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AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
TURNBERRY ROAD LANDSCAPE
& IRRIGATION PROJECT
BID NO. 7501
PURCHASING DIVISION
215 NORTH MASON STREET, 2ND FLOOR, FORT COLLINS
APRIL 26, 2013 – 3:00 P.M. (OUR CLOCK)
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
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
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
Date: April 4, 2013
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 April 26, 2013, for the Turnberry
Road Landscape & Irrigation Project; BID NO. 7501. 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 7501. The Work includes the
installation of irrigation, landscape plantings, concrete block walls, mulch, and sod along
Turnberry Road south of Richard’s Lake road to 600 feet south of Country Club Road.
Work includes installing 2 irrigation systems, trees, shrubs, perennials, sod, rock mulch, and
concrete block walls. The work is on both sides of Turnberry Road. The east side work is
confined to the parkway and the 3 feet behind the sidewalk between Richard’s Lake Road and
Country Club Road. The west side work is confined to the area between the frontage road and
Turnberry Road from Richard’s Lake Road to 600 feet south of Country Club Road. Traffic
control will be provided by the City of Fort Collins.
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.
The City encourages all disadvantaged business enterprises to submit bid in response to all
invitations and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin.
A prebid conference and job walk with representatives of prospective Bidders will be
held at 10:00 AM, on April 12, 2013, in Conference Room 2A at 215 N Mason Street, Fort
Collins. A walk-through of the jobsite will follow.
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://www.fcgov.com/eprocurement
Bids will be received as set forth in the Bidding Documents.
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
John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP
Interim Purchasing & Risk Management Director
SECTION 00100
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
17.0 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.
18.0 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 hall deliver one fully signed counterpart to CONTRACTOR. Each counterpart is
to be accompanied by a complete set of the Drawings with appropriate identification.
19.0 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.
20.0 RETAINAGE.
Provisions concerning retainage are set forth in the Agreement.
21.0 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 is
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.
22.0 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.
23.0 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.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 00300
BID FORM
SECTION 00300
BID FORM
PROJECT: 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation 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
.
8. BID SCHEDULE (Base Bid)
Item # Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
207-02
Topsoil (Special) - Amend Onsite, Shape, & Fine Grading (Top 6")
(45000+17592+700)*0.5/27) 1,172 CY $ -
212-01 Sod 45,000 SF $ -
212-02 Dryland Seed (soil conditioner, drill seed, crimp straw mulch) 7,000.00 SF $ -
213-01 Mulch (1.5" River Rock, 3" Depth, Fabric Included) 17,592 SF $ -
213-02 Woodchip Mulch (from City Stockpile, Haul and Place only) 700.0 SF $ -
213-03 Mulch (12" River Rock, 18" Deep, Fabric Included) 1,900.0 SF $ -
214-01 Street Trees (Western Catalpa, 2" Cal.) 16 EA $ -
214-02 Street Trees (Skyline Honeylocust, 2"Cal.) 29 EA $ -
214-03 Street Trees (Kentucky Coffee Tree, 2" Cal) 23 EA $ -
214-04 Street Trees (Bur Oak, 2" Cal.) 10 EA $ -
214-05 Street Trees (Chinkapin Oak, 2" Cal.) 9 EA $ -
214-06 Street Trees (Greenspire Linden, 2" Cal.) 27 EA $ -
214-08 Street Trees (Accoloade Elm, 2" Cal.) 9 EA $ -
214-09a Evergreen Tree (Cologreen Juniper 6' height) 13 EA $ -
214-09b Evergreen Tree (Moonglow Juniper 6' height) 14 EA $ -
214-10 Shrubs (5 Gallons) 577 EA $ -
214-11 Ornamental Grasses (1 Gallon) 135 EA $ -
214-12 Perrenials (1 Gallon) 143 EA $ -
214-13
Landscape Maintenance - 2 Years for West Parkway South of Richard's Lake Road Only
(Mowing, weeding, mulching, irrigation maintenance & upto 4 winter waterings per year) 2 YEAR $ -
504-01
Versa-Lock Block Landscape Wall (24" Height) (Color TBD)(Complete -in-place)(Installed
per detail) 300 LF $ -
623-01 Irrigation installation for West Parkways 1 LS $ -
623-02 Design/Build Irrigation for Maple Hill Parkways 1 LS $ -
623-03 Backflow Preventerm (installed per ELCO Water District Standards) 1 EA $ -
626-01 Mobilization 1 LS $ -
$ -
IN WORDS:
7501 TURNBERRY ROAD LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION PROJECT
TOTAL BASE BID
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:
Printed Date
Title
License Number (If Applicable)
(Seal - if Bid is by corporation)
Attest:
Address
Telephone
Email
SECTION 00400
SUPPLEMENTS TO BID FORMS
00410 Bid Bond
00420 Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
00430 Schedule of Subcontractors
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, .
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.
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)
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 you ever defaulted on a contract?
If so, where and why?
10. Are you debarred by any government agency?
If yes list agency name.
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
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__.
Company:
By: Printed:
Title:
State of
County of
being duly sworn deposes and says that he
is of
(Name) (Organization)
and that 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__.
(Seal)
Notary Public
My commission expires: .
SECTION 00430
SCHEDULE OF SUBCONTRACTORS
List all subcontractors for the work items listed below and all subcontractors performing over
15% of the contract.
ITEM SUBCONTRACTOR
SECTION 00500
AGREEMENT FORMS
00510 Notice of Award
00520 Agreement
00530 Notice to Proceed
SECTION 00510
NOTICE OF AWARD
DATE:
TO:
PROJECT: 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project
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
7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project.
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:
John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP
Interim Director of Purchasing & Risk
Management
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 7501 Turnberry
Road Landscape & Irrigation Project and is generally described in Section 01010.
ARTICLE 2. ENGINEER
The Project has been designed by City of Fort Collins Engineering Department
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. The Contract shall be administered by the City of Fort
Collins Engineering Department.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT TIMES
3.1 The Work shall be Substantially Complete by June 28, 2013 after 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 within fourteen (14) calendar days
after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.
Substantial completion is defined as all landscape materials (plants and
sod), irrigation systems, mulching and block walls installed and accepted.
Final Completion work includes site cleanup and punch list items identified
at the substantial completion walk-thru.
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 preceding 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.
1) Substantial Completion:
Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for each calendar day or fraction thereof
that expires after the June 28, 2013 deadline for Substantial Completion
of the Work until the Work is Substantially Complete.
2) Final Acceptance:
After Substantial Completion, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each
calendar day or fraction thereof that expires after the fourteen (14)
calendar day period for Final Payment and Acceptance until the Work is
ready for Final Payment and Acceptance.
ARTICLE 4. CONTRACT PRICE
4.1 OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents in current funds as follows:
Dollars ($ ), 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, Owner will be entitled to withhold as
contract retainage five percent (5%) of each progress payment, 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. If , in the sole
discretion of Owner, on recommendation of Engineer, Owner determines
that the character and progress of the Work have been satisfactory to
OWNER and ENGINEER, OWNER 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. 95% 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 Section 00520 Page 3 for payment.
5.1.2. Upon Substantial Completion payment will be made in an amount
sufficient, if necessary, 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.
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
7.3 Drawings, consisting of a cover sheet and sheets numbered as follows:
--- COVER SHEET
1 GENERAL NOTES
50-51 EROSION CONTROL PLANS
66-73;78-84 LANDSCAPING
101-104 IRRIGATION
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.
OWNER: CITY OF FORT COLLINS CONTRACTOR:
By: By:
JOHN D. STEPHEN, CPPO, LEED AP
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
AND RISK MANAGEMENT PRINTED
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
Attest: (CORPORATE SEAL)
City Clerk
Address for giving notices:
P. O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Attest:
Approved as to Form Address for giving notices:
Assistant City Attorney
License No.:
SECTION 00530
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Description of Work: 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project
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
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, 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project.
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.
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) (Title)
(Corporate Seal)
(Address)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
_____________________________ By:
_____________________________ By:
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
_____________________________ 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.
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, 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project.
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.
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) (Title)
(Corporate Seal)
(Address)
IN PRESENCE OF: Other Partners
_____________________________ By:
_____________________________ By:
IN PRESENCE OF: Surety
_____________________________ 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.
SECTION 00630
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall insert his own standard form for Certificate of Insurance.
SECTION 00635
CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
TO: CITY OF FORT COLLINS (OWNER)
DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: PROJECT TITLE:7501 Turnberry Road
Landscape & Irrigation Project
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.
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:
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, 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project.
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:
SECTION 00650
LIEN WAIVER RELEASE
(CONTRACTOR)
TO: City of Fort Collins, Colorado (OWNER)
FROM: (CONTRACTOR)
PROJECT: 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project
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.
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.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
SECTION 00660
CONSENT OF SURETY
TO: City of Fort Collins, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "OWNER")
CONTRACTOR:
PROJECT: 7501 Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project
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 , 20____ .
(Surety Company)
By:
ATTACH: Power of Attorney and Certificate of Authority of Attorney(s)-in-Fact.
SECTION 00670
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
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
SECTION 00800
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
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-4.2 Subsurface and Physical Conditions:
A. Add the following language to paragraph 4.2.1 of the General Conditions.
4.2.1.1.1 The following report(s) of exploration and tests of subsurface conditions
at the site of the Work:
None.
Contractor may rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in the
geotechnical documents, but not upon nontechnical data, interpretations or
opinions contained therein or upon the completeness of any information in the
report.
B. 4.2.1.2.1 No drawing of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures (except Underground Facilities referred to in Paragraph
4.3) which are at or contiguous to the site have been utilized by the Engineer in
preparation of the Contract Documents, except the following:
None.
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:
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 zero (0) days lost due to abnormal
weather conditions.
SECTION 00900
ADDENDA, MODIFICATIONS AND PAYMENT
00950 Contract Change Order
00960 Application for Payment
SECTION 00950
CHANGE ORDER NO.
PROJECT TITLE: Turnberry Road Landscape & Irrigation Project
CONTRACTOR:
PROJECT NUMBER: 7501
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 .00
TOTAL PENDING CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL THIS CHANGE ORDER .00
TOTAL % OF THIS CHANGE ORDER %
TOTAL C.O.% OF ORIGNINAL CONTRACT %
ADJUSTED CONTRACT COST $ .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:
cc: City Clerk Contractor
Project File Architect
Engineer Purchasing
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:
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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:
CONTRACT AMOUNTS
APPLICATION FOR
PAYMENT PAGE 2 OF 4
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PROJECT AND STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
TURNBERRY ROAD LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
PROJECT
Bid No. 7501
Prepared for:
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
(970) 221-6605
April 4, 2013
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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CITY OF FORT COLINS, COLORADO
TURNBERRY ROAD LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 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 1-2
Commencement and Completion of Work 3-4
Revision of Section 100 - General Provisions 4
Revision of Section 101 - Definitions of Terms 4
Revision of Section 102 - Project Plans and Other Data 4-5
Revision of Section 104 - Scope of Work 5-8
Revision of Section 105 - Control of Work 8-14
Revision of Section 106 - Control of Material 14-18
Revision of Section 107 - Environmental Controls 18-20
Revision of Section 107 – Legal Relations and Responsibility To Public 20
Revision of Section 108 - Prosecution and Progress 20-24
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Item Page
Revision of Section 207 – Topsoil (Special) Amended Onsite for Parkway 24-26
Revision of Section 212 – Tree Protection 26-31
Revision of Section 214 – Plantings 31-44
Revision of Section 623 - Irrigation 44-59
Traffic Control 59-61
Utilities 61-63
COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK
The Contractor shall commence work under the Contract on or before the 14th day following the
date of award, unless such time for beginning the work is changed by the Chief Engineer in the
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"Notice to Proceed." The Contractor shall reach Substantial Completion within one hundred and
ten calendar days in accordance with the "Notice to Proceed."
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
Removals
Irrigation Installation
Planting Materials Installation
Sod Installation
Landscape Wall Installation
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.
Substantial Completion is defined by:
• Landcape planting materials and sod installed.
• Irrigation systems installed and operating correctly.
• Landscape walls installed.
• City and contractor will walk-thru and develop a final acceptance punchlist once
substantial completion is achieved.
Final Completion is defined by:
• Site cleanup, plant material replacements, and punch list work completed. Off-peak hour
lane closures (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM) will be permitted for
minor work required to reach final completion.
• Project record documents shall be turned over to the owner and all processing of change
orders is completed.
• The work must be ready for final payment and acceptance.
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Substantial Completion will be completed by June 28, 2013. Failure to meet the substantial
completion date will result in liquidated damages assigned to the Contractor of $600 per calendar
day.
Final completion will be within 14 calendar days of substantial completion date. Failure to meet
the final completion date will result in liquidated damages assigned to the Contractor of $300 per
calendar day.
REVISION OF SECTION 100
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.
REVISION OF SECTION 101
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 2011.
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.
REVISION OF SECTION 102
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:
A copy of the bid may be obtained as follows:
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1. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
www.fcgov.com/eprocurement
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St. 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a copy
of the Bid
Upon receiving Concurrence to Award from Colorado Department of Transportation, the low
responsive, responsible bidder may obtain from the City of Fort Collins at no cost;
10 sets of plans and special provisions
REVISION OF SECTION 104
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:
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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.
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.
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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 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
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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
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.
REVISION OF SECTION 105
CONTROL OF WORK
Section 105 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
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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.
4. The right is reserved for the Engineer to require submittals in addition to those called for
in individual sections.
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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:
“XXX-Y;” 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 work
method or incorporating the material and equipment covered by the submittal in accordance with
the noted corrections.
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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
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2. Standard Plans
Calculated dimensions will govern over scaled dimensions.
(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. 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. Surveying is not anticipated on this project. Plantings, landscape wall and irrigation
system layout can be performed by scaling information from the plans. Should basic surveying
be needed, the Owner will provide construction surveying thru the City’s Survey Dept.
B. The Contractor must submit a survey request form to the City Surveyors a minimum of
72 hours prior to needing surveying.
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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.
REVISION OF SECTION 106
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.
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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.
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:
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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.
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).
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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:
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.
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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.
Section 107.18 is hereby revised to read:
For this project all insurance certificates shall name the Colorado Department of Transportation
as an additionally insured party.
REVISION OF SECTION 107
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.
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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.
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. The project is currently under Connell Resources SWMP. Affected portions of the
SWMP will need to be transferred to the Contractor for landscape work between Richard’s Lake
Road and Country Club Road, and landscape work southwest of Country Club Road. It shall be
the responsibility of the Owner to prepare a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), and
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facilitate the partial transfer of the SWMP thru 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.
REVISION OF SECTION 107
LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO PUBLIC
Section 107 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 107.25 shall include the following:
This work consists of the proper treatment and disposal of ground water collected from
dewatering operations during excavation activities. Dewatering is not anticipated on this project.
The Contractor shall obtain a construction dewatering permit from the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). A completed application must be submitted to
CDPHE at least 30 days prior to dewatering operations. Dewatering operations shall be
conducted in a manner that avoids pollution and erosion. Water from dewatering operations shall
not be directly discharged into any state waters including wetlands, irrigation ditches, canals, or
storm sewers, unless allowed by a permit. Discharge into sanitary sewers will not be allowed
unless written permission is obtained from the owner or controlling authority and a copy of this
approval is submitted to the Engineer. Unless prohibited by law or otherwise specified in the
Contract, the water from dewatering operations shall be contained in basins for dissipation by
infiltration or evaporation, shall be hauled away from the project for disposal in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations, or shall be land applied to approved non-wetland vegetated
areas.
Depending upon the quality of the water, land application of water to vegetated areas may
require a written concurrence or permit from CDPHE and from the owner of the facility. Based
on guidelines and criteria from CDPHE, the Contractor shall determine the quality of the water,
obtain applicable concurrences or permits, and furnish copies of the concurrences or permits
obtained to the Engineer.
REVISION OF SECTION 108
PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised as follows:
Subsection 108.03 shall include the following:
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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)
3. Owner
4. 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
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
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 Turnberry Landscape 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 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.
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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.
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
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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 calendar days for
which work was delayed during each month.
At the end of each month, if the number of work 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.
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.
Subsection 108.04 shall include the following:
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Work Hours: Work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Extended hours and
weekend work are anticipated and will be permitted with written approval from the Project
Manager. Night time work shall be permitted with written approval from Project Manager.
Work shall be permitted on holidays with written approval from the Project Manager. Work
requests beyond working hours must be submitted to the Project Manager a minimum of (5)
working days prior to the request date.
Night and weekend work will be allowed with 5 days prior notice to the Project Manager. All
costs associated with nighttime work will be incidental to the work.
Demolition work will not be permitted before 7 AM or after 6 PM.
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 75/25 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:
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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:
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 15/1 to 25/1
4. Contain no solid particle greater than ½ 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.
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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 Topsoil (strip, stockpile, haul excess).
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 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 75/25 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 (6”) 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.
REVISION OF SECTION 212
TREE RETENTION AND PROTECTION
Section 212 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 212.01 shall include the following:
Tree Retention and protection includes general protection and pruning of existing trees and
plants that are affected by execution of the Work, whether temporary or permanent construction.
The following definitions apply:
1) Caliper: Diameter of a trunk measured by a diameter tape or the average of the smallest
and largest diameters at 6 inches above the ground for trees up to, and including, 4-inch size; and
12 inches above the ground for trees larger than 4-inch size.
2) Plant-Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees, groups of trees, shrubs, or
other vegetation to be protected during construction, and indicated on Drawings.
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3) Tree-Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to be
protected during construction, and defined by a circle concentric with each tree with a radius 1.5
times the diameter of the drip line unless otherwise indicated.
4) Vegetation: Trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grass, and other plants.
Subsection 212.02 shall include the following:
(d) Protection-Zone Fencing: Fencing fixed in position and meeting the following
requirements. Previously used materials may be used when approved by Engineer. Protection-
Zone fencing will be considered incidental to the “Tree Retention and Protection” line item and
will not be paid for separately.
1. Plastic Protection-Zone Fencing: Plastic construction fencing constructed of high-density
extruded and stretched polyethylene fabric with 2-inch maximum opening in pattern and
weighing a minimum of 0.4 lb/ft.; remaining flexible from minus 60 to plus 200 deg F; inert to
most chemicals and acids; minimum tensile yield strength of 2000 psi and ultimate tensile
strength of 2680 psi; secured with plastic bands or galvanized-steel or stainless-steel wire ties;
and supported by tubular or T-shape galvanized-steel posts spaced not more than 8 feet apart.
a. Height: 5 feet
b. Color: High-visibility orange, nonfading.
Add Subsection 212.061 immediately following Subsection 212.06
212.061 Tree Retention and Protection
A. SUBMITTALS
1) Samples for Verification: For each type of the following:
a. Protection-Zone Fencing: Assembled Samples of manufacturer's standard size made
from full-size components.
2) Existing Conditions: Documentation of existing trees and plantings indicated to remain,
which establishes preconstruction conditions that might be misconstrued as damage caused by
construction activities.
a. Use sufficiently detailed photographs or videotape.
b. Include plans and notations to indicate specific wounds and damage conditions of each
tree or other plants designated to remain.
B. QUALITY ASSURANCE
1) Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.
a. Review methods and procedures related to temporary tree and plant protection including,
but not limited to, the following:
1. Construction schedule. Verify availability of materials, personnel, and equipment needed
to make progress and avoid delays.
2. Enforcing requirements for protection zones.
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3. Field quality control.
C. PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. The following practices are prohibited within protection zones:
a. Storage of construction materials, debris, or excavated material.
b. Parking vehicles or equipment.
c. Foot traffic.
d. Erection of sheds or structures.
e. Impoundment of water.
f. Excavation or other digging unless otherwise indicated.
g. Attachment of signs to or wrapping materials around trees or plants unless otherwise
indicated.
2. Do not direct vehicle or equipment exhaust toward protection zones.
3. Prohibit heat sources, flames, ignition sources, and smoking within or near protection
zones and organic mulch.
D. PREPARATION
Locate and clearly identify trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to remain or to be relocated. Tie a
1-inch blue-vinyl tape around each tree trunk at 54 inches above the ground.
Protect tree root systems from damage caused by runoff or spillage of noxious materials while
mixing, placing, or storing construction materials. Protect root systems from ponding, eroding,
or excessive wetting caused by dewatering operations.
Within the drip line of any protected existing tree, there shall be no cut or fill over a four-inch
depth unless a qualified arborist or forester has evaluated and approved the disturbance.
Prior and during construction, barriers shall be erected around all protected existing trees with
such barriers to be of orange fencing a minimum of (5) feet in height, secured with metal T-
Posts, no closer than six (6) feet from the trunk or at the drip line, whichever is greater. There
shall be no storage or movement of equipment, material, debris or fill within the fenced tree
protection zone. Modification of protective fence locations to accommodate construction shall
be approved by the
City Forester prior to moving or erecting a protective fence. Where the drip line of trees touch or
overlap, place fence around groups of trees.
During construction there shall be no cleaning of equipment or materials or the storage and
disposal of waste material such as paints, oils, solvents, asphalt, concrete, motor oil or any other
material harmful to the life of a tree within the drip line of any protected tree or group of trees.
No damaging attachments, wires, signs or permits may be fastened to any protected tree.
The installation of utilities, irrigation lines or any underground fixture requiring excavation
deeper than six (6) inches shall be accomplished by boring under the root system of protected
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existing trees at a minimum depth of twenty-four (24) inches. The auger distance is established
from the face of the tree (outer bark) and is scaled from the tree diameter at breast height as
described in the tree protection chart of the Fort Collins Land use Code Section 3.2.1.
Construction shall be performed in a manner to not damage any existing tree. Clearance pruning
of any tree on site shall only be by a Fort Collins Licensed Arborist under the direction of the
City Forester.
Equipment access/drives shall be positioned to minimize travel over the root system of any
existing tree. Equipment drive locations over the root system of any significant tree shall be
approved by the City Forester with requirements to protect the compaction of exposed soil.
Prior to construction the contractor shall meet the City Forester on site to verify protected
existing trees and the application of tree protection specifications.
The Contractor shall wrap protected trees with concrete blankets or equivalent treatment
whenever directed by the owner’s representative.
E. TREE- AND PLANT-PROTECTION ZONES
Protection-Zone Fencing: Install protection-zone fencing along edges of protection zones before
materials or equipment are brought on the site and construction operations begin in a manner that
will prevent people from easily entering protected. Construct fencing so as not to obstruct safe
passage or visibility at vehicle intersections where fencing is located adjacent to pedestrian
walkways or in close proximity to street intersections, drives, or other vehicular circulation.
Maintain protection zones free of weeds and trash.
Repair or replace trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain or be relocated that are
damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Architect.
Maintain protection-zone fencing and signage in good condition as acceptable to Architect and
remove when construction operations are complete and equipment has been removed from the
site.
1) Do not remove protection-zone fencing, even temporarily, to allow deliveries or
equipment access through the protection zone.
F. EXCAVATION
General: Excavate at edge of protection zones and for trenches indicated within protection zones
according to requirements in Section 200 Earth Work.
Trenching near Trees: Where utility trenches are required within protection zones, hand
excavate under or around tree roots or tunnel under the roots by drilling, auger boring, or pipe
jacking. Do not cut main lateral tree roots or taproots; cut only smaller roots that interfere with
installation of utilities. Cut roots as required for root pruning.
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Redirect roots in backfill areas where possible. If encountering large, main lateral roots, expose
roots beyond excavation limits as required to bend and redirect them without breaking. If
encountered immediately adjacent to location of new construction and redirection is not
practical, cut roots approximately 3 inches back from new construction and as required for root
pruning.
Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before placing permanent backfill. Provide temporary
earth cover or pack with peat moss and wrap with burlap. Water and maintain in a moist
condition. Temporarily support and protect roots from damage until they are permanently
relocated and covered with soil.
G. ROOT PRUNING
Prune roots that are affected by temporary and permanent construction. Pruning roots 2” in
diameter or greater must be reviewed by City Forester prior to pruning. Prune roots as shown on
Drawings and as follows:
1. Cut roots manually by digging a trench and cutting exposed roots with sharp pruning
instruments; do not break, tear, chop, or slant the cuts. Do not use a backhoe or other equipment
that rips, tears, or pulls roots.
2. Temporarily support and protect roots from damage until they are permanently redirected
and covered with soil.
3. Cover exposed roots with burlap and water regularly.
4. Backfill as soon as possible according to requirements in Section 200 Earth Work.
Root Pruning at Edge of Protection Zone: Prune roots 12 inches outside of the protection zone,
by cleanly cutting all roots impacted to the depth of the required excavation.
H. CROWN PRUNING
Prune all existing trees retained on City property by cleaning and thinning the canopy. Prune
branches that are affected by temporary and permanent construction. Prune branches as shown
on the Drawings and as follows:
1. Pruning Standards: Prune trees according to the City of Fort Collins Tree Management
Standards
I. REGRADING
Lowering Grade: Where new finish grade is indicated below existing grade around trees, slope
grade beyond the protection zone. Maintain existing grades within the protection zone.
Raising Grade: Where new finish grade is indicated above existing grade around trees, slope
grade beyond the protection zone. Maintain existing grades within the protection zone.
J. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
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General: Repair or replace trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain or be relocated
that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Architect/Owner’s Rep.
1. Submit details of proposed root cutting and tree and shrub repairs.
2. Treat damaged trunks, limbs, and roots according to an ISA certified arborist's written
instructions.
3. Perform repairs within 24 hours.
4. Replace vegetation that cannot be repaired and restored to full-growth status, as
determined by Landscape Architect/Owner’s Rep.
Protected trees that are damaged during construction will be appraised by a qualified arborist,
and the amount of damage appraised will be billed to the Contractor.
Trees: Remove and replace trees indicated to remain that are more than 25 percent dead or in an
unhealthy condition before the end of the corrections period or are damaged during construction
operations that Landscape Architect/Owner’s Rep determines are incapable of restoring to
normal growth pattern.
1. Provide new trees of same size and species as those being replaced for each tree that
measures 6 inches or smaller in caliper size.
K. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
Disposal: Remove excess excavated material, displaced trees, trash and debris, and legally
dispose of them off Owner's property.
Subsection 212.07 shall include the following:
Tree retention and protection will not be measured, but will be paid for on a lump sum basis. The
lump sum price bid will be full compensation for all work required to complete the item,
including installation and maintenance of protection-zone fencing.
Subsection 212.08 shall include the following:
Payment will be incidental to the project.
REVISION OF SECTION 214
PLANTINGS
SECTION 02930 – EXTERIOR PLANTS PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
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1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes
1. Trees.
2. Shrubs.
3. Ornamental Grass.
4. Perennials.
5. Tree stabilization (tree staking).
6. Organic mulch.
7. In-organic (Rock) mulch.
8. Weed barrier.
9. Planting Mix – topsoil/organic amendment/onsite soils.
10. Landscape headers (steel edging).
11. Warranty.
12. Maintenance. B. Related Sections
1. Division 2 Section “Irrigation System”.
1.3 UNIT PRICES
A. Work of this Section is affected by Unit Prices specified in Division 1 Section "Unit
Prices."
1. Unit prices apply to authorized work covered by quantity allowances.
2. Unit prices apply to additions to and deletions from Work as authorized by Change
Orders.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Backfill: The earth used to replace or the act of replacing earth in an excavation.
B. Balled and Burlapped Stock: Exterior plants dug with firm, natural balls of earth in which
they are grown, with ball size not less than diameter and depth recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for
type and size of tree or shrub required; wrapped, tied, rigidly supported, and drum laced as
recommended by ANSI Z60.1.
C. Balled and Potted Stock: Exterior plants dug with firm, natural balls of earth in which
they are grown and placed, unbroken, in a container. Ball size is not less than diameter and depth
recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of exterior plant required.
D. Clump: Where three (3) or more young trees were planted in a group and have grown
together as a single tree having three (3) or more main stems or trunks.
E. Container-Grown Stock: Healthy, vigorous, well-rooted exterior plants grown in a
container with well-established root system reaching sides of container and maintaining a firm
ball when removed from container. Container shall be rigid enough to hold ball shape and protect
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root mass during shipping and be sized according to ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of exterior
plant
required.
F. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.
G. Multi-Stem: Where three or more main stems arise from the ground from a single root
crown or at a point right above the root crown. Sub-grade: Surface or elevation of subsoil
remaining after completing excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill, before placing planting
soil.
H. Sub-soil: All soil beneath the topsoil layer of the soil profile, and typified by the lack of
organic matter and soil organisms.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Samples for verification: for each of
the following:
1. Minimum 1 lb. of in-organic (rock) mulch for each type, color and texture of stone
required, in labeled plastic bags. Provide name of Supplier and product name.
2. Samples of proposed organic mulch type NOT required. Material specified shall be
provided by the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division. See 2.06 Mulches, this section for
additional information.
3. Imported Topsoil (for planting pits): Submit sample in a plastic baggie. Provide product
type, supplier and phone number. Product delivered to site shall match the submitted sample.
Submit delivery receipts to Owner's Representative for review.
4. Annual Planting Bed & Planter Pot Soil Mix: Submit sample in a plastic baggie. Provide
product type, supplier and phone number. Product delivered to site shall match the submitted
sample. Submit delivery receipts to Owner's Representative for review.
5. Organic Amendment: Submit sample in a plastic baggie. Product delivered to site shall
match the submitted sample. Submit organic amendment delivery receipts to Owner's
Representative for review.
6. Organic Amendment Analysis: Submit copies of amendment analysis from qualified soil
testing laboratory.
7. Weed barrier: Submit brand name and model number/name of proposed weed barrier to
be used.
8. Tree Stakes, Webbing and Rubber Protective Cap: Submit sample of each.
C. Product Certificates: For each type of manufactured product, from Manufacturer, and
complying with the following:
1. Manufacturer's certified analysis for standard products.
2. Analysis of other materials by a recognized laboratory made according to methods
established by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, where applicable.
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D. Planting Schedule: Indicating anticipated planting dates for exterior plants. E.
Warranty: Sample of warranty.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer whose work has resulted in
successful establishment of exterior plants.
1. Installer's Field Supervision: Require Installer to maintain an experienced full-time
supervisor on Project site when planting is in progress.
B. Topsoil Analysis: Furnish soil analysis by a qualified soil-testing laboratory stating
percentages of organic matter; gradation of sand, silt, and clay content; cation exchange capacity;
sodium absorption ratio; deleterious material; pH; and mineral and plant-nutrient content of
topsoil.
C. Provide quality, size, genus, species, and variety of exterior plants indicated, complying
with applicable requirements in ANSI Z60.1, "American Standard for Nursery Stock."
D. Tree and Shrub Measurements: Measure according to ANSI Z60.1 with branches and
trunks or canes in their normal position. Do not prune to obtain required sizes. Take caliper
measurements
6 inches above the ground for trees up to four-inch (4”) caliper size, and twelve inches (12”)
above the ground for larger sizes. Measure main body of tree or shrub for height and spread; do
not measure branches or roots tip-to-tip.
E. Observation: The City of Fort Collins’ Forestry Department Representative will observe
trees and shrubs either at place of growth or at site before planting for compliance with
requirements for genus, species, variety, size, and quality. Representative retains right to observe
trees and shrubs further for size and condition of balls and root systems, insects, injuries, and
latent defects and to reject unsatisfactory or defective material at any time during progress of
work. Remove rejected trees or shrubs immediately from Project site.
1. Notify Forestry Department Representative of sources of planting materials seven (7)
days in advance of delivery to site.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Do not prune trees and shrubs before delivery except as approved by the Forestry
Department’s Representative. Protect bark, branches, and root systems from sun scald, drying,
sweating, whipping, and other handling and tying damage. Do not bend or bind-tie trees or
shrubs in such a manner as to destroy their natural shape. Provide protective covering of exterior
plants during delivery. Do not drop exterior plants during delivery and handling.
B. Handle planting stock by root ball.
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C. Deliver exterior plants after preparations for planting have been completed and install
immediately. If planting is delayed more than six hours after delivery, set exterior plants and
trees in shade, protect from weather and mechanical damage, and keep roots moist.
1. Set balled stock on ground and cover ball with soil, peat moss, sawdust, or other
acceptable material.
2. Do not remove container-grown stock from containers before time of planting.
3. Water root systems of exterior plants stored on-site with a fine-mist spray. Water as often
as necessary to maintain root systems in a moist condition.
1.8 PRODUCT CONDITIONS
A. Weather Limitations: Proceed with planting only when existing and forecasted weather
conditions permit planting to be performed according to manufacturer's written instructions and
warranty requirements.
B. Coordination with native seeding operations: Plant trees and shrubs after finish grades are
established and before native seeding unless otherwise acceptable to Owner’s Representative.
1. When planting trees and shrubs after native seeding has been completed, protect areas
and promptly repair damage caused by planting operations.
1.9 INSPECTIONS
A. Site inspection:
1. Contractor will inspect existing site conditions and note irregularities affecting the work
of this section. Verify that grading operations have been satisfactorily completed and that topsoil
of adequate quantity and quality has been placed in areas as specified. Verify that the areas to be
re-vegetated are protected from concentrated runoff and sediment from adjacent areas. Note
previous treatments to the areas such as temporary seeding or mulching and discuss with the
Owner's Representative how these treatments will affect permanent re- vegetation. Report
irregularities affecting work of this section to the Owner’s Representative before initiating work.
When the Contractor begins work under this section, it implies acceptance of existing conditions.
2. Contractor shall notify Owner's Representative prior to start of work.
B. Pre-planting Inspections:
1. Plant material shall be inspected by an Owner's Representative before planting.
Inspection of materials may be sequenced by major planting areas to accommodate efficient
planting operations. Plants for inspection must be in a single location preferably on the project
site. Rejected materials must be removed from the site, replaced and reinspected before planting.
If the supplier is a local nursery, tagged plants may be inspected at the nursery. Photographs of
the plant materials to be obtained from nonlocal sources may be submitted to the Owner's
Representative for preliminary inspection. This preliminary inspection is subject to final
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approval of plants at the job site. The Owner’s Representative reserves the right to reject plant
material at any stage of construction or warranty period.
2. Soil amendments, backfill mixes and mulches will be inspected at the site by the Owner's
Representative before they are used in planting operations. Obtain Owner's Representatives
review of staked locations of trees before digging for those plants occurs. Obtain Owner's
Representatives review of the location of shrubs in their containers at the proposed locations
before digging commences. Contact Owner's
3. Representative at least two (2) days in advance. C. Substantial Completion Inspection:
1. As soon as all planting is completed, a review and preliminary inspection to determine
the condition of the vegetation will be held by the Owner's Representatives upon request by the
Contractor.
2. The inspection will occur only after the following conditions have been met:
a. Landscape areas will be free of weeds and neatly cultivated;
b. Plant basins shall be in good repair;
c. Irrigation systems shall be fully operational with heads properly adjusted;
d. Debris and litter shall be cleaned up and walkways and curbs shall be cleaned of soil and
debris left from planting operations.
3. If, after the inspection, the Owner's Representative is of the opinion that the work has
been performed as per the Contract Documents, and that the vegetation is in satisfactory growing
condition, he will give the Contractor Written Notice of Acceptance and the Warranty period
shall begin.
4. Work requiring corrective action in the judgment of the Owner's Representative shall be
performed within the first ten (10) days of the warranty period. Any work not performed within
this time will require an equivalent extension of the warranty period. Corrective work and
materials replacement shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents, and shall be made by
the Contractor at no cost to the Owner.
5. On occasion, cold weather may preclude the opportunity to replace dead plants, or the
contractor may request replacement to be delayed to the following spring. The Owner's
Representative may grant this extension. In the event an extension is granted, the replacement
plants shall be installed no later than May 15th, and the warranty shall be extended to November
15th of the same year (one (1) growing season).
6. Final approval and Substantial Completion notice will be given when all deficiencies are
corrected.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Warranty: Installer's standard form in which Installer agrees to repair or replace plantings
and accessories that fail in materials, workmanship, or growth within specified warranty period.
1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from lack of adequate
maintenance, neglect, abuse by Owner, or incidents that are beyond Contractor's control.
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b. Structural failures including plantings falling or blowing over.
c.Faulty operation of tree stabilization.
d. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal weathering.
2. Warranty Periods from Date of Substantial Completion:
a. Trees, Shrubs and Ornamental Grasses: Two (2) years.
3. Include the following remedial actions as a minimum:
a. Remove dead exterior plants immediately. Replace immediately unless required
to plant in the succeeding planting season.
b. Replace exterior plants that are more than twenty-five percent (25%) dead or in an
unhealthy condition at end of warranty period.
c. Planting materials covered under warranty will be replaced in Spring 2014 and Spring
2015.
1.11 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Maintenance Service for Plant Material:
1. Provide full maintenance by skilled employees of landscape Installer from initial
installation for two full growing seasons on the west side parkways (City owned parkways).
Maintenance will include mowing, trimming, weeding, mulch replacement and irrigating,
including winterization and spring startup. This will be paid as “Landscape Maintenance” under
CDOT section 214.04 and 214.05 Installation contractor will held to the provisions described in
1.10 Warranty above.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 TREE AND SHRUB MATERIAL
A. General: Furnish nursery-grown trees and shrubs complying with ANSI Z60.1, with
healthy root systems developed by transplanting or root pruning. Provide well-shaped, fully
branched,
healthy, vigorous stock free of disease, insects, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, sun scald,
injuries, abrasions, and disfigurement.
B. Provide trees and shrubs of sizes, grades, and ball or container sizes complying with
ANSI Z60.1 for types and form of trees and shrubs required. Trees and shrubs of a larger size
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may be used if acceptable to Owners Representative, with a proportionate increase in size of
roots or balls.
C. Root-Ball Depth: Furnish trees and shrubs with root balls measured from top of root ball,
which shall begin at root flare according to ANSI Z60.1
2.2 STREET AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
A. Street Trees: Single-stem trees with straight trunk, well-balanced crown, and intact
leader, of height and caliper indicated, complying with ANSI Z60.1 for type of trees required.
1. Provide balled and burlapped, spaded trees as specified on the Plant List on the
Drawings. B. Ornamental Trees: Branched or pruned naturally according to species and type,
with relationship of caliper, height, and branching according to ANSI Z60.1; stem form as
follows:
1. Stem Form: Single trunk or Multi-trunk clump, see Plant List on the Drawings.
2. Provide balled and burlapped, container-grown, spaded trees as specified on the Plant
List on the Drawings.
2.3 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
A. Form and Size: Shrubs with not less than the minimum number of canes required by and
measured according to ANSI Z60.1 for type, shape, and height of shrub.
1. Provide container-grown shrubs.
2.4 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
A. Provide healthy, disease-free plants of species and variety shown or listed, with well-
established root systems reaching to sides of the container to maintain a firm ball, but not with
excessive root growth encircling the container. Provide only plants that are acclimated to outdoor
conditions before delivery.
B. Plants: Provide healthy, field-grown plants from a commercial nursery, of species and
variety shown or listed, complying with requirements in ANSI Z60.1.
1. Size of plants/containers as specified on the Plant List located on the Drawings.
2.5 PLANTING MIX
A. Topsoil: ASTM D 5268, pH range of 5.5 to 7, a minimum of four percent (4%) organic
material content; free of stones one inch (1”) or larger in any dimension and other extraneous
materials harmful to plant growth. Submit a minimum of two (2) samples of soil to the Colorado
State University Soil Testing laboratory for analysis and fertilizer recommendations. Samples
shall be taken from widely varying sections of the site.
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1. Supplement with imported or manufactured topsoil from off-site sources when quantities
are insufficient. Obtain topsoil displaced from naturally well-drained construction or mining sites
where topsoil occurs at least four inches (4”) deep; do not obtain from agricultural land, bogs or
marshes.
2. Topsoil shall be incidental to the installation of the plant material.
B. Organic Soil Amendment (Compost):
1. Organic Amendment shall be Class 1, meeting the specifications and guidelines
established by the Rocky Mountain Organics Council.
C. Planting Pit Backfill Soil Mix: Two (2) parts on-site soil, one (1) part imported topsoil /
organic soil amendment.
2.6 MULCHES
A. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees and
shrubs, consisting of the following:
1. Ground or shredded – no weed barrier required.
a. Organic mulch material to be provided by the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division,
located at Parks Maintenance Shop, 413 S. Bryan Avenue (near the City Park Golf Course), Fort
Collins, 80521. Contact the City Forester (Tim Buchanan) at 970.221.6361, to schedule material
pickup. City will load the material into the Contractors vehicle for transport to the site.
Contractor’s itemized pricing to include Contractor pickup at the above address, hauling material
to the site and installation only.
B. In-organic (Rock) Mulch: Hard, durable stone, washed free of loam, sand, clay, and other
foreign substances, of following type, size range, and color (weed barrier required):
1. Rounded river rock .
2. Size Range Mix: 70% - 3/4” (minimum) to 1-1/2”, and 30% - 3” (minimum) to 6”
3. Color: Tan-beige color range. (No pinks, blacks, reds or whites).
2.7 WEED CONTROL BARRIERS
A. Mirafi 140, Typar 3341, or Polyspun 300 or approved equivalent.
2.8 TREE STABILIZATION MATERIALS
A. Tree Stakes – Eight foot (8’) long, metal ‘t’ stakes with Rubber End Protectors. B. Guy
Anchors – N/A.
C. Guying and Staking Cord - 14AWG wire with 1/2" X 12" PVC sleeves. D. Webbing: 2"
nylon webbing. Hose is not permitted.
2.9 LANDSCAPE HEADERS
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A. Steel Edger: Standard commercial-steel header, rolled edge, fabricated in sections of
standard lengths, with loops stamped from or welded to face of sections to receive stakes.
1. Manufacturers: Ryerson or approved substitute.
2. Size: 1/8 inch wide by 4 inches deep.
3. Stakes: Tapered steel, a minimum of twelve inches (12”).
4. Accessories: Standard tapered ends, corners, and splicers.
5. Finish: Standard green paint.
2.10 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS
A. Trunk-Wrap Tape: Two (2) layers of crinkled paper cemented together with bituminous
material,
4-inch wide minimum, with stretch factor of thirty-three percent (33%).
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas to receive exterior plants for compliance with requirements and conditions
affecting installation and performance.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities, and lawns and
existing exterior plants from damage caused by planting operations.
B. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and
discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.
C. Lay out exterior plants at locations directed by Owner’s Representative. Stake locations
of individual trees and shrubs and outline areas for multiple plantings.
D. Trunk Wrapping: Inspect tree trunks for injury, improper pruning, and insect infestation;
take corrective measures required before wrapping. Wrap all deciduous single trunk trees with
trunk- wrap tape. Start at base of trunk and spiral cover trunk to height of first branches. Overlap
wrap, exposing half the width, and securely attach without causing girdling.
3.3 PLANTING BED ESTABLISHMENT
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A. Loosen subgrade of planting beds to the depths detailed on the Drawings. Remove stones
larger than two (2) inches in any dimension and sticks, dirt clods, roots, rubbish, and other
extraneous matter and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
1. Spread topsoil / backfill mix and thoroughly blend planting soil mix.
B. Finish Grading: Grade planting beds to a smooth, uniform surface plane with loose,
uniformly fine texture. Roll and rake, remove ridges, and fill depressions to meet finish grades.
C. Before planting, restore planting beds if eroded or otherwise disturbed after finish
grading.
3.4 EXCAVATION FOR TREES AND SHRUBS
A. Pits and Trenches: Excavate circular pits with sides sloped inward. Trim base leaving
center area, raised slightly to support root ball and assist in drainage. Do not further disturb base.
Scarify sides of plant pit smeared or smoothed during excavation.
1. Excavate approximately two (2) times as wide as ball diameter for balled and burlapped
stock.
B. Sub-soil removed from excavations may be used as backfill.
C. Obstructions: Notify Owner’s Representative if unexpected rock or obstructions
detrimental to trees or shrubs are encountered in excavations.
D. Drainage: Notify Owner’s Representative if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected
water seepage or retention in tree or shrub pits.
1. Fill excavations with water and allow to percolate away before positioning trees and
shrubs.
3.5 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING
A. Before planting, verify that root flare is visible at top of root ball according to ANSI
Z60.1.
B. Set balled and burlapped stock plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root ball
two inches (2”) adjacent finish grades.
1. Remove burlap from tops of root balls and partially from sides, but do not remove from
under root balls. Remove upper half of wire basket. Remove pallets, if any, before setting. Do
not use planting stock if root ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation.
2. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle mix and eliminate
voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately one-half backfilled, water thoroughly before
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placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed. Water again after
placing and tamping final layer of planting soil mix.
C. Set container-grown stock plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root ball two
inches (2”) above adjacent finish grades.
1. Carefully remove root ball from container without damaging root ball or plant.
2. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle mix and eliminate
voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately one-half backfilled, water thoroughly before
placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed. Water again after
placing and tamping final layer of planting soil mix.
D. Trunk Wrapping: Inspect tree trunks for injury, improper pruning, and insect infestation;
take corrective measures required before wrapping. Wrap trees of two-inch (2”) caliper and
larger with trunk-wrap tape in the Fall of 2012. Start at base of trunk and spiral cover trunk to
height of first branches. Overlap wrap, exposing half the width, and securely attach without
causing girdling.
3.6 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING
A. Remove only dead, dying, or broken branches. Do not prune for shape.
3.7 PLANTING PLAN
A. Planting Beds Staking - Prior to planting, stake, flag, or paint proposed beds scaling off
the plans to determine bed configuration and size. Contact the Owner's Representative for review
of extent and configuration.
B. Prepare soil as per Section 3.3 under Planting Bed Establishment.
C. Layout all planting pots prior to planting. Space plants equally within beds to ensure a
uniform appearance. Remove all pots prior to planting including peat pots.
D. Plant all plant material so that the plants are flush with finish grade (top of mulch) when
complete. This will require slightly mounding each plant. Lightly compact soil around base of
plant to ensure adequate root/ soil contact. Do not vigorously compact.
E. Re-establish fine grade by hand raking or smoothing grade by hand prior to placing
mulch.
F. Apply specified mulch taking care not to damage plants. Clear excess mulch from plant
foliage.
3.8 HEADER INSTALLATION
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A. Steel Header: Install by laying out beds scaled from the Drawings. Stake, flag, or paint
proposed beds prior to installation of header and obtain review of Owner's Representative of
layout prior to installation. Install header plumb with grade and stake at minimum ten (10) foot
intervals.
Establish top of header one inch (1") above finish grade in turf areas. Install using straight lines
or long smooth curves. Provide v-shaped drainage openings two inches (2”) wide and one inch
(1”) depth at low points in the bed, at outlet point for drainage appurtenances such as
downspouts including overflow drains and at ten (10) foot intervals maximum. Do not install
steel header around mulch rings in lawn areas.
3.9 PLANTING BED MULCHING
A. Install weed-control barriers before in-organic (rock) mulching (not required in organic
mulch areas) according to Manufacturer's written instructions. Completely cover area to be
mulched (or as described on the Drawings) overlapping edges a minimum of twelve inches
(12”).
1. Material and Seam Treatment: Non-woven fabric with seams pinned.
B. Mulch backfilled surfaces of planting beds and other areas indicated. Provide mulch ring
around trees in lawn areas.
1. Organic Mulch: Apply three-inch (3”) average thickness of organic mulch, and finish
level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems. Install organic mulch
in all ornamental grass areas or as indicated on the Drawings. Landscape fabric is not required in
organic mulch areas. Organic mulch will be provided by the City of Fort Collins and can be
picked up at the City’s stockpile at 1923 S. Timberline Road.
2. In-organic (Rock) Mulch: Apply three-inch (3”) compacted average thickness of rock
mulch, and finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems.
Install rock mulch in areas in all deciduous shrub areas. Landscape fabric is required in all in-
organic mulch areas.
3. In-organic 12” River Rock Mulch: Apply 18” depth. Do not place against plant stems
(there are several small trees that need to be protected in these mulch areas). Landscape fabric is
required in all in-organic mulch areas.
4. Tree Rings: Apply three-inch (3”) average thickness of organic mulch, a minimum of 48”
in diameter, and finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems.
Landscape fabric is not required within tree ring areas.
Section 214 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 214.01, include the following:
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In addition to the sod, the landscaping along the Maple Hill frontage adjacent to Turnberry Road
shall include the following:
Street Trees (Skyline Honeylocust, 2” Cal.) 16 EA
Street Trees (Kentucky Coffee Tree, 2” Cal.) 23 EA
Street Trees (Bur Oak, 2” Cal.) 4 EA
Street Trees (Greenspire Linden, 2” Cal.) 10 EA
Street Trees (Western Catalpa, 2” Cal.) 6 EA
The Palmore Ash and Patmore Ash originally shown on the landscape plans for Maple Hill have
been substituted with Skyline Honeylocust and Kentucky Coffee Tree.
All remaining trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses will be located on the west side
of Turnberry Road between Country Club Road and Richards Lake Road.
Please reference the project bid tab, planset, and other sections of the project specifications for
additional information on the landscaping quantities and how they are paid.
REVISIONS TO SECTION 623
IRRIGATION
SECTION 02810 - IRRIGATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
The scope of the irrigation installation is to install two distinctly different irrigation systems.
The first system is a designed system that will be owned by the City of Fort Collins for
the parkway on the west side of Turnberry Road south of Richard’s Lake Road. This
system will be installed as shown on the plans. The irrigation connection points (POCs)
are installed, but everything behind the valve is to be installed through this contract
including backflow preventer (623-03 line item), controller, wiring, valves, mainline
pipe, lateral pipe, sprinkler heads, bubblers, and drip systems.
The second system is for the east parkways between Country Club Road and Richard’s
Lake Road. This system does not have a detailed design. The system needs to provide
turf irrigation to the parkways, which will also irrigate the trees in the parkway. It also
needs to provide a row of sprinkler heads behind the sidewalk to irrigate the turf in the
HOA common area. This system will connect to an existing Maple Hill HOA owned
irrigation system. The new system will require new valves and valve boxes (anticipate 8
boxes and valves), lateral lines, and sprinkler heads. This system will not require new
wiring, controller, or backflow preventer. Close coordination with the HOA landscape
contractor will be required to verify the system is installed to meet the HOA’s needs.
Furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, tools and transportation, and perform all
operations in connection with and reasonably incidental to the complete installation of the
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irrigation system, and guarantee/warranty as shown on the drawings, the installation details, and
as specified herein. Items of work specifically included are:
A. Procurement of all applicable licenses, permits, and fees.
B. Coordination of Utility Locates (“Call Before You Dig”).
C. Verification of existing static pressure.
D. Connection of electrical power supply to the irrigation control system.
E. Maintenance period.
F. Sidewalk sleeving for irrigation pipe and wire.
G. Connection to existing irrigation tap and meter, backflow, and or mainline.
H. Connection to existing controller.
1.2 WORK NOT INCLUDED
Items of work specifically excluded or covered under other sections are:
A. Payment of all development, plant investment, or any other fees and permits associated with
the purchase and installation of the tap.
B. Roadway sleeving – previously completed by others. No additional sleeving is anticipated.
1.3 RELATED WORK
A. Division 2 - Site Work:
1) Section 02920 - Fine Grading and Soil Preparation.
2) Section 02931 - Seeding.
3) Section 02932 - Sodding.
4) Section 02950 - Trees, Plants and Ground Cover.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Deliver four (4) copies of all required submittals to the Owners’ Representative within 15
days from the date of Notice to Proceed.
B. Materials List: Include pipe, fittings, mainline components, water emission components,
control system components. Quantities of materials need not be included.
C. Manufacturers' Data: Submit manufacturers' catalog cuts, specifications, and operating
instructions for equipment shown on the materials list.
D. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings called for in the installation details. Show products
required for proper installation, their relative locations, and critical dimensions. Note
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modifications to the installation detail.
E. Project Record Drawings: Submit project record (as-built) drawings to Owner prior to
commencement of maintenance period (refer to specification section 3.11 for specific
requirements).
1.5 RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. Work and materials shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electric
Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the Western Plumbing Officials
Association, and applicable laws and regulations of the governing authorities.
B. When the contract documents call for materials or construction of a better quality or larger
size than required by the above-mentioned rules and regulations, provide the quality and size
required by the contract documents.
C. If quantities are provided either in these specifications or on the drawings, these quantities
are provided for information only. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the actual
quantities of all material, equipment, and supplies required by the project and to complete an
independent estimate of quantities and wastage.
1.6 TESTING
A. Notify the Owners’ Representative three days in advance of testing.
B. Pipelines jointed with rubber gaskets or threaded connections may be subjected to a pressure
test at any time after partial completion of backfill. Pipelines jointed with solvent-welded
PVC joints shall be allowed to cure at least 24 hours before testing.
C. Subsections of mainline pipe may be tested independently, subject to the review of the
Owners’ Representative.
D. Furnish clean, clear water, pumps, labor, fittings, and equipment necessary to conduct tests or
retests.
E. Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
1) Subject mainline pipe to a hydrostatic pressure equal to the anticipated operating
pressure of 150 PSI for two hours. Test with mainline components installed. A 2 PSI
pressure variation is allowed.
2) Backfill to prevent pipe from moving under pressure. Expose couplings and fittings.
3) Leakage will be detected by visual inspection. Replace defective pipe, fitting, joint,
valve, or appurtenance. Repeat the test until the pipe passes test.
a. Cement or caulking to seal leaks is prohibited.
F. Operational Test:
1) Activate each remote control valve in sequence from controller. The Owners’
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Representative will visually observe operation, water application patterns, and leakage.
2) Replace defective remote control valve, solenoid, wiring, or appurtenance to correct
operational deficiencies.
3) Replace, adjust, or move water emission devices to correct operational or coverage
deficiencies.
4) Replace defective pipe, fitting, joint, valve, sprinkler, or appurtenance to correct
leakage problems. Cement or caulking to seal leaks is prohibited.
5) Repeat test(s) until each lateral passes all tests.
1.7 CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
The purpose of on-site reviews by the Owners’ Representative is to periodically observe the work
in progress and the Contractor's interpretation of the construction documents and to address
questions with regards to the installation.
A. Scheduled reviews such as those for irrigation system layout or testing should be scheduled
with the Owners’ Representative as required by these specifications.
B. Impromptu reviews may occur at any time during the project.
C. Final review will occur at the completion of the irrigation system installation and Record
(As-Built) Drawing submittal.
1.8 GURANTEE/ WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT
The purpose of this guarantee/warranty is to insure that the Owner receives irrigation materials of
prime quality, installed and maintained in a thorough and careful manner.
A. For a period of two years from substantial completion, guarantee/warranty irrigation
materials, equipment, and workmanship against defects. Fill and repair depressions. Restore
landscape or structural features damaged by the settlement of irrigation trenches or
excavations. Repair damage to the premises caused by a defective item. Make repairs within
seven days of notification from the Owners’ Representative.
1) The west irrigation system will be turned on in Spring 2015 by contractor for City of
Fort Collins Parks Dept. hand-over.
2) The east irrigation system will be turned on in Spring 2014 for Maple Hill HOA hand-
over.
B. Contract documents govern replacements identically as with new work. Make replacements
at no additional cost to the contract price.
C. Guarantee/warranty applies to originally installed materials and equipment and replacements
made during the guarantee/warranty period.
PART 2 - MATERIALS
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2.1 QUALITY
Use materials which are new and without flaws or defects of any type, and which are the best of
their class and kind.
2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS
Pipe sizes referenced in the construction documents are minimum sizes, and may be increased at
the option of the Contractor.
2.3 SLEEVING
A. Install separate sleeve beneath paved areas to route each run of irrigation pipe or wiring
bundle.
B. Sleeving material beneath pedestrian pavements shall be PVC Schedule 40 pipe with solvent
welded joints.
C. Sleeving diameter: as indicated on the drawings and installation details or equal to twice that
of the pipe or wiring bundle.
2.4 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Mainline Pipe and Fittings:
1) Use rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 1120, 1220 National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF) approved pipe, extruded from material meeting the requirements of
Cell Classification 12454-A or 12454-B, ASTM Standard D1784, with an integral
belled end.
2) Use Class 200, SDR-21, rated at 200 PSI, conforming to the dimensions and tolerances
established by ASTM Standard D2241. Use PVC pipe rated at higher pressures than
Class 200 in the case of small nominal diameters which are not manufactured in Class
200.
a. Use solvent weld pipe for mainline pipe with a nominal diameter less than 3-inches
or where a pipe connection occurs in a sleeve. Use Schedule 40, Type 1, PVC
solvent weld fittings conforming to ASTM Standards D2466 and D1784. Use
primer approved by the pipe manufacturer. Solvent cement to conform to ASTM
Standard D2564.
B. Lateral Pipe and Fittings:
1) Use rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 1120, 1220 National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF) approved pipe, extruded from material meeting the requirements of
Cell Classification 12454-A or 12454-B, ASTM Standard D1784, with an integral
belled end suitable for solvent welding.
2) Use Class 200, SDR-21, rated at 200 PSI, conforming to the dimensions and tolerances
established by ASTM Standard D2241. Use PVC pipe rated at higher pressures than
Class 200 in the case of small nominal diameters which are not manufactured in Class
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200.
Use UV radiation resistant Schedule 80, Type 1, PVC solvent weld fittings conforming
to ASTM Standards D2466 and D1784 for PVC pipe.
3) Use primer approved by the pipe manufacturer. Solvent cement to conform to ASTM
Standard D2564, of a type approved by the pipe manufacturer.
4) For drip irrigation laterals downstream of control valves, use UV radiation resistant
polyethylene pipe manufactured from Prime Union Carbide G-resin 7510 Natural 7
manufactured by Union Carbide or a Union Carbide Licensee with a minimum of 2%
carbon black, and minimum nominal pipe ID dimension of 0.810" for 3/4 inch pipe. of
0.613" for ½-inch pipe.
Use PVC /compression line fittings compatible with the drip lateral pipe. Use tubing
stakes to hold above-ground pipe in place.
C. Specialized Pipe and Fittings:
1) Copper pipe: Use Type "K" rigid conforming to ASTM Standard B88.
Use wrought copper or cast bronze fittings, soldered or threaded per the installation
details. Use a 95% tin and 5% antimony solder.
2) Use a dielectric union wherever a copper-based metal (copper, brass, bronze) is joined
to an iron-based metal (iron, galvanized steel, stainless steel).
3) Assemblies calling for pre-fabricated double swing joints shall utilize LASCO Unitized
swing joints or approved equal. Swing joints shall be rated at 315 psi, and use O-ring
and street elbow construction.
4) Low Density Polyethylene Hose:
a. Use pipe specifically intended for use as a flexible swing joint.
Inside diameter: 0.490+0.010 inch.
Wall thickness: 0.100+0.010 inch.
Color: Black.
b. Use spiral barb fittings supplied by the same manufacturer as the hose.
5) Assemblies calling for threaded pipe connections shall utilize PVC Schedule 80 nipples
and PVC Schedule 40 or 80 threaded fittings.
6) Joint sealant:
Use only Teflon-type tape pipe joint sealant on plastic threads. Use nonhardening,
nontoxic pipe joint sealant formulated for use on water-carrying pipes on metal
threaded connections.
2.5 MAINLINE COMPONENTS
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A. Main System Shutoff Valve: As per local practice and in compliance with local code.
B. Winterization Assembly: As per local practice and in compliance with local code.
C. Backflow Prevention Assembly: As presented in the installation details.
D. Master Valve Assembly: As presented in the installation details.
E. Isolation Gate Valve Assembly: As presented in the installation details. Install a separate
valve box over a 3-inch depth of 3/4-inch gravel for each assembly.
F. Quick Coupling Valve Assembly: Double swing joint arrangement as presented in the
installation details.
G. Manual Drain Valve Assembly: As presented in installation details.
2.6 SPRINKLER AND BUBBLER IRRIGATION COMPONENTS
A. Remote Control Valve (RCV) Assembly for Sprinkler and Bubbler Laterals:
As presented in the installation details. Use wire connectors and waterproofing sealant to join
control wires to solenoid valves. Install a separate valve box over a 3-inch depth of 3/4-inch
gravel for each assembly. Adjust flow control per manufacturer’s recommendations prior to
use.
B. Sprinkler Assembly: As presented in the drawings and installation details.
C. Bubbler Assembly: As presented in the drawings and installation details.
2.7 DRIP IRRIGATION COMPONENTS
A. Remote Control Valve (RCV) Assembly for Drip Laterals: As presented in the installation
details. Use wire connectors and waterproofing sealant to join control wires to solenoid
valves. Install a separate valve box over a 3-inch depth of 3/4-inch gravel for each
assembly. Adjust flow control per manufacturer’s recommendations prior to use.
B. Drip Emitter Assembly:
1) Barb-mounted, vortex and/or pressure compensating emitter device as presented in the
installation details. The device shall be Rain Bird Xeri-bug XB-10pc series.
2) Install emitter types and quantities on the following schedule:
a. Ground cover plant: 1 single outlet emitter each or 1 single outlet emitter per
square foot of planting area, whichever is less.
b. Shrub: 2 single outlet emitters each.
c. Tree: 4 single outlet emitters each or 1 multi-outlet emitter each (with 4 outlets
open).
3) Use 1/4-inch diameter flexible plastic tubing to direct water from emitter outlet to
emission point. Length of emitter outlet tubing shall not exceed five feet. Secure
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emitter outlet tubing with tubing stakes.
C. Pots drip system Assembly: As presented in the drawings and installation details.
1) Install 6” round emitter box within pot to house union and elbow transition from poly
riser to inline drip tubing.
D. Flush Cap Assembly: as presented in the installation details. Locate at the end of each drip
irrigation lateral pipe. Install a separate valve box over a 3-inch depth of 3/4-inch gravel for
each assembly.
2.8 CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A. Irrigation Controller Unit:
1) As presented in the drawings and installation details.
2) Primary surge protection arrestors: Per Manufacturer’s recommendations.
3) Valve output surge protection arrestors: Per Manufacturer’s recommendations.
4) Lightning protection: 8-foot copper-clad grounding rod.
5) Wire markers: Pre-numbered or labeled with indelible non-fading ink, made of
permanent, non-fading material.
B. Instrumentation:
1) As presented in the drawings and installation details.
2) RainBird ESP-SMT compatible weather sensor with rain tipping bucket and
temperature gauge.
C. Control Wire:
1) Use American Wire Gauge (AWG) No. 14 solid copper, Type UF or PE cable, UL
approved for direct underground burial from the controller unit to each remote control
valve. Use AWG No. 12 wire for common wire.
2) Color: Use white for common ground wire. Use easily distinguished colors for other
control wires. Spare control wires shall be of a color different from that of the active
control wire. Wire color shall be continuous over its entire length.
3) Splices: Use wire connector with waterproof sealant. Wire connector to be of plastic
construction consisting of two (2) pieces, one piece which snap locks into the other. A
copper crimp sleeve to be provided with connector. Utilize DBR6-300 splices.
4) Warning tape: Inert plastic film highly resistant to alkalis, acids, or other destructive
chemical components likely to be encountered in soils. Three inches wide, colored
yellow, and imprinted with "CAUTION: BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW."
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D. Existing Control Wire:
1) It is assumed that existing 24 VAC control wire between existing controller and
solenoid valves is in workable condition. Any concerns are to be brought to the
attention of the Owner prior to installation of the replacement controller.
2.9 OTHER COMPONENTS
A. Tools and Spare Parts: Provide operating keys, servicing tools, test equipment, other items,
and spare parts indicated in the General Notes of the drawings.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSPECTIONS AND REVIEWS
A. Site Inspections:
1) Verify site conditions and note irregularities affecting work of this section. Report
irregularities to the Owners’ Representative prior to beginning work.
2) Beginning work of this section implies acceptance of existing conditions.
3) Contractor will be held responsible for coordination between landscape and irrigation
system installation.
4) Landscape material locations shown on the Landscape Plan shall take precedence over
the irrigation system equipment locations. If irrigation equipment is installed in
conflict with the landscape material locations shown on the Landscape Plan, the
Contractor will be required to relocate the irrigation equipment, as necessary, at
Contractor’s expense.
B. Utility Locates ("Call Before You Dig"):
1) Arrange for and coordinate with local authorities the location of all underground
utilities.
2) Repair any underground utilities damaged during construction. Make repairs at no
additional cost to the contract price.
C. Irrigation System Layout Review: Irrigation system layout review will occur after the staking
has been completed. Notify the Owners’ Representative two days in advance of review.
Modifications will be identified by the Owners’ Representative at this review.
3.2 LAYOUT OF WORK
A. Stake out the irrigation system. Items staked include: sprinklers, pipe, control valves,
controllers, and isolation valves.
B. Install all mainline pipe and mainline components inside of project property lines.
3.3 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING
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A. Excavate to permit the pipes to be laid at the intended elevations and to permit work space for
installing connections and fittings.
B. Minimum cover (distance from top of pipe or control wire to finish grade):
1) 24-inch over mainline pipe and over electrical conduit.
2) 26-inch over control wire.
3) 18-inch over lateral pipe to sprinklers and bubblers.
4) 8-inch over drip lateral pipe in turf or paved areas downstream of drip system zone
control valves.
5) 3-inch minimum mulch cover over drip lateral pipe in planting beds downstream of
drip system zone control valves. PVC UV radiation resistant lateral pipe shall be
installed directly on the soil surface under landscape fabric.
C. Backfill only after lines have been reviewed and tested.
D. Excavated material is generally satisfactory for backfill. Backfill shall be free from rubbish,
vegetable matter, frozen materials, and stones larger than 2-inches in maximum dimension.
Remove material not suitable for backfill. Backfill placed next to pipe shall be free of sharp
objects which may damage the pipe. Stones larger than 1-inch maximum dimension are not
permitted in first (deepest) 6-inches of backfill.
E. Backfill unsleeved pipe and sleeves in either of the following manners:
1) Backfill and puddle the lower half of the trench. Allow to dry 24 hours. Backfill the
remainder of the trench in 6-inch layers. Compact to density of surrounding soil.
2) Backfill the trench by depositing the backfill material equally on both sides of the pipe
in 6-inch layers and compacting to the density of surrounding soil.
F. Backfill unsleeved pipe by depositing the backfill material equally on both sides of the pipe
in 6-inch layers and compacting each layer to 90% Standard Proctor Density, ASTM D698-
78. Conduct one compaction test for every 300 feet of trench. Costs for such testing and any
necessary retesting shall be borne by the Contractor. Use of water for compaction,
"puddling", will not be permitted.
G. Enclose pipe and wiring beneath roadways, walks, curbs, etc. in sleeves. Minimum
compaction of backfill for sleeves shall be 95% Standard Proctor Density, ASTM D698-78.
Conduct one compaction test for each sleeved crossing less than 50 feet long. Conduct two
compaction tests for each sleeved crossing greater than 50 feet long. Costs for such testing
and any necessary retesting shall be borne by the Contractor. Use of water for compaction
around sleeves, "puddling", will not be permitted.
H. Dress backfilled areas to original grade. Incorporate excess backfill into existing site grades.
I. Where utilities conflict with irrigation trenching and pipe work, contact the Owners’
Representative for trench depth adjustments.
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3.4 SLEEVING AND BORING
A. Install sleeving at a depth which permits the encased pipe or wiring to remain at the specified
burial depth.
B. Extend sleeve ends six inches beyond the edge of the paved surface. Cover pipe ends and
mark with stakes. Mark concrete with a chiseled "x" at sleeve end locations.
C. Bore for sleeves under obstructions which cannot be removed. Employ equipment and
methods designed for horizontal boring.
3.5 ASSEMBLING PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. General:
1) Keep pipe free from dirt and pipe scale. Cut pipe ends square and debur. Clean pipe
ends.
2) Keep ends of assembled pipe capped. Remove caps only when necessary to continue
assembly.
B. Mainline Pipe and Fittings:
1) Use only strap-type friction wrenches for threaded plastic pipe.
2) PVC Solvent Weld Pipe:
a. Use primer and solvent cement. Join pipe in a manner recommended by the
manufacturer and in accordance with accepted industry practices.
b. Cure for 30 minutes before handling and 24 hours before allowing water in pipe.
c. Snake pipe from side to side within the trench.
3) Fittings: The use of cross type fittings is not permitted.
C. Lateral Pipe and Fittings:
1) Use only strap-type friction wrenches for threaded plastic pipe.
2) PVC Solvent Weld Pipe:
a. Use primer and solvent cement. Join pipe in the manner recommended by the
manufacturer and in accordance with accepted industry practices.
b. Cure for 30 minutes before handling and 24 hours before allowing water in the
pipe.
c. Snake pipe from side to side within the trench.
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3) UV Radiation Resistant Polyethylene Pipe:
a. Join pipe in the manner recommended by manufacturer and in accordance with
accepted industry practices.
b. Snake pipe from side to side on the soil surface, and hold in place with tubing
stakes spaced every five feet.
4) Fittings: The use of cross type fittings is not permitted.
D. Specialized Pipe and Fittings:
1) Copper Pipe:
a. Buff surfaces to be joined to a bright finish. Coat with solder flux.
b. Solder so that a continuous bead shows around the joint circumference.
2) Insert a dielectric union wherever a copper-based metal (copper, brass, bronze) and an
iron-based metal (iron, galvanized steel, stainless steel) are joined.
3) Pre-fabricated double swing joints: Install per manufacturer's recommendations.
4) Low Density Polyethylene Hose: Install per manufacturer's recommendations.
5) PVC Threaded Connections:
a. Use only factory-formed threads. Field-cut threads are not permitted.
b. Use only Teflon-type tape.
c. When connection is plastic-to-metal, the plastic component shall have male threads
and the metal component shall have female threads.
6) Make metal-to-metal, threaded connections with Teflon-type tape or pipe joint
compound applied to the male threads only.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF MAINLINE COMPONENTS
A. Main System Shut Off Valve: Install where indicated on the drawings.
B. Winterization Assembly: Install where indicated on the drawings.
C. Backflow Prevention Assembly: Install where indicated on the drawings. Install assembly so that
its elevation, orientation, access, and drainage conform to the manufacturer's recommendations
and applicable health codes.
D. Master Valve Assembly: Install where indicated on the drawings.
E. Isolation Gate Valve Assembly:
1) Install where indicated on the drawings.
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2) Locate at least 12-inches from and align with adjacent walls or edges of paved areas.
F. Quick Coupling Valve Assembly: Install where indicated on the drawings.
3.7 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER AND BUBBLER IRRIGATION COMPONENTS
A. Remote Control Valve (RCV) Assembly for Sprinkler and Bubbler Laterals:
1) Flush mainline before installation of RCV assembly.
2) Install where indicated on the drawings. Wire connectors and waterproof sealant shall
be used to connect control wires to remote control valve wires. Install connectors and
sealant per the manufacturer's recommendations.
3) Install only one RCV to a valve box. Locate valve box at least 12-inches from and
align with nearby walls or edges of paved areas. Group RCV assemblies together
where practical. Arrange grouped valve boxes in rectangular patterns. Allow at least
12-inches between valve boxes.
4) Adjust RCV to regulate the downstream operating pressure.
5) Attach ID tag with controller station number to control wiring.
B. Sprinkler Assembly:
1) Flush lateral pipe before installing sprinkler assembly.
2) Install per the installation details at locations shown on the drawings.
3) Locate rotary sprinklers 6-inches from adjacent walls, fences, or edges of paved areas.
4) Locate spray sprinklers 3-inches from adjacent walls, fences, or edges of paved areas.
5) Set sprinklers perpendicular to the finish grade.
6) Supply appropriate nozzle or adjust arc of coverage of each sprinkler for best
performance.
7) Adjust the radius of throw of each sprinkler for best performance.
C. Bubbler Assembly:
1) Flush lateral pipe before installing bubbler assembly.
2) Install bubbler assembly per the installation details at locations shown on the drawings.
3) Adjust the output flow of each bubbler for best performance.
3.8 INSTALLATION OF DRIP IRRIGATION COMPONENTS
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A. Remote Control Valve (RCV) Assembly for Drip Laterals:
1) Flush mainline pipe before installing RCV assembly.
2) Locate as shown on the drawings. Wire connectors and waterproof sealant shall be
used to connect control wires to remote control valve wires. Connectors and sealant
shall be installed as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
3) Install only one RCV to valve box. Locate at least 12-inches from and align with
nearby walls or edges of paved areas. Group RCV assemblies together where practical.
4) Arrange grouped valve boxes in rectangular patterns.
B. Drip Emitter Assembly:
1) Locate as shown on the drawings and installation details.
2) Flush lateral pipe before installing emitter assembly.
3) Cut emitter outlet distribution tubing square.
4) Use tools and techniques recommended by the manufacturer.
Make openings for barb-mounted emitters with the emitter manufacturer's hole-
punching tool.
C. Flush Cap Assembly: Install at the end of each drip irrigation lateral pipe as shown on the
installation details.
3.9 INSTALLATION OF CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A. Irrigation Controller Unit:
1) The location of the controller unit as depicted on the drawings is approximate; the
Owners’ Representative will determine the exact site location upon commencement of
contract.
2) Lightning protection: Ground rods are to have a minimum diameter of 5/8” and a
minimum length of 10 feet. These are to be driven into the ground in a vertical position
or an oblique angle not to exceed 45 degrees at a location 10 feet from the electronic
equipment, the ground plate, or the wires and cables connected to said equipment, as
shown in the irrigation details. The rod is to be stamped with the UL logo. A 6 AWG
solid bare copper wire (about 12 feet long) shall be connected to the ground rod by the
installer using a Cadweld GR1161G ”One-Shot” welding kit [Paige Electric part
number 1820037.] This wire shall be connected to the electronic equipment ground lug
as shown in the detail above.
3) Install primary surge protection arrestors on incoming power lines.
4) Install one valve output surge protection arrestor on each control wire and one for the
common wire.
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5) Attach wire markers to the ends of control wires inside the controller unit housing.
Label wires with the identification number (see drawings) of the remote control valve
to which the control wire is connected.
6) Install a 120-volt, 15 amp switched and grounded 3-prong receptacle with GFIC inside
the controller unit housing.
7) Connect control wires to the corresponding controller terminal.
B. Instrumentation:
1) Install sensors per the installation details and manufacturer's recommendations. Install
at locations shown on the drawings.
2) Install electrical connections between irrigation controller and sensors per
manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Control Wire:
1) Bundle control wires where two or more are in the same trench. Bundle with pipe
wrapping tape spaced at 10-foot intervals.
2) Provide a 24-inch excess length of wire in an 8-inch diameter loop at each 90 degree
change of direction, at both ends of sleeves, and at 100-foot intervals along continuous
runs of wiring. Make wiring loop by turning control wire 5 turns around 1-inch pipe.
Coil 24-inch length of wire within each remote control valve box.
3) Install common ground wire and one control wire for each remote control valve.
Multiple valves on a single control wire are not permitted.
4) If a control wire must be spliced, make splice with wire connectors and waterproof
sealant, installed per the manufacturer's instructions. Locate splice in a valve box
which contains an irrigation valve assembly, or in a separate 6-inch round valve box.
Use same procedure for connection to valves as for in-line splices.
5) Unless noted on plans, install wire parallel with and under PVC mainline pipe. If wire
is installed adjacent to section of metal pipe, separate wire from pipe minimum of 6-
inches and install wire in PVC conduit.
6) Protect wire not installed with PVC mainline pipe with a continuous run of warning
tape placed in the backfill six inches above the wiring.
3.10 INSTALLATION OF OTHER COMPONENTS
A. Tools and Spare Parts:
1) Prior to the Pre-Maintenance Review, supply to the Owner operating keys, servicing
tools, test equipment, and any other items indicated on the drawings.
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2) Prior to Final Review, supply to the Owner the spare parts indicated in the General
Notes on the drawings.
B. Other Materials: Install other materials or equipment shown on the drawings or installation
details to be part of the irrigation system, even though such items may not have been
referenced in these specifications.
3.11 Project Record (As-Built) Drawings
A. Maintain on-site and separate from documents used for construction, one complete set of
contract documents as Project Documents. Keep documents current. Do not permanently
cover work until as-built information is recorded.
B. Record pipe and wiring network alterations. Record work which is installed differently than
shown on the construction drawings. Record accurate reference dimensions, measured from
at least two permanent reference points, of each irrigation system valve, each backflow
prevention device, each controller or control unit, each sleeve end, and other irrigation
components enclosed within a valve box.
C. Prior to Final Review, obtain from the Owners’ Representative, a reproducible mylar copy of
the drawings. Using technical drafting pen, duplicate information contained on the project
drawings maintained on site. Label each sheet "Record Drawing". Completion of the
Record Drawings will be a prerequisite for the Final Review.
3.12 MAINTENANCE
A. The Contractor shall provide maintenance for the work completed on the west side parkway
(City owned property) for 2 growing season (2013 and 2014).
B. Work completed on the east side of Turnberry Road will be maintained by the adjacent Maple
Hill HOA.
C. The Contractors maintenance will include
a. Irrigation spring start-up for 2013, 2014, and 2015
b. Irrigation fall shut-down / winterization for 2013 and 2014
c. Irrigation maintenance
d. Observing and documenting Maple Hill HOA’s east side maintenance and
reporting visible problems to the City Engineering Dept.
3.13 CLEAN-UP
A. Upon completion of work, remove from the site all machinery, tools, excess materials, and
rubbish.
END OF SECTION
REVISION OF 630
CONSTRUCTION ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
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Section 630 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 630.01 shall include the following:
The City will be responsible for furnishing and maintaining construction zone traffic control.
All requests for initial setup of the major project phases must be made 3 weeks prior to
construction commencement. The Contractor shall allow five (5) days for advanced warning
signs.
All flagger hours must be discussed and updated at the weekly progress meetings for the
following week.
All 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.
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN – GENERAL
Special Traffic Control Plan requirements for this project are as follows:
A. The Contractor will coordinate all construction phasing and construction traffic control
requests with the City Traffic Dept. 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 existing Turnberry Road shall be permitted
during the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM unless authorized in writing by the Traffic Engineer.
C. 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.
D. The Contractor shall, at all times, provide for emergency vehicle access into and through
the construction site.
E. Keep traffic areas free of excavated material, construction equipment, pipe, and other
materials and equipment.
F. Keep fire hydrants and water control valves free from obstruction and available for use at
all times.
G. Conduct operations in a manner to avoid unnecessary interference with public and private
roads and drives.
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H. Provide and maintain continual temporary access for residences.
I. Roadway Usage Between Operations – At all times when work is not actually in
progress, Contractor shall make passable and shall open to traffic such portions 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.
J. The Contractor shall not have construction equipment or materials in the lanes open to
traffic at any time, unless directed.
K. The Contractor shall coordinate Traffic Control activities with the City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department to assure that their work activities are coordinated with the
Contractor’s activities. At the least 48 hours notice is required.
L. The Contractor shall maintain 11’ lanes throughout the project.
M. When deemed necessary by City Traffic, the City will provide a flagger for equipment,
trucks, or other pertinent construction equipment entering or leaving the construction area into
traffic.
O. During the construction of this project:
1.) Turnberry Road will be maintained as a 2-way street for all traffic.
2.) Minimal flagging operations will be permitted. Bicycle lane closures and lane shifts will
be permitted for the entire work zone.
3.) Full vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained to all intersections and driveways
on Turnberry Road.
4.) Work will progress so that closures are well coordinated and efficiently utilized.
The Contractor shall not have construction equipment or materials in the lanes open to traffic at
any time, unless directed.
Prior to starting construction, the Contractor shall notify the City of Fort Collins Traffic Engineer
of the date the Contractor intends to start construction.
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
Elco - Water Jack Warner (970) 493-2044
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Storm Water – City of Fort Collins Glen Schlueter (970) 224-6065
Forester – City of Fort Collins Ralph Zentz (970) 221-6302
Electric / Lighting - City of Fort Collins Janet McTague (970) 221-6700
Telephone – Centruy Link Bill Johnson 970) 377-6401
Electric and Gas Distribution – Xcel Stephanie Rich (970) 225-7828
High Pressure Gas – Xcel Matthew Griego (303) 571-3220
Cable – Comcast Don Kapperman (970) 567-0245
Level 3 Rick Miller (720) 888-7568
Traffic Operations – City of Fort Collins Joe Olson (970) 224-6062
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).
The Contractor shall coordinate with ELCO water district when connecting to existing irrigation
point of connections.
The following utility work shall be performed by the Utility Company or their agents:
Fiber Optic /Telephone – Century Link: Relocating, adjusting and resetting pedestals, lines and
manholes
Fiber Optic / Cable – Comcast: Relocating and resetting pedestals, lines and vaults
Electric – City of Fort Collins: Reset transformers, adjust manholes, and relocate boxes, if
necessary (not anticipated).
High Pressure Gas Line Lowering - XCEL
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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.
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SCALE: 1" = 30'
30 15 30 60
PLANT LIST
SYM. QTY
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME K-VAL HEIGHT SPREAD CONDITION
STREET TREES
CSW 10 CATALPA SPECIOSA WESTERN CATALPA L 50-60' 40-50' 2" CAL. B&B
GTS 13 GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS 'SKYLINE' SKYLINE HONEYLOCUST M 40-50' 30-40' 2" CAL. B&B
QMA 6 QUERCUS MACROCARPA BUR OAK L 60-80' 60-80' 2" CAL. B&B
QMU 9 QUERCUS MUEHLENBERGII (WESTERN SEED SOURCE) CHINKAPIN OAK
M 35-50' 35-50' 2" CAL. B&B
TAC 17 TILLIA CORDATA 'GREENSPIRE' GREENSPIRE LINDEN M 30-40' 25-35' 2" CAL. B&B
USJ 9 ULMUS JAPONICA X U. WILSONIANA 'ACCOLADE' ACCOLADE ELM M 50-60' 40-50' 2" CAL. B&B
EVERGREEN TREES
JSC 13 JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM 'COLOGREEN' COLOGREEN JUNIPER VL 15-20' 6-8' 6' HT B&B
JSM 14 JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM 'MOONGLOW' MOONGLOW JUNIPER VL 12-15' 6-8' 6' HT B&B
SHRUBS
ARA 19 AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA 'REGENT' REGENT SERVICEBERRY L 6-8' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
AXC 18 ATRIPLEX CANESCENS FOUR WING SALTBUSH VL 3-5' 3-4' 5 GAL. CONT.
CAR 23 CARAGANA ROSEA ROSE PEASHRUB L 3-4' 3-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
CNN 31 CHRYSOTHAMNUS NAUSEOSUS NAUSEOSUS DWARF BLUE RABBITBRUSH L 1-4' 1-4' 5 GAL. CONT.
CRA 55 COTONEASTER APICULATUS CRANBERRY COTTONEASTER L 1-2' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
EAE 23 EPHEDRA EQUISETINA BLUESTEM JOINT FIR L 3-5' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
EAV 14 EPHEDRA VIRIDIS MORMON TEA VL 2-4' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
FAP 16 FALLUGIA PARADOXA APACHE PLUME VL 3-6' 3-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
LAK 32 LONICERA KOROLKOWII BLUE VELVET HONEY LOCUST L 6-8' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
LMV 16 LIGUSTRUM VULGARE 'CHEYENNE' CHEYENNE PRIVET L 6-8' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
PAD 27 POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA DAVURICA 'PRAIRIE SNOW' PRAIRIE SNOW POTENTILLA L 2-3' 3-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
PAF 37 POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA 'YELLOW GEM' YELLOW GEM POTENTILLA L 1-2' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
PSO 31 PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'NANUS' DWARF NINEBARK L 4-5' 4-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
RAG 37 RHUS AROMATICA 'GRO-LOW' FRAGRANT DWARF SUMAC L 2-3' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
RTA 30 RHUS TRILOBATA 'AUTUMN AMBER' CREEPING THREE-LEAF SUMAC L 12-18" 3-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
SAM 59 SYRINGA MEYERI 'PALIBN' DWARF KOREAN LILAC L 4-6' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
PERENNIALS & ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
AAM 21 ACHILLEA 'MOONSHINE' MOONSHINE YARROW L 24-30" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
AFA 24 ARTEMISIA FRIGIDA FRINGED SAGE VL 12-18" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
AEC 64 AGASTACHE CORONADO RED CORONADO RED HYSSOP L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
BAB 23 BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION' BLONDE AMBITION GRAMA GRASS L 2-3' 2-3' 1 GAL. CONT.
DAC 38 DESCHAMPSIA CAESPITOSA TUFTED HAIRGRASS L 2-3' 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
GAA 6 GAILARDIA ARISTATA NATIVE BLANKET FLOWER L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
PMS 32 PANICUM VIRGATUM 'SHENANDOAH' RED SWITCH GRASS L 3-4' 12-18" 1 GAL. CONT.
RFA 28 RUDBECKIA FULGIDA 'GOLDSTURM' BLACK-EYED SUSAN L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
SMS 42 SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM LITTLE BLUESTEM L 3-4' 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
SOD AREA 23,717 SF
BED AREA 24,478 SF
COUNTRY
CLUB ROAD
TURNBERRY ROAD
COUNTRY
CLUB ROAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
TURNBERRY ROAD
MAPLE HILL
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TURNBERRY ROAD
MAPLE HILL
MAPLE HILL DRIVE
WATERBURY LANE
FRONTAGE ROAD
TURNBERRY ROAD
RICHARD'S LAKE ROAD
MAPLE HILL
WATERBURY LANE
RICHARD'S LAKE ROAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
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PREVAILING WIND
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LANDSCAPE MATERIAL LEGND
DRYLAND SEED MIX
PLANT LIST
SYM. QTY
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME K-VAL HEIGHT SPREAD CONDITION
STREET TREES
CSW 10 CATALPA SPECIOSA WESTERN CATALPA L 50-60' 40-50' 2" CAL. B&B
GTS 13 GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS 'SKYLINE' SKYLINE HONEYLOCUST M 40-50' 30-40' 2" CAL. B&B
QMA 6 QUERCUS MACROCARPA BUR OAK L 60-80' 60-80' 2" CAL. B&B
QMU 9 QUERCUS MUEHLENBERGII (WESTERN SEED SOURCE)
CHINKAPIN OAK M 35-50' 35-50' 2" CAL. B&B
TAC 17 TILLIA CORDATA 'GREENSPIRE' GREENSPIRE LINDEN M 30-40' 25-35' 2" CAL. B&B
USJ 9 ULMUS JAPONICA X U. WILSONIANA 'ACCOLADE' ACCOLADE ELM M 50-60' 40-50' 2" CAL. B&B
EVERGREEN TREES
JSC 13 JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM 'COLOGREEN' COLOGREEN JUNIPER VL 15-20' 6-8' 6' HT B&B
JSM 14 JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM 'MOONGLOW' MOONGLOW JUNIPER VL 12-15' 6-8' 6' HT B&B
SHRUBS
ARA 19 AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA 'REGENT' REGENT SERVICEBERRY L 6-8' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
AXC 18 ATRIPLEX CANESCENS FOUR WING SALTBUSH VL 3-5' 3-4' 5 GAL. CONT.
CAR 23 CARAGANA ROSEA ROSE PEASHRUB L 3-4' 3-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
CNN 31 CHRYSOTHAMNUS NAUSEOSUS NAUSEOSUS DWARF BLUE RABBITBRUSH L 1-4' 1-4' 5 GAL. CONT.
CRA 55 COTONEASTER APICULATUS CRANBERRY COTTONEASTER L 1-2' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
EAE 23 EPHEDRA EQUISETINA BLUESTEM JOINT FIR L 3-5' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
EAV 14 EPHEDRA VIRIDIS MORMON TEA VL 2-4' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
FAP 16 FALLUGIA PARADOXA APACHE PLUME VL 3-6' 3-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
LAK 32 LONICERA KOROLKOWII BLUE VELVET HONEY LOCUST L 6-8' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
LMV 16 LIGUSTRUM VULGARE 'CHEYENNE' CHEYENNE PRIVET L 6-8' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
PAD 27 POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA DAVURICA 'PRAIRIE SNOW' PRAIRIE SNOW POTENTILLA L 2-3' 3-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
PAF 37 POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA 'YELLOW GEM' YELLOW GEM POTENTILLA L 1-2' 2-3' 5 GAL. CONT.
PSO 31 PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'NANUS' DWARF NINEBARK L 4-5' 4-5' 5 GAL. CONT.
RAG 37 RHUS AROMATICA 'GRO-LOW' FRAGRANT DWARF SUMAC L 2-3' 6-8' 5 GAL. CONT.
RTA 30 RHUS TRILOBATA 'AUTUMN AMBER' CREEPING THREE-LEAF SUMAC L 12-18" 3-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
SAM 59 SYRINGA MEYERI 'PALIBN' DWARF KOREAN LILAC L 4-6' 4-6' 5 GAL. CONT.
PERENNIALS & ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
AAM 21 ACHILLEA 'MOONSHINE' MOONSHINE YARROW L 24-30" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
AFA 24 ARTEMISIA FRIGIDA FRINGED SAGE VL 12-18" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
AEC 64 AGASTACHE CORONADO RED CORONADO RED HYSSOP L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
BAB 23 BOUTELOUA GRACILIS 'BLONDE AMBITION' BLONDE AMBITION GRAMA GRASS L 2-3' 2-3' 1 GAL. CONT.
DAC 38 DESCHAMPSIA CAESPITOSA TUFTED HAIRGRASS L 2-3' 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
GAA 6 GAILARDIA ARISTATA NATIVE BLANKET FLOWER L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
PMS 32 PANICUM VIRGATUM 'SHENANDOAH' RED SWITCH GRASS L 3-4' 12-18" 1 GAL. CONT.
RFA 28 RUDBECKIA FULGIDA 'GOLDSTURM' BLACK-EYED SUSAN L 18-24" 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
SMS 42 SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM LITTLE BLUESTEM L 3-4' 18-24" 1 GAL. CONT.
SCALE: 1/2" =1'-0"
SCALE: 1/2" =1'-0" 2 TYPICAL SECTION - AT CURB
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REPLACE FPP WITH (5) SKYLINE HONEY LOCUST (2" DIA)
AND (5) KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (2" DIA) ON EACH BLOCK
REPLACE GSL & SHL WITH (8) KENTUCKY
COFFEE TREE 2" DIA.
REPLACE GSL & SHL WITH (6) SKYLINE
HONEY LOCUST TREE 2" DIA.
REPLACE GSL & SHL WITH (5)
KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE 2" DIA.
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MAPLE HILL
SUMMER
PARK LANE
FRONTAGE ROAD
TURNBERRY ROAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
MAPLE HILL
COUNTRY
CLUB ROAD
TURNBERRY ROAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
COUNTRY
CLUB ROAD
FRONTAGE ROAD
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