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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROJECT SPECIFICATION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIOT F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM T 9r�' 4 CONTRACT NO . 598 FESS/0 �Q °°°°°°°°° ti,9 I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under Q ,°° °°° my direct supervision and that I am a licensed Professional Engineer under ,. Q o t s of the$�ta.of wa. s ERIC oo Z o THORSON a z IC THORSON, P. E. D � ZOO Vo 8905 My License Renewal Date is December 31, 2001. a o � vie °° �j Pages or sheets covered by this seal: °°°°°°°°°°° �OWPo PLC nDENNIS I hereby c y t his gineering document was prepared by me or under my direc s pe is' n that I am a licensed Professional Engineer under the I thew— X;)eftDENNIS J. T . E. DATE 6 o My Licen Renewal Date' December 31, 2000. o �� Pages of sheets covered by this seal: F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 598 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. FORM OF BID BOND 5. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVITS 6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE 7. RECIPROCAL RESIDENT BIDDER PREFERENCE AND RESIDENT BIDDER CERTIFICATION 8. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM 9. POTENTIAL ITEMS OF WORK FOR MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION MBE/WBE GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT, SUBCONTRACTOR'S BID REQUEST FORM, LETTER FORM FOR SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTES, MBE/WBE SCOPE LETTER, MBE AND/OR WBE PREBID CONTACT INFORMATION FORM 10. WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESSES ENTERPRISE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR'S GUIDE 11. STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS 12. GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS 14. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION 15. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION 16. FORM OF CONTRACT 17. FORM OF BOND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Proposed Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost and the NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the Taking of Construction Bids for the F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM in the City of Waterloo, Iowa CONTRACT NO. 598 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 22nd day of May, 2000, until 4:00 p.m. for the construction of the F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM, Contract No. 598, as described in detail in the specifications now on file in the Office of the City Clerk. OPENING OF BIDS All proposals received will be opened in open Council meeting tc be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 22nd day of May, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., and the proposals will be acted upon at that time and place or 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 specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-described improvement project at 5:30 p.m. on May 22, 2000, said hearing to be held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City. The proposed 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 NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 1 OF 7 PAGES before the date set for said hearing, or appear and make objection thereto at the meeting above set forth. - SCOPE OF WORK The scope of this project consists of completion of the following work: PAINTING: Eleventh Street Bridge Bearings, superstructure girders above and below deck, handrails, and light poles Fifth Street Bridge Bearings and superstructure Sixth Street Bridge Bearings and exterior face of outside beams East Conger Street Bridge Bearings at abutments and zone paint around bearings at abutments West Conger Street Bridge Bearings at abutments and zone paint around bearings at abutments Westfield Avenue Bridge Bearings at abutments River Road Bridge Bearings at abutments Hammond Avenue Bridge 1-beams and guardrail posts Fletcher Avenue Bridge Handrails CONCRETE WORK: Eleventh Street Bridge Class A and Class B bridge floor repair areas, curbs, flood control trenches, abutment backwall repairs, sidewalk patching, and miscellaneous structural steel replacement Fifth Street Bridge Minor Class A bridge floor repair, Structural concrete repairs and placement of flowable mortar NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 2 OF 7 PAGES E. Donald Street Bridge Minor Class A bridge floor repairs Park Avenue Bridge Flood control trench repair Fletcher Avenue Bridge Structural concrete repairs EROSION CONTROL: E. Donald Street Bridge Install erosion control fabric, Erosion Stone or Buttress Stone and Class D or E Revetment Stone FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM REPAIRS: Gatewell N-3 Replace flap gate on outlet pipe Gatewell P-5 Pipe repair BEGINNING AND COMPLETION DATES The work under the proposed contract shall be commenced within ten (10) working days after receipt of "Notice to Proceed". This contract shall be completed on or before October 31, 2000. METHOD OF PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR _ The Contractor will be paid against monthly estimates in cash on the basis of ninety-five percent (95,70) of the work as same 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. NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 3 OF: 7 PAGES PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Plans and Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by the City Engineer. Plans, specifications, and prior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this notice, and the proposed contract by reference shall be executed in compliance therewith. Plans and Specifications are obtainable by a qualified bidder from the City Engineer for a $25.00 fee. The fee is not refundable. The prime contractor, subcontractors, or suppliers working on the project shall retain their own set of plans and specifications for use on the project. The prime contractor will be supplied with five (5) additional sets of plans and two (2) specification books at no additional cost. CONTRACT AWARD A contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the lowest total bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, readvertise for new bids, and to waive informalities in the bids submitted that may be in the best interest of the City. Bids may be held by the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the day of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. 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 and shall state the unit bid price in words in the blank spaces provided beneath the item description. Should there be any discrepancy between Unit bid price in words and the listed numeral unit bid price, the City of Waterloo shall consider the Unit bid price in words as being the valid unit bid price. Proposals requiring mathematical computations to determine unit prices or totals will be rejected. 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 NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 4 OF 7 PAGES Prime Contractor submitting the bid. For the bidders who submit a computer- generated spreadsheet, the TOTAL BID (with alternates, if applicable) shall also be indicated in the space(s) provided on the Form of Bid or Proposal. 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 0) - 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 refuse to enter into the Contract and furnish the required bonds, 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. BOND The successful bidder will be required to furnish a "Performance Bond" within ten (10) days after forms are presented to him in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100 Jo) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims of any kind caused by the operations of the contractor. 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 percent 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 M. work. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM/SUBCONTRACTING The program proposes numerical projections regarding utilization of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) as Subcontractors, vendors and suppliers in the performance of Contracts awarded by the City of Waterloo, Iowa. A goal of at least five percent (570) for MBE participation on all City funded NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 5 OF 7 PAGES construction projects that are estimated at $100,000.00 or more. Any project funded in part or in total with federal funds has a goal of at least ten percent (10%) on projects estimated at $100,000.00 or more. There is at least one percent WBE goal on both City funded and federally funded projects. The Prime Contractor shall make "good-faith efforts" to meet the Contract Compliance MBE/WBE goals. The MBE/WBE Subcontractors, suppliers or vendors must provide the Prime Contractor a reasonably competitive price for the service being rendered or the Contractor is not required to accept bid. 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 Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) 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 City officials, the prime contractor, and all subcontractors, if any. _ NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 6 OF 7 PAGES 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, or the day of , 2000. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA BY: Nancy Eckert City Clerk NOTICE OF HEARING CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 7 OF 7 PAGES 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, o, 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 3id 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. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 1 OF 11 PAGES 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, 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. 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 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 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 2 OF 11 PAGES 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 (51YO) 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 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. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 3 OF 11 PAGES Signature of surety's agent must be supported by accompanying Power of Attorney. S. 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 a. 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 business enterprise (MBE/WBE) in City awarded construction and procurement Contracts. The Program does not propose to eliminate any bonafide Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier and vendor from bidding on City Contracts, but it will hopefully serve as a needed stimulus to help local MBE/WBEs grow and eventually become mainstream Contractors, Subcontractors, suppliers and vendors. - This Contract Compliance Program does not propose to include any set-asides or quotas, but only flexible goals where "good-faith efforts" INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 4 OF 11 PAGES are required by the Contractor to use MBE/WBE Subcontractors, vendors or suppliers. 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 $100,000.00. 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 and material and service procurements. b. DEFINITIONS 1. Goals: A flexible numerically expressed objective which Contractors are required to make "good-faith efforts." The key to the requirement is to make efforts. 2. Quota: A flat numerical requirement that the Contractor is required to meet in order to obtain the benefit or be in compliance. 3. Set-Aside: An arrangement in which a particular Contract is reserved for competition solely among m nority business enterprise. 4. Contractor: As used in this document, means Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, vendor and professional service provider. 5. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE): Any business which is at least fifty-one percent (51/o) owned by one or more minorities and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more such individuals. 6. Women Business Enterprise (WBE): Any business which is at least fifty-one percent (51 Jo) owned by one or more women and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more such individuals. 7. Minority: Any person or persons who are considered as socially and economically disadvantaged because of their INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 5 OF 11 PAGES 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) (1983). 8. Lowest Responsible Bidder: Bidder who has offered by lowest bid and who has exhibited skill, judgment, financial responsibility and evidence of working with the Affirmative Action Employment Program and the Contract Compliance Program. 9. Broker: One buying or selling for others on commission or other fee basis without maintaining a warehouse or other similar inventory storage facility. 10. Mayor's Advisory Committee: Mayor's Advisory Committee for Minority, Female and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. C. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM SUBCONTRACTING The program proposes numerical projections regarding utilization of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) as Subcontractors, vendors and suppliers in the performance of Contracts awarded by the City of Waterloo, Iowa. A goal of at least five percent (5170) for MBE participation on all City funded construction projects that are estimated at $100,000.00 or more. Any project funded in part or in total with federal funds has a goal of at least ten percent (1O70) on projects estimated at $100,000.00 or more. There is at least one percent (1%) WBE goal on both City funded and federally funded projects. The Prime Contractor shall make "good-faith efforts" to meet the Contract Compliance MBE/WBE goals. The MBE/WBE Subcontractors, suppliers or vendors must provide the Prime Contractor a reasonable _ competitive price for the service being rendered or the Contractor is not required to accept bid. D. 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 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 6 OF 11 PAGES certifying MBE/WBE firms and maintaining a current directory of certified firms. 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 scope letters and immediately forward the complete list of MBE/WBE Bidders who submitted scope letters to Prime Contractors. 2. 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 to appropriate MBE/WBE (those certified in director prepared by City Contract Compliance Officer) at least ten (10) working days prior to bid date. Letters should identify specific items to be subcontracted. 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. C. Prime Contract Bidders may solicit MBE/WBE proposals by telephone or personal interviews, but all such contacts shall be confirmed by letters, or subcontract bid request forms and shall be documented on the City of Waterloo Minority and/or Women Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contact Information Form. This form shall be submitted with the prime contractor's Form of Bid or Proposal. r 3. MBE/WBE Firms: a. MBE/WBE firms shall be certified by the City Contract Compliance Officer as owners and controllers of their INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 7 OF 11 PAGES respective businesses. 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 scope letter to the City Contract Compliance Officer seven (7) days prior to bid opening, listing specific items which the MBE/WBE firm is interested in bidding. If sufficient scope letters are not received by the City Contract Compliance Officer seven (7) days prior to bid opening, goals on subject project will be reduced accordingly. E. NON-COMPLIANCE OF CONTRACTORS 1. Non-compliance consists when the Contractor's actions are not consistent with the requirements of the Contract Compliance Program in the areas of employment and subcontracting. 2. 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 as non-responsive. F. NOTICE TO PROCEED F Notice to Proceed on any project with goals will not be issued until - City Contract Compliance Office determines the low Bidder has used good-faith efforts to comply with this Compliance Program and the bid was responsive. G. CONCLUSION This program may repeal or revise selective sections or prior 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 greatest extent feasible be made available to lower income persons residing in the project area. The contract area is the City of Waterloo. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 8 OF 11 PAGES 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 included 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 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. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 9 OF 11 PAGES 14. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BOND 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 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 bond 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 bond 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 bond. 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," Page 15 of 18 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 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 10 OF 11 PAGES 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 readvertise for bids, and may charge against the bidder the difference between the amount of the bid an the arrount 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 readvertising, the defaulting bidder shall have no claim against the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for a refund. 15. RECIPROCAL RESIDENT BIDDER PREFERENCE Attention of bidders is called to the requirement of complying with the provisions of the Reciprocal Resident Bidder Preference requirement. Each bidder submitting a bid shall execute and include with the bid, a Resident Bidder Certification in the form herein provided, to the effect that he will not have as employees, 111inois laborers on the work site. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PAGE 11 OF 11 PAGES FORM OF BID OR PROPOSAL F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 598 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 -o construct and complete this F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM, Contract No. 598, 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. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 598 BID DESCRIPTION BRIDGE UNIT EST, UN T BID PRICE TOTAL BID PRICE ITEM PAINTING 2. 1 PAINT SUPERSTRUCTURE ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 2 PAINT HANDRAILS, LIGHT POLES, ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 GIRDERS, ETC. $ $ 3 PAINT SUPERSTRUCTURE FIFTH L.S. 1.0 4 SPOT PAINT ROCKER BEARINGS SIXTH L.S. 1.0 $ $ FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGES ITS PAINTING BRIDGE UNIT Fn ID PRICE TOTAL BID PRICE Continued 5 ZONE PAINT OUTSIDE FACE OF SIXTH L.S. BEAMS $6 ZONE PAINT ROCKER BEARING E.CONGER L.S. . AREAS(ABUTMENTS ONLY) $ $ 7 ZONE PAINT ROCKER BEARING W.CONGER L.S. 1.0 AREAS(ABUTMENTS ONLY) $ $ 8 SPOT PAINT BEARING PLATES WESTFIELD L.S. 1.0 a 9 SPOT PAINT BEARING PLATES RIVER ROAD L.S. 1.0 $ 10 PAINTING OF 1-BEAMS AND HAMMOND L.S. 1.0 GUARDRAIL POSTS $ $ 11 PAINT HANDRAILS FLETCHER L.S. 1.0 S 12 REGULAR CONTAINMENT ALL ABOVE L.S. 1.0 $ a $ BID CONCRETE AND BRIDGE UNIT EST. UNIT BID PRICE TOTAL BID PRICE ITEM STRUCTURAL OTY_ 13 BRIDGE FLOOR REPAIR—CLASS A ELEVENTH, FIFTH, S.Y. 210.0 E. DONALD $ $ 14 BRIDGE FLOOR REPAIR--CLASS B ELEVENTH S.Y. 24.0 a $ 15 ABUTMENT BACKWALL REPAIR ELEVENTH L.F. 96.0 $ $ 16 REPLACE LIGHT POLE COVER PLATE ELEVENTH EACH 4.0 17 EXPANSION JOINT COVER PLATE ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 18 CURB REPAIR ELEVENTH L.F. 815.0 a $ 19 SIDEWALK EDGE REPAIR ELEVENTH L.F. 50.0 20 PATCH SIDEWALK ELEVENTH S.F. 50.0 21 TK-9000 CRACK SEALER—APPLIED, ELEVENTH, E. UNIT---- 20.0 OR APPR. EQUAL DONALD 2 GAL. $ $ 22 EROSION CONTROL FABRIC E. DONALD S.Y. 150.5 23 EROSION STONE OR BUTTRESS E. DONALD TON 100.0 STONE $ $ 24 CLASS D OR E REVETMENT STONE E. DONALD TON 50.0 a $ 25 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE REPAIR FLETCHER, FIFTH S.F. 100.0 S $ 26 FLOWABLE MORTAR FIFTH C.Y. 3.0 s a 27 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALL PROJECT I L.S. 1.0 $ T FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES B=D FLOOD PROTECTION R�� SNIT EST. 24IT BID PRICE TOTAL BID PRIC EM SY TEM �� 28 FLOOD CONTROL TRENCH REPAIR ELEVENTH, L.F. 45.0 E.PARK AVE. ; ; 29 FLOOD CONTROLEFAP ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 CLEANING $ $ 30 REPLACE EXISTITE W.4TH ST. L.S. 1.0 GATEWELL(N-3) $ $ 31 PIPE REPAIR W. 15TH ST. L.S. 1.0 GATEWELL(P-5) ; $ TOTAL BID 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 wr tten 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. 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 $10,000.00 in work for the City in the current calendar year, are prepared to submit an AAP or Update and an EOC, within ten (10) days of notification that the bid submitted is lowest and acceptable. FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 3 OF 4 PAGES 9. The bidder has received the following Addendum or Addenda: Addendum No. Date 10. The bidder shall list the MBE/WBE subcontractor(s), amount of subcontracts and bid items on the City of Waterloo Minority and/or Women Business Pre-bid Contact Information Form submitted with this Form of Bid or Proposal. The apparent low Bidder shall submit a list of all other Subcontractor(s) to be used on this Project to the City of Waterloo by 5:00 p.m. the business day following the day Bids on this Project are due along with the Non-Collusion Affidavits of All Subcontractor(s). The subcontractors listed on this proposal and/or submitted to the Contract Compliance Officer cannot be changed except for the following reasons: 1) The City of Waterloo does not approve the subcontractors. 2) The subcontractors submit in writing that they cannot fulfill their subcontracts. 11. The bidder has filled in all blanks on this proposal. Those blanks not applicable are marked "none" or "NA". 12. The bidder has attached all applicable forms. 13. The Owner reserves the right to select alternates, delete line items, and/or to reduce quantities prior to the award of a contract due to budgetary limitations. (Name of Bidder) (Date) BY: Title Official Address: (Including Zip Code): I.R.S. No. FORM OF BID CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 4 OF 4 PAGES — BID BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, as Principal, and as Surety are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF WA Furnn Iowa, hereinafter called "OWNER. " In the penal sum Dollars ($ ) 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 19 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. 19 Principal (Seal) By (Title) Witness (Seal) Surety By Witness Attorney-in-fact NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER State of ) )ss County of ) that: being first duly sworn, deposes and says 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 19_. Title My commission expires NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR _ State of ) County of ) ss: 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 -- 19_. 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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES the City of Waterloo Affirmative Action Program Contract Compliance Provisions. 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 RECIPROCAL RESIDENT BIDDER PREFERENCE In response to Illinois' law concerning resident preference and in accordance with Section 23.21 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: To be a qualified resident bidder, the person, corporation, partnership, or firm shall not have, as employees, Illinois laborers on the work site of a non-federal-aid project within Iowa. An Illinois laborer is any person who has resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become or remain an Illinois resident. This applies to all labor on the project, whether skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled; whether manual or non-manual. This also applies to work subcontracted by or to the resident bidder on a nor-federal-aid project within Iowa. The resident bidder may place on such work no more than three residents of Illinois who are his regularly employed executive and technical experts. As noted, this definition gives a preference as to whom the contractors or subcontractors can employ. The contractor shall provide the City with a certification that he is a qualified resident bidder according to the above definition. The Certification 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. DJG/cs O1/13/97 RESIDENT BIDDER CERTIFICATION CONTRACT NO: PROJECT NAME: DATE OF LETTING: _ To be a qualified resident bidder, the person, corporation, partnership, or firm _. shall not have, as employees, Illinois laborers on the work site of a non-federal- aid project within Iowa. An Illinois laborer is any person who has resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become or remain an Illinois resident. This applies to all labor on the project, whether skilled, semi-skilled, or unskilled, whether manual or non-manual. This also applies to work subcontracted by or to the resident bidder on a non-federal-aid project within Iowa. The resident bidder may place on such work no more than three residents of Illinois who are his regularly employed executive and technical experts. 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 no Illinois resident laborer as defined above will be employed at the work site during the contract period from the start of the project until its completion. COMPANY NAME CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE DATE Revised February 1991 CONTRACTOR'S OR SIIBCOrrrRn��r+nn•g AFFI iKnTT ACTrntJ pRo 12nM Check box that applies to party completing program: ( ) General Contractor ( ) Subcontractor I . Section A to be completed by GENERAL CONTunnTM 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 _( ) - 1 - Subcontractor' s Federal ID Number (if no Federal ID Number Owner/President' s Social Security Number) Name of Equal Employment Officer 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 3-eX 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. 2 - 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 sama will be recruirPd of our SUBCONTRACTORS ONTRACTORS 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 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. (Name of Company) will give training and employment opportunities to local residents of Waterloo, Iowa, to the greatest extent feasible. III . AFFIRMATIVE ACTION A. (Name of Company) recognizes that the i effective application of a policy of merit employment involves more than just a policy statement, and will, therefore, re-evaluate (Name of Company) 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 . 3 - 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. D. will seek caualified 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 T 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 4 - consideration has been given to qualified minority, female, and local group employees. G. (Name of Company) will encourage other companies with whom we are associated and/or do business, to do the same and we will assist them in their efforts . H. (Name of Company) has taken the following 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") 2 . I . 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. (Name of Company) will require approved 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. K. In further accordance with rules and guidelines issued — pursuant 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 . - 5 - 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 Action (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 1991, 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 1991 . 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) . 6 - CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL WORK FORCE (WATERLOO) NAME AND ADDRESS JOB CATEGORY RACE SEX HOURL WAGEY INDICATE: DISABLED VETERAN: DV VIETNAM ERA VETERAN: VV HANDICAPPED: H 7 - 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: By: Date : 8 - pESCRIPTTON OF JO CATFOaRrQe 1 . Officia� s/Manage: 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 Work rs: Workers perform jobs which require special manual skill and a thorough and comprehensive 9 - 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 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 - — 10 . Tra{pees (on-the-lob) production. training for craftsmen when not trained p under apprentice ersons n formal programs--operative laborer, and service occupations . White Collar. . .persons engaged in formal training for clerical, managerial, professional, technical, sales, office and clerical occupations . - 11 - ITEMS OF POTENTIAL MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: The following are items from the F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM, Contract No. 598, 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. BID TOTAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BRIDGE UNIT QTY 16 REPLACE LIGHT POLE COVER PLATE ELEVENTH EACH 4.0 17 EXPANSION JOINT COVER PLATE ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 19 SIDEWALK EDGE REPAIR ELEVENTH L.F. 50.0 20 PATCH SIDEWALK ELEVENTH S.F. 50.0 21 TK-9000 CRACK SEALER—APPLIED, OR ELEVENTH, JNIT 20.0 APPR. EQUAL E. DONALD 2 GAL. 22 EROSION CONTROL FABRIC E. DONALD S.Y. 150.0 23 EROSION STONE OR BUTTRESS STONE E. DONALD TON 100.0 24 CLASS D OR E REVETMENT STONE E. DONALD TON 50.0 26 FLOWABLE MORTAR FIFTH C.Y. 3.0 27 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALL PROJECT L.S. 1.0 29 FLOOD CONTROL TRENCH CLEANING ELEVENTH L.S. 1.0 30 REPLACE EXISTING FLAP GATE WEST 4TH ST., L.S. 1.0 31 PIPE REPAIR GATEWELL (N-3)W. 15TH ST., L.S. 1.0 GATEWELL (P-5) MBE/WBE GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT IMPORTANT: Prime Contract Bidders should be aware that five percent (5%) MBE goal and a one percent (1 Jo) WBE goal is attached to this project. "Certified Return Receipt" letters are no longer needed with he bid showing ITEMS OF POTENTIAL MBE/WBE CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES proof of contacting MBE or WBE Subcontractors, but the Pre-Bid Contact Information Form must be filled out completey. 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 ITEMS OF POTENTIAL MBE/WBE CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES SUBCONTRACTOR'S BID REQUEST FORM PRIME BIDDER LETTERHEAD (Name of Subcontractor) (Address of Subcontractor) RE: (Contract Number) I, (subcontractor's name), hereby attest that I have been solicited for a bid on (project name) in the area of (accurate description of work). (Prime bidder name) 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). DATE SUBCONTRACTOR'S COMPANY NAME SUBCONTRACTOR'S SIGNATJRE PRIME BIDDER'S SIGNATURE • Return the original Subcontractor's Bid Request Form with prime bidder's total bid. LETTER TO BE USED WHEN SOLICITING FOR SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTES Name Address RE: Contract # Dear Our company is presently soliciting bids for the following work in connection with the above-referenced project: "ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK" Construction 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 Sincerely, MBE/WBE SCOPE LETTER According to the MBE/WBE Contract Compliance Program, 1986, all minority and women contractors interested in submitting subcontract quotes on construction projects with goals, MUST submit a Scope Letter to the City Contract Compliance Officer at least seven (7) days prior to bid opening. The Scope Letter must list the specific items which the MBE, WBE contractor is interested in bidding. Name of Project: Contractor: Address: Phone: Date: LIST OF SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE BID: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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BOX 246 WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50704 319-236-2345 319-233-3260 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION MARANATHA TRUCKING QUICK CONSTRUCTION P.O.BOX 2183 217 BATES STREET WATERLOO, IA 50704 WATERLOO, IA 50703 319-291-7134 319-232-5564 TRUCKING CONCRETE FLATWORK COCKHREN ROOFING GREER WORKS 1808 NEWELL STREET 2003 PLAINVIEW ST. WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50703 319-232-7513 319-233-4701 ROOFING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DANIELS HOME IMPROVEMENT PETERMAN & HAES, INC. 339 ALBANY STREET 4003 UNIVERSITY AVE. WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50701 319-234-4912 319-233-6131 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION FLOOR COVERING CLINTON JONES TRUCKING CARTER ELECTRIC 1202 MULBERRY STREET 725 ADAMS STREET WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50703 _ 319-235-4401 319-232-9808 TRUCKING ELECTRICAL CHARLIE SCHAUF TRUCKING RABBIT CORPORATION 627 ADAMS STREET 2826 W.C.F. & N. DRIVE WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50703 319-232-4717 319-236-0151 TRUCKING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ATLAS PAINTING, INC. LEE (JIM) SISK 911 SYCAMORE STREET, P. 0. BOX 65 311 IO A STREET 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50704 319-232-9164 CONCRETE/REHAB COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PAINTING STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S OUALIFICATIONS (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 necessa,y, 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, an 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 organization, including the officers. 14. Credit available: $ STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES 15. Give bank reference: 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 199 (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 199 Notary Public My commission expires , 199 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 furs shing all labor, equipment, and materials and performing all operatior)s, in connection with the F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM, Contract No. 598, in accordance with these specificati�:>ns. The contract drawings which accompany and form a part of this contract and specifications are dated April 28, 2000. They have the general title of F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM, Contract No. 598. The drawings are numbered and separately entitled as follows: SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION 1 TITLE SHEET 2 LOCATION MAP, PLAN SHEET INDEX AND BRIDGE INFORMATION 3 GENERAL NOTES, ESTIMATED QUANTITIES AND ESTIMATED REFERENCE INFORMATION 4.7 ELEVENTH STREET BRIDGE REPAIR PLANS 8 FIFTH STREET BRIDGE REPAIR PLANS 9 SIXTH STREET BRIDGE REPAIR PLANS 10 EAST CONGER, WEST CONGER, WESTFIELD AND RIVER ROAD BRIDGE REPAIR PLANS 11 E. DONALD, HAMMOND AND FLETCHER AVENUE BRIDGE REPAIR PLANS 12 AERIALS OF DETOUR ROUT=S—FLETCHER AVENUE AND ELEVENTH STREET BRIDGES 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. Before construction begins on the Fifth, East Donalc: and Eleventh Street Bridges, Class A, Class B, curb and sidewalk repair areas will be remarked by City Engineering Department staff. GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 1 OF 6 PAGES 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 dirt and rubble 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 m. 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 the 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. 598 PAGE 2 OF 6 PAGES 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 GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PA11E 3 OF 6 PAGES 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. - 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 the contract. 13. BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Engineering Department the date which the construction of this contract may begin. 14. REINSPECTION OF BRIDGE DECKS Prior to the beginning of construction on the Eleventh, Fifth and East Donald Street Bridges, it will be necessary to resound the deck area to verify location and size of necessary repair locations. The reinspection will be incidental to related bid items. Coordination of this task with regard to the contractors proposed schedule of work shall be discussed at the Pre-construction Conference. The Engineer and/or his representative will assist in this inspection. Deck repairs on the Fifth and East Donald Street Bridges are minor, and shall be complete during lane closure for painting and/or slope protection repair. Contact the Engineer for further details regarding deck repairs on these bridges. 15. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OR UTILITIES ON BRIDGES 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 GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 4 OF 6 PAGES starting any excavation or construction. 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 c` the additional costs incurred shall be made between the contractor and the respective utility company. 16. 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. 17. TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION The Contractor shall 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 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 obtain approval for detour routes for bridge closings, barricades, and postings prior to constructio-i. These shall meet requirements of the City Police and Traffic Departments. The Contractor shall notify the City Engineer's Office and Police, Fire and Street Departments when a bridge 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. The Contractor shall be paid for traffic control according to percentage of work completed when pay estimates are due, with total payment equal to the total bid price provided. (See Section 34 in the Special Provisions Section for additional traffic control information.) GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 5 OF 6 PAGES 18. GRADES, LINES, LEVELS AND SURVEYS All necessary grades, lines, levels and surveys shall be established and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall verify all grades, lines, levels, and dimensions as shown on the drawings, and he shall report any errors or inconsistencies in the same to the City Engineer before commencing work. 19. SAFETY OF WORKERS AND PUBLIC _ The Contractor shall, at all times, take necessary precautions to - protect the life and health of all persons employed on this project and the public. He shall provide necessary safety devices and safeguards in accordance with latest and best accident prevention practices. All such protection shall be furnished to employees without cost. No direct measurement of payment shall be made for this protection but shall be considered incidental to other items of work. The public shall be kept outside of any work area. 20. WORKING ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing forty-eight (48) hours in advance if work on Saturday is planned. By noon the Friday before the planned Saturday work, the Contractor shall confirm the Saturday work schedule with the project inspector. Work on Sunday requires prior approval of the Engineer in accordance with the Waterloo Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall not work the following days in 2000 due to City holidays: May 27.29 Memorial Day Weekend July 4 Independence Day September 2-4 Labor Day Weekend GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 6 OF 6 PAGES - SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS The Standard Specifications which, are referenced in the contract documents, are designated as follows: WATERLOO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - "Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction, City of Waterloo, Iowa." IDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - "Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, Iowa, Series of 1997" (unless otherwise noted) and current supplemental specifications and revisions thereof. Supplemental specification sections SS-97037 and SS-97044 are included under section 48 of these Special Provisions for Contractor's reference. 2. REVISIONS TO WATERLOO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Slump for Type "0" concrete mix shall range from 0 to 1 inch with a target slump of 1/4 inch. Entrained Air Content shall conform with IDOT Specification Section 2413.02A. 3. PAINT SUPERSTRUCTURE - Eleventh Street Bridge (Bid Item 1) The existing paint coating on the Eleventh Street Bridge consists of a zinc- based, non-hazardous paint system (see Special Provisions Section 16). The Eleventh Street Bridge shall receive a full overcoat of the superstructure below the deck line, which includes the steel girders, stringers, hangers, conduit, downspouts, bearings at the piers and abutments, etc. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. In addition to surface preparation specified in Section 17, in areas of severe rust and corrosion, as directed by the Engineer, existing paint shall be completely removed by power tools to bare metal (SSPC-SP 11). The Contractor shall complete the overcoat with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 1 OF 45 PAGES included in the lump sum bid price for painting of the superstructure. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. 4. PAINT HANDRAILS LIGHT POLES.-GIRDERS ETC. Eleventh Street Bridge - (Bid Item 2) The Eleventh Street Bridge shall receive a full overcoat of steel above the deck line which shall include the handrails, light poles, light pole bases, three (3) exposed steel girders, etc. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. In addition to surface preparation specified in Section 17, in areas of severe rust and corrosion, as directed by the Engineer, existing paint shall be completely removed by power tools to bare metal (SSPC-SP 11). The contractor shall complete the overcoat with an approved paint system as _. outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for painting of handrails, light poles, light pole bases, girders, etc. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. Before painting of the plate sections of the steel girders above the deck, the Contractor shall direct an air blast between the plates to minimize _ condensation build-up, which may occur during the water washing process. The air blasting process shall be considered incidental to contract bid items. 5. PAINT SUPERSTRUCTURE - Fifth Street Bridge (Bid Item 3) _ The existing paint coating of the Fifth Street Bridge consists of a lead- based, hazardous painting system (see Special Provisions Section 16). The Fifth Street Bridge shall receive a full overcoat of the superstructure below the deck line which includes the steel beams, stringers, hangers, conduit, downspouts, bearings at the piers and abutments, etc. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. In the areas of severe rust and corrosion at the bearings and cantilever expansion joints, the Contractor shall remove all rust and peeling paint by hand or power tool methods only, in a manner SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 2 OF 45 PAGES that shall not remove additional steel below existing corrosion. The Contractor shall complete the overcoat with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed hazardous paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for painting of the superstructure. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. As part of the surface preparation process, the Contractc r shall inspect the drainage channel located below the cantilever expansion plate. if deterioration is found in the drainage channel, contact the Engineer prior to painting this area. Inspection of the drainage channel s-iall be considered incidental to contract bid items. 6. SPOT PAINT ROCKER BEARINGS - Sixth Street Bridge (Bid Item 4) The existing paint coating on the Sixth Street Bridge consists of a zinc- based, non-hazardous painting system (see Special Provisions Section 16). Spot painting of bearings shall occur at the abutments and piers. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The contractor shall complete bearing painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for spot painting of the rocker bearings. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. 7. ZONE PAINT OUTSIDE FACE OF BEAMS - Sixth Street Bridge (Bid Item 5) Zone painting shall be limited to the exterior face of the outside beams only, hangers, conduits and downspouts. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall complete the zone painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 3 OF 45 PAGES complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for zone painting of the outside face of exterior beams. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation or paint disposal. _ 8. ZONE PAINT ROCKER BEARING AREAS - East Conger Street Bridge (Bid Item 6) The existing paint coating on the East Conger Street Bridge consists of a lead-based, hazardous painting system (see Special Provisions Section 16). Zone painting of the bearings and bearing area shall occur at the abutments only. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall complete bearing painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, _ materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for zone _ painting of the bearings and bearing areas. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. 9. ZONE PAINT ROCKER BEARING AREAS - West Conger Street Bridge (Bid Item 7) The existing paint coating on the West Conger Street Bridge consists of a lead-based, hazardous painting system (see Special Provisions Section 16). Zone painting of the bearings and bearing area shall occur at the abutments only. All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall complete bearing painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the overcoat with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for zone SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 4 OF 45 PAGES painting of the bearings and bearing areas. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. 10. SPOT PAINT BEARING PLATES - Westfield Avenue Bridge (Bid Item 8) There is no existing paint coating on the Westfield Avenue Bridge bearing plates. The bearing plates are heavily rusted. Spot painting of bearing plates shall occur at the abutments only. Rust shall be removed from bearing plates by sandblasting. The Contractor shall complete bearing painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the painting with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation shall be included in the lump sum bid price for spot painting of the bearing plates. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation or waste disposal. 11. SPOT PAINT BEARING PLATES - River Road Bridge (Bid Item 9) There is no existing paint coating on the River Road Bridge bearing plates. The bearing plates are heavily rusted. Spot painting of bearing plates shall occur at the abutments only. Rust shall be removed from bearing plates by sandblasting. The contractor shall complete bearing painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the painting with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation shall be included in the lump sum bid price for spot painting of the bearing plates. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation or waste disposal. 12. PAINTING OF I-BEAMS AND GUARDRAIL POSTS - Hammond Avenue Bridge (Bid Item 10) The existing paint coating on the Hammond Avenue Bridge is severely deteriorated and will be removed to bare metal with miriimal water wash and light hand tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall complete painting of the existing steel I- beams and guardrail posts with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the painting with SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 5 OF 45 PAGES an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation and disposal of removed paint from the bridge shall be included in the lump sum bid price for Painting of I-Beams and Guardrail Posts. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. 13. PAINT HANDRAILS — Fletcher Avenue Bridge (Bid Item 11) Both handrails to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool, and/or power tool cleaning as specified in Section 17 of these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall complete handrail painting with an approved paint system as outlined in Section 18 of these Special Provisions, or shall complete the painting with an equivalent paint system approved by the Engineer. Included in the lump sum bid price for painting shall be all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the painting process outlined in these specifications. Surface preparation shall be included in the lump sum bid price for painting of the handrails. There shall be no separate compensation for surface preparation and paint disposal. It is unknown whether the existing paint coating on the Fletcher Avenue Bridge Handrails is hazardous or non-hazardous paint. Prior to surface preparation, the Contractor shall obtain a sample of the existing paint coating and have it tested. This testing shall determine if hazardous paint materials are present and if the proposed paint system specified in these contract documents is appropriate for this application. The cost of obtaining the paint sample, and analysis, shall be included in the lump sum bid price for "Paint Handrails". 14. REGULAR CONTAINMENT (Bid Item 12) The Contractor shall use all reasonable means to protect the environment, persons and adjacent property from damage by the Contractor's operations. The Contractor shall use care while spraying paint, and shall take necessary precautions to prevent over spray from damaging adjoining concrete, other portions of the bridge that are not to be painted, and other nearby structures. If private vehicles or property are damaged by paint over spray, the Contractor shall immediately discontinue spraying and take precautions to prevent further damage from occurring. The Contractor SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 6 OF 45 PAGES shall be responsible for cleanup of all damage as the result of Contractor's operations. During the superstructure painting of the Eleventh, Fifth, and Sixth Street Bridges, the Contractor shall place tarps below the work areas to catch all paint removed from the bridge by hand tool methods. The Contractor shall also be required, at a minimum, to hang tarps from the bridge adjacent to painting operations to minimize the spread of airborne paint. The tarps shall be kept in place by a rigid support system to minimize movement due to windy conditions. Further environmental protection measures may be required during painting operations as deemed necessary by the Contractor, or required by the Engineer or his representative. The cost of all necessary environmental protection, containment of paint, hanging of tarps, placement of drop cloths and all other operations necessary to protect the environment shall be included in the lump sum bid price for Regular Containment. 15. EXISTING LEAD PAINT The Fifth Street, East Conger Street, and West Conger Street Bridges are the only known locations of existing lead-based paint. It s anticipated that removal of paint by hand methods will generate less than one 55-gallon drum of hazardous paint waste from these bridges, and one 55-gallon drum on nonhazardous paint waste from all other bridges included in this project. The Contractor shall dispose of the hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local guidelines at no additional cost to the City. All disposal costs shall be included in the bid price provided for Regular Containment. 16. EXISTING PAINT COATINGS Following is a summary of existing paint coatings for each of the bridges included in this contract. This information is provided for Contractor's reference only: Eleventh Street Bridge (Constructed in 1953 - All original paint removed and structure repainted in 1982) Field Prime Coat: Art. 4182.02 Zinc-Silicate Paint First Finish Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 High-Build Vinyl Paint Second Finish Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 Vinyl Ename Finish SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 7 OF 45 PAGES Fifth Street Bridge (Constructed 1967) Shop Coat: Art. 4182.03 Red Lead Shop Coat First Field Coat: Art. 4182.05 Red Lead Field Coat Second Field Coat: Art. 4280.07 White Sign Enamel Sixth Street Bridge (Constructed 1984) Shop Coat: Art. 4182.02 Zinc-Silicate Paint First Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 High-Build Vinyl Paint _ Second Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 Vinyl Enamel Finish East Conger Street Bridge (Constructed in 1977) Shop Coat: Art. 4182.02 Red Lead Shop Coat First Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 Red Lead Field Coat Second Field Coat: Art. 4182.06 All Purpose Enamel West Conger Street Bridge (Constructed in 1977) - Shop Coat: Art. 4182.02 Red Lead Shop Coat First Field Coat: Art. 4182.03 Red Lead Field Coat Second Field Coat: Art. 4182.06 All Purpose Enamel Westfield Avenue Bridge - no existing paint coating. - River Road Bridge - no existing paint coating. Hammond Avenue Bridge - existing paint coating will be removed to bare metal with minor surface preparation. Fletcher Avenue Bridge — (Constructed in 1949) - unknown paint coating. 17. SURFACE PREPARATION All surfaces to be painted shall receive a surface preparation consisting of a water wash, hand tool cleaning (SSPC-SP 2), and/or power tool cleaning (SSPC-SP 3) sufficient to remove rust and surface debris that would prevent adhesion of the new paint coating. Accumulated foreign material such as sand, gravel, dirt, bird nests and excreta, and paint waste shall be collected prior to water wash and disposed of at an approved waste area in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. At no time shall this - removed material be allowed to fall, or be disposed of, in the water or on SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 8 OF 45 PAGES - the land below the bridge. Surface preparation shall be considered incidental to bridge painting bid items. 18. APPROVED PAINT SYSTEMS The Contractor shall use one of the paint systems described below, or an equivalent, approved by the Engineer. All paint used on this project shall be from a single paint supplier, and shall be prepared and applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Following is a list of paint systems that have been reviewed and approved for use on this project: EPDXY AND EPDXY/URETHANE SYSTEMS Benjamin Moore & Co. Contact: Doug Lampe 1.319.266.2600 Bearings (East Conner. West Conger River Road Westfielil I-Beams and Guardrail Posts (Hammond) Spot Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum M45.78/M46.84 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum M45-78/M46.84 or -equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Finish: Polyamide Epoxy M36/M38 Semi-Gloss or equivalent @ 2.5 — 4.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 4 mils Bearings (Eleventh. Fifth. Sixth) Superstructure (Eleventh. Fifth Sixth) Handrails (Fletcher) Spot Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum M45.78/M46-84 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum M45-78/M46-84 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Finish: Aliphatic Urethane Gloss M74.43/M75.85 Essex Green or equivalent @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 3 mils Finish Coat on the Eleventh Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, and Fletcher Avenue Bridges shall match the color of Benjamin Moore #43 Essex Green. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE, 9 OF 45 PAGES Sherwin Williams Contacts: Tony Ippoliti 1-317.594-0083 Troy Marshall 1.319.350.3842 Bearings (East Conger West Conger River Road Westfield) I-Beams and Guardrail Posts (Hammond) Spot Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum II, B62S100/B60V100 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum II, B62S100/B60V100 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Finish: Tile Clad HS, B62WZ100 Series, or equivalent @ 2.5 — 4.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 4 mils - Bearines (Eleventh Fifth Sixth) Superstructure (Eleventh Fifth�Sixth� — Handrails (Fletcher) Spot Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum II, B62S100/B60V100 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Prime: Epoxy Mastic Aluminum Il, B62S100/B60V100 or equivalent @ 4.0 — 6.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 6 mils Finish: Corothane II Polyurethane, Satin, B65W200 Series/B60V2 or equivalent @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT — Not to exceed 3 mils Finish Coat on the Eleventh Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, and Fletcher Avenue Bridges shall match the color of Benjamin Moore #43 Essex Green. _. MOISTURE-CURED URETHANE SYSTEMS Sherwin-Williams Contacts: Tony Ippoliti 1.317.594.0083 Troy Marshall 1.319.350-3842 Bearings (East Conger West Conger River Road Westfield I-Beams and Guardrail Posts (Hammond) Bearings (Eleventh Fifth Sixth Superstructure (Eleventh Fifth Sixth) Handrails (Fletcher) Spot Prime: Corothane I Mio-Aluminum, B65S14 or equivalent @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 10 OF 45 PAGES Prime: Corothane I Mio-Aluminum, B65S14 or equivalent @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT Finish: Corothane I Aliphatic, B65 Series or equivalent @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT Finish Coat on the Eleventh Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, and Fletcher Avenue Bridges shall match the color of Benjamin Moore P43 Essex Green. Wasser High-Tech Coatings Contact: Tony Holzinger 1.920-684-1985 Bearings (East Conger. West Conger River Road Westfield I-Beams and Guardrail Posts (Hammond) Bearings Eleventh, Fifth, Sixth) Superstructure (Eleventh. Fifth. Sixth) Handrails (Fletcher) Spot Prime: MC-MioZinc or equivalent @ 3.0 — 4.0 mils DFT Prime: MC-MioMastic or equivalent @ 3.0 mils DFT Finish: MC-Ferrox A or equivalent @ 2.0 — 4.0 mils DFT (Eleventh Street and Fletcher Avenue Bridge handrails to receive finish coat of MC-Luster (in place of MC-Ferrox A) @ 2.0 — 3.0 mils DFT Finish Coat on the Eleventh Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, and Fletcher Avenue Bridges shall match the color of Benjamin Moore #43 Essex Green. 19. COLOR REQUIREMENTS The paint color for the Eleventh, Fifth, Sixth, and Fletcher Avenue Bridge finish coats shall be the color of Benjamin Moore #43 (Essex Green). The Contractor may use paint from a different supplier, but shall tint the finish coat to match this color. The final paint color used on the East Conger, West Conger, River Road and Westfield Avenue bearings, and on the Hammond Avenue Bridge I-Beams and guardrail posts, shall be a standard gray. The Engineer shall approve green and gray final coat colors prior to the Contractor beginning painting operations. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE: 11 OF 45 PAGES 20. REQUIRED SAMPLE APPLICATION The Contractor shall complete a sample application of the paint systems, which shall include surface preparation, primer coats, and finish coat, to ensure paint compatibility and adhesion. Sample applications shall also be completed to receive final color approval from the Engineer prior to the beginning of painting operations. The Contractor shall not begin painting operations prior to receiving color approval in writing from the Engineer. The sample applications shall be 5.0' x 5.0' areas, or one sample bearing — where bearing painting is the extent of painting operations. Completion of the sample applications shall be considered incidental to applicable bid items. One sample application shall be required on each of the nine (9) bridges included in this contract. If the sample application is not approved, the Contractor shall remove, or paint over, the sample as directed by the Engineer. -- 21. INSPECTION OF PROJECT The Contractor shall notify the Engineer, and or his representative, a minimum of two (2) hours in advance of all necessary inspections required as part of this project. 22. BRIDGE FLOOR REPAIRS—CLASS A AND CLASS B (Bid Items 13 and 14) Class A and Class B Bridge Floor Repairs shall be completed in accordance with IDOT Section 2413. Surfacing and Repair and Overlay of Bridge Floors. The Contractor shall accompany the engineer or his representative while re-inspecting the Eleventh, East Donald, and Fifth Street Bridges before construction begins. During the resounding process, the areas to be repaired will be marked again with white paint. Class A and Class B Bridge Floor repairs shall be completed at random locations on each of the bridges mentioned above. Bridges included in this contract shall not receive complete bridge deck overlays. When an area is found for repair, limits for repair shall be marked approximately 3 to 4 inches into sound concrete with paint. Marks showing the limits of the repairs shall be parallel or perpendicular to the centerline of the bridge. The time necessary for the Contractor to accompany the Engineer, or his representative, during the resounding process will be considered incidental to the bridge floor repair bid items. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 12 OF 45 PAGES Saw cuts on the limits determined during the resounding process shall be cut to a depth 3/4 inch to 1 inch to avoid contact with the reinforcing steel. The sawing shall be stopped before reaching the corners of the repair area. The corners shall be chipped out by hand using hammer and chisel. Sawing beyond the corners will be unacceptable. If sawing beyond the corners of the marked repair area occurs, the Contractor will re-cut the edges of the repair area to eliminate the saw cuts. The Contractor will receive no additional compensation for necessary removal of area due to sawing beyond the corners. The damaged concrete shall then be removed to a depth of sound existing concrete, as determined by the Engineer or his representative, in accordance with Section 2413 of the IDOT Standard Spec fications. After removal of the unsound concrete, the repair area shall be cleaned of all dirt and remaining small concrete, and the reinforcing steel cleaned of all rust by sandblasting. Before placement of new concrete, the repair area shall be inspected by the City's Inspector, and a sand-water-cement grout applied to the repair area with a stiff broom. The concrete shall be placed in the repair area before the grout is allowed to dry. If the grout becomes dry before concrete placement, the grout shall be removed from the repair area by sandblasting and the area grouted again before placement of the concrete. Type 0 P.C.C. mix will be used for Class A repairs. Class B Bridge Floor repairs in the deck area, if found, will be repaired using Type C concrete in the portion of the repair from the bottom of the bridge deck to the top reinforcing steel layer. The remaining repair area from t-le top reinforcing steel layer to the top of the bridge deck will be completed with Type 0 P.C.C. (See plan sheet 7 of 12 for a definition of Class A and Class B Bridge Floor Repair Limits.) After placement of the concrete, the surface shall be floated and finished with a surface texture similar to the surrounding deck area. After finish work is complete, edges of the repair area (where new concrete meets existing) shall be coated with grout, TK- 9000 crack sealer, or an approved equal, to seal gaps between new and existing concrete. Concrete used in Bridge Floor Repairs - Class A or Class B shall be cured in accordance with 2413.08 of the IDOT Standard Specifications. The Contractor will be paid the unit bid price per square yard for these repairs. The Eleventh Street Bridge received a full deck overlay it 1982. Depth of reinforcing steel may be approximately 1 to 2 inches deeper than normal depth. The Contractor shall receive no additional compensation for SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 13 OF 45 PAGES additional concrete removal necessary to reach the top of the reinforcing steel required under the Class A Bridge Floor repair item. Also, as part of the overlay process completed to the Eleventh Street Bridge in 1982, joints were cut and sealed in the overlay surface to control cracking of the overlay. When completing deck and curb repairs, the Contractor shall pour concrete around these joints as separate patches. The joint shall then be sealed in a similar manner as existing joints. The cost for rebuilding and sealing these joints shall be incidental to Curb Repair and Class A and Class B Bridge Floor Repair bid items. 23. ABUTMENT BACKWALL REPAIR (Bid Item 15) The top 12"-15" of the east and west abutment backwalls beneath the expansion devices of the Eleventh Street Bridge shall be removed and reconstructed from curb face to curb face. All exposed reinforcing shall be cleaned, straightened and incorporated into the new backwall. The backwall portions of the expansion devices shall be cleaned and reinstalled as per original details included in this plan set. Anchors on plates may need to be replaced as determined by the Engineer. The 1 1/2" x 1" bar in each expansion device is loose and bent horizontally. This bar shall be straightened and rewelded in the proper location per section A-A of the original details in the plan set. Other existing expansion welds which are accessible shall be inspected and rewelded as determined by the Engineer. Concrete for backwall reconstruction shall be Class "C" mix. All work associated with reconstruction of the abutment backwalls as described above, including welding and anchors, shall be included in the unit price bid for "Abutment Backwall Repair". The existing 2" foam joint adjacent to the abutment backwall shall be replaced with a 1" type "E" joint during repairs. See the plan set for additional details regarding expansion joint replacement. All work associated with expansion joint replacement as described shall be included in the unit price for "Abutment Backwall Repair". There will be no separate payment for type "E" joint reconstruction. During this repair, the exposed concrete diaphragms between girders shall be inspected for unsound concrete after the upper portion of the abutment backwalls have been removed. Contact the Engineer or his representative if unsound concrete is discovered in these locations. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 14 OF 45 PAGES 24. REPLACE LIGHT POLE COVER PLATE (Bid Item 16) Four (4) light pole cover plates on the Eleventh Street Bridge shall be replaced prior to painting operations. The Cont-actor shall be compensated per each plate manufactured and installed. Included in the price for manufacture of the cover plates shall be all bolts, if necessary, to complete installation. Plates shall be manufactured using ASTM A36 structural steel. See cover plate details in the plan set for size and bolt location information. 25. EXPANSION JOINT COVER PLATE (Bid Item 17) The Contractor shall manufacture and install an expansion joint cover plate in the curb section at the southwest corner of the Eleventh Street Bridge. Included in the price for the cover plate shall be the manufacture of all anchors and welding necessary to complete installation. E70 electrodes shall be used for all welding. All welding on this project stall be completed by Iowa Department of Transportation certified welders. Structural steel used to manufacture the cover plate shall be ASTM A36, The contractor shall be compensated for installation of the cover plate per the lump sum bid price. 26. CURB REPAIR AND SIDEWALK EDGE REPAIR (Bid Items 18 and 19) Under these bid items, deteriorated concrete shall be removed and replaced along the sidewalk edge and curb sections of the Eleventh Street Bridge. The Engineer, and/or his representative, shall determine the exact location of these repairs, and repaint the limits before construction begins. These repairs shall be completed using Type "C" concrete. Concrete removal shall be completed in accordance with the details provided in the plan set. A sand-water-cement grout shall be applied to the cleaned concrete surface. This grout shall not be allowed to dry before new concrete is placed. The Contractor shall be paid the unit bid price per linear foot for all labor and materials necessary to corplete curb and sidewalk edge repairs. 27. PATCH SIDEWALK (Bid Item 20) Under this bid item, deteriorated concrete shall be re roved from the downstream sidewalk section of the Eleventh Street Bridge, as determined SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 15 OF 45 PAGES by the Engineer and/or his representative. Extreme care shall be used _ when removing deteriorated concrete due to the thin 5" existing sidewalk section depth, and conduit under the sidewalk sections. Small chipping hammers or hammer and chisel shall be used to remove any deteriorated concrete to a minimum depth of one (1) inch. These repair areas shall be patched with Pave Patch, or an equivalent product, approved by the Engineer before the first application. Any cracks or joints around these patches shall be sealed, upon completion of the patching, with grout, TK- 9000 crack sealer, or with an approved equivalent sealing product. 28. TK-9000 CRACK-SEALER—APPLIED OR APPROVED EQUAL (Bid Item 21) Existing random cracking shall be sealed in the deck and sidewalk areas of the Eleventh Street Bridge following completion of sidewalk, curb, and deck patching. Minor sealing shall also be required on the East Donald Street and Fifth Street Bridges as determined by the Engineer during construction. TK-9000 crack-sealer, or an equivalent, approved by the Engineer before application, shall be used to complete the crack sealing. Following application, the sealer shall be covered with sand to create a rough non-slip surface. Excess sand shall be removed from the deck and sidewalk following completion of the sealing procedure. 29. EROSION CONTROL FABRIC (Bid Item 22) At the abutments of the East Donald Street Bridge, the Contractor shall break existing concrete panels into sections no larger than 1' X 1'. Broken concrete shall be left in place and erosion control fabric installed at each abutment. The fabric shall be held in place with 6" anchoring staples while erosion control stone and revetment is placed. All overlaps in fabric shall be no less than two (2) feet in length. Before placement of Erosion Stone and Class D or E Revetment, the Contractor shall install Amoco Style #4553 8oz. erosion control fabric or an approved equal. The Contractor shall place erosion control stone over fabric with skid loaders, or other equipment that will prevent dropping of stone that may tear erosion control fabric. If fabric is torn during installation, the Contractor shall remove stone, place additional fabric and replace the stone as directed by the Engineer at no addition cost to the City. The Contractor shall be compensated per square yard of fabric installed. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 16 OF 45 PAGES 30. EROSION STONE OR BUTTRESS STONE (Bid Item 23) The Contractor shall place Erosion Stone or Buttress Stone over fabric at the abutments directly under, and around the downstream end, of the East Donald Street Bridge. Erosion Stone or Buttress Stone shall be provided in accordance with IDOT Standard Specification 4130.05. The Contractor shall place stone with skid loader, or other equipment that will prevent damage of the erosion control fabric. The Contractor shal be compensated per ton of Erosion Stone or Buttress Stone delivered and placed. 31. CLASS D OR E REVETMENT STONE (Bid Item 24) The Contractor shall place Class D or E Revetment Stone cver fabric around the upstream end of the bridge on both sides of the channel. Erosion stone shall be provided in accordance with IDOT Standard Specification 4130.04. The Contractor shall place stone with skid loader, or other equipment that will prevent damage of the erosion control fabric. The Contractor shall be compensated per ton of Class D or E Revetment Stone delivered and placed. 32. STRUCTURAL CONCRETE REPAIR (SHALLOW & REGULAR REPAIR — VERTICAL FACE) (Bid Item 25) Spalling concrete shall be removed and replaced as shown in the plan set from vertical abutment faces of the Fifth Street and Fletcher Avenue Bridges. All loose and unsound concrete shall be removed and repairs completed in accordance with IDOT Specification Section 2426. Additional details regarding shallow and regular vertical face repairs are included on sheet 8 of 12 of the plan set. 33. FLOWABLE MORTAR (Bid Item 26) Flowable mortar shall be placed into open holes in the slope protection at the west end of the Fifth Street Bridge. The Contractor shall provide the mortar in accordance with Article 2506 of the IDOT Standard Specifications. Mortar shall be placed at the site as directed by the Engineer. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 17 OF 45 PAGES 34. TRAFFIC CONTROL (Bid Item 27) The Contractor shall 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 revision 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 in the work. All barricading_plans shall be reviewed by the Engineer. Encapsulated lens sheeting is not required for this project. When used for traffic control or protection of the work site, fencing must be firmly supported in an upright position. The Engineer may direct the use of additional supports, or other supplements to ensure proper placement and durability of the installation. These supplements shall be incidental to the traffic control bit item. During full or partial bridge closures, adequate signage shall be posted to maintain proper vehicular traffic flow in the vicinity of the bridge. Adequate traffic control closures shall also prohibit pedestrian access to the - construction areas during painting operations. Eleventh Street and Fletcher Avenue Bridges During work on the Eleventh Street and Fletcher Avenue Bridges, each bridge shall be closed to vehicular traffic and detour routes signed. Proposed detour routes for each of these bridge closures is included on sheet 12 of the plan set. Due to the weight restrictions on the Eighteenth Street Bridge, during the work on the Eleventh Street Bridge, the Contractor shall dedicate one lane - as an emergency crossing for Police and Fire Department vehicles throughout construction. During the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Engineering, Police and Fire Department representatives shall - determine the proper designation for the emergency lane. The Contractor shall take into consideration the emergency lane when planning the progression of concrete and painting operations. Engineering, Fire and Police Department representatives shall be informed of the location and the movement of the emergency lane during construction. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 18 OF 45 PAGES -- Fifth, Sixth, East Conger. West Conger and Park Avenue Bridges During construction on the Fifth, Sixth, East Conger, West Conger and Park Avenue Bridges, the Contractor shall maintain traffic throughout construction. One lane of traffic and the adjacent sidewalk may be closed to allow the contractor area for scaffolding and equipmert. Traffic Control shall be maintained on these bridges in accordance with IDOT Standard Road Plan RS-63A. Traffic control details are included in Section 48 of these Special Provisions for Contractor's reference. East Donald Street Bridge On the East Donald Street Bridge, traffic flow shay be maintained throughout construction. The Contractor shall maintain traffic control in accordance with IDOT Standard Road Plan RS-2 wher placing erosion control material and RS-3 when completing Class A Bridge Floor Repairs. Traffic control details are included in Section 48 of these :special Provisions for Contractor's reference. Westfield River Road and Hammond Avenue Bridges Due to the short duration of work and available right-of-way in the vicinity of the Westfield Avenue, River Road, and Hammond Avenue Bridges, advanced warning signs regarding road construction will be the only traffic control required during completion of work at these sites. Traffic control details are included at the end of this Special Provisions section for Contractor's reference. The lump sum bid price for traffic control shall include all necessary traffic control and detour signage to complete work specified on the 11 bridges included in this contract. 35. TRAFFIC CONTROL -- IMPROPER MAINTENANCE 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: 1. Less than 100 percent of lights in working order. 2. Any barricade or sign moved or tipped over. 3. Fencing not supported in a vertical position. 4. Fencing not placed around excavations when workers/equipment are not working at the location. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE _.9 OF 45 PAGES 5. 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 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 $100.00 3rd Offense $250.00 4th Offense $500.00 5th Offense $1,000.00 6th Offense Engineer's discretion (amount equal to or greater than $1,000.00) 36. FLOOD CONTROL TRENCH REPAIR AND FLOOD CONTROL TRENCH CLEANING (Bid Item 28 and 29) The Contractor and Engineer shall inspect the flood control trench area at each end of the Eleventh Street Bridge, and in the sidewalk area at the north end of the Park Avenue Bridge. This inspection shall occur prior to beginning of construction, and shall determine the accurate location and number of plate areas to be repaired under the "Flood Control Trench Repair" bid item. The Contractor shall first remove all existing plates from each end of the Eleventh Street Bridge, and the plates in the sidewalk section of the Park Avenue Bridge, and remove all asphalt and debris that have been placed in the trenches. In areas designated for repair, the Contractor shall remove concrete adjacent to the plates to a depth of 10" and remove the Type "X" frames and anchors. The Contractor shall expose all reinforcing steel and carefully reincorporate the steel back into finished work. The Contractor shall manufacture anchors for Type "X" frames as directed by the Engineer. The manufacturing of anchors, if necessary, shall be considered incidental to the "Flood Control Trench Repair" bid item. Prior to concrete placement, the Contractor shall remove all rust from reinforcing steel by sandblasting, tie reinforcing steel and remove all remaining debris from the trench. A f- inch Type "E" expansion joint shall be constructed on each side of the flood trench between the existing pavement and the new concrete. This joint SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 20 OF 45 PAGES shall be sealed upon completion of flood control trench repairs. IDOT Standard Details RH-52 and RK-18 are included in the plan set for Contractor's reference. A sand-water-cement grout shall be spread over the existing concrete surface before placement of new concrete. The grout shall not be allowed to dry before concrete placement. If grout does become dry, the Contractor shall remove the grout by sandblasting and grout the area again prior to concrete placement. The Contractor shall obtain trench plates from the City Street Department on Black Hawk Street as needed. Contact Steve Decker at 291.4267 to obtain trench plates. The Contractor will assemble plates and existing frames at the construction site in properly matched sets. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REASSEMBLE TRENCH COVERS, FRAMES AND ANCHORS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, AND PLACE FULLY ASSEMBLED COVERS IN POSITION IN THE TRENCH AREA BEFORE POURING CONCRETE. The Contractor shall confirm the bolts are properly tightened before installation. Concrete mix to be used in trench repair areas shall be Class "C" concrete. All trench plates shall be reinstalled using new 3/8" X 16 X 2 hex head stainless steel Grade 316 bolts with 3/8" galvanized flat washers. The cost of new stainless steel bolts shall be included in the cost of the "Flood Control Trench Repair" bid item. It is estimated that 300 bolts will be need to complete trench work. The bid price for Flood Control Trench Repair shall include all work necessary to rebuild trenches in accordance with the contract specifications. The Contractor shall be compensated for "Flood Contro► Trench Repair" per linear foot of trench plate and concrete removed and replaced. The Contractor shall be compensated for "Flood Control Trench Cleaning" on a lump sum basis for the cleanout and reinstallation of all remaining trench plates on the Eleventh Street Bridge. 37. REPLACE EXISTING FLAP GATE (Bid Item 30) The Contractor shall purchase and install a new Neenah flap gate, or an approved equal, on the outlet of gatewell N-3 just upstream of the west end of the Fourth Street Bridge. The Neenah catalog number for the existing flap gate is R-5050-SF30. The Contractor shall verify the catalog and part number for this item prior to purchase. The lump sum bid price for "Replace Existing Flap Gate" shall included removal of existing flap gate, and purchase and installation of the new flap gate. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 21 OF 45 PAGES 38. PIPE REPAIR (Bid Item 31) The Contractor shall remove deteriorated concrete and wire mesh as necessary from the existing sanitary sewer pipe that runs through gatewell P-5 at the end of the West 15th Street outlet. The contractor shall then channel the water around the deteriorated concrete area, install a galvanized wire mesh, approved by the Engineer, over the pipe, grout the repair area and pour a new 6-inch lift of Type "0" concrete over the existing pipe. The Contractor shall be compensated for this repair as per the lump sum bid price received. 39. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND STAGING—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 bridge 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. Due to the need to maintain access as _ much as possible and minimize the inconvenience to the businesses, churches, schools, and residences in the areas affected by the construction, the Contractor shall be required to meet the following restrictions regarding construction staging: Eleventh Street Bridge• The Contractor shall receive authorization from the Engineer prior to beginning Eleventh Street Bridge construction. The Eleventh Street Bridge shall be closed to all traffic during concrete repairs and painting operations. The maximum time allowed to complete repairs once the bridge is closed shall be two (2) consecutive months. Once this bridge is closed, all work shall be completed before reopening occurs, unless otherwise authorized or ordered by the Engineer. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 22 OF 45 PAGES Due to the weight restrictions on the Eighteenth Street Bridge, during the work on the Eleventh Street Bridge, the Contractor shall dedicate one lane as an emergency crossing for Police and Fire Department vehicles throughout construction. During the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Engineering, Police and Fire Department representatives shall determine the proper designation for the emergency lane. The Contractor shall take into consideration the emergency lane when planning the progression of concrete and painting operations. Engineering, Fire and - Police Department representatives shall be informed of the location and the movement of the emergency lane during construction. Fletcher Avenue Bridge This bridge shall be closed to traffic during repair and painting operations. The maximum time allowed to complete concrete repairs and painting on this bridge shall be two (2) consecutive weeks. Fifth. Sixth, East Conger, and West Conger The Fifth, Sixth, East Conger and West Conger Street Br dges shall remain open to traffic throughout repair and/or painting operations. Traffic control on the Fifth and Sixth Street Bridges shal be removed, and the bridges completely open to traffic, prior to downtown special event dates listed in Section 40 of the Special Provisions. During special events downtown, all construction equipment shall be removed from the bridges and the areas kept free of obstructions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The Contractor shall notify City Engineering, Police, Fire, Street and Traffic Operations Departments, and MET Transit two (2) weeks in advance of the proposed bridge closings. The City Engineering Department will include this information in the weekly city news release. 40. SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA The Fifth and Sixth Street Bridges shall be opened to traffic, and all construction equipment removed from the construction areas, two (2) days prior to the date of the following special events in the downtown area: 4th Street Cruise Saturday, May, 27 KWLO Radio, Fred Hendrickson (234.2200) My Waterloo Days Friday, June 1. 4 Lynette Brandt (233.8431) SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 23 OF 45 PAGES Waterloo Fireworks Festival Saturday, July 1 Waterloo Main Street (291-2038) The Project Engineer shall inform the Contractor of any additional events which may conflict with the Contractor's proposed construction schedule. 41. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PAVING If the Contractor or any of his subcontractors drives any unauthorized equipment on the paving before it has reached its specified strength and age, the following penalties shall be assessed to 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 cracking, patches in the affected area(s) shall be removed and replaced at Contractor's expense. B. If no visible signs of damage are present, the unit bid price for the paving shall be reduced by a percentage proportional to the cure time remaining. (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 unit price shall be deducted for the area affected.) 42. 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 $300.00 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 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 24 OF 45 PAGES 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 inspectio,i, engineering and contract administration. 43. 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: Item No. Description Unit 14 Bridge Floor Repair — Class B S.Y. 19 Sidewalk Edge Repair L.F. 20 Patch Sidewalk S.F. 25 Structural Concrete Repair S.F. 26 Flowable Mortar C.Y. 44. HAUL ROUTES Haul routes to and from the project site shall be submitted to the Engineer for review. In general, the Contractor shall 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. 45. 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 use of the area. 46. ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING No artificial lighting will be allowed during this project. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE- 25 OF 45 PAGES 47. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If additional information is required regarding structural details of bridges included in this contract, please contact the City Engineering Department at 291.4312. 48. ATTACHMENTS TO THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS Attached to the Special Provisions is the following documentation for Contractor's reference: IDOT Standard Road Plan RS-63A IDOT Standard Road Plan RS-2 IDOT Standard Road Plan RS-3 Technical Data Sheet - Pave Patch (Concrete patching material) Technical Data Sheet - TK-9000 Epoxy Crack Filler IDOT Supplemental Specifications SS-97044 IDOT Supplemental Specifications SS-97037 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 26 OF 45 PAGES Aij- 12Lo 0 Z = ad � o w a vi �� = � I v x Vz�g , 4 P g x ' ;'20 =� _ s •� Es5 8 '.^§ Eli i 44 ` �- _ d qa - = L3 x ° a FA SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 27 OF 45 PAGES dw of oi- i- osr �? 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'3 0 o C o o .Y' ° p 0 ° e$ ji 3 noon » Y o!r r _ 3 � a $ • u p C 07 v° IL 5 p a •r o o.; ° ° i [ C o Y E C N C `sL� w c� f £ • � ` S S$C P S .Pi BEY O L P C'C o° _pJ o '•' `'C E s(Lj C A OLL O C'C C E o�e I Z 0° p 'ocac ie�e �o' ° ES Eo a'o ; ; G C O P Z C L O 0 0 C O ,p • S t`l o• C S1D O O L •Y C P CNN^ C ¢ C O �f nC - o O �6Y t-: LLJ _ _ Lu e I y � - a ogggg � a Rig y R R 0 0 V w-- WF F 9 N u N J y SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 29 0= 45 PAGES DEC-08-99 WED 11 :43 AM FAX NO. P. Oi Pave Patch Description Application A specially formulated patching material for concrete pavement repairs. Pave Preparation: Application must be to a Patch sets fast, develops high early strength and expands slightly. Usable in sound base free of oil,grease,dirt,and temperatures down to 32T(OT). Resistant to freeze-thaw cycles, salt and fo for ce cut at malaria). Minimum depth of I small areas- Area should be saw cut at heavy traffic. 900. For any area larger than 20 square t2(1.86 ml),the area should be a minimum Manufacturer Architectural Specifications depth of 2"(50mm)yaw out at 90°. Remove Patching Material. Ave id hardening all rust from rebar. Conspec Marketing& 8 Avery�P Y Manufacturing Co.,Inc. patching material. Shall be used for all 636 S. 66th Terrace general repairs. Approved product: Kansas City, Kansas 66111 Conspec Pave Patch or approved equivalent Telephone: (913)287-1700 (SOO)348-7351 Use Final Setting Time(ASTM C-266) 15-25 min. For use on bridge decks,airport iunways, Yield .41 cu. ft-(0.01 Is rrtu) highway overlays, driveways,other heavy s industrial floors and as a pavement patch. Expansion e%in water(ASTM C-157) .09s• Expansion /o in air(ASTM C-157) .04/o Depth of the patch should be 1"(25mm)min. Compressive Strength(ASTM GI09) Benefits (50 lbs. Pave Patch and 6 pints of water(2.82 liters) • Resists freeze-thaw cycles to extend rho 2 hours after set 2000 psi (13.8MPa) life of the patch i day 4000 psi (27.6MPa) • Expands on setting locking itself into place and assuring a tight contact with 3 days 5500 psi (37.9MPa) surrounding pavement 7 days 6100 psi(42.OMPa) • Fast setting in 15-25 minutes;normal 28 days 8000 psi(55.2MPa) traffic in one to three hours _ • High compressive strcngrh;up to 2000 psi(13.8MPn) in 2 hours after setting. Bond Strength(ASTM C-882) PSI(MPa)will vary 50 lbs.Pave Patch and 6 pints(2.82 liters)of Strong Bond depending on amount of water • Can be used in temperatures down to 14 days 2000 psi(13.8 MPa) 32°P(0°C) • Ready-to-use,just add water Freeze-Thaw Resistance — Applicable Standards Scaling(ASTM C-672) n5'I'M C-928 25 cycles: none Visual rating: 0 CONSPFC CONSPF,C Marketing de Manufacturin;Co.,Inc. • 636 S.66th Terrace • Kansas City,KS 66111 • 913-287-1700 •800.34&7351 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 30 OF 45 PAGES Heceivea: I 1: o 11 � ..,. DEC-08-99 WED 11143 AM FAX N0. ? U2 When repair is next to ajojilt. pro vido n LimitationslPrecautions our Warranty and other duties with respect to mechanical bondbrcaker such as polyethyl- the quality of the materials delivered shall ene or plywood sheeting between the repair DO NOT apply at temperatures below) conclusively be prutrmcd to have been and the joint. For areas less than 2"(50mm 32°F(0°C). DO NOT featheredge. r .j sadsfled,all liability therefore terminates and deep, apply Conspec Strong Bond.$ DO Contains Portland Cement and sand. Ce- no acrion for breach of an NOT Ceatheredre, y Duties may thereafter commence. Conspec Marketing meat will cause irritation. Avoid contact. 8& Use of a dust respirator,safety goggles and Manufacturing Co. Inc. shall in no event be ' Note: t or G mixed 12.Ii_ liters)er Strong liable for consequential damages. Unless Bond neat or mixed 1:1 with water per 50 rubber gloves are recommended. Avoid otherwise Ibs.(22.68 kg)of Puvc Patch to increase prolonged contact with clothing. In case of agreed to in writing,no warranty is contact with eyes, immediately flush with made with respect to materials not manufac- durability,abrasion resistance and bond tured by Conspec Marketing&Manufactur- strength. water for at least fifteen minutes. Get prompt medical attention. DO NOT wear contact ing Co.,Inc. We cannot warranty or in any lenses working with this product. DO way guarantee any particular method of use enses when Mixing: Mix with low r.p.m. equipment. of application or the performance of materials A mortar/plaster mixer with rubber wiper NOT take internally. Kecp out of roach of under any Y particular condition. Neither this . blades or a 1/2"(12.5mm)drill with paddle is WarrAnty nor our liabiljty may be extended recommended. During cold weather,use or amended by our salespeople,distributors pre-hentcd water. Avoid li=vds by following all precautions or re rementatives or found in the Material Safety Data Shutt or Y any sales information Wafer Requirements: (MSDS),product labcls and technical or drawings. Near Plastic/Flowahle literature. Please read this information prior 50 lbs.(22.63 kg)Pave Patch to using the product. 5.50-6.50 pints(Z47-3.06 liters) Receiving (or 5.75 to 6.75 Ihs.);(2.47-3.06 kg) All bagged products should be checked for Warranty dryness prior to signing shipping papers- - i?xmndtA With 2S lbs. (11 25 kQ)Of Conspec.Marketing&Manufacturing Co., A ArcQate Inc.warrants that at the time and place we 50 ibs.(22.68 kg)Nave Patch make shipment,our materials will be of good Storage 3/8"(10 mm)pca gravel(S.S.D. condition)' quality and will conform with our published 6-7 pints(2.82 to 3.29 liters) specifications in force on the date of Pave Patch should Ce stored in a cool,dry �•,'S.S.D.=Saturated Surface Dry acceptance of We order. THE FOREGOING interior arcs. At no-line should material be WARRANTY SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE exposed to high mo stare,mitt,or snow t conditions. 1' Add water first Wen powder. if using ag- AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WAR- con - grugatc, add it to water first then add RANTY, GXPRF.SS OR IMPLIED WAR. Powder. Mixing time should be two to three RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND minutes and placing should not ex- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Technical Services coed fiftcun minutes. Adequate placing AND AL-I,OTHER WARRANTIES Complete technical snd specification services and finishing equipment and material OTIIERWISE ARISING BY OPERATION are available from the manufacturer and their should be available for continuous place- OF LAW,COURSE OF DEALING, authorized representatives and distributors, mcnt of material. The surface should be CUSTOM OR TRADC OR OTHEMWISE prc-wclwd or Conspec Strong Bond should As the occlusive remedy for breach of this — be applied prior to placing mutcrial. DO Warranty,we will replace defective matcri- NOT place over free standing water. Rod als,provided,however, that the buyer Filing System and tamp to eliminate voids. Finish as re- examine the materials when received and Additional literature and the Material Safcry quired. Apply an ASTM C-309-91 Con- promptly notify us in writing of any defect Data Sheet can be obtained from Conspcc Spec acrylic curing and scaling compound before the materials are used or upon request or Conspec Strong Bond. incorporated into a structure. Twelve(12) months after Conspec Marketing&Manufac- FaX•Ori•Demand Packaging turing Co.,Inc.has shipped the mawrials,all Request Document 1000 for a complete Index of Conspec Product information. For 50 Ib.(22.66kg)triple lined bag Pave Patch documents request 1419 for Literature and 1420 for the MSDS. _y CONSPEC m Fa:-OnDemand CONsTEr Marketing to Manufacturing Ca,Inc- -, 636 S.66th Terrace • Kansas City,KS fi6111 • 913-287-1700 •800-34&7351 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 31 OF .:5 PAGES Re C e 1 V e U: 1 L f /J y y — —.1 1 — _..a v u,.;11_ - I- -_.-_ .- _ .._.. .__. -- -. 12/07/99 17:39 FAX 612 938 8084 SIERRA 2 0002/0003 TK-9000 100% EPDXY CRACK FILLER �M Vol& PRODUCTS Technical Data Division of Sierra Corporation B MIXED and substrate well affect the cure 1. PRODUCT NAME PART A & PART TK-9000 100% EPDXY CRACK time;the lower the temperature, the slower the cure time. FILLER Viscosity: 70 KU. Limitations: Pot Life: Approx. 15-20 TK-9000 should not be used when 2. MANUFACTURER min. at 657 the air temperature, product temp- TK PRODUCTS, DIVISION OF Knoop erature or substrate is below 40'F. SIERRA CORPORATION Hardness: Exceeds 5,000 PSI Precautions: 11400 West 47th Street Minnetonka, Mn. 55343 Elongation: 20-3096 at 28 days Keep ep-`away ismcombustible par�a d 612-938-7223 Flexural 2000 PSI /ASTM 293 open flame. Avoid prolonged 612-938-8084 (FAX) Strength: Reinhart Beam breathing of vapor and skin contact. Compressive USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILA- 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Strength: 15,000 PSI TiON. TURN OFF PILOT LIGHTS. TK-9000 is a two-component, Material can be colored concrete Do not allow vapors to penetrate into V 100% solids epoxy designed with gray- foodstuffs. Remove animals from state of the art epoxy resins (Partquarters until fumes have dissipated. A) with low toxicity and minimal 6.APPLICATION PROCEDURES KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF n hazardous curing agents (Part B). AND INSTRUCTIONS CHILDREN. This product contains no solvents Surface Preparations: or other fillers and is highly resistant Surface must be clean and dry, S. AVAILABILITY Coll— to most acids,alkali, salts and other all contaminants must be removed TK-90M is available through TK chemicals. - before applisatloa.---. -�p�th�uTprs. Contact TK PRO- Uses: TK-9000 can be applied by using DUCTS for the nearest distributor. 0 The primary designed use of TK- a variety of tools, such as: a putty Packaging: B 9000 is to fill and seal cracks in knife,grouting tool,baster or brush. 1 t2 gallon Kits (contain 1 qL each S concrete decking or floors, either Since this material is setf4eveling, part A g Part B) interior or exterior. Because of the it can also be poured directly from 1, gallon kits (contain 1t2 gal. each a low viscosity of TK-9000, the the mixing container into the crack. Part A & Part B) m material is able to flow and seep The filled crack or patch should be 2 gallon kits(contain 1 gal.each Part Q° -n easily into small cracks in bridge covered with sand as a top coating A g part B) o decks or concrete slabs (the to produce the same texture as the 10 gallon kits (contain 5 gal. each m viscosity is 60-70 KU; as a deck Part A & Part B) 0 comparison, 30 weight motor oil is Mixing Instructions: ' 70 KU), Cracks Tilted and sealed TK-9000 is mixed by volume, 1 7. LIMITED WARRANTY with TK-9000 are filled for the life part A to 1 Part B. Mixing small Ty, product*, a division of The Sierra m �' of the slab because it has such amounts (two gallons) can be corporation, warrants that b products tenacious holding power; this accomplished by hand. Mechanical conform weir label d "P°Ons' tiroIR for ire characteristic is an important mbdng should be used for larger ftm * for which such goods for patching concrete. anchor �'' and are �,. element when the product used quant�ies. are umd. Inasmuch as ins use of is arodu� anchoring or Pot Life and Drying Time: by others and other factors alrechng product potting bolts and machinery TK-9000 at 70'F will begin gelling performance we beyond TK Products'=%trot in approximately 20 minutes and will Tx Products does not guarantee the results 4. TECHNICAL DATA bD be obtained. SHOULD ANY OF ITS be hard in 30 minutes. Once the PRODUCTS FAILTO GIVE SATISFACTORY Product Specifications and gelling has begun DO NOT attempt RESULTS,TK PRODUCTS WILL REPLACE Standards: to use the remainder of the material. THE PRODUCTS OR,AT ITS OPTION,RE- Part A Part B Complete hardness is obtained in FUND THE PURCIiA.SE PRICE- THE is Color Clear Clear approximately 4 hours. The THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR Weight/gal. 9.2 lbs. 7.96 Jibs. ANY FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT'S OF TK temperature of the air, matedai PRODS TO PERFORM AS WARRANT - Solids °� Solids Content ED AND SHALL ALSO CONSTTTUTE tW SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 32 OF 45 PAGES 6.4 .•, 12/07/99 17:39 FAX 612 938 8084 SIERR; -- OOOJ 0003 i DATED DAMAGES IN CASE OF LOSS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE BUYER BE ENTITLED TO ANY OTHER REMEDY OR DAMAGES. REMEDIES FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. TK Products does not authorize any person to assume for 4 any other liabiRy in connec- tion with the sale or use of its products unless specifically authorized by TK Products in writing. See also TK PRODUCTS DISCLAIMER section below. 8. TECHNICAL SERVICES The TK office offers assistance with specifications, performance test data, field services. 9. FILING SYSTEMS Information Handling Services, PO BOX 1213, Englewood, CO 80150 Information Marketing Services, 13271 Northend, Oak Paris, MI 48237 TK DISCLAIMER Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information and to avoid infringement of any patent K copV69ht -•— ---... The information is based on field tests by government and private agencies,as well as lab tests, and on technical data from raw materials manufacturers. The person(s) specifying or requesting the use of these Products is responsible for assuring their suitability for a specific use, as well as the proper application of the products. Where there is any question as to the suitabitrbr of a particular product, a small test patch is recommended- See also LIMITED WARRANTY (Section 7) above. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 33 OF 45 PAGES a�x Received: 6/22/GH 9: 13AM; -> BUILDING INSPECTIONS; Page 2 From: To:Jim Efts Date:&22/1999 Time:9:13:4t1 MA Page 2 c SS-97037 (Replaces SS-97015) N61 Iowa Department of Transportation r SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR REMOVAL OF NONHAZARDOUS PAINT April 27, 1999 THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, SERIES OF 1997, ARE AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS. THESE ARE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS TO THOSE PUBLISHED IN THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. 97037.01 GENERAL. This work involves procedures to be followed by the Contractor when removing old nonhazardous paint from existing bridges. It includes paint removal, containment,recovery and temporary storage of waste, and disposition of waste material. In performing this work the Contractor shall protect the environment,persons, and adjacent property-from damage in accordance with Article 1107.07 of the Standard Specifications. 97037.02 REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAINT. Removal of existing paint shall be by abrasive blasting or other methods. A. Abrasive Blast Cleaning. Abrasive blast cleaning is when open abrasive blasting or vacuum blasting is used to clean the areas to be painted The Contractor shall submit a plan for containment enclosures, an analytical report of the abrasives to be used, and a plan for monitoring air quality to the Engineer prior to starting work. A general guideline shall be "No visual (noticeable) dust shall be observed escaping into the atmosphere or onto the ground from the contained area during blasting,blow down, or prior to the daily clean-up operations." Fvr v Cutttu blastx>tg,the jtQ>ntaiined am+"is derJm1ed M.th0 a>cea arcaunci the blast nozzle and any ottcrti�ijs ar equtpaaet v+ ie wade;dust,or cxlzanst aiT nuay exit .__ . into the envirofett�: ....... ..... .......................... 1. Containment :o@en Abrasive Btast Cleaning. Containment shall include all containment enclosures, where applicable, monitoring, recovery, and temporary storage of waste. The Contractor shall utilize a system which ensures containment and recovery of the material removed from the structure. Containment enclosures for bridges over other roadways shall be constructed to allow traffic to be maintained on the bridge being cleaned and the road under the SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 34 OF 45 PAGES Received: 6/22/99 9: 14AM; -3 BUILOING INSPECTIONS; Page 3 From: To:Jim Eris Date:6rMi 999 Time.9:13:48 AM Pape 3 of 8 SS-97037, Page 2 bridge in accordance with Traffic Control requirements in the Contract Documents. Containment enclosures for bridges over railroads shall be constructed to allow traffic to be maintained on the bridge being cleaned and the railroad with a minimum clearance of 21 feet 6 inches above top of rail. Removed material will be defined as paint chips, abrasive particles, and other blasting residues. The containment shall prevent removed material and abrasive from drifting and/or being deposited other than within the containment enclosure. The blasting operation will be suspended immediately if the Engineer deems the containment measures to be inadequate. If the containment measures are ruled inadequate by the Engineer,the Contractor shall alter the removal operation or the containment to meet the Engineer's requirement. Impermeable cover materials,such as tarpaulins,drop cloths,or other approved materials shall be used on or above the ground, waterways, and other surfaces. The Contractor shall be responsible for recovery of removed material from the covering materials. Highway pavements and paved surfaces under a structure may be used as a portion of the collection cover for that area providing traffic is maintained on the bridge and on the pavement under the bridge in accordance with traffic control requirements in the Contract Documents All areas used for containment and recovery must be thoroughly cleaned of all debris before work is begun. They shall be closed to the public. Paved surfaces used for recovery areas shall be continuous and free of open cracks. Cracks shall be sealed to prevent infiltration of blast residue prior to commencing any blasting in that area. Edges of the impermeable cover material shall be turned upward one foot to minimize loss of waste materials. Covers on or over roadways,railways, or waterways shall not present a hazard and shall not remain in place overnight without written permission of the Engineer. Edges of the impermeable cover shall be fastened to the vertical drapes to ensure no loss of waste materials. Overlaps of the cover material shall be a minimum of three feet, securely tied together, and continuously taped to prevent loss of removed material. Vertical drapes shall extend from above the blasting area to the bottom cf the enclosure. They shall be securely anchored top and bottom and at the laps to prevent spilling or loss of removed material. Vertical drapes shall be made of material capable of withstanding wind forces without tearing or having a breach of integrity. Containment enclosures must be anchored to prohibit enclosure encroachment on open traffic lanes, railroad lanes, and waterways. Removed material shall not fall on to surface waters. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 35 OF 45 PAGES Recelved: 8/22/99 9: 14AM; -> BUILDING INSPECTIONS; Page 4 From: To:Jim Elks Date:6J22J1999 Time:9:13:48 MA P29e 4 0 SS-97037, Page 3 2. Abrasives. suFfaee pr-epaFatiea fer-bridge painting. W the GeaL-aeter-wishes te use another-" ef abmaive The eaal-4ie..1 results e f the abrasives shall identify t„W T-G D b ,7�' o e > > Belenium, submitted te the and 9iP.,en The amount ef seeh ef these items shall fiet the bridge saet, If the source or type of used orrecycled abrasive is changed during the contract a new analysis will be required before using the abrasive. ................................................ ak. ITsed.nr Pr+ usly Re y t 'AbOd — _.. ...... . tie onaetcar looses to blast: ti pvii used 4r recycledabrasiui �Corttcacti�r L shill. 0b. r1 a nr au E le h a ;E ct • W. sat la astral t f total d;fiCLP I,�T. le zcls of at r� bar t<m ... .. ctmm? turn;lei: ercrt,soltiutn,gnd stlizer .::.: :. • tbm;t the Iabczratary*s aaa r pcz t and a li 'rp€;+ srrfgtiai ;af the atx as .. properties anc�prior.�se to# l'sngine `fir agpr v , .. the lvagxner Ott aed or rryple abra���res.or if:lam teaalxte gasn#ty c each td rs eq :tM:sir lessaM on 1f:fez niilion. 1 pp } 1 «Rci of l a +es The Contractor shall have the option to clean and recycle steel abrasive tined dtuung this', proj0d. The contractor shall provide a written abrasive recycling workplan to the Engineer for approval. This proposal shall list the equipment and process used for recycling and recovery of the abrasive and monitoring air dispelled from the recycling process. The workplan shall also include project specific analytical results showing that the recycled abrasive contains less than regulated levels of metals listed in Article 97037.02,Paragraph — A(2). The method to monitor dispelled air from the recycling system shall identify total lead,total chromium and particulate matter of 10 microns and smaller. Recycling abrasive will be suspended immediately if the Engineer deems the air quality measures to be inadequate. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 36 OF 45 PAGES ... Received: 6/22/99 9: 15AM; BUILDING INSPECT-ONS; Page S From: To:Jim Ellis Date:&22/1999 Time:9:13:48 AM Page 5 of 8 SS-97037, Page 4 3. Monitoring. During abrasive blasting the Contractor shall monitor air quality by conducting air sampling and testing. This work shall be under the direction of a certified Industrial Hygienist. The minimum sampling frequency shall be one sample of eight hour duration per week. One purpose of the sampling shall be for the Engineer to determine the effectiveness of the containment. Samples are to be obtained as follows: a. At least one location inside the containment area near the blasting operation or in the blaster's breathing zone. b. At least two locations outside and down wind from the containment. The air monitoring shall identify total lead, total and hexavalent chromium, total suspended particulate (TSP), and particulate matter of 10 microns and smaller (PMto) to evaluate site compliance with the requirements of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations. Results of this monitoring shall be provided to the Engineer as soon as they become available. Abrasive blasting will be suspended immediately if the Engineer deems the air quality measures to be inadequate. Air quality sampling and testing will not be required for small localized containments when blasting operations have an expected duration of less than approximately three hours, or the expected duration of the total amount of blasting on the project is less than approximately eight hours. B. Cleaning by Other Methods. At locations where abrasive blasting is not appropriate for surface preparation, methods other than abrasive blasting shall apply. 1. Containment. Containment shall include all containment enclosures,recovery,and temporary storage of waste. The Contractor shall utilize a system which ensures containment and collection of the material removed from the structure. Removed material will be defined as paint ch.ps and other residues. The containment shall prevent removed material from drifting and/or being deposited other than on the containment portion provided. Impermeable cover materials, such as tarpaulins or drop cloths shall be used on or above the ground, waterways, surface waters, and other surfaces. Recovery of removed material shall be accomplished by the Contractor from these covering materials. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 37 OF 45 PAGES Received: 6/22/99 9: 15AM; -> BUILOING INSPECTIONS; Page 6 From: To:Jim Ellis Date:6/22/1999 Time:9:13:48 AAA Page 6 a SS-97037, Page 5 97037.03 CLEAN-UP CONTINGENCY. The Contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up of any spills which result from the Contractor's operations at no cost to the contracting authority. The Contractor shall provide a written plan for clean-up of spills to the Engineer prior to removing paint. For removal activities over water,the Contractor shall have floating boom devices in place during removal operations. These devices shall be capable of preventing waste material from moving away from the site in the event of a breach in the containment system. 97037.04 RECOVERY AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF WASTE. Recovery and temporary storage of waste shall be as follows: A.Accumulated Bridge Cleaning Waste of Greater Quantity Than 55 Gallons. Accumulated bridge cleaning waste that will be greater than 55 gallons per project shall be recovered daily and deposited in 55 gallon barrels to be used as temporary storage.The 55 gallon barrels shall be supplied by the Contractor and become the property of the Contracting Authority after they have been delivered to the location designated in the Contract Documents. All waste containers shall be clean,new or reconditioned, 55 gallon,top opening barrels meeting the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations. The containers shall be securely sealed with lids to shield the contents from the elements at all times. The Contractor shall construct or furnish a secured temporary storage area of sufficient size for the contained waste material. Temporary storage areas shall be enclosed with an 8 foot chain link fence with two strands of barbed wire at the top or shall be a roll-off box with a lockable cover. Plans for other secured temporary storage areas may be submitted to the Engineer for approval. _- If the project involves areas over navigable or recreational waters, safety buoys shall be placed in accordance with the regulations applicable for the specific body of water. Location of the temporary storage area shall be within the right-of-way of the Contracting Authority at a location approved by the Engineer. The base for waste storage shall be above the extreme high water elevation, if constructed within a flood plain. All material shall be consolidated to a minimum number of containers. All 55 gallon barrels to become the possession of the Contracting Authority shall be filled to a minimum of 90% of the total volume of the barrel. Sand may be used te meet this r-equir-ement in ene baff @I aftly. B. Accumulated Bridge Cleaning Waste of Less Quantity Than 55 Gallons. _. Accumulated bridge cleaning waste that is less than 55 gallons, shall be deposited in clean new or reconditioned containers that are appropriately sized with securely sealed lids.These waste containers shall be provided by the Contractor and shall become Feffiffift the property of the CeatFaete Contracting Authority. The fenced temporary storage area will not be required and the Contractor shall be responsible for securely storing the removed paint waste and containers during the project. C. Recovery and Storage of Materials in Roll-Off-Boxes. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 38 OF 45 PAGES Received: 6122199 9: 15AM; — BUILDING INSPEC-IONS; Page 7 From. To:Jim Ellis Date:6/22/1999 Time:9:13:48 AM Page 7 of 8 SS-97037, Page 6 _ When specified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall deposit all paint wastes generated from a project in a roll-off-box. The waste shall be recovered daily and deposited in the roll-off-box. Roll-off-boxes must be approved for use by the landfill facility which is designated in the Contract Documents to receive the waste. A certification shall be submitted to the Engineer stating the roll- off-boxes are suitable for this use prior to depositing material into the roll-off-box. Roll-off-boxes shall be securely sealed with lids to shield the contents from the elements. Roll-off-boxes with a lockable cover shall be considered as temporary storage for the waste material and shall be located within the right-of-way of the Contracting Authority at a location approved by the Engineer. All residues shall be recovered and transferred carefully and shall not result in release of residues into the air or the contamination of surrounding surfaces. All containers containing residue shall be kept closed and secured except during the addition of waste. Residues shall not remain on bridge surfaces, or on the cover material overnight. At or prior to the conclusion of the work, one composite representative sample of the waste material shall be submitted to a lab for a Toxic: Character Leachate Procedure (TCLP) heavy metals analysis. At a minimum, annolites evaluated and reported shall be:Barium (D005), Chromium (D007), and Lead(DO08). Results of this analysis shall be provided to the Engineer upon receipt by the Contractor. All bridge cleaning waste containers shall be clearly marked in not less than 1 1/2 inch block letters stating: PAINT WASTE NONHAZARDOUS (Current Date) The date when waste was first put into the container, must also be clearly marked on the container. 97037.05 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED MATERIAL (WASTE). The Contractor shall transport waste materials in approved containers from temporary storage to a site designated in the Contract Documents. Delivery of these materials shall be during -iormal working hours. Accumulated wastes shall not be removed from the temporary storage area without a written Iowa DOT Notice of Disposition to proceed from the Engineer at the project site. The written notice of disposition to proceed will be dated and will identify the appropriate method, location and the quantity of material. The Contractor shall transport the wastes within ten calendar days of the Iowa DOI Notice of Disposition to proceed. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 3S� OF 45 PAGES Received: 8/22/99 9: 18AM; — BUILDING INSPECTIONS; Page a From: To:Jim EDis Date:6/22/1999 Time:9:13.48 AM Page 8< SS-97037, Page 7 A. Accumulated Bridge Cleaning Waste . The Contractor shall transport the waste container(s)to the site specified in the Contract Documents. Prior to unloading,the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer at the receiving site a copy of the Iowa _ DOT Notice of Disposition. The Contractor shall unload and stack the barrels at the location specified. —R. ker-m-MM-la4ed BFidge Cleaning Waste of Less Total QuantiVy Than 99 G allens aba B. Disposition of Material in Roll-Off-Boxes. When specified in the Contract Documents the Contractor shall transport and dispose of the waste material in a landfill site identified in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer written approval of the Transporter and the Driver, from the landfill facility, prior to transporting the waste. C. Final Clean Up. All remaining paint, solvent, cleaners, containers, rags, and etc. shall be disposed of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Article 1104.08 shall also apply. In no case shall any foreign material or other painting related wastes be commingled with the wastes generated from abrasive blast cleaning or paint cleaning by other methods. 97037.06 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT. A. Environmental Protection for Removal of Nonhazardous Paint. The cost of environmental protection for removal of nonhazardous paint shall be included in the Lump Sum contract price for the item of Cleaning and Painting Structural Steel. B. Containment. Containment will be measured as a lump sum quantity and will be paid for at the lump sum contract price for Containment. This payment shall be full compensation for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to install and maintain the containment during blast cleaning operations or paint removal by other methods. It shall also be full compensation for monitoring,sampling,testing, reporting, temporary enclosures, and temporary storage of waste, and disposition of waste to a designated location. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 40 OF 45 PAGES SS-97044 (Replaces SS-97010) Iowa Department of Transportation SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS for SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-WEATHERING STRUCTURAL STEEL APPLICATIONS. October 26, 1999 THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, SERIES OF 1997, ARE AMENDED BY THE -` FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS.THESE ARE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SHALL PREVAIL OVER THOSE PUBLISHED IN THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. 97044.01 GENERAL. This Supplemental Specification describes surface preparation and painting of non-weathering structural ._ steel. The painting system includes preparation of all surfaces to be painted, application of paint, protection, and drying of paint coatings. The work also includes repairing and repainting of coating damaged in the shop and after erection. When designated by the contract documents a field applied waterborne acrylic topcoat will be included. 97044.02 SURFACE PREPARATION. A. Prime Coat: All steel surfaces to be painted shall be given a near white blast cleaning in accordance with the Steel Structures Painting Councils Surface Preparation Specification(SSPC) SP10. Bearing assemblies shall be cleaned of any surface contamination using suitable solvents in accordance with SSPC-SP1 and then given a near white blast cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP10. The current Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel, SSPC-VIS 1, will be used as the standard for acceptance of the surface preparation. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 41 OF 45 PAGES SS-97044, Page 2 Machined surfaces designated in the contract documents to have a surface roughness of 125 micron or less shall not be blast cleaned. Masking or other protection will be required if these _ parts are subjected to the blast cleaning process. The abrasive used shall be clean, dry, and free from organic contamination. After blasting, the surface to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned with dry, oil free, compressed air to remove all blast residue. A sharp, angular blast profile of a minimum 1 mil and maximum 3 mils shall be achieved on all surfaces including thermal cut edges. When shot is used for blasting, the blast media shall contain at least 10 percent steel grit. — B. Top Coat: All oily or greasy residues shall be removed with solvent in accordance with for Solvent Cleaning, SSPC-SP 1. All surfaces to be top coated shall then be throughly cleaned with a high pressure water wash. 97044.03 PAINTING. A. General The paint manufacturer's application recommendations shall be followed regarding mixing, thinning, application, pot life, steel temperature, and weather conditions. The painted areas shall have a smooth uniform, adhering coat; free of over-spray, dry spray, mud cracking, runs, sags, cracks, holidays, or other defects. Prior to painting, all surfaces shall be free of all moisture, dirt, oxidation products, oil, and other detrimental material. All painted surfaces shall be protected to prevent soiling during painting and through the tack-free stage. Care shall be taken to not damage the paint system during handling, delivery, storage, and erection of the structural steel. Damage to the prime coat attributable to shop activities shall be repaired in accordance with the paint manufacturer's recommendations before shipment to the field. Damage to the topcoat shall be repaired in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. The prime coat and topcoat paints shall be compatible. It is preferable to have the prime coat and topcoat manufactured by the same company. However, if the topcoat is from a different manufacturer than the prime coat, the manufacturer of the topcoat shall provide the following written documentation: • Their topcoat is compatible with the prime coat used. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 42 OF 45 PAGES SS-97044, Page 3 • List at least 10 structures using the same paint system that have weathered at least 2 years. The list shall also provide contact names and phone numbers of owners. Documentation shall be provided for review and approval to the Structural Materials Engineer, Iowa DOT, Office of Materials, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames. Iowa, 50010, at least one week prior to placing an order for the material. B. Shop Painting I. Painted Surfaces The following shall receive a shop applied prime coat: • All structural steel surfaces including faying surfaces of high strength bolt connections. • All the bearing assemblies except galvanized masonry plates and galvanized swedged bolts unless otherwise specified in the plans. 2. Machined Surfaces Machined surfaces with small clearances between moving components, such as full circle pins and pin holes, partial circle pins and pin recesses in castings, and similar surfaces, shall not be painted. These surfaces shall be shop coated with an application of waterproof multipurpose grease, complying with National Lubricating Grease Institute No. 3 or other approved protective coating. The protective coating shall be applied as soon as practical after component parts have been machined, welded (if welding is required), and blasted. Machined surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned before applying the grease. Before erection machined surfaces shall be wiped clean and given another application of grease. 3. Shear Studs When shear studs are welded to the top of the top flange of a beam or girder after the paint system is applied, the paint shall be ground off in the areas of the w eld to facilitate welding. After welding, touch-up on the top flange is not required, however, paint damage on the underside of the top flange shall be repaired. 4. Galvanized Surfaces Exterior surfaces of all galvanized components which are designated in the contract documents to be painted shall be prepared according to the written recommendation of the paint manufacturer. 5. Prime Coat All the surfaces to be painted shall be given a coat of zinc silicate paint as soon as possible after blasting before formation of any surface rust and not later than 16 hours after blasting the SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE -3 OF 45 PAGES SS-97044, Page 4 surface. Approved paints are shown in Materials I.M. 482.02, Appendix A. The target average dry film thickness shall be 4 mils with no spot measurement below 3 mils or above 5 mils. Any repairs or build-up of the paint film shall be done as soon as possible and not later than 24 hours from the initial application. Steel members with coating areas measuring less than 3 mils that have not corrected within 24 hours shall be completely reblasted and repainted. All defects in application such as runs, sags, mud cracking, over spray, and dry spray shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Excessive coating thickness is as equally undesirable as unacceptably thin coating thickness, and both will be sufficient cause for rejection. Excessive thickness will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the coating manufacturer. The inorganic zinc silicate paint film will be considered cured and ready for shipment after achieving a resistance rating of 4 as verified by 50 Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) rubs as per ASTM D 4752. Moisture misting and plastic tenting maybe required during cold application temperatures and low relative humidity conditions to aid in prime coat curing. C. Top Coat When designated by the contract documents, a topcoat of waterborne acrylic paint shall be field applied to all primed surfaces including galvanized fasteners. It is recommended that application be initiated with a mist coat applied prior to full coat application. Concrete at all junction points of concrete and steel shall be shielded so that application of paint on steel is complete without over-spray on the concrete. Approved paints are listed in Materials I.M. 482.05, Appendix A. The dry film thickness of the top coat shall be a minimum of 2 mils. The topcoat color shall be Iowa standard foliage green Federal Color Standard Number 14223 unless otherwise specified in the contract documents. Refer to compatibility of primer and topcoat in the "General'part of this section. 97044.04 FIELD REPAIR AND CLEANING OF PAINT SYSTEM. 1. Paint Damage: Paint damage due to transportation, handling, or construction activities shall be repaired and repainted by the Contractor after erection. An approved zinc rich epoxy paint, listed in Materials I.M. 482.02, Appendix C, shall be used for repair of the primer, priming un- galvanized fasteners, and any coating damage to galvanized fasteners. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PAGE 44 OF 45 PAGES SS-97044, Page 5 Areas to be repaired and repainted shall be clean, dry, free from grease, oil, corrosion products, and other detrimental materials. Paint shall not be applied to surfaces unless they are free from moisture or frost. The paint manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed for all aspects of repair. 2. Cleanup: Upon completion of concrete placement, exposed structural steel surfaces shall be cleaned to remove all concrete and latence before the concrete sets-up. 97044.05 PAINT APPLICATION FACILITY PAINTER TRAINING. Shop painting shall be done only in a facility approved by the American Institute: of Steel Construction (AISC), SSPC, or the Engineer and only painters who are trained and certified by an independent outside agency for the type of work performed shall apply the paint 97044.06 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT. The painting of non-weathering structural steel with a low volatile organic content (VOC) solvent borne inorganic zinc shop paint and, when designated, a waterborne acrylic topcoat wit l not be measured separately. Painting shall be considered incidental to the fabrication and erection of structural steel, and included in the contract unit price for structural steel. Payment for structural steel sha ll include all labor, materials, and equipment to complete the painting in accordance with the contract documents. It shall include all costs to repair and clean the paint system at the shop and after erection. • SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT NO. 598 PA]E 45 OF 45 PAGES 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 Naterloo, Iowa. 3. ENGINEER., The City Engineer of Waterloo, Iowa, or his authorized representative. 4. INSPECTOR. The authorized representative Df 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 1 OF 20 PAGES 9. SURETY. The corporate body bound with and for the Contractor for the acceptable performance of the contract. 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 2 OF 20 PAGES 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 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 3 OF 20 PAGES 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 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 (200/0) from the estimated quantity specified in the contract, an adjustment in price may be made for such item of work by agreement between GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 4 OF 20 PAGES 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, the Contractor 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 located at 325 Sycamore Street or their telephone number is 319.232.6280. 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 5 OF 20 PAGES 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. 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 6 OF 20 PAGES 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 prcgress 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 cr 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. 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE ? OF 20 PAGES 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 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 e 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 8 OF 20 PAGES 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 cr 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 EngineE�r. 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 )btained from any particular source. 11. CHARACTER OF WORKMEN AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall employ competent and efficient workmen for every ki-id of work. Any person employed on the work who shall refuse or neglect to ooey the directions 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 wDrk, 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 shay not employ and hire any of the City's employees without the permission of the Engineer. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 9 OF 20 PAGES 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. 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 10 OF 20 PAGES 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 fDr delay by either party under provisions in the contract documents. 5. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF WORK. The Engineer shall have authority to suspend thie 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. 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 11 OF 20 PAGES 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. Payment shall be made in the manner set forth in official publications and _. Council Proceedings relative thereto. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 12 OF 20 PAGES 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 cur-ent 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 it duplicate by the Contractor to the Inspector daily.- The Inspector shall check tle 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, ncluding 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 wore 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 Jo) 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 13 OF 20 PAGES 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 (101YO) of the amount due the Contractor on the completion report for a period of thirty GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 14 OF 20 PAGES (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 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 darT,ages 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 s*ructures, 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 shell carry liability insurance which shall save the City harmless and protect tl-e public and any person from injury sustained by the reason of the prosecution Df the work or the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 15 OF 20 PAGES handling or storing of materials therefor, and said Contractor shall also carry liability insurance which shall meet the requirements of the Iowa Workmen'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 _ 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. The minimum protection shall be as follows: Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Bodily Injury (including wrongful death) $1,000,000 per person Aggregate, Products and Completed Operations $1,000,000 per person Property Damage $1,000,000 per accident - Comprehensive Auto Bodily Injury $1,000,000 per person Property Damage $1,000,000 per occurrence GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 16 OF 20 PAGES 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 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 shal 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 shiall be responsible for all such loss when a particular process or the product of a particular manufacturer is specifiec. 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 v�ork 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 f(-.)r 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE :7 OF 20 PAGES 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. 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 in 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 ry- 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 18 OF 20 PAGES shall fix their own compensation unless otherwise provided Ly 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 s-7all not be open to objections on account of the form of proceeding or the awarc, 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. 12. PERFORMANCE BOND. The Contractor shall at the time of execution and delivery of this contract and before the takirg effect of same, furnish and deliver to the City a written bond 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 by the Contractor of all the covenants and agreements on the part of the Contractor contained in this contract. This bond shiall remain in force and effect for the gull 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 )r 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 t-ie 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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 19 OF 20 PAGES 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. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 20 OF 20 PAGES SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION I. 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. Al 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 at the place of production, manufacture or shipment, whenever the quantity justifies it, and such inspection and acceptance, Anless 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 n 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 furr ished 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 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECS FOR CONSTRUCTION PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES 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 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 T for such materials. SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL SPECS FOR CONSTRUCTION PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES FORM OF CONTRACT CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA CONTRACT NO. 598 This contract made and entered into this day of 2000, by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as City), and of _, (hereinafter referred to as Contractor), WITNESSETH: PAR. 1 Contractor agrees to build and construct the F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM Contract No. 598 and furnish all necessary tools, equipment, materials, and labor necessary to do all the work called for in the plans and specifications in a workmanshiplike manner and for the prices set forth in Contractor's proposal, which was accepted by the City, and which is understood and agreed to to a part of this contract. PAR. 2 It is understood and agreed that the resolution adopted by the City Council ordering the construction of the improvement, the Notice to Contractors as published, the Instruction to Bidders, the Form of Proposal, the Construction and Maintenance Boids, the Council Proceedings relating to this matter, and the Plans and Specifications shall all be considered as forming a part of the contract the same as though they were each set out in said contract. PAR. 3 The Contractor agrees to furnish at its own cost and expense, all necessary materials and labor for said work and to construct said improvements in a thorough, substantial, and workmanlike manner, and in strict accordance with the requirements of this contract, and of the plans and specifications made a part hereof by reference, and to the satisfaction and approval of the City and its engineer. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGES PAR. 4 The Contractor agrees to perform said work and install said improvements on the terms set out in bid or proposal to the City which has been accepted by the City and which is by reference made a part of this contract. PAR. 5 The Contractor agrees to commence said work within ten (10) working days after receipt of "Notice to Proceed" and complete it on or before August 31, 2000, unless an extension of time is granted in writing by the Council of the City. -- PAR. 6 Should the Contractor fail to complete said improvements in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract, or the plans and specifications therefor promptly by the date herein specified, the City may pay such additional sums as it may be required to pay by reason of the failure of said contractor and deduct any and all such sums from any amount then due the Contractor. PAR. 7 The Contractor agrees to comply with and obey all ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, relating to the obstruction of streets and alleys, keeping open passage ways for water, traffic, and protecting _ any excavations in any street or alley, and maintaining proper and sufficient barricades with lights and signals during all hours of darkness, to see that the backfilling is properly done, and agrees to keep the City whole and defend any and all suits that may be brought against the City by reason of any injuries that may be sustained by any person or property allegedly caused by the Contractor, or his agents, while work is done pursuant to this agreement. PAR. 8 The Contractor agrees that in the event a law suit is brought against r- the City for damages allegedly sustained by reason of any act, omission or negligence of the Contractor or its agents, or on account of any injuries allegedly sustained by reason of any obstruction, hole, depression or barrier placed or dug by the defendant or its agents, in the doing of the work herein contracted for, that it will defend said suit and save the City harmless therein, and in case judgment is rendered against the City, the Contractor agrees to pay the same promptly. The Contractor agrees to carry public liability insurance in a solvent company in a sufficient amount to protect the City and those who use the streets of the City. PAR. 9 The City shall have the right to appoint one or more construction reviewers who shall review the progress of the work in detail; also, to make any test or any material to be used in such work. No material shall be used in any work until the same has first been approved by FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 2 OF 5 PAGES the construction reviewer. Such construction reviewer shall have full authority to pass judgment upon all materials and upon the manner of doing the work, and their judgment on rejecting any materials, substance, or manner of work shall be final unless it is revoked or modified by the City Engineer. PAR. 10 Any material which has been rejected by the construction reviewer shall be at once removed from the line of work anc 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 oe 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 g ven 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. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 3 OF 5 PAGES 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 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. FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 4 OF 5 PAGES 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. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA Mayor City Clerk Contractor BY: Title: Approved by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, this day of , 2000. ATTEST: , City Clerk Waterloo, Iowa FORM OF CONTRACT PAGE 5 OF 5 PAGES KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, of (hereinafter called the Principal), and of (hereinafter called the Surety), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Waterloo (hereinafter called the Obligee), in the penal sum of Dollars ($ ), lawful money of the United States, to payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, the Principal here firmly binds himself/themselves, his/their heirs, executors, and administrators, and the said Surety binds himself, his successors, assigns, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, WHEREAS the above bounden Principal did, on the day of , 2000, enter into a written contract with the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the construction of F.Y. 2000 BRIDGE PAINTING AND REPAIR PROGRAM Contract No 598 , a copy of which contract, together with all of its terms, covenants, conditions, and stipulations, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as full and completely as if said contract were recited at length herein; and WHEREAS, the Principal and Surety on this bond hereby agree tc pay to all persons, firms or corporations having contracts directly with the Principal or witr' subcontractors, all just claims due them for labor performed or materials furnished in the performance of the contract on account of which bond is given when the same are not satisfied out of the portion of the contract price which the public corporation is required to retain until completion of the public improvement, but the Principal and Surety shall not be liable to said persons, firms, or corporation unless the claims of said claimants against said portion of the contract price shall have been established as provided by law. Now, if the Principal shall in all respects fulfill his said contract according to the terms and tenor thereof, and shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred for the same, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Obligee from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall fully reimburse and repay the Obligee all outlays and BOND PkGE 1 OF 2 PAGES expenses which it may incur in making good any such default, then the obligation is to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Every Surety on this bond shall be deemed and held, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding, to consent without notice: 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 two (2) years 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this day of , 2000. Principal By: Surety Attorney-in-Fact BOND PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES