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Pollution Control
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
VILLAGB OF NEyl HOP-:, ~1INNESOTA
Table of CODtents
Article Page
1. Examination of Plans and Specifications ~nd
Site of Vlork 1
2. Bid Security 1
30 Contract Documents 1
4. Preparation of Proposal 1
5. Conditions in Bidder's Proposal 2
60 Interpretation of Est~ilates 2
7. Delivery of Proposals 2
8. Rejection of Proposals 2
9. 1'Jithdra'V'lal of Proposals 2
100 Public Opening of Proposals 3
110 Dlsqualification of Bidders 3
120 Equipment 3
13. Furnishing of Evidence of Responsibility 3
14. Requirements of Contract Bond 3
15. Failure to Execute Contracts 3
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
1. LXAr.~INATION or PLANS3 SPECIFICATIONS AND SITE OF WORK
The bidder shall examine to his satisfaction the quantities of work
to be done as determined from the plans and specifications 0
Quantities indicated by the Engineer on drawings or elsewhere are
es-cimated only, and bidders must rely on their own calculations.
Bidders shall be thoroughly familiar with the Contracc Documents
including all General Conditions, Special Conditions and Special
Provisions.
Bidders shall inform themselves of the character and magnitude of
work and t118 conditions under which the "Jork is to be perforr1ed
concerning the site of the work, the structure of the sround, the
exis:~ance of surface and gro1;~d water, availability of drai~age,
the obstacles which may be encountered, means of approach to the
site, manner of delivering and handling materials, facilities of
transporting and installing construcclon plant and equipment and
all other relevant matters pertaining to the complete execution of
this contract. No plea of iguorance of conditions that exist or
that may hereafter exist, or of difficulties that will be encount-
ered in the execution of the work hereunder which result from the
failure to make necessary exal.inations and investigations, will be
accepted as a sufficient excuse for any failure or omission on the
pare of the Contractor to fulfill in every detail all the require-
ments of this contract, or will be accepted as a basis for any
claim vfhatsoever for e:{cra compensation or for all extension of time 0
No bidder may rely upon any statements or representations of alY
officer, agent, or employee of the Village with reference to the
conditions of the work or the character of the soil or other hazards
which lnay be encountered in the course of construction.
20 BID SECURITY
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit, certified or cashier's
check" or bid bond "\rlitll a corporate surety in an amount at least
equal to five (5%) per cent of t~e total amount of the base bid,
payable to the Vlllage as a guaranty that the bidder will e~Ger
into a contract witn tIle Village for tne \~ork described in t11e
proposal, and the ~~ount of the bid security of a successful bidders
shall be forfeited to the Village as liquidated damages in the
event that such bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnisll
Contractorts bondo
30 CONTRACT DOCUlf~NTS
The Contract Documents will consist of the Advertisement for Bids,
Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Special Conditions,
Special Provisions, Proposal Faron, Form of Contract and all plans
and drawings. These documents are on file with the Village Clerk.
4. PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
The bidder shall submit his proposal on the forms provided by the
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Engineer wi t110ut removing t11em from the bound Contract Documents..
He shall also submit a duplicate proposal on the additional unbound
forms provided by the Engineer.
The blank spaces in the proposals shall be filled in correctly with
ink where indicated for each and every item for which a quantity
is given, and the bidder shall state the prices for which he pro-
poses to do each item of the work contemplatedo
The bidderis proposal shall be signed correctly. with inko If the
proposal is made by an individualJ his name and post office
address shall be showno If made by a firm or partnership, t11e
narl1e and post office address of each member of to'1e firm or
partnership shall be showno If made by a corporation, the person
sigJ1irlg the proposal s11all show the name of the state under the law
of which the Corporation was chartered and names, titles and
business addresses of the President, Secretary, and Treas':lrer. All
bids from Corporations shall bear the official seal of the
Corporatio11o
_0 CONDITIONS IN BIDDERtS PROPOSAL
~1e bidder shall not stipulate in his proposal any conditions not
provided for on the proposal formo
6e INTERPRETATION OF ESTIMATES
The Engineer 1 s estiJilate of quanti ties as shown in the proposal shall
be used as a basis of calculation upon which the award of contract
'\Till be made, but t,1ese qUMantities are not guaranteed to be accurate
and are :furnisl1ed ~~itll0U.t any liability on the part of the Village.
70 DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS
All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope 1t>rith a stateme11t there011
showing the work covered by the bid, and addressed to the Village
Clerk, Village of New Hope, _7~1-.~+-~;~~'~ Ave11ue l\Torth, I\.1inneapolis
27 J r-1inne S ota ~ Proposals may be mailed or submitted in person. No
bids will be received after the time set for receiving them. Bids
arriving by mail at the office of the Village Clerk after the hour
designated for receiving bids will be returned to the sender unopened.
8Q REJECTIO}\j OF PROPOSALS
Proposals may be rejected if they show any omissiou3 alteration of
form, additions 10t called for, conditional bids or alternate bids
not specified or irreGularities of any kind. Proposals in which
the prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected.
90 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
A bldder may wi~hdraw his proposal without prejudice to himself,
provided he flIes a written request with the Village Clerk before
the hour of letting, and such withdrawn proposal may be modified
and resubmitted by che bidder at anytime prior to the hour set for
tIle opening of bids 0
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lOe PUBLIC OPE}\fING OF PROPOSALS
Proposals will be opened publicl.y and read aloud in such plac8 as
designated at the tirne alld trle date set in the 1tAdvertiselne:'lt" (l
Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be presento
110 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
More than one proposal for the same project from an individual
firm, partnership or corporation u::1der the same or different
names will not be consideredc Evidence that any bidder is interest-
ed in more than one proposal for' tIle same work 1ivill cause rej ection
of all such proposalso Collusion between the bidders will be
considered sufficient cause for the rejection of all bids so
affected 0
Failure on the part of any bidder to carry out previous contracts
satisfactorily or his lack of the experience or equipment necessary
for the satisfactory cOlnpletion of -cl1e work may be deemed sUMffi.cient
cause for his disqualificationo
120 EQUIP1YIENT
~Vhen requested by the Village, the bidder shall furnish a complete
statement of the make) size, weight (where weight is one of the
specified requirements) condition and previous length of service
of all equipment to be used in the proposed worko
130 FURNISHING OF EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY
~Jvhen requested b:l t':1e Village the Bidder shall furnish a balance
sheet, certified by a certified public accountant as to a date not
more than sixty (60) days prior to date of the opening of proposals
which shall set forth outstanding assets and liabilities in
reasonable detailo The bidder shall also furnish a list of work
of similar nature perfor~ed with dates of completion thereof. T11e
bidder shall also furnish any other additional information relative
to financial respo~sibility and competence to do the work as may be
requested by the Vlllage prior to acceptance of any proposalo
140 REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT BOND
The successful bidder, at the time for the execuGion of the contract
shall ~urnish and at all times maintain a satisfactory and
sufficie11t bond in ,:,-'ull amount of the CO;1tract as required by law
with a corporate surety satisfactory to the Village. Tr.e Form
of Bond is that required by Statuteo Personal sureties will not be
approved 0
15. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS
Faill)~re co furnish t11e co 1.tract bond iYJ. a sum equal to the amOuMnt
of the award" or to execu'-ei:the contract wichin ten (10) days,
as specified.7 shall be just cause for the annulment of the award,
and it shall be understood by the bidder ~.hat in the event of the
annulment of the award, the amoun~ of the guara~ty deposited with
the proposa'l shall be re t...ai'1ed by the Village, not as a penal ty,
but as Liquidated Damages.
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12. Prosecutio11 of :lorlc 6
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ISlo Co-ordination of Plans and Specifica"tions 7
10. Contractor's Ri[ht to ReQu~~t Chan~eo 8
170 PAlter'atio11S of Plal1S 01' C11bl'cteterol' >IO~(ik 8
J.[, . li1C r~e a s eel 01' De Cl'")c a s eel. C~:LJ~a 11 t j. :: le s O.L .~1 or Ie 8
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21~ ,Su.pc'c J..:1tencle11ce c..L1d :3lly)el')vts~: on 10
223 J': 11 ~ ) 1 ~~.; :; l' i S S tat us 11
23~ I~1s:oe c cion 01'" .1orlc 11
2L~ c Delays and Extens~on of Time 12
25c Correction of ~ork Before Final PaYQcnt 13
26# CO~t:re ct iO:1 of !/Jorlc After F2 nal Payrne11 t 13
279 Failure to Complete jork on Tine 13
28Q The RiBht of the Owner to do the ~ork 14
29~ Rjgl~lt of O:'lner to Declare COl1tractor iil Def'ault 14
30~ Ji::cGl'cisc 0:2 t11e r1i[:)lt to Declal'le il1 Del~all1t 15
31~ i~lui t t irlg. tIle Site 15
32c COD1plet iO'i1 of t11e ~..1orl-: After Defau1 t 15
33~ Part tal Dcfau.l t 16
3L~ 0 ,Scop-'J of Pnyrne11l; 16
35. API) 1 j_c Q t 'lOllS for P aYL1(:}i.1JC s 1'7
360 P '-1 r L. 1 ell I> Ery 111 e i1 t D J'/
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41 ~, No Waiver of Legal Rights 19
4.20 Defense of Claims or Suits 20
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43. Patented Devices, Materials and Processes 21
44. rvIa teria Is 21
45. Defective Work 22
46. Protection of the Work 23
47. Damage to Existing Imp~ovements 24
48. Protection and Restoration of Property 25
49. Privileges of Contractor in streets, Alleys,
and Right -of -viay 26
50. vlark in Storms 27
51. Night Work 27
52. Use of Explosives 27
5'3 · Noise Elimination 27
54. Water .' 28
55. Sanitary Provisions 28
56. Fossi.ls 28
57 · Accident Prevention 28
58. nOr Equal" Clause " 28
59. Labor 28
600 Discrimination on Account of Race, Creed, or Color
Prohibited in Contract 29
61. Sites t,o,.: beXept ::'C lean 29
620 r~easuremen ts 30
63. Guarantee 30
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GENERAL CONDITIO~S
VILL_A.GE OF I\IEW HOPE, 11INNESOTA
10 IN GENERAL
The standard forI!: of the American Institute of Architects, e11titled
;'The General Conditions of the Contract t' J atld containing Articles
1 to 44 inclusive, lS a part of these specifications, except that
the following General Conditions shall take precedence over aDd
modify any statements of the "General Cor.ditions of the Contract"
and shall be used in connection with them as part of the Contract
Documents 0 A copy of tnese General Conditio!s of the Contract is
on file in the Engineers' Offices and is subJect to inspection by
thlS Contractoro Unfamiliarity with the ter.ns of these General
Conditions of the Contract will not relieve tnis Contractor of the
terms contained thereino The word ftArchitecttt In the General
Conditions of the Contract shall be construed to mean the same as
ftEngineerJt in this specificationo
2~ DEFINITIONS
When used in these specifications and contract the following
terms, or if pronouns in place of them are used, tl'.e intent and
meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
(a~ 'tThe Owner tI means the Vlllage of Ne"V-l Hope, Minnes ota 0
(b tlEngineerTJ means t11e Consulting Engineers as designated for
the project by the Owner, in this case Orr-Schelen-Mayeron
& Associates, Inco, Mi1neapolis, Minnesotao
(c) t'Inspector" an authorized represe11tative of the Engineer,
assigned to make any or all necessary inspectlons of the
li\Tork performed and t~ce macerials furnished by the Con-
tractor~
(d) 1tLaboratoryll the testii1g laboratory \-vhich may be approved
by tll.e Engineer to inspect and determ111e the suitabiltty
of naterialso
(e ) uBidderii any individual, firm or corporation submltting a
proposal for the work contemplated, acting directly or
(r) through a duly authorized representative 0
fiContractorTl is the individual, firrll or corporation with
whom the Owner contracts ar'd unless otherwise specified
includes sub-contractors 0
(g) uProposal Form 1f, the approved prepared form on which the
Bidder is to or has submitted his, their or its proposal
(h) for the work contemplatedo
ftPlansfi, all approved drawin[s or reproduction of drawings,
pertaining to the construction of the work and appurte-
nanceso
(i) tlSpecificationsti, the directions, conditions, provisio1S and
requirements contained herein, together with all wrltten
agreements made or to be made, pertaining to the method
and manner of performing the work, or to the quantities
of materials to be furnished under the contract 0
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,(JJ "~~ro.p0'sal"'fi the written', ppoposal ef the~~bi€lder on the Form
{itJ' <..rttrn:tsh'ed rot' . the ':Work Go.nt-emplated f:.,' .
~opos-al &Uar'8..ritytt~t'hese"curity de$igB.atte~ "~n the Proposal
to be turni,she-d" by..::th'e Bid,<t1er as, a guarant'ee ef good faith
to enter into a. cbntract If.ti th the {)wner~, -if the vrork is
aw,a:rd.edto him.,
-:(1~ "Contractli;t the agreement coVeri"ug; t.he pe'rrormance of the
work and the furnishing -of materials in the construction
of the \iorka The Contract shall include the nContract
Documents" and t1Contract Bondrt, also any and all supple-
mental agreements which reasonably may be required to
complete the construction of the work in a substantial
(m) and acceptable manner 0
ttContract Bond n ~ the approved f,orm of secu..rity furnished by
the Contractor and his Surety o'r Sureties as a guaranty
of go'od faith on the part of the Gontractor to execute
the work in accordance \1ith the terms of the Contract 0
en) t!Suretyn~ the individual or corporate body ~4hich is bound
if'rit'h and for the Contractor for the a.cceptable performance
. of the -Contra'ct and for his.. p~ay:m~nt_'of all obligations
{a} pertaining to the worko
:f!he term t-f\forkuof the Contractor OJ? sub,:=contract.or includes
labor or materials or batho
~~.~ ~'AeS~To'M&li.9 American Society forT'esting Materials 0;
Meaning of expressionso In order t-o avoid cumbersome and con-
fusing repetition of expressiens in these specifications,
and whenever it is provided that anything is, or is to be
done, if, or as,; or whe'n, or \ihere fl'contemplatedU., ttre-
qU:ired ft.$! lid irected tf $ It spec i:ried ff, l' a.uthorized 1f $ !t ordered n;;
f~'givenn 9 tJdes.ignated n, n indicated U ~ ttcons idered necessary",
up":ermitted if ~ nS1:1spended n!i 'ifapproved n :Inacceptable n $ nUneD
acceptable 1;'.9 t1suitable l1 '" 1!unsuitable Ii 3 ttsatisfactor'J't,
ttunsatisfactorylt, or lYsufficientt:ljl it shall be taken to
mean and int~nd, by or to the Engineero
3 & . INTERPRETATION OF. PROPOSED C'ONTRACT DOCUlYIEN"TS
If any~ person;:.conternplating submitting a" bid for the prop~sed
contra-ct is in d:oubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans"
specifications or other proposed contract documents, he may submit
to the Engineer$ a written request for an interpretation thereofo
Th.e person, submitting the requ.est vlill be responsible for its
proIIlJ?t d"elivery ~ Any interpretati-on of the proposed docume11ts "'"
will be made only by addendum duly issued and copy of such addendum
~lill be mailed or aelivered, to each person receiving a set of such
contract clocuments and such other prospective bidder as have
requested t'hat they be furnished with a copy of each addendumo
'fheOW1ner w:tlln'ot--, be "respo,nsible for any 0ther explanation or
inteI'1'ret'ations:of the proposed,' contract documents I)
40 . FORM OF.OONTRAJi1!f
T11e::~rIn or cron;t-~aet, to be used shall be t.he form prescribed and
provided by the 'Ow.ne'r in the Contrac"t DocumentSt>
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50 CONTRACTOR~S INSURft~CE
No Contractor nor su,b--contractor shall commence ~\]'ork under this
contract until he has obtained at his own cost and expense, all
insurance required by this Article, such insurance to be approved
by the Village and maintained by the Contractor until final
completion of the worko
Ao i^lork:men ~ sCompensation InslJ..rance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain for the duration of this
contract statutory Work:menBs Compensation Insurance and EmployerVs
Liability Insurance as shall be required under the laws of
the state of Minnesota.o
Eo General Liability Insurance
(l) PubliC Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of
this contract such Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance
as shall protect him from all claims for bodily injury including
accidental dea~th as well a,s from all claims for Property Damage
arising from operations 11nder this contract"o The minimum limits
w'hich are required are ~ $200,000 for iniuries including
accidental death to anyone personj and 500pOOO for injuries
including accidental death resulting from one accident; Property
Damage in the amount of not less than $100,000 per accident and
the same amount in the aggregateo
Such policy shall. include coverage for g
(a) Inju~ry to or destruction of any property arising out
of the coJ.~lapse Of/or structu..ral injury to any building
or structure dueg
(, 'i To grading of land~ exc-avationJ) borro"V'ling9 filling"
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ba~ckfil1ingD tunneling~ pile driving~ coffer=-dam
work or caisson worky orp
( \ To TIloving,Sl shoring~ underpinning9
2-' raising or demo--
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lit ion of any building or structure removal or
rebuilding of any structural support thereof
{b \ Injury to or destruction of wires, condu..itsj pipes,
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mains? se~tferssor other similar propertJ'-s or any apparatus
in connection t11ere't~ith.9 belo't'\T the surface of the ground,
ir such injury or destruction is caused by or occurs
during the use of mechanical equipment for the purpose
of grading of land~ paving$ excavating or drilling$ or
injury to or destruction of property at any time resulting
therefromo
(c) Injury to or destruction of any property arising out
of blasting or explosiono
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(2) Automobile Insurance
The Contractor shall 'carry Automobile. Insurance on all auto=
motive equipment owned~ rented or borrowed in the minimum amounts
of $200,000 for injuries including accidental death to anyone
person and $500,000 for injuries including death resulting from
anyone accidento This policy must also provide $100,000 Property
Damage coverage 0
(3) Contractual ~iability Insurance
The Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the'Village,
the Engineer and their agents from every claimJ action, cause of
action" liability, damage, expense or payment incurred by reasons
of any bodily injury including death, or property damage resulting
from the Contractor's operations on this projectc
4 Owner's Protective Liabilit and Pro ert
The Contractor shall provide OWner s ro ec ive ia i ~ty an
Property Damage Insurance in the name of the Village and the
Engineer, insuring against bodily injury and property damage
liability in the limits set forth above for vlhich they may become
legally obligated to pay as damages sustained by any persons,
caused by accident and arising out of operations performed for the
named insured by independent contractors and general supervision
thereof 0
C. Builder's Risk-Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance
If the nature of the entire installation or portion thereof, is
such that it is insurable against the perils of fire, extended
coverage, vandalism and malicious mischier, such insurance shall
be procured and maintained by the Contractor in behalf of
himself~ the Village and his sub~contractors~ on a complete value
.-' form 0
Insurance certificates evidencing that the above insurance is in
force with companies acceptable to the Village and in the amounts
required shall be submitted to the Village Attorney for examination
and approved concurrently with the execution of the contract,
after which they shall be filed with the Village Clerko In addition
to the normal information provided on the insurance certificates,
the"y shall specifically provide that:
(a) A certificate will not be modified except upon
ten day's prior written notice to the Villageo
(b) Coverage is included for blasting$ collapse and
underground hazards, and
(c) The contractual liability hazard has been insured 0
60 cor~LIANCE WITH LA\\TS.s BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
The Bidder is assumed to have made himself familiar with all
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Cod e S J State Lawsp Ordinances and Regulations which in any manner
affect those engaged or employed in the work, or the materials
or equipment used in or upon the improvementJ or in any way
affect the conduct of the work and no plea of misunderstanding
will be considered on account of the ignorance thereof~ The
provisions of such codes, laws or ordinances are deemed to be a
part of these specifications and the Contractor will be bound
by the provisions thereofo
The Contractor shall and also by a Surety agree to indemnify and
save harmless the Owner and all of its officers, agents and
servants against any claim or liability arising from or based on the
violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation or decrees,
whether by himself or his employees 0
If the Contractor shall discover any provisions in the Plans,
Contract, or these Specifications or any direction of the Engineer
or Inspector which is contrary to or inconsistent with any such
law, ord inance}) regulation or decree; he shall forthwith report
its inconsistency to the Engineer in writing.
7e PERMITS AND LICENSES
The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all
charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incidental to
the due and lawful prosecution of worko
8e ASSIGN~lliNT OF CONTRACT
No assignment by the Contractor of any principal construction
contract or any part thereof or of the funds to be received
thereunder by the Contractor, will be recognized unless such
assignment has had the written approval of the OWner, and the
surety has been given due notice of such assignment and has
furnished written consent theretoo In addition to the usual
recitals in assignment contracts, the following language must be
set forthg
nIt is agreed that the funds to be paid
to the assignee under this assignment
are subject to a prior lien for services
rendered or materials supplied for the
performance of the work called for in
said contract in favor of all persons,
firms or corporations rendering._,,;such
services or supplying such materials 0 11
91> SUB=CONTRACTDJG
All su~b-contractors shall be subject to the approval of the Owner
and the Engineer and no sub~contracts shall be let without such
approval 0 ;
100 CONTRACTORiS RESPONSIBILITIES
The Qontractor shall furnish all necessary machinery, tools, labor
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and material of every character required, and shall fully complete
the work in accordance with the plan, specifications and detail
drawings, for the prices bido The entire work to be performed
under the contract for this improvement is to be at the Contractor's
risk, and he is to assume the responsibility for and risk of all
damages to the work or tq property adjacent to or on the line
of said worko The Contractor shall have charge of and be
responsible for the entire improvement until its completion
and acceptanceo He shall be liable for any defects which may
appear or be discovered on his worko
Whenever the Contractor is not present on the work, directions
will be given to the Superintendent or Foreman who may have immediate
charge thereof, and shall by him be received and strictly obeyedo
The Contractor shall designate one person who shall have charge
of the job and to whom the inspector shall give directionso If
any person employed on the work shall refuse or neglect to obey
the directions of the Engineer, or his dUly authorized representa-
t i ve , in anything relating to the work, or shall appear to be
incompetent, disorderly or unfaithful, he shall, upon the request
of the Engineer J be at' once discharged and not again employed upon
any part of the work~
110 TERMINATION OF CONTRACTOR1S RESPONSIBILITY
Except as otherwise provided for in these specifications and in
the Contractor's Bond, the Contractorts responsibility on his
contract shall continue until final acceptance of his work by
the Engineerp such acceptance to be made promptly after ~inal
completion of the work, and thereafter until all obligations
contained in such contract shall have been fUlly performed by
the Contractor, according to the terms of the contract~
120 PROSECUTION OF WORK
All dealings of the OWner will be with the Contractorb No work
shall be started until the Contract has been executedo
Definite notice of intention to start work shall be given to the
OWner at least five (5) days in advance of beginning the worko
Such starting time shall be within ten (10) calendar days after
the date of re'ceipt by him of notice to proceed c The official
starting time shall be taken as the date on which the Contractor
is notified by the Engineer that he has fulfilled all preliminary
requirements of the OWner 0 The official completion date will be
calculated from the number of calendar days between the starting
date and the completion date or time allowed for completion,
using the official starting date as hereinbefore definedo Should
the prosecution of the work for any reason be discontinued
temporarily, by the 'Contractors with the consent of the Engineer"
he shall notify the Engineer at least twenty~four' (24) hours
before again resuming operatio~so
The Contractor shall submit, at such times as may reasonable be
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requested by the Enginee<r9 schedules which shall show the order
in 1;"lhich the C9ntractor prop,oses to carryon the_..work, with dates
at which the Contractor will start the several parts of the
work, and estimated dates of completion of the several partso If
deemed necessary by the Engineer, he shall have the right to
change such schedule of qperation as requiredo
The work shall be prosecuted in such manner as to insure its
completion within the time set for it in the Contracto In case
of failure to prosecute the work in such a manner as to insure
its completion within the date specified, the Engineer shall
have the right to require the Contractor to place in operation
such additional force and equipment as is deemed necessaryo
130 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS
In case of a dispute ari~ing between two or more Contractors
engaged on the same work$ as to the respective rights of each
under these Specifications, the Engineer shall determine the matters
at issue and shall define the respective rights of the various
interest involved~ in order to secure the completion of all parts
of the work in general harmonYJ and with satisfactory results,
and his decisions shall be final and binding on all parties
concerned and shall not in any way be a cause for claim for
extra compensation by any of the partieso
14.0 CONFORllJIITY WITH PL1UJS AND ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS
No deviation from the plans for the work or the approved working
drawings of the structures will be permitted without the written
order o~ the Engineero
ISo CO~ORDINATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This Oontractor shall take no advantage of any apparent error or
omission in the Plans or Specifications~ but the Engineer shall
be permitted to make such corrections and interpretations as may
be deemed necessary for the fulfillment to the intent pf the
Plans and Specificationso
Any work not herein or on the plans specific~lly specified but
'Vlhich ma~l be fairly implied or understood as included in the
Contract$ shall be done by the Contractor without extra chargeo
Any ambiguity or discrepancy in the Plans or Specifications shall
b~djusted by using the best class of work or materials.
In the case of any discrepancy between the scale and ~~ures on
all plans, drawings3 etco, the figured dimensions shall governo
In the case of any discrepancy between the quantities shown in
the proposal and those shown on the plans, the plans shall pre-
vaile- In case any other discrepancy occurs between the plans
and these Specifications, the decision of the Engineer shall be
decisive thereon 0
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160 CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT TO REQUEST CHANGES
If the Contractor shall discover prior to or during construction
anything in the plans or specifications or in supplementary direc-
tions by the Engineer which in the opinion of the Contractor
appears to be faulty engineering or design$ he shall forthwith
advise the Engineer in writing of the particularso It is under-
stood and agreed that$ if no objection is raised by the Contractor
under the provisions of this paragraph, the Contractor waives any
right to contest the provisions of his Contract on the basis of
faulty engineering or design.
I7e ALTERATIONS OF PLANS OR CHARACTER OF WORK
The Engineer is given the right as the work progresses>> to make
such alterations in the plans or in the character of the work
as may be considered necessary or desirable3 in order to complete
fully and perfect the construction of the worko Such changes shall
~n no way invalidate the contract 0
The Contractor will be informed in writing of all or any such
alterations in character of work, before being ordered to perform
such worko After receipt of such notice$ the Contractor will be
given a reasonable length of time to accept or to protest the
performance of work covered by such alterations. Should the
Contractor, after having been notified and before any agreement
has been reached, perform any of the work covered by such alterations, -
it will be construed that he has accepted such alterations of the
worko
The plans and specifications sho\\T the work to be performed ()
Construction conditions may require that minor changes be made in
location and installation of the work and equipment to be furnished a
and other work to be performed hereunder and the Contractor when
ordered by the Engineer shall make such adjustments and changes
in said locations and work as may be necessary without additional
charge, provided such adjustments and changes do not alter the
character, quantity or cost of work as a whole and provided further.
the plans and specifications showing such adjustments and changes
are furnished the Contractor by the Engineer within a reasonable
time and before any work involving such adjustments and changes is
madee
180 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES OF WORK ~
The Engineer is given the right to increase or decrease any or all
of the items specified in the Plans~ Proposal and Contract, in .,..
eluding the elimination of one or more of such itemso
Such changes shall in nowise invalidate the Contracto
The ~qner through the Engineer reserves the right to terminate the
Contract as it applies to the item or items in question and to
make such arrangement as he may deem necessary to complete such
item or items of worko
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No allowance for anticipated profits will be madeo
190 CHANGES IN THE WORK
The Owner~ to the extent authorized by law, may order extra work
or make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from the work
without invalidating the, contract, and the contract sum will be
adjusted accordinglyo No such order for extra work or change shall
be valid unless authorized by official action of the Owner, and
communicated to the Contractor in writingo 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 changeo
The value of any authorized extra work or change shall be determined
for purpose of compensating the Contract in one or more of the
following wa~rs ~
1) By unit prices names in the contract wherever such unit prices
are applicable to the extra work or changeo
2) By an acceptable lump sum proposed from the Contractoro
3) By force account paid for in the following manner~
a) For all labor and foreman in the direct change of the
specific work, the Contractor will receive the actual wages
paid for each and every hour that said labor and foreman
are actually engaged in such work, plus the cost of bond,
insurance9 and taxes allowable to such wage cost, to which
cost shall be added 15% of the sum thereofo No charge shall
be made by the Contractor for organization or overhead
expenses 0
b) For all materials used the Contractor will receive the
actual cost of such materials including freight charges as
Sh01f.ln by original receipted bills, to 'tr'lhich cost shall be
added ten (10%) per cent of the sum thereofo
~\Tb.ere materials are not specifically purchased for "Force
AccountU work, but are taken from the Contractoris stock,
the Contractor shall submit an affidavit of the quantity,
price and freight on such materials in lieu of original bills,
and invoicesc This affidavit shall be approved by the Engineer 0
c) For any machinerys trucks, or equipment including fuel
and lubricants, which it may be deemed necessary or desirable
to use, the Contractor will receive a reasonable rental
price, for each and every hour that said machinery, trucks
and equipment are in use on such ~lork3 and to vlhich sum no
percentage will be addedc Such rental price shall not exceed
the rates established by the AoGoCo for this district for
comparable rentals and shall be subj'ect to the Engineers i
approval 0
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d) The compensation as herein provided shall be received by
the Contractor as payment in full for work done by ff,Force
Account" and said fifteen (159"6) per cent for labor and said
ten (10%) per cent for materials shall be agreed to cover
profitj superintendencep general expense$ overhead, bond
premiums, insurance ,and the use of small tools and equipment
for which no rental is allowedo
e) The Contractor or his representative and the Engineer
or his representative shall compare records of work on a
llForce Account" basis at the end of each da~o Copies of
the records shall be made in triplicate on Force Accountl1
forms9 provided fo~ this purpose by the Engineer and signed
by both partieso To all such claims for Force Account Work,
the Contractor shall. attach receipted bills for9 or affidavits
of9 materials used and freight receipts covering freight pn
such materials used, and said claims shall be presented to the
Engineer for payment not later than the twentieth (20) day
of the month following that in which the work. was actually
performed and shall include all labor charges and material
charges insofar as they can be verifiedo
Should the Contractor refuse or fail to execute the work as
directed, or to submit his claim as required, the O'{!.lner may
withhold payment of all current est.imat~s until the Contractorgs
refusal or failure is eliminated:_b1 $~a:~~- .giving the Contractor
due notice the" OWner may make pt-aYment for said wor~ on a basis of
a reasonable estimate of the value of the work performed 0
200 CLAIMS AND PROTESTS
If the Contractor claims that any instructions by drawings or
otherwise to be unfair or involve extra cost under this contract
for which he would claim extra compensation9 he shall give the
Engineer written notice thereof within a reasonable time after
the receipt of such instructionss and in any event before
proceeding to execute the work; except in emergency endangering
life or propertY$ and the procedure shall then be as provided
for changes in the worko No such claim will be valid unless so
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21e -SUPERINTENDENCE ~ID SUPERVISION
The Contractor shall keep on his work during its progress a compe~
tent superintendent and any necessary assistantss all satisfactory
to the Engineero The superintendent shall not be changed except with
the consent of -the Engineer unless the superintendent proves
unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his employo
The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence"
and all directions given to him shall be as binding as if given to
the Contractoro Important directions shall be .c.onfirmed in ~'Vriting
to the Contractoro Other directions shall be so confirmed on
written request in each caseo
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The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work9 using
his best skill and attention~ shall carefully study and compare all
dra1tJ ings.s specifications and other instructions and shall at once
report to the Engineer any error9 inconsistencY$ or omission which
he may discoverp but he shall not be held responsible for their
existence or discoveryo ,
The Contractor will be supplied9 by the Engineer9 copies of the
Plans and Specificationso He shall have said Pla~ and
Specifications available on the work~ at all timess during the
prosecution of the worko He shall give the work his constant
attention to facilitate the progress thereof and shall cooperate
with the Engineer in setting and preserving stakes, bench marks~
etcC$ and in all other'things that are necessary for satisfactory
completion of the work contemplatedo
220 ENGINEERBS STA~JS
The Engineer shall have general supervision and direction of the
worko He is the agent of the Owner only to the extent provided in
the contract docu.ments and as authorized by lawo He has authority
to stop the work whenever such stoppage may be necessary to insure
proper execution of the contract 0 He is recognized by both
parties to the contract as the interpreter of the contract documentso
He shall~ within a reasonable time9 make decisions on all claims of
the Ownerp or the Contractor~ on all matters relating to the
execution and progress of the work~ or the interpretation of the
contract documentso Tne Engineer shall decide any and all questions
as to quality of material furnished for the work~ and shall decide
all questions regarding the interpretations of specifications or
plans relating to the workv a~nd shall determine the arnou..nt and
q~lantity of the severa~l kinds of 1tJork performeds and materials
furnishedJ which are to be paid for under the contracto Any \~ork
not specifically specified on the plansp but which may be fairly
implied;) or understood9 as included in the contract$ shall be done
by the Contractor without extra charges and the Engineer shall be
permitted to make such corrections and inteypretations as maybe
deemed necessary for the fU..lfillment to the extent of the plans
and specificationso In the case of any discrepancy occuring
between the plans and specifications9 the decision of the
Engineer is finalo
230 INSPECTION OF vlORK
The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access
to the work wherever it is in preparation or progressj and Jehe
Contractor shall. provide proper facilities for such access and
for inspectiono
;.<'t:.:,:i{~:i~to/pector may be stationed on the work to report to the Engineer
as to the progress of the work and the manner in which it is
perf~ormed ;; also to report when it appears that the materials fur~
nishedf) or the work performed by the Contractor fail to fulfill
the requirements of the contract and to 'call t,o the attention of
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the Contractor any such failure or infringement 0 In case of any
dispute arising between the Contractor and the Inspector as to
the material furnished, or the manner of performing the works
the Inspector shall have the authority to reject materials or
suspend the work until such matter can be referred to, and
decided by the Engineer~ No advice which the Inspector may
give the Contractor shall be construed as binding upon the
OWner nor will such advice release the. Contractor from the
fulfillment of the terms of the contract 0
If the specifications9 the Engineer9s instructionss laws~ ordinances~
or any public authority require any work to be specially tested or
approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of
its readiness for the inspection~ and if the inspection is by
another authority than the Engineer, of the date fixed for such
inspectiono Inspections by the Engineer shall be promptly m~de
and where practicable at the source of supplyo If. any work shall
be covered up without approval or consent of the Engineers it I
must, if required by the Engineer~ be uncovered for examination
at the ContractorSs expenseo
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 documents,
the ~lner shall pay the cost of re=examination and replacemento
If such work be found not in accordance with the contract documents,
the Contractor shall pay such cost unless he shall show that the
defect in the work was caused by another Contractor3 in which
event the OWner shall pay the costo
24. DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME
If the Contractor be delayed at any time in the progress of the
work by any act or neglect of the OW'neror the Engineer or any
employee of either" or by any other Contractor employed by the
OWnera or by changes ordered in the work9 or by strike~ fire
unusual delay in transportation)) unavoidable casualties or other
causes beyond the Contractor9s contro19 or by any cause which
the Engineer shall decide to justify the delayp then the time
of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the
~~ner may decide, and the decision of the OWner shall be
binding on both parties and shall not be arbitrary. ..or unreasonableo
No such extension shall be made for delay unless claim therefore
is made in writing to the Engineer within seven (7) days after
the period of delay shall have commenced 0 The Contractor shall
not be entitled to extension of time for each one of several
causes of delay operative concurrently:; but only for the actv..al
period of delay" nor shall the Contractor be en.titled to an
extension for causes of delay if one of such causes for which
extension is authorized above 0 The Contractor shall have no
claim for damages against the Owner for delay in performance
of the contract due to any act or omission of the Owner or any of
its representatives~ and his sole remedy on account there'ofshall
be his right to apply to the Engineer for extension of time as
provided hereino
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250 CORRECTION OF WORK BEFOF~ FINAL PAYVlliNT
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all
materials condemned by the Engineer as failing to conform' to the
contract$} whether incorp'orated in the work or not and the Contractor
shall promptly replace and re~execute his own work in accordance
with the contract documents and without expense to the Owner and
shall bear the expense of making good all work of the other
Contractors destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacemento
All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifica-
tions shall be considered as defective and all such materialss
whether in place or not~ will be rejected and shall be removed
immediately from the right of way, unless otherwise perrnittedo
No material which has been rejected~ the defects of which have been
corrected or removedp shall be used until approval has been giveno
If the Contractor does not remove such condemned work and materials
within a reasonable time fixed by written notice$ the Ovlner may
remove them and may store the material at the expense of the
Contractoro If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such.
removal 1,iTithin ten (J.O) days thereafter, the O1,.tJner may upon ten
(10) days written notice sell such materials at auction or at
private sale and shall account for the.. net proceeds thereof, after
deducting all the costs and expenses that should have been borne
by the Contractoro
260 CO~-:ECTIOI\I OF tAIORK AFTER FII\JAL PAYMENT
Neither the final certificate~ nor paymentp nor any provision of
the contract documents9 shall relieve the Contractor of respon-
sibility for faulty material. or workmanship$ and unless othe:M1Tise
specified he shall remedy any. defects due thereto and pa.y for any
damage to other v\]'ork resulting therefrom i'Jhich shall appear within
a period of one year from the date of substantial cornpletiono The
~iner shall give notice of observed defects with reasonable
promptness 0 All questions arising under this article shall be
decided by the Engineere
270 F AIl~UFE TO COIVIPLETE WOF.K 01'.1 TIIVJE
The Contractor guarantees that he can and will complete the work
within the time limit stated in the Agreement~ or within the
time as extended as provided elsewhere in the contract documentso
Inasmuch as the damage and loss to the ~Yner which will result
from the failure of the Contractor to complete the work within
the stipulate,d times "Jill be most difficult or impossible of
accurate assessments the damage to the OWner for such delay and
failure on the part of the Oontractor shall be liquidated at a
daily rate in an amount as specified in the Special Conditions for
each calendar dayp Sundays and holidays includedp by which the
Contractor shall fail to complete the work or any part thereof in
accol~ance with the provisions hereofJ and such liquidated damages
shall not be considered as a penaltyo The Owner will deduct and
retain out of any money due or become due hereunder the amount of
liquidated damages, and in case those amounts are less than the
amount of liquidated damages the Contractor shall be liable to pay
the difference upon demando c=o 13 <=
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Permitting the. Contractor tq continue and finish the work or any
part of it after the time fixed ~or its completion, or after the
date to Which the time for completion may have been extended,
'shall in no way operate as a waiver on the part of the Owner of
any of its rights under the contract.
Neither by the taking over of the work by the Owner~ nor by the
termination of the contract$ shall the Owner forfeit the right
to recover liquidated damages from the Contractor or his Surety for
failure to complete the contracto
28. THE RIGHT OF THE OifflER TO DO THE vlORK
If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work properly,
or fail to perform any provision of the contract, the Owner after
three (3) days written notice to the Contractor, may without
prejudice to any other remedy the OWner 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 Contractoro
29& RIGHT OF THE OWNER TO DECLARE CONTRACTOR IN DEFAULT
In addition to those instances specifically referred to in other
articles herein, the Owner shall have the right to declare the
Contractor in default of the whole or any part of the work if:
1) The Contractor becomes insolvent; or if
2) The Contractor makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors pursuant to the statutes of the State of
Minnesotaj or if
3) A voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy be filed
by or against the Contractor; or if
4) The Contractor fails to commence work when notified to do
so by the Engineers; or if
5) The Contractor shall abandon the work; or if
6). The Contractor shall refuse to proceed with the work when
and as directed by the Engineer; or if
7) The Contractor shall without just cause reduce his working
force to a number which, if maintained, would be insufficient,
in the opinion of the Engineer.? to complete the work in acc.ord-
ance with the approved Progress Schedule, and shall fail or
refuse SUffiCiently to increase such working force when ordered
to do so by the Engineer; or if
S) The Contractor shall sublet, assignp transfer, conveyor
otherwise dispose of his contract other than as herein speci-
t:ied; or if
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9) .A receiver or receivers are appointed to take charge of the
Contractor9s property or affairs; or if
10) The Engineer shall'be of the opinion that the Contractor is
or has been wilfully or in bad faith violating any of the
provisions of this contract; or if
lId The Engineer shall be of the opinion that the Contractor
is or has been unnecessarily or unreasonably or wilfully
delaying the performance and completion of the work3 or the
award of necessary sub~contracts, or the placing of necessary
material and equipment orders; or if
12) The Engineer shall be of the opinion that the work. cannot
be completed within the time herein provided therefore or
within the time to which such completion may have been
extended; provided, however$ that the impossibility of timely
completion is in the Engineer's opinion3 attributable to
conditions within the Contractor1s control; or if
13) The Engineer shall be of the opinion that the Contractor is
not or has not been executing the contract in good faith and
in accordance with its terms; or if
14) The work is not completed within the time herein provided
therefore or \'V"ithin the time to which the Contractor may be
entitled to have such completion extendede
15) Before the OWner shall exercise its right to declare the
Contractor in default b) reason of the conditions set forth
in items numbered l)p 4 9 5), 6)p 7)~ 10), 11), 12)~ 13)
and 14)~ he shall give the Contractor an opportunity to be
heard; on two daysS notice at which hearing the Contractor
may have a stenographer present; provided, however, that a
copy of such stenographic notes, if any, shall be furnished
to the 01tlner 0
300 EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT TO DECLARE IN DEFAULT
The right to declare in default for any of the grounds specified
or referred to in Article 21 hereof$ shall be exercised by sending
the Contractor a notice~ signed by the Engineer, setting forth
the ground or grounds upon which such default is declaredo
310 QUITTING THE SITE
Upon receipt of such notice the Contractor shall immediately dis~
continue all further operation under this contract and shall
immediately quit the sitep leaving untouched all plant materials,
equipment, tools and supplies then on the siteo
320 COMPLETION OF THE ,,\TOFl{ AFTER DEF AULT
The OWnerp after declaring the Contractor in default, may then
have the work completed by such means and in such mannerJ by
contract with or without public letting, oroth.eI'W'ise s as it may
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deem advisable, utilizing for such purpose such of the Contractor's
plant~ materials, equipment $ tools and supplies remaining on the
s1te~ and also such sub~contractors as it may deem advisableo
After such completion9 the Engineer shall make a certificate
stating the expense incurred in such completion, which shall
include the cost of reletting and also the total amount of
liquidated damages (at the rate provided for in the Specifications)
from the date when the work should have been completed by the
Contractor in accordance with the terms hereof to the date
of actual completion of the worko Such certificate shall be
binding and conclusive upon the Contractor, his Sureties, and
any person claiming under the Contractor, as to the amount
thereof"
The expense of such completion, as so certified by the Engineer
shall be charged against and deducted out of such monies as would
have been payable to the Contractor, if he had completed the
work; the balance of such monies, if any, subject to the other
provisions of this contract, to be paid to the Contractor without
interest after such completiono Should the expense or such
completion., so certified by the Engineer, exceed the total sum
which would have been payable under this contract if the same
had been completed by the Contractor~ any such excess shall be
paid by the Contractor to the Owner upon demando
33. PARTIAL DEFAULT
In case the Owner shall declare the Contractor in default as to a
part of the work onlY$ the Contractor shall discontinue such part9
shall continue performing the remainder of the work in strict
conformity with the terms of the contract3 and shall in no way
hinder or interfere with any other Contractors or persons whom
the OWner may engage to complete the work as to which the Contractor
was declared in defaulto
The provisions of the clauses herein relating to declaring the
Contractor in default as to the entire work shall be equally
applicable to a declaration of partial default, except that the
OWner shall be entifled to utilize for completion of the part of
the work as to which the Contractor was declared in default only
such plant, materials, equipment, tools and supplies as had been
previously used by the Contractor on such parto
340 SCOPE OF PAYMENT
The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation as
herein provided, in full payment for furnishing all materials,
labor, tools, ,equipment" rOyalti:~) rees~ insurance, permits,
bonds, etc 0 ,and f'(1)P :Performing . \~ ~'t.e;mplated and
embraced under the Gontract~ also for all aoss or damage
arising out of the nature of the W~rk~ OP from the action of
the elements, until its final acceptance by the O\fner~ and for
all risks connected With the prosecution of the wo~k~ also for
all expenses incurred by, or iB consequen~e of, the suspension
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or discontinuance of said prosecution of the work as herein
specified and for completing all of the work embraced in the
Contract 0
The Contractor shall under this contract price furnish and pay
for all material and incidental work, furnish all accessories,
and do everything which may be necessary to carry out the
contract in good faith, which contemplates everything completed,
in good working order, of good material with accurate workmanshipo
350 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENTS
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer an application for
each payment verified as required by law for claims against the
Owner J and, if required3 receipts or other vouchers showing his
payments for materials and labor~ including pa~~ents to sub-
contractors & Application for progress payments authorized by
the contract shall be submitted at least twenty (20) days before
each payment falls due$ and!) if required, the Contractor shall,
before the first application, submit to the Engineer a schedule
of values of the various parts of work, including the quantities,
aggregating the total sum of the contract divided so as to
facilitate payments to sub-contractors, made out in such form,
and supported by such evidence as to its correctness as the Engineer
may direct~ In applying for payments the Contractor shall
submit a statement based upon this schedule, supported by such
evidence as the Engineer may direct, showing his right to payment
claimed 0 Payment claimed on account of materials delivered and
suitably stored at the site, but not incorporated in the work,
shall, if required by the Engineer, be conditioned upon sub-
mission by the Contractor of bills of sale9 or8u~h procedure
as \fil1 establish the title of the OWner to such material~ or
othertrJise adequately protect the in,terestof the Owner 0 The
Engineer will examine claims for payment promptly, and his
determination of the amount due on progress payment will be f1~o
360 PARTIAL PAYMENTS
Unless payments are withheld by the Owner for reasons hereinbefore
stated, payment will be made at least once a month on a basis of
ninety (90%) per cent of the work donep provided the work is
progressing to the satisfaction of the Engineero
Monthly estimates may include the value of acceptable materials
required in the construction~ which have been delivered on the
site of the work or adjacent railway siding, and for which
acceptable provisions have been made for their preservation and
storage 0 From the total value of the materials so reported, ten
(10%) per cen~ will be retainedo Such material, when so paid for
by the Owner, shall become the property of the OWner, and in the
event o~ the default on the part of the Contractor9 the Owner may
use or cause to be used such materials in the construction of the
work provided for in the contracto The amount thus paid by the
OWner for materials shall go to reduce estimates due the Contractor
as the material is used in the worko
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Vouchers will be passed for payment by the Owner not later than
the tenth (lOth) of the following month, unless delayed by
requirements fo~ examination or auditing by other authoritieso
370 CERTIFICATES OF PAYMENT
If the Contractor has made application as above, the Engineer
shall$ not later than the' date when each payment falls due, issue
to the Contractor a certificate for such amount as he decides
to be properly dueo
No certificate issued nor payment made to the Contractor, nor
partial, or entire~ use, or occupancy of the work by the OWner,
shall be acceptance of the work or materials not in accordance
with this contracte
380 PAYlYIENTS WITHHELD
The OWner may withhold, in addition to retained percentages, from
payment to the Contractor such an amount or amounts as may be
necessary to cover:
1) Defective work not remed1edo
2) Claims for labor or materials furnished the Contractor or
sub-contractor, or reasonable evidence indicating probable
filing of such claimso
3) Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to
sub-contractors or for material or laboro
4) A reasonable doubt that the contract can be completed for
the balance then unpaid 0
5) Evidence of damage alleged to be caused by the Contractor
to other persons or property in connection with the work
under the contract for which claim ~AS been or will be
asserted against the Contractora the OWner or the Engineero
The OWner may disburse and shall have the r:ight ~o act as agent
for the Contractor in disbursing ~eh ~s aa have been withheld
pursuant to this paragraph to the ~~~ ~F ~ties whe are entitled
to payment therefrom, bu.t the ewner a~eS n~ 0bligation to ma.1{e
such disbursemento The ~~ne~ will rendsr tG the ao~tractor a
proper accounting of allsJl)~h funds ci1sb.uraed:9 .
390 FINAL INSPEer.nl(9Jt
The Engineer will make final :lI=rspe.ction of all work inclu..ded in
the Contract or any portion thereof, as soon as practicable after
notification by the Contractor that such work is, nearing completiono
If such work is not acceptable to the Engineer at the time of his
inspection" he will advise the Contractor in writing as to the
particular defects to be remedied before such work can be acceptedo
If, within a period of ten (10) days after such notification, the
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Contractor has not taken steps to speedily complete the work as
directed, the Engineer may, without further notice and without
in any way impairing the contract, make such other arrangements
as he may deem necessary to have such work completed in a
satisfactory manner. The cost of so completing such work shall
-be deducted from any monies due, or which may become d~e the
Contractor on his contracto
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40. FINAL PAYMENT
Upon completion of the work and its acceptance by the Engineer,
the Engineer will prepare ,a final estimate containing complete
quantities of each and every item of work performed by the
Contractor, and the value thereof, upon acceptance of said final
estimate by the Contractor, the Engineer will certify in writing to
the Owner as to the completion and his acceptance of the work, and
to the entire amount and value of each and every item of work per-
formed in accordance with the terms of the contract 0 Unless as
herein provided, the Owner will accept the Certificate and Final
Estimate for final payment and will notify the Contractor and
his Surety or Sureties of the acceptance of the worko The
action of the OWner and the Engineer, by which the Contractor is
to be bound and the contract concluded according to the terms
thereof, shall be evidenced by the aforesaid Certificate and
Final Payment 0 All prior certificates or estimates upon which
payments may have been made are merely partial estimates and
subject to correction in the final payment 0
Before final payment is made for the work on this Project, the Con-
tractor must make a satisfactory showing that he has complied ~th
the provisions of Minnesota statutes Annotated 290..92 requiring the
withholding of State income tax for wages paid employees on this
Project. Receipt by the Clerk of the Village of a Certificate
of Compliance from the Commissioner of Taxation will satisfy this
requirement. The Contractor is advised that before such certifi-
cate can be issued, he must first place on file with the Commissioner
of Taxation an affidavit that he has complied with the provisions
of MoSoAo 2900920 The required affidavit form will be supplied by
the Commissioner of Taxation, Centennial Building, st. Paull,
Minnesota, on requesto
Final payment will not be made until the Contractor shall have filed
with the OWner evidence in the form of an affidavit and such other
evidence as may be required that all claims against him by reasons
of the contract have been fully paid or satisfactorily securedo In
case such evidence is not furnished, the Owner may retain out of
any amount due said Contractor sums sufficient to cover all claims
unpaid.
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NO WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS.
The Owner, or its Engineer, shall not be precluded or stopped by
any measurement, es.timate or certificate, made or given by them, or
by any of their ag~nts or employees, under any provision or provi-
sions, of the Contract, any time either before or after the
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completion and acceptance of the work and payment thereof pursuant
to any measurements, estimate or certificate, ,from sho~V'ing the true
and correct amount and character of the work performed and
materials furnished by the Contractor or from showing at any time$
that any such measurements, estimate or certificate is untrue or
incorrectly made in any particular or that the work or materials
or any part thereof do not conform in fact to Specifications and
Contract, and the ~~ner shall have the right to. reject the whole
or any part of the aforesaid work or materia19 shou~ld the said
measurementj estimate, certificate or payment be found~ or be
known to be inconsistent with the terms of the Contract9 or other-
wise improperly given, and the Owner shall not be precluded or stop-
ped notwithstanding any such measurement, estimate, certificate and
payment in accordance herewith, from demanding and recovering from
the Contractor and his Surety such damages as it may sustain by
reasons of his failure to comply with the terms of the Specifica-
tions and Contract 0
Neither the acceptance of the Owner or its Engineer or any of their
agents or employees, nor any certificates by the Engineer3 for
payment of money, nor any payment for, nor acceptance of the whole ~i
or any part of the work by, the Owner, or its Engineer, nor any
extension of time" nor any possession taken by theOV\Tner or its
employees~ shall operate as a waiver of any portion of the Contract , .
or any power herein reserved by the Owner, or any right to damages
herein provided, nor shall any waiver of any breach of the Contract - ~..'
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be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breacho
420 DEFENSE OF CLAIMS OR SUITS
The Contractor shall indeITI.-Ylify and save harmless the OWner and all
of its officers3 agents, and employees, from any and all 1088$
damagesJ expense, including cost and expense and attorneyts fees
of litigation ariSing from all suits, actions.$' or claims of any
character, name and description,$ brought for, or on account of any
injuries or damages received or sustained by any person~ or persons
or property by or from the said Contractor or by or in consequence
of any neglect in safeguarding the workp or tD~ough the use of un~
acceptable materials in constructing the work or by or on account
of any act or omission, neglect or misconduct of said Contractor, or
by or on account of any claims or amounts recovered for any infringe-
mentof patent" trademark or copy right, or from any claims
or amounts arising or recovered under the nWorkmen~s Compensation
Lawn, or any other law, bylaw, ordinance, order or decree and so
much of the money due the said Contractor under and by virtue of
his Contract as shall be considered necessary by the Owner may be
retained for the use of said Ownerj or in case no money is due
his Surety shall be held until such suit or suits~ action or
actions, claim or clairns.9 for injuries or damages, as aforesaicl
shall have been settled and suitable evidence to that affect
furnished to the Owner 0
The unauthorized use by the Contractor of public or private
property for any purpose may be considered an injury or damage to
the property so usedo
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No monies, payable under the contra6t, or any part thereof except
the estimate for the first month, or period, shall become due
and payable, if the OWner so elects, until the Contractor shall
satisfy the said Owner that he has made a satisfactory settlement
for all materials and equipment used in or upon the work and labor
done for the preceding month in connection therewith.
43. PATENTED DEVICES.. MATERIAIJS AND PROCESSES
If the Contract requires, or the Contractor desires, the use of
any design, device, material or process covered by letters patent
or copyright, trade mark or trade name, he shall provide ~or such
use by suit~ble legal agreement with the patentee or owner and a
copy of said agreement shall be filed with the Village. If no such
agreement is made of filed as noted, the Contractor and the Surety
shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner from any and all claims
for infringement by reason of the use of any such patented design,
device, material or process, or any trade mark or trade name or
copyright in connection with the work agreed to be performed under
the Contract, and shall indemnify the OWner for any costs, expenses
and damages which it may be obliged to pay, including cost, expense,
and attorneyrs fees incident to litigation by reason of any such
infringement, at any time during the prosecution or after the
completion of the work.
440 !\1ATERIALS
Unless otherwise specified all materials shall be new, and. both
workmanship and material shall be of good quality. The Contractor
shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind
and qu~lity of materials or tools used by himo
The source of supply of the materials to be used shall be approved
by the Engineer before delivery is started. The approval of the
source of any material will stand only so long as the material
itself .conforms to the specifications~ Only materials conforming
to the requirements of these specificatiqns shall be used in the
worko The source of any material shall not be changed at any time
without the written approval of the Engineer. The Contractor may
be required at any time to furnish a complete statement of the
origin,,' composition and manufacturer of any or all materials
required in the work, or to submit samples of the same 0
Materials shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of their
quality and fitness for the work and such materials, even though
approved before storage, shall be subject to test and must meet
the requirements of these specifications at the time it is proposed
to use them in the work. Materials shall be stored in a manner
that will facilitate inspectiono
The portion of the site or right-of-way not required for public
travel may, wi th the consent .of the Engineer, be used for storage
purposes, and for the placing of the Contractor's plant and
equipment; but any additional space required3 unless otherwise
stipulated, shall be provided by the Contractor at his expense.
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All materials, supplies, and articles furnished shallj whenever
so specified, and otherwise wherever practicable, be the stand~rd
stock products of recognized reputable manufacturerSe
From the commencement of the work until the completion of the same,
the Contractor shall be so+ely responsible .for the care of the
work covered by this contract and for the materials delivered at
the site intended to be used in the work and all injury or damage
to the same from whatever cause, shall be made good at his expense
before the final estimate is madeo He shall provide suitable
means of protection for and shall protect all materials intended
to be used in the work and all work in progress as well as completed
worko He shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury
or damage to the work in progress of construction by flood,
freezing or from inclemencies of the weather at any and all---times
and only approved methods shall be used for this purposeb
When tests of materials are necessary, such tests shall be made by
and at the expense of the Contractor unless otherwise providedo The
Contractor shall afford such facilities as the Engineer may require
for collecting and forwarding samples, and shall not use the
materials represented by the samples until tests have been made and
the materials have been found to satisfy the requirements of these
specifications 0 The Contractor in all cases shall furnish the
required samples without charge 0
All materials not conforming to the requirements of thesespec1fic-
cations shall be considered as defective and all such materials,
whether in place or not, will be rejected and shall be removed
r_"-"" immediately from the right-or-way, unless othervlise permittedo, No
material which has been rejected, the defects on which have been
corrected or removed, shall be used until approval has been giveno
If the Contractor does not remove such condemned work and materials
within a reasonable time fixed by written notice, the Village may
remove them and may store the materials at the expense of the
Contractoro If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such
removal within ten days thereafter, the Village may, upon ten daysi
written notice, sell such materials at auction or at private sale
and shall account for the net proceeds thereof9 after deducting
all the costs and expenses that should have been borne by the
Contractor 0
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all
materials condemned by the Engineer as failing to conform t.o the
contractl whether incorporated in the work or not and the Contractor
shall promptly replace and re~execute his own work in accordance I
with the Contract Documents without expense to the Village and shall
bear the expense of making good all work of the other Contractors
destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement;
450 DEFECTIVE 't^JORK
All work not conforming to the requirements of these Specifications
shall be considered as defe-ctive and will be rejectedo The
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Contractor shall remove and renew or repair all such defective
work as ordered, in writingJ by the Engineer 0
Should the Contractor fail, or refuse to remove or renew any
defective work performed previously" or to make any necessary
repairs in an acceptable manner and in accordance with the re-
~11rements of these Specifications, within the time indicated in
vlri t ing, the Engineer shall have the authority to cause the un-
acceptable or defective work to be removed and renewed or repaired
at the Contractor's expense 0 Any expense incurred by the ~~ner
in making these removals, renewals, or repairs, which the
Contractor has failed or refused to make, shall be paid for out
of any monies due or which may become due the Contractor, or may
be charged against the ItContract Bond1t deposited; and continued
failure or refusal on the part of the Contractor to make any or all
necessary repairs promptly, fully and in acceptable manner shall
be sufficient cause for the Owner at his option, to. purchase
materials .9 tools and equipment, and employ labor or to contract
with any other individual, firm or corporation to perform the
worko All costs and expenses incurred thereby shall be charged
against the Contractor, and the amount thereof deducted from any
monies due or which may become due him under this contract, or
shall be charged against the II Contract Bond n deposited 0 Any
work performed, as described in this paragraph, shall not relieve
the Contractor in any way from his responsibility for the work
performed by himo
The Owner shall also have authority to take over and use defective
work without compensation to the Contractor when the Contractor
fails or refuses to rebuild such faulty worko
460 PROTECTION OF THE WORK
The Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain good and sufficient
lighted barricades at all approaches to the 'tvork and as necessary
to protect the work and the public~ He shall protect all portions
of the improvements from damage or defacement, and shall keep
all traffic and extraneous loads off from the several parts of the
improvement for the periods of time herein specified or as required
by the Engineer 0
Where the work is carried on inp or adjacent tO$ any street~ alley
or public place~ the Contractor shall at his own expense furnish
and erect such barricades, fences, lights and danger signals
and shall provide such watchmen and shall take such other
precautionary measures for the protection of persons and property,
and of the work, as are necessaryo Excavations in or adjacent (1)
to public streets or alleys in which water stands more than one
foot deep shall be securely barricaded with snow fence so'as to
prevent access by small children at all times work is not being
carried on at the site of excavationo Barricades shall be painted
in a color that will be visible at nighto From sunset to sunrise,
the Contractor shall furnish and maintain at least two (2) flashing
amber lights at each barricadeo A sufficient number of barricades
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shall be erected to keep vehicles from being driven on or into
any work under construct1ono The Contractor shall furnish watch~
men in sufficient numbers to protect the worke
When a detour is necessary because a street is blocked by the work
the Engineer shall designate its route and the Contractor shall
furnish and post detour signs of type and size as required by the
Village, at places designated by the Engineer&
When existing seV'olers have to be taken up and removed, the Contractor
shall at his own cost and expense provide and maintain temporary
outlets and connections for all private or public drains and sewers 0
The Contractor shall also take care of all sewage and drainage
which will be received from these drains and sewers; and for this
purpose he shall provide and maintain, at his own expense, adequate
pumping facilities and temporary outlets or diversionsG The
Contractor at his own expense shall construct such troughs, pipes,
or other necessary structures, and be prepared at all times to
dispose of drainage and sewage received from these temporary
connections until such. time as the permanent connections are built
and in service e The existing sewers and connections shall be kept
in service and maintained under the contract9 except where
specified or ordered to be abandoned by the Engineer~ All water
or sewage shall be disposed of in a satisfactory manner so that
no nuisance is created and so that the work under construction
will be adequately protected 0
At all shaft sites and on all open cut work, the Contractor shall
provide and maintain free access to fire hyd,rantsp '\1J'ater and gas:,
valves9 manholes and similar facilitieso Gutters and waterways
shall be kept open or other satisfactory provisions made for the
removal of storm waterc
The Contractor shall provide at his own cost and expense all
methods for adequately draining the work and shall assume full
responsibility and liability for damage to any persons or
property resulting from such damageD No separate compensation
will be paid for sub-drains, or other methods of draining, but
the cost thereof shall be merged with such contract pay items
as are provided in the proposal and contract 0
No trees shall be cut except upon the specific authority o~ the
Eng1neero Trees adjacent to the work shall be protected from
all damage by the construction operationso
47 e DAfflAGE TO EXISTING Dn?ROVIDmNTS
All damage done to existing improvements during the progress of this
improvement shall be repaired by the Contractor under the direction
of the Engineer" Such repairs shall be made according to the
requirements of the standard specifications of the Village for the
various types of improvements or classes of work requiredo
The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the protection
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of all improvements that are not designated by the Engineer to be
removed for proper construction of the projecto
48. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY
Where the work passes over or through private property, the Village
will secure right-of-way or easemento The Contractor shall not
receive any extra compensation or be entitled to any extras
because of delay on the part of the Village in obtaining right~of-
way or easemento
The Contractor shall not enter upon private property for any purpose
without having previously obtained permission from the OTt'lnero The
Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of~ and shall
use every precaution to prevent damage to all trees, Shrubbery"
plants, lawns, fences, culverts" bridge, pavements, driveways,
sidewalksj etco; all water, sewer and gas lines; all conduits, all
overhead pole lines or appurtenances thereof; and all other public
or private property along or adjacent to the worko
The Contractor shall notify the proper representatives of any
public utility~ corporation, and company or individual, not less
than forty-eight hours in advance of any work which might damage or
interfere with the operation of their or his property along or
adjacent to the worko The Contractor shall be responsible for all
damages or injury to property of any character resulting from any
act, omission9 neglect or misconduct in the manner or method of
executing the work, or due to his non-execution of the work, or
at any time due to defective work or materialso He shall restore,
or have restored at his own cost and expense; such property to a
condition similar or equal to that existing before such damage or
injury was d one, by repairing, rebuilding, or otherwise restoring
as may be directed: or he shall make good such damage from injury
in a manner acceptable to the Village or the Engineer~ In case of ':
f~ilure on the part of the Contractor to restore such property or
make good such damage or injury" the Engineer may, upon fortYt=leight
hoursi written notice under ordinary circumstances and without
notice when a nuisance or hazardous condition results~ proceed to
repairJ) rebuild, or otherwise restore such property as may be
determined necessary, and the cost thereof will be deducted from
any monies due to the Contractor under this contract and if not so
deducted, the Contractor ti\fill be obligated to forthwith reimburse
the Village for the cost thereofo
Prior to construction, the Contractor shall obtain field locations
or other assistance as may be required to determine the existance
and location of gas main and other private utilities as well as
public utilities of the Village, County or state Which may be under~
ground or overhead within street and highway rightc=of=-\1'layor within
easements and \'\Thich may be interfered with under this contract 0
Existing undergroundj surface, or overhead structures are not
necessarily ShO'ftln on the plans, and. those shown are only approxi~
mately correct and no responsibility i"s assumed by the Village or
the Engineer for the accuracy of locationo The Contractor shall
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make such investigations as are necessary to determine the extent
to which existing structures may interfere with the work contemplated
under this contract 0
The sizes, locations and depths of such structures as are shown
on the plans and profiles are only approximately correct and the
Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the
information giveno
The Contractor shall not claim or be entitled to receive compen-
sation for any damages sustained by reason of the inaccuracy
or the omission of any of the information given on the drawings,
relative to the surface, overhead, or underground structures or
by reason of his failure to properly protect and to maintain
such structureso
The Contractor is to exercise extreme care in crossing or working
adjacent to all utilities and shall be responsible to protect and
maintain their operation during the time the work is in progresso
The Contractor shall restore, at his own expense, any public
structures such as water mains, water connections and appurtenances,
sewers, manholes, catch basins and sewer connections which are
damaged or injured in any way by his actsb
The Village shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any suit
or e~pense claim brought for or on account of any damage, main~
tenance, removal and/or replacement, or relocation of mains,
conduits, pipes, poles, wires, cables or other such structures of
private utility firms or corporations, whether underground or
overhead, that may be caused or required by the Contractor during
the time the work is in progresso However, in cases where the
alignment, as shown on the plans~ coincides with the existing
location of either an overhead or underground privately owned
utility (installed and located in accordance with a permit issued
by the Village) so that$ in the opinion of the Engineer, the re~
location of said utility is required to complete the installation,
the Village shall provide for such relocationo
49 " PRIVILEGES OF CONTRACTOR IN STREETS!J ALLEYS AND RIGHTS-OF~WAY
For the performance of the contract, the Contractor will be
permitted to occupy such portions of streets or alleys, or other
public places, or other rights-or-way, as shown on the plansp
OF as permitted by the Engineero A reasonable amount of toolsj
materials and equipment for construction purposes may be stored
in such space, but not more than is necessary to avoid delays
in the construction. Excavated and waste materials shall be piled
or stacked in such a way as not to interfere with spaces that may
be designated to be left free and unobstructed, nor inconvenience
occupants of adjoining propertyo Other Contractors of the Village
maYa for all purposes~ required by their contracts, enter upon
the work and premises used by the Contractor, and the Contractor
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shall give to other contractors of the Village all reasonable
facilities and assistance for the completion of adjoining worko
Any additional grounds desired by the Contractor for his use
shall be provided by him at his own cost and expenseo
vJhere the work encroaches upon any right~of-way of any railway
or state or County HighwaYi the Village will secure the necessary
easement or pe~mit for the workc Where rail'tiay tracks or such
highway are to/be crossed, the Contractor shall observe all the
regulations and instructions of the railway company and Highway
Department as to methods of doing the workJor precautions for
safety of property except the right-of-way~ shall be made by the
Contractor at his expenseo The Contractor will not be paid
direct compensation for such railway or highway crossing~ unless
so provided in the special provisions and proposalo
500 WORK IN STORMS
The Engineer shall have the right to stop work during rain or snow
storms and all freshly placed work, unless otherwise protected,
shall be protected by canvas or other suitable covering in such
a manner as to prevent running water from coming in contact with
ito Sufficient covering shall be provided and kept ready for this
purpose 0 The Contractor vfill not be entitled to extra compensation
for work so stopped or delayed by the Engineerc
510 NIGHT WORK
Work shall be done at night only in the case of emergency and only
upon the direction of the Engineer 0 The Engineer has the right to
order work to be carried on at night, if in his opinion, it is for
the best interest of the Villageo Work performed after dark shall
be adequately illuminated, and suitable and sufficient lighting
facilities shall be provided for this worko No extra compensation
will be allo~led the Contractor for work under this iteme
520 USE OF EXPLOSIVES
If it is necessary to use explosives in the performance of the
~\Tork, the Contractor shall take out permits and comply with all
the laws, ordinances and regulations governing sameo He shall
fully protect all completed works as well as all overhead$ surface
or underground structu.res and shall be liable for any damage done
to the work or t,o otheratructureson public or private property
and injuries sustain'e-d by persons iJ by reason or the use of
explosives in his operationso Explosives shall be handled.9 used
and fired only by experienced meno All firing shall be done by
electricityo All explosive supplies shall be' safely stored and
protected in an approved mannere All such storage places shall be
marked ,clearly tiDANGEROUS G:t EXPLOSIVEStto Caps or other exploders
shall not be stored at the place where dynamite or other explosives
are stored&
530 NOISE ELIMINATION
The Contractor shall eliminate noise to as great an extent as
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possible at all timeso Air compressing plant shall be equipped
with silencers and the exhausts of all gasoline motors or other
power equipment shall be provided with mufflers.
546 WATER
The Contractor shall make arrangements with the proper Village
officials and/or private parties for obtaining any water which
may be neededo
550 SANITARY PROVISIONS
The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations
of the State and Local Health Authorities and shall take the
necessary precautions to avoid unsanitary conditionso
Suitable sanitary conveniences for the use of all persons employed
on the work, properly screened from public observation" shall be
provided and maintained by the Contractoro
560 FOSSILS
If any fossils or treasure or other unusual or valuable geological
rormations are found in the progress of excavating3 such fossils,
treasure or samples of geological formations shall be carefully
preserved by the Contractor who shall convey such items to
Engineer 0 These items shall become the property of the Villageo
57& ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of
persons (including employees) and propertyo The safety provisions
of app;Licable laws, building and construction codes shall be
observed <> Machinery, equipment, and all hazards shall be guarded
in accordance with the safety provisions of the Manual of Accident
Prevention in Construction, published by the Associated General
Contractors of America, to the extent that such provisions are not
in contravention of applicable laws.
580 uOR EQUALu CLAUSE
vmenever in any of the contract documents any article, appliance3
device or material is designated by the name of the manufacturer
or vendor or by any proprietary name and such name is not followed
by the 'Tflords ttor equal U J it shall be deemed that such words nor
equalJt do follow such designation, unless the context clearly
requires a contrary constructiono Any article or material
equalling the standards fixed may be used in place of that
specifically mentioned by the specificationsJ providing that the
material proposed is first submitted to and accepted by the Owner
or his authorized representativeo
590 LABOR
None but competent labor shall be employed on this worko Wherever
mechanical work is required, it shall be performed by skilled
lab or 0
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'fhe foreman or other person directing the work shall be competent"
sober, and reliable, and shall extend every facility to the
Engineer to enable him to properly discharge his duties, and shall
furnish such help as may be necessary to facilitate the inspection
of materialso
The Owner reserves the right to require the removal of any parti-
cular workman or workmen on the job, if in the judgment of the
Engineer, it shall be for the best interests of the work that
such particular workman or workmen be removede'
~Vherever possible, local workers shall be given preference over
~ported workers, providing that they are equally competent at
the work applied foro
The Contractor will not be allowed added compensation for any
work performed on Saturdays, Sundays or Legal Holidayso
600 DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR PROHIBITED
IN CONTRACT
IIEverycontract for or on behalf of the Village shall be deemed
to contain provisions by which the Contractor 'agrees () e 000 0 GOO & 0 ()
(1) Tha t , in the hiri11g of cormnon or skilled labor for the
performance of any work under any contract" or any sub =-
contract hereunder, no contractor~ material supplier, or
vendor, shall, by reason of race, creedp or color dis-
criminate against the person or persons who are citizens
of the United states who are qualified and available to
perform the work to which such employment relatesg
(2) That no Contractor, material supplier, or vendor shall, in
any manners discriminate against$ or intimidate, or prevent
the employment of any such person or persons, or on being
hired, prevent, or conspire to prevents any such person or
persons from the performance of work under any contract
on account of race9 creed or color~
(3 ) Any violation of this section shall be a misderneanor~ and
(4 ) That this contract may be cancelled or terminated by the
Village~.and all money duea or to become due hereunder,
may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation
of the terms or conditions of this contractot! (Section 181059
Minne~ota statutes)
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S.lTES TO BE KEPT CLEAN
The Contractor shall clean and keep clean from waste, materials
or refuse resulting from his operationsJ the site of work, the
streets, the work and pUblic: property occupied by himo Equip-
ment not usable on the work ~hall be promptly removed and the
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adjacent premises maintained in a neat and orderly condition
at all timeso Advertising signs in general will not be
permitted on .__~he worko
Upon completion of the work'~.and before acceptance and final
payment shall be made, the Contractor shall remove from the street
and adjacent property~ all surplus and discarded materials9
equipment 9 rubbish and temporary structures; restore in an
acceptable manner all property, both public and private, which
has been damaged during the prosecution of the work; and shall
leave the site in a neat and presentable conditiono
620 ME ASUREIVlENTS
Before ordering any material or doing any work, each Contractor
shall verify all measurements and shall be responsible for the
same.
No extra charge or compensation will be allowed on account of
difference between actual dimensions and measurements indicated
on the drawings; any difference which may be found shall be
submitted to the Engineer for consideration before proceeding
with the worko
Uo So Standard Measures will be used in the measurement of all
work acceptably completed and such measurements will be used as
a basis for the computation of the quantities of work performedo
Linear measurements will be taken horizontally on all work
except structures which will be measured according to the neat
lines shown on the plans or as orderedo Where work is to be
paid for by units of length, area, volume or weight, only the
net amount of work actually done, as it shall appear in the
finished work and measured as hereinafter specified shall be
paid for, local customs to the contrary not withstandingo For
the estimating of quantities in Which the computation of areas
by geometric methods would be comparatively laborious~ it is
stipulated and agreed t.hat the planimeter shall be considered
an instrQment of precision adapted to the measurement of such
areas 0
63c GUARAN"TEE
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all defects
in workmanship~ materials and equipment which may be developed in
any part of the entire installation furnished by him; and upon
written notice by the Engineer shall immediately replace and make
good without expense to the Village any such faulty part or parts
and damage done by reason of same, during the period of one (1)
year from the date of final aoceptance of the installationo
Should the Contractor fail to make good the defective parts
within a period of thirty (30) days of such notifications, after
written notice has been given him, the Village may replace these
parts, charging the expense of same to the Contractoro
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SPECIAL PROVISIOl\IS FOR SANITARY SE-;IER
VILLAGE OF NE1Jv HOPE , lJIINNESOTA
Table of Contents
Article Page
I. General 1
2. Location 1
39 Scope of vfork 1
4. Method of Procedure 1
50 Materials 1
6. Construction Stakes, Alignment and Grade 4
7. Excavation and Preparation of Trench 5
8. Pipe Foundations r
0
9. Pumping and Bailing 7
10. Rock Excavation 7
11. Unforeseen Underground Obstruction 7
12. Blasting 8
13. Sheeting and Bracing 8
14. Temporary Bridges and Crossings 9
150 Railroad and Highway Crossings 9
16. Il1stallatiol1S of Sanitary Sewer and Appurtenances 10
17. Backfilling and Grading 14
18. Infiltration and Inspection 15
19~ Restoration of Ground and Road Surfaces 16
20. Restoration of Sod, Trees, Drivevlays, Curb and
Sidevfalk 16
21. Gas Service 17
22. Workmanship and Clean-up 18
230 Methods of M~asurement and Payment 18
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
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SANITARY ,SE\-jER AND APPURTENJillJCES
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, IVIINNESOTA
1. G EI\fERAL
The General Conditions and tIl.e Special Conditions as ernbod.ied in
these Contract Documents shall be applied to all ~lork and materials
to be furnished under these Special Provisions.
2~ LOC AT 101'1"
The sanitary sewer and appurtenances to be constructed and installed
under Jehis contract are located in the Village of New Hope, Hennepin
County, Mi11nesotaas ShOV1Donthe plans and drawings.
30 SCOPE OF ~~ORK
The work to be done u..ll.der this contract shall inclu..de the fu.rnishing
of all material, labor, tools and equipment to COll.struct cOTIlplete
in place tl1.e sanitarysevJer and all appu.rtel'lanCeS as shown on tl1e
drawings and as specified ll.ereinand in accordance wit11 all
pertinent requ.ireme11Jes of ~the Minnesota Department of Heal tho
This Contractor shall do the exc-avatingof all kinds of materials
encountered, fu.rnis11 or compact fou.l1datio11S 1tv11ere required, furll is 11
arld install all tirnbering, sheeting and bracing necessary or
proper to safely support all work, remove all water, protect,
repair, relocaJce, Inaintain and restore all sub-surfaces, su.rface
a11d o'Jerhead sJeructllres d~irectl~"or il1d irectl~T d istl1rbed, i11j v.red
or affected by his operations, backfilling and furnish all other
appurtenant items and services necessary or specifiedo
40 I\1ETHODO FPRO CEDDhE
T11e Contrac~Gor shall perform his vlork in su.ch a manner as to Ca1..1Se
the least interference and delay to such other work as may be in
progress at thetinle by otller Contractors 0 The Contractor shall
notify the Engineer in vv-riting of his intentions to corflmence \tv-ark
at least five (5) days prior to his moving onto the site.
Prior to the start of any work, the Contractor shall submit in
writing to the Engineer for approval, a schedule of procedure and,
after once approvedj he shall not deviate from it without written
permission from the Engineer 0 Thesc11edu.le of procedure shall
essentiall~l indicate the nV..mber of Cre\~lS to be employed, locations
of work for each crew, ti,Je schedu.1eand sequence of moves and
other pertirlent information as reqD.ired bj~ the Engineer Q
50 II/IATERIALS
The materials used in this work shall be all 11evlandshall conform
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to the requirements for class, kind and size for materials as
specified belovvo The Contractor shall submit in writing a list
of materials to be fu.rnished showing the manufacturer and
designation of all items, said list to be approved by the
Engineer prior to installationo
A. Clay Pipe
Claysevrer pipe shall conform to the requirements of Standard
Specifications forE-;ctra strength Clay SewerPipe,AeS~ToMCt
DesignationC200-59TorC278-6oTo All clay pipe to be a minimum
of three (3) feet in length.
Bo Reinforced Concrete Pipe
Reinforced concrete pipe shall conform to the requirements of t118
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, storm
Drain and Sevier Pipe" A~SoTl>Mo D~signation C76-6oT for Classes
II, III, IV and Vo
Class II pipe shall be used wherever there is twelve ( 12) feet Ol~
less of cover over the top of the pipe; Class III pipe shall be
used wherever there is more than twelve (12) feet, but less than
eighteen, (18) feet of cover over the top of tile pipe; Class IV
pipe shall be used wherever there is more than eighteen (18) feet,
but less than thirty-two (32) feet of cover over the top of pipe;
and Class V pipe shall be used wherever there is more than thirty-
two (3-2) feet of cover over the top of pipe.
All concrete pipe shall be a minimu.m of six (6) feet in length
11nless the Engineer gives permission to use shorter lengths.
i\.ll pipe shall be clearly marked showing the proper positio11 1tlhen
layed .~
Pipe s)cre11gth classifications ma~'- only be u~8ed \^lith the cover and
depth brackets described above, listed on the Proposal Form and
shown on the plans if the trench Nidth is in strict accordance
vJith Article 1\100 '7 IIExcavation anc: Preparation of Trel1ch 11 of
these Special Provisions~
When conditions require concrete pipe other than specif~ed above,
Spec tal Strength Reinforced Concrete Pipe conforming to the
requirements of standard Specification 3236 of the f\~innesota
Department of Highways for Glasses VI through XI may be substituted
upon permission of the Engineer 0
C~ Reinforced Concrete Bends
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Both long and short radius reinforced concrete b~nds shall conform
to the requiremenJcs of the Standard Specifications for Reinforced
Concrete CuI vert J Storm Drain and Se\V'er Pipe J AiSDT~Mo Designation
C76-6oT for Classes III, IV and Vo
Class III bends shall be v.sed wherever tll.ere is eighteen (18) feet
or less of cover over the top of pipe; Class IV hends shall be used
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vJ11erever there is more th,an eighteen (18) feet; but less than thirty-
two (32) feet of cover over the top of pipe; and 'Class V bends shall
be used wherever there is more than thirty-two (32) feet of cover
over the top of pipe.
Pipe stre11gth classificatiol1S may only be v.sed with t118 cover and
depth brackets described above, listed on the Proposal Form and
sho'Lvn on the plans if Jehe trench v<lidth is in strict accordance ~1ith
Article I~b.7fT uExcavation and Preparation of Trenchn of these
Special,Provisions~
D. Ca..st . Ir6n Pipe an.d Fittings
Cast iron pipe sl1.allbeClass150 al1dconformtotherequirements
of FederalSpecifications1;jT/J" -p -421b 'w'iJch viall tll.ickness i11 con-
formance vliththe requ..irements of AoS.lA. Law of Design A2lc;1 for
the laying condition and depth of cover requiredo All joints shall
be mechanical joints in accordance with A.S.A~ Specification A21~11
vlithplain rU..bber gasl\:ets 0
Cast iron fictingsshall be Class 250 for sizes up to and inclu.dill.g
tVfelve (12) inches and Class 150 for sizes fourteen (14) i11ches
al1dlargero Fittings shall conform to the requirements of A~S6Ae
Specificat~on A21~lO~
All pipe -and fittings shall be tar coated inside and otltsideo
Ett Ductile Iron Pipe
Dv~ctile iron pipe shall be Class 150 and conform to the applicable
dimensi-ons-,vveights and tolerances of Federal Specification
\fL~-p-421b for cast iron pipe" Ductile iron shall be grade 60-45-10
and shall be tested in accordance ~iith AoSoToMo Specification
-A339-55 e Jill pipe shall be tar coated inside and outside.
Dl1ctile iron se\~ierpipeinstalled on piling u..nder this contract
shall have the follov<ling minimum \1IJ'all thickness vlhenthe depth
of cover over the pipe is 12 feet or le.ss:
Diameter DoI.Po fv'linimum \vall Thickness
6 in~ Class 23
8 in. Class 22
10 ino Class 22
12 ino Class 22
\.vhen the depth of cover over the pipe exceeds 12 feet, the class
wall thickness shall be increased as. approved by the Engineer 0
Fo Vitrified Clay Fittings
All clay fittings, wyes, double \vyes, tees and bends shall be of
the -same pipe classification as the pipe to which they are attached
or connected 0 The spur diameters of all ~lyesshall be 6 in.
unless otherwise noted on the plans or directed by the Engineer.
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G. Jointing Materials
(11 Clay Pipe
C-lay pipe joints shall be made with rnaterials having resilient
properties in conformance with A.S.T.M. Designation C425-60T for
Type I and Type III.
(2) Concrete Pipe
Jointing n1aterials shall be rubber gasket ~ cement grout and fabric
dialJers.Rubber gasl{ets shall bePres8Seal or a,pproved equal.
Diapers shall be Mar Mac or approved equal.
i3) Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Pipe
Jointma terial shall be plain rubber gasket \~i th mechanical joint.
H. Precast Concrete Manholes
Precas t concl~etemanhole see tionsshall bemanufac turedto s tandard.s
at least equal to orgre.aterthan the requirements of the Standard
Specifications for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, storm Drain and
Se,^ler Pipe, AoS~T.M4 Designation. C76-59T for Class II, the internal
diameter shall be forty-two (42) inches. Precas t top and lO\'1er
sections for manholes shall conform to requirements as shown on
detail Clra'iflings. Covers shall bear the word "Sewert1 on the top.
I. Manhole Castings
Castings for manhole frames and covers shall be not less than
class 35 of gray iron, free from all injurious defects and flaws
in conformance with Federal Specification QQ-I-652a. All castings
shall conform to the dimensions shown on the detail drawings and the
total unit weight shall not be less than the minimum weight speci-
fied on said drawings. All covers must fit closely in the rings
in any and all positions, and, when placed in the rings, must
fit to the ring solidly in all positions, so there will be no
rocking from pressure applied on any point on the cover4
J. Manhole Steps
Manhole steps shall be cast iron, mallufactllred fronlhi-test metal
having a minimum tensile strength of 35JOOOpounds per square inch.
steps shall be as shown on the detail drawings.
/"'" CONSTRUCTION STAKES~ ALIGNrvIENT AND GRADES
o.
All work under this contract shall be constructed in accordance
with lines and grades shown on the drawings and as established by
the Engineers. These lines and grades may be modified by the
Engineers as provided in the Contract. The Contractor shall
furnish at his own expense such materials and render such assistance
as may be required for setting lines~and grade stake, batter boards,
templates, patterns, platforms, reference points, or other marks
or points of line or grade.
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He shall give the Engineerssu..fficient notice of his need for the
establishment of line and grade so that the Engineers may have
time to provide sameo After lines and grades for any part of
the work have been given by the Engineers, the Contractor will b"e
held responsible for the proper execu..tion of the "\fork to such
lines and grad~es and all stakes or other marks givenshaJ:l be
protected and preserved by him until authorized to remove them
by the Inspector 0 The Contractor shall at his own expense"
cor~ect ahy mistakes that may be caused by their unauthorized
d is turbanceor ..removalo The Engin-eers may req1J..ire that vlork be
suspended at anytime when for any reason such marks canIlot be
prope rly follollfed 0
No additional compensation shall beallo\qedthe Contractor for
any claims of cre\i'sbeing held up because of lack of line and
gra-de stakes 0
70 EXCAVATION _~~D PREPARATION OF TRENCH
The trench shall be dug to thealigp..ment and depth shown on the
plans and only so far in advance of pipeline as the Engineer
shall permit 0 The sides of the trench shall be sloped and/or
braced and the trench drained so tll.at tvorlanencan vlork safel"jT
andefficientlyo It is essential that the clischarge pumps be
laid~ to natu,"ra~l drainage channels or to drainsevrers 0
In all cases viheretheseVier aligD...mentis located~ so that space
and access is very limited \\]ith respect to the safety and ltrelfare
of adjoiningbu..ildLings, such as a property line between houses,
the Contractor s11alldiscontinu..e open trench excavation and
shall jack the pipe in place for an adeqttate length to safeguard
settlement and dalnage to these adj acentstructvwres at no extra
compensatioDo
T:r1e trench 1,tlidth-s at the top of the excavation may vary d~epending
v.pon the depth of trench and the natu..reof the materi-al en-
counterede Ho~vever , the maximum allovrable vlidth of trench at
the l.evel of the top pipe in place shall be as follows:
Pipe Sizes 0;00 Inside Diameters ~\ridth of Trench at Top of Pipe
33u and Less Outside diameter of pipe + loll
36Jt and Larger Outsid.e diameter of pipe + 24u
For trench "\ttJidths at the top of pipe greater than specified in
the paragraph above, the Contractor may propose alternate strength
of pipe, to depth of cover relationships other than those specified
under Article Noo 5 "Materials for SewersJf of these Special Pro-
vi-sions, listed on the Proposal FormorShovfn on the plans 0
Such propo;s.als must besubmitted~ to the Engineer for approval in
~'1riting and with pertinent pipe strength and soil 'tveight data
and proposed trench t~id tll.at the top of pipe at least fourteen
(14) days prior to the desired construction dateo No extra
compensation shall beallo'Vled for any increase in material or
construction costs created by alternate plansc
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The trench shall have a bottom conforming to the grade to "Vlhich
the pipe is to be laid 0 The pipe shall be laid upon sound soil,
cut true and even so that the barrel of the pipe will have a bear-
ing for its full lengthc If excavation is made below grade., it
shall be backfilled vlith ~~ell tamped pit run sand or fine gravel
as approved. by the Engineer at no additional expense to the Villageo
Bell holes shall be dug at the ends of each length of pipe to
permit properjointingQ Excavations ror manholes and oth-er
stru..ctures shall have one footminimu.m clearance on all sideso
The Co.ntractorshall provide without additional compensation
suitab.le temporary channels for any vrater that may flo1t-l along or
across the site of the worko The excavated material shall be
placed on one side of the trench except when permitted by the
Engineer to use both sideso Allmateri-alshall be so placed as
not to obstruct any drain or gutter, or to u.nnecessarily obstruct
any passagewayo
All surpl1J~s material shall be removed by the Contractor and dis-
posed .of as directed b.~l the Engineer, 'L~ithin hauld istance not to
exceedtt.tlo miles one -vray at no additional compensation 0
80 PIPEFO Ul\ID ATION S
Lf the Contractor encounters unstable soil not suitable for bedding
of pipes he shall notify the Engineer 0 As directed by the Engineer,
he shall remove and replace all unstable material with stabilization
material as may be ordered by the Engineer~ The Contractor will
not be paid extra for sU..chadditi-onal excavation, but 1r'iill be paid
foreaehado.itional ~lard of base stabilization material at the unit
price b id 0 Material for ba.sesta~bilization shall be tit/oinch binder
stone or pit run gravel, as determined by the Engineer~
If the Engineer considers that cla~l pipe.? as sholf;lnonthe plans, is
not S11itable for the sub grad. e soil cond.ition, he may order the
Contractor to install cast iron pipe in lieu~ of clay pipe to be
placedonrockstabilizedsu.bgrade or on piling as specified beloi/vo
If the Engineer shall -order piling to be placed, the Contractor
shall fu.rnish, drive and place all said piles. Piles shall be
clriven vertically inexact position at locations given by Engineer~
Piles vihich m81;l become shifted mU..st be removed and good piles
driven in their places, or additional piles put in as directed. by
the Engineer vfithout additional expense to the Owner 0
Ti.rnber piles shall meet the requirements of the Minneapolis Building
Code .:J Se c t ion 1504 ~9 (adopted November 29J 1957) for f1.:tll length
pressure treated wood piles. Dimensions for wood piles shall be as
f 0 110\'18 .~
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Length- fto Mine Butt Diam - in& Min~ Tip Diame - iuo
20 or less 10 t)
20- 30 11 8
30 or more 12 8
Diameters shall be determi11ed by divid ing the circumference by
3014 or by averaging the measured maximum and minimum diameters.
Accurate records of all piling shall be kept by the foreman in
cha.rgeandcopies ():f same provided the Engineero
Piles.shal:Lbe.s9tlrid . and solid.. and free. f~om.any.defects .which
maYlllateriallyimpairtheir .8 trengthordurabilit:r. ... Theymu~st
be so straight that when> a line is drawn from the center of the
butt to the center of the top ,the line will be within the bod~T
of the pile and shall have a uniform taper frommthe top to the
bU..tt.
Piles shall be capped and cradles provided in accordance with the
detail drawingso C.aps and cradles shall be pressure treated.
90 PDl.\1PING .AND . BAILING
The Con tract orsh-all.1 at his own expense~ pu~p or othenqise remove
anY1"later ~vhich may exist in the trenches and shall form all dams
or other .'\^lorksnecessary for l{eepingtheexcavation clearof\'iater
during progress of the work~ In case of running sand or other bad
ground, thevrork shall proceed day and nigl1t if the Engineer so
directs()
104 ROCK EXCAV AT IOl\J
~fuen the trench is carried through rock, the deptho:f excavation
sl'lall be 6 ino belo~'J theou_tside barrel of the pipe, fittings ~
and other appurtenances4 Adequate clearance for properly jointing
pipe laid in rock trenches shall be provided at bell holesc Sand
shall be backfilled and tamped~topropergrade before the pipe is
laid 0 1rlidth of excavatio11shall be computed ona basis of a
uniform width 9 inches greater than the outside diameter of the
hubs or bells of pi pee
Rock excavation shall be defined as removal of all boulders larger
than 1/3 cubic yard in volu..me and of ledge rock, concretej or
m.asonry structures tllat require an air hammer or blasting to remove 0
Loose3 soft or disintegrated shale or rock in its natural state~
masonry or concrete which can be economically removed without air
haITl.1ner or blasting v'lill be classified as t!looserockll and no
additional compensation will be provided for excavation of this
character 0
110 UNFORESEE,N 1ThIDERGROUND OBSTRUCTIONS
Tl1e removal of old timber, artificial loose stone or concrete fill
or other man-made obstructions to the normal progress of the exca-
.l- · other than utility lines, shall be class ified as f1Removing
VaL-lOn,
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UnforeseenObstruct-_-'_Lons lio The removal shall be paid for at the
unit price of the proposal, or if not so bid, at actual cost plus
15 percent.)l as provided in the General Conditions~
120 BLASTING
Explosives shall be kept ina safe place,:J.arked nDangerou"s II, re-
mote from buildings, structu.res or places where an explosion C0111d
endanger life orpropert-y- $ Caps or exploders shall be kept in a
dif~erent location. All iivorkvritll.explosivesshall be done in
such a manner as not.toendangerlifeorproperty- 0 The method of
storing and handling explosiveandinflam..mablematerialsshall
conform vrithallfederal, state and local laws, by-law8> and
regulations o Existing sewers, v.J"atermains and other structures
shall be protected from the effect of blastso Heavy mats ri1u~st
be used if needed to prevent flying of rock or frozen eartho
The Contractor shall~ at his.oTvvnexpen.seJ restore to its original
condition any property or v.tilities damaged by blast t)
13e SHEET INGAl\ID BR..t\C ING
TheOontractorJ to prevent the distu.rbing or settlement of adjacent
road su.rfaces, fou.ndations, str1.1ctures :J or railroad tracks or other
improvemen t.s:; shall furnish and place all sheeting and bracing
l1ecessary to good working conditions acceptable to the Engineers
and to prevent clamageand delay to the 1~orl{ o The" Contractor shall
be responsible for the strength and sufficiency of all sheet~ng and
b rac il1.g 0 Should the Engineer decide tll.at tl1e slJ.eeting and bracing
atan~r point is inadequate or improperly- constru..cJeed, he may order
additional sheeting or bracing to be placed at the Contractor!s
expens6()
Bracing shall be so arranged as to provide ample \\Torking space
and so as not to interfere with the work and so as not to place
any strain on the structures being constructed until such structures
are~ in the opinion of the Engineer~ of ample strength to 1rvithstand
su~ch straino All sheeting and bracing" unless otherrnise specified
or ordered to be left in place by t11eEngineer J shall be installed
and removed from tll.e 'Vlorkat no additional cOTapensationo No. sheet-
ing and bracing shall be remo-ved u..ntil the constru~ctionhaspro-
ceededfar enou.gh to provide ample strength in tI1.e opinion of tll.e
EngineersQ
.A.nyda111age to the ~~ork u..nder this contract or to adjacent stru.ctures
or property caused by settlement, water or earth pressures, slides,
caves or other causes due to failu.re or lack of sheeting and brac-
ing or improper brae ing or through negligence or fau.l t oftl1.e
Contractor in any manner shall be repaired by the Contractor vlithout
delay at his expense 0
Where the trench is not located near eYisting utilities, buildings
or other stru~ctures ancl where water and other conditions permit,
the Contractor may 1vit11 the approval of t11e Engineer, omit sheeting
and bracing of the excavationo In this event, he shall excavate
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a space of sufficient size to provide adequate space for the con-
struc~ion work so as to prevent sliding or caving of the banks
i11tO the area within the li11es of structureso
The Contractor shall leave in place to be imbedded in the backfill
of the trencl1all sheeting arld bracingetco, which the Engineer
may direct in writing to be left in place for which the Contractor
shall be paid.o Il1ad.dition to th,at sheeting and bracing mentiOl'led
above3 the Gontractor may also leave in place, to be imbedded in the
backfill of t11etrel1ch,arlysheeting and bracing vrhichhe Ilay consider
necessar~r to prevent injury to persons" structures, corporations
or propert ')t. -' 1~he therpr i va te orpu..bl ie, for which he assumes the
en--;[:;ire a11d sole liability- for any- damagelihich may be caused by the
installation, and for \vhich he shall receive no payment or extra
corrrp ensa t i011 0
No sheeting and bracing which is within 3 fto of the surface of the
ground rnay be lefti11place in the trench \^litholJt written permission
from the Engineer 0 vlhensheeting al1d bracing have been ordered
left in place, pa:Y1nent for sanle shall inclllde t;he upper 3 ft 0 or
tlcu..t-offll sectlonof tl'lesheetingo
14u TEIYIPORARY BRIDGES A1~D CROSSINGS
Tl1.eC01'1tractor stall constructarld Inalntain ternporary brldgesand
crossings, cornplete 1tli.!ch flagmen, 'LAll_erever necessary toeJcpeclite
the work or to maintain traffic~ Temporary bridges or crossing
shall be .of ample size to safely carr~T the load which may come
1.J..pon tl'lem as de#cermined by the Engineer 0 The cost of all labor,
Inaterial, tools a11dequipment for temporary bridges andcrossi11gs
shall be borne by the Contractor, and no separate or additional
pa:)Tment vlill be made therefor 0
150 RAILROAD m~ HIGffi~AY CROSSINGS
During )che construction of viorlc u~nderneath and alongside railroad
tracks and County or state Highways, the Contractor shall conduct
all his operations with due cau~tion in regard to the safety of lives
andpropert~l and for tll.e IIlaintenance of railroad and high1J'tlay traffic Q
Tl1e r,tIetl1odand constructio11 required for any 1'lork under or adj acent
to railroad tracks and hig1"nvays shall be i11 accordance with the
respective rallroad or highway departmen.lcinvol"ved f> The railroad
and/or highvfa~l department may provide such inspectors or \"latcllIflen
as, in their opinion, are requiredJ the expense of which shall be
paid for by the Contractor. .The Engineer shall make all arrange-
raerlts theret;ore vli th Jche abo,,-e named concerns, and the Contractor
sl'lall notif the Engineer in writing at least fifteen (15) days
be~ore proc~eding ~lith any work on or under said property concerned,
stating the tlme and place where le shall interfere with the above
company1s property~ In those cases wll.ere the issuance of a permi t
to do "Jork in tIle abo-ve designated right;-of-ltlay~ req1J~ires cash
deposit or bond, the Contractor stall furnish said cash deposit or
b011d 0
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16. INSTALLATIOl\}" OF SANITARYSE\vER AND APPURTENANCES
Proper implements, tools and facilities satisfactory to the Engineer
shall be provided and 1J..sed by the Contractor for the safe and con-
venient prosecut~on of the worko
Pipe and other materials shall be unloaded and d1.stributed on t118
job ina manner approved b~>, the Engineero In no case shall materials
b~j;hroTtlrl og.dump.~(l from the. trucko . All materials unloaded. in an
unsatisfactoryman11er shall berej ectedandworkshall be stopped
Tlntil ..su..ch......mater-ials..........h~ve....beE;nmmexamined.. by. the Inspector and
approvedo. The. contractor/Shall furnish the necessary assistance in
sU..ch exarninationof materialso
Sa~nitarysewer materials shall be carefully lowered itltO trench piece
by piece by meansofaderrick~9 ropes or.. other suitable tools or
.;. .L.: insucl1 a mal1.ner -as to prevent damage to materials and
equw lpmen lot, protective coatings and lining. Under no circv..mstances shall sanitary
sewer materials be dumped into tile trench.
A<; Laying and Bedding of Pipe and Fittings
Beforelo'tvering and wl1ilesuspended, t11e pipe shall be inspected
for defects and rungvlith a light hammer to detect any cracks It
Anydefective.9 damaged or u.nsoundpipeshallberejected 0
All foreign matter or dirt shall be removed frorn the inside of
t~epipe before it islo~lered into its position in the trench,
and~ s11all be kept clean by approved meansduwringand after layinglt
All openings along the line of the sewer shall be securely closed
as directed in the suspension of work at any time suitable
stoppers shall be placed to prevent earth or other sU..bstances from
entering the sewero
All pipe shall be bedded as per ClassB bedding" unless other\klise
directed by the Engineer. Class B is that method of bedding
trench condui ts in ~.fhich tl'le condu.i t is set on fine granular
materials in an earth fou..ndation carefully shaped to fit the
lov\Ter p.art of the condu.itexterior for a v.ridthofat least 60%
of the conduit breadtho The remainder of the conduit is entirely
Sllrr01...1nded to a heigl1t of at least one footabovei ts top by
granular materialscarefull~T placed by- hand to fill completely all
spaces under and adjacent to the conduit. The fill is tamped
Jehoroughly on each sid.e and under the conduit as far as practicable
in layers not exceeding six inches in thicknesso
In the event that suitable, fine granular and granular ma+_erial
lS not encountered during the normal excavation of the Se'iJer trench
or when the material encountered is determined unsuitable by the
Engineer for backfillingarou..nd the conduit as required for Class B
B-edding, the Contractor shall provide and place suc11 approved
material (sand fill) as required at no extra compensatioDo
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Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade v'lit11 the tongue or spigot ends
pointed in the direction of the flo'LV' 0 No pipe shall be laid in
vra/cer or 'VJhenthe trench conditions are unsu.itable for such~vork,
except by permissiorl of the Engineers 0
This Contractor shall make all of the connections of pipe to the
manholes which have previously been constructed 0 He shall receive
no extra compensation for connections.",'t"o capped stubs or cu..tting
into present manholes 0 For complet ingdrop sections f,or clrop man-
holes Contractor sh-allbe paid as per u.nitpricebid.
Be Jointing ofPipeahd Fittings
(1) Concrete Pipe
The rubber gasket shall trul~T conform in size to the tongue
end of the pipe and shall be cemented thereto with material suitable
for this purpose so that it will be held firmly in place during the
assembly of the pipe e Thegaskets11all be cemented to the tongue
of the pipe not less than twelve (12) hou.rs before the plpe is
laid 0
Cement grout shall be one (1) part PortlandCemell.Je to t~\TO (2)
parts clean sand~ free of lumps;tandmixed\rvith sU..fficient water
to make a pourable consistency of thick cream~
Diapers shall be made from suitable fabric of sufficiently close
weave to prevent the loss of cement from grout, but shall not be
tvaterproofo Diapers shall be henrnedon each edge:1 wi has Geel
1tlire or straps inserted ready for applicationo Cotton fabrlc
diapers \^lith round steel 't'Jire and 8 inch wid th shall be u.sed on
pipe of 33 inch loD" or smaller. Burlap fabric diapers with gi8
il'lch steel straps and 9 inch vlidth shall be used on pipe of 3 inch
I 0 De or larger 0 Wires shall be securely fastened by twisting opposite
ends together 1tlith pliers and straps shall be tightened with tension-
ing tool and secure v.ritha crimped sealfl
i\fterapipe has been laid, the trench bottom directly adjacent
to the joint location shall be undercut to a width and a depth
sufficient toallo~v for fu~llexpans ion of the grou~t filled d ia-
pero The d iapershall -'chen be secured to the bell or grooved
el'ld of the pipe in place by clinching one tie-~Jire or strap and
the diaper folded back out of the wa~T ~ After the spigot or
tongu.e of the next pipe is properly in place and the pipe pulled
home $ the diaper is pulled across to span the joint and the
second tie-='L~lireorstrap i.ssecu.relyclinchedaround the barrel
of the pipe just laid~
The diaper shall be poured completely full of cement grout until
the diaper becomes taut and convex around the entire circumference
of the joint The pour shall be made from one side until the grout
flov'ls under the bottom and rises on the opposite side 0 The pour
ma~l then be completed from botll. sides 0 In hot dry weather, clear
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water may be poured into diaper to wet the pipe circu.mference prior
topoiJ..ring the joint grout 0 tTo backfill shall be placed aboD.t the
joint ~u.ntil. the d~iaper is completely pou..red fu.11 of grout 0
Theann1J..la~r space inside the pipe shall also be filledviith a
relative stiff mortar mix of one (1) part Portland Cement to two
I 2 )..,. ~.L-q ,,")'1- n -~ ~!d T1d.L- h....L d smootl'1e
.~ j pa.._ v'-' v_e a.w. J...: an ~ a__ l.t _e J 0 In v ma ~e
(2 )C la.y, Pip e
Fl-exible compres<sionjoints,asspecified, shall be applied to cla:)?"
pipe and fittings at the factory and materials shall be ready for
installati-Oll.at thej ob sitec
l/JheD. installingcla.ypipe vli)ch the flexible cornpression joint, the
bell and spigot surfaces should be cleaned of dirt and foreign
ma"tter 0 TIle sU..rface of thej oints shou~ld then be painted with a
lubricant sealero Position the top or one side of the spigot joint
into the bell end o~ the pipe previously laid and push the pipe
110me 0 For larger dialneter pipe;; a lever with a wooden cushion
bl.ockj) aSh()\lel ora bar may be u~sed to shov"'e the joints in placeo
The slight pressu..re upsed to shove the joints together contributes
to tl1etightness of the joint because itlceepsthe precision
rnating su.,rf-aces in tight contact with each other and thus exerts
a pressure on the ins~de of the bell and the Otlts ide of tl'le spigot-~
(3) C~ast Iron or DU..ctile Iron Pipe
.-1 . iron l:Jipe shall~ bej()inted ~\Tith TIlechanicaljoints using rUwbber
Cast ga ske ""cso Jointing shall be done in accordance If'lith llI'Joteson
Ivle t 1'100. of Inst~-alla.t-ioIl n inclu~ded il1 c..~ 0 SQ A~ Specification A21~11 for
a meCl1aJ.iic3.1,j Oillt 0
rl B~ouse IServices
L! 0
Itsha~ll be t.hed~u~t}T of the Contractor to cooperate with the Village
8..Ild }ceel:: ana,cCllrELt,e record of service connections as to location,
depth to top of connection~ t"Jrpe .ofcol1nection provided,$! etc 0 {>
Locati()TIsha.ll be made in respect to the nearest manhole c-enter
clOvqngrEld~e from t.heserviceo This record shall be kept jo~ntly by
tr.!.e (;olJ.tra~ct.or and Inspector on forms to be provided by the Engineer 0
Se1tlerser~\rices shall. be located at least 10 fto3 measured 110rizon-
ta~l.ly ~ 8..v\Jay from existi11g "VtT8.t.erserv-ices and~for the most con-
venience to the benefitted property~
At. all points lJ..nl.essothervlise d~esignated by the Engineer, tIie
C~ontractor shall constru~cts L--c (6) incl1 vi treo1J..s clay service
for hou.se connec.tions a~nd sllall e:;{tend. su..chconnections to the
propert-y- J_ill.e 0 When directed by the Engineer, the Contractor 1tJ'ill
suJJstitllte six f 6 ~J incll. cas t ironp ipe in lieu of vitreous clay
~ r
for services,
1;iherever possible;J 110118e connections sl'lall be kept to a minimum
depth of ten (10) feet over the top of the pipe in the street and
not less than nine (9) feet over the top of pipe at the curb line
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and shall extend on a straight line grade to the property line,
v..nless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
vlhere the depth of cover over the top of the sewer pipe in the
street is twelve (12) feet or more, the Contractor shall construct
the service connections up the side of the trench to a minimum
dept11 of cover over topofplpe of )cen (10) feet and extend the
service horizontally to the property line "'lith minimumd.eptl1 of
cover over top of pipe of nine (9) feet, at the curblil1e as
described above!)
All house connections shall be capped bya vitreous clay stopper
sealed firmly i11placeor other method approved by the Engineer
~lhich will prevent any \'1ater entering these~"ler until the
connection is placed in service.
The Contractor shall provide all 11ecessary wyes, tees or crosses
for connecting services to vitrified clay or cast iron sewer
lines at the contract unit priceso Tee or wye connections to
reinforced concrete sewer lines shall be provided at no additional
compensation 0 If necessary, provide necessary 6" bends to bring
s~rvices Jeoproper locationandelevationo
Jit t118 end of all hou..seconnections~ tVJO feeJc behind the clJ..rb
line,t118 Contractor shall fur11ish and set at 110 additional
cOlnpensationa 2H X2fl x 81 long wooden stake, set vertically to
withi11 12 n of the grou..nd surface.
Dc FIanholes
Excavation shall be to a depth and size to provide for constru.ction
of tl1.e ma11hole asshovt'n i11 detail 011 the plans 0
Reinforced concrete base for manhole construction shall be of
size and depth as sho1<"ln on detail dravJingso Concrete used for
this purpose shall consist of one part Portland Cement, two parts
clean, sharps and. , and four parts graded coarse aggregate 0 Iv1aterial
used for this p1J~rpose shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer 0 Base shall be poured on undistu.rbed eart110 vlallsshall
be of precast concrete. Reinforcing steel may- be eliminated from
base only by permlssion of the Engineer 0
IvIanl'lole frames and covers shall be set to the designated elevation
in a full mortar bedo Provide not less than two nor more than nine
c011crete adjusting rings or rows of brick bet\aleen frame casting and
precast manhole topo The bottom of all junction manholes shall
be shaped to conform to the pipe so as to allow a free, uninterrupted
flow of sewage 0
~vherever drop manhole sections are left for fU..ture cons truction,
the drop shall termi11ate at the vertical stack (no tee)
approximately 12 t belo'VJ the road surface 0 These drop sections
and all stubs shall be tightly capped \^Tithan approved capo Drop
manhole sections to be immediately connected under this contract
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or those reqlJ~iring ca~pperj.sttlbss as noted on the plans, shall be
constrtlcted complete vlith tee sectiol1 as detailed 0
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. .0 1_ J; !U'l l.L.LL.t-.Nlf A1\!.LJ u-li_~.il\j tt
Jill excavation in trenches shall. be backfilled to the origil1al
grou~lld surface or to s'u.cn grades as specified or shown on the
dra~'lings o The bacl{fil.1ing sll.al.l begi11 as soon as practical after
tl1e pipe has been placeo~ and shall thereafter be carried on as
rapidly as theprotecti6n of t.hebalanceof the vrork will permit~
BackfilliIlgsh-allbed.t)nea.s completely as possible so as to
prevent aftersettlernent.9 corapacting the-materials to at.Gain
complete filli.ngarld. v..sin.g the best materials available for this
purpose, free froin bOll1dersorstoneso Depositing of the backfill
shall be done so the shock -of falling material ~~ill not irlju.re the
stru..ctu.reoGrading overandaro"und all parts of the work shall be
dQneas directed by the Engineerso
Complete cleanu~p shall. l)roceed directly- behind the backfilling to
accommodate the ret"Llrntonormalconditiol1.S 0 Should the Contractor,
in the Erlgineer sopinion;9 fail to diligently pursu..e the backfill-
ing and cleanup s the -amOl..lnt of open tre11cha.t anyone time shall
be limited to 600 10 fa andtl1eamou~ntof 1^lork on 1Alhichcomplete
cle.anu..p has not; ~t)eenaccornplished sb..all belimit~ed to l~OOOlofo
The Contractor shawll hav.e su~fficient eql).ipme11t on the jab toassu..re
timel~l backfill and cleauu_p at. all times 0
The lower IJlOrtion of the trenc11 ar-oundthe pipe shall be backfilled
in accorda~nce vi}"itll thereq-tJ~irements for Class B BeddingoGranular
material, free from rocks and boulders, shall be carefully placed
by hand simu..lta~neol)..sly orl both sid.esorthe pipe to a height of at
least one fo.otabo-ve the top of )c11e l)il)e to completel~l fill all
spaces u..Ilcler and .ad.j acentto t.he pipe 0 Ba.ckfill shall be tamped
t~11orou..ghlj-on each sid"e a.l'15j u_Ildwer the pipe a.s far as practicable
in la~rers not exceed. ing Si:K inches in t.hicknessoln the event
t118.t sU..i to.Dle .?gr,anuls,r material. is notenco1.)..ntered during the
normal exca'vationof t.l1e seYler trenc11 or vl11en the material en-
C011utered is d.eterIuined l]ynslJ..it,al)le by the Engineer for backfilling
arol)..nd the cond.u..it as requir"'ed.aboveJ the Contractor shall provide
al1d place SllCh approv-ed material (sand fill) as requ..iredat no
extra compensationo
SU..cceeding layers of backfill may contain coarse m~terials, bU..t
sll.all be free from ~pieces of rocks frozen material.9 concrete,
roo.ts~ Sttl.mpS.s tin eal1s.j ru.bbish and other similar articles'Volhose
presence in the backfill, in the opinion of the Engineer, would
cause settlement of the trenchsordamage to the pipeo Noblack
dirt~ l.oamorother u~ns1)..itable materials shall be D..sed as back-
fill in the top four (4) fto of water main trenches lying in the
paved p-ortion of the street 0 TJnderno condition shall lumps of
broken blacktop or otherSllch material of a size larger than two
(2) inches in diameter be placed in the upper one (1) fto of the
finished gradeo
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After the trenches for the water lines and services have been
backfilled and graded3 tl1.ey shall be compacted vJith an approved
vibrator-y- compacting roller or other approved mechanical means
over the full width of the excavated area. Compacting shall con-
tinue until no fl.lrthersettleme11t occurs 0 In addition to the
blading and maincenance requMireme11ts specified u11der this article,
the Contractor shall also be required to adequately control dust
on the streets after cOlnpactionand grading when directed by the
Engineer 0 \V"henso directed by the Engineer; the Contractor shall
provide one tank tru.;ckofadequatesize with spray bar or other
sui~tableequipment for sprinkling streets which _shall be available
at all times for streetmainteIlancec> If in the opinion of the
Engineer~ the Contractor is not maintaining adequate dust control
with one tank truck, he shall provide additional tank trucks at no
additional compensationo
All deficiencies in the quantity of material for bacl{filling the
trenches or for fillingdepres.sionscau"sed by settlement shall
besuMpplied by t11e Contractor 0 Any excess material shall be hauled
aVJayand deposited 't'ihere directed by the Engineer at no add~itional
compensation 0
The Engineer shalldetermiJ.1e i:'lhere excess material shall -be hauled
'Lvi t11in the Village limits 0
The Contractor shall rernecly at his 01'111 expense a11ydefects .t11at
appear in the backf ill for a period of one year follo'Vtling
camp let ion .:)
1.;\Then the trench excavation for the sanitaryse\~ler and apPl1rtenances
is 1-~ithin the right-of-ways of state orCount:y-, the backfilling
of the trench3 compaction of materials and su~b-grade preparation
shall be done in strict accordance with the existing requirements
and. specifications of the state or COllnty Highvlay Department at
no ad~ditional compensatio...1Q
In all cases, the Contractor shall blade the roadway after the
trench has been backfilled, so that it shall be passable to
traffic at all times 0 The Contractor shall maintain the roadway
in a C011dition acceptable to t11e Engineer at all times until
final acceptance of the entire work by the Villageo Therefore3
the Contractor shall provide one motor grader which shall be avail-
able at the project at all timesfors1.J~rface maintenance it If i11
the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor is not maintaining the
street su..rfacessufficiently ,^,ithone motor grad.er, he shall pro-
vid.e additional blades at no additional compensatioDo
180 INFILTRATION .~\ID INSPECTION
"Upon the completion of the sevJer construction and before any
hou..se services are connected, leakage tests shall be made to
determine tll.e amou.nt of ground ~'later infiltration into the se1.V'ers 0
Measu_rements vfill be taken by means of 900 V.....notch vreirs placed
i11 the lines 0 Measu.rements shall be taken at all points 1fJ'11ere
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in the opinion of the Engineers t11e floVlO~ the \:'later i11 the
s e't-vers is greater t11an the maximu_ill allo\-'Jable leakage 0 The max im1.1TI
allowable rate of leakage shall be as follo1V's:
For all pipe Dwp to and including24rT in diameter, 3500 gallons
per mile of plpe per 24 hourso
In case measurements indicate a leakage greater ~han the maximuID.
allowableleal<:age J ad_ditional l1eaS"Llrernents shall be taken and
continu.ed lJ.ntil all leaks are located and tr18 necessary repairs
andcorrective~^l.ork have reduced the leakage in the section being
tested below the mEL~imuwrn allowed by the specifications c
The Contractor shall fUwrrlish the vJeirs arld otller material and
labor for placing tne weirs in the se~V'er and shall assist the
Engineers in naking measurementso The Contractor shall receive
no additional compe11sation for mal{ing the le.akage tests or
corrective work necessary to reduce leakagebeloi-\T the Inaxim1J..m
allowed by the specifications 0
Upon completion of the contract" the Engineer will earefull~T
inspect all Sev.lers and appurtenances, in each straight stretch
ofs e lv:"J e r, light shall be visible from one manhole to anotherQ
Any cracked or broken pipe shall be removed and replaced with a
sound one and the invert of the sewer shall be left clean from
any obstructions throughout the entire line 0
190 RES TORATI01TOF GROUl'll AIID RO.AJ) SURF ACES
lJiherever the su.face of the ground is removed or distuwrbed by
the Contractor i:".J 'peration the Contractor shall restore, replace
or rebuild all such surfaces to a condition at least equal to its
condition at til e of ren~ovalo Blading and maintaining of streets
and rOadl^la~rs are cov-ered 11ereinbefol'")e in these provisionso
Unless other-v-lise specified or sho'VJn on the plans, the Contractor
shall not be requ~ired. to replace bitu.minouws paving on Village
streets or State a1d COl.ln-t:y Hig11vlays lIJ'hen the alignme11t of the
sanitarysevlera,1d its appurte11a11ces, as S h01rl 11 on the plans, re-
quires the Contrctor to removesu.c11 paving dtlring tl1.e phase of
excavat 10110 HO\tJ'ever, if t11ealignment of the sani tary se'tV'er a11d
its appurtenances, as shown on the plans, lS alongside or parallel
to a paved roadway~ but the proximity of such aligruuent to the
paving does not \:varrant anydarnage or removal ofslJwch paving,
the Contractor shall. replace or repair the paving 1"lhich 118 has
removed or damaged at no additional compensationc
200 RESTORATIOJ.\T OF SOD;9 TREES.9 DRI-vE1tJ AYS3 CURBS AND SmI:;,J"ALK
Any and all curb and gUwtter or sidevfalk disturbed by the Contractor
dUwring constru..ctio11 shall be replaced with nevi curb and gutter
or side~\Talk in conformance with l\JeV>l Hope _tandards and wlth no
additional compensation 0 The replacement shall inclu_de the
obtaining of line and grade 011 existing curb and gutter or sidewalk
and setting of line and grade at time of replacement 0
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An~ ;trees "w~ich will lie within the limits of the excavatio~ sh~ll
be ~removed by the Contractor otily with the express permissibn of
the Engineer 0 There shall be no additional compensation for the
removal of such trees, but the Contractor will" not be required
to repl,ace any tree so removed 0
"
'A'ny concrete" blacktop.9 or crushed rock or other ty-pe of driveway
disturbed by the Contractor during construction shall be replaced
or rebuilt toa condition at least equal to its condition at time
of removal 0 There will be no additional compensation allowed for
this itemo
Any sod which is disturbed during the installati9n of sanitary
sewer lines or appurtenances shall be replaced, including necessary
black dirt e The Contractor will be reimbu~rsed for sodding up to a
maximum of 15 feet in width measured 7~ fte on each side of the
sanitary sewer line and 10 fte in width measured 5 ~to on each side
of -the house service e Any. sod requiring repla~.ement outside o~
these lim~ts shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional
compensations
"'
Black dirt shall be replaced to a thickness equal to that removed
up to a maximum of one, (1) ft$No sod shall be laid on less
than three (3) iUe of compacted black dirto
Unless specifically excepted above, the sod provided for this pro-
ject and the. procedure for sodding shall conform with the require~
ments of Section 3878 and Section 2576 respectively of the Specific=.
cations for Highway Construction of the Minnesota Department of
Highwaysdat~d January 1-9 1964Q
21c.i GAS SERVICE
Whenever, during the excavation for the sanitary sewer, a house
service line, which is part of the gas system is encountered, the
cost of cutting said service, providing temporary service and
reconnect ing 110use service shall be borne by the, Owner G All other
costs shall be borpe by the Contractors
The Contractor shall cooperate with the Minneapolis Gas Company on
this phase of the worko If, anyexpens'e i,s incurred by the
Minneapolis Gas Company in connection with such .cutting and replace-
mentof gas service lines which is chargeable to theO\'lner, t,he
cost of same shall be paid by the OwnerQ Nothing herein shall
be construed as an obligation to the Owner to assume any obligation
of the Contractor to the Minneapolis Gas Company, nor as an
a,greemel!t .tbmdemn.~l. either th,e. Gontractor or said gas company.
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It shall be the ContractorUs responsibility to notify the
Minneapolis Gas Company sufficiently in advance of his proposed
constructions The Ovlner shall not be responsible for any delay
which the Contractor may encounter due to the failure on the
part of the Gas Company to promptly to the necessary worko
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The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to gas mains and
hou~se services because of carelessness or negligence on his part 0
220 l'/OR.Kr-1.AN SHIP AND C LEAI\JUP
Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall dismantle and
remove all eonstru~ction plant,equipmentj appliancesj barricades
and surplus materials; shall clean the se"w"ers and other stru.ctures
and all streets or other services v..sed by 11im andshalldosu~ch
incidenJeal work as maybe necessary to leave the "Lv-ark or any
premises occupied by him inaneaJc 1tlorkrnanlil\:e eaud ition 0 T11is
vlork shall be done 1AIith a minimum of inconvenience to the public
or p1J~blictravel 0
23 e I\'IETHODSOF rJiEASUREIvI&.1\1T ii}TD P ATIJIENT
Ao Reinforced Concrete Culvert;1Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe in Place
Reinforced concreteculvertJ storm drain and sewer pipe for all
classes w~ll be paid for at the contract price per lineal foot,
foreac11 diameter of pipe fllrnishedand according to the depth
zone classificationo
Bo Vitrified Clay Sev.Jer Pipe
\litrifiedSe1tJerPipell'lillbe p.aid for at the contract price per
lineal footjt for each diameter of pipe furnished.;.9 and accord.ing
to depth zone classificationo
Co Cast Iron Sewer Pipe
(1) CasJe Iron Pipe Sho"t'fnon Plans
'castironpipe~assho1Arn on the plans s11all be paid for at the
contra,ct price per li11eal foot for each diameter of pipe fu.rnished
and according to depth zone classification~
,(2) Cast Iron Pipe in Lieu of Vitrified Clay Pipe
Cast iron pipe, 11.otshoiVD on the plans.? bu~t placed u..pon directiol1
of tIl.e Engineerinlieu~ofclay pipe shall be paid for as clay
pipeil1accordance v.litl'l Item lYBtt above plus the contract
u~nit price per lineal foot bid as fJ_A.dd it i011al cost per foot for
substitlJ"ting ColoPo in lieu~ of VoSQPO Bas listed on tIle Proposal
Form for tll.ediarneter of pipe furnished 0
Do Ductile Iron Setver Pipe
Ductile iron plpe shall be measured and paid for as described under
Item HeH jlabove -0 l\,fhen t;his pipe is u.sed on piling, the unit price
must reflect only the cost of pipe and installation 0 Piling cost
sll.all be incorporated into the cost of the pile bent as described
hereinafter 0
Unit prices s11all include excavation, pumping: sheeting." pipe
compl.etel~linstalled.j and backfilling for Items lTAtt throughUDI1e
All measurements will be made along the centerline of the pipe and
from center of manhole to center of manhole or center to center of
appurtenant structu..res ~ Depth zone classificatio11 shall be based
on total depth of trench from the su~rface of the ground to the
invert of the sewer, except where the Engineer orders extra depth
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to aSS11re firm fOUll.dation for the pipe, i11 vJ11ich casepayrnent l~ill
be made for at the unit price according to the depth of trench
excavated!! Depth zone classifications shall be taken to include
the 1J..pper l.imit but not thelovv-er limit 0 As an example: 8f-10'
classification shall be taken from 8~Olt to 10000' inclusive" No
deduction in depth will be made for rock encountered in the trench
al)o"'"vetl'le designated grad~e 0
EcftIanho les
Manll()les vrill. be paid for to a depth of eight (8) feet at the
contract unit price per manhole~whichprice~~hall include precast
base and top-sectio11S and cover and frameo r.lanholesshall be
meas.1J~red fr.ori1 i11vert of se't.ver to top of covero
Fe- Ex.ce_~~ Depth of .IYIanholes (8)
Nla..nhole-s to be constructed to a depth greater tha11 eight
feet will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot
for each foot of depth that is greater than eight (8) feeto
G~ Drop Section for Drop Manholes
Ty~oe _4. -=Tl1ed~ropsectio11 vii th the ~tee for drop manholes s11all
eOD,sistof elbolAJ.9 tee alid one (1) length of VoCoPo or part of
lengt;has may "be requ_ired.;; inclu.ding COl"lCrete base and pipe su..pport
and 1-~lill. be paid for at tlle contract unit price for each unito
r.J:i:ype.B -- Tl'ledropsection 1!litllouttee for drop manholes shall
COIlsist ofanelbo~'l and one (1 \ length ofVeCcPo or part of length
.-j a~s rna~T be required 1tiitl1. a claystopper~ including concrete base
and. l)ipe su_pport and. 1"'lill be paid for at tIle contract unit price
for eacllu.11i t e
Ho Risers for Drop Manholes
The risers for drop mannoles consist of V~CbPo including pip~
support and will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal
foot above the height co-vered by uG iT ab ove 0
.j Connection. to Existing Drop Sections
onJ-.. c
'A C 0 .111e c .L. -; 0 n .Loa n e"V" is .!- 1 -n 0' d 11 op section shall consist of
__ 1....._ V-:.. J. L . -... .L-:..._ v_.....O _
complet inga tj,rpe HBTI d.rop sectioDJ as covered under Item lfGlI
a~b o"\je s by cutting into the existing manhole and furnishing a tee
cornpletely irlstalled and. \tlillbe paid far at the contract 11nit
price 0 Any removal ofJ or addition to existing drop section shall
be paid. for as per Item nRtt above"
tJ 0 Rock EXC8"vation
Rock excavation shal.l be measured b~,l volume in cubic yards", and
shall be measured from the top of the rock to a point six i11c11es
1)elo'VJ and nine inches on each side of the outside barrel of the
pipea"nd s11all. be paid for at the contract unit price percu_bic
-y-ard 0
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Ktt r~aterial for Stabilizing Grade
Material used for refilling to pipe foundation grade to assure
firlTI foundation for pipe shall be paid for at the contract unit
price per measured cubic yard in placeo
Lc Piling
Pile bents shall be paid for at the contract unit price for a
bent in place with the number of piles specified or shown on the
detaildra-vvings assuming piles to be 20 ft c long and shall be
complete . ~Ji thcaps-,c:ra.dles and accessories required 0 Any piling
reqv..ired over 20 ft. in length shall be paid for as excess le11gth
o:fpiling and shall be paid for-at the contract unit price per
lineal foot drive in place over 20 ft.
Me Sheeting
Sheet il1g ordered left: in place shall be paid for at the contract
unit price per thousand board feeto No payment shall be made
f?r installing any sheeting~
No Special Sections
Special sections \flillbepaid for at the contract price ana
lUlTIpsu..m basis for all work and material necessary for the
complete installati.o,1.orconstruction.
00 ~j yes :J Tees and Special Fittings
1rl ~l es .? tees and spe ial fittings will be paid for at the contract
uniJc price for each U_}1it furnished of the size and classification
speci~ied on the proposalo
The cost of all material and labor required to complete this
project as specified and shown 011 the plans" but not specifically
included as a pay item, shall be merged with the various unit
prices bido
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR tl.IATE~ rrAIN
VILLAGE OLf Nffil HOPE, I1INNESOrA
Table of Contents
Article Page
10 General 1
20 Location 1
3. ,Scope of \flork 1
46 Method of Procedure 1
50 Materials 2
60 Construction Stakes, Alignment and Grade 8
70 Excavation and Preparation of Trench 8
8. Pipe Foundations 9
90 Pumping and Bailing 10
100 Rock Excavation 10
110 Unforeseen Underground Obstruction 11
12~ Blasting 11
131) Sheeting and Bracing 11
140 Temporary Bridges and Crossings 12
15. Railroad and Highway Crosslngs 12
16. Installations of Watermain and Appurtenances 13
170 Backfilling and Grading 16
180 Testing and Disinfecting Mains 17
19~ Restoration of Ground and Road Surfaces 19
200 Restoration of Sod, Trees, DrlvewaysJ Curb and
SidevJalk 19
21{t Gas Service 20
229 Workmanship and Clean-up 20
230 Methods of Measurement and Payment 21
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
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WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES
VILLAGE CF N~N HOPE~ MIhmESOTA
l~ GEN""ERAL
The General Conditions a~d the Special Conditions as embodied in
these Contract Documents shall be applied to all work and materials
to be furnished under these Special Provisionso
20 LOCATION
The water main and appurtenances to be constructed and installed under
this contract are located in the Village of New Hope, Hennepin County~
Minnesota as shown on the pla~s and drawingso
3b SCOPE OF vlORK
The vJork to be done u_11d~er this contract shall include the fu.rnish-
ing of all labors materialj tools and equipment to construct complete
in place the water main and all appurtenances as shown on the
drawings and as specified herein and in accordance with the
specifications of the American ~ater Works Association (A~W~WoAo)
and shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Minnesota
state Department of Healtho
This Contractor shall do the excavating of all kinds of materials
encou~ntered :J furnish or compact foundations where required,
furnish and install all timbering~ sheeting and bracing necessary
or proper to safely support all work, remove all water3 protect,
repair J relocate:; maintain and restore all s1J..b -su..rfaces:; surface
and overhead structures directly or indirectly disturbed, il1j 11red or
affected by his operations~ provide all backfilling and furnish all
other appurtenant items and services necessary or specified 0
40 METHOD OF PROCEDURE
The Contractor shall perform his work in such a manner as to cause
the least interference and delay to such other work as may be in
progress at the time by other Contractors~ The.Contractor shall
notify the Engineer in writing of his intentions to co~mence work
at least five (5) days prior to his moving onto the siteo
Prior to the start of any works the Contractor shall submit in
writing to the Engineer and Village Engineer for approval a schedule
of procedure and, after once approved, he shall not deviate from
it without written permission from the Engineer 0 The schedule of
procedu..re shall essentially indicate the number of crews to be
employed,$' locations of work for each crew, time schedule and sequence
of moves and other pertinent information as required by the Engineer 0
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5~ MATERIALS
The Tnaterials used in this ~^lork shall be all ne1v and shall conforrn
to the requirements for class~ kind and size for materials as
specified be 101/1 0 The Contractor shall submit in writing a list of
materials to be furnished showing the manufacturer and designation
of all items, said list to be approved by the Engineer prior to
installationo
AfJ Cast Iron Water Pipe and Fittings
Cast iron water pipe shall be class 150 and s~all conform to
the requirements of Federal Specification v~v-P-421bj latest
revision thereofo Wall thickness class shall conform with the
requirements of AoSoAa Manual A2101 based on a depth of cover
as specified herein or as shown on the plans and for the laying
condition encountered, specified herein, or as designated by
the Engineer 0
Under the option of Article 60201 of Federal Specification
\IilJ -P~421b, pipe with mechanical properties of strength with
a modulus of rupture of 45,000 posoi. and a tensile streGgth
of 21,000 posoi. is approved, but for pipe sizes of 12 ~Dch
diameter or larger only.
Cast iron fittings shall be Class 250 for sizes up to and
including twelve (12) inches diameter and shall conform to
AoSoAo Specification A21clO covering short body fittingso
Cast iron fittings over twelve (12) inches in diameter shall be
short body and shall be Class 1500
All j Oil1tS shall be TIlechanicaJ. joint and shall conform to A. So A G
Specifications A21011 with gasketso Gaskets shall be made from
vU..lcarrized crude rUwbber compouwnd 0 All surfaces shall be smooth,
free from :i.mperfections and free from porosity-" The gasket shall
have a lead tip well bonded to the rubber for conductivityo
Every pipe and fitting shall be tar coated on the outside and
shall be cement lined on the insideo Cement mortar lining
shall be in accordance with AoSoAo Specification A2104
except that lining may be half thicknesso
The Contractor shall provide and maintain, if directed to do so
by- the Engl,neer, accurate scales near the site of the construc-
tion and stLall weigh a sufficient number of pipes and fittings
from each carload or shipment, as directed" to verify the
weight marked thereon. Should wetghts prove inconsistent, t11e
Engineer may require the weighing of all materials delivered,
the cost of said weighing to be at the Contractor's own expense.
B(I Ductile Iron Water Pipe
Ductile iron pipe shall be suitable for 150 p~soio working pressure
and shall conform to the applicable dimensions, weights and toler-
ances of Federal Specification ~1-p-421b for cast iron pipe.
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Ductile iron shall be grade 60-45-10 and shall be tested in accord-
ance with AoSoToMo Specification A339-55o All pipe shall be coated
and lined as previously specified for cast iron pipeo
Ductile iron water pipe installed on piling under this contract
shall have the following minimum wall thickness:
Diameter DolePo Minimum Wall Thickness
6 ino Class 27
8 ino Class 26
12 ino Class 26
C4 Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe and Fittings
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe, fittings and accessories
shall conform to the requirements of AoWoWoAo Standard Speci-
fication C301-58 and shall be designed for 150 posoio working
pressure and for the depth of cover as specified herein or as
shown on the plans and for the laying condition encountered,
specified herein or as designated by the Engineer 0
Jointing facilities shall consist of a metallized steel bell
ring at one end of the pipe and a metallized steel spigot ring
at the opposite end 0 Near the extremity of the spigot ring
shall be an annular groove which serves to hold a rubber gasket
furnished with the pipeo The rings shall be so fabricated that
the spigot ring will enter the bell ring to its full depth,
tightly compressing the rubber gasket to form a watertight sealo
All prestressed concrete cylinder pipe fittings and specials
shall have branches and ends provided with the type of joint
necessary to facilitate the connection of the other types
of water mains either existing or proposedo The branches of
12tt IoDo or smaller shall be cast iron mechanical joint hub
endso Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe adapters may also be
used for making compatible connections with other types of pipe.
The Contractor shall provide the supplier with plans and
drawings of the proposed pipe lines who in turn shall prepare
and furnish the Engineer with copies of the installation
schedule 0
D& Gate Valves and Boxes
Gate valves on b inch diameter water lines and smaller shall be
installed on the line in a vertical position and provided with
boxes ()
The gate valves shall be iron body, bronze mounted non-rising
stem with UOH ring seals designed for a mi11imum of 150 poseio
working pressure with mechanical joints and shall conform to
A~W6WbAo Specifications 0 The valves shall be constructed with
parallel seats and loose discso The mechanism shall be such
that in closing the travel of the discs shall cease before they
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begin to seat, and that discs are fully released from their
seats before the travel commences in opening. The seats, disc
rings, and spindles of valves shall be solid bronze or bronze
facedo All valves shall have openings through the body of the
same circular area as that of the pipe to which they are
attac11ed.
Valves shall be provided with a 2 ino square operating nut and
shall open in a coull.ter-clockw'ise direction.
Valve boxes shall be cast iron of the three piece type suitable
for a depth of 7~ fto of cover over the top of the pipe or to a
depth as shown on the planso Shafts shall be 5-1/4 in. diameter,
bases may be round or oval and length adjustment shall be screw
type 0
Valve boxes shall be of sufficient length to provide for adjust-
ment above and below grade of not less than six (6" ) i110 vJhen
the pipe is laid to the specified depth in accordance with the
follo~~ing table:
Pipe Size Depth to Top of Pipe Box Base
6 ino 705 fto UGH }\J 0 0 6
8 ino 705 fto lIGt1 No. 6
Drop covers on valve boxes shall bear the word 'water 11 on the
top 0 Valve boxes shall be Clay and Bailey or approved equalo
Valves and boxes shall be considered integral units and the bid
price shall include both items 0
Eo Gate Valves in Manholes or Vaults
Gate valves on 12 inch diameter water lines or larger shall be
in~talled in manholes or vaults as detailed on the drawings in
the Appendix of these Contract Documentso Gate valves for 12
inch diameter water lines shall conform with the requirements of
tJItem DU specified above except tll.at 110 box is required for
manhole installations 0 Gate valves for 16 inch water lines or
larger shall be provided with a by~ass line complete with by~ass
valve in accordance with AoWoWoAo Specifications and shall be
equipped with enclosed gear mechanism for opening and closing the
valvesG Gears shall be spur or bevel depending on laying position
of valve as shown on the detail drawingso Valves shall open in
a counter-clockwise directiono
The gate valves shall be iron body~ bronze mounted non-rising
stem designed for 150 po8oio working pressure with mechanical
joints, unless otherwise specified, and shall conform to
A ft \1{ 0 Vi " 11.c Specifications" When prestressed concrete cylinder
pipe is usedJ valves may be furnished with hub to hub ends which
are suitable for direct connection to the spigot ends of that
ty~e of pipe in lieu of mechanical jOlnts.
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The valves shall be constructed with parallel seats and loose
discso The mechanism shall be such that in closing, the travel
of the discs shall cease before they begin to seat, and that
discs are fully released from their seats before the travel
cor~ences in opening. The seats, disc ringsJ and spindles of
valves shall be solid bronze or bronze faced. All valves shall
have openings through the body of the same circular area as
that of the pipe to which they are attached 0 BJt-pass val ves
shall conform to the same basic requirements stated above \^lith
nOn rings, seals and a 2 inch square operating nut.
Gear cases shall be mounted on extended type yokes to permit re-
packillg of the stu.ffing box of the valve wit110ut disassenfbly.
Gears shall be made of alloy steel with teeth that are precision
machine cut and shall operate in lubricant 0 Drain and filler
plugs shall be provided on grease cases for any position or
mountings 0 All moving parts shall be bronze or bronze bushedo
Provide ttOfT ring seals in the grease case for the stem and pinion
shaft 0 Operating mechanism shall include barrel ty~e position
indicators 0
Valves which are set at more than twenty (20) degrees from the
vertical position shall be equipped with solid bronze tracks
securely fastened in body and bonnet to carry the weight of the
gates throughout their entire length of travel on rollerso
Valves requiring tracks and rollers shall be provided with
scrapers.
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the detail drawings,
16 ino and 18 inQ valves shall be set~ vertically and shall be
housed in manholes and valves 20 inQ or larger shall be positioned
nearly horizontal and housed in'vaults~
Vaults shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, unless
othe~qise specified, and shall be reinforced and sized as shown
on the detail drawingso If the top slab of the vault is precast,
the location of valve box and manhole openings shall be
verified by the Contractor after the valve is set in the field
prior to pre-fabrication of slabo Concrete shall have a
minimum of 28 day strength of 3000 psi by actual tests. The
cost of all test shall be borne by the Contractor at no
additional compensation 0
Manholes may be constructed of precast reInforced concreteJ
brick3 blocks or other approved materials. Precast concrete
manhole sections shall be manufactured to standards at least
equal to or greater than the requirements of the Standard
Specifications for reinforced concrete culvert, storm drai11 and
sewer pipe.9 AoS~ToMo Designation C76-6oT for Class 1Io The
internal diameter and the precast top and lower sections for
manholes shall conform to requirements as shown on detail
dra~i'ings ,.
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Cast iron for manhole frames and covers shall be not less than
Class 25, of gray iron, free from all injurious defects and
flaws and shall conform with Federal Specification QQ-I-652.
All covers must fit closely in the rings in any and all posi-
tions, and when placed in the rings, must fit to the ring
solidly in all positions, so there will be no rocking from
pressure applied on any point on the cover. All castings shall
conform to the weight, type and size shown on the detail draw-
ing. Covers shall bear the word IIWatertt on the top.
Manhole steps shall be cast iron, manufactured from hi-test metal
having a minimum tensile strength of 35,000 Ibs. per square inch.
steps shall be as shown on the detail drawings.
When valves are positioned nearly horizontal in vaults the
bypass valves shall be provided with valve boxes as shown on
the detail. Valve boxes shall be cast iron with shafts 5-1/4
in. diameter and length adjustment shall be screw type. Val\re
boxes shall have at least six inches adjustmentJ above and
below the specified grade. Drop covers shall bear the work
11 wa ter II on the top. Valve boxes shall be Clay and Bailey, or
approved equal.
Gate valves including accessories, bypasses, boxes) vaults,
manholes and frames and covers shall be considered as an
integral unit and the bid price shall include all these items.
Fa Hydrants
All hydrants shall be of uniform make with 5 inch valve openings a
They shall be equipped with two-2~ in. hose connections with
nominal diameter of 3-1/16 in. and 7-1/2 threads to the inch and
one 4-1/2 in. steamer connection with nominal diameter of 5-9/16
in. and 4 threads per inch. Hydrant length shall be suitable for
8 ft. depth of cover over 6 in. cast iron lead pipes connecting
to 6 in. and 8 in. water mains and shall be suitable for 8-1/2 ft.
depth of cover over 6 in. lead pipes-connecting to 12 in. water
rnai ns or larger. The bottom hub end of hydrant shall have mech-
anical joint connection. Hydrant shall open in a counter-clock-
"\^]ise dil~ection by means of a 1 tI pentagon opera ting nut.
A positively operated, non-corrodible drip valve shall be provided
to drain the hydrant when valve is closed and shall prevent
leakage when valve is open. The drip mechanism shall be removable
with the main valve and seat.
The hydrant valve shall be the compression type to open against
main pressureo The valve shall be faced with high grade shoulder
leather and shall have a tapered seat for positive closure.
This entire mechanism shall be removable for repairs or replace-
ment through the barrel without excavating.
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Outlet Dlpples sha'Ll be bronze or suitable nOfl-corrodible metal,
securely lnned into hydrant barrel 0 Hose and steamer caps shall
be provided With leather or rubber gaskets and shall be securely
chained to the barrelo
rto lJ ring seals s11all be provided to prevent water froLl reachiY1g
operating mecl,anisrno Operating mechanis~ shall be lubricated
through an opening in the operating nut~ All moving parts are
to be bronze or a non-corrodible metal~
All parts of hydral1ts furnishea s11all be interchangeable 1~ ith
all other hydrants of the same size and make without special
fittine;sQ Hydrant barrels shall be two piece with flanged joint
above grade and shall be 1on-j acket type 0 All material shall
be in accordance with AoWo~oAc Specifications. Hydrants shall
be ~aterous or approved equal 0 The hydrants shall be painted
standard red in conformance with existing Village of New Hope
requirements 0
Go Corporation Cocks
All corporation cocks shall conforrl1 to Ao~Jlo:\loAo Standards.
Corporation cocks shall be AQY. McDonald #4701 or approved equal
with Ao tv 0 vI &Ao threaded inlet and AoWoWoAo copper service pipe
outleto
He Curb Stops
All curb stops shall conform to AoWoWoAo Standards 0 Curb stops
shall be Ao Yo McDonald i/4718 or approved equal v.J'ith stop and
drain for 3/4 in. and 1 iLlo serviceso For I! in. and 2 in. services,
curb stops shall be :rvluellel~ #H15201 or approved equal with nO.!
ring sealso Curb scops snaIl have AoW~WoAo copper service pipe
inlets and outlets 0
10 CU..rb Boxes
Curb boxes shall be Ao Yo McDonald #5627 and #5628 or approved
equal for 3/4 ino and 1 ino services respectively, cOTIlplete with
bottom section, brass retaJning ring, top section and 2 ino stack
adjustable up or d01rvn for 7t feet of covero
For l~ ino and 2 iDe services the curb box shall be Ao Yo McDonald
#5630 and #5631 respectively, or approved equal complete with
lOrlsealrt type foot piece and 2 ino stack adjustable up or down
for 7~ feet of ground covero
Jc Copper Service Pipe
Copper service pipe shall be soft type seamless tubing suit-
able for underground service and shall conform to the follow-
ing standards:
Federal Specification W~~T-799a Type K
A~SoToMo Specification B-88-S8 Ty~e K
All copper tubing shall be manufactured in the United States of
America
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Ko Service Saddles
Service saddles shall be provided for 1-1/2 ino taps to 6 ino
pipe and for 2 iDo taps to 6 ino and 8 ino pipeo Service
saddles shall be Smith-Blair Type #313 or approved equal with
double straps zinc platedo
Lc Retainer Glands
Jill retainer glands shall be ductile iron vvith set screws simi-
lar to American Double-X mechanical joint retainer glands or
approved equal and shall be suitable for 150 po8oio working
pressure. Set screws. shall be capable of withstanding torque
of not less than 80 foot pounds and shall be provided in accord-
ance with the following tableo
Pipe Size Number of Set Screws
6 iDo 6
8 in. 6
12 ino 16
60 CONSTRUCTION STAKES3 ALIGNr.'lENT AND GRADE
All work under this contract shall be constructed in accordance with
lines and grades shown on the drawings and as established by the
Engineer. These lines and grades may be modified by the Engineer as
provided in the contract 0 The Contractor shall furnish at his own
expense such materials and render such assistance as may be required
for setting lines and grade stakes, batter boards, templates, patterns,
platforms, reference points, or other marks or points of line or
grade 0
The Contractor shall give the Engineer sufficient notice of his
need for the establishment of line and grade so that the Engineer
may have time to provide samec After lines and grades for any
part of the work have been given by the Engineer the Contractor
will be held responsible for the proper execution of the work to
be protected and preserved by him until authorized to remove them
by the Inspector~ The Contractor shall at his own expense correct
any mistakes that may be caused by their unauthorized disturbances
or removalo The Engineer may require that work be suspended at any
time lIilhen for any reason such marks cannot be properly follo11l1ed 0
No additional compensation shall be allowed the Contractor for any
claims of crews being held up because of lack of line and grade
stakeso
70 EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION OF TRENCH
The trench shall be dug to the alignment and depth required and
only so far in advance of pipe line as the Engineer shall permito
The sides of the trench shall be sloped and/or braced and the
trench drained so that wor~~en can work safely and efficientlyo
It is essential that the discharge pumps be laid to natural drainage
channels or to drain sewerse
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All trenches shall be excavated so that the pipe may be laid
accurately to grade with a minimum of 7-1/2 fte of earth cover
over the top of 12 ino water mains or smaller and a minimum of
8 fto of cover over the centerline of 16 iDe water mains or
larger, unless otherwise noted on the drawingsc
The trench widthj at the top of the trench, may vary depending on
the depth of the excavation and the nature of the excavated material
encountered 0
The trench width at pipe grade shall be ample to permit the proper
laying and jointing of the pipe and fittings and for proper back-
filling and compactiono The maximum clear width of trench at the
top of the pipe shall be not greater than the outside diameter of
the pipe plus 2 feeto
The trench shall have a bottom conforming to the grade to which
the pipe is to be laido TIle pipe shall be laid upon sound soil"
cut true and even so that the barrel of the pipe will have a bear-
ing for its fu~ll lengtho If excavation is made below gradeJ it
shall be backfilled with well tamped pit run sand or fine gravel
as approved by the Engineer at no adclitionalexpense to the Village 0
Bell holes shall be dug at the ends of each length of pipe to
permit proper jointingo Excavations for manholes and other
structures shall have one foot minimum clearance on all sideso
The Contractor shall provide without additional compensation
slJ"itable teml'Jora~ry chan11els for any- vlater that may flovv along or
across the site of the worko The excavated material shall be
placed on one side of the trench except when permitted by the
Engineer to use both sideso All material shall be so placed as
not to obstruct any drain or gutter~ or to unnecessarily obstruct
a~ny passagevJay 0
All surplus material shall be removed by the Contractor and dis-
posed of as directed by the Engineerj within haul distance not to
exceed two miles one way at no additional compensationo
80 PIPE F01Jl\TDi\TIONS
If the Contractor encounters unstable soil not suitable for bedding
of pipes he shall notify the Engineer. As directed by the Engineer,
he shall remove and replace all unstable material with stabilization
material as may be ordered by the Engineere The Contractor will
not be paid extra for such additional excavation~ but will be paid
for each additional yard of base stabilization material at the unit
price bido Material for base stabilization shall be two inch binder
stone or pit run gravel, as determined by the Engineer 0
If the Engineer shall order piling to be placed, the Contractor
shall fu.rnish:; drive and place all said pileso Piles shall be
driven vertically in exact position at locations given by Engineero
Piles 1/Jhich ma.y become sll.ifted ffill.St be removed and good piles
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driven in their places~ or additional piles put in as directed by
the Engineer without additional expense to the Owner 0
Timber piles shall meet the requirements of the Minneapolis Building
Code, Section 1504, (adopted November 29, 1957) for full length
pressure treated wood pileso Dimensions for wood piles shall be as
follo'VJs:
Length - ft. Mino Butt Diam - ino Mino Tip Diamo - ino
20 or less 10 7
20 - 30 11 7
30 or more 12 7
Diameters shall be determined by dividing the circumference by
3014 or by averaging the measured maximum and minimum diameters.
Accurate records of all piling shall be kept by the foreman in
charge and copies of same provided the Engineers
Piles shall be sound and solid and free from any defects which
may materially impair their strength or durabilityo Tl'le-y- mu~st
be so straight that when a line is drawn from the center of the
butt to the center of the top, the line will be within the body
of the pile and shall have a uniform taper from the top to the
bu~tt 0
Piles shall be capped and cradles provided in accordance with the
detail drawings 0 Caps and cradles shall be pressure treated 0
90 PUMPING AND BAILING
The Contractor shall: at his own expense, pump or otherdise remove
any water which may exist in the trenches and shall form all dams
or other works necessary for keeping the excavation clear of water
du~ring progress of the vJ"ork 0 In case of running sand or other bad
ground, the work shall proceed day and night if the Engineer so
directso
10. ROCK EXCAVATION
When the trench is carried through rockJ the depth of excavation
shall be 6 in. below the outside barrel of the pipe,. fittings,
a~d other appurtenances for pipe of 16 ino diameter or less and
shall be 9 in. below the outside barrel of the pipe, fittings and
other appurtenances for pipe of 18 in. diameter or greatero Ade-
quate clearance for properly jointing pipe laid in rock trenches
shall be provided at bell holeso Sand shall be backfilled and
tamped to proper grade before the pipe is laido Width of excava-
tion shall be computed on a basis of a uniform width 12 inches
greater than the outside diameter of the hubs or bells of pipeo
Rock excavation shall be defined as removal of all boulders larger
than 1/3 cubic yard in volume and of ledge rockJ concrete, or
masonry structures that require an air ha~mer or blasting to remove6
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Loose, soft or disintegrated shale or rock in its natural state,
masonry or concrete which can be economically removed without air
hamrner or blasting will be classified as "100se rock" if so pro-
vided in Section Ao Otheftvise no additional compensation will be
provided for excavation of this charactero
lIe UNFORESEEN U1~ERGROD~m OBSTRUCTIONS
The removal of old timber, artificial loose stone or concrete fill
or other man-made obstructions to the normal progress of the exca-
vation, other than utility lines, shall be classified as 1tRemo-ving
Unforeseen Obstructionsno The removal shall be paid for at the
unit price of the proposal, or if not so bids at actual cost plus
.15 percent, as provided in the General Conditions 0
12 0 BLASTING
Explosives shall be kept in a safe place marked ItDangeroustt, re-
mote from buildings, structures or places where an explosion could
endanger life or propertyo Caps or exploders shall be kept in a
different locationo All work with explosives shall be done in
such a manner as not to endanger life or property. The method of
storing and handling explosive and inflammable materials shall
conform with all federal, state and local laws, by-laws and
regulationse Existing sewers, watermains and other structures
shall be protected from the effect of blasts. Heavy mats must
be used if needed to prevent flying of rock or frozen earthc
The Contractor shall, at hiso\^ln expe11se, restore to its original
condition any property or utilities damaged by blasto
13Q SHEETING ~~D BRACING
The Contractor, to prevent the disturbing or settlement of adjacent
road surfaces, foundationsj structuresj or railroad tracks or other
improvements, shall furnish and place all sheeting and bracing
necessary to good working conditions acceptable to the Engineers
and to prevent damage and delay to the worko The Contractor shall
be responsible for the strength and sufficiency of all sheeting and
bracingo Should the Engineer decide that the sheeting and bracing
at any point is inadequate or improperly constructed, he may order
additional sheeting or bracing to be placed at the Contractor's
expense 0
Bracing shall be so arranged as to provide ample working space
and so as not to interfere with the work and so as not to place
any strain on the structures being constructed until such structures
are, in the opinion of the EngineerJ of ample strength to withstand
such straino All sheeting and bracing, unless otherwise specified
or ordered to be left in place by the Engineer~ shall be installed
and removed from the work at no additional compensation~ No sheet-
ing and bracing shall be removed until the construction has pro-
ceeded far enough to provide ample strength in the opinion of the
Engineer~
Any damage to the work under this contract or to adjacent structures
or property caused by settlement~ water or earth pressures, slides~
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caves or other causes due to failure or lack of sheeting and brac-
ing or improper bracing or through negligence or fault of the Con-
tractor in any manner shall be repaired by the Contractor without
delay at his expenseo
vlhere the trench is not located near existing utilities, bU4ild ings
or other structures and where water and other conditions permit,
the Contractor may with the approval of the Engineer, omit sheeting
and bracing of the excavationo In this event, he shall excavate
a space of sufficient size to provide adequate space for the con-
struction work so as to prevent sliding or caving of the banks
into the area within the lines of structures 0
The Contractor shall leave in place to be imbedded in the backfill
of the trench all sheeting and bracing etco3 which the Engineer
may direct in writing to be left in place for which the Contractor
shall be paid. 0
In addition to that sheeting and bracing mentioned above, the
Contractor may also leave in placej to be Lrnbed~ded in the backfill
of the trench, any sheeting and bracing which he may consider
necessary to prevent injury to persons, stru..ctures J corporations
or property~ whether private or public, for which he assumes the
enJeire and sole liabilit~y' for any damage 1tJhich may be calJ.sed by
the installation, and for which he shall receive no payTIent or
extra compensationc
~ h t. d b .h. h Q~th. 3 f~ of the surface of
J: 0 S _ee lng an raclng vl__lC__ lS Wl lTI v 0 the ground may be left in place in the trench without written
permission from the Engineer 0 \lJhen sheeting and bracing have been
ordered left in place, pay-ment for san1e shall i11clude the upper
3 -DL or 1tcut-offI! section of tll.e sheetinge
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111 TEf1IPORARY BRIDGES l\]\ID CROSSINGS
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The Contractor shall construct and maintain temporary bridges and
crossings, complete with flagmen~ wherever necessary to expedite
the work or to maintain traffico Temporary bridges or crossing
shall be of ample size to safely carry the load 1i'i11ich may come
upon them as determined by the Engineer 0 The cost of all labor,
material, tools and equipment for temporary bridges and crossings
shall be borne by the Contractor, and no separate or additional
payment will be made thereforo
150 RAILROAD .A..ND HIGID1AY CROSSINGS
During the construction of work underneath and alongside railroad
tracks and County or State Highways, the Contractor shall conduct
all his operations with due caution in regard to the safety of lives
and property and for the maintenance of railroad and highway traffic 0
The Method and construction required for any work under or adjacent
to railroad tracks and high~\[ays shall be in accordance with the
respective railroad or highway department involved 0 The railroad
and/or highway department may provide such inspectors or watchmen
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as, in their opinion, are required, the expense of which shall be
paid for by the Contractor 0 The Engineer shall make all arrange-
ments therefore with the above named concerns, and the Contractor
shall notify the Engineer in writing at least fifteen (15) days
before proceeding with any work on or under said property concerned,
stating the time and place where he shall interfere with the above
companyls propertyo In those cases where the issuance of a permit
to do work in the above designated right-of-ways requires cash
deposit or bond, the Contractor shall furnish said cash deposit or
bond ~
160 INSTALLATION OF WATElli~AIN AND APPURTENANCES
Proper implements, tools and facilities satisfactory to the Engineer
shall be provided and used by the Contractor for the safe and con-
venient prosecution of the worko
Pipe and other materials shall be unloaded and distributed on the
job in a manner approved by the Engineero In no case shall materials
be thrown or dumped from the trucko All materials unloaded in an
unsatisfactory manner shall be rejected and work shall be stopped
until such materials have been examined by the Inspector and
approved 0 The Contractor shall furnish the necessary assistance in
such examination of materialso
Water main materials shall be carefully lowered into trench piece
by piece by means of a derrick3 ropes or other suitable tools or
equipment, in such a manner as to prevent damage to materials and
protective coatings and liningo Under no circumstances shall water
main materials be dumped into the trenchc
..A. 0 Laying of Pipe and Fittings
Before lowering and while suspended, the pipe and fittings shall
be inspected for defects and rung with a light ha~mer to detect
any cracks 0 Any defective, damaged or unsound material shall be
rejectedo
All foreign matter or dirt shall be removed from the inside of
the pipe and fittings before it is lowered into its position in
the trench, and shall be kept clean by approved means during
and after laying~ All openings along the line of the main shall
be securely closed as directedJ and in the suspension of work at
any time, suitable stoppers shall be placed to prevent earth or
other substances from entering the maino
Every pipe shall be bedded uniformly throughout its entire lengtho
No pipe shall be laid in water or when the trench conditions are
unsuitable for such work, except by written permission of the
Engineers 0
Eo Jointing of Pipe and Fittings
(1) Cast Iron and Ductile Iron
Jointing of mechanical joint pipe and fittings shall be done in
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accordance with ttNotes on Method of Installationrt included in
AoSo_A.o Specification A21.11o
When pipes are cut in the field, the cut or straight end shall
have all sharp or rough edges removed before assembly.
(2) Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
Before the pipe and fittings are lowered into the trench, t11e be 11
and spigot ends should be thoroughly cleaned and the bell and the
gasket thoroughly lubricatedo After the pipe or fitting is
winched home by an inside cable or outside cable choker, tIl.e ou t-
side annular opening shall be wrapped with a suitable cloth
diaper and poured completely full of cement grout. All jointing
procedures shall be in accordance with the manufacturers! re com-
me11dations 0
Metal wedges or other approved devices shall be provided and
installed in each joint to assure the conduction of electricity
throughout all lines 0
Co Setting Hydrants
Hydrants shall be placed where shown on the plans or where directed
b~l t11e Engineer 0
Hydrants shall be supported upon a concrete base 18 ino squ..are a11d.
a minimum of 5 iDo thicko Each hydrant is to be braced against the
far end. of the trench by a piece of 411 x 4" timber placed against
the base of the hydrant, and a piece of 6ft x 6ft timber not less
tll.an 2 ft 0 long placed vertically against the back of the trenchc
Hydrants of sufficient length shall be installed as to provide a
minimum of 7-1/2 fto of ground cover over the top of the lead
pipe and the lowest outlet nozzle on the hydrant- shall be not
less tl1a11 15 in" nor more than 24 ino above the ground lineo
vnlerever a hydrant is set in soil that is pervious, drainage
shall be prov-ided at tile base of the hydrant by placing coarse
gravel or crushed stone mixed with coarse sand, from tIle bottom
of Jcll.e trench to at least 6fl above "\^laste openings in the 11ydra11t
and to a distance of 1 fto around the base elbow 0
wnerever a hydrant is set in clay or other impervious soil~ a
drainage pit 2 fto in diameter and 3 ftc deep shall be excavated
below each hydrant base and filled compactly with coarse gravel
or crushed stone and coarse sand, under and around the elbow and
concrete base to a level of 6 inches above the waste openingo
Cover all material placed for drainage with a minimum of two
layers of tar papero No drainage system shall be connected to
a Se1<1er 0
Hydrants must maintain their position and must not be knocked
out of plumb during backfilling~
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Do Valves and Fittings
Gate valves and fittings shall be placed where shown on the plans
or as designated by the Engineer 0 Jointing shall be done as pre-
viously specified hereino
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings, cast iron
valve boxes shall be installed with all gate valves 8 ino or
srnallero Valve boxes shall be firmly supported to maintain centered
and plumb alignment over the ~lrench nut of the gate valve, with box
cover flush with the surface of the finished pavement or at such
other level as may be directed by the Engineero
All geared valves and such other valves as may be designated shall
be set in masonry valve manholes or vaults with the wrench nuts
readily accessible for operation through the manhole openings 0
Manholes shall be constructed in a manner that will permit minor
valve repairs and to afford protection to the pipe from impact
where it passes through the manhole or vault wallso
Eo Reaction Blocks
All plugsj caps, tees and bends deflecting more than 120 shall be
provided viith reaction backingo Timbers (4 x 4 minimum)J concrete,
suitable metal rods or harness which are rustproofed~ or retainer
glands, may be used subject to the Engineerts approval 0 Reaction
blocking shall be so placed that all pipe and fitt-ing joints are
accessible for repair, and in such a manner as to provide bearing
against undisturbed ground 0
Testing of lines shall not proceed until concrete thrust blocks
have attained their design strengtho
Fo House Services
It shall be the duty of the Contractor to cooperate with the Village
to keep accurate records of service connections as to location,
depth to top of connection, size of connection provided and
other pertinent datao Tap location shall be made in respect to
the nearest hydrant from the service 0 Curb stops shall be located
as shown on the detail drawings and shall be tied to houses or
other existing structures 0 This record shall be kept jointly by the
Contractor and the inspector on forms provided by the Engineer 0
Water services shall be located at least 10 ftoJ measured
horizontally, away from existing sanitary sewer services and for
the most convenience to the benefitted propertyo
w~ter services shall be 3/4 ino from the water main to the curb
stop for normal domestic service, but may be 1, 1-1/2 or 2 inch
size as required by the Engineer 0 Services shall have a minimum
of 7-1/2 fto of cover and laid as shown on the detail drawingso
The Contractor shall make all taps into the water main at an
angle of 450 from horizontal and-install corporation cocks.
Copper service pipe shall be installed continuous without joints
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between the corporation cock on the water main and the curb stop,
allowing approximately 1 fto of slack for possible settlement 0
170 BACKFILLING AND GRADING
All excavation in trenches shall be backfilled to the original
ground surface or to such grades as specified or shown on the
drawings 0 The backfilling shall begin as soon as practical after
the pipe has been placed and shall thereafter be carried on as
rapidly as the protection of the balance of the work will permito
Backfilling shall be done as completely as possible so as to
prevent after settlement, compacting the materials to attain
complete filling and using the best materials available for this
purpose; free from boulders or stoneso Depositing of the backfill
shall be done so the shock of falling material will not injure the
s tru..c ture 0 Grading over and around all parts of the work shall be
done as directed by the Engineerso
Complete cleanup shall proceed directly behind the backfilling to
accommodate the return to normal conditions 0 Should the Contractor3
in the Engineer~s opinion, fail to diligently pursue the backfill-
ing and cleanuPJ the amount of open trench at anyone time shall
be limited to 600 lofo and the amount of work on which complete
cleanup has not been accomplished shall be limited to 1,000 lofo
The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment on the job to assure
timely backfill and cleanup at all timeso
Granular material (sand fill)3 free from rocks and boulders, shall
be deposited in the trench simultaneously on both sides of the pipe
from the trench bottom to the centerline on the pipe in 3 inch
layers and compacted~ by tamping 0 From the centerline of the pipe
to 1 fto above t118 pipe 3 the trench shall be backfilled with
approved excavated material and compacted by tamping 0
In the event that naturals sui table J selected backfill materials is
not encountered during the normal excavation of the water main
trench for backfilling around the conduit as required above, the
Contractor shall provide and place such approved materials as re-
quired at no extra compensationc
Succeeding layers of backfill may contain coarse materials, but
shall be free from pieces of rock3 frozen material, concrete,
roots, stumps~ tin cans3 rubbish and other similar articles whose
presence in the backfills in the opinion of the Engineer, would
cause settlement of the trench, or damage to the pipe. No black
dirto loam or other unsuitable materials shall be used as back-
fill' in the top four (4) fto of water main trenches lying in the
paved portion of the streeto Under no condition shall lumps of
broken blacktop or other such material of a size larger than two
(2) inches in diameter be placed in the upper one (1) fto of the
finished grade 0
After the trenches for the water lines and services have been
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bacvfilled and graded, th- J shall be compacted with ai1 approved
vibracory compacting roller or other approved mechanical means
over "he full width of che excavated areao Compacting shall
continue until no further settlement occurs 0 In addition to the
blading and maintenance requirements specified under this article,
the Contractor shall also be required to adequately control dust
on the streets after compaction and grading when directed by the
Engineer~ When so directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
provide one tank truck of adequate size with spray bar or other
suitable quipment for sprinkling streets which shall be available
at all ti, ea for street maintenanceo If in the opinion of the
Engineer, the Contractor is not maintaining adequate dust control
with one tank truck, he shall provide additional tank trucks at
no additional compensationo
All deficiencies in the quantity of material for backfilling the
trenches or for filling depressions caused by settlement shall
be supplied by the Contractoro Any excess material shall be hauled
away and dep. sited where directed by the Engineer at no additional
comperlsation"
The Engineer shall determine where excess material shall be hauled
within the Village limits 0
The Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any defects that
appear in the backfill for a period of one year following
completiono
When the trench excavation for the water main and appurtenances
is within the right-of-ways of State or CountY3 the backfilling
of the trencll..sr compaction of materials and sub-grade preparation
shall be done in strict accordance with the existing requirements
and specifications of the state or County Highway Department at
no additional compensationo
In all casesJ the Contractor shall blade the roadway after the
trench has been backfilled3 so that it shall be passable to
traffic at all tilDes 0 The Contractor shall maintain the roadway
in a condition acceptable to the Engineer at all times until
final acceptance or the entire work by the Villageo Therefore:;
the Contractor shall provide one motor grader which shall be avail-
able at the project at all times for surface maintenanceo If in
the opinion of the EngineerJ the Contractor is not maintaining the
street surfaces suf~iciently with one motor grader, he shall pro-
vide additional blades at no additional compensationo
18Q TESTING AND DISINFEGTn~G MAINS
After the pipe has been laid including fittings, val ves, services
and hydrants and the line has been backfilled in accordance with
these specifications, all newly laid pipe, or any valved section
thereof, unless otherwise directed by the Englneer, shall be
subjected to hydrostatic pressure of 150 Ibs~ per sqo ino The
duration of each such test shall be at least two hourso Water
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added to maintain the pressure shall not exceed the volume per
100 lineal feet of pipe being tested during the two hour test as
specified in the following table:
Pipe Size Maximum Allowable Leakage in
Gallons/lOa fto of Pipe/2 Hour Test
6lt 005 gallo11
8ft 007 gallon
1211 100 gallon
1611 103 gallon
18ft 105 gallon
24Tt 200 gallon
Each valved section of pipe shall be slowly filled with water
and the specified test pressurej measured at the lowest point
of elevation~ shall be applied by means of a pump connected to
the pipe in a satisfactory mannero The pump~ pipe connection,
gauges and all necessary apparatus shall be furnished by the
Contractoro Gauges and measuring devices must meet with the
approval of the Engineer and the necessary pipe taps made as
directedo Before applying the specified test pressure, all air
shall be expelled from the pipe. To accomplish this, taps shall
be made, if' necessary J at points at highest elevations, and.
afte~qard tightly pluggedo
Any cracked or defective pipes, fittings, valves or hydrants
discovered in consequence of the pressure test shall be removed
and replaced by the Contractor with sound material in the manner
provided and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to
the Engineer 0
After the installation has been tested, the Contractor shall
follow the disinfection procedures as described in paragraphs
Nos" 1227 and Noo 1228 of Section XII, T1Manual of ~vater Supply
Sanitation t1:; of the Minnesota Department of Healtho The Con-
tractor shall become thoroughly informed on the requirements
of the above mentioned manual and shall maintain a sufficient
n~mber of copies of same on the job sitec
Unless facilities are available for the introduction of either
chlorine or heavily chlorinated water directly into the mains
on their completion, chlorine disinfectant should be placed at
each joint prior to jointingo The following table indicates the
ali10unt of calc ium hypochlori te (65% available chlorine) that
shall be added to each 16 fto length of pipe to furnish a so-
lution containing the minimum amount of free chlorine 0
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Pipe Size Oalcium Hypochlorite (65% available chlorine)
611 1/3 OZo
Sf! 5/80zo
12u lc=g1/4 OZo
16u 2c=l/4 OZo
1811 3 -1,/4 oz ~
2411 5 OZo
Only fresh disinfectants shall be used and the main filled with
water and flushed not later than one week after the disinfectant
has been addedo The water (containing chlorine) shall be left in
the pipe, being disinfected, for a minimum of twenty-four (24)
hours 0
190 RESTORATION OF GROUND ANv ROAD SURFACES
Wherever the surface of the ground is removed or disturbed by
the Contractor~s operation the Contractor shall restore$ replace
or rebuild all such surfaces to a condition at least equal to its
condition at time of removalo Blading and maintaining of streets
and roadwa:y-sare covered hereinbefore in these provisions 6
Unless othervJ'ise specified or shown 011 the plans" the Contractor
shall not be required to replace bituminous paving" on Village
streets or State and County Highways when the alig~~ent of the
water main and itsappurtenances,9 as shown on the plans$ requires
the Contractor to remove such paving during the phase of excavationo
However, if the alignment of the water main and its appurtenances, as
shown on the plans3 is alongside or parallel to a paved roadway~
but the proximity of such alignment to the paving does not warrant
any damage or removal of su.ch pavi11g, the Contractor shall replace
or repair the paving which he has removed or damaged at no
additional compensationo
200 RESTORATION OF SODS' TREES,9 DRDlE~vAYS~ .CURBS A.1\ID SIDEWALK
Any and all curb and gutter or sidewalk disturbed by the Contractor
during construction shall be replaced with new curb and gutter
or sidewalk in conformance with New Hope standards and with no
additional compensation. 0 The replacement shall include the
obtaining of line and grade on existing curb and gutter or sidewalk
and setting of line and grade at time of replacemento
Any trees which will lie within the limits of the excavation shall
be removed by the Contractor only with the express permission of
the Engineer 0 There shall be no additional compensation for the
removal of such trees, but the Contractor will not be required
to replace any tree so removedo
Any concrete, blacktop, or crushed rock or other type of driveway
disturbed by the Contractor during construction shall be replaced
or rebuilt to a condition at least equal to its condition at time
of removal,o_. There will be no additional compensation allowed for
this itemo
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Any sod which is disturbed during the installation of water main
lines or appurtenances shall be replaced, including necessary
black dirto The Contractor will be reimbursed for sodding up to a
maximum of ten (10) fto in width, measured five (5) ft. on each
~side of the water pipe, service or other appurtenance as installed 0
Any SO~ requiring replacement outside the ten (10) ft 0 max imum
shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional compensationo
Black dirt shall be replaced to a thickness equal to that removed
up to a maximum of one ( 1) ft 0 No sod shall be laid on less
than three (3 ) ino of cornpacF,ed black dirto
\.
Unless specifically excepted above, the sod provided for this pro~
ject and the procedure for sodding shall conform with the require-
ments of Section 3878 and Section 2576 respectively of the Specifi-
cations for Highway Construction of the Minnesota Department of
Highways dated January 1, 19640
210 GAS SERVICE
~fuenever , during excavation for the water main, a house service line,
which is part of the gas system is encountered, the cost of
cutting said service, providing temporary service and reconnecting
house service shall be borne by the Ownero All other costs shall
be borne by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall cooperate with the Minneapolis Gas Company on
this phase of the work. If any expense is incurred by the
Minneapolis Gas Company in connection with such cutting and replace-
ment of gas service lines which is chargeable to the Owner3 the
cost of same shall be paid by the Owner 0 Nothing herein shall
be construed as an obligation of the Owner to assume any obligation
of the Contractor to the Minneapolis Gas Company, nor as an
agreement to indemnify either the Contractor or said gas companyo
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the
Minneapolis Gas Company sufficiently in advance of his proposed
construction. The Owner shall not be responsible for any delay
which the Contractor may encounter due to the failure on the
part of the Gas Company to promptly do the necessary workQ
The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to gas mains and
house services because of carelessness or negligence on his parto
22~ WORKMANSHIP AND CLEANUP
Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall dismantle and
remove all construction plant, equipment) applia11ces, barricades
and surplus materials; shall clean the sewers and other structures
and all streets or other services used by him and shall do such
incidental work as may be necessary to leave the work or any
premises occupied by him in a neat workmanlike conditiono This
work shall be done with a minimum of inconvenience to the public
or public travel.
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236 METHODS OF lflEASUREMENT A1\T]) P ATI1ENT
Ao Cast Iron Pipe
Cast iron pipe will be paid for at the contract price per lineal
root for each diameter of pipe furnished, which shall include
the cost of furnishing the pipe, r1J~bber gasket;) joints and other
material and of delivering, hand 1 ing, laying, trenching, bacl<:filling~
tes.lcing, and shop inspection when required and all material or
work necessary to install the pipe complete in place at the depth
above specifiedo
The length of cast iron pipe for which pa~~ent is made shall be
the actual overall length measured along the axis of the pipe
without regard to intervening valves or specials 0
Lengths of branches will be measured from the centers of connecting
pipes to centers of valves or hydrants 0 All lengths will be
measured in a horizontal plane unless the grade of the pipe is
more than fifteen per cento
Bo Ductile Iron Pipe
Ductile iron pipe shall be measured and paid for as described under
Item A~ "Cast Iron Pipe n above 0 1tAlhen this pipe is used on piling.'
the unit price must reflect only the cost of pipe and installationo
Piling cost shall be incorporated into the cost of the pile bent as
described hereinaftero
Co Cast Iron Fittings
Cast iron fittings and specials will be paid for at the contract
unit price per pound for t11e standard weight of the fittings
and specials installed 0 Payment shall not be made for glands3
gaskets, bolts or other accessorieso
Do Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe shall be measured and paid for
as d.escribed under Item 11 BOast Iron Pipe It above except that t11e
cost of all prestressed concrete cylinder.t~ipe fittings and specials
shall be included with the cost of the pipe and no separate payment
shall be made thereforeo
EtJ Hydrants
Hydrants will be paid for at the contract unit price per hydrant
installed complete vlith drainage pit, gravel, concrete base.9 and
bracingo Hydrant extensions will be paid for at the contract
unit price per lineal footo
R Gate Valves and Boxes
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Gate valves and boxes (including extensions) will be paid for at
the unit price bid each for each size valve and box furnished
and installed complete 0
Go Gate Valves and Manholes or Vaults
Gate valves and manholes or vaults will be paid for at the unit
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price bid for each size valve f1 rnished and installed complete Wit1
and including the manhole or Jault structure.
H. Copper ~ater Service Pipe
Copper water service pipe w:ll be paid for at the contract unit
price per lineal foot, for eacl dlameter of pipe furnished,
measured from the centerline o. plpe to the centerline of curb
box plu~s one (1) ft~ for loop 0
Io Corporation Cocks
Corporation cocks will be paid for at the contract .unit price
for each size furnished and installed and shall include the
saddle where required and the tap or connection to the water main.
Separate unit prices will be bid for corporation stop installa-
tions on cast iron or ductile irol pipe and for installations on
prestressed concrete cylinder pipeQ
Jo Curb Stops and Boxes
Curb stops and boxes including extenslons will be paid for at
the contract unit price for each Slze furnished and installed
and shall include necessary fill when requiredo
Kt; Cutting into Existing Mains
Pa~nent for cutting into existing mains will be made on the
basis of the unit price bid for each cut into the existing
watermain for the size of main cuto Separate bids shall be made
for dry taps and for wet taps as specified or shown on the planso
The unit price for dry taps shall inclu e all laborJ sleeves and
other materials as required for the cut-lno
The unit price for wet (pressure) taps slall include all labor,
mechanical joint tapping sleeves or fittings and other materials
as required for the cut-ino Tapp ing t y-p valves with boxes shall
be paid for as described under Item Fe 1 Gate Val ves and Boxes 11 0
Lo Sod
Sod will be paid at the unit price bid per square yard, including
necessary black dirte Measurement will be made by area as measured
after placemento
Mo Sheeting
Sheeting ordered left in place will be paid for at the unit price
bid per thousand board feeto No payment will be made for installing
sheet ing 0
No Rock Excavation
Rock excavation shall be measured by volume in cubic yards and
shall be measured from the top of the rock to a point below and
on each side of the outslde barrel of the pipe as specified and
shall be paid for at the contract unit pri\ e per cubic yard 0
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0(. Material for Stabilizing Grade
Material used for refilling to pipe foundation grade to assure
firm foundation for pipe shall be paid for at the contract unit
price per measured cubic yard in place.
Po Piling
Pile bents shall be paid for at the contract v..nit price for a
bent in place with t11e number of plIes specified or shown on t11e
detail drawings assuming piles to be 20 ft. long and shall be
complete Wi t.t! caps-, cradles and accessories required 0 Any piling
required over 20 ft~ in length shall be paid for as excess length
of piling and shall be paid for at he contract unit price per
lineal foot driven in place over 20 ft,o
The cost of all material and labor required to complete ~his
project as specified and shown on the plans, but not specifically
included as a pay ~ terEJ shall be merged with the various unit
prices bido
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AFFIDAVIT AND II'JFOffi\1ATIOrJ RSQ,UIRED OF BIDDERS
Affidavit of non-collusion:
I here b~r s'V'lear (or affirm) under the penalty for perjury:
(1) That I am the bidder (if the bidder is an individual),
a partner in the bidder (if the bidder is a partnership), or an
officer of employee of the bidding corporation having authority
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(2) That the attached bid or bids have been arrived at by
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Fair Trade Items:
List below each item upon which a bid is madeJ the price of
which is affected by a resale price maintenance or "fair trade"
contract between the bidder and the person or firm supplying the
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
MINNEAPOLIS 55440
December 7, 1965
Village Council
c/o Donald Trucker, Clerk
"\Tillage Hall
7701..... 42nd .l~venue l~orth
I\leid Hope, IJTinnesota
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C-entlemen:
1:,je are enclosing a copy of our report coverillg anexarnination of
}.!lans and specifications on a 1"rater IDain extension for your
village 0 ~"""'"~,...=--=~
TI~e plans and specifications have been turned over to our Water
Pollution Control Section for exa111iru tion of S6\ier extensions
that l'lere included, and a copy of the identified plans and speci....
fications .hd_ll be sent to you by that Section l.!\men the plans have
been favorablji acted upon by thvl 1j,Jater Pollution Control COTILml ssion.
If ~rou have an;)i questions in regard to the information contained
in this rep,ort, please v\Ti te us 0
Yours very truly,
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUILDING
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
MINNEAPOLIS
55440
December 22, 1965
l'Je\i Hope Village Council
c/o Donald Trucker, Clerk
Village Hall
7701 North 42nd Avenue
1.fi11-neapolis, :rr.tL~esota 55427
Gentlemen:
Pursua~t to authorization by the Water Pollution Control Con~ission
at a meetLl1g held on December 16, 1965, and ;n accordance ydth
provisions of theState~~later P'ollution Control Act, pla.l1S recentl'j'-
submitted forsew~rage facilities in your v~llage are approved, a.nd
perroit for constr~ion is granted vuth the ~ndersta~ding that
l\.finneapolis approval of this extension vull be obtained before construction
begi...1'1s , and tL11derthe condition that the tilne schedulebelo1~l is
follo11red for plaJ1..ning and construction of necessary- facilities to
elimiYlate the present inadequac~r of the r;1in.ueapolis outlet for sel'~iage
from the Golden Valley sanita~r se1";er Sirstem:
1. That by December. 3l, 1965, theprelirainalJT engineerLDg report
describing the facilities to prov""ide the necessar:y- capacit:;r,
be completed and submitted for approval.
2. That bylYIarchl, 1966, final plans and specifications
3. That by November 1, 1966, construction be complete'd and said
facilities by readJr for serv-ice.
This time schedule follo\'ls the provisions outlined 'in letters
from Orr-Schelen-l1ayeron and Associates, Consultip-e;EJlgineers, l~fi.nneapolis,
dated August 23 and December 14, 1965, to Hugo G. Erickson, P.E.,
Director of P'ublic1vorks, JYILnneapolis, and to the~'later Pollution:Control
Corruui s sion , respecti-'lelJr. This firm 1"J"8semployed by the C-olden Valley
Village COUI1Cil August 17, 1965, and vf~$~;, i l1strtlcted to subrni t a time
schedule to 1tinneapolis. Tn a letter dated September 13, 1965, Hugo
G.Ericl(son, P.E. ,Director of Public -vJorl\:s, lYIinneapolis, granted
a' L' t. 1 n · ~ t.. th · · h
approv-m..-..!.. O..L cert.al.n p_&.l1S lor sanJ..1iar-J se~~ler e:cr,ensJ..ons 111J. .L JJl "G... e
COMMISSION MEMBERS - M. M. HARGRAVES. M. 0., CHAIRMAN. MEMBER AT LARGE. ROCHESTER: GEORGE C. SCOTT. ViCe: CHAIRMAN.
!\lEMSC:R AT L.ARGE. L.E SUEUR: R. N. BARR. M.O., SECRETARY. SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER:. STATE: BOARD OF HEALTH; J. G. FLINT, D.V.M..
SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER. STATE LIVE STOCK SANITARY BOARD: WAYNE H. OLSONt STATE COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION; RUSSEL G. SCHWANDTt
STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE: R08ERT C. TUVESON. MEMBER AT LARGE. AL.BERT LEA.
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the areas discharging to the Golden Vallejt- sanitar-j se~'fer system,
but reserves the right to contL~ue revie~~~g all requests for s~~ta~J
sewer extensions utilizL~g the above described outlet to the
fj.fi..n_neapolis sanita~T se1'ler system.
These plans designated U\iPC l~o. 4958 have been revie;ved a-nd presented
for consideration b~r the 1~fu1l1esotaDel)artment of Health, Division
of EnviroTLl11ental Sanitation, Section of V'iater PolllJ~tion Control, in
their l~eport dated December 13, 1965. The pla.l1S i Delude a IJroposed
sanita~- sewer extension of approximAtely 740 feet of 9-inch-diameter
pipe, located on Decatur Avenue as described in the attached report.
One set of the pl&ns and specifications for this project is being
sent separately, and one set is beD1g retained for the COmL~ssion files.
~\lhen this project is coril~pleted in accordance ,.lith the aforementioned
plans, this office should be adv~sed on the enclosed form so that a
perrrd.t ca.'r1 be issued for the tlSe of these facilities.
T116 continua-1J.ce of this construction pe~.uit in forcesball be
contL~ent upon commencement of t11e 1iork co-yered thereb~T v1~thin t'\iO
years fro1Tl the date of tbi s approvoll, aTld upon tIle completion of such
vlork vIithin thl~eeyears fronl this date.
Yours vel-r-j" trul:r,
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'-L~)Tle/1I . Smi trl
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~~€cutiveEngineer
cc: Dr. 'R. \!'-lilliarns, H. 0., i,Ie1'1 }Io}:le
Orr-Schelen-~~yeron & Assoc., Mpls.
Hugo G.Ericksorl, lc;fpls.
Golden Valle~1 Council, cj 0 l'lrs. Helen Pel1.I1'i "Tan, Clerk
tm\ThHi:SOTllr. OF l-rreA.LTfI
Di v""i:SiOl1 of Env'ir01I1l1.S11tal Heal"~ll
Sectio11 of 1z~ate]:~ Polllr'Gio:n Contl~ol
Rel)Ol~ 011 fu~T{d.l18Jti()n of Pla.tLs for
Sanitary Sek\fel~ Ext, erlS ion
Hope, !0fi 'rJ:1e5 ot,a,
DeCeEt1.beI. 13, 1965
10 PJJ>~s prepared tyRo do Jiust,orl, P .E. , a...l1d submitted by Or'r"~chelel);~l~;srel~CJn
ASS0ciates, Censtllt ;~(lg ~~f1gine'ers , '}vW1l1eapo1:tso
2., Date Recei ve,d .~De.c,elll1)er 3, 1965 (F'ile ~~rp'C 'a;I
30 ~rhis rep(lrr, il1.cludes ~t,}le desi~n ()t: sall; t,~r fea~t,u_r~s Coif 5e~fer;tS as S!l()"~FJIl
on the plar"'13 entit,led i'tBec,atur llvel11i,E; , S:ardt.a~i , l'io pe, I~rirJlleSO~~~-1 ,
D~te: ItloverLlber "0 196 5J! , Dra:&t~dI'lg !\UL~ 0 119, &i"ld clescrib:ed ; .~'^ the s 'peeiric,e~tionB
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&t tached.. This project CQT'LSist"s o~ a ppro:rl,lne,;-cely 740 t'~et of 9'''; nch-cli&iieter
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Dtlcatux frfJif145th , sotlth eulo=r..le-=sac 0
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on1:IT .0) Fo~~ti<Jl1 0..l-;6 ;,11$ , r'oof d,ralll$ , s11.:rf~e c:rcrt,lets should.
eC!1l1eeted.. to these se'&fers 0
" Si'zes ~'1d Grade:,s .c= Satis.fa:ct,cry.
r; C~mp' i mice "truthP'la.n.s Specifi:catioll,$ e2 field su.per~~-:isiorl
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-1 n,specticn craalitied repl~es,ent&ti ~~~res 0"" "tille ~'rfi:1er shGt\ld pro~vlde:d ~~c ~.11
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t.illlSfi eerust.rrt1etieil to assu..re that, "lihis proJec"Ct is constructed ll1 com-=
plia-nee t.h~ plai"1s :CU.1.tl 8peci~ric,atio11i5 lQefe32~1'e.d to in tius t
l~e lJOr-C,a
. Ti~eatlltte:rlt ~ di8Chal~g'e$ tl1rottgh the C:.o ld en Valley SB1'U"r,aljr s'e1,c:fer s,ystrem
to th~ l~fuL.11ea.p'C)lis . .t sel'ier s;y-ste:m. for at tile Kc!;rill'6:ar;Q 1 ; 8.=00
S&~va:rJl
g.,. PaulSa.n; ~t,a17D'istl~iet ,l . I plLTlt . Tl1e Gol rt 'e'nVall'e"!'J" ol,ltlet
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Conclusion.
plansa..r:;z :u.lgen~ral aceol-;daZt1.C'$ ~dth the re'qu~eement5 ~f.
Qf Health and are p-e$ent.oo. f(iJi;r e0ns~eratiQn ~d.th thlEl nnd.erstaJ.'1ding &3
stated. ;'rltl'le pl~ee'e,dhlg lJaragraplis ~ ~dtll tl1.e USL1a! L~eser'!"\lGtion~a$st,ate:d()rl
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