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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MI~~ESOTA
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1. Examination of Plans and Specifications and
Site of Work
2. Bid Security
3. Contract Documents
4. Preparation of Proposal
5. Conditions in Bidder's Proposal
6. Interpretation of Estimates
7. Delivery of Proposals
8. Rejection of Proposals
9. Withdrawal of Proposals
10. Public Opening of Proposals
11. Disqualification of Bidders
12. Equipment
13. Furnishing of Evidence of Responsibility
14. Requirements of Contract Bond
15. Failure to Execute Contracts
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
1. EXAMINATION OF PLP~S~ SPECIFICATIONS P~D SITE OF WORK
The bidder shal.l examine to his satisfaction the quantities of >;\fork
to be done as determined from the plans and specifications.
Quantities indicated by the Engineer on drawings or elsewhere are
estimated only, and bidders must rely on their own calculations.
Bidders shall be thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents
including all General Conditions, Special Conditions and Special
Provisions.
Bidders shall inform themselves of the character and magnitude of
work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed
concerning the site of the work, the structure of the ground, the
existance of surface and ground water, availability of drainage,
the obstacles which may be encountered, means of approach to the
site, manner of delivering and handling materials, facilities of
transporting and installing construction plant and equipment and
all other relevant matters pertaining to the complete execution of
this contract. No plea of ignorance 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 examinations and investigations, will be
accepted as a sufficient excuse for any failure or omission on the
part 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 whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time.
No bidder may rely upon any statements or representations of any
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 may be encountered in the course of construction.
2 . BID SECURITY
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cash deposit, certified or cashierJs
check, or bid bond with a corporate surety in an amount at least
equal to five (5%) per cent of the total amount of the base bid,
payable to the Village as a guaranty that the bidder will enter
into a contract with the Village for the work described in the
proposal, and the amount 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 furnish
Contractor1s bond.
3. CONTRACT DOClWlliNTS
The Contract Documents will consist of the Advertisement for Bids,
Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Special Conditions,
Special Provisions, Proposal Form, Form of Contract and all plans
and dravrings. These docUlnents are on file with the Village Clerk.
4. PPEPARATION OF PROPOSAL
The bidder shall submit his proposal on the forms prOVided by the
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Engineer without removing them from the bound Contract DocumentB~
He shall also submit a duplicate proposal on t~1e additional unbound
forms provided by the En~ineert
The blank spaces in the proposals shall be filled in correctly with
ink'l--!here indicateo for e3ch a:'.d every item for which a quantity
1s ~iven, and the t~dder shall state the prices for which he pro-
poses 70 do each itGLl of the work contemplated ~
Tile bidder is propOSal 8i:o.11 te s :'L;:led correctly with ink. If the
proposal is :nade by a;l i;:1dividual, h~_s name and 9o~~. office
address shall be st.own. If made by a firm or part:'le:"'ship, the
name and post off~ce address of each member of the firm or
partnership shall 1.8 Sl;.O',/:l. :1' r.w.de bj' a corporation, the person
signing the 1-,;..'oposa=_ s',all show the name ,of tl1e state under the law
of which the Corporation was chartered and names, titles and
business addresses of the Fresident, Secretary, and Treasurer~ All
bids from Corporations 51....<:1:.1 tear the off1c1c:..l seal of the
Corporation~
5s CONDITIONS IN BIJDER~3 PROPOSAL
'~DlaQe-r-sna::' not sti;.ulate 1.1 his proposal any conditions not
provided for on the proposal form.
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'T'fie~~E~'g1~e~r;s estLl~~;~;i' Q~~~.tities as shown in the proposal shall
be used as a basis of calculation upon which the. aw~~of Q9ntR~~t
will be made~ but tl1ese quantities are not guaranteed to be accurate
and are furnished without any liability on the part of the Villa.ge~
L __ DEL1-~~~~qF PROPOS~S
Al:l.-oIa:s shall be placea in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon
~howing the work covered by the bid, and addressed to the Village
Clerk, Village of New Hope, 770: - ~~nQ Avenue North, Minneapolis
27 J; Minnesota;. Proposals Flay be mal led or submitted in person" No
bids will be received after the time set for receiving thema Bid~
~:u:>riving by mail at the office of the Village Clerk after the hour
designated for receiving bids will be returned to the sender unopenede
8. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
ProposaIs rnay'""te r'eJected~if they show any omissionD alteration of
form", addi.tions not called for, conditional bids or alternate bid~
not specified or irregularities of any kind. Proposals in which
the prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejectedo
9" WITHDRAW AL OF PROPOSALS
~may Vfitnaraw h~:prop05al without prejudice to himselfu
prOVided he files a written request with the Village Clerk before
the hour of lettingp and such withdrawn proposal may be modified
and resubmitted by the bidder at any time prior to the hour set for
the opening of bids.
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10~ PlffiLIC OPENING OF PROPOSALS
Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud in such place as
designated at the time and the date set in the "Advertisementli~
Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present.
110 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
More than one proposal for the same project from an individual
firm, partnership or corporation under the same or different
names will not be considered. Evidence that any bidder is interest-
ed in more than one proposal for the same work will cause rejection
of all such proposals. Collusion between the bidders will be
considered sufficient cause for the rejection of all bids so
affected.
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 completion of the work may be deemed sufficient
cause for his disqualificationo
12. EQUIPl'ilENT
vmen 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 work.
130 FURNISHING OF EVIDENCE OF PESPONSIBILITi
When requested by the 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 detail. The bidder shall also furnish a list of work
of similar nature performed with dates of completion thereof. The
bidder shall also furnish any other additional information relative
to financial responsibility and competence to do the work as may be
requested by the Village prior to acceptance of any proposalo
14. PEQUIRElVlliNTS OF CONTRACT BOND
The successful bidder, at the time for the execution of the contract
shall furnish and at all times maintain a satisfactory and
sufficient bond in full amount of the contract as required by law
with a corporate surety satisfactory to the Village. The Form
of Bond is that required by Statute, Personal sureties will not be
approved 0
15. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS
Failure to furnish the contract bond in a sum equal to the amount
of the award, or to execute the contract within ten (10) days,
as specified, shall be just cause for the annulment of the award,
and it shall be understood by the bidder that in the event of the
annulment of the award, the amount of the guaranty deposited with
the proposal shall be retained by the Village, not as a penalty,
but as Liquidated Damages.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
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Definitions
Interpretation of Proposal Contract Documents
Form of Contract
Con~ractorls Insurance
Compliance itlith LavIs, Build Codes and
Regulations
Permits and Licenses
Assignment of Contract
Sub-contracting
Contractor's Responsibilities
Termination of Contractor1s Responsibility
Prosecution of Work
Limitations of Operations
Conformity vlith Plans and Allovlable Deviations
Co-ordination of Plans and Specifications
Contractor's Right to Request Changes
Alterations of Plans or Character of work
Increased or Decreased ::;),uantities of \'Tork
Changes in the work
Claims and Protests
Superintendence and Supervision
ineer!s Status
Inspection of work
Delays and Extension of Time
Correction of i[ork Before Final Payment
Correction of Work After Final Payment
Failure to Complete work on Time
The Right of the Owner to do the Work
Right of Owner to Declare Contractor in Default
Exercise of the Right to Declare in Default
Quitting the Site
Completion of the Work After Default
Partial Default
Scope of Pa~nent
Applications for Payments
Partial Payments
Cert icates of Payments
Payments vJithheld
Final Inspection
Final Payment
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45. Defective Work 22
46. Protection of the Work 23
47. Damage to Existing Improvements 24
48. Protection and Restoration of Property 25
49. Privileges of Contractor in streets, Alleys, and
Right-of-Way 26
50. Work in Storms 27
51. Night Work 27
52. Use of Explosives 27
53. Noise Elimination 27
54. Water 28
55. Sanitary Provisions 28
56. Fossils 28
57. Accident Prevention 28
58. 1l0r Equalll Clause 28
59. Labor 28
60. Discrimination on Account of Race, Creed, or Color
Prohibited in Contract 29
61. Sites to be Kept Clean 29
62. Measurements 30
63. Guarantee 30
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VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
l. IN GENERAL
The standard form of the American Institute of Architects, entitled
"The General Conditions of the contract", and containing Articles
I to 44 inclusive, is a part of these specifications, except that
the following General Conditions shall take precedence over and
modify any statements of the "General Conditions of the contract"
and shall be used in connection with them as part of the Contract
DOcRments. A copy of these General Conditions of the Contract is
on file in the EngineerS' Offices and is subject to inspection by
this Contractor. Unfamiliarity with the terms of these General
Conditions of the Contract will not relieve thiS Contractor of the
termS contained therein. The word "Architect" in the General
Conditions of the Contract shall be construed to mean the same as
IIEngineerll in this specification.
2. DEFINITIONS
When used in these specifications and contract the following
termS, or if pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and
meaning shall be interpreted as folloWS:
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liThe OV'Jner" means the Village of Nev-r Rope, Minnesota.
"Engineer" means the Consulting EngineerS as designated for
the project by the owner, in this case orr_Schelen-Mayeron
& Associates, Inc., MinneapoliS, Minnesota.
IIInspector" an authorized representative of the Engineer,
assigned to make any or all necessary inspections of the
work performed and the materials furnished by the Con-
tractor.
"Laboratory" the testing laboratory which may be approved
by the Engineer to inspect and determine the suitability
of materials.
"Bidder" any indiVidual, firm or corporation submitting a
proposal for the work contemplated, acting directlY or
through a duly authorized representative.
"contractor" is the individual, firm or corporation with
whom the Owner contracts and unless otherwise specified
includes sub_contractors.
"Proposal Form", the approved prepared form on which the
Bidder is to or has submitted hiS, their or its proposal
for the work contemplated.
"Plans", all approved- drawings or reproduction of drawings,
pertaining to the construction of the work and appurte-
nances.
"specifications", the directions, conditions, provisions and
reQuirements contained herein, together with all written
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.
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llproposalll, the lflri tten Proposal of the bidder on the Form
furnished for the work contemplatedD
llproposal Guarantyll the security designated in the Proposal
to be furnished by the Bidder as a guarantee of good faith
to enter into a contract with the Owner, if the work is
awarded to him.
llContractl1, the agreement coverir:.g the performance of the
work and the furnishing of materials in the construction
of the vfOrk. The Contract shall include the IIContract
Documentsll and "Contract Bondl1, also any and all supple-
mental agreements which reasonably may be required to
complete the construction of the work in a substantial
and acceptable manner.
llContract Bond II, the approved form of security furnished by
the Contractor and his Surety or Sureties as a guaranty
of good faith on the part of the Contractor to execute
the work in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
llSuretyll, the individual or corporate body VJhich is bound
with and for the Contractor for the acceptable performance
of the Contract and for his payment of all obligations
pertaining to the work.
The term IIWorkl1 of the Contractor or sub-contractor includes
labor or materials or both.
!!A.S.T.M.II, American Society for Testing Materials.
Meaning of expressions. In order to avoid cumbersome and con-
fusing repetition of expressions in these specifications,
and whenever it is provided that anything is, or is to be
done, if, or as, or "'Jhen,, or vrhere 11 contemplated It, llre_
quiredll, !!directed!!, lispecified", lIauthorizedll, II ordered 11,
llgivenll, lldesignated!Y5 !1indicatedl1, I!considered necessaryll,
llpermittedll, Ilsuspended!l, l1approved!l, !!acceptablell, llun_
acceptable!!, !lsuitablell, Ilunsuitablell, llsatisfactoryll,
Ilunsatisfactoryll, or IIsufficientl1, it shall be taken to
mean and intend, by or to the Engineer.
3. n~TERPRETATION OF PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCu1~NTS
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed
contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans,
specifications or other proposed contract documents, he may submit
to the Engineer, a written request for an interpretation thereof.
The person submitting the request will be responsible for its
prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the proposed documents
will be made only by addendum duly issued and copy of such addendum
will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such
contract documents and such other prospective bidder as have
requested that they be furnished with a copy of each addendum.
The Owner will not be responsible for any other explanation or
interpretations of the proposed contract documentso
40 FOlli~ OF CONTRACT
The Form of Contract to be used shall be the form prescribed and
provided by the Owner in the Contract Documents.
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5. CONTRACTOR1S INSURANCE
No Contractor nor sub-contractor shall co~mence work 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 work.
Ao Workmen's Compensation Insurance
The Contractor shall take out and maintain for the duration of this
contract statutory Workmen!s Compensation Insurance and Employer1s
Liability Insurance as shall be required under the laws of
the State of Minnesotao
B. General Liability Insurance
(1) 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 death as well as from all claims for Property Damage
arising from operations under this contract. The minimum limits
which are required are: $200,000 for injuries including
accidental death to anyone person, 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 aggregate.
Such policy shall include coverage for:
(a) Injury to or destruction of any property arising out
of the collapse Of/or structural injury to any building
or structure due:
(1) To grad ing of land, excavation, borrovving, filling,
backfilling, tunneling, pile driving, coffer-dam
work or caisson work, or~
(2) To moving, shoring, underpinning, raising or demo-
lition of any building or structure removal or
rebuilding of any structural support thereof
(b) Injury to or destruction of wires, conduits, pipes,
mains, sewers, or other similar property, or any apparatus
in connection therewith, below the surface of the ground,
if 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
therefrom.
(c) Injury to or destruction of any property arising out
of blasting or explosion.
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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 accident. This policy must also provide $100,000 Property
Damage coverage.
(3) Contractual Liability Insurance
The Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Village,
the Engineer and their agents from every claim, action, cause of
action, liability, damage, expense or paywent incurred by reasons
of any bodily injury including death, or property damage resulting
from the Contractor1s operations on this project.
(4) Owneris Protective Liability and Property Damage Insurance
The Contractor shall provide Owner1s Protective Liability and
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 which 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.
C. Builder1s 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 mischief, 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.
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 Clerk. In addition
to the normal information provided on the insurance certificates,
they shall specifically provide that~
(a) A certificate will not be modified except upon
ten day1s prior written notice to the Village.
(b) Coverage is included for blasting, collapse and
underground hazards, and
(c) The contractual liability hazard has been insured.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, BUILDING CODES Mqn REGULATIONS
The Bidder is assumed to have made himself familiar with all
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Codes, state Laws, 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 improvement, 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 thereof.
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.
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, ordinance, regulation or decree; he shall forthwith report
its inconsistency to the Engineer in writing.
7. PEm~ITS AND LICENSES
The Contractor shall procure all perml~s and licenses, pay all
charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incidental to
the due and lawful prosecution of work.
8. ASSIGNIvlENT 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 assigThuent and has
furnished written consent thereto. In addition to the usual
recitals in assignment contracts, the following language must be
set forth:
l1It 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. 11
9. SUB-CONTRACTING
All sub-contractors shall be subject to the approval of the Owner
and the Engineer and no sub-contracts shall be let without such
approval.
lO. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contractor 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 bid. 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 to property adjacent to or on the line
of said work. 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 work.
vJhenever the Contractor is not present on the work, directions
will be given to the Superintendent or Foreman who may have im~ediate
charge thereof, and shall by him be received and strictly obeyed.
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-
tive, in anything relating to the work, or shall appear to be
incompetent, disorderly or unfaithful, he shall, upon the request
of the Engineer, be at once discharged and not again employed upon
any part of the worko
11. TEm~INATION OF CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
Except as otherwise provided for in these specifications and in
the Contractor's Bond, the Contractor's responsibility on his
contract shall continue until final acceptance of his work by
the Engineer, such acceptance to be made promptly after final
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.
12. PROSECUTION OF WORK
All dealings of the Owner w 1 be with the Contractor. No work
shall be started until the Contract has been executed.
Definite notice of intention to start work shall be given to the
Owner at least five (5) days in advance ,of,beginning the work.
Such starting time shall be within ten (10) calendar days after
the date of receipt by him of notice to proceed. 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. 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 defined. Should
the prosecution of the work for any reason be discontinued
temporarily, by the Contractor, with the consent of the Engineer,
he shall notify the Engineer at least twenty-four (24) hours
before again resuming operations.
The Contractor shall submit, at such times as may reasonable be
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requested by the Engineer, schedules which shall show the order
in which the Contractor proposes 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 parts. If
deemed necessary by the Engineer, he shall have the right to
change such schedule of operation as required.
The work shall be prosecuted in such manner as to insure its
completion within the time set for it in the Contract. 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 necessary.
13. LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS
In case of a dispute arising 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 harmony, 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 parties.
l4. CONFOJli~ITY WITH PLANS m~D 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 of the Engineer.
l5. CO-ORDn~ATION OF PLM~S m~D SPECIFICATIONS
This Contractor 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 of the
Plans and Specifications.
Any work not herein or on the plans specifically specified but
which may be fairly implied or understood as included in the
Contract, shall be done by the Contractor without extra charge.
Any ambiguity or discrepancy in the Plans or Specifications shall
be adjusted by using the best class of work or materials.
In the case of any discrepancy between the scale and figures on
all plans, drawings, etc., the figured dimensions shall govern.
In the case of any discrepancy between the quantities shown in
the proposal and those shown on the plans, the plans shall pre-
vail. In case any other discrepancy occurs between the plans
and these Specifications, the decision of the Engineer shall be
decisive thereon.
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16. CONTRACTORIS RIGHT TO REQULST CHANGES
~f 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 designJ he shall forthwith
advise the Engineer in writing of the particularso It is under-
stood and agreed thatJ 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.
17. 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 desirable, in order to complete
fully and perfect the construction of the work. Such changes shall
In no way invalidate the contract.
The Contractor will be informed in writing of all or any such
alterations in character of workJ before being ordered to perform
such work. After receipt of such noticeJ 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
work.
The plans and specifications show 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
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
chargeJ 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
made.
18. INCREASED OR DECPiliASED QUANTITIES OF WOID\
The Engineer is given the right to increase or decrease any or all
of the items specified in the Plans, Proposal and Contract, in-
cluding the elimination of one or more of such items.
Such changes shall in nowise invalidate the Contract.
The ~\fner 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 work.
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No allowance for anticipated profits will be made.
19. CH~WGES IN THE WORK
The Owner~ to the extent authorized by law~ may order extra work
or make changes by altering$ adding tos 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 writing. All such work shall
be executed under the conditions of the original contract, except
that any claim for extension of time caused thereby shall be
adjusted at the time of ordering such change 0
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 vq-ays ~
1) By unit prices names in the contract wherever such unit prices
are applicable to the extra work or change.
2) By an acceptable lump sum proposed from the Contractor.
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,
insurance, and taxes allowable to such wage cost, to which
cost shall be added 15% of the sum thereof. No charge shall
be made by the Contractor for organization or overhead
expenses.
b) For all materials used the Contractor will receive the
actual cost of such materials including freight charges as
shown by original receipted bills, to which cost shall be
added ten (10%) per cent of the sum thereof.
Vlhere materials are not specifically purchased for I1Force
Account H work.? but are taken from the Contractor i s stock,
the Contractor shall submit an affidavit of the quantity,
price and freight on such materials in lieu of original bills,
and invoices. This affidavit shall be approved by the Engineer.
c) For any machinery, 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 work, and to which sum no
percentage will be added. Such rental price shall not exceed
the rates established by the AoGoCo for this district for
comparable rentals a.nd. shall be subject to the Engineers!
approval.
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d) The compensation as herein provided shall be received by
the Contractor as payment in full for work done by l!Force
Accountll and said fifteen (l5%) per cent for labor and said
ten (10%) per cent for materials shall be agreed to cover
profit, superintendence~ 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 l! basis at the end of each day. Copies of
the records shall be made in triplicate on llForce Accountll
forms, provided for this purpose by the Engineer and signed
by both parties. To all such claims for Force Account Work,
the Contractor shall attach receipted bills for, or affidavits
of, materials used and freight receipts covering freight on
such materials used, and said claims shall be presented to the
Engineer for pa~ment 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 verified.
Should the Contractor refuse or fail to execute the work as
directed, or to submit his claim as required~ the Owner may
withhold payment of all current estimates until the Contractor's
refusal or failure is eliminated~ or after giving the Contractor
due notice the O;;\fner may make payment for said work on a basis of
a reasonable estimate of the value of the work performed.
200 CLAIMS M~D PROTESTS
~f the Contractor claims that any instructions by drawings or
othe~flise to be unfair or involve extra cost under this contract
for which he would claim extra compensation, he shall give the
Engineer written notice thereof within a reasonable time after
the receipt of such instructions, 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 work. No such claim will be valid unless so
mad e .
21. SUPERINTE~IDENCE P~D SUPERVISION
The Contractor shall keep on his work during its progress a compe-
tent superintendent and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory
to the Engineer. The superintendent shall not be changed except with
the consent of the Engineer unless the superintendent proves
unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his employ.
The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his absence,
and all directions given to him shall be as binding as if given to
the Contractor. Important. directions shall be confirmed in vlriting
to the Contractoro Other directions shall be so confirmed on
written request in each case.
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The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work, using
his best skill and attentions shall carefully study and compare all
drawings, specifications and other instructions and shall at once
report to the Engineer any error, inconsistency, or omission which
he may discover, but he shall not be held responsible for their
existence or discoveryo
The Contractor will be supplied, by the Engineer, copies of the
Plans and Specificationso He shall have said Pla~ and
Specifications available on the work, at all times, during the
prosecution of the work. 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,
etc., and in all other things that are necessary for satisfactory
completion of the work contemplatedo
220 ENGINEER'S STATJS
The Engineer shall have general supervision and direction of the
work. He is the agent of the Owner only to the extent provided in
the contract docu~ents 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 docu~ents.
He shall, within a reasonable time, make decisions on all claims of
the Owner, or the Contractor, on all matters relating to the
execution and progress of the work, or the interpretation of the
contract docu~entso The 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 works and shall determine the amount and
quantity of the several kinds of work performed, and materials
furnished, which are to be paid for under the contract. Any work
not specifically specified on the plans, but which may be fairly
implied, or understoods as included in the contract, shall be done
by the Contractor without extra charge, and the Engineer shall be
permitted to make such corrections and interpretations as may be
deemed necessary for the fulfillment to the extent of the plans
and specifications 0 In the case of any discrepancy occuring
between the plans and speCifications, the decision of the
Engineer is finalo
230 INSPECTION OF WORK
The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access
to the work wherever it is in preparation or progress, and the
Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and
for inspection,
An inspector 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
performed, also to report when it appears that the materials fur~
nished, or the work performed by the Contractor fail to fulfill
the requirements of the contract and to call to the attention of
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the Contractor any such failure or infringementc In case of any
dispute arising between the Contractor and the Inspector as to
the material furnisheds or the manner of performing the work,
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 be construed as binding upon the
Owner nor vlill such advice release the G6ntractor from the
fulfillment of the terms of the contract 0
If the specificationss the Engineer'S 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 inspections and if the inspection is by
another authority than the Engineers of the date fixed for such
inspection. Inspections by the Engineer shall be promptly made
and where practicable at the source of supply. If any work shall
be covered up without approval or consent of the Engineer, it
must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination
at the Contractor!s expense 0
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 Owner 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 vl'as caused by another Contractor.9 in it-Thich
event the Owner shall pay the cost.
24. DELAYS PliO EXTENSION OF TIME
If the Contractor be delayed at any time in the progress of the
work by any act or neglect of the Owner or the Engineer or any
employee of either, or by any other Contractor employed by the
Owner;> or by changes ordered in the works or by strike;> fire
unusual delay in transportation.9 unavoidable casual ties or other
causes beyond the Contractor's controly or by any cause which
the Engineer shall decide to justify the delays then the time
of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the
Owner may decidep and the decision of the ~~ner shall be
binding on both parties and shall not be arbitrary or unreasonable.
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 co~mencedc Tue Contractor shall
not be entitled to extension of time for each one of several
causes of delay operative concurrently.9 but only for the actual
period of delays nor shall the Contractor be entitled to an
extension for causes of delay one of such causes for which
extension is authorized above" The Contractor shall have no
claL~ 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 thereof shall
be his right to apply the Engineer for extension of time as
provided hereino
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25. CORRECTION OF WORK BEFORE FINAL PAyplliNT
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all
materials condemned by the Engineer as failing to conform to the
contracts whether incorporated in the work or not and the Contractor
shall promptly replace and re-execute his own work in accordance
'with the contract documents and 1,\rithout 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 replacement.
All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifica-
tions shall be considered as defective and all such materials,
whether in place or nots will be rejected and shall be removed
immediately from the right of way, unless otherwise permitted.
No material which has been rejected, the defects of which have been
corrected or removed, shall be used until approval has been given.
If the Contractor does not remove such condemned work and materials
within a reasonable time fixed by written notice, the Owner may
remove them and may store the material at the expense of the
Contractor. If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such
removal within ten (10) days thereafter, the Owner may upon ten
(10) days written notice sell such materials at auction or at
private sale and shall account for the net proceeds thereofs after
deducting all the costs and expenses that should have been borne
by the Contractor.
26. CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT
Neither the final certificates nor payTIent, nor any provlslon of
the contract documentsj shall relieve the Contractor of respon-
sibility for faulty material or workmanship, and unless othenvise
specified he shall remedy any defects due thereto and pay for any
damage to other work resulting therefrom which shall appear within
a period of one year from the date of substantial completion. The
Owner shall give notice of observed defects with reasonable
promptness. All questions arising under this article shall be
decided by the Engineer.
27 . F AlLURE TO COIVlPLETE vJORK ON THill
The Contractor guarantees that he can and will complete the work
within the time limit stated in the Agreements or vrithin the
time as extended as provided elsewhere in the contract documents.
Inasmuch as the damage and loss to the Owner which will result
from the failure of the Contractor to complete the work within
the stipulated time, will be most difficult or impossible of
accurate assessments the damage to the Owner for such delay and
failure on the part of the Contractor shall be liquidated at a
daily rate in an amount as specified in the Special Conditions for
each calendar days Sundays and holidays included, by which the
Contractor shall fail to complete the work or any part thereof in
accordance with the provisions hereof, and such liquidated damages
shall not be considered as a penalty. 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 demand.
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Permitting the Contractor to continue and finish the work or any
part of it after the time fixed for 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 Owners nor by the
termination of the contract, shall the Owner forfeit the right
to recover liquidated damages from the Contractor or his Surety for
failure to complete the contract.
28. THE RIGHT OF TB..E mfflER TO DO THE vlOR1\
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 pa~~ent
then or thereafter due the Contractor, provided, however, that
the Engineer shall approve both such action and the amount
charged to the Contractor.
29. RIGHT OF THE OWNER TO DECLARE CONTRACTOR IN DEFAULT
~n 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
lllinnesota; 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 accord-
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
8) The Contractor shall sublet, assign, transfer, conveyor
otherwise dispose of his contract other than as herein speci-
fied; or if
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9) HA receiver or receivers are appointed to take charge of the
Contractor's 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
ll) 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 work, or the
award of necessary sub=contracts, or the placing of necessary
material and equipment orders, or if
l2) 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 Engineer1s opinion, attributable to
conditions within the Contractor1s control; or if
l3) 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
l4) The work is not completed within the time herein provided
therefore or within the time to which the Contractor may be
entitled to have such completion extended.
15) Before the Owner shall exercise its right to declare the
Contractor in default by reason of the conditions set forth
in items nQmbered 1), 4), 5), 6), 7), lO), 11), 12), 13)
and l4), 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 Oi^lner 0
30. EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT TO DECLAPE 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 declared.
3l. QUITTn~G TF~ SITE
Upon receipt of such notice the Contractor shall immediately dis-
continue all further operation under this contract and shall
im~ediately quit the site, leaving untouched all plant materials,
equipment, tools and supplies then on the site.
32. COlfwLETION OF THE WOlli( AFTER DEFAULT
The Owner, after declaring the Contractor in default, may then
have the vwrk completed by such means and in such manner, by
contract with or without public letting, or otherwise, as it may
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deem advisable, utilizing for such purpose such of the Contractor1s
plant, materials, equipment, tools and supplies remaining on the
site, and also such sub~contractors as it may deem advisable.
After such completion, 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 workc 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 completion. Should the expense of 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 demand,
33. PARTIAL DEFAULT
~n case the Owner shall declare the Contractor in default as to a
part of the work only, the Contractor shall discontinue such part,
shall continue performing the remainder of the work in strict
conformity with the terms of the contract, 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 default.
The provisions of the clauses herein relating to declaring the
Contractor in default as to the entire work shall be equally
applicable to a declaration of partial default, except that the
Owner shall be entitled to utilize for completion of the part of
the work as to which the Contractor was declared in default only
such plant, materials, equipment, tools and supplies as had been
previously used by the Contractor on such part.
34. SCOPE OF PATI1lli~T
The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation as
herein provided, in full payment for furnishing all materials,
labor, tools, equipment~ royalties, fees, insurance, permits,
bonds, etc., and for performing all work contemplated and
embraced under the Contract, also for all loss or damage
arising out of the nature of the work, or from the action of
the elements, until its final acceptance by the Owner, and for
all risks connected with the prosecution of the work, also for
all expenses incurred by, or in consequence of, the suspension
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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.
The Contractor shall under this contract price furnish and pay
for all material and incidental l-IJork, furnish all accessories,
and do everything which may be necessary to carry out the
contract in good fai.th3 which contemplates everything completed,
in good working order, of good material with accurate workmanship.
350 APPLICATION FOR PAYlfillNTS
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer an application for
each payment verified as required by law for claims against the
Owner, and, if required, receipts or other vouchers showing his
payments for materials and labor, including payments 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, includ'ing 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 directo In applying for payments the Contractor shall
submit a statement based upon this schedule, supported by such
evidence as the Engineer may direct, sho>;'ling his ri.ght 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 sale, or such procedure
as will establish the title of the Owner to such material, or
otherwise adequately protect the interest of the Owner. The
Engineer will examine claims for payment promptly, and his
determination of the amount due on progress payment will be final.
36. PARTIAL PAYriIENTS
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 done, provided the work is
progressing to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
IvIonthly 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
storageo From the total value of the materials so reported, ten
(lO%) per cent will be retained 0 Such material, when- so paid for
by the Owner, shall become the property of the Owner, and in the
event of the default on the part of the Contractor, 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 work.
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Vouchers \!IIill be passed for paylIlent by the ONner not later than
the tenth (10th) of the fol.lm-J'ing month", unless delayed by
requirements for examination or aud ing by other authorities.
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If the Contractor has made application a~ above", the Engineer
shall~ not later than the date when each paylIlent falls due, issue
to the Contractor a certificate for such B.TDOunt as he decides
to be properly due.
No certificate issued nor payment made to the Contractor", nor
partialj or entire] uses or occupancy of the work by the Owner,
shall be acceptance of the work or materials not in accordance
with this contracte
38. P AYlviENTS_ WITI-LH..ELD
The Owner may withhold7 in addition to retained percentages, from
paylIlent to the Contractor such an amount or amounts as may be
necessary to cover~
1) Defective work not remedied.
2) Claims for labor or materials furnished the Contractor or
sub=contractor3 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
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Ii reasonable doubt that the contra.ct can be completed for
the balance then tmpaid c
5) Evidence of dama.ge alleged to be caused by the Contra.ctor
to other persons or property in connection with the work
under the contract for \rvhich claim has been or. will be
asserted against the Contractors- the Owner or the Engineer.
The Ov,mer may disburse and sha.ll have the right to act as agent
for the Contractor in disbursing such funds as have been l\Tithheld
pursuant to this paragra.ph to the party or parties vlho are entitled
to payment therefrom3 but the O\'Jner assumes no obliga.tion to make
such disbursemento Owner will render to the Contractor a
proper accounting of all such funds disbursed.
390 FINAL INSPECTION
The Engineer will make final inspection of all work included in
the Contract or any portion thereof$' as soon as practicable after
notification by the Contractor that such work is nearing completion.
If such worlc is not acceptable to the Engineer at the time of his
inspectionJ he will advise the Contractor in writing as to the
~arti~u!~r defec~s to be re~edfed befor~ such work ?a~ b~.accepted.
1f9 WlGDln a perlod of ten (10) days afGer such notlflcaGlon, 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 due the
Contractor on his contract.
40. FINAL PKfl~ENT
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. Unless as
herein provided, the O'\;vner i'rill accept the Certificate and Final
Estimate for final pay~ent and will notify the Contractor and
his Surety or Sureties of the acceptance of the work. 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. All prior certificates or estimates upon which
pay~ents may have been made are merely partial estimates and
subject to correction in the final payment.
Before final payment is made for the work on this Project, the Con-
tractor must make a satisfactory showing that he has complied with
the provisions of Minnesota statutes Annotated 290.92 requiring the
i'Jithholding of state income tax for wages paid employees on this
Projecto Receipt by the Clerk of the Village of New Hope of a
Certificate of Compliance from the Commissioner of Taxation will
satisfy this requirement. The Contractor is advised that before
such certificate can be issued, he must first place on file with
the Commissioner of Taxation an affidavit that he has complied
with the provisions of MoS.A. 290.92. The required affidavit form
will be supplied by the Co~missioner of Taxation, Centennial
Building, sto Paull, Minnesota, on request.
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 secured. 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.
41. NO WAIv~R OF LEGAL RIGHTS
The Owner, or its Engineer, shall not be precluded or stopped by
any measurement, estimate or certificate, made or given by them, or
by any of their agents or employees, under any prOVlSlon 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 showing 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 v~ner shall have the right to reject the whole
or any part of the aforesaid work or material, should the said
measurement, estimate, certificate or payillent be found, or be
known to be inconsistent with the terms of the Contract, 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.
Neither the acceptance of the Owner or its Engineer or any of their
agents or employees, nor any certificates by the Engineer, for
payment of money, nor any payment for, nor acceptance of the whole
or any part of the work by the Owner, or its Engineer, nor any
extension of time, nor any possession taken by the Owner 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
be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
42. DEFENSE OF CLAIMS OR SUITS
The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner and all
of its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all loss,
damages, expense, including cost and expense and attorney's 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 work, or through 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-
ment of patent, trademark or copy right, or from any claims
or amounts arising or recovered under the "Workmen'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 Owner, or in case no money is due
his Surety shall be held until such suit or suits, action or
actions, claim or claims, for injuries or damages, as aforesaid
shall have been settled and suitable evidence to that affect
furnished to the Owner.
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 used.
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No monies, payable under the Contract, 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,
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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 for such
use by suitable legal agreement with the patentee or Owner and a
copy of said agreement shall be filed with the Village of New .Hope,
Minnesota, If no such agreement is made or 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
OVlner for any costs)' expenses and damages i\Thich it may be obliged
to pays including cost" expense, and attorney1s fees- incident to
litigation by reason of any such infringements at any time during
the prosecution or after the completion of the work.
44.. IVIATERIALS
Unless othe~lise specified all materials shall be new, and both
wor8lianship and material shall be of good quality. The Contractor
shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind
and quality 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 0 The approval of the
source of any material will stand only so long as the material
itself conforms to the specificationso Only materials conforming
to the requirements of these specifications shall be used in the
work. The source of any material shall not be changed at any time
vJithout the \;',rritten approval of the Engineer 0 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.
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 worko Materials shall be stored in a manner
that will fac itate inspection,
The portion of the si.te or right~of~way not required for public
travel may., i.'iith the consent of the Engineer, be used for storage
purposes, and for the placing of the Contractor1s plant and
equipment; but any additiona.l. space required.9 unless otherwise
stipulated, shall be provided by the Contractor at his expense 0
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All materials, supplies, and articles furnished shall~ whenever
so specified, and othe~~ise wherever practicable, be the standard
stock products of recognized reputable manufacturers.
From the commencement of the work until the completion of the same,
the Contractor shall be solely 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 made. 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
work~ 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 purpose.
When tests of materials are necessary, such tests shall be made by
and at the expense of the Contractor unless otherwise provided. 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. The Contractor in all cases shall furnish the
required samples without charge.
All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifi-
cations shall be considered as defective and all such materials,
whether in place or not, will be rejected and shall be removed
immediately from the right-of-way, unless otherwise permitted. No
material which has been rejected, the defects on which have been
corrected or removed, shall be used until approval has been given.
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
Contractor. If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such
removal within ten days thereafter, the Village may, upon ten 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
Contractor.
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all
materials condemned by the Engineer as failing to conform to the
contract, whether incorporated in the work or not and the Contractor
shall promptly replace and re-execute his own work in accordance
with the Contract 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;
45. DEFECTIVE \<JORK
All work not conforming to the requirements of these Specifications
shall be considered as defective and will be rejected. The
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Contractor shall remove and renew or repair all such defective
work as ordereds in writing; 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 Em acceptable manner an(:! in accordance with the re-
quirements of these Spec ations", vJ'ith:in the time indicated in
wri.ting; the Engineer shall have authority to CStlJ.se the un=
acceptable or defective work to be removed and renewed or repaired
at the Contractor1s expense 0 Any expense incurred by the Owner
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 llContract Bondl1 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 fo~ the Owner at his option; to purchase
materials" tools and eqllipmentJ and empl.oy labor or to contract
""lith any other individual, firm or corporation to perform the
worko Al.l 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 IIContract Bond deposited. Any
work performed) as described in this paragraph,J 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 lrtE WORK
The Contractor shaLL furnish; erect an.d ma good and sufficient
lighted barricades at approaches to the work and as necessary
to protect the work and the publico He shall protect all portions
of the improvements from damage or defacement.9 and shall keep
all traffic and extraneous loads off am the several parts of the
improvement for the periods of time herein specified or as required
by the Engineer.
Where the work is carried on in; or adjacent to; any street, alley
or public place; the i;or is his ovm ense furnish
and erect such barricades, fences", lights and danger signals
and shall provide such \I\Tatchmen:md shall take such other
precautionary meas'ures for the protection of persons and property,
and of the work, as are necessaryo E.:xcavations in or adjacent
to public streets or alleys in which water stands more than one (1)
foot deep shall be securely barricaded with snow fence so as to
prevent access by children at times i;~'ork is not being
carried on at the site of excavationo Barricades shall be painted
~n a,co~or t:at w _ ~~e v 0 ib at 1?-i?h~ 0 From sunset ~o"\ su~ris~,
~he Con~ractor shall rurnlsh and ma1n~aln at least two l2) f~ashlng
amber lights at each barricadec A sufficient number of barricades
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shall be erected to keep vehicles from being driven on or into
any work under constructiono The Contractor shall furnish watch-
men in sufficient numbers to protect the work.
vmen 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
Villages at places designated by the Engineer 0
When existing sewers 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.
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 expenses adequate
pumping facilities and temporary outlets or diversionso The
Contractor at his own expense shall construct such troughss 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. The existing sewers and connections shall be kept
in service and maintained under the contract, 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.
At all shaft sites and on all open cut works the Contractor shall
provide and maintain free access to fire hydrantss water and gas
valves, manholes and similar facilities. 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 damage. No separate compensation
will be paid for sub-drains, or other methods of drainings 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 of the
Engineer. Trees adjacent to the work shall be protected from
all damage by the construction operations.
47. DAMAGE TO EXISTING I~WROv~tlliNTS
All damage done to existing improvements during the progress of this
Lmprovement 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 ty~es of improvements or classes of work required.
Tne Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the protection
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of a~~ improvements that are not designated by the Engineer to be
removed for proper construction of the project.
48. PROTECTION A1ID F~STORATION OF PROPERTY
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Where the work passes over or through private property, the Village
will secure right=of~way or easement. The Contractor shall not
receive any extra compensation or be entitled to any extras
because of delay on the part of the Village obtaining right~of-
"""Jay or easement 0
The Contractor shall not enter upon private property for any purpose
without having previously obtained permission from the Owner 0 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,
side>;\Talks, etco'; all water} S6iiv'er and gas lines; all conduits, all
overhead pole lines or appurtenances thereof; and all other public
or private property along or adjacent to the work,
The Contractor shall notify the proper representatives of any
public utility, corporation, and company or individual, not less
than forty-eight hours in advance of any work which might damage or
interfere with the operation of their or his property along or
adjacent to the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all
damages or injury to property of any character resulting from any
act, omission} neglect or misconduct in the manner or method of
executing the work, or due to his non~execution of the work, or
at any time due to defective work or materials. He shall restore,
or have restored at his own cost and expenses such property to a
condition similar or eqtlal to that existing before such damage or
injury was done, by repairing} rebuilding, or otherwise restoring
as may be directed, or he shall make good such damage from injury
in a manner acceptable to the Village or the Engineer 0 In case of
failure on the part of the Contractor to restore such property or
make good such damage or injurys the Engineer may, upon forty-eight
hours' written notice under ordinary circumstances and without
notice when a nuisance or hazardo1.J.s condition results, proceed to
repair" rebuild ,9 or otheri'lise 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 will be obligated to forthwith reimburse
the Village for the cost thereof,
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 l..1.til.ities as >;\Tell as
public utilities of the Village, County or State which may be under-
ground or overhead within street and highway right-of~way or within
easements and which may be interfered with under this contract.
Existing underground, surface, or overhea.d structures are not
necessarily shown on the plans, and those shown are only approxi~
mately correct and no responsibility is 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. .
The sizes, locations and depths of such structures as are shown
on the plans and profiles are only approximately correct and the
Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the accuracy of the
information given.
The Contractor shall not claim or be entitled to receive 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 exerc ise extreme care in cross ing or itwrl{ing
adjacent to all utilities and shall be responsible to protect and
maintain their operation during the time the work is in progress.
The Contractor shall restore, at his own expense, any public
structures such as water mains, water connections and appurtenances,
sewers, manholes, catch basins and sewer connections which are
damaged or injured in any way by his acts.
The Village shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any suit
or expense claim brought for or on account of any damage, main-
tenance, removal and/or replacement, or relocation of mainss
conduits} pipes, poles, wires, cables or other such structures of
private utility firms or corporations, whether underground or
overhead, that may be caused or required by the Contractor during
the time the work is in progress. However, in cases where the
alignment, as shown on the plans, coincides with the existing
location of either an overhead or 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 relocation.
490 PR;VILEGES OF CONTRACTOR IN STREETS, 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 p cess or other rights-of-way, as shown on the plans,
or as permitted by the Engineer. A reasonable amount of tools,
materi.als and equipment for construction purposes may be stored
in such space, but not more than is necessary to avoid de1ays
in the construction. Excavated and Vlaste materials shall be pi1ed
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 property. Other Contractors of the Village
mays 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 work.
Any additional grounds desired by the Contractor for his use
shall be provided by him at his own cost and expense.
Where the work encroaches upon any right~of-way of any railway
or state or County Highway, the Village 1iJill secure the necessary
easement or permit for the work. Where railway 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 work3 or precautions for
safety of property except the right-of-waY3 shall be made by the
Contractor at his expense. The Contractor will not be paid
direct compensation for such railway or highway crossing3 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 work3 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
it. Sufficient covering shall be provided and kept ready for this
purpose 0 The Contractor will not be entitled to extra compensation
for work so stopped or delayed by the Engineer.
5l. NIGHT toJORK
Work shall be done at night only in the case of emergency and only
upon the direction of the Engineer. The Engineer has the right to
order work to be carried on at night, if in his opinionJ 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 allowed the Contractor for work under this item.
52. USE OF EXPLDSriES
If it is necessary to use explosives in the performance of the
work, the Contractor shall take out permits and comply with all
the laws3 ordinances and regulations governing sameo He shall
fully protect all completed works as well as all overhead, surface
or underground structures and shall be liable for any damage done
to the work or to other structures on public or private property
and injuries sustained by persons, by reason of the use of
explosives in his operations. Explosives shall be handled3 used
and fired only by experienced men. All firing shall be done by
electricity. All explosive supplies shall be safely stored and
protected in an approved manner 0 All such storage places shall be
marked clearly J:DPJ\fGEROUS = EXPLOSIVES no Caps or other exploders
shall not be stored at the place where dynamite or other explosives
are stored 0
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 mufflerse
540 WATER
The Contractor shall make arrangements with the proper Village
officials and/or private parties for obtaining any water which
may be needed'o
55. 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 conditionse
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
56. FOSSILS
If any fossils or treasure or other unusual or valuable geological
formations are found in the progress of excavating, such fossils,
treasure or samples of geological formations shall be carefully
preserved by the Contractor who shall convey such items to
Engineer. These items shall become the property of the Villageo
57. ACCIDENT PFJrVENTION
Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of
persons (including employees) and property. The safety provisions
of applicable laws, building and construction codes shall be
observed 0 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 lawso
580 !lOR EQUAL!! CLAUSE
Whenever in any of the contract documents any article, appliance,
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 w'ords nor equal!l, it shall be deemed that such words llor
equall1 do follow such designation, unless the context clearly
requires a contrary constructionc Any article or material
equalling the standards fixed may be used in place of that
specifically mentioned by the specifications, providing that the
material proposed is first submitted to and accepted by the Owner
or his authorized representativeo
59. LABOR
None but competent labor shall be employed on this work. Wherever
mechanical work is required, it shall be performed by skilled
lab or.
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The 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 materials.
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 removed.-
Wherever possible, local workers shall be given preference over
imported workers, providing that they are equally competent at
the work applied for.
The Contractor will not be allowed added compensation for any
work performed on Saturdays, Sundays or Legal Holidays.
60. DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR PROHIBITED
IN CONTRACT
IIEvery contract for or on behalf of the Village shall be deemed
to contain provisions by which the Contractor agrees...oo.oooo..
(1) That, in the hiring of COID~on 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, creed, 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 relates:
(2) That no Contractor, material supplier, or vendor shall, in
any manner, discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent
the emplOyment of any such person or persons, or on being
hired, prevent, or conspire to prevent, any such person or
persons from the performance of work under any contract
on account of race, creed or color:
(3) Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor: and
(4) That this contract may be cancelled or terminated by the
Village, and all money due, or to become due hereunder,
may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent violation
of the terms or conditions of this contract. tl (Section 181. 59
Minnesota Statutes)
6l. SITES TO BE KEPT CLElL1\T
The Contractor shall clean and keep clean from waste, materials
or refuse resulting from his operations, the site of work, the
streets, the work and public property occupied by him. Equip-
ment not usable on the work shall be promptly removed and the
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adjacent premises maintained in a neat and orderly condition
at all times. Advertising signs in general will not be
permitted on the 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 materials,
equipments rubbish and temporary structures; restore in an
acceptable manner all property, both public and privateJ which
has been damaged during the prosecution of the work; and shall
leave the site in a neat and presentable conditiono
62. IvlliASUREMENTS
Before ordering any material or doing any works 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
>;\Tith the work.
u. 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 performed.
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 ordered 0 ~fuere work is to be
paid for by units of lengthJ areas volume or weights only the
net amount of worlc actually doneJ as it shall appear in the
finished work and measured as hereinafter specified shall be
paid forJ local customs to the contrary not withstanding. For
the estimating of quantities in which the computation of areas
by geometric methods would be comparatively laborious, it is
stipulated and agreed that the planimeter shall be considered
an instrument of precision adapted to the measurement of such
areas 0
630 GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all defects
in workmanshiPJ materials and equipment which may be developed in
any part of the entire installation furnished by himJ and upon
written notice by the Engineer shall Lm~ediately replace and make
good lVithout expense to the Village any such faulty part or parts
and damage done by reason of sameJ during the period of one (l)
year from the date of final acceptance of the installation.
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 PROVISIONS FOR SANITARY SE~ER
VILLAGE OF Nffiv HOPE, MINNESOTA
Table of Contents
Article
Page
1. General 1
2. Location 1
3. Scope of Work 1
4. Method of Procedure 1
5. Materials :i
6. Construction Stakes, Alignment and Grade 4
7. Excavation and Preparation of Trench 5
8. Pipe Foundations 6
9. Pumping and Bailing 7
10. Rock Excavation 7
ll. Unforeseen Underground Obstruction 7
l2. Blasting 8
13. Sheeting and Bracing 8
14. Temporary Bridges and Crossings 9
15. Railroad and Highviay Crossings 9
l6. Installations of Sanitary Sewer and Appurtenances lO
17. Backfilling and Grading 14
l8. Infiltration and Inspection 15
19. Restoration of Ground and Road Surfaces 16
20. Restoration of Sod, Trees, Driveways, Curb and
Sidewalk 16
21. Gas Service 17
22. 'V'Jorkmanship and Clea"1-up l8
23. Methods of Measurement and Payment l8
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
SANITARY SEwER AND APPURTENill~CES
VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA
l. GENERAL
The General Conditions and the Special Conditions as embodied in
these Contract Documents shall be applied to all work and materials
to be furnished under these Special Provisions.
2. LOCATION
The sanitary sewer 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 plans and drawings.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The work to be done under this contract shall include the furnishing
of all material, labor, tools and equipment to construct complete
in place the sanitary sewer and all appurtenances as shown on the
drawings and as specified herein and in accordance with all
pertinent requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health.
This Contractor shall do the excavating of all kinds of materials
encountered, furnish or compact foundations where required, furnish
and install all timbering, sheeting and bracing necessary or
proper to safely support all vlOrk, remove all vlater, protect,
repair, relocate, maintain and restore all sub-surfaces, surface
and overhead structures directly or indirectly disturbed, injured
or affected by his operations, backfilling and furnish all other
appurtenant items and services necessary or specified.
4. 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 tllle by other Contractors. The Contractor shall
notify the Engineer in writing of his intentions to commence work
at least five (5) days prior to his moving onto the site.
Prior to the start of any work, the Contractor shall submit in
V'lriting to the Engineer for approval, a schedule of procedure and,
after once approved, he shall not deviate from it without written
permission from the Engineer. The schedule of procedure shall
essentially indicate the number of crews to be employed, locations
of ~iTork for each crew, tine schedule and sequence of moves and
other pertinent information as required by the Engineer.
5 . r[ATERIALS
The materials used in this work shall be all new and shall conform
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to the requirements for class~ kind and size for materials as
specified below. 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 installation.
A. Clay Pipe
Clay sewer pipe shall conform to the requirements of Standard
Specifications for Rxtra Strength Clay Sewer Pipe, A.S~T.M.
Designation C200-59T or C278-60T. All clay pipe to be a minimum
of three (3) feet in length.
B. Reinforced Concrete Pipe
Reinforced concrete pipe shall conform to the requirements of the
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert~ storm
Drain and Sewer Pipe~ AoS.T"M. D~signation C76...6oT for Classes
II, III, IV and V.
Class II pipe shall be used wherever there is twelve (l2) feet or
less of cover over the top of the pipe; Class III pipe shall be
used i,\Therever there i.s more than twelve (12) feet, but less than
eighteenr(l8) feet of cover over the top of the pipe; Class IV
pipe shall be used wherever there is more than eighteen (l8) 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 (32) feet of cover over the top of pipe.
All concrete pipe shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in length
unless the Engineer gives permission to use shorter lengths.
All pipe shall be clearly marked showing the proper position when
layed.
Pipe strength classifications may only be used with the cover and
depth brackets described above, listed on the Proposal Form and
shown on the plans if the trench 1Tidth is in strict accordance
with Article No.7 flExcavation anC Preparation of Trenchll of
these Special Provisions. .
When conditions require concrete pipe other than specified above~
Special Strength Reinforced Concrete Pipe conforming to t;1e
requirements of Standard Specification 3236 of the Minnesota
Department of Highways for Classes VI through XI may be substituted
upon permission of the Engineer.
C. Reinforced Concrete Bends.
Both long and short radius reinforced concrete b'Emds shall conform
to the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Reinforced
Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe, A~S.T.M. Designation
C76-60T for Classes III, IV and V.
Class III bends shall be used v-rherever there is eighteen (l8) feet
or less of cover over the top of pipe; Class IV bends shall be used
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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 bends shall
be used wherever there is more than thirty-two (32) feet of cover
over the top of pipe.
Pipe strength classifications may only be used with the cover and
depth brackets described above, listed on the Proposal Form and
shmv-n on the plans if the trench vlidth is in strict accordance with
Article No. 7" IlExcavation and Preparation of Trenchfl of these
Special Provisions.
Do Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings
Cast iron pipe shall be Class l50 and conform to the requirements
of Federal Specifications itM-p-42lb vlith wall thickness in con-
formance with the requirements of A.S.A. Law of Design A21..1 for
the laying condition and depth of cover required. All joints shall
be mechanical joints in accordance with A.S"A.. Specification A21..11
with plain rubber gaskets.
Cast iron fictings shall be Class 250 for sizes up to and including
twelve (l2) inches and Class l50 for sizes fourteen (l4) inches
and larger. Fittings shall conform to the requirements of A.S.A.
Specificatlon A2l.l0.
All pipe and fittings shall be tar coated inside and outside.
E. Ductile Iron Pipe
Ductile iron pipe shall be Class 150 and conform to the applicable
dimensions, weights and tolerances of Federal Specification
11'fv.J-P-42lb for cast iron pipeo Ductile iron shall be grade 60-45-10
and shall be tested in accordance with A.S.T.M.. Specification
A339-55. All pipe shall be tar coated inside and outside.
Ductile iron sewer pipe installed on piling under this contract
shall have the following minimum wall thickness when the depth
of cover over the pipe is 12 feet or less:
Diameter D.I.P.
Minimum Wall Thickness
6 in.
8 in.
10 in.
12 in.
Class 23
Class 22
Class 22
Class 22
When the depth of cover over the pipe exceeds l2 feet, the class
wall thickness shall be increased as approved by the Engineer.
F. Vitrified Clay Fittings
All clay fittings, wyes, double wyes, tees and bends shall be of
the same pipe classification as the pipe to which they are attached
or connected. The spur diameters of all wyes shall be 6 in.
unless otherwise noted on the plans or directed by the Engineer.
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G. Jointing Materials
(1) Clay Pipe
Clay pipe joints shall be made with materials having resilient
properties in conformance with A.S.T.M. Designation C425-60T for
Type I and Type III.
(2) Concrete Pipe
Jointing materials shall be rubber gasket, cement grout and fabric
diapers. Rubber gaskets shall be Press Seal or approved equal.
Diapers shall be Mar Mac or approved equal.
i32 Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Pipe
Joint material shall be plain rubber gasket with mechanical joint.
H. Precast Concrete Manholes
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 Drain and
Sewer Pipe, A.S.T.M. Designation C76-59T for Class II, the internal
diameter shall be forty-two (42) inches. Precast top and lower
sections for manholes shall conform to requirements as shown on
detail drawings. Covers shall bear the word IISewerll 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 cover.
J. Manhole Steps
Manhole steps shall be cast iron, manufactured from hi-test metal
having a minimum tensile strength of 35,000 pounds per square inch.
Steps shall be as shown on the detail drawings.
6. CONSTRUCTION STAKES, ALIGNMENT AND GRADES
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 Engineers sufficient notice of his need for the
establishment of line and grade so that the Engineers may have
time to provide same. After lines and grades for any part of
the work have been given by the Engineers, the Contractor will be
held responsible for the proper execution of the >;\Tork to such
lines and grades and all stakes or other marks given shall be
protected and preserved by him until authorized to remove them
by the Inspectorc The Contractor shall at his own expense,
cOrrect an.y mistakes that may be caused by their unauthorized
disturbance or removal. The Engineers may require that l.oJ'ork be
suspended.at anytime when for any reason such marks cannot be
properly folloi/J'ed"
No additional compensation shall be allowed the Contractor for
any clai..rns of crews being held up because of lack of line and
grade stakes.
7. EXCAVATION iiND PREPARATION OF TRENCH
The trench shall be dug to the alignment and depth shown on the
plans and only so far in advance of pipe line as the Engineer
shall permit. The sides of the trench shall be sloped and/or
braced and the trench drained so that workmen can vlork safely
and efficiently. It is essential that the discharge pumps be
laid to natural drainage channels or to drain sewers.
In all cases where the sewer alignment is located so that space
and access is very limited with respect to the safety and welfare
of adjoining buildings, such as a property line between houses,
the Contractor shall discontinue open trench excavation and
shall jack the pipe in place for an adequate length to safeguard
settlement and damage to these adjacent structures at no extra
compensation.
The trench io'lidths at the top of the excavation may vary depending
upon the depth of trench and the nature of the material en-
countered" HOvlever, the maximum allowable vlidth of trench at
the level of the top pipe in place shall be as follm'J"s:
Pil)e Sizes - Inside Diameters
- 33 Ii and Less
3611 and Larger
Width of Trench at Top of Pipe
Outside diameter of pipe + 16ff
Outside diameter of pipe + 2411
For trench widths 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 No. 5 iiMaterials for Sewers" of these Special Pro-
visions, listed on the Proposal Form or Shown on the plans.
Such proposals must be submitted to the Engineer for approval in
writing and with pertinent pipe strength and soil weight data
and proposed trench width at the top of pipe at least fourteen
(14) days prior to the desired construction date. No extra
compensation shall be allowed for any increase in material or
construction costs created by alternate plans.
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The trench shall have a bottom conforming to the grade to which
the pipe is to be laid. 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 length 0 If excavation is made below grade, it
shall be backfilled with well tamped pit run sand or fine gravel
as approved by the Engineer at no additional expense to the Village.
Bell holes shall be dug at the ends of each length of pipe to
permit proper jointing. Excavations for manholes and other
structures shall have one foot minimum clearance on all sides.
The Contractor shall provide without additional compensation
suitable temporary channels for any ~V'later that may flow along or
across the site of the work. The excavated material shall be
placed on one side of the trench except when permitted by the
Engineer to use both sides. All material shall be so placed as
not to obstruct any drain or gutter, or to unnecessarily obstruct
any passage-y,laY.
All surplus material shall be removed by the Contractor and dis-
posed of as directed by the Engineer, within haul distance not to
exceed two miles one way at no additional compensation.
8. PIPE FOUN'"DATIONS
If the Contractor encounters unstable soil not suitable for bedding
of pipe" 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 Engineer. The Contractor v,rill
not be paid extra for such additional excavation, but will be paid
for each additional yard of base stabilization material at the unit
price bid. Material for base stabilization shall be two inch binder
stone or pit run gravel, as determined by the Engineer.
If the Engineer considers that clay pipe, as shown on the plans, is
not suitable for the subgrade soil condition, he may order the
Contractor to install cast iron pipe in lieu of clay pipe to be
placed on rock stabilized subgrade or on piling as specified below.
If the Engineer shall order piling to be placed, the Contractor
shall furnish, drive and place all said piles. Piles shall be
driven vertically in exact position at locations given by Engineer.
Piles which may become shifted must be removed and good piles
driven in their places, or additional piles put in as directed by
the Engineer 1r'lithout additional expense to the OWner.
Timber piles shall meet the requirements of the rllinneapolis Build ing
Code, Section 1504, (adopted November 29, 1957) for full length
pressure treated wood piles. Dimensions for wood piles shall be as
follows:
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Length - ft.
20 or less
20 - 30
30 or more
Min. Butt Diam - in.
lO
II
l2
Min. Tip Diamo - in.
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8
8
Diameters shall be determined by dividing the circumference by
3ol4 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 Engineer.
Piles shall be sound and solid. and free from any defects which
may materially impair their strength or durability. They must
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
butt.
Piles shall be capped and cradles provided in accordance with the
detail drawings. Caps and cradles shall be pressure treated.
90 PDlY[PING AND BAILING
The Contractor shall, at his 01tln expense, pump or otheY\'Jise remove
any l\Tater which may exist in the trenches and shall form all dams
or other works necessary for keeping the excavation clear of vlater
during progress of the work. In case of running sand or other bad
ground, the >;vork shall proceed day and night if the Engineer so
directs.
10. ROCK EXCAVATION
lli'hen the trench is carried through rock, the depth of excavation
shall be 6 in. belov,j the outside barrel of the pipe, fittings"
and other appurtenances. Adequate clearance for properly jointing
pipe laid in rock trenches shall be provided at bell holes. Sand
shall be backfilled and tamped to proper grade before the pipe is
laid 0 Width of excavation shall be computed on a basis of a
uniform width 9 inches greater than the outside diameter of the
hubs or bells of pipe.
Rock excavation shall be defined as removal of all boulders larger
than 1/3 cubic yard in volQme and of ledge rock, concrete, or
masonry structures that require an air haw~er or blasting to remove.
Loose, soft or disintegrated shale or rock in its natural state,
masonry or concrete which can be economically removed vITithout air
hamlTIer or blasting >;vill be cla.ssified as llloose rockl1 and no
additional compensation will be provided for excavation of this
character.
ll. m~FORESEEN UNDERGROU~ID 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 I1Removing
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Unforeseen Obstruc.ons!lo The removal shall be paid for at the
unit price of the proposal, or if not so b~d, at actual cost plus
l5 percent, as prvided in the General ondiciol.s.
12. BLASTD'\JG
Et"{plos i ves shall be kept in a safe place :larked IlDangerous fl, re-
mote from buildings, structures or places where an explosion could
endanger life or propertyo Caps or exploders shall be kept in a
different location. 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
regulations. Existing sevlers, 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 earth.
The Contractor shall, at his m'ln expense, restore to its original
condition any property or utilities damaged by blast.
l3. SF..EETThfG 1\.1\)1) BRACrnG
The Contractor, to prevent the disturbing or settlement of adjacent
road surfaces, foundations, structures, 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 work. The" Contractor shall
be responsible for the strength and su.fficiency of all sheeting and
bracing. 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 Contractor1s
expense.
Bracing shall be so arranged as to provide ample working space
and so as not to interfere with the 1tvork 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 withstand
such strain. 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
Engineers.
Any damage to the work under this contract or to adjacent structures
or property caused by settlement, water or earth pressures, slides,
caves or other causes due to failure or lack of sheeting and brac-
ing or improper bracing or through negligence or fault of the
Contractor in any manner .shall be repaired by the Contractor without
delay at his expense.
~fuere the trench is not located near eYisting utilities, buildings
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 excavation. In this event, he shall excavate
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a space of sufficient size to provide adequate space for the con-
struc'Gion work so as to prevent sliding or caving of the banks
into the area within 'Ghe lines of structures.
The Contractor shall leave in place to be imbedded in the backfill
of the trencll. all sheeting and bracing etc., which the Engineer
may direct In writing to be left in place for which the Contractor
shall be paid. In addition to that sheeting and bracing mentioned
above, the Contractor may also leave in place, to be imbedded in the
backfill of the trench, any sheeting and bracing >;'lhich he nay consider
necessary to prevent injury to persons, structures, corporations
or property, whether private or public, for VJhich he assumes the
entire and sole liability for any damage which may be caused by the
installation, and for which he shall receive no payment or extra
cornpensation.
No sheeting and bracing which is within 3 ft. of the surface of the
ground may be left in place in the trench without written permission
from the Engineer. When sheeting and bracing have been ordered
left in place, payment for sane shall include the upper 3 ft. or
"cut-off" sectlon of the sheeting~
l4. TEMPORARY BRIDGES AND CROSSINGS
The Contractor slall construct and malntain temporary brldges and
crossings, cOlplete "'lith flagmen, wLerever necessary co expedite
the work or to maintain traffic. Temporary bridges or crossing
shall be of ample size to safely carr~T the load which may come
upon them as de'Germined by the Engineer. 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 therefor.
15. RAILROi\.D iU\JL) HIGHl.iAY CROSSINGS
During the construction of "'lark 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 highways shall be in accordance with the
respective rallroad or highway department involved. The railroad
and/or highway department may provide such inspectors or watc~men
as, in their opinion, are required, the expense of \-\Thich shall be
paid for by the Contractor. The Engineer shall make all arrange-
ments there.: ore \.^lith the above named concerns, and the Contractor
shall notif the Engineer in writing at least fifteen (15) days
before proc 'eding with any work on or under said property concerned,
stating the tlme and place where 1e shall interfere with the above
company1s property. 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 stall furnish said cash deposit or
bond.
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16. INSTALLATION OF S.Al\JITARY SmfER AND APPURTENANCES
Proper implements, tools and facilities satisfacGory to the Engineer
shall be provided and used by the Contractor for the safe and con-
ven1ent prosecution of the work.
Pipe and other materials shall be unloaded and d1stributed on the
job in a manner approved by the Engineer. In no case shall materials
be tbrown or dumped from the truck. 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. The Contractor shall furnish the neCeSSaFy assistance in
such exanination of materials.
Sanitary se\\Ter materials shall be carefully lowered il.to trench piece
by piece by means of a aerrick, ropes or other suitable tools or
equ1pment, in such a manner as to prevent damage to materials and
protective coatings and lining. Under no circmllstances shall sanitary
sewer materials be dumped into the trench.
A. Laying and Bedding of Pipe and Fittings
Before lowering and wh1le suspended, the pipe shall be inspected
for defects and rung with a light ha~mer to detect any cracks.
Any defective, damaged or unsound pipe shall be rejected.
All foreign matter or d1rt shall be removed from the inside of
tl.e pipe 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 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 subsGances from
entering the sewer.
All pipe shall be bedded as per Class B bedding, unless otherwise
directed by the Engineer. Class B is that method of bedding
trench conduits in which the conduit is set on fine granular
materials in an earth foundation carefully shaped to fit the
lower part of the conduit exterior for a width of at least 60%
of the conduit breadth. The remainder of the conduit is entirely
surrounded to a height of at least one foot above its top by
granular materials carefully placed by hand to fill completely all
spaces under and adjacent to the conduit. The fill is tamped
thoroughly on each side and under the conduit as far as practicable
1n layers not exceeding six inches in thicknesso
In the event that suitable, fine granular and granular maerial
1S not encountered during the normal excavation of the sewer trench
or when the material encountered is determined unsuitable by the
Engineer for backfilling around the conduit as required for Class B
Beddi.ng, the Contractor shall provide and place such approved
material (sand fill) as required at no extra compensation.
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Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with the tongue or spigot ends
pointed in the direction of the flow. No pipe shall be laid in
water or when the trench conditions are unsuitable for such work,
except by permission of the Engineers.
This Contractor shall make all of the connections of pipe to the
manholes which have previously been constructed. He shall receive
no extra compensation for connections to capped stubs or cutting
into present manholes. For completing drop sections for drop man-
holes Contractor shall be paid as per unit price bid.
Bo Jointing of Pipe and Fittings
(1) Concrete Pipe
The rubber gasket shall truly 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 pipeo The gasket shall be cemented to the tongue
of the pipe not less than twelve (l2) hours before the plpe is
laid.
Cement grout shall be one (l) part Portland Cement to two (2)
parts clean sand, free of lumps, and mixed with sufficient water
to make a pourable consistency of thick cream.
Diapers shall be made from suitable fabric of sufficiently close
'VITeaVe to prevent the loss of cement from grout}} but shall not be
waterproof. Diapers shall be henmed on each edge, wi h a sceel
wire or straps inserted ready for application. Cotton fabrlc
diapers with round steel wire and 8 inch width shall be used on
pipe of 33 inch I.Dv or smaller. Burlap fabric diapers with 3/8
inch steel straps and 9 inch width shall be used on pipe of 3b inch
loDe or larger. wires shall be securely fastened by twisting opposite
ends together with pliers and straps shall be tightened with tension-
ing tool and secure with a crimped seal.
After a pipe has been laid.'} the trench bottom directly adjacent
to the joint location shall be undercut to a width and a depth
sufficient to allow for full expansion of the grout filled dia-
pero The diaper shall then be secured to the bell or grooved
end of the pipe in place by clinching one tie-wire or strap and
the diaper folded back out of the way. After the spigot or
tongue of the next pipe is properly in place and the pipe pulled
home., the dlaper lS pulled across to span the joint and the
second tie-wire or strap is securely clinched around 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
flows under the bottom and rises on the opposite side. The pour
may then be completed from both sides. In hot dry weather, clear
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water may be poured into diaper to wet the pipe circumference prior
to pouring the j oint grout. No backfill shall be placed about the
joint until the diaper is completely poured full of grout.
The annular space inside the pipe shall also be filled with a
relative stiff mortar mix of one (1) part Portland Cement to two
(2) parts clean sand and the joint made smooth.
(2) Clay Pipe
Flexible compression joints, as specified, shall be applied to clay
pipe and fittings at the factory and materials shall be ready for
installation at the job site.
~men installing clay pipe with the flexible compression joint, the
bell and spigot surfaces should be cleaned of dirt and foreign
matter. The surface of the joints should then be painted with a
lubricant sealer~ Position the top or one side of the spigot joint
into the bell end of the pipe previously laid and push the pipe
home 0 For larger diameter pipej a lever with a wooden cushion
block, a shovel or a bar may be used to shove the joints in placeo
The slight pressure used to shove the joints together contributes
to the tightness of the joint because it keeps the precision
mating surfaces in tight contact with each other and thus exerts
a pressure on the inside of the bell and the outside of the spigot.
(3) Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Pipe
Cast iron pipe shall be jointed with mechanical joints using rubber
gaskets. Jointing shall be done in accordance vlith llNotes on
Method of Installation!! included in A.S"A. Specification A21.11 for
a mechanical joint.
Co House Services
It shall be the duty of the Contractor to cooperate with the Village
and keep an accurate record of service connections as to location,
depth to top of connection, type of connection provided, etc..
Location shall be made in respect to the nearest manhole center
downgrade from the service. This record shall be kept jointly by
the Contractor and Inspector on forms to be provided by the Engineer.
Sewer services shall be located at least 10 ft., measured horizon-
tally, away from existing water services and for the most con-
venience to the benefitted property.
At all points unless othe~1ise designated by the Engineer, the
Contractor shall construct six (6) inch vitreous clay service
for house connections and shall extend such connections to the
property line. When directed by the Engineer, the Contractor will
substitute six (6) inch cast iron pipe in lieu of vitreous clay
for services.
Wherever possible, house connections shall be kept to a minimum
depth of ten (lO) 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,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer..
j,,{here the depth of cover over the top of the sewer pipe in the
street is twelve (l2) feet or more, the Contractor shall construct
the service connections up the side of the trench to a minimum
depth of cover over top of plpe of ten (lO) feet and extend the
service horizontally to the property line with minimum depth of
cover over top of pipe of nine (9) feet, at the curb line as
described above.
All house connections shall be capped by a vitreous clay stopper
sealed firmly in place or other method approved by the Engineer
which will prevent any water entering the sewer until the
connection is placed in service.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary wyes, tees or crosses
for connecting services to vitrified clay or cast iron sewer
lines at the contract unit prices. Tee or wye connections to
reinforced concrete se~^ler lines shall be provided at no additional
compensation. If necessary, provide necessary 611 bends to bring
services to proper location and elevation.
At the end of all house connections, two feet behind the curb
line, the Contractor shall furnish and set at no additional
compensation a 211 X 211 X 8' long wooden stake, set vertically to
within 1211 of the ground surface.
Do Manholes
Excavation shall be to a depth and size to provide for construction
of the manhole as shown in detail on the plans.
Reinforced concrete base for manhole construction shall be of
size and depth as shown on detail drawings. Concrete used for
this purpose shall consist of one part Portland Cement, two parts
clean, sharp sand, and four parts graded coarse aggregate. Material
used for this purpose shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer. Base shall be poured on undisturbed earth. Walls shall
be of precast concrete. Reinforcing steel may be eliminated from
base only by permlssion of the Engineer.
Manhole frfu~es and covers shall be set to the designated elevation
in a full mortar bed. Provide not less than two nor more than nine
concrete adjusting rings or rows of brick between frame castin~ and
precast manhole top. The bottom of all junction manholes shall
be shaped to conform to the pipe so as to allow a free, uninterrupted
flmv of sewage.
viherever drop manhole seC"Clons are left for future construction,
the drop shall terminate at the vertical stack (no tee)
approximately 121 below the road surface. These drop sections
and all stubs shall be tightly capped with an approved cap. Drop
manhole sections to be immediately connected under this contract
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or those requi.ring capped stubs" as noted on the plans, shall be
constructed complete with tee section as detailed.
170 BACKFILLING .Al\1D GRADING
All excavation in trenches shall be backfilled to the original
ground surface or to such grades as specified or shown on the
dravr5_ngs b The backfilling shall begin as soon as pract ical after
the has been placed and shall thereafter be carried on as
rapidly as the protection of the balance of the work will permit.
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
pllrpose, free from boulders or stones. Depositing of the backfill
shall be done so the shock of falling material will not injure the
structure~ Grading over and around all parts of the work shall be
done as directed by the Engineerso
Complete cleanlJ.p shall proceed directly behind the backfilling to
accommodate the ret-llrn to normal conditions. Should the Contractor,
in the Engineer s opinion, fail to diligently pursue the backfill-
ing and cleanups the amount of open trench at anyone time shall
be limited to 600 l.f. and the amount of work on i^lhich complete
cleanup has not been accomplished shall be 1 ted to 1.;000 l.f.
Contractor shall have sufficient equipment on the job to assure
timely backfill and cleanu_p at all times 0
The lower port:l.on of the trench around the pipe shall be backfilled
in accordance with the requirements for Class B Bedding. Granular
materia.l.9 free from rocks and boulders" shall be carefully placed
by hand simultaneously on both sides of the pipe to a height of at
least one foot above the top of the pipe to completely fill all
spaces llnder and adj acent to the pipe 0 Backfill shall be tamped
thoroughly on each side and under the pipe as far as practicable
in layers not exceeding six inches in thickness. In the event
that suitable3 granular material is not encountered during the
normal excavation of the sewer trench or when the material en-
countered is determined unsuitable by the Engineer for backfilling
arolmd the conduit as required above" the Contractor shall. provide
and place such approved material (sand fill) as required at no
extra compensation.
Succeeding la~'-ers of backf may contain coarse materials" but
shall be free from pieces of rock" frozen material" concrete;?
roots, stlLmpss tin cans" rubbish and other similar articles vlThose
presence in the backfill" in the opinion of the Engineer, would
cause settlement of the trench, or damage to the pipe. No black
dirt. loam or other unsuitable materials shall be used as back-
fill~ in the top four (4.) ft 0 of vfater 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 (l) ft. of the
finished grade,
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After the trenches for the water lines and services have been
backfilled and graded, they shall be co~pacted with an approved
vibratory compacting roller or other approved mechanical means
over the full width of the excavated area. Compacting shall con-
tinue until no further settlement occurs. .in addition to the
blading and maincenance 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 equipment for sprinkling streets which shall be available
at all times for street maintenance. 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 compensation.
All deficiencies in the quantity of material for backfilling the
trenches or for filling depressions caused by settlement shall
be supplied by the Contractor. Any excess material shall be hauled
away and deposited where directed by the Engineer at no additional
compensation.
The Engineer shall determL1e vJhere excess material shall be hauled
within the Village limits.
The Contractor shall remedy. at his own expense any defects that
appear in the backfill for a period of one year following
completion.
~~nen the trench excavation for the sanitary seVier and appurtenances
is within the right-of-ways of state or County, the backfilling
of the trench, 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 compensatio.1.
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. The Contractor shall maintain the roadway
in a condition acceptable to the Engineer at all times until
final acceptance of the entire work by the Village. Therefore,
the Contractor shall provide one motor grader which shall be avail-
able at the project at all times for surface maintenance. If in
the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor is not maintaining the
street surfaces sufficiently with one motor grader, he shall pro-
vide additional blades at no additional compensation.
18. INFILTRATION A..1\JD INSPECTION
Upon the completion of the sewer construction and before any
house services are connected, leakage tests shall be made to
determine the amount of ground water infiltration into the sewers.
Measurements will be taken by means of 900 V-notch weirs placed
in the lines. Measurements shall be taken at all points where
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in the oplnlon of the Engineers the flow of the water in the
sewers is greater than the maximum allowable leakage. The maximum
allm'lable rate of leakage shall be as follm'ls:
For all pipe up to and including 2411 in diameter" 3500 gallons
per mile of plpe per 24 hours.
In case measurements indicate a leakage greater than the maximum
allowable leakage, additional measurements shall be taken and
continued until all leaks are located and the necessary repairs
and corrective work have reduced the leakage in the section being
tested below the maximum allowed by the specifications.
The Contractor shall furnish the weirs and other material and
labor for placing the weirs in the sewer and shall assist the
Engineers in making measurements. The Contractor shall receive
no additional compensation for making the leakage tests or
corrective work necessary to reduce leakage below the maximum
allowed by the specifications.
Upon completion of the contract" the Engineer will carefully
inspect all sewers and appurtenances, in each straight stretch
of sevier, light shall be visible from one manhole to another.
Any cracked or broken pipe shall be removed and replaced \'lith a
sound one and the invert of the sewer shall be left clean from
any obstructions throughout the entire line.
19. RESTORATION OF GROUNn ANn ROAD SURF ACES
T:lherever the sucface of the ground is removed or disturbed by
the Contractor' C)peration the Contractor shall restore, replace
or rebuild all such surfaces to a condition at least equal to its
condition at tile of ren,oval. Blading and maintaining of streets
and roadways are covered hereinbefore in these provisions.
Unless othenqise specified or shown on the plans, the Contractor
shall not be required to replace bituminous paving on Village
streets or State and County High>;'lays when the alignment of the
sanitary seVier and its appurtenances, as shown on the plans, re-
quires the Contr:ctor to remove such paving during the phase of
excavation. However, if the alignment of the sanitary $ewer and
its appurtenances, as shown on the plans" lS alongside or parallel
to a paved roadway, but the proximity of such aligThment to the
paving does not warrant any damage or removal of such paving,
the Contractor shall replace or repair the paving which he has
removed or damaged at no additional compensation.
20" RESTORATION OF SOD!) TP.EES, DRIVE~'lAYS, CURBS AJ\1D SID:sr.~ALK
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 Nev\T Hope tandards and wlth no
additional compensation. 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 replacement.
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Any trees .which will lie within the limits of the excavatio~ shall
be removed by the Contractor orily with t.he express permission of
the Engineer. There shall be no additional compensation for the
removal of such trees, but the Contractor will' not be required
to. replace any tree so removed.
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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. There will be no additional compensation allowed for
this item.
Any sod which is disturbed during the installation of sanitary
sewer lines or appurtenances shall be replaced, including necessary
black dirt. The Contractor will be reimbursed for sodding up to a
maximum of 15 feet in width measured 7~ ftQ on each side of the
sanitary sewer line and 10 ft. in width measured 5 ft. on each side
of the house service. Any sod requiring replacement outside o~
these limits shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional
compensation. .
.
Black dirt shall be replaced to a thickness equal to that removed
up to a ma..,"'{imum of one (l) ft. No sod shall be laid on less
than three (3) in. of compacted black dirt.
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 l, 1964.
2l. 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
reconnecting house service shall be borne by the Owner. All other
costs shall be borpe 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 Owner, the
cost of same shall be paid by the OWner. 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
agreeme~t to indemnj".f;y either th.e. c.ontractor or said gas company.
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 to the necessary work.
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The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to gas mains and
house services because o~ carelessness or negligence on his part.
22. WORKMA..1\ISHIP J\ND CLEANTJP
Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall dismantle and
remove all construction plant, equipment, appliances, 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 h.im in a neat workmanlike condition. This
work shall be done with a minimum of inconvenience to the public
or public travel.
23 c METHODS OF rlliASURElv1E1TT AND P ATIlliNT
A., Reinforced Concrete Culvert!' storm Drain and Sewer Pipe in Place
Reinforced concrete culvert, storm drain and se",rer pipe for all
classes will be paid for at the contract price per lineal foot,
for each diameter of pipe flJ.rnished and according to the depth
zone classification.
Be Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe
Vitrified Sewer Pipe will be paid for at the contract price per
lineal foot, or each diameter of pipe furnished, and according
to depth zone classification.
Co Cast Iron Sewer Pipe
(1) Cast Iron Pipe Shown on Plans
Cast iron pipe as shown on the plans shall be paid for at the
contract price per lineal foot for each.diameter of pipe furnished
and according to depth zone classificationc
(22 Cast Iron Pipe in Lieu of Vitrified Clay Pipe
Cast iron pipe, not shown on the plans, but placed upon direction
of the Engineer in lieu of clay pipe shall be paid for as clay
pipe in accordance i^lith Item EBlI above plus the contract
unit price .per lineal. foot bid as flAdditional cost per foot for
SUbstituting Col.P. in lieu of VcS.Po n as listed on- the Proposal
Form for the diameter of pipe furnished.
Do Ductile Iron Sewer Pipe
Ductile iron Pl"oe shall be measured and paid for as described under
Item llCfl, abo=ve-o ~fuen this pipe is used on piling, the unit price
must reflect only the cost of pipe and installation. Piling cost
shall be incorporated into the cost of the pile bent as described
hereinafter.
Unit prices shall include excavation, pumping, sheeting, pipe
completely installed, and backfilling for Items flAil through IlDfl.
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 structures. Depth zone classification shall be based
on total depth of trench from the surface of the ground to the
invert of the sewer, except vlhere the Engineer orders extra depth
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to assure firm foundation for the pipe, in which case payment will
be made for at the unit price according to the depth of trench
excavated. Depth zone classifications shall be taken to include
the upper limit but not the lower limit. As an example: 8'-10'
classification shall be taken from 8.0l! to lO.OO' inclusive. No
deduction in depth will be made for rock encountered in the trench
above the designated grade.
E. IVIanhole s
jVianholes I,rill be. paid for to a depth of eight (8) feet at the
contract unit price per manhole, which price shall include precast
base and top sections and cover and frame. Manholes shall be
measured from invert of sewer to top of cover.
F" Excess Depth of Manhole.s
Manholes to be constructed to a depth greater than eight (8)
feet will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot
for each foot of depth that is greater than eight (8) feet.
G. Drop Section for Drop Manholes
Type A - The drop section with the tee for drop manholes shall
consist of elbow, tee and one (l) length of V"C.P" or part of
length as may be required, including concrete base and pipe support
and will be paid for at the contract unit price for each unit.
Type B - The drop section without tee for drop manholes shall
consist of an elbow and one (1) length of V"C.P. or part of length
as may be required >;vith a clay stopper, including concrete base
and pipe support and will be paid for at the contract unit price
for each unit.
Ho Risers for Drop Manholes
The risers for drop mannoles consist of V.C.P. including pipe
support and will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal
foot above the height covered by IlGH above.
I. Connection to ~~isting Drop Sections
A connection to an existing drop section shall consist of
completing a ty-pe IlBIl drop section, as covered under Item lIGlI
above, by cutting into the existing manhole and furnishing a tee
completely installed and ",rill be paid for at the contract unit
price. Any removal of, or addition to existing drop section shall
be paid for as per Item "HlI above.
J. 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 six inches
below and nine inches on each side of the outside barrel of the
pipe and shall be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic
yard.
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K. Material for Stabilizing Grade
filaterial used f()r 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.
L. 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
detail drawings assuming piles to be 20 fto long and shall be
complete with caps, cradles and accessories required. Any piling
required over 20 fto in length shall be paid for as excess length
of piling and shall be paid for at the contract unit price per
lineal foot drive in place over 20 ft.
M. Sheeting
Sheeting ordered left in place shall
unit price per thousand board feet.
f?r installing any sheeting.
be paid for at the contract
No payment shall be made
N. Special Sections
Special sections will be paid for at the contract price on a
lu~p sum basis for all work and material necessary for the
complete installat1.o,1. or construction.
o. Wyes, Tees and Special Fittings
Wyes, tees and special fittings will be paid for at the contract
unit price for each unit furnished of the size and classification
specified on the proposal.
The cost of all material and labor required to complete this
project as specified and shown on the plans, but not specifically
included as a pay item, shall be merged with the various unit
prices bid 0
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR \"IATER r"AIN
VILLAGE OF NEVI HOPE, IUNNESOrA
Table of Contents
Article
Page
1. General 1
2. Location 1
3. Scope of Work 1
44 Method of Procedure 1
5. Materials 2
6. Construction Stakes, Alignment and Grade 8
7. Excavation and Preparation of Trench 8
8. Pipe Foundations 9
9. Pumping and Bailing 10
10. Rock Excavation lO
ll. Unforeseen Underground Obstruction II
12. Blasting II
13. Sheeting and Bracing 11
14. Temporary Bridges and Crossings 12
l5. Railroad and Highway Crossings l2
16. Installations of Watermain and Appurtenances l3
17. Backfilling and Grading 16
18. Testing and Disinfecting Mains l7
19. Restoration of Ground and Road Surfaces 19
20. Restoration of Sod, Trees, Driveways, Curb and
Sidewalk 19
2l. Gas Service 20
22. Workmanship and Clean-up 20
23. Methods of Measurement and Payment 21
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES
VILLAGE OF Nnl HOPE, MINNESOTA
1 . GENERAL
The General Conditions and the Special Conditions as embodied in
these Contract Documents shall be applied to all work and materials
to be furnished under these Special Provisions.
2. 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 plans and drawings.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The work to be done under this contract shall include the furnish-
ing of all labor, material, 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 Water Works Association (AoWoWoA.)
and shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Minnesota
State Department of Health.
This Contractor shall do the excavating of all kinds of materials
encountered, furnish or compact foundations where required,
furnish and install all timbering, sheeting and bracing necessary
or proper to safely support all work, remove all water, protect,
repair, relocate, maintain and restore all sub-surfaces, surface
and overhead structures directly or indirectly disturbed, injured or
affected by his operations, provide all backfilling and furnish all
other appurtenant items and services necessary or specified.
4. 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 commence work
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 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. The schedule of
procedure 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.
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5. IVIATERIALS
The materials used in this l'i'ork shall be all neiv and shall conform
to the requirements for class, kind and size for materials as
specified below. 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
installation.
A. Cast Iron Water Pipe and Fittings
Cast iron \'-vater pipe shall be class 150 and shall conform to
the requirements- of Federal Specification ~~V-P-42lb, latest
revision thereof. Wall thickness class shall conform with the
requirements of A.S.A. Manual A21.1 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.
Under the option of Article 6.2.l of Federal Specification
~N-p-42lb, pipe with mechanical properties of strength with
a modulus of rupture of 45,000 p.s.i. and a tensile streGgth
of 21,000 p.s.i. is approved, but for pipe sizes of 12 ~nch
diameter or larger only.
Cast iron fittings shall be Class 250 for sizes up to and
including twelve (l2) inches diameter and shall conform to
AoS.A. Specification A2l.l0 covering short body fittings.
Cast iron fittings over twelve (l2) inches in diameter shall be
short body and shall be Class 150.
All joints shall be mechanical joint and shall conform to A.S.A.
Specifications A210l1 with gaskets. Gaskets shall be made from
vulcanized crude rubber compound. All surfaces shall be smooth,
free from imperfections and free from porosity. The gasket shall
have a lead tip well bonded to the rubber for conductivity.
Every pipe and fitting shall be tar coated on the outside and
shall be cement lined on the inside. Cement mortar lining
shall be in accordance with A.S.A. Specification A21.4
except that lining may be half thickness.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain, if directed to do so
by the Engineer, accurate scales near the site of the construc-
tion and shall weigh a sufficient number of pipes and fittings
from each carload or shipment, as directed, to verify the
weight marked thereon. Should weights prove inconsistent, the
Engineer may require the weighing of all materials delivered,
the cost of said weighing to be at the Contractor's own expense.
B. Ductile Iron Water Pipe
Ductilei.ron pipe shall be suitable for 150 p. s. i. working pressure
and shall conform to the applicable dimensions, '\'leights and toler-
ances of Federal Specification \~~-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 A.S.T.M. Specification A339-55. All pipe shall be coated
and lined as previously specified for cast iron pipe.
Ductile iron water pipe installed on piling under this contract
shall have the following minimum wall thickness:
Diameter D.l.P.
6 in.
8 in.
l2 in.
Minimum Wall Thickness
Class 27
Class 26
Class 26
c. Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe and Fittings
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe, fittings and accessories
shall conform to the requirements of A.W.W.A. Standard Speci-
fication C301-58 and shall be designed for 150 pcs.i. 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.
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. Near the extremity of the spigot ring
shall be an annular groove which serves to hold a rubber gasket
furnished with the pipe. 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 seal.
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 proposed. The branches of
12 il L,D. or smaller shall be cast iron mechanical j oint hub
ends. Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe adapters may also be
used for making compatible connections with other ty~es 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.
D. Gate Valves and Boxes
Gate valves on ~ 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 ttott ring seals designed for a minimum of 150 p.s.i.
working pressure with mechanical joints and shall conform to
A.W.W.A. Specifications. The valves shall be constructed with
parallel seats and loose discs. 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
faced. All valves shall have openings through the body of the
same circular area as that of the pipe to which they are
attached.
Valves shall be prOVided with a 2 in. square operating nut and
shall open in a counter-clockwise direction.
Valve boxes shall be cast iron of the three piece type suitable
for a depth of 7~ ft. of cover over the top of the pipe or to a
depth as shown on the plans. Shafts shall be 5-1/4 in. diameter,
bases may be round or oval and length adjustment shall be screw
type.
Valve boxes shall be of sufficient length to provide for adjust-
ment above and below g:('ade of not less than six (611) in. >;'J'hen
the pipe is laid to the specified depth in accordance with the
following table:
Pipe Size
6 in.
8 in.
Depth to Top of Pipe
Box
Base
7 .5 ft e
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No. 6
Drop covers on valve boxes shall bear the word 'waterll on the
top. Valve boxes shall be Clay and Bailey or approved equal.
Valves and boxes shall be considered integral units and the bid
price shall include both items.
E. Gate Valves in Manholes or Vaults
Gate valves on 12 inch diameter water lines or larger shall be
installed in manholes or vaults as detailed on the drawings in
the Appendix of these Contract Documents. Gate valves for 12
inch diameter water lines shall conform with the requirements of
!lItem D" specified above except tnat no box is required for
manhole installations. Gate valves for l6 inch water lines or
larger shall be provided with a bypass line complete with by~ass
valve in accordance with A.W.W.A. Specifications and shall be
equipped with enclosed gear mechanism for opening and closing the
valves. Gears shall be spur or bevel depending on laying position
of valve as shown on the detail drawings. Valves shall opeD in
a counter-clockwise direction.
The gate valves shall be iron body, bronze mounted non-rising
stem designed for 150 p.s.i. working pressure with mechanical
joints, unless otherwise specified, and shall conform to
A.W.W.A. Specifications. When prestressed concrete cylinder
pipe is used, valves may be furnished with hub to hub ends which
are suitable for direct connection to the spigot ends of that
tyye of pipe in lieu of mechanical joints.
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The valves shall be constructed with parallel seats and loose
discs. 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 rings, 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. Bypass valves
shall conform to the same basic requirements stated above with
11011 rings.. seals and a 2 inch square operating nut.
Gear cases shall be mounted on extended type yokes to permit re-
packing of the stuffing box of the valve without disassembly.
Gears shall be made of alloy steel with teeth that are precision
machine cut and shall operate in lubricant. Drain and filler
plugs shall be provided on grease cases for any position or
mountings. All moving parts shall be bronze or bronze bushed.
Provide 11011 ring seals in the grease case for the stem and pinion
shaft. Operating mechanism shall include barrel type position
indicators.
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 rollers.
Valves requiring tracks and rollers shall be provided with
scrapers.
Unless otheritJ'ise specified 'or shown on the detail dra'\.'lings,
16 in. and 18 in. valves shall be set vertically and shall be
housed in manholes and valves 20 in. or larger shall be positioned
nearly horizontal and housed in vaults.
Vaults shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, unless
othen~ise specified, and shall be reinforced and sized as shown
on the detail drawings. 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 slab. 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.
Manholes may be constructed of precast reinforced concrete,
brick, 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 drain and
sewer pipe, A.SoT.M. Designation C76-60T for Class II. The
internal diameter and the precast top and lower sections for
manholes shall conform to requirements as shown on detail
dra",.1ings.
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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 I1Waterl1 on the top.
Manhole steps shall be cast iron, manufactured from hi-test metal
having a minimum tensile strength of 35,000 lbs. 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. Valve
boxes shall have at least six inches adjustment, above and
below the specified grade. Drop covers shall bear the work
I1waterll 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.
F. Hydrants
All hydrants shall be of uniform make with 5 inch valve openings.
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-l/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
mains or larger. The bottom hub end of hydrant shall have mech-
anical joint connection. Hydrant shall open in a counter-clock-
wise direction by means of a 111 pentagon operating 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 pressure. 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 nipples shall be brol~e or suitable non-corrodible metal,
securely inned into hydrant barrel. Hose and steamer caps shall
be provided with leather or rubber gaskets and shall be securely
chained to the barrel.
1l0ll ring seals shall be provided to prevent >;vater froD reachil1g
operating mecLanism. Operatill.g mechanism 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 hydrants furnished shall be interchangeable with
all other hydrants of the same size and make without special
fittingso Hydrant barrels shall be two piece with flanged joint
above grade and shall be lon-jacket type. All material shall
be in accordance with A.W.W.A. Specifications. Hydrants shall
be Waterous or approved equal. The hydrants shall be painted
standard red in conformance with existing Village of New Hope
requirement.s.
Go Corporation Cocks
All corporation cocks shall conform to A.Vl,,-,V.A. Standards.
Corporation cocks shall be AoY. McDonald #470l or approved equal
with AoW.W.A. threaded inlet and A.W.W.A. copper service pipe
outlet.
H. Curb Stops
All curb stops shall conform to A.W.W.A. Standards. Curb stops
shall be A. y" McDonald t4718 or approved equal >;vith stop and
drain for 3/4 in. and 1 in. services. For It in. and 2 in. services..
curb stops shall be iVIueller #H15201 or approved equal with 110:1
ring seals. Curb scops snall have A.W.W.A. copper service pipe
inlets and outlets.
I. Curb Boxes
Curb boxes shall be A. Y 0 ~lcDonald #5627 and #5628 or approved
equal for 3/4 in. and 1 in. services respectively.. complete with
bottom section, brass retaJning ring.. top section and 2 in. stack
adjustable up or down for 7t feet of cover.
For It in. and 2 in. services the curb box shall be A. Y. McDonald
#5630 and #5631 respectively, or approved equal complete with
10rlsealll t;yne foot piece and 2 in. stack adjustable up or down
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Jo Copper Service Pipe
Copper service pipe shall be soft type seamless tubing suit-
able for underground service and shall conform to the follow-
ing standard.s ~
Federal Specification WH~T-799a Type K
A.S.T.Mo Specification B-88-58 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 l-l/2 in. taps to 6 in.
pipe and for 2 in. taps to 6 in. and 8 in. pipe. Service
saddles shall be Smith-Blair Ty~e #3l3 or approved equal with
double straps zinc plated.
L. Retainer Glands
All retainer glands shall be ductile iron with set screws simi-
lar to American Double-X mechanical joint retainer glands or
approved equal and shall be suitable for 150 p.s.i. 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 fol101liing table.
Pipe Size
Number of Set Screws
6 in.
8 in.
12 ino
6
6
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6 c CONSTRUCTION STAKES, 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 0 These lines and grades may be modified by the Engineer 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 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 same 0 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 removal, The Engineer may require that work be suspended at any
time when for any reason such marks cannot be properly followed.
No additional compensation shall be allowed the Contractor for any
claims of crews being held up because of lack of line and grade
stalces 0
7. EXCAVA.TION 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 permit.
The sides of the trench shall be sloped and/or braced and the
trench drained so that workmen can work safely and efficiently.
It is essential that the discharge pumps be laid to natural drainage
channels or to drain sewers"
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All trenches shall be excavated so that the pipe may be laid
accurately to grade with a minimum of 7-l/2 ft, of earth cover
over the top of 12 in. water mains or smaller and a minimum of
8 fto of cover over the centerline of l6 in. water mains or
larger, unless othe~Nise noted on the drawings.
The trench width, at the top of the trench, may vary depending on
the depth of the excavation and the nature of the excavated material
encountered.
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 feet.
The trench shall have a bottom conforming to the grade to which
the pipe is to be laid. 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 length. If excavation is made below grade, it
shall be backfilled with well tamped pit run sand or fine gravel
as approved by the Engineer at no additional expense to the Village.
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 sides.
The Contractor shall provide without additional compensation
suitable temporary channels for any water that may flow along or
across the site of the work, The excavated material shall be
placed on one side of the trench except when permitted by the
Engineer to use both sides. All material shall be so placed as
not to obstruct any drain or gutter, or to unnecessarily obstruct
any passageway,
All surplus material shall be removed by the Contractor and dis-
posed of as directed by the Engineer, within haul distance not to
exceed two miles one way at no additional compensationo
8. PIPE FOlThwATIONS
If the Contractor encounters unstable soil not suitable for bedding
of pipe:. 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 Engineer. 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 bid. Material for base stabilization shall be two inch binder
stone or pit run gravel, as determined by the Engineer.
If the Engineer shall order piling to be placed, the Contractor
shall furnishs drive and place all said piles. Piles shall be
driven vertically in exact position at locations given by Engineer,
Piles which may become shifted must 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.
Timber piles shall meet the requirements of the Minneapolis Building
Code, Section l504J (adopted November 29, 1957) for full length
pressure treated wood piles. Dimensions for wood piles shall be as
follows:
Length - ft.
20 or ~ess
20 - 30
30 or more
Min. Butt Diam - in.
10
II
12
Min. Tip Diam. - in.
7
7
7
Diameters shall be determined by dividing the circumference by
3.14 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 Engineer.
Piles shall be sound and solid and free from any defects which
may materially impair their strength or durability. They must
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
butt.
Piles shall be capped and cradles provided in accordance with the
detail drawings. Caps and cradles shall be pressure treated.
9. PUMPING AND BAILING
The Contractor shall, at his own expense~ pump or otheftlise 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
during progress of the work. In case of running sand or other bad
groundJ the work shall proceed day and night if the Engineer so
directs.
lO. ROCK EXCAVATION
When the trench is carried through rock, the depth of excavation
shall be 6 in. below the outside barrel of the pipe, fittings~
and other appurtenances for pipe of 16 in. 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 greater. Ade-
quate clearance for properly jointing pipe laid in rock trenches
shall be provided at bell holes. Sand shall be backfilled and
tamped to proper grade before the pipe is laid. 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 pipe.
Rock excavation shall be defined as removal of all boulders larger
than 1/3 cubic yard in volume and of ledge rock, concrete, or
masonry structures that reqUire an air hammer or blasting to remove.
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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
hammer or blasting will be classified as lIloose rockll if so pro-
vided in Section Ao Otheft\Tise no additional compensation will be
provided for excavation of this character.
11. U}TFORESEEN UNDERGROUN~ 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 If Removing
Unforeseen Obstructionsll. The removal shall be paid for at the
unit price of the proposal, or if not so bid, at actual cost plus
15 percent, as provided in the General Conditions.
120 BLASTING
Explosives shall be kept in a safe place marked lIDangerousll, re-
mote from buildings, structures or places where an explosion could
endanger life or property. Caps or exploders shall be kept in a
different location. 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
regulations. 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 earth.
The Contractor shall, at his own expense, restore to its original
condition any property or utilities damaged by blast.
13. SHEETING AND BRACTI~G
The Contractor, to prevent the disturbing or settlement of adjacent
road surfaces, foundations, structures, 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 work. The Contractor shall
be responsible for the strength and sufficiency of all sheeting and
bracing. 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 Engineer, of ample strength to withstand
such strain. 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 expense.
~~~ere the trench is not located near existing utilities, buildings
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 excavation. 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.
The Contractor shall leave in place to be imbedded in the backfill
of the trench all sheeting and bracing etco, which the Engineer
may direct in writing to be left in place for which the Contractor
shall be paid.
In addition to that sheeting and bracing mentioned above, the
Contractor may also leave in place, to be imbedded in the backfill
of the trench, any sheeting and bracing which he may consider
necessary to prevent injury to persons, structures, corporations
or property, whether private or public, for which he assumes the
entire and sole liability for any damage which may be caused by
the installation, and for which he shall receive no pa~illent or
extra compensation.
No sheeting and bracing which is within 3 ft. of the surface of
the ground may be left in place in the trench without written
permission from the Engineer. When sheeting and bracing have been
ordered left in places payment for same shall include the upper
3 ft. or llcut-offi1 section of the sheeting.
14'0 'I'E~IPORARY BRIDGES JU\JD CROSSINGS
The Contractor shall construct and maintain temporary bridges and
crossings, complete with flagmen~ wherever necessary to expedite
the work or to maintain traffic. Temporary bridges or crossing
shall be of ample size to safely carry the load which may come
upon them as determined by the Engineer. 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 therefor.
l5. RAILROAD AND HIGB7IJAY CROSSnlGS
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.
The Method and construction required for any work under or adjacent
to railroad tracks and highways shall be in accordance with the
respective railroad or highway department involved. The railroad
and/or highway department may provide such inspectors or watchmen
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as~ in their oplnlons are required, the expense of which shall be
paid for by the Contractor. 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 (l5) days
before proceeding with any work on or under said property concerned,
stating the time and place where he shall interfere with the above
companyis property. 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.
16. INSTALLATION OF WATEm~AIN AND APPURTENkWCES
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 work.
Pipe and other materials shall be unloaded and distributed on the
job in a manner approved by the Engineer. In no case shall materials
be thrown or dumped from the truck. 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. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary assistance in
such examination of materials.
Water main materials shall be carefully lowered into trench piece
by piece by means of a derrick, ropes or other suitable tools or
equipmentJ in such a manner as to prevent damage to materials and
protective coatings and lining. Under no circumstances shall water
main materials be dumped into the trench.
A. 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. Any defectiveJ 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 directed, and in the suspension of work at
any time, suitable stoppers shall be placed to prevent earth or
other substances from entering the main.
Every pipe shall be bedded uniformly throughout its entire length.
No pipe shall be laid in water or when the trench conditions are
unsuitable for such workJ except by written permission of the
Engineers.
B. Jointing of Pipe and Fittin~s
(l) Cast Jron and Ductile Iron
Jointing of mechanical joint pipe and fittings shall be done in
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accordance with lINotes on Method of Installationll included in
A~S~A~ Specification A21.l1.
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, the bell
and spigot ends should be thoroughly cleaned and the bell and the
gasket thoroughly lubricated. After the pipe or fitting is
winched home by an inside cable or outside cable choker, the out-
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! recom-
mend.ations.
Metal wedges or other approved devices shall be provided and
installed in each joint to assure the conduction of electricity
throughout all lines.
C. Setting Hydrants
Hydrants shall be placed where shown on the plans or where directed
by the Engineer.
Hydrants shall be supported upon a concrete base 18 in. square and
a minimum of 5 in. thick. 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 6" x 6" timber not less
than 2 ft. long placed vertically against the back of the trench.
Hydrants of sufficient length shall be installed as to provide a
minimum of 7-l/2 fto of ground cover over the top of the lead
pipe and the lowest outlet nozzle on the hydrant shall be not
less than 15 in. nor more than 24 in. above the ground line.
\iherever a hydrant is set in soil that is pervious, drainage
shall be provided at the base of the hydrant by placing coarse
gravel or crushed stone mixed with coarse sand, from the bottom
of the trench to at least 611 above ~'laste openings in the hydrant
and to a distance of 1 ft. around the base elbow.
Wherever a hydrant is set in clay or other impervious soil, a
drainage pit 2 ft. in diameter and 3 ft. 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 opening.
Cover all material placed for drainage with a minimum of two
layers of tar papero No drainage system shall be connected to
a sewer.
Hydrants must maintain their position and must not be knocked
out of plumb during backfilling.
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D. Valves and Fittings
Gate valves and fittings shall be
or as designated by the Engineer.
viously specified herein.
placed where shown on the plans
Jointing shall be done as pre-
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings, cast iron
valve boxes shall be installed with all gate valves 8 in. or
smaller. Valve boxes shall be firmly supported to maintain centered
and plu~b alignment over the wrench 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 Engineer.
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.
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 walls.
Eo Reaction Blocks
All plugs, caps, tees and bends deflecting more than l20 shall be
provided with reaction backing. Timbers (4 x 4 minimum}, concrete,
suitable metal rods or harness which are rustproofed, or retainer
glands, may be used subject to the Engineer's approval. Reaction
blocking shall be so placed that all pipe and fitting joints are
accessible for repair, and in such a manner as to provide bearing
against undisturbed ground.
Testing of lines shall not proceed until concrete thrust blocks
have attained their design strength.
Fe 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 data. Tap location shall be made in respect to
the nearest hydrant from the service. Curb stops shall be located
as shown on the detail drawings and shall be tied to houses or
other existing structures. This record shall be kept jointly by the
Contractor and the inspector on forms provided by the Engineer.
Water services shall be located at least lO ft., measured
horizontally, away from existing sanitary sewer services and for
the most convenience to the benefitted property.
Water services shall be 3/4 in. from the water main to the curb
stop for normal domestic 'service; but may be 1, l-l/2 or 2 inch
size as required by the Engineer. Services shall have a minimum
of 7-1/2 ft. of cover and laid a.s shown on the detail drawings.
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 ft. of slack for possible settlement.
17. BACKFILLING lU\!D GRADING
All excavation in trenches shall be backfilled to the original
ground surface or to such grades as specified or shown on the
drawings. 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 permit.
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 stones. Depositing of the backfill
shall be done so the shock of falling material will not injure the
structure. Grading over and around all parts of the work shall be
done as directed by the Engineers.
Complete cleanup shall proceed directly behind the backfilling to
accommodate the return to normal conditions. Should the ContractorJ
in the Engineer's opinions fail to diligently pursue the backfill-
ing and cleanup, the amount of open trench at anyone time shall
be lLmited to 600 l.f. and the amount of work on which complete
cleanup has not been accomplished shall be limited to lJOOO l.f.
The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment on the job to assure
timely backfill and cleanup at all times.
Granular material (sand fill), free from rocks and bouldersJ 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. From the centerline of the pipe
to 1 ft. above the pipes the trench shall be backfilled with
approved excavated material and compacted by tamping.
In the event that naturals suitable, selected backfill materials is
not encountered during the normal excavation of the water main
trench for backfilling around the conduit as required aboveJ the
Contractor shall provide and place such approved materials as re-
quired at no extra compensation.
Succeeding layers of backfill may contain coarse materialsJ but
shall be free from pieces of rock, frozen material, concreteJ
rootss stumpss tin cans, rubbish and other similar articles whose
presence in the backfil.ls in the opinion of the Engineer, vlOuld
cause settlement of the trench, or damage to the pipe. No black
dirts loam or other unsuitable materials shall be used as back-
fill. in the top four (4-) ft 0 of water main trenches lying in the
paved portion of the street. 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) ft. of the
finished grade.
After the trenches for the water lines and services have been
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bacYfilled and graded, they shall be compacted with an approved
vibracory compacting roller or other approved mechanical means
overcl1e full 1iIlidth of the excavated area. Compacting shall
continue until no further settlement occurs. 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 it\lhen 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 times for street maintenance. If in the opinion of the
Engineer, the Contractor is not maintaining adequate dust control
with one tank truckJ he shall provide additional tank trucks at
no additional compensation.
All deficiencies in the quantity of material for backfilling the
trenches or for filling depressions caused by settlement shall
be supplied by the Contractor. Any excess material shall be hauled
away and depc)sited vJhere directed by the Engineer at no additional
compensationo
T.r1e Engineer sha1l determine where excess material shall be hauled
within the Village limits.
The Contractor shall remedy at his OliJTl expense any defects that
appear in the backfill for a period of one year following
completion.
When the trench excavation for the water main and appurtenances
is within the right=of-ways of state or County, the backfilling
of the trenchp 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 compensation.
In all cases3 the Contractor shall blade the roadway after the
trench has been backfilledJ so that it shall be passable to
traffic at all tilfles 0 The Contractor shall maintain the roaclt\Tay
in a condition acceptable to the Engineer at all times until
final acceptance oi the entire work by the Village. Tnerefore~
the Contractor shall provide one motor grader which shall be avail-
able at the project at all times for surface maintenance. If in
the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor is not maintaining the
street surfaces sufficiently with one motor grader, he shall pro-
vide additional blades at no additional compensation.
lB. TESTING ~ND DISINFECTING MAINS
After the pipe has been laid including fittings, valves, services
and hydrants and the line has been backfilled in accordance with
these specifications, all newly laid pipe, or any valved section
thereof, unless otheYwise directed by the Engineer, shall be
subjected to hydrostatic pressure of l50 lbs" per sq. in. The
duration of each such test shall be at least two hours. Water
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added to maintain the pressure shall not exceed the volume per
lOO lineal feet of pipe being tested during the two hour test as
specified in the following table:
61i
811
12"
1611
1811
2411
Maximum Allowable Leakage in
Gallons/100 ft. of Pipe/2 Hour Test
005 gallon
007 gallon
1.0 gallon
1.3 gallon
l.5 gallon
2.0 gallon
Pipe Size
Each valved section of pipe shall be slowly filled with water
and the specified test pressure, measured at the lowest point
of elevation, shall be applied by means of a pump connected to
the pipe in a satisfactory manner. The pump, pipe connection,
gauges and all necessary apparatus shall be furnished by the
Contractor. Gauges and measuring devices must meet with the
approval of the Engineer and the necessary pipe taps made as
directed. Before applying the specified test pressure, all air
shall be expelled from the pipe. To accomplish this, taps shall
be made, if necessary, at points at highest elevations, and
afterward tightly plugged.
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.
After the installation has been tested, the Contractor shall
follow the disinfection procedures as described in paragraphs
Nos. 1227 and No. l228 of Sect ion XII, llManual of ~vater Supply
Sanitationlt, of the Minnesota Department of Health. The Con-
tractor shall become thoroughly informed on the requirements
of the above mentioned manual and shall maintain a sufficient
number of copies of same on the job site.
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 jointing. The following table indicates the
amount of calcium hypochlorite (65% available chlorine) that
shall be added to each 16 ft. length of pipe to furnish a so-
lution containing the minimum amount of free chlorine.
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Pipe Size
Calcium Hypochlorite (65% available chlorine)
611
8ll
1211
1611
l81J
2411
l/3
5/8
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2=1/4
3-l/4
5 .
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oz.
oZo
oz.
oz.
oz.
Only fresh disinfectants shall be used and the main filled with
water and flushed not later than one week after the disinfectant
has been added. The water (containing chlorine) shall be left in
the pipe, being disinfected, for a minimum of twenty-four (24)
hours.
19. RESTORATION OF GROUN~ A~D ROAD SUF~ACES
Wherever the surface of the ground is removed or disturbed by
the Contractor1s operation the Contractor shall restore, replace
or rebuild all such surfaces to a condition at least equal to its
condition at time of removal. Blading and maintaining of streets
and roadways are covered hereinbefore in these provisions.
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the plans, the Contractor
shall not be required to replace bituminous paving on Village
streets or State and County Highways when the alignment of the
water main and its appurtenances, as shown on the plans, requires
the Contractor to remove such paving during the phase of excavation.
However, if the alignment of the water main and its appurtenances, as
shown on the plans, is alongside or parallel to a paved roadway,
but the proximity of such alig~ment to the paving does not warrant
any damage or removal of such paving, the Contractor shall replace
or repair the paving which he has removed or damaged at no
additional compensation.
20. RESTORATION OF SOD.2 TREES J DR IVE\i AYS, CURBS ~'l\TD SIDKw ALK
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. 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. There shall be no additional compensation for the
removal of such trees, but the Contractor will not be required
to replace any tree so removed.
Any concrete, blacktop, or crushed rock or other ty~e 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. There will be no additional compensation allowed for
this item.
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Any sod which is disturbed during the installation of water main
lines or appurtenances shall be replaced, including necessary
black dirt. The Contractor will be reimbursed for sodding up to a
maximum of ten (10) ft. in width, measured five (5) ft~ on each
s~de of the water pipe, service or other appurtenance as installed.
Any sod requiring replacement outside the ten (lO) ft. maximum
shall be replaced by the Contractor at no additional compensation.
Black dirt shall be replaced to a thickness equal to that removed
up to a maximum of one (l) ft. No sod shall be laid on less
than three (3) in. of compacted black dirt.
\
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 l, 1964.
2l" GAS SERVICE
Whenever, 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 Owner. 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 Owner, the
cost of same shall be paid by the OWner. 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 company.
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 work.
The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to gas mains and
house services because of carelessness or negligence on his part.
22.. itJORKMANSHIP AND CLEANUP
Upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall dismantle and
remove all construction plant, equipment, appliances, 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 condition. This
work shall be done with a minimum of inconvenience to the public
or public travel.
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23 ~ METHODS OF jYIEASUREMENT AND P AYIYIENT
Ao Cast Iron Pipe
Cast iron pipe will be paid for at the contract price per lineal
foot for each diameter of pipe furnished, which shall include
the cost of furnishing the pipe, rubber gasket, joints and other
material and of delivering, handling, laying, trenching, backfilling,
testing, and shop inspection when required and all material or
work necessary to install the pipe complete in place at the depth
above specified.
The length of cast iron pipe for which payment is made shall be
the actual overall length measured along the axis of the pipe
without regard to intervening valves or specials.
Lengths of branches will be measured from the centers of connecting
pipes to centers of valves or hydrants. All lengths will be
measured in a horizontal plane unless the grade of the pipe is
more than fifteen per cent.
B. Ductile Iron Pipe
Ductile iron pipe shall be measured and paid for as described under
Item AJ llCast Iron Pipe II above. t'men this pipe is used on piling"
the unit price must reflect only the cost of pipe and installation.
Piling cost shall be incorporated into the cost of the pile bent as
described hereinafter.
c. Cast Iron Fittings
Cast iron fittings and specials will be paid for at the contract
unit price per pound for the standard weight of the fittings
and specials installed. Pa~~ent shall not be made for glands,
gaskets, bolts or other accessories.
Do Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
Prestressed concrete cylinder pipe shall be measured and paid for
as described under Item A llCast Iron Pipe II above except that the
cost of all prestressed concrete cylinder t~~e fittings and specials
shall be included with the cost of the pipe and no separate payment
shall be made thereforeo
E. Hydrants
Hydrants will be paid for at the contract unl~ price per hydrant
installed complete with drainage pit, gravel, concrete base, and
bracing. Hydrant extensions will be paid for at the contract
unit price per lineal foot.
F. Gate Valves and Boxes
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.
G. 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 s ize valve flJrnished and installed complete wi t1
and including the manhole or fault structure.
H. Copper Water Service Pipe
Copper water service pipe will be paid for at the contract unit
price per lineal foot, for eac~ dlameter of pipe furnished,
meas1..1.red from the centerline OI pipe to the centerline of curb
box plus one (l) fto for loop.
Ie 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 iron pipe and for installations on
prestressed concrete cylinder pipe.
J. Curb stops and Boxes
Curb stops and boxes including extenslons will be paid for at
the contract unit price for each size furnished and installed
and shall include necessary fill when required.
K. Cutting into Existing Mains
Payment 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 cut. Separate bids shall be made
for dry taps and for wet taps as specified or shown on the plans.
The unit price for dry taps shall incluoe all labor, sleeves and
other materials as required for the cut-ln.
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-in. Tapping typ valves with boxes shall
be paid for as described under Item F 0 I Gate Valves and Boxes II 0
L. Sod
Sod will be paid at the unit price bid per square yard, including
necessary black dirto Measurement will be made by area as measured
after placement.
M. Sheeting
Sheeting ordered left in place will be paid for at the unit price
bid per thousand board feet. No payment will be made for installing
sheet ing.
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.
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O. 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.
P. 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
detail drawings assuming piles to be 20 ft. long and shall be
complete with caps, cradles and accessories required. Any piling
required over 20 ft. in length shall be paid for as excess length
of piling and shall be paid for at the contract unit price per
lineal foot driven in place over 20 ft.
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 item, shall be merged with the various unit
prices bid.
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AFFIDAVIT AND INFORMATION REQUIRED OF BIDDERS
Affidavit of non-collusion:
I hereby swear (or affirm) under the penalty for perjury:
(1) That I am the bidder (if the bidder is an individual)J
a partner in the bidder (if the bidder is a partnership)J or an
officer of employee of the bidding corporation having authority
to sign on its behalf (if the bidder is a corporation);
(2) That the attached bid or bids have been arrived at by
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sion with) and without any agreement) understanding) or planned
common course of action with, any other vendor of materials)
supplies) equipment or services described in the invitation to
bid) designed to limit independent bidding or competition;
(3) That the contents of the bid or bids have not been
communicated by the bidder or its employees or agents to any
person not an employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on
any bond furnished with the bid or bids) and will not be commu-
nicated to any such person prior to the official opening of the
bid or bids; and
(4) That I have fully informed myself regarding the
accuracy of the statements made in this affidavit.
Signed:
Firm Name:
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of 19
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My commission expires
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
l'iay 18, 1965
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
MINNEAPOLIS 55440
Village of New Hope
c/o Donald Trucker, Clerk
Village Hall
7701-42nd Avenue North
lvIifl..neapolis 27, lvlinnesota
Gentlemen:
We are enclosing a copy of our report covering an exmnination
of plans and specifications on ~mtermain extensions for your
village.
The plans and specifications have been turned over to our
Water Pollution Control Section for examination of the sewer
extensions that vlere included ,and a copy of the identified.
plans and specifications vr.i.ll be sent to you by that Section
.".,hen the plans have been favorably acted upon by the \'later
Pollution Control Comrr~ssion.
If you have anj- questions in regard to the information contained
in this report, please '\Irrite us.
Yours very truly,
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1'. to Woodward, Director
Division of Environ~mental Health
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cc: Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc.
Dr. R. Williams, Health Officer
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEAL.TH BUIL.DING
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
MINNEAPOLIS
55440
June 3, 1965
New Hope Village Council
c/o Donald TruckeJ;', Clerk
Village Hall
7701 N. 42nd Avenue
}'fumeapolis, Mi:rmesota 55427
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to authorization of the Water Pollution Control Commission
and in accorda.1'l.ce with provisions of the State .Water Pollution Control
Act, plans recently submitted for sewerage facilities in your vil1a.ge
are approved, and permit for construction is granted.
These plans, designated W.P.C. No. 4734 have been renewed and
reported upon by the State Department of HeaJ.th. A copy of the report dated
June 3, 1965, is enclosed. The plans include proposed sanitary sewer
extensions totaling approximately 4,450 feet of 9-inch-diameter pipe,
located as. shown on the plans described in the attached report.
One set of the plans and specifications for this project is being sent
under separate cover, and one set is being retained for the Commission
files. ll'hen this project is completed in accordance with the aforementioned
plans, this office should be advised on the enclosed form so that a
permit can be issued for the use of these facilities.
The continuance of this construction permit in force shall be contingent
upon commencem.ent of the work covered therby within two years from. the
date of this approval, and upon the completion of such work within three
years from this date.
Yours very truly,
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ExEicuti ve Engineer
COMMISSION MEMBERS - M. M. HARGRAVES. M. D.. CHAIRMAN. MEMBER AT LARGE. ROCHESTER' GEORGE C. SCOTT. VICE CHAIRMAN.
MEMBER Ai L.ARGE, LE SUEUR: R. N. BARR. M. Do, SECRETARY. Stz.CRZTARY :~ND EXECUTIVE OFFICER. STATE BOAR.D OF HEALTH: J. G.FLINT, D.V.M..
SECRETARY ANO EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ST;,TE LIVE STOCK SANITARY SOARD: WAYNE H. OLSON, STATE COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION: RUSSEL G.SCHVvANDT,
STATE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. ROBERT C. TUVESON, MEMBER AT LARGE. ALBERT L.EA.
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