HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 16, 1983 (19)CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1983
APPF0VED 00MII, APPRDVED TE1: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR "SANS
PARK C(? K ESSION STAND MVCRETE FIArMRK" AND AUTHORIZED THE
CITY CLERK M ADVERTISE FOR BIDS THEREON.
In general, the work under this project consists of the
installation of concrete aprons and walkways around the
concession stand and to the park fence (approximately 12,000
SF) . 2i -.e total cost of this project is estimated at
$24,000.
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CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORK:. DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: February 10, 1983
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Plans and Specifications for Salas Park Concession Stand
Concrete Fiatwork
RECOMMENDED
rk ACTION: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications
or "Sa as PaConcession Stand Concrete Flatwork," and authorize the City Clerk
to advertise for bids to be received Wednesday, March 9, 1983•
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The construction of the Salas Park Concession Stand is
part of the overall Salas Park Improvements included in the 1976 and 1980
California Park Bond Grants.
In general, the work under this project consists of the installation of concrete
aprons and walkways around the concession s:3nd and to the park fence.
(Approximately 12,000 SO
The totalc :t f this portion of the project is estimated at $24,000.
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\1 is Works Director
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cc Parks b Recreation Director
' APPROVED:
HENRY A. GLAVES, City Manager
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PLANS ANDSPECIFICATIONS
FOR
SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND
C I T Y O F L 0 D I
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND
Concrete Flatwork
FEBRUARY 1983
SET NO.
SECTION 1
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SECTION 2
INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
SECTION 3
BID PROPOSAL
SECTION 4
CONTRACT
SECTION 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Scope of Work
Control of Work
Control of Materials
Legal Relations and Responsibilities
Prosecution and Progress
Measurement, Acceptance and Payment
Standard Specifications.
SECTION 6
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Description of Work
Quantities
Materials
Scheduling Project Work
Construction Right -of -Way
Construction Staking
Construction Details
VICINITY MAP
DRAWINGS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1
5.2
5.5
5.7
5.11
5.13
5.14
6.1
6.1
6.3
6.3
6.4
6.4
6.4
SECTION 1
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND
Concrete Flatwork
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent in his office,
City Hall, P.O. Box 320 (221 W. Pine Street), Lodi, CA 95241-0320 until
11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 1933, at which time they will be publicly
opened and read for performing the following described work.
The work consists of installing approximately 12,000 SF of concrete
flatwork including walks, ramps and steps on existing prepared subgrade,
and other incidental and related work, all as shown on the plans and
specifications for the "SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND, Concrete Flatwork."
The work to be performed shall be completed within 30 calendar days after
both parties have signed the contract, and the Contractor shall begin work
within ten (10) days after the contract date. The work to be performed
under Phase II shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the
Contractor is notified to proceed.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 to 1778 of the Labor Code
of the State of California, the City of Lodi has ascertained that the
general rate of per diem wages and wage rate for holidays and overtime
applicable to the locality in which the work is to be done are as set forth
in Resolution No. 4222 of the City of Lodi, copies of which are on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
The City of Lodi hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively
insure that, in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,
minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit
bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against
on the grognds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for
an award.
For any moneys earned by the Contractor and withheld by the City of Lodi to
ensure the performance of the contract, the Contractor may, at his request
and expense, substitute securities equivalent to the amount withheld in the
form and manner and subject to the conditions provided in Chaptcr 13
(commencing with Section 4590), Division 5, Title 1 of the Goveroment Code
of i e State of California.
The Contract Documents are available at the office of the City Engineer,
City Hall, P.O. Box 320 (221 W. Pine Street), Lodi, CA 95241-0320,
telephone (209) 334-5634, Ext. 212.
No bid will be considered unless it is submitted on a proposal form
furnished by the City of Lodi.
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The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive
any irregularity in the completion of such forms.
By Order of the City Council
ALICE M. REIMCNE
City Clerk
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SECTION 2
INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
2.100 BID OPENING
The Purchasing Agent will receive sealed bids in his office,
Room 104, City Hall, P.O. Box 320 (221 West Pine Street), Lodi,
California, 95241, until the time for opening bids as noted in
the "Notice Inviting Bids." Bidders or their authorized agents are
invited to be present.
The Proposal shall be submitted as directed in the "Notice Inviting
Bids" under sealed cover plainly marked as a proposal, and
identifying the project to which the proposal relates and the date
of the bid opening therefor. Proposals which are not properly
marked may be disregarded.
2.200 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF WORK
The Bidder is required to examine carefully the site, Information
to Bidders, Bid Proposal, Contract, General Provisions, Special
Provisions and the pians for the work contemplated, and it will be
assumed that the Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the
conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality and
quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished
and as to the requirements of the General Provisions, the Special
Provisions and the Contract. It is mutually agreed that submission
of a bid proposal shall be considered prima facie evidence that the
bidder has made such examination.
2.300 REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS
Before submitting bids, contractors shall be licensed in California
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Division III of
the Business and Professions Code.
2.400 PROPOSAL FORM
All proposals must be made on the forms provided with this set of
specifications. All proposals must be signed by the Bidder, and
other appropriate information provided.
2.500 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS CONTAINING ALTERATIONS,
ERASURES OR IRREGULARITIES
Proposals may be rejected if they show any alterations of form,
additions not called f. -r, conditional or alternative bids,
incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kind.
The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals.
2.1
2.600 BIDDER'S GUARANTEE
All bids shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be
accompanied by cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's
bond, made payable to the City of Lodi, for an amount equal to at
least ten percent (10X) of the amount of said bid, and no bid shall
be considered unless such cash, cashier's check, certified check or
bidder's bond is enclosed therewith.
All bidder's guarantees will be returned to the respective bidders
after the contract has been awarded, except for those bid
guarantees of bidders who may be given further consideration if the
low bidder does not elect to execute the contract. After the
award, if the Contractor awarded the bid does not execute the
contract, he will forfeit his bidder's guarantee. All bidder
guarantees of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon receiving
the executed contract.
2.700 DESIGNATION OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR
Any subcontractor doing work in excess of one-half of one percent
(}X) of the total contract price shall be be designated on the form
provided in accordance with Section 4100, et. seq., of the Govern-
ment Code.
2.800 AWARD OF CONTRACT
The award of the contract, if it be awarded, will be to the lowest
responsible Bidder whose bid proposal complies with all the
requirements described.
Where alternate bids are received, the City Council reserves the
right to select the bid most advantageous to the City. The award,
if made, will be made within thirty (30) days after the opening of
the bids. All bids will be compared on the basis of the Engineer's
Estimate of quantities of work to be done.
2.900 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The contract shall be signed by the successful Bidder and returned,
together -1 th the contract bonds, within ten (10) days, not
including Sundays, after the Bidder has received notice teat the
contract has been awarded. No proposal shall be considered binding
upon the City until the execution of the contract.
Failure to execute a contract and file acceptable bonds as provided
herein within ten (10) days, not including Sundays, after the
Bidder has received notice that the contract has been awarded shall
be just cause for the annulment of the award and the forfeiture of
the proposal deposit.
2.2
2.1000 CONTRACT BONDS
The Contractor shall furnish two good and sufficient bonds:
1. A faithful performance bond in the amount of one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract price; and
2. A labor and materials bond in the amount of fifty perce;t
(50%) of the contract price.
These bonds will be required at the tine the signed contract is
returned to the City.
2.1100 NOTIFICATION OF SURETY COMPANIES
The surety companies shall familiarize themselves with all the
provisions and conditions of the contract. It is understood and
agreed that they waive the right of special notification of any
modifications or alterations, omissions or reductions, extra or
additional work, extensions of time or any other act or acts by the
City of Lodi or its authorized agents under the terms of the
contract; and failure to so notify the surety companies of such
changes shall in no way relieve the surety or sureties of their
obligations under this contract.
2.1200 INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
The Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance to the City
of nodi in accordance with Section 5.413, "Public Liability and
Property Damage Insurance", and Section 5.414, "Compensation
Insurance", of the General Provisions at the time the signed
contract is returned to the City.
2.1300 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
The Contractor shall carry full Workmen's Compensation Insurance
coverage for all persons employed in carrying out the work,
including subcontractor's employees, under this contract in
accordance with the "Workmen's Compensation and Insurance Act",
Division IY of the Labor Code of the State of California and any
acts amendatory thereof.
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SECTION 3
BID PROPOSAL
SALAS PARK CONCESSION STANI
Concrete Flatwork
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
Date: February 8, 1983
To the Lodi -City Council
Lodi City Nall
221.Nest-Pine Street
P.O. Box 320
Lodi, CA 95241
The undersigned declares that he has carefully examined the site,
Information to Bidders, Contract, General Provisions, Special Provisions
and the -Plans for the construction of various items required.for•the- E
above=named project and submits this schedule c;f prices for the"items-of r
hi's bid.' y t r
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If awarded the Contract,- the undersigned agrees 'to furnish all labor, 3
material and equipment necessary. to co plete the;,said krork for.
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project,;ex,apting*those items supplied by tke City of Lodi, in=.strict
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accordance we,._Plans, Information to Bidders;
ith thGeneral Provisions;"
Special Provisions :and Contract form adopted: -for the same and 'the;
requirements under than of the Engineer, and that he Mill take infotA 4�k'+ rub
payment therefor the following unit and total prices,
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Perform .work necessary to install approximately 12,000
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Ilibiorkincluding walks, ramps and steps on existing prepared subgrade and
other'- incidental and related
lated work, all as shown on the plans and specifications
..,..for"*SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND, Concrete Flatwork."
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NO. DESCRIPTION
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1. Concrete Flatwork
(Phase 1)
2. Concrete Walkway
(Phase II)
BID ITEMS
EST'D.
UNIT QTY.
LS
3,620 SF
TOTAL PRICE
UNIT TOTAL
PRICE PRICE
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The undersigned agrees that if this Bid Proposal is accepted, at
the time of the signing of the contract he will furnish and deliver
two good and sufficient bonds: one in the amount of 100 percent of
the contract price for faithful performance of all the terms and
covenants and conditions of the contract; the other in the amount
of 50 percent of the contract price to guarantee the payment for
labor and materials used in performing the work embraced under this
contract.
All bidder's guarantees will be returned to the respective bidders
after the contract has been awarded, except for those bid
guarantees of bidders who may be given further consideration if the
low bidder does not elect to execute the contract. After the
award, if the Contractor awarded the bid does not execute the
contract, he will forfeit his bidder's guarantee. All bidder
guarantees of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon receiving
the executed contract. Accompanying this Bid Proposal is
(insert the words
'Rash," xCertified Check,"as er s Check," or "Bidder's Bond,"
as the case my be) payable to the City of Lodi in the amount equal
to at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid, which is to be
deposited with the City of Lodi as required.
The undersigned further agrees that in case of default in executing
the required contract, together with the necessary bonds, within
ten (10) days, not including Sundays, after receiving the contract. ;.
for signature, the proceeds of the deposit accompanying his bid ;
shall become the property of the City of Lodi. California, and,this
Bid Proposal and the acceptance thereof may be considered null and ,`..
void. However, if the undersigned shall execute the contract and
furnish the bonds required within the time aiforesaid, " the deposits::
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shall be returned forthwith.
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It is understood that no verbal agreement or conversation with any,
officer, agent or employee of the City, either before or after the71
execution of the Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms
or obligations of this Bid Proposal.
It is understood that the City will not be responsible for -any
errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned, in making up his
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bid, nor will bidders, be released on account of., errors.•
The undersigned declares that the only person or persons interested`
in this Proposal as 'principal or pripcipals is or are:' the:
undersigned, and that no person other than the :undersigned .has' 'any...-.�.
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interest in this Bid Proposal or in the contract proposed`to be'
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taken; that this proposal is made without any connection with arty='
other person or persons making a bid or proposal' for the sas+e
purpose; that the proposal is in all respects fair and in good
faithand without collusion or fraud; that no City Officer, either,
elected or appointed, and no City Employee is, shall be or become:
directly or indirectly interested as principal. or principals in
this Bid Proposal or in: the contract proposed to be made, or_in the:.
sGpplies, work or business to which it relates or.in `any Dorttons
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of -the profits thereof.
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The following information is furnished relative to each
subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render services to
the undersigned in and about the construction of the project in an
amount in excess of one-half of one percent (1%) of the total
amount of this bid. The undersigned agrees that any portions of
the work in excess of one-half of one percent (1%) of the total
amount of this bid and for which no subcontractor is designated
herein, will be performed by the undersigned.
Name of Subcontractor Address Description of Work
The Undersigned is licensed in accordance with the. -laws of the
State -of California, license No.
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TYPE -OF OR&ANIZATION
Individual, Partnership or Corpora-
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SECTION 4
CONTRACT
SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND
Concrete Flatwork
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
THIS CONTRACT made on by and between the City of Lodi, State of
California, herein referred to as the "City," and , herein referred to as
the "Contractor."
WI T NESSETH:
Thatthe parties hereto hr.ve mutually covenanted and agreed, and by these
presents do covenant and agree with each other, as follows:
The complete Contract consists of the following documents which are
incorporated herein by this reference, to -wit:
Notice Inviting Bids
Information to Bidders
General Provisions
Special Provisions
Bid Proposal
Contract
Contract Bonds
Plans
The January, 1981 Edition
Standard Specifications,
State of California
Business and Transportation
Agency
Department of Transportation
All of the above documents, sometimes hereinafter referred to as the
"Contract Documents," are intended to cooperate so that any work called for
in one and not mentioned in the other is to be executed the same as if
mentioned in all said documents.
ARTICLE I - That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
erena ter mentioned, to be made and performed by the City and under the
condition expressed in the two bonds bearing even date with these presents
and hereunto annexed, and Contractor agrees with the City, at his own cost
and expense, to do all the work and furnish all the materials except such
as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished by the City,
necessary to construct and complete in a good workmanlike and substantial
manner and to the satisfaction of the City the proposed improvements as
shown and described in the Contract Documents which are hereby made a part
of the Contract.
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ARTICLE II - The City hereby promises and agrees with the Contractor- to
employ, and does hereby employ, the Contractor to provide all materials and
services not supplied by the City and to do the work according to the terms
and conditions for the price herein, and hereby contracts to pay the same
as set forth in Section 5.600, "Measurement, Acceptance and Payment," of
the General Provisions, in the manner and upon the conditions above set
forth; and the said parties for themselves, their heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, do hereby agree to the full
performance of the covenants herein contained.
ARTICLE III - And the Contractor agrees to receive and accept the following
prices as compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all
the work contemplated and embraced in this agreement; also for all loss or
damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid or from the action
of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which
may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its
acceptance by the City, and for all risks of every description connected
with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the
suspension or discontinuance of work and for well and faithfully completing
the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to the Plans
and Contract Documents and the requirements of the Engineer under them,
to -wit:
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Perform the work necessary to install approximately 12,000 SF of concrete
flatwork including walks, ramps and st^ps on existing prepared subgrade and
other incidental and relatod work, all as shown on the plans and specifications
for "SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND, Concrete Flatwork."
BID ITEMS
ITEM EST'D.
NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY.
1. Concrete Flatwork LS
(Phase I)
2. Concrete Walkway SF 3,620
(Phase II)
TOTAL PRICE
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PRICE
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TOTAL
PRICE
ARTICLE IV - By my signature hereunder, as Contractor, I certify
that I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor
Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability
for workmen's 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.
ARTICLE V - It is further expressly agreed by and between the
parties hereto that, should there be any conflict between the terms
of this instrument and the Bid Proposal of the Contractor, then
this instrument shall control and nothing herein shall be
considered as an acceptance of the said terms of said proposal
conflicting herewith.
ARTICLE VI - The City is to furnish the necessary rights-of-way and
easements and to establish lines and grades for the work as
specified under the Special Provisions. All labor or materials not
mentioned specifically as being done by the City will be supplied
by the Contractor to accomplish the work as outlined in the
specifications.
ARTICLE VII - The Contractor agrees to commence work pursuant to
tris contract within ten (10) calendar days from the date of
execution hereof, and to diligently prosecute the same to
completion within 30 calendar days from the date of execution of
this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set
their hands the year and date first above written.
CONTRACTOR:
By:
CITY OF LODI
By:
Mayor
Attest:
Title City Clerk
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SECTION 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.100 SCOPE OF WORK
5.IOi Work to be Done The work to be done consists
of furnishing all labor, materials, methods and pro-
cesses. Implements; tools, and machinery, except as
otherwise specified, which are necessary and required
to construct and complete the work designated in these
specifications and improvement plans, and to leave
the grounds in a neat condition.
5.102 Alterations By mutual consent in writing of
the parties signatory to the contract, alterations
or deviations, increases or decreases, additions or
omissions, in the plans and specifications, may be
made and the same shall in no way affect or make
void the contract.
The City of Lodi reserves the right to increase, or
decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the
work. or to omit portions of the work as may be
deemed necessary or expedient by the City Engineer.
5.103 Extra Work New and unforeseen work will be
classed as extra work when such work cannot be cover-
ed by any of the various items for which there is a
contract bid price.
The Contractor shall do no extra work except upon a
written change order from the City Engineer. For
such extra work the Contractor shall receive payment
as previously agreed upon In the change order or as
provided in Section 5.603. "Extra Work" of these
General Provisions.
5.104 Clear.; ng Up The Contractor shall not allow
the site of the work to become littered with trash
and waste material, but shall maintain the same in
a neat and orderly condition throughout the construc-
tion period. The Engineer shall have the right to
determine what is or is not waste material or rub-
bish and the place and manner of disposal.
The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all trees
designated by the City Engineer as obstructions to
the proper completion of the work.
Upon completion and before making application for
final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall
clean the street or road, borrow pits, and all
ground occupied by him in connection with the work of
all rubbis%. excess materials, temporary structures,
and equipment; and all parts of the work shall be
left in j neat and presentable condition. accept-
able to the Engineer.
5.200 CONTROL OF WORK
5.201 A,ithorit of the City Engineer The City En-
gneer shalldecide any and all questions which may
arise as to the quality or acceptability of materials
furnished anti work performed, and as to the manner of
performance and rate of progress of the work; all
questions which arise as to the interpretation of
the plans and specifications; all questions as to
the acceptable fulfillment of the contract on the
part of the Contractor; and all questions as to
claims and compensation.
The City Engineer's decision shall be final and he
shall have executive authority to enforce and make
effective suc� decisions and orders as the Contrac-
tor fails to tarry out promptly.
5.202 Plans A11 authorized alterations a ffectirig
the requirements and information given on The ap-
proved plans shall be in writing. No changes shall
be made of any plan or drawing after the same has
been approved by the City Engineer, except by direc-
tion of the City Engineer.
The contract plans shall be supplemented by such
workinq drawings prepared by the Contractor as are
necessary to adequately control the work. These
plans shall be approved by the City Engineer be-
fore any work involving these plans shall be per-
turrtKd. No flange shall be made by the Contractor
in any working drawing after it has been approved
be, the Engineer.
full compensation for furnishing all working draw-
ings shall be considered as included in the prices
paid for the contract items of work to which such
drawings relate and no additional compensation will
be allowed therefor.
it is mutually agreed, however, that approval by
the City Engineer of the Contractor's working plans
does not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility
for accuracy of dimensions and details. and that the
Contractor shall he responsible for agreement and
conformity of his working plans with the approved
plans and specifications.
5.20 Conformity with Contract Documents and Allow -
Deviations Work and materials sa conrorm
to the lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions and
material requirements, including tolerances, shown
on the plans or indicated in the specifications.
Deviations from the approved plans, as may be re-
quired by the urgencies of construction, will be
determined in all ca -;es by the City Engineer and
authorized in writing.
5.204 Coordination of Plans and Specifications
The plans and specifications including all supple-
mentary documents are essential parts of the con-
tract and a requirement occurring in one Is as
binding as though occurring in all. They are Intend-
ed to be cooperative, to describe, and to provide
for a complete work.
Plans shall govern o-er Special Provisions. Spe-
cial Provisions shall govern over General Provi-
sions. General Provisions shall govern over
Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.
5.205 Interpretation of Plans and Specifications
Should it appear that the work to be done, or any
matter relative thereto, is not sufficiently de-
tailed or explained in the plans or specifications.
the Contractor shall apply to the City Engineer for
such furoer explanations as may be necessary. and
shall conform to such explanation or interpretation
as part of the contract so far as may be consistent
5.1
with the intent of the original specifications. In
the event of doubt or question relative to the true
meaning of the contract document,. reference shall
be made to the City Engineer, :chose decision there-
on shall be final.
In the event of any discrepancy between any draw-
ing and the figures written thereon, the figures
shall be taken as correct.
5.206 Order of Mork When required by the special
provisions or plan!. the Contractor shall follow
the sequence of operations as set forth therein.
Full compensation for conforming with such re-
quirements will be considered as included in the
prices paid for the various contract items of work.
and no additional compensation will be allowed
therefor.
5.207 Plans and Specifications on Job Site A
c-xep ete, t:pprove set o plans. sped ications
and change orders shall be kept on the job site
and available at all times. 1' ion-availabillty
shall be deemed a cause for temporary suspension
of work.
5.208r Superintendence The Contractor shall desig-
nate in writing before starting work an authorized
representative who shall have the authority to re-
present and act for the Contractor.
Said authorized representative shall be present at
the site of the work at all times while work is
actually in progress on the contract. When work
is not in progress and during periods when work is
suspended, arrangements Acceptable to the Engineer
shall be made for any emergency work which may be
required.
Whenever the Contractor or his autnorized repre-
sentative is not present on any particular part of
the work where it may be desired to give direction,
orders will be given by the Engineer, which shall
be received and obeyed by the superintendent or
foreman who may have charge of the particular work
in reference to which the orders are given.
Any order given by the Engineer, not otherwise re-
quired by the specifications to be in writing, will.
on request of the Contract -or, be given or confirmed
by the Engineer in writing.
5.209 tines and Grades All distances and measure-
ments are g ven�nA w`rI be made in a horizontal
plane. Grades r -e given from the top of stakes
or nails, unless otherwise noted. Such stakes or
points will be set by the Engineer as he determines
to be necessary to establish the lines and grades
required for the completion of the work specified
In the plans and specificatiol,s.
Three consecutive points shown on the same rate of
slope must be used in common In order to detect any
variation from a straight grade; and in case any
such discrepancy exists it must be reported to the
City Engineer. if such a discrepancy is rw,t re-
ported to the City Engineer. the Contract0f shall
be responsible for any error in the finished work.
5.2
The Contractor shall give at least 24 hours notice
when he will require the services of the City En-
gineer for laying out any portion of the work -
Stakes and points set by the Engineer shall be care-
fully preserved by the Contractor until authorized
to remove them by the City Engineer. In case such
stakes and points are destroyed or damaged thmy
will be replaced at the Engineer's earliest con-
venience. The Contractor will be charged for the
cost of necessary replacement or restoration of
stakes and points which, in the judgment of the
Engineer, were carelessly or willfully Destroyed
or damaged by the Contractor's operations. This
charge will be deducted from any moneys due o r to
beco e due the Contractor.
5.210 Inspection The Engineer shall at all times
have access to the work during its construction, and
shall be furnished with every reasonable fact lity
for ascertaining that the materials and the work-
manship are in accordance with the requirements and
intentions of the specifications, the general pro-
visions, and the plans. All work done and at 1
materials furnished shall be subject to his in-
spection.
The Contractor shall provide pot holes for the En-
gineer for the purpose of taking compaction tests
in areas below existing grade where embankments or
trench and structure backfill has not been tested.
Whenever the Contractor varies the period during
which work is carried on each day, h^ shall give
due notice to the City Engineer so that proper in-
spection may be prov'ded.
The inspection of the work or materials shall not
relieve the Contractor of any of his ohligations to
fulfill his contract as prescr%bed. Mork and ma-
terials not meeting such requirements shall be
ma6e good and unsuitable work or materials may be
rejected, notwithstanding that such work or,materials
have been previously inspected by the Engineer or
that payment therefor has been included in a pro-
nress estimate.
The projects financed in whole or in part with
State funds shall be subject to inspection at all
times by the Director of Public Works of the State
of California, or his agents.
Portions of the work done under a San Joaquin
County encroachment permit shall be subject to
County inspection.
5.111 Removal of Defective and UnautMarized Work
Al wor which s defective In Its Construction or
deficient in any of the requirements of these spe-
cifications shalt be remedieJ, or removed and re-
placed by the Contractor in an acceptable manner,
:•nd no compensation will be allowed for such cor-
rection.
At work done beyond the lines and grades shown on
thr. pans or established by the City Engineer. or
any extra work done without written authority, will
be considered as unauthorized and will not be paid
for.
Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to com-
ply forthwith with any order of the City Engineer
made under the provisions of this section, the City
Engineer shall have authority to cause defective
work to be remedied, or removed and replaced, and
unauthorized work to be remov+.d and to deduct the
costs thereof from any moneys due or to become due
to the Contractor.
shall be rejected and shall be removed immedi-
ately from the site of the work unless otherwise
permitted by the City Engineer.
No rejected materials, the defects of which have
been subsequently corrected, shall be used until
approved in writing by the City Engineer.
Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to
5.212 Final Ins ction Whenever the work provided comply with an order of the City Engineer made
and contemplated by the contract shall have been under the provisions of this section, the City
satisfactorily completed and the final cleaning up Engineer shall have authority to remove and re-
performed, and the City Engineer notified in writing, place defective material and to deduct the cost
the City Engineer will make the final inspection. of removal and replacement from any moneys due or
to become due the Contractor.
5.300 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
5.301 Source of Supply and Quality of rutterials
The Contractor shall ^rnVs -Quality
materials re-
quired to complete the work, except materials that
are designated In the specifications to be fur-
nished by the City.
Only materials conforming to the requirements
of the specifications shall be incorporated in
the work.
The m+terials furnished and used shall be new,
except as may be provided elsewhere In these
specifications or the plans. The materials shall
be manufactured., handled, and used in a workman-
like manner to insure completed work in accord-
ance with the plans and specifications.
Manufacturers' warranties, guarantees, instruc-
tion sheets and parts lists, which are furnished
with certain articles or materials incorporated
in the work, shall be delivered to the Engineer
before commencement of the work.
5.)02 5 les and Tests At the option of the
CC ty Engineer. the source of supply of each of
the materials shall be approved by the City En-
gineer before delivery is started and before
such ma!erial is used in the work. Representative
preliminary samples of the character and quality
prescribed shall be submitted by the Contractor
or producer of all materials to he used in the
work for testing or examination as desired by
the City Engineer.
All tests of materials furnished by ;he Contrac-
tor shall be made in accordance with commonly
recognize) standards of national organizations.
and such special methods and tests as are pre-
scribed In these specifications.
The Contractor shall furnish such samples of
materials as are requested by the City Ergineer,
without charge. No material shall be used until
It has been approved by the City Engineer. Sam -
pies will be secured and tested whenever neces-
sary to determine the quality of material.
5.303 Defective Materials All materials not
conforming to the requirements of these speci-
fications shall be considered as defective, and
all such materials. whether in place or not,
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5.304 City -furnished Materials Materials fur-
nished by the City�w 1� avaTlable at locations
designated In the Special Provisions, 7r if not
designated therein they will be delivered to the
project. They shall be tiauled to the site of the
work by the Contractor at his expense, including
any necessary loaning and unloading that may be
involved. The cost of handling and placing City -
furnished materials shall be considered as included
in the price paid for the contract item involving
such City -furnished materials. City -furnished
materials lost or damaged from any cause whatso-
ever shall be replaced by the Contractor. The
Contractor will be liable to the City for the
cost of replacing City -furnished materials and
such costs may be deducted from any moneys due or
to become due the Contractor.
5,.305 Trade Names and Alternatives For conveni-
ence in designation — otTie DTans or in the speci-
fications, certain articles or materials to he In-
corporated in the work may be designated undir a
trade name or the name of the m,.nufacturcr and his
catalogue information. The use of an alternative
article or materials which are of equal ouality
and of the required characteristics for the pur-
pose intended will be permitted. subject to the
following requirements.
The burden of proof as to the quality and suit-
ability of alternatives shall be upon the Con-
tractor and he shall furnish all information neces-
sary as required by tqe Engineer. The Engineer
shall be the sole judge as to the quality and
suitability of alternative articles or materials
and his decision shall be ftnai.
Whenever the specifications permit the substitutlai
of a similar or equivalent material or article. no
tests or action relating to the approval of such
substitute material will be made until the request
for substitution is made in writing by the Con-
tractor accompanied by complete data as to the
equality of the material or article proposed.
Such request shall be made in ample time to permit
approval without delaying the work.
5.400 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.401 Laws to be Observed The Contractor shall
keep himself fully n ormed of all existing and
future State and National laws and all municipal
ordinances and regulations of the City of Lodi
which in any scanner affect those engaged or em-
ployed in the work, or the materials used In the
work, or which in any way affect the conduct of
the work, and of all such orders and decrees of
bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or
authority over the sacro.
5.402 Labor Discrimination Attention Is directed
to Section 1735 of the Lagor Code which reads as
follows:
1735. No discrimination shall be made in
the employment of persons upon public works
because of the race, religious creed. color.
national origin, ancestry. physical handicap,
medical condition. marital status, or sex
of suck, persons, except as provided in Sec-
tion 1020, and every contractor for public
works violating this section is subject to
all the penalties imposed for a violation
of this chapter.
5.40) Permits and Licenses Except as other-
wise
ther-
wsl a provided, thentractor shall procure
all pernits and licenses, oay all charges and
fees. and give all notices necessary and inci-
dental to the due and lawful prosecution of
the work.
404 Contractor's Licensing Laws Attention
Is d?recte to tho provis ons of Chapter 9 of
Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code
concerning the licensing of contractors.
Ail bidders and contractors shall be licensed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Calif-
ornia and any bidder or contractor not so licensed
Is subject to the penalties Imposed by such laws.
k.402 Patents The Contractor shall assume all
responsibilities arising from the use of patented
oaterlals, equipment. devices. or processes used
on or incorporated in the work.
2.406 SafetyProvisions The Contractor shall
conform o the rubes ana regulations pertaining
to safety established by the California Division
of Industrial Safety.
5._40Public Convenience and Safety The Contractor
shall so conduct his urn as to cause the least
possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traf-
fic. Unless other existing streets are stipulated in
the special provisions to be used as detours, all
traffic shall be permitted to pass through the work.
Residents along the road or street spall be provided
passage as far as practicable. Convenient access to
driveways, houses, and buildings alone the road or
street shall be maintained and tempora.y crossing
shall be provided and maintained to gold condition.
Not more than one cross or Intersecting street or
road shall be closed at any one time without the ap-
proval of the City Engineer.
The Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain
such fences. barriers. lights. signs and flagmen as
are necessary to give adequate warning to the public
at all times that the read or street is under con-
struction and of any dangerous conditions to be en-
countered as a result thereof, and he shall also
ere, -.t and maintain such warning and directional signs
as mby be furnished by the City.
Signs. lights, flags, and other warninq and safety
devices shall conform to the requirements set forth
in the current '"anual of Warning Signs, Lights, and
Devices for Use in Performance of Mork upon highways."
issued b; the State of California Department of Tran r
portatlon. Copies of this manual are on file with
the Public Works Department.
No material or equipment shall be stored where it
will interfere with the free and safe passage of pub-
lic traffic, and at the end of each day's work and at
other times when construction operations are sus-
pended for any reason, the Contractor shall rewove ail
equipment and other obstructions from that portion of
the roadway open for use by public traffic.
Full compensation for doing the above-mentioned work
shall be included in the price paid for the various
contract items of work, and no additional compensa-
tion will be allowed therefor.
5.408 Preservation of Property Due care shall be
exercised to avoid injury to existing improvements
or facilities. utility facilities. adjacent property,
and trees, shrubs, and other plants that are not to
be removed.
Trees, shrubs. and other plants that are not to be
removed. and pole lines, fences, signs, markers and
monuments. buildings and structures, and any other
above ground improvements or facilities and all un-
derground facilities shown on the plans or brought
to the Contractor's attention during the contract,
within or adjacent to the highway shall be protected
from injury or damage; and If ordered by the Engineer.
the Contrc�'or shall provide and install suitable
safeguards. approved by the Er -r, to protect such
objects from injury or damage. . -.ch objects are
injured or damaged by reason 'of the ...,ntractor's op-
erations. they shall be replaced or restored to a
condition as oou.' as when the Contractor entered up-
on the work, or as good as required by the specifl-
cations accompanying the contract. if any such ob-
jects are a part of the work being performed under
the contract. The Engineer may make or cause to be
made such temporary repairs as are necessary to re-
store to service any damaged facility. The cost
of such repairs shall be borne tv tk+ Contractor
and may be deducted from any moneys due ur to be-
come due to the Contractor undatt the contract.
Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materi-
als. toots. equipment. apd incidentals. and for
doing all the work involvcd In protecting or repair-
ing property as specified in this section, shall be
considered as included in the prices paid for the
various contract items of work. and no additional
compensation will be allowed therefor.
5.02 AlesponsibilltZ for Dema a The Ci-ty of Lodi,
the City Council. all officers and employees or
agent shall not be answerable or accountable in any
man.rer for any loss or damage that may happen to the
work or any part thereof; or for any material or
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equipment used in performing the work; or for injury
or damage to any person or persons, either workmen
or the: public; for damage to adjoining property
from any cause whatsoever during the progress of
the work or any time before final acceptance.
The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the
City of Lodi, the City Council, all officers and
employees or agent from any suits, claims, or actions
brought by any person or persons for or on account of
any injuries or damages sustained or arising in the
construction of the work or in consequence thereof.
The City Council may retain as much of the money due
the Contractor as shall be considered necessary un-
til disposition has been made of such suits or
claims for damages as aforesaid.
5,410 Contractor's Respo sibility for Work Except
as provided above, until the formal acceptance of
the work by the City Council. the Contractor shall
have the charge and care thereof and shell bear the
risk of injury or damage to any part thereof by the
action of the elements or from any other cause,
whether arising from the execution or from the nci-
execution of the work.
The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore and
make good all injuries or damages to any portion of
the work occasioned by any of the above causes before
final acceptance and shall bear the expenses thereof.
except such injuries or damages occasioned by acts of
the federal Government or the public enemy.
5.411 No Personal Liability Neither the City Coun-
cil. the City Englneer, nor any other officer or
authorized assistant or agent or employee shall be
personally responsible for any liability arising un-
der the contract.
5.412 Res sibi I I tX of CIt The City of Lodi shall
not be holdresponsible for t e care or protection
of any material or parts of the work prior to final
acceptance, except as expressly provided in these
specifications.
5.413 Insurance Re ulrements for Contractor The
Contractor shall to a out and maintain during the
life of this contract. insurance coverage as listed
below. These Insurance policies shall protect the
Contractor and any subcontractor performing work
covered by this contract from claims for damages
for personal injury. including accidental death. as
well as from claims for property damages. which may
arise from Contractor's operations under this con-
tract, whether such operations be by Contractor or
by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or in-
directly employed by either of them.
1. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY
SSoo.00O Bodily Injury -
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
$500.000 Property Damage
Ea. Occurrence/Aggregate
or
S5OO.000 Combined Single Limits
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2. COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
$500.000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Person
500,000 Bodily Injury - Ea. Occurrence
500,000 Property Damage - Ea. Occurrence
A copy of the certificate of insurance with the
following endorsements shall be furnished to the
City:
(a) Additional Named Insured Endorsement
Such insurance as is afforded by this policy
shall also apply to the City of Lodi, its
elected and appointed Boards, Commissions, Of-
ficers, Agents and Employees as additional in-
sureds insofar as work performed by the insured
under written contract with the City of Lodi.
It is necessar that the CItX of Lodi re-
ceive an ac ual copy of the "Additiona
Named Insured Endorsement to t ontrac-
tor s 1301 c es.
(b) Cross Liability Clause
It is agreed that the insurance afforded by
this policy applies severally as to each in-
sured except that the inclusion of more than
one insured shall not operate to increase the
limit of the company's liability; and the in-
clusion hereunder of any person or organization
as an insured shall not affect any right which
such person or organization would have as a
claimant if not so Included.
Severability of Interest Clause
The term "insured" is used severally and not
collectively. but the inclusion herein of more
than one insured shall not operate to increase
the limit of the company's liability.
(NOTE: Use the cross liability or the sever-
ability of interest clause. but not both.)
(c) Notice of Cancellation or Change in Coverage
Endorsement
This policy may not be cancelled nor the cover-
age reduced by the company without 30 days
prior written notice of such cancellation or
reduction in coverage to the City Attorney,
City of Lodi. P.O. Box 320. Lodi. CA. 95241.
(d) Contractual Endorsement
Such insurance as Is afforded by this policy
shall also apply to liability assumed by the
Insured under written contract with the City
of Lodi.
NOTE: if the policies meet the requirements set
forth under endorsements (b), (c) and (d)
above, a statement to this effect on the
Certificate of insurance will be accepted
in lieu of endorsements.
5.414 Compensation Insurance The Contractor shall
take out^maintain ding the life of this con-
tract, Workmen's Compensation insurance for all of
his employees employed at the site of the project
and. in case any work is sublet. the Contractor
shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide
Workmen's Compensation insurance for all of the lat-
ter's employees unless such employees are covered by
the protection afforded by the Contractor. In case
any class of employees engaged in hazardous work un-
der this contract at the site of the project is not
protected under the Workmen's Compensation Statute,
the Contractor shall provide and shall cause each
subcontractor to provide insurance for the protection
of his eteolovees not otherwise protected.
This policy may not be cancelled nor the coverage
reduced by the company without 30 days prior writ-
ten notice of such cancellation or reduction in
coverage to the City Attorney, City of Lodi, P.O.
Box 320, Lodi. CA. 95241.
5.415 Guarantee and Warranty In addition to guar-
antees required In of e� provisions of the contract,
Contractor shall, and hereby does, guarantee and
warrant all work for a period of one year after
date of acceptance of work by the City and shall re-
pair or replace any or all such work. together with
any other work which may be displaced in so doing,
that may prove defective in workmanship and/or
materlars within one-year period from date of ac-
ceptance without expense whatsoever to the City.
ordinary wear and tear. unusual abuse or neglect
excepted. The Engineer will give notice of ob-
served defects with reasonable promptness. The Con-
tractor shall notify the Engineer upon completion
of repairs.
lit the event of failure of the Contractor to comply
with the above-mentioned conditions within one week
after being notified in writing. the City Is hereby
authorized to proceed to have defects repaired and
made good at expense of the Contractor who hereby
agrees to pay costs. penalties and charges therefor
Immediately on demand.
if. in the opinion of the Engineer, defective work
creates a dangerous condition or requires immediate
correction or attention to prevent further loss to
the City or to prevent interruption of operations of
the City. the City will attempt to give the notice
required. If the Contractor cannot be contacted or
does not comply with the Engineers' request for cor-
rection within a reasonable time as determined by the
Engineer. the City may. notwithstanding the provisions
of this section. proceed to make such correction or
provide such attention and the costs of such correc-
tion or attention shall be charged against the Con-
tractor. Such action by the City will not relieve
the Contractor of the guarantees provided in this
section or elsewhere in this contract.
This section does not in any way limit the guarantee
on any items for which a longer guarantee is specl-
fied nor on any items for which a manufacturer gives
a guarantee for a longer period. nor does It limit
other remedies of the City in respect to latent de-
fect. fraud or implied warranties.
5.416. Cooperation Should construction be underway
by other agencies or by other contractors within or
adjacent to the limits of the work specified. or
should work of any other nature be underway by other
forces within or adjacent to said limits. the Con-
tractor shall schedule and coordinate his work with
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the other contractors and agencies so there Is the
least amount of conflict during all phases of con-
struction. The Contractor is also responsible for
making all necessary agreements with other contrac-
tors as required during construction.
5.500 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
5.501 Subcontracting The Contractor shall give his
personal attention to the fulfillment of the contract
and shall keep the work under his control.
Subcontractor will not be recognized as such and all
persons engaged in the work of construction will be
consider,. as employees of the Contractor, and their
work shall be subject to the provisions of the con-
tract and specifications.
Where a portion of the work subcontracted by the
Contractor is not being prosecuted in a manner satis-
factory to the City Engineer. the subcontractor shall
be removed immediately on the requisition of the City
Engineer and shall not again be employed on the work.
5.502 Assi.Inment The performance of the contract
may not be assigned, except upon written consent of
the City. Consent will not be given to any proposed
assignment which would relieve the original Contrac-
tor or his surety of their responsibilities under
the contract. nor will the City consent to any as-
signment of a part of the work under the contract.
5.503 Beginning of the Work The Contractor shall
begin work within 10sys anter receiving notice
that the contract has been approved by the City. and
shall diligently prosecute the same to completion
within the time limit provided in the contract.
5.04 Press Schedule If required by the spe-
cial
provisions. ons. or requested by the Engineer. the
Contractor shall. within 10 days after receiving
notice to do so, submit to the Engineer a piectic-
abie schedule showing the order in which the Con-
tractor proposes to carry out the work, the dates
on which he will start snd finish the major items
of work.
5.505 Character of Workmen If any subcontractor
or person employed by tF -Contractor snall fail or
refuse to carry out the directions of the City En-
gineer or shall appear to the City Engineer to be
Incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper
manner, he shall be discharged immediately on the
requisition of the City Engineer, and such person
shall not again be employed on the work.
5.506 Temporary Suspension of Work The City Engin-
eer shall►have the autho► tyto suspend the work
wholly or in part. for such period as he may deem
necessary. due to unsuitable weather or to such
other conditions as are considered unfavorable for
the suitable prosecution of the work, or for such
time as he may deem necessary. due to the failure
on the part of the Contractor to carry out orders
given. or to perform any provisions of the contract.
The Contractor shall immediately obey such order of
the City Engineer and shall not resume the work until
ordered in writing by the City Engineer.
In the event that suspension of work is ordered as
provided above. and should such suspension be order-
ed by reason of the failure of the Contractor to
carry out orders or to perform any provision of the
contract; or by reason of weather conditions being
unsuitable for performing any Item or items of work
which, In the sole opinion of the Engineer. could
have been performed prior to the occurrence of such
unsuitable weather conditions had the Contractor dili-
gently prosecuted the work when weather conditions
ware suitable; the Contractor, at his expense. shall
do all the work necessary to provide a safe, smooth.
and unobstructed passageway through construction for
use by public traffic duringthe period of such sus-
pension as provided in Sections 1-1.08, "Public Con-
venience," and 1-1.09. "Public Safety," of the Stan-
dard Specifications and as provided In the contract
specifications. In the event that the Contractor
falls to perform the work above specified, the City
may perform such work and the cost thereof will be
deducted from moneys due or to become due the Con-
tractor.
x.507 Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages
It is agreed by the Contractor that In case all the
work called for under t M contract is not coepleted
before or upon the expiration of the time limit as
set forth in the contract, damage will be sustained
by the City of Lodi, and that it is and will be in -
practicable to determine the actual damage which
the City will sustcin in the event of and by reason
of such delay; and it is therefore agreed that the
Contractor will pay to the City of Lodi the sun of
$50 per day for each and every day's delay beyond
the time prescribed to complete the work; and the
Contractor agrees to pay such liquidated damages as
herein provided. and in case the same are not paid,
agrees that the City of Lodi may deduct the amount
thereof from any moneys due or that may become due
the Contractor under the contract.
It is further agreed that In case the work called for
under the contract is not finished and completed in
all parts and requirements within the time specified.
the City Council shall have the right to extend the
time for completion or not. as may seem best to serve
the Interest of the City; and If It decides to extend
the time limit for the completion of the contract. It
shall further have the right to charge to the Contrac-
tor, his heirs. assigns or sureties. and to deduct
from the final payment for the work, all or any part
as it may deem proper. of the actual cost of engines w
Ing. inspection. superintendents, and other overhead
expenses which are directly chargeable to the con-
tract. and which accrm during the period of such ex-
tensions. except that the cost of final surveys and
preparation of final estimate shall not be included
in such charges.
The Contractor shall not be assessed with liquidated
damages nor the cost of engineering and inspection
during any delay in the completi^n of the work
caused by acts of God or of the public enemy. acts
of the City. fire. floods, epidemics, quarantine re-
strictions. strikes. freight embargoes, and unusually
severe weather or delays of subcontractors due to
such causes; provided that the Contractor shall with-
in 10 days from the beginning of any such J- lay noti-
fy the City Engineer in writing of the causes of de-
lay. who shalt ascertain the facts and the extent of
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the delay, and his findings of the facts thereon
shall be final and conclusive.
5.508 Termination of Contract Failure to prosearts
the work diligently Is groan s for termination of the
Contractor's control over the work by the City of
Lodi as provided in Section 1 094 of the Government
Code of the State of California.
5.49 _Right of Way The necessary rights of Bray
aneasementsfor the work wlII be provided by the
City of Lodi. The Contractor shall make his own
arrangements and pay all expenses for additional
area required by him outside of the limits of right
of way. unless otherwise provided in the special
provisions.
5.600 MEASUREMENT. ACCEPTANCE AMO PAYMENT
5.601 Proms ess Payments The City Engineer, once
each month after actual construction work Is start -
ad, shall make an estimate as to the total amount
of the work done and materials furnished by the Con-
tractor to the last day of the proceeding month.
The City of Lodi shall retain 10 per cent of the es-
timated value of sold work and the balance less any
previous payments shall be paid to the Contractor.
The retained percentage as specified above will be
held by the City and will be due and payable to the
Contractor 30 days after filing of notice of com-
pletlon provided no liens have been filed.
5.601A Substitution of Securities for
Withheld unts Pursuant to Chapter
3 (commencing—with Section 4590),
Division 5, Title 1 of the Government
Code of the State of California, secu-
rities may be substituted for any ittoneys
withheld by a public agency to ensure
performance under a contract. At the
request and expense of the contractor,
securities equivalent to the amount
withheld shall be deposited with the
public agency. or with a state or fed-
erally chartered bank as the escrow
agent. who shall pay such moneys to the
contractor upon satisfactory completion
of the contract.
5.602 final Acca tante of the Work The Contractor
will notify the Engi neer. n wr t ng. of the comple-
tion and the Engineer will promptly satisfy himself
as to the actual completion. and when he Is so satis-
fied he will recommend acceptance to tl:e City Council
at its next regular meeting. The date of completion
will be the date of acceptance of the work by the
City Council.
2.601 Extra Work Extra work shall conform to
Section 4-1 ME of the Standard Specifications.
Payment for extra work wall be established by agree-
ment between the Contractor and the City. If no
agreement can be reached, as to the exact cost of
the extra work, payment will be wade by force ac-
count as provided in Section 9-1.03 of the Stan-
dord Specifications.
5.604 Claims for Damages if the Contractor shall
claim compensation for any damage sustained by rea-
son of the acts of the City or Its agents. he shall
within five days after sustaining of such damage
make to the Engineer a written statement of the
damage sustained. On or before the fifteenth day
of the month succeeding that in which any such
damage shall have been sustained. the Contractor
4 shall file with the Engineer an Itemized state-
ment of the details and amount of such damage. and
unless such statement shall be made as thus re-
quired. his claims for compensation shall be for -
felted and invalidated and he shall not be entitled
to consideration of payment on account of any such
damage.
.605 Final Payment The City Engineer shall. after
the satisfactory completion of the contract. make a
final estimate of the amount of work done there-
under, and the value of such work. and the City of
Lodi shall pay the entire sup so found to be due
after deducting therefrom all previous payments and
all amounts to be kept and ail amounts to be re-
tained under the provisions of the contract. All
prior partial estimates and payments shall be sub
-
jest to correction in the final estimate and pay-
ment. The final payment shall not be due and pay-
able until the expiration of 30 days after filing
of notice of completion provided no (tens have
been filed.
It is mutually agreed between the parties to the
contract that any payments made under the contract,
encept the final payment. shall not be conclusive
evidence of the performance of the contract, either
.holly or in part. against any claim of the City of
Lodi, and no payment shall be construed to be an
acceptance of any defective work or Improper
materiais.
And the Contractor fu.-ther agrees that the payment
of the final amount due under the contract, and the
adjustment and payment for any work done in ac-
cordance with any alterations of the same. shall
release the City of Lodi, the City Council, and ail
officers and employees from any and •I1 claims or
liability on account of work performed under the
contract or any alteration thereof.
.700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The work eeoraced herein shall be done in accordance
with the appropriate provisions of construction
details of the specifications entitled,"State of
Catifornla. business and Transportation Agency. De-
partment of Transportation. Standard Specifications.
January. 1941," Ir.sofar as the •oma may apply, which
specifications are hereinafter referred to as the
Stsudard Specifications and in accordance with the
following special provisions.
Whenever in the contract documents or the Standard
Specifications the following terms are used. they
shall be understood to wean and refer to the follow-
ing:
Department of Transportation, or Division
of Highways - Department of Public forks
of the City of Lodi
City Engineer - Public Works Director
of the City of Lodi
Director of Public Works - Public Works
Director and City Engineer of the City of
Lodi
Engineer - The Public works Director and
City Engineer or his designated agent
Laboratory - The deslgnated laboratory author-
ized by the City of Lodi to test materials
and work Involved in the contract
State - The City of Lodi. Callfornia
Other items appearing in the Standard Specifications.
the General Provisions. and the Special Provisions,
shall have the intent and meaning specified in Sec-
tion 1, Definition of Terms of the Standard Spe-
cifications.
SECTION 6
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6.100 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The work consists of installing approximately 12,000 SF of concrete
flatwork including walks, ramps and steps on existing prepared
subgrade and other incidental and related work, all as shown on the
plans and specifications for "SALAS PARK CONCESSION STAND, Concrete
Flatwork."
The work to be done is shown on the following plans:
VICINITY MAP
DRAWINGS
DRAWING 81D29 Grading Plan
DRAWING 81D30 Staking and Layout Plan
6.200 QUANTITIES
The preliminary estimate of the quantities of work to be done and
materials furnished shown in the proposal are approximate only,
being given as a basis for the comparison of bids, and the City of
Lodi does not expressly or by implication agree that the actual
amount of work will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to
increase or decrease the amount of any class or portion of the work
or to omit portions of the work that may be deemed necessary or
expedient by the City Engineer.
Additions or deletions in the quantity of work as set forth in
these specifications and accompanying drawings for lump sum items
may be ordered by the Engineer after the contract price has been
adjusted accordingly to the satisfaction of both the Contractor and
the City of Lodi, and they have been accepted in writing by the
Engineer.
6.300 MATERIALS
The Contractor shall furnish for use under these Special Provisions
all materials required to complete the project.
Whenever any material is specified by name and/or number thereof,
such reference shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of
facilitating a description of the materials and establishing
quality, and shall be deemed and construed to be followed by the
words, "or approved equal." No substitution will be permitted
which has not been submitted ten days prior to installation for
approval by the Engineer. Sufficient descriptive literature and/or
samples must be furnished for any materials submitted as "equal"
substitutes.
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All materials shall be guaranteed for a period of one year against
material defects and workmanship.
6.400 SCHEDULING PROJECT WORK
The work shall be done in two phases. The first shall be concrete
fla*work adjacent to the concession stand. The second phase shall
be the concrete walkway. The second phase shall not be commenced
until the concession stand is substantially complet 1. The City
will notify the Contractor when he can proceed.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 48 hours in advance of
starting work. The Contractor shall also supply the Engineer with
a telephone number or numbers where a duly authorized
representative of the Contractor may be reached at any time.
Prior to construction, a conference with the Contractor and
Engineer concerning the schedule, traffic control and job safety
shall be held.
6.600 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
6.601 Existing Facilities Protection of existing facilities
shall con orm to all this app icable provisions in Section 15 of the
Standard Specifications and these Construction Specifications.
The Contractor shall notify the City Parks and Recreation
Department prior to excavation and request locations of existing
sprinkler lines and other utilities. The Contractor will be held
responsible for the maintenance and protection of or damage to
existing facilities, structures, obstructions, and all underground
facilities shown on the plans or brought to the Contractor's
attention during the coursa of the work.
The Contractor shall not damage the existing turf except as
necessary in the immediate area of work.
Full compensation for protection of existing facilities shall be
included in the contract price paid for the various items of work
and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
6.602 Dust Control and Waterinq Dust control and watering shall
conform to the provisions in Section 10 and 17 of the Standard
Specifications and these Special Provisions.
At the request of the Contractor, water for dust control and
project construction will be furnished by the City of Lodi without
cost to the Contractor.
Necessary precautions to prevent dust nuisance shall be taken
during all phases of construction, on non -working days, and to
final acceptance of the work.
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Full compensation for furnishing watering equipment and applying
water shall be considered as included in the price paid for the
various contract items of work, and no additional compensation will
be allowed therefor.
6.603 Concrete Flatwork and Concrete Walkway Concrete `latwork
s a1 consist of all the concrete areas around the concession
stand including the ramps, dugouts and aprons. The concrete
walkway shall consist of the 10 ft. walk from the fence to the
lower concession stand apron. All Oall be constructed as shown on
the plans and shall conform to the provisions in Section 73 of the
Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.
(a) Compaction: Compaction has been performed by others.
The Contractor shall check that subgrade is
satisfactory prior to commencing work and request
corrective work if necessary. Areas disturbed by the
Contractor shall be compacted to 90Z minimum relative
compaction, eight inches deep.
(b) Construction: Construction joints shall be installed
as shown on the plans, edged and shall conform to the
proposed scoring pattern.
Expansion joint material shall be installed to the
full depth of the concrete at locations shown on the
plans and as designated by the Engineer.
Where the concrete walkway is to be installed on the
basin side slope, it shall be installed in alternate
12' sections.
(c) Concrete: Portland cement concrete shall be Class
" " maximum aggregate grading, conforming to
Section 90 of the Standard Specifications.
All concrete used shall be mixed completely in a
truck mixer, commonly known in the industry as
"transit -mixed concrete."
(d) Forms Forming requirements shall conform to the
provisions in Section 73 of the Standard
Specifications.
Forms shall be true to lines and grades as shown on
the plans.
Forms previously used shall he thoroughly cleaned
before re -use. Before concrete is placed within any
form, all inside surfaces of the forms shall be
thoroughy coated with an approved oil.
All forms shall be free of any foreign material
previous to placing concrete.
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(e) Concrete Placement: Concrete shall not be placed
without approva of the Engineer. Placing concrete
without notifying the Engineer may be reason for
rejection of the work.
Prior to placing concrete, the subgrade and inside
face of the forms shall be thoroughly wetted as the
Engineer may direct.
Concrete shall not be deposited when it appears
likely that the air temperature may fall below 40° F.
during the placing of concrete or within the
following 24 hours, unless special approval has been
received from the Engineer prior to placing of
concrete. Concrete which, in the opinion of the
Engineer, has been damaged by freezing, shall be
removed and replaced.
(f) Finishing: After steel troweling, the concrete
sur aces shall be given a fine hair broom finish, as
directed by the Engineer.
All exposed concrete surfaces shall be finished
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
Score marks and weakened plane joints shall be
located as shown on the plans and directed by the
Engineer.
(g) Cure: Concrete cure shall be accomplished by either
the water, pigmented curing compound or waterproof
membrane method and shall conform to the provisions
in Section 90-7 of the Standard Specifications.
White pigmented curing compound shall not be used on
exposed surfaces.
(h) Pa m_e_nt_: Concrete flatwork and concrete walkway
ss all be paid for under the various contract items
and shall include full compensation for furnishing
all labor, materials, including tools and equipment,
and for doing all work involved in their construction
as shown on the plans and as specified under these
Special Provisions, and no additional compensation
will be allowed therefor.
6.604 Completion of Work: Upon completf:n of the work, and
prior to requesting —tTnaT inspection, the work area shall be
thoroughly cleaned of all rubbish, construction forms, stakes,
excess material and equipment, and all portions of the work shall
be left in a neat and orderly condition. The final inspection will
not be made until this has been accomplished.
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The City will formally accept Phase I of the project if it appears
Phase II cannot commence within 60 days of the completion of
Phase I work.
Full compensation for completion of work shall be considered as
included in the price paid for the various contract items of work,
and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
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