HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 8016 SH392 & I-25 COMMUNITY ID SIGNS (2)SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
SH392 & I-25 COMMUNITY ID SIGNS
BID NO. 8016
PURCHASING DIVISION
215 NORTH MASON STREET, 2ND FLOOR, FORT COLLINS
OCTOBER 24, 2014 – 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
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
Date: October 3, 2014
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 October 24, 2014, for the SH392
& I-25 Community ID Signs; BID NO. 8016. 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 8016. The Work consists of the
construction of two community identification signs in the medians on State Highway 392 at the
Interstate 25 interchange. The westernmost sign will read “Fort Collins” and the easternmost
sign will read “Windsor”. The project will include: removals as defined in the plans, concrete
foundation, concrete masonry unit core, sandstone and shaped stone veneer, and lettering. The
project will also install one photo-voltaic solar panel system with sign lighting at each sign
location. Landscaping will be installed in each median..
Two separate contracts will be required for this project. The City of Fort Collins will sign one
contract, and the Town of Windsor will sign the other contract which will make up the total bid
amount. The bid schedule is formatted to split up the pay items and quantities based on the
owner. Contract will be awarded to the lowest total bid, and not based on lowest cost to either
owner individually. All work must be completed at the same time.
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 2:00 PM, on October 14, 2014, in the Training Room (Conference Room 2E) at 215
N Mason Street, Fort Collins.
Prospective Bidders are invited to present their questions relative to this Bid proposal at this
meeting.
The Contract Documents and Construction Drawings may be examined online by registering
with Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at: www.rockymountainbidsystem.com
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
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
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.
18.0 CONTRACT SECURITY.
The General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions set forth OWNER's
requirements as to performance and other Bonds. When the Successful Bidder delivers
the executed Agreement to the OWNER, it shall be accompanied by the required
Contract Security.
19.0 SIGNING OF AGREEMENT.
When OWNER gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied
by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Agreement with all other written
Contract Documents attached. Within fifteen (15) days thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall
sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached
documents to OWNER with the required Bonds. Within ten (10) days thereafter,
OWNER hall deliver one fully signed counterpart to CONTRACTOR. Each counterpart is
to be accompanied by a complete set of the Drawings with appropriate identification.
20.0 TAXES.
OWNER is exempt from Colorado State Sales and Use Taxes on materials and
equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be included in the
Contract Price. Reference is made to the General and Supplementary Conditions.
21.0 RETAINAGE.
Provisions concerning retainage are set forth in the Agreement.
22.0 PURCHASING RESTRICTIONS.
Purchasing restrictions: The Bidder's authorized signature of this Bid assures the
Bidder's compliance with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions 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.
23.0 COLLUSIVE OR SHAM BIDS.
Any Bid deemed by the City in its sole discretion to be a collusive or sham Bid will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this Bid
assures that such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid.
24.0 BID RESULTS.
For information regarding results for individual Bids send a self-addressed, self-stamped
envelope and a Bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in the
Purchasing office seven (7) days after the Bid Opening.
END OF SECTION
SECTION 00300
BID FORM
SECTION 00300
BID FORM
PROJECT: 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
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)
311000-01 Removal of Shrubs EA 17 $ - 25 $ -
311000-02 Removal and Stockpiling of Boulders EA 2 $ - 3 $ -
311000-03 Removal and Stockpiling of Mulch (Assume 2" Depth) CF 108 $ - 138 $ -
329610-01 Tree Protection EA 0 $ - 1 $ -
329643-01 Tree Transplanting EA 1 $ - 2 $ -
620-01 Sanitary Facility EA 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
626-01 Mobilization LS 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
630-01 Traffic Control Day 40 $ - 40 $ -
630-02 Variable Message Board Day 3 $ - 3 $ -
203-01 Strip and Stockpile Existing Topsoil, Re-spread (Assume 4" Depth) CY 8 $ - 7 $ -
203-02 Unclassified Excavation - Grading, Compaction, Export, Fine Grading CY 12 $ - 12 $ -
208-01 Erosion Control Supervisor LS 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
208-02 Sweeping LS 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
208-03 Removal & Disposal of Sediment - Labor LS 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
208-04 Removal & Disposal of Sediment - Equipment LS 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
208-05 Erosion Control Log LF 23 $ - 22 $ -
208-06 Concrete Washout Structure EA 0.5 $ - 0.5 $ -
ITEMCOST NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITQUANTITY UNIT COST
Earthwork
UNIT COST
FORT COLLINS WINDSOR
COST QUANTITY
260000-01 SPG-150 Including 150W Panel, Pole, Controller, Battery, Box LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
260000-02 Luminaires EA 2 $ - 2 $ -
260000-03 Pole, Concrete Caisson, Grounding Rods, Reinforcement LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
260000-04 1" Conduit Including Trenching & Installation LF 40 $ - 40 $ -
260000-05 Cable 12AWG LF 180 $ - 180 $ -
260000-06 Luminaire Concrete Base EA 2 $ - 2 $ -
044100-01
Sandstone Veneer - Front, Back, Sides
FSF 58.5 $ - 58.5 $ -
044100-02 Sandstone Cap FSF 10 $ - 10 $ -
044100-03 Dry Stack Sandstone Walls FSF 94 $ - 94 $ -
044100-04 Sandstone Slab to Cap End of CMU Wall LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
044100-05 Aluminum Pin Mount Channel Letters, Painted LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
601-01 CIP Concrete Footing, Including Reinforcing LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
609-01 Concrete Barrier Curb, Including Reinforcing, Weed Barrier & Gravel LF 42 $ - 42 $ -
704-01 CMU Wall, Including Reinforcing, Ties, Grout, Etc. LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
044100-06 Install Stockpiled Boulders EA 1 $ - 4 $ -
044100-07 Flagstone Pavers EA 2 $ - 2 $ -
329300-01 Shrub - Deciduous - #5 Cont. EA 15 $ - 19 $ -
329300-02 Ornamental Grass, #1 Cont. EA 7 $ - 8 $ -
Sign Lighting / Electrical
Landscape
Signage
329300-03 Perennials, #1 Cont. EA 29 $ - 30 $ -
329300-04 Perennials, 4" Pots EA 9 $ - 10 $ -
329300-05 Reinstall 2"d. Wood Mulch (Shredded Bark to Match Existing) CF 108 $ - 138 $ -
329300-06 Additional 2"d. New Wood Mulch (Shredded Bark to Match Existing) CF 108 $ - 138 $ -
329300-07 2 Year Plant Warranty LS 1 $ - 1 $ -
623-01 Drip Irrigation Modifications SF 650 $ - 830 $ -
623-02 Drip Irrigation Modifications to Transplanted Trees EA 1 $ - 2 $ -
$ - $ -
$ -
IN WORDS:
TOTAL BASE BID
Irrigation
TOTAL FORT COLLINS BID TOTAL WINDSOR 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, 8016 SH392 & I-25
Community ID Signs.
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: [Date]
TO: [Contractor]
PROJECT: 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
OWNER: CITY OF FORT COLLINS (hereinafter referred to as "the OWNER")
You are hereby notified that your Bid dated [Contractor's Bid Date] for the above project has
been considered. You are the apparent successful Bidder and have been awarded an
Agreement for 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs.
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 [Date].
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:
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
SECTION 00520
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the [Day] day of [Month] in the year of 20[Year] and shall be
effective on the date this AGREEMENT is signed by the City.
The City of Fort Collins (hereinafter called OWNER) and
[Contractor] (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 8016 SH392 & I-
25 Community ID Signs and is generally described in Section 01010.
ARTICLE 2. ENGINEER
The Project has been designed by BHA Design Inc. City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department is hereinafter called ENGINEER and will assume all
duties and responsibilities and will have the rights and authority assigned to
ENGINEER in the Contract Documents in connection with completion of the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 3. CONTRACT TIMES
3.1 The Work shall be Substantially Complete within One Hundred Fifteen(115)
calendar days 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
Fifteen (15) calendar days after the date when the Contract Times
commence to run.
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:
Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for each calendar day or fraction
thereof that expires after the One Hundred Fifteen (115) calendar day
period for Substantial Completion of the Work until the Work is
Substantially Complete.
2) Final Acceptance:
After Substantial Completion, Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for each
calendar day or fraction thereof that expires after the Fifteen (15)
calendar day period for Final Payment and Acceptance until the Work is
ready for Final Payment and Acceptance.
ARTICLE 4. CONTRACT PRICE
4.1 OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents in current funds as follows:
Dollars ($ ), 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 TITLE SHEET
EX-1 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION PLAN
S-1 SITE & LAYOUT PLAN, DETAILS
L-1 LANDSCAPE PLAN, GRADING PLAN, PLANT LIST
L-2 TREE TRANSPLANTING PLANS, PLANTING DETAILS
D-1 WINDSOR & FORT COLLINS SIGN DETAILS, NOTES
D-2 WINDSOR & FORT COLLINS SIGN DETAILS
ST-1 STRUCTURAL NOTES, STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN & SECTION
E-101 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
E-102 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN
E-103 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
E-104 EQUIPMENT CUT SHEETS
E-105 EQUIPMENT CUT SHEETS
13 TOTAL SHEETS
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: [CONTRACTOR]
By: By:
DARIN ATTEBERRY, CITY MANAGER
By:
GERRY S. PAUL PRINTED
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
AND RISK MANAGEMENT
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: 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
To: [Contractor]
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: [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 Dollars ($ ) 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] day of [Month], 20[Year], a copy of which
is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance of The City of Fort Collins
Project, 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs.
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 Dollars ($ ) 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] day of [Month], 20[Year], a copy of which
is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the performance of The City of Fort Collins
Project, 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs.
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: 8016 SH392 & I-25
Community ID Signs
PROJECT OR SPECIFIED PART SHALL LOCATION: Fort Collins, Colorado
INCLUDE:
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
CONTRACTOR: [Contractor]
CONTRACT DATE: [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: [Contractor]
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that on the day of , 20__, the City of
Fort Collins, Colorado, has accepted the Work completed by [Contractor] for the City of Fort
Collins project, 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs.
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
[Contract Date].
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] (CONTRACTOR)
PROJECT: 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
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: [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: [Contractor]
PROJECT: 8016 SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
CONTRACT DATE: [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:
Geotechnical Investigation for Highway 392 Community Identification Sigs
at Highway 392 and I-25 dated August 4, 2014, Project No. FC06009.001-125,
completed by CTL Thompson Inc.
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.
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: SH392 & I-25 Community ID Signs
CONTRACTOR: [Contractor]
PROJECT NUMBER: 8016
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:
Purchasing Agent over $30,000
cc: City Clerk Contractor Engineer
Project File Architect 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:
1
2 Original Contract Amount:
3 Net Change by Change Order:
Current contract Amount: $0.00
Total Completed and Stored to Date:
Less Previous Applications:
Amount Due this Application - Before Retainage: $0.00
Less Retainage:
Net Change by Change Order $0.00 AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION: $0.00
CERTIFICATION:
The undersigned CONTRACTOR certifies that all obligations of CONTRACTOR incurred in connection with
the Work have been satisfied as required in Paragraph 14.3. of the General Conditions of the Contract.
The above Amount Due This Application is requested by the CONTRACTOR.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application is recommended by the ENGINEER.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application has been reviewed by the OWNER'S Project Manager.
Date: By:
Payment of the above Amount Due This Application is approved by the OWNER.
Date: By:
CONTRACT AMOUNTS
APPLICATION FOR
PAYMENT PAGE 2 OF 4
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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
State Highway 392 and Interstate 25
Median Signs
City of Fort Collins Bid No. 8016
September 2014
Prepared By:
City of Fort Collins
Engineering Department
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
(970) 221-6605
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
STATE HIGHWAY 392 AND INTERSTATE 25
MEDIAN SIGNS
The special provisions contained within this document take precedence with regards to
controlling the construction of this project. For matters that are not addressed by the special
provisions contained within this document, the 2011 Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction, and all applicable 2011 Colorado Department of Transportation standard
special provisions control construction.
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Item Page
Index Pages 2
Notice to Bidders 4
Commencement and Completion of Work 5
Summary of Work 6
Revision of Section 208 - Erosion Control 8
Revision of Section 625 - Construction Surveying 9
Revision of Section 630 - Construction Zone Traffic Control 10
Section 044100 - Dry Placed Stone 16
Section 260000 - Electrical 18
Section 311000 - Site Clearing 24
Section 329300 - Plants 28
Section 329610 - Tree Protection 38
Section 329643 - Tree Transplanting 43
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
STATE HIGHWAY 392 AND INTERSTATE 25
MEDIAN SIGNS
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Item Date Page
Revision of Section 103 - Colorado Resident Bid Preference (February 3, 2011) 49
Revision of Section 105 - Violation of Working Time Limitation (February 3, 2011) 50
Revision of Section 107 - Responsibility for Damage Claims,
Insurance Types, and Coverage Limits (February 3, 2011) 51
Revision of Section 107 - Warning Lights for Work Vehicles
and Equipment (January 30, 2014) 52
Revision of Section 108 - Critical Path Method (August 19, 2011) 53
Revision of Section 108 - Liquidated Damages (May 2, 2013) 54
Revision of Section 108 - Subletting of Contract (January 31, 2013) 55
Revision of Section 108 - Payment Schedule
(Single Construction Year) (October 31, 2013) 56
Revision of Section 208 - Erosion Log (January 31, 2013) 57
Revision of Section 250 - Environmental Health and Safety
Management (July 19, 2012) 58
Revision of Section 630 - Retroreflective Sign Sheeting (May 8, 2014) 59
Revision of Section 630 - Signs and Barricades (January 31, 2013) 60
Revision of Section 712 - Water for Mixing or Curing Concrete (February 3, 2011) 61
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Pursuant to subsections 102.04 and 102.05, it is recommended that bidders on this project
review the work site and plan details with an authorized City representative.
Program Manager – Caleb Feaver Phone: (503) 477-0545
Engineering Department Fax: (970) 221-6378
City of Fort Collins email: cfeaver@fcgov.com
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Senior Buyer – John Stephen, CPPO Phone: (970) 221-6777
Purchasing Department Fax: (970) 221-6707
City of Fort Collins email: jstephen@fcgov.com
The above referenced individuals are the only representatives of the City with authority to
provide any information, clarification, or interpretation regarding the plans, specifications, and
any other contract documents or requirements.
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, representative.
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COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK
The Contractor shall commence work under the Contracts by the City and Town following the
Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall have 70 calendar days to procure materials prior to
issuance of the Notice to Mobilize. Once the Notice to Mobilize has been issued, the Contractor
shall complete work defined as “substantial completion” in accordance with the Contract within
45 calendar days. The City and Town will consider suspending the contracts between
“substantial completion” and “final acceptance” if warranted based on planting season and time
of year.
The contractor shall complete work defined as “final acceptance” within 15 calendar days of
starting final acceptance work.
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 108.03 shall include the following:
The Contractor's progress schedule shall consist of a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule
prepared using the Microsoft Project Software and submitted in hand and electronic formats.
The Contractor’s Bar Chart Progress Schedule shall show the following features for both the
Fort Collins median and the Windsor median:
(1) Mobilization
(2) Construction Surveying
(3) Construction Traffic Control
(4) Removals
(5) Earthwork
(6) Erosion Control
(7) Sign Foundation
(8) CMU Sign Core
(9) Stone Sign Wall
(10) Photo Voltaic (PV) Panel
(11) Seeding and Landscaping
Subsection 108.08 shall include the following:
Substantial Completion for this project will be completed within forty-five (45) calendar days
from the issuance of the Notice to Mobilize. In accordance with the “Schedule of Liquidated
Damages” in Section 108.09, Liquidated Damages per Calendar Day will be $400.00 per
contract per day. Substantial Completion is defined as completion and acceptance of:
removals, topsoil placement, slope grading, sign construction, luminaire installation, photo-
voltaic (PV) system installation, and boulder relocation/reset.
Final Acceptance for this project will be completed within fifteen (15) calendar days from the
start of final acceptance work, as defined below. In accordance with the “Schedule of Liquidated
Damages” in Section 108.09, Liquidated Damages per Calendar Day will be $400.00 per
contract per day. Final Acceptance is defined as completion and acceptance of: fine grading,
shrub planting, irrigation installation and testing, and completed punch list items.
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SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.25 Modifications to Time of Completion in the Approved Schedule
A. 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 excepted) unless an approved construction schedule or written authorization from
the Owner indicates otherwise. The number of days of delayed work due to adverse weather
or the impact thereof will then be compared to the monthly adverse weather schedule
above.
An actual adverse weather day must prevent work for 50 percent or more of the
Contractor’s workday, delay work critical to the timely completion of the project, and be
documented by the Contractor. The City Representative observing the construction shall
determine on a daily basis whether or not work can proceed or if work is delayed due to
adverse weather or the effects thereof. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of
any disagreement as to whether or not work can proceed on a given date, within 2 calendar
days of that date. The Owner will use the above written notification in determining the
number of working days for which work was delayed during each month.
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At the end of each month, if the number of working days for which work was delayed due to
adverse weather exceeds that shown in the above schedule, a Change Order will be
executed which increases the Contract Time. The number of work days delayed due to
adverse weather or the impact thereof will then be converted to Calendar Days based on the
contract completion day and date. This conversion assumes a 5-day work week, Mondays
through Fridays, holidays excepted; should the Contractor have authorization to work
weekends and/or holidays, 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; and
3. To any delays of Subcontractors occasioned by any of the causes specified in
paragraphs 1 and 2, above.
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REVISION OF SECTION 208
EROSION CONTROL
Section 208 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Section 208.01 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project to include the
following:
Any loss of time or materials related to erosion shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Any damage to surrounding properties or facilities (either on site or offsite) related to erosion
caused by construction of this project, will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Subsection 208.05 shall include the following:
The Contractor is required to have an Erosion Control Supervisor that shall enforce all Federal,
State, and local government policies that apply to this project.
The Contractor shall place erosion logs in each median during construction. Erosion logs shall
be placed downhill of construction, perpendicular to the roadway, and shall span the entire width
of pervious material.
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all roadways near the project are
kept clean of construction debris. The Contractor shall conduct daily sweeping of the travel
lanes prior to removing traffic control devices by 3:00 pm local time each work day.
Section 208.07 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
All erosion control measures identified in the Contract and as directed by the Project Manager
will not be measured and paid for separately but will be included in the lump sum item for
Erosion Control. The bid price will be full compensation for all work required to complete the
item.
Excavation required for removal of accumulated sediment from traps, basins, areas adjacent to
silt fences and erosion bales, and other clean out excavation of accumulated sediment, and the
disposal of such sediment, shall be considered incidental to the work. Street sweeping will not
be measured but shall be incidental to the work unless the Contractor has been directed by the
Owners Field Representative to sweep the streets due to an organized city event or special
event that involves the surrounding property owners. In the event that the City directs the
Contractor to sweep the street due to a special event, this work will be paid for by the hour
under a separate line item.
Erosion Control Supervisor shall be included in the cost for erosion control. The travel time for
the Erosion Control Supervisor shall be considered incidental to the work.
Subsection 208.08 shall include the following:
Pay Item Pay Unit
Erosion Control Lump Sum
Concrete Washout Structure Each
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REVISION OF SECTION 625
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING
Section 625 of the standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 625.01 is hereby revised to include the following:
All existing survey monuments and property corner located outside of the project grading limits
as defined on the plans that are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor will be replaced at the
Contractor’s expense.
All existing survey monuments and property corners located within the project grading limits
which are intended to remain in place and intact as defined on the plans shall be protected by
the Contractor. Where necessary monuments, property corners, and section corners will be
adjusted or replaced by the City for this project.
City of Fort Collins will provide the surveying and staking anticipated to include the following:
1. Utility Crossing
One set of offset stakes for the utility conduit crossings.
2. Signs
One set of stakes to locate each sign.
3. Photo-voltaic (PV) Solar Panels
One set of stakes to locate the caisson for each PV panel.
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REVISION OF SECTION 630
CONSTRUCTION ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
Section 630 of the standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 630.01 is hereby revised to include the following:
This work shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing temporary
construction traffic control devices including, but not limited to: signs, advance warning arrow
panels, variable message boards, barricades, channeling devices and delineators as required
by the latest version of the City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) and the Larimer County
Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS).
In the event of a conflict between the MUTCD and the City’s criteria, the City of Fort Collins
specifications shall govern.
Subsection 630.02 is hereby revised to include the following:
All traffic control devices placed for the project must meet or exceed the minimum standards set
forth in the City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook and the MUTCD. All traffic
control devices shall be clean and in good operating condition when delivered and shall be
maintained in that manner on a daily basis. All traffic control devices shall be clearly marked
and free of crossed out information or any other form of defacement that detracts from the
purpose for which they are intended (ex. Crossed our information, information written in long-
hand style, etc.).
Additionally, any sign blank with sign faces on both sides must have the back sign face covered
when in use to avoid confusion to motorists traveling in the opposite direction and other
potentially affected parties.
Subsection 630.09 is hereby revised to include the following:
Traffic control through the construction area is the responsibility of the Contractor.
When a device is not in use, the Contractor shall remove it from the project for the period it is
not needed. Devices temporarily not in use shall, as a minimum, be removed from the area.
Moving will include devices removed from the project and later returned to use.
Traffic control devices shall be placed and / or stored in the right-of-way in such a manner that
minimizes the hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.
Traffic control devices shall be removed from the site immediately upon completion of the work
for any street(s).
In the event there is a violation or safety issue, the City will order a “Stop Work Order” until the
issue(s) is corrected. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for
delays associates with the “Stop Work Order”.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring safe passage through the work zone for
vehicle, pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Contractor shall use variable message boards to advice road users about upcoming work
on Arterial and Collector Streets. The City will issue direction for the number of boards, general
locations for placement and message verbiage. Fully automated variable message boards shall
be installed and operate continuously for all work on Arterial and Collector Streets.
1. Two-way traffic shall be maintained at all times unless approved by the City. Lane width
shall be maintained at a minimum of ten (10) Feet.
2. The Contractor will provide twenty-four (24) hour minimum notice to the City of Fort
Collins Traffic Department when the project operation is near a signalized intersection.
Traffic control plans shall be submitted for all work locations prior to commencement of any
work. Plans shall be submitted on approved forms supplied by the City. A traffic control plan
shall be prepared by a Traffic Control Supervisor certified by the American Traffic Safety
Services Association (ATSSA) or a Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor certified by the Colorado
Contractor’s Association (CCA).
The typical traffic control plans shall be submitted for approval to CDOT Region 4. Facsimiles of
plans shall not be allowed.
No phase of the construction shall start until the Traffic Control Plan has been approved.
Failure to have an approved Traffic Control Plan shall constitute cause for the City to stop work
and Owner shall deduct from compensation $1,000.00 per day for said compensation, as well
as the Contractor’s forfeiture of payment for all work and materials at that location with no
adjustment in the Contract time.
The Traffic Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following:
1. A detailed diagram which shows the location of all sign placements, including advance
construction signs (if not previously approved) and speed limit signs; methods, length
and time duration for lane closures and location of flag persons.
2. A tabulation of all traffic control devices on the detailed diagram including, but not limited
to: construction signs, vertical panel, vertical panel with light, Type I / II / III barricades,
cones, drum channelizing devices and advance warning flashing or sequencing arrow
panel. Certain traffic control devices may be used for more than one operation or phase.
However, all devices required for any particular phase must be detailed and tabulated for
each phase.
3. Number of flaggers to be used.
4. Parking restrictions to be in effect.
Approval of the proposed method of handling traffic does not relieve the Contractor of liability
specifically assigned to him / him under this Contract.
Subsection 630.10 is hereby revised to include the following:
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Traffic control shall not be in place before 9:00 am local time or past 3:00 pm local time. Traffic
control shall not be placed on Saturdays, Sundays, or CDOT specified non-working holidays.
The Contractor shall designate an individual, other than the superintendent, to be the Traffic
Control Supervisor. Traffic Control management shall be performed by a Traffic Control
Supervisor (TCS). The TCS(s) shall possess a current American Traffic Safety Services
Association (ATSSA) certification as a Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor or Colorado
Contractor’s Association (CCA) certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor. Proof of
certification shall be presented to CDOT Region 4, and when requested by the City or CDOT,
for each TCS utilized on this project.
One TCS shall be designated as the Head TCS. The Head TCS shall have a minimum of one
year experience as a certified TCS. Qualifications shall be submitted to the City for approval a
minimum of one week prior to commencement of the work.
It is the intent of the specifications that the Head TCS be the same throughout the project and
remains on site at all times during the construction.
If, in the opinion of the City, any traffic control individual does not perform their duties at or to the
minimum industry standard, the Contractor will be required to replace that individual.
The TCS shall be equipped with a cellular phone.
The TCS duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Prepare, revise and submit Traffic Control Plans as required.
2. Supervise and direct project flaggers.
3. Coordinate all traffic control related operations, including those of the Subcontractor and
supplier.
4. Coordinate project activities with appropriate police and fire control agencies, Transfort,
school districts and other affected agencies and parties prior to construction.
5. Inspect traffic control devices on a calendar day basis for the duration of the project to
ensure devices are functioning properly.
6. Oversee all requirements covered by the plans and specifications which contribute to the
convenience, safety and orderly movement of traffic.
7. Flagging in emergency or relief for short periods of no more than fifteen (15) minutes
over a sixty (60) minute period.
8. Traffic control device set up and removal.
9. Maintain a project traffic control diary which shall become part of the City’s records. This
diary / log shall be submitted to the City daily and shall include the following information
as a minimum:
a) Date
b) For Traffic Control Inspection, the time of the inspection
c) Project description and location
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d) Traffic Control Supervisor’s name
e) Types and quantities of traffic control devices used per approved MHT
f) List of flaggers used, including start time, stop time and number of flagging hour
breaks
g) Traffic control problems (traffic accidents, damaged or missing devices and
corrective actions taken)
The Contractor shall make arrangements so that the Traffic Control Supervisor or their
approved representative will be available on every working day, “on-call” at all times and
available upon request of the City during non-working hours. A twenty-four (24) hour telephone
number shall be provided to the City prior to commencement of work for emergency purposes.
All traffic control devices and traffic control management shall be placed under the supervision
of a Traffic Control Supervisor.
The Traffic Control Supervisor shall have up to date copies of the City of Fort Collins “Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook” and Part VI of the MUTCD, pertaining to traffic control for street
and highway construction, available at all times.
The following list reflects devices that may be used on the project or as authorized by the City:
“NO PARKING” sign with stand Size A Specialty Sign
Vertical panel without light Size B Specialty Sign
Channelizing drum without light Safety Fence
Type I/II barricade without light Light
Type III barricade without light Advance warning flashing or sequencing arrow panel
Cone with reflective strip Variable message board
Size A sign with stand Size B sign with stand
All costs associated with Traffic Control Plan review will not be measured or paid for separately,
but shall be considered incidental to the Work. Review fees will not be measured or paid for
separately, but shall be considered incidental to the Work.
The Contractor shall provide the services of the Colorado State Patrol or City of Fort Collins
Police when necessary during the course of the work as instructed by the City. Associated
costs shall be incidental to the Work.
Flagger hand signs and devices, such as Stop / Slow paddles, will not be measured and paid for
separately, but shall be included in the Work.
The flaggers(s) shall be provided with electronic communication devices when required. These
devices will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the Work.
The cost of batteries, electricity and / or fuel for all lighting or warning devices will not be
measured and paid for separately but will be considered subsidiary to the traffic control.
Sand bags and caution tape will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included
in the Work.
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The Contractor may provide larger construction traffic signs than those typically used in
accordance with the City of Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook and the MUTCD, if
approved by the City. However, no payment will be made for additional panel size.
The City shall not be responsible for any losses or damage due to theft of vandalism. The City
of Fort Collins will not be responsible for any damage caused by the Contractor’s construction
activities to the public. Private or public property which is damaged by the Contractor’s
equipment or employees will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
Subsection 630.15 is hereby revised to include the following:
All traffic control costs including, but not limited to, furnishing equipment, equipment set up /
removal / modifications, TCS and flagging personnel, vehicles, phones, hand signs,
communication devices, sandbags and all related incidentals required for traffic control under
this Contract shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor in connection with the
various items of the Work. No measurement or payment shall be made separately for traffic
control related items as specified in these specifications or as directed by the City.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR WORK ON STATE HIGHWAYS
1. Cross street traffic shall be maintained at all times unless authorized by the City in
writing.
2. Time restrictions on State Highway 392 (Carpenter Road) will be restricted from 9:00am
to 3:00pm.
3. Construction hours, except for emergencies, shall be limited to 9:00 am to 3:00 pm local
time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, unless authorized by the City and
CDOT Region 4 in writing.
Pay Item Pay Unit
Traffic Control Lump Sum
Variable Message Board Day
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UTILITIES
The following Utilities are known to be within the project limits:
Utility/Agency Contact Phone
Traffic – Colorado Department of
Transportation
Jim Thrush
(970) 350-2290
The work described in these plans and specifications will require coordination between the
Contractor and the utility companies in accordance with subsection 105.10 in conducting their
respective operations, so the utility work can be completed with minimum delay to all parties
concerned.
The Contractor will be required to provide traffic control for any utility work expected to be
coordinated with construction, as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall coordinate expected relocation completion schedules with each utility after
notice to proceed. The Contractor shall complete a project schedule and updates to that
schedule so that the project will be completed in the time frame allowed in this contract
considering utility relocations and utility coordination at the time of construction.
The work listed below shall be performed by the Utilities.
There is no anticipated utility work associated with this project.
The work listed below shall be performed by the Contractor in accordance with the plans
and specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.
There is no anticipated utility work associated with this project.
The Contractor shall keep the utility companies advised of any work being done to their
facilities, so that the utility companies can coordinate their inspections for final acceptance of the
work 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.
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 811 for locates
requests. 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.
All costs incidental to the foregoing requirements will not be paid for separately, but shall be
included in the work.
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SECTION 044100 – DRY PLACED STONE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. The work of this section shall include excavation, grading and installation of site
boulders placed at the locations shown on the Drawings. The materials to be used for
the construction of such structures shall be as specified herein. Dry Placed Stone
includes the following:
1. Boulders (existing on site)
2. Flagstone Paver
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Division 32 Section “Irrigation” for sprinkler irrigation requirements in and around Rock
Work specified here-in.
B. Division 32 Section “Concrete Paving”.
D. Division 32 Section “Plants”.
E. Division 32 Section “Turf and Grasses”.
1.03 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS
A. n/a
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Type 1 Boulders:
1. Stone Type: existing on site
2. Approved Suppliers: n/a
3. Boulder sizes shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
B. Flagstone Pavers:
1. Stone Type: per drawings
2. Approved Suppliers: per drawings
3. Paver sizes shall be as indicated on the Drawings.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.02 HANDLING
A. Handling of the stone/boulders shall be carried out in such a way that the
stones/boulders are not damaged or scarred. Damaged stones/boulders may be
rejected by the Owner Representative.
3.03 PLACEMENT
A. Placement of Boulders:
1. Place seat boulders with flattest side up and most attractive face (as determined
by Owner’s Representative) facing activity areas, unless otherwise noted or
directed by the Owner’s Representative.
2. Vertical Joints: Chisel or hammer stone as required to achieve joint widths as
indicated on the drawings. Stone chinking will not be allowed.
3. Exposed edges must be rounded/not sharp/not jagged.
4. Horizontal Joints: Joints between horizontal courses of stone shall be level,
unless otherwise noted.
5. Tolerance: Top of Seat Boulder elevations shall be within 0.1’ of the elevation
indicated on the drawings.
6. Bury boulder per details.
7. Locations and quantity shall be as indicated in the Drawings. Final placement of
stone/boulders shall be reviewed and approved on site by the Owner’s
Representative prior to placing paving, surfacing and / or landscaping in abutting
areas.
3.04 CLEAN UP
A. Remove unneeded stone debris from the site.
B. Clean dirt, debris, trash and other deleterious material from stone surfaces and
surrounding areas.
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SECTION 260000 - ELECTRICAL
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Electrical systems required for this work include labor, materials, equipment, and
services necessary to complete installation of electrical work shown on Drawings,
specified herein or required for a complete operable facility and not specifically
described in other Sections of these Specifications. Among the items required are:
1. Photovoltaic array, controller, and luminaires.
B. Fees:
1. Obtain and pay for electrical permits, plan review, and inspections from local
authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Provide: To furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.
B. Furnish: Supply and deliver to the project site, ready for unpacking, assembly and
installation.
C. Install: Includes unloading, unpacking, assembling, erecting, installation, applying,
finishing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations at the project site as required
to complete items of work furnished by others.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Operation and Maintenance Documentation: Provide copies of certificates of code
authority acceptance, test data, product data, guarantees, warranties, and the like.
B. Shop Drawings: Provide shop drawings which include physical characteristics,
electrical characteristics, device layout plans, wiring diagrams, and the like.
C. Record Drawings: Show changes and deviations from the Drawings. Include written
Addendum and change order items. Make changes to Drawings in a neat, clean,
and legible manner.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) latest adopted version
with amendments by local AHJs.
B. Conform to latest adopted version of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) with
amendments by local AHJs.
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C. Furnish products listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL) or other testing
firm(s) acceptable to AHJs.
1.5 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. For the proper execution of the work, cooperate with other crafts and contracts as
needed.
B. To avoid installation conflicts, thoroughly examine the complete set of Contract
Documents. Resolve conflicts prior to installation.
C. Prior to installation of feeders to equipment requiring electrical connections, examine
the manufacturer's shop drawings, wiring diagrams, product data, and installation
instructions. Verify that the electrical characteristics detailed in the Contract
Documents are consistent with the electrical characteristics of the actual
equipment being installed.
1.6 WARRANTY
A. Equipment Manufacturer's Warranty: Not less than 5 years for photovoltaic panels,
controllers, and LED fixtures from purchase date. Warranty includes normal cost of
labor for replacement of equipment.
B. Battery Warranty: Not less than 1 year from date of purchase.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Provide new electrical materials of the type and quality detailed, listed by UL, bearing
their label wherever standards have been established. Indicated brand names and
catalog numbers are used to establish standards of performance and quality. The
description of materials listed herein governs in the event that catalog numbers do
not correspond to materials described herein.
B. Include special features, finishes, accessories, and other requirements as described
in the Contract Documents regardless of the item's listed catalog number.
C. Provide incidentals not specifically mentioned herein or noted on Drawings, but
needed to complete the system or systems, in a safe and satisfactory working
condition.
2.2 RACEWAYS
A. PVC: Class 40 heavy wall rigid PVC, Federal Specification WC1094A, and National
Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) TC-2.
2.3 WIRES AND CABLES
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A. Copper, 600 volt rated throughout. Conductors 14AWG to 10AWG, solid or stranded.
Minimum insulation rating of 90C for branch circuits.
2.4 BOXES
A. Underground pull box/J boxes to be flush mount fiberglass, PVC, or ABS plastic.
2.5 PHOTOVOLTAIC CONTROLLER/CHARGER
A. Manufacturer: Greenshine.
B. IP68 or better rated housing, built in charger, and controller sized to match panel and
battery. Built in over current protection device on panel and load side.
2.6 SAFETY DISCONNECTS
A. Toggle Type Disconnect Switches: 12 VDC, 1-pole, 20 amp, NEMA 3R enclosure
for outdoors.
2.7 SUPPORTING DEVICES: Not Applicable.
2.8 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
A. Conductor Numbers: Manufacturers standard vinyl-cloth self-adhesive cable and
conductor markers of the wraparound type.
2.9 GROUNDING MATERIALS
A. Ground Rods: Copper-clad steel, 3/4-inch diameter, 10-feet long, tapered point,
chamfered top.
B. Grounding Connectors: Hydraulic compression tool applied connectors or
exothermic welding process connectors or powder actuated compression tool
applied connectors. Mechanical type of connectors are not acceptable.
Manufacturers: Burndy Hyground Compression System, Erico/Cadweld, Amp
Ampact Grounding System, or approved.
2.10 METERING EQUIPMENT: Not Applicable.
2.11 DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARD: Not Applicable.
2.12 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES: Provided by manufacturer of controller.
2.13 CONTROL DEVICES
A. Photoelectric Switches: Hermetically sealed light sensitive element installed in
diecast weatherproof enclosure. Adjustable external light level slide. Swivel
adjustable enclosure. 12VDC, 1800VA, connected for pilot duty unless otherwise
indicated. Paragon, Tork, Precision, or approved if not provided by Controller
manufacturer.
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2.14 LUMINAIRES: Per Schedule.
2.15 BALLASTS: Not Applicable.
2.16 LAMPS: Not Applicable.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Drawings are diagrammatic with symbols representing electrical equipment, outlets,
luminaires, and wiring. Examine the entire set of Drawings to avoid conflicts with
other systems. Determine exact route and installation of electrical wiring and
equipment with conditions of construction.
B. Clarification:
1. The Drawings govern in matters of quantity; the Specification in matters of
quality. In event of conflict on Drawings or in the Specifications, the greater
quantity and the higher quality apply.
2. Should the Electrical Documents indicate a condition conflicting with the
governing codes and regulations, refrain from installing that portion of the
work until clarified by Architect.
3.2 MOTORS/APPLIANCE/UTILIZATION BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING: Not applicable.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install electrical equipment complete as directed by manufacturer's installation
instructions. Obtain installation instructions from manufacturer prior to rough-in of
the electrical equipment, examine the instructions thoroughly.
B. Earthwork: Perform excavation and backfill for the installation of electrical work.
C. Conduit:
1. Conceal conduits. Exposed conduits are permitted only in areas where
required to reach equipment above ground.
2. Below Grade Conduit and Cables: Place a minimum 3-inch cover of sand or
clean earth fill around the cable or conduit on a leveled trench bottom. Lay
conduit on a smooth level trench bottom, so that contact is made for its entire
length. Remove water from trench before electrical conduit is installed.
3. Conduit Terminations: Provide conduits shown on Drawings which terminate
without box, panel, cabinet or conduit fitting with conduit connector or
bushing.
4. Conduit Size: Minimum trade size 1-inch.
5. Provide pull cord in empty conduits.
6. Conduit Use Locations:
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a. Underground: PVC.
D. Wires and Cables:
1. Conductor Installation: Install conductors with care to avoid damage to
insulation. Do not apply greater tension on conductors than recommended by
manufacturer during installation.
2. Conductor Size and Quantity: Install no conductors smaller than 12AWG
unless otherwise shown. Provide required conductors for a fully operable
system.
E. Boxes:
1. Anchoring: Secure boxes rigidly to the substrate upon which they are being
mounted, or solidly embed boxes in concrete masonry, or ground.
2. Code Compliance: Comply with NEC as applicable to construction and
installation of electrical boxes and fittings and size boxes according to NEC
370, except as noted otherwise.
F. Supporting Devices:
1. Provide vertical support members for equipment and luminaires, straight and
parallel to building walls. Provide independent supports to structural member
for electrical luminaires, materials, or equipment installed in or on ceiling,
walls or in void spaces or over furred or suspended ceilings.
G. Electrical Identification:
1. Conductor Identification: Apply markers on each conductor for power,
control, signaling and communications circuits.
H. Grounding:
1. Performance Requirements: Provide a grounding system to properly
safeguard the equipment and personnel. Install equipment grounding such
that metallic structures, enclosures, raceways, junction boxes, outlet boxes,
cabinets, machine frames, portable equipment, and other conductive items in
close proximity with electrical circuits operate continuously at ground potential
and provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.
2. Ground Rod Electrode:
a. Provide (2) ground rods at PV pole base and bond to pole and panels
using #6AWG insulated copper conductor in conduit.
3. Install equipment grounding conductor, minimum #12 AWG in nonmetallic
and metallic raceway systems.
I. Fuses: For each class and ampere rating of fuse installed, provide 3 spare fuses.
J. Control Devices:
1. Provide photoelectric control devices if not provided by operation of controller
at such locations as necessary to be most effective. Avoid locating
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photoelectric devices in or at locations where they can be influenced by other
than natural light or under eaves. Verify location of equipment with Architect.
K. Lighting:
1. Install luminaire of types indicated where shown and at indicated heights and
in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and with recognized
industry practices.
2. Avoid interference with and provide clearance for equipment. Where the
indicated locations for the luminaires conflict with the locations for equipment,
change the locations for the luminaire as directed by Architect.
3. Support Luminaires: Anchor supports to the structural slab or to structural
members within a partition, or above a suspended ceiling.
4. Provide lighting indicated on Drawings with a luminaire of the type designated
and appropriate for the location. Where outlet symbols appear on Drawings
without a type designation, provide a luminaire the same as those used in
similar or like locations.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Tests: Conduct tests to confirm proper operation of system and adequate grounding.
B. Verify electrical characteristics of equipment prior to installation of conduits and
wiring for equipment.
C. Wiring Device Tests: Test wiring devices to ensure electrical continuity of grounding
connections and after energizing circuitry to demonstrate compliance with
requirements. Correct defective wiring for DC check polarity prior to energizing and
verify again after energizing.
3.5 CLEANING
A. Remove dirt and debris caused by the execution of the electrical work. Leave the
entire electrical system installed in clean, dust-free, and proper working order.
B. Thoroughly clean the exterior and the interior of each piece of equipment in
accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.
C. Where finish of luminaires or enclosures is damaged, touch up finish with matching
paint in accordance to manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions.
D. Clean paint splatters, dirt, dust, fingerprints, and debris from luminaires.
END OF SECTION 26 00 00
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SECTION 311000 – SITE CLEARING
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Protecting existing trees, plants, and grasses to remain.
2. Removing existing trees and grass.
3. Clearing and grubbing.
4. Stripping and stockpiling topsoil.
5. Removing above- and below-grade site improvements.
6. Stockpiling boulders.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 32 "Tree Protection" for protecting trees remaining on-site that are
affected by site operations.
2. Division 31 "Earth Moving" for soil materials, excavating, backfilling, and site
grading.
3. Division 32 “ Turf and Grasses” and “Plants” for finish grading including preparing
and placing planting soil mixes and testing of topsoil material.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Topsoil: Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand,
silt, and clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or
red than underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other
objects more than 2 inches in diameter; and free of subsoil and weeds, roots, toxic
materials, or other non-soil materials.
B. Tree Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to be
protected during construction, and defined by the drip line of individual trees or the
perimeter drip line of groups of trees, unless otherwise indicated.
1.04 MATERIAL OWNERSHIP
A. Except for stripped topsoil or other materials indicated to remain Owner's property,
cleared materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from
Project site.
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1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Photographs or videotape, sufficiently detailed, of existing conditions of trees and
plantings, adjoining construction, and site improvements that might be misconstrued
as damage caused by site clearing.
B. Record drawings, according to Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents,"
identifying and accurately locating capped utilities and other subsurface structural,
electrical, and mechanical conditions.
1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent
occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations.
1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used
facilities without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by
authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Improvements on Adjoining Property: Authority for performing site clearing indicated
on property adjoining Owner's property will be obtained by Owner before award of
Contract.
1. Do not proceed with work on adjoining property until directed by Owner’s
Representative.
C. Utility Locator Service: Notify utility locator service for area where Project is located
before site clearing.
D. Do not commence site clearing operations until temporary erosion and sedimentation
control measures are in place.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS - Not Applicable
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Protect and maintain benchmarks and survey control points from disturbance during
construction.
B. Locate and clearly flag trees and vegetation to remain or to be relocated.
C. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.
1. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to
Owner.
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3.02 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
A. Provide temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent soil erosion
and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and
walkways, according to Fort Collins/Windsor sediment and erosion control
requirements.
B. Inspect, repair, and maintain erosion and sedimentation control measures during
construction until permanent vegetation has been established.
C. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed
during removal.
3.03 UTILITIES
A. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utilities indicated to be removed.
1. Arrange with utility companies to shut off indicated utilities.
2. Owner will arrange to shut off indicated utilities when requested by Contractor.
B. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or
others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to
provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:
1. Notify Owner’s Representative not less than 7 days in advance of proposed utility
interruptions.
2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner’s Representative written
permission.
3.04 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation to permit installation
of new construction.
1. Do not remove trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain or to be
relocated.
2. Cut minor roots and branches of trees indicated to remain in a clean and careful
manner where such roots and branches obstruct installation of new construction.
3. Grind stumps and remove roots, obstructions, and debris extending to a depth of
18 inches below exposed sub-grade.
4. Use only hand methods for grubbing within tree protection zone.
5. Chip removed tree branches and dispose of off-site.
B. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil
material unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated.
1. Place fill material in horizontal layers to a minimum depth of 4 inches, not
exceeding a loose depth of 8 inches, and compact each layer to a density equal
to adjacent original ground.
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3.05 TOPSOIL STRIPPING
A. Remove sod and grass before stripping topsoil.
B. Strip topsoil to whatever depths are encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling
with underlying subsoil or other waste materials.
1. Remove sub-soil and non-soil materials from topsoil, including trash, debris,
weeds, roots, and other waste materials.
C. Stockpile topsoil materials away from edge of excavations without intermixing with
subsoil. Grade and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent
windblown dust.
1. Limit height of topsoil stockpiles to 72 inches.
2. Do not stockpile topsoil within tree protection zones.
3.06 SITE IMPROVEMENTS
A. Remove existing above- and below-grade improvements as indicated and as
necessary to facilitate new construction.
B. Remove boulders and stockpile for re-installation. Contractor shall exercise caution
and avoid damaging, scraping, scratching, chipping, scarring, etc. boulders. Re-install
boulders per details and Spec Section 044100 – Dry Placed Stone
3.07 DISPOSAL
A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished
materials, and waste materials including trash and debris, and legally dispose of them
off Owner's property.
1. Separate recyclable materials produced during site clearing from other non-
recyclable materials. Store or stockpile without intermixing with other materials
and transport them to recycling facilities.
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SECTION 329300 - PLANTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Shrubs.
2. Perennials.
3. Ornamental Grasses.
4. Fertilizer.
5. Mulch.
6. Warranty.
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 31 Section "Site Clearing" for protection of existing trees and plantings,
topsoil stripping and stockpiling, and site clearing.
2. Division 31 Section "Earth Moving" for excavation, filling, and rough grading and
for subsurface aggregate drainage and drainage backfill materials.
1.03 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 or more young trees were planted in a group and have grown
together as a single tree having three 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
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to hold ball shape and protect 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.
H. Subgrade: Surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after completing excavation, or
top surface of a fill or backfill, before placing planting soil.
I. Subsoil: All soil beneath the topsoil layer of the soil profile, and typified by the lack of
organic matter and soil organisms.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Samples for Verification: For each of the following:
1. 5 lb. of mulch for each color and texture of inorganic (stone) and organic (wood)
mulch required, in labeled plastic bags. Contractor shall provide 5 lb. of existing
wood mulch labeled in plastic bag for Owner’s Representative to review
proposed wood mulch against.
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.
D. Planting Schedule: Indicating anticipated planting dates for exterior plants.
E. Maintenance Instructions: Detailed, recommended procedures to be established by
Owner for maintenance of exterior plants during warranty period. Submit before
expiration of required maintenance periods.
F. Warranty: As described below.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer whose work has resulted in
successful establishment of exterior plants.
B. Soil-Testing Laboratory Qualifications: An independent laboratory, recognized by the
State Department of Agriculture, with the experience and capability to conduct the
testing indicated and that specializes in types of tests to be performed.
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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 six (6) inches above the ground for trees up to four (4)-inch
caliper size, and twelve (12) inches 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: Owners representative may 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. Owners 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 Owners Representative of sources of planting materials seven (7) days in
advance of delivery to site.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver exterior plants freshly dug.
B. Do not prune trees and shrubs before delivery except as approved by Owners
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.
C. Handle planting stock by root ball.
D. Deliver exterior plants after preparations for planting have been completed and install
immediately. If planting is delayed more than six (6) 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.
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1.07 PROJECT 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 Lawns: Plant trees and shrubs after finish grades are established
and before planting lawns unless otherwise acceptable to Owners Representative.
1. When planting trees and shrubs after lawns, protect lawn areas and promptly
repair damage caused by planting operations.
1.08 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. Owner's
Representative will be responsible to monitor the 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 re-inspected 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 non-local sources may be submitted to
the Owner's Representative for preliminary inspection. This preliminary
inspection is subject to final approval of plants at the job site. The Owner
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.
3. 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 Representative at least two days in advance.
C. Final Completion Inspection:
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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 growing
season).
6. Final Completion notice will be given when all deficiencies are corrected.
1.09 WARRANTY
A. Special 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.
b. Structural failures including plantings falling or blowing over.
c. Faulty operation of tree stabilization and headers.
d. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
2. Warranty Periods from date of Final Completion:
a. Two (2) years – final completion through October 15, 2016.
3. Include the following remedial actions as a minimum:
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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 25 percent dead or in an
unhealthy condition at end of warranty period.
c. Provide extended warranty for replaced plant materials; warranty period
equal to original warranty period.
1.10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Initial Maintenance Service for Exterior Plants: Provide full maintenance by skilled
employees of landscape Installer. Maintain as required in Part 3. Begin maintenance
immediately after each area is planted and continue until plantings are acceptably
healthy and well established, but for not less than maintenance period below.
1. Maintenance Period: Initial installation thru Final Completion for a maximum of
thirty (30) days from date of planting.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 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 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
D. Label each tree and shrub with securely attached, waterproof tag bearing legible
designation of botanical and common name.
E. If formal arrangements or consecutive order of trees or shrubs is shown, select stock
for uniform height and spread, and number label to assure symmetry in planting.
2.02 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, sized as indicated on the Drawings.
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2.03 PLANTS
A. Perennials: Provide healthy, field-grown plants from a commercial nursery, of species
and variety shown or listed, complying with requirements in ANSI Z60.1.
B. Ornamental Grasses: Provide healthy, field-grown plants from a commercial nursery,
of species and variety shown or listed, complying with requirements in ANSI Z60.1.
2.04 FERTILIZER
A. Fertilizer for trees and shrubs shall be Osmocote Plus, 9 month slow release fertilizer
for northern states. Apply per manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Treble superphosphate (for ornamental grasses only). Commercially available brand.
Submit proposed formulation and company name.
2.05 MULCHES
A. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees
and shrubs, consisting of one of the following:
1. Type: Wood mulch to match existing on site, 4” deep.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 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.
3.02 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 individual tree and shrub locations and areas for multiple plantings. Stake
locations, outline areas, adjust locations when requested, and obtain Owners
Representative's acceptance of layout before planting. Make minor adjustments as
required.
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D. Lay out exterior plants at locations directed by Owners Representative. Stake
locations of individual trees and shrubs and outline areas for multiple plantings.
E. 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.
3.03 PLANTING BED ESTABLISHMENT
A. Loosen subgrade of planting beds to a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches. Remove
stones larger than one (1) inch in any dimension and sticks, roots, rubbish, and other
extraneous matter and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
1. Within Medians: Apply fertilizer on surface, and thoroughly blend planting soil
mix.
2. For Transplanted Trees:
a. Spread topsoil, apply soil amendments and fertilizer on surface, and
thoroughly blend planting soil mix.
b. Spread organic amendment mix to a rate of three (3) CY/1,000 square feet.
Do not spread if organic amendment or subgrade is frozen, muddy, or
excessively wet. Organic amendment for trees is incidental to cost of
transplanted trees.
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.
3.04 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. Subsoil removed from excavations may be used as backfill.
C. Obstructions: Notify Owners Representative if unexpected rock or obstructions
detrimental to trees or shrubs are encountered in excavations.
D. Drainage: Notify Owners Representative if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected
water seepage or retention in tree or shrub pits.
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E. Fill excavations with water and allow to percolate away before positioning trees and
shrubs.
3.05 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 (2) inches adjacent finish grades.
1. Remove twine, rope, wire basket, burlap from top half of root ball. 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 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
(2) inches 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 2-inch
caliper and larger 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.
3.06 TREE AND SHRUB PRUNING
A. Remove only dead, dying, or broken branches. Do not prune for shape.
3.07 PLANT PLANTING
A. Set out and space ground cover and plants as indicated.
B. Notify Owner’s Representative to review and approve plant spacing.
C. Dig holes large enough to allow spreading of roots and backfill with planting soil.
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D. Work soil around roots to eliminate air pockets and leave a slight saucer indentation
around plants to hold water.
E. Water thoroughly after planting, taking care not to cover plant crowns with wet soil.
F. Protect plants from hot sun and wind; remove protection if plants show evidence of
recovery from transplanting shock.
3.08 PLANTING BED MULCHING
A. Mulch backfilled surfaces of planting beds and other areas indicated. Provide 48”
diameter mulch ring around trees in sodded and seeded areas.
1. Organic Mulch: Apply four (4) inch average thickness of organic mulch, and
finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems.
3.09 PLANT MAINTENANCE
A. Tree and Shrub Maintenance: Maintain plantings by pruning, cultivating, watering,
weeding, fertilizing, restoring planting saucers, adjusting and repairing stakes and guy
supports, and resetting to proper grades or vertical position, as required to establish
healthy, viable plantings. Spray or treat as required to keep trees and shrubs free of
insects and disease. Restore or replace damaged tree wrappings.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance from initial installation thru Final
Completion for a maximum of thirty (30) days.
3.10 CLEANUP AND PROTECTION
A. During planting, keep adjacent paving and construction clean and work area in an
orderly condition.
B. Protect exterior plants from damage due to landscape operations, operations by other
contractors and trades, and others. Maintain protection during installation and
maintenance periods. Treat, repair, or replace damaged plantings.
3.11 DISPOSAL
A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil and waste material, including excess subsoil,
unsuitable soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.
END OF SECTION 329300
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SECTION 329610 – TREE PROTECTION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section.
1.02 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the protection and trimming of existing trees that interfere with,
or are affected by, execution of the Work, whether temporary or permanent
construction.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 31 Section "Site Clearing" for removal limits of trees, shrubs, and other
plantings affected by new construction.
1.03 DEFINITIONS
A. Tree Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to remain
during construction, and defined by the drip line of individual trees or the perimeter drip
line of groups of trees, unless otherwise indicated.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Tree Pruning Schedule: Not applicable.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Tree Service Firm Qualifications: An experienced tree service firm that has
successfully completed tree protection and trimming work similar to that required for
this Project and that will assign an experienced, qualified arborist to Project site during
execution of tree protection and trimming.
B. Tree Pruning: Contact the Owner’s Representative if tree pruning is required.
Owner’s Representative shall review the contractors request for tree pruning and
provide direction.
C. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with
requirements in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination."
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1. Before tree protection operations begin, meet with representatives of authorities
having jurisdiction, Owner, consultants, and other concerned entities to review
tree protection and trimming procedures and responsibilities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Drainage Fill: Selected crushed stone, or crushed or uncrushed gravel, washed,
ASTM D 448, Size 24, with 90 to 100 percent passing a 2-1/2-inch sieve and not more
than 10 percent passing a 3/4-inch sieve.
B. Topsoil: Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand,
silt, and clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or
red than underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other
objects more than 1.5 inch in diameter; and free of weeds, roots, and toxic and other
non-soil materials.
1. Obtain topsoil only from well-drained sites where topsoil is 4 inches deep or
more; do not obtain from bogs or marshes.
C. Filter Fabric: Manufacturer's standard, nonwoven, pervious, geo-textile fabric of
polypropylene, nylon, or polyester fibers.
D. Temporary Fencing: Orange Snow Fence; a minimum of 48 inches high; with ‘T’-
posts; with tie wires, and other accessories for a complete fence system OR snow
fencing.
E. Organic Mulch: Shredded Cedar, free of deleterious materials.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. Temporary Fencing: Install temporary fencing around tree protection zones to protect
remaining trees and vegetation from construction damage. Maintain temporary fence
and remove when construction is complete.
B. 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.
C. Mulch areas inside tree protection zones and other areas indicated.
1. Apply 3-inch average thickness of organic mulch. Do not place mulch within six
(6) inches of tree trunks.
D. Do not store construction materials, debris, or excavated material inside tree protection
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zones. Do not permit vehicles or foot traffic within tree protection zones; prevent soil
compaction over root systems.
E. Maintain tree protection zones free of weeds and trash.
F. Do not allow fires within tree protection zones.
3.02 EXCAVATION
A. Do not excavate within tree protection zones, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Where excavation for new construction is required within tree protection zones, hand
clear and excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow-tine spading
forks and comb soil to expose roots.
1. 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.
2. 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.
C. Where utility trenches are required within tree protection zones, tunnel under or around
roots by drilling, auger boring, pipe jacking, or digging by hand, but verify situation with
Owner’s Representative prior to performing any work under this Section.
1. Root Pruning: Do not cut main lateral roots or taproots; cut only smaller roots
that interfere with installation of utilities. Cut roots with sharp pruning
instruments; do not break or chop.
2. 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 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 tree diameter and breast height as described in the chart
below.
Tree Diameter at Breast Height (inches) Auger Distance from Face of Tree
(feet)
0-2 1
3-4 2
5-9 5
10-14 10
15-19 12
Over 19 15
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3.03 REGRADING
A. Grade Lowering: Where new finish grade is indicated below existing grade around
trees, slope grade beyond tree protection zones. Maintain existing grades within tree
protection zones.
B. Minor Fill: Where existing grade is 6 inches or less below elevation of finish grade, fill
with topsoil. Place topsoil in a single un-compacted layer and hand grade to required
finish elevations.
C. Moderate Fill: Where existing grade is more than 6 inches but less than 12 inches
below elevation of finish grade, place drainage fill, filter fabric, and topsoil on existing
grade as follows:
1. Carefully place drainage fill against tree trunk approximately 2 inches above
elevation of finish grade and extend not less than 18 inches from tree trunk on all
sides. For balance of area within drip-line perimeter, place drainage fill up to 6
inches below elevation of grade.
2. Place filter fabric with edges overlapping 6 inches minimum.
3. Place fill layer of topsoil to finish grade. Do not compact drainage fill or topsoil.
Hand grade to required finish elevations.
3.04 TREE PRUNING
A. Prune trees to remain that are affected by temporary and permanent construction.
B. Prune trees to remain to compensate for root loss caused by damaging or cutting root
system. Provide subsequent maintenance during Contract period as recommended by
arborist.
C. Pruning Standards: Prune trees according to ANSI A300 (Part 1).
D. Cut branches with sharp pruning instruments; do not break or chop.
E. Chip removed tree branches and dispose of off-site.
3.05 TREE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
A. Violation of these specifications will lead to penalties based on the type of violation
and/or the resulting damages, and may be grounds for the termination of this contract.
1. Penalties will be assessed based on the amount of damage done and the total
value of that tree, or group of trees, prior to the damage. Penalties for damage
would be based on the total value of the tree as determined by the UNC facilities
staff and the severity of the damage as a proportion of the total value of that tree.
This could include up to the full value of the tree.
2. Where practical, provide new trees of same size and species as those being
replaced; plant and maintain as specified in Division 2 Section "Exterior Plants."
3. Provide new trees of 6-inch caliper size and of a species selected by Owner’s
Representative when damaged trees more than 6 inches in caliper size,
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measured 12 inches above grade, are required to be replaced. Number of
replacement trees required to mitigate loss of larger trees will comply with City
Code. Plant and maintain new trees as specified in Division 2 Section "Exterior
Plants."
B. Promptly repair trees damaged by construction operations within 24 hours. Treat
damaged trunks, limbs, and roots according to Owner’s Representative’s instructions.
3.06 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
A. Burning is not permitted.
B. Disposal: Unless otherwise agreed to, remove excess excavated material and
displaced trees from Owner's property and dispose of in legal manner.
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SECTION 329643 – TREE TRANSPLANTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. The plant material to be transplanted will be tagged. This work consists of
transplanting the plant material described in the construction drawings and as follows:
1. The Contractor shall relocate three (3) trees to locations shown on sheet L-2.
The scope of this work shall include extracting trees from the project site,
transporting to the new locations, and transplanting in the locations identified by
the City Foresters/in the drawings. Coordinate this portion of the work with
Owner’s Representative and Ralph Zentz, City of Fort Collins Forester at
970.221.6302 and Ken Kawamura, Town of Windsor Forester at 970.674.2440.
2. Final transplanted locations, sizes, varieties and orientation shall be coordinated
with the City Foresters, at the time of planting. Coordinate this transplanting
work with Foresters. Once trees are transplanted, the Contractor shall be
required to stake, mulch and irrigate as described within this specification or
detailed on the drawings. Contractor shall be responsible for providing a
warranty for survival/health for the harvested and transplanted vegetation.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Plant Nomenclature: “Standardized Plant Names” as adopted by the American Joint
Committee of Horticultural Nomenclature.
B. Size and Grating Standards: “American Standard for Nursery Stock” - Sponsor - the
American Association of Nurseryman Inc.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Tree Transplanting Qualifications: A qualified tree expert whose work has resulted in
successful establishment of transplanted trees
1. Field Supervision: Require tradesman to maintain an experienced full-time
supervisor on Project site when transplanting is in progress.
1. Tree transplanting sub-contractor shall hand dig existing trees out of median
locations to accomplish the proposed transplanting operations.
B. Planting Season: Obtain approval for time of transplanting from the Foresters.
1. Deciduous Woody Plants: Transplant generally between October 31 and May 15
whenever temperature is above 32 degrees F and the soil is in workable
condition.
2. Evergreens: See notes on sheet EX-1.
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1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store topsoil and plants (that cannot be planted immediately) where directed by the
Foresters. Completely cover all plant balls that will be stored above ground longer
than 48 hours with a minimum of 12 inches of wood chips. Water and use other
protective measures as required or directed to insure plant viability for the full term of
interim storage of harvested plant material.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Samples for Verification: For each of the following:
1. See Specifications Section 329300
B. Transplanting Schedule: Indicating anticipated transplanting dates for trees designated
for transplanting.
C. Maintenance Instructions: Recommended procedures to be established by Foresters
for maintenance of transplanted trees over the course of construction.
1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Notify the Foresters a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours in advance prior to digging
and transplanting plant material.
B. Watering:
1. Water (and subsequent irrigation) of the transplanted trees, shall be furnished by
the Contractor.
2. Saturate root ball at time of planting, and install drip irrigation within 2 days of
transplanting. Provide record of watering using watering schedule, see 3.01 M
below and coordinate with Foresters.
1.07 PLANTING WARRANTY
A. Special 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.
b. Structural failures including plantings falling or blowing over.
c. Faulty operation of tree stabilization and headers.
d. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal
weathering.
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2. Warranty Periods from date of Final Completion:
a. Two (2) years – final completion through October 15, 2016.
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 25 percent dead or in an
unhealthy condition at end of warranty period.
c. Provide extended warranty for replaced plant materials; warranty period
equal to original warranty period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Tree Spade: of adequate ball size rating shall be used based on trunk diameter:
Trunk Diameter Tree Spade Size
1” – 4” 44”
4” – 8” 60” – 70”
>8” minimum 100”
B. Tree Transplanting Materials:
1. Tree Stakes – 2” dia. commercial grade lodgepole wood stakes
2. Guying and Staking Cord – 14 AWG wire with 1/2" x 12" PVC sleeves.
3. Webbing: 2”nylon webbing or rubberized cloth. No hose permitted.
C. Organic Soil Amendment: Organic amendment shall be Class 1 as defined by the
Rocky Mountain Region Organics Council. Amendments shall be used in planting pits.
D. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees
and shrubs, consisting of the following:
1. Type: See Section 329300 Plants
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 TREE TRANSPLANTING
A. Transplanting shall occur during the dormant season to ensure survival.
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B. Locate all utilities at digging and planting locations prior to commencing any work.
C. Trees to be transplanted shall be flagged by Foresters and as identified on the
drawings.
D. Planting Layout: Per drawings
E. Setting Transplanted Plants: Set plants plumb and at a level so that after settlement
they bear the same ground level relationship as before they were dug.
F. Schedule work when the soil is dry, to the extent possible, to reduce making ruts.
G. Fill all open plug holes with shifted plugs or with soil forming a level surface with
existing grade.
H. Over excavate 12” wide (spade size plus 12”) around tree transplanting location and
prepare soil with Class 1 Compost (soil amendment) as per Section 329300 3.03,
under “Planting Bed Establishment”.
I. Surface Finish for the Onsite plant material: Form a saucer as indicated on Drawings
or as directed. Grade soil to form an 8” water basin on lower side of slope plantings,
which will catch and retain water.
J. Remove all grass from the top of root balls prior to mulching.
K. Mulching: Provide mulch ring around trees in turf areas.
1. Organic Mulch: Apply four-inch (4”) average thickness of organic mulch, and
finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against plant stems.
Landscape fabric is not required in organic mulch areas.
L. Irrigate each tree after planting by thoroughly soaking the soil ball.
M. Establishment of Planting: Maintain all plantings immediately following transplanting
operations and continue through final completion. Establishment of planting shall
consist of keeping plants in healthy, growing conditions by water, weeding, cultivating,
pruning, spraying, tightening of guys, re-mulching and by any other necessary
operations of establishment thru final completion. The City of Fort Collins shall take
over maintenance following Final Completion.
1. Water transplanted trees once a week between April 1 and October 31 with 50
gallons per tree per week unless otherwise specified. Provide additional
watering during periods of dry weather when required or when directed. Any
variation from specified watering schedule must be approved by the City of Fort
Collins Forestry Department (Ralph Zentz) or the Town of Windsor Forester (Ken
Kawamura) for the City or Town median, respectively.
2. Winter-water and Spring-water transplanted trees to ensure survival. Water
transplanted trees every other week between November 1 and March 31 with 50
gallons per tree per week unless otherwise specified. Provide additional watering
during periods of dry weather when required or when directed. Provide record of
watering using watering schedule.
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3. Treat all plants with good horticultural preventative or remedial measures to
control insects, diseases or rodents.
3.02 TRANSPORTING TRANSPLANTED TREES OFFSITE (see sheet L-2)
A. Authorized work on this job neither expresses nor implies a right to violate any laws
while in process of performing such work.
B. The Contractor shall coordinate all tree operations with the adjacent property owners,
the Project Manager, City Foresters, and the traffic control coordinator. The
Contractor shall submit a work schedule prior to starting work and must submit revised
schedules if the schedule changes.
C. Inadequately or improperly trained personnel shall not be utilized for work on this job
beyond their known capacity or ability to perform properly or safely.
D. Any injury to persons or damages to any improvement, tree, shrub, sidewalk, curb, or
structure while working on this job, shall be promptly reported to the Project Manager.
E. The Contractor is responsible for keeping the street clean of debris at all times. Dirt or
mud tracked onto the street must be cleaned of the street at the end of each day.
F. Any use of tools or equipment in unsafe condition or any application of techniques or
methods deemed unsafe to life, limb or property is forbidden.
G. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be allowed to pass through the work areas under
safe conditions and with as little inconvenience and delay as possible.
H. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary traffic control to assure the
safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The traffic control shall be provided by
and maintained by an ASTAA certified Traffic Control Supervisor, TCS. All traffic
control devices shall meet or exceed the minimum standards set forth in the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MUTCD. The Contractor must submit traffic control
plans and coordinate all traffic control with the City’s Traffic Control Coordinator. The
traffic control plans must be submitted seventy-two (72) hours prior to starting tree
operations and prior to any modification to the traffic control plan. If the plan is not
submitted and approved, or if the traffic control devices are not provided according to
the plan, the project will be shut down immediately until the situation can be corrected.
I. The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up, hauling, and disposal of all debris
generated by the tree removal operation in an appropriate legal manner. The
Contractor shall submit their plan for disposal to the Project Manager and the
Foresters.
J. See 3.01 above for requirements of the harvested onsite transplanted trees. Once the
trees have been properly transplanted, Contractor is responsible for the maintenance
of these trees thru final completion only.
END OF SECTION 329643
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STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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February 3, 2011
REVISION OF SECTION 103
COLORADO RESIDENT BID PREFERENCE
Section 103 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 103.01 shall include the following:
(a) Colorado Resident Bid Preference. A resident bidder shall be allowed a preference against a
nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country equal to the preference given or required by the
state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.
Resident bidder means:
(1) A person, partnership, corporation, or joint venture which is authorized to transact business in
Colorado and which maintains its principal place of business in Colorado: or,
(2) A person, partnership, corporation, or joint venture which is authorized to transact business in
Colorado, which maintains a place of business in Colorado, and which has paid Colorado
unemployment compensation taxes in at least seventy-five percent of the eight quarters
immediately prior to bidding on a construction contract for a public project.
To determine the resident bid preference status of a bidder, the bidder shall submit a completed
Form 604 with the proposal. Failure to submit the residency Form with the proposal will be
justification for and may result in the rejection of the proposal and forfeiture of the proposal
guaranty.
The proposals will be treated as follows:
(1) All proposals will be checked for accuracy by the Department.
(2) The dollar amount of the checked proposal from nonresident bidders will be adjusted by a
percentage equal to the percentage preference given or required by the state or foreign country
of the bidder’s residency. If the state or foreign country does not give or require a residency
preference, no adjustment in the proposal dollar amount will be made.
(3) Adjusted proposals from nonresident bidders will then be compared to proposals from resident
bidders, and the bidder with the lowest total will be considered the apparent low bidder.
(4) Should a nonresident bidder be the apparent low bidder, in accordance with paragraph (3)
above, an award will be made on the basis of the original proposal, not the adjusted proposal.
(5) The Department will proceed with its normal award procedure.
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February 3, 2011
REVISION OF SECTION 105
VIOLATION OF WORKING TIME LIMITATION
Section 105 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 105.03 shall include the following:
If there is a violation of the working time limitations for traffic control as set forth in the special
provisions, a written notice to stop work will be imposed on the Contractor at the start of the next
working day. Work shall not resume until the Contractor assures the Engineer, in writing, that there will
not be a reoccurrence of the working time violation. If more violations take place, the Engineer will
notify the Contractor in writing that there will be a price reduction charge for each incident in
accordance with this specification. This incident price reduction charge will be deducted from any
money due the Contractor. This price reduction will not be considered a penalty but will be a price
reduction for failure to perform traffic control in compliance with the Contract.
An incident is any violation up to 30 minutes in duration. Each 30 minutes or increment thereof will be
considered as an incident. A price reduction will be assessed for each successive or cumulative 30
minute period in violation of the working time limitations, as determined by the Engineer. The price
reduction for each incident will increase at a progressive rate starting with $150 for the second incident
and increasing to $1200 for the fifth and subsequent incidents in accordance with the following
schedule. A 15 minute grace period will be allowed at the beginning of the second incident on the
project before the price reduction is applied. This 15 minute grace period applies only to the second
incident.
The number of incident charges will be accumulative throughout the duration of the Contract.
PRICE REDUCTION SCHEDULE
Incident Incident Rate Total Price
Reduction
1st Notice to Stop Work ----
2nd $150 $150
3rd 300 450
4th 600 1,050
5th 1,200 2,250
6th 1,200 3,450
Etc. 1,200 4,650
Etc. Etc.
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February 3, 2011
REVISION OF SECTION 107
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS,
INSURANCE TYPES AND COVERAGE LIMITS
Section 107 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Delete subsection 107.15(c) and replace it with the following:
(c) Each insurance policy shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without at
least 30 days prior notice to Contractor. The Contractor shall forward to the Engineer any such
notice received within seven days of the Contractor’s receipt of such notice.
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January 30, 2014
REVISION OF SECTION 107
WARNING LIGHTS FOR WORK VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Section 107 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 107.06 (b) shall include the following:
All work vehicles and mobile equipment shall be equipped with one or more functioning warning lights
mounted as high as practicable, which shall be capable of displaying in all directions one or more
flashing, oscillating, or rotating lights for warning roadway traffic. The lights shall be amber in color.
The warning lights shall be activated when the work vehicle or mobile equipment is operating within the
roadway, right of way or both. All supplemental lights shall be SAE Class 1 certified.
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August 19, 2011
REVISION OF SECTION 108
CRITICAL PATH METHOD
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Subsection 108.03 shall include the following:
The Bar Chart or Initial Schedule shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the start of the
work. The Engineer’s review of the Schedule will not exceed two working days. Work shall not begin
until the Schedule is accepted in writing, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer
In subsection 108.03 (c), delete the third paragraph.
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May 2, 2013
REVISION OF SECTION 108
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 108.09 delete the schedule of liquidated damages and replace with the following:
Original Contract Amount ($) Liquidated Damages per Calendar Day
($)
From More Than To And Including
0 250,000 400
250,000 500,000 700
500,000 1,000,000 1,100
1,000,000 2,000,000 1,600
2,000,000 4,000,000 2,500
4,000,000 10,000,000 3,300
10,000,000
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3,300 plus 200 Per Each Additional
1,000,000 Contract Amount or Part Thereof
Over 10,000,000
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January 31, 2013
REVISION OF SECTION 108
SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Delete subsection 108.01 and replace with the following:
108.01 Subletting of Contract. The Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign, or dispose of the
Contract or Contracts, or any portion thereof without written permission of the Engineer. Prior to
beginning any work by subcontractor, the Contractor shall request permission from the Engineer by
submitting a completed Sublet Permit Application, CDOT Form No. 205. The subcontract work shall not
begin until the Contractor has received the Engineer’s written permission. The Contractor shall make all
project related written subcontracts, agreements, and purchase orders available to the Engineer for
viewing, upon request and at a location convenient to the Engineer.
The Contractor will be permitted to sublet a portion of the Contract, however, the Contractor’s
organization shall perform work amounting to 30 percent or more of the total original contract amount.
Any items designated in the contract as “specialty items” may be performed by subcontract. The cost of
“specialty items” so performed by subcontract may be deducted from the total original contract amount
before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the Contractor’s own organization.
The original contract amount includes the cost of material and manufactured products which are to be
purchased or produced by the Contractor and the actual agreement amounts between the Contractor
and a subcontractor. Proportional value of a subcontracted partial contract item will be verified by the
Engineer. When a firm both sells material to a prime contractor and performs the work of incorporating
the materials into the project, these two phases shall be considered in combination and as constituting
a single subcontract.
The calculation of the percentage of subcontracted work shall be based on subcontract unit prices.
Subcontracts or transfer of Contract shall not release the Contractor of liability under the Contract and
Bond.
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October 31, 2013
REVISION OF SECTION 108
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (SINGLE CONSTRUCTION YEAR)
Section 108 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Delete subsection 108.04, and replace with the following:
108.04 Payment Schedule. The Contractor shall prepare a payment schedule which shall show the
dollar amount of work the Contractor expects to complete by the end of each State Fiscal Year (July 1
to June 30). The schedule shall cover the period from the commencement of work to the expected
completion date as shown on the Contractor’s progress schedule. The payment schedule may be
prepared using standard spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and submitted in electronic format.
The Contractor shall submit the payment schedule at the preconstruction conference. The payment
schedule shall show the total dollar amount of work expected to be completed by the end of each State
Fiscal Year.
The amounts shown shall include planned force account work and expected incentive payments.
If the Contractor fails to submit the payment schedule by the required date, the Engineer will withhold
further progress payments until such time as the Contractor has submitted it.
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January 31, 2013
REVISION OF SECTION 208
EROSION LOG
Section 208 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 208.02, delete (h) and replace with the following:
(h) Erosion log. Shall be one of the following types unless otherwise shown on the plans:
(1) Erosion Log (Type 1) shall be curled aspen wood excelsior with a consistent width of fibers evenly
distributed throughout the log. The casing shall be seamless, photo-degradable tube netting and shall
have minimum dimensions as shown in Table 208-1, based on the diameter of the log called for on the
plans. The curled aspen wood excelsior shall be fungus free, resin free, and free of growth or
germination inhibiting substances.
(2) Erosion Log (Type 2) shall consist of a blend of 30-40 percent weed free compost and 60-70 percent
wood chips. The compost/wood blend material shall pass a 50 mm (2 inch) sieve with a minimum of 70
percent retained on the 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) sieve and comply to subsection 212.02 for the remaining
compost physical properties. The compost/wood chip blend may be pneumatically shot into a geotextile
cylindrical bag or be pre-manufactured. The geotextile bag shall consist of material with openings of 3/8
inches of HDPE mesh, and contain the compost/wood chip material while not limiting water infiltration.
Erosion log (Type 1 and Type 2) shall have minimum dimensions as shown in Table 208-1, based on the diameter
of the log.
Table 208-1
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS OF EROSION LOGS
Diameter Length (feet) Weight (minimum)
(pounds/foot)
Stake
Dimensions
(Inches)
Min. Max.
9 inch 10 180 1.6 1.5 by 1.5 (nominal)
by 18
12 inch 10 180 2.5 1.5 by 1.5(nominal)
by 24
20 inch 10 100 4.0 2 by 2 (nominal)
by 30
Stakes to secure erosion logs shall consist of pinewood or hardwood.
Subsection 208.11 shall include the following:
All BMPs measured by the linear foot shall be determined along the centerline of the BMP. Measured
length will not include required overlap.
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July 19, 2012
REVISION OF SECTION 250
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Section 250 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 250.03, delete the second and third paragraphs and replace with the following:
This project may be in the vicinity of property associated with petroleum products, heavy metal based paint,
landfill, buried foundations, abandoned utility lines, industrial area or other sites which can yield hazardous
substances or produce dangerous gases. These hazardous substances or gases can migrate within or into the
construction area and could create hazardous conditions. The Contractor shall use appropriate methods to
reduce and control known landfill, industrial gases, and visible emissions from asbestos encounters and
hazardous substances which exist or migrate into the construction area. The Contractor shall follow CDOT’s
Asbestos-Contaminated Soil Management Standard Operating Procedure, dated August 22, 2011 for proper
handling of asbestos-contaminated soil, and follow all applicable Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations for
proper handling of soils encountered that contain any other substance mentioned above.
Encountering suspected contaminated material, including groundwater, old foundations, building materials,
demolition debris, or utility lines that may contain asbestos or be contaminated by asbestos, is possible at some
point during the construction of this project. When suspected contaminated material, including groundwater, is
encountered or brought to the surface, the procedures under subsection 250.03(d) shall be followed.
In subsection 250.07 delete, (d) and replace with the following:
(d) CDOT’s Asbestos-Contaminated Soil Management Standard Operating Procedure, dated August 22, 2011.
Asbestos contaminated soil shall be managed in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Section 5, Asbestos Waste
Management Regulations. Regulations apply only upon discovery of asbestos materials during excavation
and soil disturbing activities on construction projects, or when asbestos encounters are expected during
construction. The contractor shall comply with procedures detailed in the CDPHE’s Asbestos-Contaminated
Soil Guidance Document and CDOT’s approved Asbestos-Contaminated Soil Management Standard
Operating Procedure, dated August 22, 2011, including the following minimum requirements:
(1) Immediate actions and implementation of interim controls to prevent visible emissions, exposure, and
asbestos contamination in surrounding areas.
(2) Soil Characterization.
(3) Training required for all personnel involved in excavation and other soil disturbing activities, once
asbestos is encountered during construction or on projects where asbestos encounters are expected.
Training must be given by a Certified Asbestos Inspector or Certified Asbestos Abatement Designer with
a minimum of six months experience inspecting asbestos contaminated soil.
(4) Assessment for the presence and extent, within the proposed area of disturbance, of asbestos
discoveries, whether expected or unexpected, by a Certified Asbestos Inspector.
(5) Investigation and sampling required for risk assessment and management. Investigation, if required,
shall be conducted by a Certified Asbestos Inspector.
(6) Risk assessment and determinations for further management or abatement.
(i) Risk assessment and determinations must be made by a Certified Asbestos Inspector, and
coordinated with the Engineer.
(ii) Soil remediation is not necessarily required, depending on the circumstances.
(7) Submit 24-hour Notification of Unplanned Asbestos Discovery.
(8) Submit 10-day Notification of Planned Asbestos Management.
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May 8, 2014
REVISION OF SECTION 630
RETROREFLECTIVE SIGN SHEETING
Section 630 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 630.02, delete the sixth and seventh paragraphs, including Table 630-1, and replace
them with the following:
Retroreflective sheeting for all signs requiring an orange background shall be Type VI or Type
Fluorescent.
Retroreflective sheeting for all signs requiring a yellow background shall be Type Fluorescent.
Table 630-1
RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING TYPES
Sheeting
Type IV
Type VI
(Roll-up sign material)
Type Fluorescent
1
Application Work Zone Work Zone Work Zone
All Orange Construction
Signs
X
Orange Construction Signs
that are used only during
daytime hours for short term
or mobile operations
X
4
X
Barricades (Temporary) X X
Vertical Panels X X
Flaggers Stop/Slow Paddle X X
Drums
2
X X
Non-orange Fixed Support
signs with prefix “W”
X
Special Warning Signs X
STOP sign (R1-1)
YIELD sign (R1-2)
WRONG WAY sign (R5-1a)
DO NOT ENTER sign (R5-1)
EXIT sign (E5-1a)
X
DETOUR sign (M4-9) or
(M4-10)
X
All other fixed support signs
3
X X
All other signs used only
during working hours
X X
All other signs that are used
only during daytime hours for
short term or mobile
operations
X X
5
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January 31, 2013
REVISION OF SECTION 630
SIGNS AND BARRICADES
Section 630 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
In subsection 630.02, delete the second paragraph, and replace with the following:
Temporary sign support assembly shall be timber, perforated square metal tubing inserted into a larger
base post or slip base or perforated metal U-channel with a slip base. The temporary sign support
assembly shall conform to NCHRP and AASHTO requirements regarding temporary sign supports
during construction.
Subsection 630.02 shall include the following:
If a timber post is selected, it shall conform to the requirements of subsection 614.02.
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February 3, 2011
REVISION OF SECTION 712
WATER FOR MIXING OR CURING CONCRETE
Section 712 of the Standard Specifications is hereby revised for this project as follows:
Delete subsection 712.01 and replace it with the following:
712.01 Water. Water used in mixing or curing concrete shall be reasonably clean and free of oil, salt,
acid, alkali, sugar, vegetation, or other substance injurious to the finished product. Concrete mixing
water shall meet the requirements of ASTM C1602. The Contractor shall perform and submit tests to
the Engineer at the frequencies listed in ASTM C1602. Potable water may be used without testing.
Where the source of water is relatively shallow, the intake shall be so enclosed as to exclude silt, mud,
grass, and other foreign materials.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
BHA DESIGN, INC.
HIGHWAY 392 COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
CTLT PROJECT NO. FC06009.001-125
2
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
Based on conversations with our client, we understand the proposed signs will be
a concrete or masonry core with a concrete foundation. The signs will have stone
veneer, channel letters and ground-mounted uplighting.
INVESTIGATION
Subsurface conditions were investigated by drilling one boring at each sign
location to depths of approximately 15 feet. The approximate locations of the borings
are shown on Figure 1. Our field representative observed drilling, logged the soils found
in the borings and obtained samples. Sampling was performed by driving a 2.5-inch
O.D. modified California sampler with blows of a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches.
This method is similar to the standard penetration test and is typical for local practice.
Groundwater measurements were taken during drilling and one, or more, days after
drilling. Summary logs of the borings, including results of field penetration resistance
tests, are presented on Figure 2.
Samples obtained during drilling were returned to our laboratory and visually
examined by the geotechnical engineer for this project. Laboratory analyses included
moisture content, dry density, unconfined compressive strength, particle-size analysis,
and water-soluble sulfate tests. Results of laboratory tests are presented on Figure 3
and summarized in Table I.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Soils encountered in our borings consisted of 7 to 9 feet of clayey sand and
gravel fill over weathered claystone down to the depths explored. One sample of the
claystone exhibited an unconfined compressive strength of 3,160 pounds per square
foot (psf) in laboratory testing. Groundwater was not encountered in either boring during
our investigation. Further descriptions of the subsurface conditions are presented on our
boring logs (Figure 2) and in our laboratory testing (Figure 3, Table I).
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SCHEDULE
EQUIPMENT
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N.T.S.
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION LOAD VOLTAGE FULL LOAD
AMPS REMARKS
SOLAR PANEL 150W 22.4V 8A SEE CUT SHEET IN DRAWING PACKAGE
BATTERY
150Ah AT
20HR-RAT
E
12V 36A SEE CUT SHEET IN DRAWING PACKAGE
BATTERY CONTROLLER 150Ah 12V 10A SEE CUT SHEET IN DRAWING PACKAGE
POLE - 8' POLE DIRECT BURIAL SEE DETAIL FOR BURIAL
DEPTH - - - SEE CUT SHEET IN DRAWING PACKAGE
NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT BASE ON PART NUMBER CALLED OUT, UNLESS UNAVAILABLE. IF UNAVAILABLE, CONTACT ENGINEER.
LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE
TYPE LAMPS DESCRIPTION FINISH MOUNTING
VOLTAGE
(120/277) MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT #
A 8W LED FLOOD LIGHT FOR SIGNAGE. INCLUDE MOUNTING
HARDWARE FROM VENDOR BRONZE/BLACK GROUND 12V DC GREENSHINE # GS-LED-PL-F3-6-60-CR
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APPROXIMATE 22'-0"
APPROXIMATE 7'-0"
LED FIXTURES (TYPICAL)
SEE LIGHT FIXTURE BASE
DETAIL(TYPICAL)
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL
(SOLAR PANEL) ON POLE
WITH CONTROLLER AND
BATTERY SEE POLE BASE
DETAIL (TYPICAL)
APPROXIMATE 22'-0"
APPROXIMATE 7'-0"
SITE PLAN
ELECTRICAL
0
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Designed by: YS
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1603 Oakridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-7577
fax (970) 223-1827
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Graphic Design
Checked by: YS
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SCALE:
Project Number:
Project:
Client:
SH 392 / I-25 COMMUNITY ID SIGNS
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CUT SHEETS
EQUIPMENT
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Sheet Date:
Sheet Number:
Drawing Name:
Drawn by: DA
Designed by: YS
Revisions
1603 Oakridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-7577
fax (970) 223-1827
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Graphic Design
Checked by: YS
NORTH
SCALE:
Project Number:
Project:
Client:
SH 392 / I-25 COMMUNITY ID SIGNS
100% Construction Documents
City of Fort Collins & Town of Windsor
CUT SHEETS
EQUIPMENT
0
N.T.S.
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RELEASE FOR 09.23.14
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Sheet Date:
Sheet Number:
Drawing Name:
Drawn by: DA
Designed by: YS
Revisions
1603 Oakridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-7577
fax (970) 223-1827
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Graphic Design
Checked by: YS
NORTH
SCALE:
Project Number:
Project:
Client:
SH 392 / I-25 COMMUNITY ID SIGNS
100% Construction Documents
City of Fort Collins & Town of Windsor
CUT SHEETS
EQUIPMENT
0
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X
1 Fluorescent Sheeting shall be of a brand that is on the CDOT Approved Products List.
2 Drum Sheeting shall be manufactured for flexible devices.
3 Fixed support signs are defined as all signs that must remain in use outside of working hours. They shall be mounted in
accordance with Standard Plan S-630-1.
4 RS 24 only.
5 White only.