HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-13; City Council; Resolution 2022-285RESOLUTION NO. 2022-285
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, has determined that it is
necessary, desirable and in the public interest to construct the Kelly Drive Sewer Replacement Program,
Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 5548, or Project; and
WHEREAS, the Kelly Drive sewer main is owned and operated by the city and conveys
wastewater as part of the city's collection system; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Sewer Master Plan Update identified a portion of the sewer main for
replacement to convey build-out condition sewer flows in accordance with the city's engineering
standards; and
WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and contract documents for the Project have been
prepared, are on file at the City Clerk's office and are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the CIP Project No. 5548 budget to complete
construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that the Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15302 (replacement or
reconstruction of existing facilities). None of the exceptions described in CEQA Section 15300.2 are
applicable to this project. A notice of exemption will be filed in the office of the San Diego County Clerk
in compliance with Section 21152 (b) of Public Resources Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the plans, specifications and contract documents for the Project to replace a
portion of the Kelly Drive sewer main are hereby approved and on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
3.That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish, in accordance with state
law, a notice to contractors inviting bids for construction of the Project in accordance
with the referenced plans and specifications.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 13th day of December, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
r._AVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
{SEAL)
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City of Carlsbad
San Diego County
California
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS,
GENERAL PROVISIONS, SUPPLEMENTAL
PROVISIONS, AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
BID NO. PWS23-2038UTIL
Signed: 12/06/2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page
Notice Inviting Bids ..................................................................................................................... 7
Contractor's Proposal ................................................................................................................ 14
Bid Security Form ..................................................................................................................... 19
Bidder’s Bond to Accompany Proposal ..................................................................................... 20
Guide for Completing the “Designation of Subcontractors” Form .............................................. 21
Designation of Subcontractor and Amount of Subcontractor’s Bid Items .................................. 23
Bidder's Statement of Technical Ability and Experience ............................................................ 24
Bidder’s Certificate of Insurance for General Liability, Employers’ Liability, Automotive
Liability and Workers’ Compensation ........................................................................................ 25
Bidder’s Statement Re Debarment ............................................................................................ 26
Bidder's Disclosure of Discipline Record …………………………………………… ...................... 27
Noncollusion Declaration to Be Executed by Bidder and Submitted with Bid ............................. 29
Contract Public Works ............................................................................................................... 30
Labor and Materials Bond ......................................................................................................... 37
Faithful Performance/Warranty Bond ........................................................................................ 39
Optional Escrow Agreement for Surety Deposits in Lieu of Retention ....................................... 41
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1 Terms, Definitions Abbreviations and Symbols
1-1 Terms .......................................................... ..................................................... 44
1-2 Definitions .................................................... ..................................................... 44
1-3 Abbreviations ............................................... ..................................................... 50
1-4 Units of Measure .......................................... ..................................................... 53
1-5 Symbols ....................................................... ..................................................... 54
Section 2 Scope and Control of The Work
2-1 Award and Execution of Contract ................. ..................................................... 55
2-2 Assignment .................................................. ..................................................... 55
2-3 Subcontracts ................................................ ..................................................... 55
2-4 Contract Bonds ............................................ ..................................................... 56
2-5 Plans and Specifications .............................. ..................................................... 57
2-6 Work to be Done .......................................... ..................................................... 61
2-7 Subsurface Data .......................................... ..................................................... 62
2-8 Right-of-Way ................................................ ..................................................... 62
2-9 Surveying ..................................................... ..................................................... 62
2-10 Authority of Board and Engineer .................. ..................................................... 63
2-11 Inspection .................................................... ..................................................... 64
Section 3 Changes in Work
3-1 Changes Requested by the Contractor ........ ..................................................... 65
3-2 Changes Initiated by the Agency .................. ..................................................... 65
3-3 Extra Work ................................................... ..................................................... 66
3-4 Changed Conditions .................................... ..................................................... 69
3-5 Disputed Work ............................................. ..................................................... 70
Section 4 Control of Materials
4-1 Materials and Workmanship ......................... ..................................................... 76
4-2 Materials Transportation, Handling and Storage ................................................ 80
Section 5 Utilities
5-1 Location ....................................................... ..................................................... 81
5-2 Protection .................................................... ..................................................... 81
5-3 Removal ...................................................... ..................................................... 82
5-4 Relocation .................................................... ..................................................... 82
5-5 Delays .......................................................... ..................................................... 83
5-6 Cooperation ................................................. ..................................................... 84
Section 6 Prosecution, Progress and Acceptance of the Work
6-1 Construction Schedule and Commencement of Work ........................................ 85
6-2 Prosecution of Work ..................................... ..................................................... 87
6-3 Suspension of Work ..................................... ..................................................... 90
6-4 Default by Contractor ................................... ..................................................... 90
6-5 Termination of Contract................................ ..................................................... 91
6-6 Delays and Extensions of Time .................... ..................................................... 91
6-7 Time of Completion ...................................... ..................................................... 92
6-8 Completion, Acceptance, and Warranty ....... ..................................................... 93
6-9 Liquidated Damages .................................... ..................................................... 94
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6-10 Use of Improvement During Construction .... ..................................................... 95
Section 7 Responsibilities of the Contractor 7-1 Contractor’s Equipment and Facilities .......... ..................................................... 96 7-2 Labor ........................................................... ..................................................... 96 7-3 Liability Insurance ........................................ ..................................................... 96 7-4 Workers' Compensation Insurance .............. ..................................................... 96
7-5 Permits ........................................................ ..................................................... 97 7-6 The Contractor’s Representative .................. ..................................................... 98 7-7 Cooperation and Collateral Work ................. ..................................................... 99 7-8 Project Site Maintenance ............................. ................................................... 100 7-9 Protection and Restoration of Existing Improvements ...................................... 102 7-10 Public Convenience and Safety ................... ................................................... 103 7-11 Patent Fees or Royalties .............................. ................................................... 111 7-12 Advertising ................................................... ................................................... 111 7-13 Laws to be Observed ................................... ................................................... 111
7-14 Antitrust Claims ............................................ ................................................... 111 Section 8 Facilities for Agency Personnel 8-1 General ........................................................ ................................................... 112 8-2 Field Office Facilities .................................... ................................................... 112 8-3 Field Laboratories ........................................ ................................................... 114 8-4 Bathhouse Facilities ..................................... ................................................... 114
8-5 Removal of Facilities .................................... ................................................... 114 8-6 Basis of Payment ......................................... ................................................... 114 Section 9 Measurement and Payment 9-1 Measurement of Quantities for Unit Price Work ............................................... 116 9-2 Lump Sum Work .......................................... ................................................... 116 9-3 Payment ...................................................... ................................................... 116 9-4 Bid Items ...................................................... ................................................... 120
SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS TO PART 2, 3, 4 AND 6 OF THE SSPWC Part 2 Construction Materials Section 200 Rock Materials 200-2 Untreated Base Materials ............................. ................................................... 123 Section 201 Concrete, Mortar and Related Materials 201-1 Portland Cement Concrete .......................... ................................................... 124 201-3 Expansion Joint Filler and Joint Sealants ..... ................................................... 125 Section 203 Bituminous Materials 203-6 Asphalt Concrete ......................................... ................................................... 126 Section 213 Engineering Fabrics
213-5 Geotextiles and Geogrids ............................. ................................................... 127 Section 214 Pavement Markers 214-4 Paint for Striping and Markings .................... ................................................... 128 214-6 Pavement Markers ....................................... ................................................... 128
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Part 3 Construction Methods
Section 300 Earthwork
300-2 Unclassified Excavation ................................................................................... 130
300-12 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ............................................................ 130
Section 301 Treated Soil, Subgrade Preparation and Placement of Base Materials
301-1 Subgrade Preparation ...................................................................................... 133
Section 302 Roadway Surfacing
302-5 Asphalt Concrete Pavement ............................................................................ 133
302-15 Public Convenience and Traffic Control ........................................................... 134
Section 303 Concrete and Masonry Construction.
303-1 Concrete Structures ......................................................................................... 135
303-5 Concrete Curbs, Walks, Gutters, Cross Gutters, Alley Intersections,
Access Ramps, And Driveways ....................................................................... 136
Section 306 Underground Conduit Construction
306-3 Open Trench Operations .................................................................................. 137
306-12 Backfill ............................................................................................................. 137
306-13 Trench Resurfacing .......................................................................................... 137
Section 314 Traffic Striping, Curb and Pavement Markings, and Pavement Markers
314-4 Application of Traffic Striping and Curb and Pavement Markings ..................... 138
314-5 Pavement Markers ........................................................................................... 140
Part 4 Existing Improvements
Section 400 Protection and Restoration
400-1 General ............................................................................................................ 141
400-2 Permanent Survey Markers ............................................................................. 141
400-3 Payment .......................................................................................................... 141
Section 401 Removal
401-3 Concrete and Masonry Improvements ............................................................. 141
Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control
Section 601 Temporary Traffic Control for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
601-1 General ............................................................................................................ 143
601-3 Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Zone Devices ............................................... 143
601-4 Temporary Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings ......................................... 147
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
02960 Temporary Sewer Bypass Pumping
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APPENDICES
Appendix A Door Hanger Template
Appendix B SWPPP Template
Appendix C Special Use Discharge Permit Template (Encina Wastewater Authority)
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CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Until 11 a.m. on January XX, 2023, the City shall accept bids via electronic format via the City
of Carlsbad Electronic Bidding Site, PlanetBids, which may be accessed at
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/finance/contracting-purchasing, for performing the
work as follows: Remove and dispose of approximately 580 LF of 12” VCP sewer gravity main,
furnish and install approximately 580 LF PVC SDR-35 sewer gravity main replacement along
Kelly Dr in the Carlsbad, California and including manhole rehabilitation, sewer bypassing,
sewer lateral connections; and all incidental work including, but not limited to, surveying and
construction staking; utility locating and potholing; storm water and non-storm water pollution
prevention; excavation support systems; traffic control; earthwork; paving and site restoration.
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
PWS23-2038UTIL
ELECTRONIC FORMAT RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be received in
electronic format (eBids) EXCLUSIVELY at the City of Carlsbad’s electronic bidding
(eBidding) site, at: Contracting & Purchasing | Carlsbad, CA (carlsbadca.gov) and are due by
the date and time shown on the cover of this solicitation.
BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED with the City’s bidding system and possess a
system-assigned Digital ID in order to submit an electronic bid.
The City’s electronic bidding (eBidding) system will automatically track information submitted to
the site including IP addresses, browsers being used and the URLs from which information was
submitted. In addition, the City’s bidding system will keep a history of every login instance
including the time of login, and other information about the user's computer configuration such
as the operating system, browser type, version, and more. Because of these security features,
Bidders who disable their browsers’ cookies will not be able to log in and use the City’s bidding
system.
The City’s electronic bidding system is responsible for bid tabulations. Upon the bidder’s or
proposer’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The
system will not accept a bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all
necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and
supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents.
BIDS REMAIN SEALED UNTIL DUE DATE AND TIME.
eBids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https)
mechanism using SSL 128-256-bit security certificates issued from Verisign/Thawte which
encrypts data being transferred from client to server. Bids submitted prior to the Due Date and
Time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the
Due Date and Time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so.
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DUE DATE AND TIME.
Once the deadline is reached, no further submissions are accepted into the system. Once the
Due Date and Time has passed, bidders, proposers, the general public, and City staff are able
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to immediately see the results online. City staff may then begin reviewing the submissions for
responsiveness, compliance and other issues.
RECAPITULATION OF THE WORK.
Bids shall not contain any recapitulation of the Work. Conditional Bids may be rejected as being
non-responsive. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless called for.
BIDS MAY BE WITHDRAWN by the Bidder prior to, but not after, the time set as Due Date
and Time.
Important Note: Submission of the electronic bid into the system may not be instantaneous.
Due to the speed and capabilities of the user’s internet service provider (ISP), bandwidth,
computer hardware and other variables, it may take time for the bidder’s submission to upload
and be received by the City’s eBidding system. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure
their bids are received on time by the City’s eBidding system. The City of Carlsbad is not
responsible for bids that do not arrive by the Due Date and Time.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS CARRY FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of
perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits
submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The bidder, by submitting its electronic
bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper
submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the bidder certifies
that the bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents
(which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation
documents), and that by submitting the eBid as its bid proposal, the bidder acknowledges,
agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued
thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.
BIDS ARE PUBLIC RECORDS
Upon receipt by the City, bids shall become public records subject to public disclosure. It is the
responsibility of the Bidder to clearly identify any confidential, proprietary, trade secret or
otherwise legally privileged information contained within the proposal’s General references to
sections of the California Public Records Act (PRA) will not suffice. If the Bidder does not
provide applicable case law that clearly establishes that the requested information is exempt
from the disclosure requirements of the PRA, the City shall be free to release the information
when required in accordance with the PRA, pursuant to any other applicable law, or by order of
any court or government agency, and the Bidder agrees to hold the City harmless for any such
release of this information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND BID REQUIREMENTS
This bid and the terms of the Contract Documents and General Provisions constitute an
irrevocable offer that shall remain valid and in full force for a period of 90 days and such
additional time as may be mutually agreed upon by the City of Carlsbad and the Bidder.
No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the Purchasing
Department. Each bid must be accompanied by security in a form and amount required by law.
The bidder's security of the second and third next lowest responsive bidders may be withheld
until the Contract has been fully executed. The security submitted by all other unsuccessful
bidders shall be returned to them, or deemed void, within ten (10) days after the Contract is
awarded. Pursuant to the provisions of law (Public Contract Code section 10263), appropriate
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securities may be substituted for any obligation required by this notice or for any monies
withheld by the City to ensure performance under this Contract. Section 10263 of the Public
Contract Code requires monies or securities to be deposited with the City or a state or federally
chartered bank in California as the escrow agent. The escrow agent shall maintain insurance to
cover negligent acts and omissions of the agent in connection with the handling of retentions
under this section in an amount not less than $100,000 per contract.
The City of Carlsbad may disqualify a contractor or subcontractor from participating in bidding
when a contractor or subcontractor has been debarred by the City of Carlsbad or another
jurisdiction in the State of California as an irresponsible bidder.
The work shall be performed in strict conformity with the plans, provisions, and specifications as
approved by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on file with the City Clerk’s Office. The
specifications for the work include City of Carlsbad Technical Specifications and the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction, Parts 2 & 3, all hereinafter designated “SSPWC”,
as amended. Specification Reference is hereby made to the plans and specifications for full
particulars and description of the work. The General Provisions (Part 1) to the SSPWC do not
apply.
The City of Carlsbad encourages the participation of minority and women-owned businesses.
The City of Carlsbad encourages all bidders, suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and
contractors to utilize recycled and recyclable materials when available, appropriate and
approved by the Engineer.
BID DOCUMENTS
The bid documents comprise the following documents which must be completed and properly
executed including notarization, where indicated.
1. Contractor's Proposal
2. Bidder's Bond (at time of Bid submit PDF copy via PlanetBids / All Bidders). Bid Bond
(Original) within two (2) business days of bid Opening / three (3) Apparent Low Bidders.
3. Noncollusion Declaration
4. Designation of Subcontractor and Amount of Subcontractor’s Bid
5. Bidder's Statement of Technical Ability and Experience
6. Acknowledgement of Addendum(a)
7. Certificate of Insurance. The riders covering the City, its officials, employees and
volunteers may be omitted at the time of bid submittal but shall be provided by the Bidder
prior to award of this contract.
8. Bidder’s Statement Re Debarment
9. Bidder's Disclosure of Discipline Record
10. Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits - (optional, must be completed if the Bidder
wishes to use the Escrow Agreement for Security)
BIDDER’S GUARANTEE OF GOOD FAITH (BID SECURITY)
At the time of bid submission, bidders must upload and submit an electronic PDF copy of the
aforementioned bid security. Whether in the form of a cashier's check, a properly certified check
or an approved corporate surety bond payable to the City of Carlsbad, the bid security must be
uploaded to the CMWD’s eBidding system. Within two (2) business days after the bid opening
date, the first three (3) apparent low bidders must provide CMWD with the original bid security.
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Failure to submit the electronic version of the bid security at time of bid submission shall cause
the bid to be rejected and deemed non-responsive. Only the three (3) apparent low bidders are
required to submit original bid security to CMWD within two (2) business days after bid opening
date. Failure to provide the original within two (2) business days may deem the bidder non-
responsive.
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
All bids will be compared on the basis of the Engineer's Estimate. The estimated quantities are
approximate and serve solely as a basis for the comparison of bids. The Engineer's Estimate is
$720,000.
TIME OF COMPLETION
The Contractor shall complete the Work within the time set in the contract as defined in the
General Provisions Section 6-7.
SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS:
ACCEPTABLE LICENSE TYPES
Except as provided herein a bid submitted to the City by a Contractor who is not licensed as a
contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code shall be considered nonresponsive
and shall be rejected by the City. In all contracts where federal funds are involved, no bid
submitted shall be invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in accordance with
California law. Where federal funds are involved the contractor shall be properly licensed at the
time the contract is awarded. In all other cases the contractor shall state their license number,
expiration date and classification in the proposal, under penalty of perjury. This invitation to bid
does not use federal funds. The following classifications are acceptable for this contract:
A - General Engineering.
ESCROW AGREEMENT
If the Contractor intends to utilize the escrow agreement included in the contract documents in
lieu of the usual 5% retention from each payment, these documents must be completed and
submitted with the signed contract. The escrow agreement may not be substituted at a later
date.
OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Sets of plans, various supplemental provisions, and Contract documents may be obtained from
the City of Carlsbad website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/finance/contracting-
purchasing Paper copies will not be sold.
INTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Any prospective bidder who is in doubt as to the intended meaning of any part of the drawings,
specifications or other contract documents, or finds discrepancies in or omissions from the
drawings and specifications may submit to the Engineer a written request for clarification or
correction. Any response will be made only by a written addendum duly issued by the Engineer
a copy of which will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of the contract
documents. No oral response will be made to such inquiry. Prior to the award of the contract,
no addition to, modification of or interpretation of any provision in the contract
documents will be given by any agent, employee or contractor of the City of Carlsbad
except as hereinbefore specified. No bidder may rely on directions given by any agent,
employee or contractor of the City of Carlsbad except as hereinbefore specified.
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BIDDER’S INQUIRIES
Questions on the bid documents during the bid period shall be submitted in writing, via email,
solely to:
Graham Jordan, Contract Administrator
graham.jordan@carlsbadca.gov
Questions shall be definite and certain and shall reference applicable drawing sheets, notes,
details or specification sheets.
The cutoff date to submit questions is January XX, 2023, at 5 p.m. No questions will be
entertained after that date.
The answers to questions submitted during the bidding period will be published in an addendum
and provided to those bidding on the project no later than January XX, 2023.
REJECTION OF BIDS
The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor
irregularity or informality in such bids.
PREVAILING WAGE TO BE PAID
The general prevailing rate of wages for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the
Contract shall be those as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the
sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to section 1773.2 of the Labor
Code, a current copy of applicable wage rates is on file in the Office of the City Engineer. The
Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded shall not pay less than the said specified prevailing
rates of wages to all workers employed by him or her in the execution of the Contract.
The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for insuring compliance with provisions of section
1777.5 of the Labor Code and section 4100 et seq. of the Public Contracts Code, "Subletting
and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act." The City Engineer is the City’s "duly authorized officer"
for the purposes of section 4107 and 4107.5.
The provisions of Part 7, Chapter 1, of the Labor Code commencing with section 1720 shall
apply to the Contract for work.
A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject
to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance
of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work
pursuant to Section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement
by the Department of Industrial Relations.
The Prime Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with Section 1776 of the Labor Code,
which generally requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll
records, and making them available for inspection. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to
comply with Section 1776.
PRE BID MEETING
A pre-bid meeting and tour of the project sites will be held on January XX, 2023, at 10 a.m. at
the City of Carlsbad located at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California 92008.
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UNIT PRICES AND COMPUTATION OF BIDS
All bids are to be computed on the basis of the given estimated quantities of work, as indicated
in this proposal, times the unit price as submitted by the bidder.
ADDENDA
Bidders are advised to verify the issuance of all addenda and receipt thereof one day
prior to bidding. Submission of bids without acknowledgment of addenda may be cause of
rejection of bid.
BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide bonds to secure faithful performance and warranty of the work in
an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price on this project. The
Contractor shall provide bonds to secure payment of laborers and materials suppliers, in an
amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of the
contract. These bonds shall be kept in full force and effect during the course of this project and
shall extend in full force and effect and be retained by the City until they are released as stated
in the General Provisions section of this contract. All bonds are to be placed with a surety
insurance carrier admitted and authorized to transact the business of insurance in California and
whose assets exceed their liabilities in an amount equal to or in excess of the amount of the
bond. The bonds are to be accompanied by the following documents:
1) An original, or a certified copy, of the unrevoked appointment, power of attorney, by laws, or
other instrument entitling or authorizing the person who executed the bond to do so.
2) A certified copy of the certificate of authority of the insurer issued by the insurance
commissioner.
If the bid is accepted, the City may require copies of the insurer's most recent annual statement
and quarterly statement filed with the Department of Insurance pursuant to Article 10
(commencing with section 900) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Insurance Code,
within 10 calendar days of the insurer's receipt of a request to submit the statements.
Insurance is to be placed with insurers that:
1. Have a rating in the most recent Best's Key Rating Guide of at least A-:VII
2. Are admitted and authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State of
California by the Insurance Commissioner.
Auto policies offered to meet the specification of this contract must:
1. Meet the conditions stated above for all insurance companies.
2. Cover any vehicle used in the performance of the contract, used onsite or offsite,
whether owned, non-owned or hired, and whether scheduled or non-scheduled.
Workers' compensation insurance required under this contract must be offered by a company
meeting the above standards with the exception that the Best's rating condition is waived. The
City does accept policies issued by the State Compensation Fund meeting the requirement for
workers' compensation insurance.
The Contractor shall be required to maintain insurance as specified in the Contract. Any
additional cost of said insurance shall be included in the bid price.
The award of the contract by the City is contingent upon the Contractor submitting the required
bonds and insurance, as described in the contract, within twenty days of bid opening. If the
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Contractor fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the
second or third lowest bidder and the bid security of the lowest bidder may be forfeited.
BUSINESS LICENSE
The prime contractor and all subcontractors are required to have and maintain a valid City of
Carlsbad Business License for the duration of the contract.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, by Resolution No.
______________, adopted on the 13th day of December 2022.
Date Graham Jordan, Deputy Clerk
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
City Council
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
The undersigned declares he/she has carefully examined the location of the work, read the
Notice Inviting Bids, examined the Plans, Specifications, General Provisions, Contract
Documents, and addenda thereto, and hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials,
equipment, transportation, and services required to do all the work to complete Contract No.
5548-A in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, General Provisions, Contract Documents,
and addenda thereto and that he/she will take in full payment therefore the following unit prices
for each item complete, to wit (refer to Section 9-4 for bid item descriptions):
SCHEDULE “A”
Item
No. Description
Approximate
Quantity
And Unit
Unit Price
(Figures)
Total Amount
(Figures)
1 Mobilization and Preparatory
Work (not to exceed 5% of
Total Bid)
LS $___________
2 Temporary Traffic Control LS $___________
3 Preconstruction Survey LS $___________
4 Storm Water Pollution Control
(SWPPP)
LS $___________
5 Utility Locating and Potholing LS $___________
6 Excavation Support System LS $___________
7 Dewatering LS $___________
8 Temporary Sewer Bypass LS $___________
9 Furnish and Install 15” SDR35
PVC Sewer Gravity Main
LS $___________
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Item
No. Description
Approximate
Quantity
And Unit
Unit Price
(Figures)
Total Amount
(Figures)
10 Manhole Rehabilitation 3 EA $___________ $___________
11 Over-excavation and Backfill 70 CY $___________ $___________
12 Aggregate Base LS $___________
13 Asphalt Concrete Paving LS $___________
14 Pavement Striping LS $___________
Total amount of bid (in figures) for Schedule “A”: $
Total amount of bid (in words) for Schedule “A”:
The City shall determine the low bid based on the sum of Schedule “A”.
Price(s) given above are firm for 90 days after the date of bid opening.
Addendum(a) No(s). ___________________ has/have been received and is/are included in this
proposal.
The Undersigned has carefully checked all of the above figures and understands that the City
will not be responsible for any error or omission on the part of the Undersigned in preparing this
bid.
The Undersigned agrees that in case of default in executing the required Contract with
necessary bonds and insurance policies within twenty (20) days from the date of award of
Contract by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, the City may administratively authorize
award of the contract to the second or third lowest bidder and the bid security of the lowest
bidder may be forfeited.
The Undersigned bidder declares, under penalty of perjury, that the undersigned is licensed to
do business or act in the capacity of a contractor within the State of California, validly licensed
under license number _________________________, classification ________________ which
expires on _____________________, and Department of Industrial Relations PWC registration
number ___________________________________ which expires on ____________________,
and that this statement is true and correct and has the legal effect of an affidavit.
A bid submitted to the City by a Contractor who is not licensed as a contractor pursuant to the
Business and Professions Code shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected by the
City § 7028.15(e). In all contracts where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be
invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in accordance with California law.
However, at the time the contract is awarded, the contractor shall be properly licensed.
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The Undersigned bidder hereby represents as follows:
1. That no Council member, officer agent, or employee of the City of Carlsbad is personally
interested, directly or indirectly, in this Contract, or the compensation to be paid hereunder; that
no representation, oral or in writing, of the City Council, its officers, agents, or employees has
inducted him/her to enter into this Contract, excepting only those contained in this form of
Contract and the papers made a part hereof by its terms; and
2. That this bid is made without connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a
bid for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
Accompanying this proposal is ______________________________ (Cash, Certified Check,
Bond or Cashier's Check) for ten percent (10%) of the amount bid.
The Undersigned is aware of the provisions of section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires
every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-
insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract and continue to
comply until the contract is complete.
The Undersigned is aware of the provisions of the Labor Code, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2,
relative to the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft or type of worker needed to
execute the Contract and agrees to comply with its provisions.
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IF A SOLE OWNER OR SOLE CONTRACTOR SIGN HERE:
(1) Name under which business is conducted _____________________________________
(2) Signature (given and surname) of proprietor ____________________________________
(3) Place of Business ________________________________________________________
(Street and Number)
City and State _____________________________________________________________
(4) Zip Code ___________________ Telephone No. _________________________________
(5) E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________
IF A PARTNERSHIP, SIGN HERE:
(1) Name under which business is conducted _______________________________________
(2) Signature (given and surname and character of partner) (Note: Signature must be made by a general partner)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(3) Place of Business __________________________________________________________
(Street and Number)
City and State _____________________________________________________________
(4) Zip Code ___________________ Telephone No. _________________________________
(5) E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________
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IF A CORPORATION, SIGN HERE:
(1) Name under which business is conducted _______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)
____________________________________________________________________________
(Title)
Impress Corporate Seal here
(3) Incorporated under the laws of the State of _______________________________________
(4) Place of Business ________________________________________________________
(Street and Number)
City and State _____________________________________________________________
(5) Zip Code _____________________ Telephone No. _______________________________
(6) E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________
NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EXECUTION BY ALL SIGNATORIES MUST BE
ATTACHED
List below names of president, vice president, secretary and assistant secretary, if a
corporation; if a partnership, list names of all general partners, and managing partners:
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________________ ___________________________________
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BID SECURITY FORM
(Check to Accompany Bid)
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
(NOTE: The following form shall be used if check accompanies bid.)
Accompanying this proposal is a *Certified *Cashier’s check payable to the order of City of
Carlsbad, in the sum of _______________________________________ dollars
($________________), this amount being ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The
proceeds of this check shall become the property of the City provided this proposal shall be
accepted by the City through action of its legally constituted contracting authorities and the
undersigned shall fail to execute a contract and furnish the required Performance, Warranty and
Payment Bonds and proof of insurance coverage within the stipulated time; otherwise, the
check shall be returned to the undersigned. The proceeds of this check shall also become the
property of the City if the undersigned shall withdraw his or her bid within the period of fifteen
(15) days after the date set for the opening thereof, unless otherwise required by law, and
notwithstanding the award of the contract to another bidder.
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
BIDDER
_________________
*Delete the inapplicable word.
(NOTE: If the Bidder desires to use a bond instead of check, the Bid Bond form on the following pages
shall be executed--the sum of this bond shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the
bid.)
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BIDDER'S BOND TO ACCOMPANY PROPOSAL
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, _______________________________________________________, as Principal,
and _____________________________________, as Surety are held and firmly bound unto
the City of Carlsbad, California, in an amount as follows: (must be at least ten percent (10%) of
the bid amount) __________________________ for which payment, well and truly made, we
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors or assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the proposal of the
above-bounden Principal for:
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
in the City of Carlsbad, is accepted by the City Council, and if the Principal shall duly enter into
and execute a Contract including required bonds and insurance policies within twenty (20) days
from the date of award of Contract by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, being duly
notified of said award, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise, it shall be and
remain in full force and effect, and the amount specified herein shall be forfeited to the said City.
In the event Principal executed this bond as an individual, it is agreed that the death of Principal
shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under this bond.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this ____________ day of ___________________________, 20_____
________________________________(SEAL) _____________________________(SEAL)
(Principal) (Surety)
By: __________________________________ By: ________________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
__________________________________ ________________________________
(Print Name/Title) (Print Name/Title)
(SEAL AND NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY – ATTACH ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
CERTIFICATE)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CINDIE K. McMAHON
City Attorney
By: __________________________________
General Counsel
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GUIDE FOR COMPLETING
THE “DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS” FORM
REFERENCES Prior to preparation of the following “Subcontractor Disclosure Form” Bidders
are urged to review the definitions in section 1-2 of the General Provisions to this Contract,
especially, “Bid”, “Bidder”, “Contract”, “Contractor”, “Contract Price”, “Contract Unit Price”,
“Engineer”, “Own Organization”, “Subcontractor”, and “Work”. Bidders are further urged to
review sections 2-3 SUBCONTRACTS of the General Provisions.
CAUTIONS This form will be used by the Agency to determine the percentage of work that the
Bidder proposes to perform. Bidders are cautioned that failure to provide complete and correct
information may result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive. Any bid that proposes
performance of more than 50 percent of the work by subcontractors or otherwise to be
performed by forces other than the Bidder’s own organization will be rejected as non-
responsive. Specialty items of work that may be so designated by the Engineer on the
“Contractor’s Proposal” are not included in computing the percentage of work proposed to be
performed by the Bidder.
INSTRUCTIONS The Bidder shall set forth the name and location of business of each and
every subcontractor whom the Bidder proposes to perform work or labor or render service in or
about the work or improvement, and every subcontractor licensed as a contractor by the State
of California whom the Bidder proposes to specially fabricate and install any portion of the work
or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications in
excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Bidder’s total bid or, in the case of bids or offers
for the construction of streets and highways, including bridges, in excess of one-half of one
percent (0.5%) or ten thousand dollars ($10,000) whichever is greater. Said name(s) and
location(s) of business of subcontractor(s) shall be set forth and included as an integral part of
the bid offer.
The Designation of Subcontractors form must be submitted as a part of the Bidder’s sealed bid.
Failure to provide complete and correct information may result in rejection of the bid as non-
responsive.
Suppliers of materials from sources outside the limits of work are not subcontractors. The value
of materials and transport of materials from sources outside the limits of work, as shown on the
plans, shall be assigned to the Contractor or the Subcontractor as the case may be, that the
Bidder proposes as installer of said materials. The value of material incorporated in any
Subcontractor-installed bid item that is supplied by the Bidder shall be included as a part of the
work that the Bidder proposes to be performed by the Subcontractor installing said item.
When a Subcontractor has a Carlsbad business license, the number must be entered on the
proper form. If the Subcontractor does not have a valid business license, enter “NONE” in the
appropriate space.
When the Bidder proposes using a Subcontractor to construct or install less than 100 percent of
a bid item, the Bidder shall attach an explanation sheet to the Designation of Subcontractor
form. The explanation sheet shall clearly apprise the City of the specific facts that show the
Bidder proposes to perform no less than fifty percent (50%) of the work with its own forces.
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Determination of the subcontract amounts for purposes of award of the contract shall be
determined by the City Council in conformance with the provisions of the contract documents
and the various supplemental provisions. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
Contractor is prohibited from performing any work on this project with a subcontractor who is
ineligible to perform work on a public works project pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1771.1 or
1777.7.
Bidders shall make any additional copies of the disclosure forms as may be necessary to
provide the required information. The page number and total number of additional form pages
shall be entered in the location provided on each type of form so duplicated.
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DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR AND
AMOUNT OF SUBCONTRACTOR'S BID ITEMS
(To Accompany Proposal)
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
The Bidder certifies that it has used the sub-bid of the following listed subcontractors in
preparing this bid for the Work and that the listed subcontractors will be used to perform the
portions of the Work as designated in this list in accordance with applicable provisions of the
specifications and section 4100 et seq. of the Public Contract Code, "Subletting and
Subcontracting Fair Practices Act." The Bidder further certifies that no additional subcontractor
will be allowed to perform any portion of the Work in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of
the Bidder’s total bid, or in the case of bids or offers for construction of streets and highways,
including bridges, in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) or ten thousand dollars ($10,000),
whichever is greater, and that no changes in the subcontractors listed work will be made except
upon the prior approval of the Agency.
SUBCONTRACTOR’S BID ITEMS
Portion of
Work
Subcontractor Name and
Location of Business
Phone No.
and Email
Address
DIR
Registration
No.
Subcontractor’s
License No. and
Classification*
Amount of
Work by
Subcontractor
in Dollars*
Page _____ of _____ pages of this Subcontractor Designation form
_________________
* Pursuant to section 4104 (a)(3)(A) California Public Contract Code, receipt of the information preceded by an asterisk may be submitted by the Bidder up to 24 hours after the deadline for submitting bids contained in the “Notice Inviting Bids.”
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BIDDER'S STATEMENT OF
TECHNICAL ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE
(To Accompany Proposal)
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
The Bidder is required to state what work of a similar character to that included in the proposed
Contract he/she has successfully performed and give references, with telephone numbers,
which will enable the City to judge his/her responsibility, experience and skill. An attachment
can be used.
The bidder shall demonstrate at least five years of experience successfully completing sewer
gravity main installations and shall demonstrate successful completion of at least five projects
involving sewer gravity main construction and manhole rehabilitation with a value of
$1,000,000 or greater and similar in type and size to the Work of the proposed Contract. Bidder
must also submit the qualifications of its Representatives in accordance with Section 7-6. The
proposal shall be deemed non-responsive if the required technical ability and experience for the
Bidder or its representative is not demonstrated.
Date Contract
Completed
Name and Address
of the Employer
Name and Phone
No. of Person to
Contract
Type of Work Amount of
Contract
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BIDDER’S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR
GENERAL LIABILITY, EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY,
AUTOMOTIVE
LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
(To Accompany Proposal)
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
As a required part of the Bidder’s proposal the Bidder must attach either of the following to this
page.
1) Certificates of insurance showing conformance with the requirements herein for each of:
Comprehensive General Liability
Automobile Liability
Workers Compensation
Employer’s Liability
2) Statement with an insurance carrier’s notarized signature stating that the carrier can, and
upon payment of fees and/or premiums by the Bidder, will issue to the Bidder Policies of
insurance for Comprehensive General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation
and Employer’s Liability in conformance with the requirements herein and Certificates of
insurance to the Agency showing conformance with the requirements herein.
All certificates of insurance and statements of willingness to issue insurance for auto policies
offered to meet the specification of this contract must:
1) Meet the conditions stated in The Notice Inviting Bids and the General Provisions for this
project for each insurance company that the Contractor proposes.
2) Cover any vehicle used in the performance of the contract, used onsite or offsite, whether
owned, non-owned or hired, and whether scheduled or non-scheduled.
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BIDDER'S STATEMENT RE DEBARMENT
(To Accompany Proposal)
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1) Have you or any of your subcontractors ever been debarred as an irresponsible bidder by
another jurisdiction in the State of California?
______ ______
yes no
2) If yes, what was/were the name(s) of the agency(ies) and what was/were the period(s) of
debarment(s)? Attach additional copies of this page to accommodate more than two
debarments.
party debarred
agency
period of debarment
party debarred
agency
period of debarment
BY CONTRACTOR:
(name of Contractor)
By:
(sign here)
(print name/title)
Page _____ of _____ pages of this Re Debarment form
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BIDDER'S DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINE RECORD
(To Accompany Proposal)
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’ State License
Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint
regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four years of the date of the alleged violation. A
complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within
10 years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be
referred to the Registrar, Contractors’ State License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento,
California 95826.
1) Have you ever had your contractor’s license suspended or revoked by the California
Contractors’ State License Board two or more times within an eight year period?
______ ______
yes no
2) Has the suspension or revocation of your contractor’s license ever been stayed?
______ ______
yes no
3) Have any subcontractors that you propose to perform any portion of the Work ever had their
contractor’s license suspended or revoked by the California Contractors’ State License
Board two or more times within an eight year period?
______ ______
yes no
4) Has the suspension or revocation of the license of any subcontractor’s that you propose to
perform any portion of the Work ever been stayed?
______ ______
yes no
5) If the answer to either of 1. or 3. above is yes fully identify, in each and every case, the party
disciplined, the date of and violation that the disciplinary action pertains to, describe the
nature of the violation and the disciplinary action taken therefore.
(If needed attach additional sheets to provide full disclosure.)
Page _____ of _____ pages of this Disclosure of Discipline form
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BIDDER'S DISCLOSURE OF DISCIPLINE RECORD
(CONTINUED)
(To Accompany Proposal)
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6) If the answer to either of 2. or 4. above is yes fully identify, in each and every case, the party
whose discipline was stayed, the date of the violation that the disciplinary action pertains to,
describe the nature of the violation and the condition (if any) upon which the disciplinary
action was stayed.
(If needed attach additional sheets to provide full disclosure.)
BY CONTRACTOR:
(name of Contractor)
By:
(sign here)
(print name/title)
Page _____ of _____ pages of this Disclosure of Discipline form
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NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION TO BE EXECUTED BY
BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 7106
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
The undersigned declares:
I am the ____________ of ______________, the party making the foregoing bid.
The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership,
company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or
sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a
false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or
agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The
bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or
conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any
overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements
contained in the bid are true. The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid
price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative
thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or
to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will
not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership,
joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby
represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on
behalf of the bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is
true and correct and that this declaration is executed on ___________________________,
20____ at _________ [city], ________ [state].
________________________________________________
Signature of Bidder
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CONTRACT
PUBLIC WORKS
This agreement is made this ____________ day of ____________________________, 2023,
by and between the City of Carlsbad, California, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter called
"City"), and __________________________________ whose principal place of business is
_______________________________________________ (hereinafter called "Contractor").
City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. Description of Work. Contractor shall perform all work specified in the Contract
documents for:
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CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
(hereinafter called "project")
2. Provisions of Labor and Materials. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, and personnel to perform the work specified by the Contract Documents.
3. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of this Contract, Notice Inviting
Bids, Contractor's Proposal, Bidder's Bond, Noncollusion Declaration, Designation of
Subcontractors, Technical Ability and Experience, Bidder’s Statement Re Debarment, Escrow
Agreement, Release Form, the Plans and Specifications, the General Provisions, addendum(s)
to said Plans and Specifications and General Provisions, and all proper amendments and
changes made thereto in accordance with this Contract or the Plans and Specifications, and all
bonds for the project; all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Contractor, her/his subcontractors, and materials suppliers shall provide and install the work as
indicated, specified, and implied by the Contract Documents. Any items of work not indicated or
specified, but which are essential to the completion of the work, shall be provided at the
Contractor's expense to fulfill the intent of said documents. In all instances through the life of the
Contract, the City will be the interpreter of the intent of the Contract Documents, and the City’s
decision relative to said intent will be final and binding. Failure of the Contractor to apprise
subcontractors and materials suppliers of this condition of the Contract will not relieve
responsibility of compliance.
4. Payment. For all compensation for Contractor's performance of work under this
Contract, City shall make payment to the Contractor per section 9-3 PAYMENT of the General
Provisions section of this contract. The Engineer will close the estimate of work completed for
progress payments on the last working day of each month. The City shall withhold retention as
required by Public Contract Code Section 9203.
5. Independent Investigation. Contractor has made an independent investigation of the
jobsite, the soil conditions at the jobsite, and all other conditions that might affect the progress of
the work and is aware of those conditions. The Contract price includes payment for all work that
may be done by Contractor, whether anticipated or not, in order to overcome underground
conditions. Any information that may have been furnished to Contractor by City about
underground conditions or other job conditions is for Contractor's convenience only, and City
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does not warrant that the conditions are as thus indicated. Contractor is satisfied with all job
conditions, including underground conditions and has not relied on information furnished by
City.
6. Hazardous Waste or Other Unusual Conditions. If the contract involves digging
trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four feet below the surface Contractor
shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any:
A. Hazardous Waste. Material that Contractor believes may be material that is hazardous
waste, as defined in section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be
removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing
law.
B. Differing Conditions. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from
those indicated.
C. Unknown Physical Conditions. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual
nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as
inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract.
City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so
differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in contractor's costs of,
or the time required for, performance of any part of the work shall issue a change order under
the procedures described in this contract.
In the event that a dispute arises between City and Contractor whether the conditions materially
differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in the contractor's cost of, or
time required for, performance of any part of the work, contractor shall not be excused from any
scheduled completion date provided for by the contract, but shall proceed with all work to be
performed under the contract. Contractor shall retain any and all rights provided either by
contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the
contracting parties.
7. Immigration Reform and Control Act. Contractor certifies it is aware of the
requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 USC sections 1101-1525)
and has complied and will comply with these requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying
the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors, and consultants that are
included in this Contract.
8. Prevailing Wage. Pursuant to the California Labor Code, the director of the Department
of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in
accordance with California Labor Code, section 1773 and a copy of a schedule of said general
prevailing wage rates is on file in the office of the City Engineer and is incorporated by reference
herein. Pursuant to California Labor Code, section 1775, Contractor shall pay prevailing wages.
Contractor shall post copies of all applicable prevailing wages on the job site. Contractor shall
comply with California Labor Code, section 1776, which generally requires keeping accurate
payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records, and making them available for
inspection. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to comply with Section 1776.
9. Indemnification. Contractor shall assume the defense of, pay all expenses of defense,
and indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its officers and employees, from all claims, loss,
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damage, injury and liability of every kind, nature and description, directly or indirectly arising
from or in connection with the performance of the Contract or work; or from any failure or
alleged failure of Contractor to comply with any applicable law, rules or regulations including
those relating to safety and health; and from any and all claims, loss, damages, injury and
liability, howsoever the same may be caused, resulting directly or indirectly from the nature of
the work covered by the Contract, except for loss or damage caused by the sole or active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City. The expenses of defense include all costs and
expenses including attorneys' fees for litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution method.
Contractor shall also defend and indemnify the City against any challenges to the award of the
contract to Contractor, and Contractor will pay all costs, including defense costs for the City.
Defense costs include the cost of separate counsel for City, if City requests separate counsel.
Contractor shall also defend and indemnify the City against any challenges to the award of the
contract to Contractor, arising in whole or in part from alleged inaccuracies or misrepresentation
by the Contractor, whether intentional or otherwise, and Contractor will pay all costs, including
defense costs for the City. Defense costs include the cost of separate counsel for City, if City
requests separate counsel.
10. Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or
in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his or her agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors. Said insurance shall meet the City of Carlsbad’s
policy for insurance as stated in City Council Policy # 70.
(A) Coverages and Limits Contractor shall maintain the types of coverages and minimum
limits indicted herein:
a. Commercial General Liability (GLC) Insurance: Insurance written on an “occurrence”
basis, including products-completed operations, personal & advertising injury, with limits no less
than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall
be twice the required occurrence limit.
b. Business Automobile Liability Insurance: $2,000,000 combined single limit per
accident for bodily injury and property damage. In addition, the auto policy must cover any
vehicle used in the performance of the contract, used onsite or offsite, whether owned, non-
owned or hired, and whether scheduled or non-scheduled.
c. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance: Workers' compensation
limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers’ Liability limits of
$1,000,000 per incident. Workers' compensation offered by the State Compensation Insurance
Fund is acceptable to the City.
(B) Additional Provisions: Contractor shall ensure that the policies of insurance required
under this agreement with the exception of Workers’ Compensation and Business Automobile
Liability Insurance contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions.
a. The City, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured
as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor;
products and completed operations of the contractor; premises owned, leased, hired or
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borrowed by the contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its officials, employees or volunteers. All additional insured
endorsements must be evidenced using separate documents attached to the certificate of
insurance; one for each company affording general liability, and employers’ liability coverage.
b. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its
officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its
officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the contractor's insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
c. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its officials, employees or volunteers.
d. Coverage shall state that the contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each
insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
(C) Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy required by this agreement shall be
endorsed to state that coverage shall not be nonrenewed, suspended, voided, canceled, or
reduced in coverage or limits except after ten (10) days' prior written notice has been sent to the
City by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(D) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention (S.I.R.) Levels. Any deductibles or self-
insured retention levels must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City,
either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retention levels as
respects the City, its officials and employees; or the contractor shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation, claim administration and defense
expenses.
(E) Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of insurance required under this agreement shall
contain a waiver of all rights of subrogation the insurer may have or may acquire against the
City or any of its officials or employees.
(F) Subcontractors. Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies
or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Coverages for
subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
(G) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers that have a rating in
Best's Key Rating Guide of at least A-:VII. Insurers must also be authorized to transact the
business of insurance by the State of California Insurance Commissioner as admitted carriers
as evidenced by a listing in the official publication of the Department of Insurance of the State of
California and/or under the standards specified by City Council Policy # 70.
(H) Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
and original endorsements affecting coverage required by this clause. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer
to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates and endorsements are to be in forms approved
by the City and are to be received and approved by the City before the Contract is executed by
the City.
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(I) Cost of Insurance. The Cost of all insurance required under this agreement shall be
included in the Contractor's bid.
11. Claims and Lawsuits. All claims by Contractor shall be resolved in accordance with Public
Contract Code section 9204, which is incorporated by reference. A copy of Section 9204 is
included in Section 3 of the General Provisions. In addition, all claims by Contractor for
$375,000 or less shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions in the Public Contract
Code, Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1, Article 1.5 (commencing with section 20104) which are
incorporated by reference. A copy of Article 1.5 is included in Section 3 of the General
Provisions. In the event of a conflict between Section 9204 and Article 1.5, Section 9204 shall
apply. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section of the contract, all claims shall comply with
the Government Tort Claim Act (section 900 et seq., of the California Government Code) for any
claim or cause of action for money or damages prior to filing any lawsuit for breach of this
agreement.
(A) Assertion of Claims. Contractor hereby agrees that any contract claim submitted to the
City must be asserted as part of the contract process as set forth in this agreement and not in
anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation.
(B) False Claims. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to the City, it
may be considered fraud and the Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution.
(C) Government Code. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code
sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act, provides for civil penalties where a person
knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made
with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of
the information.
(D) Penalty Recovery. If the City of Carlsbad seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the
False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees.
(E) Debarment for False Claims. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the filing of a false
claim may subject the Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding wherein the
Contractor may be prevented from further bidding on public contracts for a period of up to five
years.
(F) Carlsbad Municipal Code. The provisions of Carlsbad Municipal Code sections
3.32.025, 3.32.026, 3.32.027 and 3.32.028 pertaining to false claims are incorporated herein by
reference.
(G) Debarment from Other Jurisdictions. Contractor hereby acknowledges that
debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for the City Council of the City of Carlsbad to
disqualify the Contractor or subcontractor from participating in future contract bidding.
(H) Jurisdiction. Contractor agrees and hereby stipulates that the proper venue and
jurisdiction for resolution of any disputes between the parties arising out of this agreement is
San Diego County, California.
I have read and understand all provisions of Section 11 above. ________ init ________ init
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12. Maintenance of Records. Contractor shall maintain and make available at no cost to
the City, upon request, records in accordance with sections 1776 and 1812 of Part 7, Chapter 1,
Article 2, of the Labor Code. If the Contractor does not maintain the records at Contractor's
principal place of business as specified above, Contractor shall so inform the City by certified
letter accompanying the return of this Contract. Contractor shall notify the City by certified mail
of any change of address of such records.
13. Labor Code Provisions. The provisions of Part 7, Chapter 1, commencing with section
1720 of the Labor Code are incorporated herein by reference.
14. Security. Securities in the form of cash, cashier's check, or certified check may be
substituted for any monies withheld by the City to secure performance of this contract for any
obligation established by this contract. Any other security that is mutually agreed to by the
Contractor and the City may be substituted for monies withheld to ensure performance under
this Contract.
15. Unfair Business Practices. In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to
supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the contractor or
subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in
and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or
under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of
the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials
pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and
become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the contractor, without
further acknowledgment by the parties.
16. Provisions Required by Law Deemed Inserted. Each and every provision of law and
clause required by law to be inserted in this Contract shall be deemed to be inserted herein and
included herein, and if, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or is
not correctly inserted, then upon application of either party, the Contract shall forthwith be
physically amended to make such insertion or correction.
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17. Additional Provisions. Any additional provisions of this agreement are set forth in the
"General Provisions" or "Supplemental Provisions" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EXECUTION BY ALL SIGNATORIES MUST BE
ATTACHED
(CORPORATE SEAL)
CONTRACTOR:
(name of Contractor)
By:
(sign here)
(print name and title)
By:
(sign here)
(print name and title)
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation of the State of California
By:
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHERRI FREISINGER, City Clerk
President or vice-president and secretary or assistant secretary must sign for corporations. If
only one officer signs, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or
assistant secretary under the corporate seal empowering that officer to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CINDIE K. McMAHON
City Attorney
By:
City Attorney
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LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad located in the State of California has
awarded to ________________________________________________________ (hereinafter
designated as the "Principal"), a Contract for:
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
in the City of Carlsbad, in strict conformity with the drawings and specifications, and other
Contract Documents now on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad and all of
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute said Contract and the terms thereof
require the furnishing of a bond, providing that if Principal or any of their subcontractors shall fail
to pay for any materials, provisions, provender or other supplies or teams used in, upon or
about the performance of the work agreed to be done, or for any work or labor done thereon of
any kind, the Surety on this bond will pay the same to the extent hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, _____________________ as Principal, (hereinafter designated as
the "Contractor"), and _______________________________________________________ as
Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City of Carlsbad in the sum __________________, said
sum being an amount equal to: One hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under
the terms of the contract by the City of Carlsbad, and for which payment well and truly to be
made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the Contractor or his/her
subcontractors fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender, supplies, or teams used in,
upon, for, or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any other work or
labor thereon of any kind, consistent with California Civil Code section 9100, or for amounts due
under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to the work or labor performed under this
Contract, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the
Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the contractor and
subcontractors pursuant to section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to
the work and labor, that the Surety will pay for the same, and, also, in case suit is brought upon
the bond, reasonable attorney's fees, to be fixed by the court consistent with California Civil
Code section 9554.
This bond shall inure to the benefit of any of the persons named in California Civil Code section
9100, so as to give a right of action to those persons or their assigns in any suit brought upon
the bond.
Surety stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the Contract, or to the work to be performed hereunder or the specifications
accompanying the same shall affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice
of any change, extension of time, alterations or addition to the terms of the contract or to the
work or to the specifications.
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In the event that Contractor is an individual, it is agreed that the death of any such Contractor
shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under this bond.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this ______________ day of __________________________, 20____
_______________________________(SEAL) _____________________________(SEAL)
(Principal) (Surety)
By: _________________________________ By: ________________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
__________________________________ ________________________________
(Print Name & Title) (Print Name & Title)
(SEAL AND NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY – ATTACH ATTORNEY-IN-FACT CERTIFICATE)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CINDIE K. McMAHON
City Attorney
By: _________________________________
City Attorney
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FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE/WARRANTY BOND
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, State of California has awarded to
_____________________________________________________ (hereinafter designated as
the "Principal"), a Contract for:
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
in the City of Carlsbad, in strict conformity with the contract, the drawings and specifications,
and other Contract Documents now on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Carlsbad,
all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute said Contract and the terms thereof
require the furnishing of a bond for the faithful performance and warranty of said Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, _____________________ as Principal, (hereinafter designated as
the "Contractor"), and _______________________________________________________ as
Surety, are held firmly bound unto the City of Carlsbad in the sum __________________, said
sum being an amount equal to: One hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under
the terms of the contract by the City of Carlsbad, and for which payment well and truly to be
made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the above bounden Contractor, their
heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by,
and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions, and agreements in the Contract
and any alteration thereof made as therein provided on their part, to be kept and performed at
the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to their true intent
and meaning, and shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Carlsbad, its officers,
employees and agents, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void;
otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified
therefore, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including
reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the City in successfully enforcing such obligation, all to
be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.
Surety stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the Contract, or to the work to be performed there under or the specifications
accompanying the same shall affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice
of any change, extension of time, alterations or addition to the terms of the contract or to the
work or to the specifications.
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In the event that Contractor is an individual, it is agreed that the death of any such Contractor
shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under this bond.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this ______________ day of __________________________, 20____
_______________________________(SEAL) _____________________________(SEAL)
(Principal) (Surety)
By: _________________________________ By: ________________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
__________________________________ ________________________________
(Print Name & Title) (Print Name & Title)
(SEAL AND NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SURETY – ATTACH ATTORNEY-IN-FACT CERTIFICATE)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CINDIE K. McMAHON
City Attorney
By: _________________________________
City Attorney
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OPTIONAL ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR
SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
This Escrow Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Carlsbad whose
address is 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, hereinafter called "City"
and ___________________________________________________________, whose address
is _________________________________________________________________ hereinafter
called "Contractor" and ___________________________________________________, whose
address is __________________________________________________________ hereinafter
called "Escrow Agent."
For the consideration hereinafter set forth, the City, Contractor and Escrow Agent agree as
follows:
1. Pursuant to section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the
Contractor has the option to deposit securities with the Escrow Agent as a substitute for
retention earnings required to be withheld by the City pursuant to the Construction Contract
entered into between the City and Contractor for
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
in the amount of ___________________________ dated ______________ (hereinafter referred
to as the "Contract"). Alternatively, on written request of the Contractor, the City shall make
payments of the retention earnings directly to the Escrow Agent. When the Contractor deposits
the securities as a substitute for Contract earnings, the Escrow Agent shall notify the City within
10 days of the deposit. The market value of the securities at the time of the substitution shall be
a least equal to the cash amount then required to be withheld as retention under the terms of
the contract between the City and Contractor. Securities shall be held in the name of the City
and shall designate the Contractor as the beneficial owner.
2. The City shall make progress payments to the Contractor for such funds which otherwise
would be withheld from progress payments pursuant to the Contract provisions, provided that
the Escrow Agent holds securities in the form and amount specified above.
3. When the City makes payment of retentions earned directly to the Escrow Agent, the
Escrow Agent shall hold them for the benefit of the Contractor until such time as the escrow
created under this contract is terminated. The Contractor may direct the investment of the
payments into securities. All terms and conditions of this agreement and the rights and
responsibilities of the parties shall be equally applicable and binding when the City pays the
Escrow Agent directly.
4. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying all fees for the expenses incurred by the
Escrow Agent in administering the Escrow Account and all expenses of the City. These
expenses and payment terms shall be determined by the City, Contractor and Escrow Agent.
5. The interest earned on the securities or the money market accounts held in escrow and
all interest earned on that interest shall be for the sole account of Contractor and shall be
subject to withdrawal by Contractor at any time and from time to time without notice to the City.
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6. Contractor shall have the right to withdraw all or any part of the principal in the Escrow
Account only by written notice to Escrow Agent accompanied by written authorization from City
to the Escrow Agent that City consents to the withdrawal of the amount sought to be withdrawn
by Contractor.
7. The City shall have a right to draw upon the securities in the event of default by the
Contractor. Upon seven days' written notice to the Escrow Agent from the City of the default, the
Escrow Agent shall immediately convert the securities to cash and shall distribute the cash as
instructed by the City.
8. Upon receipt of written notification from the City certifying that the Contract is final and
complete and that the Contractor has complied with all requirements and procedures applicable
to the Contract, the Escrow Agent shall release to Contractor all securities and interest on
deposit less escrow fees and charges of the Escrow Account. The escrow shall be closed
immediately upon disbursement of all moneys and securities on deposit and payments of fees
and charges.
9. The Escrow Agent shall rely on the written notifications from the City and the Contractor
pursuant to sections (1) to (8), inclusive, of this agreement and the City and Contractor shall
hold Escrow Agent harmless from Escrow Agent's release, conversion and disbursement of the
securities and interest as set forth above.
10. The names of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive
written notice on behalf of the City and on behalf of Contractor in connection with the foregoing,
and exemplars of their respective signatures are as follows:
For City:
Title FINANCE DIRECTOR
Name
Signature
Address 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
For Contractor:
Title
Name
Signature
Address
For Escrow Agent:
Title
Name
Signature
Address
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At the time the Escrow Account is opened, the City and Contractor shall deliver to the Escrow
Agent a fully executed counterpart of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their proper officers on
the date first set forth above.
For City:
Title MAYOR
Name
Signature
Address 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA
92008
For Contractor:
Title
Name
Signature
Address
For Escrow Agent:
Title
Name
Signature
Address
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
FOR
KELLY DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 5548-A
CITY OF CARLSBAD
BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS SECTION REPLACES PART 1,
GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 1 -- TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND
SYMBOLS
1-1 TERMS. Unless otherwise stated, the words directed, required, permitted, ordered,
instructed, designated, considered necessary, prescribed, approved, acceptable, satisfactory, or
words of like meaning, refer to actions, expressions, and prerogatives of the Engineer.
1-1.1 Reference to Drawings. Where words “shown”, “indicated”, “detailed”, “noted”,
“scheduled”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference is made to
the plans accompanying these provisions, unless stated otherwise.
1-1.2 Directions. Where words “directed”, “designated”, “selected”, or words of similar import
are used, it shall be understood that the direction, designation or selection of the Engineer is
intended, unless stated otherwise. The word “required” and words of similar import shall be
understood to mean “as required to properly complete the work as required and as approved by
the Engineer,” unless stated otherwise.
1-1.3 Equals and Approvals. Where the words “equal”, “approved equal”, “equivalent”, and
such words of similar import are used, it shall be understood such words are followed by the
expression “in the opinion of the Engineer”, unless otherwise stated. Where the words
“approved”, “approval”, “acceptance”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood
that the approval, acceptance, or similar import of the Engineer is intended.
1-1.4 Perform. The word “perform” shall be understood to mean that the Contractor, at its
expense, shall perform all operations, labor, tools and equipment, and further, including the
furnishing and installing of materials that are indicated, specified or required to mean that the
Contractor, at its expense, shall furnish and install the work, complete and in-place and ready to
use, including furnishing of necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation.
1-2 DEFINITIONS. The following words, or groups of words, shall be exclusively defined by
the definitions assigned to them herein.
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Addendum – Written or graphic instrument issued prior to the opening of Bids which clarifies,
corrects, or changes the bidding or Contract Documents. The term Addendum shall include
bulletins and all other types of written notices issued to potential bidders prior to opening of
Bids.
Agency – The City of Carlsbad, California.
Agreement – See Contract.
Assessment Act Contract – A Contract financed by special assessments authorized under a
State Act or procedural ordinance of a City or County.
Average Sound Level – The level, in decibels, of the mean-square A-weighted sound pressure
during a stated time period, with reference to the square of the standard reference sound
pressure of 20 micropascals. The "average sound level" is equivalent to the industry standard
Leq. See Equivalent Continuous Sound Level.
Base – A layer of specified material of planned thickness placed immediately below the
pavement or surfacing.
Bid – The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the
prices for the Work.
Bidder – Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof, submitting a Bid
for the Work, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.
Board – The officer or body constituting the awarding authority of the Agency, which is the City
Council for the City of Carlsbad or the Board of Directors of Carlsbad Municipal Water District.
Bond – Bid, performance, and payment bond or other instrument of security.
Caltrans – The State of California, Department of Transportation.
Cash Contract – A Contract financed by means other than special assessments.
Certificate of Compliance – A written document signed and submitted by a supplier or
manufacturer that certifies that the material or assembled material supplied to the Work site
conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Change Order – A written order to the Contractor signed by the Agency directing an addition,
deletion, or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract time
issued after the effective date of the Contract. A Change Order may or may not also be signed
by the Contractor.
Code – The terms Government Code, Labor Code, etc., refer to codes of the State of California.
Construction Manager– the Project Inspector’s immediate supervisor and first level of appeal
for informal dispute resolution.
Contract – The written agreement between the Agency and the Contractor covering the Work.
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Contract Documents – Including but not limited to; the Contract, any Addendum (which pertain
to the Contract Documents), Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders; Bid (including
documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-bid documentation submitted prior to the
Notice of Award) when attached as an exhibit to the Contract, the Bonds, the General
Provisions, permits, the Technical Specifications, the Supplemental Provisions, the Plans,
Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Reference Specifications, and all Modifications issued
after the execution of the Contract.
Contractor – The individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or other legal entity having
a Contract with the Agency to perform the Work. In the case of work being done under permit
issued by the Agency, the permittee shall be constructed to be the Contractor. The term “prime
contractor” shall mean Contractor.
Contract Time - The number of Working Days to complete the Work as specified in the
Contract Documents.
Contract Price – The total amount of money for which the Contract is awarded.
Contract Unit Price – The amount stated in the Bid for a single unit of an item of work.
County Sealer – The Sealer of Weights and Measures of the county in which the Contract is
let.
Critical Path – In the construction schedule, the sequence of activities that represents the
longest path through the Project network of activities and the shortest possible Project duration.
Days – Days shall mean consecutive calendar’s days unless otherwise specified.
Decibel – A unit for measuring the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the
base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is
20 micropascals.
Defective Work - Work that does not conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Deputy City Engineer – The Engineering Manager of the Construction Management &
Inspection Department, the Construction Manager’s immediate supervisor and the Engineer’s
designated representative. The Deputy City Engineer is the second level of appeal for informal
dispute resolution.
Dispute Board – Persons designated by the City Manager of the City of Carlsbad or Executive
Manager of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, to hear and advise the City Manager on
claims submitted by the Contractor. The City Manager for the City of Carlsbad or the Executive
Manager for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District is the last appeal level for informal dispute
resolution.
Disputed Work – Work in which the Agency and the Contractor are in disagreement.
Electrolier – Street light assembly complete, including foundation, standard, luminaire arm,
luminaire, etc.
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Engineer – The City Engineer of the City of Carlsbad or his/her approved representative. The
Engineer is the third level of appeal for informal dispute resolution.
Engineer of Record/Design Engineer – A registered professional engineer licensed in the
State of California who is qualified to act as an agent of a project owner or to prepare plans for
facilities to be accepted by the City of Carlsbad. The term includes persons licensed in the State
of California as Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers.
Equivalent Continuous Sound Level (Leq) – The average sound level which, over a given
period of time, has the same total energy as the fluctuating noise and is also known as the time-
average sound level.
Extra Work – New or unforeseen work not covered by a Contract Unit Price or Stipulated Unit
Price.
Float – The number of days by which an activity in the construction schedule may be delayed
from either its earliest start date or earliest completion date without extending the Contract Time
(total float). Total float belongs to the Project and to any Party to accommodate changes in the
Work or to mitigate the effect of events which may delay completion.
Holiday – Holidays and the days observed are listed below. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the
holiday is observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed the
following Monday. Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents or authorized by the
Engineer, do not work on holidays.
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Day 3rd Monday in January
Presidents’ Day 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October
Veteran’s Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Thanksgiving Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25
House Connection Sewer – A sewer, within a public street or right-of-way, proposed to
connect any parcel, lot, or part of a lot with a mainline sewer.
House Sewer – A sewer, wholly within private property, proposed to connect any building to a
house connection sewer.
Luminaire – The lamp housing including the optical and socket assemblies (and ballast if so
specified).
Luminaire Arm – The structural member, bracket, or mast arm, which, mounted on the
standard, supports the luminaire.
Minor Bid Item – a single contract item constituting less than 10 percent (10%) of the original
Contract Price bid.
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Modification – Includes Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements. A Modification may
only be used after the effective date of the Contract.
Night Work – See Working Night.
Notice of Award – The written notice by the Agency to the successful Bidder stating that upon
compliance by it with the required conditions, the Agency will execute the Contract.
Notice to Proceed – A written notice given by the Agency to the Contractor fixing the date on
which the Contract time will start.
Own Organization - When used in Sections 2-3.1 and 2-3.2 – Employees of the Contractor
who are hired, directed, supervised and paid by the Contractor to accomplish the completion of
the Work. Further, such employees have their employment taxes, State disability insurance
payments, State and Federal income taxes paid and administered, as applicable, by the
Contractor. Further, “own organization” means construction equipment that the Contractor owns
or leases and uses to accomplish the Work. Equipment that is owner operated or leased
equipment with an operator is not part of the Contractor's Own Organization and will not be
included for the purpose of compliance with Sections 2-3.1 and 2-3.2.
Person – Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust, joint venture, or other
legal entity.
Plans – The drawings, profiles, cross sections, working drawings, and supplemental drawings,
or reproductions thereof, approved by the Engineer, which show the location, character,
dimensions, or details of the Work.
Private Contract – Work subject to Agency inspection, control, and approval, involving private
funds, not administered by the Agency.
Project Inspector – the Engineer’s designated representative for inspection, contract
administration and first level for informal dispute resolution.
Proposal – See Bid.
Reference Specifications – Those bulletins, standards, rules, methods of analysis or test,
codes, and specifications of other agencies, engineering societies, or industrial associations
referred to in the Contract Documents. These refer to the latest edition, including amendments
in effect and published at the time of advertising the project or issuing the permit, unless
specifically referred to by edition, volume, or date.
Roadway – The portion of a street reserved for vehicular use.
Service Connection – Service connections are all or any portion of the conduit, cable, or duct,
including meter, between a utility distribution line and an individual consumer.
Sewer – Any conduit intended for the reception and transfer of sewage and fluid industrial
waste.
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Shop Drawings – Drawings showing the details of manufactured or assembled products
proposed to be incorporated into the Work.
Sound Level – The weighted sound pressure level obtained using a sound level meter and
frequency weighting network as provided in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
specifications for sound level meters. "Sound level" means the same as "noise level."
Special Provisions – Revisions to the Standard Specifications setting forth conditions and
requirements peculiar to the Work.
Specifications – General Provisions, Standard Specifications, Technical Specifications,
Reference Specifications, Supplemental Provisions, and specifications in Supplemental
Agreements between the Contractor and the Board.
Standard – The shaft or pole used to support street lighting luminaire, traffic signal heads, mast
arms, etc.
Standard Plans – Details of standard structures, devices, or instructions referred to on the
Plans or in Specifications by title or number.
Standard Specifications – The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
(SSPWC), the “Greenbook”.
State – State of California.
Stipulated Unit Price – Unit prices established by the Agency in the Contract Documents.
Storm Drain – Any conduit and appurtenances intended for the reception and transfer of storm
water.
Street – Any road, highway, parkway, freeway, alley, walk, or way.
Subbase – A layer of specified material of planned thickness between a base and the
subgrade.
Subcontractor – An individual, firm, or corporation having a direct contract with the Contractor
or with any other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work.
Subgrade – For roadways, that portion of the roadbed on which pavement, surfacing, base,
subbase, or a layer of other material is placed. For structures, the soil prepared to support a
structure.
Supervision – Supervision, where used to indicate supervision by the Engineer, shall mean the
performance of obligations, and the exercise of rights, specifically imposed upon and granted to
the Agency in becoming a party to the Contract. Except as specifically stated herein,
supervision by the Agency shall not mean active and direct superintendence of details of the
Work.
Supplemental Agreement – A written amendment of the Contract Documents signed by both
parties.
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Supplemental Provisions – See Special Provisions.
Surety – Any individual, firm, or corporation, bound with and for the Contractor for the
acceptable performance, execution, and completion of the Work, and for the satisfaction of all
obligations incurred.
Tonne – Also referred to as “metric ton”. Represents a unit of measure in the International
System of Units equal to 1,000 kilograms.
Utility – Tracks, overhead or underground wires, pipelines, conduits, ducts, or structures,
sewers, or storm drains owned, operated, or maintained in or across a public right of way or
easement.
Work – That which is proposed to be constructed or done under the Contract or permit,
including the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services.
Working Drawings – Drawings showing the details not shown on the Plans which are required
to be designed by the Contractor.
Working Night – A period of night-time work, allowed only on Sunday through Thursday,
excluding holidays.
1-3 ABBREVIATIONS.
1-3.1 General. The abbreviation herein, together with others in general use, are applicable to
these Standard Specifications and to project Plans or other Contract Documents.
All abbreviations and symbols used on Plans for structural steel construction shall conform to
those given by the “Manual of Steel Construction” published by the American Institute of Steel
Construction, Inc.
1-3.2 Common Usage
Abbreviation Word or Words Abbreviation Word or Words
ABAN .............................................................Abandon
ABAND .......................................................Abandoned
ABS ........................ Acrylonitrile – butadiene – styrene
AC .................................................... Asphalt Concrete
ACP ........................................... Asbestos cement pipe
ACWS ..................... Asphalt concrete wearing surface
ALT ................................................................Alternate
APTS ................................. Apartment and Apartments
AMER STD ................................... American Standard
AWG ............... American Wire Gage (nonferrous wire)
BC .................................................. Beginning of curve
BCR ....................................... Beginning of curb return
BDRY ............................................................Boundary
BF ..................................................... Bottom of footing
BLDG ........................................ Building and Buildings
BM .............................................................. Benchmark
BVC .................................... Beginning of vertical curve
B/W ........................................................... Back of wall
C/C ..................................................... Center to center
CAB ...................................... Crushed aggregate base
CAL/OSHA ............ California Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
CalTrans ....... California Department of Transportation
CAP .................................... Corrugated aluminum pipe
CB ............................................................. Catch Basin
Cb ........................................................................ Curb
CBP ............................... Catch Basin Connection Pipe
CBR ....................................... California Bearing Ratio
CCR ............................ California Code of Regulations
CCTV ............................................... Closed Circuit TV
CES .......................... Carlsbad Engineering Standards
CF ................................................................ Curb face
CF ................................................................ Cubic foot
C&G .................................................... Curb and gutter
CFR ................................ Code of Federal Regulations
CFS ......................................... Cubic Feet per Second
CIP ......................................................... Cast iron pipe
CIPP ................................................ Cast-in place pipe
CL ............................................. Clearance, center line
CLF .................................................... Chain link fence
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CMB ............................... Crushed miscellaneous base
CMC ......................................... Cement mortar-coated
CML ............................................ Cement mortar-lined
CMWD .................... Carlsbad Municipal Water District
CO .................................................... Cleanout (Sewer)
COL ..................................................................Column
COMM ....................................................... Commercial
CONC ........................................................... Concrete
CONN ........................................................ Connection
CONST .................................. Construct, Construction
COORD ...................................................... Coordinate
CSP ............................................ Corrugated steel pipe
CSD ............................... Carlsbad Standard Drawings
CTB ............................................ Cement treated base
CV ............................................................ Check valve
CY ............................................................... Cubic yard
D .............................................................. Load of pipe
dB ................................................................... Decibels
DBL .................................................................. Double
DF ............................................................... Douglas fir
DIA ................................................................ Diameter
DIP ..................................................... Ductile iron pipe
DL ................................................................Dead load
DR ...................................................... Dimension Ratio
DT .................................................................Drain Tile
DWG ............................................................... Drawing
DWY .............................................................. Driveway
DWY APPR ................................... Driveway approach
E ....................................................................... Electric
EA ........................................................................ Each
EC ............................................................ End of curve
ECR ................................................ End of curb return
EF ................................................................ Each face
EG ......................................................... Edge of gutter
EGL .................................................. Energy grade line
EI ................................................................... Elevation
ELC ..................................... Electrolier lighting conduit
ELT ........................................................ Extra long ton
ENGR ....................................... Engineer, Engineering
EP ................................................... Edge of pavement
ESMT ........................................................... Easement
ETB .......................................... Emulsion-treated base
EVC ............................................... End of vertical curb
EWA ............................... Encina Wastewater Authority
EXC ............................................................ Excavation
EXP JT ................................................. Expansion joint
EXST ............................................................... Existing
F .................................................................. Fahrenheit
F&C ................................................... Frame and cover
F&I .................................................. Furnish and install
FAB ............................................................... Fabricate
FAS ............................................... Flashing arrow sign
FD ............................................................... Floor drain
FDN ............................................................ Foundation
FED SPEC ................................. Federal Specification
FG ........................................................ Finished grade
FH ............................................................. Fire hydrant
FL ................................................................... Flow line
FS ...................................................... Finished surface
FT-LB .........................................................Foot-pound
FTG .................................................................. Footing
FW ............................................................ Face of wall
G ........................................................................... Gas
GA ..................................................................... Gauge
GAL ............................................... Gallon and Gallons
GALV ......................................................... Galvanized
GAR ........................................... Garage and Garages
GIP .............................................. Galvanized iron pipe
GL ........................................ Ground line or grade line
GM .............................................................. Gas meter
GNV ............................................... Ground Not Visible
GP ..................................................................Guy pole
GPM ................................................ gallons per minute
GR ...................................................................... Grade
GRTG ............................................................... Grating
GSP ........................................... Galvanized steel pipe
H ............................................................ High or height
HB .................................................................. Hose bib
HC ................................................... House connection
HDWL ........................................................... Headwall
HGL .............................................. Hydraulic grade line
HORIZ .......................................................... Horizontal
HP ............................................................. Horsepower
HPG ................................................ High pressure gas
HPS ................................ High pressure sodium (Light)
HYDR ............................................................ Hydraulic
IE ......................................................... Invert Elevation
ID ........................................................ Inside diameter INCL ...............................................................Including INSP .............................................................Inspection
INV ...................................................................... Invert
IP .................................................................... Iron pipe
JC ..................................................... Junction chamber
JCT .................................................................Junction
JS ..................................................... Junction structure JT ......................................................................... Joint L ........................................................................ Length
LAB ............................................................. Laboratory
LAT ................................................................... Lateral
LB ...................................................................... Pound LD ..................................................... Local depression LF ................................................................ Linear foot
LH ............................................................... Lamp hole
LL ...................................................................Live load
LOL .............................................................Layout line
LONG ........................................................Longitudinal
LP ................................................................ Lamp post LPS ................................. Low pressure sodium (Light)
LS ................................................................ Lump sum
LTS .................................................... Lime treated soil
LWD ............................... Leucadia Wastewater District
MAINT ..................................................... Maintenance
MAX ............................................................. Maximum MCR ............................................ Middle of curb return MEAS ............................................................. Measure
MH ................................... Manhole, maintenance hole
MIL SPEC .................................... Military specification
MISC ..................................................... Miscellaneous MOD ................................................... Modified, modify MON ............................................................ Monument
MSL .. Mean Sea Level (Reg. Standard Drawing M-12)
MTBM ......................... Microtunneling Boring Machine
MULT ...............................................................Multiple
MUTCD .....Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MVL ............................................... Mercury vapor light NCTD .............................. North County Transit District
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NRCP .............................. Nonreinforced concrete pipe OBS ...............................................................Obsolete
OC ................................................................ On center
OD ..................................................... Outside diameter
OE .............................................................. Outer edge
OHE ................................................ Overhead Electric OMWD ................. Olivenhain Municipal Water District OPP ...............................................................Opposite
ORIG ................................................................Original
PB ................................................................... Pull box
PC .................................................... Point of curvature
PCC ....................... Portland cement concrete or point of compound curvature PCVC ....................... Point of compound vertical curve
PE ........................................................... Polyethylene
PI .................................................. Point of intersection
PL ............................................................. Property line
PMB ............................ Processed miscellaneous base POC ...................................................... Point on curve POT .................................................... Point on tangent
PP .............................................................. Power pole
PRC .......................................... Point of reverse curve
PRVC ............................ Point of reverse vertical curve
PSI ......................................... Pounds per square inch PT .................................................... Point of tangency PVC .................................................. Polyvinyl chloride
PVMT ........................................................... Pavement
PVT R/W ....................................... Private right-of-way
Q ........................ Rate of flow in cubic feet per second
QUAD ....................................... Quadrangle, Quadrant R ....................................................................... Radius R&O ......................................................... Rock and oil
R/W .......................................................... Right-of-way
RA ...................................................... Recycling agent
RAC ................................... Recycled asphalt concrete
RAP ................................ Reclaimed asphalt pavement RBAC ............................. Rubberized asphalt concrete
RC ................................................ Reinforced concrete
RCB ...................................... Reinforced concrete box
RCE ...................................... Registered civil engineer
RCP ..................................... Reinforced concrete pipe
RCV ........................................... Remote control valve REF ............................................................. Reference REINF ..............................Reinforced or reinforcement
RES ...............................................................Reservoir
RGE ........................ Registered geotechnical engineer
ROW ....................................................... Right-of-Way
RR ...................................................................Railroad RSE .............................. Registered structural engineer RTE .................................... Registered traffic engineer
S .................................... Sewer or Slope, as applicable
SCCP ............................... Steel cylinder concrete pipe
SD ............................................................. Storm drain
SDNR .............................. San Diego Northern Railway
SDR ....... Standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio (ratio of pipe O.D. to minimum wall thickness)
SDRSD ......... San Diego Regional Standard Drawings
SE ...................................................... Sand Equivalent
SEC .................................................................. Section
SF ............................................................. Square foot SFM ................................................ Sewer Force Main SI ....................... International System of Units (Metric)
SPEC ..................................................... Specifications
SPPWC .......................................... Standard Plans for
Public Works Construction
SSPWC ............................. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ST HWY ................................................ State highway
STA ................................................................... Station
STD ............................................................... Standard
STR ..................................................................Straight
STR GR ................................................ Straight grade STRUC .......................................... Structural/Structure SW .................................................................Sidewalk
SWD ...................................................... Sidewalk drain
SY ............................................................ Square yard
T .................................................................. Telephone
TAN ................................................................. Tangent TC .............................................................. Top of curb TEL ............................................................. Telephone
TF ........................................................... Top of footing
TOPO ........................................................ Topography
TR ........................................................................ Tract
TRANS ......................................................... Transition TS ......................... Traffic signal or transition structure TSC ............................................. Traffic signal conduit
TSS ........................................... Traffic signal standard
TW ..............................................................Top of wall
TYP .................................................................. Typical
UE .............................................. Underground Electric USA .................................... Underground Service Alert
VAR ..................................................... Varies, Variable
VB ................................................................ Valve box
VC .......................................................... Vertical curve
VCP ................................................... Vitrified clay pipe
VERT ............................................................... Vertical VOL .................................................................. Volume VWD ....................................... Vallecitos Water District
W ........................ Water, Wider or Width, as applicable
WATCH .............. Work Area Traffic Control Handbook
WI ............................................................ Wrought iron
WM ........................................................... Water meter WPJ .......................................... Weakened plane joint XCONN ............................................ Cross connection
XSEC ..................................................... Cross section
1-3.3 Institutions.
Abbreviation Word or Words
AASHTO ............................. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI .................................................................................................... American Concrete Institute
AISC ...............................................................................American Institute of Steel Construction
ANSI ................................................................................. American National Standards Institute
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AREA ........................................................................ American Railway Engineering Association
ASME ........................................................................ American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASQ ................................................................................................. American Society for Quality
ASTM ........................................................................ American Society for Testing and Materials
AWPA ............................................................................ American Wood Preservers Association
AWS ................................................................................................... American Welding Society
AWWA .................................................................................. American Water Works Association
EEI ........................................................................................................... Edison Electric Institute
EIA ...................................................................................................Electronic Industries Alliance
EPA ......................................................................................... Environmental Protection Agency
ETL ............................................................................................... Electrical Testing Laboratories
FCC .................................................................................. Federal Communications Commission
FHWA ......................................................................................... Federal Highway Administration
GRI ............................................................................................ Geosynthetic Research Institute
IEEE ................................................................... Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IMSA ............................................................................International Municipal Signal Association
ISSA ............................................................................ International Slurry Surfacing Association
ITE ....................................................................................... Institute of Transportation Engineers
NCHRP ........................................................... National Cooperative Highway Research Program
NEMA .................................................................... National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NSF .................................................................................................National Science Foundation
OSHA ..................................................................Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPI .............................................................................................................. Plastics Pipe Institute
RUS ............................................................................................................ Rural Utilities Service
SAE ........................................................................................... Society of Automotive Engineers
SSPC ........................................................................................... Society for Protective Coatings
UL ................................................................................................. Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.
1-4 UNITS OF MEASURE.
1-4.1 General. U.S. Standard Measures, also called U.S. Customary System, are the principal
measurement system in these specifications. However, certain material specifications and test
requirements contained herein use SI units specifically and conversions to U.S. Standard
Measures may or may not have been included in these circumstances. When U.S. Standard
Measures are not included in parenthesis, then the SI units shall control. S.I. units and U.S.
Standard Measures in parenthesis may or may not be exactly equivalent.
Reference is also made to ASTM E 380 for definitions of various units of the SI system and a
more extensive set of conversion factors.
1-4.2 Units of Measure and Their Abbreviations. U.S. Customary Unit (Equal To) SI Unit (Abbreviations) (Abbreviations) 1 mil (=0.001 in) ....................................................................................25.4 micrometer (m) 1 inch (in) ..............................................................................................25.4 millimeter (mm) 1 inch (in) ..............................................................................................2.54 centimeter (cm) 1 foot (ft) ................................................................................................0.3048 meter (m) 1 yard (yd) .............................................................................................0.9144 meter (m) 1 mile (mi) .............................................................................................1.6093 kilometer (km) 1 square foot (ft2) ..................................................................................0.0929 square meter (m2) 1 square yard (yd2) ................................................................................0.8361 square meter (m2) 1 cubic foot (ft3) .....................................................................................0.0283 cubic meter (m3) 1 cubic yard (yd3) ..................................................................................0.7646 cubic meter (m3)
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1 acre ....................................................................................................0.4047 hectare (ha) 1 U.S. gallon (gal) .................................................................................3.7854 Liter (L) 1 fluid ounce (fl. oz.) ..............................................................................29.5735 millileter (mL) 1 pound mass (lb) (avoirdupois) ...........................................................0.4536 kilogram (kg) 1 ounce mass (oz) .................................................................................0.02835 kilogram (kg) 1 Ton (=2000 lb avoirdupois) ................................................................0.9072 Tonne (= 907 kg) 1 Poise ..................................................................................................0.1 pascal . second (Pa . s) 1 centistoke (cs) ....................................................................................1 square millimeters per second (mm2/s) 1 pound force (lbf) .................................................................................4.4482 Newton (N) 1 pounds per square inch (psi) .............................................................6.8948 Kilopascal (kPa) 1 pound force per foot (lbf/ft) .................................................................1.4594 Newton per meter (N/m) 1 foot-pound force (ft-lbf).......................................................................1.3558 Joules (J) 1 foot-pound force per second ([ft-lbf]/s) ...............................................1.3558 Watt (W) 1 part per million (ppm) .........................................................................1 milligram/liter (mg/L)
Temperature Units and Abbreviations Degree Fahrenheit (°F): ........................................................................Degree Celsius (°C): °F = (1.8 x °C) + 32 ...............................................................................°C = (°F – 32)/1.8
SI Units (abbreviation) Commonly Used in Both Systems 1 Ampere (A) 1 Volt (V) 1 Candela (cd) 1 Lumen (lm) 1 second (s)
Common Metric Prefixes kilo (k) ....................................................................................................103
centi (c)..................................................................................................10-2
milli (m) ..................................................................................................10-3 micro () ................................................................................................10-6 nano (n) .................................................................................................10-9 pico (p) ..................................................................................................10-12
1-5 SYMBOLS. Delta, the central angle or angle between tangents
Angle % Percent ‘ Feet or minutes “ Inches or seconds 1 Number / per or (between words) ° Degree PL Property line CL Centerline SL Survey line or station line
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SECTION 2 – SCOPE AND CONTROL OF WORK
2-1 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Award and execution of Contract will be as
provided for in the Specifications, Instruction to Bidders, or Notice Inviting Bids.
2-2 ASSIGNMENT. No Contract or portion thereof may be assigned without consent of the
board, except that the contractor may assign money due or which will accrue to it under the
contract. If given written notice, such assignment will be recognized by the Board to the extent
permitted by law. Any assignment of money shall be subject to all proper withholdings in favor of
the Agency and to all deductions provided for in the Contract. All money withheld, whether
assigned or not, shall be subject to being used by the Agency for completion of the work, should
the Contractor be in default.
2-3 SUBCONTRACTS.
2-3.1 General. Each Bidder shall comply with the Chapter of the Public Contract Code
including Sections 4100 through 4113. The following excerpts or summaries of some of the
requirements of this Chapter are included below for information:
The Bidder shall set forth in the Bid, as provided in 4104:
“(a) The name and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who
will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the
construction of the work or improvements, or a subcontractor licensed by the
State of California who, under subcontract to the prime contractor, specially
fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed
drawings contained in the plans and specifications, in an amount in excess of
one-half of 1 percent of the prime contractor’s total bid, or, in the case of bids or
offers for the construction of streets or highways, including bridges, in excess of
one-half of 1 percent of the prime contractor’s total bid or ten thousand dollars
($10,000), whichever is greater.”
“(b) The portion of the work which will be done by each such subcontractor under
this act. The prime contractor shall list only one subcontractor for each such
portion as is defined by the prime contractor in his bid.”
If the Contractor fails to specify a Subcontractor or specifies more than one Subcontractor for
the same portion of the work to be performed under the Contract (in excess of one-half of 1
percent of the Contractor’s total Bid), the Contractor shall be qualified to perform that portion
itself, and shall perform that portion itself, except as otherwise provided in the Code.
As provided in Section 4107, no Contractor whose Bid is accepted shall substitute any person
as Subcontractor in place of the Subcontractor listed in the original Bid, except for causes and
by procedures established in Section 4107.5. This section provides procedures to correct a
clerical error in the listing of a Subcontractor.
Section 4110 provides that a Contractor violating any of the provisions of the Chapter violates
the Contract and the Board may exercise the option either to cancel the Contract or assess the
Contractor a penalty in an amount of not more than 10 percent of the subcontract involved, after
a public hearing.
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Should the Contractor fail to adhere to the provisions requiring the Contractor to complete 50
percent of the contract price with its own organization, the Agency may at its sole discretion
elect to cancel the contract or deduct an amount equal to 10 percent of the value of the work
performed in excess of 50 percent of the contract price by other than the Contractor’s own
organization. The Board shall be the sole body for determination of a violation of these
provisions. In any proceedings under this section, the prime contractor shall be entitled to a
public hearing before the Board and shall be notified ten (10) days in advance of the time and
location of said hearing. The determination of the Board shall be final.
2-3.2 Additional Responsibility. The Contractor shall give personal attention to the fulfillment
of the Contract and shall keep the Work under its control.
The Contractor shall perform, with its own organization, Contract work amounting to at least
50 percent of the Contract Price except that any designated “Specialty Items” may be performed
by subcontract, and the amount of any such “Specialty Items” so performed may be deducted
from the Contract Price before computing the amount required to be performed by the
Contractor with its own organization. “Specialty Items” will be identified by the Agency in the
Bid or Proposal. Where an entire item is subcontracted, the value of work subcontracted will be
based on the Contract Unit Price. When a portion of an item is subcontracted, the value of work
subcontracted will be based on the estimated percentage of the Contract Unit Price. This will be
determined from information submitted by the Contractor, and subject to approval by the
Engineer.
Before the work of any Subcontractor is started, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for
approval a written statement showing the work to be subcontracted giving the name and
business of each Subcontractor and description and value of each portion of the work to be so
subcontracted.
2-3.3 Status of Subcontractors. Subcontractors shall be considered employees of the
Contractor, and the Contractor shall be responsible for their work.
2-4 CONTRACT BONDS. Before execution of the Contract, the Bidder shall file surety bonds
with the Agency to be approved by the Board in the amounts and for the purposes noted below.
Bonds issued by a surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in California, and whose bonding
limitation shown in said circular is sufficient to provide bonds in the amount required by the
Contract shall be deemed to be approved unless specifically rejected by the Agency. Bonds from
all other sureties shall be accompanied by all of the documents enumerated in Code of Civil
Procedure 995.660 (a). The Bidder shall pay all bond premiums, costs, and incidentals.
Before execution of the Contract, the Bidder shall file surety bonds with the Agency to be
approved by the Board in the amounts and for the purposes noted below. Bonds issued by a
surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in California, and whose bonding limitation shown in
said circular is sufficient to provide bonds in the amount required by the Contract shall be
deemed to be approved unless specifically rejected by the Agency. Bonds from all other
sureties shall be accompanied by all of the documents enumerated in Code of Civil Procedure
995.660 (a). The Bidder shall pay all bond premiums, costs, and incidentals.
Each bond shall incorporate, by reference, the Contract and be signed by both the Bidder and
Surety and the signature of the authorized agent of the Surety shall be notarized.
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The Contractor shall provide a faithful performance/warranty bond and payment bond (labor and
materials bond) for this contract. The faithful performance/warranty bond shall be in a sum not
less than one hundred percent of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract. The
Contractor shall provide bonds to secure payment of laborers and materials suppliers in a sum
not less than one hundred percent of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract.
Both bonds shall extend in full force and effect and be retained by the Agency during this project
until they are released according to the provisions of this section.
The faithful performance/warranty bond will be reduced to 25 percent of the original amount 30
days after recordation of the Notice of Completion and will remain in full force and effect for the
one-year warranty period and until all warranty repairs are completed to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The bonds to secure payment of laborers and materials suppliers shall be released
six months plus 30 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion if all claims have been
paid.
All bonds are to be placed with a surety insurance carrier admitted and authorized to transact
the business of insurance in California and whose assets exceed their liabilities in an amount
equal to or in excess of the amount of the bond. The bonds are to contain the following
documents:
1. An original, or a certified copy, of the un-revoked appointment, power of attorney, by laws,
or other instrument entitling or authorizing the person who executed the bond to do so.
2. A certified copy of the certificate of authority of the insurer issued by the insurance
commissioner.
If the bid is accepted, the Agency may require a financial statement of the assets and liabilities
of the insurer at the end of the quarter calendar year prior to 30 days next preceding the date of
the execution of the bond. The financial statement shall be made by an officer's certificate as
defined in Section 173 of the Corporations Code. In the case of a foreign insurer, the financial
statement may be verified by the oath of the principal officer or manager residing within the
United States.
Should any bond become insufficient, the Contractor shall renew the bond within 10 days after
receiving notice from the Agency.
Should any Surety at any time be unsatisfactory to the Board, notice will be given the Contractor
to that effect. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under the contract until
a new Surety shall qualify and be accepted by the Board.
Changes in the Work or extensions of time, made pursuant to the Contract, shall in no way
release the Contractor or Surety from its obligations. Notice of such changes or extensions shall
be waived by the Surety.
2-5 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2-5.1 General. The Contractor shall keep at the Work site a copy of the Plans and
Specifications, to which the Engineer shall have access at all times.
The specifications for the work include the General Provisions, Supplemental Provisions,
Project Technical Specifications, Carlsbad Engineering Standards (CES), Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction (SSPWC) and the latest supplements thereto,
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2021 edition as published by the "Greenbook" Committee of Public Works Standards, Inc.,
hereinafter designated "SSPWC", as amended.
The Plans shall consist of the construction drawings, Drawing No. 540-5 issued under this
Contract.
The Standard Drawings consist of the latest edition of the San Diego Area Regional Standard
Drawings, hereinafter designated SDRSD, as issued by the San Diego County Department of
Public Works, together with the most recent editions of the City of Carlsbad Engineering
Standards and Carlsbad Standard Drawings, as issued by the City of Carlsbad and the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District, hereinafter designated as CES and CSD, respectively.
Modified standard drawings, if applicable, are enclosed in the appendices to these General
Provisions.
The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents shall govern the Work. The Contract
Documents are intended to be complementary and cooperative. Anything specified in the
Specifications and not shown on the Plans or shown on the Plans and not specified in the
Specifications, shall be as though shown on or specified in both.
The Plans shall be supplemented by such working drawings and shop drawings as are
necessary to adequately control the Work.
The Contractor shall ascertain the existence of any conditions affecting the cost of the Work
through a reasonable examination of the Work site prior to submitting the Bid.
Existing improvements visible at the Work site, for which no specific disposition is made on the
Plans, but which interfere with the completion of the Work, shall be removed and disposed of by
the Contractor.
The Contractor shall, upon discovering any error or omission in the Plans or Specifications,
immediately call it to the attention of the Engineer.
2-5.2 Precedence of Contract Documents.
If there is a conflict in the Contract Documents, the document highest in precedence shall
control. The precedence shall be the most recent edition of the following documents listed in
order of highest to lowest precedence:
1. Permits from other agencies as may be required by law.
2. Change orders, whichever occurs last.
3. Contract addenda, whichever occurs last.
4. Contract.
5. Carlsbad General and Supplemental Provisions.
6. Carlsbad Engineering Standards.
7. Technical Specifications.
8. Plans.
9. Standards Plans.
a. City of Carlsbad Standard Drawings.
b. City of Carlsbad Standard Drawings.
c. City of Carlsbad modifications to the San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings.
d. San Diego Area Regional Standard Drawings.
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e. Traffic Signal Design Guidelines and Standards.
f. State of California Department of Transportation Standard Plans.
g. State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.
h. California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
10. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, as amended.
11. Reference Specifications.
12. Manufacturer’s Installation Recommendations
Detail drawings shall take precedence over general drawings.
Detailed plans and plan views shall have precedence over general plans.
2-5.2.1 Precedence of Caltrans Specifications. Where Caltrans specifications are used to
modify the SSPWC or are added to the SSPWC by the Contract Documents, the Caltrans
specifications shall have precedence only in reference to the materials referred to in the
Caltrans specifications. The documents listed in Section 2-5.2 above, in their order of
precedence above, shall prevail over the Caltrans specifications in all other matters.
2-5.3 Submittals.
2-5.3.1 General. Submittals shall be provided, at the Contractor’s expense, as required in
2-5.3.2, 2-5.3.3 and 2-5.3.4, when required by the Plans or Special Provisions, or when
requested by the Engineer.
One electronic (PDF) file shall be submitted. If revisions are required, the Engineer will return
one redlined copy for resubmission. Upon acceptance, the Engineer will return one electronic
copy to the Contractor.
Materials shall neither be furnished nor fabricated, nor shall any work for which submittals are
required be performed, before the required submittals have been reviewed and accepted by the
Engineer. Neither review nor acceptance of submittals by the Engineer shall relieve the
Contractor from responsibility for errors, omissions, or deviations from the Contract Documents,
unless such deviations were specifically called to the attention of the Engineer in the letter of
transmittal. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correctness of the submittals.
The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 20 working days for review of submittals unless
otherwise specified in the Special Provisions. Each submittal shall be accompanied by a letter of
transmittal.
Each submittal shall be consecutively numbered. Resubmittals shall be labeled with the number
of the original submittal followed by an ascending alphabetical designation (e.g. The label ‘4-C’
would indicate the third instance that the fourth submittal had been given to the Engineer). Each
sheet of each submittal shall be consecutively numbered. Each set of shop drawings and
submittals shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal on the Contractor’s letterhead. The
letter of transmittal shall contain the following:
1. Project title and Agency contract number.
2. Number of complete sets.
3. Contractor’s certification statement.
4. Specification section number(s) pertaining to material submitted for review.
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5. Submittal number (Submittal numbers shall be consecutive including subsequent
submittals for the same materials.)
6. Description of the contents of the submittal.
7. Identification of deviations from the Contract Documents.
8. The signature, printed name, title and company name of the Contractor’s representative.
The Contractor shall subscribe to and shall place the following certification on all submittals:
“I hereby certify that the (equipment, material, procedure(s)) shown and
marked in this submittal is that proposed to be incorporated into this Project,
is in compliance with the Contract Documents, can be installed in the
allocated spaces, and is submitted for approval.”
Or
“
I hereby certify that the (equipment, material, procedure(s)) contained herein
meet all requirements shown or specified in the Contract Documents, except
for the following deviation(s):
.”
2-5.3.2 Working Drawings. Working drawings are drawings showing details not shown on the
Plans which are required to be designed by the Contractor. Working drawings shall be of a size
and scale to clearly show all necessary details.
Working drawings are required in the following sections:
TABLE 2-5.3.2
Item Section Number Title Subject
1 7-8.6.1 Dewatering Excavation Dewatering
2 7-10.4.1 Safety Orders Trench Shoring
3 7-10.4.8 Steel Plate Covers Steel Plate Bridging
4 300-3.2 Cofferdams Structure Excavation & Backfill
5 300-12.1 SWPPP SWPPP
6 303-1.6.1 General Falsework
7 303-1.7.1 General Placing Reinforcement
8 303-3.1 General Prestressed Concrete Construction
9 304-1.1.2 Falsework Plans Structural Steel
10 307-1.1 General Jacking Operations
11 307-2.1 General Tunneling Operations
12 306-8 Microtunneling Microtunneling Operations
13 601-2 Temporary Traffic Control Plan Traffic Control
14 02690 Temporary Sewer Bypass Pumping Sewer Bypassing
Working drawings listed above as Items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 shall be prepared by
a Civil or Structural Engineer registered by the State of California.
2-5.3.3 Shop Drawings. Shop drawings are drawings showing details of manufactured or
assembled products proposed to be incorporated into the Work. Shop drawings are required in
the following sections and as specified in the Special Provisions:
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TABLE 2-5.3.3
Item Section Number Title Subject
1 207-2.5 Joints Reinforced Concrete Pipe
2 207-8.4 Joints Vitrified Clay Pipe
3 304-1.1.1 Shop Drawings Structural Steel
4 304-2.1 General Metal Hand Railings
2-5.3.4 Supporting Information. Supporting information is information required by the
Specifications for the purposes of administration of the Contract, analysis for verification of
conformance with the Specifications, the operation and maintenance of a manufactured product
or system to be constructed as part of the Work, and other information as may be required by
the Engineer. Three hard copies and one electronic (PDF) file of the supporting information shall
be submitted to the Engineer prior to the start of the Work unless otherwise specified in the
Special Provisions or directed by the Engineer. Supporting information for systems shall be
bound together and include all manufactured items for the system. If resubmittal is not required,
one red lined copy will be returned to the Contractor. Supporting information shall consist of the
following and is required unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions:
1. List of Subcontractors per 2-3.2.
2. List of Materials per 4-1.4.
3. Certifications per 4-1.5.
4. Construction Schedule per 6-1 and Work Plan per 6-2.2.
5. Confined Space Entry Program per 7-10.4.4.
6. Concrete mix designs per 201-1.1.
7. Asphalt concrete mix designs per 203-6.1.
8. Controller Cabinet Wiring Diagrams per 701-17.2.2
9. Data, including, but not limited to, catalog sheets, manufacturer’s brochures, technical
bulletins, specifications, diagrams, product samples, and other information necessary to
describe a system, product or item. This information is required for irrigation systems,
street lighting systems, and traffic signals, and may also be required for any product,
manufactured item, or system.
10. Temporary highline plan per Carlsbad Engineering Standards.
2-5.4 Record Drawings. The Contractor shall maintain a complete "as-built" record set of
blue-line prints, which shall be corrected in red ink daily and show every change from the
original drawings and specifications and the exact "as-built" locations, sizes and kinds of
equipment, underground piping, conduits, valves, and all other work not visible at surface grade.
Prints for this purpose may be obtained from the Agency at cost. The official record drawing
shall accurately reflect all changes and modifications to the original plan. The Contractor shall
formally submit the final record drawing at the final walk-through meeting. At the direction of the
Engineer, the Contractor shall correct and revise the Record Drawings to accurately reflect field
conditions. Re-submittal of the Record Drawings shall be completed within ten (10) working
days of the final walk-through meeting date and shall reflect any additional punch list items.
Payment for the upkeep, revision, and submittal of the record drawings shall be included in the
lump sum price for mobilization.
2-6 WORK TO BE DONE. The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the
Contract in a satisfactory manner. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all
materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the Work.
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2-7 SUBSURFACE DATA. All soil and test hole data, water table elevations, and soil or
groundwater analyses shown on the drawings or included in the Specifications apply only at the
location of the test holes and to the depths indicated. Soil test reports for test holes which have
been drilled are available for inspection at the office of the Engineer.
The Contractor may make independent investigations of the project site, including evaluation of
the soil or groundwater conditions and/or the presence of rock, in order to characterize the
subsurface conditions that may be encountered to the Contractor’s satisfaction. The costs for
such investigations shall be considered included in the bid price and no additional compensation
will be made therefor.
The indicated elevation of the water table is that which existed on the date when test hole data
was determined. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine and allow for the elevation of
groundwater at the time of project construction. A difference in elevation between groundwater
shown in soil boring logs and groundwater actually encountered during construction will not be
considered as a basis for extra work.
2-8 RIGHT-OF-WAY. Rights-of-way, easements, or rights-of-entry for the Work, when
indicated on the Plans, will be provided by the Agency. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor
shall make arrangements, pay for, and assume all responsibility for acquiring, using, and restoring
additional work areas and removing and/or disposing of facilities temporarily required. The
Contractor shall indemnify and hold the agency harmless from all claims for damages caused by
such actions.
2-9 SURVEYING.
2-9.1 General. The Contractor will perform and be responsible for the accuracy of surveying
adequate for construction. The Contractor shall set and preserve construction survey stakes
and marks for the duration of their usefulness. If any construction survey stakes are lost or
disturbed and need to be replaced, such replacement shall be performed at the expense of the
Contractor.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing at least 2 Working Days before survey
services in connection with the laying out of any portion of the Work. The Contractor shall set all
stakes for line and grade.
Unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions, stakes will be set and stationed for
alignments for pipelines (sewers, storm drains, potable water, recycled water) and their
appurtenances, curbs, headers, structures, rough grade, finish grade and right-of-way or
easement boundaries. A corresponding cut or fill to finished grade (or flowline) will be indicated
on a grade sheet.
2-9.2 Permanent Survey Markers. The Contractor shall not cover or disturb permanent
survey monuments or benchmarks without the consent of the Engineer. Where the Engineer
concurs, in writing, with the Contractor that protecting an existing monument in place is
impractical, the Contractor shall employ a licensed land surveyor or a registered civil engineer
authorized to practice land surveying within the State of California, hereinafter Surveyor, to
establish the location of the monument before it is disturbed. The Contractor shall have the
monument replaced by the Surveyor no later than thirty (30) days after construction at the site of
the replacement is completed. The Surveyor shall file corner record(s) as required by §§ 8772
and 8773, et seq. of the California Business and Professions Code.
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When a change is made in the finished elevation of the pavement of any roadway in which a
permanent survey monument is located, the Contractor shall adjust the monument frame and
cover to the new grade within 7 days of paving unless the Engineer shall approve otherwise.
Monument frames and covers shall be protected during street sealing or painting projects or be
cleaned to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
2-9.3 Line and Grade. All work shall conform to the lines, elevations, and grades shown on
the Plans.
Three consecutive points set on the same slope shall be used together so that any variation
from a straight grade can be detected. Any such variation shall be reported to the Engineer. In
the absence of such report, the Contractor shall be responsible for any error in the grade of the
Work.
Grades for underground conduits will be set at the surface of the ground. The Contractor shall
transfer them to the bottom of the trench.
2-9.4 Payment for Survey, Payment for survey work shall be included in the bid items
requiring the survey work and no additional payment will be made. Extension of unit prices for
extra work shall include full compensation for attendant survey work and no additional payment
will be made. Payment for the replacement of disturbed monuments and the filing of records of
survey and/or corner records, including filing fees, shall be incidental to the work necessitating
the disturbance of said monuments and no additional payment will be made.
2-10 AUTHORITY OF BOARD AND ENGINEER. The Board has the final authority in all
matters affecting the Work. Within the scope of the Contract, the Engineer has the authority to
enforce compliance with the Plans and Specifications. The Contractor shall promptly comply with
instructions from the Engineer or an authorized representative.
The decision of the Engineer is final and binding on all questions relating to: quantities;
acceptability of material, equipment, or work; execution, progress or sequence of work; and
interpretation of the Plans, Specifications, or other drawings. This shall be precedent to any
payment under the Contract, unless otherwise ordered by the Board.
2-10.1 Availability of Records, The Contractor shall, at no charge to the Agency, provide
copies of all records in the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s possession pertaining to the work
that the Engineer may request.
2-10.2 Audit and Inspection, Contractor agrees to maintain and/or make available, to the
Engineer, within San Diego County, accurate books and accounting records relative to all its
activities and to contractually require all subcontractors to this Contract to do the same. The
Engineer shall have the right to monitor, assess, and evaluate Contractor’s and its
subcontractors’ performance pursuant to this Agreement, said monitoring, assessments, and
evaluations to include, but not be limited to, audits, inspection of premises, reports, contracts,
subcontracts and interviews of Contractor’s staff and the staff of all subcontractors to this
contract. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the Engineer may deem
necessary, upon reasonable advance notice, Contractor shall make available to the Engineer
for examination, all of its, and all subcontractors to this contract, records with respect to all
matters covered by this Contract and will permit the Engineer to audit, examine, copy and make
excerpts or transcripts from such data and records, and to make audits of all invoices, materials,
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payrolls, records of personnel, and other data relating to all matters covered by this Contract.
However, any such activities shall be carried out in a manner so as to not unreasonably
interfere with Contractor’s ongoing business operations. Contractor and all subcontractors to
this contract shall maintain such data and records for as long as may be required by applicable
laws and regulations.
2-11 INSPECTION. The Work is subject to inspection and approval by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall notify the Engineer before noon of the working day before inspection is required.
Work shall be done only in the presence of the Engineer, unless otherwise authorized. Any work
done without proper inspection will be subject to rejection. The Engineer and any authorized
representatives shall at all times have access to the Work during its construction at shops and
yards as well as the project site. The Contractor shall provide every reasonable facility for
ascertaining that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with these Specifications.
Inspection of the Work shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to fulfill all conditions of the
Contract.
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SECTION 3 – CHANGES IN WORK
3-1 CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
3-1.1 General. Changes in the Plans and Specifications, requested in writing by the
Contractor, which do not materially affect the Work and which are not detrimental to the Work or
to the interests of the Agency, may be granted by the Engineer. Nothing herein shall be
construed as granting a right to the Contractor to demand acceptance of such changes.
3-1.2 Payment for Changes Requested by the Contractor. If such changes are granted,
they shall be made at a reduction in cost or no additional cost to the Agency.
3-2 CHANGES INITIATED BY THE AGENCY.
3-2.1 General. The Agency may change the Plans, Specifications, character of the work, or
quantity of work provided the total arithmetic dollar value of all such changes, both additive and
deductive, does not exceed 25 percent of the Contract Price. Should it become necessary to
exceed this limitation, the change shall be by written Supplemental Agreement between the
Contractor and Agency, unless both parties agree to proceed with the change by Change Order.
Change Orders shall be in writing and state the dollar value of the change or established
method of payment, any adjustment in contract time of completion, and when negotiated prices
are involved, shall provide for the Contractor’s signature indicating acceptance.
3-2.2 Payment.
3-2.2.1 Contract Unit Prices. If a change is ordered in an item of work covered by a Contract
Unit Price, and such change does not involve substantial change in character of the work from
that shown on the Plans or specified in the Specifications, then an adjustment in payment will be
made. This adjustment will be based upon the increase or decrease in quantity and the Contract
Unit Price.
If the actual quantity of an item of work covered by a Contract Unit Price and constructed in
conformance with the Plans and Specifications varies from the Bid quantity by 50 percent or
less, payment will be made at the Contract Unit Price. If the actual quantity of said item of work
varies from the Bid quantity by more than 50 percent, payment will be made per Section 3-2.2.2
or 3-2.2.3 as appropriate.
If a change is ordered in an item of work covered by a Contract Unit Price, and such change
does involve a substantial change in the character of the work from that shown on the Plans or
specified in the Specifications, an adjustment in payment will be made per Section 3-2.4.
3-2.2.2 Increases of More Than 50 Percent. Should the actual quantity of an item of work
covered by a Contract Unit Price and constructed in conformance with the Plans and
Specifications, exceed the Bid quantity by more than 50 percent, payment for the quantity in
excess of 125 percent of the Bid quantity will be made on the basis of an adjustment in the
Contract Unit Price mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the Agency, or at the option of the
Engineer, on the basis of Extra Work per Section 3-3. The Extra Work per Section 3-3, basis of
payment, shall not include fixed costs. Fixed costs shall be deemed to have been recovered by
the Contractor through payment for 150 percent of the Bid quantity at the Contract Unit Price.
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3-2.2.3 Decreases of More Than 50 Percent. Should the actual quantity of an item of work
covered by a Contract Unit Price, and constructed in conformance with the Plans and
Specifications, be less than 50 percent of the Bid quantity, an adjustment in payment will not be
made unless so requested in writing by the Contractor. If the Contractor so requests, payment
will be made on the basis of an adjustment in the Contract Unit Price mutually agreed to by the
Contractor and the Agency, or at the option of the Engineer, on the basis of Extra Work per
Section 3-3; however, in no case will payment be less than would be made for the actual
quantity at the Contract Unit Price nor more than would be made for 50 percent of the Bid
quantity at the Contract Unit Price.
3-2.3 Stipulated Unit Prices. Stipulated Unit Prices are unit prices established by the Agency
in the Contract Documents as distinguished from Contract Unit Prices submitted by the
Contractor. Stipulated Unit Prices may be used for the adjustment of Contract changes when so
specified in the Special Provisions.
3-2.4 Agreed Prices. Agreed Prices are prices for new or unforeseen work, or adjustments in
Contract Unit Prices per Section 3-2.2, established by mutual agreement between the
Contractor and the Agency. If mutual agreement cannot be reached, the Engineer may direct
the Contractor to proceed on the basis of Extra Work in accordance per Section 3-3, except as
otherwise specified in Sections 3-2.2.2 and 3-2.2.3.
3.2.4.1 Schedule of Values. Prior to construction, Contractor shall provide a schedule of values
for all lump sum bid items that shall be used for the purpose of progress payments. The prices
shall be valid for the purpose of change orders to the project.
3.2.5 Eliminated Items. Should any Bid item be eliminated in its entirety, payment will be
made to the Contractor for its actual costs incurred in connection with the eliminated item prior
to notification in writing from the Engineer so stating its elimination. If material conforming to the
Plans and Specifications is ordered by the Contractor for use in the eliminated item prior to the
date of notification of elimination by the Engineer, and if the order for that material cannot be
canceled, payment will be made to the Contractor for the actual cost of the material. In this
case, the material shall become the property of the Agency. Payment will be made to the
Contractor for its actual costs for any further handling. If the material is returnable, the material
shall be returned and payment will be made to the Contractor for the actual cost of charges
made by the supplier for returning the material and for handling by the Contractor. Actual costs,
as used herein, shall be computed on the basis of Extra Work per Section 3-3.
3-3 EXTRA WORK.
3-3.1 General. New or unforeseen work will be classified as “extra work” when the Engineer
determines that it is not covered by Contract Unit Prices or stipulated unit prices.
3-3.2 Payment.
3-3.2.1 General. When the price for the extra work cannot be agreed upon, the Agency will pay
for the extra work based on the accumulation of costs as provided herein.
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3-3.2.2 Basis for Establishing Costs.
(a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of workers performing the extra
work at the time the extra work is done, plus employer payments of payroll taxes, workers
compensation insurance, liability insurance, health and welfare, pension, vacation,
apprenticeship funds, and other direct costs, resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well
as assessments or benefits required by lawful collective bargaining agreements.
The use of a labor classification which would increase the extra work cost will not be permitted
unless the Contractor establishes the necessity for such additional costs. Labor costs for
equipment operators and helpers shall be reported only when such costs are not included in the
invoice for equipment rental. The labor cost for foremen shall be proportioned to all of their
assigned work and only that applicable to extra work will be paid.
Nondirect labor costs, including superintendence, shall be considered part of the markup of
Section 3-3.2.3 (a).
(b) Materials. The cost of materials reported shall be at invoice or lowest current price at which
such materials are locally available and delivered to the job site in the quantities involved, plus
sales tax, freight, and delivery.
The Agency reserves the right to approve materials and sources of supply, or to supply
materials to the Contractor if necessary, for the progress of the Work. No markup shall be
applied to any material provided by the Agency.
(c) Tool and Equipment Rental. No payment will be made for the use of tools which have a
replacement value of $200 or less.
Regardless of ownership, the rates and right-of-way delay factors to be used in determining
rental and delay costs shall be the edition of the, “Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental
Rates” published by Caltrans, current at the time of the actual use of the tool or equipment. The
right-of-way delay factors therein shall be used as multipliers of the rental rates for determining
the value of costs for delay to the Contractor and subcontractors, if any. The labor surcharge
rates published therein are not a part of this contract.
The rental rates paid shall include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools,
necessary attachments, repairs and maintenance of any kind, depreciation, storage, insurance,
and all incidentals. Necessary loading and transportation costs for equipment used on the extra
work shall be included.
If equipment is used intermittently and, when not in use, could be returned to its rental source at
less expense to the Agency than holding it at the Work site, it shall be returned, unless the
Contractor elects to keep it at the Work site, at no expense to the Agency.
All equipment shall be acceptable to the Engineer, in good working condition, and suitable for
the purpose for which it is to be used. Manufacturer’s ratings and approved modifications shall
be used to classify equipment and it shall be powered by a unit of at least the minimum rating
recommended by the manufacturer.
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The reported rental time for equipment already at the Work site shall be the duration of its use
on the extra work. This time begins when equipment is first put into actual operation on the extra
work, plus the time required to move it from its previous site and back, or to a closer site.
(d) Other Items. The Agency may authorize other items which may be required on the extra
work, including labor, services, material, and equipment. These items must be different in their
nature from those required for the Work and be of a type not ordinarily available from the
Contractor or Subcontractors.
Invoices covering all such items in detail shall be submitted with the request for payment.
(e) Invoices. Vendors’ invoices for material, equipment rental and other expenditures shall be
submitted with the request for payment. If the request for payment is not substantiated by
invoices or other documentation, the Agency may establish the cost of the item involved at the
lowest price which was current at the time of the report.
3-3.2.3 Markup.
(a) Work by Contractor. The following percentages shall be added to the Contractor's
costs and shall constitute the markup for all overhead and profits:
1. Labor …………………………..… 20
2. Materials .……………………….. 15
3. Equipment Rental ……………… 15
4. Other Items and Expenditures .. 15
To the sum of the costs and markups provided for in this section, 1 percent shall be added as
compensation for bonding.
(b) Work by Subcontractor. When all or any part of the extra work is performed by a
Subcontractor, the markup established in Section 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the
Subcontractor's actual cost of such work. A markup of 10 percent on the first $5,000 of the
subcontracted portion of the extra work and a markup of 5 percent on work added in excess of
$5,000 of the subcontracted portion of the extra work may be added by the Contractor.
3-3.3 Daily Reports by Contractor. When the price for the extra work cannot be agreed
upon, the Contractor shall submit a daily report to the Engineer on forms approved by the
Agency. Included are applicable delivery tickets, listing all labor, materials, and equipment
involved for that day, and other services and expenditures when authorized. Payment for extra
work will not be made until such time that the Contractor submits completed daily reports and all
supporting documents to the Engineer. Failure to submit the daily report by the close of the next
working day may waive any rights for that day. An attempt shall be made to reconcile the report
daily, and it shall be signed by the Engineer and the Contractor. In the event of disagreement,
pertinent notes shall be entered by each party to explain points which cannot be resolved
immediately. Each party shall retain a signed copy of the report. Reports by Subcontractors or
others shall be submitted through the Contractor.
The report shall:
1. Show names of workers, classifications, and hours worked.
2. Describe and list quantities of materials used.
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3. Show type of equipment, size, identification number, and hours of operation, including
loading and transportation, if applicable.
4. Describe other services and expenditures in such detail as the Agency may require.
3-4 CHANGED CONDITIONS. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer of the
following work site conditions (hereinafter called changed conditions), in writing, upon their
discovery and before they are disturbed:
1. Subsurface or latent physical conditions differing materially from those represented in
the Contract Documents;
2. Unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature differing materially from those
ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character
being performed; and
3. Material differing from that represented in the Contract which the Contractor believes
may be hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code,
that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in
accordance with provisions of existing law.
The Engineer will promptly investigate conditions which appear to be changed conditions. If the
Engineer determines that conditions are changed conditions and they will materially affect
performance time, the Contractor, upon submitting a written request, will be granted an
extension of time subject to the provisions of 6-6.
If the Engineer determines that the conditions do not justify an adjustment in compensation, the
Contractor will be notified in writing. This notice will also advise the Contractor of its obligation to
notify the Engineer in writing if the Contractor disagrees.
The Contractor’s failure to give notice of changed conditions promptly upon their discovery and
before they are disturbed shall constitute a waiver of all claims in connection therewith.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to the payment of any additional compensation for any act,
or failure to act, by the Engineer, including failure or refusal to issue a change order, or for the
happening of any event, thing, occurrence, or other cause, unless the Contractor shall have first
given the Engineer due written notice of potential claim as hereinafter specified. Compliance
with this section shall not be required as a prerequisite to notice provisions in Section 6-7.3
Contract Time Accounting, nor to any claim that is based on differences in measurement or
errors of computation as to contract quantities. The written notice of potential claim for changed
conditions shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer upon their discovery and prior to
the time that the Contractor performs the work giving rise to the potential claim. The
Contractor’s failure to give written notice of potential claim for changed conditions to the agency
upon their discovery and before they are disturbed shall constitute a waiver of all claims in
connection therewith.
The Contractor shall provide the City with a written document containing a description of the
particular circumstances giving rise to the potential claim, the reasons for which the Contractor
believes additional compensation may be due and nature of any and all costs involved within 20
working days of the date of service of the written notice of potential claim for changed
conditions. Verbal notifications are disallowed.
The potential claim shall include the following certification relative to the California False Claims
Act, Government Code Sections 12650-12655:
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“The undersigned certifies that the above statements are made in full cognizance of the
California False Claims Act, Government Code Sections 12650-12655. The undersigned further
understands and agrees that this potential claim, unless resolved, must be restated as a claim
in response to the City’s proposed final estimate in order for it to be further considered.”
By: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________________
Date: _________________________________
Company Name: ______________________________________________________________
The Contractor’s estimate of costs may be updated when actual costs are known. The
Contractor shall submit substantiation of its actual costs to the Engineer within 20 working days
after the affected work is completed. Failure to do so shall be sufficient cause for denial of any
claim subsequently filed on the basis of said notice of potential claim.
It is the intention of this section that differences between the parties arising under and by virtue
of the contract be brought to the attention of the Engineer at the earliest possible time in order
that such matters be settled, if possible, or other appropriate action promptly taken.
3-5 DISPUTED WORK. The Contractor shall give the Agency written notice of potential claim
prior to commencing any disputed work. Failure to give said notice shall constitute a waiver of all
claims in connection therewith. If the Contractor and the Agency are unable to reach agreement
on disputed work, the Agency may direct the Contractor to proceed with the Work.
Prior to proceeding with dispute resolution pursuant to Public Contract Code provisions
specified hereinafter, the contractor shall attempt to resolve all disputes informally through the
following dispute resolution chain of command:
1. Project Inspector
2. Construction Manager
3. Deputy City Engineer
4. City Engineer
5. City Manager
The Contractor shall submit a complete report within 20 working days after completion of the
disputed work stating its position on the claim, the contractual basis for the claim, along with all
documentation supporting the costs and all other evidentiary materials. At each level of claim or
appeal of claim the City will, within 10 working days of receipt of said claim or appeal of claim,
review the Contractor’s report and respond with a position, request additional information or
request that the Contractor meet and present its report. When additional information or a
meeting is requested, the City will provide its position within 10 working days of receipt of said
additional information or Contractor’s presentation of its report. The Contractor may appeal each
level’s position up to the City Manager after which the Contractor may proceed under the
provisions of the Public Contract Code.
The authority within the dispute resolution chain of command is limited to recommending a
resolution to a claim to the City Manager. Actual approval of the claim is subject to the change
order provisions in the contract.
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All claims by the -Contractor shall be resolved in accordance with Public Contract Code section
9204, which is set forth below:
9204. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the state and its
citizens to ensure that all construction business performed on a public works project in the state
that is complete and not in dispute is paid in full and in a timely manner.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Article 7.1 (commencing with
Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part 2,
and Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 20104) of Chapter 1 of Part 3, this section shall apply
to any claim by a contractor in connection with a public works project.
(c) For purposes of this section:
(1) “Claim” means a separate demand by a contractor sent by registered mail or certified mail
with return receipt requested, for one or more of the following:
(A) A time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties for delay
assessed by a public entity under a contract for a public works project.
(B) Payment by the public entity of money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf
of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public works project and payment for which is
not otherwise expressly provided or to which the claimant is not otherwise entitled.
(C) Payment of an amount that is disputed by the public entity.
(2) “Contractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing
with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who has entered into a
direct contract with a public entity for a public works project.
(3) (A) “Public entity” means, without limitation, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a state
agency, department, office, division, bureau, board, or commission, the California State
University, the University of California, a city, including a charter city, county, including a charter
county, city and county, including a charter city and county, district, special district, public
authority, political subdivision, public corporation, or nonprofit transit corporation wholly owned
by a public agency and formed to carry out the purposes of the public agency.
(B) “Public entity” shall not include the following:
(i) The Department of Water Resources as to any project under the jurisdiction of that
department.
(ii) The Department of Transportation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
(iii) The Department of Parks and Recreation as to any project under the jurisdiction of that
department.
(iv) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with respect to any project under its
jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of Title 7 of Part 3 of the
Penal Code.
(v) The Military Department as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
(vi) The Department of General Services as to all other projects.
(vii) The High-Speed Rail Authority.
(4) “Public works project” means the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of
any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind.
(5) “Subcontractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing
with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who either is in direct
contract with a contractor or is a lower tier subcontractor.
(d) (1) (A) Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this section, the public entity to which the claim
applies shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45
days, shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is
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disputed and what portion is undisputed. Upon receipt of a claim, a public entity and a
contractor may, by mutual agreement, extend the time period provided in this subdivision.
(B) The claimant shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim.
(C) If the public entity needs approval from its governing body to provide the claimant a written
statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the
governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension of
time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt
requested, the public entity shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed
meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the
claimant a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.
(D) Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within
60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails to issue a
written statement, paragraph (3) shall apply.
(2) (A) If the claimant disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity fails to
respond to a claim issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed, the claimant may
demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in
dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return
receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days
for settlement of the dispute.
(B) Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the
claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimant a
written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that
is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and
made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of
the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation,
with the public entity and the claimant sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity
and claimant shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed
portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator,
each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party
to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and
costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.
If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to
applicable procedures outside this section.
(C) For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not
limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or
board assists the parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an
evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.
(D) Unless otherwise agreed to by the public entity and the contractor in writing, the mediation
conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to
mediate after litigation has been commenced.
(E) This section does not preclude a public entity from requiring arbitration of disputes under
private arbitration or the Public Works Contract Arbitration Program, if mediation under this
section does not resolve the parties’ dispute.
(3) Failure by the public entity to respond to a claim from a contractor within the time periods
described in this subdivision or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this section shall
result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A claim that is denied by reason of the
public entity’s failure to have responded to a claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the time
requirements of this section, shall not constitute an adverse finding with regard to the merits of
the claim or the responsibility or qualifications of the claimant.
(4) Amounts not paid in a timely manner as required by this section shall bear interest at 7
percent per annum.
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(5) If a subcontractor or a lower tier subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a claim against
a public entity because privity of contract does not exist, the contractor may present to the
public entity a claim on behalf of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor. A subcontractor
may request in writing, either on his or her own behalf or on behalf of a lower tier subcontractor,
that the contractor present a claim for work which was performed by the subcontractor or by a
lower tier subcontractor on behalf of the subcontractor. The subcontractor requesting that the
claim be presented to the public entity shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the
claim. Within 45 days of receipt of this written request, the contractor shall notify the
subcontractor in writing as to whether the contractor presented the claim to the public entity and,
if the original contractor did not present the claim, provide the subcontractor with a statement of
the reasons for not having done so.
(e) The text of this section or a summary of it shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for
any public works project that may give rise to a claim under this section.
(f) A waiver of the rights granted by this section is void and contrary to public policy, provided,
however, that (1) upon receipt of a claim, the parties may mutually agree to waive, in writing,
mediation and proceed directly to the commencement of a civil action or binding arbitration, as
applicable; and (2) a public entity may prescribe reasonable change order, claim, and dispute
resolution procedures and requirements in addition to the provisions of this section, so long as
the contractual provisions do not conflict with or otherwise impair the timeframes and
procedures set forth in this section.
(g) This section applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2017.
(h) Nothing in this section shall impose liability upon a public entity that makes loans or grants
available through a competitive application process, for the failure of an awardee to meet its
contractual obligations.
(i) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2020, and as of that date is repealed,
unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2020, deletes or extends that
date.
In addition, all claims by Contractor for $375,000 or less shall be resolved in accordance with
the procedures in the Public Contract Code, Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 1, Article 1.5
(commencing with Section 20104) which is set forth below
ARTICLE 1.5 RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
20104. (a)(1) This article applies to all public works claims of three hundred seventy-five
thousand dollars ($375,000) or less which arise between a contractor and a local agency.
(2) This article shall not apply to any claims resulting from a contract between a contractor and a
public agency when the public agency has elected to resolve any disputes pursuant to Article
7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.
(b)(1) "Public work" has the same meaning as in Sections 3100 and 3106 of the Civil Code,
except that "public work" does not include any work or improvement contracted for by the state
or the Regents of the University of California.
(2) "Claim" means a separate demand by the contractor for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of
money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the
contract for a public work and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for or the
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claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the
local agency.
(c) The provisions of this article or a summary thereof shall be set forth in the plans or
specifications for any work which may give rise to a claim under this article.
(d) This article applies only to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 1991.
20104.2. For any claim subject to this article, the following requirements apply:
(a) The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim.
Claims must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this subdivision is
intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by
contract for the filing of claims.
(b)(1) For claims of less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the local agency shall respond in
writing to any written claim within 45 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing,
within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or
relating to defenses to the claim the local agency may have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to
this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant.
(3) The local agency's written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted
to the claimant within 15 days after receipt of the further documentation or within a period of
time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information,
whichever is greater.
(c)(1) For claims of over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and less than or equal to three hundred
seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000), the local agency shall respond in writing to all written
claims within 60 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt
of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the
claim the local agency may have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to
this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant.
(3) The local agency's written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted
to the claimant within 30 days after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of
time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information or
requested documentation, whichever is greater.
(d) If the claimant disputes the local agency's written response, or the local agency fails to
respond within the time prescribed, the claimant may so notify the local agency, in writing, either
within 15 days of receipt of the local agency's response or within 15 days of the local agency's
failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference
to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon a demand, the local agency
shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.
(e) Following the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the
claimant may file a claim as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter
2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be
filed shall be tolled from the time the claimant submits his or her written claim pursuant to
subdivision (a) until the time that claim is denied as a result of the meet and confer process,
including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer process.
(f) This article does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this article is intended nor shall be
construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of
Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
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20104.4. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims
subject to this article:
(a) Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the
court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of
both parties. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both
parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the
submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation
unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court or by stipulation
of both parties. If the parties fail to select a mediator within the 15-day period, any party may
petition the court to appoint the mediator.
(b)(1) If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant
to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil
Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1141.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act of 1986
(Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil
procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under the subdivision consistent with the rules
pertaining to judicial arbitration.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon stipulation of the parties, arbitrators
appointed for purposes of this article shall be experienced in construction law, and, upon
stipulation of the parties, mediators and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable
hourly rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate, and such fees and expenses shall be
paid equally by the parties, except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause,
determines a different division. In no event shall these fees or expenses be paid by state or
county funds.
(3) In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of
Civil Procedure, any party who after receiving an arbitration award requests a trial de novo but
does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under
that chapter, pay the attorney's fees of the other party arising out of the trial de novo.
(c) The court may, upon request by any party, order any witnesses to participate in the
mediation or arbitration process.
20104.6. (a) No local agency shall fail to pay money as to any portion of a claim which is
undisputed except as otherwise provided in the contract.
(b) In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the local agency shall pay interest at the legal rate
on any arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is
filed in a court of law.
Although not to be construed as proceeding under extra work provisions, the Contractor shall
keep and furnish records of disputed work in accordance with Section 3-3.
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SECTION 4 – CONTROL OF MATERIALS
4-1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
4-1.1. General. All materials, parts, and equipment furnished by the Contractor in the Work
shall be new, high grade, and free from defects. Quality of work shall be in accordance with the
generally accepted standards. Material and work quality shall be subject to the Engineer’s
approval.
Materials and work quality not conforming to the requirements of the Specifications shall be
considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective work or material, whether in
place or not, shall be removed immediately from the site by the Contractor, at its expense, when
so directed by the Engineer.
If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged work or material after reasonable
notice, the Engineer may cause such work or materials to be replaced. The replacement
expense will be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Contractor.
Used or secondhand materials, parts, and equipment may be used only if permitted by the
Specifications.
4-1.2 Protection of Work and Materials. The Contractor shall provide and maintain storage
facilities and employ such measures as will preserve the specified quality and fitness of
materials to be used in the Work. Stored materials shall be reasonably accessible for inspection.
The Contractor shall also adequately protect new and existing work and all items of equipment
for the duration of the Contract.
The Contractor shall not, without the Agency’s consent, assign, sell, mortgage, hypothecate, or
remove equipment or materials which have been installed or delivered and which may be
necessary for the completion of the Contract.
4-1.3 Inspection Requirements.
4-1.3.1 General. Unless otherwise specified, inspection is required at the source for such typical
materials and fabricated items as bituminous paving mixtures, structural concrete, metal
fabrication, metal casting, welding, concrete pipe manufacture, protective coating application,
and similar shop or plant operations.
Steel pipe in sizes less than 6 inches and vitrified clay and cast-iron pipe in all sizes are
acceptable upon certification as to compliance with the Specifications, subject to sampling and
testing by the Agency. Standard items of equipment such as electric motors, conveyors,
elevators, plumbing fixtures, etc., are subject to inspection at the job site only. Special items of
equipment such as designed electrical panel boards, large pumps, sewage plant equipment,
etc., are subject to inspection at the source, normally only for performance testing. The
Specifications may require inspection at the source for other items not typical of those listed in
this section.
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer free and safe access to any and all parts of work at
any time. Such free and safe access shall include means of safe access and egress, ventilation,
lighting, shoring, dewatering and all elements pertaining to the safety of persons as contained in
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the State of California, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Industrial Relations, Chapter 4,
Division of Industrial Safety, Subchapter 4, Construction Safety Orders and such other safety
regulations as may apply. Contractor shall furnish Engineer with such information as may be
necessary to keep the Engineer fully informed regarding progress and manner of work and
character of materials. Inspection or testing of the whole or any portion of the work or materials
incorporated in the work shall not relieve Contractor from any obligation to fulfill this Contract.
4-1.3.2 Inspection of Materials Not Locally Produced. When the Contractor intends to
purchase materials, fabricated products, or equipment from sources located more than 50 miles
outside the geographical limits of the Agency, an inspector or accredited testing laboratory
(approved by the Engineer), shall be engaged by the Contractor at its expense, to inspect the
materials, equipment or process. This approval shall be obtained before producing any material
or equipment. The inspector or representative of the testing laboratory shall judge the materials
by the requirements of the Plans and Specifications. The Contractor shall forward reports
required by the Engineer. No material or equipment shall be shipped nor shall any processing,
fabrication or treatment of such materials be done without proper inspection by the approved
agent. Approval by said agent shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with
the Contract requirements.
4-1.3.3 Inspection by the Agency. The Agency will provide all inspection and testing
laboratory services within 50 miles of the geographical limits of the Agency. For private
contracts, all costs of inspection at the source, including salaries and mileage costs, shall be
paid by the permittee.
4-1.4 Test of Material. Before incorporation in the Work, the Contractor shall submit samples
of materials, as the Engineer may require, at no cost to the Agency. The Contractor, at its
expense, shall deliver the materials for testing to the place and at the time designated by the
Engineer. Unless otherwise provided, all initial testing will be performed under the direction of
the Engineer, and at no expense to the Contractor. If the Contractor is to provide and pay for
testing, it will be stated in the Specifications. For private contracts, the testing expense shall be
borne by the permittee.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing, at least 15 days in advance, of its intention to
use materials for which tests are specified, to allow sufficient time to perform the tests. The
notice shall name the proposed supplier and source of material.
If the notice of intent to use is sent before the materials are available for testing or inspection or
is sent so far in advance that the materials on hand at the time will not last but will be replaced
by a new lot prior to use on the Work, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to renotify the
Engineer when samples which are representative may be obtained.
Except as specified in these Provisions, the Agency will bear the cost of testing of locally
produced materials and/or on-site workmanship where the results of such tests meet or exceed
the requirements indicated in the Standard Specifications, Technical Specification, and any
Supplemental Provisions. The cost of all other tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
At the option of the Engineer, the source of supply of each of the materials shall be approved by
the Engineer before the delivery is started. All materials proposed for use may be inspected or
tested at any time during their preparation and use. If, after incorporating such materials into the
Work, it is found that sources of supply that have been approved do not furnish a uniform
product, or if the product from any source proves unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall
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furnish approved material from other approved sources. If any product proves unacceptable
after improper storage, handling or for any other reason it shall be rejected, not incorporated
into the work and shall be removed from the project site all at the Contractor’s expense.
Compaction tests may be made by the Engineer and all costs for tests that meet or exceed the
requirements of the specifications shall be borne by the Agency. Said tests may be made at any
place along the work as deemed necessary by the Engineer. The costs of any retests made
necessary by noncompliance with the specifications shall be borne by the Contractor.
4-1.5 Certification. The Engineer may waive materials testing requirements of the
Specifications and accept the manufacturer’s written certification that the materials to be
supplied meet those requirements. Material test data may be required as part of the certification.
4-1.6 Trade Names or Equals. The Contractor may supply any of the materials specified or
offer an equivalent. The Engineer shall determine whether the material offered is equivalent to
that specified. Adequate time shall be allowed for the Engineer to make this determination.
Whenever any particular material, process, or equipment is indicated by patent, proprietary or
brand name, or by name of manufacturer, such wording is used for the purpose of facilitating its
description and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal”. A listing of materials is
not intended to be comprehensive, or in order of preference. The Contractor may offer any
material, process, or equipment considered to be equivalent to that indicated.
The substantiation of offers shall be submitted as provided in the Contract Documents.
The Contractor shall, at its expense, furnish data concerning items offered by it as equivalent to
those specified. The Contractor shall have the material tested as required by the Engineer to
determine that the quality, strength, physical, chemical, or other characteristics, including
durability, finish, efficiency, dimensions, service, and suitability are such that the item will fulfill
its intended function.
Test methods shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. Test results shall be reported
promptly to the Engineer, who will evaluate the results and determine if the substitute item is
equivalent. The Engineer’s findings shall be final. Installation and use of a substitute item shall
not be made until approved by the Engineer.
If a substitute offered by the Contractor is not found to be equal to the specified material, the
Contractor shall furnish and install the specified material.
The specified Contract completion time shall not be affected by any circumstance developing
from the provisions of this section.
The Contractor is responsible for the satisfactory performance of substituted items. If, in the sole
opinion of the Engineer, the substitution is determined to be unsatisfactory in performance,
appearance, durability, compatibility with associated items, availability of repair parts and
suitability of application the Contractor shall remove the substituted item and replace it with the
originally specified item at no cost to the Agency.
4-1.7 Weighing and Metering Equipment. All scales and metering equipment used for
proportioning materials shall be inspected for accuracy and certified within the past 12 months
by the State of California Bureau of Weights and Measures, by the County Director or Sealer of
Weights and Measures, or by a scale mechanic registered with or licensed by the County.
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The accuracy of the work of a scale service agency, except as stated herein, shall meet the
standards of the California Business and Professions Code and the California Code of
Regulations pertaining to weighing devices. A certificate of compliance shall be presented, prior
to operation, to the Engineer for approval and shall be renewed whenever required by the
Engineer at no cost to the Agency.
All scales shall be arranged so they may be read easily from the operator’s platform or area.
They shall indicate the true net weight without the application of any factor. The figures of the
scales shall be clearly legible. Scales shall be accurate to within 1 percent when tested with the
plant shut down. Weighing equipment shall be so insulated against vibration or moving of other
operating equipment in the plant area that the error in weighing with the entire plant running will
not exceed 2 percent for any setting nor 1.5 percent for any batch.
4-1.8 Calibration of Testing Equipment. Testing equipment, such as, but not limited to
pressure gages, metering devices, hydraulic systems, force (load) measuring instruments, and
strain-measuring devices shall be calibrated by a testing agency acceptable to the Engineer at
intervals not to exceed 12 months and following repairs, modification, or relocation of the
equipment. Calibration certificates shall be provided when requested by the Engineer.
4-1.9 Construction Materials Dispute Resolution (Soils, Rock Materials, Concrete,
Mortar and Related Materials, Masonry Materials, Bituminous Materials, Rock Products,
and Modified Asphalts). In the interest of safety and public value, whenever credible evidence
arises to contradict the test values of materials, the Agency and the Contractor will initiate an
immediate and cooperative investigation. Test values of materials are results of the materials’
tests, as defined by these Specifications or by the special provisions, required to accept the
Work. Credible evidence is process observations or test values gathered using industry
accepted practices. A contradiction exists whenever test values or process observations of the
same or similar materials are diverse enough such that the work acceptance or performance
becomes suspect. The investigation shall allow access to all test results, procedures, and
facilities relevant to the disputed work and consider all available information and, when
necessary, gather new and additional information in an attempt to determine the validity, the
cause, and if necessary, the remedy to the contradiction. If the cooperative investigation
reaches any resolution mechanism acceptable to both the Agency and the Contractor, the
contradiction shall be considered resolved and the cooperative investigation concluded.
Whenever the cooperative investigation is unable to reach resolution, the investigation may then
either conclude without resolution or continue by written notification of one party to the other
requesting the implementation of a resolution process by committee. The continuance of the
investigation shall be contingent upon recipient’s agreement and acknowledged in writing within
3 calendar days after receiving a request. Without acknowledgement, the investigation shall
conclude without resolution. The committee shall consist of three State of California Registered
Civil Engineers. Within 7 calendar days after the written request notification, the Agency and the
Contractor will each select one engineer. Within 14 calendar days of the written request
notification, the two selected engineers will select a third engineer. The goal in selection of the
third member is to complement the professional experience of the first two engineers. Should
the two engineers fail to select the third engineer, the Agency and the Contractor shall each
propose 2 engineers to be the third member within 21 calendar days after the written request
notification. The first two engineers previously selected shall then select one of the four
proposed engineers in a blind draw. The committee shall be a continuance of the cooperative
investigation and will re-consider all available information and if necessary, gather new and
additional information to determine the validity, the cause, and if necessary, the remedy to the
contradiction. The committee will focus upon the performance adequacy of the material(s) using
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standard engineering principles and practices and to ensure public value, the committee may
provide engineering recommendations as necessary. Unless otherwise agreed, the committee
will have 30 calendar days from its formation to complete their review and submit their findings.
The final resolution of the committee shall be by majority opinion, in writing, stamped and
signed. Should the final resolution not be unanimous, the dissenter may attach a written,
stamped, and signed minority opinion. Once started, the resolution process by committee shall
continue to full conclusion unless:
1. Within 7 days of the formation of the committee, the Agency and the Contractor reach an
acceptable resolution mechanism; or
2. Within 14 days of the formation of the committee, the initiating party withdraws its written
notification and agrees to bear all investigative related costs thus far incurred; or
3. At any point by the mutual agreement of the Agency and the Contractor. Unless
otherwise agreed, the Contractor shall bear and maintain a record for all the
investigative costs until resolution. Should the investigation discover assignable causes
for the contradiction, the assignable party, the Agency or the Contractor, shall bear all
costs associated with the investigation. Should assignable causes for the contradiction
extended to both parties, the investigation will assign costs cooperatively with each party
or when necessary, equally. Should the investigation substantiate a contradiction without
assignable cause, the investigation will assign costs cooperatively with each party or
when necessary, equally. Should the investigation be unable to substantiate a
contradiction, the initiator of the investigation shall bear all investigative costs. All claim
notification requirements of the contract pertaining to the contradiction shall be
suspended until the investigation is concluded.
4-2 MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE. The Contractor shall
order, purchase, transport, coordinate delivery, accept delivery, confirm the quantity and quality
received, prepare storage area(s), store, handle, protect, move, relocate, remove and dispose
excess of all materials used to accomplish the Work. Materials shall be delivered to the site of
the work only during working hours, as defined in Section 6-7.2, and shall be accompanied by
bills of lading that shall clearly state for each delivery: the name of the Contractor as
consignee, the project name and number, address of delivery and name of consignor and a
description of the material(s) shipped. Prior to storage of any materials which have been
shipped to or by the Contractor to any location within the Agency’s boundaries the Contractor
shall provide the Engineer a copy of lease agreements for each property where such materials
are stored. The lease agreement shall clearly state the term of the lease, the description of
materials allowed to be stored and shall provide for the removal of the materials and restoration
of the storage site within the time allowed for the Work. All such storage shall conform to all
laws and ordinances that may pertain to the materials stored and to preparation of the storage
site and the location of the site on which the materials are stored. Loss, damage or
deterioration of all stored materials shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. Conformance to the
requirements of this section, both within and outside the limits of work are a part of the Work.
The Engineer shall have the right to verify the suitability of materials and their proper storage at
any time during the Work.
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SECTION 5 – UTILITIES
5-1 LOCATION. The Agency and affected utility companies have, by a search of known
records, endeavored to locate and indicate on the Plans, all utilities which are known to exist
within the limits of the work. However, the accuracy and/or completeness of the nature, size
and/or location of utilities indicated on the Plans is not guaranteed.
Where underground main distribution conduits such as water, gas, sewer, electric power,
telephone, or cable television are shown on the Plans, the Contractor shall assume that every
property parcel will be served by a service connection for each type of utility.
As provided in Section 4216 of the California Government Code, at least 2 working days prior to
commencing any excavation, the Contractor shall contact the regional notification center
(Underground Service Alert of Southern California) and obtain an inquiry identification number.
The California Department of Transportation is not required by Section 4216 to become a
member of the regional notification center. The Contractor shall contact it for location of its
subsurface installations.
Prior to pipeline excavation, the Contractor shall determine the location and depth (potholing) of
every crossing point between the proposed pipeline and the existing utilities shown on the plan
or that have been marked by the respective owners per Section 402-1. The pothole log shall be
submitted a minimum of one week prior to excavating the crossing location.
The Contractor shall determine, by potholing, the locations and depths of all utilities which are
shown on the Contract Documents or have been marked by the utility owners and which may
affect or be affected by its operations. The Contractor shall pothole all service connections,
utilities that cross or parallel (within 5 feet) the proposed construction, and all connection points
to existing utilities. The Contractor shall record the material size, type, and horizontal and
vertical locations (bearing and slope) and submit the data to the Engineer in accordance with
Section 2-5.3.
If no separate pay item is provided in the Contract for potholing, full compensation for such work
shall be considered included in the bid item of work requiring the potholing and no separate
payment shall be made therefor.
5-2 PROTECTION. The Contractor shall not interrupt the service function or disturb the
support of any utility without authority from the owner or order from the Agency. All valves,
switches, vaults, and meters shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency shutoff.
Where protection is required to ensure support of utilities located as shown on the Plans or in
accordance with Section 5-1, the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided, furnish and place
the necessary protection at its expense.
Upon learning of the existence and location of any utility omitted from or shown incorrectly on
the Plans, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer in writing. When authorized by
the Engineer, support or protection of the utility will be paid for as provided in Section 3-2.2.3 or
3-3.
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The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer and the utility owner if any utility is
disturbed or damaged. The Contractor shall bear the costs of repair or replacement of any utility
damaged if located as noted in Section 5-1.
When placing concrete around or contiguous to any non-metallic utility installation, the
Contractor shall at its expense:
1. Furnish and install a 2-inch cushion of expansion joint material or other similar resilient
material; or
2. Provide a sleeve or other opening which will result in a 2-inch minimum-clear annular
space between the concrete and the utility; or
3. Provide other acceptable means to prevent embedment in or bonding to the concrete.
Where concrete is used for backfill or for structures which would result in embedment, or partial
embedment, of a metallic utility installation; or where the coating, bedding or other cathodic
protection system is exposed or damaged by the Contractor’s operations, the Contractor shall
notify the Engineer and arrange to secure the advice of the affected utility owner regarding the
procedures required to maintain or restore the integrity of the system.
5-3 REMOVAL. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall remove all interfering
portions of utilities shown on the Plans or indicated in the Bid documents as “abandoned” or “to
be abandoned in place”. Before starting removal operations, the Contractor shall ascertain from
the Agency whether the abandonment is complete, and the costs involved in the removal and
disposal shall be included in the Bid for the items of work necessitating such removals.
The costs involved in the removal and disposal shall be considered incidental to the bid items of
work necessitating such removals and no separate payment shall be made therefor, unless a
bid item for “Removal” is specifically included in the bid proposal.
5-4 RELOCATION. When feasible, the owners responsible for utilities within the area
affected by the Work will complete their necessary installations, relocations, repairs, or
replacements before commencement of work by the Contractor. When the Plans or
Specifications indicate that a utility installation is to be relocated, altered, or constructed by
others, the Agency will conduct all negotiations with the owners and work will be done at no cost
to the Contractor, except for manhole frame and cover sets to be brought to grade as directed
and approved by the City. Utilities which are relocated in order to avoid interference shall be
protected in their position and the cost of such protection shall be included in the Bid for the
items of work necessitating such relocation.
After award of the Contract, portions of utilities which are found to interfere with the Work will be
relocated, altered or reconstructed by the owners, or the Engineer may order changes in the
Work to avoid interference. Such changes will be paid for in accordance with Section 3-2.
When the Plans or Specifications provide for the Contractor to alter, relocate, or reconstruct a
utility, all costs for such work shall be included in the Bid for the items of work necessitating
such work. Temporary or permanent relocation or alteration of utilities requested by the
Contractor for its convenience shall be its responsibility and it shall make all arrangements and
bear all costs.
The utility owner will relocate service connections as necessary within the limits of the Work or
within temporary construction or slope easements. When directed by the Engineer, the
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Contractor shall arrange for the relocation of service connections as necessary between the
meter and property line, or between a meter and the limits of temporary construction or slope
easements. The relocation of such service connections will be paid for in accordance with
provisions of Section 3-3. Payment will include the restoration of all existing improvements
which may be affected thereby. The Contractor may agree with the owner of any utility to
disconnect and reconnect interfering service connections. The Agency will not be involved in
any such agreement.
In conformance with Section 5-6 the Contractor shall coordinate the work with utility agencies
and companies. Prior to the installation of any and all utility structures within the limits of work
by any utility agency or company, or its contractor, the Contractor shall place all curb or curb
and gutter that is a part of the work and adjacent to the location where such utility structures are
shown on the plans and are noted as being located, relocated or are otherwise shown as
installed by others. In order to minimize delays to the Contractor caused by the failure of other
parties to relocate utilities that interfere with the construction, the Contractor, upon the
Engineer’s approval, may be permitted to temporarily omit the portion of work affected by the
utility. If such temporary omission is approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall place survey
or other physical control markers sufficient to locate the curb or curb and gutter to the
satisfaction of the utility agency or company. Such temporary omission shall be for the
Contractor’s convenience and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore or for
additional work, materials or delay associated with the temporary omission. The portion thus
omitted shall be constructed by the Contractor immediately following the relocation of the utility
involved unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
5-5 DELAYS. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of its construction schedule insofar
as it affects the protection, removal, or relocation of utilities. Said notification shall be included
as a part of the construction schedule required in Section 6-1. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer in writing of any subsequent changes in the construction schedule which will affect the
time available for protection, removal, or relocation of utilities.
The Contractor will not be entitled to damages or additional payment for delays attributable to
utility relocations or alterations if correctly located, noted, and completed in accordance with
Section 5-1.
The Contractor may be given an extension of time for unforeseen delays attributable to
unreasonably protracted interference by utilities in performing work correctly shown on the
Plans.
The Agency will assume responsibility for the timely removal, relocation, or protection of existing
main or trunkline utility facilities within the area affected by the Work if such utilities are not
identified in the Contract Documents. The Contractor will not be assessed liquidated damages
for any delay caused by failure of Agency to provide for the timely removal, relocation, or
protection of such existing facilities.
If the Contractor sustains loss due to delays attributable to interferences, relocations, or
alterations not covered by Section 5-1, which could not have been avoided by the judicious
handling of forces, equipment, or plant, there shall be paid to the Contractor such amount as the
Engineer may find to be fair and reasonable compensation for such part of the Contractor’s
actual loss as was unavoidable and the Contractor may be granted an extension of time.
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5-6 COOPERATION. When necessary, the Contractor shall so conduct its operations as to
permit access to the Work site and provide time for utility work to be accomplished during the
progress of the Work. Cooperation with CMWD and City staff will be required for all work
affecting existing utility systems or facilities and prior to water utility shutdowns, sewer bypass
operations, testing and inspections, and project completion.
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SECTION 6 – PROSECUTION, PROGRESS,
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK
6-1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. Except as
otherwise provided herein and unless otherwise prohibited by permits from other agencies as
may be required by law the Contractor shall begin work within ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of the "Notice to Proceed".
6-1.1 Pre-Construction Meeting. After, or upon, notification of contract award, the Engineer
will set the time and location for the Preconstruction Meeting. Attendance of the Contractor’s
management personnel responsible for the management, administration, and execution of the
project is mandatory for the meeting to be convened. Failure of the Contractor to have the
Contractor’s responsible project personnel attend the Preconstruction Meeting will be grounds
for default by Contractor per Section 6-4. No separate payment will be made for the Contractor’s
attendance at the meeting. The notice to proceed will only be issued on or after the completion
of the preconstruction meeting.
6-1.1.1 Baseline Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall prepare the Baseline
Construction Schedule as a Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule in the precedence diagram
method (activity-on-node) format and submit the schedule in accordance with 2-5.3. The
schedule shall:
A. Be prepared using a commercially available, Windows compatible software program,
“Suretrak” by Primavera or “Project” by Microsoft Corporation or approved equal.
B. Be prepared in hard copy (paper) and electronic (Adobe PDF) format and free of file
locking, encryption or any other protocol that would impede full access to the data and
labeled with the project name and number, the Contractor’s name and the date of
preparation.
C. Begin with the date projected for the Notice to Proceed and conclude with the date of
final completion conforming with the Contract time.
D. Depict a time-scaled network diagram of all activities, logic relationships of
interdependent activities, and milestones comprising the complete period of Work with
tasks on the vertical axis and their durations on the horizontal axis. Use distinctive
texture patterns or line types to show the critical path within the Contract time. Include a
tabular listing of each activity and its identification number, description, duration, early
start, early finish, late start, late finish, total float, and all predecessor and successor
activities. The number of activities will communicate the Contractor’s plan for project
execution, accurately describe the project work and allow monitoring and evaluation of
progress and time impacts. Activity descriptions shall accurately define the work planned
for the activity. Activity durations shall not be shorter than 1 working day or longer than
15 working days unless approved by the Engineer.
E. Include detail of all project phasing, staging and sequencing including all milestones
necessary to define beginning and ending of each phase or stage and constraints which
may impact any activity. Include time allowances for coordination with utility companies
and other agencies, equipment and material deliveries, submittal reviews and approvals,
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traffic control setup and phasing, Work performed by others, inspections, testing and
commissioning, corrective work, and any non-work periods.
Float or slack time within the schedule is available without charge or compensation to whatever
party or contingency first exhausts it. A schedule which shows a project duration longer than the
Contract Time will not be acceptable and will be grounds to consider the Contractor in default of
the Contract per 6-4.
The Engineer may choose to accept the Contractor’s proposal of a project duration which is
shorter than the Contract time provided the shortened Baseline Construction Schedule is
reasonable and demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, that the Agency and all other
entities, public and private, which interface with the project are able to support the provisions of
the shortened schedule. Acceptance of a shortened Baseline Construction Schedule will be
confirmed through the execution of a Change Order revising the Contract time.
The Engineer’s approval of the Baseline Construction Schedule is a condition precedent to
issuance of the Notice to Proceed. If the schedule does not meet the requirements of these
specifications, the Contractor shall revise the schedule and resubmit it to the Engineer. Failure
to obtain the Engineer’s approval of the schedule within thirty (30) working days after the date of
the preconstruction meeting shall be grounds to consider the Contractor in default of the
Contract per 6-4. The number of working days used by the Engineer to review the initial
Baseline Construction Schedule submittal will not be included in the 30 working days. The
Engineer shall complete subsequent reviews of the revised schedule and progress updates
within 5 working days of receipt. The Engineer’s response to each review will consist of one of
the following:
“Accepted.” The Contractor may proceed with the Work upon issuance of the
Notice to Proceed. Payment for the schedule may be requested by the
Contractor.
“Accepted with Comments.” The Contractor may proceed with the Work upon
issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must revise and resubmit the
schedule and receive the Engineer’s acceptance of the schedule before payment
for the schedule is requested by the Contractor.
“Not Accepted.” The Contractor may not proceed with the Work, must revise and
resubmit the schedule and may not request payment for the schedule.
6-1.1.2 Schedule Updates and Revisions. The Contractor shall meet with the Engineer during
the last week of each month to agree upon the completion level of each activity as a basis for
progress payments. Schedule updates shall conform with the requirements for the initial
submittal in 6-1.1.1 and shall:
A. Show the actual dates of each activity start and/or finish during the month. The schedule
update shall include specific notation for any changes in actual dates after they are first
reported.
B. Report the percent complete for each activity in progress at the end of the month as
determined by the Engineer.
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C. Include a list and explanation of all changes made to the activities, dates or
interconnecting logic.
D. Include activity and network revisions reflecting the Change Orders approved in the
previous month as agreed upon during the review and acceptance of the Change
Orders.
The Engineer’s responses to the progress schedule updates shall be as described in 6-1.1.1.
The Contractor shall proceed with Work and request payment for the progress schedule
updates as described therein.
If the Contractor fails to submit the progress schedule updates as required herein, the
Contractor may elect to proceed with the Work at its own risk and shall forfeit payment for the
progress schedule update until compliance is met. If the Contractor elects to delay or cease
Work after failure to submit the progress schedule updates, any resulting delay, impact, or
disruption to the Work will be the Contractor’s responsibility.
6-1.1.3 Interim Revisions. Should the actual or projected progress of the Work exceed 5
percent of the Contract Time, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a revised Baseline
Construction Schedule independently of and prior to the next progress schedule update with a
list and explanation of each change made to the schedule. The submittal, schedule review and
acceptance requirements of 6-1.1.2 shall apply,
6-1.1.4 Late Completion or Milestone Dates. If a schedule update indicates a completion date
later than the Contract time or contractually required milestone completion date, the Agency
may withhold Liquidated Damages for the number of days late. Should a subsequent schedule
update which removes all or a portion of the delay be “Accepted” by the Engineer, all or the
allocated portion of the previously held Liquidated Damages shall be released in the monthly
payment to the Contractor immediately following such acceptance.
6-1.1.5 Final Schedule Update. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a final schedule
update when one hundred percent of the Work is completed. The update must accurately
represent the actual dates for all activities. The final schedule update shall be prepared and
reviewed in accordance with 6-1.1.2. Acceptance of the final schedule update is required for
release of funds retained per 9-3.2.
6-1.1.6 Three-Week Look Ahead Schedules. The Contractor shall submit a detailed 3-week
look ahead schedule prior to each progress meeting throughout project duration. The schedules
shall be revised weekly to identify the construction activities and durations for each bid item of
work for the current week and the succeeding two weeks. The Contractor shall revise the
schedule to include additional activities or actual progress when so requested by the Engineer.
6-1.1.7 Measurement and Payment. The Contractor’s preparation, revision and maintenance
of the Construction Schedule are incidental to the Work and no separate payment will be made
therefor.
6-2 PROSECUTION OF WORK. To minimize public inconvenience and possible hazard and
to restore street and other work areas to their original condition and state of usefulness as soon
as practicable, the Contractor shall diligently prosecute the Work to completion. If the Engineer
determines that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the Work to the proper extent, the
Contractor shall, upon orders from the Engineer, immediately take steps to remedy the situation.
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All costs of prosecuting the Work as described herein shall be included in the Contractor’s Bid.
Should the Contractor fail to take the necessary steps to fully accomplish said purposes, after
orders of the Engineer, the Engineer may suspend the work in whole or part, until the Contractor
takes said steps.
As soon as possible under the provisions of the Specifications, the Contractor shall backfill all
excavations and restore to usefulness all improvements existing prior to the start of the Work.
If Work is suspended through no fault of the Agency, all expenses and losses incurred by the
Contractor during such suspensions shall be borne by the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to
properly provide for public safety, traffic, and protection of the Work during periods of
suspension, the Agency may elect to do so, and deduct the cost thereof from monies due the
Contractor. Such actions will not relieve the Contractor from liability.
The Contractor shall incorporate non-work days, moratoriums or special events specified in the
Contract Documents into the Construction Schedule required by Section 6.1. No additional
payment, adjustment of bid prices or adjustments of contract time will be allowed as a
consequence of these events.
Kelly Elementary School, 4885 Kelly Drive
No pavement demolition or trench excavation shall occur prior to or on the last day of
school, June 9, 2023. Mobilization and pre-construction activities such as utility mark-
out, surveying and staking may occur prior to this date and utility potholing shall be
limited between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Earthwork and paving operations shall be completed, and the project site shall be
cleared of construction equipment and materials and readied for public use, per Section
6-2.3.3 prior to the first day of school, August 23, 2023.
6-2.1 Order of Work. The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and
materials, and performing all operations necessary to complete the Work as shown or specified
on the Contract Documents. The work descriptions in this section are an overview only and shall
not relieve the Contractor from its responsibilities to conduct all coordination and perform the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall conduct the following
general work activities:
1. Submit sewer bypass plan, construction schedule, schedule of values, working drawings
and shop drawings and secure necessary permits and approvals in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
2. Coordinate with the City of Carlsbad Utilities Department for any required permitting of
anticipated dewatering discharge.
3. Secure laydown/staging areas including any off-site staging area(s) if necessary.
4. Conduct surveying and staking of the pipeline alignments, locations of appurtenances,
sewer laterals, limits of right-of-way or easements and pre-construction video and
photographs. Conduct Underground Service Alert (DigAlert) notification and utility mark-
out. Mobilize labor force, materials and equipment for subsequent phases of Work and
install temporary facilities and BMPs, traffic control and excavation safety measures.
5. Pothole all utilities that cross or parallel (within 5 feet of) planned excavations and
immediately notify the Engineer of any potential conflicts. Submit potholing data in
accordance with Section 2-5.3. Pavement saw-cutting or excavation shall not commence
at any construction heading until the project alignments have been staked and existing
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utilities have been potholed and confirmed by the Contractor to have no conflict with the
Work.
6. Furnish, install and test the sewer bypass system.
7. Remodel the existing manhole bases for new sewer gravity main installation. Remove
and dispose of existing 12” VCP sewer gravity main while protecting in place existing
sewer laterals. Construct the new 15” sewer gravity main and reconnect sewer laterals.
Rehabilitate the existing manholes.
8. CCTV the new gravity main after placement of trench zone backfill.
9. Place and compact backfill, aggregate base, and restore finished surfaces to original or
better condition, including but not limited to, pavement and existing landscape and
irrigation repairs in areas disturbed by construction.
6-2.2 Construction Phasing. The following construction phase guidelines are provided for the
Contractor’s use in developing the construction schedule and a Work Plan that describes the
labor, materials, equipment and procedures to conduct the Work. The phasing guidelines listed
herein are not intended to be a complete list of all construction activities and shall not relieve the
Contractor from its responsibilities to coordinate and perform the Work, revise the phasing
descriptions, or to develop additional phases or revise the order of phasing as necessary to
complete the Work in its entirety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The Contractor shall develop a detailed Work Plan describing the materials, equipment and
procedures for each phase of the Work and submit the Work Plan in accordance with Section
2-5.3. Any modification of the phasing described below shall be approved by the Engineer.
6-2.2.1 Phasing Criteria. The Contractor shall accommodate the following criteria into the
construction schedule and Work Plan:
1. All construction activities shall meet the scheduling restrictions identified in these
specifications or as determined by the City during review of the Contractor’s Work Plan.
Refer to Section 6-2.
2. Contractor shall submit a Site Work Plan. The Work Plan shall identify staging areas;
describe the methods for the protection of private improvements and existing utilities;
and include a listing of materials and equipment and other pertinent details necessary to
complete the work.
3. Contractor shall submit a sewer bypass plan and an excavation dewatering plan.
4. Contractor shall maintain two traffic lanes through the project site outside of work hours.
One lane of travel with a flagging operation may be allowed during work hours, subject
to approval of the Contractor’s traffic control plan submittal.
5. Contractor shall coordinate with cultural resources and archaeological monitors for
observation during all excavation activities.
6. Excavations must be backfilled or securely shored and plated at the end of each work
day.
7. When water or fire service interruptions are necessary and approved, no customer shall
be without water for longer than 8 hours. If a planned water service shutdown duration
exceeds 8 hours, the Contractor shall submit a highline plan for approval and provide all
highlining prior to the shutdown.
8. Excavations shall be backfilled and base paved within 3 working days of completing the
respective pipeline segment.
9. Site restoration shall be completed within ten working days of completion of construction
of all improvements.
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6-2.3 Project Meetings. The Engineer will establish the time and location of weekly Project
Meetings. The Contractor’s Representative shall attend each Project Meeting. The Project
Representative shall be the individual determined under Section 7-6, “The Contractor’s
Representative”. No separate payment for attendance of the Contractor, the Contractor’s
Representative or any other employee or subcontractor or subcontractor’s employee at these
meetings will be made.
6-3 SUSPENSION OF WORK.
6-3.1 General. The Work may be suspended in whole or in part when determined by the
Engineer that the suspension is necessary in the interest of the Agency. The Contractor shall
comply immediately with any written order of the Engineer. Such suspension shall be without
liability to the Contractor on the part of the Agency except as otherwise specified in Section
6-6.3.
6-3.2 Archaeological and Paleontological Discoveries. The Contractor shall coordinate
with the Archaeological and Cultural Monitor during excavation activities.
If discovery is made of items of archaeological or paleontological interest, the Contractor shall
immediately cease excavation in the area of discovery and shall not continue until ordered by
the Engineer. When resumed, excavation operations within the area of discovery shall be as
directed by the Engineer.
Discoveries which may be encountered may include, but not be limited to, dwelling sites, stone
implements or other artifacts, animal bones, human bones, and fossils.
The Contractor shall be entitled to an extension and compensation in accordance with Section
6-6.
6-4 DEFAULT BY CONTRACTOR. If the Contractor fails to promptly begin procurement or
delivery of material and equipment, to commence the Work within the time specified, to maintain
the rate of delivery of material, to execute the Work in the manner and at such locations as
specified, or fails to maintain the Work schedule which will insure the Agency’s interest, or, if the
Contractor is not carrying out the intent of the Contract, the Agency may serve written notice
upon the Contractor and the Surety on its Faithful Performance Bond demanding satisfactory
compliance with the Contract.
The Contract may be canceled by the Board without liability for damage, when in the Board’s
opinion the Contractor is not complying in good faith, has become insolvent, or has assigned or
subcontracted any part of the Work without the Board’s consent. In the event of such
cancellation, the Contractor will be paid the actual amount due based on Contract Unit Prices or
lump sums bid and the quantity of the Work completed at the time of cancellation, less damages
caused to the Agency by acts of the Contractor. The Contractor, in having tendered a Bid,
shall be deemed to have waived any and all claims for damages because of cancellation of
Contract for any such reason. If the Agency declares the Contract canceled for any of the above
reasons, written notice to that effect shall be served upon the Surety. The Surety shall, within
five (5) days, assume control and perform the Work as successor to the Contractor.
If the Surety assumes any part of the Work, it shall take the Contractor’s place in all respects for
that part and shall be paid by the Agency for all work performed by it in accordance with the
Contract. If the Surety assumes the entire Contract, all money due the Contractor at the time of
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its default shall be payable to the Surety as the Work progresses, subject to the terms of the
Contract.
If the Surety does not assume control and perform the Work within 5 days after receiving notice
of cancellation, or fails to continue to comply, the Agency may exclude the Surety from the
premises. The Agency may then take possession of all material and equipment and complete
the Work by Agency forces, by letting the unfinished Work to another Contractor, or by a
combination of such methods. In any event, the cost of completing the Work shall be charged
against the Contractor and its Surety and may be deducted from any money due or becoming
due from the Agency. If the sums due under the Contract are insufficient for completion, the
Contractor or Surety shall pay to the Agency within 5 days after the completion, all costs in
excess of the sums due.
The provisions of this section shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the
Agency under law.
6-5 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. The Board may terminate the Contract at its own
discretion or when conditions encountered during the Work make it impossible or impracticable
to proceed, or when the Agency is prevented from proceeding with the Contract by act of God,
by law, or by official action of a public authority.
6-6 DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME.
6-6.1 General. If delays are caused by unforeseen events beyond the control of the
Contractor, such delays will entitle the Contractor to an extension of time as provided herein, but
the Contractor will not be entitled to damages or additional payment due to such delays, except
as provided in 6-6.3. Such unforeseen events may include war, government regulations, labor
disputes, strikes, fires, floods, adverse weather or elements necessitating cessation of work,
inability to obtain materials, labor or equipment, required extra work, or other specific events as
may be further described in the Specifications.
No extension of time will be granted for a delay caused by the Contractor’s inability to obtain
materials unless the Contractor furnishes to the Engineer documentary proof. The proof must be
provided in a timely manner in accordance with the sequence of the Contractor’s operations and
the approved construction schedule.
If delays beyond the Contractor’s control are caused by events other than those mentioned
above, the Engineer may deem an extension of time to be in the best interest of the Agency.
The Contractor will not be entitled to damages or additional payment due to such delays, except
as provided in Section 6-6.3.
If delays beyond the Contractor’s control are caused solely by action or inaction by the Agency,
such delays will entitle the Contractor to an extension of time as provided in Section 6-6.2.
6-6.2 Extensions of Time. Extensions of time, when granted, will be based upon the effect of
delays to the Work. They will not be granted for noncontrolling delays to minor portions of the
Work unless it can be shown that such delays did or will delay the progress of the Work.
6-6.3 Payment for Delays to Contractor. The Contractor will be compensated for damages
incurred due to delays for which the Agency is responsible. Such actual costs will be determined
by the Engineer. The Agency will not be liable for damages which the Contractor could have
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avoided by any reasonable means, such as judicious handling of forces, equipment, or plant.
The determination of what damages the Contractor could have avoided will be made by the
Engineer.
6-6.4 Written Notice and Report. The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Engineer
within two hours of the beginning of any period that the Contractor has placed any workers or
equipment on standby for any reason that the Contractor has determined to be caused by the
Agency or by any organization that the Agency may otherwise be obligated by. The Contractor
shall provide continuing daily written notice to the Engineer, each working day, throughout the
duration of such period of delay. The initial and continuing written notices shall include the
classification of each workman and supervisor and the make and model of each piece of
equipment placed on standby, the cumulative duration of the standby, the Contractor’s opinion
of the cause of the delay and a cogent explanation of why the Contractor could not avoid the
delay by reasonable means. Should the Contractor fail to provide the notice(s) required by this
section the Contractor agrees that no delay has occurred and that it will not submit any claim(s)
therefore.
6-7 TIME OF COMPLETION.
6-7.1 General. The Contractor shall complete the Work within the time set forth in the
Contract. The Contractor shall complete each portion of the Work within such time as set forth in
the Contract for such portion. The time of completion of the Contract shall be expressed in
calendar days. The Contractor shall diligently prosecute the work to completion within 90
calendar days after the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.
6-7.2 Working Day. A working day is any day within the period between the start of the
Contract time as defined in Section 6-1 and the date provided for completion, or upon field
acceptance by the Engineer for all work provided for in the Contract, whichever occurs first,
other than:
1. Saturday,
2. Sunday,
3. any day designated as a holiday by the Agency,
4. any other day designated as a holiday in a Master Labor Agreement entered into by the
Contractor or on behalf of the Contractor as an eligible member of a contractor
association,
5. any day the Contractor is prevented from working at the beginning of the workday for
cause as defined in Section 6-6.1,
6. any day the Contractor is prevented from working during the first 5 hours with at least 60
percent of the normal work force for cause as defined in Section 6-6.1.
In addition to Agency holidays, open excavations and service shutdowns will not be allowed on
the day prior to Thanksgiving and between December 23 and January 1.
Main line or service shutdowns will not be allowed on Mondays and Fridays.
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Engineer, the hours of work shall be between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, excluding Agency holidays and
other restricted days or times as specified in 6-2.
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The Contractor shall obtain the written approval of the Engineer if the Contractor desires to work
outside said hours or at any time during weekends and/or holidays. This written permission
must be obtained at least 48 hours prior to such work. The Engineer may approve work outside
the hours and/or days stated herein when, in his/her sole opinion, such work conducted by the
Contractor is beneficial to the best interests of the Agency. The Contractor shall pay the
inspection costs of such work.
The Contractor shall incorporate the dates, areas and types of work prohibited elsewhere in the
Contract Documents into the construction schedule. No additional payment, adjustment of bid
prices or adjustment of contract time of completion will be allowed as a consequence of the
prohibition of work being performed within the dates, areas and/or types of work prohibited in
this section.
Contractor is hereby advised that the Engineer may require after hours or weekend work if
required for the protection and safety of existing facilities, workers or the public.
6-7.3 Contract Time Accounting. The Engineer will make a daily determination of each
working day to be charged against the Contract time. These determinations will be discussed
and the Contractor will be furnished a periodic statement showing allowable number of working
days of Contract time, as adjusted, at the beginning of the reporting period. The statement will
also indicate the number of working days charged during the reporting period and the number of
working days of Contract time remaining. If the Contractor does not agree with the statement, it
shall file a written protest within 15 days after receipt, setting forth the facts of the protest.
Otherwise, the statement will be deemed to have been accepted.
6-8 COMPLETION, ACCEPTANCE, AND WARRANTY.
6-8.1 Site Walk-Through. After the site has been fully restored, the Inspector will schedule an
inspection within five days of the Contractor’s request. The Contractor and Inspector shall
attend the inspection and all outstanding deficiencies shall be identified in a List of Deficiencies.
A review of the red-line record drawings and asset schedule shall also be completed at the Site
Walk-Through and all red-line deficiencies will be added to the List of Deficiencies.
6-8.2 List of Deficiencies. Following the Site Walk-Through, the Inspector will generate the
List of Deficiencies (also known as the punchlist) within five working days. The Contractor shall
then have 10 working days to perform corrective work and provide a written response to each
punchlist item.
6-8.3 Site Follow-Up Walk-Through. Upon receipt of written responses to the List of
Deficiencies, the Inspector will complete a follow-up inspection. Any outstanding deficiencies will
be noted and returned to the Contractor. Outstanding deficiencies will delay full payment of any
relevant bid items.
6-8.4 Request for Final Walk-Through. Once the Contractor asserts they have satisfied the
terms of the Contract and with the Inspector’s permission, the Contractor may submit written
assertion in the form of a Request for Final Walk-Through, certifying that all deficiencies
identified through the Site Walk-Through process have been addressed and request a Final
Inspection to demonstrate project completion to the Agency. The Contractor shall provide an
attachment to the Request for Final Inspection with the Contractor’s written response to each
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deficiency. The Request for Final Inspection shall not be considered complete without the
Contractor’s written response to each deficiency.
6-8.5 Final Walk-Through. Upon receipt of the Request for Final Walk-Through, the Inspector
shall schedule the Final Inspection. The Inspector and Contractor shall attend the final
inspection. Representatives from other Agency departments reserve the right to be present at
the Final Inspection.
The red-line record drawings and asset schedules shall also be reviewed.
If any deficiencies are not satisfactorily addressed or additional deficiencies are identified, the
Contractor will have 10 working days to complete the corrective work.
6-8.6 Request for Completion. The Engineer will not accept the Work or any portion of the
Work before all of the Work is completed and all outstanding deficiencies are corrected by the
Contractor, and the Engineer is satisfied that all of the Work meets the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
Once the Final Walk-Through has been completed and all outstanding deficiencies satisfactorily
completed to Agency’s approval, the Contractor shall submit a written assertion in the form of
Request for Completion letter, certifying that the Work has been completed.
6-8.7 Completion. Upon receipt of the Request for Completion letter, the Agency shall review
the written assertion within 2 working days. If, in the Engineer’s judgment, the Work has been
completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Agency will issue a Completion
Letter.
The completion date will be the date to which liquidated damages will be computed.
Use, temporary, interim or permanent, of all, or portions of, the Work does not constitute
completion or acceptance of the Work.
6-8.8 Acceptance. Acceptance will occur after all the requirements contained in the Contract
Documents have been fulfilled. If, in the Engineer’s judgment, the Contractor has fully
performed the Contract, the Engineer will so certify to the Board. Upon such certification by the
Engineer, the Board may accept the Work. Upon the Board’s acceptance of the Work, the
Agency will cause a “Notice of Completion” to be filed in the office of the San Diego County
Recorder. The date of recordation shall be the date of acceptance of the Work.
6-8.9 Warranty. All work shall be warranted for one (1) year after acceptance of the Work and
any faulty work or materials discovered during the warranty period shall be repaired or replaced
by the Contractor, at its expense. Twenty-five percent of the faithful performance bond shall be
retained as a warranty bond for the warranty period. The Contractor shall replace or repair any
such defective work in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, after notice to do so from the
Engineer, and within the time specified in the notice. If the Contractor fails to make such
replacement or repairs within the time specified in the notice, the Agency may perform this work
and the Contractor’s sureties shall be liable for the cost thereof.
6-9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the time
allowed will result in damages being sustained by the Agency. For each consecutive calendar
day in excess of the time specified for completion of Work, as adjusted in accordance with
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Section 6-6, the Contractor shall pay the Agency, or have withheld monies due it, the sum of
two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). Such sum is liquidated damages and shall
not be construed as a penalty and may be deducted from payments due the Contractor if such
delay occurs.
Execution of the Contract shall constitute agreement by the Agency and Contractor that the
amount specified above per day is the minimum value of costs and actual damages caused by
the Contractor to complete the Work within the allotted time. Any progress payments made after
the specified completion date shall not constitute a waiver of this paragraph or of any damages.
6-10 USE OF IMPROVEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION. The Agency reserves the right to
take over and utilize all or part of any completed facility or appurtenance. The Contractor will be
notified in writing in advance of such action. Such action by the Agency will relieve the
Contractor of responsibility for injury or damage to said completed portions of the improvement
resulting from use by public traffic or from the action of the elements or from any other cause,
except Contractor operations or negligence. The Contractor will not be required to reclean such
portions of the improvement before field acceptance, except for cleanup made necessary by its
operations. Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the Contractor from full
responsibility for correcting defective work or materials.
In the event the Agency exercises its right to place into service and utilize all or part of any
completed facility or appurtenance, the Agency will assume the responsibility and liability for
injury to persons or property resulting from the utilization of the facility or appurtenance so
placed into service, except for any such injury to persons or property caused by any willful or
negligent act or omission by the Contractor, Subcontractor, their officers, employees, or agents.
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SECTION 7 – RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
7-1 CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. The Contractor shall furnish and
maintain in good condition all equipment and facilities as required for the proper execution and
inspection of the Work. Such equipment and facilities shall meet all requirements of applicable
ordinances and laws.
7-2 LABOR.
7-2.1 General. Only competent workers shall be employed on the Work. Any person
employed who is found to be incompetent, intemperate, troublesome, disorderly, or otherwise
objectionable, or who fails or refuses to perform work properly and acceptably, shall be
immediately removed from the Work by the Contractor and not be reemployed on the Work.
7-2.2 Laws. The Contractor, its agents, and employees shall be bound by and comply with
applicable provisions of the Labor Code and Federal, State, and local laws related to labor.
The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the provisions of the Labor Code regarding minimum
wages; the 8-hour day and 40-hour week; overtime; Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work; and
nondiscrimination because of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. The Contractor shall
forfeit to the Agency the penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations.
In accordance with the Labor Code, the Board has on file and will publish a schedule of
prevailing wage rates for the types of work to be done under the Contract. The Contractor shall
not pay less than these rates.
Each worker shall be paid subsistence and travel as required by the collective bargaining
agreement on file with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
The Contractor’s attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code which imposes
responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for
inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or Subcontractor in
connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this
Section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.
7-3 LIABILITY INSURANCE. Insurance shall be required as specified in section 10 of the
Public Works Contract.
The cost of this insurance shall be included in the Contractor’s Bid.
7-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Before execution of the Contract by the
Board, the Contractor shall file with the Engineer the following signed certification:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this contract.”
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The Contractor shall also comply with Section 3800 of the Labor Code by securing, paying for,
and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, complete Workers’
Compensation Insurance, and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the Engineer before
execution of the Contract. The Agency, its officers, or employees, will not be responsible for any
claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of the Contractor to comply with this paragraph.
All compensation insurance policies shall bear an endorsement or shall have attached a rider
whereby it is provided that, in the event of expiration or proposed cancellation of such policies
for any reason whatsoever, the Agency shall be notified by registered mail not less than 30 days
before expiration or cancellation is effective.
All insurance is to be placed with insurers that are admitted and authorized to conduct business
in the state of California and are listed in the official publication of the Department of Insurance
of the State of California. Policies issued by the State Compensation Fund meet the
requirement for workers' compensation insurance.
7-5 PERMITS. Except as specified herein the Contractor will obtain, at no cost to the
Contractor all City of Carlsbad encroachment, right-of-way, grading and building permits
necessary to perform work for this contract on Agency property, streets, or other rights-of-way.
Contractor shall not begin work until all permits incidental to the work are obtained. The
Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits for the disposal of all materials removed from the
project. The cost of said permit(s) shall be included in the price bid for the appropriate bid item
and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for
all costs incurred for permits necessitated by its operations such as, but not limited to, those
permits required for night work, oversize load, blasting, and demolition. For private contracts,
the Contractor shall obtain all permits incidental to the Work or made necessary by its
operations, and pay all costs incurred by the permit requirements.
The Contractor shall pay all business taxes or license fees that are required for the work.
7-5.1 Resource Agency Permits. No resource agency permits are required for the Work.
7-5.2 Air Pollution Control Permits. The use of materials or activities that can generate air
emissions are regulated by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and the San Diego
County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) and either require permits or are subject to state
or local air regulations which establish limitations on equipment or product use or VOC content
and requirements for recordkeeping and reporting. These materials and activities include, but
are not limited to the following:
• Abrasive blasting
• Adhesives
• Asbestos abatement, removal or disruption
• Coating or painting
• Concrete curing compounds
• Demolition of buildings, equipment or structures
• Fiberglass/polyester resin layup or machining
• Operation of non-road diesel engines greater than 49 hp (including generators,
compressors, pumps, hydro blasters, etc.)
• Operation of off-road diesel engines greater than 25 hp (including forklifts, construction
equipment, load handlers, etc.)
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• Solvents
• Welding
Operators of portable engines and other types of equipment can register their units under the
CARB Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) in order to operate their
equipment throughout California. However, the use of portable equipment (e.g., bypass pumps)
to perform the function of permitted stationary equipment is subject to SDAPCD regulation in
addition to CARB requirements.
Diesel-engine driven generators or equipment shall have a valid permit or registration in
accordance with the California Air Resources Board and/or the San Diego County Air Pollution
Control District regulations prior to mobilization to the site. The Contractor shall submit a copy of
the permit or registration documents for all equipment subject to state or local air pollution
control regulations and maintain the permit or registration documents in valid standing during
the performance of the Work.
Products such as paints, adhesives, resins, solvents and other products shall comply with the
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content limits established by CARB and/or the SDAPCD.
The Contractor shall be responsible for determining that such products can be used legally in
the performance of the Work. The Contractor shall maintain and submit records to the City
Engineer on the quantities of paints or solvents used as may be required by applicable
regulations.
Prior to starting any activity that is required to have an air pollution control permit or registration,
the Contractor shall verify the applicability of the latest air pollution control regulations pertaining
to the proposed materials, equipment and operations and obtain and comply with applicable
requirements:
• Rule 11 – Exemptions from Rule 10 Permit Requirements
Rule 12 – Registration of Specified Equipment
• Rule 12.1 – Portable Equipment Registration
• Rule 51 – Nuisance
• Rule 67.0.1 – Architectural Coatings
• Rule 67.17 – Storage of Materials Containing Volatile Organic Compounds
• Rule 71 – Abrasive Blasting
San Diego Air Pollution Control District: 858-586-2600
https://www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/permits.html
California Air Resource Board:
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/portable-equipment-registration-program-perp/about
7-6 THE CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE. Before starting work, the Contractor shall
designate in writing a representative who shall have complete authority to act for it. An
alternative representative may be designated as well. The representative or alternate shall be
present at the Work site whenever work is in progress or whenever actions of the elements
necessitate its presence to take measures necessary to protect the Work, persons, or property.
Any order or communication given to this representative shall be deemed delivered to the
Contractor. A joint venture shall designate only one representative and alternate. In the absence
of the Contractor or its representative, instructions or directions may be given by the Engineer to
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the superintendent or person in charge of the specific work to which the order applies. Such
order shall be complied with promptly and referred to the Contractor or its representative.
In order to communicate with the Agency, the Contractor’s representative, superintendent, or
person in charge of specific work shall be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
The qualifications for the Contractor's Representative shall include at a minimum:
1. At least five years of experience in a superintendent capacity for projects that are similar
in scope and cost to the projects identified in the Contractor’s Statement of Technical
Ability and Experience submitted with the bid, and successful completion of at least five
projects involving sewer gravity main installation and sewer manhole rehabilitation with
contract values over $1,000,000. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting
verifiable experience records.
2. Completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Course. Submit certification as proof.
The City reserves the right to disqualify bidders if the required technical ability and experience
for the Contractor's Representative is not established.
In the event that the Contractor proposes to change the Contractor's Representative prior to
Project completion, the Contractor shall notify the Agency and submit the qualifications of the
proposed Contractor's Representative for the Engineer's review at least two weeks prior to the
proposed change. The qualifications shall demonstrate that the minimum requirements of the
position, as described herein, are satisfied. The Engineer will review the qualifications of
proposed Contractor's Representative within 5 working days of receipt.
No change in Contractor's Representative will be allowed without the Agency's approval. In the
event of a change in Contractor's Representative without prior approval, Agency reserves the
right to suspend work, at the Contractor's cost, until a qualified Contractor's Representative is
approved for the Project.
7-7 COOPERATION AND COLLATERAL WORK. The Contractor shall be responsible for
ascertaining the nature and extent of any simultaneous, collateral, and essential work by others.
The Agency, its workers and contractors and others, shall have the right to operate within or
adjacent to the Work site during the performance of such work.
The Agency, the Contractor, and each of such workers, contractors and others, shall coordinate
their operations and cooperate to minimize interference.
The Contractor shall include in its Bid all costs involved as a result of coordinating its work with
others. the Contractor will not be entitled to additional compensation from the Agency for
damages resulting from such simultaneous, collateral, and essential work. If necessary to avoid
or minimize such damage or delay, the Contractor shall redeploy its work force to other parts of
the Work.
Should the Contractor be delayed by the Agency, and such delay could not have been
reasonably foreseen or prevented by the Contractor, the Engineer will determine the extent of
the delay, the effect on the project, and any extension of time.
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7-7.1 Coordination. The Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with all utility companies
during the mark-out and locating of their lines or during their relocation or construction if
necessary. The Contractor may be granted a time extension if, in the opinion of the Engineer, a
delay is caused by the utility company. No additional compensation will be made to the
Contractor for any such delay.
7-8 PROJECT SITE MAINTENANCE.
7-8.1 Cleanup and Dust Control. Throughout all phases of construction, including
suspension of work, and until the final acceptance, the Contractor shall keep the site clean and
free from rubbish and debris. The Contractor shall also abate dust nuisance by cleaning,
sweeping and sprinkling with water, or other means as necessary. The use of water resulting in
mud on public streets will not be permitted as a substitute for sweeping or other methods.
When required by the Plans or Specifications, the Contractor shall furnish and operate a self-
loading motor sweeper with spray nozzles at least once each working day for the purpose of
keeping paved areas acceptably clean wherever construction, including restoration, is
incomplete.
Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site as soon as they are no longer
necessary. Before the final inspection, the site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials,
and rubbish so as to present a satisfactory clean and neat appearance. All cleanup costs shall
be included in the Contractor’s Bid.
Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on haul routes. Any such spillage shall be removed
immediately and the area cleaned.
Excess excavation material from catch basins or similar structures shall be removed from the
site immediately. Sufficient material may remain for use as backfill if permitted by the
Specifications. Forms and form lumber shall be removed from the site as soon as practicable
after stripping.
Failure of the Contractor to comply with the Engineer’s cleanup orders may result in an order to
suspend work until the condition is corrected. No additional compensation will be allowed as a
result of such suspension.
Cleanup and dust control required herein shall also be executed on weekends and other
non-working days when needed to preserve the health safety or welfare of the public. The
Contractor shall conduct effective cleanup and dust control throughout the duration of the
Contract. The Engineer may require increased levels of cleanup and dust control that, in his/her
sole discretion, are necessary to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public. Cleanup
and dust control shall be considered incidental to the items of work that they are associated with
and no additional payment will be made therefore.
7-8.2 Air Pollution Control. The Contractor shall not discharge smoke, dust, or any other air
contaminants into the atmosphere in such quantity as will violate the regulations of any legally
constituted authority.
7-8.3 Vermin Control. At the time of acceptance, structures entirely constructed under the
Contract shall be free of rodents, insects, vermin, and pests. Necessary extermination work
shall be arranged and paid for by the Contractor as part of the Work within the Contract time
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and shall be performed by a licensed exterminator in accordance with requirements of
governing authorities. The Contractor shall be liable for injury to persons or property and
responsible for the elimination of offensive odors resulting from extermination operations.
7-8.4 Sanitation. The Contractor shall provide and maintain enclosed toilets for the use of
employees engaged in the Work. These accommodations shall be maintained in a neat and
sanitary condition. They shall also comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations
pertaining to public health and sanitation of dwellings and camps.
Wastewater shall not be interrupted. Should the Contractor disrupt existing sewer facilities,
sewage shall be conveyed in closed conduits and disposed of in a sanitary sewer system.
Sewage shall not be permitted to flow in trenches or be covered by backfill.
7-8.5 Temporary Light, Power, and Water. The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain,
and remove all temporary light, power, and water at its own expense. These include piping,
wiring, lamps, and other equipment necessary for the Work. The Contractor shall not draw water
from any fire hydrant (except to extinguish a fire), without obtaining permission from the water
agency concerned. The Contractor shall obtain a construction meter for water used for the
construction, plant establishment, maintenance, cleanup, testing and all other work requiring
water related to this contract. The Contractor shall contact the appropriate water agency for
requirements. The Contractor shall pay all costs of temporary light, power and water including
hookup, service, meter and any, and all, other charges, deposits and/or fees therefor. Said costs
shall be considered incidental to the items of work that they are associated with and no
additional payment will be made therefor.
7-8.6 Water Pollution Control. The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution to
protect channels, storm drains, and bodies of water from pollution. It shall conduct and schedule
operations so as to minimize or avoid muddying and silting of said channels, drains, and waters.
Water pollution control work shall consist of constructing those facilities which may be required
to provide prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution.
The Contractor shall comply with the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
Order Number R9-2013-0001, Construction General Permit and amendments thereto, Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDR’s) for Discharges of Stormwater Runoff associated with
Construction Activity (General Permit) and subsequent adopted modifications and with all
requirements of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for this project in accordance with
these regulations.
A Tier 2 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is provided to the Contractor, in
Appendix “B”, for use in preparing the Project SWPPP for approval by the City. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the preparation and implementation of the SWPPP and coordination
with the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Refer to Section 300-12.
7-8.6.1 Dewatering. Dewatering shall be performed by the Contractor when specifically
required by the Plans or Specifications, and as necessary for construction of the Work.
Dewatering shall be performed in conformance with all applicable local, state and Federal laws
and permits issued by jurisdictional regulatory agencies.
Permits necessary for treatment and disposal of accumulated water shall be obtained by the
Contractor unless provided by the City. Accumulated water shall be treated prior to disposal if
so specified in the Special Provisions or required by a permit.
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The Contractor shall submit a Dewatering Plan and related supporting information detailing its
proposed plan and methodology of dewatering, treatment (when required for permit compliance)
and disposal of accumulated water. The plan shall identify the following:
1. location, type and size of dewatering devices and related equipment,
2. size and type of materials composing the collection system,
3. size and type of equipment to be used to retain and, if required, treat accumulated water,
4. the proposed disposal locations, and
5. any other information required by the jurisdictional agency.
If the proposed disposal location is a sanitary sewer, the Contractor shall apply for a Special
Use Discharge Permit from the Encina Wastewater Authority (Appendix C) and a copy of the
permit shall be submitted to the Engineer. If the proposed disposal location is a storm drain
system or receiving body of water, the Contractor shall submit written evidence of permission
from the owner of the storm drain system and, if not obtained by the Agency, original signed
permits from jurisdictional regulatory agencies or written evidence that such permits are not
required.
Groundwater samples and test data which may have been obtained by the City is provided for
information only. The Contractor shall perform additional sampling and testing to support the
application for a discharge permit.
All costs for dewatering including sample collection, testing, permit application fees and
installation, testing and operation of the dewatering system shall be made at the contract price
specified in the bid schedule for Dewatering. If no such bid item is listed, payment shall be
considered included in the bid item of work requiring dewatering and no separate or additional
payment shall be made therefor.
7-8.7 Drainage Control. The Contractor shall maintain drainage within and through the work
areas. Earth dams will not be permitted in paved areas. Temporary dams of sandbags, asphaltic
concrete, or other acceptable material will be permitted when necessary. Such dams shall be
removed from the site as soon as their use is no longer necessary.
7-8.8 Noise Control. All internal combustion engines used in the construction shall be
equipped with mufflers in good repair when in use on the project with special attention to the
City Noise Control Ordinance, Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.48.
7-9 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the protection of public and private property adjacent to the Work and
shall exercise due caution to avoid damage to such property.
The Contractor shall repair or replace all existing improvements within the right-of-way which
are not designated for removal (e.g., curbs, sidewalks, driveways, fences, walls, signs, utility
installations, pavement, structures, etc.) which are damaged or removed as a result of its
operations. When a portion of a sprinkler system within the right-of-way must be removed, the
remaining lines shall be capped. Repairs and replacements shall be at least equal to existing
improvements and shall match them in finish and dimension.
Maintenance of street and traffic signal systems that are damaged, temporarily removed or
relocated shall be done in conformance with 307-1.5.
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Trees, lawns, and shrubbery that are not to be removed shall be protected from damage or
injury. If damaged or removed due to Contractor’s operations, they shall be restored or replaced
in as nearly the original condition and location as is reasonably possible. Lawns shall be
restored with sod and unpaved areas covered with suitable mulch.
The Contractor shall give reasonable notice to occupants or owners of adjacent property to
permit them to salvage or relocate plants, trees, fences, sprinklers, and other improvements,
within the right-of-way which are designated for removal and would be destroyed because of the
Work.
All costs to the Contractor for protecting, removing, and restoring existing improvements shall
be included in the Bid.
7-9.1 Preconstruction Survey. The Contractor shall perform a preconstruction survey of the
project site to provide a record of preconstruction conditions. This survey shall include the
following as a minimum:
1. Video of existing public right-of-way, proposed alignment, utility mark-outs, working
areas, staging and storage areas. Conduct the survey after construction staking has
been completed.
2. Video of construction access roads to be used by the Contractor, including all public and
private streets used for access to and from the work site. Indicate areas of damaged
paving.
3. Any other areas as directed by the Owner which may be disturbed or which are to be
protected from the Contractor’s operations.
4. Photographs and video of potential “problem areas”.
5. Notify the Owner seven calendar days in advance and coordinate the scheduling of the
video so that a representative of the Owner may accompany the Contractor during the
videotaping.
6. At the completion of the survey, the Contractor shall present the Owner with a report
detailing the existing conditions at each proposed pipeline site, staging, and stockpile
areas. The report shall include the following as a minimum:
a. One copy of the video in color in digital format.
b. One copy of each “potential problem area” photograph (4-inch by 6-inch colored
photos).
c. Written summary of “potential problem areas” and the Contractor’s recommendations
to address these problem areas.
7. Documentation (including report) of existing conditions shall be completed within 15
days of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will not be allowed to begin excavation or
dewatering activities until the final report has been submitted and accepted by the
Owner.
7-10 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY.
7-10.1 Traffic and Access. The Contractor’s operations shall cause no unnecessary
inconvenience. The access rights of the public shall be considered at all times. Unless
otherwise authorized, traffic shall be permitted to pass through the Work, or an approved detour
shall be provided.
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In areas where site access is restricted, the Contractor is responsible for coordinating site
access. All communications shall be made through the City inspector unless otherwise
approved.
No excavation or vehicle access will be allowed to occur outside of the easement, outside of the
right-of-way, or in vegetated or landscaped areas unless otherwise shown on the Plans or as
approved by the Engineer.
Safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular access shall be provided and maintained to fire
hydrants; commercial and industrial establishments; churches, schools and parking lots; service
stations and motels; hospitals; police and fire stations; public transportation stops and
establishments of similar nature. Access to these facilities shall be continuous and unobstructed
unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Pedestrian crossings of the Work at intervals not
exceeding 300 feet (90 m) shall be provided and maintained unless otherwise approved by the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall refer to and comply with the requirements of Section 302-15 and Part 6 of
the Supplemental Provisions.
7-10.2 Storage of Equipment and Materials in Public Streets. Construction materials shall
not be stored in streets, roads, or highways after unloading. Construction equipment shall not be
stored at the Work site before its actual use on the Work or after it is no longer needed.
All materials or equipment not installed or used in construction on any given day shall be stored
elsewhere by the Contractor at its expense unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
Excavated material, except that which is to be used as backfill in the adjacent trench on the
same day, shall not be stored in public streets. After placing backfill, all excess material shall be
removed immediately from the site.
7-10.3 Street Closures, Detours, Barricades. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable
State, County, and City requirements for closure of streets. The Contractor shall provide
barriers, guards, lights, signs, temporary bridges, flag persons, and watchpersons. The
Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with additional public safety requirements which
may arise. The Contractor shall furnish and install signs and warning devices and promptly
remove them upon completion of the Work.
After obtaining the Engineers approval and at least 5 working days before closing, detouring,
partially closing or reopening any street, alley or other public thoroughfare the Contractor shall
notify the following:
1) The Engineer ............................................................................ 442-339-2766
2) Carlsbad Fire Department Dispatch .......................................... 760-931-2197
3) Carlsbad Police Department Dispatch ...................................... 760-931-2197
4) Carlsbad Traffic Signals Maintenance (extension 2937) ........... 760-438-2980
5) Carlsbad Traffic Signals Operations.......................................... 760-602-2752
6) North County Transit District ..................................................... 760-967-2828
7) Republic Services ..................................................................... 760-332-6464
The Contractor shall comply with their requirements. The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer’s
written approval prior to deviating from the requirements of 2) through, and including, 7) above.
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The Contractor shall obtain the written approval no less than five working days prior to placing
any traffic control that affects bus stops.
The Contractor shall secure approval, in advance, from authorities concerned for the use of any
bridges proposed by it for public use. Temporary bridges shall be clearly posted as to load limit,
with signs and posting conforming to current requirements covering “signs” as set forth in the
Traffic Manual published by the California Department of Transportation. This manual shall also
apply to the street closures, barricades, detours, lights, and other safety devices required.
All costs involved shall be included in the Bid.
Temporary traffic controls shall be in accordance with the Plans, the TCP, the California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), current edition, and the Contract Documents.
7-10.3.1 Construction Area Signs and Control Devices. All construction traffic signs and
control devices shall be maintained throughout the duration of work in good order and according
to the approved traffic control plan. All temporary traffic control devices shall conform to Caltrans
Standard Specification 12-3.
Warning and advisory signs, lights and devices shall be furnished, installed and maintained by
the Contractor and shall be promptly removed by the Contractor when no longer required.
Warning and advisory signs that remain in place overnight shall be stationary mounted signs.
Stationary signs that warn of non-existent conditions shall be removed from the traveled way
and from the view of motorists in the traveled way or shielded from the view of the traveling
public during such periods that their message does not pertain to existing conditions.
All excavation required to install stationary construction area signs shall be performed by hand
methods without the use of power equipment. Warning and advisory signs that are used only
during working hours may be portable signs. Portable signs shall be removed from the traveled
way and shielded from the view of the traveling public during non-working hours.
Personal vehicles of the Contractor's employees shall not be parked within the traveled way,
including any Section closed to public traffic. Whenever the Contractor’s vehicles or equipment
are parked on the shoulder within 6’ of a traffic lane, the shoulder area shall be closed with
fluorescent traffic cones or portable delineators placed on a taper in advance of the parked
vehicles or equipment and along the edge of the pavement at not less than 25’ intervals to a
point not less than 25’ past the last vehicle or equipment. A minimum of nine (9) cones or
portable delineators shall be used for the taper. A W20-1 (Road Work Ahead) or C24 (Shoulder
Work Ahead) sign shall be mounted, as required herein, on a signpost or telescoping flag tree
with flags. The signpost or flag tree shall be placed where directed by the Engineer.
7-10.3.2 Maintaining Traffic. The Contractor’s personnel shall not work closer than 1.8 m (6’)
nor operate equipment within 0.6 m (2’) from any traffic lane occupied by traffic. For equipment,
the distance shall be measured from the closest approach of any part of the equipment as it is
operated and/or maneuvered in performing the work. This requirement may be waived when the
Engineer has given written authorization to the reduction in clearance that is specific to the time,
duration and location of such waiver, when such reduction is shown on the traffic control plans
included in these Contract Documents, when such reduction is shown on the traffic control plans
prepared by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer or for the work of installing,
maintaining and removing traffic control devices. As a condition of such waiver the Engineer
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may require the Contractor to detour traffic, adjust the width of, or realign the adjacent traffic
lane, close the adjacent traffic lane or provide barriers.
During the entire construction, a minimum of one, 12-foot wide paved traffic lane shall be open
for use by public traffic in each direction of travel.
7-10.3.3 Traffic Control System for Lane Closure. A traffic control system consists of closing
traffic lanes or pedestrian walkways in accordance with the details shown on the plans,
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (FHWA MUTCD, current edition, as
amended for use in California) and provisions under "Maintaining Traffic" elsewhere in these
Provisions. The provisions in this section will not relieve the Contractor from its responsibility to
provide such additional devices or take such measures as may be necessary to maintain public
safety.
When lanes are closed for only the duration of work periods, all components of the traffic control
system, except portable delineators placed along open trenches or excavation adjacent to the
traveled way, shall be removed from the traveled way and shoulder at the end work period.
If the Contractor so elects, said components may be stored at selected central locations,
approved by the Engineer, within the limits of the right-of-way.
7-10.3.4 Traffic Control for Permanent and Temporary Traffic Striping. During traffic striping
operations, traffic shall be controlled with lane closures, as provided for under "Traffic Control
System for Lane Closure" of these Supplemental Provisions or by use of an alternative traffic
control plan proposed by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not
start traffic striping operations using an alternative plan until the Contractor has submitted its
plan to the Engineer and has received the Engineer's written approval of said plan.
7-10.3.5 Temporary Pavement Delineation. Temporary pavement delineation shall be
furnished, placed, maintained and removed in accordance with the minimum standards
specified in the latest California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD)
published by Caltrans. Whenever the work causes obliteration of pavement delineation,
temporary or permanent pavement delineation shall be in place prior to opening the traveled
way to public traffic. Lane line or centerline pavement delineation shall be provided at all times
for traveled ways open to public traffic. All work necessary, including any required lines or
marks, to establish the alignment of temporary pavement delineation shall be performed by the
Contractor. When temporary pavement delineation is removed, all lines and marks used to
establish the alignment of the temporary pavement delineation shall be removed by grinding.
Surfaces to receive temporary pavement delineation shall be dry and free of dirt and loose
material. Temporary pavement delineation shall not be applied over existing pavement
delineation or other temporary pavement delineation. Temporary pavement delineation shall be
maintained until superseded or replaced with permanent pavement delineation.
Temporary pavement delineation shall be removed when, as determined by the Engineer, the
temporary pavement delineation conflicts with the permanent pavement delineation or with a
new traffic pattern for the area and is no longer required for the direction of public traffic. When
temporary pavement delineation is required to be removed, all lines and marks used to establish
the alignment of the temporary pavement delineation shall be removed.
7-10.3.6 Preparation of Traffic Control Plans. The Contractor shall submit traffic control plans
(TCPs) as a part of the Work for all construction activities that are located within the traveled
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way. TCPs shall be prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of California and
regularly engaged in the preparation of traffic control plans. Design of TCPs for construction
shall meet the requirements of the City and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices as published by Caltrans. Submittal and review requirements for TCPs shall conform to
Section 2-5.3 Shop Drawings and Submittals.
The Contractor must obtain the Engineer’s approval prior to implementing TCPs. The minimum
20-day review period specified in Section 2-5.3.1 for shop drawings and submittals shall pertain
to each submittal of TCPs. New or revised TCP submittals shall include all TCPs needed for the
entire duration of the Work. Each TCP phase shall be prepared in sufficient scale and detail to
show the lane widths, transition lengths, curve radii, stationing of features affecting the traffic
control plan and the methodology proposed to transition to the subsequent TCP phase. When
the vertical alignment of the traveled surface differs from the finished pavement elevation,
vertical curves must also be shown. The Engineer shall be the sole judge of the suitability and
quality of any such TCPs.
7-10.3.7 Payment. The contract price paid for Traffic Control shall include full compensation for
furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for performing all work
involved to implement the traffic control system, complete in-place, including, but not limited to,
preparing and revising TCPs, flag persons, installing temporary or permanent traffic control
devices such as barriers, delineators, lighting, signage, portable changeable message signs,
striping, pavement markers and markings in accordance with the Contract Documents and as
directed by the Engineer. Progress payments for Traffic Control will be based on the percentage
of the improvement work necessitating traffic control and completed.
7-10.4 Safety.
7-10.4.1 Safety Orders. The Contractor shall have at the Work site, copies or suitable extracts
of: Construction Safety Orders, Tunnel Safety Orders and General Industry Safety Orders
issued by the State Division of Industrial Safety. The Contractor shall comply with provisions of
these and all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Before excavating any trench 5 feet or more in depth, the Contractor shall submit a detailed plan
to the Agency showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made
for the workers’ protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such
trench. If the plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a
registered Civil Engineer. No excavation shall start until the Engineer has accepted the plan and
the Contractor has obtained a permit from the State Division of Industrial Safety. A copy of the
permit shall be submitted to the Engineer.
Payment for performing all work necessary to provide safety measures shall be included in the
prices bid for other items of work except where separate bid items for excavation safety are
provided or required by law.
7-10.4.2 Use of Explosives. Explosives may be used only when authorized in writing by the
Engineer, or as otherwise stated in the Specifications. Explosives shall be handled, used, and
stored in accordance with all applicable regulations.
The Engineer’s approval of the use of explosives shall not relieve the Contractor from liability for
claims caused by blasting operations.
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7-10.4.3 Special Hazardous Substances and Processes. Materials that contain hazardous
substances or mixtures may be required on the Work. A Material Safety Data Sheet as
described in Section 5194 of the California Code of Regulations shall be requested by the
Contractor from the manufacturer of any hazardous products used.
Material usage shall be accomplished with strict adherence to California Division of Industrial
Safety requirements and all manufacturer warnings and application instructions listed on the
Material Safety Data Sheet and on the product container label.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer if a specified product cannot be used under safe
conditions.
7-10.4.4 Confined Spaces.
(a) Confined Space Entry Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing,
administering and maintaining a confined space entry program (CSEP) in accordance with
Sections 5156, 5157 and 5158, Title 8, CCR.
Prior to starting the Work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit its comprehensive CSEP to
the Engineer. The CSEP shall address all potential physical and environmental hazards and
contain procedures for safe entry into confined spaces, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Training of personnel
2. Purging and cleaning the space of materials and residue
3. Potential isolation and control of energy and material inflow
4. Controlled access to the space
5. Atmospheric testing of the space
6. Ventilation of the space
7. Special hazards consideration
8. Personal protective equipment
9. Rescue plan provisions
The Contractor’s submittal shall include the names of its personnel, including subcontractor
personnel, assigned to the project who will have CSEP responsibilities, their CSEP training, and
their specific assignment and responsibility in carrying out the CSEP.
(b) Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Entry into permit-required confined spaces as defined in
Section 5157, Title 8, CCR may be required as a part of the Work. All manholes, tanks, vaults,
pipelines, excavations, or other enclosed or partially enclosed spaces shall be considered
permit-required confined spaces until the pre-entry procedures demonstrate otherwise. The
Contractor shall implement a permit space program prior to performing any work in a permit-
required confined space. A copy of the permit shall be available at all times for review by
Contractor and Agency personnel at the Work site.
(c) Payment. Payment for implementing, administering, and providing all equipment and
personnel to perform the CSEP shall be included in the bid items for which the CSEP is
required.
7-10.4.5 Safety and Protection of Workers and Public. The Contractor shall take all
necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work and shall comply with all
applicable provisions of Federal, State and Municipal safety laws and building codes to prevent
accidents or injury to persons on, about, or adjacent to the premises where the work is being
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performed. The Contractor shall erect and properly maintain at all times, as required by the
conditions and progress of the work, all necessary safeguards for the protection of workers and
public and shall use danger signs warning against hazards created by such features of
construction as protruding nails, hoists, well holes, and falling materials.
7-10.4.6 Flood Lighting.
7-10.4.6.1 General. When work is being performed during hours of darkness, as defined in
Division 1, Section 280, of the California Vehicle Code, flood lighting shall be used to illuminate
the Work site, flagger stations, equipment crossings and other hazardous areas. Flood lighting
shall provide visibility for a distance of 1/2 mile (800 m). Flood lights shall not shine directly into
the view of oncoming traffic.
7-10.4.6.2 Payment. No separate or additional payment will be made for flood lighting. Payment
shall be included in the Contract Unit Price or lump sum price in the Bid for the various Bid
items.
7-10.4.7 Security and Protective Devices.
7-10.4.7.1 General. Security and protective devices shall consist of fencing, steel plates, or
other devices as specified in the Special Provisions to protect open excavations.
7-10.4.7.2 Security Fencing. The Contractor shall completely fence open excavations. Security
fencing shall conform to 304-5. Security fencing shall remain in place unless workers are
present and construction operations are in progress during which time the Contractor shall
provide equivalent security.
7-10.4.7.3 Payment. No separate or additional payment will be made for security fencing or
protective devices. Payment shall be included in the Contract Unit Price or lump sum price in
the Bid for the various Bid items.
7-10.4.8 Steel Plate Covers.
7-10.4.8.1 General. The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain steel plate covers as
necessary to protect from accidental entry into openings, trenches, and excavations. Plates
shall provide complete coverage to prevent any person, bicycle, motorcycle, or motor vehicle
from being endangered due to plate movement causing separations or gaps. The Contractor
shall submit the design in accordance with Section 2-5.3 which shall include the following
criteria:
1. The approval of steel plate bridging shall be at the sole discretion of the Engineer.
2. Steel plate bridging shall be designed to support HS20-44 truck loading per Caltrans
Bridge Design Specifications Manual.
3. Surfaces exposed to pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall be non-skid. The Contractor
shall maintain a non-skid surface on the steel plate having a minimum coefficient of
friction equivalent to 0.35 as determined by California Test Method 342. If a different test
method is used, the Contractor may utilize standard test plates with known coefficients
of friction available from each Caltrans District Materials Engineer to correlate skid
resistance results to California Test Method 342.
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4. The Contractor shall install signage with a 2-inch (51 mm) minimum letter height
indicating the steel plate cover load limit, the Company’s name, and a 24-hour
emergency contact phone number. The
5. Contractor shall install Rough Road (W33) sign with black lettering on an orange
background in advance of steel plate bridging.
6. The Contractor is responsible for the maintenance of the plates and asphalt concrete
ramps or other devices used to secure the plates and shoring of the trench to support all
loads.
7. Contractor shall immediately mobilize necessary personnel and equipment to repair
plate movements, separation, noise, anchors, asphalt ramps or any other deficiency.
Failure to respond within 2 hours after being notified by the Engineer shall be grounds
for the City to perform necessary repairs at the expense of the Contractor.
8. When plates are removed, the pavement surface shall be repaired to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.
9. For trench widths exceeding those in Table 7-10.4.8.2, a structural design shall be
prepared by a California registered civil or structural engineer regularly engaged in the
design of shoring systems.
7-10.4.8.2 Thickness. Steel plate covers shall conform to Table 7-10.4.8.2.
TABLE 7-10.4.8.2
Trench Width Steel Plate Cover Thickness
Less than 10" 1/2" (12.5 mm)
10" (250 mm) to 1'-11" (580 mm) 3/4" (19 mm)
2' (600 mm) to 2'-7" (790 mm) 7/8" (22 mm)
2'-8" (820 mm) to 3'-5" (1040 mm) 1" (25 mm)
3'-6" (1070 mm) to 5'-3" (1600 mm) 1-1/4" (32 mm)
More than 5'-3" (1600 mm) See Note 1
Notes:
The Contractor shall submit a Working Drawing and calculations based on AASHTO H20-44 bridge loading.
7-10.4.8.3 Installation. Steel plate covers shall extend a minimum of 2 feet (600 mm) beyond
trench edges. Unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions or approved by the Engineer
for the site conditions prior to use, steel plate covers shall be installed using Method 1. Method
2 shall not be used in a traveled lane.
Method 1. The pavement shall be cold milled to a depth equal to the thickness of the plate
and to a width and length equal to the dimensions of the plate. The cold milling shall
produce a flat surface to support the plate with no horizontal or vertical movement.
Horizontal gaps between the unmilled pavement and the plate shall not exceed 1 inch (25
mm) and shall be filled with elastomeric sealant material which may, at the Contractor’s
option, be mixed with no more that 50%, by volume, of Type I aggregate conforming to the
requirements of Tables 203-5.2(B) and 203-5.3(A).
Method 2. The approach plate and ending plate (in longitudinal placement) shall be attached
to the surface by a minimum of 2 dowels, ¾” diameter (19 mm), drilled at the corners of the
plate and drilled 6 inches (150 mm) into the pavement. Subsequent plates may be butted
next to each other. Temporary asphalt concrete (D2-SC 800) shall be used to construct
tapers from the steel plate surface to the existing surface at a 12-inch (300 mm) run for each
1 inch (25 mm) thickness of steel plate. When steel plates are removed, the dowel holes in
the pavement section shall be completely filled with elastomeric sealant material.
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Advance traffic warning signs shall be installed as specified in the Special Provisions or shown
on the TCP.
7-10.4.8.4 Payment. Steel plate bridging materials including, but not limited to steel plates,
anchoring devices, cold milling, elastomeric sealant material, asphalt ramping and padding,
signage, placing, installation, removal, relocation, preparation and processing of shop drawings
and submittals to support the use of steel plate bridging and all other materials, labor,
supervision, overhead of any type or description will be considered as incidental to the work. No
separate or additional payment for steel plate bridging will be made. No extension to contract
time will be allowed for, or because of, the use of steel plate bridging.
7-11 PATENT FEES OR ROYALTIES. The Contractor shall absorb in its Bid the patent fees
or royalties on any patented article or process furnished or used in the Work. The Contractor
shall indemnify and hold the Agency harmless from any legal action that may be brought for
infringement of patents.
7-12 ADVERTISING. The names, addresses and specialties of Contractors, Subcontractors,
architects, or engineers may be displayed on removable signs. The size and location shall be
subject to the Engineer’s approval.
Commercial advertising matter shall not be attached to or painted on the surfaces of buildings,
fences, canopies, or barricades.
7-13 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of State and
National laws and County and Municipal ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect
those employed in the Work or the materials used in the Work or in any way affect the conduct
of the Work. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with such laws, ordinances,
and regulations. Municipal ordinances that affect this work include Chapter 11.06. Excavation
and Grading. If this notice specifies locations or possible materials, such as borrow pits or
gravel beds, for use in the proposed construction project which would be subject to Section
1601 or Section 1603 of the Fish and Game Code, the conditions established pursuant to
Section 1601 et seq. of the Fish and Game Code shall become conditions of the contract.
7-14 ANTITRUST CLAIMS. Section 7103.5 of the Public Contract Code provides:
“In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods,
services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the contractor or
subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title,
and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the
Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec 15) or Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with
Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code),
arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public
works contract or subcontract. The assignment shall be made and become
effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the contractor,
without further acknowledgment of the parties.”
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SECTION 8 – FACILITIES FOR AGENCY PERSONNEL
8-1 GENERAL. All facilities provided for Agency personnel shall be at suitable locations
approved by the Engineer. Such facilities must be in a room, building, or trailer provided for this
purpose with acceptable means for locking.
A Class “A” Field Office in accordance with Section 8-2.1 shall be provided at any offsite plant
facility furnishing pipe subject to Agency inspection during manufacture. A Field Laboratory in
accordance with Section 8-3.1 shall be provided at any offsite or project site plant facility
furnishing Portland cement concrete or asphalt paving material. Any other facilities for Agency
personnel shall be provided only when required by the Specifications.
Offices and laboratories at plants may be used concurrently by inspection personnel of other
agencies provided such use does not seriously conflict with Agency use. When facilities are
shared in this manner, at least one locker provided with a hasp for a padlock must be available
for the exclusive use of Agency inspectors. Otherwise, any facilities furnished are for the
exclusive use of Agency personnel.
All facilities shall conform to the applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of the local
jurisdiction and of the State of California and shall conform to current practice. The interior shall
be paneled or suitably lined to provide a facility of good appearance.
The Contractor shall provide janitorial and other maintenance services in all types of facilities
provided. Such services shall include the supply of the appropriate paper products and
dispensers. Trash receptacles shall be provided and emptied by the Contractor at weekly
intervals or sooner as required. The trash shall be removed from the project site.
All costs to furnish, maintain, service, and remove the specified facilities at the project site shall
be included in the price bid for such facilities. If no bid item is provided in the proposal, costs
shall be included in other items for which bids are entered.
The first progress payment will not be approved until all facilities are in place and fully comply
with the Specifications.
8-2 FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES.
8-2.1 Class “A” Field Office. The field office shall be for the exclusive use of the Engineer and
such other individuals that the Engineer may designate. The field office shall be a separate
structure from any other office facility. The Contractor shall maintain the field office with supplies
throughout the entire duration of the contract unless the Engineer approves otherwise.
This office shall have a minimum floor space of 440 square feet. All doors and windows shall be
provided with screens. Furniture shall be provided as follows, subject to Engineer approval:
• one plan table
• one standard 5-foot long double-pedestal desk with a drawer suitable for holding files
• two chairs
• one drafting stool
• one plan rack
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Additionally, the "Class A" Field Office shall be provided with:
• one additional standard 5’ double pedestal desk with two chairs
• one electrostatic copier
• one refrigerator, 4.5 cubic feet minimum
• one microwave oven
• one additional plan rack
• one water cooler with hot and chilled water
• integral sanitary facilities with a toilet and wash basin with hot and cold potable water
Electric power shall be provided to include a minimum of four duplex convenience outlets. The
office shall be illuminated at the tables and desk. An outdoor lighting fixture with a 300-watt bulb
shall be installed.
Heating and air conditioning of sufficient capacity shall be provided at no expense to the
Agency.
The field office shall be located within or immediately adjacent to the limits of work, as approved by
the Engineer, with access and three parking spaces for the exclusive use of the Engineer and
his/her designees.
The field office shall have a 24" by 36" sign affixed near the entry door. The sign text shall be
proportioned as shown below. The Contractor shall affix a City seal to the sign in a centered
location. The City seal will be supplied by the Engineer.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
ENGINEERING INSPECTION
8-2.2 Class “B” Field Office. This office shall be the same as class “A” except that integrated
sanitary facilities and air conditioning are not required. A separate, chemical toilet facility shall
be provided adjacent to the office per Section 7-8.4.
8-2.3 Class “C” Field Office. The office shall have a minimum floor space of 160 square
feet. It shall be equipped with one 3 by 5-foot table, four chairs and one plan rack. It shall be
adequately heated, ventilated, and lighted and two duplex convenience outlets shall be
provided. Air conditioning, telephones, and sanitary facilities are not required.
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8-3 FIELD LABORATORIES.
8-3.1 Offsite at Manufacturing Plant. Field laboratories shall conform to the requirements for
a Class “C” Field Office specified in Section 8-2.3 except for the following:
1. Telephone service per Section 8-2.1.
2. Chair.
3. Work table, 4 by 10 feet, 3 feet high.
4. Sieves per Section 203-6.
5. Scales and weights.
6. Burner plate for heating supplies.
7. Thermometer, with 90 to 260°C (200 to 400°F) degree range (Asphalt Plants only).
8. Air meter for all concrete in accordance with ASTM C231 of the type that indicates
percentage of air directly (Precast Concrete Plants only).
All sampling and testing equipment shall be maintained in satisfactory operating condition by
Contractor or plant owner. Laboratories shall be located immediately adjacent to and with full
view of batching and loading operations.
8-3.2 At Project Site. Field laboratories shall be in accordance with Section 8-3.1, except that
sieves, scales, weights, burner plates, sampling devices, pans, and thermometers will be
furnished by the Agency at no expense to the Contractor. If air entraining agents are being used
in the Concrete on the project, an air meter of the type described in Section 8-3.1 shall be
furnished by the Contractor.
8-4 BATHHOUSE FACILITIES. When the Plans or Specifications require bathhouse
facilities, the following shall be provided:
1. One lavatory with hot and cold water.
2. One toilet in a stall.
3. One 1 m (3 feet) trough-type urinal.
4. One enclosed shower at least 3 by 3 feet with hot and cold water.
5. One bench, 2 m (6 feet) long.
6. Soap dispensers.
7. Toilet paper holders.
8. Paper towel cabinet.
9. Wastepaper receptacle.
These facilities shall be serviced and provided with necessary sanitary supplies.
These facilities shall be for the exclusive use of Agency personnel. However, a separate
building need not be provided for this purpose if such facilities are located in a separate room in
a building which includes other facilities.
8-5 REMOVAL OF FACILITIES. Field offices, laboratories, and bathhouse facilities at the
project site shall be removed upon completion of the Work. Buildings and equipment furnished
by the Contractor at the project site under the provisions of this section are the property of the
Contractor.
8-6 BASIS OF PAYMENT. All costs incurred in furnishing, maintaining, servicing, and
removing field offices laboratories, or bathhouse facilities required at the project site shall be
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included in the bid item for furnishing such facilities. If such facilities are required by the Plans or
Specifications and no bid item is provided in the proposal, the costs shall be included in other
items for which bids are entered. Such costs incurred in connection with offices and laboratories
at plants shall be borne by the plant owners. Payment for field office will be made at the monthly
price bid and will include full compensation for installing and removing the field office, relocating it
as may be necessary to facilitate the project, obtaining all permits, property rental, providing utilities
including, but not limited to, high speed internet service, electrical, telephone, potable water and
sanitary facilities, and maintenance. The monthly rate will be paid for each full calendar month
throughout the duration of the contract that the field office, complete with all facilities and utilities, is
available to the Engineer and on the project excepting when the Engineer has ordered that the field
office be removed from the project.
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SECTION 9 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
9-1 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES FOR UNIT PRICE WORK.
9-1.1 General. Unless otherwise specified, quantities of work shall be determined from
measurements or dimensions in horizontal planes. However, linear quantities of pipe, piling,
fencing and timber shall be considered as being the true length measured along longitudinal
axis.
Unless otherwise provided in Specifications, volumetric quantities shall be the product of the
mean area of vertical or horizontal sections and the intervening horizontal or vertical dimension.
The planimeter shall be considered an instrument of precision adapted to measurement of all
areas.
9-1.2 Methods of Measurement. Materials and items of work which are to be paid for on
basis of measurement shall be measured in accordance with methods stipulated in the
particular sections involved.
9-1.3 Certified Weights. When payment is to be made on the basis of weight, the weighing
shall be done on certified platform scales or, when approved by the Engineer, on a completely
automated weighing and recording system. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with
duplicate licensed weighmaster’s certificates showing actual net weights. The Agency will
accept the certificates as evidence of weights delivered.
9-1.4 Units of Measurement. The system of measure for this contract shall be the U.S.
Standard Measures.
9-2 LUMP SUM WORK. Items for which quantities are indicated “Lump Sum”, “L.S.”, or
“Job”, shall be paid for at the price indicated in the Bid. Such payment shall be full
compensation for the items of work and all work appurtenant thereto.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer within 15 days after award of Contract, a detailed
schedule in triplicate, to be used as a basis for determining progress payments on a lump sum
contract or designated lump sum bid item. This schedule shall equal the lump sum bid and shall
be in such form and sufficiently detailed as to satisfy the Engineer that it correctly represents a
reasonable apportionment of the lump sum.
9-3 PAYMENT.
9-3.1 General. The quantities listed in the Bid schedule will not govern final payment.
Payment to the Contractor will be made only for actual quantities of Contract items constructed
in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Upon completion of construction, if the actual
quantities show either an increase or decrease from the quantities given in the Bid schedule, the
Contract Unit Prices will prevail subject to the provisions of Section 3-2.2.1.
The unit and lump sum prices to be paid shall be full compensation for the items of work and all
appurtenant work, including furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals.
Payment will not be made for materials wasted or disposed of in a manner not called for under
the Contract. This includes rejected material not unloaded from vehicles, material rejected after
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it has been placed, and material placed outside of the Plan lines. No compensation will be
allowed for disposing of rejected or excess material.
Payment for work performed or materials furnished under an Assessment Act Contract will be
made as provided in particular proceedings or legislative act under which such contract was
awarded.
Whenever any portion of the Work is performed by the Agency at the Contractor’s request, the
cost thereof shall be charged against the Contractor, and may be deducted from any amount
due or becoming due from the Agency.
Whenever immediate action is required to prevent violation of any law, injury, death, or property
damage, and precautions which are the Contractor’s responsibility have not been taken and are
not reasonably expected to be taken, the Agency may, after reasonable attempt to notify the
Contractor, cause such precautions to be taken and shall charge the cost thereof against the
Contractor, or may deduct such cost from any amount due or becoming due from the Agency.
Agency action or inaction under such circumstances shall not be construed as relieving the
Contractor or its Surety from liability.
Payment shall not relieve the Contractor from its obligations under the Contract; nor shall such
payment be construed to be acceptance of any of the Work. Payment shall not be construed as
the transfer of ownership of any equipment or materials to the Agency. Responsibility of
ownership shall remain with the Contractor who shall be obligated to store any fully or partially
completed work or structure for which payment has been made; or replace any materials or
equipment required to be provided under the Contract which may be damaged, lost, stolen or
otherwise degraded in any way prior to acceptance of the Work, except as provided in Section
6-10.
Guarantee periods shall not be affected by any payment but shall commence on the date of
recordation of the “Notice of Completion.”
If, within the time fixed by law, a properly executed notice to stop payment is filed with the
Agency, due to the Contractor’s failure to pay for labor or materials used in the Work, all money
due for such labor or materials will be withheld from payment to the Contractor in accordance
with applicable laws.
At the expiration of 35 days from the date of acceptance of the Work by the Board, or as
prescribed by law, the amount deducted from the final estimate and retained by the Agency will
be paid to the Contractor except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by properly
executed and filed notices to stop payment, or as may be authorized by the Contract to be
further retained.
9-3.2 Partial and Final Payment. The Engineer will, after award of Contract, establish a
closure date for the purpose of making monthly progress payments. The Contractor may
request in writing that such monthly closure date be changed. The Engineer may approve such
request when it is compatible with the Agency’s payment procedure.
Each month, the Engineer will make an approximate measurement of the work performed to the
closure date as basis for making monthly progress payments. The estimated value will be based
on contract unit prices, completed change order work and as provided for in Section 9-2 of
these General Provisions. Progress payments shall be made no later than thirty (30) calendar
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days after the closure date. Five (5) working days following the closure date, the Engineer shall
complete the detailed progress pay estimate and submit it to the Contractor for the Contractor’s
information. Should the Contractor assert that additional payment is due, the Contractor shall
within ten (10) days of receipt of the progress estimate, submit a supplemental payment request
to the Engineer with adequate justification supporting the amount of supplemental payment
request. Upon receipt of the supplemental payment request, the Engineer shall, as soon as
practicable after receipt, determine whether the supplemental payment request is a proper
payment request. If the Engineer determines that the supplemental payment request is not
proper, then the request shall be returned to the Contractor as soon as practicable, but not later
than seven (7) days after receipt. The returned request shall be accompanied by a document
setting forth in writing the reasons why the supplemental payment request was not proper. In
conformance with Public Contract Code Section 20104.50, the City shall make payments within
thirty (30) days after receipt of an undisputed and properly submitted supplemental payment
request from the Contractor. If payment of the undisputed supplemental payment request is not
made within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Engineer, then the City shall pay interest to the
Contractor equivalent to the legal rate set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 685.010 of the Code
of Civil Procedure.
From each progress estimate, 10 percent will be deducted and retained by the Agency, and the
remainder less the amount of all previous payments will be paid. After 50 percent of the Work
has been completed and if progress on the Work is satisfactory, the deduction to be made from
remaining progress estimates and from the final estimate may be limited to $500 or 10 percent
of the first half of total Contract amount, whichever is greater.
No progress payment made to the Contractor or its sureties will constitute a waiver of the
liquidated damages under 6-9.
As provided in Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor may
substitute securities for any monies withheld by the Agency to ensure performance under the
Contract.
After final inspection, the Engineer will make a Final Payment Estimate and process a
corresponding payment. This estimate will be in writing and shall be for the total amount owed
the Contractor as determined by the Engineer and shall be itemized by the contract bid item and
change order item with quantities and payment amounts and shall show all deductions made or
to be made for prior payments and amounts to be deducted under provisions of the contract.
All prior estimates and progress payments shall be subject to correction in the Final Payment
Estimate.
The Contractor shall have 30 calendar days from receipt of the Final Payment Estimate to make
written statement disputing any bid item or change order item quantity or payment amount. The
Contractor shall provide all documentation at the time of submitting the statement supporting its
position. Should the Contractor fail to submit the statement and supporting documentation within
the time specified, the Contractor acknowledges that full and final payment has been made for
all contract bid items and change order items.
If the Contractor submits a written statement with documentation in the aforementioned time,
the Engineer will review the disputed item within 30 calendar days and make any appropriate
adjustments on the Final Payment. Remaining disputed quantities or amounts not approved by
the Engineer will be subject to resolution as specified in Section 3-5, Disputed Work.
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The written statement filed by the Contractor shall be in sufficient detail to enable the Engineer
to ascertain the basis and amount of said disputed items. The Engineer will consider the merits
of the Contractor’s claims. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish within a
reasonable time such further information and details as may be required by the Engineer to
determine the facts or contentions involved in its claims. Failure to submit such information and
details will be sufficient cause for denying payment for the disputed items.
9-3.2.1 Payment for Claims. Except for those final payment items disputed in the written
statement required in Section 9-3.2 all claims of any dollar amount shall be submitted in a
written statement by the Contractor no later than the date of receipt of the final payment
estimate. Those final payment items disputed in the written statement required in Section 9-3.2
shall be submitted no later than 30 days after receipt of the Final Payment estimate. No claim
will be considered that was not included in this written statement, nor will any claim be allowed
for which written notice or protest is required under any provision of this contract including
Sections 3-4 Changed Conditions, 3-5 Disputed Work, 6-6.3 Payment for Delays to Contractor,
6-6.4 Written Notice and Report, or 6-7.3 Contract Time Accounting, unless the Contractor has
complied with notice or protest requirements.
The claims filed by the Contractor shall be in sufficient detail to enable the Engineer to ascertain
the basis and amount of said claims. The Engineer will consider and determine the Contractor’s
claims and it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish within a reasonable time such
further information and details as may be required by the Engineer to determine the facts or
contentions involved in its claims. Failure to submit such information and details will be sufficient
cause for denying the claims.
Payment for claims shall be processed within 30 calendar days of their resolution for those
claims approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall proceed with informal dispute resolution
under Section 3-5, Disputed Work, for those claims remaining in dispute.
9-3.3 Delivered Materials. The cost of materials and equipment delivered but not
incorporated into the work will not be included in the progress estimate.
9-3.4 Mobilization. When a bid item is included in the Proposal form for Mobilization and
subject to the conditions and limitations in the Specifications, the costs of work in advance of
construction operations and not directly attributable to any specific bid item will be included in
the progress estimate. When no such bid item is provided, payment for such costs will be
considered to be included in the other items of work.
9-3.4.1 Mobilization and Preparatory Work. Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work
will be made at the Contract price and includes full compensation for furnishing all insurance,
bonds, licenses, labor, materials, utilities, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the
work involved in mobilization and preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to,
those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidental to
preparing to conduct work on and off the project site and other offsite facilities necessary for
work on the project; for all other facilities, sureties, work and operations which must be
performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on various contract items on or off the
project site, excepting those specifically paid for under separate bid items. Such activities shall
include, but are not limited to, coordination with Agency forces, securing permits, surveying and
staking, securing construction water supply, providing power necessary for construction,
providing all temporary construction fencing; installing, maintaining and removing project signs;
providing on-site sanitary facilities; posting OSHA requirements and establishing safety
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programs, demobilization and any other work or services not included in any other bid item. This
work also includes the cost for maintaining and submitting the project record drawings at the
end of the project. These record drawings must be reviewed monthly with the Agency to receive
progress or final payments for any work. The Contractor hereby agrees that the price paid is
sufficient for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, as described in this section, and that the
Contractor shall have no right to additional compensation for Mobilization and Preparatory
Work.
Progress payments for Mobilization and Preparatory Work will be made as follows:
For the first progress payment (after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed), payment will be
made at forty percent (40%) of the amount bid for Mobilization and Preparatory Work. For the
second progress payment, payment will be made at fifty percent (50%) of the amount bid for
Mobilization and Preparatory Work. The remaining 10% of the amount bid for Mobilization and
Preparatory Work will be made when all punch list items are signed-off and completed to the
satisfaction of the City Inspector, and the Contractor has completely demobilized from the
project site(s).
9-4 BID ITEMS. Payment for each Bid Item shall be made at the quantity and type as listed
in the Contractor's Proposal. All work shown or mentioned on the plans, in the Contract
Documents, General Provisions, or Technical Provisions/Specifications shall be considered as
included in the Bid Items. Contractor must protect existing utilities, improvements, landscaping,
irrigation systems, and vegetation in place. If damaged during the work, Contractor is
responsible to repair or replace any utilities, improvements, landscaping, irrigation systems, and
vegetation at his expense.
Mobilization and Preparatory Work
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute payment for all mobilization work in
accordance with Section 9-3.4 of these General Conditions.
A field office per Section 8-2.3 or field laboratory or bathhouse facilities will not be required for
this project.
Temporary Traffic Control
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials, equipment and incidentals, prepare traffic control plans and implement temporary
traffic control systems, complete in-place and in accordance with the Contract Documents,
including Sections 7-10.1 through 7-10.3 and 601 and its subsections, and all work required to
be obtain a no-fee Right-of-Way permit(s).
Preconstruction Survey
The contract price for work under this item shall include, but not be limited to, furnishing all
labor, material, tools and equipment, and performing all work required for preconstruction
survey in accordance with 7-9.1 and all other work necessary to complete this item of work as
described in the Contract Documents.
Storm Water Pollution Control (SWPPP)
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and incidentals for preparing, amending and implementing the
SWPPP in accordance with Section 7-8.6 and 300-12.
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Utility Locating and Potholing
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials, tools and equipment to determine, by potholing or other approved methods, the
location and depth of all existing utilities in accordance with the Contract Documents. This bid
item shall include notification to Underground Service Alert and utility mark-out, coordination and
standby inspection of potholing excavations, backfilling of excavations, patching of pothole
excavations with temporary AC paving, and submitting results to the Engineer in advance of
pavement saw-cutting or excavations.
Excavation Support System
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish and install
sheeting, shoring, bracing, sloping or equivalent method of support for excavations for the
protection of life or limb which shall conform to applicable safety orders. This includes, but is not
limited to, the preparation and submittal of a detailed plan showing the design of shoring,
bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving
ground in or adjacent to trenches or open excavations, and acceptance of said plan by the
Engineer, in accordance with California Labor Codes 6705 and 6707. If such plan varies from
the excavation support system standards of CCR, Title 8, Section 1541.1, the plan shall be
prepared by a California registered civil or structural engineer. This bid item shall also include
obtaining any required permit from the State Division of Industrial Safety.
Dewatering
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment to design, install and maintain a temporary dewatering system during
construction and manhole rehabilitation in accordance with the Contract Documents. The price
paid shall include, but is not limited to, submittal of a dewatering plan; temporary asphalt (cold
mix); protective barriers, ramps or plating; system testing and maintenance for the duration of
the work; redundant pumping units; security; disposal of all dewatering discharge; removal of
the system upon completion of work and restoration of and site restoration.
Temporary Sewer Bypass
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment to design, install and maintain temporary sewer bypass system during
construction and manhole rehabilitation in accordance with the Contract Documents. The price
paid shall include, but is not limited to, submittal of a sewer bypass plan; all connections, piping,
redundant pumping units; security; temporary asphalt (cold mix); protective barriers, ramps or
plating; testing and maintenance of the system for the duration of the work; removal of the
system upon completion of work; and site restoration. Sewer bypass plan shall be designed to
provide full system redundancy for required bypass flows.
Furnish and Install 15” SDR35 PVC Sewer Gravity Main
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials, tools and equipment to install new sewer gravity main of the size and type and to the
limits specified in accordance with the Contract Documents. This bid item shall include, but is
not limited to, pavement saw-cutting; demolition of pavements; excavation; removal and
disposal of existing pipe; pipe, gaskets, manhole adapters and couplings; sewer lateral
reconnections and manhole connections; filter fabric; placement of imported crushed rock
bedding and pipe zone backfill; placement and compaction of trench zone backfill; temporary
AC paving; disposal of surplus materials and all incidental work. This bid item shall not include
pavement structural section restoration which is measured and paid for under a separate bid
item.
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Manhole Rehabilitation
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials, tools and equipment to rehabilitate existing manholes per City of Carlsbad Standard
Drawing No. S-1A and in accordance with the Contract Documents. This bid item shall include,
but is not limited to, manhole base modifications; surface preparation; replacement of manhole
frames and covers (furnished by the City); and replacement of concrete collars. This bid item
shall not include new pipe to manhole connections or pavement structural section restoration
which are measured and paid for under separate bid items.
Over-excavation and Backfill
The contract price paid per for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment and remove unsuitable materials encountered in the trench subgrade
to a depth of 12 inches, disposal in accordance with applicable regulations, and placement of
filter fabric and imported pipe zone backfill to the design trench subgrade elevation. The
removal limits shall be as ordered by the Engineer.
Aggregate Base
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment and place untreated aggregate base (Caltrans Class II, Section 26-
1.02B), complete in-place in accordance with City of Carlsbad Standard Drawings (GS-17 and
Modified GS-26) and other requirements of the Contract Documents. The price paid shall
include, but not be limited to preparing and compacting the subgrade and importing, placing and
compacting aggregate base above the trench zone, beneath asphalt concrete or beneath
Portland cement concrete pavement, flatwork or curb and gutter.
Asphalt Concrete
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment for asphalt concrete pavement, complete in-place in accordance with
City of Carlsbad Standard Drawings (GS-17 and GS-26) and other requirements of the Contract
Documents. The price paid shall include, but not be limited to saw-cutting and cold milling not
included in any other bid item; applying tackifiers; placing and compacting asphalt concrete
along sewer main and lateral trenches, manhole excavations or other areas damaged by
construction; and applying seal coat. Pavement that is damaged during construction, when such
damage could have been prevented using rubber-tired equipment, steel plating or similar
protective measures, will not be measured for payment and shall be replaced at the Contractor’s
expense.
Pavement Striping
The contract price paid for this bid item shall constitute full compensation to furnish all labor,
materials and equipment to replace pavement striping, markings and pavement markers that
are damaged during construction, complete in-place, in accordance with the Contract
Documents and all incidental work or services.
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION
PART 2, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SECTION 200 - ROCK MATERIALS
200-2 UNTREATED BASE MATERIALS
200-2.1 General.
Replace this subsection in its entirety with the following:
Materials for use as untreated base or subbase shall be classified in the order of preference as
follows:
a) Class II Aggregate Base conforming to Caltrans Standard Specification, Section 26:
Aggregate Bases, Subsection 26-1.02B Class II Aggregate Base, ¾” maximum size.
b) Crushed Miscellaneous Base conforming to subsection 200-2.4.
When base material without further qualification is specified, the Contractor shall supply Class II
aggregate base. When a particular classification of base material is specified, the Contractor
may substitute any higher classification of base material for that specified, following the order of
preference listed above. All processing or blending of materials to meet the grading requirement
will be performed at the plant or source. The materials shall compact to a hard, firm, unyielding
surface and shall remain stable when saturated with water.
Add the following section:
200-2.2.4 Class II Aggregate Base.
If the results of either or both the aggregate grading and Sand Equivalent tests do not meet the
requirements specified for “Operating Range” but meet the “Contract Compliance”
requirements, placement of the aggregate base may be continued for the remainder of that day.
However, another day's work may not be started until tests indicate that the next material to be
used in the work will comply with the requirements specified for “Operating Range.”
If the results of either or both the aggregate grading and Sand Equivalent tests do not meet the
requirements specified for “Contract Compliance,” the aggregate base which is represented by
these tests shall be removed. However, if requested by the Contractor and approved by the
Engineer, the aggregate base may remain in place and the Contractor shall pay to the City
$2.25 per cubic yard for such aggregate base left in place. The City may deduct this amount
from any moneys due, or that may become due, the Contractor under the contract. If both the
aggregate grading and Sand Equivalent do not conform to the “Contract Compliance”
requirements, only one adjustment shall apply.
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No single aggregate grading or Sand Equivalent test shall represent more than 500 cubic yards
or one day's production, whichever is smaller.
200-2.4.3 Quality Requirements.
Add the following:
If the test results of the tests for either or both aggregate grading and Sand Equivalent tests do
not meet the requirements specified, placement of the Crushed Miscellaneous Base may be
continued for the remainder of the working day. Work shall not resume until tests indicate that
the aggregate to be used complies with the requirements specified.
If the results of either or both the aggregate grading and Sand Equivalent tests do not meet the
requirements specified, the Crushed Miscellaneous Base which is represented by these tests
shall be removed. However, if requested by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer, the
material may remain in place and the Contractor shall pay to the City $2.25 per cubic yard for
such aggregate base left in place. The City may deduct this amount from any moneys due, or
that may become due, the Contractor under the contract. If both the aggregate grading and
Sand Equivalent do not conform to the requirements for Crushed Miscellaneous Base, only one
adjustment shall apply.
No single aggregate grading or Sand Equivalent test shall represent more than 500 cubic yards
or one day's production, whichever is smaller.
SECTION 201 - CONCRETE, MORTAR, AND RELATED MATERIALS
201-1 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
TABLE 201-1.1.2(A) Modify as follows:
TABLE 201-1.1.2(A) (3)
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
Type of Construction Concrete Maximum
Class Slump Inches (mm)
All Concrete Used Within the Right-of-Way 560-C-3250 (1)
(330-C-23)
(2)
Trench Backfill Slurry 190-E-400
(115-E-3)
8” (200)
Street Light Foundations and Survey Monuments 560-C-3250
(330-C-23)
4” (100)
Traffic Signal Foundations 590-C-3750
(350-C-27)
4” (100)
Concreted-Rock Erosion Protection 520-C-2500P
310-C-17
per Table 300-11.3.1
(1) Except that concrete required to be of higher strength by Table 201-1.1.2(A) SSPWC shall be as per
Table 201-1.1.2(A) SSPWC.
(2) As per Table 201-1.1.2(A) SSPWC.
(3) Portions of Table 201-1.1.2(A) of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction not shown herein as
changed are not affected by this table.
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201-1.2.4 Chemical Admixtures.
Substitute the following:
(d) Air-Entraining Admixtures. The air content shall not deviate from the percentage
specified or permitted by more than 1-1/2 percentage points. The air content of freshly
mixed concrete will be determined by California Test 504.
201-3 EXPANSION JOINT FILLER AND JOINT SEALANTS
201-3.4 Type “A” Sealant (Two-Part Polyurethane Sealant). Add the following: All finished
concrete surfaces shall have a ½” continuous expansion joint at locations indicated on the plans
and notes and shall be located either parallel or perpendicular to the curb line. When not
otherwise indicated, all expansion joints located adjacent to colored concrete shall be sealant
Type “A” and colored to match the color of the concrete surface.
Contractor shall provide joint sealants that have been produced and installed to establish and to
maintain watertight and airtight continuous seals without causing staining or deterioration of joint
substrates.
Contractor shall submit product data from the manufacturer of each joint sealant product
required, including instructions for joint preparation and joint sealer application. Contractor shall
also submit samples for initial selection purposes in form of manufacturer’s standard bead
samples, consisting of strips of actual products showing full range of colors available, for each
product exposed to view. Samples shall be submitted to Engineer. Submit complete schedule of
type (and location where type is to be used) of each sealant.
Contractor shall engage an experienced installer who has completed joint sealant applications
similar in material, design and extent to that indicated for Project that have resulted in
construction with a record of successful in-service performance.
Provide joint sealants, joint fillers, and other related materials that are compatible with one
another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated
by sealant manufacturer based on testing and field experience.
When matching existing colored concrete or for new colored concrete, provide color selections
from manufacturer’s full range of standard colors for products of type indicated. Sealant color
parallel to curb line shall match color of Paving Treatment as specified in Section 303-7 of these
Special Provisions.
Joint sealants shall be multi-component polyurethane sealant. Except as otherwise indicated,
provide manufacturer’s standard, non-modified, 2-or-more-part, polyurethane-based,
elastomeric sealant complying with either ASTM-C920, Type M, Grade P, Class 25, or FS TT-S
0227E Class A, non-sag, Type II.
Acceptable Products: “Sonneborn NPII”; Sonneborn Building Products Division; “Scofield
Lithoseal Trafficalk 3-G”, L.M. Scofield Company; or equivalent, as approved by the Engineer.
Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are compatible with joint
substrates, sealants, primers and other joint fillers; and are approved for applications indicated
by sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.
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Plastic foam joint fillers shall be pre-formed, compressible, resilient, nonstaining, nonwaxing,
nonextruding strips of flexible plastic foam either open-cell polyurethane foam or closed-cell
polyethylene foam, subject to approval of sealant manufacturer, for cold-applied sealants only.
Polystyrene foam is not acceptable.
SECTION 203 - BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
203-6 ASPHALT CONCRETE.
203-6.2.1. Asphalt Binder.
Add the following:
Wet Mix or Core sampled asphalt concrete will be considered in conformance with the mix
design when the Asphalt Binder content is within +/-0.5% of the design mix and the gradation
conforms to the grading as shown in Table 203-6.4.4. Deviations in gradation may be
considered in conformance with the mix design provided the stability of the completed mix
complies with the requirements for Hveem Stability per Table 203-6.4.4.
203-6.4 Asphalt Concrete Mixtures.
Add the following:
Conventional Asphalt concrete shall be class C2-PG64-10 for a surface course 2 inches in
depth and B-PG64-10 for all base courses. Asphalt concrete shall be class D2-PG70-10 for
dikes and class E-PG70-10 ditches.
203-6.4.4 Composition and Grading.
Add the following:
Evaluation of asphalt concrete shall be determined from samples of asphalt concrete taken after
completion of all processing (Wet Mix) or by core sample analysis of the in-place asphalt
concrete or by direct central plant inspection that confirms the production of a particular mix
design and verifies using samples of aggregate taken before the addition of asphalt and mineral
filler (Bin). All samples shall be taken in accordance with Calif. Test 125.
When Wet Mix or Core samples of asphalt concrete are to be used for evaluation, sufficient size
samples shall be taken to ensure representative and adequate quantity of material for:
1. Asphalt Content and Gradation of Extraction using Calif. Test 382 or ASTM 2172, and
Calif. Test 202.
2. Stability using:
a. Hveem stability Value using Calif. Tests 304 and 366 shall be the average of three
individual Values
and/or
b. Marshall Stability1 in accordance with the Asphalt Institute's MS-2 fabricated and
tested for traffic volume and shall be the average of three specimens.
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1Only use Marshall Stability when the deviation between individual Hveem Stabilometer Values are
greater than +/-5.
When using core sample analysis, the samples must be properly prepared to safeguard against
influx of outside contaminates and so that the cut surfaces do not influence the test results.
The amount of asphalt binder used in asphalt concrete placed in dikes, gutters, gutter flares,
overside drains and aprons at the ends of drainage structures shall be increased one percent by
mass of the aggregate over the amount of asphalt binder determined for use in asphalt concrete
placed on the traveled way.
Wet Mix or Core sampled asphalt concrete will be considered in conformance with the mix
design when the asphalt content is within +/- .40 of the design mix and the gradation conforms
to the grading as shown in Table 203-6.4.4. Deviations in gradation may be considered in
conformance with the mix design provided the stability of the completed mix complies with the
requirements for Hveem Stability per Table 203-6.4.4.
SECTION 213 - ENGINEERING GEOSYNTHETICS
213-5 GEOTEXTILES AND GEOGRIDS
Add the following section:
213-5.1 General. Geotextile types shall be used for the applications listed in Table 213-5.1.
Table 213-5.1
GEOTEXTILE APPLICATIONS
Application of Geotextile Type Designation
Separation of Soil and Street Structural Section 90WS
Separation of Soil and Subsurface Aggregate Drain 180N
Reinforcement of Street Structural Section 200WS
Remediation and Separation of Soil 270WS
Reinforcement of Soil 270WS
Drainage at the Interface of Soil Structures N/A
Drainage at the Interface of Soil and Structures N/A
Rock Slope Protection Fabric for Rock Sizes Below 225 kg (¼ Ton) 180N
Rock Slope Protection Fabric for Rock Sizes Including and Above 225 kg (¼ Ton) 250N
Plant Protection Covering 90N
Erosion Control Fence with 14 AWG - 150 mm x 150 mm (6”x6”) Wire and 3 m
(10’) Post Spacing
90WS
Erosion Control Fence with 1.8 m (6’) Post Spacing and No Wire Fencing 200WS
Add the following section:
213-5.2 Erosion Control Specialties. Storm water erosion control plans shall be prepared,
implemented, and maintained by individuals with the respective qualifications and certification
as specified in the City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards Volume 4.
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Add the following section:
213-5.3 Gravel bags. Gravel bags for the use of temporary erosion control shall be burlap type,
filled with no less than 23kg (50lbs) of 19 mm (3/4“) crushed rock and securely tied closed.
Plastic bags are not acceptable.
SECTION 214 TRAFFIC STRIPING, CURB AND PAVEMENT
MARKINGS, AND PAVEMENT MARKERS
214-4 PAINT FOR STRIPING AND MARKINGS
214-4.1 General: Modify as follows: Paint for traffic lane lines, turn pocket lines, edge lines,
channelizing lines, bike lane lines, chevrons, and curbs shall be rapid dry water borne
conforming to Caltrans Specification No. PTWB-01. Paint for pavement legends, pavement
symbols, pavement arrows, cross walks, parking stall markings and stop bars shall be alkyd
thermoplastic conforming to Caltrans Specification No. 8010-19A. Glass beads shall be applied
to the surface of the rapid dry water borne paint and the molten thermoplastic material and shall
conform to the requirements of Caltrans Specification No. 8010-004 (Type II). Caltrans
Specifications for water borne paint, thermoplastic material and glass beads may be obtained
from the Caltrans Transportation Laboratory, P.O. Box 19128, Sacramento, CA 95819,
telephone number (916) 227-7000.
214-6 PAVEMENT MARKERS
Add the following section:
214-6.4.3.1 Temporary Reflective Pavement Markers. Temporary pavement markers shown
on the plans and required in the specifications shall be one of the types shown in Table 214-
6.4.3.1, or equal thereto.
TABLE 214-6.4.3.1
TEMPORARY REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS
Type Manufacturer of Distributor
TOM- Temporary Overlay
Markers
Davidson Traffic Control Products, 3110 70th Avenue East,
Tacoma, WA 98424,
(877) 335-4638
Add the following section:
214-6.4.3.2 Permanent Reflective Channelizer. Reflective Channelizer shall be new surface-
mounted type and shall be furnished, placed, and maintained at the locations shown on the
plans. Reflective channelizer posts shall be orange in color. Reflective channelizers shall have
affixed white reflective sheeting as specified in the special provisions. The reflective sheeting
shall be 75 mm x 300 mm in size. The reflective sheeting shall be visible at 300 m at night under
illumination of legal high beam headlights, by persons with vision of or corrected to 20/20.
Reflective channelizer shall be one of the types shown in Table 214-6.4.3.2, or equal thereto.
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TABLE 214-6.4.3.2
REFLECTIVE CHANNELIZER
Type Manufacturer of Distributor
Safe-Hit SH336SMA Safe-Hit, A Division of Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
(800) 537-8958
Carsonite "Super Duck"
SDR3036
Carsonite Composites, LLC
605 Bob Gifford Boulevard
Early Branch, SC 29916
(800) 648-7916
Repo "The Replaceable Post" Western Highway Products
10680 Fern Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
(800) 854-3360
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a Certificate of Compliance in accordance with
the provisions of Section 2-5.3.3 “Submittals”. Said certificate shall certify that the permanent
reflective channelizers comply with the plans and specifications and conform to the prequalified
design and material requirements approved by the engineer and were manufactured in
accordance with the approved quality control program.
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION
PART 3, CONSTRUCTION METHODS
SECTION 300 – EARTHWORK
Add the following section:
300-2.10 Grading Tolerance. The Contractor shall finish excavated areas other than slopes
and subgrade below structures, within the roadway and sidewalk areas within 30 mm (0.1’) of
the grades shown on the plans. Subgrade tolerances shall conform to the requirements of
section 301-1.4.
Add the following section:
300-12 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
300-12.1 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. As part of the storm water pollution
prevention work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan, hereafter referred to as the "SWPPP,". The SWPPP shall conform to the requirements of
the City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards Volume 4 “SWPPP Manual”, “Greenbook” Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction, the requirements in the California Storm Water
Quality Association, Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbook, Construction
(“Handbook”), the requirements of the Permit, the requirements in the plans and these
supplemental provisions.
300-12.2 SWPPP Document. Within 15 calendar days after the execution of the contract, the
Contractor shall submit 3 copies of the SWPPP to the Engineer, in accordance with Section 2-
5.3. If revisions are required, the Contractor shall revise and resubmit the SWPPP within 15
days of receipt of the Engineer’s comments and shall allow 5 days for the Engineer to review
the revisions. Upon the Engineer’s acceptance of the SWPPP, 3 additional copies of the
SWPPP, incorporating the required changes, shall be submitted to the Engineer.
The objectives of the SWPPP shall be to identify pollution sources that may adversely affect the
quality of storm water discharges associated with the project and to identify, construct,
implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention measures, hereafter referred to as
control measures, to reduce to the extent feasible pollutants in storm water discharges from the
construction site both during and after construction is completed under this contract.
The SWPPP shall incorporate control measures in the following categories:
1. Soil stabilization practices;
2. Sediment control practices;
3. Wind erosion control practices;
4. Non-storm water management and waste management and disposal control practices.
5. Daily street sweeping
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Specific objectives and minimum requirements for each category of control measures are
contained in the Handbook.
The Contractor shall designate a Water Pollution Control Manager who will have the
responsibilities outlined in the SWPPP.
The SWPPP shall include, but not be limited to, the following items as described in the SWPPP:
1. Source Identification;
2. Erosion and Sediment Controls;
3. Non-Storm Water Management;
4. Waste Management and Disposal;
5. Maintenance, Inspection and Repair;
6. Training;
7. List of Contractors and Subcontractors;
8. Post-Construction Storm Water Management;
9. Preparer;
10. Copy of the local permit;
11. BMP Consideration Checklist;
12. SWPPP Checklist;
13. Schedule of Values; and
14. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Drawings.
The Contractor shall amend the SWPPP, graphically and in narrative form, whenever there is a
change in construction activities or operations which may affect the discharge of significant
quantities of pollutants to surface waters, ground waters, municipal storm drain systems, or
when deemed necessary by the Engineer. The SWPPP shall also be amended if it is in violation
of any condition of the Permit or has not effectively achieved the objective of reducing pollutants
in storm water discharges. Amendments shall show additional control measures or revised
operations, including those in areas not shown in the initially accepted SWPPP, which are
required on the project to control water pollution effectively. Amendments to the SWPPP shall
be submitted for review and acceptance by the Engineer in the same manner specified for the
initially accepted SWPPP. Accepted amendments shall be dated and logged in the SWPPP.
Upon acceptance of the amendment, the Contractor shall implement the additional control
measures or revised operations.
The Contractor shall keep a copy of the accepted SWPPP and accepted amendments at the
project site. The SWPPP shall be made available upon request of a representative of the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Water Resources Control Board, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or local storm water management agency. Requests by the
public shall be directed to the Engineer.
300-12.3 SWPPP Implementation. Upon acceptance of the SWPPP, the Contractor shall be
responsible throughout the duration of the project for installing, constructing, inspecting and
maintaining the control measures included in the SWPPP and any amendments thereto and for
removing and disposing of temporary control measures. Unless otherwise directed by the
Engineer or specified in these supplemental provisions, the Contractor's responsibility for
SWPPP implementation shall continue throughout any temporary suspension of work ordered in
accordance with Section 6-3, "Suspension of Work". Requirements for installation, construction,
inspection, maintenance, removal and disposal of control measures are specified in the
“Handbook” and these supplemental provisions.
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Soil stabilization practices and sediment control measures, including minimum requirements,
shall be provided throughout the rainy season, defined as between October 1 and April 30.
Implementation of soil stabilization practices and sediment control measures for soil-disturbed
areas of the project site shall be completed, except as provided for below, no later than 20 days
prior to the beginning of the rainy season or upon start of applicable construction activities for
projects which begin either during or within 20 days of the rainy season.
The Contractor shall implement, year-round and throughout the duration of the project, control
measures included in the SWPPP for sediment tracking, wind erosion, non-storm water
management and waste management and disposal.
The Engineer may order the suspension of construction operations, at the Contractor’s cost,
which create water pollution if the Contractor fails to conform to the requirements of this section
as determined by the Engineer.
300-12.4 Maintenance. To ensure the proper implementation and functioning of control
measures, the Contractor shall regularly inspect and maintain the construction site for the
control measures identified in the SWPPP, as described in Section 7-8. The Contractor shall
identify corrective actions and time frames to address any damaged measures or reinitiate any
measures that have been discontinued.
The construction site inspection checklist provided in the “Handbook” shall be used to ensure
that the necessary measures are being properly implemented, and to ensure that the control
measures are functioning adequately. The Contractor shall submit one copy of each site
inspection record to the Engineer, within two days of the inspection.
During the rainy season, inspections of the construction site shall be conducted by the
Contractor to identify deficient measures, as follows:
1. When the five-day rain probability forecast exceeds forty percent (40%).
2. After any precipitation which causes runoff capable of carrying sediment from the
construction site;
3. At 24-hour intervals during extended precipitation events; and
4. Routinely, at a minimum of once every week.
If the Contractor or the Engineer identifies a deficiency in the deployment or functioning of an
identified control measure, the deficiency shall be corrected by the Contractor immediately, or
by a later date and time if requested by the Contractor and accepted by the Engineer in writing,
but not later than the onset of subsequent precipitation events. The correction of deficiencies
shall be at no additional cost to the City.
300-12.5 Payment. The contract lump sum price paid for the SWPPP work shall include full
compensation for the design, submittal, obtaining approval, and amending the Tier 2 SWPPP
and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to install, implement,
maintain and remove construction BMPs per the approved SWPPP. The most recent Tier 2
construction SWPPP Template is available on the City Website and an example is included in
Appendix “B”.
Partial payment shall be based on the percentage of the total value of work completed.
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SECTION 301 - SUBGRADE PREPARATION, TREATED MATERIALS
AND PLACEMENT OF BASE MATERIALS
301-1 SUBGRADE PREPARATION.
301-1.2 Preparation of Subgrade.
Modify the second and third paragraphs as follows:
Change each instance reading “150 mm (6 inches)” to “300 mm (12”)”.
301-1.3 Relative Compaction.
Delete the first paragraph and substitute the following:
The Contractor shall compact the upper 300 mm (12”) of subgrade beneath areas to be paved,
have base or subbase material placed on them (including pipelines), or curb, gutter, curb and
gutter, alley pavement, driveway, sidewalk constructed over them, to no less than 95 percent
maximum dry density as determined by ASTM test D-1557.
301-1.7 Payment.
Modify the first paragraph as follows:
Payment for subgrade preparation shall be incidental to the contract bid price for which the
subgrade is prepared and shall include all labor, materials; including water, operations and
equipment to scarify, adjust moisture, compact or recompact the subgrade, both in cut areas
and in fill areas, and no further compensation will be allowed.
SECTION 302 - ROADWAY SURFACING
302-5 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT.
Add the following section:
302-5.2 Pavement Transitions. The Contractor shall ramp the approaches and termini to all
structures and vertical joints in the cold-milled area which are transverse to through traffic with
temporary asphalt concrete pavement as specified in Section 306-13.1. Ramps shall be
constructed the same day as cold milling and removed the same day as permanent paving.
Ramp dimensions and compaction shall be as approved by the Engineer.
302-5.4 Tack Coat. Add the following: If the asphalt concrete pavement is being constructed
directly upon an existing hard-surfaced pavement, a tack coat of PG 64-10 paving asphalt at a
rate of 0.05 gallon per square yard or SS-1h emulsion at a rate between 0.05 and 0.10 gal/SY
shall be uniformly applied upon the existing pavement preceding the placement of the asphalt
concrete.
The contact surfaces of all cold pavement joints, curbs, gutters, manholes, and the like shall be
painted with PG 64-10 paving asphalt, or SS-1h emulsion, immediately before the adjoining
asphalt concrete is placed.
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The Contractor shall place a tack coat between the successive interfaces of existing pavement
and new asphalt concrete.
302-5.5 Distribution and Spreading.
Add after the second sentence of sixth paragraph:
The Contractor shall provide the self-propelled spreading and finishing machine used to
construct the asphalt concrete surface course with an automatic screed control. The automatic
screed control shall be 5.5 m (18’) minimum length. The paving machine shall be operated by
an operator and two full-time screed men during all paving. The Contractor shall provide an on-
site backup paving during all paving operations. No conveyor belt systems will be allowed for
moving the AC. No AC windrows will be allowed. Only a surge volume/remix material transfer
vehicle (MTV) is allowed to receive the AC from the haul trucks and then place it in the self-
propelled spreading and finishing machine. If the Engineer determines the use of the MTV is not
practical for a portion of the project, the Engineer may waive its requirement for that portion.
302-5.6.1 General.
Add to the second paragraph, Part (2):
Pinched joint rolling procedures shall be required, and vibratory rollers shall be limited to
breakdown, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
Add after the last paragraph:
Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, the initial breakdown rolling shall be followed by a
pneumatic-tired roller as described in this section.
302-5.9 Measurement and Payment. Replace the first sentence with the following: Payment
for pavement resurfacing shall be made at the unit bid price for the item requiring such work.
Add the following section:
302-15 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL.
The Contractor shall schedule the work so as to prevent damage by all traffic. The Contractor
shall not schedule work so as to conflict with trash pickup. The trash hauling schedule can be
obtained by calling the city’s contracted waste company. The Contractor shall accommodate
mail delivery to residences and businesses during the work.
At least two weeks prior to work, Contractor shall send, by first class mail, notification letters to
all property addresses on which resurfacing shall occur. Obtaining the appropriate addresses
shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. A sample letter shall be provided by the city and the
Contractor shall use the city’s sample letter and modify it with the appropriate street names,
dates, times, and phone numbers specific to the work.
The limits and sequencing of the Contractor’s resurfacing operations shall impact no more than
900 lineal feet of street or curb-side parking for residents and business on any given day.
Seventy-two hours prior to the start of any construction in the public right-of-way that affects
vehicular traffic and/or parking or pedestrian routes, the Contract shall give written notification of
the impending disruption via door hangers. For a full street closure, all residences and/or
businesses on the affected street or alley shall be notified. For partial street closures, or curb,
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sidewalk and driveway repairs, the residences and/or businesses directly affected by the work
shall be notified.
The Contractor shall deliver the advance notification door hanger which shall state the date and
time the work will begin and its anticipated duration. The notification shall list two telephone
numbers that may be called to obtain additional information. One number shall be the
Contractor’s permanent office or field office and the other number shall be a 24-hour number
answered by a representative of the Contractor who is knowledgeable about the project. At least
one of the phone numbers shall be in the 760 area code. An answering machine shall not be
connected to either number. The notification shall also give a brief description of the work and
simple instructions to the home or business owner on what they need to do to facilitate the
construction. The Contractor shall use the sample door hanger provided by the city and submit
door hangars to the Inspector for approval. Notices shall not be distributed until approved by the
Inspector.
The notification shall be pre-cut in a manner that enables it to be affixed to a doorknob without
adhesives. It shall be a minimum size of 4 inches by 8-1/2 inches and shall be brightly colored
with contrasting printing. The material shall be equivalent in strength and durability to 65-lb card
stock. The printing on the notice shall be no smaller than 12-point. The door hanger shall list the
street name, date, time, phone numbers, and appropriate information specific to the work.
The preparation, materials, printing and distribution of the notifications shall be included in the
contract price for the Work requiring such notifications and no separate or additional payment
shall be made.
SECTION 303 CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION.
303-1 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
303-1.2 Subgrade for Concrete Structures.
Add the following:
If groundwater is encountered, Contractor shall work a minimum 2’ deep of ¾” gravel into soil to
provide an adequate base for construction of concrete structure.
303-1.11 Measurement.
Delete the subsection in its entirety and replace with the following:
Concrete structures will be measured for payment by each structure installed as specified in the
bid schedule and in accordance to the plan and any referenced standard drawings.
303-1.12 Payment.
Delete the subsection in its entirety and replace with the following:
Payment for concrete structures will be made as set forth in the Bid Schedule. Payment shall
include compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to
construct the concrete structures complete in place. Items shall include submittal of PCC mix
design for approval, structure excavation, subgrade and base preparation, furnishing PCC and
casting-in-place, steel reinforcement, forms, covers, rims, grates, frames, collars, cone and draft
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sections, bases, steps, clean up; and for all other work necessary to install the concrete
structure, complete in place, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
303-5 CONCRETE CURBS, WALKS, GUTTERS, CROSS GUTTERS, ALLEY
INTERSECTIONS, ACCESS RAMPS, AND DRIVEWAYS.
303-5.1.1 General.
Add the following:
Portland Cement Concrete construction shall include, but not limited to, curbs, walkways, cross
gutters, access ramps, driveways, concrete curb outlet, terrace ditches, and all other
miscellaneous PCC construction items as indicated on the plans and per these Specifications.
Removal of adjacent asphalt concrete and aggregate base removal associated with concrete
curb construction shall be replaced with full depth asphalt concrete with a minimum width of one
foot perpendicular to the face of concrete edge. The replaced section shall conform to the
requirements of Sections 203-6, 302-5, 401-3 and match the depth of the adjacent concrete
gutter.
The Contractor shall verify with a “smart level”, string line and/or water testing that positive
drainage is maintained upon completion of finishing, and any irregularities causing water
ponding shall be corrected and refinished. The CITY shall be present to verify the concrete
forms, prior to pouring any PCC construction improvements.
303-5.5.2 Curb.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall stamp the curb face with 75 mm (3”) high block letters directly above the
point that it is crossed by underground facilities with the marking specified in Table 303-5.5.2(A)
TABLE 303-5.5.2(A)
Curb Face Markings
Type of underground facilities Marking
Water Service Lateral W
Sewer Service Lateral S
Irrigation Water Lateral or Sleeve RW
303-5.9 Measurement and Payment.
Add the following:
Curb and gutter, and curb, shall be considered as continuing across driveways, access ramps
and drainage inlets when constructed adjacent thereto. Neither curb and gutter nor curb will be
paid for across the length of local depressions, except that which occurs in gutter transitions at
each side of an inlet.
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SECTION 306 – OPEN TRENCH CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION
306-3 TRENCH EXCAVATION
Add the following:
306-3.1 General. When the actual elevation or position of any existing pipe, conduit, or other
underground appurtenances cannot be determined without excavation, the Contractor shall
excavate and expose the existing improvement at the location shown on the Plans and any
other locations deemed necessary by the Engineer. Such excavation shall be considered as
part of the excavation necessary for the work. The Engineer shall be given the opportunity to
inspect the existing improvements when it is exposed. Any adjustments in line or grade which
may be necessary to accomplish the intent of the plans shall be made at no additional costs.
Add the following:
306-3.2 Removal of Surface Improvements.
Add the following:
Bituminous pavement, concrete pavement, curbs, sidewalks, or driveways removed in
connection with construction shall be removed in accordance with Subsection 401 of the
Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions and reconstructed in-kind.
306-3.5 Maximum Length of Open Trench.
Delete the first sentence for the first paragraph and replace with the following:
Except by permission of the Engineer, the maximum length of open trench where prefabricated
pipe is used shall be the distance necessary to accommodate the amount of pipe installed in a
single day.
306-12 BACKFILL.
306-12.1 General.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall install detectable underground utility marking tape above each or, in the
case of bundled underground conduit of the same type, the upper underground conduit being
installed by the open trench method.
Delete the following section in its entirety and replace with the following:
306-12.3.2 Compaction Requirements. The Contractor shall densify trench backfill to a
minimum of 90 percent relative compaction except that in the top 915 mm (36”) of the street
right-of-way, compaction shall be 95 percent.
306-13 TRENCH RESURFACING.
306-13.1 Temporary Resurfacing.
Add the following:
Temporary bituminous resurfacing materials which are placed by the Contractor are for its
convenience and shall be at no cost to the Agency. Temporary bituminous resurfacing materials
shall be used in lieu of permanent resurfacing only when approved by the Engineer. When
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temporary bituminous resurfacing materials are used in lieu of permanent resurfacing it shall be
removed and replaced with permanent resurfacing within 7 days of placement. No additional
payment will be made for temporary bituminous resurfacing materials. The price bid for the
associated conduit or structure shall include full compensation for furnishing, placing,
maintaining, removing, and disposing of such temporary resurfacing materials.
306-13.2 Permanent Resurfacing.
Add the following:
Except as provided in section 306-13.1, “Temporary Resurfacing,” the Contractor shall perform
permanent trench resurfacing within 24 hours after the completion of backfill and compaction of
backfill and aggregate base materials.
SECTION 314 – TRAFFIC STRIPING, CURB AND PAVEMENT
MARKINGS, AND PAVEMENT MARKERS
314-4 APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS
314-4.3.1 General.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision necessary for
painting traffic lanes, directional arrows, guidelines, curbs, parking lines, crosswalks, and other
designated markings in accordance with the Striping Plans, or for approved temporary traffic
control essential for safe control of traffic through and around the construction site. The
Contractor shall remove by wet grinding all existing or temporary traffic markings and lines that
may confuse the public. When temporary detour striping or markings are no longer required,
they shall be removed prior to painting the new traffic stripes or markings.
314-4.3.4.1 General.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall provide a wet grinding machine with sufficient capacity to completely
remove all existing or temporary traffic striping or markings that conflict with the striping plan, or
are contrary to the Traffic Manual, or that may be confusing to the public. The surface produced
by grinding the existing or temporary traffic striping or markings on pavement shall not exceed
variations from a uniform plane more than 3 mm (1/8”) in 3 m (10’) when measured parallel to the
centerline of the street or more than 6 mm (1/4”) in 3 m (10’) when measured perpendicular to
the centerline of the street. The use of any equipment that leaves ridges, indentations or other
objectionable marks in the pavement shall be discontinued, and equipment capable of providing
acceptable surface shall be furnished by the Contractor. This equipment shall meet all
requirements of the air pollution control district having jurisdiction.
Add the following section:
314-4.3.5.1 Preparation of Existing Surfaces. The Contractor shall remove all existing
markings and striping, either permanent or temporary, which are to be abandoned, obliterated
or that conflict with the plans by wet grinding methods. Removal of striping by high velocity
water jet may be permitted when there is neither potential of the water and detritus from the high
velocity water jetting to damage vehicles or private property nor to flow from the street into any
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storm drain or water course and when approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall vacuum
all water and detritus resulting from high velocity water jet striping removal from the pavement
immediately after the water jetting and shall not allow such materials to flow in the gutter, enter
the storm drain system or to leave the pavement surface. Surface variation limitations for high
velocity water jet striping removal shall be the same as for grinding. The Contractor shall not
use dry or wet sandblasting in any areas. Alternate methods of paint removal require prior
approval of the Engineer. Obliteration of traffic striping with black paint, light emulsion oil or any
other masking method other than a minimum 30 mm (0.10’) thick asphalt concrete overlay is not
permitted.
Add the following section:
314-4.3.5.2 Layout, Alignment, and Spotting. The Contractor shall establish the necessary
control points for all required pavement striping and markings by surveying methods. No layout
of traffic striping shall be performed by the Contractor before establishment of the necessary
control points. The Contractor shall establish all traffic striping between these points by string
line or other method to provide striping that will vary less than 80 mm per 100 m (1/2 inch in 50
feet) from the specified alignment. The Contractor shall obliterate, straight stripes deviating
more than 80 mm per 100 mm (1/ 2 inch in 50 feet) by wet grinding, and then correcting the
markings. The Contractor shall lay out (cat track) immediately behind installation of surface
course asphalt and as the work progresses.
Add the following section:
314-4.3.5.3 Application of Paint. The Contractor shall apply the first coat of paint immediately
upon approval of striping layout by the Engineer and within the same working day of pavement
resurfacing. After fourteen (14) calendar days, a second coat of paint shall be applied to all final,
approved striping. The Contractor shall paint the ends of each median nose yellow. If required
by the approved traffic control plans, the Contractor shall apply temporary traffic stripes in one
coat. Temporary traffic stripes shall be maintained by the Contractor so that the stripes are
clearly visible both day and night.
314-4.3.6 Payment.
Delete this section and replace with the following:
The contract lump sum price shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials,
tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for the installation of two coats of paint, pavement
markers, thermoplastic legends and symbols, inlet stenciling, signing, the plan, and contract
documents. Reapplication of temporary stripes and markings shall be repainted at the
Contractor's expense, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
314-4.4.1 General.
Add the following:
Thermoplastic legends, symbols and striping shall be installed 14 calendar days after asphalt
paving.
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314-5 PAVEMENT MARKERS.
314-5.4 Placement.
Add the following:
Temporary pavement markers shall be installed on the asphalt concrete pavement immediately
after placement of the asphalt concrete pavement course on which the pavement markers are to
be placed. All temporary markers shall be removed and replaced with permanent pavement
markers fourteen (14) calendar days after paving.
Add the following section:
314-5.4.1 Reflective Channelizer Placement and Removal. The Contractor shall place and
remove reflective channelizers the same as for pavement marker placement and removal. The
Contractor shall place the channelizers uniformly, straight on tangent alignment and on a true
arc on curved alignment to the same tolerances of position as for application of paint in Section
310-5. The Contractor shall perform all layout work necessary to place the channelizers to the
proper alignment. If the channelizers are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position, from
any cause, the channelizers shall immediately be replaced or restored to their original location,
by the Contractor. When reflective channelizers are removed the pavement surface shall be
restored to the same color and surface finish as the adjacent pavement.
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION
PART 4, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 400 – PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
400-1 GENERAL.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall replace all pavement striping, markings and markers which are not
designated for removal and are damaged as a result of its operations.
400-2 PERMANENT SURVEY MARKERS.
Delete the second paragraph and subparagraphs a), b) and c).
400-3 PAYMENT.
Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
No separate or additional payment will be made for 1) protection of existing improvements, and
2) restoration of existing improvements.
No separate or additional payment will be made to restore permanent survey makers.
SECTION 401 – REMOVAL
401-3 CONCRETE AND MASONRY IMPROVEMENTS
401-3.2 Concrete Curb, Walk, Gutters, Cross Gutters, Curb Ramps, Driveway and Alley
Intersections.
Delete the third and fourth sentence and add the following:
All existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint. Concrete shall be removed to neatly
sawed edges with saw cuts made to a depth deep enough to produce a clean straight break
without loosening, cracking or damaging adjoining improvements. PCC and all other material
unsuitable for use as fill, as determined by the Engineer, shall be removed from the right-of-way
and disposed of by the Contractor at a site of his own choice and shall pay all costs incidental to
the disposal.
Add the following section:
401-3.2.1 Adjacent Asphalt Concrete Removal. Removal of asphalt concrete and aggerate
base associated with concrete driveway, ramp and curb and gutter construction shall be
replaced with full depth asphalt concrete to a minimum width of one foot perpendicular from face
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of nearest concrete edge. Removal of adjoining asphalt section and the full depth replacement
is incidental to the concrete curb and gutter work as described in section 303-5.
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION
PART 6 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
SECTION 601 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES
Add the following section:
601-1.2 Payment.
The Contract price paid for Temporary Traffic Control shall include full compensation for, but not
limited to, design, submittal and approval of the temporary traffic control plan (TCP) and
furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for storing, placing, maintaining,
moving to new locations, replacing and removing all traffic control zone devices including
flaggers, construction area signs and signage, channelizing devices including traffic barriers and
end treatments, traffic sign enhancement devices including portable changeable message signs
and flashing arrow signs, temporary traffic striping and pavement markings and as shown on the
Plans or approved TCP and in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Full compensation for removing and salvaging the traffic control equipment and materials that
are to be reused or reset in the Work shall be considered included in the Contract price paid for
Temporary Traffic Control and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
Progress payments for Temporary Traffic Control shall be based on the percentage of the total
value of work completed.
601-3 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC) ZONE DEVICES.
601-3.1 General.
Add the following:
The Contractor shall furnish and install temporary traffic pavement markers, channelizers,
signage, railing (type K), barriers, crash cushions and end treatments for railings and barriers at
the locations shown on the Plans or the approved TCP and as required by the Contract
Documents.
Add the following section:
601-3.4.1 General.
Add the following:
If temporary traffic signs are displaced or overturned by any cause during the progress of the
Work, the Contractor shall immediately replace the signs in their approved locations. The
Contractor shall maintain all temporary traffic signs used in the Work in a clean, reflective and
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readable condition. The Contractor shall replace or restore graffiti marked temporary traffic
signs and posts used in the Work within 8 hours of such discovery.
In the event that the Contractor fails to install and/or maintain barricades or such other traffic
signs, markings, delineation or devices, the Engineer may, at his/her sole option, may correct
the deficiency and charge the Contractor fifty dollars ($50.00) per day per traffic sign or device,
or the actual cost of providing such traffic control facility, whichever is greater.
601-3.5 Signs and Signage
601-3.5.1 General.
Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
Unless otherwise specified, signs shall conform to the California MUTCD. Portable signs shall
consist of a base, standard or framework, and a sign panel and conform with applicable
provisions for portable signs in Caltrans Standard Specification 12-3.11. Sign units shall be
capable of being delivered to the Work site and placed into immediate operation. The Contractor
shall provide and install all temporary traffic control signs, markers, markings, and delineators at
locations shown on plans and specified herein.
Signage shall include all temporary signs required for the direction of traffic through or around
the Work site. Sign placement shall conform to the California MUTCD and the TCP.
Temporary “No Parking” and “No Stopping” signs shall be installed at least 24 hours before
enforcement. Public notification of temporary “No Parking” restriction shall be posted at least 72
hours before enforcement of the “No Parking” zone. The notification shall state the date and
time of parking restriction for a duration not to exceed the time necessary to complete the Work
at that location. Failure to meet the date so indicated will require re-posting the notification in
advance of the rescheduled Work.
601-3.5.2 Payment.
Modify this section as follows:
Payment for signs and signage shall be included in the contract price for Temporary Traffic
Control as specified in Section 601-2.2.
601-3.6 Channelizing Devices
601-3.6.1 General.
Replace this section with the following:
Channelizers shall be new surface-mounted type and shall be furnished, placed, and
maintained at the locations shown on the plans. Channelizer posts shall be orange in color.
Channelizers shall have affixed white reflective sheeting as specified in the special provisions.
The reflective sheeting shall be 75 mm x 300 mm (3” x 12”) in size. The reflective sheeting shall
be visible at 300 m (1000’) at night under illumination of legal high beam headlights, by persons
with vision of or corrected to 20/20. The channelizer bases shall be cemented to the pavement
in the same manner as provided for cementing pavement markers to pavement in Section 312-
1, “Placement.” Channelizers shall be applied only on a clean, dry surface. Channelizers shall
be placed on the alignment and location shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer.
The channelizers shall be placed uniformly, straight on tangent alignment and on a true arc on
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curved alignment. All layout work necessary to place the channelizers to the proper alignment
shall be performed by the Contractor. If the channelizers are displaced or fail to remain in an
upright position, from any cause, the channelizers shall immediately be replaced or restored to
their original location, by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a
Certificate of Compliance in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-1.5, "Certification”. Said
certificate shall certify that the channelizers comply with the plans and specifications and
conform to the prequalified design and material requirements approved by the Engineer and
were manufactured in accordance with a quality control program approved by the Engineer.
Add the following subsection:
601-3.6.5.1 Temporary Railing and Crash Cushions. Temporary railing (Type K) shall consist
of interconnected new or undamaged used precast concrete barrier units as shown on the
plans. Temporary sand-filled crash cushions shall consist of new or undamaged used temporary
sand-filled crash cushions units as shown on the plans.
Add the following subsection:
601-3.6.5.2 Appearance. Exposed surfaces of new and used units of temporary railing (Type K)
shall be freshly coated with a white color paint prior to their first use on the project. The paint
shall conform to the provisions in sections 210-1.5 “Paint Systems” and 310 “Painting”.
Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and cleanup or painting over the graffiti from the
K-Rails within 48 hours. The Contractor shall replace or repaint units of temporary railing (Type
K) or shall remove graffiti, tire or vehicle marks, dirt or other materials that mar the appearance
when ordered by the Engineer.
Add the following subsection:
601-3.6.5.3 Manufacture of Temporary Railing. In addition to the requirements herein, the
temporary railing (Type K) shall be manufactured per Caltrans Standard Drawing T3. Concrete
used to manufacture Temporary railing (Type K) shall conform to the provisions in sections 201-
1, “Portland Cement Concrete” and 303-1 “Concrete Structures”. Load tickets and a Certificate
of Compliance will not be required. Reinforcing steel shall conform to Section 201-1, “Portland
Cement Concrete” and Section 303-1 “Concrete Structures”. Steel bars to receive bolts at ends
of concrete panels shall conform to ASTM A36/A36M. The bolts shall conform to ASTM A307. A
round bar of the same diameter may be substituted for the end-connecting bolt shown on the
plans. The bar shall conform to ASTM A36/A36M, shall have a minimum length of 660 mm and
shall have a 75 mm (3”) diameter by 9 mm (3/8”) thick plate welded on the upper end with a 5
mm (3/16”) fillet weld. The final surface finish of temporary railings (Type K) shall conform to the
provisions in Section 303-1.9.2 “Ordinary Surface Finish.” Exposed surfaces of concrete
elements shall be cured by the water method, the forms-in-place method, or the pigmented
curing compound method. The pigmented curing compound shall be type 2 curing compound.
Temporary railing (Type K) may have the Contractor’s name or logo on each panel. The name
or logo shall not be more than 100 mm in height and shall be located not more than 300 mm
above the bottom of the rail panel.
Add the following subsections:
601-3.6.5.4 Installation of Temporary Railing. In addition to the requirements herein, the
temporary railing (Type K) shall be installed per Caltrans Standard Drawing T3. Temporary
railing (Type K) shall be set on firm, stable foundation. The foundation shall be graded to
provide a uniform bearing throughout the entire length of the railing. Abutting ends of precast
concrete units shall be placed and maintained in alignment without substantial offset to each
other. The precast concrete units shall be positioned straight on tangent alignment and on a true
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arc on curved alignment. Each rail unit placed within 3 m (10’) of a traffic lane shall have a
reflector installed on top of the rail as directed by the Engineer. Reflectors and adhesive will be
furnished by the Contractor. A Type P marker panel conforming to the requirements of the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
2009 Edition as amended by the MUTCD 2009 California Supplement shall also be installed at
each end of railing installed adjacent to a two-lane, two-way highway and at the end facing
traffic of railing installed adjacent to a one-way roadbed. If the railing is placed on a skew, the
marker shall be installed at the end of the skew nearest the traveled way. Type P marker panels
shall conform to the provisions of Section 206-7.2, “Temporary Traffic Signs”. Where shown on
the plans, threaded rods or dowels shall be bonded in holes drilled in existing concrete. When
temporary railings (Type K) are removed, any area where temporary excavation or embankment
was used to accommodate the temporary railing shall be restored to its previous condition or
constructed to its planned condition.
601-3.6.5.5 Temporary Sand-Filled Crash Cushions. Temporary sand-filled crash cushion
units shall be selected from the latest Caltrans Authorized Material List for highway safety
features and shall meet NCHRP 350 standards. Other features will be suitability to application,
operational characteristics, durability and other such characteristics that the Engineer shall
determine. Temporary sand-filled crash cushions (TSFCC) shall be of the type and array
configurations shown on plans, and installed at every end of, or gap in, the temporary railing
(Type K) whenever the closest point of approach of traffic, regardless of direction, is 4.6 m (15’)
or less to the end of the temporary railing (Type K) being considered. The TSFCC shall be
installed per Caltrans Standard Drawings T1 and T2 for approach speeds no less than the
posted speed of the street prior to construction or 55 kilometers per hour (35 mph), whichever is
the greater. The TSFCC array shall be appropriate to the application as shown on said standard
drawings. A Type J and/or P marker panel conforming to the requirements of the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2009
Edition as amended by the MUTCD 2009 California Supplement shall also be installed at each
TSFCC array as shown in Caltrans Standard Drawings T1 and T2. Particular care shall be taken
to assure that crash cushions are installed with the soil supporting them and the adjacent soil
leveled to match the elevation of the bottom of the temporary railing immediately adjacent to the
crash cushion. All routes of approach to the TSCFF array shall be graded such that any vehicle
diverging from the travelled way to strike the TSCFF will travel on a vertical alignment parallel to
the segment of the travel lane that it departed from.
601-3.7.5 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (PCMS)
Add the following:
601-3.7.5.1 General. Each portable changeable message sign (PCMS) unit shall consist of a
controller unit, a power supply, and a structural support system all mounted on a trailer. The
PCMS unit shall be assembled to form a complete self-contained portable changeable message
sign, which can be delivered to the site of the work and placed in immediate operation. The
complete PCMS unit shall be capable of operating in an ambient air temperature range of -20ºC
(-4ºF) to +70ºC (158ºF) and shall not be affected by unauthorized mobile radio transmissions.
The trailer shall be equipped so that it can be leveled and plumbed. Full operation height shall
be with the bottom of the sign at least 2.1 m (7') above the ground and the top no more than 4.4
m (14.5') above the ground. After initial placement, PCMS shall be moved from location to
location as directed by the Engineer
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601-3.7.5.2 Message Board. The message displayed on the PCMS shall be visible from a
distance of 460 m (1500') and shall be legible from a distance of 230 m (750'), at noon on a
cloudless day, by persons with vision corrected to 20/20. The sign panel shall be 3-line matrix
and shall display not less than 7 characters per line. Sign messages to be displayed shall be as
approved by the Engineer. The sign face shall be flat black and shall be protected from glare of
the sun by a method which does not interfere with the clarity of the sign message. The sign shall
be raised and lowered by means of a power driven lifting mechanism. The matrix sign shall be
capable of complete alphanumeric selection.
Lamp matrix type signs shall be equipped with an automatic dimming operational mode that
automatically compensates for the influence of a temporary light source or other abnormal
lighting conditions. The sign shall have manual dimming operation modes of 3 or more different
lamp intensities.
Matrix signs not utilizing lamps shall be either internally or externally illuminated at night.
The controller shall be an all solid-state unit containing all the necessary circuitry for the storage
of at least 5 pre-programmed messages. The controller shall be installed in a location allowing
the operator to perform all functions from one position. A keyboard entry system shall be
provided to allow an operator to generate an infinite number of additional messages over the
pre-programmed stored messages. The keyboard shall be equipped with a security lockout
feature to prevent unauthorized use of the controller. The controller shall contain a nonvolatile
memory to hold the keyboard created messages in memory during periods when the power is
not activated. The controller shall provide for a variable message display rate which allows the
operator to match the information display to the speed of the approaching traffic. The flashing
off time shall be operator adjustable within the control cabinet.
601-3.7.5.3 Operation and Maintenance. PCMS shall be furnished, placed, operated, and
maintained at locations shown on the plans, specified herein, or designated by the Engineer.
The PCMS will be diligently maintained and repaired by the Contractor throughout the project in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. When ownership is transferred to the
City (at the end of the job), it must be demonstrated to be in good working condition, and meet
the provisions of these specifications, including current registration.
601-3.7.5.4 Measurement and Payment. Payment for all traffic signs, including Portable
Changeable Message Signs, are incidental to the bid item for Temporary Traffic Control and no
other compensation will be made therefor.
601-4 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS
601-4.2.1 Application of Temporary Pavement Markers. Temporary reflective raised
pavement markers shall be placed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Temporary reflective raised pavement markers shall be cemented to the surfacing with the
adhesive recommended by the manufacturer, except epoxy adhesive shall not be used to place
temporary reflective raised pavement markers in areas where removal of the markers will be
required. Pavement striping, legends and markers which conflict with any traffic pattern shall be
removed by grinding as determined by the Engineer. The Contractor shall use temporary
reflective raised pavement markers for temporary pavement marking, except when the
temporary pavement markers are used to replace patterns of temporary traffic stripe that will be
in place for less than 30 days. Reflective pavement markers used in place of the removable-
type pavement markers shall conform to the Section 314-3 Removal of Pavement Markers and
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Section 314-5 Pavement Markers, except the 14-day waiting period before placing the
pavement markers on new asphalt concrete surfacing as specified in Section 314-5.4
Placement, shall not apply; and epoxy adhesive shall not be used to place pavement markers in
areas where removal of the markers will be required.
Technical Specifications
SECTION 02960 – TEMPORARY SEWER BYPASS PUMPING
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 REQUIREMENTS
A. This section describes the requirements for temporary bypass pumping of sewage flows. When sewage bypass and pumping is required, or the Contractor elects to perform, the Contractor shall submit a Temporary Bypass Plan conforming with the requirements of
this Section.
B. Contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to temporarily provide bypass pumping around the Work. No interruption of sewage flow shall be
permitted throughout the duration of the project.
C. Bypass Operation: 24 hours per day during the period of Work. Operation of the bypass system shall be continuously monitored by the Contractor’s personnel.
D. The Contractor shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, orders, and regulations which in any manner affect the conduct of the work, specifically as they relate to wastewater discharges, spills, or overflows to the environment. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for preventing wastewater discharges, spills or overflows; containing the wastewater; and recovery and legal disposal of wastewater. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any fines or penalties assessed against the Agency and for claims and liability arising from negligent or willful discharge of wastewater including attorney fees and costs associated with
defending any action against the Agency resulting from such discharges, spills or overflows.
E. The Contractor shall not interrupt existing services and/or facility operations which may
cause a wastewater discharge, spill or overflow. The Contractor will be charged for all costs associated with the Agency’s efforts if they are dispatched to the discharge, spill or overflow.
F. The Contractor is prohibited from discharging any groundwater, stormwater or hazardous waste encountered during construction project without prior written approval by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Encina Wastewater
Authority. Refer to the General Provisions Section 7-8.6.
G. The Contractor is responsible for noise attenuation equipment and odor control measures if determined necessary by the Agency or County based on site conditions and impact to adjacent property owners.
H. The Contractor is responsible for contacting property owners and business that are affected by the construction activities to inform them of the Work and the estimated schedule. Written notice shall be delivered to each home or business in accordance with the General Provisions. A doorhanger notice to residential properties template is
available from Agency.
I. Two (2) working days prior to any work affecting a sewer lateral, a follow-up notice shall be delivered to each home or business. The notice shall instruct occupants to minimize
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water usage on the day of the work and to fill floor drain traps with water to prevent potential odors.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit a Temporary Bypass Pumping Plan (Plan) to the Agency at least fourteen (14) days prior to the implementation of flow diversion/bypass.
1. The Plan shall indicate the sequence of construction and the diversion operations and all other operations the Contractor will establish to maintain wastewater service during the diversion/bypass period.
2. The Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Agency before flow can be diverted/bypassed. No deviation from the approved diversion/bypass plan will be allowed without prior approval from the Agency.
3. The Plan shall include an Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP) indicating the procedures, personnel, equipment, and activities that will be implemented in the event of a wastewater discharge, spill or overflow to the environment, or diversion system failure. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of the OERP in accordance with this Section.
B. Bypass Pumping Plan.
1. Provide for each bypass pumping scenario for the project. Bypass pumping plan shall include at least the following:
a. A plan view drawing to graphically show the location of the bypass pumping equipment and appurtenances. b. Staging areas for pumps.
c. Sewer plugging method and types of plugs. d. Size and location of manholes or access points for suction and discharge piping. e. Size of pipeline or conveyance system to be bypassed.
f. Number, size, material, location and method of installation and protection of suction and discharge piping. g. Bypass pump sizes, capacities, and number of each size to be provided on-site
including all primary, secondary, and spare pumping units. h. Calculations of static lift, friction losses, and flow velocity for selection of pumps and piping and pump head-capacity curves and operating ranges.
i. System pressure for calculation of hydrostatic testing requirements. j. Downstream discharge plan. k. Method of protecting discharge manholes or structures from erosion and damage. l. Temporary pipe supports and anchoring requirements. m. Thrust and restraint block sizes and locations. Provide the details necessary to demonstrate the integrity of all suction and discharge piping. n. Sections showing suction and discharge pipe depth, embedment, select fill and
special backfill. o. When required, sound attenuation features for each pump and any additional equipment that is included in the Bypass Pumping Plan.
p. Access plans to all bypass pumping locations indicated on the drawings. q. Schedule for installation, testing and maintenance of bypass pumping system. r. Emergency plan for adverse weather and flooding.
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s. Contractor’s plan for providing continuous monitoring of the bypass pumping operation as well as the monitoring persons’ qualifications.
t. Flow-thru plugs: If flow-thru plugs are utilized for bypass, provide detailed design including, but not limited to, the flow-thru pipe size(s), configuration and location, and a capacity analysis to verify plug capacity vs design flow. The flow-thru plug
shall be tethered or adequately braced during all diversion activities.
2. Subject to the approval of the Agency, if bypass pumping is not required for a location, the Contractor may elect to plug and vactor sewage flows for the duration
of the Work. The Contractor shall submit a plug and vactor plan for each location which shall include at least the following:
a. Sewer plugging method and types of plugs.
b. Size of pipeline or conveyance system to be bypassed. c. Duration of plugging and calculated volume of sewage, including elevation of sewage head. d. Emergency plan for adverse weather and flooding for various phases of the Work. e. Contractors plan for providing continuous monitoring of the sewage flows as well as the monitoring persons’ qualifications.
3. Emergency Contact List: Provide three emergency contacts who are able to respond
and be on site within two hours of contact. Provide name, cell phone, and email addresses. List shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the bypass pump location.
C. Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP)
1. The OERP shall be developed to respond to any construction related wastewater discharge, spill or overflow to the environment. The Contractor’s OERP shall not rely
on Agency personnel for emergency response, but they may be dispatched, at the Agency’s discretion and/or availability, to assist the Contractor. If the Agency’s personnel respond, the Contractor shall be responsible for all associated costs.
2. The Contractor is prohibited from unauthorized discharge of any wastewater, groundwater, storm water, or hazardous waste encountered during the construction project.
3. The Contractor shall immediately contact the Agency upon discovery or knowledge of an unauthorized discharge and proceed to control, contain or capture such discharge to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Agency for the Agency’s reporting requirements for the unauthorized discharge.
4. The OERP shall include at a minimum:
a. Identification of environmentally sensitive areas that could be affected by a wastewater discharge, spill or overflow, including but not limited to, waterways, channels, catch basins and entrances to existing underground storm drains.
b. An emergency notification procedure the complies with the state and federal requirements including but not limited to, California Health and Safety Code Section 5411.5. The Contractor shall designate primary and secondary
representatives, their respective home and mobile phone numbers. Agency contacts for City Contractors shall also be listed. c. Identification of personnel and equipment/tools that will be utilized in the event of
a wastewater discharge, spill or overflow to the environment. Include an
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emergency team with arrangements for backup personnel and equipment. The emergency response team shall be able to dispatch to the site 24 hours a day, 7
days a week including weekends and holidays to respond immediately to any wastewater discharge, spill or overflow to the environment related to the Project work.
d. Identification of downstream public water systems. e. Identification of owners of storm water inlets in the immediate vicinity. f. Step-by-step procedures to contain, control, and minimize wastewater
discharges, spills or overflows to the environment.
5. At the pre-construction meeting, the Contractor will be provided with a list of Agency representatives to contact in case of a wastewater discharge, spill, or overflow to the
environment. These contacts shall be added to the OERP.
6. The Contractor cannot begin work until the Agency has approved the OERP in writing. An approved copy of the OERP shall be available on the job site at all times.
7. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to assure that all employees, including subcontractors, know and obey all emergency procedures included in the OERP.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 48 hours prior to bypassing or diverting flow in any of the pipelines or laterals. Notification shall include location of bypass, when bypass will be activated, and length of time bypass will be in place.
B. Contractor shall maintain sufficient equipment and materials on site to ensure continuous and successful operation of the bypass systems. The Contractor shall maintain spare valves, pumps, tees, elbows, connections, tools, sewer plugs, piping, fuel and/or back-
up generator, and other parts or system hardware to ensure immediate repair or modification of any part of the system as necessary.
C. Bypass piping cannot be placed within private property without the written approval of
the Agency.
3.2 BYPASS PUMPING EQUIPMENT
A. All equipment, including but not limited to vactors and pumps shall be fully installed, operational, and ready for immediate use.
B. Noise Restrictions
1. Pumps and generators shall keep the noise level below 70 dBA at 30 feet.
2. Equipment used in residential areas or night time operation shall have sound attenuation enclosures.
C. Capacity
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1. Pumps and bypass lines shall be of adequate capacity and size to handle all sewer flow. The bypass pumping equipment shall be sized to handle 100% of the required
flows:
Average dry weather flow: As shown on the Plans Peak wet weather flow: As shown on the Plans
2. Bypass lines, fittings and all accessories shall withstand twice the maximum pressure required for bypassing and shall be in good working condition.
3. The Contractor is responsible for verifying the actual peak flow rate and designing
the flow diversion/bypass pumping system.
4. Spare pumps and generators, with a total capacity equal to 100% of the peak flows, must also be supplied to provide 100% redundancy.
D. The Contractor shall perform the necessary maintenance and repairs on the flow bypass system, and exercise and ensure the operation of the backup pumps. The Contractor shall operate backup pumps for a minimum of 25% of the total bypass time on a daily basis
E. The Contractor shall provide one dedicated fuel tank for each pump/generator if fuel/generator driven pumps are used. Each fuel tank shall have a fuel level indicator. The Contractor shall continuously monitor the fuel level in the tanks and ensure that the fuel level does not drop below a level equivalent of two hours of continuous flow diversion
system operation. The Contractor shall protect the fuel supply from contamination. This could include but is not limited to fuel line water traps, fuel line filters, and protecting fuel stores from precipitation. The Contractor shall also monitor all hoses and repair leaks
immediately.
F. The bypass pumping system shall be manned at all times, including any bypass pumping performed after normal work hours, weekends and holidays.
3.3 PROTECTION
A. Contractor shall mark and protect suction and discharge pipes.
B. The Contractor shall inspect the entire bypass pumping and piping system for leaks or
spills on a continuous basis.
C. No bypassing to the ground surface, receiving waters, storm drains, or bypassing which results in soil or groundwater contamination or any potential health hazards shall be permitted.
D. In the event of any sewage spill the Contractor shall follow the approved OERP and the steps outlined in Paragraph 3.4.
3.4 WASTERWATER DISCHARGE EVENT
A. In event of wastewater discharge, spill, or overflow to the environment, the Contractor
shall:
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1. Immediately implement the OERP without direction from the Agency, to control and contain the discharge, spill, or overflow.
2. Contact Agency personnel immediately. Information to provide shall include at minimum, the following:
a. Location of discharge, spill, or overflow
b. Start time of discharge, spill, or overflow c. Duration if already terminated, or expected duration if in progress d. Estimated wastewater volume spilled
e. Cause (if known) f. Control measures implemented g. Type of remedial and/or clean up measures taken
h. Description of affected or potentially affected sensitive areas such as waterways, channels, catch basins and entrances to existing underground storm drains
3. Based on the above information, the Agency will determine if the discharge, spill or overflow is contained, and whether Agency personnel should be dispatched to the site. If dispatched, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Agency as associated with the discharge, spill, or overflow.
4. Contact owner of stormwater inlets if discharge, spill or overflow enters stormwater system.
5. Report the spill to the applicable jurisdictional agency following the procedures in the OERP.
B. The Contractor shall, within 24 hours of the wastewater discharge, spill or overflow,
submit to the Agency a written Wastewater Discharge Incident Report.
C. The Agency will evaluate the need for procedural changes to avoid further discharges, spills or overflows and the Contractor shall implement such changes immediately at no
additional cost to the Agency. The Agency may institute further corrective actions, as deemed necessary.
D. The Contractor shall not damage existing public and private improvements, interrupt
existing services and/or facility operations which may cause a wastewater discharge, spill or overflow to the environment. Any utility and/or improvement which is damaged by the Contractor shall immediately be repaired at the expense of the Contractor.
E. Once the discharge, spill or overflow has been contained and the situation causing the event has been stabilized, the Contractor shall restore the affected areas to original condition.
3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
1. Notify the Engineer 24 hours prior to testing. The test shall be observed by an Agency Representative.
2. Attach bulkheads, isolation valves and pressure gauges to the piping to be tested.
3. Fill the discharge piping with potable water and seal the piping on both ends. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing potable water supply.
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4. Test the discharge piping with maximum pressure equal to 2.0 times the maximum operating pressure or 50 psi, whichever is greater for a period of 30 minutes.
5. If no leaks are observed after the test period, the line may be placed in service.
B. Inspection:
1. Operator shall inspect temporary bypass pumping and piping system at a minimum
of every hour.
2. Operator shall continuously monitor the flow levels downstream and upstream of the flow diversion to detect any possible failure that may cause a wastewater discharge.
3. Keep written inspection log at each pumping location. Provide weekly copies to the Agency in a manner acceptable to the Agency.
C. Maintenance:
1. The Contractor shall inspect and maintain the bypass system daily, including the backup system.
2. The Contractor shall submit maintenance procedures and frequency to the Agency prior to any flow bypass.
3. The Contractor shall maintain a log of system operation and inspection, maintenance and repair records, and provide copies to the Agency upon request in a manner acceptable to the Agency.
3.6 CLEAN-UP
A. The bypass pumping system shall be flushed with potable water and drained prior to being dismantled and moved to the next location. Drain residual wastewater from the piping system into the Agency sewer main prior to disassembly, taking care to avoid
wastewater spills.
B. Upon completion of bypass pumping operation, clean disturbed areas, restoring to original condition, including pavement restoration, at least equal to that which existing
prior to start of Work.
3.7 SCHEDULING
A. The bypassing system shall not be shut down between shifts, on holidays or weekends,
or during work stoppages.
B. The bypass system shall have a trained and qualified attendant on site 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to maintain the bypass pumping system from the start of bypass until the bypassing of the specific pipeline is no longer required.
END OF SECTION
APPENDIX A
DOOR HANGER TEMPLATE
APPENDIX “A”
CITY OF CARLSBAD UTILITY WORK
ABC CONTRACTORS OFFICE # (760) XXX-XXXX FIELD # (760) XXX-XXXX
Dear resident:
As a part of the City of Carlsbad’s ongoing program to maintain its utilities, existing utility infrastructure will be replaced and the street resurfaced in your neighborhood. This construction will require the closing of your street, from ______ St. to ______ Ave. to through traffic on:
MON. TUE. WED. THU. FRI. DATES: XX / XX / XX to XX / XX / XX
TIME: _ AM to PM__
If you don’t plan to leave your home by 7:00 A.M. on the above date(s), please park your car on an adjacent street that will not be affected by construction. Please do not drive, walk on, walk pets, play, or skate in the areas of construction work.
U.S. mail delivery and trash pickup will not be impacted.
If you have a moving company or other services requiring vehicle access scheduled for these date(s), please call and inform the Contractor of the date and time.
Please contact ABC Contractors at the above phone number if you have questions regarding the work.
If you have any concerns which cannot be addressed by the Contractor, you may call the City’s Project Inspector @ (xxx) xxx-xxxx.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to make a better City of Carlsbad.
APPENDIX B
SWPPP TEMPLATE
VALLEY STREETSEESHEET3FORDETAILSPLANTBUILDING3000CHILLER STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION NOTESAPN :TIER 2 CITY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (TIER 2 SWPPP)AREA OF DISTURBANCECONSTRUCTION THREAT: OWNER/APPLICANT:SITE ADDRESS:EMERGENCY CONTACT :21PROJECT NAME:SHEET INDEX:TIER 2OWNER'S CERTIFICATION:STAMPIFAPPLICABLEWEATHER TRIGGERED ACTION PLANVICINITY MAPLEGENDCASQA DesignationConstruction Activity(BMP) DescriptionBest Management Practice*Erosion ControlSediment Control BMPsBMPsTrackingControl BMPsNon-Storm WaterManagement BMPsWaste Management and MaterialsPollution Control BMPsBEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) SELECTION TABLE
PIO PICO DRIVE (PUBLIC)22PROJECT NAME:TIER 2TIER 2 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)SAMPLEEROSION CONTROL PLAN
APPENDIX C
SPECIAL USE DISCHARGE PERMIT TEMPLATE
(ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY)
ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY . . A Public Agency
SERVING THE CITY OF VISTA, CITY OF CARLSBAD, BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT, VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT,
LEUCADIA WASTEWATER DISTRICT AND CITY OF ENCINITAS
6200 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 92011-1095 Telephone (760) 438-3941 FAX (760) 438-3861 (Plant) (760) 431-7493 (Admin)
Thank you for contacting Encina Wastewater Authority to obtain information about the permitting process. This letter will help to facilitate the permit process on behalf of Encina Wastewater Authority. Once the documentation has been received, reviewed, and approved by EWA, a site inspection will be scheduled.
Please note, prior to EWA’s issuance of the permit, the system must be demonstrated in the field and functional as per the specifications provided to EWA in the permit application. The standard turn-around time to issue a permit is approximately 4-6 weeks.
1. Provide a completed discharge permit application including all the supporting documentation listed below. 2. Liability Insurance. a. "Encina Wastewater Authority and Membership Agencies" named as Additionally Insured
in the Certificate of Liability Insurance. b. Min $5,000,000 general liability AND $5,000,000 for all environmental impairment damages resulting from discharge; valid for the entire duration of the Permit.
3. Provide a sewer map that identifies all test pits, excavation pit locations, and names of each discharge point (Manhole) on the map. 4. Provide representative analytical sample results.
5. Provide a signed Indemnity Agreement from the participating agency Valid Entire Duration of the Permit. 6. Provide written plan approval from the participating agency for the proposed discharge flow rate,
flow volume, discharge points, including any special condition requirements (wet weather discharge, Storm Water BMPs, manhole protection, etc.). 7. Provide a printout of Geotracker results with 1000’ search radius (map). 8. Provide details regarding the pretreatment system including the proposed maximum discharge flow rate and max hours pumped per day, the size of the hoses used, (model number of the pump and the max pumping rate, calculations for the retention time in the sedimentation tank, (baffles or no baffles in the tank), the model number and optimum flow ranges for the flow meter, documentation defining the length of straight pipe required before and after the meter for accurate measurements,
flow restrictor information (if needed) and sample point details (Spigot). 9. Provide a Ground Water Discharge Sketch to include the details of excavation pump, high level shut off, sediment tank (baffles or not), discharge pump, high/low level shut off, treatment train,
inverted U, straight pipe, flow meter, straight pipe, governor, sample point, etc. Please contact me directly with questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Robert Grigg Encina Wastewater Authority Environmental Compliance
Source Control Manager rgrigg@encinajpa.com Office: 760-438-3941 ext: 3603
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INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on , by and between the MEMBER AGENCY
DISTRICT OR CITY AND THE ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY (hereinafter
"Licensors"), and _________________________________(hereinafter "Licensee"); Licensors
and Licensee shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "Parties".
R E C I T A L S
A. Licensors are the owner/operator of the sewer treatment plant located at 6200
Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad, California (the "Property") and the associated collection system;
B. Licensee now desires to discharge to the sanitary sewer system
as described in the Special Use Discharge Application attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the granting of the foregoing, the mutual premises,
covenants, conditions and agreements hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Grant of License - Licensors hereby grant to Licensee, and its employees, representatives
and contractors a non-exclusive license (hereinafter the "License") to discharge to the sanitary
sewer system as described in Recitals Paragraph B above. This License shall commence on
______________, and shall end on , unless the parties agree in writing to extend
the term of the License. Prior to the expiration of the License, Licensee shall, at its sole cost and
expense, (a) permanently close the connection to the sanitary sewer system and (b) remove all
debris resulting from operations.
2. Compliance with Laws - Licensee shall conduct all operations, which are the subject of
this License in compliance with all federal, state, and municipal statutes and ordinances, and
with all regulations, orders, and directives of appropriate governmental agencies, as such
statutes, ordinances, regulations, orders and directives now exist or provide.
3. Permits - Licensee, at no cost or expense to Licensors, shall be responsible for obtaining
any and all governmental permits and approvals, which may be necessary for it to conduct any
work or activities under this License Agreement.
4. Liens and Claims - Licensee will not permit any mechanics', vendor’s, or similar liens or
claims to stand against the Licensors for labor or material furnished in connection with any work
performed by Licensee under this License Agreement. Upon reasonable and timely notice of any
such lien or claim delivered to Licensee, Licensee may bond and contest the validity and the
amount of such lien, but Licensee will immediately pay any judgment rendered, will pay all
proper costs and charges, and will have the lien or claim released at its sole expense.
5. Cooperation - Licensee agrees to coordinate its activities with Licensors to minimize any
impairment of access by customers or business invitees of Licensors to the Property.
6. Indemnification - Licensee agrees that it will indemnify and hold Licensors, their
officers, directors, agents and employees, harmless from and against any claims, demands, liens,
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actions, suits, judgments, losses, damages, attorney's fees, costs or expenses, and civil criminal
or administrative penalties based upon or arising out of or claimed to have arisen out of alleged
acts, errors or omissions of Licensee or its authorized contractors, employees and agents in
conducting the activities under this License Agreement, including the activities authorized under
the Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA). This
indemnification is expressly conditioned on the following:
(a) In the event Licensors identify any matter to which this indemnification may
apply or receive a notice or claim from any third party of such matter, it shall immediately, and
in every case within ninety (90) days of said notice or claim, notify Licensee in writing of such
matter.
(b) Licensors shall cooperate with Licensee by allowing Licensee, its agents,
representatives, contractors and consultants, prompt and ready access to the sanitary sewer
system for the purpose of investigating any matter to which this indemnity may apply. Licensors
shall provide Licensee with copies of all investigative reports, data or other information in any
form which Licensors, its consultants, agents or attorneys may have pertaining to any such
matter, on request of Licensee.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this agreement to the contrary, in no event shall
Licensee be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to
claims for loss of use, rents, anticipated profit or business opportunity, or business interruption or
mental or emotional distress or fear of injury or disease.
(d) This indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement and expiration
of the Permit and shall be effective until the expiration of any applicable statutes of limitations.
7. Compliance with Wastewater Discharge Permit - Licensee agrees to comply with the
EWA Pretreatment Ordinance and the terms of the Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the
EWA. Licensee shall not add to the sanitary sewer any material not authorized under the Permit.
In the event Licensee adds any material to the sewer that causes a violation of EWA's NPDES
Permits, as defined in the EWA Pretreatment Ordinance, Licensee shall indemnify Licensors in
accordance with paragraph 6 above.
8. Severability - In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement
shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability
of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.
9. Notices - Any notice provided for herein or otherwise required to be given hereunder
shall be deemed received when personally served or three (3) days after mailing by certified or
registered United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by facsimile machine,
with transmission and receipt confirmed, or by nationally recognized overnight delivery service,
addressed as follows:
To Licensors: Encina Wastewater Authority District or City
6200 Avenida Encinas Address
Carlsbad, California 92011
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To Licensee:
With Copies to:
The person and place to which notices are to be mailed may be changed by either party by
providing written notice of same to the other.
10. Assignment Successors and Assigns - This Agreement may be assigned by either party
and in and in such event shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties' respective
representatives, successors and assigns.
11. Entire Agreement - This License Agreement represents the full, complete and entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the rights and
remedies of the Parties shall be solely and exclusively those herein contained, and in lieu of any
remedies otherwise available at law or in equity.
12. Governing Law - This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted and governed by
and in accordance with the local law of the State of California without reference to any choice of
law, rules or policies which may refer the resolution of any dispute arising hereunder to the laws
of any other jurisdiction.
13. Counterparts - This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the
same Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this License Agreement by their duly
authorized representative on the date first above written.
LICENSORS: LICENSEE:
DISTRICT OR CITY &
ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date: _
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Table 1
LOCAL DISCHARGE LIMITS
Daily Maximum Limits
Constituent Limits for Users in MWRF Service Area Limits for Users in EWPCF Service Area
Arsenic, Total 1.5 mg/L 1.5 mg/L
Boron, Total 7.4 mg/L -
Cadmium, Total 0.77 mg/L 0.77 mg/L
Chromium, Total 3.5 mg/L 3.5 mg/L
Copper, Total 11 mg/L 11 mg/L
Iron, Total 67 mg/L -
Lead, Total 5.1 mg/L 5.1 mg/L
Manganese, Total 1.7 mg/ L -
Mercury, Total 0.27 mg/L 0.27 mg/L
Molybdenum, Total 4.1 mg/L 4.1 mg/L
Nickel, Total 15 mg/L 15 mg/L
Selenium, Total 2.5 mg/L 2.5 mg/L
Silver, Total 4.2 mg/L 4.2 mg/L
Zinc, Total 29 mg/L 29 mg/L
Oil and Grease 400 mg/L 400 mg/L
Total Toxic Organics (TTO) 2.00 mg/L 2.00 mg/L
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 250 mg/L* 500 lbs/day
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 250 mg/L 500 lbs/day
Instantaneous Limits
Constituent Limit Limit
pH 5.5 – 12.0 units 5.5 – 12.0 units
Temperature 140° Fahrenheit 140° Fahrenheit
*Permittees in the MWRF Service Area as of February 22, 2012 are grandfathered in at their
existing pollutant loading for BOD.
2.13 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
EWA may develop BMPs by ordinance or in individual Wastewater Discharge Permits to
implement Local Limits and the requirements of Section 2.1.
EPA APPROVED SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHODS
Parameter Analytical Method1 Container2 Preservation Method3
Maximum Holding
Time4
BOD or CBOD SM5210B*P, G, FP COOL, 0‐6°C 48 HOURS
COD
HACH 8000*; EPA 410.3 &
410.4 REV 2.0; SM5220C &
5220D P, G, FP COOL, 0‐6°C, H2SO4 TO pH <2 28 DAYS
CN,
AMENABLE SM4500‐CN (G)P, G, FP
COOL, 0‐6°C, NaOH TO pH >
12, 0.6g ASCORBIC ACIDŦ 14 DAYS
CN, TOTAL
EPA 335.4 REV 1.0; SM4500‐
CN (F) & 4500‐CN(G) & 4500‐
CN (E)P, G, FP
COOL, 0‐6°C, NaOH TO pH >
12, 0.6g ASCORBIC ACIDŦ 14 DAYS
METALS: Cd,
Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni,
Ag
SM3111B or C, 3113B,
3120B; EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2,
200.7 Rev 4.4*, 200.8 Rev
5.4 P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Sb
SM3111B, 3113B, 3120B;
EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4 P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
SM3114B, 3113B, 3120B;
EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
METALS: As
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4; SM3500‐
As (C or B)P, G, FP
3 p 3
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Be
SM3111D, 3113B, 3120B;
EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4; SM3500‐
Be (D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: B
SM4500‐B (B), 3120B; EPA
200.7 Rev 4.4*P, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Cd
(optional) SM3500 Cd (D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Cr
(optional) SM3500 Cr (B or D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Cu
(optional) SM3500 Cu (B, C, D, or E)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
L:\SOURCE\Industry Handouts\EPA Approved Sampling and Analytical Methods_010312.xlsx
EPA APPROVED SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHODS
Parameter Analytical Method1 Container2 Preservation Method3
Maximum Holding
Time4
METALS: Fe
SM3111B or C, 3113B,
3120B; EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2,
200.7 Rev 4.4*; SM3500‐Fe
(B or D) P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Pb
(optional) SM3500 Pb (B or D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Hg
SM3112B, EPA 245.1 Rev
3.0*, 245.2, 245.7 Rev 2.0,
1631E P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 28 DAYS
METALS: Mn
SM3111B, 3113B, 3120B;
EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4; SM3500‐
Mn (B or D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS:Mo
SM3111D, 3113B, 3120B;
EPA 200.7 Rev 4.4*, 200.8
Rev 54 P G FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHSMETALS: Mo Rev 5.4 P, G, FP PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Ni
(optional) SM3500 Ni (D)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Se
SM3113B, 3120B, 3114B;
EPA 200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4 P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Tl
SM3111B, 3120B; EPA 279.2,
200.9 Rev 2.2, 200.7 Rev
4.4*, 200.8 Rev 5.4 P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
METALS: Zn
SM3111B or C, 3120B; EPA
289.2, 200.7 Rev 4.4*, 200.8
Rev 5.4; SM3500 Zn (B, E, or
F)P, G, FP
HNO3 TO pH < 2 OR HNO3 TO
pH < 2 AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO ANALYSIS 6 MONTHS
OIL & GREASE SM5520B; EPA 1664A G
COOL, 0‐6°C, HCl OR H2SO4 TO
pH < 228 DAYS
pH SM4500‐H+B*; EPA 150.2 P, G, FP NONE
ANALYZE WITHIN 15
MIN
TDS SM2540C*P, G, FP COOL, 0‐6°C7 DAYS
TSS SM2540D*P, G, FP COOL, 0‐6°C7 DAYS
TTO
EPA 624 & 625; EPA 1624
&1625 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 624/1624 = HCl
TO pH < 2
624/1624 = 14 DAYS;
625/1625 = 7 DAYS
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EPA APPROVED SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHODS
Parameter Analytical Method1 Container2 Preservation Method3
Maximum Holding
Time4
PHARM.
ORGANICS:
ACETONE
EPA 524.2; ASTM D3695,
D4763 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 1666/524.2 =
HCl TO pH < 2
524.2 = 14 DAYS;
D3695 = 28 DAYS
PHARM.
ORGANICS:
METHYLENE
CHLORIDE EPA 502.2, 524.2 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 1666/524.2 =
HCl TO pH < 2
502.2/524.2 = 14
DAYS
PHARM.
ORGANICS:
ETHYL
ACETATE EPA 1666; ASTM D3695 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 1666/524.2 =
HCl TO pH < 2
1666 = 14 DAYS;
D3695 = 28 DAYS
PHARM.
ORGANICS: N‐
AMYL
ACETATE EPA 1666; ASTM D3695 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 1666/524.2 =
HCl TO pH < 2
1666 = 14 DAYS;
D3695 = 28 DAYS
PHARM.
ORGANICS:
ISOPROPYL
ACETATE EPA 1666; ASTM D3695 G
COOL, 0‐6°C, 1666/524.2 =
HCl TO pH < 2
1666 = 14 DAYS;
D3695 = 28 DAYS
1 Refer to 40 CFR Part 136 for complete list of approved test procedures Refer to 40 CFR Part 136 for complete list of approved test procedures.
2 "P" is Polyethylene; "G" is Glass; "FP" is Fluoropolymer, PTFE, or Teflon.
3 Confirm with EPA certified lab the preservation and holding times for each specific method.
4 Holding time starts at the end of the composite period.
* Methods currently performed by the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA).
Ŧ Only added if residual chlorine is present
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