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F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. 857
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
3. FORM OF BID OR PROPOSAL
4. SALES TAX EXEMPTION INFORMATION FORM
5. FORM OF BID BOND
6. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVITS
7. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
8. RESIDENT BIDDER AND NON-RESIDENT BIDDER CERTIFICATION
9. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
10. POTENTIAL ITEMS OF WORK FOR MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION
SUBCONTRACTOR'S BID REQUEST FORM,
LETTER FORM FOR SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTES,
MBE/WBE SCOPE LETTER,
MBE AND/OR WBE PREBID CONTACT INFORMATION FORM
11. WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESSES
ENTERPRISE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTOR'S GUIDE
12. STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
13. GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS
14. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
15. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
16. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
17. FORM OF CONTRACT
18. FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND
19. FORM OF PAYMENT BOND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract,
And Estimate of Cost and the
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
For the Taking of Construction Bids
For the
F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
In the City of Waterloo, Iowa
CONTRACT NO. 857
RECEIVING OF BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, at her
office in the City Hall of the said City on the 10th day of February, 2014, until 4:00 p.m.
for the construction of the F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, Contract No.
857, as described in detail in the plans and specifications now on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
OPENING OF BIDS
All proposals received will be opened in open Council meeting to be held in the Council
Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 10th day of February,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., and the proposals will be acted upon at such later time and place as
may then be fixed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Council of said City will conduct a public hearing on the
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above-described improvement project at 5:30 p.m. on February 10,
2014 said hearing to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City. The
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for said
improvements heretofore prepared by the City Engineer of the City of Waterloo are now
on file in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, and any person interested
therein may file written objection thereto with the City Clerk before the date set for said
hearing, or appear and make objection thereto with the City Clerk before the date set for
said hearing, or appear and make objection thereto at the meeting above set forth.
SCOPE OF WORK
The extent of the work involved is the milling of existing asphalt streets or cracking and
seating of concrete streets. Placing a new hot mix asphalt overlay on these streets and
any other work needed to complete the overlay of said streets.
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STREET FROM TO
4th St., W. Ridgeway Ave. Patrick Ct.
Airport Blvd. E.B. Broadway St. Airline Hwy.
Ashland Ave. Newton St. Parker St., W.
Bryant Ave. Lindale Ave. Oakland Ave.
Hanna Blvd. (E 1/2) Rainbow Dr. 242' South
Hanna Blvd. (W 1/2) Rainbow Dr. 242' South
Kern St. Burton Ave. Oakland Ave.
Kimball Ave. Orange Rd. South City Limits
Lark Ln. Scott Ave. Wren Rd.
Maplewood St. Riehl St. Norwood Ave.
Newell St. Idaho St. 754' E of Spring View
Norwood Ave. Oakland Ave. Riverside Dr.
Olympic Dr. Inverness Rd. Ansborough Ave.
Poplar Ave. Whittier Ave. Maplewood St.
Sheridan Rd. Rachael St. 743' South
Vaughn St. Westfield Ave. Pavement Ends
Whittier Ave. Lindale Ave. Poplar Ave.
Parking Lot
BEGINNING AND COMPLETION DATES
The work under the proposed contract shall be commenced within ten (10) working
days after receipt of "Notice to Proceed" and all items shall be completed on or before
October 10, 2014.
METHOD OF PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR
The Contractor will be paid against bi-monthly estimates in cash on the basis of ninety-
five percent (95%) of the work as it is completed and materials delivered and work
approved. Final payment will be made thirty-one (31) days after completion of the work
and acceptance by the Council. Before final payment is made, vouchers showing that
all subcontractors and workmen and all persons furnishing materials have been fully
paid for such materials and labor will be required unless the City is satisfied that
material, men and laborers have been paid.
The Contractor is hereby notified that if the City does not have cash on hand to pay
monthly pay estimates, according to Chapter 384.57 of the Code of Iowa, payment may
be made by anticipatory warrants issued bearing a rate of interest not exceeding that
permitted by Chapter 74A, Code of Iowa.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements
have been prepared by the City Engineer, which plans and specifications and also the
prior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed
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improvements are. hereby made a part of this notice, and the proposed contr
reference shall be executed in compliance therewith. act by
Plans and Specifications are available from the City Engineer upon the Cit 's re
a $25.00 refundable deposit. Deposits will be refunded if the plans are returned of
usable condition (i.e. free of highlights, ink markings, tears, stickers, water stain sand
in
soiling) to the Engineer's Office by the end of the 14th consecutive day after the
has been awarded. No deposits will be refunded for any plans received after project
consecutive day, which includes plans returned via mail service. Plan holders afire
responsible for ascertaining when the project has been awarded.
This deposit policy shall also apply to the prime contractor awarded th
plans and specifications obtained and distributed b the e project for all
subcontractors and suppliers in determining the prime contractor's bid, if thetrctor n their
contractor wishes for their deposit to be returned. prime
Upon award of project, the prime contractor shall be supplied with the needed
of plans and specifications at no additional cost. number
CONTRACT AWARD
A contract will be awarded for each division of the contract to the qualified
submitting the lowest bid. q d bidder
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, re-advertise for new bid
waive informalities in the bids submitted that might be in the best interest of the City. to
y.
Bids may be held by the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for a period not to exceed thirty
days from the day of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewingthe bids and
investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. ids and
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions
grown and coal produced with the State of Iowa and preference will be given to local
domestic labor in the construction of the improvement.
PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
The bidder shall submit bids on the items listed in the proposal. The bidder sha
write or type the unit bid price and the bid item extension (Unit Price x Estimated i clearly
numerals on the blanks provided. Should there be any discrepancy between the unit
bid price and extension, the City of Waterloo shall consider Qtyi in
the valid unit bid price. the unit bid price as being
The bidder has the option to submit a computer-generated spreadsheet in lieu
of Portion of the Form of Bid or Proposal, which includes the Bid Item Number,the
Description, Unit, Estimated Quantity, Unit Bid Price, Total Bid Price and Total i he
computer-generated spreadsheet shall include all of the information listed in that portion
Bid. The
of the Form of Bid or Proposal as well as bear the signature of the Prime Contractor
submitting the bid.- For the bidders who submit a computer-generated spreadsheet, th
TOTAL BID (with alternates, if applicable) shall also be indicated in the et, the
provided on the Form of Bid or Proposal. space(s)
NOTICE OF HEARING
CONTRACT NO, 857
Page 3 of 6
BID SECURITY REQUIRED
a separate envelope b All bids must be accompanied in ecertified cashier's
laws he United States,check
red under the a
drawn on an Iowa bank, or a bank charte
certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or the City) payable to chartered under the Ithe City of
United States, or bid bond, (on the form furnished by Y
, which
Waterloo, Iowa, in the sum of not less than five percent (held as the
sec bu�rriity thatltthe Bidder
certified check, certified share draft or bid bond will bethe
will enter into a Contract for the construction of the work a dto ilnter fintournish
the Contracdt
bonds, and in case the successful Bidder shall fail or
and furnish the required bonds, his bid security may be retained by said City as agreed
nd
upon liquidated damages. If bid bond is used, it must b asien{dmu b be t supplortedhe Bddera
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the surety or surety's agent. Signature of surety's g
accompanying Power of Attorney.
PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS
ent
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a "Pe{oh mann a6 amount equal to one
ce
Bond" within ten (10) days after forms are presented
contract price, said bond to be issued by a resp
hundred percent (100%) of the tee the faithful performance of�thesurety approved by the City Council and shall guarantee
contract and the terms and conditions therein co and save harm and less the City frouarantee m
prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect
claims of any kind caused by the operations of the contractor.
MAINTENANCE BOND
Before the Contractor shall be entitled to receive final payment
of not less work
tha done u of der
this
contract, it shall execute and file a bond in the penal
total amount of the contract, same to be known as "M bond
int sn nnacdeditio Bo d to the bond g," and which bondn
must be approved by the City Council, and which
by the Contractor to guarantee the completion of the work.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM / SUBCONTRACTING
Thep g program proposes numerical projections regarding utilizationsiness Enterprise (WBE) asb f Minority B sines
ndors
Enterprise (MBE) and Women tractsof Contracts awl ded by the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
and suppliers in the performance
ruction
A goal of at least ten percent (10%) for MBE parti . A°n on goal of ll City funded at least two percent (2%)
projects that are estimated at $50,000.00 or moree g
for WBE participation on all City funded construction total funds eimated
follow
at
$50,000.00 or more. Any project funded in part or inotal with fede
nd goals. The
the respective agencies contract complianceo faith efforts" to meet the Contract Compliance
Prime Contractor shall make g liers or vendors must provide
MBE/WBE goals. The MBE/WBE subcontractors, supp
the Prime Contractor a reasonably competitive price for the service being rendered or
the Contractor is not required to accept their bid.
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NOTICE OF HEARING
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Time is an essential element of this contract. It is important that the work be diligently
pursued to completion. If the work is not completed within the specified contract period,
plus authorized extensions, the contractor shall pay to the City Liquidated Damages in
the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day, for each day, as further described
herein, in excess of the authorized time.
Days beyond the specified completion date for which Liquidated Damages will be
charged will be working days that the contractor does, or could have worked, from
Monday through Saturday. Sundays will be counted only if work is performed. Partial
working days will be considered as a full working day. Days not chargeable for
Liquidated Damages will include rain days, Sunday if no work is done, and legal
holidays.
Working days will cease to be charged when only punch list items remain to be
completed. Punch list items do not include contract bid items or approved change/extra
work orders.
When the Contractor believes the project to be substantially completed, a written notice
stating the same shall be submitted to the Engineer and a request made for a Punch
List. If the work under the Contract extends beyond the normal construction season for
such work the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer in writing a request that working
days counted toward the project be suspended until work is resumed the following
construction season.
This amount is not construed as a penalty. These damages are for the cost to the City
of providing the required additional inspection, engineering and contract administration.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Before the work is commenced on this contract, a conference shall be held for the
purpose of discussing the contract. The conference shall be attended by the prime
contractor, subcontractors and City Officials.
RESIDENT BIDDER/NON-RESIDENT BIDDER
Attention of bidders is called to compliance with the provisions of the Resident
Bidder/Non-Resident Bidder requirements.
Each bidder submitting a bid shall execute and include with the bid, a Resident Bidder
Certification or a Non-Resident Bidder Certification in the form(s) herein provided.
SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES
Contractors and approved subcontractors will be provided a Sales Tax Exemption
Certification to purchase building materials or supplies in the performance of
construction contracts let by the City of Waterloo.
NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 5 of 6
Published pursuant to the provisions of Division VI of Chapter 384 of the City Code of
Iowa and upon order to the City Council of said Waterloo, Iowa, on the
day of 2014.
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
BY:
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 6 of 6
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. EXPLANATIONS TO BIDDERS
Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or
interpretation of the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, etc., must be
requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach
bidders before submission of their bids. Any interpretation made will be in
the form of an amendment of the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications,
etc., and will be furnished to all prospective bidders. Its receipt by the
bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the Proposal Form
or by letter or telegram received before the time set for opening of bids.
Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract
will not be binding.
2. EXAMINATION OF PROPOSED WORK
Bidders should visit the site and take such other steps as may be
reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work,
and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost
thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for
estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the
work. The owner will assume no responsibility for any understanding or
representation concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents
prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the Notice to
Bidders, the Specifications or related documents.
3. PREPARATION OF BIDS
a. Bids shall be submitted on the forms furnished, or copies thereof,
and must be manually signed. If erasures or other changes appear
on the forms, each erasure or change must be initialed by the
person signing the bid.
The bidder has the option to submit a computer-generated
spreadsheet in lieu of the portion of the Form of Bid or Proposal,
which includes the Bid Item Number, Description, Unit, Estimated
Quantity, Unit Bid Price, Total Bid Price, and Total Bid. The
computer-generated spreadsheet shall include all of the information
listed in that portion of the Form of Bid or Proposal as well as bear
the signature of the Prime Contractor submitting the bid. For the
bidders who submit a computer-generated spread- sheet, the
TOTAL BID (with alternates, if applicable) shall also be indicated in
the space(s) provided on the Form of Bid or Proposal.
b. The Bid Form may provide for submission of a price or prices for
one or more items, which may be lump sum bids, alternate prices,
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schedule items resulting in a bid on a unit of construction or a
combination thereof, etc. When the Bid Form explicitly requires
that the bidder bid on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the
bid. When submission of a price on all items is not required,
bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for
any item on which no price is submitted.
C. Unless called for, alternate bids will not be considered.
d. Modifications of bids already submitted will be considered if
received at the office designated in the Notice to Bidders by the
time set for closing of bids. Telegraphic modifications will be
considered, but should not reveal the amount of the original or
revised bid.
e. In preparing his bid, the bidder shall specify the price, written legibly
in ink or with the typewriter, at which he proposes to do each item
of work. The unit price shall be stated in figures in the blank space
provided (i.e., $7.14). In items where unit price is required, the total
amount of each item shall be computed at the unit prices bid for the
quantities given on the Bid Form and stated in figures in the blank
space provided.
If the bidder chooses to submit the unit prices, total bid price, and
total bid on a computer-generated spreadsheet, all numbers shall
be easily legible.
f. Any changes or alterations made in the Bid Form, or any addition
thereto, may cause the rejection of the bid. No bid will be
considered which contains a clause in which the contractor
reserves the right to accept or reject a contract awarded him by the
city Council of Waterloo. Bids in which the unit prices are obviously
unbalanced may be rejected.
g. If the bidder does not qualify as a resident bidder, the nonresident
bidder shall specify on the "Non-Resident Bidder Certification" form
whether any preference to resident bidders, including but not
limited to any preference to bidders, the imposition of any type of
labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment to
bidders or laborers from that state or foreign country is in effect in
the nonresident bidder's state or country of domicile at the time of a
bid submittal.
4. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
a. A bid must be sealed in a separate envelope and marked to
indicate its contents and be accompanied by the bid security in a
separate envelope. If forwarded by mail, the two envelopes shall
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be placed in a third and mailed to the City Clerk/Auditor. All bids
must be filed with the City Clerk/Auditor of the City of Waterloo at
his office in the City Hall before the time specified for closing bids.
b. Bids received prior to the advertised hour of opening will be
securely kept sealed. The officer whose duty it is to open them will
decide when the specified time has arrived, and no bid received
thereafter will be considered; except that when a bid arrives by mail
after the time fixed for opening, but before the reading of all other
bids is completed, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, that the non-arrival on time was due solely to delay
in the mails for which the bidder was not responsible, such bid will
be received and considered.
C. Bidders are cautioned that, while telegraphic modifications of bids
may be received as provided above, such modifications, if not
explicit and if in any sense subject to misinterpretation, shall made
the bid so modified or amended, subject to rejection.
5. LATE BIDS AND MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWALS
Bids and modifications or withdrawals thereof received at the office
designated in the Notice to Bidders after the exact time set for closing of
bids will not be considered. However, a modification which is received
from an otherwise successful bidder, and which makes the terms of the
bid more favorable to the City of Waterloo, will be considered at any time it
is received and may therefore be accepted. Bids may be withdrawn by
written or telegraphic request received from bidders prior to the time set
for closing of bids.
6. PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be publicly opened at that time and place set for opening in the
Notice to Bidders. Their content will be made public for the information of
bidders and others interested who may be present either in person or by
representative.
7. BID SECURITY REQUIRED
All bids must be accompanied in a separate envelope by a certified or
cashier's check drawn on an Iowa bank, or a bank chartered under the
laws of the United States, a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in
Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, or bid bond (on the
form furnished by the City) payable to the City of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the bid submitted, which certified
check, certified share draft or bid bond will be held as security that the
Bidder will enter into a Contract for the construction of the work and will
furnish the required bonds, and in case the successful Bidder shall fail or
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refuse to enter into the Contract and furnish the required bond, his bid
security may be retained by said City as agreed upon liquidated damages.
If bid bond is used, it must be signed by both the bidder and the surety or
surety's agent. Signature of surety's agent must be supported by
accompanying Power of Attorney.
8. COLLUSIVE AGREEMENTS
a. Each bidder submitting a bid shall execute and include with the bid,
a Non-Collusion Affidavit in the form herein provided, to the effect
that he as not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in
regard to any bid submitted.
b. Each bidder submitting a bid shall have each proposed
subcontractor, if any, execute and submit to the City Contract
Compliance Officer by 5:00 P.M. the business day following the day
bids on this project are due, a Non-Collusion Affidavit in the form
herein provided, to the effect that he has not colluded with any
other person, firm, or corporation in regard to any bid submitted.
Before executing any subcontract, the successful bidder shall
submit the name of any proposed subcontractor for approval by the
City.
9. MINORITY AND/OR WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
SUBCONTRACTORS
a. CITY OF WATERLOO AND/OR WOMEN BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PRE-BID CONTACT INFORMATION FORM
The City of Waterloo Minority and/or Women Business Enterprise
Pre-Bid Contact Information Form shall be submitted with the Form
of Bid or Proposal. Failure to do so shall be grounds for the bid
being rejected if subcontracting is proposed by the prime
contractor.
10. MBE/WBE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Contract Compliance Program (hereinafter
called Program) is to act as an impetus for increasing the
participation of minority and women disadvantaged business
enterprise (MBE/WBE) in City awarded construction contracts.
The Program does not propose to eliminate any bonafide contractor
or subcontractor from bidding on City contracts, but it will hopefully
serve as a needed stimulus to help local MBE/WBE's grow and
eventually become mainstream contractors and subcontractors.
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This Contract Compliance Program does not propose to include
any set-aside or quotas, but only flexible goals where "good-faith
efforts" are required by the contractor to use MBE/WBE
subcontractors.
This Program shall not eliminate the need for contractors to
continue their "good-faith efforts" in using MBE/WBE
subcontractors on City contracts estimated at less than $50,000.
The City of Waterloo will make every effort to reduce in-house
construction and maintenance work that would be more cost
effectively performed by the private sector and, thus, would allow
additional bidding opportunities for MBE/WBE firms.
The City Contract Compliance Officer shall be advised of all City of
Waterloo awarded construction contracts.
DEFINITIONS
Goals:
A flexible numerically expressed objective which contractors are
required to make "good-faith efforts." The key to the requirement is
to make documented efforts. Goals are neither set-a-sides nor a
device to achieve proportional representation or equal results.
Numerical goals do not create set-a-sides for specific groups, nor
are they designed to achieve proportional representation or equal
results. Rather, the goal-setting process in affirmative action
planning is used to target and measure the effectiveness of
affirmative action efforts to eradicate and prevent discrimination.
Quota:
A flat numerical requirement that the contractor is required to meet
in order to obtain the benefit or be in compliance. The numerical
goal component of affirmative action programs is not designed to
be, nor may it properly or lawfully be interpreted as, permitting
unlawful preferential treatment and quotas with respect to persons
of any race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The regulations
at 41 CFR 60-2.12(a), 60-2.15 and 60-2.30, specifically prohibit
discrimination and the use of goals as quotas. (U.S. Department of
Labor)
Set-Aside:
An arrangement in which a particular contract is reserved for
competition solely among minority and women business
enterprises.
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Contractor.
As used in this document means contractor, subcontractor,
supplier, vendor, and professional service provider.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Any business, which is at least 51%, owned by one or more
minorities and whose management and daily business operations
are controlled by one or more such individuals and is on the current
State Unified Certification List, or were listed on the City of
Waterloo Certified MBE/WBE Contractors list as of July 1, 2002
Women Business Enterprise (WBE):
Any business which is at least 51% owned by one or more women
and whose management and daily business operations are
controlled by one or more such individuals and is on the current
State Unified Certification List, or were listed on the City of
Waterloo Certified MBE/WBE Contractors list as of July 1, 2002
Minority:
Any person or persons who are considered as socially and
economically disadvantaged because of their identity as a group
member without regard to their individual qualities. The groups
include: Black American, Hispanic American, Native Americans,
Eskimos, Aleuts, and Asian-Pacific Americans. 13 C.F.R. 124-
1.1(c)(3)(ii)(1 983).
Lowest Responsible Bidder.
Bidder who has offered the lowest bid and who has exhibited skill
relative to the type of work bid on, judgment, financial responsibility,
and evidence of working with the Affirmative Action Employment
Program and the Contract Compliance Program.
Broker.
One buying or selling for others on commission or other fee basis
without maintaining a warehouse or other similar inventory storage
facility.
Mayor's Advisory Committee:
Mayor's Advisory Committee for Minority, Female, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
Good Faith Efforts:
The successful bidder shall be selected on the basis of having
submitted the lowest responsible bid. The obligation of the bidder is
to make good faith efforts. The bidder can demonstrate that it has
done so by the following:
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1. The Prime Contractor met the project goal - No Action necessary
2. If the Prime Contractor failed to meet the goal, they must submit
documentation of good faith efforts.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM SUBCONTRACTING
The program proposes numerical projections or goals regarding
utilization of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women
Business Enterprise (WBE) as subcontractors in the performance
of contracts awarded by the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
A goal of at least 10% for MBE participation on all City funded
construction projects that are estimated at $50,000 or more and
projects under $50,000 where applicable at the Contract
Compliance Officer's discretion. There is at least 2% WBE goal on
City funded projects. Any project which is funded solely or in part
with Federal funds shall follow the respective agencies contract
compliance program and goals. Any project which is funded solely
or in part with State funds shall follow the respective agencies
contract compliance program and goals. The City of Waterloo
Contract Compliance Program is for City awarded construction
contracts only. The prime contractor shall make "good-faith efforts"
to meet the Contract Compliance MBE/WBE goals. The MBE/WBE
subcontracts must provide the prime contractor a reasonably
competitive price for the service being rendered or the contractor is
not required to accept the bid.
Administrative Reconsideration:
As part of this reconsideration, the bidder will have the opportunity
to provide written documentation or arguments concerning the
issue of whether they made adequate good faith efforts to meet the
goals. The bidder will have the opportunity to meet in person with
the City of Waterloo's Administrative Reconsideration Committee to
discuss the issue of whether they made adequate good faith efforts.
The Administrative Reconsideration Committee will forward a
written decision on reconsideration to the Mayor and City Council,
explaining the basis for finding that the bidder did or did not meet
the goal or make adequate good faith efforts to do so.
Documentation required will include but is not limited to the
following:
* Making portions of the work available for MBE/WBE
subcontracting
* Evidence of negotiating with MBE/WBE firms
* MBE/WBE quotes obtained and non-MBE/WBE quotes used
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* Reasons agreements were not reached
* Follow-up after initial solicitations
* Efforts to assist in obtaining equipment, supplies and materials (at
competitive prices), bonding, lines of credit, insurance, etc.
* Evidence of past compliance or non-compliance by same
contractor
The Contract Compliance Officer will determine the weight to be
given to each item listed above (supported by appropriate
documentation) based on overall program goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. City of Waterloo
A. The City Contract Compliance Officer has the responsibility
to assure the City's compliance with Federal, State and
Municipal regulations.
B. The City Contract Compliance Officer is responsible for
maintaining a current directory of certified firms. Certification
of MBE/WBE/DBE contractors is through the Iowa
Department of Transportation and its Unified Certification
Program. Only firms certified based on guidelines prescribed
in 49 CFR Part 26 and provisions of this agreement, shall be
recognized as certified by the City of Waterloo.
C. The City Contract Compliance Officer is responsible for
making available a list of future project information notices to
MBE/WBE firms.
D. The City Contract Compliance Officer shall send notices to
appropriate MBE/WBE firms in the directory of each bid
solicitation with opening date.
E. The City Contract Compliance Officer will receive MBE/WBE
Letter(s) of Intent to Bid and within two (2) business days
forward the complete list of MBE/WBE bidders who
submitted a Letter of Intent to Bid to prime contractors.
ll. Prime Contractors
In order to be in compliance with the guidelines of this program, the
prime contractor must show good-faith efforts in following the
MBE/WBE Contract Compliance Program. Good-faith efforts
include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Prime contractors shall send solicitation letters (Form CCO-
3) to appropriate MBE/WBE (those certified in directory
prepared by City Contract Compliance Officer) at least seven
(7) working days prior to bid date. Letters should identify
specific items to be subcontracted. A minimum of three (3)
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disadvantaged business contacts must be made and
documented, if there are at least three disadvantaged
businesses offering services in the area to be subcontracted
(See City of Waterloo MBE/WBE Certification List). If less
than three (3) are offering the services to be subcontracted,
then a contact is required for any that are listed as providing
that service. If the Prime Contractor submits a MBE/WBE
contact not on the City's MBE/WBE list, attach a copy of the
MBE/WBE/DBE Certifications from another government
agency.
B. If a prime contract bidder is unable to identify MBE/WBE
firms to perform portions of the work, the City Contract
Compliance Officer should be contacted for assistance
immediately.
C. Prime contract bidders may solicit MBE/WBE proposals by
telephone or personal interviews, but all such contacts shall
be confirmed by Certified Mail, or subcontract bid request
forms (Form CCO-2).
D. If any MBE/WBE business submitting bids is not selected for
subcontract award, documentation must accompany the
"MBE/WBE Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contact Information
Form" (Form CCO-4 and CCO-4A) on why the MBE/WBE
was not selected. These reasons could include:
a. Not low bid. Copies of the competing bids may be
required for verification.
b. MBE/WBE did not bid, withdrew bid or non-responsive.
c. Documentation of other business-related reason for not
selecting the MBE/WBE business for a subcontract
d. Prime contractor self performs work.
e. Any other reason relied on by prime.
The Contract Compliance Officer will determine the weight to be
given to each item listed above (supported by appropriate
documentation) based on overall program goals.
lll. MBE/WBE Firms
A. MBE/WBE firms shall be certified by the Iowa Department of
Transportation as owners and controllers of their respective
businesses, or were listed on the City of Waterloo Certified
MBE/WBE Contractors list as of July 1, 2002.
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B. MBE/WBE firms must perform the work on the project; they
cannot act as a broker by subcontracting the work out to
others.
C. Each MBE/WBE firm planning to submit quotes on
construction projects with goals, shall submit a Letter of
Intent to Bid (Form CCO-5) to the City Contract Compliance
Officer seven (7) working days prior to bid opening, listing
specific items which the MBE/WBE firm is interested in
bidding. If sufficient Letters of Intent to Bid are not received
by the City Contract Compliance Officer seven (7) working
days prior to bid opening, goals on subject project will be
reduced accordingly. Agreements between the
bidder/proposer and a MBE/WBE in which the MBE/WBE
promises not to provide subcontracting quotations to other
bidders/proposers are prohibited.
NON-COMPLIANCE OF CONTRACTORS
A. Noncompliance exists when the contractor's actions are not
consistent with the requirements of the Contract Compliance
Program in the areas of employment and subcontracting.
B. A bidder's failure to show good-faith efforts to meet project
goals or a failure to use certified MBE/WBE firms may be
grounds for finding its bid not responsible.
C. The Contract Compliance Officer shall submit to City Council
his/her recommendation on any non-compliant contract in
writing.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Notice to proceed on any project with goals will not be issued until
City Contract Compliance Officer determines the lowest responsible
bidder has used good-faith efforts to comply with this Compliance
Program and the bid was responsive.
CONCLUSION
This program repeals or revises all sections of previous Waterloo
Contract Compliance Programs.
11. EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
To the greatest extent feasible, suppliers, subcontractors, and low income
workers owning businesses or living in the Waterloo area must be given
priority in supplying materials, bidding for subcontract work, or applying for
employment by the contractor on this project. Opportunities for training
and for employment arising in connection with this project, shall to the
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greatest extent feasible be made available to lower income persons
residing in the project area. The contract area is the City of Waterloo.
The City of Waterloo will require the contractor to document his efforts in
securing lower income workers living in the project area and in purchasing
supplies from, and awarding subcontracts to, businesses owned by
persons residing in the project area.
12. STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Each bidder shall, upon request of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, submit on
the form furnished for that purpose (a copy of which is incluced in the
contract documents), a statement of bidder's qualifications, his experience
record in constructing the type of improvements embraced and his
organization and equipment available for the work contemplated; and,
when specifically requested, a detailed financial statement. The City of
Waterloo, Iowa, shall have the right to take such steps as it deems
necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform his obligations
under the contract, and the bidder shall furnish the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. The right
is reserved to reject any bid where an investigation of the available
evidence or information does not satisfy the City of Waterloo, Iowa, that
the bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the contract.
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT
a. Award of contract will be made to that responsive and responsible
bidder whose bid, conforming to the Specifications, is most
advantageous to the City of Waterloo; price and other factors
considered. The intention is to award the contract at any time of
opening bids, but the right is reserved to postpone such action for a
reasonable time, not exceeding thirty (30) days.
b. The City Council may, when in its interest, reject any or all bids or
waive any informality in bids received.
C. The bidder shall submit bids on all the items listed in the proposal
and shall state the unit bid price in words in the blank spaces
provided beneath the item description. Should there be any
discrepancy between the unit bid price in words and listed numeral
unit bid price, the City of Waterloo shall consider the unit bid price
in words as being the valid unit bid price. A computer-generated
spreadsheet as herein provided shall also be acceptable.
Proposals requiring mathematical computations to determine unit
prices or totals will be rejected. A contract will be awarded to the
qualified bidder submitting the lowest total bid as indicated in the
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
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d. When a contract for a public improvement is to be awarded to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, a resident bidder shall
be allowed a preference as against a nonresident bidder from a
state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or
requires any preference to bidders from that state or foreign
country, including but not limited to any preference to bidders, the
imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form
of preferential treatment to bidders or laborers from that state or
foreign country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the
preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which
the nonresident bidder is a resident. In the instance of a resident
labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same
resident labor force preference to a public improvement in this state
as would be required in the construction of a public improvement by
the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a
resident.
14. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, BONDS, AND CERTIFICATE OF
INSURANCE
a. Subsequent to the award and within ten (10) days after the
prescribed forms are presented for signature, the successful bidder
shall execute and deliver to the City of Waterloo, Iowa, an
agreement in the form included in the contract documents in such
number of copies as the City of Waterloo, Iowa, may require.
b. Having satisfied all conditions of award as set forth elsewhere in
these documents, the successful bidder shall, within the period
specified in paragraph "a" above, furnish a surety bond and a
payment bond in a penal sum not less than the amount of the
contract as awarded, as security for the faithful performance of the
contract and terms and conditions therein contained and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all persons, firms, or corporations
to whom the contractor may become legally indebted for labor,
materials, tools, equipment, or services of any nature including
utility and transportation services, employed or used by him in
performing the work. The bonds shall protect and save harmless
the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the
operations of the contractor and shall also guarantee the
maintenance of the contract improvements for the period stated in
the Notice of Hearing from and after completion of said
improvements and their acceptance by the City. Such bonds shall
be in the same form as that included in the contract documents and
shall bear the same date as, or a date subsequent to that of the
agreement. The current Power of Attorney for the person who
signs for any surety company shall be attached to such bonds.
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C. The successful bidder shall, within the period specified in
paragraph "a" above, furnish a certificate of insurance for approval
in amounts of not less than the amounts specified in the General
Specifications for Construction, Section F. No. 4 "Liability
Insurance," Pages 14 to 15 of 19 Pages. The certificate of
insurance shall be furnished in such number of copies as the City of
Waterloo may require. The City of Waterloo shall be named as an
"Additional Insured." The contractor shall similarly submit his
subcontractor's certificates of insurance in the amounts for approval
before each commences work. The contractor shall carry or
require that there be Workmen's Compensation Insurance for all his
employees and those of his subcontractors engaged in work at the
site, in accordance with State Workmen's Compensation Laws.
d. The failure of the successful bidder to execute such agreement and
to supply the required bond or bonds within ten (10) days after the
prescribed forms are presented for signature, or within such
extended period as the City of Waterloo, Iowa, may grant, based
upon reasons determined sufficient by the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
may either award the contract to the next lowest bidder or re-
advertise for bids, and may charge against the bidder the difference
between the amount of the bid an the amount for which a contract
for the work is subsequently executed, irrespective of whether the
amount thus due exceeds the amount of the bid guaranty. If a
more favorable bid is received by re-advertising, the defaulting
bidder shall have no claim against the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for a
refund.
15. RESIDENT BIDDER/NON-RESIDENT BIDDER PREFERENCE
Attention of bidders is called to compliance with the provisions of the
Resident Bidder/Non-Resident Bidder requirement.
Each bidder submitting a bid shall execute and include with the bid, a
Resident Bidder Certification or a Non-Resident Bidder Certification in the
form(s) herein provided.
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FORM OF BID OR PROPOSAL
F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. 857
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Waterloo, Iowa
Gentlemen:
1. The undersigned, being a Corporation existing under the laws of the State of
a Partnership consisting of the following partners:
having familiarized (himself) (themselves) (itself) with the existing conditions on
the project area affecting the cost of the work, and with all the contract documents
listed in the Table of Contents and Addenda (if any), as prepared by the City
Engineer of the City of Waterloo now on file in the office of the City Clerk, City
Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, hereby proposes to furnish all supervision, technical
personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, appurtenances, equipment, and
services, including utility and transportation services required to construct and
complete this F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, Contract No. 857, all
in accordance with the above-listed documents and for the unit prices for work in
place for the following items and quantities:
F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. 857
BID 'DESCRIPTION=DIVISION I(STREETS) UNIT EST.QTY. UNIT BID TOTAL BID PRICE
ITEM PRICE
1 REMOVE AND RELOCATE E-1 INLET EACH 1.00 $ $
REMOVE AND REPLACE E-1-C
2 USE EXISTING CASTING EACH 9.00 $ $
REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-
3 1-C EACH 3.00 $ $
REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-
4 2-C EACH 1.00 $ $
5 FURNISH E-1-C INLET CASTING EACH 1.00 $ $
6 JREM/REP RA INLET TOP EACH 1.00 $ $
7 JREM/REP RA INLET TOP AND THROAT EACH 1.00 $ $
8 REMOVE AND REPLACE MH BOXOUT EACH 12.00 $ $
9 STORM SEWER, 10"TRUSS LF 44.00 $ $
10 IRF-19C RODENT GUARD EACH 20.00 $ $
FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 1 of 5
11 REMOVE AND REPLACE S/W OR D/W, 6" PCC SF 746.00 $ $
12 REMOVE SIDEWALK SF 1,736.10 $ $
13 SIDEWALK, 4" PCC SF 1,173.00 $ $
14 SIDEWALK, 6" PCC SF 1 605.10 $ $
15 SIDEWALK CURB SECTION LFJ 78.00 $ $
PEDESTRIAN RAMP DETECTABLE WARNING
16 SURFACE SF 154.00 $ $
17 TOPSOIL REMOVAL FROM PARKING SY 131.20 $ $
18 TOPSOIL SY 12.70 $ $
19 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C & G/6" PCC LF 40.00 $ $
20 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/8" PCC LF 10.00 $ $
21 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 74.00 $ $
22 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 6" PCC SY 38.90 $ $
23 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 9" PCC SY 30.60 $ $
24 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 8"TRUSS LF 10.00 $ $
25 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 10" TRUSS LF 4.00 $ $
26 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, 6" LF 5.00 $ $
27 3/4" ROADSTONE TON 10.00 $ $
28 RECYCLED ASPHALT TON 442.00 $ $
29 PAVEMENT SCARIFICATION SY 4,281.10 $ $
30 MILL WEDGE EACH 48.00 $ $
31 CRACK AND SEAT SY 75,093.60 $ $
32 SURFACE PATCH TON 68.00 $ $
HMA(1,000,000 ESAL) INTERMEDIATE, 3/4"
33 MIX, 60% CR. TON 2,222.60 $ $
HMA(1,000,000 ESAL) SURFACE, 1/2" MIX
34 NO FRICTION REQD., 60% CR. TON 2,383.30 $ $
HMA(3,000,000 ESAL) INTERMEDIATE, 3/4"
35 MIX, 75% CR TON 4,583.00 $ $
HMA(3,000,000 ESAL) SURFACE, 1/2" MIX, NO
36 FRICTION REQD., 75% CR TON 3,395.50 $ $
37 PAVEMENT SAMPLES AND TESTING LS 1.00 $ $ _.
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38 RAILROAD INSURANCE I_LS 1.00 $ $
38 INLET UMAR EACH 32.00 $ $
39 UNIVERSAL MH ADJ. RING OR EQUAL EACH 46.00 $ $
40 UMARED CONCRETE ADJUSTMENT EACH 12.00 $ $
41 FURNISH AND INSTALL MANHOLE CASTING EACH 1.00 $ $
42 PAVEMENT SYMBOLS EACH 2.00 $ $
43 PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS STA 341.78 $ $
TOTAL BID - DIVISION 1 $
BID DESCRIPTION-DIVISION II(PARKING LOT) UNIT EST.QTY., UNIT BID-, TOTAL BID PRICE
ITEM PRICE.
1 PAVEMENT REMOVAL SY 44.40 $ $
2 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 22.00 $ $
3 CLASS 10 EXCAVATION CY 194.40 $ $
4 MODIFIED SUBBASE TON 341.20 $ $
5 14" HMA, S 1/2", 60% CR SY 1166.70 $ $
6 IDNV APPROACH, 6" PCC SY 22.00 $ $
7 FENCE REMOVAL LS 1.00 $ $
8 PAVEMENT MARKING STA 15.22 $ $
9 PAVEMENT SYMBOL EACH 12.00 $ $
10 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00 $ $
TOTAL BID - DIVISION II $
TOTAL BID - DIVISION I + DIVISION 11 $
FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 3 of 5
2. It is understood that the quantities set forth are approximate only and subject to
variation and that the unit bid price for the work done shall govern in the actual
payment to Contractor.
3. In submitting this bid, the bidder understands that the right is reserved by the City
of Waterloo, Iowa, to reject any or all bids. If written notice of the acceptance of
this bid is mailed, telegraphed, or delivered to the undersigned within thirty (30)
days after the opening thereof, or at any time thereafter before this bid is
withdrawn, the undersigned agrees to execute and deliver an agreement in the
prescribed form and furnish the required bond and certificate of the insurance
within ten (10) days after the agreement is presented to him for signature, and
start work within ten (10) days after "Notice to Proceed" is issued.
4. Security in the sum of
Dollars ($ ) in the form of
is submitted herewith in accordance with the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
5. Attached hereto is a Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Contractor.
6. Attached hereto is a Resident Bidder Certification ( ) or Non-Resident
Bidder Certification (_�. (Mark one.)
7. The bidder is prepared to submit a financial and experience statement upon
request.
8. The Prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s), which have performed an aggregate
of $10,000.00 in work for the City in the current calendar year, are prepared to
submit an AAP or Update and an EOC, within ten (10) days of notification that the
bid submitted is lowest and acceptable.
9. The bidder has received the following Addendum or Addenda:
Addendum No. Date
10. The bidder shall list the MBE/WBE subcontractor(s), amount of subcontracts and
bid items on the City of Waterloo Minority and/or Women Business Pre-bid
Contact Information Form submitted with this Form of Bid or Proposal. The
apparent low Bidder shall submit a list of all other Subcontractor(s) to be used on
this Project to the City of Waterloo by 5:00 p.m. the business day following the day
Bids on this Project are due along with the Non-Collusion Affidavits of All
Subcontractor(s).
The Contractor shall submit information on subcontractors on
"SUBCONTRACTOR REQUEST AND APPROVAL" Form to be provided by City
prior to approval of contract.
FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 4 of 5
The subcontractors listed on this proposal and/or submitted to the Contract
Compliance Officer cannot be changed except for the following reasons:
1) The City of Waterloo does not approve the subcontractors.
2) The subcontractors submit in writing that they cannot fulfill their
subcontracts.
11. The bidder has filled in all blanks on this proposal. Those blanks not applicable
are marked "none" or"NA".
12. The bidder has attached all applicable forms.
13. The Owner reserves the right to select alternates, delete line items, and/or to
reduce quantities prior to the award of a contract due to budgetary limitations.
(Name of Bidder) (Date)
BY: Title
Official Address: (Including Zip Code):
I.R.S. No.
FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 5 of 5
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,that we,
as Principal,and
as Surety are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF WATERLOO , Iowa, hereinafter called
"OWNER." In the penal sum
Dollars($ )lawful money of the United States,for the payment
of which sum will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and
successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The condition of this obligation is such that
whereas the Principal has submitted the accompanying bid dated the day of
, 20 for
NOW,THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the form specified
and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the 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.
By virtue of statutory authority,the full amount of this bid bond shall be forfeited to the Owner in liquidation of
damages sustained in the event that the Principal fails to execute the contract and provide the bond as
provided in the specifications or by law.
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 or execute such contract;and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety, have hereunto set their hands and seals, 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 this day of A.D. 201
Principal (Seal)
By
(Title)
Witness (Seal)
Surety
By
Witness Attorney-in-fact
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER
State of )
County of ) )ss
, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
1. He is (Owner, Partner Officer Representative or Agent) , of
the Bidder that has submitted the attached Bid;
2. He is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all
pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;
3. Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;
4. Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded,
conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Bidder, firm or person
to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached
Bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract, or
has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or
communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or
prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or, to fix any overhead, profit or cost
element of the bid price or the bid price of any other Bidder, or to secure through any
collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage against the City
of Waterloo, Iowa, or any person interested in the Proposed Contract; and
5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or
any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this
affiant.
(Signed)
Title
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
, 201 .
Title
My commission expires
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR _
State of )
ss:
County of )
being first duly sworn, deposes and says
that:
1. He is (Owner, Partner Officer Representative, or Agent) of
hereinafter referred to as the"Subcontractor;" "
2. He is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the subcontractor's
proposal submitted by the subcontractor to —
contract pertaining to the
project in
(City or County and State)
3. Such subcontractor's proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal;
4. Neither the subcontractor nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, —
representatives, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way
colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other bidder, firm
or person to submit a collusive or sham proposal in connection with such contract or to —
refrain from submitting a proposal in connection with such contract, or has in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought by unlawful agreement or connivance with any other bidder,
firm or person to fix the price or prices in said subcontractor's proposal, or to fix any —
overhead., profit or cost element of the price of prices in said subcontractor's proposal, or
to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any
advantage against the City of Waterloo, Iowa, or any person interested in the proposed
contract; and —
5. The price or prices quoted in the subcontractor's proposal are fair and proper and are not
tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the
bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest,
including this affiant.
(Signed) —
Title
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
201_.
Title
My commission expires
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
(As provided in Executive Order No. 11246)
All contractors, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers of goods and services
doing business with the City and value of said business equals or exceeds ten
thousand dollars ($10,000.00) annually agree as follows:
1. The contractors, subcontractor, vendor and supplier of goods and services
will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, economic status, age,
mental or physical handicap, political opinions or affiliations. The
contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier will develop an Affirmative
Action program to ensure that applicants are employed and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to their race,
creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, economic status, age, mental or
physical disability, political opinions or affiliations. Such actions shall
include but not be limited to the following:
a. Employment
b. Upgrading
c. Demotion or Transfer
d. Recruitment and Advertising
e. Layoff or Termination
f. Rates of Pay or Other Forms of Compensation
g. Selection for Training Including Apprenticeship
2. The contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier of goods and services
will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees, state that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, economic status,
age, mental or physical disabilities, political opinion or affiliations.
3. The contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier or his/her collective
bargaining representative will send to each labor union or representative
of workers which he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other
contract or understanding, a notice advising said labor union or workers'
representative of the contractor's commitment under this section.
_ 4. The contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier of goods and services
will comply with all published rules, regulations, directives, and order of
the City of Waterloo Affirmative Action Program Contract Compliance
Provisions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES
5. The contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier of goods and services _
will furnish and file compliance reports within such time and upon such
forms as provided by the Affirmative Action Officer. Said forms will elicit
information as to the policies, procedures, patterns, and practices of each _
subcontractor as well as the contractor himself/herself and said contractor,
subcontractor, vendor and supplier will permit access to his/her
employment books, records and accounts to the City's Affirmative Action
Officer, for the purpose of investigation to ascertain compliance with this
contract and with rules and regulations of the City's Affirmative Action
Program—Contract Compliance Provisions relative to Resolution No.
24664.
6. In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination —
clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations and orders,
this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in
part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further contracts in —
accordance with procedures authorized by the City Council.
7. The contractor, subcontractor, vendor and supplier of goods and services will include, or incorporate by reference, the provisions of the non-
discrimination clause in every contract, subcontract or purchase order
unless exempted by the rules, regulations or orders of the City's —
Affirmative Action Program, and will provide in every subcontract, or
purchase order that said provisions will be binding upon each contractor,
subcontractor, or supplier.
8. We, the undersigned, recognize that we are morally and legally committed
to non-discrimination in employment. Any person who applies for
employment with our company will not be discriminated against because
of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, economic status, age, mental or
physical disabilities. —
(Signed)
(Appropriate Official)
(Title)
(Date)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES
RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT BIDDER
RESIDENT BIDDER:
In accordance with Section 73A.21 of the Iowa Code, all non-federal-aid public
improvement projects, which include road construction, shall be performed by a
qualified resident bidder. The resident bidder has been further defined as follows:
Resident Bidder:
A person or entity authorized to transact business in this state and
having a business for at least three years prior to the date of the
first advertisement for the public improvement. If another state or
foreign country has a more stringent definition of a resident bidder,
the more stringent definition is applicable as to bidders from that
state or foreign country.
The contractor shall provide the City with a certification that he is a qualified
resident bidder according to the above definition. The Certificatior shall be
submitted with the contractor's bid. A copy of the form of "Resident Bidder
Certification" is included in the Contract Documents. If it is determined that the
contractor does not meet this qualification after he begins work, a shutdown
notice shall be issued and the voiding of the contract shall begin unless the
contractor becomes qualified.
NON-RESIDENT BIDDER:
The contractor shall provide the City with a certification that he is a non-esident
bidder according to the above definition. The Certification shall be submitted with
the contractor's bid. A copy of the form of "Non-Resident Bidder Certification" is
included in the Contract Documents.
DJG
01/02/12
RESIDENT BIDDER CERTIFICATION
CONTRACT NO:
PROJECT NAME:
DATE OF LETTING:
To be a qualified resident bidder, the bidder shall be a person or
entity authorized to transact business in this state and having a
business for at least three years prior to the date of the first
advertisement for the public improvement. If another state or
foreign country has a more stringent definition of a resident bidder,
the more stringent definition is applicable as to bidders from that
state or foreign country.
This qualification as resident bidder shall be maintained by the contractor and his
subcontractors at the work site until this project is completed.
I hereby certify that I am a resident bidder as defined above.
COMPANY NAME
CORPORATE OFFICER
TITLE
DATE
NON-RESIDENT BIDDER CERTIFICATION
CONTRACT NO.:
PROJECT NAME:
DATE OF LETTING:
I hereby certify that I am an Iowa non-resident bidder.
COMPANY NAME:
CORPORATE OFFICER:
TITLE:
DATE:
STATE/COUNTRY OF RESIDENCY:
Stated below are the preference(s) to resident bidders in the state/country of
(Preference to bidders, labor force, or other preferential treatment to bidders or laborers, etc.
Revised February 2003
CONTRACTOR'S OR SUBCONTRACTOR'S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
Check box that applies to party completing program:
( ) General Contractor
( ) Subcontractor
I. Section A to be completed by GENERAL CONTRACTORS only:
A.
Name of Company
Address of Company Zip
Telephone Number ( )
Federal ID Number (if no Federal ID Number, Owner/President's Social
Security Number)
Name of Equal Employment Officer
Name of Project
Project Contract Number
Estimated Construction Work Dates /
Start Finish
Section B to be completed by SUBCONTRACTORS only:
B.
Name of General or Prime Contractor
Name of Subcontractor
Subcontractor's Address Zip
Subcontractor's Telephone Number( )
Subcontractor's Federal ID Number (if no Federal ID Number
Owner/President's Social Security Number)
Name of Equal Employment Officer
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C. Remainder of program to be completed by party completing program,
either Prime or Subcontractor.
1. The Owners and/or Principals of your company: —
Ethnic
Name Address Position Sex Origin
2. Other Areas of Interest:
If your company has branches or subsidiaries, or if your company is a
branch or subsidiary of a parent organization, give the following
information: —
Type of
Name Address Affiliation Degree _
II. EMPLOYER'S POLICY (Please read carefully.)A. We, the undersigned, recognize that we are morally and legally
committed to nondiscrimination in employment. Any person who _
applies for employment with our company will not be discriminated
against because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, economic
status, age, mental or physical handicap. —
B. The employment policies and practices of the undersigned are to recruit
and hire employees without discrimination, and to treat them equally
with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement,
including training, upgrading, promotion, and transfer. However, we
realize the inequities associated with employment training, upgrading, —
contracting and subcontracting for minorities and women and we will
direct our efforts to correcting any deficiencies to the maximum extent
possible. The same will be required of our SUBCONTRACTORS and —
suppliers.
C. We submit this program to assure compliance with Executive Order —
11246, as amended, and other subsequent orders that may pertain to
equal employment opportunity and merit employment policies, fully _
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realizing that our qualification and/or merit system should be evaluated
and revised, if necessary.
D. We agree to put forth the maximum effort to achieve full employment
and utilization of capabilities and productivity of all our citizens without
regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, economic status, age,
and mental or physical handicap.
E. will give training
-(Name of Company)
and employment opportunities to local residents of Waterloo, Iowa, to
the greatest extent feasible.
III. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
A. recognizes that the
(Name of Company)
effective application of a policy of merit employment involves more than
just a policy statement, and
(Name of Company)
will, therefore, re-evaluate our Affirmative Action Program to ensure that
equal employment opportunities are available on the basis of individual
merit, and to actively encourage minorities, women and local residents
to seek employment with our company on this basis.
B. will undertake the
(Name of Company)
following six (6) steps to improve our Affirmative Action Program:
1. Minority Recruitment and Employment;
2. Local Recruitment and Employment;
3. Disabled Veteran and Vietnam Era Veteran Recruitment and
Employment;
4. Handicapped Recruitment and Employment;
5. Female Recruitment and Employment; and
6. Training, Upgrading and Promotional Opportunities.
C. will take
(Name of Company)
whatever steps are necessary to ensure that our total work force has
adequate minority, female, and local representation. We will utilize the
following methods in our recruitment attempts:
1. Local advertising media (newspapers, radio, TV);
2. Community organizations (churches, clubs, schools);
3. Public and private institutions in the area (UNI, Hawkeye
Community College);
4. Job Service of Iowa; and
5. Other.
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D. will seek qualified minority,
(Name of Company)
female, and local group applicants for all job categories and will make
asserted efforts to increase minority, female and group representation
in occupations at the higher levels or skill and responsibility.
E. All sources of employment used shall be aware that we are an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. Labor organizations representing
our employees will be notified of our Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy and Affirmative Action Program.
F, Training, upgrading, promotion and transfer activities at all levels will be
monitored to ensure that full consideration has been given to qualified
minority, female, and local group employees.
G. will encourage other
(Name of Company)
companies with whom we are associated and/or do business, to do the
same and we will assist them in their efforts.
H. has taken the following
(Name of Company)
Affirmative Action to ensure that minority, female, local contractors
and/or suppliers were provided opportunities to negotiate and/or bid on
this project: (if none, write ,NONE")
1.
2.
1. As a result of the above efforts, we have involved minority, female, and
local contractors and/or suppliers in the following areas of
subcontracting: (if none, write "NONE")
1.
2.
J. will require approved
(Name of Company)
Affirmative Action Programs from all nonexempt contractors who
propose to work on this project and will take whatever steps are
necessary to ensure that non-minority contractors have adequate
representation of minority, female and local persons in their total work
force.
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K. In further accordance with rules and guidelines issued aursuant to
Executive Order 11246 as amended, we establish the goals for our
company, based on parity percentages supplied by the City, and we
realize these goals will be reviewed on an annual basis.
L. will keep records of
(Name of Company)
specific actions relative to recruitment, employment, training, upgrading
and promotion and will provide the City of Waterloo with any information
relative to same, including activities of our SUBCONTRACTORS and
suppliers as necessary or when requested.
M. Parity figures for companies located in Waterloo are as follows:
Minority Parity = .08 (8%)
N. Affirmative Acton
(Name of Company)
Employment Goals:
The definition of Affirmative Action Goals is as follows: "Goals may not
be rigid and inflexible quotas which must be met, but must be targets,.
reasonably attainable by means of applying every good faith effort to
make all aspects of the entire Affirmative Action Program work."
For the year 201_, please submit percentage targets for employing
minorities and women. If you already have reached your target for
hiring minorities and women, please submit that percentage.
*Goals for Minorities:
Goals for Women: %
*Your affirmative action goals should be between 1% and 10% or more
for minorities and 1% and 5% or more for women.
Please be advised that the goals or targets are purely your estimation
of how many women and minorities your company can reasonably
expect to hire in 201_ Note, that none of the goals are rigid or
inflexible. They are targets that your company calculates as reasonably
attainable. This will help the City in its monitoring procedures as
required by City of Waterloo Resolution No. 1984-142(4).
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CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL WORK FORCE
(WATERLOO)
HOURLY
NAME AND ADDRESS JOB CATEGORY RACE SEX WAGE
INDICATE: DISABLED VETERAN: DV
VIETNAM ERA VETERAN: VV
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HANDICAPPED: H
We hereby certify that we are in compliance with all City and Federal
Affirmative Action Regulations and agree to accept all liability for failure to
comply.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Company Executive
Date
By:
Equal Employment
Opportunity Officer
Date
City of Waterloo Affirmative Action Officer
Approved
Disapproved Reason:
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By:
Date:
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DESCRIPTION OF JOB CATEGORIES
1. Officials/Manager: Occupations in which employees set broad policies,
exercise overall responsibility for execution of all policies, or direct individual
departments or special phases of the agency's operations or provide
specialized consultation on a regional, district or area basis. Includes:
department heads, bureau chiefs, division chiefs, directors, deputy directors,
controllers, examiners, wardens, superintendents, unit supervisors, sheriffs,
police and fire chiefs and inspectors and kindred workers.
2. Professionals: Occupations which require specialized and theoretical
knowledge which is usually required through college training or thorough work
experience and other training which provides comparable knowledge.
Includes: personnel and labor relations workers, social workers, doctors,
psychologists, registered nurses, economists, dietitians, lawyers, system
analysts, accountants, engineers, employment and vocational rehabilitation
counselors, teachers or instructors, police and fire captains and lieutenants
and kindred workers.
3. Technicians: Occupations which require a combination of basic scientific or
technical knowledge and manual skill which can be obtained through
specialized post-secondary school education and through equivalent on-the-
job training. Includes: computer programmers and operations, draftsmen,
surveyors, licensed practical nurses, photographs, radio operators, technical
illustrators, police and fire sergeants and kindred workers.
4. Office/Clerical: Workers are responsible for internal and external
communication, recording and retrieval of data and/or information and other
paper work required in an office. Includes: bookkeepers, messengers, office
machine operators, clerk-typists, stenographers, court transcribers, hearing
reporters, statistical clerks, dispatchers, license distributors, payroll clerks and
kindred workers.
5. Skilled Craft Workers: Workers perform jobs which require special manual
skill and a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the processes involved
in the work which is acquired through on-the-job training programs. Includes:
Mechanics and repairman, electricians, heavy equipment operators, stationary
engineers, skilled machine occupations, carpenters, compositors and
typesetters and kindred workers.
6. Sales Workers: Occupations engaging wholly and primarily in direct selling.
Includes: advertising agents and salesman, insurance agents and brokers,
real estate agents and brokers, stock and bond salesmen, demonstrators,
salesmen and sales clerks, grocery clerks and cashier checkers, and kindred
workers.
7. Operatives (semi-skilled): Workers who operate machine or processing
equipment or perform other factory-type duties of intermediate skill level which
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can be mastered in a few weeks and require only limited training. Includes:
apprentices (auto mechanics), plumbers, building trades, metal working
trades, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, machinists, mechanics, printing
trades, etc., operatives, attendants (auto service and parking), plasterers,
chauffeurs, deliverymen and furnacemen, heaters (metal), laundry and dry
cleaning operatives, milliners, mine operatives and laborers, motormen, oilers
and greasers, (except auto painters), (except construction and maintenance),
photographic process workers, stationary fireman, truck and tractor drivers,
weavers, (textile), welders and flame cutters and kindred workers.
8. Laborers (unskilled): Workers in manual occupations which generally
require no special training. Perform elementary duties that may be learned in
few days and require the application of little or no independent judgment.
Includes: garage laborers, car washers and greasers, gardeners (except
farm) and groundskeepers, longshoremen, and stevedores, lumbermen,
raftsmen and woodchoppers, laborers performing lifing, digging, mixing,
loading and pulling operations and kindred workers.
9. Apprentices: Persons employed in a program including work training and
related instruction to learn a trade or craft which is traditionally an
apprenticeship, regardless of whether the program is registered with a Federal
or State agency.
10. Trainees (on-the-job): Production. . . persons in formal training for craftsmen
when not trained under apprentice programs--operative laborer, and service
occupations.
White Collar. . . persons engaged in formal training for clerical, managerial,
professional, technical, sales, office and clerical occupations.
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ITEMS OF POTENTIAL MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:
The following are items from the F.Y. 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM,
Contract No. 857, that have a potential for MBE/WBE Participation. This listing,
however, is not intended to be all encompassing; to preclude MBE/WBE Contractors
from bidding on any items of the Proposal as a Subcontractor or the entire Proposal as
a Prime Contractor.
DIVISION I -STREETS
BID TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1 REMOVE AND RELOCATE E-1 INLET EACH 1.00
2 REMOVE AND REPLACE E-1-C EACH 9.00
(USE EXISTING CASTING)
3 REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-1-C EACH 3.00
4 REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-2-C EACH 1.00
5 FURNISH E-1-C INLET CASTING EACH 1.00
6 REM/REP RA INLET TOP EACH 1.00
7 REM/REP RA INLET TOP AND THROAT EACH 1.00
8 REMOVE AND REPLACE MH BOXOUT EACH 12.00
9 STORM SEWER, 10"TRUSS LF 44.00
10 RF-19C (RODENT GUARD) EACH 2O.00
11 REMOVE AND REPLACE SM/OR D/W, 6" PCC SF 746.00
12 REMOVE SIDEWALK SF ',736.10
13 SIDEWALK, 4" PCC SF 1,173.00
14 SIDEWALK, 6" PCC SF 605.10
15 SIDEWALK CURB SECTION LF 78.00
PEDESTRIAN RAMP DETECTABLE WARNING
16 SURFACE SF 154.00
17 TOPSOIL REMOVAL FROM PARKING SY 131.20
18 TOPSOIL SY 12.70
19 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C & G/6" PCC LF 40.00
20 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/8" PCC LF 10.00
21 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 74.00
22 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 6" PCC SY 38.90
23 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 9" PCC SY 30.60
24 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 8" TRUSS LF 10.00
25 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 10" TRUSS LF 4.00
26 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, 6" LF 5.00
27 3/4" ROADSTONE TON 10.00
38 INLET UMAR EACH 32.00
40 UMARED CONCRETE ADJUSTMENT EACH 12.00
41 FURNISH AND INSTALL MANHOLE CASTING EACH 1.00
42 PAVEMENT SYMBOLS EACH 2.00
43 PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS STA 341.78
44 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00
DIVISION 11 - PARKING LOT
BID TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1 PAVEMENT REMOVAL SY 44.40
2 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 22.00
3 CLASS 10 EXCAVATION CY 194.40
4 MODIFIED SUBBASE TON 341.20
6 D/W APPROACH, 6" PCC SY 22.00
7 FENCE REMOVAL LS 1.00
8 PAVEMENT MARKING STA 15.22
9 PAVEMENT SYMBOL EACH 12.00
10 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00
MBE/WBE GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT
IMPORTANT: Prime Contract Bidders should be aware that ten percent (10%) MBE
goal and a two percent (2%) WBE goal is attached to this project. "Certified Return
Receipt" letters are no longer needed with the bid showing proof of contacting MBE or
WBE Subcontractors, but the Pre-Bid Contact Information Form must be filled out
completely.
City of Waterloo Contract Compliance Officer:
Contract Compliance Officer
Community Development Board
Carnegie Annex, Suite 202
620 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-4429
SUBCONTRACTOR'S BID REQUEST FORM
PRIME BIDDER'S LETTERHEAD
Contract No.:
Letting Date:
I, (subcontractor's name), hereby attest that I have been solicited for a bid on
(project name) in the area of (description of work and bid item no.).
(Prime contractor) has informed me that if I am interested in bidding, a
subcontracting bid proposal must be submitted to the company office by (date)
and (time).
Subcontractor's Company Name
Date Subcontractor's Signature
Date Prime Bidder's Signature
LETTER TO BE USED WHEN SOLICITING FOR
SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTES
Subcontractor Company Name
Address
RE: Contract No.:
Dear -
(Prime Contractor's Company Name) is presently soliciting for the following work
in connection with the above referenced project.
(Insert bid Item Nos. and Description of Work)
(Prime Contractor's Company Name) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all
qualified bidders will not be discriminated against due to race, religion, color, sex,
or origin.
If interested in bidding your proposal must be turned in to this office by
and
(Date) (Time)
Sincerely,
(Prime Contractor's Representative)
Form CCO- 3 (11/28/2001)
LETTER OF INTENT TO BID
(MBE/WBE LETTER)
According to the Current MBE/WBE Contract Compliance Program - 2002, all
MBE/WBE Contractors interested in submitting subcontractor quotes on
construction projects with goals, MUST submit a LETTER OF INTENT TO BID to
the City of Waterloo Contract Compliance Officer at least seven (7) days prior to
bid opening.
The LETTER OF INTENT TO BID must list the specific items which the
MBE/WBE Contractor is interested in bidding.
Letter should include the following:
Name of Project:
Your Company Name:
Address:
Phone: Date:
List of Specific items to be bid:
Item No. Description:
Item No. Description:
Item No. Description:
Item No. Description:
Item No. Description:
(Subcontractor's Company Name and authorized signature)
Return this LETTER OF INTENT TO BID to:
Contract Compliance Officer
Community Development Board
620 Mulberry St.
Carnegie Annex, Suite 202
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-4429
Form CCO-5 (06-20-2002)
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CARTER ELECTRIC
725 Adams Street
Waterloo, 1A 50703
Phone: (319) 232-9808 —
Pager: (319)235-4021
Contact: Derrick Carter
Specializing in:
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CULPEPPER ELECTRIC
1731 Cottage Grove Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50707
Phone: (319)235-0885
Fax: (319)236-8177
Contact: Martin Culpepper
Certified: City of Waterloo Certified MBE, Licensed Electrician
Specializing in:
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DANIELS HOME IMPROVEMENT
339 Albany Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 961-1659
Contact: Sammy Daniels
Specializing in:
ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE FLATWORK, POURED WALLS—ALL TYPES, FOOTINGS,
LIGHT DEMOLITION
D.C. CORPORATION
426 Beech Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)493-3225
FAX: (319) 236-0515
Contact: Terry Phillips --
Certified: City of Waterloo Certified MBE, Iowa DOT, TSB Certified
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2003 Plainview Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319)233-4701
Contact: Willie Greer
Specializing in:
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OLD GREER'S WORKS
2309 Springview Street
Waterloo, IA 50707
Phone: (319) 233-2150
Contact: David L. Greer, Sr.
Specializing in:
ROOFING& GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
QUICK CONSTRUCTION
_ 217 Bates Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 215-4166
Contact: Leroy Harrington
Specializing in:
ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE FLATWORK AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
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ATLAS PAINTING, INC.*
911 Sycamore Street
P.O. BOX 65
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Phone: (319) 232-9164
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PETERMAN & HAES CARPET ONE*
4003 University Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50701
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email: JR11486(a�cfu.net
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Contact : Carol Reese
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WATCO CONSTRUCTION, INC.*
2920 Texas Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone : (319) 233-7481
Certified: City of Waterloo WBE
Contact : Patricia J. Kimball
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21072 Y Avenue
Steamboat Rock, IA 50672
Phone: 641-858-5090
Fax: 888-522-9307
Email: jenny@oelconstruction.com
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Contact: Jenny Ingledue
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STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
(To be submitted by the Bidder only upon the specific request of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa.)
All questions must be answered and the date 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, when 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 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. List the more important projects recently completed by your company, stating
the approximate cost for each, and the month and year completed.
11. List your major equipment available for this contract.
12. Experience in construction work similar in importance to this project.
13. Background and experience of the principal members of your crganization,
including the officers.
14. Credit available: $
15. Give bank reference:
STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES
16. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any
other information that may be required by the City of Waterloo, Iowa?
17. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or
corporation to furnish any information requested by the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
in verification of the recitals comprising this Statement of Bidder's
Qualifications.
Dated at , this day of .�
201 .
(Name of Bidder)
By:
Title:
State of )
ss: _
County of )
being duly sworn deposes and says
that he is of
(Name of 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
, 201
Notary Public
My commission expires ,
STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES
GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The work covered by this contract consists of furnishing all labo-, equipment, and
materials and performing all operations, in connection with the F.Y. 2014
ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, Contract No. 857, as shown on the contract
drawings and in accordance with these specifications.
The contract drawings, which accompany and form a part of this contract and
specifications are dated January 27, 2014. They have the general title of F.Y.
2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, Contract No. 857.
The drawings are numbered and separately entitled as follows:
Sheet No. Description
1 Title Sheet
2 Legend, Sheet Index
3 General Notes
4 - 5 Quantities
6 Tyhpical Sections
7 4t St. Overlay
8 4th St. & Ridgeway Ave. Sidewalk
9 4th St. & Ridgeway Ave. Sidewalk Tab
10 4th St. & Kent Cir. Overlay
11 4th St. & Kent Cir. Sidewalk Tab
12 Airport Blvd. Overlay
13 Ashland St. & Bryant Ave. Overlay
14 Ashland Ave. & Parker St. Sidewalk
15 Ashland Ave. & Parker St. Sidewalk Tab
16 Hanna Blvd. & Kern St. Overlay
17 Kern St. & Oakland Ave. Sidewalk
18 Kern St. & Oakland Ave. Sidewalk Tab
19 Kern St. & Leonard Ave. Sidewalk
20 Kern St. & Leonard Ave. Sidewalk Tab
21 Kern St. & Leonard Ave. Sidewalk Tab
22 Kimball Ave. Overlay
23 Lark Ln. & Olympic Dr. Overlay
24 Maplewood St. & Norwood Ave. Overlay
25 Newell St. Overlay
26 Poplar Ave. Overlay
27 Sheridan Rd. Overlay
28 Vaughn St. & Whittier Ave. Overlay
29 Pavement Marking Tabulation
30 Parking Lot Removals
31 Parking Lot Paving
GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 1 of 5
Sheet No, Description
32 Parking Lot Stall Layout
33 — 37 Sidewalk Ramp Details
38 E Inlet Detail
The standard specifications of the City of Waterloo are to be used along with the
special provisions described herein and shall be considered as part of the contract
documents.
2. CONFLICTING SPECIFICATIONS
All requirements of other specifications contained in the contract documents which
conflict with the provisions of the special provisions will be considered void.
3. DUMPING AREAS
Excess material resulting from construction operations shall be hauled to the
County Landfill or other area secured by the Contractor and approved by the City
Engineer. Rubble, rubbish, trees, brush, and other unsuitable backfill material, as
designated by the City Engineer, shall be hauled to the County Landfill. All Landfill
charges are to be considered incidental to the contract and are the responsibility of
the Contractor.
4. CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE
The Contractor shall exercise care during construction operations to ensure the
safety and protection to existing features located near or within the limits of
construction. Damage caused by negligence or poor workmanship, as determined
by the Engineer, shall be considered the Contractor's responsibility.
5. REMOVED MATERIALS
All materials removed as part of this Contract shall remain the property of the City
unless the City determines that he materials are not salvageable and the City does
not want to retain ownership of the materials. Materials designated in the field by
the Engineer as nonsalvageable shall be hauled and disposed of by the Contractor
at no cost to the City. All other materials shall be transported to locations as
directed by the Engineer. No separate measurement or payment will be made for
hauling or disposing of removed materials and it shall be considered incidental to
applicable items.
6. OVERHAUL
Overhaul will not be paid for "surplus material" obtained from any of the items of
construction under this contract. The cost of overhaul will be considered as
incidental to the items to which it applies.
GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 2 of 5
7. MAILBOXES
The Contractor shall notify the United States Postal Department of mailboxes,
which interfere with any part of the work before removing them, and the Contractor
will relocate them as required by the Postmaster. The removal and replacement of
mailboxes will not be considered for direct payment, but will be considered
incidental to the item to which it applies.
8. PAY ITEMS
All pay items are listed in the proposal and shall include the purchase of all
materials, delivery of these materials, and furnishing all labor, plant and
miscellaneous work needed to make the item complete. All such cost shall be
incidental to the proposed item to which it applies and shall not be considered for
separate payment.
9. BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS
The Contractor shall, immediately upon execution and delivery of the contract,
before the first estimate for payment is made, deliver to the City Engineer a
detailed estimate giving a complete breakdown of the lump sum contract prices.
The submitted breakdown shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any
payment of any lump sum price item.
10. PERMISSION TO HAUL OVER STREETS RAILROADS AND HIGHWAYS
The Contractor will be required to secure, from the proper authorities, permission
or permit which may be required to haul over streets, highways, railroads or
private property, and any hauling operations of the Contractor shall be subject to
the requirements of such permits, permission, and to all applicable regulations,
laws, and ordinances governing hauling and movement of equipment over streets,
railroads, highways and private property. Any costs or inconvenience caused by
obtaining any necessary permits or permission shall be considered completely
covered by the price bid for the items in the proposal.
11. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
The City Engineer shall approve Contractor's work schedule prior to starting. All
revisions shall also be approved. The City Engineer may change the schedule to
accommodate changing construction conditions.
The Contractor shall coordinate the work under this contract with contractors
performing work under other contracts which may be performed concurrently.
The Contractor shall be responsible to notify the Police, Fire, Street and
Engineering Departments of the closing and opening of streets.
The Contractor shall commence work within ten (10) days after receipt of the
"Notice to Proceed" and diligently execute the work of the contract to completion.
GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 3 of 5
12. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Before any work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the City Engineer to
hold a pre-construction conference to discuss problems and schedules of
contracts.
13. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the location of gas lines, water
lines, electric, telephone, and cable television cables or wires from the various
utility companies and the City electrician before starting any excavation. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to any underground utilities. The
Contractor shall expose those utilities indicated on the plans so that elevations
may be determined before beginning construction. This work shall be considered
incidental to other items of work.
If the Contractor believes that additional costs have been incurred due to a utility
being improperly located, the resolution of the additional costs incurred shall be
made between the Contractor and the respective utility company.
14. TRAFFIC SIGNS AND STREET SIGNS
The Contractor shall contact the City of Waterloo Traffic Operations Department to
have any street sign that will be affected by construction removed and replaced
when the work has been completed.
15. TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall, at his own expense and without further or other order, -
provide, erect and maintain, at all times during the progress and suspension of the
work and until completion and final acceptance thereof, suitable and requisite
barricades, signs or other adequate protection, as required by the latest edition of
Part VI of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and shall provide, keep
and maintain such barricades, signs, etc., as may be required or as may be
ordered by the Engineer, to ensure the safety of the public as well as those
engaged on the work. All barricading plans shall be reviewed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall determine, provide and obtain approval from the City
Engineer on all detour locations for all street closings, barricades and posting prior
to construction. These shall meet requirements of the City Police Traffic
Department. The Contractor shall notify the City Engineer's Office and the Police,
Fire and Street Departments when the street is closed for construction. All
barricading shall be in accordance with the latest edition of Part VI of the "Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices." Encapsulated lens sheeting is not required
on this project.
GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 4 of 5
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PAVEMENTS; DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS
1. PAVEMENT MATERIAL
A. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
1. Pavement, Curb & Gutter, Driveways and Sidewalk:
Air-entrained pavement Mix No. A-4, C-4 or M-4 with Class II
Aggregate. (Class C) Fly ash, in accordance with IDOT 2301.04,
Paragraph E, is permitted. Ground granulated blast furnace slag, in
accordance with IDOT 2301.04 Paragraph F is permitted.
2. Structural:
Air-entrained Mix No. C-4 or M-4. (Class C) Fly Ash and ground
granulated blast furnace slag, in accordance with IDOT 2403.03,
Paragraph D is permitted.
B. HOT MIX ASPHALT:
SUDAS Division 7, Section 7020 shall apply with the followirg revisions:
1. City of Waterloo "Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works
Construction" General Specifications for Construction shall be used
in lieu of"General Provisions & Covenants" Division I.
2. Specific References to Base Widening do not apply to Full Depth
Construction on this project.
3. 1.02.13.2: Table 7020.01 will be modified by the following:
a. Surface Course:
HMA - 1 M, 3M or 10M ESALS, S Y2", No friction required
PG 58-28 for 1 M ESALS, PG 64-22 for 3M and 10M ESALS
1 M ESALS will be 60% crushed particles
3M and 10M ESALS will be 75% crushed particles
Type A Aggregate only
b. Intermediate Course(s):
HMA — 1 M, 3M or 10M ESALS, 1 1/4"
PG 58-28 for 1 M ESALS, PG 64-22 for 3M and 10M ESALS
1 M ESALS will be 60% crushed particles
3M and 10M ESALS will be 75% crushed particles
Type A Aggregate only
SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 1 of 20
4. 1.05.B: No unclassified RAP will be allowed.
Classified or Certified RAP will only be allowed, no unclassified RAP
will be allowed in the production of HMA. Allowable percentage of
RAP in the mix will be as shown in IDOT table 2303.02-1 with the _
following exception: RAP will not be allowed in the surface course.
If the contractor wishes to use RAP in the production of HMA, the
contractor will provide to the City documentation showing that the
RAP is either Classified or Certified. Documentation will meet the
requirements of IDOT section 2303, IM 505 and IM 510. The City
will not do gradation or extraction tests on the RAP to determine the
amount of asphalt binder present in the RAP. The contractor can
have the samples sent to an independent lab or send the samples to
the IDOT for extraction and gradation tests. Contractor tests results
on the RAP to determine Classified or Certified status will not be
accepted. The contractor and the City will work together to take
samples. All test results will be provided to the City. If
documentation can't be provided, the RAP will be treated as
unclassified RAP and will not be used in the production of HMA.
Classified or Certified RAP to be used in the production of HMA will
be included in the JMF. The contractor will take the RAP into
account during the mix design as described in IDOT Section 2303
and IM 505. If the contractor wishes to use Classified or Certified
RAP in the HMA mixture, the contractor will provide documentation
for the Classified or Certified status of the RAP to be used.
5. 1.05.C: Any HMA removed shall be property of the contractor. -
6. 2.02: Use of warm mix asphalt (WMA) is not allowed.
7. 2.03.A No unclassified RAP will be allowed.
8. 2.03.B: No recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) will be allowed.
9. 3.01.C2: Tack coat will be required per lift in this section.
10. 3.06.A: The City may conduct the tests, hire an independent testing
laboratory, or use the Contractor's test results. Density for all
streets will be a minimum of 94%.
11. 3.06.A.2: The City will not prepare the mix designs. The Contractor
will have mix designs approved by the MOT or independent lab.
Any HMA produced prior to submittal of JMF's and material
certifications will not be paid for.
12. 3.06.A.3.b.1: Binder will be accepted based on suppliers shipment
certification.
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13. 3.06.A.3.b.6: No split samples for agency correlation are required.
14. 3.06.B.3: Will be modified as follows:
Density for all streets will be a minimum of 94% and testing shall be
as described in SUDAS Section 7020, Paragraph 3.06, B. In
addition, the contractor will be required to take cores on streets and
determine an appropriate lot. The lot may contain different streets
(testing the same layer) from the same project or different stages of
the same street (testing the same layer) or some combination that
will give the contractor an appropriate amount of tonnage and cores
to test. The "AAD for Laboratory Air Voids" will be determined for the
lot and a pay factor will be applied as shown in IDOT Section
2303.05, A.3.a.2. The "Average Field Voids" will be determined for
the lot and a pay factor will be applied as shown in IDOT Section
2303.05, A.3.b.3.
15. Maximum compacted thickness of any lift will be three (3) inches.
16. Multiple lifts of asphalt will not be allowed on the same street on the
same day until existing HMA has reached an ambient temperature
with its surroundings prior to the placement of the next layer of HMA.
The Engineer may waive this requirement.
17. Separate payment for asphalt binder will not be made
18. PWL will not be used to determine pay adjustments.
2. PAVEMENT SCARIFICATION
Iowa DOT Specification Section 2214 will apply to work involved in this item. The
materials salvaged from the pavement scarification will become the property of the
Contractor. Pavement scarification will be paid based on the contract price per
square yard.
At the direction of the Engineer after pavement scarification has been completed
on some streets, the Contractor will be prepared to place asphalt binder within 18
hours. Unless approved by the Engineer, through traffic will not be allowed on the
milled surface.
The Contractor will construct temporary ramps at the location where a wedge has
been milled, at vertical butt joints or other locations where a vertical drop-off exists
as directed by the Engineer.
Mill thicknesses for streets are shown in the typical sections in the plan set.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 3 of 20
3. CRACK AND SEAT
IDOT Specification 2216 will apply. The roller gross weight required may be less
than 50 ton depending on a field determination of the subgrade soil conditions at
the time the crack and seating operations are done.
Immediately following the crack and seat operation and before opening to through
or local traffic, the Contractor will proceed with surface and other patching
necessary to make the street safe for traffic.
The crack and seat machine will stay a minimum of five (4) feet from the back of
the curb during cracking operations.
Payment for cracking and seating of concrete streets will be on a square yard
basis.
4. EXISTING PAVEMENT SECTIONS
The following list of pavement sections are being included for the Contractor's
information. This has been based on cores taken by the City. The City does not
guarantee pavement sections in areas other than the location of the core. This
information shall not constitute a basis for additional compensation if conditions
are found to be different in other areas.
STREET LOCATION OFFSET ACC
1 SHERIDAN RD. 800 BLK 5.3 N. 7.5"
5. LIMITS OF PAVEMENT SCARIFICATION AND OVERLAY
Limits of pavement scarification and overlay are shown on the plans and in the
Typical Sections sheet of the plans. Actual limits will be marked in the field by
the Engineer.
6. MEETING EXISTING PAVING
When meeting existing paving, the Contractor will scarify the existing paving at
such locations as indicated as per the detail in the plans ("Mill Wedge" bid item).
When meeting existing railroad tracks or asphalt paving (not paid as a "Mill
Wedge" bid item), the Contractor will remove material to obtain at least a two (2")
inch vertical joint at the mud rail or at locations as shown on the plans. See
"Pavement Scarification" Special Provision regarding temporary ramps.
7. DRAINAGE
The Contractor will be responsible to maintain proper drainage along the streets.
If any water pockets occur that are caused by the contractor's operations, the
Contractor will be required to correct them. -
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8. MINIMUM-WIDTH PASSES FOR CERTAIN STREETS
On streets where the total width of the overlay is thirty feet (30') or less, the
Contractor will be required to place the asphalt in two (2) passes, thereby creating
one (1) joint at the centerline of the street or one (1) pass if equipment is capable
of paving full width with proper cross slope.
9. INTERSECTING STREET FILLETS
At intersecting streets, fillets will be carried approximately eight feet (8') from the
edge of the full-depth overlay at the edge of the street. This distance may be
adjusted in the field as directed by the Engineer in order to maintain proper
intersection drainage.
10. DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACES
Detectable warnings shall be placed at all new or reconstructed sidewalk
accessibility ramps and placed in accordance with the design plans for that
particular style of ramp. All detectable warning surfaces placed shall consist of
truncated domes aligned in a square grid pattern, manufactured in accordance
with the current ADA detectable warning regulations, and be installed per the
manufacturer's specifications.
The detectable warning surfaces shall be cast iron. Contractor will be
required to install 2'x2' and 2'x3' sections on sidewalk ramps that are 5 feet
wide. Contractor will be required to install 2'x3' and 2'x3' sections on
sidewalk ramps that are 6 feet wide.
Approved Vendors:
Cast Iron
• MetaDome, LLC — MetaCast
• EJ Group, Inc. — Detectable Warning Plates
• Neenah Foundry Company
Details are included in the plans indicating the estimated limits of sidewalk removal
and replacement to meet ADA requirements. All excavation required
construct/reconstruct sidewalk ramps and adjacent sidewalk is considered
incidental to applicable items.
11. SIDEWALK CURB SECTION
Sidewalk curb sections will be required along sidewalks where the grade between
the sidewalk and property line is impractical to grade. The contractor will build the
sidewalk and the curb section together, pinning the curb on after the sidewalk is
completed will not be allowed. The contractor will install curb on top of the
sidewalk, along the length of sidewalk shown in the plans or as directed in the field
by the engineer. The sidewalk will taper from nothing to a maximum of eight
inches high. Anything over this height will require a separate retaining wall to be
built and paid under a different bid item. Payment will be full compensation for all
SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 857 Page 5 of 20
labor, materials and equipment required to construct the curb section on the
sidewalk.
12. RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVING
Recycled asphalt paving is included as a bid item for use as granular shoulder
material. RAP will be used to construct Type A granular shoulders meeting the
requirements of IDOT Section 2121, except that 100% RAP shoulders are
allowed.
For the number of tons of RAP placed on the shoulder, the Contractor will be paid
the contract unit price per ton. This payment will be full compensation for
furnishing all materials, including RAP and water, furnishing all equipment,
compaction of RAP material and all tools and labor necessary to construct the
shoulder.
No additional payment will be made for flagging, pilot cars or barricading needed
to complete the onstruction of the shoulders.
13. 3/4" ROADSTONE
Roadstone used in this contract will comply with IDOT Standard Specification
Section 4120.04 and Section 4109, Gradation No. 11. The City will perform the
standard proctor tests, if needed. The 3/4" ROADSTONE item is to be used for
subgrade material behind the walk in alleys or other areas as directed by the
Engineer.
14. TIE BARS AND DOWELS
Tie bars will be replaced at all longitudinal joints, whether existing or created by a
new saw cut edge at a patch. These will be considered incidental to the patch.
Tie bars will typically be placed at 30 inches center-to-center. No. 4 bars will be
used for paving thicknesses less than 8" and No. 5 bars for 8" and thicker paving.
Dowels and tie bars (RT and RD) will typically be placed at 12 inches center-to-
center. Measurement will be based on lineal foot of transverse joint where
required and payment will be based on the unit price per lineal foot. No.
6 dowels/bars will be used for paving thickness less than 8" and No.
10 dowels/bars used for 8" and thicker paving.
15. COLD WEATHER PROTECTION FOR CONCRETE PAVING CURB AND
GUTTER, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
Cold weather protection as required will be incidental to applicable bid items.
16. CURING COMPOUND APPLICATION
The bid item unit price for the construction of the item will be reduced 25 percent
for areas receiving less than specified coverage or late application of curing
compound This applies to all PCC items.
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17. HOT-WEATHER CONCRETING
If water is added at the jobsite to compensate for loss of slump or workability
during hot weather, a plant ticket will be required for each load. This plant ticket
will indicate the maximum amount of water that can be added per the maximum
w/c ratio in accordance with Iowa Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications.
18. HMA SURFACE PATCHES
HMA Surface Patches will comply with IDOT Specification 2212, Some areas
have been previously patched with cold mix material. As part of the Surface Patch
bid item, the cold mix material will be removed, the location cleaned, tacked and
hot mix asphalt placed and compacted.
19. REMOVE AND REPLACE 18", 24" OR 30" WIDE, 6", 7", 8", 9" CURB AND
GUTTER
Curb and gutter removal will be as shown on the plans or as directed in the field by
the Engineer and will be based on a linear foot basis. The Contractor will be
responsible for disposal of removed materials. All curb and gutter will be sawed
before removal where directed by the Engineer. All sawing is considered
incidental to this item. The Contractor will be required to install two (2) #4 Bars,
24" long on each end of the curb and gutter. Installation of bars is incidental to
curb and gutter replacement. If the curb and gutter is broken beyond the saw cut
during the removal operations, it will be re-sawed to obtain a straight line joint as
directed by the Engineer before replacement is made. All additional curb and
gutter removed and replaced due to negligence by the Contractor will be
considered incidental to this item. All curb and gutter will be sealed, including the
face and topof curb. All sealing will be incidental to this item. The Contractor will
use care in the curb and gutter removal to minimize disturbance of the parking
area behind the curb. A maximum of two (2) feet behind the curb may be
disturbed. Four (4) inches of topsoil will be placed at locations disturbed by
excavation or grading operations as directed in the field by the Engineer. The
Contractor may use existing topsoil to restore parking. Additional topsoil, which is
required to complete the work, but is not available on the job, will be furnished by
the Contractor. The Contractor must furnish all topsoil material. All topsoil
material must be approved by the Engineer prior to its placement. This work will
be considered incidental to applicable items. The Contractor will also use extra
care for curb and gutter removal and construction at driveways and approach
walks. If areas of decorative rock, etc., are encountered, the material will be
carefully removed, stored on site and restored to a condition equal to or better
than that which was existing prior to construction.
20. SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH REMOVAL
Where sidewalk and driveway approaches are to be removed, they must first be
sawed full depth with a concrete saw at the line designated by the Engineer before
the removal is started. If the concrete or asphalt is broken or damaged beyond the
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sawed line during removal operations, it will be re-sawed to obtain a straight-line
joint before replacement concrete or asphalt is placed. All additional concrete or
asphalt removed and replaced due to negligence by the Contractor will be
considered incidental to this item. The Contractor will use extra care in removal to
avoid disturbance or damage to adjoining sidewalk. All saw cutting will be
considered incidental to applicable items.
21. HMA PATCHING: FULL DEPTH PARTIAL AND SURFACE
All patches will be completed at least four (4) hours before asphalt binder is
placed. Patching that is done less than eight (8) hours ahead of the paving
operation will be paid as Intermediate '/" Mix.
22. FULL-DEPTH PATCH 6" 7" 8" AND 9" P.C.C.
These items involve removing and replacing deteriorated concrete adjacent to
boxouts or at isolated sites in the streets included in this contract. Concrete
pavement removal will be as directed in the field by the Engineer and will be based
on a square yard basis and will include curb and gutter removed. All pavement
will be sawed a minimum of four (4") inches with a concrete saw at the line
designated by the Engineer before the removal is started. If the concrete is
broken or damaged beyond the sawed line during removal operations, the
concrete will be re-sawed to obtain a straight-line joint before replacement
concrete is placed. All additional concrete removed and replaced due to
negligence by the Contractor will be considered incidental to this item. The
Contractor will use extra care in removal to avoid disturbance or damage to
adjoining pavement.
After the concrete is removed, the exposed subgrade will be shaped and
compacted to a firm, unyielding condition with a vibratory compactor. Any low
areas will be brought to proper subgrade elevation by placing and compacting 3/4"
road stone to 95 percent (95%) Maximum Density. The patch will have the same
thickness and curb shape of the concrete removed.
When only the quarter width of the street is to be patched, a "BT" joint will be
constructed at the longitudinal joint. Where the full width of the street is to be
patched, a "KD"joint will be constructed at the centerline longitudinal joint.
After the patch has been finished and the water sheen has disappeared from the
surface, the concrete will be covered with white-pigmented curing compound or
emulsion as directed by Engineer. Some patches may require contraction joint
saw cuts to match existing joints.
When the patch has cured for a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours and all joints have
been sealed, the patch may then be opened for traffic. All costs for sawing,
sealing, curing, "BT', "L" and "KD"joints are considered incidental to this bid item.
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EARTHWORK, SUBGRADE AND SUBBASE
23. TOPSOIL REMOVAL FROM PARKING
This bid item relates to the need to remove the build up of soil between the
sidewalk and the street. The thickness of the build up varies. After removal to a
straight line between the front of the sidewalk to the top of curb or street, the
existing soil shall be scarified/loosened to a depth of 4". The areas for this item
will be identified on the project. The work for this item will be paid on a square
yard basis. The area measured will not include the area backfilled behind the curb
and will not be paid until the scarifying is completed.
24. TOPSOIL PLACEMENT
Four (4") inches of topsoil shall be placed at locations disturbed by excavation or
grading operations as directed in the field by the Engineer. The Contractor may
use existing topsoil to restore the parking area. Additional topsoil that is required
to complete the work, but is not available on the job, shall be furnished by the
Contractor. The topsoil shall be free of deleterious materials such as rocks, bricks,
stones, roots, or other debris. The topsoil shall be compacted, shaped and raked
to provide a suitable seed bed as directed by the Engineer. All topsoil material
must be approved by the Engineer prior to its placement. Topsoil placement
will be incidental to applicable items.
SEWERS AND STRUCTURES
25. FURNISH AND INSTALL MANHOLE CASTING (RING AND COVER)
Broken manhole frame and cover castings shall be transported to location(s)
designated by the Engineer. Replacement manhole frame and covers shall be
Neenah R-1642 or approved equal and shall be installed and grouted as directed
in the field by the Engineer. Only those broken castings authorized by the
Engineer shall be replaced per bid item "FURNISH AND INSTALL MANHOLE
CASTING." Castings broken due to the negligence of the Contractor shall be
replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.
26. REMOVE AND REPLACE SANITARY SEWER
This item shall apply to locations in the project where "spot repairs" are required.
These locations require using pipe, which has the same inside diameter as the
existing and the flowlines of new and old pipe match, unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall remove existing sanitary sewer and replace with new sanitary
sewer pipe including reconnection of existing sanitary house services and any
adjustments or alterations to the water services as they are encountered. Collar(s)
required at any existing to new pipe connections or at manholes shall be incidental
to this item.
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The Contractor shall remove and replace that portion of the existing house
services as they are encountered by the limits of excavation, as shown on the
plans and as directed in the field by the Engineer. If any existing water services
are damaged or broken while performing work under this item, renewal shall be at
Contractor's expense.
Any adapters, fittings, concrete collars, etc., required for connection of existing
house services to the new sanitary sewer, as approved in the field by the
Engineer, shall not be measured for separate payment, but shall be considered
incidental to applicable items. Where the new service line meets the existing, the
Contractor shall install a FERNCO (or equal) coupling and construct a concrete
collar. The length of sanitary sewer service pipe replaced shall be paid under the
sanitary service pipe bid item. The collars are considered incidental to the service
pipe.
Backfill of the coupling and collar shall not occur until the concrete collar has
hardened sufficiently to prevent deformation of the concrete.
Provisions shall be made for maintaining sewerage flow in all "upstream" sections
of the system by diverting the flow into the new sanitary main. No separate
measurement for payment will be made for said work and it shall be considered
incidental to applicable items.
Should the Engineer determine that the excavated material is not suitable for
backfill of the excavation, the material shall be disposed of and replaced with
approved backfill material obtained by the Contractor. Payment for the work of
disposing of this unsuitable material, obtaining approved backfill material, trucking
of the material, placing the material and compacting of the material, shall be paid
under "SPECIAL SUBGRADE MATERIAL".
Excavated material that has a greater than optimum moisture content, but is
otherwise acceptable shall not be considered unsuitable. The Contractor shall
either dry out the material to a suitable condition or furnish acceptable material
from another source, which shall be paid under "SPECIAL SUBGRADE
MATERIAL".
27. STORM SEWER INLETS, TYPE E-1-C, E-2-C, E-3-C, AND MODIFIED E-1 AND
E-2; MANHOLES, TYPE "A", RA-49; SW-513; SW-402
Unit bid prices for these inlets will include removal of the existing inlet, excavation,
furnishing all labor and materials, backfilling and all other work necessary to
complete the structure as detailed on the plans. The Contractor will be
responsible for replacement and for the cost of any casting that is damaged due to
his operations or handling. Contractor will install the IDOT RF-19C rodent guards
for drain the connections to inlets (as necessary) and install perimeter rock as
shown on the inlet detail, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The rodent
guards will be placed and poured into the intake walls at the time of the inlet
construction and not collared in at a later time. Contractor will also construct a
P.C.C. boxout at each inlet. Costs for installing the RF-19C rodent guards will be
paid under the appropriate bid item.
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The Contractor will remove and replace storm sewer pipe as necessary to
construct the inlet.
The footings will be reused, when possible, if the depth from street to top of footing
is greater than or equal to 46". The Contractor will exercise reasonable care when
removing inlets to minimize potential damage to the existing footing.
Inlets may be backfilled four (4) days after being poured with C-4 mix and after two
(2) days with M-4 mix. The forms may be removed after 12 hours with interior
bracing being put in immediately after the forms are removed. The interior bracing
will be left in place until the concrete is four (4) days old using M-4 mix and seven
(7) days old using C-4 mix.
Boxouts will be left 1/2" ± 1/4" lower than adjacent paving, when the street will not
be overlayed. Except for the porous backfill at the lower 12", the backfill placed
will be Granular Subbase. Inlet boxouts on all streets will be left 1-1/2" higher,
plus or minus, than the surrounding pavement to accommodate an asphalt
overlay to follow. The use of inside forms to set inlet castings to the correct
height will be required.
28. REMOVE AND REPLACE BOXOUTS: E-1-C INLET; E-2-C INLET: E-3-C
INLET; RA INSERTS AND TOPS
These bid items involve removing and replacing concrete boxouts around castings
of sanitary and storm sewer manholes and inlet structures. The Contractor will
remove the existing boxout and casting from the structure, remove the concrete
from the casting, reset the casting to the proper elevation using non-shrink mortar
and if required, additional concrete adjustment brick for inlets or spacer rings for
manholes. The cost of providing adjustment brick and spacer rings will be
considered incidental to this item. Inlet boxouts on all streets will be left 1-1/2"
higher, plus or minus, than the surrounding pavement to accommodate an
asphalt overlay to follow. The use of inside forms to set inlet castings to the
correct height will be required.
After the structure casting has been reset, the subgrade under the boxout will be
shaped and compacted to a firm, unyielding condition with a vibratory compactor.
Any low areas will be brought up to proper subgrade elevation by placing and
compacting 3/4" road stone to 95 percent (95%) Maximum Density.
Prior to pouring the new boxout, expansion material will be installed around the
perimeter of the boxout--1/2 inch (1/2") for manholes and 1 inch (1") for inlets.
Concrete used will be M-4 mix with or without Calcium Chloride. After the boxout
has been finished and the water sheen on the surface has disappeared, the
concrete will be covered with white-pigmented curing compound.
When the concrete has cured for a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours and the
expansion joint has been sealed, the boxout may then be opened for traffic.
Any damages to the casting or structure caused by the Contractor's operations will
be the Contractor's responsibility. All structures and castings included in this
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contract have been inspected and are considered to be in sound condition. If the
Contractor believes a casting or structure is in poor condition or already damaged,
the Contractor will notify the Engineer prior to removing the boxout.
29. CASTING ADJUSTMENTS STORM SANITARY WATER MANHOLE AND
INLET
This item involves the adjustment of existing castings and castings furnished
under the "Furnish Manhole Ring and Cover bid item in the streets to be overlaid.
This work will conform to IDOT Specification 2303, and the detail included in the
Project Plans. All material removed as a result of adjusting a casting will be
replaced by hand and mechanically compacted in place. Measurement and
Payment will be on a per each basis. If a boxout exists, the boxout will be
removed and replaced with P.C.C. as per the detail included in the project plans. Th
Some castings may be adjusted using an approved adjustment ring, U.M.A.R. or
approved equal. Actual type of adjustment required will be determined in the field.
This work will be paid on a per each basis. Castings located in full-depth patch
areas will be adjusted as part of the full-depth patch work and will not be paid
separately as a Casting Adjustment.
Casting adjustments for water valve manholes or road boxes are included. The
Contractor will review the condition of all castings and road boxes with
representatives from the City and Water Works prior to work beginning on the
project. This review will be made to determine which replacement castings will be
supplied by the Waterloo Water Works.
If an existing manhole ring and cover is worn or broken, the Waterloo Water Works
will supply a new manhole ring and cover.
Water valve road boxes will be adjusted by installing road box inserts supplied by
the Waterloo Water Works. The cost to install the inserts will be considered
incidental to "Casting Adjustment, Water Manhole." t
30. INLET UMARS
Inlet Umars will be from American Highway Products, LTD. Contractor will install
inlet umars per manufacturers recommendations. The Contractor and the City will
work together to measure inlet umars prior to ordering.
31. STORM SEWER, 10" TRUSS
There may be locations within the project where new inlets or manholes are to be
reconstructed where existing 10" RCP exists. Since 10" RCP is no longer an item
provided by suppliers in this area, where existing pipe cannot be reused, 10" truss
pipe will be used for the connections between existing 10" RCP and new
structures along with the construction of a Type C-1 (IDOT RF-2) Collar at the joint
between the two types of pipe. If the truss pipe can reconnect at an existing bell of
the RCP, a C-1 Collar may not be required. Quantities will be measured and paid
for uder Storm Sewer, 10" Truss bid item. Cost for constructing a C-1 collar will be
incidental to the Storm Sewer, 10" Truss bid item.
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING AND STAGING
32. ORDER OF CONSTRUCTION
The following will be the order of construction items unless otherwise approved by
the Engineer:
PHASE WORK TO BE COMPLETED
1 Other Preparation Work:
Curb and Gutter
Sidewalk
Intake Boxout Construction
Intake Reconstruction
Manhole Construction
2 Notification of Property Owners and Businesses
3 Cut Wedges, Crack and Seat
4 Pavement Scarification
5 Full Depth Patching and Surface Patching
6 Surface Preparation
7 Binder Course
8 Structure Adjustments, Manhole Boxout Construction
9 Surface Course
Closing of associated streets with proper barricading and detour signing will occur
at the appropriate time in the above phases.
33. ACCESS TO PROPERTIES
The intent of construction staging is to maintain access to businesses, schools,
churches, apartments, etc. Other staging proposals submitted by the Contractor
will be considered as long as adequate access is maintained.
The Contractor shall make every effort to minimize the amount of time that access
to private properties and driveways is blocked. To allow businesses the
opportunity to arrange alternate directional signing for customers, the Contractor
shall inform businesses ten (10) days in advance of the anticipated street closing.
In cases where residential ingress-egress is limited by the Contractor's operations,
he shall give the property owner involved at least 36 hours notice.
The contractor shall provide the Engineer with a copy of the notice (see order of
construction) mailed or delivered, the date of mailing or delivery, and a list of
addresses, properties, or persons contacted.
Those streets with staging indicated on the plans shall be constructed so that not
more than one stage is closed at a time (unless otherwise noted). The stage
closed for construction shall be completed prior to the subsequent stage being
closed.
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The following street(s) shall be completed during the school break from June 4 —
August 3 d: Kimball Avenue
The following streets shall be staged as follows:
W. 4th Street — one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during
construction. The use of flaggers and or a pilot car will be required. Access
will be maintained to the following streets during construction: Kent Circle
and Patrick Court.
Airport Blvd. — one lane of traffic will be maintained during construction.
Kimball Avenue — one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained
during construction. The use of flaggers and or a pilot car will be required.
The overlay will be completed during the summer school break, June 9 —
August 4.
Olympic Drive — the intersection of Olympic Drive and Inverness Road will
need to be watered to allow for access to the golf course.
Newell Street - one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during
construction. The use of flaggers and or a pilot car will be required. Access
will be maintained to the Hazmat Center at all times during construction.
Vaughn Street — access to the parking lot and adjacent business will be
maintained during construction. The overlay will be completed during John
Deere shutdown, August 4 —August 15.
Bryant Avenue, Maplewood Street, Norwood Avenue, Poplar Avenue and
Whittier Avenue — the contractor will not be allowed to place surface mix on
more than two streets during any 24 hour period.
PAYMENT. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
34. TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Engineer, or authorized representative, shall periodically review traffic control
that has been put in place by the Contractor. If traffic control devices are found to
be without proper maintenance, penalties shall be assessed. Improper
maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the following situations:
A. Less than 100 percent of lights in working order.
B. Any barricade or sign moved or tipped over.
C. Fencing not supported in a vertical position.
D. Fencing not placed around excavations when workers/equipment are
not working at the location.
E. Lack of proper barricades or signage.
Each incident is treated as a separate citation on an individual basis. It is not
intended that minor deficiencies be price adjusted if corrected the day notification
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is given. In addition to a price adjustment, the Engineer may suspend work for
irresponsible and/or repeated failure to construct the project using proper traffic
control procedures.
Penalties: 1st Offense Written warning given by City.
2nd Offense $ 100
3rd Offense $ 250
4th Offense $ 500
5th Offense $1,000
6th Offense Engineer's discretion (amount
or more equal or greater than $1,000)
35. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Time is an essential element of this contract. It is important that the work be
diligently pursued to completion. If the work is not completed within the specified
contract period, plus authorized extensions, the Contractor shall pay to the City
Liquidated Damages in the amount of $500.00 per day, for each day, as further
described herein, in excess of the authorized time.
Days beyond the specified completion date for which Liquidated Damages will be
charged will be working days that the Contractor does, or could have worked from
Monday through Saturday. Sundays will be counted only if work is performed.
Partial working days will be considered as a full working day. Days not chargeable
for Liquidated Damages will include rain days, Sundays if no work is done, and
legal holidays.
Working days will cease to be charged when only punch list items remain to be
completed. Punch list items do not include contract bid items or approved
change/extra work orders.
When the Contractor believes the project to be substantially completed, a written
notice stating the same shall be submitted to the Engineer and a request made for
a Punch List. If the work under the Contract extends beyond the normal
construction season for such work, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer in
writing a request that working days counted toward the project be suspended until
work is resumed the following construction season.
This amount is not construed as a penalty. These damages are for the cost to the
City of providing the required additional inspection, engineering and contract
administration.
36. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PAVING
If the Contractor, any of his subcontractors, or any other motorist drives any
unauthorized vehicles or equipment on the paving before it has reached its
specified strength and/or age, the following will be required of the Contractor:
A. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the paving has been damaged to the extent
of surface indentations being visible, stress cracks or loss of strength due to
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cracking, panels in the affected area(s) will be removed and replaced at
Contractor's expense.
B. If no visible signs of damage are present, a decrease change order will be
issued. The amount of the decrease change order will be determined by a
percentage of the cost of total removal and replacement of the effected
area(s). The amount will be the percentage proportional to the cure time
remaining before authorized opening. (If paving requires a seven-day cure
time and unauthorized Contractor traffic has driven on the paving on the fifth
day, 2/7 of the total replacement cost will be assessed for the area affected.
If the maturity method is used, the amount will be based on the strength
curve and the strength at time of unauthorized use compared to opening
strength required.)
37. RAIN/SNOW DAMAGED CONCRETE
Areas not covered when raining or snowing conditions exist will receive a 5
percent deduct even if no damage is visible. If aggregate is visible, there will be a
10 percent deduct. If cement/water paste is washed from aggregate and/or
troughs have occurred in the concrete, 15 percent deduct, patching or full removal
and replacement, as determined by the Engineer, of the damaged area will be
required. See IDOT Construction Manual Chapter 2, Section 2.53.132c for
additional description of damage.
Refinishing the surface to eliminate these conditions will not constitute an
acceptable product.
Tempering the surface of the paving with water to enhance finishing operations will
be considered the same as rain.
If further deterioration occurs within the two-year maintenance bond period,
additional correction will be required.
MISCELLANEOUS
38. HAUL ROUTES
Haul routes to and from the project site will be submitted for review by the
Engineer. In general, the Contractor will request haul routes over the main streets
in the area, staying on streets within the project as much as possible and should
not include truck-embargoed streets.
39. MATERIAL STORAGE
The construction area must be kept clear of all materials and equipment except
those that are in use at any given time. Excess materials and equipment must be
stored in an area approved by the Engineer, prior to being placed there.
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40. HOT LOOP DETECTORS
On all streets with traffic detector loops or pucks, the contractor is required to
contact the City of Waterloo Traffic Operations Department seven days prior to
beginning work. In order to allow them to change the operations of the traffic
signals. The contractor is also required to contact the City of Waterloo Traffic
Operations Department two days prior to paving operations to allow for the
installation of new traffic detector loops.
39. ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
No artificial lighting will be allowed during construction of this project.
40. ROCK DRIVEWAYS
Existing rock in existing driveways shall be salvaged for reuse where possible.
Drive area disturbed by excavation work shall be rocked to a depth of six (6")
inches. After placement of existing rock and/or new rock, the drive area shall be
compacted as approved in the field by the Engineer.
41. QUANTITY ADJUSTMENTS
The following Bid Items are exempted from consideration under the provisions of
Section B. "Scope of Work," Paragraph 7 of the "General Specifications for
Construction" concerning the variance of the "As-Built" quantity of the listed item
by more than twenty (20%) percent from the estimated quantity specified in the
contract:
DIVISION I -STREETS
BID TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1 REMOVE AND RELOCATE E-1 INLET EACH 1.00
2 REMOVE AND REPLACE E-1-C EACH 9.00
(USE EXISTING CASTING)
3 REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-1-C EACH 3.00
4 REMOVE AND REPLACE INTAKE BOXOUT/E-2-C EACH 1.00
5 FURNISH E-1-C INLET CASTING EACH 1.00
6 REM/REP RA INLET TOP EACH 1.00
7 REM/REP RA INLET TOP AND THROAT EACH 1.00
8 REMOVE AND REPLACE MH BOXOUT EACH 12.00
9 STORM SEWER, 10" TRUSS LF 44.00
10 RF-19C (RODENT GUARD) EACH 2O.00
11 REMOVE AND REPLACE S/W OR D/W, 6" PCC SF 746.00
12 REMOVE SIDEWALK SF 1,736.10
13 SIDEWALK, 4" PCC SF 1,173.00
14 SIDEWALK, 6" PCC SF 605.10
15 SIDEWALK CURB SECTION LF 78.00
PEDESTRIAN RAMP DETECTABLE WARNING
16 SURFACE SF 154.00
17 TOPSOIL REMOVAL FROM PARKING SY 131.20
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18 TOPSOIL SY 12.70
19 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C & G/6" PCC LF 40.00
20 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/8" PCC LF 10.00
21 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 74.00
22 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 6" PCC SY 38.90
23 FULL DEPTH PATCH, REM/REP 9" PCC SY 30.60
24 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 8"TRUSS LF 10.00
25 REM/REP SANITARY SEWER, 10"TRUSS LF 4.00
26 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, 6" LF 5.00
27 3/4" ROADSTONE TON 10.00
32 SURFACE PATCH TON 68.00
40 UMARED CONCRETE ADJUSTMENT EACH 12.00
41 FURNISH AND INSTALL MANHOLE CASTING EACH 1.00
42 PAVEMENT SYMBOLS EACH 2.00
DIVISION II - PARKING LOT
BID TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1 PAVEMENT REMOVAL SY 44.40
2 REMOVE AND REPLACE 24" C&G/9" PCC LF 22.00
6 DM/APPROACH, 6" PCC SY 22.00
8 PAVEMENT MARKING STA 15.22
9 PAVEMENT SYMBOL EACH 12.00
42. PERCENT OF CONTRACT TO BE PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR
The Prime Contractor shall be required to perform at least 30 percent of the total
contract amount of this project. Purchasing of materials for subcontractors will not
be an acceptable method for the prime contractor to meet the 30 percent
requirement.
43. INFORMATIONAL SIGNS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION
A. Advanced Informational Signs
Advanced information signs shall be placed near the beginning and
end of the project six (6) calendar days in advance of the street being
closed for construction. These signs shall be approximately 2' x 3' in
size, with the following wording: "This street to be closed for construction
on (day of the week). One percent local option dollars at work.
Thank you for your cooperation." Signs shall be placed on W. 4th Street,
Airport Blvd, Kimball Avenue and Newell Street. These informational
signs shall be considered incidental to the traffic control bid item.
B. After-Construction Signs
These signs shall be similar as the Advanced Informational Signs, except
that the first line shall read: "This street constructed with Local Option
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Dollars." After-construction signs shall be placed on all streets after they
have been completed and open to traffic.
The after-construction signs shall remain in place for at least four (4)
weeks. The cost of these signs shall be considered incidental to
applicable items.
44. PAVEMENT MARKING
This work involves placing temporary and permanent pavement markings and
symbols in accordance with I.D.O.T. Section 2527. All paint used on this project
shall be waterborne paint and shall have reflectorizing spheres meeting Section
4184 of the I.D.O.T. Standard Specifications. All legends and symbols shall be
precut preformed polymer or thermoplastic materials conforming to PreMarke by
Flint Trading, Inc., or equal. The Contractor shall clean the pavement prior to
placement of the pavement markings and symbols.
The Contractor shall work with the City-Sign and Traffic Department to determine
exact placement of all markings and symbols in the field.
Payment for symbols and legends shall be on a per each basis. Payment shall be
full compensation for all equipment, labor, materials and cleaning of the pavement
needed to place all symbols in this project, as per manufacturers
recommendations.
Payment for temporary and permanent pavement markings shall be on a station
basis. Payment shall be full compensation for all equipment, labor, materials and
cleaning of the pavement needed to place all markings in this project.
See plan sheet for a tabulation of the pavement markings, symbols, and legends.
45. CONCRETE CLEAN-UP AND WASHOUT
Runoff from concrete cleanup is a caustic pollutant that can harm wildlife and
vegetation. DO NOT clean tools, equipment, and concrete trucks into or allow
wastes to enter into the streets, ditches, storm drains or waterways.
In Waterloo, failure to follow proper concrete clean-up procedures is a violation of
the City's Code of Ordinances and is considered a municipal infraction, punishable
by fines.
The current City of Waterloo schedule of fines is:
1st offense $200 fine and court costs
2nd offense $500 fine and court costs
3rd and subsequent offense $750 fine and court costs
All concrete wastes shall be deposited into pre-approved waste receptacles.
Waste receptacles may be installed on select City properties to provide a central
location and minimize costs. The locations selected to host the waste receptacles
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shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to installation. Upon completion of
construction, the location of the waste receptacles shall be returned to pre-
construction condition.
Earthen pits are not an acceptable waste receptacle.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
Department of Engineering
SECTION A - Definitions of Terms
SECTION B - Scope of work
SECTION C - Control of Materials and Work
SECTION D - Procedure and Progress
SECTION E - Measurements and Payments
SECTION F - Legal Relations and Responsibility
SECTION A - DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
1. CITY. The City of Waterloo, Iowa, which is the Party of the First
Part of the accompanying contract, acting through its authorized representative.
2. COUNCIL. The duly elected Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
3. ENGINEER. The City Engineer of Waterloo, Iowa, or his
authorized representative.
4. INSPECTOR. The authorized representative of the Engineer,
assigned to the detailed inspection of the work or materials therefor and to such
other duties as may be delegated to him in these specifications.
5. CONTRACTOR. The Party of the Second Part in the
accompanying contract for the improvement covered by these specifications, or
his authorized representative.
6. SUBCONTRACTOR. Any person, firm, or corporation who has,
with the approval of the Council, contracted with the Contractor to execute and
perform in his stead all or any part of the contract.
7. BIDDER. Any individual, firm, or corporation submitting a proposal
for all or a part of the work provided for in these specifications.
8. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE. The security designed in the Notice of
Bidders or Proposal to be furnished by the bidder as a guarantee of good faith to
enter into a contract and furnish an acceptable bond for the work contemplated if
it be awarded him.
9. SURETY. The corporate body bound with and for the Contractor
for the acceptable performance of the contract.
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10. PROPOSAL. The written Proposal, submitted by the bidder in the
prescribed manner and on the standard form, for the improvements covered by
these specifications.
11. SPECIFICATIONS. The documents that set forth the manner in
which the proposed work is to be accomplished which have been prepared by
the Engineer and approved by the City Council, official copies of which are now
on file with the City Clerk.
12. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Clauses or memoranda not contained
herein, applying to the contract of which these specifications are a part, which
change or supplement these specifications.
13. CONTRACT. The agreement entered into between the City and
the Contractor, setting forth the terms under which the work covered by the plans
and specifications is to be performed. The contract includes all conditions,
definitions, and instructions set forth in the official publications relating to the
work, the official contract and specifications, the Proposal, official plans, and all
supplemental agreements entered into by the parties to the contract.
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS. The notice called attention of bidders to
the time and place for receiving bids, containing a brief description of the work,
and briefly setting forth the requirements and conditions for submission of
Proposals.
15. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. The clauses setting forth in detail
the information relative to the proposed work and requirements for the
submission of Proposals.
16. PLANS. The plans for the improvement covered by the
specifications and approved by the Council, official copies of which are on file
with the City Clerk.
17. CONTRACT BOND. The bond executed by the Contractor and his
surety in favor of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, guaranteeing the complete
execution of the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications, the
payment of all debts pertaining to the work, and maintenance of the work as
provided by law or by the specifications.
18. CONTRACT PERIOD. The period from the specified date for
beginning the work to the specified date of completion, both dates inclusive. The
contract period may be extended by the Council, as provided in these
specifications, in which event the contract period includes the new date of
completion.
19. OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS. The official publications are the
formal resolutions and notices relative to the proposed improvement that are
required by law to be published in a prescribed manner and that have actually
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been published in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. Attention is
directed to the fact that these official publications are by statute vested with all of
the force and effect of contract obligations.
20. A.S.T.M. Abbreviation for American Society for Testing Materials.
21. WORK. The term "Work" of the Contractor and Subcontractor
includes labor or materials or both, equipment, transportation, or other facilities
necessary to complete the contract.
22. TIME. All time limits stated in the contract documents are of the
essence in the contract.
SECTION B - SCOPE OF WORK
1. CORRELATION AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS. The Contract
documents are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be as
binding as if called for by all. The intention of the documents is to include all
labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary for the proper
execution of the work. Materials or work described in words which, so applied,
have a well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such
recognized standard.
2. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Unless otherwise provided
in the contract documents, the engineer shall furnish to the Contractor, free of
charge, all copies of drawings and specifications reasonably necessary for the
execution of the work.
The Contractor shall keep one (1) copy of all drawings and specifications
on the work available to the Engineer and to his representatives.
3. CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING. It is understood and
agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the
nature, character and location of the work, the conformance to the ground, the
character, quality, and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character
of the equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution
of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can, in
any way, affect the work under this contract. No verbal agreement or
conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City, either before or
after the execution of the Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or
obligations herein contained.
4. REPORTING ERRORS AND DISCREPANCIES. If the Contractor,
in the course of the work, finds any discrepancies between the plans and the
physical conditions of the locality, or any errors of omission in plans or in the
layout as given by said stakes and instructions, it shall be his duty to inform the
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Engineer immediately, in writing, and the Engineer shall promptly correct the
same.
5. ALTERATION OR CORRECTION OF PLANS. The plans are
made up from surveys that are presumably correct and represent the foreseen
construction requirements. Any modification of the plans which may be required
by the exigencies of the construction or any corrections made necessary
because of errors in the original surveys, will be made by the Engineer. Should
corrections or modifications of the plans or specifications require a different
quality or class of work than that upon which the unit prices in the Proposal are
based, or if the modifications or corrections are required in parts of the work
partially completed and such modifications result in an increased cost to the
Contractor, the amount to be paid for work resulting from such changes shall be
agreed upon in writing at the time the changes are ordered and before the work
is begun by the Contractor. No allowance will be made for anticipated profits on
work not performed.
6. CHANGES IN THE WORK. The City, without invalidating the
contract, may order extra work or make changes by altering, adding to, or
deducting from the work, the contract sum being adjusted by agreement or
arbitration before such changed work is undertaken. All such work shall be
executed under the conditions of the original contract, except that any claim for
extension of time caused thereby shall be adjusted at the time of ordering such
change.
7. INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES. The right is
reserved without impairing the contract, to order the performance of such work of
a class not contemplated in the Proposal or to increase or decrease the
quantities as may be considered necessary to complete fully and satisfactorily
the work included in the contract. However, when the work is completed without
change in the plans, and the measured quantity of any item of work varies by
more than twenty percent (20%) from the estimated quantity specified in the
contract, an adjustment in price may be made for such item of work by
agreement between the Engineer and the Contractor, subject to the approval of
the City Council. Either party to the contract may request such an adjustment.
8. LANDS AND RIGHT OF WAY. The City shall provide the lands
upon which the work under this contract is to be done, except that the Contractor
shall provide land required for the erection of temporary construction facilities
and storage of his material, together with the right of access to same.
9. CITY WATER. The Contractor shall be allowed to use City Water
but before any water is used, he shall make application to the Waterloo Water
Works for a temporary water connection from a fire hydrant or by some other
connection method. Water usage will be charged at the rate for temporary water
service. The rules, regulations, and water rates are available at the Waterloo
Water Works offices at 325 Sycamore Street or their telephone number is 319-
232-6280.
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10. RIGHTS OF VARIOUS INTERESTS. Whenever work being done
by the City's forces or by other Contractors is contiguous to work covered by this
contract, the respective rights of the various interests involved shall be
established by the Engineer to secure the completion of the various portions of
the work in general harmony.
11. CLOSING STREETS TO TRAFFIC. The Engineer shall be the
judge of how many streets or parts of streets it is necessary for the Contractor to
close at any time and may refuse to permit the closing of additional streets until
such of the work is finished and opened to traffic as he may direct.
12. OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS. The work is to be carried on in
such manner as to obstruct the streets, highways, and alleys as little as possible.
The Contractor shall carry on the different parts of the work so as to complete the
whole, as nearly as practicable, at the same time. In doing the work, the
Contractor shall follow the directions of the Engineer as to the place or places
where work shall be started or be carried on and the direction in which it shall be
done.
13. SHANTIES AND BUILDINGS. Shanties or other buildings shall not
be erected in or upon any street, highway, or alley without permission of the
Engineer. If such permission be granted, it may be upon any reasonable terms
prescribed by the person or body granting such permission.
14. SANITARY CONVENIENCES. The Contractor shall furnish the
necessary sanitary conveniences, properly secluded, for the laborers on the
work, and these shall be maintained in a manner that will be inoffensive to the
public.
15. CLEANING UP. The Contractor shall, as directed by the Engineer,
remove from the City's property and from all public and private property, at his
own expense, all temporary structures, rubbish, and waste materials resulting
from his operations before work can be considered completed. The Contractor
shall also renew or replace any and all fences, sidewalks, or other property
damaged or disturbed by his work.
16. OMISSION OF PARTS OF GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Parts
of the General Specifications deemed not to apply to some particular work may
be omitted by special reference in other parts of the contract documents.
SECTION C - CONTROL OF MATERIALS AND WORK
1. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION. The Engineer shall have
supervision of the construction provided for in this Contract and shall decide any
and all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials
furnished, work performed, manner of performance, rate of progress on the work,
and all questions regarding the acceptable fulfillment of the terms of the Contract.
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Materials and construction work shall, at all times, be subject to the inspection of
the Engineer or his representatives. The Contractor shall be held strictly to the
true intent of these specifications as regards the quality of materials,
workmanship, and the diligent prosecution of the work.
The Engineer and his representatives shall, at all times, have access to
the work wherever it is in preparation of progress, and the Contractor shall
provide proper facilities for such access and for inspection.
If the specifications, the Engineer's instructions, law ordinances, or any
public authority require any work and/or materials to be especially tested or
approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of readiness for
inspection. If the inspection is to be made by authority other than the Engineer,
the Contractor shall notify the engineer of the date fixed for inspection. _
Inspections by the Engineer will be promptly made and, where practicable, at the
source of supply. If any work should be covered up without the approval or
consent of the Engineer, it must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for
examination at the Contractor's expense.
Re-examination of questioned work may be ordered by the Engineer, and,
if so ordered, the work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work be
found in accordance with the Contract, the City shall pay the cost of re-
examination and replacement. If such work be found not in accordance with the
Contract, the Contractor shall pay such cost unless he shall show that the defect
in the work was caused by another Contractor, and, in that event, the City shall
pay the cost.
2. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF INSPECTORS. Inspectors may
be stationed on the work to report to the Engineer as to the progress of the work
and the manner in which it is being performed; also, to report whenever it
appears that materials furnished and work performed by the Contractor fail to
fulfill the requirements of the specifications and Contract, and to direct the
attention of the Contractor to such failure or infringement; but such inspection
shall not relieve the Contractor from any obligations to furnish acceptable
materials or to provide completed construction that is satisfactory in every
particular.
In case of any dispute arising between the Inspector and the Contractor as
to materials furnished or the manner of performing the work, the Inspector shall
have the authority to reject materials or suspend the work until the question at
issue can be referred to and decided by the Engineer. Inspectors are not
authorized to revoke, alter, enlarge, relax, or release any requirements of these
specifications. The Inspector shall, in no case, act as foreman or perform other
duties for the Contractor, or interfere with the management of the work by the
latter.
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3. STATUS OF THE ENGINEER. The Engineer shall have general
supervision and direction of the work. He has authority to stop the work
whenever such stoppage may be necessary to insure the proper execution of the
Contract. He shall also have authority to reject any work and/or materials which
do not conform to the specifications, to direct the application of forces to any
portion of the work as, in his judgment, is required, and to order the force
increased or diminished, and to decide questions which arise in the execution of
the work.
4. ENGINEER'S DECISIONS. The Engineer shall, within a
reasonable time, make decisions on all claims of the Contractor and on all other
matters relating to the execution and progress of the work or the interpretation of
the contract documents.
All such decisions of the Engineer shall be final except as to the element
of time and financial consideration involved, which, if no agreement in regard
thereto is reached, shall be subject to arbitration.
5. STAKES AND INSTRUCTIONS. The Contractor shall provide
reasonable and necessary opportunities and facilities for setting stakes and
making measurements. The Contractor shall not furnish stakes or men to set
them. He shall not proceed until he has received from the Engineer such stakes
and instructions as may be necessary to the progress of the work.
The Contractor shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points,
and stakes, and in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged
with the resulting extra expense and shall be responsible for any mistakes that
may be caused, by their loss or disturbance.
6. SUPERINTENDENCE. The Contractor shall keep on his work
during its progress a competent superintendent and any necessary assistants, all
satisfactory to the Engineer. The Superintendent shall not be changed except
with the consent of the Engineer, unless the Superintendent proves to be
unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his employ. The
Superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence, and all directions
given to him shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Important decisions
shall be confirmed in writing to the Contractor. Other directions shall be so
confirmed on written request in each case.
The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work using his best
skill and attention. He shall carefully study and compare all drawings,
specifications, and other instructions, and shall report at once to the Engineer
any error, inconsistency, or omission which he may discover.
7. REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED WORK. Work done without lines
and grade being give, work done beyond lines shown on the plans or as given,
except as herein provided, or any extra or additional work done without authority,
will be considered as unauthorized and at the expense of the Contractor and will
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not be paid for under the provisions of the Contract. Work so done may be
ordered removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
8. REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORK. The
Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all materials condemned by
the engineer as failing to conform to the Contract; whether incorporated in the
work or not, and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re-execute his own
work in accordance with the contract and without expense to the City, and shall
bear the expense of making good all work of other Contractors destroyed or
damaged by such removal or replacement.
If the Contractor does not remove such condemned work and materials
within a reasonable time, fixed by written notice, the City may remove them and
may store the material at the expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor does
not pay the expense of such removal within a reasonable time thereafter, the City
may, upon ten (10) days' written notice, sell such materials at auction or at
private sale and shall account for the net proceeds thereof, after deducting all the
costs and expense that should have been borne by the Contractor; or, if the net
proceeds of such sale are insufficient to pay the expenses of removal, the City
may deduct the balance from any amounts due the Contractor.
9. MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, AND FACILITIES.
Unless otherwise stipulated, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all
materials, labor, water, tools, equipment, light, power, transportation, and other
facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work. Materials shall
be of the quality specified for each particular part of the work.
Whenever, in construction of the work or in the manufacture of any article
of appliance necessary for the construction or operation of the work, it is
necessary to use any material that is not fully specified in these specifications, it
shall be of good quality and shall meet with the approval of the Engineer.
Any appliance that is necessary for the construction or operation of the
work and is commonly recognized as a part of the work, shall be furnished by the
Contractor as part of the work, whether or not it is specifically called for in the
plans and specifications, and such appliance shall be of good quality and
standard make and shall meet with the approval of the Engineer.
10. MATERIAL SAMPLES. Before the contract is awarded, the bidder
may be required to furnish a statement of the origin, composition, and
manufacture of any and all materials proposed for use in the performance of the
Contract, together with samples of the material. These samples will be
considered as representative and typical of the material to be obtained from any
particular source.
11. CHARACTER OF WORKMEN AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor
shall employ competent and efficient workmen for every kind of work. Any
person employed on the work who shall refuse or neglect to obey the directions
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of the engineer or Inspector, or who shall be deemed incompetent or disorderly,
or who shall commit trespass upon public or private property in the vicinity of the
work, shall be dismissed when the Engineer so orders, and shall not be re-
employed unless express permission be given by the Engineer. The Contractor
shall, at all times, enforce discipline and good order among his employees.
The methods, equipment, and appliances used on the work, and the labor
employed, shall be such as will produce a satisfactory quality of work and shall
be adequate to complete the contract within the specified time limit.
12. HIRING CITY EMPLOYEES. The Contractor shall not employ and
hire any of the City's employees without the permission of the Engineer.
13. LABOR. Local labor shall be given preferences so far as
practicable.
14. THE CITY'S RIGHT TO DO WORK. If the Contractor should
neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to perform any provision of this
Contract, the City of Waterloo, after three (3) days' written notice to the
Contractor may, without prejudice to any other remedy he may have, make good
such deficiencies and may deduct the cost thereof from the payment then or
thereafter due the Contractor, provided, however, that the Engineer shall approve
both such action and the amount charged to the Contractor.
SECTION D - PROCEDURE AND PROGRESS
1. ORDER OF COMPLETION - USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS.
The Contractor shall complete any portion or portions of the work in such order or
time as the Engineer may require. The City shall have the right to take
possession of an use completed or partially completed portion of the work at any
time, but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of
work so taken or used, or any part thereof. If such prior use increases the cost of
or delays the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to such extra compensation or
extension of time, or both, as the Engineer may determine.
2. WEATHER. During stormy or inclement weather, all work shall be
suspended, except such as can be done in an acceptable manner. Permission
to work during freezing, stormy, or inclement weather shall in no way be
construed as a release of the Contractor's responsibility regarding the quality of
the finished work at such time.
3. SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS. Except for such work as
may be required to properly maintain or protect completed or partially completed
construction or to maintain lights and barricades, no work will be permitted on
Sundays or legal holidays without specific permission of the Engineer.
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4. DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME. If the Contractor be
delayed in the completion of the work by an act of neglect of the City, or its
employees; or by any other Contractor employed by the City; or by changes
ordered in the work; or by strikes, lockouts, fire, unusual delays in transportation,
unavoidable casualties, or any cause beyond the Contractor's control; or by
delay authorized by the Engineer pending arbitration; or by any cause which the
Engineer shall decide justifies the delay, then the time of completion shall be
extended for such reasonable time as the Engineer may decide will compensate
for such delay.
No such extension shall be made for delay occurring more than thirty (30)
days before claim therefor is made in writing to the Engineer. In the case of a
continuing cause of delay, only one claim is necessary.
This article does not exclude the recovery of damages for delay by either
party under provisions in the contract documents.
5. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF WORK. The Engineer shall have
authority to suspend the work, wholly or in part, for such period or periods of time
as he may deem necessary, due to unsuitable weather or such other conditions
as are considered unfavorable for the suitable prosecution of the work, or for
such time as is necessary due to the failure to the Contractor to carry out orders
given or to perform any or all provisions of the Contract.
6. NOTICES - HOW SERVED. Any notice to be given by the City to
the Contractor under this contract shall be deemed to be served if the same be
delivered to the man in charge of any office used by the Contractor or his
foreman or agent at or near the work, or deposited in the post office, postpaid,
addressed to the Contractor at his last known place of business.
7. PROGRESS OF WORK. The progress of the work shall be such
that, at the expiration of one-fourth (1/4) of the contract period, one-eighth (1/8)
of the work shall be completed; at the expiration of one-half (1/2) of the contract
period, three-eighths (3/8) of the work shall be completed; at the expiration of
three-fourths (3/4) of the contract period, the work shall be three-fourths (3/4)
completed, and the whole work shall be completed at the expiration of the
contract period.
If, at any time the above schedule is not being maintained, the Council
may give written notice to the Contractor and his sureties that the specifications
are not being complied with. Such notice shall state what action on the part of
the Contractor is required to bring the work within the requirements of the
specifications. If the Contractor fails, within ten (10) days, to proceed as directed
in the said notice, then the Council shall have authority to annul this contract
without process or action at law and take over the prosecution and completion of
the work, as provided under the article covering City's right to terminate contract.
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8. CITY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT. If the Contractor
should be adjudged a bankrupt; or if he should make a general assignment for
the benefit of this creditor; 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 skilled
workmen or proper materials; or if he should fail to make prompt payment to
Subcontractors or for materials or labor; or if he should persistently disregard
laws, ordinances, or the instructions of the Engineer; or if he should otherwise be
guilty of a substantial violation of any provision of the contract, then the City,
upon the certificate of the Engineer that sufficient cause exists to justify such
action, may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedy, and after giving the
Contractor seven (7) days' written notice, terminate the employment of the
Contractor and take possession of the premises and of all materials, tools and
appliances thereon and finish the work by whatever method he may deem
expedient. In such cases, 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 expenses of
finishing the work, including compensation for additional managerial and
administration 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 City. The expense incurred by the City as herein provided and
the damage incurred through the Contractor's default shall be certified by the
Engineer.
9. REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT. In the case of annulment of this
contract before completion, from any cause whatsoever, the Contractor, if
notified to do so by the City; shall promptly remove any part or all of his
equipment and supplies from the property of the City, failing which, the City shall
have the right to remove such equipment and supplies at the expense of the
Contractor.
SECTION E - MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENT
1. STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT. All work completed under the
contract shall be measured by the Engineer according to the United States
standard measures.
2. SCOPE OF PAYMENTS. The Engineer's measurements of
quantities shall be the basis for final payment for the work performed under this
Contract. After the work is completed, the Engineer will make measurements
and computations of the number of units of each of the various items of work
completed, and the Contractor will be paid for the actual amount of work
performed at the rates specified in his Proposal. Before final settlement is made,
the Council may require the Contractor to submit a list of all persons furnishing
labor or materials, with evidence that such persons have been paid in full.
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Payment shall be made in the manner set forth in official publications and
Council Proceedings relative thereto.
3. PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK. Such extra work as may have
been ordered by the Engineer and performed by the Contractor shall be
compensated for as provided herein. If work is to be done or materials are to be
furnished by the Contractor which cannot properly be classified under unit prices
included in the Proposal, the Contractor shall be paid therefor the actual
reasonable cost of the labor and materials entering permanently in such work,
plus fifteen percent (15%) of the cost thereof. In computing the labor cost on
such extra work, the following items shall be included:
(a) Actual payroll expenditures for labor at the current rate therefor,
and cost of materials.
(b) Pay of foreman and timekeepers for actual time required on the
extra work.
(c) Liability insurance, prorated, for the extra work.
Labor cost items on extra work shall be furnished in duplicate by the
Contractor to the Inspector daily. The Inspector shall check the items, and if he
finds them to be correct, he shall so certify on the statement of cost, returning
one copy to the Contractor and filing one copy with the Engineer.
The Engineer shall determine the cost of materials entering into extra work
from the materials and receipted freight bills for the same.
For any special machine, power tools, or equipment, including fuel and
lubricants, but not including small hand tools, which may be deemed necessary
or desirable to use, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable rental thereon,
to be agreed upon in writing by the Engineer before such work is begun, and to
which sum no percentage is to be added.
The item of cost shall not include repairs or replacement of equipment or
overhead expenses of any character. The fifteen percent (15%) allowed is
considered to cover the use of hand tools and all overhead expenses except
liability insurance.
In no case will a claim for extra compensation be allowed unless the work
upon which the claim is based has been ordered in writing, except as provided
hereinafter.
4. CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COST. If the Contractor claims that any
instructions, by drawings or otherwise, involved extra cost under this contract, he
shall give the Engineer written notice thereof within ten (10) days after
completion of the work.
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No such claim shall be valid unless so made.
5. CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COMPENSATION. If the Contractor deems
that extra compensation is due him for work and/or materials that he considered
is not clearly covered in the items for which he submitted unit prices in his bid
and that were not ordered in writing by the Engineer as an extra s heretofore
provided, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, of his intention to
make claim for extra compensation for work and/or material before starting
construction. If such written notification is not given or the Engineer is not
afforded proper facilities by the Contractor for keeping strict account of actual
cost as defined herein, then the Contractor hereby agrees to waive the claim for
extra compensation. Such notice to the engineer and the fact that the Engineer
has kept account of cost as aforesaid, shall not in any way be construed as
proving the validity of the claim, which must be passed upon by the Council. In
the event that the Council finds the claim to be just, it shall be allowed and paid
for as extra work as provided herein.
6. COMPLETION REPORT AND OBJECTIONS THERETO. Within
ten (10) days after the full completion of the work to be done under this contract,
the Engineer shall make a written statement of all the work done by the
Contractor hereunder, stating the quantity of each item as found by him and
including a statement of all credits for extra work and all credits or debits for
changes, alterations, omissions, and defects, and shall forthwith deliver a copy of
such statement to the Contractor. The Contractor shall compare such statement
with his own records and shall then, in writing, either approve such statement or
point out any claimed errors or omissions. If any of such claims are found
correct, the Engineer shall, within ten (10) days, prepare a new statement, a copy
of which shall in like manner be delivered unto the Contractor. The Engineer will
not file a formal completion report with the City until the Contractor has approved
the same.
If the figures of the Engineer and the Contractor cannot be reconciled, or
there is a difference of opinion regarding some item or items, then such
difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration as hereinafter provided, and
the decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and the Engineer shall,
within a period of five (5) days, file his completion report.
Before action by the City Council upon such completion report, the
Contractor shall also file a written statement of any claims he may have against
the City, other than those shown by such completion report, growing out of this
contract or the work done hereunder. The City shall retain ten percent (10%) of
the amount due the Contractor on the completion report for a period of thirty (30)
days. If no claims are filed against the Contractor within thirty (30) days, the final
ten percent (10%) shall then be paid to the Contractor.
7. WAIVER. By the execution of this contract ,the Contractor agrees
that any objections he may have to the statement of the amount of work done
hereunder included by the Engineer in this completion report, and any claims of
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the Contractor against the City growing out of this contract and the work done
hereunder which are not stated in writing in the manner and within the time
provided in Article 6, Section E hereof, shall be waived, and no such claim shall
thereafter be asserted against the City.
SECTION F - LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. LAWS RELATING TO WORK. The Contractor is presumed to be
familiar with all laws, ordinances, and regulations which may, in any manner,
affect those engaged or employed upon the work or the materials or equipment
used in or upon the work, and shall conduct the work so as not to conflict with
such laws, ordinances, and regulations.
2. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY. The Contractor for
any part of the improvement shall be held responsible for the care of materials
and of partially completed and completed work until final acceptance of the same
by the Council. He will be required to make good at his own expense any
damage which the work may sustain from any cause prior to the filing of the
engineer's certificate of completion. He shall take all risk from floods and
casualties of every description and make no charge for delay due to such cause.
He may, however, be allowed a reasonable extension of time on account of such
delays. He shall correct or make good at his own expense all damages to
adjacent property due to the acts or negligence of his employees of the
prosecution of his work, and save the City harmless therefor.
The Contractor shall be held liable and responsible for all damages done
to water, sewer, drain, or other underground pipes and structures, and to
sidewalks and private property.
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS. The Contractor shall
assume full responsibility for all damages sustained by persons or property due
to the carrying on of his work until final acceptance thereof, or until released by
the Engineer in writing.
4. LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Contractor shall carry liability
insurance which shall save the City harmless and protect the public and any
person from injury sustained by the reason of the prosecution of the work or the
handling or storing of materials therefor, and said Contractor shall also carry
liability insurance which shall meet the requirements of the Iowa Worker's
Compensation Law.
Before work shall be started on this contract, the Contractor shall furnish
the City Clerk with proper affidavit or Affidavits executed by representatives of
duly qualified insurance companies, evidencing that said insurance company or
companies have issued liability insurance policies, effective during the life of the
contract, or for a period of a least ten (10) days following the filing of written
notice of cancellation, protecting the public and any person from injuries or
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damages sustained by reason of carrying on the work involved in the Contract.
The affidavit shall specifically evidence the following forms of insurance
protection:
(a) Public liability insurance covering all operations performed by
persons directly employed by the Contractor.
(b) Public liability insurance covering all operations performed by any
Subcontractor to whom a portion of the work may have been
assigned.
(c) Public liability insurance covering all work upon the project
performed by any independent Contractor working under the
direction of either the principal Contractor or a Subcontractor.
(d) Motor vehicle bodily injury liability insurance and property damage
liability insurance on all motor vehicles employed on the work,
whether owned by the Contractor or by other persons, firms, or
corporations.
(e) The minimum protection shall be as follows:
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
General Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000.00
Products—Completed Operations
Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000.00
Each Occurrence Limit $ 2,000,000.00
Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Insurance $ 1,000,000.00
The Contractor shall have the City of Waterloo, Iowa, named as an
"Additional Named Insured". A certificate, or a policy if requested, shall be filed
with the Owner.
All certificates and/or policies of insurance furnished by the Contractor to
be filed with the City Clerk shall include the name and address of the agency
issuing the same. It shall also be required that the City Clerk be notified by
registered mail of the cancellation or expiration of the above insurance.
5. BARRICADES AND SIGNS. The Contractor shall, at his own
expense and without further or other order, provide, erect, and maintain, at all
times during the progress and suspension of the work and until completion and
final acceptance thereof, suitable and requisite barricades, signs, or other
adequate protection, as required by the latest edition of the "Iowa Manual on
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Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" and shall provide,
keep, and maintain such barricades, signs, etc., as may be required or as may
be ordered by the City Engineer, to insure the safety of the public as well as
those engaged on the work. All barricading plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer.
6. ROYALTIES AND PATENTS. The Contractor shall pay all
royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of
any patent rights and shall save the City harmless from loss on account thereof,
except that the City shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular
process or the product of a particular manufacturer is specified.
7. PERMITS AND REGULATIONS. Permits and licenses of a
temporary nature for the prosecution of the work shall be secured and paid for by
the Contractor. Permits, license, and easements for permanent changes in
existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the City.
8. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES. Any claim for damages arising under
this Contract shall be made in writing to the party liable within a reasonable time
of the first observance of such damage and no later than the time of final
payment, except as expressly stipulated otherwise in the case of faulty work or
materials, and shall be adjusted by agreement or arbitration.
The Contractor shall be held for the payment of all just claims against him
arising out of the prosecution of this contract, and his bond will not be released
until such claims are paid for dismissed.
9. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT. The Contractor shall not sell or
assign the contract or sublet any portion of the work provided for therein without
the written consent of the City Council.
10. SUBCONTRACTORS. The Contractor shall, as soon as
practicable after the signature of the contract, notify the Engineer in writing of the
names of the Subcontractors proposed for the work and shall not employ any
that the Engineer may, within a reasonable time, object to as incompetent or
unfit.
The Contractor agrees that he is as fully responsible to the City for the
acts and omission of his Subcontractors and of persons either directly or
indirectly employed by them as he is for the acts and omissions of persons
directly employed by him.
Nothing contained in the contract documents shall create any contractual
relation between any Subcontractor and the City.
11. ARBITRATION. All questions subject to arbitration under this
Contract shall be submitted to arbitration at the choice of either party to the
dispute.
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The Contractor shall not cause a delay of the work during any arbitration
proceedings, except by agreement with the Engineer.
The demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the Engineer, in the
case of an appeal from his decision, within ten (10) days of its receipt, and in any
other case, within a reasonable time after cause thereof, and in no case later
than the time of final payment, except as otherwise expressly stipulated in the
contract. If the Engineer fails to make a decision within a reasonable time, an
appeal to arbitration may be taken as if his decision had been rendered against
the part appealing.
No one shall be nominated or act as an arbitrator who is ir, any way
financially interested in the contract or in the business affairs of either the City or
the Contractor.
The general procedure shall conform to the laws of the State of Iowa.
Unless otherwise provided by such laws, the parties may agree upon one
arbitrator; otherwise, there shall be three--one named in writing by each party to
this contract to the other party, and the third chosen by these two arbitrators, or,
if they fail to select a third within ten (10) days, then he shall be chosen by the
Comptroller of the State of Iowa. Should either party refuse or neglect to supply
the arbitrators with any papers or information demanded in writing, the arbitrators
are empowered by both parties to proceed ex parte.
If there be one arbitrator, his decision shall be binding; if three, the
decision of any two shall be binding. Such decision shall be a condition
precedent to any right of legal action, and, wherever permitted by law it may be
filed in Court to carry it into effect.
The arbitrators, if they deem that the case demands it, are authorized to
award to the party whose contention is sustained such sums as they shall deem
proper for the time, expense, and trouble incident to the appeal, and, if the
appeal was taken without reasonable cause, damages for delay, the arbitrators
shall fix their own compensation unless otherwise provided by agreement, and
shall assess the costs and charges of the arbitration upon either or both parties.
The award of the arbitrators must be in writing, and it shall not be open to
objections on account of the form of proceeding or the award, unless otherwise
provided by the laws of Iowa.
In the event of such laws providing on any matter covered by this article
otherwise than as hereinbefore specified, the method of procedure throughout
and the legal effect of the award shall be wholly in accordance with the laws of
the State of Iowa, it being intended hereby to lay down a principle of action to be
followed, leaving its local application to be adopted to the legal requirements of
the place in which the work is to be done.
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12. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. The Contractor shall,
at the time of execution and delivery of this contract and before the taking effect
of same, furnish and deliver to the City written bonds of indemnity to the amount
required by law in form and substance, and with surety thereon satisfactory and
acceptable to the City, to insure the faithful performance and payment by the
Contractor of all the covenants and agreements on the part of the Contractor
contained in this contract. These bonds shall remain in force and effect for the
full amount of the Contract.
13. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS. In carrying out
any of the provisions of the Contract or in exercising any power or authority
granted him thereby, there shall be no liability upon the Engineer or his
authorized assistants, either personally or as an official of the City, it being
understood that in such matters he acts as the agent and representative of the
City.
14. JURISDICTION, Any action in Court against the Contractor or
sureties on his bond because of damages to property or individuals by said
Contractor or his workmen, or because of the violation of any provisions of the
specifications, or on account of the failure of said Contractor to comply fully with
these provisions, shall be brought in the District Court of the State of Iowa in and
for Black Hawk County.
15. TERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY. The Contract shall be
considered as completed and the Contractor released from further obligations
except as to the requirements of his bond, after the work has been completed
and finally accepted and final estimates have been allowed and the completion
report of the engineer has been filed and approved by the Council
16. CITY'S LEGAL RIGHTS. The City shall not be precluded by any
measurements, estimate, or certificate made, either before or after the
completion and acceptance of the work and payment therefor, from showing the
true amount and character of the work performed and materials furnished by the
Contractor, or from showing that any such measurement, estimate, or certificate
is untrue or incorrectly made, or the work or materials do not, in fact, conform to
the Contract.
The City shall not be precluded, notwithstanding any such measurements,
estimate, or certificate and payment in accordance therewith, from recovering
from the Contractor and his surety such damages as it may sustain by reason of
his failure to comply with the terms of the Contract. Neither the acceptance by
the City or any of its representatives, nor any payment for or acceptance of the
whole or any part of the work, nor any extension of time, nor any possession
taken by the City, shall operate as a waiver on any portion of the contract or of
any power herein reserved, or any right to damages herein provided. A waiver of
any breach of the contract shall not be held to be a waiver of any other or
subsequent breach.
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SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
1. SUBCONTRACTS
The contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all
subcontracts relative to the work to require compliance by each
subcontractor with the applicable provisions of the contract for the
improvements embraced in this contract.
2. REVIEW BY THE CITY OF WATERLOO
The City of Waterloo, its authorized representatives and agents, shall at all
times have access to and be permitted to observe and review all work,
materials, equipment, payrolls, personnel records, employment conditions,
material invoices, and other relevant data and records pertaining to this
contract, provided, however, that all instructions and approval with respect
to the work will be given to the contractor only by the City of Waterloo
through its authorized representative or agents.
3. INSPECTION
a. The contractor shall furnish promptly all materials reasonably
necessary for any tests, which may be required. All tests by the
City of Waterloo will be performed in such manner as not to delay
the work unnecessarily and will be made in accordance with the
provisions of the Technical Specifications.
b. Inspection of materials and appurtenances to be incorporated in the
improvements embraced in this contract may be made a+ the place
of production, manufacture or shipment, whenever the quantity
justifies it, and such inspection and acceptance, unless otherwise
stated in the Technical Specifications, shall be final, except as
regards (1) latent defects, (2) departures from specific requirements
of the contract, (3) damage or loss in transit, or (4) fraud or such
gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Subject to the requirements
contained in the preceding sentence, the inspection of materials as
a whole or in part will be made at the project site.
4. WARRANTY OF TITLE
No material, supplies, or equipment to be installed or furnished under this
contract shall be purchased subject to any chattel mortgage or under a
conditional sale, lease-purchase or other agreement by which an interest
therein or in any part thereof is retained by the seller or supplier. The
contractor shall warrant good title to all materials, supplies, and equipment
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
installed or incorporated in the work and upon completion of all work, shall
deliver the same together with all improvements and appurtenances
constructed or placed thereon by him to the City of Waterloo free from any
claims, liens, or charges. Neither the contractor nor any person, firm, or
corporation furnishing any material or labor for any work covered by this
contract shall have any right to a lien upon any improvement or
appurtenance thereon. Nothing contained in this paragraph, however,
shall defeat or impair the right of persons furnishing materials or labor to
recover under any bond given by the contractor for their protection or any
rights under any law permitting such persons to look to funds due the
contractor in the hands of the City of Waterloo. The provisions of this
paragraph shall be inserted in all subcontracts and material contracts and
notice of its provisions shall be given to all persons furnishing materials for
the work when no formal contract is entered into for such materials.
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PAR. 10 Any material, which has been rejected by the construction reviewer, shall
be at once removed from the line of work and shall not be again taken
thereon or placed with the material proposed to be used without the written
consent of the City Engineer.
PAR. 11 The Contractor shall maintain no cause of action against the City on
account of delays and prosecution of work, but if said work is delayed by
the City, the Contractor shall have such extra time for completion of the job
as was lost by reason of the delay caused by the City.
PAR. 12 The Contractor agrees to pay punctually all just claims of labor, material,
men, or subcontractors who shall perform labor or furnish materials
entering into this improvement. It is agreed that the City need not pay the
Contractor until all such claims are paid by the Contractor It is agreed that
the City shall not be liable for said labor, material, or men under this
contract.
PAR. 13 The Contractor agrees to furnish the City, simultaneously with this contract,
a bond on a form to be provided by the City in the amount provided by law
as stated in the Notice to Bidders, which shall be for the benefit of the City,
and any and all persons injured by the breach of any of the terms of this
contract. Said bond shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be subject to
the approval of the City Council, and is by reference made a part of this
contract.
PAR. 14 The Contractor agrees that should it abandon work under this contract or
cease the prosecution thereof for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days
without reasonable cause, and should it fail to proceed with said work
within ten (10) days after a notice to continue or carry it on has been mailed
to it at the address given herein by the City, or after such notice has been
served on it, then the City may proceed to complete said work, using any
material, tools, or machinery found along said line of work, doing the work
either by contract or as it may elect, and the Contractor and the sureties on
its bond shall be liable to the City for the costs and expenses so paid out.
Said costs shall be retained by the City from any compensation due, or to
become due the Contractor, and may be recovered by the City in an action
upon Contractor's bond.
PAR. 15 In consideration of the full compliance on the part of the Contractor with all
the provisions, stipulations, and conditions hereof, or contained in the
various instruments made a part of this contract by reference, and upon
completion and acceptance of said work, the City agrees to pay to the
Contractor, in the manner set out in the Notice to Contractors, the amount
of money due the Contractor for work performed and accepted, at the unit
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prices set out in the Contractor's proposal, which has been accepted by the
City.
PAR. 16 The total amount of the contract, based on the Engineer's estimates of
quantities and the Contractor's unit bid prices, and for which 100% surety
bond is required is $
PAR. 17 After the completion of said work, the Contractor agrees to remove all
debris and clean up said streets, and to save the City harmless from any
damage allegedly resulting from a failure to clean up and remove the
debris or put the street back in a proper condition for travel.
PAR. 18 This contract is not divisible, but in the event of a conflict between this
contract and the various instruments incorporated by reference, this
contract shall govern.
PAR. 19 Before the Contractor shall be entitled to receive final payment for work
done under this contract, it shall execute and file a bond in the penal sum
of not less than 100% of the total amount of the contract, same to be
known as "Maintenance Bond," and which bond must be approved by the
City Council, and which bond is in addition to the bond given by the
Contractor to guarantee the completion of the work.
PAR. 20 The Contractor shall maintain all work done hereunder in good order for
the period of two (2) years from and after the date it is accepted by the
Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Said maintenance shall be made
without expense to the City or the abutting property. In the event of the
failure or default of the Contractor to remedy any or all defects appearing in
said work within a period of two (2) years from the date of its acceptance
by said Council, and after having been given ten (10) days notice so to do
by registered letter deposited in the United States Post Office in said town,
addressed to said contractor at the address herein given, then the City may
proceed to remedy such defects. The costs and expenses thereof to be
recovered from the Contractor and the sureties on its maintenance bond by
an action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction.
PAR. 21 The Contractor shall give notice to said City by registered letter directed to
the Mayor or City Clerk/Auditor thereof not more than four (4) and not less
than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the term during which the
Contractor is required to maintain said improvements, in good repair by the
terms of its Contract. The liability of the Contractor and of the sureties on
its bond for maintenance of the said improvements shall continue until _
three (3) months after such notice has been given to the City, and, in any
event, until two (2) years after the acceptance of the work.
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CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
Mayor
City Clerk
Contractor
BY:
Title:
Approved by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, this
day of 20_.
ATTEST: City Clerk
Waterloo, Iowa
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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, of
(the "Principal"), and of
(the "Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of
Waterloo, Iowa (the "Obligee"), in the penal sum of
Dollars ($ ), lawful money of the United
States, for the payment of said sum in connection with a contract (the "Contract") dated on
or about for the purpose of
. The Contract is
incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein.
Whenever the Principal shall be and is declared by the Obligee to be in default under the
Contract, with the Obligee having performed its obligations in the Contract, then the
Surety, acknowledging that time is of the essence, may promptly remedy the default, or
shall promptly undertake to:
1. Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions; or
2. Obtain one or more bids for completing the Contract in accordance with its
terms and conditions, and upon determination by the Surety of the lowest
responsible bidder, or negotiated proposal, or, if the Obligee elects, upon
determination by the Obligee and the Surety jointly of the lowest responsible
bidder, or negotiated proposal, arrange for a contract between such party
and the Obligee. The Surety will make available as work progresses
sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the
Contract price. The cost of completion includes responsibilities of the
Principal for correction of defective work and completion of the Contract, the
Obligee's legal and design professional costs resulting directly from the
Principal's default, and liquidated damages or actual damages if no
liquidated damages are specified in the Contract. The term "balance of the
Contract price" means the total amount payable by the Obligee to the
Principal under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount
properly paid by the Obligee to the Principal; or
3. Determine the amount for which it is liable to the Obligee and pay the
Obligee that amount as soon as practicable.
In the event this bond is enforced, Principal and Surety agree to indemnify Obligee and
hold Obligee harmless from and against any and all costs of enforcement, including but
not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.
Every Surety on this bond shall be deemed and held, any contract to the contrary
notwithstanding, to consent to each and all of the following matters, without notice:
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1. To any extension of time to the Contract in which to perform the Contract.
2. To any change in the plans, specifications, or Contract when such change
does not involve an increase of more than twenty percent (20%) of the total
Contract price, and shall then be released only as to such excess increase.
3. That no provision of this bond or of any other contract shall be valid which
limits to less than one (1) year from the time of the acceptance of the work
the right to sue on this bond for defect in workmanship or material not
discovered or known to the Obligee at the time such work was accepted.
If the Principal performs the Contract, then this bond shall be null and void; otherwise it
shall remain in full force and effect. In no event shall the Surety's total obligation exceed
the penal amount of this bond.
Terms used herein shall include, as appropriate, the singular or plural number, or the
masculine, feminine or neuter gender.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Principal and Surety have executed this
Performance Bond as of
PRINCIPAL SURETY
Name Name
By: By:
Title: Title:
[attach Power of Attorney] T
NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of Contract.
If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND.
If his 'Fede tle:followir � ieswto theme f� rndy:
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IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury
Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact
business in the State where the project is located.
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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
(Name of Contractor)
(Address of Contractor)
a hereinafter called Principal,
(Corporation, Partnership or Individual)
and,
(Name of Surety)
(Address of Surety)
hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto
(Name of Owner)
(Address of Owner)
hereinafter called 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 CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a
certain contract with the OWNER, dated the day of
20 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly 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 contract, and any authorized extension or
modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and
coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed 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 contract or to the
WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying the same shall
in any wise 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 contract 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.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, this instrument is executed in counterparts, each one of
(number) -
which shall be deemed an original, this the day of
20
ATTEST:
Principal
(Principal)Secretary
(SEAL) By (s)
(Address)
Witness as to Principal
(Address)
S u rety
ATTEST: By
Attorney-in-Fact
Witness as to Surety (Address)
(Address)
NOTE: Date of BOND must not be prior to date of Contract.
If CONTRACTOR is Partnership, all partners should execute BOND.
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Sureanies executing bonds must appear on the TreasuryDepartment'smostcst (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact
business in the State where the project is located.