1991-10-08 Specs 1991-3 Improvement Project.Specifications
for
1991-3
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
F®r
Albertville, Minnes®ta
MEYER-ROHLIN, lNC.
ENGWEERS-LANG SURVEYt7i?S 11T1 Nw~! 251 Bullelo. Mim55313 Phone 612.682-1781
October 8, 1991 E-9001 0
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
1991-3 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR
ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA
MEYER-ROHLIN, INC.
ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
1111 HIGHWAY 25 NORTH
BUFFALO, MINNESOTA 55313
October 8, 1991
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I hereby certify that this plan, specification,
or report was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision, and that I am a duly Registered
Professi.~nal Engineer under the laws of the
~~` State of Minnesota.
Thor~L~/. Meyer
Heg. No. 6218
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
1991-3 Improvement Project
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the
City Council of the city of Albertville, Minnesota, in the City
Hall, until 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 25, 1991, at which time
and place the bids will be opened for the construction of the
following:
Storm water detention pond consisting of approximately
12,500 c.y. of excavation
and other related items of work.
Plans, specifications and proposal forms as prepared by
Meyer-Roblin, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors, 1111 Highway
25 North, Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313, may be seen at the__.Office
of the Engineer, and the Office of the City Administrator.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond, certified
check or cashier's check in an amount equal to at least Five
(5%) percent of the amount of the bid which shall be forfeited
' to the City in the event that successful bidder fails to enter
into a contract within the specified time.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids
and to waive any irregularities in the bidding, and further
reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests
of the City. All bids must be submitted on the proposal form
furnished by the Engineer. Bids shall be directed to the City of
Albertville, securely sealed and marked on the outside as 1991-3
Improvement Project for Albertville, Minnesota.
' Plans, specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from
the Office of the Engineer upon deposit of Twenty-five ($25.00)
Dollars for each set. This deposit will not be refunded.
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BY: _
Linda Houghton, Cler
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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In order for proposals to be entitled to consideration, they
must be in accordance with the following instructions:
A. GENERAL
All proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the
Engineer. All information, lump sums and unit prices requested
shall be completely filled out by typewriter or in ink. All
corporation bids shall bear the official seal of the corpora-
tion.. The bid shall be submitted on the unbound proposal forms.
A proposal may be withdrawn, without prejudice to the bidder, by
written request prior to the hour of the letting. Proposals so
withdrawn may be resubmitted at any time prior to the time set
for opening of proposals. The Owner reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals, and to waive any informalities and
irregularities in the bidding.
B. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
The Owner may request that the bidder submit information
necessary to satisfy the Owner that the bidder is adequately
prepared to fulfill the contract. Such information may include
past performance records, lists of available personnel, plants
and equipment, financial statements, or any other pertinent
information.
C. PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
The bidder shall submit his proposal on the forms provided by
the Engineer. The blank spaces on the proposal shall be filled
in correctly for every item for which a quantity is given, and
the bidder shall state the prices for which he proposes to do
each item of work.
The bidder's proposal shall be signed correctly in ink. The
signature acknowleges that the bidder is providing the informa-
tion required and has received all Addenda to the Specifica-
tions.
D. SUBCONTRACTORS
The names and addresses of all subcontractors that the bidder
intends to employ on the project shall be listed in the spaces
provided on the proposal form. No other subcontractors shall be
used on the project without the written approval of the
Engineer.
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E. BID SECURITY
Each bid. shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's
check, or bidders bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the
bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed
contract within the time specified. Should the bidder whose
proposal has been accepted by the Owner refuse, fail or neglect
to execute the contract and furnish a satisfactory surety bond,
it is understood and agreed between the Owner and said accepted
bidder that the five ( 5%) percent of bid security shall be the
amount of the liquidated damages occasioned by such refusal,
failure, or neglect; and that thereupon said Owner shall realize
on such bid security and use the proceeds in payment of said
damages. The bid security accompanying rejected bids will be
promptly returned to the bidders upon the execution of a
contract or the rejection of bids.
F. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Copies of proposal forms, plans and specifications for -use by
contractors submitting a bid may be obtained from the Engineer
on deposit of the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). This
deposit will not be refundable. --
G. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND__DOCUMENT.S
Bidders shall satisfy themselves by a personal examination of
the site as to all local conditions affecting the performance of
the Contract, such as the structure of the ground, the existance
of surface and ground water, availability of drainage, obstacles
which may be encountered, means of approach to the site, and the
manner of delivery and handling of materials.
The bidder, in submitting his proposal, is deemed to accept all
conditions as the same as are eventually found to exist and to
waive all claim for extra compensation arising from the
encountering of unforeseen difficulties except as the same are
expressly provided for in either the specifications or the
contract. Bidders shall also carefully examine the plans and
read the specifications before submitting bids on the work to be
done. If any bidder contemplating submitting a bid for the
proposed contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part
of the plans, specifications, or other proposed contract
documents, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for
an interpretation thereof. The clarification of the proposed
documents will be made only by an addendum duly issued. A copy
of such an addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person
receiving a copy of the plans and specifications and to such
other prospective bidders as have requested that they be
furnished with a copy of such an addendum.
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All addenda issued to bidders prior to the date of receipt of
proposals shall become a part of the contract documents, and all
proposals are to include the work therein described. Each
proposal submitted shall list all addenda by number which have
been received prior to the time scheduled for receipt of
proposals.
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H. ADHERENCE TO SPECIFICATIONS
All work shall be done in strict accordance with the specifica-
tions and plans and such addenda as may be issued from time to
time by the Engineer. Bidders shall be held strictly to the
intent of the plans and specifications.
I. REJECTION OF BIDS
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to accept
such bid, as in the opinion of the Owner will be to the best
interests-of the Owner. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at
least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the
receipt of bids.
J. CONDITIONS IN BIDDER'S PROPOSAL
The bidder shall not stipulate in his proposal any conditions
not provided for on the proposal form.
K. INTERPRETATION OF ESTIMATES
Bidders shall examine to their satisfaction the quantities of
work to be done, as determined from the plans and specifica-
tions. The Engineer's estimate of quantities as shown on the
proposal shall be used as a basis of calculation upon which the
award of contract will be made, but these quantities are not
guaranteed to be accurate and are furnished without any
liability on the part of the Owner. Bidders must rely on their
own calculations and shall be thoroughly familiar with the
contract documents.
L. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS
All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope with a statement
thereon showing the work covered by the bid and addressed to the
address stipulated in the Request for Bids. Proposals may be
mailed or submitted in person. No bids will be received after
the time set for receiving them. Bids arriving by mail at the
office of the Owner after the hour designated for receiving bids
will be returned to the sender unopened. The Engineer will not
deliver bids to the place of the bid opening.
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M. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
Proposals may be rejected if they show any omission, alteration
of form, additions not called for, conditional bids or alternate
bids not specified, or irregularities of any kind. Proposals in
which the prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected.
N. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
More than one proposal for the same project from any individual
firm, partnership or corporation under the same or different
names will not be considered. Collusion between the bidders will
be considered sufficient cause for the rejection of all bids so
affected.
Failure on the part of any
contracts satisfactorily, or his
necessary for the satisfactory
deemed sufficient cause for his
bidder to carry out previous
lack of experience or equipment
completion of the work, may be
disqualification.
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PROPOSAL FORM
FOR
1991-3 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR
ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA
Bids due on or before 10:00 A.M., October 25, 1991
City of Albertville
c/o Linda Houghton, Clerk
Box 131
Albertville, MN 55301
The undersigned as bidder, hereby proposes, and, if this proposal
is accepted, agrees to furnish a bond as required and to enter
into a contract with the City of Albertville, Minnesota, to
furnish all materials, labor, skill, tools and equipment for the
complete excavation of storm water detention pond, including all
accessories as called for by the specifications herewith as
prepared by Meyer-Roblin, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors,
1111 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313, acting as and
in these contract documents entitled as the Engineer for the
following estimated quantities and unit prices.
Item
No. Item Qty.
Excavation, berms,
culverts, topsoil,
seed & mulch lump sum
Subcontractors to be used in the work:
Name
Name
Total Price
Address
Address
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A certified check, bid bond or cashier's check in the amount of
Dollars ($ ), drawn to the
order of the City Treasurer, city of Albertville, Minnesota, is
attached hereto, with the understanding that if this proposal
is accepted and the undersigned refuse, fail or neglect to
execute a contract and furnish said bond within ten days of the
date of acceptance of this proposal, it is understood and
agreed between the city of Albertville, Minnesota and
that
Dollars ($ ), same being the amount of bid
security above mentioned, shall be the liquidated damages
occasioned by such failure, refusal, or neglect and that
thereupon, said City Treasurer may realize on said bid security
and use the proceeds in payment of said damages, and the City
award such bid to the next lowest responsible bidder; and upon
further understanding that said bid security will be promptly
returned upon the rejection of this proposal or the signing of
a contract and furnishing of the bond.
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If this proposal is accepted, the bidder agrees to commence
workJarid to complete all work according to the schedule in the
special provisions.
This proposal is submitted after careful study of the plans and
specifications and from a personal knowledge of the conditions,
both surface and subsoil at the various sites, which knowledge
was obtained from the undersigned's own sources of information
and not from any official or employee of the City.
The undersigned does declare this proposal is made without
improper connection with any other person or persons making a
proposal on this same contract and is in all respects fair and
without collusion or fraud and the undersigned does further
declare that no person or persons acting in any official
capacity for the City is directly or indirectly interested in
the proposal herein or in the supplies of works to which it
relates or in any portion of the profits thereof.
It is understood and agreed that this proposal cannot be
withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the opening of bids
without the consent of the City and that the City has the right
to accept the lowest responsible bidder or reject any or all
proposals.
ADDENDUM RECEIPT
The receipt of the following Addenda to the Specifications is
acknowledged.
Addendum No. Date
Addendum No. Date
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the day of
1991, by and between herein-
after called the Contractor, and the City of Albertville, Minnesota,
hereinafter called the Owner.
WITNESSETH: That the Contractor and the Owner for the considerations
hereinafter agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all of the material and perform all of
the work shown on the plans and drawings as described in the
specifications entitled, 1991-3 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ALBERTVILLE,
MINNESOTA as prepared by Meyer-Roblin, Inc., Engineers and Land
Surveyors, 1111 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, Minnesota, acting as and
in these contract documents entitled "Engineer".
ARTICLE 2 COMPLETION OF WORK
The Contractor shall complete the work as specified within the
specifications.
ARTICLE 3 THE CONTRACT SUM
The Owner agrees to pay and the Contractor agrees to receive and
accept payment in accordance with the unit prices bid and based upon
the estimated quantities for the combined estimated sum as set forth
in the accepted Contractors Proposal on file with the Owner, to be
DOLLARS ($ ).
ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents shall consist of the following component
parts:
1) The Accepted Proposal 2) Request for Bids
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3) Instructions to Bidders 4) General Conditions
5) General Special Provisions 6) Pond Construction Specifications
7) Drawings E-9001-0 (1 sheets)
This Instrument, together with the documents above mentioned, form
the Contract, and they are as fully a part of the Contract as if
hereto attached or herein repeated.
ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS
The Contractor shall submit monthly requests for payment to the
Engineer, as per specifications, including lien waivers, requesting
payment for all materials, and labor expended fo-r the payment
period. The Owner will retain five (5%) percent of the amount of
the payment until full completion of the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed in three counterparts as of the day and
year first above written.
BY
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, MN
BY
Mayor
BY
Clerk
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
1. In General 1
2. Definitions 1
3. Execution, Correlation, and Intent of Documents 2
4. Drawings and Specifications 2
5. Performance Bond 3
6. Insurance 3
7. Permits, Regulations and Licenses 5
8. Engineer's Status -- = ._ 5
9. Quantity Revisions and Deletions 5
10. Changes and Extra Work 6
11. Inspection and .Testing 6
12. Disposition of Defective Material 7
13. Contractor's Responsibility for Materials 7
14. Subcontractors 7
15. Prosecution of Work 8
16. Character of Work and Materials 8
17. Supervision and Character of Workmen 8
18. Protection of Property and Restoration 9
19. Traffic and Utility Controls 10
20. Right of the Owner to do the Work 11
21. Right of the Owner to Declare Contractor in Default 11
22. Partial Default 11
23. Indemnity 12
24. Royalties, Patents and Trademarks 12
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. IN GENERAL
The standard form of the American Institute of Architects, entitled "The
General Conditions of the Contract", and containing Articles 1 to 14 inclusive,
is a part of these specifications, except that the following General conditions
shall take precedence over and modify any statements of the "General Conditions
of the Contract" and shall be used in connection with them as part of the
Contract Documents. A copy of these General Conditions of the Contract is on
file in the Engineer's Offices and is subject to inspection by this Contractor.
Unfamiliarity with the terms of these General Conditions of the Contract will
does not relieve this Contractor of the terms contained .therein. The word
"Architect" in the General Conditions of the Contract shall be construed to
mean the_same as "Engineer" in this specification.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this contract and specifications, the following words are to
be used in accordance with these definitions. If pronouns are used in place of
the word, the same interpretation shall apply.
OWNER - is city-of~Albertville, -MN acting personally or through
its authorized representative.
ENGINEER - refers to Meyer-Roblin, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors,
1111 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, Minnesota, acting personally or through
its authorized representative.
CONTRACTOR - is the individual, firm or corporation with whom the Owner
contracts and awards the work.
SUBCONTRACTOR - is the individual, firm or corporation having a direct
contract with the Contractor, to furnish work according to the plans and
specifications.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - consist of the agreement, the general conditions of
the contract, and the drawings and the specifications, including all
modifications thereto incorporated in the documents before their
execution. These form the Contract.
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WORK - includes labor and/or materials, equipment, transportation, or
other facilities necessary to complete the Contract.
SPECIFICATION - refers to the directions, provision, and requirements
contained herein pertaining to the method and manner of performance of the
work, and the qualities and quantities of materials to be furnished under
the Contract.
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BIDDER - is any individual, firm, or corporation offering on a form
furnished by the Engineer, to perform the work contemplated in the
drawings and specifications.
PROPOSAL - is the written offer of the bidder on a form furnished by the
Engineer, properly signed and guaranteed, to perform the contemplated
work.
PLANS - are all approved drawings, or reproductions of such drawings,
pertaining to the work provided in the Contract.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE - is the security designated in the proposal and ~~
furnished by the bidder as a guarantee of good faith to enter into a
contract with the Owner for performing the work should it be awarded to
him.
PERFORMANCE BOND - is the approved form of security furnished by the
Contractor and his surety or sureties guarantying the faithful performance
of the Contract and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder.
INSPECTOR - is a representative of the Engineer who is authorized to make
a detailed inspection of any and all portions of the work performed and - -_
materials incorporated in the work.
3. EXECUTION, CORRELATION, AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents shall be signed in duplicate by the Owner and the
Contractor. In case the Owner and the Contractor fail to sign the general
conditions, drawings, or specifications, the Engineer shall identify them.
The Contract Documents are complementary and what is called for by any one
shall be binding as though called for by all, and the Contractor shall
rigorously abide by all their provisions. The intentions of the documents is
to include all labor, tools, materials or equipment, supplies, and
transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work. Any
disagreement between them shall be determined by the Engineer, and his decision
shall be final. Whenever the phrase "or equal" shall appear in the contract
documents, it shall be construed to mean "or equal" in the opinion of the
Engineer.
If any disagreement appears between drawings, specifications, or proposal form;
the bidder shall request in writing a clarification from the Engineer. This
will enable the Engineer to notify all interested parties of the discrepancy
and its clarification.
4. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All drawings, specifications, or copies of same furnished by the Engineer
remain as his property and, with ;the execution of the signed contract document
set, shall be returned upon request at completion of the work. They must not
be used for work other than this Contract.
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The Engineer will furnish, free of charge, all copies of drawings and
specifications reasonably necessary for the prosecution of the work. One set
of drawings shall be returned to the Engineer upon completion of the work as
"as constructed" drawings, and shall be accurately marked with any and all
alterations and dimensions that deviate from the printed drawings and details.
The Contractor shall at all times keep a copy of the drawings and
specifications at the work site and the Engineer shall have access to them at
all times.
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The Engineer shall further furnish such additional drawings or instructions as
_ are necessary for the proper execution of the work. All such drawings and
instructions shall not be inconsistent with the Contract Documents, shall be
true developments thereof, and-shall be reasonably inferable therefrom. In
using the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall take precedence
over the drawings. Figure dimensions shall be followed in preference to scaled
dimensions, and large scale drawings. In any case, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to have omissions or discrepancies in the drawings
or specifications clarified before ordering material or executing the work
called for in the Contract. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions
affecting the installation.
5. PERFORMANCE BOND
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Prior to the signing of the Contract, .the Contractor shall be required to
furnish the Owner with a performance bond from a surety acceptable to the
Owner, in the form required by law, in an amount equal to the full amount of
the Contract based on the lump sum bid or the anticipated quantities and unit
prices as determined by the Engineer. This bond shall guarantee the proper
-execution and completion of the work and shall further guarantee the prompt
payment of all persons or firms furnishing labor, tools, material, equipment,
and supplies for the work.
This bond shall be kept effective and in full force for one (1) year after
completion and acceptance of the work. The bond shall serve as a guarantee of
the function and workmanship of the work. This bond shall make the
Contractor's sureties reponsible for the satisfaction of the work against
faulty workmanship or defective materials. Final acceptance of the work shall
not relieve the sureties of responsibilites for faulty workmanship for work
through collusion or done with inferior materials for a period of one (1) year
after the final acceptance. Premiums shall be paid by the Contractor.
6. INSURANCE
The Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force for the duration of the
Contract the insurance designated below. Premiums shall be paid by the
Contractor.
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a) Workmen's Compensation
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the
contract Workmen's Compensation Insurance for all of his employees
employed at the work site. If any of his employees are engaged in
hazardous work not covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance, the
Contractor shall provide adequate protection from Employer's
Liability Insurance for protection of employees not otherwise
protected. ~
b) Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the ,~
contract Public Liability Insurance and Property Damage Insurance to
protect him from claims arising out of public liability and property
damage, for personal injury including death, claims for property
damages which may arise out of work, or by one directly or indirectly
employed by the Contractor.
Amount of Insurance shall be as follows: Public Liability Insurance
shall not be less the Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) Dollars for.
injuries including accidental death, to one person, subject to the
same limit for each person, not less than Four Hundred Thousand
($400,000) Dollars for one-accident. Property Damage shall be for ---=-
Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars for each accident but not less than
One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars aggregate.
c) Fire Insurance
The Contractor shall carry full .insurance against loss by fire and
wind damage upon all materials in place or stopped at the site for
installation. This provision does not exclude material partially
paid for by the Owner. This insurance shall be for the full
insurable value of the material and shall be kept in full force until
final acceptance and payment of the work by the Owner.
d) Automobile Insurance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the
contract Automobile Public Liability Insurance in the amount of not
less than $200,000 and $400,000 property damage liability.
If any part of the work is under subcontract, similar insurance shall
be provided by or in behalf of the subcontractors to cover all work
done under their operations. _
A11 insurance shall be placed with companies acceptable to and
approved by the Owner.
The Contractor shall submit copies of insurance coverage with the
Owner for filing.
If any section of the work details special hazards, the Contractor
shall provide riders to. the Public Liability Property Damage
Insurance to provide protection from these special hazards.
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7. PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND LICENCES
The Contractor shall obtain at his own expense all permits and licenses
necessary for the prosecution of the work where such items are directly
applicable to the performance of the work. Permits, licenses, and easements
for permanent structures and permanent changes in existing facilities shall be
secured by the Owner.
The Contractor shall be familiar with and conform to all local, state, and
federal codes, regulations, laws, and ordinances applicable to the work,
affecting those engaged or employed in the work, or the equipment or materials
used in or upon the improvement. The provisions of such codes, regulations,
laws, and ordinances are deemed to be a part of these specifications and the
Contractor will be bound by provisions thereof.
The Contractor shall and also by surety agree to indemnify and save harmless
the Owner and all of its officers and agents against any claim or liability
arising from or based on the violation of any such code, regulation, law or
ordinance, whether by himself, his employees or subcontractors.
If any work drawn or specified or any direction of the Engineer or inspector is
contrary to such__~odes, regulations, laws or ordinances, the Contractor shall -- -_
so notify the Engineer for proper revisions and alterations.
8. ENGINEER'S STATUS
The Engineer shall have the authority to stop work when necessary to insure the
proper execution of the contract. He shall have the authority to reject all
work and materials which do not conform to the contract documents and to decide
questions which. arise in the execution of the work.
Any work not specifically specified on the plans, but which may be fairly
implied, or understood, as included in the contract, shall be done by the
Contractor without extra charge, and the Engineer shall be permitted to make
such corrections and interpretations as may be deemed necessary for the
fulfillment to the extent of the plans and specifications. In the case of any
discrepancy occuring between the plans and specifications, the decision of the
Engineer is final.
The Engineer shall present his decisions in writing on all claims of the Owner
or the Contractor and all other matters relating to the execution and progress
of the work or interpretation of the contract documents.
9. QUANTITY REVISIONS AND DELETIONS
The Engineer is given the right to increase, decrease or delete any or all of
the items specified in the Plans, Proposal and Contract.
Such revisions shall in no way invalidate the Contract.
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The Owner through the Engineer reserves the right to terminate 'the Contract as
it applies to the item or items in question and to make such arrangements as he
may deem necessary to complete such item or items of work.
No allowance for anticipated profits will be made.
10. CHANGES AND EXTRA WORK
The Engineer or Owner, without nullifying the Contract, may order contract
changes, deletions, and extra work done. If these changes or extra work are of
such a nature as would affect the contract price, an adjustment will be made
by:
a) Agreement between Owner, Engineer and Contractor of a lump sum for
the work.
b) By contractual unit prices..
c) By cost plus a percentage.
All work changes involving adjustment of the contract price shall be in
writing.
11. INSPECTION AND TESTING
The Engineer-and his representatives shall at all times be provided with proper
facilities for the access and inspection of the work wherever it is in
preparation or progress.
Upon suspecting that the materials furnished, or the work performed by the
Contractor fail to fulfill the requirements of the contract, an inspector on
the project site has the authority to reject materials or suspend work until
such matter can be referred to the Engineer and a decision rendered. No advice
which the inspector may give the Contractor shall be construed as binding upon
the Owner nor will such advice release the Contractor from the fulfillment of
the terms of the contract.
All materials furnished by the Contractor are subject, at the discretion of the
Engineer, to inspection and/or testing by methods acceptable to the Engineer
and at the expense of the Contractor.
If any local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws or ordinances require
any work to be specifically tested and approved and if the specifications or
Engineers instructions require special testing or approval, the Contractor
shall give the Engineer timely notice of its readiness for the inspection. If
any work shall be covered up without approval or consent of the Engineer, it
must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination at the
Contractor's expense.
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12. DISPOSITION OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL
All material found during the process of inspecting and testing to be
defective, or defective material encountered at any time during the progress of
the work, will be rejected by the Engineer, and the Contractor shall promptly
remove all such material from the site.
13. CONTRACTOR'S REPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS
a) Material Furnished by Contractor
The Contractor shall be responsible for all material furnished by him
and he shall replace at his own expense all such material that is
found to be defective in manufacture.or that has become damaged in
handling after delivery by the manufacturer. This shall include the
furnishing of all material and labor required for the replacement of
installed material discovered defective prior to the final acceptance
of work.
b) Material Furnished by the Owner
The Contractor's responsibility for the material furnished by the
Owner shall begin at the point of delivery by the manufacturer, or
Owner, and upon acceptance of material by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall examine all material funished by the Owner at the
time and place of delivery, and shall reject all defective material.
c) Replacement of Damaged Material
Any._material furnished by_the Owner that becomes damaged after
acceptance by the Contractor shall be replaced by the Contractor at
his own expense.
d) Responsibility for Safe Storage
The Contractor shall be reponsible for the safe storage of material
furnished by or to him, accepted by him and intended for the work,
until it has been incorporated in the completed project. The
interior of all pipe, fittings and other accessories shall be kept
free from dirt and foreign matter at all times.
14. SUBCONTRACTORS
All subcontractors shall be proven qualified to the satisfaction of the
Engineer, and any subcontractor unsatisfactory to the Owner or Engineer shall
not be employed on the work.
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Subcontractors shall have no contractual relations with the Owner, and shall be
considered as an employee of the Contractor by the Engineer. The Contractor
shall assume complete responsibility for the acts and omissions of his
subcontractors or any persons directly or indirectly employed by them.
All subcontractors to be used on the project must be indicated on the bid
proposal form. No other subcontractors may be used on the project other than
those listed on the bid proposal without the written consent of the Engineer.
No more than 50g of the contract may be sublet to subcontractors without the
written consent of the Engineer.
15. PROSECUTION OF WORK
All dealings of the Owner will be with the Contractor and no work shall be
started until the contract has been executed and all insurance certificates and
performance bonds are received by the Owner.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, at such times reasonably
requested, schedules indicating the order and manner in which the Contractor
intends to carry out the terms of the contract.-_ This schedule is to include -- -~
dates at which time certain parts of the work will begin and be completed. If
deemed necessary by the Engineer, he shall have the right to change such
schedule of operation as required.
The work shall be prosecuted in such a manner as to insure its completion
within the date specified, and the Engineer shall have the right to require the
Contractor to place in operation such additional force and equipment as is
deemed necessary.
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All work done shall be first class only, the best possible at the present state
of the arts. Botched or slovenly work shall not be permitted. All workmen
shall be experienced and qualified to perform the work assigned.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials used in the work shall be new, and of
the designated quality or superior.
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The Contractor shall keep on his work during its progress and canpletion a
competent superintendent and assistants as considered necessary by the Engineer
for proper prosecution of the work. The superintendent shall not be changed
except with the consent of the Engineer unless the superintendent proves
unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his employ. The
superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence and directions
given to him by the Engineer shall be as binding as given to the Contractor.
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Competent labor shall be employed on this work. The foreman directing the work
shall be c~npetent, reliable and ensure that proper facilities are available
for the inspection and testing of materials and work by the Engineer or his
representative.
The Engineer may demand in writing the dismissal of any employees of the
Contractor found to be negligent or careless in the performance of his duties.
18. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND RESTORATION
Where the work passes over or through private property, the Owner will secure
right-of-way or easement. The Contractor shall not receive any extra
compensation or be entitled to any extras because of delay on the part of the
Owner in obtaining right-of-way or easement.
The Contractor shall not enter upon private property for any purpose without
having previously obtained permission from the Owner. The Contractor shall be
responsible for the preservation of, and shall use every precaution to prevent
damage to all trees, shrubbery, plants, lawns, fences, culverts, bridges,
pavements, driveways, sidewalks, etc.; all overhead lines or appurtenances
thereof; and all other public or. private property along or adjacent to the
work.
The Contractor shall notify the proper representatives of any public utility,
corporation, and company or individual, not less than forty-eight hours in
advance of any work which might damage or interfere with the operation of their
or his property along or adjacent to the work. The Contractor shall be
reponsible for all damages or injury to property of any character resulting
from any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the manner or method of
executing the work, or due to his non-execution of the work, or at any time due
to defective work or materials. He shall restore, or have restored at his own.
cost and expense, such property to a condition similar or equal to that
existing before such damage or injury was done, by repairing, rebuilding, or
otherwise restoring as may be directed, or he shall make good such damage frccn
injury in a manner acceptable to .the Owner or the Engineer. In case of failure
on the part of the Contractor to restore such property as may be determined
necessary, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any monies due to the
Contractor under this contract, if not so deducted, the Contractor will be
obligated to forthwith reimburse the Owner for the cost thereof.
The Contractor shall provide at his own cost and expense all methods for
adequately draining the work and shall assume full responsibility and liability
for damage to any persons or property resulting from such damage. No separate
compensation will be paid for sub-drains, or other methods of draining, but the
cost thereof shall be merged with such contract pay items as are provided in
the proposal and contract.
No tress shall be cut except upon the specific authority of the Engineer.
Trees adjacent to the work shall be protected from all damage by the
construction operations. '
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Prior to construction, the Contractor shall obtain field locations or other
assistance as may be required to determine the existence and location of gas
main and other private utilities as well as public utilities of the Village,
City, County or State which may be underground or overhead within street and
highway right-of-way or within easements and which may be interfered with under
this contract. Existing underground, surface, or overhead structures are not
necessarily shown on the plans, and those shown are only approximately correct
and no reponsibility is assumed by the Owner or the Engineer for the accuracy
of location. The Contractor shall make such investigations as are necessary to
determine the extent to which existing structures may interfere with the work
contemplated under this contract. The sizes, locations, and depths of such
structures as are shown on the plans and profiles are only approximately
correct and the Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the
information given. The Contractor shall not claim or be entitled to receive
compensation for any damages sustained by reason of the inaccuracy or the
omission of any of the information given on the drawings, relative to the
surface, overhead, or underground structures or by reason of his failure to
properly protect and to maintain structures.
The Contractor is to exercise extreme care in crossing or caorking adjacent to
all utilities and shall be responsible to protect and maintain their operation
_ = during the time the work is in progress. The Contractor shall restore, at his
-own expense, any public structures such as watermains, water connections and
appurtenances, sewers, manholes, catch basins and sewer connections which are
damaged or injured in any way by his acts.
The Owner shall be idemnified and saved harmless from any suit or expense claim
brought for or on account of any damage, maintenance, r ~noval and/or
replacement, or relocation of mains, conduits, pipes, poles, wires, cables or
other such structures of private utility firms or corporations, whether
underground or overhead, that may be caused or required by the Contractor
during the time the work is in progress. However, in cases where the
alignment, as shown on the plans, coincides with the existing location of
either an overhead or undergound privately owned utility (installed and located
in accordance with a permit issued by the Village or City) so that, in the
opinion of the Engineer the relocation of said utility is required to complete
the installation, the Owner shall provide for such relocation.
19. TRAFFIC AND UTILITY CONTROLS
Construction shall be conducted in a manner to cause the least interruption to
traffic. Where traffic must cross the construction, the Contractor shall
provide suitable crossings at street intersections and driveways. The
Contractor shall post, where directed by the Engineer, suitable signs
indicating that a street is closed and necessary detour signs for the proper
maintenance of traffic. Hydrants under pressure, valve pit covers, valve
boxes, curb stop boxes, fire and police call boxes, or other utility controls
shall be left unohstructed and accessible during the construction period. No
two consecutive intersections shall be impassable at any time.
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If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to
perform any provision of the contract, the Owner, after three days written
notice to the Contractor, may, without prejudice to any other remedy the Owner
may have, make good such deficiences and may deduct the cost thereof from the
payment then or thereafter due to the Contractor, provided, however, that the
Engineer shall have approved both such actions and the amount charged to the
Contractor.
21. RIGHT OF THE OWNER TO DECLARE CONTRACTOR IN DEFAULT
If the Contractor should be adjudged as bankrupt, or if he should make a
general assignment for the benefit of the creditors, or if a receiver should be
appointed on account of his insolvency, or if he should persistently or
repeatedly refuse or should fail, except in cases for which extension of time
is provided, to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials, or
if he should fail to make prompt payment to subcontractors for labor or
materials or should persistently disregard -laws, ordinances, or the
instructions of the Engineer, or to otherwise be guilty of a substantial
violation of any provision of the Contract, then the Owner, upon the
certification of the Engineer that sufficient cause exists to justify such
action, may without prejudice to any. other suit or remedy and after giving the
Contractor and the surety on his bond seven days written notice, terminate the
employment of the Contractor and take possession of the premises and all
materials, tools and appliances thereon and finish the work by whatever method
the Owner may deem expedient. In such case, the Contractor shall not be
entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished. If the
unpaid balance of the contract price shall exceed the expense of finishing the
work, including compensation for .additional managerial and administrative
services, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such expense shall
exceed such unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the
Owner.
22. PARTIAL DEFAULT
In case the Owner shall declare the
work only, the Contractor shall
performing the remainder of the work
Contract, and shall in no way hinder
persons whom the Owner may engage
Contractor was declared in default.
Contractor in default as to a part of the
discontinue such part, shall continue
in strict conformity with the terms of the
or interfere with any other Contractors or
to complete the work as to which the
The provisions of the clauses herein relating to declaring the Contractor in
default as to the entire work shall be equally applicable to a declaration of
partial default, except that the Owner shall be entitled to utilize for
completion of the part of the work as to which the Contractor was declared in
default only such plant, materials, equipment, tools and supplies as had been
previouly used by the Contractor on such part.
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23. INDEMNITY
The Contractor shall hold harmless from the indemnity the Owner against all
claims, suits, actions, costs, counsel fees, expenses, damages, judgements or
decrees by reason of any person or persons or property being damaged or injured
by the Contractor or by any of his subcontractors, in any capacity during the
progress of the work whether by negligence or otherwise.
24. ROYALTIES, PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The contract price shall, without exception include compensation for all
royalties and costs arising from patents and/or trademarks in any way included
in the work. The Contractor shall defend all suits or claims of infringement
and shall save the Owner harmless from loss thereof.
25. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party to the contract shall assign the contract in whole or in part
without the caritten consent of the other, nor shall the Contractor assign any
monies due to him without the previous written consent of the Engineer.
26. GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall hold himself responsible for any and all defects that may
develop in any part of the entire work or installation furnished by him, and
upon receipt of written notice from the Engineer, shall immediately replace and
make good, without expense to the Owner, any faulty work or parts and damage
done by reason of the same, during a period of one (1) year from the date of
final accepance of the work or installation, except when a specific guarantee
for another period is specified.
~27. FAILURE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS
Should the Contractor fail to make good defective parts within a period of
thiry (30) days of notification of such defects, the Owner, after written
notice has been given the Contractor, may replace those parts charging the
expense of such replacement to the Contractor.
28. SUSPENSION AND RESUMPTION OF WORK
The Engineer shall have the authority to suspend the Contractor's operations,
wholly or in part, for such period of time as he may deem necessary because of
unsuitable weather or other conditions which he considers unfavorable for the
prosecution of the work, or because of the noncompletion of the work being done
under other contracts on the same construction; or from such time as may be
necessary because of failure of the Contractor to comply with the provision of
the contract.
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No operations which have been suspended by a "Suspension of Worlc Order" shall
be resumed until the Engineer has issued a "Resumption of Work Order". The
order to resume operations shall be issued when in the opinion of the Engineer,
the conditions which justified the suspension no longer exist. This order
shall be in writing and will state the reason for ordering such resumption, the
effective date, and the operation to be resumed.
If it should become necessary to suspend operations for any indefinite period,
the Contractor shall, before leaving the project, store all materials and
equipment in such a manner as will not obstruct or impede the Owner. He shall
take every precaution to prevent damage to or deterioration of the work
performed, shall provide suitable drainage of the area, and shall erect
temporary structures where necessary.
29. DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME
If the Contractor is delayed at any time in the progress of the work due to an
act or neglect of the Owner or the Engineer or any employee of either, or by
any other Contractor employed by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the work
by the Engineer or the Owner, or other causes beyond the control of the
Contractor that the Engineer deems to justify the delay, then the time of
completion shall be extended for a reasonable time period as the Owner may
decide and the decision of the Owner is final. No .such extension will be made
for delay unless such request for extension is submitted by the Contractor, in
writing, within seven (7) days after the period of delay. The request for time
extension must include causes and dates of delay.
30. FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK ON TIME
Should the Contractor fail to complete the work on or before the original date
set forth for completion in the Contract, or. on or before the corrected date as
granted by extension of time for completion, the Owner may permit the
Contractor to proceed, and in such case, there shall be deducted from any
monies due or that may become due the Contractor the sum of $200.00 per day for
each and every calendar day, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, that the work
shall remain uncompleted. This sum shall be considered and treated, not as a
penalty, but as the cost of field and office Engineering and Inspections and
Liquidated Damages.
Permitting the Contractor to continue and finish the work or any part of it
after the time fixed for its completion, or after date to which the time of
completion may have been extended, shall in no way operate as a waiver on the
part of the Owner, or as a waiver of any of his rights under the Contract.
Neither by the taking over of the work by the Owner nor by the termination of
the contract shall the Owner forfeit the right to recover liquidated damages
from the Contractor or his surety for failure to complete the Contract.
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31. PROTECTION AND/OR RESTORATION OF SURVERY MONUMENTS
It is the reponsibility of the Contractor to protect and leave undisturbed
those markers or monuments set for the subdivision of land, unless those
markers must be disturbed in order to execute the Contract. In this event, the
Contractor will notify the Engineer prior to such dislocation in order for the
Engineer to tie in the marker to make possible for relocation after
construction is completed. If the Contractor shall be negligent in this '
matter, it shall be his reponsibility to restore all monuments to their
respective positions at his own expense.
32. DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR PROHIBITED BY CONTRACT
Every contract for or on behalf of the Owner shall be deemed to contain '
provisions by which the Contractor agrees:
a) That, in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any ,
work, under any Contract, or any subcontract hereunder, no contractor, material
supplier, or vendor, shall, by reason of race, creed, or color discriminate
against the person or persons who are citizens of the United States who are
qualified and available to perform the work to which employment relates.
b) That no Contractor, material supplier, or vendor shall, in any manner,
discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent the employment of any such ,
person or persons, or on being hired, prevent, or conspire to prevent, any such
person or persons from the performance of work under any contract on account of
race, creed or color.
c) Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
d) That this contract be cancelled or terminated by the Owner, and all money
due, or to become due hereunder, may be forfeited for a second or any
subsequent violation of the terms or conditions of this contract. (Section
181.59 Minnesota Statues). '
33. SCOPE OF PAYMENT
The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation as herein provided, in
full payment for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, royalties,
fees, insurance, permits, bonds, etc., and for performing all work contemplated
and embraced under the contract, also for all loss or damage arising out of the
nature of the work, or from the action of the elements, until its final
acceptance by the Owner, and for all risks connected with the prosecution of
the work, also for all expenses incurred by, or in consequence of, the
suspension or discontinuance of said prosecution of the work as herein
specified and for completing all of the work embraced in the contract.
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The Contractor shalt
and incidental work,
necessary to carry
everything completed
workmanship.
under his contract price furnish and pay for all material
furnish all accessories, and do everything which may be
out the contract in good faith, which contemplates
in good working order, of good material with accurate
34. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENTS
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer an application for each payment for
verification of all quantities and claims against the Owner. Applications for
payment shall be made on fo nns supplied by the Engineer to indicate quantities
claimed and, if required, receipts or other vouchers showing his payments for
materials and labor.
Applications for payment must be submitted for review to the Engineer by the
25th day of the month. The progress report as required under Article 37 of
these General Conditions must accompany the application for payment in order
for the application to be processed.
35. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS
Partial payment for the work performed and materials available for
incorporation in the work shall. be made on a monthly estimate prepared by the
Contractor and submitted for review to the Engineer by the .25th day of the
month. Fi~,e percent of all monies due shall be withheld until final completion
and acceptance of the work. In addition to the percentage withheld, the Owner
shall withhold any such amount as may be necessary to remedy the following:
a) Defective work uncorrected.
b) Failure of Contractor to properly pay for labor, materials, or work of
subcontract completed.
c) Evidence of damage unremedied
Af ter the completion of the project, the Engineer shall prepare a final
estimate of all work performed by the Contractor based on the unit prices and
lump sums of the proposal together with the Contract. The final estimate will
be submitted to the Contractor for his .approval, and upon such approval and
recommendation of the Engineer, final payment will be paid to include any
retained percentages.
The Owner may require from the Contractor evidence proving that all claims
against him by reason of the Contract have been paid; the Owner shall withold a
sufficient sum to cover all claims unpaid. The making of progressive payments
shall not be considered in any way an acceptance by the Owner of any of the
work of installation, and the making of such payments shall not relieve the
Contractor of any of the requirements of the Contract Documents.
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36. PROGRESS REPORTS TO THE ENGINEER '
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer, on forms provided by
the Engineer, a project progress report which will provide information relating
to the proper execution of the work within the time allowed by the contract., ,
The progress report is to indicate the approximate percent completion of the
various major phases of the project in which interim completion dates have been
provided by the Contractor on the bid proposal form. '
The project progress report must accompany any application for payment
submitted by the Contractor and both the application for payment and the
progress report must be submitted by the 25th day of the month for the
processing. of any claims for that month.
37. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The Engineer will make f final inspection of the entire project as soon as
practicable after notification by the Contractor that such work is nearing
completion. If such work is not acceptable to the Engineer at the time of his
inspection, he will notify the Contractor in writing as at the particular
defects to be remedied--before such work can be accepted. If, within a period
of ten (10) days after such notification,-the Contractor has not taken steps to
speedily. complete the work as directed, the Engineer may, without further
notice and without in any way impairing the contract, make such other
arrangements as he may deem necessary to have such work completed in a
satisfactory manner. The cost of so completing such work shall be deducted
from any monies due, or which-may become due the Contractor on his contract.
38. PRQ7ECT SITE CLEANLINESS _,
The Contractor shall make every effort to maintain the project site in a clean, ~
orderly and workmanship manner. No materials or equipment shall be stored or
stockpiled .beyond the right-of-ways provided by the Owner without prior
authorization from the affected property owner.
39. DUST CONTROL AND WATER USE
The Contractor shall maintain excellent dust control on all distrubed surfaces
of the project site.
The Contractor shall make arrangements with the proper City officials for
obtaining any water which may be needed. ,
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' GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS
E-9 001-0
1991-3 Improvement Project
PROJECT
' The project consists of pond excavation, construction of berms,
installation of culverts, topsoil, seed and mulch in Albertville,
Minnesota, per the attached plans.
' The entire project shall be completed by November 30, 1991.
' 1. FOREMAN AND PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
Before work is initiated, a preconstruction meeting shall be held
between the Engineer, Contractor, Utility Companies and other
involved parties, if any. The Contractor will present to the
Engineer an estimated schedule for completion of various portions
of the project. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer who the
foreman on the project will be. The foreman shall be on the job
at all times.
The foreman shall be responsible for all phases of the project,
' including work done by the General Contractor and the subcon-
tractor. Engineering decisions with regard to the work done by
subcontractors shall go through the General Contractor and
specifically the foreman for the job.
2. CONSTRUCTION STAKING
The Contractor shall give the Engineer at least two (2) working
days notice for any grade and line stakes or inspection that he
requires for proper execution of any phase of the project. The
Contractor shall preserve these stakes until the work is
completed.
3. UTILITIES
The Contractor shall be in communication with the respective
' utility companies to coordinate their schedule with any location
work that is required.
4. CONTRACTOR-ENGINEER-INSPECTOR RELATIONSHIP
The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means,
controls, techniques, sequences, procedures, or construction
safety. All phases of the project shall proceed in accordance
with OSHA safety requirements. The presence of the .Engineer or
his agents or employees on the job-site shall not relinquish the
Contractor of this responsibility or hold the Contractor harmless
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5. SUBCONTRACTORS
All subcontractors that the General will use shall be shown on
the proposal form. Any other subcontractor will not be allowed
without explicit written permission by the Engineer.
The General Contractor shall coordinate all work between his subs
and the Engineer. The Engineer will not correspond directly with
any subcontractor. Any on-site meetings that are held will be
conducted only if the General Contractor's foreman is present.
6. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
Any and all additional items of work or other items that must be
done to fully complete this project shall be incidental to the
bid items as bid.
7. RESPONSIBILITY
The General Contractor shall be fully responsible for all work
that i,s performed on this project. It is the General Contractor's
responsibility to see that all specifications and testing
requirements are followed.
8. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
No soil borings have been taken on this project. The Contractor
shall therefore conduct a thorough subsurface exploration to
determine the site's condition.
9. SPECIFICATIONS WHICH APPLY
The Minnesota Department of Transportation "Standard Specifica-
tions for Construction", 1988 Edition, together with all
supplements thereto, shall govern except as superceeded by the
attached General Conditions or modified herein by the Special
Provisions and attached specifications.
10. PERFORMANCE BOND
The performance bond requirements of Section 5 of the General
Conditions is hereby amended to call for a two (2) year guarantee
period after completion and acceptance of the work. All other
requirements of this section shall remain in effect.
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POND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 SCOPE
The location of this work is as shown on the plans.
The Contractor shall, unless specified otherwise, furnish all
materials, equipment, tools and labor to do the work required
under this contract in strict conformance with the plans and
specifications prepared for the purpose by Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.,.
Engineers and Land Surveyors, 1111 Highway 25 North, Buffalo,
Minnesota.
The work shall include, but not be limited to, the excavation of
the ponds, spreading and compacting the berms, installation of the
culverts, placement of topsoil, seed, and mulch, and all necessary
backfilling, surface restoration and cleanup as specified.
2.0 GRADING
The work' covered in this specification shall consist of the
cutting and/or filling of the ponds to provide the required
cross-section shown on the drawings. The work covered by this
section will be done in accordance with Sections 2105 and 2112 of
Minnesota Department of Transportation Specifications for Highway
Construction, 1988 Edition, except as modified hereafter.
Subgrade
The subgrade shall be brought to the prescribed cross-section and
grade by the necessary excavation and fill by using acceptable
existing materials.
In the event of poor sub-grade material, the Engineer shall be
notified immediately so a determination can be made as to the
correct procedure to follow.
Excavation and Embankment (2105)
All operations shall be done in accordance with MnDOT Specifica-
tion #2105. All compaction will be done by the "Specified Density
Method". When common borrow material cannot be obtained by the
Contractor on the site, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to
use borrow material from nearby for berm construction. Excess
material from the project shall be used on the berms as directed
by the Engineer.
3.0 CORREGATED STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS
Corrugated steel pipe and fittings shall conform to the require-
ments of MnDOT Specification 3226 (Corrugated Steel Pipe) for the
type, size and sheet thickness specified, subject to the following
supplementary provision:
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The galvanized steel pipe and fittings shall be furnished with
special aramid fiber bonded, bituminous,, or plastic coating.
4.0 CLEANUP
When the work has been completed, the Contractor shall remove from
the site all extra material, equipment, debris and other supplies.
The site shall be cleaned up as is necessary to leave all
property in substantially the same condition as it was before the.
project.
5.0 SEEDING and BLACKDIRT
Provisions of MnDOT Specification #3876 shall govern for seed.
Seeding work shall conform to MnDOT Specification #2575. Topsoil
shall be on site black dirt acceptable to the Engineer and shall
be spread to a thickness of 4 inches prior to seeding. The seed
shall be MHD mixture number 500 and shall be applied at the rate
of 100 pounds per acre. All areas seeded shall be mulched per
MnDOT Specifications, using Type I mulch and disc anchoring
Payment for seeding shall be included in the lump sum bid and
shall include the seed, mulch and all equipment and labor
necessary to the proper installation of the seed.
6.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
All phases of the work shall be open to the Engineer or his
representative and the Contractor shall allow the use of such
facilities as are necessary to properly inspect the work.
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