chipping, stockpiling mulch, and hauling and stockpiling trunks and limbs will not be paid for
separately but shall be included in the work. Removal of trees less than 3 inches in diameter will not
be paid for separately but shall be included in the work.
All clearing and grubbing directed by the Engineer will be paid for as lump sum under the clearing
and grubbing item.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF TREE STUMP
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing tree stumps (approximately 2-foot diameter to 4-
foot diameter) within the project limits as shown on the plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The existing tree stumps designated for removal shall be ground down to an approved depth. The
removed material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the
project site legally.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing stumps will be measured by the number of tree stumps removed, and
accepted.
Potholing will not be paid separately and shall be included in the cost for removal of tree stump.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Tree Stump Each
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials to complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF INLET
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing concrete inlet within the project limits as shown
on the plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The inlet shall be removed in a manner that minimizes disturbance to the surrounding area. All
removed inlet materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside
the project site legally.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing concrete inlet will be measured by the number of inlets removed, and
accepted.
Location of sawcutting shall be directed by the Engineer. Sawcutting, excavation and backfilling will
not be paid separately and shall be included in the cost for removal of inlet.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Inlet Each
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials to complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF PIPE
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing pipe within the project limits as shown on the
plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The removed pipe shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the
project site legally.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing pipe will be measured by the linear foot of concrete pipe removed, and
accepted.
Excavation and backfilling will not be paid separately and shall be included in the cost for removal of
pipe.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of pipe Linear Foot
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials to complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF SIDEWALK
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing sidewalk within the project limits as shown on
the plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The existing sidewalk (6 inches thick) shall be removed in a manner that minimizes contamination of
the removed sidewalk with underlying material. The removed sidewalk shall become the property of
the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the project site legally. The Contractor may dispose the
removed sidewalk at the City of Fort Collins Recycling Center at Hoffman Mill Road. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with acceptable disposal specifications of the City
Recycling Center.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing sidewalk will be measured by the square yard of sidewalk removed to the
required depth, and accepted.
Sawcutting will not be paid separately and shall be included in the cost for removal of sidewalk.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Sidewalk Square Yard
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials, including hauling, to
complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF CURB AND GUTTER
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing curb within the project limits as shown on the
plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The removed curb shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the
project site legally. The Contractor may dispose the removed curb at the City of Fort Collins
Recycling Center at Hoffman Mill Road. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with
acceptable disposal specifications of the City Recycling Center.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing curb will be measured by the linear foot of curb removed, and accepted.
Sawcutting will not be paid separately and shall be included in the cost for removal of curb.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Curb and Gutter Linear Foot
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials, including hauling, to
complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing concrete pavement within the project limits as
shown on the plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The existing concrete pavement (10 inches thick) shall be removed in a manner that minimizes
contamination of the removed pavement with underlying material. The removed pavement shall
become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the project site legally. The
Contractor may dispose the removed pavement at the City of Fort Collins Recycling Center at:
1380 Hoffman Mill Road Fort Collins, Colorado (970)482-
1249
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with acceptable disposal specifications of the
City Recycling Center.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing concrete pavement will be measured by the square yard of pavement
removed to the required depth, and accepted.
Location of sawcutting shall be as directly by the Engineer. Sawcutting will not be paid separately
and shall be included in the cost for removal of concrete pavement.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Concrete Pavement Square Yard
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REVISION OF SECTION 202
REMOVAL OF ASPHALT MAT
Section 202 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 202.01 shall include the following:
This work includes removal and disposal of existing asphalt mat within the project limits as shown on
the plans or at locations directed by the Engineer.
In subsection 202.02 delete the seventh paragraph and replace with the following:
The existing asphalt mat shall be removed in a manner that minimizes contamination of the removed
asphalt with underlying material. The removed mat shall become the property of the City and be
disposed of by any one or more of the following described methods:
1. Place material in bottom of fills as approved by the Engineer.
2. Haul offsite to City of Fort Collins Recycling Center at:
1380 Hoffman Mill Road
Fort Collins, Colorado
(970)482-1249
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with acceptable disposal specifications of the
City Recycling Center.
Subsection 202.11 shall include the following:
The removal of the existing asphalt mat will be measured by the square yard of mat removed to the
required depth, and accepted.
Location of sawcutting shall be as directed by the Engineer. Sawcutting will not be paid separately
and shall be included in the cost for removal of asphalt mat.
Subsection 202.12 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Removal of Asphalt Mat Square Yard
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of materials, including hauling, to
complete the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 203
PROOF ROLLING
Section 203 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 203.13(f) delete and replace with the following:
Proof rolling will not be measured but shall be incidental to the work.
Subsection 203.14 shall include the following:
Proof rolling will not be measure and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 207
TOPSOIL
Section 207 of the standard specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Delete Subsection 207.04 and replace with the following:
Topsoil placed behind the back of walk to the project limits shown on the plans shall be paid for by
the cubic yard per plan quantity.
The top six inches (6 “) of vegetation shall be stripped from the existing ground between the project
limits and the existing pavement and stockpiled onsite. This material shall be used for the topsoil
quantity and topsoil special – amended topsoil quantity unless otherwise directed by the engineer. All
excess material shall be hauled offsite at the Contractor’s expense. This material shall be paid by the
cubic yard per plan quantity as Stockpile Topsoil.
Subsection 207.05 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Topsoil Cubic Yard
Stockpile Topsoil Cubic Yard
Tilling and disking operations will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
Organic amendment will not be paid for separately but shall also be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 207
TOPSOIL (SPECIAL) - AMENDED ONSITE FOR MEDIAN AND PARKWAY AREAS
Section 207 of the standard specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 207.01 shall be revised to include the following:
The Contractor will have the option to either purchase amended topsoil that meets the following
requirements or mix the existing material on-site to meet the requirements. If mixed on site, this work
shall consist of using the onsite stockpiled topsoil and mixing with the required imported soil
amending material to produce the standard 7 5/25 topsoil mix material. This material shall be placed
in the designated landscape medians and parkway areas indicated on the plans.
Subsection 207.02 shall include the following:
Topsoil for this project shall consist of loose friable loam amended with organic enhancements.
A. Amended Topsoil Onsite shall have the following characteristics:
Shall have a range of three to four percent organic matter as determined by the ignition of
moisture free sample dried to determine loss in accordance with current methods of the
Association of Official Agriculture Chemists.
Shall have a pH between 6.5 to 8.0.
Sodium Absorption Rate (SAR) and Electrical Conductivity (EC) readings are not to exceed three
mmhos/cm.
Particle Sizes: Topsoil shall be loam to sandy loam.
Must be weed free at the time of spreading operations. This can be achieved by following
subsection 217.03
B. Soil Amendment:
Onsite amended topsoil - Material brought to the site for amendment process shall meet the
amendments at the following rate:
3 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of organic amendment
The organic amendment shall include the following:
An organic product containing a mixture of composted cow or sheep manure and wood residue
that has been aerobically and naturally processed in such a manner as to maintain a consistent
temperature of 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) or greater for a period of time that is
long enough to accomplish the following specifications:
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TOPSOIL (SPECIAL) - AMENDED ONSITE FOR MEDIAN AND PARKWAY AREAS
1. The windrows of composted organic amendment (cow or sheep manure) have to be
composted for 70 to 90 days. Certification must be provided to prove the product has gone
through this process.
2. Eradicate harmful pathogens, including coliform bacteria.
3. Create a carbon to nitrogen ratio of no less than 15/1to 25/1
4. Contain no solid particle greater than 1/2 inch in diameter.
5. Have a non-offensive smell similar to fresh turned soil.
6. Contain no significant level of dirt or soil and contain a maximum of 30 percent composted
wood residue (pine or aspen wood).
The ph after composting shall be between 5.0 and 7.5 with an organic matter content of no less
than 30 percent. The contractor shall submit a 2 lb. Sample of the product four weeks before its use
on the project site revision for the Engineer’s approval. A Certificate of Compliance shall be
provided to the Engineer to verify the organic matter content, pH and carbon matter to nitrogen
ratio.
The Contractor shall submit two samples of topsoil to a soils laboratory for analysis. The cost of
the test shall be at the Contractor’s expense. The results will be submitted to the Engineer for
review at least 60 days prior to placement. Based on the results, the Engineer can request soil
amendments appropriate to have topsoil conform to these specifications at no cost to the project.
The organic amendment shall be an organic product containing a mixture of composted cow or
sheep manure and wood residue that has been aerobically and naturally processed in such a manner
as to maintain a consistent temperature of 140 degrees. Fahrenheit or greater for a period of time of
70 to 90 days, and be approved by the Engineer.
Subsection 207.03 shall include the following:
All areas planted with shrubs behind the curb (parkway area) shall have the top 8 inches of soil
tilled. Upon completion of tilling, the Contractor shall disk soil so as to break up all dirt clods to a
size of two inches or smaller.
Topsoil placement shall occur immediately after disking is complete. All areas shall be seeded or
temporarily stabilized within seven calendar days after topsoil placement is completed.
Spread topsoil over all areas to be planted with shrubs, to a depth of three inches. Begin
placement after all rough grading, tilling, and disking operations are complete.
Ten days before notice to proceed, Contractor shall submit a weed mitigation plan t the Engineer
for approval. This plan shall include a graphic time line showing milestone and completion dates of
herbicide treatment, topsoil stockpiling, topsoil spreading and all seeding and planting times.
Delete Subsection 207.04 and replace with the following:
Topsoil salvaged from the roadway placed in stockpile shall paid by the cubic yard per plan quantity
as Stockpile Topsoil.
Topsoil special shall be measured in place by measuring random depths of topsoil, and computing the
volume by multiplying the area times the average depth. Topsoil special includes the amended
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TOPSOIL (SPECIAL) - AMENDED ONSITE FOR MEDIAN AND PARKWAY AREAS
material secured from a source outside the right-of-way, mixing the stockpiled topsoil material with
the amended material to meet the requirements for an approved 7 5/25 mix, and placing in the
designated areas.
Subsection 207.05 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Topsoil (Special) - Amended Onsite for Median and Parkway Materials Cubic Yard
Tilling and disking operations will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
Organic amendment will not be paid for separately but shall also be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 208
EROSION CONTROL
Section 208 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Section 208.01 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include the
following:
Any loss of time or materials related to erosion shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Any
damage to surrounding properties or facilities (either on site or off site) related to erosion caused by
construction of this project, will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Subsection 208.05 shall include the following:
Silt fence shall be installed in accordance with City of Fort Collins stormwater detail D-28 and
maintained for the duration of the project.
Wattles shall be installed in accordance with detail in the plan set.
Storm drain inlet protection shall be installed in accordance with the details in the plan set labeled IP1
andIP-3.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all roadways near the project are kept
clean of construction debris.
Section 208.07 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
All erosion control measures identified in the Contract and as directed by the Project Manager will not
be measured and paid for separately but will be the plan quantities. The unit cost price bid will be full
compensation for all work required to complete the item.
The Erosion Control Supervisor will be measured by the hour.
Street sweeping will not be measured but shall be incidental to the work.
Subsection 208.08 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Silt Fence Linear Foot
Concrete Washout Structure Each
Storm Drain Inlet Protection (Type 1) Each
Storm Drain Inlet Protection (Type 3) Each
Wattle Each
Construction Fence Linear Foot
Stabilized Construction Entrance Each
Erosion Control Supervisor Hour
Street sweeping will not be measure and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work. The
travel time for the Erosion Control Supervisor shall be considered incidental to the work.
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REREVISION OF SECTION 209
WATERING
Section 209 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 209.06 shall include the following:
All landscaping including but not limited to the existing trees, shrubs, flower beds, and sod planted at
all locations on the project where the construction has affected the existing irrigation system shall be
watered as directed by the Engineer for the months of November through April. This item will be
measured by the gallon.
Pay Item Pay Unit
Water (Landscaping) Gallon
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REVISION OF SECTION 2l0
RESET STRUCTURE – ELECTRIC GATE AND CONTROL BOX
Section 2l0 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 2l0.02 shall include the following:
Reset Structure – Electric Gate and Control Box consists of removing the entrance gate at the location
shown on the plans and resetting with all existing gate materials, control box and all necessary
conduits required to properly install at the new location. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate
with the adjacent land owner to minimize disturbance. The Contractor shall be required to store all
salvageable materials in a safe location until the gate is reset.
Subsection 2l0.12 shall include the following:
Reset Structure – Electric Gate and Control Box will be measured by the actual number reset and
shall include all work and materials necessary to remove items from their existing location and reset
them at the new location and to install the gate.
Subsection 2l0.13 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Reset Structure – Electric Gate and Control Box Each
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REVISION OF SECTION 2l0
RESET STRUCTURE – IRRIGATION FLUME
Section 2l0 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 2l0.02 shall include the following:
Reset Structure – Irrigation Flume consists of removing the flume and resetting at the location
indicated on the plans salvaging the existing metal irrigation structure or replacing with an equivalent
flume. The Contractor shall coordinate with the adjacent property owner and the Pleasant Valley
Irrigation Company prior to commencing work. Construction methods shall follow manufactures
requirements or ditch company standards. The Contractor shall ensure the device is level in all
directions and that the water gauges are properly installed. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to
protect all salvageable materials once removed until time of placement.
Subsection 2l0.12 shall include the following:
Reset Structure – Irrigation Flume will be measured by the actual number reset and shall include all
work and materials necessary to remove items from their existing location and reset them at the new
location.
Subsection 2l0.13 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Reset Structure – Irrigation Flume Each
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REVISION OF SECTION 2l0
RESET WATER SERVICE
Section 2l0 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 2l0.02 shall include the following:
Reset Water Service consists of removing the existing water meter and meter pit and installing a new
water meter and meter pit at locations shown on the plans according to the requirements of the current
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Utilities Standard Construction Specifications. The Contractor
shall cooperate and coordinate with the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District when shutting off water
to minimize downtime to customers.
Subsection 2l0.12 shall include the following:
Reset Water Service will be measured by the actual number reset and shall include all work and
materials necessary to remove items from their existing location and reset them at the new location
and to install the new water meter.
Subsection 2l0.13 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Reset Water Service Each
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REVISION OF SECTION 2l0
RESET FIRE HYDRANT
Section 2l0 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 2l0.02 shall include the following:
Reset fire hydrant consists of removing the existing fire hydrant assymbly and installing a new fire
hydrant assymbly at locations shown on the plans according to the requirements of the current Fort
Collins-Loveland Water District Utilities Standard Construction Specifications. The Contractor shall
cooperate and coordinate with the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District when shutting off water to
minimize downtime to customers.
Subsection 2l0.12 shall include the following:
Reset Water Service will be measured by the actual number reset and shall include all work and
materials necessary to remove items from their existing location and reset them at the new location
and to install the new water meter.
Subsection 2l0.13 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Reset Water Service Each
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REVISION OF SECTION 2l0
RELAY RIPRAP
Section 2l0 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 2l0.02 shall include the following:
Relay Riprap consists of removing the existing riprap along Front Range Community College,
stockpiling in approved location on site, and relaying within the areas designated on the plans or at
locations directed by the Engineer.
Subsection 2l0.12 shall include the following:
Relay Riprap will be measured by the actual cubic yards and shall include all work and materials
necessary to remove items from their existing location, stockpile, and relay at the new location and
according to plan.
Subsection 2l0.13 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Relay Riprap Cubic Yards
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and dewatering to complete the work, including
excaving and backfilling.
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REVISION OF SECTION 304
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
Section 304 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 304.02 shall include the following:
Materials for the base course shall be Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) as shown in subsection 703.03
The aggregate base course (Class 6) must meet the gradation requirements and have a resilient
modulus of at least 32,883 psi or a resistance value, R78 when tested by the Hveem Stabilometer
method.
Subsection 304.04 shall include the following:
Any excavation and fill required to place the aggregate base course and the preparation of the
subgrade will not be measure and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work. Any access
excavated material not used on site shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed
of at the City of Fort Collins Recycling Center at Hoffman Mill Road. Materials not accepted at the
City Recycling Center shall be disposed of outside the project site.
Subsection 304.08 shall include the following:
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) Ton
Work shall include all material, equipment, labor, and disposal of any access excavated materials,
including hauling, to complete the work.
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REREVISION OF SECTION 403
HOT MIX ASPHALT
Section 403 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 403.02 shall include the following:
The design mix for hot mix asphalt shall conform to the following:
TABLE 403-1
Propert
Test
Method
Value For Grading
S(100) SG(100)
Air Voids, percent at:
N (initial) [for information only] CPL 5115 >11.0 >11.0
N(design) 3.5–4.5 3.5–4.5
Lab Compaction (Revolutions):
N (initial) [for information only] CPL 5115 8 8
N (design) 100 100
Stability, minimum CPL 5106 30 30
Minimum % of the aggregate retained
on the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve having
at least 2 mechanically induced
fractured faces
CP 45 90 80
Accelerated Moisture Susceptibility CPL 5109
Tensile Strength Ratio
(Lottman), minimum Method B 80 80
Minimum Dry Split Tensile
Strength, kPa (psi)
CPL 5109
Method 205 (30) 205 (30)
Grade of Asphalt Cement, Top Layer PG 64-2 8
Grade of Asphalt Cement, Layers
below
PG 5 8-28
Top
Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA) See Table See Table
% minimum CP 48 403-2 403-2
Voids Filled with Asphalt (VFA), % AI MS-2 65-75 65-75
Dust to Asphalt Ratio
Fine Gradation CP 50 0.6 - 1.2 0.6 - 1.2
Coarse Gradation 0.8 - 1.6 0.8 - 1.6
Note: AI MS-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
with caution because of constructability problems.
Note: Gradations for mixes with a nominal maximum aggregate size of one-inch or larger are
a coarse gradation if they pass below the maximum density line at the #4 screen.
Gradations for mixes with a nominal maximum aggregate size of 3/4 inch or smaller are
coarse gradation if they pass below the maximum density line at the #8 screen.
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REREVISION OF SECTION 403
HOT MIX ASPHALT
All mix designs shall be run with a gyratory compaction angle of 1.25 degrees and properties must
satisfy Table 403-1. Form 43 will establish construction targets for Asphalt Cement and all mix
properties at Air Voids up to 1.0 percent below the mix design optimum
TABLE 403-2
Minimum Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA)
Nominal
Maximum Size*,
mm (inches)
***Design Air Voids **
3.5% 4.0% 4.5%
37.5 (11/2) 11.5 12.0 12.5
25.0 (1) 12.5 13.0 13.5
19.0 (3/4) 13.5 14.0 14.5
12.5 (1/2) 14.5 15.0 15.5
9.5 (3/8) 15.5 16.0 16.5
* The Nominal Maximum Size is defined as one sieve larger than the
first sieve to retain more than 10%.
** Interpolate specified VMA values for design air voids between those
listed.
' ' Air Void Criteria: A design air void range of 3.5 to 4.5% with a
target of 4.0% will be used on all mixes. The air void criteria will be
applied to the approval of the design mix.
The Contractor shall prepare a quality control plan outlining the steps taken to minimize segregation of
HMA. 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.
The hot mix asphalt top layer shall not contain any reclaimed or recycled asphalt pavement.
Hot mix asphalt for patching shall conform to the gradation requirements for Hot Mix Asphalt
(Grading S) (100).
To prevent stripping, a minimum of 1 percent hydrated lime by weight of the combined aggregate
shall be added to the aggregate for all hot mix asphalt.
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REVISION OF SECTION 403
HOT MIX ASPHALT
Acceptance samples shall be taken as per CP-4 1.
Subsection 403.03 shall include the following:
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.
Delete subsection 403.05 and replace with the following:
403.05 The accepted quantities of hot mix asphalt will be paid for in accordance with subsection
401.22, at the contract unit price per ton for the bituminous mixture.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SG) (100) (PG 58-28) Ton
Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading S) (100) (PG 64-28) Ton
Aggregate, asphalt recycling agent, additives, hydrated lime, and all other work necessary to complete
each hot mix asphalt item will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the unit price bid.
When the pay item includes the PG binder grade, the asphalt cement will not be measured and paid for
separately, but shall be included in the work. When the pay item does not include the PG binder grade,
asphalt cement will be measured and paid for in accordance with Section 411. Asphalt cement used in
Hot Mix Asphalt (Patching) will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the
work.
Excavation, preparation, and tack coat of areas to be patched will not be measured and paid for
separately, but shall be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 412
FAST TRACK PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Section 412 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 412.03 shall include the following:
Where Concrete Pavement (Fast Track) is specified in the Contract, the concrete shall be Concrete
Class P (Fast Track) and shall conform to the requirements for Concrete Class P as described in
Section 601. Substitution of other classes of concrete will not be allowed.
Subsection 412.04 shall include the following:
Type III cement will be permitted for Concrete Class P (Fast Track).
For Concrete Class P (Fast Track), the Contractor shall develop maturity relationships in accordance
with ASTM C 1074 with the following additions or modifications:
1. The cylinders used to establish the compressive strength vs. maturity relationship shall be cast
and cured in the field in conditions similar to the project.
2. These cylinders shall be tested in pairs at times which yield compressive strengths three sets of
which are at or below 17 Mpa (2500 psi) and one of which is above 17 Mpa (2500 psi).
3. Testing to determine datum temperature or activation energy will not be required.
4. A test slab shall be cast at the same time and location as the cylinders. The test slab shall have a
length and width of 2 m x 2 m (6 feet x 6 feet) and a thickness equal to the pavement design
thickness. The maturity of the test slab, when used in the compressive strength vs. maturity
relationship from the cylinders, shall indicate that a compressive strength of 17 Mpa (2500 psi) is
achieved in the required time. Slab maturity will be determined with two probes located in the slab
approximately 300 mm and 600 mm (1 and 2 feet) from the edge. The test slab shall be covered
with a blanket similar to the one to be used on the pavement.
The development of the maturity relationship and maturity determination of the test slab is part of the
trial mix and shall thus be documented in the Concrete Mix Design Report.
The Contractor shall provide a multi-channel maturity meter and all necessary wire and connectors.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the placement and maintenance of the maturity meter and
wire. Placement shall be as directed by the Engineer.
Calcium chloride will not be allowed.
Admixtures which conform to AASHTO M 194 Type F (water reducing, high range) and Type G
(water reducing, high range and retarding) will be permitted for Concrete Class P (Fast Track).
Subsection 412.14 shall include the following:
For Concrete Pavement (Fast Track) curing blankets with a minimum R-Value of 0.5 shall be
provided, in addition to the membrane curing, and shall be placed as soon as they can be placed
without marring the surface
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REVISION OF SECTION 412
FAST TRACK PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Subsection 412.18 shall include the following:
The transverse and untied longitudinal joints of Concrete Pavement (Fast Track) shall be cleaned and
sealed with preformed compression joint seals prior to opening of the pavement to traffic.
Subsection 412.22 shall include the following:
The Concrete Pavement (Fast Track) shall not be opened to traffic until the maturity value of the last
concrete placed, determined by the Contractor in accordance with ASTM C 1074 as modified in
subsection 412.04, as revised for this project, indicates that 17 MPa (2500 psi) minimum field
compressive strength has been achieved.
For Concrete Class P (Fast Track) a field compressive strength of 17 MPa (2500 psi) shall be
achieved within 24 and 48 hours after placement.
Subsection 4 12.24(a) shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Concrete Pavement (1 0-1/2 inch) (Fast Track) (24 Hour) Square Yard
Furnishing, calibrating and use of the maturity meter, wire, and other appurtenances including the
molding, curing and breaking of cylinders for calibration, and placement of the slab will not be
measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 605
MEDIAN UNDERDRAIN
Section 605 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 605.01 shall include the following:
This work consists of constructing median underdrains in accordance with these specifications and in
conformity of the median detail indicated on the plans. This work shall include installing the 10 Mil
plastic liner, the 4” perforated pipe wrapped in weed barrier fabric, and class 67 bedding.
Subsection 605.07 shall include the following:
The median underdrain including the plastic liner, the 4” perforated pipe wrapped in weed barrier
fabric, and class 67 bedding will all be measured as one unit and paid for as 4 Inch Perforated Pipe
Underdrain by the linear foot.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
4 Inch Nonperforated Pipe Underdrain LF
4 Inch Perforated Pipe Underdrain LF
All labor, excavation, preparation, compaction, and clean outs will not be measured and paid for
separately, but shall be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 608
SIDEWALKS AND BIKEWAYS
Section 608 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Section 608.01 shall include the following:
This work consists of the construction of the paving for concrete sidewalks, and concrete curb ramps.
In subsection 608.02 delete the second paragraph and replace with the following:
Concrete for sidewalks, bikeways and shall be Class B, and meet the requirements in Section 601.
Subsection 608.03 shall include the following:
Finished products that do not match the approved test slab shall be removed and replaced by the
Contractor at no cost to the Owner.
Record date, location, and quantity of pour, as well as air temperature at time of pour.
Subsection 608.03(b) shall include the following:
For Surfaces Exposed to View: Form faces must be free from raised grain, tears, worn edges, patches,
dents, or other defects which would impair texture of the concrete surfaces. Minimize number of
seams in form material, and arrange seams in an orderly fashion.
To minimize potential cracking, no section of concrete shall have any angle less than 90 degrees.
After stripping of the forms, if any concrete is found to be not formed as shown on the drawings, is out
of alignment of level, or shows a defective surface, it will be considered as not conforming with the
intent of these standards and specifications, and shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s
expense, unless the Engineer gives permission to patch the defective area.
Delete subsection 608.03(d) and replace with the following:
Sidewalk: Concrete sidewalks trails shall be medium broom finished with joints located per
drawings.
All outside edges of the slab and all joints shall be edged with a 1/4-inch radius edging tool.
Thoroughly wash the surface with water prior to acceptance.
Surface Planeness for Concrete Paving. Unless otherwise specified, produce slabs with the
following tolerance.
Finishes shall be true planes within 1/4-inch in 10 feet, as determined by a 10 foot straight edge
placed anywhere on the slab in any direction.
Subsection 608.03(e) shall include the following:
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REVISION OF SECTION 608
SIDEWALKS AND BIKEWAYS
A. Expansion joints/construction joints/ for concrete paving:
1. Expansion joints to be spaced no greater than every 300 feet.
2. Extend joint filler the full depth of the slab. Hold back filler 1/2-inch from top of slab.
3. Joint sealant or caulk shall match color of concrete; caulking shall not extend above level of
pavement.
B. Score Joints.
1. Construct sawcut and tooled score joints as detailed on the plans.
2. Score joints shall be 1/4 of paving depth.
3. Tooledjoints to have a 1/4-inch radius and shall not incorporate a trowelled edge except where
indicated on the drawings. Score joints into plastic concrete during finishing operations.
Subsection 608.06 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Concrete Sidewalk SY
The price all pay items shall be full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials including
test slabs, and demolition of test slabs, excavation, concrete, forms, joint materials, reinforcement,
tooling and finishing.
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REREVISION OF SECTION 608
CONCRETE CURB RAMP
Section 608 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 608.01 shall include the following:
This work includes the installation of detectable warnings on concrete curb ramps at the locations
shown on the plans and in accordance with the plans.
Subsection 608.02 shall include the following:
Detectable warnings on curb ramps shall be truncated domes of the dimensions shown on the plans.
Domes shall be prefabricated by the manufacturer as a pattern on concrete or masonry pavers.
Pavers shall meet all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for truncated domes, and
when installed, shall be capable of producing the pattern of domes as shown on the plans.
Pavers shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 902 or ASTM C 936.
Alternate materials may be used, if pre-approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall submit a sample
of the product, the name of the selected supplier, and documentation that the product meets all contrast
requirements and will be fully compatible with the curb ramp surface to the Engineer for approval prior
to start of work. Known vendors of alternate products include but are not limited to the following:
II. Vendor Name III. Product IV. Phone Numbers
TMA Construction Supply CAST in TACT Warning
Panels
303-295-6050
East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. Truncated Dome Plates 800-626-4653
The domes and the underlying surface shall have a minimum of 70% contrast with the light
reflectivity of the adjoining surface. The contrast shall be verified using the following equation:
Where B1 = Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of the lighter area
B2 = LRV of the darker area
Absolute black and white will not be permitted.
The contrast shall be achieved by adding pigment during the fabrication of the paver. Prior to start of
work, the Contractor shall submit appropriate documentation from the manufacturer verifying that the
contrast has been met, along with a sample paver, to the Engineer for approval.
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REVISION OF SECTION 608
CONCRETE CURB RAMP
Bedding and joint sand shall be free of deleterious or foreign matter. The sand shall be natural or
manufactured from crushed rock. Limestone screenings or stone dust shall not be used. Sand for
bedding material shall conform to ASTM C 33. Sand that is to be placed between joints shall
conform to ASTM C 144.
Subsection 608.03 shall include the following:
(g) Detectable Warnings. Pre-fabricated pavers for detectable warnings shall be brought to the site in
steel banded, plastic banded or plastic wrapped cubes capable of being transported by a fork lift or
clamp lift. Pavers shall be carefully removed and stacked in a manner which results in the least
amount of damage. All pavers that are damaged during transport or delivery will be rejected and
shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Minor cracks or chipping due to transport and
handling that do not interfere with the structural integrity of the paver or the overall pattern of
truncated domes will not be deemed as grounds for rejection.
The Contractor shall spread the bedding sand evenly in the area defined and shall screed the sand
to an appropriate embedment depth as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
Sufficient sand should be placed to stay ahead of laid pavers
Pavers shall be placed in a running bond pattern. Domes shall be aligned to create a square grid
in the predominant direction of travel as shown in the plans. Pavers shall be installed such that
the base of the truncated dome is at the same elevation as the adjoining surface, allowing for a
smooth transition between the curb ramp and the detectable warning.
When cut pavers are required to fill gaps between the pavers and the edge of concrete, the
Contractor shall bevel portions of the truncated domes at a 45-degree angle to create a smooth
transition between the partial dome and the curb ramp surface. Unless otherwise directed by the
Engineer, pavers shall be cut and installed in such a manner that the domes on the cut sections
will not significantly impact the overall pattern of the truncated domes.
The Contractor shall use a plate vibrator to embed the pavers into the sand. The size and type of
plate vibrator shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, or as directed by the
Engineer. All pavers that are damaged during embedment shall be replaced at the Contractor’s
expense.
Joint spacing between paver units shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, or as approved by the Engineer. Joints shall be filled completely with joint
sand. Excess sand shall be removed by sweeping.
(h) Alternate products. Alternate materials shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
The concrete surface to which alternate materials are to be applied shall be prepared in accordance
with manufacturer’s recommendations. Material requirements, color and application shall be in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and as approved by the Engineer.
Subsection 608.05 shall include the following:
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REVISION OF SECTION 608
CONCRETE CURB RAMP
Detectable warnings on curb ramps, including sand, pavers, alternate materials, and all other work
and materials necessary for fabrication, transport, and installation will not be measured and paid for
separately, but shall be included in the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 609
CURB AND GUTTER
Section 609 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 609.02 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
609.02 Materials shall meet the requirements specified in the following subsections:
Joint Fillers 705.01
Bed Course Material 703.07
All concrete used for Curb and Gutter shall be Class B and meet the requirements in Section 601.
All concrete mix designs utilized shall be submitted to the City representative and approved a
minimum of one week prior to the beginning of construction.
Concrete mixes will be subject to inspection and tests as required to assure compliance with quality
requirements.
Subsection 609.06 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section I-B) LF
Curb and Gutter Type 2 (Section II-B) LF
Gutter Type 2(10 Foot) LF
The price of all pay items shall be full compensation for all excavation, concrete, forms, joint
materials, reinforcement, tooling and finishing.
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REVISION OF SECTION 610
MEDIAN COVER MATERIAL
Section 610 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 610.02 delete the second paragraph and replace with the following:
All concrete used for median cover material shall be Class B and meet the requirements in Section
601. Coloring agent shall be Davis Color San Diego Buff. All concrete mix designs utilized shall be
submitted to the City representative and approved a minimum of one week prior to the beginning of
construction.
In subsection 610.03 delete the third paragraph and replace with the following:
(b) Concrete. Construction requirements shall conform to the requirements of subsection 608.03.
The surface finish shall be exposed aggregate as indicated on the plans.
Subsection 610.05 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Median Cover Material (Decorative) SF
The price for all pay items shall be full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials
including test slabs, and demolition of test slabs, excavation, concrete, forms, joint materials,
reinforcement, tooling, finishing and removing polyethylene.
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REVISION OF 614
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Section 614 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 614.01 shall include the following:
The City of Fort Collins will furnish and install all traffic control devices for the project. The
Contractor is required to coordinate with the City for the completion of the work.
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REVISION OF SECTION 619
WATERLINES – DIRECTION DRILLING 10” C-900 CERTA LOCK IN PLACE BELLS
Section 619 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include the following:
Subsection 619.01 shall include the following:
This work includes installing a 10” PVC-C900 Certalock waterline across the Harmony and Shields
intersection avoiding conflicting existing utilities with minimal disruption to traffic flows. 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.
The City of Fort Collins has potholed the existing utilities within the project limits and confirmed the
location of the underground utilities. This information is provided in the plans and profiles within the
plan set. The Contractor will be required to pothole all utilities prior to commencement of work to
ensure the installation of the new waterline does not interrupt service of buried utilities.
Delete subsection 619.02 and replace with the following:
All material shall meet the specifications and standards of the Fort Collins – Loveland Water District
must be approved by the District or project engineer prior to installation. The 10” PVC-C900
Certalock pipe shall be bell and spicket restrained.
Subsection 619.03 shall include the following:
The Contractor has the option to install the 10”PVC-C900 Certalock pipe by means of directional bore
or open trench. Minimal traffic disruption is mandatory during the installation of this work. The
Contractor must coordinate all construction operations with the City of Fort Collins Traffic Operartions
Department and the Fort Collins-Loveland Water District.
Prior to construction the Contractor must provide a plan to the project engineer describing how they
will respond in the event an existing underground utility breaks while installing the waterline. It shall
be the Contractor’s responsiblility to provide a method of handling vehicle and pedestrian traffic that
has been pre-approved by the City of Fort Collins, the appropriate emergency services, and affected
utility companies.
The Fort Collins-Loveland Water District must be notified a minimum of 72 hours prior to
construction operations when an outage is necessary for connecting to existing lines.
Open trench operations will be required to be backfilled with flowable fill concrete up to the proposed
subgrade.
Subsection 619.04 shall include the following:
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.
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REVISION OF SECTION 619
WATERLINES – DIRECTION DRILLING 10” C-900 CERTA LOCK IN PLACE BELLS
Pay Item Pay Unit
10” PVC-C900 Certalock – Directional Drilling (OPTIONA) LF
10” PVC-C900 Certalock – Open Trench (OPTIONB) LF
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REREVISION OF SECTION 619
WATERLINES – 1” IRRIGATION SERVICE
Section 619 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include the following:
Subsection 619.01 shall include the following:
This work includes installing a 1” water service at the location provided on the plans and 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.
The City of Fort Collins has potholed the existing utilities within the project limits and confirmed the
location of the underground utilities. This information is provided in the plans and profiles within the
plan set. The Contractor will be required to pothole all utilities prior to commencement of work to
ensure the installation of the new waterline does not interrupt service of buried utilities.
Delete subsection 619.02 and replace with the following:
All material shall meet the specifications and standards of the Fort Collins – Loveland Water District
must be approved by the District or project engineer prior to installation.
Subsection 619.03 shall include the following:
The Contractor shall install the 1” irrigation service in accordance to the Fort Collins – Loveland
Water District Standards.
Subsection 619.04 shall include the following:
All labor, equipment, material, testing necessary to meet the stardards will be included the cost of the
work. 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, tapping into the existing waterline, flowable fill backfill, and all other
appurtnenances. This item will be paid for as a lump sum.
Pay Item Pay Unit
Connect to Existing 16” COFC Waterline LS
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REREVISION OF SECTION 619
WATERLINES – CONNECT TO EXISTING 16” COFC WATERLINE
Section 619 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include the following:
Subsection 619.01 shall include the following:
This work consists of abandoning a 4” FCLWD line service (Faith Evangelical Free Church at 4036
South Shields) and tying into the existing 16” City of Fort Collins watermain. The Contractor will be
required to follow the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities standards for what is not indicated on the
plans. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to purchase and familiarize themselves with these
specifications.
The City of Fort Collins has potholed the existing utilities within the project limits and confirmed the
location of the underground utilities. This information is provided in the plans and profiles within the
plan set. The Contractor will be required to pothole all utilities prior to commencement of work to
ensure the installation of the new waterline does not interrupt service of buried utilities.
Delete subsection 619.02 and replace with the following:
All material shall conform to City of Fort Collins Water Department and include 16” x 4” saddle and
tapping valve, 4” gate valve, and various sleeves to tie into the existing 4” line. All material shall
meet the specifications and standards of the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities and must be approved
by the City or project engineer prior to installation.
Subsection 619.03 shall include the following:
The contractor shall coordinate with the City of Fort Collins Water Department and the Fort Collins
Loveland Water District to allow seamless connection to the church’s water service. The Contractor
shall coordinate with the church for outage. The Contractor shall follow plans for the tie in and
abondment procedures. The Contractor will be required to verify the existing water service pipe Outer
Diamter/Inner Diamter for correct material to join both pipes together before cutting service.
Subsection 619.04 shall include the following:
All labor, equipment, material, testing necessary to meet the stardards will be included the cost of the
work. 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, tapping into the existing waterline, corp, copper pipe, stop box, meter
pit, meter setter, flowable fill backfill, copper pigtail, and all other appurtnenances. This item will be
paid for as a lump sum.
Pay Item Pay Unit
1” Waterservice with Meter Pit LS
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REVISION OF SECTION 620
FIELD FACILITIES
Section 620 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 620.01 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The Contractor shall furnish a temporary field office for the owner and sanitary facilities separate from
the Contractor’s facilities. The Contractor shall provide the location for the facility and construction
staging area subject to the owner’s acceptance. The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain a
temporary field office for the owner during the entire construction period, including providing and
paying for utility hook-up to include power and heating and cooling. These units are to be maintained
and cleaned at least weekly by the Contractor and removed when the project is completed unless
released earlier by the Engineer.
Subsection 620.02 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
620.02 Field Offices. Field Office shall be Class 2 and substantially conform to the requirements of
this section.
The field office shall be a minimum of 330 square feet in plan with a 90-inch or higher ceiling and
shall be of weathertight construction. Windows shall be placed on not fewer than two sides. At least
two latchable windows and one entrance door complete with cylinder lock and four keys shall be built
into the walls.
The Contractor shall provide and pay for the following furnishings:
Minimum of 4 electrical outlet boxes
2 Suitable office desks with drawers and locks
2 suitable office tables not less than 3’x5’
3 office chairs
2 waste baskets
1 supply cabinet with not less than 10 square feet of shelving
1 metal filing cabinet, 18” x 32” with 4 lockable drawers
Exterior Lighting and Entrance door
Automatic heating and air conditioning equipment to maintain comfort conditions of 70ºF.
Drinking water dispensed with an acceptable cooling device
Toilet facilities
One (1) 10-inch outdoor type thermometer
Locking doors with two (2) sets of keys
The materials may be new or used, but must be serviceable, adequate for the required purpose, and
must not violate applicable codes or regulations.
In subsection 620.07 delete the third paragraph regarding telephone.
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REREVISION OF SECTION 625
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
Section 625 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 625.01 is hereby revised to include the following:
The City of Fort Collins will provide all construction survey staking for the project. City Survey
Crews will perform the surveying required for the Harmony and Shields Intersection Improvement
Project No AQC M455-074 and the Harmony Road Improvements Project.
The Contractor must submit a survey request form to the City Surveyors a minimum of 72 hours prior
to needing any surveying.
If the requested survey cannot be accomplished in the time frame requested by the Contractor and it
will affect the critical path on the construction schedule, the City will utilize a Contract Surveyor at
the owner’s expense.
Should a sudden change in the Contractor’s operations or schedule require the survey personnel to
work overtime, the Contractor shall pay the additional overtime expense.
The Contractor shall specify the offsets required for each survey item. This information shall be
provided at the pre-construction meeting.
All survey staking destroyed by the Contractor, vandalism or by any other reason will be replaced at
the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor’s designated representative will be required to authorize
any requested re-staking or additional services at the time the services are completed. Services
designated as extra will be billed at an hourly rate per the prevailing rate schedule of the surveyor.
The Contractor shall be responsible for transferring the information from the construction staked to
any necessary forms and for constructing all pipelines, drainage ways, pavements, inlets, walls, and
other structures in accordance with the information on the stakes and grade sheets supplied by the
owner.
All existing survey monuments and property corner located outside of the project grading limits as
defined on the plans that are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor will be replaced at the
Contractor’s expense.
The Contractor shall have supervision, knowledge of the project requirements and proper installation,
and construction procedures, available in the field at all times that work is progressing.
All existing survey monuments and property corners located within the project grading limits which
are intended to remain in place and intact as defined on the plans shall be protected by the Contractor.
Where necessary monuments, property corners, and section corners will be adjusted or replaced by the
City for this project.
1. Control
Location of horizontal and vertical control points will be provided at approximately 1000-foot
intervals. Monuments will be set outside the limits of construction.
2. Easements and Right of Way
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CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
Temporary construction easements (TCE) and those portions of right of way between TCE’s will
be staked at 100 foot intervals on tangents, PCs, 50 foot intervals on curves, angle points and
corner points.
3. Excavation and Embankment
a. One set of slope stakes at 50-foot intervals (stations) on each side of the proposed road
including intersections. Staking information to include cut/fill for
“limit of cut” or “limit of fill” location
decision point (ditch flowline or grade break)
edge of pavement
roadway centerline
b. One set of shoulder and/or curb stakes at 50-foot stations on each side of the road including
intersections.
c. One set of slope or shoulder stakes for the grading of each driveway and field access.
d. Ditch grades shall be defined by the slope staking described above.
1 Storm Drain
One set of offset stakes for each storm drain pipe and inlets.
2 Utility Crossing
One set of offset stakes for the utility conduit crossings.
3. Subgrade and Paving
a. One set of blue top subgrade stakes at 50-foot stations on tangents, PCs and PT’s
after completion of the subgrade preparation. Stakes to be set at 25-foot stations for
horizontal curves with radius less than 1,000 feet and at all vertical curves. Blue tops
will be set on centerline and the edge of pavement on both sides of the roadway.
These blue tops will remain in place to be used for the aggregate base course or
paving operations.
4. Signs
One set of stakes to locate each sign.
5. Delineators
No survey will be provided. The Contractor shall install delineators as specified in the plans.
6. Striping
City of Fort Collins will provide layout of all temporary pavement striping for the Contractor.
7. Mailboxes, Newspaper Boxes and Address Posts
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REVISION OF SECTION 625
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
No survey will be provided. The Contractor shall reset all mailboxes, newspaper boxes and address
posts per agreement with the property owner and approval by the Engineer.
8. Property Corners and Section Corners
Reset property corners located along the right of way and section corners within the project
grading limits.
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REVISION OF 627
PAVEMENT MARKING
Section 627 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 627.01 shall include the following:
The City of Fort Collins will furnish and install all permanent pavement markings and signing for the
project. The Contractor is required to coordinate with the City for the completion of the work.
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REVISION OF 630
CONSTRUCTION ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
Section 630 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 630.01 shall include the following:
The City of Fort Collins will furnish construction zone traffic control. City Traffic Operation Crews
will perform the traffic control required for the Harmony and Shields Intersection Improvement
Project No AQC M455-074 and the Harmony Road Improvements Project. The Contractor is required
to coordinate with the City for the completion of the work.
All requests for initial setup of the major project phases that follow the traffic phasing plan indicated
in the plans must be made 3 weeks prior to construction commencement. The Contractor shall allow
ten (10) days for advanced warning signs.
All requests for flaggers must be made and updated at the weekly progress meetings for the following
week.
All requests for minor traffic control set ups must be made 72 hours prior to construction operations.
Increased Traffic Control costs caused by delays assessed to the Contractor will be the responsibility
of the Contractor.
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TRTRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN – GENERAL
The key elements of the Contractor's method of handling traffic (MHT) are outlined in subsection
630.09.
The components of the TCP for this project are included in the following:
City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (U.S. Department of Transportation), or applicable statutory
requirements of authority having jurisdiction. Fort Collins Handbook takes precedence
over Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Section 630 of the specifications.
Revision of Sections 100, 104, and 108 of these Project Specifications.
Standard Plan S-63 0-1, Traffic Controls for Highway Construction, Case 11 and 18, and
Standard Plan S-630-2.
Signing and Striping Plans
Special Traffic Control Plan requirements for this project are as follows:
A. The City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations crews will provide all construction traffic control
for the project. The Contractor shall coordinate all construction phasing and construction traffic
control requests with the City crews. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the
Harmony Road Improvements Project. All work related to coordinating traffic operations with
the adjoining project must be approved by the City Traffic Engineer. Submittals for major
project phases shall be made at least three weeks before implementation of any element of the
plan. Adjustments to the approved plan may be required by the Owner based on actual traffic
operation.
B. No work interfering with traffic flow on Shields Street shall be permitted during the hours of
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM or from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM unless authorized in writing by the Traffic
Engineer.
C. Road closures will follow the phasing plan provided in the construction documents and plans.
D. The Contractor shall maintain pedestrian and bicycle movements through the project site and
the surrounding trails. The Traffic Control plan shall address the method of handling these
movements.
E. The Contractor shall, at all times, provide for emergency vehicle access into and through the
construction site.
F. Keep traffic areas free of excavated material, construction equipment, pipe, and other
materials and equipment.
G. Keep fire hydrants and water control valves free from obstruction and available for use at all
times.
H. Conduct operations in a manner to avoid unnecessary interference with public and private
roads and drives.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN – GENERAL
I. Provide and maintain continual temporary access for businesses and residences.
J. Roadway Usage Between Operations – At all times when work is not actually in progress,
Contractor shall make passable and shall open to traffic such portion s of the project and
temporary roadways or portions thereof as may be agreed upon between Contractor and
Owner and all authorities having jurisdiction over any properties involved.
K. The Contractor shall not have construction equipment or materials in the lanes open to traffic
at any time, unless directed.
L. The Contractor shall coordinate Traffic Control activities with the City of Fort Collins Traffic
Engineering and Electric Departments to assure that work activities by those departments are
coordinated with the Contractor’s activities. At the least 48 hours notice is required.
M. The Contractor shall maintain 12’lanes throughout the project.
N. The Contractor shall provide a flagger for equipment, trucks, or other pertinent construction
equipment entering or leaving the construction area into traffic at all times.
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UTILITIES
The following Utilities are known to be within the project limits:
Utility/Agency Contact Phone
Sanitary Sewer – City of Fort Collins Roger Buffington (970) 221-6854
Water – City of Fort Collins Roger Buffington (970) 221-6854
Fort Collins – Loveland Water District Terry Farrill (970)226-3104
(Water and Sewer)
Storm Water – City of Fort Collins Glen Schlueter (970) 224-6065
Electric – City of Fort Collins Doug Martine (970) 224-6152
Forester – City of Fort Collins Ralph Zentz (970) 221-6302
Lighting - City of Fort Collins Janet McTague (970) 221-6700
Telephone - Qwest Bill Johnson (970) 377-6451
Electric – Poudre Valley REA Matt Organ (970)229-5311
Gas – Xcel Len Hildebrand (970)225-7848
Cable – Comcast Don Kapperman (970)567-0245
Traffic Operations – City of Fort Collins Ward Stanford (970) 221-6820
Pleasant Valley & Lake Canal Co Ed Wendel (970)226-4795
The work described in these plans and specifications will require full coordination between the
Contractor and the Utility Companies, in accordance with Subsection 105.06 and while performing
their respective operations, so the utility work can be completed with minimum delays to all parties
concerned.
The following utility work shall be performed by the Contractor:
The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the adjustment of all utilities on this project and
scheduling the work to coincide with construction activities.
The Contractor shall keep each utility company advised of any work being done to their facilities by
the contractor’s forces, so that each utility company can coordinate their inspections for final
acceptance with the Engineer.
Provide written notice to each utility company, with a copy to the Engineer, prior to any work by a
utility company that is to be coordinated with project construction. A minimum of three (3) calendar
weeks of prior notice is required. Contractor to obtain necessary permits form the City and utility
companies prior to starting construction activities.
If needed, or as directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide traffic control for any utility
work to be coordinated with the project’s construction, in accordance with an approved Method of
Handling Traffic
(MHT).
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UTILITIES
The Contractor shall coordinate with the City of Fort Collins Water, when resetting valves, CP test
station, and adjustment of manhole.
The Contractor shall coordinate with the Fort Collins – Loveland Water District, when resetting
valves, CP test station, and adjustment of manhole.
The Contractor shall also coordinate with the City of Fort Collins Traffic Department regarding the
protection and adjustment of traffic signal equipment.
The following utility work shall be performed by the Utility Company or their agents:
Telephone – Qwest: Relocating and resetting pedestals and manholes
Cable – Comcast: Relocating and resetting pedestals and manholes
Lighting – City of Fort Collins: Relocate existing streetlights
Electric – City of Fort Collins: Relocate power poles, reset transformers, adjust manholes, and
relocate boxes
Electric – Poudre Valley REA: Relocate overhead power poles
Gas – Xcel: Relocate gas line and markers
Traffic Operations – City of Fort Collins: Resetting of traffic control boxes and signal relocations
General
The Contractor shall comply with Article 1.5 of Title 9, CRS (“Excavation Requirements”), when
excavation or grading is planned in the area of underground utility facilities. The Contractor shall
notify all affected utilities at least three (3) business days prior to commencing such operations.
Contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) to have locations of UNCC-registered
lines marked by member companies. Call 1-800-922-1987 for locate requests outside the Denver
Metro area. All other underground facilities shall be located by contacting the respective company.
Utility service laterals shall also be located prior to beginning excavation or grading.
The locations of utility facilities, as shown on the plans and profile sheets and described herein, were
obtained from the best available information.
All costs incidental to the foregoing requirements will not be paid for separately, but shall be included
in the work.