HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 25092: APPROVING AWARDING OF A BID BY THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE DETENTION PONDS AT THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK TO TW DIRT, LLC porECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
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MEMORANDUM
Date: 8/5/2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Krystle Muller, PAEDC Chief Executive Officer
RE: P.R. 25092 — A resolution approving the awarding of a bid by the Port Arthur
Economic Development Corporation and authorizing the execution of a Construction
Contract for the Rehabilitation of the Detention Ponds at the Spur 93 Business Park
to TW Dirt, LLC of Gilmer,Texas,in the amount of$513,340.00; Funds available in
PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-8511-00-00-000 (Land).
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval of an awarding of a bid by the
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation ("PAEDC") and authorizing the execution of a
Construction Contract for the Rehabilitation of the Detention Ponds at the Spur 93 Business Park
to TW Dirt, LLC of Gilmer,Texas,in the amount of$513,340.00.
Background:
The PAEDC owns and maintains the Spur 93 Business Park (the "Business Park") on West Port
Arthur Road. The detention ponds and ditches that serve the Business Park require rehabilitation
due to overgrowth. The PAEDC has approved the recommendation by its contracted engineer,
Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, for the award of the bid for a construction contract for the
rehabilitation of the detention ponds serving the Business Park to TW Dirt,LLC of Gilmer,Texas,
in the amount of$513,340.00.
Budget Impact:
Funding is contingent upon approval of the FY 26/27 budget and appropriation. Once approved,
funding will be available in the PAEDC account number. 120-80-625-8511-00-00-000(land).
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur approve the awarding of a bid
by the PAEDC and authorize the execution of a Construction Contract for the Rehabilitation of
the Detention Ponds at the Spur 93 Business Park to TW Dirt,LLC of Gilmer,Texas,in the amount
of$513,340.00.
P. R. No. 25092
08/4/2026 KVM- TNR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARDING OF A BID BY THE PORT
ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE DETENTION
PONDS AT THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK TO TW DIRT, LLC OF
GILMER, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $513,340.00; FUNDING IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE FY26/27 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING. ONCE APPROVED, FUNDING WILL
BE AVAILABLE IN THE PAEDC ACCOUNT NUMBER. 120-80-625-8511-
00-00-000 (LAND)
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation ("PAEDC") owns and
maintains the Spur 93 Business Park (the "Business Park") located on West Port Arthur Road in
the City of Port Arthur, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the detention ponds and drainage ditches serving the Business Park require
rehabilitation and maintenance due to excessive vegetation and overgrowth that have adversely
affected the condition and functionality of the drainage facilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-424, the City Council approved the
engagement of Soutex Surveyors & Engineers ("Soutex") of Port Arthur, Texas, by the PAEDC
to provide engineering services associated with the rehabilitation of the detention ponds and
related drainage facilities at the Business Park; and
WHEREAS, Soutex completed the engineering plans, specifications, and bid documents
necessary to solicit competitive bids for the construction work required for the rehabilitation of
the detention ponds; and
WHEREAS, eight (8) bids were received and evaluated in accordance with the bid
requirements, with the results reflected in the bid tabulation attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, following review of the bids received, Soutex recommended that the
construction contract be awarded to TW Dirt, LLC of Gilmer, Texas, as the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, in the amount of$513,340.00; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of the PAEDC considered and
approved Soutex's recommendation and authorized the award of the construction contract for the
rehabilitation of the detention ponds serving the Spur 93 Business Park to TW Dirt, LLC in the
amount of$513,340.00; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Construction Contract between the PAEDC and TW Dirt,
LLC for the rehabilitation of the Spur 93 Business Park detention ponds is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that approval of the construction contract
and the expenditure of funds for the rehabilitation of the Business Park detention ponds is in the
best interests of the City and the PAEDC and will further the continued development,
maintenance, and economic viability of the Spur 93 Business Park; and
WHEREAS, funding for the project is contingent upon approval of the City's Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 budget and the appropriation of sufficient funds for the project, with funding to
be made available from PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-8511-00-00-000 (Land), upon such
approval and appropriation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the foregoing action is necessary and
appropriate to protect the public interest and to facilitate the continued development and
maintenance of the Spur 93 Business Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the PAEDC to award a bid to TW Dirt, LLC
in the amount of$513,340.00 for the rehabilitation of the Spur 93 Business Park detention ponds.
The award and performance of the Construction Contract authorized herein are expressly
contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the appropriation of
sufficient funds for the project. Upon approval and appropriation, funding for the project shall be
provided from PAEDC Account No. 120-80-625-8511-00-00-000 (Land).
Section 3. The PAEDC is hereby authorized to execute the Construction Contract with
TW Dirt, LLC, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"B".
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2026,
at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
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Charlotte Moses, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned, City Secretary
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APPROVED:
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K e uller PAED'E Chief Executive Officer
APPRO D • % T O `•RM:
Guy Goodson, PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Exhibit "A"
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to the Port Arthur EDC, 501 Proctor St., Ste. 100, Port Arthur, TX
77640; for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction
of the:
Port Arthur EDC Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
Bids will be received until 2:00 PM July 8th,2026,at the Port Arthur EDC Office,at which time and place
all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after closing time will be returned
unopened.
The right is reserved by the Port Arthur EDC,as it's interest may require,to accept or reject any or
all bids,and to waive any informality in the bids received.
There will be a Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference with the Engineer, Owner, and
Prospective Bidders at 10:00 AM June 30th,2026 at the Port Arthur EDC,501 Proctor St.,Ste. 100,
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Bidding Documents are on file at www.civcastusa.com There is no cost to view the plans,
and printing can be done through the website. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used
in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. Owner and
Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for
the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any purpose.
Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are on file and may be examined at the office of Soutex
Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur,Texas 77642. Copies may be secured
from Soutex Surveyors &Engineers for a non-refundable payment of$75.00.
Bid Security, only in the form of: 1) a certified or cashier's check drawn on a Texas bank and
made payable to the Port Arthur EDC;or 2) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business
in Texas,in the amount of not less than five(5%)percent of the greatest amount bid,must accompany each
bid at the time it is submitted. Bids must be submitted on the form shown in the Contract Documents. A
Contractor Qualification Statement must also accompany each bid.
Bids may be held by the Port Arthur EDC for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the
bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the
contract award.
Upon award,the successful bidder will be required to furnish payment bond and a performance
bonds.
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
First Publication — June 18th,2026
Second Publication — June 25th, 2026
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SURVEYORS&ENGINEERS Office(409)983.2004
Fax(409)983.2005
July 22, 2026
Krystle Muller, PCED
Chief Executive Officer
Port Arthur EDC
501 Proctor St, Suite 100
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Re: Port Arthur EDC
Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
Dear Ms. Muller,
Please find attached a bid tabulation of the bids received on July 15, 2026 @
2:00pm. We recommend that the award (Base&Additive Alternate Bid A) be made to TW
Dirt, LLC in the amount of$513,340.00 and allowing for 65 calendar days to complete the
project.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremy J. Mitchell, P.E., RPLS
For the Firm
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e�1 Bid Opening:2:00PM, JULY 15,2026 3737 Doctors Drive,Port Arthur,TX
501 Proctor St.Ste.100,Port Arthur,TX TX Eng.Firm NO.5755 Project NO.25-0435
Port Arthur EDC Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project MK CONSTRUCTORS TW DIRT,LLC U&D CONSTRUCTION CONST.MGRS OF SETR LLC
Approx. Total Total Total Total
Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount Unit Price Amount
1 MOBILIZATIONS(LIMIT TO 5%OF BID) 1 LS $ 27,100.00 $ 27,100.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ - $ 25,000.00 $ 58,100.00 $ 58,100.00
2 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"D"(ORIGINAL POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL Of FENCE 2 AC $ 5,500.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ $ 9,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 26,000.00
RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH(-ORIGINAL POND(RESERVE
3 TRACT"D"I,C.I.P:COMPLETE IN PLACE 1 LS $ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 38,750.00 $ 38,750.00 $ - $ 18,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
4 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"I"(SOUTH POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE 3.5 AC $ 5,500.00 $ 19,250.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 21,000.00 $ - $ 15,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 45,500.00
5 RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH)-SOUTH POND(RESERVE TRACT
"1"),C.I.P. 1 L5 $ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00 5 39,750.00 $ 39,750.00 $ $ 13,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00
6 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"I"(DITCH TRACT) 1.5 AC $ 5,500.00 $ 8,250.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ - $ 1E1,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 19,500.00
7 RESHAPE DITCH SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH)-RESERVE TRACT"I",C.I.P. 1 LS $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 5 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 s$ - $ 13,000.00 $ 8,100.00 $ 8,100.00
8 CLEAR AND GRUB NORTH POND(PORTION OF TRACT"G")INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE 2 AC $ 5,500.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 26,000.00
RESHAPE POND/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH),RESHAPE POND EARTHEN TRICKLE
9 CHANNEL PER PLANSET-NORTH POND(PORTION OF TRACT"G"),C.I.P. 1 LS $ 24,000.00 5 24,000.00 5 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ • _$ 27,000.00 $ 32,000.00 $ 32,000.00
10 CLEAR AND GRUB PORTION OF TRACT"G"&BLOCK 10(DITCH&ROADWAY),C.I.P. 10 AC 5 5,500.00 $ 55,000.00 5 6,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ • $ 42,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 130,000.00
11 CLEAN DITCHES(TRACT G&BLOCK 10)AND SPREAD AT EDC PARK,COMPLETE IN PLACE 5,150 LF $ 22.00 $ 113,300.00_$ 13.50 $ 69,525.00 $ - $ 50,00000 $ 35.00 $ 180,250.00
12 HAUL OFF TREES&FENCING-ODES NOT INCLUDE ANY LANDFILL FEES 19 AC $ 9,250.00 $ 175,750.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 19,000.00 $ - $ 59,000.00 $ 14,100.00 S 267,900.00
13 HYDROSEED,C.I.P. 19 AC $ 2,000.00 $ 38,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 28,500.00 $ - $ 103,000.00 $ 2,500.00 S 47,500.00
14 6'CHAINLINK FENCE(11 GA,W/3 STRAND BARBED WIRE),C.I.P. 5,000 LF $ 41.00 $ 205,000.00 $ 22.40 $ 112,000.00 $ - $ 149,000.00 $ 53.50 $ 267,500.00
15 CHAINLINE GATES(16'WIDE OPENING,DOUBLE GATE),C.I.P. 8 EA $ 1,125.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 20,000.00 $ - $ 14,000.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 16,800.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID $ 774,650.00 $ 491,525.00 $ 571,000.00 $ 1,162,150.00
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID A _
1A CONCRETE DITCH RIPBAP(RESERVE TRACT"I"),C.I.P 1 LS $ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 9,875.00 $ 9,875.00 $ - $ 25,387.00 S 28,100.00 $ 28,100.00
2A ROCK DRIVE 10"THICK,15'WIDE OVER GEOGRID(RESERVE TRACT"I"),C.I.P. 2,000 SF $ 5.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 5.97 $ 11,940.00 $ - $ 12,898.00 $ 7.83 $ 15,660.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID A $ 34,000.00 $ 21,815.00 $ 38,285.00 $ 43,760.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID WITH ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM(A) $ 808,650.00 $ 513,340.00 $ 609,285.00 $ 1,205,910.00
;..OF TE,' Bid Security Bond 5%GAB Bond 5%GAB Bond 5%GAB Bond 5%GAB
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Approx. Total Total Total Total
Item No. Description Unit Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Amount
Quantity Amount Amount Amount
1 MOBILIZATIONS(LIMIT TO 5%OF BID) 1 LS 5 52,200.00 $ 52,200.00 $ 37.000.00 $ 37,000.00 $ 64,900.00 $ 64,900.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
2 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"D"(ORIGINAL POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE 2 AC $ 11,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 7,320.00 $ 14,640.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 28,000.00 $ 9,382.00 $ 18,764.00
3 RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH)-ORIGINAL POND(RESERVE
TRACT"D"),C.I.P.-COMPLETE IN PLACE 1 LS $ 19,000.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 12,275.00 $ 12,275.00 $ 81,478.84 $ 81,478.84 $ 18,764.00 $ 18,764.00
4 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"1"(SOUTH POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE 3.5 AC $ 9,400.00 $ 32,900.00 $ 7,320.00 $ 25,620.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 50,750.00 $ 9,382.00 S 32,837.00
RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH)-SOUTH POND(RESERVE TRACT
5
"J"),C.I.P. 1 LS $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 16,370.00 $ 16,370.00 5 85,325.26 $ 85,325.26 $ 32,837.00 $ 32,837.00
6 CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"I"(DITCH TRACT) 2 AC $ 10,500.00 $ 15,750.00 $ 7,320.00 $ 10,980.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 21,750.00 $ 9,382.00 $ 14,073.00
7 RESHAPE DITCH SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH)-RESERVE TRACT"I",C.I.P. 1 LS $ 11,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 6,138.00 $ 6,138.00 $ 51,007.81 $ 51,007.81 $ 14,073.00 $ 14,073.00
8 CLEAR AND GRUB NORTH POND(PORTION OF TRACT"G")INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE 2 AC $ 9,500.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 15,450.00 $ 30,900.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 29,000.00 $ 9,382.00 $ 18,764.00
9 RESHAPE POND/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE FINISH),RESHAPE POND EARTHEN TRICKLE
CHANNEL PER PLANSET-NORTH POND(PORTION OF TRACT"G"),C.I.P. 1 LS $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 10,230.00_$ 10,230.00 $ 53,306.35_$ 53,306.35 $ 18,764.00 $ 18,764.00
10 CLEAR AND GRUB PORTION OF TRACT"G"&BLOCK 10(DITCH&ROADWAY),C.I.P. 30 AC $ 9,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 10,770.00 $ 107,700.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 9,382.00 $ 93,820.00
11 CLEAN DITCHES(TRACT G&BLOCK 10)AND SPREAD AT EDC PARK,COMPLETE IN PLACE 5,150 LF $ 49.00 $ 252,350.00 $ 21.50 $ 110,725.00 $ 62.47 S 321,720.50 $ 18.00 $ 92,700.00
12 HAUL OFF TREES&FENCING-DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY LANDFILL FEES 19 AC $ 10,000.00 $ 190,000.00 $ 3A95.00 $ 66,405.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 237,500.00 $ 15,680.00 $ 297,920.00
13 HYDROSEED,C.I.P. 19 AC $ 6,000.00 $ 114,000.00 $ 2,810.00 5 53,390.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 51,300.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 57,000.00
14 6'CHAINLINK FENCE(11 GA,W/3 STRAND BARBED WIRE),E-I.P. 5,000 LF $ 60.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 46.00 $ 230,000.00 5 42.60 $ 213,000.00. 5 51.00 $ 255,000.00
15 CHAIN LINE GATES(16'WIDE OPENING,DOUBLE GATE),C.I.P. 8 EA $ 3,000.00 5 24,000.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 14,400.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID $ 1,172,200.00 5 742,373.00 $ 1,450,038.76 S 999,716.00
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID A _ _
1A CONCRETE DITCH RIPRAP(RESERVE TRACT"I"),C.I.P. 1 LS $ 26,120.00 $ 26,120.00 $ 17,175.00 $ 17,175.00 $ 24,000.00`$ 24,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00
2A ROCK DRIVE 10"THICK,15'WIDE OVER GEOGRID(RESERVE TRACT"I"),C.I.P. 2,000 SF $ 6.80 $ 13,600.00 $ 7.70 $ 15,400.00 $ 7.50 $ 15,000.00 $ 7.00 S 14,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID A $ 39,720.00 $ 32,575.00 $ 39,000.00 $ 32,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID WITH ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM(A) S 1,211,920.00 $ 774,948.00 5 1,489,038.76 $ 1,031,716.00
Note:Yellow in columns indicates Contractor's math error in their orginal bid tabor failure to fill in written word/unit price.
Bid Security Bond 5%GAB r Bond 5%GAB Bond s%GAB Bond 5%GAB
,cOF-1 try 1 Statement of Bidders Qualifications Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Exhibit "B"
DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
BID PROPOSAL, CONTRACT
FOR
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
PORT ARTHUR EDC BUSINESS PARK
DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION
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Prepared by: THE Sw •PP ON THIS
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SOUTEX SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS Y J. MITCHELL, P.E. 116941
3737 DOCTORS DRIVE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77642
TBPE FIRM No. 5755 TBPLS FIRM NO. 10123800
409-983-2004
CONTENTS
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
STATEMENT OF BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
SCOPE OF WORK AND NOTES
BID FORM
BONDING COMPANY INFORMATION FORM
BID BOND
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
AGREEMENT (CONTRACT)
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT:
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF GENERAL CONDITIONS
INDEX TO GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
CURRENT WAGE RATES
GOVERNING TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals addressed to the Port Arthur EDC, 501 Proctor St., Ste. 100, Port Arthur, TX
77640; for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction
of the:
Port Arthur EDC Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
Bids will be received until 2:00 PM July 8th,2026,at the Port Arthur EDC Office,at which time and place
all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after closing time will be returned
unopened.
The right is reserved by the Port Arthur EDC,as it's interest may require,to accept or reject any or
all bids,and to waive any informality in the bids received.
There will be a Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference with the Engineer, Owner, and
Prospective Bidders at 10:00 AM June 30th,2026 at the Port Arthur EDC,501 Proctor St.,Ste.100,
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Bidding Documents are on file at www.civcastusa.com There is no cost to view the plans,
and printing can be done through the website. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used
in preparing Bids; neither the Owner nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. Owner and
Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for
the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any purpose.
Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are on file and may be examined at the office of Soutex
Surveyors &Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur,Texas 77642. Copies may be secured
from Soutex Surveyors &Engineers for a non-refundable payment of$75.00.
Bid Security, only in the form of: 1) a certified or cashier's check drawn on a Texas bank and
made payable to the Port Arthur EDC;or 2) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business
in Texas,in the amount of not less than five(5%)percent of the greatest amount bid,must accompany each
bid at the time it is submitted. Bids must be submitted on the form shown in the Contract Documents. A
Contractor Qualification Statement must also accompany each bid.
Bids may be held by the Port Arthur EDC for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the
bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the
contract award.
Upon award,the successful bidder will be required to furnish payment bond and a performance
bonds.
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
First Publication — June 18th ,2026
Second Publication — June 25th,2026
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article 1—Defined Terms 1
Article 2—Copies of Bidding Documents 1
Article 3—Qualifications of Bidders 1
Article 4—Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner's Safety Program;
Other Work at the Site 1
Article 5—Bidder's Representations 3
Article 6—Pre-Bid Conference 4
Article 7—Interpretations and Addenda 4
Article 8—Bid Security 4
Article 9—Contract Times 4
Article 10—Liquidated Damages 5
Article 11—Substitute and "Or-Equal" Items 5
Article 12—Subcontractors,Suppliers, and Others 5
Article 13—Preparation of Bid 5
Article 14—Basis of Bid 6
Article 15—Submittal of Bid 7
Article 16—Modification and Withdrawal of Bid 7
Article 17—Opening of Bids 7
Article 18—Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance 7
Article 19—Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract 8
Article 20—Bonds and Insurance 8
Article 21—Signing of Agreement 8
Article 22—Sales and Use Taxes 9
Article 23—Retainage 9
Article 24—Equal Opportunity In Employment 9
Article 25—Bonding Company 9
Article 26—Texas Ethic Commission 9
ARTICLE 1—DEFINED TERMS
1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General
Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to
Bidders have the meanings indicated below:
A. Issuing Office—The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued.
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ARTICLE 2—COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in the number
and format stated in the advertisement or invitation to bid. Bidders will be issued one (1) set of
plans and will be emailed or provided an on-line file storage link to a pdf set of plans.
2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor
Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do
so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license
for any other use.
ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
3.01 To demonstrate Bidder's qualifications to perform the Work, Bidder shall submit written
evidence such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and such other
dada as called for in the Statement of Bidder Qualifications. Each Bid must contain evidence of
Bidder's qualification to do business in the state where the Project is located or covenant to
obtain such qualifications prior to award of the contract.
3.02 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder's
representations and certifications.
ARTICLE 4—SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER'S
SAFETY PROGRAM;OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
4.01 Site and Other Areas
A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-
way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any
additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or
storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are
to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.
4.02 Existing Site Conditions
A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions
1. The Supplementary Conditions identify:
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a. those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions
at or adjacent to the Site.
b. those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface
or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities).
c. reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental
Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.
d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any
Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract
Documents, but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is
entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and
established in the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any
interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data,
interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or
indicated in such drawings.
3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition
of Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.
4.03 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders
A. Bidder shall conduct the required Site visit during normal working hours, and shall not
disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.
B. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of
Site conditions.
C. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting,
the Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations,
investigations, explorations,tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and
submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing
so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints
on Owner's authority regarding the Site.
D. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and
location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established
by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to
schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety
programs.
E. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon
completion of such explorations, investigations,tests, and studies.
4.04 Owner's Safety Program
A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. As the
General Conditions indicate, if an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the
Supplementary Conditions.
4.05 Other Work at the Site
A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the
general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at
the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to
the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written
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contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to
examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential
matters), if any.
ARTICLE 5—BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS
5.01 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:
A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items
identified in the Bidding Documents;
B. visit the Site, conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas,
and become familiar with and satisfy itself as to the general, local, and Site conditions that
may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;
C. become familiar with and satisfy itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost,
progress,and performance of the Work;
D. carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary
Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2)
reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent
to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with
respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings;
E. consider the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to
contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations
obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and
drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such
information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of
the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction
to be employed by Bidder;and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs;
F. agree, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,
that at the time of submitting its Bid no further examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the
Work at the price bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;
G. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at
the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;
H. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies
that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution
thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder;
I. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey
understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work;
and
J. agree that the submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by
Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, that without
exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the
Work required by the Bidding Documents.
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ARTICLE 6—PRE-BID CONFERENCE
6.01 A pre-Bid conference will be held at the time and location stated in the invitation or
advertisement to bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the
Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will
transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in
response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and
will not be binding or legally effective.
ARTICLE 7—INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to
Engineer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in
response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having
received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for
opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding.
Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct,supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 8—BID SECURITY
8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5% percent
of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the
form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form included in the Bidding
Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the
General Conditions.
8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the
contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract Documents, furnished the
required contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award,whereupon the
Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract
Documents and furnish the required contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award,
Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of
that Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner's exclusive remedy if Bidder
defaults.
8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of seven days after the Effective Date of
the Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders
will be released.
8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving
the award will be released within seven days after the Bid opening.
ARTICLE 9—CONTRACT TIMES
9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which the Work is to be substantially
completed, and completed and ready for final payment,are set forth in the Agreement.
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ARTICLE 10—LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial
Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the
Agreement.
ARTICLE 11—SUBSTITUTE AND"OR-EQUAL" ITEMS
11.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment
specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration during the bidding and
Contract award process of possible substitute or"or-equal" items. In cases in which the Contract
allows the Contractor to request that Engineer authorize the use of a substitute or "or-equal"
item of material or equipment, application for such acceptance may not be made to and will not
be considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Contract.
ARTICLE 12—SUBCONTRACTORS,SUPPLIERS,AND OTHERS
12.01 A Bidder shall be prepared to retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or
entities for the performance of the Work if required by the Bidding Documents (most commonly
in the Specifications) to do so. If a prospective Bidder objects to retaining any such
Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity, and the concern is not relieved by an
Addendum,then the prospective Bidder should refrain from submitting a Bid.
12.02 Subsequent to the submittal of the Bid, Owner may not require the Successful Bidder or
Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity against which
Contractor has reasonable objection.
12.03 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall within five days after
Bid opening, submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors or Suppliers proposed for the
following portions of the Work, If requested by Owner, such list shall be accompanied by an
experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence
of qualification for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity. If Owner or
Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor,
Supplier, individual, or entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent
Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder
shall submit a substitute, Bidder's Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in
cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in
evaluating Bids and making the Contract award.
12.04 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the
Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, or
other individuals or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds
for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity
so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of
the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to subsequent
revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.06 of the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 13—PREPARATION OF BID
13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.
A. All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink.
Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid
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price shall be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item,
and unit price item listed therein.
B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item is
optional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then
Bidder may enter the words "No Bid" or"Not Applicable."
13.02 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose
title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The
corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown.
13.03 A Bid by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner
(whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign.
The partnership's address for receiving notices shall be shown.
13.04 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member or
other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of
formation of the firm and the firm's address for receiving notices shall be shown.
13.05 A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder's name and address for receiving notices.
13.06 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer
in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The joint venture's address for receiving notices shall
be shown.
13.07 All names shall be printed in ink below the signatures.
13.08 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall
be filled in on the Bid Form.
13.09 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall
be shown.
13.10 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state
where the Project is located, or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority and
qualification prior to award of the Contract and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder's state
contractor license number, if any,shall also be shown on the Bid Form.
ARTICLE 14—BASIS OF BID
14.01 Lump Sum
A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis as set forth in the Bid Form.
14.02 Unit Price
A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a unit price basis for each item of Work listed in the unit price
section of the Bid Form.
B. The "Bid Price" (sometimes referred to as the extended price) for each unit price Bid item
will be the product of the "Estimated Quantity" (which Owner or its representative has set
forth in the Bid Form) for the item and the corresponding "Bid Unit Price" offered by the
Bidder. The total of all unit price Bid items will be the sum of these "Bid Prices"; such total
will be used by Owner for Bid comparison purposes.The final quantities and Contract Price
will be determined in accordance with Paragraph 13.03 of the General Conditions.
C. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved
in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of
figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
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14.03 Allowances
A. For cash allowances the Bid price shall include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper
for Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances,
if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.E of the
General Conditions.
ARTICLE 15—SUBMITTAL OF BID
15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of
the Bid Form, and, if required, the Bid Bond Form. The unbound copy of the Bid Form is to be
completed and submitted with the Bid security and the other documents required to be
submitted under the terms of Article 7 of the Bid Form.
15.02 A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in
the advertisement or invitation to bid and shall be enclosed in a plainly marked package with
the Project title (and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Project for which the Bid is
submitted), the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid security and
other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system,the sealed envelope
containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with
the notation "BID ENCLOSED."A mailed Bid shall be addressed to the EDC Secretary.
15.03 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the
correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the
Bidder unopened.
ARTICLE 16—MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID
16.01 A Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a
Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the
date and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be
returned to the Bidder.
16.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in
the manner specified in Paragraph 16.01 and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the
opening of Bids.
16.03 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner
and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a
material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid,
and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, that Bidder will be
disqualified from further bidding on the Work.
ARTICLE 17—OPENING OF BIDS
17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and,
unless obviously non-responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base
Bids and major alternates, if any,will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.
ARTICLE 18—BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE
18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but
Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of
this period.
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ARTICLE 19—EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming,
nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that
Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. If Bidder purports
to add terms or conditions to its Bid,takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents,
or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, then the
Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive; provided that Owner also reserves the right to waive
all minor informalities not involving price,time, or changes in the Work.
19.02 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award shall be to the responsible Bidder
submitting the lowest responsive Bid for the combination of base bid segments awarded. The
Owner's preference is to award all segments. If award of all segments is not made it will be due
to fiscal constraints.The bid segments are presented in the order of the Owner's preference for
construction.The Owner will award as many of the bid segments as possible.
19.03 Evaluation of Bids
A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed
requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the
Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.
B. For the determination of the apparent low Bidder when unit price bids are submitted, Bids
will be compared on the basis of the total of the products of the estimated quantity of each
item and unit price Bid for that item,together with any lump sum items.
19.04 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the
Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers
proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers
must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.
19.05 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the
responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or
Suppliers.
ARTICLE 20—BONDS AND INSURANCE
20.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets
forth Owner's requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the
Successful Bidder delivers the Agreement (executed by Successful Bidder) to Owner, it shall be
accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.
ARTICLE 21—SIGNING OF AGREEMENT
21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the
unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as
identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall execute and
deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement (and any bonds and insurance
documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents)to Owner. Within ten days
thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful
Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in
Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.
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ARTICLE 22—SALES AND USE TAXES
22.01 Owner is exempt from state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated
in the Work. Said taxes shall not be included in the Bid. Refer to Paragraph SC-7.09 of the
Supplementary Conditions for additional information.
ARTICLE 23—RETAINAGE
23.01 Provisions concerning Contractor's retainage are set forth in the Agreement.
ARTICLE 24—EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT
24.01 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
ARTICLE 25—BONDING COMPANY
25.01 The bidder shall submit with his bid the name, address,and telephone number of a person,firm,
or corporation who has agreed to execute the required payment and performance bonds in the
event that this contract is awarded to the bidder. A form is included in these contract
documents for that purpose.
25.02 Such surety company shall be authorized to operate in Texas, shall have all necessary
authorization and resources required to issue payment and performance bonds required for the
amount of the contract,and shall have a rating of at least A from Best's Key Rating Guide.
ARTICLE 26—TEXAS ETHIC COMMISSION
26.01 By January 1, 2016, the commission will make available on its website a new filing application
that must be used to file Form 1295. A business entity must use the application to enter the
required information on Form 1295 and print a copy of the completed form,which will include a
certification of filing that will contain a unique certification number. An authorized agent of the
business entity must sign the printed copy of the form and have the form notarized. The
completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing must be filed with the governmental body
or state agency with which the business entity is entering into the contract.
26.02 The governmental entity of state agency must notify the commission, using the commission's
filing application, of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 with the certification of filing not later
than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract. The commission
will post the completed Form 1295 to its website within seven business days after receiving
notice from the governmental entity or state agency.
26.03 The following link has tutorials and frequently asked questions that will guide you through the
process: https://www.ehtics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm
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QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
Submitted to: (Corporation)
By: (Co-partnership)(An Individual)
Principal Office:
The signatory of this questionnaire guarantees the truth and accuracy of all statements and of all
answers.
1. How many years has your organization been in business as a general contractor under your
present business name?
2. How many years' experience in this type of construction work has your organization had.
(a) As a general contractor?
(b) As a sub-contractor?
3. What projects has your organization completed? (attach separate sheets if necessary)
Contract Class of Date Name and Address of Owner
Amount Work Completed
4. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where and why?
QS- 1 of 4
5. In what manner have you inspected this proposed work?
6. Explain your plan or layout for performing the proposed work.
7. The work, if awarded to you, will have the personal supervision of whom?
(a) For administrative management
(b) For construction superintendence
8. What portions of the work do you intend to sub-let? State names and addresses of sub-
contractors, and general portion to be performed by each in this project.
QS-2 of 4
9. What equipment do you own that is available for the proposed work?
Description, Present
Quan. Item Size, Capacity Condition Location
10. Have you received firm offers for all major items of equipment within prices used in preparing
your proposal?
11. List the construction projects your organization has under way at this date.
Contract Class of Percent Name and Address of Owner
Amount Work Complete or Contracting Officer
12. Contractor shall provide a separate list of any lawsuits filed against their company or against
an owner or supplier setting forth the style of case, court, county, claims of plaintiff and the
resolution for all instances occurring within the past seven (7) years.
QS-3 of 4
Dated at this day of
,20
BIDDER:
BY:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
Attest:
Secretary of Corporation
Bidder's Signature
(Seal) If Bidder is a Corporation
QS-4of4
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Bidder shall include in their bid package a current financial statement as required by Instructions to
Bidders.The statement shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope within the bid package labeled with
name of bidder and project title.The envelope will be opened and the statement examined only if bidder is
actively considered for award. Otherwise, upon request the envelope will be returned unopened after
contract award.
The attachment statement will remain confidential and will not be included in contract documents.
SCOPE OF WORK
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
Port Arthur,Texas
Port Arthur EDC Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
It is the intent of the Contract Documents to provide the requirements and specification for the construction
associated with the Port Arthur EDC Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
Summary of Work
Mobilization 5%
The project scope for the Bids includes but is not limited to:
• Remove all fencing around ponds and dispose
• Clear all vegetation(including roots) from ponds and dispose
• Clear all vegetation(including roots) from ditches and dispose
• Grade sides slopes of pond and seed
• Re-grade ditches and seed
• Install new fencing and gates
• Install concrete rip-rap
• Final site cleanup
2.0 BID ITEM NOTES
Contractor's bid shall include all labor, material and equipment and overhead costs to perform
work described in the plans and specifications.Any other work necessary for the intended work
as described in the plans and specifications not specifically detailed in the unit price
description or in the plans and specifications shall be made subsidiary to the bid items
provided.Port Arthur EDC shall award a contract for any or all bid schedules in order to achieve
the maximum benefit to the Port Arthur EDC within the allowable budget.
Mobilization —Contractor shall perform mobilization per technical specifications.
3.0 GENERAL NOTES
3.1 General Construction Notes
1. The contractor shall furnish all onsite general construction surveying, layout, and any other
surveying requirements necessary for the construction of the project.
2. Existing monuments or property corners shall not be disturbed. The Contractor will replace and
accurately relocate all reference points and construction stakes lost, destroyed, or moved solely at
his expense.
3. Unless otherwise shown on the plans or otherwise directed, commence work after sunrise and
ensure construction equipment is off the road by sunset.
4. All authorized waste material shall become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of
at a place off the right-of-way and approved by the engineer.
5. Contractor's bid shall include all labor, material and equipment and overhead costs to perform
work described in the Contract Documents and specifications. Any other work necessary for the
intended work as described in the Contract Documents and specification not specifically detailed
in this unit price description shall be made subsidiary to the bid items provided.
6. The Contractor shall maintain adequate drainage throughout the limits of the Project during all
construction phases. At the conclusion of the project the project limits shall be inspected. All
materials which are in ditches or other drainage structures resulting from the project work shall be
removed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.
7. The Contractor shall allow utility and/or pipeline companies to enter this project to perform
inspections and to accomplish such work as required for placement or protection of their services
and as may be deemed necessary by the Engineer.
8. Ingress and egress adjacent to the project and to adjacent properties shall be maintained by the
Contractor at all times pursuant to the approved Traffic Control Plan. The Contractor will be
responsible for keeping mud and debris off of existing public streets adjacent to the site.
9. The Contractor will be responsible for notifying utility companies of construction and confirming
the location of utility and/or pipeline which may exist or interfere with construction of this project.
It shall be his responsibility to notify the utility and/or pipeline companies involved in case of
conflict or damage and he shall be responsible for damage that occurs due to this negligence.
10. Contractor shall keep one complete set of plans and specifications in good condition on the job
site at all times.
11. Assume ownership of debris and dispose of at an approved location. Do not dispose of debris on
private property unless approved in writing by the Engineer.
12. Upon completion of all project improvements and inspections, and the Port Arthur EDC
acceptance of these improvements, the Contractor shall be required to furnish an Affidavit of
Warranty to the Port Arthur EDC for a one (1)year period on all work.
13. Measurement and Payment-All quantities presented in the Bid Form are in-place quantities. All
quantities presented for payment shall be in-place,measured quantities in the units provided in the
Bid Form. Measurement for Payment shall be based on the limits of construction provided for in
the plans. Work performed outside those described limits will not be considered for payment
unless authorized by the Engineer.
14. Any permits or fees required by the City or any other entity shall be paid for by the
Contractor.
15. All areas disturbed by construction activity shall be restored to an equal or better condition at the
expense of the contractor.
16. All culverts shall be protected from damage during construction operations. Culverts damaged as
a result of contractor's negligence shall be replaced at contractor's expense.
17. Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain all barricades, warning signs, and markings for
hazards necessary to protect the public and the work site. When used during periods of darkness,
such barricades, warning signs and hazard markings shall be suitably illuminated. All traffic
control devices and their placement shall be in accordance with the latest Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This work will not be paid for directly, but shall be considered
subsidiary to the various unit bid prices.
18. The Lump Sum bid for the item "Mobilization" involves moving equipment on site, payment and
performance bonds, insurance and other incidental items associated with the project. This item is
not to exceed 5%of Base Bid.
19. All concrete to have a light broom finish.
20. Contractor shall be responsible for removal of any fence, trees, hedge, or any other landscaping
within the right-of-way/City Property, easement, alleyway necessary for construction, even if not
indicated in the construction plans is considered a subsidiary of the bid.
4.0 UTILITY COORDINATION
Utility locations shown on the plans are for informational purposes only and are not exact. The Engineer
and the Owner assume no responsibility for variation in location and grades. Contractor shall verify
location and elevation of existing facility prior to construction of proposed facilities. Discrepancies
between the two shall be immediately reported to the Owner or Engineer.
Contractor will be responsible for contacting all utility companies with existing facilities in the areas of
construction 48 hours prior to construction in areas of possible underground utilities which may or not be
shown on drawing. Contractor is responsible for making the Texas One Call and following all
requirements set forth through that agency. (See contact list in plans)
The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all utility lines during construction. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to existing utilities and shall promptly repair same, or
make arrangements for such repair with the Owner of the utility involved.
In all cases the Contractor shall inform and coordinate work with the Owners of the various utilities
sufficiently in advance of the contractor's operation to enable such utility Owners, in advance of any work
which might damage, interfere with or require adjustments to utilities along or adjacent to the work, to
reroute, provide temporary detours, or to make other adjustments to utilities in order that the contractor
may proceed with his work with a minimum amount of delay and expense.
The contractor shall cooperate with all utility owners concerned in effecting any utility adjustments
necessary and shall not hold the Owner or Engineer liable for any expenses due to delay or additional
work because of conflicts. The Contractor shall allow utility and/or pipeline companies to enter this
project to accomplish such work as required for placement or protection of their services and as may be
deemed necessary by the Engineer.
Except where shown on the plans and otherwise specified,all utility adjustments shall be the responsibility
of the Owners of the utilities and, if in the opinion of the Engineer adjustment is required,the Contractor
will be responsible for notifying the respective owner.
5.0 WORK SCHEDULING
Contractor shall provide a written schedule describing the sequencing and routes of work including dump
trucks, concrete trucks or other heavy equipment.
Contractor shall notify Owner no later than 48 hours prior to the commencement of work.
Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Port Arthur EDC.
Contractor shall schedule work in a manner that will cause minimum interference with traffic and to the
general public.
6.0 SUBMITTALS
1. Bar type schedule showing estimated work times and written description of the general
sequencing of project work including hauling and concrete delivery routes. Submit for review
along with signed contracts;
2. Including but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fire hydrants, Concrete mix designs to be
utilized on project; and base materials, rebar,
3. Record Drawings shall be submitted prior to the approval of final payment.
END OF SECTION
ARTICLE 8—DEFINED TERMS
8.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions
to Bidders,the General Conditions,and the Supplementary Conditions.
ARTICLE 9—BID SUBMITTAL
BIDDER: [Indicate correct name of bidding entity]
By:
[Signature]
[Printed name]
(If Bidder is a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach
evidence of authority to sign.)
Attest:
[Signature]
[Printed name]
Title:
Submittal Date:
Address for giving notices:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Contact Name and e-mail address:
4
Bidder's License No.:
(where applicable)
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BID FORM
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BUISNESS PARK DETENTION PONDS REHABILITATION PROJECT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article 1—Bid Recipient 1
Article 2—Bidder's Acknowledgements 1
Article 3—Bidder's Representations 1
Article 4—Bidder's Certification 2
Article 5—Basis of Bid 3-7
Article 6—Time of Completion 8
Article 7—Attachments to this Bid 8
Article 8—Defined Terms 8
Article 9—Bid Submittal 8
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ARTICLE 1—BID RECIPIENT
1.01 This Bid is submitted to:
PORT ARTHUR EDC
501 Proctor St.,Ste. 100
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted,to enter into an Agreement
with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or
indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and
in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 2—BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without
limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject to
acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may
agree to in writing upon request of Owner.
ARTICLE 3—BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS
3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:
A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data and
reference items identified in the Bidding Documents, and hereby acknowledges receipt of
the following Addenda:
Addendum No. Addendum, Date
B. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and
adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local, and
Site conditions that may affect cost, progress,and performance of the Work.
C. Bidder is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect
cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and
drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if
any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.
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E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly
known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and
observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and any Site-related
reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of
such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance
of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction to be employed by Bidder;and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs.
F. Bidder agrees, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding
paragraph,that no further examinations, investigations, explorations,tests, studies, or data
are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price bid
and within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of
the Bidding Documents.
G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the
Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.
H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and confirms that the
written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.
I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all
terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work.
J. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that
Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, and that without exception the
Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work
required by the Bidding Documents.
ARTICLE 4—BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION
4.01 Bidder certifies that:
A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed
individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or
rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;
B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false
or sham Bid;
C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and
D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing
for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:
1. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of
value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;
2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to
influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at
artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and
open competition;
3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders,
with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices
at artificial, non-competitive levels; and
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4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,
persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or
affect the execution of the Contract.
ARTICLE 5—BASIS OF BID
5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following
price(s):
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PORT ARTHUR EDC-BUSINESS PARK DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION PROJECT
Item Approx. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM WITH UNIT BID PRICE
No. QTY UNITS WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
1 1.0 L.S. MOBILIZATIONS(LIMIT TO 5%OF BID)
@ twenty thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Lump Sum
CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"D"
2 2.0 AC. (ORGINAL POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL OF
FENCE
@ six thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 6,000.00 $ 12,000.00
Per Acre
RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY
3 1.0 L.S. (MOWABLE FINISH)-ORGINAL POND(RESERVE
TRACT"D"),C.I.P.-COMPLETE IN PLACE
@ thirty eight thousand seven hundred fifty
dollars and zero cents $38,750.00 $ 38,750.00
Lump Sum
CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"J"(SOUTH
4 3.5 AC.
111 POND)INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE
@ six thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 6,000.00 $ 21,000.00
Per Acre
RESHAPE POND SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY
5 1.0 L.S. (MOWABLE FINISH)-SOUTH POND(RESERVE
TRACT"1"),C.I.P.
@ thirty nine thousand seven hundred fifty
dollars and zero cents $ 39,750.00 $ 39,750.00
Lump Sum
PA EDC-Detention Ponds Rehabiliation Project Page 4 Addendum 2
PORT ARTHUR EDC-BUSINESS PARK DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION PROJECT
CLEAR AND GRUB RESERVE TRACT"I" (DITCH
6 1.5 AC. TRACT)
@ six thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 6,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Per Acre
RESHAPE DITCH SLOPES/SHAPE SMOOTHLY
7 1.0 L.S.
(MOWABLE FINISH)-RESERVE TRACT"I",C.I.P.
@ ten thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Lump Sum
8 2.0 AC. CLEAR AND GRUB NORTH POND(PORTION OF
TRACT"G")INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FENCE
@ six thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 6,000.00 $ 12,000.00
Per Acre
RESHAPE POND/SHAPE SMOOTHLY(MOWABLE
FINISH), RESHAPE POND EARTHEN TRICKLE
9 1.0 L.S. CHANNEL PER PLANSET-NORTH POND
(PORTION OF TRACT"G"),C.I.P.
@ twenty thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Lump Sum
CLEAR AND GRUB PORTION OF TRACT"G"&
10 10.0 AC.
BLOCK 10(DITCH&ROADWAY), C.I.P.
@ six thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 6,000.00 $ 60,000.00
Per Acre
PA EDC-Detention Ponds Rehabiliation Project Page 5 Addendum 2
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PORT ARTHUR EDC-BUSINESS PARK DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION PROJECT
CLEAN DITCHS(TRACT G&BLOCK 10)AND
11 5,150.0 LF. SPREAD AT EDC PARK,COMPLETE IN PLACE
@ thirteen dollars and fifty cents
$ 13.50 $ 69,525.00
Linear Foot
HAUL OFF TREES& FENCING -DOES NOT
12 19.00 AC. INCLUDE ANY LANDFILL FEES
@ one thousand dollars and zero cents
$ 1,000.00 $ 19,000.00
Per Acre
13 19.0 AC. HYDROSEED,C.I.P.
@ one thousand five hundred dollars
and zero cents $ 1,500.00 $ 28,500.00
Per Acre
6'CHAINLINK FENCE(11 GA,W/3 STRAND
14 5,000 LF BARBED WIRE),C.I.P.
@ twenty two dollars and forty cents $ 22,40 $ 112,000.00
Linear Foot
15 8.0 EA CHAINLINE GATES(16'WIDE OPENING,
DOUBLE GATE),C.I.P.
@ two thousand five hundred dollars
and zero cents $ 2,500.00 $ 20,000.00
Each
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID A
Item Approx. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM WITH UNIT BID PRICE
No. QTY UNITS WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT
1A 1.0 LS CONCRETE DITCH RIPRAP(RESERVE TRACT"I"),
C.I.P.
@ nine thousand eight hundred seventy five
dollars and zero cents $ 9,875.00 $ 9,875.00
Lump Sum
PA EDC-Detention Ponds Rehabiliation Project Page 6 Addendum 2
PORT ARTHUR EDC-BUSINESS PARK DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION PROJECT
2A 2,000 SF ROCK DRIVE 10"THICK, 15'WIDE OVER
GEOGRID(RESERVE TRACT"I"),C.I.P.
@ five dollars and ninety seven cents $ 5.97 $ 11,940.00
Lump Sum
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID $ 491,525.00
four hundred ninety one thousand five hundred twenty five dollars and zero cents
(TOTAL AMOUNT BASE BID WRITTEN IN WORDS)
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID(A) $ 21,815.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID WITH ADDITIVE
ALTERNATE BID ITEMS(A) $ 513,340.00
five hundred thirteen thousand three hundred forty dollars and zero cents
(TOTAL AMOUNT BASE BID WITH ADD ALTERNATE A,WRITTEN IN WORDS)
Unit Prices have been computed in accordance with Paragraph 11.03.E of the General Conditions.The above unit prices shall include all labor,
materials,bailing,shoring,removal,overhead,profit,insurance,etc.,to cover the finished work of the several kinds called for.
Amounts are to be shown in both words and figures. Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of work and unit prices shall be resolved in
favor of the correct total. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in
favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.
Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the rights to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bidder
acknowledges that quantities are not guaranteed and final payment will be based on actual quantities determined as provided in the Contract
Documents and Specifications,if applicable.
Bidder acknowledges that estimated quantities are not guaranteed,and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids,and final payment
for all unit price Bid items will be based on actual quantities,determined as provided in the Contract Documents.
If the contract is to be awarded,it will be awarded to the Best Bid,the Lowest Bidder or the Bidder whose evaluation by the OWNER or whose
Bid indicates to the OWNER that the award will be in the best interest of the Project.
PA EDC-Detention Ponds Rehabiliation Project Page 7 Addendum 2
ARTICLE 6—TIME OF COMPLETION
6.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for
final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the
dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.
Base Bid- CO l./ Calendar Days
Additive Alternate Bid A- Calendar Days
6.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.
ARTICLE 7—ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID
7.01 The following documents are submitted with aAd mie�ditio of this Bid:
A. Required Bid security in the form of 'r�JY�1 , and in the amount
of$ ;
B. List of Proposed Subcontractors;
C. List of Proposed Suppliers;
D. List of Project References;
E. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to
obtain such license within the time for acceptance of Bids;
F. Required Bidder Qualification Statement with Supporting Data
ARTICLE 8—DEFINED TERMS
8.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions
to Bidders,the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.
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BONDING COMPANY INFORMATOIN
The following person, firm, or corporation has agreed to execute the required payment and
performance bonds in the event this contract is awarded to the bidder:
Names of Surety:
Mailing Address:
City, State,Zip:
Telephone Number:
Is surety authorized to operate in Texas?
Is surety aware of size of project?
Does surety have adequate authorization and resources to cover bonds for the amount of this
contract?
Ratings from Best's Key Rating Guide
Project: Port Arthur EDC
Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
Owner: Port Arthur EDC
Name of Bidder
BID BOND
Any singular reference to Bidder,Surety,Owner,or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
BIDDER(Name and Address): TW Dirt, LLC
PO Box 297
Gilmer,TX 75644
SURETY(Name,and Address of Principal Place of Business): Lexington National Insurance Corporation
11426 York Road, 2nd Floor
Cockeysville,Maryland 21030
OWNER(Name and Address):
Port Arthur EDC
501 Proctor Sr.,Ste. 100
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
4 BID
Bid Due Date: 2:00 PM Juy 15th,2026
4 Description: Port Arthur EDC
Business Park Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
BOND
Bond Number:
Date: July 15th, 2026
Penal sum Five Percent of Greatest Amount Bid $ 5% of GAB
(Words) (Figures)
Surety and Bidder,intending to be legally bound hereby,subject to the terms set forth below,do each cause
this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer,agent,or represe ative.
BIDDER SURETY Lexingtonational
TW Dirt. LLC (Seal) Insurance Corporation (Seal)
Bidder's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
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By: By:
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Signature
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ArnekiVACIW.k Jordan A Pitts
Print Name Print Name
DYV —0 Attorney-In-Fact
Title Title
Attest: wt./Lim/AA"
Attest: klr! �'Z�G� /1&
Signature •��VI Signature
C►�� Melissa Pitts, Bond Secretary
Title Title
EJCDC'Cr435,Bld Bond(Damages Form).Published 2013.
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
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Note:Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice.
Provide execution by any additional parties,such as joint venturers,if necessary.
1. Bidder and Surety,jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder any difference between the total amount of Bidder's Bid and the total
amount of the Bid of the next lowest,responsible Bidder that submitted a responsive Bid as determined by Owner for
the work required by the Contract Documents,provided that:
1,1 If there is no such next Bidder, and Owner does not abandon the Project,then Bidder and Surety shall pay
to Owner the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond,and
1.2 In no event shall Bidder's and Surety's obligation hereunder exceed the penal sum set forth on the face of
this Bond.
1.3 Recovery under the terms of this Bond shall be Owner's sole and exclusive remedy upon default of Bidder.
2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding
Documents(or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner)the executed Agreement required by the Bidding
Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents.
3. This obligation shall be null and void if:
3.1 Owner accepts Bidder's Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents(or any
extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner)the executed Agreement required by the Bidding
Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents,or
3.2 All Bids are rejected by Owner,or
3.3 Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents(or any
extension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and,if applicable,consented to by Surety when required
by Paragraph 5 hereof),
4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after
receipt by Bidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be given with reasonable
promptness,Identifying this Bond and the Project and including a statement of the amount due.
5. Surety waives notice of any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of
Award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including
extensions shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from Bid due date without Surety's written consent.
6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default required in
Paragraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety and in no case later than one year after the Bid due date.
7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the
state In which the Project is located.
8. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown
on the face of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier, or by United States
Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon
receipt by the party concerned.
9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority
of the officer, agent,or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute,seal,and deliver such
Bond and bind the Surety thereby.
10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any
applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at
length. If any provision of this Bond conflicts with any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall
govern and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.
1 I. The term"Bid"as used herein Includes a Bid,offer,or proposal as applicable.
EJCDC°C-435,Bid Bond(Damages farm).Published 2013.
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
qry ks\ 1bejng first duly sworn,deposes and says that:
1) He/She is \\ ► \A- VliAC� of WCA� t 1 the Bidder that
has submitted the attached B'd;
2) He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all
pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;
3) Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;
4) Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers,partners,owners,agents,representatives,
employees or parties in interest, including this affiant,has in any way colluded,conspired,
connived or agreed,directly or indirectly with another Bidder, firm or person to submit a
collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been
submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract,or has in any manner,
directly or indirectly,sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any
other Bidder,firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid price of any other
Bidder,or to fix an overhead,profit or cost element of the Bid price or the Bid Price of any other
Bidder,or to secure through any collusion,conspiracy,connivance or unlawful agreement any
advantage against the Port Arthur EDC or any person interested in the proposed Contract;and
5) The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any
collusion,conspiracy,connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its
agents,representatives,owners,employees,or parties in interest, including the affiant.
(Signed) ►r` k.N.. 1./\
(Title) \\► tk N \c !v
Subscribed and sworn to me this
11 day of R 11 ,20/0
By: Marine A Jenkins
NOTARY PUBLIC L ' tL° -"-3
n E• My Co / PI0Sc rr I }h County, ,\ 7730
My commission expires on /30 I .O<3()
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (STIPULATED PRICE)
THIS AGREEMENT is by and between Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation ("Owner") and
TW Dirt, LLC ("Contractor").
Owner and Contractor hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1—WORK
1.01 Contractor shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The
Work is generally described as follows:Clearing,grading,seeding, haul-off,fencing&cleanup.
ARTICLE 2—THE PROJECT
2.01 The Project, of which the Work under the Contract Documents is a part, is generally described as
follows:
Port Arthur EDC BUISNESS PARK
DETENTION PONDS REHABILIATION PROJECT
ARTICLE 3—CONTRACT TIMES
3.01 Time of the Essence
A. All time limits for Milestones, if any, Substantial Completion, and completion and readiness
for final payment as stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.
3.02 Contract Times:Days
A. The Work will be substantially completed within 65 calendar days after the date when
the Contract Times commence to run as provided in Paragraph 4.01 of the General
Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06
of the General Conditions within _ calendar days after the date when the Contract Times
commence to run.
3.03 Liquidated Damages
A. Contractor and Owner recognize that time is of the essence as stated in Paragraph 3.01
above and that Owner will suffer financial and other losses if the Work is not completed
and Milestones not achieved within the times specified in Paragraph 3.02 above, plus any
extensions thereof allowed in accordance with the Contract. The parties also recognize the
delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving in a legal or arbitration proceeding the
actual loss suffered by Owner if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of
requiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay
(but not as a penalty):
1. Substantial Completion: Contractor shall pay Owner $500 for each day that expires
after the time (as duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) specified in Paragraph
3.02.A above for Substantial Completion until the Work is substantially complete.
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2. Completion of Remaining Work: After Substantial Completion, if Contractor shall
neglect, refuse, or fail to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Times (as
duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) for completion and readiness for final
payment, Contractor shall pay Owner $500 for each day that expires after such time
until the Work is completed and ready for final payment.
3. Liquidated damages for failing to timely attain Substantial Completion and final
completion are not additive and will not be imposed concurrently.
ARTICLE 4—CONTRACT PRICE
4.01 Owner shall pay Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents the amounts that follow, subject to adjustment under the Contract:
A. For all Work, at the prices stated in Contractor's Bid, attached hereto as an exhibit.
ARTICLE 5—PAYMENT PROCEDURES
5.01 Submittal and Processing of Payments
A. Contractor shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Article 15 of the
General Conditions. Applications for Payment will be processed by Engineer as provided in
the General Conditions.
5.02 Progress Payments;Retainage
A. Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the basis of
Contractor's Applications for Payment on or about the 25TH day of each month during
performance of the Work as provided in Paragraph 5.02.A.1 below, provided that such
Applications for Payment have been submitted in a timely manner and otherwise meet the
requirements of the Contract. All such payments will be measured by the Schedule of
Values established as provided in the General Conditions (and in the case of Unit Price
Work based on the number of units completed) or, in the event there is no Schedule of
Values, as provided elsewhere in the Contract.
1. Prior to Substantial Completion, progress payments will be made in an amount equal
to the percentage indicated below but, in each case, less the aggregate of payments
previously made and less such amounts as Owner may withhold, including but not
limited to liquidated damages, in accordance with the Contract
a. 90 percent of Work completed (with the balance being retainage).
b. 90 percent of cost of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work(with
the balance being retainage).
B. At the written request of the Contractor, and upon Substantial Completion, Owner shall
pay an amount sufficient to increase total payments to Contractor to 90 percent of the
Work completed, less such amounts set off by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 15.01.E of the
General Conditions, and less 200 percent of Engineer's estimate of the value of Work to be
completed or corrected as shown on the punch list of items to be completed or corrected
prior to final payment.
5.03 Final Payment
A. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of
the General Conditions, Owner shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price as
recommended by Engineer as provided in said Paragraph 15.06.
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ARTICLE 6—INTEREST
6.01 No interest will be paid amounts owed unless required by law, in which event the rate will be
the lowest amount allowed by law.
ARTICLE 7—CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS
7.01 In order to induce Owner to enter into this Contract, Contractor makes the following
representations:
A. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents, and any data and
reference items identified in the Contract Documents.
B. Contractor has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site
and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, and
Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
C. Contractor is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect
cost, progress, and performance of the Work.
D. Contractor has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and
drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if
any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.
E. Contractor has considered the information known to Contractor itself; information
commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and
observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Contract Documents; and the Site-related
reports and drawings identified in the Contract Documents, with respect to the effect of
such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance
of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction to be employed by Contractor; and (3) Contractor's safety precautions and
programs.
F. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,
Contractor agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies,
or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the
Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.
G. Contractor is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at
the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.
H. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
discrepancies that Contractor has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the written
resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Contractor.
I. The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of
all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.
J. Contractor's entry into this Contract constitutes an incontrovertible representation by
Contractor that without exception all prices in the Agreement are premised upon
performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 8—CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
8.01 Contents
A. The Contract Documents consist of the following:
1. This Agreement(pages 1 to 6 inclusive).
2. Performance bond
3. Payment bond
4. General Conditions
5. Supplementary Conditions
6. Specifications as listed in the table of contents of the Project Manual
7. Drawings
8. Addenda (as issued).
9. Exhibits to this Agreement(enumerated as follows):
a. Contractor's Bid
b. Documentation submitted by Contractor Prior to Notice to Award
10. The following which may be delivered or issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Contract and are not attached hereto:
a. Notice to Proceed.
b. Work Change Directives.
c. Change Orders.
B. The documents listed in Paragraph 8.01.A are attached to this Agreement (except as
expressly noted otherwise above).
C. There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 8.
D. The Contract Documents may only be amended, modified, or supplemented as provided in
the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 9—MISCELLANEOUS
9.01 Terms
A. Terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings stated in the General Conditions and
the Supplementary Conditions.
9.02 Assignment of Contract
A. Unless expressly agreed to elsewhere in the Contract, no assignment by a party hereto of
any rights under or interests in the Contract will be binding on another party hereto
without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but without
limitation, money that may become due and money that is due may not be assigned
without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited
by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an
assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under the Contract Documents.
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9.03 Successors and Assigns
A. Owner and Contractor each binds itself, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives to
the other party hereto, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect to all
covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
9.04 Severability
A. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or unenforceable under
any Law or Regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue
to be valid and binding upon Owner and Contractor, who agree that the Contract
Documents shall be reformed to replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a valid
and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the
stricken provision.
9.05 Contractor's Certifications
A. Contractor certifies that it has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive
practices in competing for or in executing the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph
9.05:
1. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of
value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process or in the
Contract execution;
2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to
influence the bidding process or the execution of the Contract to the detriment of
Owner, (b) to establish Bid or Contract prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c)
to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;
3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders,
with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish Bid prices
at artificial, non-competitive levels; and
4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,
persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or
affect the execution of the Contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Contractor have signed this Agreement.
This Agreement will be effective on (which is the Effective Date of the Contract).
OWNER: CONTRACTOR:
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation TW Dirt, LLC
By: By: Amanda Winn
Title: Title: Owner
(If Contractor is a corporation,a partnership, or a joint
venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.)
Attest: Attest:
Title: Title:
Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:
883 Lindsey Road
501 Proctor St., Ste. 100 Jefferson,TX 75657
Port Arthur,TX 77640
License No.:
(where applicable)
Approve to from:
Port Arthur EDC Attorney Date
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PERFORMANCE BOND
CONTRACTOR(name and address): SURETY(name and address of principal place of business):
OWNER(name and address): Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
501 Proctor St., Ste. 100
Port Arthur,TX 77640
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of the Agreement:
Amount:
Description (name and location): Port Arthur EDC Business Park
Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
BOND
Bond Number:
Date(not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 16
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby,subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause
this Performance Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
(seal) (seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
By: By:
Signature Signature(attach power of attorney)
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Attest: Attest:
Signature Signature
Title Title
Notes:(1)Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties,such as joint venturers.(2)Any singular reference to
Contractor,Surety,Owner,or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind damages as described in Paragraph 7 in excess of the Balance of
themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and the Contract Price incurred by the Owner as a result of the
assigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction Contractor Default;or
Contract,which is incorporated herein by reference.
5.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for
2. If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract,the Surety completion, or obtain a new contractor, and with reasonable
and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except promptness under the circumstances:
when applicable to participate in a conference as provided in
Paragraph 3. 5.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for
which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, practicable after the amount is determined,make payment
the Surety's obligation under this Bond shall arise after: to the Owner;or
3.1 The Owner first provides notice to the Contractor and 5.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the
the Surety that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor Owner,citing the reasons for denial.
Default. Such notice shall indicate whether the Owner is
requesting a conference among the Owner, Contractor, and 6. If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 5 with
Surety to discuss the Contractor's performance. If the Owner reasonable promptness,the Surety shall be deemed to be in default
does not request a conference, the Surety may, within five (5) on this Bond seven days after receipt of an additional written notice
business days after receipt of the Owner's notice,request such a from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its
conference. If the Surety timely requests a conference, the obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to
Owner shall attend. Unless the Owner agrees otherwise, any enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as
conference requested under this Paragraph 3.1 shall be held provided in Paragraph 5.4,and the Owner refuses the payment or the
within ten (10) business days of the Surety's receipt of the Surety has denied liability,in whole or in part,without further notice
Owner's notice. If the Owner, the Contractor, and the Surety the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the
agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to Owner.
perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall
not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a 7. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3,then
Contractor Default; the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater
than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and
3.2 The Owner declares a Contractor Default, terminates the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater
the Construction Contract and notifies the Surety;and than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. Subject to
the commitment by the Owner to pay the Balance of the Contract
3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Price,the Surety is obligated,without duplication for:
Contract Price in accordance with the terms of the Construction
Contract to the Surety or to a contractor selected to perform the 7.1 the responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of
Construction Contract. defective work and completion of the Construction Contract;
4. Failure on the part of the Owner to comply with the notice 7.2 additional legal, design professional, and delay costs
requirement in Paragraph 3.1 shall not constitute a failure to comply resulting from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the
with a condition precedent to the Surety's obligations,or release the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 5;and
Surety from its obligations, except to the extent the Surety
demonstrates actual prejudice. 7.3 liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are
specified in the Construction Contract,actual damages caused by
5. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3,the delayed performance or non-performance of the Contractor.
Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take one of the
following actions: 8. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.3, or 5.4, the
Surety's liability is limited to the amount of this Bond.
5.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with the consent of the
Owner,to perform and complete the Construction Contract; 9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for
obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction
5.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced
Contract itself,through its agents or independent contractors; or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of
action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than
5.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for assigns.
performance and completion of the Construction Contract,
arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the 10. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including
Owner and a contractor selected with the Owners concurrence, changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related
to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed subcontracts,purchase orders,and other obligations.
by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the
Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of
11. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be 14.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the
instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all
which the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted Contract Documents and changes made to the agreement and
within two years after a declaration of Contractor Default or within the Contract Documents.
two years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years
after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this 14.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which
Bond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this paragraph are has not been remedied or waived, to perform or otherwise to
void or prohibited by law, the minimum periods of limitations comply with a material term of the Construction Contract.
available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be
applicable. 14.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has not
been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required
12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be under the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or
mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their comply with the other material terms of the Construction
signature appears. Contract.
13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory 14.5 Contract Documents:All the documents that comprise
or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was the agreement between the Owner and Contractor.
to be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said
statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and 15. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor and
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to
shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished,the intent be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be
is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a Contractor.
common law bond.
16. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:
14. Definitions
14.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount
payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction
Contract after all proper adjustments have been made including
allowance for the Contractor for any amounts received or to be
received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims
for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, reduced by all
valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the
Contractor under the Construction Contract.
PAYMENT BOND
CONTRACTOR(name and address): SURETY(name and address of principal place of business):
OWNER(name and address): Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
501 Proctor St., Ste. 100
Port Arthur,TX 77640
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of the Agreement:
Amount:
Description (name and location): Port Arthur EDC Business Park
Detention Ponds Rehabilitation Project
BOND
Bond Number:
Date(not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 18
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby,subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause
this Payment Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent,or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
(seal) (seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal
By: By:
Signature Signature(attach power of attorney)
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Attest: Attest:
Signature Signature
Title Title
Notes: (1)Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties,such as joint venturers. (2)Any singular reference
to Contractor,Surety,Owner,or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
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7. When a Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph
1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind 5.1 or 5.2, whichever is applicable, the Surety shall
themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following
successors, and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, actions:
materials, and equipment furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract, which is 7.1 Send an answer to the Claimant,with a copy to the
incorporated herein by reference,subject to the following Owner, within sixty (60) days after receipt of the
terms. Claim,stating the amounts that are undisputed and
the basis for challenging any amounts that are
2. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due disputed;and
to Claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds
harmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens, or suits 7.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed
by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, amounts.
materials, or equipment furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract,then the Surety 7.3 The Surety's failure to discharge its obligations
and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2 shall not be deemed to
Bond. constitute a waiver of defenses the Surety or
Contractor may have or acquire as to a Claim,
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction except as to undisputed amounts for which the
Contract, the Surety's obligation to the Owner under this Surety and Claimant have reached agreement. If,
Bond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the however, the Surety fails to discharge its
Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2,the Surety
Paragraph 13) of claims, demands, liens, or suits against shall indemnify the Claimant for the reasonable
the Owner or the Owner's property by any person or attorney's fees the Claimant incurs thereafter to
entity seeking payment for labor, materials,or equipment recover any sums found to be due and owing to
furnished for use in the performance of the Construction the Claimant.
Contract, and tendered defense of such claims, demands,
liens,or suits to the Contractor and the Surety. 8. The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount
of this Bond, plus the amount of reasonable attorney's
4. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions in Paragraph fees provided under Paragraph 7.3,and the amount of this
3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good
defend,indemnify,and hold harmless the Owner against a faith by the Surety.
duly tendered claim,demand,lien,or suit.
9. Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the
5. The Surety's obligations to a Claimant under this Bond Construction Contract shall be used for the performance
shall arise after the following: of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any,
under any construction performance bond. By the
5.1 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond,
the Contractor, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the
performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated
5.1.1 have furnished a written notice of non- to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety under
payment to the Contractor, stating with this Bond,subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds
substantial accuracy the amount claimed for the completion of the work.
and the name of the party to whom the
materials were, or equipment was, 10. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants, or
furnished or supplied or for whom the others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated
labor was done or performed, within to the Construction Contract. The Owner shall not be
ninety (90) days after having last liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any
performed labor or last furnished Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bond
materials or equipment included in the no obligation to make payments to or give notice on
Claim;and behalf of Claimants, or otherwise have any obligations to
Claimants under this Bond.
5.1.2 have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the
address described in Paragraph 13). 11. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including
changes of time,to the Construction Contract or to related
5.2 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct subcontracts,purchase orders,and other obligations.
contract with the Contractor have sent a Claim to
the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under
13). this Bond other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in
the state in which the project that is the subject of the
6. If a notice of non-payment required by Paragraph 5.1.1 is Construction Contract is located or after the expiration of
given by the Owner to the Contractor,that is sufficient to one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant sent a
satisfy a Claimant's obligation to furnish a written notice of Claim to the Surety pursuant to Paragraph 5.1.2 or 5.2, or
non-payment under Paragraph 5.1.1. (2) on which the last labor or service was performed by
anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished
by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of intent of this Bond shall be to include without
(1) or (2) first occurs. If the provisions of this paragraph limitation in the terms of "labor, materials, or
are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of equipment" that part of the water, gas, power,
limitation available to sureties as a defense in the light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service, or
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable. rental equipment used in the Construction
Contract, architectural and engineering services
13. Notice and Claims to the Surety, the Owner, or the required for performance of the work of the
Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors,
shown on the page on which their signature appears. and all other items for which a mechanic's lien may
Actual receipt of notice or Claims, however accomplished, be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor,
shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received. materials,or equipment were furnished.
14. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a 16.3 Construction Contract: The agreement between
statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the Owner and Contractor identified on the cover
the construction was to be performed, any provision in page, including all Contract Documents and all
this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal changes made to the agreement and the Contract
requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and Documents.
provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal
requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When 16.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has
so furnished,the intent is that this Bond shall be construed not been remedied or waived, to pay the
as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. Contractor as required under the Construction
Contract or to perform and complete or comply
15. Upon requests by any person or entity appearing to be a with the other material terms of the Construction
potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor and Contract.
Owner shall promptly furnish a copy of this Bond or shall
permit a copy to be made. 16.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that
comprise the agreement between the Owner and
16. Definitions Contractor.
16.1 Claim: A written statement by the Claimant 17. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a
including at a minimum: contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this
Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the term
1. The name of the Claimant; Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
2. The name of the person for whom the labor
was done, or materials or equipment 18.Modifications to this Bond are as follows:
furnished;
3. A copy of the agreement or purchase order
pursuant to which labor, materials, or
equipment was furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract;
4. A brief description of the labor, materials, or
equipment furnished;
5. The date on which the Claimant last
performed labor or last furnished materials or
equipment for use in the performance of the
Construction Contract;
6. The total amount earned by the Claimant for
labor,materials,or equipment furnished as of
the date of the Claim;
7. The total amount of previous payments
received by the Claimant;and
8. The total amount due and unpaid to the
Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment
furnished as of the date of the Claim.
16.2 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct
contract with the Contractor or with a
subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor,
materials,or equipment for use in the performance
of the Construction Contract. The term Claimant
also includes any individual or entity that has
rightfully asserted a claim under an applicable
mechanic's lien or similar statute against the real
property upon which the Project is located. The
INSERT
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article 1—Definitions and Terminology 1
1.01 Defined Terms 1
1.02 Terminology 5
Article 2—Preliminary Matters 6
2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance 6
2.02 Copies of Documents 6
2.03 Before Starting Construction 6
2.04 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives 7
2.05 Initial Acceptance of Schedules 7
2.06 Electronic Transmittals 7
Article 3— Documents: Intent, Requirements, Reuse 8
3.01 Intent 8
3.02 Reference Standards 8
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies 8
3.04 Requirements of the Contract Documents 9
3.05 Reuse of Documents 10
Article 4—Commencement and Progress of the Work 10
4.01 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed 10
4.02 Starting the Work 10
4.03 Reference Points 10
4.04 Progress Schedule 10
4.05 Delays in Contractor's Progress 11
Article 5—Availability of Lands; Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental
Conditions 12
5.01 Availability of Lands 12
5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas 12
5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions 13
5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions 13
5.05 Underground Facilities 15
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5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site 16
Article 6—Bonds and Insurance 18
6.01 Performance, Payment,and Other Bonds 18
6.02 Insurance—General Provisions 19
6.03 Contractor's Insurance 20
6.04 Owner's Liability Insurance 22
6.05 Property Insurance 22
6.06 Waiver of Rights 24
6.07 Receipt and Application of Property Insurance Proceeds 25
Article 7—Contractor's Responsibilities 26
7.01 Supervision and Superintendence 26
7.02 Labor; Working Hours 26
7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment 26
7.04 "Or Equals" 26
7.05 Substitutes 27
7.06 Concerning Subcontractors,Suppliers, and Others 29
7.07 Patent Fees and Royalties 30
7.08 Permits 31
7.09 Taxes 31
7.10 Laws and Regulations 31
7.11 Record Documents 32
7.12 Safety and Protection 32
7.13 Safety Representative 33
7.14 Hazard Communication Programs 33
7.15 Emergencies 33
7.16 Shop Drawings, Samples, and Other Submittals 33
7.17 Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee 35
7.18 Indemnification 36
7.19 Delegation of Professional Design Services 37
Article 8—Other Work at the Site 37
8.01 Other Work 37
8.02 Coordination 38
8.03 Legal Relationships 38
Article 9—Owner's Responsibilities 39
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9.01 Communications to Contractor 39
9.02 Replacement of Engineer 39
9.03 Furnish Data 40
9.04 Pay When Due 40
9.05 Lands and Easements; Reports,Tests, and Drawings 40
9.06 Insurance 40
9.07 Change Orders 40
9.08 Inspections,Tests, and Approvals 40
9.09 Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities 40
9.10 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition 40
9.11 Evidence of Financial Arrangements 40
9.12 Safety Programs 40
Article 10—Engineer's Status During Construction 41
10.01 Owner's Representative 41
10.02 Visits to Site 41
10.03 Project Representative 41
10.04 Rejecting Defective Work 41
10.05 Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments 41
10.06 Determinations for Unit Price Work 42
10.07 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work 42
10.08 Limitations on Engineer's Authority and Responsibilities 42
10.09 Compliance with Safety Program 42
Article 11—Amending the Contract Documents; Changes in the Work 43
11.01 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents 43
11.02 Owner-Authorized Changes in the Work 43
11.03 Unauthorized Changes in the Work 44
11.04 Change of Contract Price 44
11.05 Change of Contract Times 45
11.06 Change Proposals 45
11.07 Execution of Change Orders 46
11.08 Notification to Surety 46
Article 12—Claims 46
12.01 Claims 46
Article 13—Cost of the Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work 48
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13.01 Cost of the Work 48
13.02 Allowances 50
13.03 Unit Price Work 50
Article 14—Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work 51
14.01 Access to Work 51
14.02 Tests, Inspections, and Approvals 51
14.03 Defective Work 52
14.04 Acceptance of Defective Work 53
14.05 Uncovering Work 53
14.06 Owner May Stop the Work 53
14.07 Owner May Correct Defective Work 54
Article 15—Payments to Contractor; Set-Offs; Completion; Correction Period 54
15.01 Progress Payments 54
15.02 Contractor's Warranty of Title 57
15.03 Substantial Completion 57
15.04 Partial Use or Occupancy 58
15.05 Final Inspection 59
15.06 Final Payment 59
15.07 Waiver of Claims 60
15.08 Correction Period 60
Article 16—Suspension of Work and Termination 61
16.01 Owner May Suspend Work 61
16.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause 61
16.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience 62
16.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate 63
Article 17—Final Resolution of Disputes 63
17.01 Methods and Procedures 63
Article 18—Miscellaneous 63
18.01 Giving Notice 63
18.02 Computation of Times 64
18.03 Cumulative Remedies 64
18.04 Limitation of Damages 64
18.05 No Waiver 64
18.06 Survival of Obligations 64
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18.07 Controlling Law 64
18.08 Headings 64
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ARTICLE 1—DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
1.01 Defined Terms
A. Wherever used in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, a term printed with
initial capital letters, including the term's singular and plural forms, will have the meaning
indicated in the definitions below. In addition to terms specifically defined, terms with
initial capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified articles and
paragraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.
1. Addenda—Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids which
clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract
Documents.
2. Agreement—The written instrument, executed by Owner and Contractor, that sets
forth the Contract Price and Contract Times, identifies the parties and the Engineer,
and designates the specific items that are Contract Documents.
3. Application for Payment—The form acceptable to Engineer which is to be used by
Contractor during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments and
which is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the
Contract Documents.
4. Bid—The offer of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices
for the Work to be performed.
5. Bidder—An individual or entity that submits a Bid to Owner.
6. Bidding Documents—The Bidding Requirements, the proposed Contract Documents,
and all Addenda.
7. Bidding Requirements—The advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders,
Bid Bond or other Bid security, if any,the Bid Form, and the Bid with any attachments.
8. Change Order—A document which is signed by Contractor and Owner and authorizes
an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or
the Contract Times, or other revision to the Contract, issued on or after the Effective
Date of the Contract.
9. Change Proposal—A written request by Contractor, duly submitted in compliance with
the procedural requirements set forth herein, seeking an adjustment in Contract Price
or Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineer concerning the
requirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Work under the
Contract Documents; challenging a set-off against payments due; or seeking other
relief with respect to the terms of the Contract.
10. Claim—(a) A demand or assertion by Owner directly to Contractor, duly submitted in
compliance with the procedural requirements set forth herein: seeking an adjustment
of Contract Price or Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineer
concerning the requirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Work
under the Contract Documents; contesting Engineer's decision regarding a Change
Proposal; seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineer has declined to
address; or seeking other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract; or (b) a
demand or assertion by Contractor directly to Owner, duly submitted in compliance
with the procedural requirements set forth herein, contesting Engineer's decision
regarding a Change Proposal; or seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineer
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has declined to address. A demand for money or services by a third party is not a
Claim.
11. Constituent of Concern—Asbestos, petroleum, radioactive materials, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), hazardous waste, and any substance, product, waste, or other
material of any nature whatsoever that is or becomes listed, regulated, or addressed
pursuant to (a) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§9601 et seq. ("CERCLA"); (b) the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§5101 et seq.; (c) the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §§6901 et seq. ("RCRA"); (d) the Toxic Substances Control Act,
15 U.S.C. §§2601 et seq.; (e) the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§1251 et seq.; (f) the
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.; or (g) any other federal, state, or local statute,
law, rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, code, order, or decree regulating, relating
to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic, or
dangerous waste,substance, or material.
12. Contract—The entire and integrated written contract between the Owner and
Contractor concerning the Work.
13. Contract Documents—Those items so designated in the Agreement, and which
together comprise the Contract.
14. Contract Price—The money that Owner has agreed to pay Contractor for completion
of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. .
15. Contract Times—The number of days or the dates by which Contractor shall: (a)
achieve Milestones, if any; (b) achieve Substantial Completion; and (c) complete the
Work.
16. Contractor—The individual or entity with which Owner has contracted for
performance of the Work.
17. Cost of the Work—See Paragraph 13.01 for definition.
18. Drawings—The part of the Contract that graphically shows the scope, extent, and
character of the Work to be performed by Contractor.
19. Effective Date of the Contract—The date, indicated in the Agreement, on which the
Contract becomes effective.
20. Engineer—The individual or entity named as such in the Agreement.
21. Field Order—A written order issued by Engineer which requires minor changes in the
Work but does not change the Contract Price or the Contract Times.
22. Hazardous Environmental Condition—The presence at the Site of Constituents of
Concern in such quantities or circumstances that may present a danger to persons or
property exposed thereto. The presence at the Site of materials that are necessary for
the execution of the Work, or that are to be incorporated in the Work, and that are
controlled and contained pursuant to industry practices, Laws and Regulations, and
the requirements of the Contract, does not establish a Hazardous Environmental
Condition.
23. Laws and Regulations; Laws or Regulations—Any and all applicable laws, statutes,
rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and orders of any and all governmental bodies,
agencies, authorities, and courts having jurisdiction.
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24. Liens—Charges, security interests, or encumbrances upon Contract-related funds, real
property,or personal property.
25. Milestone—A principal event in the performance of the Work that the Contract
requires Contractor to achieve by an intermediate completion date or by a time prior
to Substantial Completion of all the Work.
26. Notice of Award—The written notice by Owner to a Bidder of Owner's acceptance of
the Bid.
27. Notice to Proceed—A written notice by Owner to Contractor fixing the date on which
the Contract Times will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start to
perform the Work.
28. Owner—The individual or entity with which Contractor has contracted regarding the
Work, and which has agreed to pay Contractor for the performance of the Work,
pursuant to the terms of the Contract.
29. Progress Schedule—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, describing
the sequence and duration of the activities comprising the Contractor's plan to
accomplish the Work within the Contract Times.
30. Project—The total undertaking to be accomplished for Owner by engineers,
contractors, and others, including planning, study, design, construction, testing,
commissioning, and start-up, and of which the Work to be performed under the
Contract Documents is a part.
31. Project Manual—The written documents prepared for, or made available for,
procuring and constructing the Work, including but not limited to the Bidding
Documents or other construction procurement documents, geotechnical and existing
conditions information, the Agreement, bond forms, General Conditions,
Supplementary Conditions, and Specifications. The contents of the Project Manual
may be bound in one or more volumes.
32. Resident Project Representative—The authorized representative of Engineer assigned
to assist Engineer at the Site. As used herein,the term Resident Project Representative
or"RPR" includes any assistants or field staff of Resident Project Representative.
33. Samples—Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that are
representative of some portion of the Work and that establish the standards by which
such portion of the Work will be judged.
34. Schedule of Submittals—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, of
required submittals and the time requirements for Engineer's review of the submittals
and the performance of related construction activities.
35. Schedule of Values—A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, allocating
portions of the Contract Price to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for
reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.
36. Shop Drawings—All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or
information that are specifically prepared or assembled by or for Contractor and
submitted by Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work. Shop Drawings,
whether approved or not,are not Drawings and are not Contract Documents.
37. Site—Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by Owner
upon which the Work is to be performed, including rights-of-way and easements, and
such other lands furnished by Owner which are designated for the use of Contractor.
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38. Specifications—The part of the Contract that consists of written requirements for
materials, equipment, systems, standards, and workmanship as applied to the Work,
and certain administrative requirements and procedural matters applicable to the
Work.
39. Subcontractor—An individual or entity having a direct contract with Contractor or with
any other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work.
40. Substantial Completion—The time at which the Work (or a specified part thereof) has
progressed to the point where, in the opinion of Engineer, the Work (or a specified
part thereof) is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so
that the Work(or a specified part thereof) can be utilized for the purposes for which it
is intended. The terms "substantially complete" and "substantially completed" as
applied to all or part of the Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
41. Successful Bidder—The Bidder whose Bid the Owner accepts, and to which the Owner
makes an award of contract,subject to stated conditions.
42. Supplementary Conditions—The part of the Contract that amends or supplements
these General Conditions.
43. Supplier—A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman, or vendor
having a direct contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish materials
or equipment to be incorporated in the Work by Contractor or a Subcontractor.
44. Technical Data—Those items expressly identified as Technical Data in the
Supplementary Conditions, with respect to either(a) subsurface conditions at the Site,
or physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site
(except Underground Facilities) or(b) Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the Site.
If no such express identifications of Technical Data have been made with respect to
conditions at the Site,then the data contained in boring logs, recorded measurements
of subsurface water levels, laboratory test results, and other factual, objective
information regarding conditions at the Site that are set forth in any geotechnical or
environmental report prepared for the Project and made available to Contractor are
hereby defined as Technical Data with respect to conditions at the Site under
Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04,and 5.06.
45. Underground Facilities—All underground pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires,
manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels, or other such facilities or attachments, and any
encasements containing such facilities, including but not limited to those that convey
electricity, gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other
communications, fiber optic transmissions, cable television, water, wastewater, storm
water, other liquids or chemicals,or traffic or other control systems.
46. Unit Price Work—Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
47. Work—The entire construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof
required to be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the
result of performing or providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary to
produce such construction; furnishing, installing, and incorporating all materials and
equipment into such construction; and may include related services such as testing,
start-up,and commissioning, all as required by the Contract Documents.
48. Work Change Directive—A written directive to Contractor issued on or after the
Effective Date of the Contract, signed by Owner and recommended by Engineer,
ordering an addition, deletion,or revision in the Work.
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1.02 Terminology
A. The words and terms discussed in the following paragraphs are not defined but,when used
in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning.
B. Intent of Certain Terms or Adjectives:
1. The Contract Documents include the terms "as allowed," "as approved," "as ordered,"
"as directed" or terms of like effect or import to authorize an exercise of professional
judgment by Engineer. In addition, the adjectives "reasonable," "suitable,"
"acceptable," "proper," "satisfactory," or adjectives of like effect or import are used to
describe an action or determination of Engineer as to the Work. It is intended that
such exercise of professional judgment, action, or determination will be solely to
evaluate, in general, the Work for compliance with the information in the Contract
Documents and with the design concept of the Project as a functioning whole as
shown or indicated in the Contract Documents (unless there is a specific statement
indicating otherwise). The use of any such term or adjective is not intended to and
shall not be effective to assign to Engineer any duty or authority to supervise or direct
the performance of the Work, or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility
contrary to the provisions of Article 10 or any other provision of the Contract
Documents.
C. Day:
1. The word "day" means a calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next
midnight.
D. Defective:
1. The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is
unsatisfactory,faulty,or deficient in that it:
a. does not conform to the Contract Documents; or
b. does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard,
test, or approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or
c. has been damaged prior to Engineer's recommendation of final payment (unless
responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by Owner at
Substantial Completion in accordance with Paragraph 15.03 or 15.04).
E. Furnish, Install, Perform, Provide:
1. The word "furnish," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,
shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment to the Site (or
some other specified location) ready for use or installation and in usable or operable
condition.
2. The word "install," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,
shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or
equipment complete and ready for intended use.
3. The words "perform" or "provide," when used in connection with services, materials,
or equipment, shall mean to furnish and install said services, materials, or equipment
complete and ready for intended use.
4. If the Contract Documents establish an obligation of Contractor with respect to
specific services, materials, or equipment, but do not expressly use any of the four
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words "furnish," "install," "perform," or "provide," then Contractor shall furnish and
install said services, materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use.
F. Unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, words or phrases that have a well-
known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used in the Contract
Documents in accordance with such recognized meaning.
ARTICLE 2—PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidence of Insurance
A. Bonds: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts of the Agreement to Owner,
Contractor shall also deliver to Owner such bonds as Contractor may be required to furnish.
B. Evidence of Contractor's Insurance: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts of
the Agreement to Owner, Contractor shall also deliver to Owner, with copies to each
named insured and additional insured (as identified in the Supplementary Conditions or
elsewhere in the Contract), the certificates and other evidence of insurance required to be
provided by Contractor in accordance with Article 6.
C. Evidence of Owner's Insurance: After receipt of the executed counterparts of the
Agreement and all required bonds and insurance documentation, Owner shall promptly
deliver to Contractor, with copies to each named insured and additional insured (as
identified in the Supplementary Conditions or otherwise), the certificates and other
evidence of insurance required to be provided by Owner under Article 6.
2.02 Copies of Documents
A. Owner shall furnish to Contractor four printed copies of the Contract (including one fully
executed counterpart of the Agreement), and one copy in electronic portable document
format (PDF). Additional printed copies will be furnished upon request at the cost of
reproduction.
B. Owner shall maintain and safeguard at least one original printed record version of the
Contract, including Drawings and Specifications signed and sealed by Engineer and other
design professionals. Owner shall make such original printed record version of the Contract
available to Contractor for review. Owner may delegate the responsibilities under this
provision to Engineer.
2.03 Before Starting Construction
A. Preliminary Schedules: Within 10 days after the Effective Date of the Contract (or as
otherwise specifically required by the Contract Documents), Contractor shall submit to
Engineer for timely review:
1. a preliminary Progress Schedule indicating the times (numbers of days or dates) for
starting and completing the various stages of the Work, including any Milestones
specified in the Contract;
2. a preliminary Schedule of Submittals;and
3. a preliminary Schedule of Values for all of the Work which includes quantities and
prices of items which when added together equal the Contract Price and subdivides
the Work into component parts in sufficient detail to serve as the basis for progress
payments during performance of the Work. Such prices will include an appropriate
amount of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work.
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2.04 Preconstruction Conference;Designation of Authorized Representatives
A. Before any Work at the Site is started, a conference attended by Owner, Contractor,
Engineer, and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working understanding
among the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in Paragraph
2.03.A, procedures for handling Shop Drawings, Samples, and other submittals, processing
Applications for Payment, electronic or digital transmittals, and maintaining required
records.
B. At this conference Owner and Contractor each shall designate, in writing, a specific
individual to act as its authorized representative with respect to the services and
responsibilities under the Contract. Such individuals shall have the authority to transmit
and receive information, render decisions relative to the Contract, and otherwise act on
behalf of each respective party.
2.05 Initial Acceptance of Schedules
A. At least 10 days before submission of the first Application for Payment a conference,
attended by Contractor, Engineer, and others as appropriate, will be held to review for
acceptability to Engineer as provided below the schedules submitted in accordance with
Paragraph 2.03.A. Contractor shall have an additional 10 days to make corrections and
adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules. No progress payment shall be
made to Contractor until acceptable schedules are submitted to Engineer.
1. The Progress Schedule will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides an orderly
progression of the Work to completion within the Contract Times. Such acceptance
will not impose on Engineer responsibility for the Progress Schedule, for sequencing,
scheduling, or progress of the Work, nor interfere with or relieve Contractor from
Contractor's full responsibility therefor.
2. Contractor's Schedule of Submittals will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides a
workable arrangement for reviewing and processing the required submittals.
3. Contractor's Schedule of Values will be acceptable to Engineer as to form and
substance if it provides a reasonable allocation of the Contract Price to the component
parts of the Work.
2.06 Electronic Transmittals
A. Except as otherwise stated elsewhere in the Contract,the Owner, Engineer, and Contractor
may transmit, and shall accept, Project-related correspondence, text, data, documents,
drawings, information, and graphics, including but not limited to Shop Drawings and other
submittals, in electronic media or digital format, either directly, or through access to a
secure Project website.
B. If the Contract does not establish protocols for electronic or digital transmittals, then
Owner, Engineer, and Contractor shall jointly develop such protocols.
C. When transmitting items in electronic media or digital format,the transmitting party makes
no representations as to long term compatibility, usability, or readability of the items
resulting from the recipient's use of software application packages, operating systems, or
computer hardware differing from those used in the drafting or transmittal of the items, or
from those established in applicable transmittal protocols.
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ARTICLE 3—DOCUMENTS: INTENT, REQUIREMENTS, REUSE
3.01 Intent
A. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one is as binding as if
required by all.
B. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project (or
part thereof)to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents.
C. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, if there is a discrepancy between the
electronic or digital versions of the Contract Documents (including any printed copies
derived from such electronic or digital versions) and the printed record version,the printed
record version shall govern.
D. The Contract supersedes prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether
written or oral.
E. Engineer will issue clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents as provided
herein.
3.02 Reference Standards
A. Standards Specifications, Codes, Laws and Regulations
1. Reference in the Contract Documents to standard specifications, manuals, reference
standards, or codes of any technical society, organization, or association, or to Laws or
Regulations, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the
standard specification, manual, reference standard, code, or Laws or Regulations in
effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Contract if there
were no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract
Documents.
2. No provision of any such standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,
or any instruction of a Supplier, shall be effective to change the duties or
responsibilities of Owner, Contractor, or Engineer, or any of their subcontractors,
consultants, agents, or employees, from those set forth in the part of the Contract
Documents prepared by or for Engineer. No such provision or instruction shall be
effective to assign to Owner, Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, any duty or authority to
supervise or direct the performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake
responsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the part of the Contract Documents
prepared by or for Engineer.
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies
A. Reporting Discrepancies:
1. Contractor's Verification of Figures and Field Measurements: Before undertaking each
part of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents, and check
and verify pertinent figures and dimensions therein, particularly with respect to
applicable field measurements. Contractor shall promptly report in writing to Engineer
any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy that Contractor discovers, or has actual
knowledge of, and shall not proceed with any Work affected thereby until the conflict,
error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or interpretation by
Engineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents issued
pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.
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2. Contractor's Review of Contract Documents: If, before or during the performance of
the Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy within
the Contract Documents, or between the Contract Documents and (a) any applicable
Law or Regulation, (b) actual field conditions, (c) any standard specification, manual,
reference standard, or code, or (d) any instruction of any Supplier, then Contractor
shall promptly report it to Engineer in writing. Contractor shall not proceed with the
Work affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15) until
the conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or
interpretation by Engineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the Contract
Documents issued pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.
3. Contractor shall not be liable to Owner or Engineer for failure to report any conflict,
error, ambiguity, or discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless Contractor had
actual knowledge thereof.
B. Resolving Discrepancies:
1. Except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the
provisions of the part of the Contract Documents prepared by or for Engineer shall
take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy between
such provisions of the Contract Documents and:
a. the provisions of any standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,
or the instruction of any Supplier (whether or not specifically incorporated by
reference as a Contract Document); or
b. the provisions of any Laws or Regulations applicable to the performance of the
Work(unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents
would result in violation of such Law or Regulation).
3.04 Requirements of the Contract Documents
A. During the performance of the Work and until final payment, Contractor and Owner shall
submit to the Engineer all matters in question concerning the requirements of the Contract
Documents (sometimes referred to as requests for information or interpretation—RFIs), or
relating to the acceptability of the Work under the Contract Documents, as soon as possible
after such matters arise. Engineer will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the
Contract Documents, and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder.
B. Engineer will, with reasonable promptness, render a written clarification, interpretation, or
decision on the issue submitted, or initiate an amendment or supplement to the Contract
Documents. Engineer's written clarification, interpretation, or decision will be final and
binding on Contractor, unless it appeals by submitting a Change Proposal, and on Owner,
unless it appeals by filing a Claim.
C. If a submitted matter in question concerns terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work under the
Contract Documents, (2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or
otherwise), or (3) other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will promptly give
written notice to Owner and Contractor that Engineer is unable to provide a decision or
interpretation. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on resolution of such a matter
in question,either party may pursue resolution as provided in Article 12.
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3.05 Reuse of Documents
A. Contractor and its Subcontractors and Suppliers shall not:
1. have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications,
or other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of
Engineer or its consultants, including electronic media editions, or reuse any such
Drawings, Specifications, other documents, or copies thereof on extensions of the
Project or any other project without written consent of Owner and Engineer and
specific written verification or adaptation by Engineer;or
2. have or acquire any title or ownership rights in any other Contract Documents, reuse
any such Contract Documents for any purpose without Owner's express written
consent, or violate any copyrights pertaining to such Contract Documents.
B. The prohibitions of this Paragraph 3.05 will survive final payment, or termination of the
Contract. Nothing herein shall preclude Contractor from retaining copies of the Contract
Documents for record purposes.
ARTICLE 4—COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
4.01 Commencement of Contract Times;Notice to Proceed
A. The Contract Times will commence to run on the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of
the Contract or, if a Notice to Proceed is given, on the day indicated in the Notice to
Proceed. A Notice to Proceed may be given at any time within 30 days after the Effective
Date of the Contract. In no event will the Contract Times commence to run later than the
sixtieth day after the day of Bid opening or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the
Contract,whichever date is earlier.
4.02 Starting the Work
A. Contractor shall start to perform the Work on the date when the Contract Times
commence to run. No Work shall be done at the Site prior to such date.
4.03 Reference Points
A. Owner shall provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction
which in Engineer's judgment are necessary to enable Contractor to proceed with the
Work. Contractor shall be responsible for laying out the Work, shall protect and preserve
the established reference points and property monuments, and shall make no changes or
relocations without the prior written approval of Owner. Contractor shall report to
Engineer whenever any reference point or property monument is lost or destroyed or
requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be
responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference points or property
monuments by professionally qualified personnel.
4.04 Progress Schedule
A. Contractor shall adhere to the Progress Schedule established in accordance with Paragraph
2.05 as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided below.
1. Contractor shall submit to Engineer for acceptance (to the extent indicated in
Paragraph 2.05) proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will not result in
changing the Contract Times.
2. Proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will change the Contract Times
shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 11.
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B. Contractor shall carry on the Work and adhere to the Progress Schedule during all disputes
or disagreements with Owner. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution
of any disputes or disagreements, or during any appeal process, except as permitted by
Paragraph 16.04, or as Owner and Contractor may otherwise agree in writing.
4.05 Delays in Contractor's Progress
A. If Owner, Engineer, or anyone for whom Owner is responsible, delays, disrupts, or
interferes with the performance or progress of the Work, then Contractor shall be entitled
to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Times and Contract Price. Contractor's
entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such adjustment
being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work within the Contract Times.
B. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for
delay, disruption, or interference caused by or within the control of Contractor. Delay,
disruption, and interference attributable to and within the control of a Subcontractor or
Supplier shall be deemed to be within the control of Contractor.
C. If Contractor's performance or progress is delayed, disrupted, or interfered with by
unanticipated causes not the fault of and beyond the control of Owner, Contractor, and
those for which they are responsible, then Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable
adjustment in Contract Times. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract
Times is conditioned on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete
the Work within the Contract Times. Such an adjustment shall be Contractor's sole and
exclusive remedy for the delays, disruption, and interference described in this paragraph.
Causes of delay, disruption, or interference that may give rise to an adjustment in Contract
Times under this paragraph include but are not limited to the following:
1. severe and unavoidable natural catastrophes such as fires, floods, epidemics, and
earthquakes;
2. abnormal weather conditions;
3. acts or failures to act of utility owners (other than those performing other work at or
adjacent to the Site by arrangement with the Owner, as contemplated in Article 8);
and
4. acts of war or terrorism.
D. Delays, disruption, and interference to the performance or progress of the Work resulting
from the existence of a differing subsurface or physical condition, an Underground Facility
that was not shown or indicated by the Contract Documents, or not shown or indicated
with reasonable accuracy, and those resulting from Hazardous Environmental Conditions,
are governed by Article 5.
E. Paragraph 8.03 governs delays, disruption, and interference to the performance or
progress of the Work resulting from the performance of certain other work at or adjacent
to the Site.
F. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times for
any delay, disruption, or interference if such delay is concurrent with a delay, disruption, or
interference caused by or within the control of Contractor.
G. Contractor must submit any Change Proposal seeking an adjustment in Contract Price or
Contract Times under this paragraph within 30 days of the commencement of the delaying,
disrupting, or interfering event.
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ARTICLE 5—AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
5.01 Availability of Lands
A. Owner shall furnish the Site. Owner shall notify Contractor of any encumbrances or
restrictions not of general application but specifically related to use of the Site with which
Contractor must comply in performing the Work.
B. Upon reasonable written request, Owner shall furnish Contractor with a current statement
of record legal title and legal description of the lands upon which permanent improvements
are to be made and Owner's interest therein as necessary for giving notice of or filing a
mechanic's or construction lien against such lands in accordance with applicable Laws and
Regulations.
C. Contractor shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment.
5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas
A. Limitation on Use of Site and Other Areas:
1. Contractor shall confine construction equipment,temporary construction facilities,the
storage of materials and equipment, and the operations of workers to the Site,
adjacent areas that Contractor has arranged to use through construction easements or
otherwise, and other adjacent areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, and shall not
unreasonably encumber the Site and such other adjacent areas with construction
equipment or other materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibility
for (a) damage to the Site; (b) damage to any such other adjacent areas used for
Contractor's operations; (c) damage to any other adjacent land or areas; and (d) for
injuries and losses sustained by the owners or occupants of any such land or areas;
provided that such damage or injuries result from the performance of the Work or
from other actions or conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is
responsible.
2. If a damage or injury claim is made by the owner or occupant of any such land or area
because of the performance of the Work, or because of other actions or conduct of
the Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible, Contractor shall (a) take
immediate corrective or remedial action as required by Paragraph 7.12, or otherwise;
(b) promptly attempt to settle the claim as to all parties through negotiations with
such owner or occupant, or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute
resolution proceeding, or at law; and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations, indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of
each and any of them from and against any such claim, and against all costs, losses,
and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute
resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any claim or action, legal or equitable,
brought by any such owner or occupant against Owner, Engineer, or any other party
indemnified hereunder to the extent caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part
by, or based upon, Contractor's performance of the Work, or because of other actions
or conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible.
B. Removal of Debris During Performance of the Work: During the progress of the Work the
Contractor shall keep the Site and other adjacent areas free from accumulations of waste
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materials, rubbish, and other debris. Removal and disposal of such waste materials,
rubbish, and other debris shall conform to applicable Laws and Regulations.
C. Cleaning: Prior to Substantial Completion of the Work Contractor shall clean the Site and
the Work and make it ready for utilization by Owner. At the completion of the Work
Contractor shall remove from the Site and adjacent areas all tools, appliances, construction
equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and shall restore to original condition all
property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
D. Loading of Structures: Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be
loaded in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject any
part of the Work or adjacent structures or land to stresses or pressures that will endanger
them.
5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
A. Reports and Drawings:The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
adjacent to the Site;
2. those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures at the Site(except Underground Facilities); and
3. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
B. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions with
respect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not Contract
Documents. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may rely
upon the accuracy of the Technical Data (as defined in Article 1) contained in any
geotechnical or environmental report prepared for the Project and made available to
Contractor. Except for such reliance on Technical Data, Contractor may not rely upon or
make any claim against Owner or Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants,or subcontractors,with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,
but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and
procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor, and safety precautions and
programs incident thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions, and information contained in such reports or
shown or indicated in such drawings;or
3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or any
such other data, interpretations, opinions,or information.
5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions
A. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that any subsurface or physical condition that is
uncovered or revealed at the Site either:
1. is of such a nature as to establish that any Technical Data on which Contractor is
entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 5.03 is materially inaccurate;or
2. is of such a nature as to require a change in the Drawings or Specifications;or
3. differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents;or
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4. is of an unusual nature, and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encountered
and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the
Contract Documents;
then Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further
disturbing the subsurface or physical conditions or performing any Work in connection
therewith (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15), notify Owner and
Engineer in writing about such condition. Contractor shall not further disturb such
condition or perform any Work in connection therewith (except with respect to an
emergency) until receipt of a written statement permitting Contractor to do so.
B. Engineer's Review: After receipt of written notice as required by the preceding paragraph,
Engineer will promptly review the subsurface or physical condition in question; determine
the necessity of Owner's obtaining additional exploration or tests with respect to the
condition; conclude whether the condition falls within any one or more of the differing site
condition categories in Paragraph 5.04.A above; obtain any pertinent cost or schedule
information from Contractor; prepare recommendations to Owner regarding the
Contractor's resumption of Work in connection with the subsurface or physical condition in
question and the need for any change in the Drawings or Specifications; and advise Owner
in writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
C. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Site Condition: After receipt of Engineer's
written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written statement
to Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the subsurface or physical condition in
question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such condition, indicating
whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting or
rejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in whole or in
part.
D. Possible Price and Times Adjustments:
1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in Contract Price or Contract
Times, or both, to the extent that the existence of a differing subsurface or physical
condition, or any related delay, disruption, or interference, causes an increase or
decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of the Work;
subject, however,to the following:
a. such condition must fall within any one or more of the categories described in
Paragraph 5.04.A;
b. with respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in
Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03;and,
c. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned
on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work
within the Contract Times.
2. Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract
Times with respect to a subsurface or physical condition if:
a. Contractor knew of the existence of such condition at the time Contractor made a
commitment to Owner with respect to Contract Price and Contract Times by the
submission of a Bid or becoming bound under a negotiated contract, or
otherwise; or
b. the existence of such condition reasonably could have been discovered or
revealed as a result of any examination, investigation, exploration, test, or study
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of the Site and contiguous areas expressly required by the Bidding Requirements
or Contract Documents to be conducted by or for Contractor prior to Contractor's
making such commitment; or
c. Contractor failed to give the written notice as required by Paragraph 5.04.A.
3. If Owner and Contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then any
such adjustment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
4. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no later
than 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractor
regarding the subsurface or physical condition in question.
5.05 Underground Facilities
A. Contractor's Responsibilities: The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or adjacent to the Site is
based on information and data furnished to Owner or Engineer by the owners of such
Underground Facilities, including Owner, or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly
provided in the Supplementary Conditions:
1. Owner and Engineer do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any
such information or data provided by others; and
2. the cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price, and Contractor
shall have full responsibility for:
a. reviewing and checking all information and data regarding existing Underground
Facilities at the Site;
b. locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents
as being at the Site;
c. coordination of the Work with the owners (including Owner) of such
Underground Facilities, during construction; and
d. the safety and protection of all existing Underground Facilities at the Site, and
repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work.
B. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that an Underground Facility that is uncovered
or revealed at the Site was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, or was not
shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy, then Contractor shall, promptly after
becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby or
performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency as required by
Paragraph 7.15), identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give written notice to
that owner and to Owner and Engineer.
C. Engineer's Review: Engineer will promptly review the Underground Facility and conclude
whether such Underground Facility was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents,
or was not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy; obtain any pertinent cost or
schedule information from Contractor; prepare recommendations to Owner regarding the
Contractor's resumption of Work in connection with the Underground Facility in question;
determine the extent, if any,to which a change is required in the Drawings or Specifications
to reflect and document the consequences of the existence or location of the Underground
Facility; and advise Owner in writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and
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recommendations. During such time, Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and
protection of such Underground Facility.
D. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Underground Facility: After receipt of
Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written
statement to Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the Underground Facility in
question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such Underground Facility,
indicating whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting
or rejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations in whole or in
part.
E. Possible Price and Times Adjustments:
1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or
Contract Times, or both, to the extent that any existing Underground Facility at the
Site that was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, or was not shown or
indicated with reasonable accuracy, or any related delay, disruption, or interference,
causes an increase or decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time required for,
performance of the Work;subject, however,to the following:
a. Contractor did not know of and could not reasonably have been expected to be
aware of or to have anticipated the existence or actual location of the
Underground Facility in question;
b. With respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in
Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03;
c. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned
on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work
within the Contract Times;and
d. Contractor gave the notice required in Paragraph 5.05.B.
2. If Owner and Contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then any
such adjustment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
3. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amount
or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no later
than 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractor
regarding the Underground Facility in question.
5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site
A. Reports and Drawings:The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. those reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental
Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site; and
2. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.
B. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions with
respect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not Contract
Documents. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may rely on
the accuracy of the Technical Data (as defined in Article 1) contained in any geotechnical or
environmental report prepared for the Project and made available to Contractor. Except for
such reliance on Technical Data, Contractor may not rely upon or make any claim against
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Owner or Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
agents, consultants, or subcontractors with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,
but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor and safety precautions and
programs incident thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or
shown or indicated in such drawings; or
3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or any
such other data, interpretations, opinions or information.
C. Contractor shall not be responsible for removing or remediating any Hazardous
Environmental Condition encountered, uncovered, or revealed at the Site unless such
removal or remediation is expressly identified in the Contract Documents to be within the
scope of the Work.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for controlling, containing, and duly removing all
Constituents of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or
anyone else for whom Contractor is responsible, and for any associated costs; and for the
costs of removing and remediating any Hazardous Environmental Condition created by the
presence of any such Constituents of Concern.
E. If Contractor encounters, uncovers, or reveals a Hazardous Environmental Condition whose
removal or remediation is not expressly identified in the Contract Documents as being
within the scope of the Work, or if Contractor or anyone for whom Contractor is
responsible creates a Hazardous Environmental Condition, then Contractor shall
immediately: (1) secure or otherwise isolate such condition; (2) stop all Work in connection
with such condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required
by Paragraph 7.15); and (3) notify Owner and Engineer (and promptly thereafter confirm
such notice in writing). Owner shall promptly consult with Engineer concerning the
necessity for Owner to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such condition or take
corrective action, if any. Promptly after consulting with Engineer, Owner shall take such
actions as are necessary to permit Owner to timely obtain required permits and provide
Contractor the written notice required by Paragraph 5.06.F. If Contractor or anyone for
whom Contractor is responsible created the Hazardous Environmental Condition in
question,then Owner may remove and remediate the Hazardous Environmental Condition,
and impose a set-off against payments to account for the associated costs.
F. Contractor shall not resume Work in connection with such Hazardous Environmental
Condition or in any affected area until after Owner has obtained any required permits
related thereto, and delivered written notice to Contractor either (1) specifying that such
condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the resumption of Work,
or(2)specifying any special conditions under which such Work may be resumed safely.
G. If Owner and Contractor cannot agree as to entitlement to or on the amount or extent, if
any, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, as a result of such
Work stoppage or such special conditions under which Work is agreed to be resumed by
Contractor, then within 30 days of Owner's written notice regarding the resumption of
Work, Contractor may submit a Change Proposal,or Owner may impose a set-off.
H. If after receipt of such written notice Contractor does not agree to resume such Work
based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under
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such special conditions, then Owner may order the portion of the Work that is in the area
affected by such condition to be deleted from the Work, following the contractual change
procedures in Article 11. Owner may have such deleted portion of the Work performed by
Owner's own forces or others in accordance with Article 8.
I. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and hold
harmless Contractor, Subcontractors, and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them
from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees
and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to a Hazardous
Environmental Condition, provided that such Hazardous Environmental Condition (1) was
not shown or indicated in the Drawings, Specifications, or other Contract Documents,
identified as Technical Data entitled to limited reliance pursuant to Paragraph 5.06.B, or
identified in the Contract Documents to be included within the scope of the Work, and (2)
was not created by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in
this Paragraph 5.06.1 shall obligate Owner to indemnify any individual or entity from and
against the consequences of that individual's or entity's own negligence.
J. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the failure to
control, contain, or remove a Constituent of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor or
by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible, or to a Hazardous Environmental Condition
created by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in this
Paragraph 5.06.J shall obligate Contractor to indemnify any individual or entity from and
against the consequences of that individual's or entity's own negligence.
K. The provisions of Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 do not apply to the presence of
Constituents of Concern or to a Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed
at the Site.
ARTICLE 6—BONDS AND INSURANCE
6.01 Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds
A. Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount at
least equal to the Contract Price,as security for the faithful performance and payment of all
of Contractor's obligations under the Contract. These bonds shall remain in effect until one
year after the date when final payment becomes due or until completion of the correction
period specified in Paragraph 15.08, whichever is later, except as provided otherwise by
Laws or Regulations, the Supplementary Conditions, or other specific provisions of the
Contract. Contractor shall also furnish such other bonds as are required by the
Supplementary Conditions or other specific provisions of the Contract.
B. All bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the Contract except as provided otherwise by
Laws or Regulations, and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in "Companies
Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as
Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (as amended and
supplemented) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S.
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Department of the Treasury. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be
accompanied by a certified copy of that individual's authority to bind the surety. The
evidence of authority shall show that it is effective on the date the agent or attorney-in-fact
signed the accompanying bond.
C. Contractor shall obtain the required bonds from surety companies that are duly licensed or
authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located to issue bonds in the required
amounts.
D. If the surety on a bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent,
or its right to do business is terminated in any state or jurisdiction where any part of the
Project is located, or the surety ceases to meet the requirements above, then Contractor
shall promptly notify Owner and Engineer and shall, within 20 days after the event giving
rise to such notification, provide another bond and surety, both of which shall comply with
the bond and surety requirements above.
E. If Contractor has failed to obtain a required bond, Owner may exclude the Contractor from
the Site and exercise Owner's termination rights under Article 16.
F. Upon request, Owner shall provide a copy of the payment bond to any Subcontractor,
Supplier, or other person or entity claiming to have furnished labor or materials used in the
performance of the Work.
6.02 Insurance—General Provisions
A. Owner and Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as required in this Article and in
the Supplementary Conditions.
B. All insurance required by the Contract to be purchased and maintained by Owner or
Contractor shall be obtained from insurance companies that are duly licensed or
authorized, in the state or jurisdiction in which the Project is located, to issue insurance
policies for the required limits and coverages. Unless a different standard is indicated in the
Supplementary Conditions, all companies that provide insurance policies required under
this Contract shall have an A.M. Best rating of A-VI' or better.
C. Contractor shall deliver to Owner, with copies to each named insured and additional
insured (as identified in this Article, in the Supplementary Conditions, or elsewhere in the
Contract), certificates of insurance establishing that Contractor has obtained and is
maintaining the policies, coverages, and endorsements required by the Contract. Upon
request by Owner or any other insured, Contractor shall also furnish other evidence of such
required insurance, including but not limited to copies of policies and endorsements, and
documentation of applicable self-insured retentions and deductibles. Contractor may block
out (redact) any confidential premium or pricing information contained in any policy or
endorsement furnished under this provision.
D. Owner shall deliver to Contractor, with copies to each named insured and additional
insured (as identified in this Article, the Supplementary Conditions, or elsewhere in the
Contract), certificates of insurance establishing that Owner has obtained and is maintaining
the policies, coverages, and endorsements required of Owner by the Contract (if any).
Upon request by Contractor or any other insured, Owner shall also provide other evidence
of such required insurance (if any), including but not limited to copies of policies and
endorsements, and documentation of applicable self-insured retentions and deductibles.
Owner may block out (redact)any confidential premium or pricing information contained in
any policy or endorsement furnished under this provision.
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E. Failure of Owner or Contractor to demand such certificates or other evidence of the other
party's full compliance with these insurance requirements, or failure of Owner or
Contractor to identify a deficiency in compliance from the evidence provided, shall not be
construed as a waiver of the other party's obligation to obtain and maintain such insurance.
F. If either party does not purchase or maintain all of the insurance required of such party by
the Contract, such party shall notify the other party in writing of such failure to purchase
prior to the start of the Work, or of such failure to maintain prior to any change in the
required coverage.
G. If Contractor has failed to obtain and maintain required insurance, Owner may exclude the
Contractor from the Site, impose an appropriate set-off against payment, and exercise
Owner's termination rights under Article 16.
H. Without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if a party has failed to obtain required
insurance, the other party may elect to obtain equivalent insurance to protect such other
party's interests at the expense of the party who was required to provide such coverage,
and the Contract Price shall be adjusted accordingly.
I. Owner does not represent that insurance coverage and limits established in this Contract
necessarily will be adequate to protect Contractor or Contractor's interests.
J. The insurance and insurance limits required herein shall not be deemed as a limitation on
Contractor's liability under the indemnities granted to Owner and other individuals and
entities in the Contract.
6.03 Contractor's Insurance
A. Workers' Compensation: Contractor shall purchase and maintain workers' compensation
and employer's liability insurance for:
1. claims under workers' compensation, disability benefits, and other similar employee
benefit acts.
2. United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and Jones Act
coverage(if applicable).
3. claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death
of Contractor's employees (by stop-gap endorsement in monopolist worker's
compensation states).
4. Foreign voluntary worker compensation (if applicable).
B. Commercial General Liability—Claims Covered: Contractor shall purchase and maintain
commercial general liability insurance, covering all operations by or on behalf of
Contractor, on an occurrence basis,against:
1. claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any
person other than Contractor's employees.
2. claims for damages insured by reasonably available personal injury liability coverage.
3. claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction
of tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom.
C. Commercial General Liability—Form and Content: Contractor's commercial liability policy
shall be written on a 1996(or later) ISO commercial general liability form (occurrence form)
and include the following coverages and endorsements:
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1. Products and completed operations coverage:
a. Such insurance shall be maintained for three years after final payment.
b. Contractor shall furnish Owner and each other additional insured (as identified in
the Supplementary Conditions or elsewhere in the Contract) evidence of
continuation of such insurance at final payment and three years thereafter.
2. Blanket contractual liability coverage,to the extent permitted by law, including but not
limited to coverage of Contractor's contractual indemnity obligations in Paragraph
7.18.
3. Broad form property damage coverage.
4. Severability of interest.
5. Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage.
6. Personal injury coverage.
7. Additional insured endorsements that include both ongoing operations and products
and completed operations coverage through ISO Endorsements CG 20 10 10 01 and CG
20 37 10 01 (together); or CG 20 10 07 04 and CG 20 37 07 04 (together); or their
equivalent.
8. For design professional additional insureds, ISO Endorsement CG 20 32 07 04,
"Additional Insured—Engineers, Architects or Surveyors Not Engaged by the Named
Insured" or its equivalent.
D. Automobile liability: Contractor shall purchase and maintain automobile liability insurance
against claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property
damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle. The
automobile liability policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.
E. Umbrella or excess liability: Contractor shall purchase and maintain umbrella or excess
liability insurance written over the underlying employer's liability, commercial general
liability, and automobile liability insurance described in the paragraphs above. Subject to
industry-standard exclusions, the coverage afforded shall follow form as to each and every
one of the underlying policies.
F. Contractor's pollution liability insurance: Contractor shall purchase and maintain a policy
covering third-party injury and property damage claims, including clean-up costs, as a result
of pollution conditions arising from Contractor's operations and completed operations. This
insurance shall be maintained for no less than three years after final completion.
G. Additional insureds: The Contractor's commercial general liability, automobile liability,
umbrella or excess, and pollution liability policies shall include and list as additional
insureds Owner and Engineer, and any individuals or entities identified in the
Supplementary Conditions; include coverage for the respective officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of
all such additional insureds; and the insurance afforded to these additional insureds shall
provide primary coverage for all claims covered thereby (including as applicable those
arising from both ongoing and completed operations) on a non-contributory basis.
Contractor shall obtain all necessary endorsements to support these requirements.
H. Contractor's professional liability insurance: If Contractor will provide or furnish
professional services under this Contract, through a delegation of professional design
services or otherwise, then Contractor shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining
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applicable professional liability insurance. This insurance shall provide protection against
claims arising out of performance of professional design or related services, and caused by
a negligent error, omission, or act for which the insured party is legally liable. It shall be
maintained throughout the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of two years after
design services are performed bya
Substantial Completion. If such professionalg
Subcontractor, and not by Contractor itself, then the requirements of this paragraph may
be satisfied through the purchasing and maintenance of such insurance by such
Subcontractor.
I. General provisions:The policies of insurance required by this Paragraph 6.03 shall:
1. include at least the specific coverages provided in this Article.
2. be written for not less than the limits of liability provided in this Article and in the
Supplementary Conditions, or required by Laws or Regulations,whichever is greater.
3. contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled,
materially changed, or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written notice has
been given to Contractor. Within three days of receipt of any such written notice,
Contractor shall provide a copy of the notice to Owner, Engineer, and each other
insured under the policy.
4. remain in effect at least until final payment (and longer if expressly required in this
Article) and at all times thereafter when Contractor may be correcting, removing, or
replacing defective Work as a warranty or correction obligation, or otherwise, or
returning to the Site to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.
5. be appropriate for the Work being performed and provide protection from claims that
may arise out of or result from Contractor's performance of the Work and Contractor's
other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed by
Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier, or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them to perform any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable.
J. The coverage requirements for specific policies of insurance must be met by such policies,
and not by reference to excess or umbrella insurance provided in other policies.
6.04 Owner's Liability Insurance
A. In addition to the insurance required to be provided by Contractor under Paragraph 6.03,
Owner, at Owner's option, may purchase and maintain at Owner's expense Owner's own
liability insurance as will protect Owner against claims which may arise from operations
under the Contract Documents.
B. Owner's liability policies, if any, operate separately and independently from policies
required to be provided by Contractor, and Contractor cannot rely upon Owner's liability
policies for any of Contractor's obligations to the Owner, Engineer,or third parties.
6.05 Property Insurance
A. Builder's Risk: Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Contractor shall
purchase and maintain builder's risk insurance upon the Work on a completed value basis,
in the amount of the full insurable replacement cost thereof (subject to such deductible
amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and
Regulations).This insurance shall:
1. include the Owner and Contractor as named insureds, and all Subcontractors, and any
individuals or entities required by the Supplementary Conditions to be insured under
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such builder's risk policy, as insureds or named insureds. For purposes of the
remainder of this Paragraph 6.05, Paragraphs 6.06 and 6.07, and any corresponding
Supplementary Conditions, the parties required to be insured shall collectively be
referred to as "insureds."
2. be written on a builder's risk "all risk" policy form that shall at least include insurance
for physical loss or damage to the Work,temporary buildings, falsework, and materials
and equipment in transit,and shall insure against at least the following perils or causes
of loss: fire; lightning; windstorm; riot; civil commotion; terrorism; vehicle impact;
aircraft; smoke; theft; vandalism and malicious mischief; mechanical breakdown,
boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current; earthquake; volcanic
activity, and other earth movement; flood; collapse; explosion; debris removal;
demolition occasioned by enforcement of Laws and Regulations; water damage (other
than that caused by flood); and such other perils or causes of loss as may be
specifically required by the Supplementary Conditions. If insurance against mechanical
breakdown, boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current; earthquake;
volcanic activity, and other earth movement; or flood, are not commercially available
under builder's risk policies, by endorsement or otherwise, such insurance may be
provided through other insurance policies acceptable to Owner and Contractor.
3. cover, as insured property, at least the following: (a) the Work and all materials,
supplies, machinery, apparatus, equipment, fixtures, and other property of a similar
nature that are to be incorporated into or used in the preparation, fabrication,
construction, erection, or completion of the Work, including Owner-furnished or
assigned property; (b) spare parts inventory required within the scope of the Contract;
and (c) temporary works which are not intended to form part of the permanent
constructed Work but which are intended to provide working access to the Site, or to
the Work under construction, or which are intended to provide temporary support for
the Work under construction, including scaffolding, form work, fences, shoring,
falsework,and temporary structures.
4. cover expenses incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured property
(including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers and architects).
5. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in temporary storage at the
Site or in a storage location outside the Site (but not including property stored at the
premises of a manufacturer or Supplier).
6. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in transit.
7. allow for partial occupation or use of the Work by Owner, such that those portions of
the Work that are not yet occupied or used by Owner shall remain covered by the
builder's risk insurance.
8. allow for the waiver of the insurer's subrogation rights, as set forth below.
9. provide primary coverage for all losses and damages caused by the perils or causes of
loss covered.
10. not include a co-insurance clause.
11. include an exception for ensuing losses from physical damage or loss with respect to
any defective workmanship, design, or materials exclusions.
12. include performance/hot testing and start-up.
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13. be maintained in effect, subject to the provisions herein regarding Substantial
Completion and partial occupancy or use of the Work by Owner, until the Work is
complete.
B. Notice of Cancellation or Change: All the policies of insurance (and the certificates or other
evidence thereof) required to be purchased and maintained in accordance with this
Paragraph 6.05 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not
be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written
notice has been given to the purchasing policyholder. Within three days of receipt of any
such written notice, the purchasing policyholder shall provide a copy of the notice to each
other insured.
C. Deductibles:The purchaser of any required builder's risk or property insurance shall pay for
costs not covered because of the application of a policy deductible.
D. Partial Occupancy or Use by Owner: If Owner will occupy or use a portion or portions of the
Work prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work as provided in Paragraph 15.04, then
Owner (directly, if it is the purchaser of the builder's risk policy, or through Contractor) will
provide notice of such occupancy or use to the builder's risk insurer. The builder's risk
insurance shall not be canceled or permitted to lapse on account of any such partial use or
occupancy; rather, those portions of the Work that are occupied or used by Owner may
come off the builder's risk policy, while those portions of the Work not yet occupied or
used by Owner shall remain covered by the builder's risk insurance.
E. Additional Insurance: If Contractor elects to obtain other special insurance to be included in
or supplement the builder's risk or property insurance policies provided under this
Paragraph 6.05, it may do so at Contractor's expense.
F. Insurance of Other Property: If the express insurance provisions of the Contract do not
require or address the insurance of a property item or interest, such as tools, construction
equipment, or other personal property owned by Contractor, a Subcontractor, or an
employee of Contractor or a Subcontractor, then the entity or individual owning such
property item will be responsible for deciding whether to insure it, and if so in what
amount.
6.06 Waiver of Rights
A. All policies purchased in accordance with Paragraph 6.05, expressly including the builder's
risk policy, shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment of any loss or
damage the insurers will have no rights of recovery against any insureds thereunder, or
against Engineer or its consultants, or their officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors. Owner and Contractor waive all rights
against each other and the respective officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and
damages caused by, arising out of, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss
covered by such policies and any other property insurance applicable to the Work; and, in
addition, waive all such rights against Engineer, its consultants, all Subcontractors, all
individuals or entities identified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, and the
officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors
of each and any of them, under such policies for losses and damages so caused. None of
the above waivers shall extend to the rights that any party making such waiver may have to
the proceeds of insurance held by Owner or Contractor as trustee or fiduciary, or otherwise
payable under any policy so issued.
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B. Owner waives all rights against Contractor, Subcontractors, and Engineer, and the officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each
and any of them,for:
1. loss due to business interruption, loss of use, or other consequential loss extending
beyond direct physical loss or damage to Owner's property or the Work caused by,
arising out of, or resulting from fire or other perils whether or not insured by Owner;
and
2. loss or damage to the completed Project or part thereof caused by, arising out of, or
resulting from fire or other insured peril or cause of loss covered by any property
insurance maintained on the completed Project or part thereof by Owner during
partial occupancy or use pursuant to Paragraph 15.04, after Substantial Completion
pursuant to Paragraph 15.03, or after final payment pursuant to Paragraph 15.06.
C. Any insurance policy maintained by Owner covering any loss, damage or consequential loss
referred to in Paragraph 6.06.E shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of
payment of any such loss, damage, or consequential loss,the insurers will have no rights of
recovery against Contractor, Subcontractors, or Engineer, or the officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors of each and any of
them.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that the agreement under which a
Subcontractor performs a portion of the Work contains provisions whereby the
Subcontractor waives all rights against Owner, Contractor, all individuals or entities
identified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, the Engineer and its consultants,
and the officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and
subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and damages caused by, arising out
of, relating to, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss covered by builder's risk
insurance and any other property insurance applicable to the Work.
6.07 Receipt and Application of Property Insurance Proceeds
A. Any insured loss under the builder's risk and other policies of insurance required by
Paragraph 6.05 will be adjusted and settled with the named insured that purchased the
policy. Such named insured shall act as fiduciary for the other insureds, and give notice to
such other insureds that adjustment and settlement of a claim is in progress. Any other
insured may state its position regarding a claim for insured loss in writing within 15 days
after notice of such claim.
B. Proceeds for such insured losses may be made payable by the insurer either jointly to
multiple insureds, or to the named insured that purchased the policy in its own right and as
fiduciary for other insureds, subject to the requirements of any applicable mortgage clause.
A named insured receiving insurance proceeds under the builder's risk and other policies of
insurance required by Paragraph 6.05 shall distribute such proceeds in accordance with
such agreement as the parties in interest may reach, or as otherwise required under the
dispute resolution provisions of this Contract or applicable Laws and Regulations.
C. If no other special agreement is reached, the damaged Work shall be repaired or replaced,
the money so received applied on account thereof, and the Work and the cost thereof
covered by Change Order, if needed.
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ARTICLE 7—CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
7.01 Supervision and Superintendence
A. Contractor shall supervise, inspect, and direct the Work competently and efficiently,
devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary
to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solely
responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction.
B. At all times during the progress of the Work, Contractor shall assign a competent resident
superintendent who shall not be replaced without written notice to Owner and Engineer
except under extraordinary circumstances.
7.02 Labor; Working Hours
A. Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and lay out the
Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall at
all times maintain good discipline and order at the Site.
B. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work or
property at the Site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise stated in the Contract
Documents, all Work at the Site shall be performed during regular working hours, Monday
through Friday. Contractor will not perform Work on a Saturday, Sunday, or any legal
holiday. Contractor may perform Work outside regular working hours or on Saturdays,
Sundays, or legal holidays only with Owner's written consent, which will not be
unreasonably withheld.
7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment
A. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide and
assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation,
construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat,
telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities, and all other facilities and
incidentals necessary for the performance, testing, start up, and completion of the Work,
whether or not such items are specifically called for in the Contract Documents.
B. All materials and equipment incorporated into the Work shall be of good quality and new,
except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. All special warranties and
guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit of Owner. If
required by Engineer, Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including reports of
required tests) as to the source, kind, and quality of materials and equipment.
C. All materials and equipment shall be stored, applied, installed, connected, erected,
protected, used, cleaned, and conditioned in accordance with instructions of the applicable
Supplier, except as otherwise may be provided in the Contract Documents.
7.04 "Or Equals"
A. Whenever an item of material or equipment is specified or described in the Contract
Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier,
the Contract Price has been based upon Contractor furnishing such item as specified. The
specification or description of such an item is intended to establish the type, function,
appearance, and quality required. Unless the specification or description contains or is
followed by words reading that no like, equivalent, or "or equal" item is permitted,
Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of other items of material or
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equipment, or items from other proposed suppliers under the circumstances described
below.
1. If Engineer in its sole discretion determines that an item of material or equipment
proposed by Contractor is functionally equal to that named and sufficiently similar so
that no change in related Work will be required, Engineer shall deem it an "or equal"
item. For the purposes of this paragraph, a proposed item of material or equipment
will be considered functionally equal to an item so named if:
a. in the exercise of reasonable judgment Engineer determines that:
1) it is at least equal in materials of construction, quality, durability,
appearance,strength,and design characteristics;
2) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function and achieve the
results imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a
functioning whole;
3) it has a proven record of performance and availability of responsive service;
and
4) it is not objectionable to Owner.
b. Contractor certifies that, if approved and incorporated into the Work:
1) there will be no increase in cost to the Owner or increase in Contract Times;
and
2) it will conform substantially to the detailed requirements of the item named
in the Contract Documents.
B. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed "or
equal" item at Contractor's expense.
C. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to
evaluate each "or-equal" request. Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additional
data about the proposed "or-equal" item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability.
No "or-equal" item will be ordered,furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is
complete and Engineer determines that the proposed item is an "or-equal", which will be
evidenced by an approved Shop Drawing or other written communication. Engineer will
advise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.
D. Effect of Engineer's Determination: Neither approval nor denial of an "or-equal" request
shall result in any change in Contract Price. The Engineer's denial of an "or-equal" request
shall be final and binding, and may not be reversed through an appeal under any provision
of the Contract Documents.
E. Treatment as a Substitution Request: If Engineer determines that an item of material or
equipment proposed by Contractor does not qualify as an "or-equal" item, Contractor may
request that Engineer considered the proposed item as a substitute pursuant to Paragraph
7.05.
7.05 Substitutes
A. Unless the specification or description of an item of material or equipment required to be
furnished under the Contract Documents contains or is followed by words reading that no
substitution is permitted, Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of other
items of material or equipment under the circumstances described below. To the extent
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possible such requests shall be made before commencement of related construction at the
Site.
1. Contractor shall submit sufficient information as provided below to allow Engineer to
determine if the item of material or equipment proposed is functionally equivalent to
that named and an acceptable substitute therefor. Engineer will not accept requests
for review of proposed substitute items of material or equipment from anyone other
than Contractor.
2. The requirements for review by Engineer will be as set forth in Paragraph 7.05.B, as
supplemented by the Specifications, and as Engineer may decide is appropriate under
the circumstances.
3. Contractor shall make written application to Engineer for review of a proposed
substitute item of material or equipment that Contractor seeks to furnish or use. The
application:
a. shall certify that the proposed substitute item will:
1) perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the
general design,
2) be similar in substance to that specified, and
3) be suited to the same use as that specified.
b. will state:
1) the extent, if any, to which the use of the proposed substitute item will
necessitate a change in Contract Times,
2) whether use of the proposed substitute item in the Work will require a
change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other
direct contract with Owner for other work on the Project) to adapt the
design to the proposed substitute item, and
3) whether incorporation or use of the proposed substitute item in connection
with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty.
c. will identify:
1) all variations of the proposed substitute item from that specified, and
2) available engineering,sales, maintenance, repair, and replacement services.
d. shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs or credits that will result directly or
indirectly from use of such substitute item, including but not limited to changes in
Contract Price, shared savings, costs of redesign, and claims of other contractors
affected by any resulting change.
B. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to
evaluate each substitute request, and to obtain comments and direction from Owner.
Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additional data about the proposed substitute
item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability. No substitute will be ordered,
furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is complete and Engineer determines
that the proposed item is an acceptable substitute. Engineer's determination will be
evidenced by a Field Order or a proposed Change Order accounting for the substitution
itself and all related impacts, including changes in Contract Price or Contract Times.
Engineer will advise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.
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C. Special Guarantee: Owner may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a
special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.
D. Reimbursement of Engineer's Cost: Engineer will record Engineer's costs in evaluating a
substitute proposed or submitted by Contractor. Whether or not Engineer approves a
substitute so proposed or submitted by Contractor, Contractor shall reimburse Owner for
the reasonable charges of Engineer for evaluating each such proposed substitute.
Contractor shall also reimburse Owner for the reasonable charges of Engineer for making
changes in the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with
Owner) resulting from the acceptance of each proposed substitute.
E. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed
substitute at Contractor's expense.
F. Effect of Engineer's Determination: If Engineer approves the substitution request,
Contractor shall execute the proposed Change Order and proceed with the substitution.
The Engineer's denial of a substitution request shall be final and binding, and may not be
reversed through an appeal under any provision of the Contract Documents. Contractor
may challenge the scope of reimbursement costs imposed under Paragraph 7.05.D, by
timely submittal of a Change Proposal.
7.06 Concerning Subcontractors,Suppliers, and Others
A. Contractor may retain Subcontractors and Suppliers for the performance of parts of the
Work. Such Subcontractors and Suppliers must be acceptable to Owner.
B. Contractor shall retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities for
the performance of designated parts of the Work if required by the Contract to do so.
C. Subsequent to the submittal of Contractor's Bid or final negotiation of the terms of the
Contract, Owner may not require Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other
individual or entity to furnish or perform any of the Work against which Contractor has
reasonable objection.
D. Prior to entry into any binding subcontract or purchase order, Contractor shall submit to
Owner the identity of the proposed Subcontractor or Supplier (unless Owner has already
deemed such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier acceptable, during the bidding process or
otherwise). Such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier shall be deemed acceptable to Owner
unless Owner raises a substantive, reasonable objection within five days.
E. Owner may require the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work. Owner also may require
Contractor to retain specific replacements; provided, however,that Owner may not require
a replacement to which Contractor has a reasonable objection. If Contractor has submitted
the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities for
acceptance by Owner, and Owner has accepted it (either in writing or by failing to make
written objection thereto), then Owner may subsequently revoke the acceptance of any
such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity so identified solely on the basis
of substantive, reasonable objection after due investigation. Contractor shall submit an
acceptable replacement for the rejected Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity.
F. If Owner requires the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work, then Contractor shall be
entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, with respect to the
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replacement; and Contractor shall initiate a Change Proposal for such adjustment within 30
days of Owner's requirement of replacement.
G. No acceptance by Owner of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity,
whether initially or as a replacement, shall constitute a waiver of the right of Owner to the
completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
H. On a monthly basis Contractor shall submit to Engineer a complete list of all Subcontractors
and Suppliers having a direct contract with Contractor, and of all other Subcontractors and
Suppliers known to Contractor at the time of submittal.
I. Contractor shall be fully responsible to Owner and Engineer for all acts and omissions of the
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any of
the Work just as Contractor is responsible for Contractor's own acts and omissions.
J. Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling and coordinating the work of
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and all other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any
of the Work.
K. Contractor shall restrict all Subcontractors, Suppliers, and such other individuals or entities
performing or furnishing any of the Work from communicating with Engineer or Owner,
except through Contractor or in case of an emergency, or as otherwise expressly allowed
herein.
L. The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall
not control Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or
delineating the Work to be performed by any specific trade.
M. All Work performed for Contractor by a Subcontractor or Supplier shall be pursuant to an
appropriate contractual agreement that specifically binds the Subcontractor or Supplier to
the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of Owner
and Engineer.
N. Owner may furnish to any Subcontractor or Supplier,to the extent practicable, information
about amounts paid to Contractor on account of Work performed for Contractor by the
particular Subcontractor or Supplier.
O. Nothing in the Contract Documents:
1. shall create for the benefit of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity any contractual relationship between Owner or Engineer and any such
Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity; nor
2. shall create any obligation on the part of Owner or Engineer to pay or to see to the
payment of any money due any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or
entity except as may otherwise be required by Laws and Regulations.
7.07 Patent Fees and Royalties
A. Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in
the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design,
process, product, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by
others. If a particular invention, design, process, product, or device is specified in the
Contract Documents for use in the performance of the Work and if, to the actual
knowledge of Owner or Engineer, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for
the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be
disclosed by Owner in the Contract Documents.
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B. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and hold
harmless Contractor, and its officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents,
consultants, and subcontractors from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and
other professionals, and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising
out of or relating to any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in
the performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any
invention, design, process, product, or device specified in the Contract Documents, but not
identified as being subject to payment of any license fee or royalty to others required by
patent rights or copyrights.
C. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any infringement
of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the Work or
resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product, or
device not specified in the Contract Documents.
7.08 Permits
A. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay for
all construction permits and licenses. Owner shall assist Contractor, when necessary, in
obtaining such permits and licenses. Contractor shall pay all governmental charges and
inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are applicable at the time
of the submission of Contractor's Bid (or when Contractor became bound under a
negotiated contract). Owner shall pay all charges of utility owners for connections for
providing permanent service to the Work
7.09 Taxes
A. Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid by
Contractor in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which
are applicable during the performance of the Work.
7.10 Laws and Regulations
A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all Laws and Regulations
applicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by
applicable Laws and Regulations, neither Owner nor Engineer shall be responsible for
monitoring Contractor's compliance with any Laws or Regulations.
B. If Contractor performs any Work or takes any other action knowing or having reason to
know that it is contrary to Laws or Regulations, Contractor shall bear all resulting costs and
losses, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each
and any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not
limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals
and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to
such Work or other action. It shall not be Contractor's responsibility to make certain that
the Work described in the Contract Documents is in accordance with Laws and Regulations,
but this shall not relieve Contractor of Contractor's obligations under Paragraph 3.03.
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C. Owner or Contractor may give notice to the other party of any changes after the
submission of Contractor's Bid (or after the date when Contractor became bound under a
negotiated contract) in Laws or Regulations having an effect on the cost or time of
performance of the Work, including but not limited to changes in Laws or Regulations
having an effect on procuring permits and on sales, use, value-added, consumption, and
other similar taxes. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on entitlement to or on
the amount or extent, if any, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times
resulting from such changes, then within 30 days of such notice Contractor may submit a
Change Proposal, or Owner may initiate a Claim.
7.11 Record Documents
A. Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Site one printed record copy of all Drawings,
Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders, Work Change Directives, Field Orders, written
interpretations and clarifications, and approved Shop Drawings. Contractor shall keep such
record documents in good order and annotate them to show changes made during
construction. These record documents, together with all approved Samples, will be
available to Engineer for reference. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall deliver
these record documents to Engineer.
7.12 Safety and Protection
A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Such responsibility does not
relieve Subcontractors of their responsibility for the safety of persons or property in the
performance of their work, nor for compliance with applicable safety Laws and Regulations.
Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the
necessary protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
1. all persons on the Site or who may be affected by the Work;
2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in
storage on or off the Site; and
3. other property at the Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, other work in progress, utilities, and Underground
Facilities not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the course of
construction.
B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relating to the safety of
persons or property, or to the protection of persons or property from damage, injury, or
loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection.
Contractor shall notify Owner; the owners of adjacent property, Underground Facilities,
and other utilities; and other contractors and utility owners performing work at or adjacent
to the Site, when prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them
in the protection, removal, relocation, and replacement of their property or work in
progress.
C. Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of Owner's safety programs, if
any. The Supplementary Conditions identify any Owner's safety programs that are
applicable to the Work.
D. Contractor shall inform Owner and Engineer of the specific requirements of Contractor's
safety program with which Owner's and Engineer's employees and representatives must
comply while at the Site.
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E. All damage, injury, or loss to any property referred to in Paragraph 7.12.A.2 or 7.12.A.3
caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor,
Supplier, or any other individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to
perform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be
remedied by Contractor at its expense (except damage or loss attributable to the fault of
Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of Owner or Engineer or anyone
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, and not
attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of
Contractor or any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity directly or indirectly
employed by any of them).
F. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall continue until such
time as all the Work is completed and Engineer has issued a notice to Owner and
Contractor in accordance with Paragraph 15.06.E that the Work is acceptable (except as
otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substantial Completion).
G. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall resume whenever
Contractor or any Subcontractor or Supplier returns to the Site to fulfill warranty or
correction obligations,or to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.
7.13 Safety Representative
A. Contractor shall designate a qualified and experienced safety representative at the Site
whose duties and responsibilities shall be the prevention of accidents and the maintaining
and supervising of safety precautions and programs.
7.14 Hazard Communication Programs
A. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any exchange of material safety data
sheets or other hazard communication information required to be made available to or
exchanged between or among employers at the Site in accordance with Laws or
Regulations.
7.15 Emergencies
A. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the
Site or adjacent thereto, Contractor is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage,
injury, or loss. Contractor shall give Engineer prompt written notice if Contractor believes
that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have
been caused thereby or are required as a result thereof. If Engineer determines that a
change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken by Contractor in
response to such an emergency, a Work Change Directive or Change Order will be issued.
7.16 Shop Drawings,Samples, and Other Submittals
A. Shop Drawing and Sample Submittal Requirements:
1. Before submitting a Shop Drawing or Sample, Contractor shall have:
a. reviewed and coordinated the Shop Drawing or Sample with other Shop Drawings
and Samples and with the requirements of the Work and the Contract
Documents;
b. determined and verified all field measurements, quantities, dimensions, specified
performance and design criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog
numbers, and similar information with respect thereto;
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c. determined and verified the suitability of all materials and equipment offered
with respect to the indicated application,fabrication, shipping, handling, storage,
assembly, and installation pertaining to the performance of the Work; and
d. determined and verified all information relative to Contractor's responsibilities
for means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and
safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
2. Each submittal shall bear a stamp or specific written certification that Contractor has
satisfied Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents with respect to
Contractor's review of that submittal, and that Contractor approves the submittal.
3. With each submittal, Contractor shall give Engineer specific written notice of any
variations that the Shop Drawing or Sample may have from the requirements of the
Contract Documents. This notice shall be set forth in a written communication
separate from the Shop Drawings or Sample submittal; and, in addition, in the case of
Shop Drawings by a specific notation made on each Shop Drawing submitted to
Engineer for review and approval of each such variation.
B. Submittal Procedures for Shop Drawings and Samples: Contractor shall submit Shop
Drawings and Samples to Engineer for review and approval in accordance with the
accepted Schedule of Submittals. Each submittal will be identified as Engineer may require.
1. Shop Drawings:
a. Contractor shall submit the number of copies required in the Specifications.
b. Data shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities,
dimensions, specified performance and design criteria, materials, and similar data
to show Engineer the services, materials, and equipment Contractor proposes to
provide and to enable Engineer to review the information for the limited
purposes required by Paragraph 7.16.D.
2. Samples:
a. Contractor shall submit the number of Samples required in the Specifications.
b. Contractor shall clearly identify each Sample as to material, Supplier, pertinent
data such as catalog numbers, the use for which intended and other data as
Engineer may require to enable Engineer to review the submittal for the limited
purposes required by Paragraph 7.16.D.
3. Where a Shop Drawing or Sample is required by the Contract Documents or the
Schedule of Submittals, any related Work performed prior to Engineer's review and
approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole expense and responsibility of
Contractor.
C. Other Submittals: Contractor shall submit other submittals to Engineer in accordance with
the accepted Schedule of Submittals, and pursuant to the applicable terms of the
Specifications.
D. Engineer's Review:
1. Engineer will provide timely review of Shop Drawings and Samples in accordance with
the Schedule of Submittals acceptable to Engineer. Engineer's review and approval will
be only to determine if the items covered by the submittals will, after installation or
incorporation in the Work, conform to the information given in the Contract
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Documents and be compatible with the design concept of the completed Project as a
functioning whole as indicated by the Contract Documents.
2. Engineer's review and approval will not extend to means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures of construction or to safety precautions or programs
incident thereto.
3. Engineer's review and approval of a separate item as such will not indicate approval of
the assembly in which the item functions.
4. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample shall not relieve
Contractor from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract
Documents unless Contractor has complied with the requirements of Paragraph
7.16.A.3 and Engineer has given written approval of each such variation by specific
written notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the Shop Drawing or
Sample. Engineer will document any such approved variation from the requirements
of the Contract Documents in a Field Order.
5. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample shall not relieve
Contractor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of Paragraph
7.16.A and B.
6. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample, or of a variation from
the requirements of the Contract Documents, shall not, under any circumstances,
change the Contract Times or Contract Price, unless such changes are included in a
Change Order.
7. Neither Engineer's receipt, review, acceptance or approval of a Shop Drawing, Sample,
or other submittal shall result in such item becoming a Contract Document.
8. Contractor shall perform the Work in compliance with the requirements and
commitments set forth in approved Shop Drawings and Samples, subject to the
provisions of Paragraph 7.16.D.4.
E. Resubmittal Procedures:
1. Contractor shall make corrections required by Engineer and shall return the required
number of corrected copies of Shop Drawings and submit, as required, new Samples
for review and approval. Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing to
revisions other than the corrections called for by Engineer on previous submittals.
2. Contractor shall furnish required submittals with sufficient information and accuracy
to obtain required approval of an item with no more than three submittals. Engineer
will record Engineer's time for reviewing a fourth or subsequent submittal of a Shop
Drawings, sample, or other item requiring approval, and Contractor shall be
responsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for such time. Owner may impose a set-
off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement for such charges.
3. If Contractor requests a change of a previously approved submittal item, Contractor
shall be responsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for its review time, and Owner
may impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement for
such charges, unless the need for such change is beyond the control of Contractor.
7.17 Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee
A. Contractor warrants and guarantees to Owner that all Work will be in accordance with the
Contract Documents and will not be defective. Engineer and its officers, directors,
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members, partners,employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors shall be entitled to
rely on Contractor's warranty and guarantee.
B. Contractor's warranty and guarantee hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:
1. abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than
Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or any other individual or entity for whom
Contractor is responsible; or
2. normal wear and tear under normal usage.
C. Contractor's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents shall be absolute. None of the following will constitute an acceptance of Work
that is not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of Contractor's
obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents:
1. observations by Engineer;
2. recommendation by Engineer or payment by Owner of any progress or final payment;
3. the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion by Engineer or any payment
related thereto by Owner;
4. use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by Owner;
5. any review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal;
6. the issuance of a notice of acceptability by Engineer;
7. any inspection,test,or approval by others; or
8. any correction of defective Work by Owner.
D. If the Contract requires the Contractor to accept the assignment of a contract entered into
by Owner,then the specific warranties, guarantees, and correction obligations contained in
the assigned contract shall govern with respect to Contractor's performance obligations to
Owner for the Work described in the assigned contract.
7.18 Indemnification
A. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, and in addition to any other
obligations of Contractor under the Contract or otherwise, Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the performance
of the Work, provided that any such claim, cost, loss, or damage is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other
than the Work itself), including the loss of use resulting therefrom but only to the extent
caused by any negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, or
any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of
the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
B. In any and all claims against Owner or Engineer or any of their officers, directors, members,
partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors by any employee (or the
survivor or personal representative of such employee) of Contractor, any Subcontractor,
any Supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to
perform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the
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indemnification obligation under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not be limited in any way by any
limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for
Contractor or any such Subcontractor,Supplier, or other individual or entity under workers'
compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
C. The indemnification obligations of Contractor under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not extend to
the liability of Engineer and Engineer's officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
agents, consultants and subcontractors arising out of:
1. the preparation or approval of, or the failure to prepare or approve maps, Drawings,
opinions, reports,surveys,Change Orders,designs, or Specifications; or
2. giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause of
the injury or damage.
7.19 Delegation of Professional Design Services
A. Contractor will not be required to provide professional design services unless such services
are specifically required by the Contract Documents for a portion of the Work or unless
such services are required to carry out Contractor's responsibilities for construction means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures. Contractor shall not be required to
provide professional services in violation of applicable Laws and Regulations.
B. If professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems,
materials, or equipment are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents,
Owner and Engineer will specify all performance and design criteria that such services must
satisfy. Contractor shall cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properly
licensed professional, whose signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations,
specifications, certifications, and other submittals prepared by such professional. Shop
Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by such
professional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional's written approval when
submitted to Engineer.
C. Owner and Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy, and
completeness of the services, certifications, or approvals performed by such design
professionals, provided Owner and Engineer have specified to Contractor all performance
and design criteria that such services must satisfy.
D. Pursuant to this paragraph, Engineer's review and approval of design calculations and
design drawings will be only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
performance and design criteria given and the design concept expressed in the Contract
Documents. Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings and other submittals (except
design calculations and design drawings) will be only for the purpose stated in Paragraph
7.16.D.1.
E. Contractor shall not be responsible for the adequacy of the performance or design criteria
specified by Owner or Engineer.
ARTICLE 8—OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
8.01 Other Work
A. In addition to and apart from the Work under the Contract Documents, the Owner may
perform other work at or adjacent to the Site. Such other work may be performed by
Owner's employees, or through contracts between the Owner and third parties. Owner
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may also arrange to have third-party utility owners perform work on their utilities and
facilities at or adjacent to the Site.
B. If Owner performs other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or
through contracts for such other work, then Owner shall give Contractor written notice
thereof prior to starting any such other work. If Owner has advance information regarding
the start of any utility work at or adjacent to the Site, Owner shall provide such information
to Contractor.
C. Contractor shall afford each other contractor that performs such other work, each utility
owner performing other work, and Owner, if Owner is performing other work with Owner's
employees, proper and safe access to the Site, and provide a reasonable opportunity for
the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of such other
work. Contractor shall do all cutting,fitting, and patching of the Work that may be required
to properly connect or otherwise make its several parts come together and properly
integrate with such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work of others by
cutting, excavating, or otherwise altering such work; provided, however, that Contractor
may cut or alter others' work with the written consent of Engineer and the others whose
work will be affected.
D. If the proper execution or results of any part of Contractor's Work depends upon work
performed by others under this Article 8, Contractor shall inspect such other work and
promptly report to Engineer in writing any delays, defects, or deficiencies in such other
work that render it unavailable or unsuitable for the proper execution and results of
Contractor's Work. Contractor's failure to so report will constitute an acceptance of such
other work as fit and proper for integration with Contractor's Work except for latent
defects and deficiencies in such other work.
8.02 Coordination
A. If Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of other work at or adjacent
to the Site,to perform other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or to
arrange to have utility owners perform work at or adjacent to the Site,the following will be
set forth in the Supplementary Conditions or provided to Contractor prior to the start of
any such other work:
1. the identity of the individual or entity that will have authority and responsibility for
coordination of the activities among the various contractors;
2. an itemization of the specific matters to be covered by such authority and
responsibility; and
3. the extent of such authority and responsibilities.
B. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Owner shall have sole
authority and responsibility for such coordination.
8.03 Legal Relationships
A. If, in the course of performing other work at or adjacent to the Site for Owner,the Owner's
employees, any other contractor working for Owner, or any utility owner for whom the
Owner is responsible causes damage to the Work or to the property of Contractor or its
Subcontractors, or delays, disrupts, interferes with, or increases the scope or cost of the
performance of the Work,through actions or inaction, then Contractor shall be entitled to
an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times, or both. Contractor
must submit any Change Proposal seeking an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or
the Contract Times under this paragraph within 30 days of the damaging, delaying,
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disrupting, or interfering event. The entitlement to, and extent of, any such equitable
adjustment shall take into account information (if any) regarding such other work that was
provided to Contractor in the Contract Documents prior to the submittal of the Bid or the
final negotiation of the terms of the Contract. When applicable, any such equitable
adjustment in Contract Price shall be conditioned on Contractor assigning to Owner all
Contractor's rights against such other contractor or utility owner with respect to the
damage, delay, disruption, or interference that is the subject of the adjustment.
Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such
adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work within the Contract
Times.
B. Contractor shall take reasonable and customary measures to avoid damaging, delaying,
disrupting, or interfering with the work of Owner, any other contractor,or any utility owner
performing other work at or adjacent to the Site. If Contractor fails to take such measures
and as a result damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any such other
contractor or utility owner, then Owner may impose a set-off against payments due to
Contractor, and assign to such other contractor or utility owner the Owner's contractual
rights against Contractor with respect to the breach of the obligations set forth in this
paragraph.
C. When Owner is performing other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees,
Contractor shall be liable to Owner for damage to such other work, and for the reasonable
direct delay, disruption, and interference costs incurred by Owner as a result of
Contractor's failure to take reasonable and customary measures with respect to Owner's
other work. In response to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference, Owner may
impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor.
D. If Contractor damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any other contractor,
or any utility owner performing other work at or adjacent to the Site, through Contractor's
failure to take reasonable and customary measures to avoid such impacts, or if any claim
arising out of Contractor's actions, inactions, or negligence in performance of the Work at
or adjacent to the Site is made by any such other contractor or utility owner against
Contractor, Owner, or Engineer, then Contractor shall (1) promptly attempt to settle the
claim as to all parties through negotiations with such other contractor or utility owner, or
otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding or at law,
and (2) indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of
them from and against any such claims, and against all costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and
other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out
of or relating to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference.
ARTICLE 9—OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
9.01 Communications to Contractor
A. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, Owner shall issue all
communications to Contractor through Engineer.
9.02 Replacement of Engineer
A. Owner may at its discretion appoint an engineer to replace Engineer, provided Contractor
makes no reasonable objection to the replacement engineer. The replacement engineer's
status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former Engineer.
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9.03 Furnish Data
A. Owner shall promptly furnish the data required of Owner under the Contract Documents.
9.04 Pay When Due
A. Owner shall make payments to Contractor when they are due as provided in the
Agreement.
9.05 Lands and Easements;Reports, Tests, and Drawings
A. Owner's duties with respect to providing lands and easements are set forth in Paragraph
5.01.
B. Owner's duties with respect to providing engineering surveys to establish reference points
are set forth in Paragraph 4.03.
C. Article 5 refers to Owner's identifying and making available to Contractor copies of reports
of explorations and tests of conditions at the Site, and drawings of physical conditions
relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site.
9.06 Insurance
A. Owner's responsibilities, if any, with respect to purchasing and maintaining liability and
property insurance are set forth in Article 6.
9.07 Change Orders
A. Owner's responsibilities with respect to Change Orders are set forth in Article 11.
9.08 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals
A. Owner's responsibility with respect to certain inspections, tests, and approvals is set forth
in Paragraph 14.02.B.
9.09 Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities
A. The Owner shall not supervise, direct, or have control or authority over, nor be responsible
for, Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,
or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to
comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Owner will
not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
9.10 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition
A. Owner's responsibility in respect to an undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition is
set forth in Paragraph 5.06.
9.11 Evidence of Financial Arrangements
A. Upon request of Contractor, Owner shall furnish Contractor reasonable evidence that
financial arrangements have been made to satisfy Owner's obligations under the Contract
Documents (including obligations under proposed changes in the Work).
9.12 Safety Programs
A. While at the Site, Owner's employees and representatives shall comply with the specific
applicable requirements of Contractor's safety programs of which Owner has been
informed.
B. Owner shall furnish copies of any applicable Owner safety programs to Contractor.
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ARTICLE 10—ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
10.01 Owner's Representative
A. Engineer will be Owner's representative during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of Engineer as Owner's representative
during construction are set forth in the Contract.
10.02 Visits to Site
A. Engineer will make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction as Engineer deems necessary in order to observe as an experienced and
qualified design professional the progress that has been made and the quality of the
various aspects of Contractor's executed Work. Based on information obtained during such
visits and observations, Engineer,for the benefit of Owner,will determine, in general, if the
Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Engineer will not be
required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections on the Site to check the quality or
quantity of the Work. Engineer's efforts will be directed toward providing for Owner a
greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform generally to the
Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and observations, Engineer will keep
Owner informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard Owner against
defective Work.
B. Engineer's visits and observations are subject to all the limitations on Engineer's authority
and responsibility set forth in Paragraph 10.08. Particularly, but without limitation, during
or as a result of Engineer's visits or observations of Contractor's Work, Engineer will not
supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for Contractor's means,
methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions
and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws and
Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work.
10.03 Project Representative
A. If Owner and Engineer have agreed that Engineer will furnish a Resident Project
Representative to represent Engineer at the Site and assist Engineer in observing the
progress and quality of the Work, then the authority and responsibilities of any such
Resident Project Representative will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions, and
limitations on the responsibilities thereof will be as provided in Paragraph 10.08. If Owner
designates another representative or agent to represent Owner at the Site who is not
Engineer's consultant, agent, or employee, the responsibilities and authority and
limitations thereon of such other individual or entity will be as provided in the
Supplementary Conditions.
10.04 Rejecting Defective Work
A. Engineer has the authority to reject Work in accordance with Article 14.
10.05 Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments
A. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to Shop Drawings and Samples, are set
forth in Paragraph 7.16.
B. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to design calculations and design drawings
submitted in response to a delegation of professional design services, if any, are set forth in
Paragraph 7.19.
C. Engineer's authority as to Change Orders is set forth in Article 11.
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D. Engineer's authority as to Applications for Payment is set forth in Article 15.
10.06 Determinations for Unit Price Work
A. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by Contractor as set forth in Paragraph 13.03.
10.07 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work
A. Engineer will render decisions regarding the requirements of the Contract Documents, and
judge the acceptability of the Work, pursuant to the specific procedures set forth herein for
initial interpretations, Change Proposals, and acceptance of the Work. In rendering such
decisions and judgments, Engineer will not show partiality to Owner or Contractor, and will
not be liable to Owner, Contractor, or others in connection with any proceedings,
interpretations, decisions,or judgments conducted or rendered in good faith.
10.08 Limitations on Engineer's Authority and Responsibilities
A. Neither Engineer's authority or responsibility under this Article 10 or under any other
provision of the Contract, nor any decision made by Engineer in good faith either to
exercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertaking, exercise, or
performance of any authority or responsibility by Engineer, shall create, impose,or give rise
to any duty in contract, tort, or otherwise owed by Engineer to Contractor, any
Subcontractor,any Supplier, any other individual or entity, or to any surety for or employee
or agent of any of them.
B. Engineer will not supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for
Contractor's means, methods,techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the
safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to
comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Engineer will
not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
C. Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor or of any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other individual or entity performing any of the
Work.
D. Engineer's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying documentation
and all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates
of inspection, tests and approvals, and other documentation required to be delivered by
Paragraph 15.06.A will only be to determine generally that their content complies with the
requirements of, and in the case of certificates of inspections,tests, and approvals,that the
results certified indicate compliance with the Contract Documents.
E. The limitations upon authority and responsibility set forth in this Paragraph 10.08 shall also
apply to the Resident Project Representative, if any.
10.09 Compliance with Safety Program
A. While at the Site, Engineer's employees and representatives will comply with the specific
applicable requirements of Owner's and Contractor's safety programs (if any) of which
Engineer has been informed.
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ARTICLE 11—AMENDING THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS;CHANGES IN THE WORK
11.01 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents
A. The Contract Documents may be amended or supplemented by a Change Order, a Work
Change Directive,or a Field Order.
1. Change Orders:
a. If an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents includes a change in
the Contract Price or the Contract Times, such amendment or supplement must
be set forth in a Change Order. A Change Order also may be used to establish
amendments and supplements of the Contract Documents that do not affect the
Contract Price or Contract Times.
b. Owner and Contractor may amend those terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work,
(2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or (3)
other engineering or technical matters, without the recommendation of the
Engineer. Such an amendment shall be set forth in a Change Order.
2. Work Change Directives: A Work Change Directive will not change the Contract Price
or the Contract Times but is evidence that the parties expect that the modification
ordered or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a
subsequently issued Change Order, following negotiations by the parties as to the
Work Change Directive's effect, if any, on the Contract Price and Contract Times; or, if
negotiations are unsuccessful, by a determination under the terms of the Contract
Documents governing adjustments, expressly including Paragraph 11.04 regarding
change of Contract Price. Contractor must submit any Change Proposal seeking an
adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times, or both, no later than 30 days
after the completion of the Work set out in the Work Change Directive. Owner must
submit any Claim seeking an adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times,
or both, no later than 60 days after issuance of the Work Change Directive.
3. Field Orders: Engineer may authorize minor changes in the Work if the changes do not
involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times and are compatible
with the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated
by the Contract Documents. Such changes will be accomplished by a Field Order and
will be binding on Owner and also on Contractor, which shall perform the Work
involved promptly. If Contractor believes that a Field Order justifies an adjustment in
the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then before proceeding with the Work
at issue, Contractor shall submit a Change Proposal as provided herein.
11.02 Owner-Authorized Changes in the Work
A. Without invalidating the Contract and without notice to any surety, Owner may, at any
time or from time to time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. Such
changes shall be supported by Engineer's recommendation, to the extent the change
involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or other
engineering or technical matters. Such changes may be accomplished by a Change Order, if
Owner and Contractor have agreed as to the effect, if any, of the changes on Contract
Times or Contract Price; or by a Work Change Directive. Upon receipt of any such
document, Contractor shall promptly proceed with the Work involved; or, in the case of a
deletion in the Work, promptly cease construction activities with respect to such deleted
Work. Added or revised Work shall be performed under the applicable conditions of the
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Contract Documents. Nothing in this paragraph shall obligate Contractor to undertake work
that Contractor reasonably concludes cannot be performed in a manner consistent with
Contractor's safety obligations under the Contract Documents or Laws and Regulations.
11.03 Unauthorized Changes in the Work
A. Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Times with respect to any work performed that is not required by the Contract
Documents, as amended, modified, or supplemented, except in the case of an emergency
as provided in Paragraph 7.15 or in the case of uncovering Work as provided in Paragraph
14.05.
11.04 Change of Contract Price
A. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for an
adjustment in the Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. Any
Claim for an adjustment of Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Article 12.
B. An adjustment in the Contract Price will be determined as follows:
1. where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents, then by application of such unit prices to the quantities of the items
involved (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03);or
2. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents, then by a mutually agreed lump sum (which may include an allowance for
overhead and profit not necessarily in accordance with Paragraph 11.04.C.2);or
3. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract
Documents and the parties do not reach mutual agreement to a lump sum, then on
the basis of the Cost of the Work (determined as provided in Paragraph 13.01) plus a
Contractor's fee for overhead and profit (determined as provided in Paragraph
11.04.C).
C. Contractor's Fee: When applicable, the Contractor's fee for overhead and profit shall be
determined as follows:
1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or
2. if a fixed fee is not agreed upon, then a fee based on the following percentages of the
various portions of the Cost of the Work:
a. for costs incurred under Paragraphs 13.01.6.1 and 13.01.6.2, the Contractor's fee
shall be 15 percent;
b. for costs incurred under Paragraph 13.01.6.3, the Contractor's fee shall be five
percent;
c. where one or more tiers of subcontracts are on the basis of Cost of the Work plus
a fee and no fixed fee is agreed upon, the intent of Paragraphs 11.04.C.2.a and
11.04.C.2.b is that the Contractor's fee shall be based on: (1) a fee of 15 percent
of the costs incurred under Paragraphs 13.01.A.1 and 13.01.A.2 by the
Subcontractor that actually performs the Work, at whatever tier, and (2) with
respect to Contractor itself and to any Subcontractors of a tier higher than that of
the Subcontractor that actually performs the Work, a fee of five percent of the
amount (fee plus underlying costs incurred) attributable to the next lower tier
Subcontractor; provided, however, that for any such subcontracted work the
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maximum total fee to be paid by Owner shall be no greater than 27 percent of
the costs incurred by the Subcontractor that actually performs the work;
d. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under Paragraphs 13.01.6.4,
13.01.6.5, and 13.01.C;
e. the amount of credit to be allowed by Contractor to Owner for any change which
results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in
cost plus a deduction in Contractor's fee by an amount equal to five percent of
such net decrease; and
f. when both additions and credits are involved in any one change, the adjustment
in Contractor's fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change in
accordance with Paragraphs 11.04.C.2.a through 11.04.C.2.e, inclusive.
11.05 Change of Contract Times
A. The Contract Times may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for an
adjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. Any
Claim for an adjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Article
12.
B. An adjustment of the Contract Times shall be subject to the limitations set forth in
Paragraph 4.05, concerning delays in Contractor's progress.
11.06 Change Proposals
A. Contractor shall submit a Change Proposal to Engineer to request an adjustment in the
Contract Times or Contract Price; appeal an initial decision by Engineer concerning the
requirements of the Contract Documents or relating to the acceptability of the Work under
the Contract Documents; contest a set-off against payment due; or seek other relief under
the Contract. The Change Proposal shall specify any proposed change in Contract Times or
Contract Price, or both, or other proposed relief, and explain the reason for the proposed
change,with citations to any governing or applicable provisions of the Contract Documents.
1. Procedures: Contractor shall submit each Change Proposal to Engineer promptly (but
in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the event giving rise thereto, or after
such initial decision. The Contractor shall submit supporting data, including the
proposed change in Contract Price or Contract Time (if any), to the Engineer and
Owner within 15 days after the submittal of the Change Proposal. The supporting data
shall be accompanied by a written statement that the supporting data are accurate
and complete, and that any requested time or price adjustment is the entire
adjustment to which Contractor believes it is entitled as a result of said event.
Engineer will advise Owner regarding the Change Proposal, and consider any
comments or response from Owner regarding the Change Proposal.
2. Engineer's Action: Engineer will review each Change Proposal and,within 30 days after
receipt of the Contractor's supporting data, either deny the Change Proposal in whole,
approve it in whole, or deny it in part and approve it in part. Such actions shall be in
writing, with a copy provided to Owner and Contractor. If Engineer does not take
action on the Change Proposal within 30 days,then either Owner or Contractor may at
any time thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of
Engineer's inaction the Change Proposal is deemed denied, thereby commencing the
time for appeal of the denial under Article 12.
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3. Binding Decision: Engineer's decision will be final and binding upon Owner and
Contractor, unless Owner or Contractor appeals the decision by filing a Claim under
Article 12.
B. Resolution of Certain Change Proposals: If the Change Proposal does not involve the design
(as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise),the acceptability of the Work, or
other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will notify the parties that the
Engineer is unable to resolve the Change Proposal. For purposes of further resolution of
such a Change Proposal, such notice shall be deemed a denial, and Contractor may choose
to seek resolution under the terms of Article 12.
11.07 Execution of Change Orders
A. Owner and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders covering:
1. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times which are agreed to by the parties,
including any undisputed sum or amount of time for Work actually performed in
accordance with a Work Change Directive;
2. changes in Contract Price resulting from an Owner set-off, unless Contractor has duly
contested such set-off;
3. changes in the Work which are: (a) ordered by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 11.02, (b)
required because of Owner's acceptance of defective Work under Paragraph 14.04 or
Owner's correction of defective Work under Paragraph 14.07, or (c) agreed to by the
parties, subject to the need for Engineer's recommendation if the change in the Work
involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications,or otherwise), or other
engineering or technical matters; and
4. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or other changes, which embody the
substance of any final and binding results under Paragraph 11.06,or Article 12.
B. If Owner or Contractor refuses to execute a Change Order that is required to be executed
under the terms of this Paragraph 11.07, it shall be deemed to be of full force and effect, as
if fully executed.
11.08 Notification to Surety
A. If the provisions of any bond require notice to be given to a surety of any change affecting
the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but
not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Times), the giving of any such notice will be
Contractor's responsibility. The amount of each applicable bond will be adjusted to reflect
the effect of any such change.
ARTICLE 12—CLAIMS
12.01 Claims
A. Claims Process: The following disputes between Owner and Contractor shall be submitted
to the Claims process set forth in this Article:
1. Appeals by Owner or Contractor of Engineer's decisions regarding Change Proposals;
2. Owner demands for adjustments in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or other
relief under the Contract Documents; and
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3. Disputes that Engineer has been unable to address because they do not involve the
design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), the acceptability of
the Work, or other engineering or technical matters.
B. Submittal of Claim: The party submitting a Claim shall deliver it directly to the other party
to the Contract promptly (but in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the event
giving rise thereto; in the case of appeals regarding Change Proposals within 30 days of the
decision under appeal. The party submitting the Claim shall also furnish a copy to the
Engineer, for its information only. The responsibility to substantiate a Claim shall rest with
the party making the Claim. In the case of a Claim by Contractor seeking an increase in the
Contract Times or Contract Price, or both, Contractor shall certify that the Claim is made in
good faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that to the best of
Contractor's knowledge and belief the amount of time or money requested accurately
reflects the full amount to which Contractor is entitled.
C. Review and Resolution: The party receiving a Claim shall review it thoroughly, giving full
consideration to its merits. The two parties shall seek to resolve the Claim through the
exchange of information and direct negotiations. The parties may extend the time for
resolving the Claim by mutual agreement. All actions taken on a Claim shall be stated in
writing and submitted to the other party,with a copy to Engineer.
D. Mediation:
1. At any time after initiation of a Claim, Owner and Contractor may mutually agree to
mediation of the underlying dispute. The agreement to mediate shall stay the Claim
submittal and response process.
2. If Owner and Contractor agree to mediation,then after 60 days from such agreement,
either Owner or Contractor may unilaterally terminate the mediation process, and the
Claim submittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the termination. If
the mediation proceeds but is unsuccessful in resolving the dispute, the Claim
submittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the conclusion of the
mediation,as determined by the mediator.
3. Owner and Contractor shall each pay one-half of the mediator's fees and costs.
E. Partial Approval: If the party receiving a Claim approves the Claim in part and denies it in
part, such action shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of such action the other
party invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for final resolution of disputes.
F. Denial of Claim: If efforts to resolve a Claim are not successful,the party receiving the Claim
may deny it by giving written notice of denial to the other party. If the receiving party does
not take action on the Claim within 90 days, then either Owner or Contractor may at any
time thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of the inaction,
the Claim is deemed denied, thereby commencing the time for appeal of the denial. A
denial of the Claim shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of the denial the other
party invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for the final resolution of disputes.
G. Final and Binding Results: If the parties reach a mutual agreement regarding a Claim,
whether through approval of the Claim, direct negotiations, mediation, or otherwise; or if a
Claim is approved in part and denied in part, or denied in full, and such actions become
final and binding; then the results of the agreement or action on the Claim shall be
incorporated in a Change Order to the extent they affect the Contract, including the Work,
the Contract Times, or the Contract Price.
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ARTICLE 13—COST OF THE WORK;ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK
13.01 Cost of the Work
A. Purposes for Determination of Cost of the Work:The term Cost of the Work means the sum
of all costs necessary for the proper performance of the Work at issue, as further defined
below.The provisions of this Paragraph 13.01 are used for two distinct purposes:
1. To determine Cost of the Work when Cost of the Work is a component of the Contract
Price, under cost-plus-fee,time-and-materials, or other cost-based terms; or
2. To determine the value of a Change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other
adjustment in Contract Price. When the value of any such adjustment is determined
on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor is entitled only to those additional or
incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event
giving rise to the adjustment.
B. Costs Included: Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, costs included in
the Cost of the Work shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of
the Project, shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 13.01.C, and shall
include only the following items:
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of
the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor.
Such employees shall include, without limitation, superintendents,foremen, and other
personnel employed full time on the Work. Payroll costs for employees not employed
full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the
Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the
cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security contributions,
unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and
retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, and vacation and holiday pay applicable
thereto. The expenses of performing Work outside of regular working hours, on
Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent
authorized by Owner.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including
costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in
connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless Owner
deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments, in which case the cash
discounts shall accrue to Owner. All trade discounts, rebates, and refunds and returns
from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to Owner, and Contractor
shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.
3. Payments made by Contractor to Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by Owner, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids from
subcontractors acceptable to Owner and Contractor and shall deliver such bids to
Owner, who will then determine, with the advice of Engineer, which bids, if any, will
be acceptable. If any subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on the
basis of Cost of the Work plus a fee,the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work and fee shall
be determined in the same manner as Contractor's Cost of the Work and fee as
provided in this Paragraph 13.01.
4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to engineers, architects, testing
laboratories, surveyors, attorneys, and accountants) employed for services specifically
related to the Work.
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5. Supplemental costs including the following:
a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel, and subsistence expenses of
Contractor's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.
b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies,
equipment, machinery, appliances, office, and temporary facilities at the Site, and
hand tools not owned by the workers,which are consumed in the performance of
the Work, and cost, less market value, of such items used but not consumed
which remain the property of Contractor.
c. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts thereof,
whether rented from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreements
approved by Owner with the advice of Engineer, and the costs of transportation,
loading, unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof. All such costs
shall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any
such equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no
longer necessary for the Work.
d. Sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes related to the Work, and for which
Contractor is liable,as imposed by Laws and Regulations.
e. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor,
or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of
them may be liable,and royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses.
f. Losses and damages (and related expenses) caused by damage to the Work, not
compensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained by Contractor in connection
with the performance of the Work (except losses and damages within the
deductible amounts of property insurance established in accordance with
Paragraph 6.05), provided such losses and damages have resulted from causes
other than the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable.
Such losses shall include settlements made with the written consent and approval
of Owner. No such losses, damages, and expenses shall be included in the Cost of
the Work for the purpose of determining Contractor's fee.
g. The cost of utilities,fuel, and sanitary facilities at the Site.
h. Minor expenses such as communication service at the Site, express and courier
services, and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.
i. The costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance that Contractor is required by
the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain.
C. Costs Excluded:The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following items:
1. Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor's officers, executives, principals
(of partnerships and sole proprietorships), general managers, safety managers,
engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and
contracting agents, expediters, timekeepers, clerks, and other personnel employed by
Contractor, whether at the Site or in Contractor's principal or branch office for general
administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule
of job classifications referred to in Paragraph 13.01.6.1 or specifically covered by
Paragraph 13.01.6.4. The payroll costs and other compensation excluded here are to
be considered administrative costs covered by the Contractor's fee.
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2. Expenses of Contractor's principal and branch offices other than Contractor's office at
the Site.
3. Any part of Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on Contractor's capital
employed for the Work and charges against Contractor for delinquent payments.
4. Costs due to the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable,
including but not limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or
equipment wrongly supplied, and making good any damage to property.
5. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not
specifically and expressly included in Paragraph 13.01.B.
D. Contractor's Fee: When the Work as a whole is performed on the basis of cost-plus,
Contractor's fee shall be determined as set forth in the Agreement. When the value of any
Work covered by a Change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other adjustment in
Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor's fee shall be
determined as set forth in Paragraph 11.04.C.
E. Documentation: Whenever the Cost of the Work for any purpose is to be determined
pursuant to this Article 13, Contractor will establish and maintain records thereof in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and submit in a form acceptable
to Engineer an itemized cost breakdown together with supporting data.
13.02 Allowances
A. It is understood that Contractor has included in the Contract Price all allowances so named
in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be performed for such
sums and by such persons or entities as may be acceptable to Owner and Engineer.
B. Cash Allowances:Contractor agrees that:
1. the cash allowances include the cost to Contractor (less any applicable trade
discounts) of materials and equipment required by the allowances to be delivered at
the Site, and all applicable taxes; and
2. Contractor's costs for unloading and handling on the Site, labor, installation, overhead,
profit, and other expenses contemplated for the cash allowances have been included
in the Contract Price and not in the allowances, and no demand for additional
payment on account of any of the foregoing will be valid.
C. Contingency Allowance: Contractor agrees that a contingency allowance, if any, is for the
sole use of Owner to cover unanticipated costs.
D. Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by
Engineer to reflect actual amounts due Contractor on account of Work covered by
allowances, and the Contract Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.
13.03 Unit Price Work
A. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price
Work, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an
amount equal to the sum of the unit price for each separately identified item of Unit Price
Work times the estimated quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement.
B. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for
the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Payments to
Contractor for Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities.
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C. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be
adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item.
D. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by Contractor. Engineer will review with Contractor the Engineer's preliminary
determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by
recommendation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). Engineer's written decision
thereon will be final and binding (except as modified by Engineer to reflect changed factual
conditions or more accurate data) upon Owner and Contractor, subject to the provisions of
the following paragraph.
E. Within 30 days of Engineer's written decision under the preceding paragraph, Contractor
may submit a Change Proposal, or Owner may file a Claim, seeking an adjustment in the
Contract Price if:
1. the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor differs materially
and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement;
2. there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and
3. Contractor believes that it is entitled to an increase in Contract Price as a result of
having incurred additional expense or Owner believes that Owner is entitled to a
decrease in Contract Price,and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount of any
such increase or decrease.
ARTICLE 14—TESTS AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE
WORK
14.01 Access to Work
A. Owner, Engineer, their consultants and other representatives and personnel of Owner,
independent testing laboratories, and authorities having jurisdiction will have access to the
Site and the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspection, and testing.
Contractor shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access and advise them
of Contractor's safety procedures and programs so that they may comply therewith as
applicable.
14.02 Tests, Inspections, and Approvals
A. Contractor shall give Engineer timely notice of readiness of the Work (or specific parts
thereof) for all required inspections and tests, and shall cooperate with inspection and
testing personnel to facilitate required inspections and tests.
B. Owner shall retain and pay for the services of an independent inspector,testing laboratory,
or other qualified individual or entity to perform all inspections and tests expressly required
by the Contract Documents to be furnished and paid for by Owner, except that costs
incurred in connection with tests or inspections of covered Work shall be governed by the
provisions of Paragraph 14.05.
C. If Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction require any Work (or part
thereof) specifically to be inspected, tested, or approved by an employee or other
representative of such public body, Contractor shall assume full responsibility for arranging
and obtaining such inspections, tests, or approvals, pay all costs in connection therewith,
and furnish Engineer the required certificates of inspection or approval.
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D. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging, obtaining, and paying for all inspections and
tests required:
1. by the Contract Documents, unless the Contract Documents expressly allocate
responsibility for a specific inspection or test to Owner;
2. to attain Owner's and Engineer's acceptance of materials or equipment to be
incorporated in the Work;
3. by manufacturers of equipment furnished under the Contract Documents;
4. for testing, adjusting, and balancing of mechanical, electrical, and other equipment to
be incorporated into the Work;and
5. for acceptance of materials, mix designs, or equipment submitted for approval prior to
Contractor's purchase thereof for incorporation in the Work.
Such inspections and tests shall be performed by independent inspectors, testing
laboratories,or other qualified individuals or entities acceptable to Owner and Engineer.
E. If the Contract Documents require the Work (or part thereof) to be approved by Owner,
Engineer, or another designated individual or entity, then Contractor shall assume full
responsibility for arranging and obtaining such approvals.
F. If any Work (or the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested, or approved is covered
by Contractor without written concurrence of Engineer, Contractor shall, if requested by
Engineer, uncover such Work for observation. Such uncovering shall be at Contractor's
expense unless Contractor had given Engineer timely notice of Contractor's intention to
cover the same and Engineer had not acted with reasonable promptness in response to
such notice.
14.03 Defective Work
A. Contractor's Obligation: It is Contractor's obligation to assure that the Work is not
defective.
B. Engineer's Authority: Engineer has the authority to determine whether Work is defective,
and to reject defective Work.
C. Notice of Defects: Prompt notice of all defective Work of which Owner or Engineer has
actual knowledge will be given to Contractor.
D. Correction, or Removal and Replacement: Promptly after receipt of written notice of
defective Work, Contractor shall correct all such defective Work,whether or not fabricated,
installed, or completed, or, if Engineer has rejected the defective Work, remove it from the
Project and replace it with Work that is not defective.
E. Preservation of Warranties: When correcting defective Work, Contractor shall take no
action that would void or otherwise impair Owner's special warranty and guarantee, if any,
on said Work.
F. Costs and Damages: In addition to its correction, removal, and replacement obligations
with respect to defective Work, Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages
arising out of or relating to defective Work, including but not limited to the cost of the
inspection, testing, correction, removal, replacement, or reconstruction of such defective
Work, fines levied against Owner by governmental authorities because the Work is
defective, and the costs of repair or replacement of work of others resulting from defective
Work. Prior to final payment, if Owner and Contractor are unable to agree as to the
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measure of such claims, costs, losses, and damages resulting from defective Work, then
Owner may impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.
14.04 Acceptance of Defective Work
A. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, Owner
prefers to accept it, Owner may do so (subject, if such acceptance occurs prior to final
payment, to Engineer's confirmation that such acceptance is in general accord with the
design intent and applicable engineering principles, and will not endanger public safety).
Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages attributable to Owner's
evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved
by Engineer as to reasonableness), and for the diminished value of the Work to the extent
not otherwise paid by Contractor. If any such acceptance occurs prior to final payment,the
necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work shall be
incorporated in a Change Order. If the parties are unable to agree as to the decrease in the
Contract Price, reflecting the diminished value of Work so accepted, then Owner may
impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15. If the acceptance of
defective Work occurs after final payment, Contractor shall pay an appropriate amount to
Owner.
14.05 Uncovering Work
A. Engineer has the authority to require additional inspection or testing of the Work, whether
or not the Work is fabricated, installed,or completed.
B. If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of Engineer, then Contractor shall, if
requested by Engineer, uncover such Work for Engineer's observation, and then replace
the covering, all at Contractor's expense.
C. If Engineer considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by Engineer
or inspected or tested by others, then Contractor, at Engineer's request, shall uncover,
expose, or otherwise make available for observation, inspection, or testing as Engineer may
require,that portion of the Work in question, and provide all necessary labor, material, and
equipment.
1. If it is found that the uncovered Work is defective, Contractor shall be responsible for
all claims, costs, losses, and damages arising out of or relating to such uncovering,
exposure, observation, inspection, and testing, and of satisfactory replacement or
reconstruction (including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work
of others); and pending Contractor's full discharge of this responsibility the Owner
shall be entitled to impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.
2. If the uncovered Work is not found to be defective, Contractor shall be allowed an
increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly
attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing,
replacement, and reconstruction. If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount
or extent thereof, then Contractor may submit a Change Proposal within 30 days of
the determination that the Work is not defective.
14.06 Owner May Stop the Work
A. If the Work is defective, or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable
materials or equipment, or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed
Work will conform to the Contract Documents, then Owner may order Contractor to stop
the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated;
however,this right of Owner to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of
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Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier,
any other individual or entity, or any surety for, or employee or agent of any of them.
14.07 Owner May Correct Defective Work
A. If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from Engineer to correct
defective Work, or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by Engineer, or if
Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if
Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents,then Owner
may, after seven days written notice to Contractor, correct or remedy any such deficiency.
B. In exercising the rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07, Owner shall proceed
expeditiously. In connection with such corrective or remedial action, Owner may exclude
Contractor from all or part of the Site, take possession of all or part of the Work and
suspend Contractor's services related thereto, and incorporate in the Work all materials
and equipment stored at the Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are
stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow Owner, Owner's representatives, agents and
employees, Owner's other contractors, and Engineer and Engineer's consultants access to
the Site to enable Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph.
C. All claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred or sustained by Owner in exercising the
rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07 will be charged against Contractor as set-
offs against payments due under Article 15. Such claims, costs, losses and damages will
include but not be limited to all costs of repair, or replacement of work of others destroyed
or damaged by correction, removal, or replacement of Contractor's defective Work.
D. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Times because of any delay in
the performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by Owner of Owner's rights and
remedies under this Paragraph 14.07.
ARTICLE 15—PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR;SET-OFFS;COMPLETION;CORRECTION PERIOD
15.01 Progress Payments
A. Basis for Progress Payments:The Schedule of Values established as provided in Article 2 will
serve as the basis for progress payments and will be incorporated into a form of Application
for Payment acceptable to Engineer. Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will
be based on the number of units completed during the pay period, as determined under
the provisions of Paragraph 13.03. Progress payments for cost-based Work will be based on
Cost of the Work completed by Contractor during the pay period.
B. Applications for Payments:
1. At least 20 days before the date established in the Agreement for each progress
payment (but not more often than once a month), Contractor shall submit to Engineer
for review an Application for Payment filled out and signed by Contractor covering the
Work completed as of the date of the Application and accompanied by such
supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. If payment is
requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work but
delivered and suitably stored at the Site or at another location agreed to in writing, the
Application for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice, or other
documentation warranting that Owner has received the materials and equipment free
and clear of all Liens, and evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by
appropriate property insurance, a warehouse bond, or other arrangements to protect
Owner's interest therein, all of which must be satisfactory to Owner.
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2. Beginning with the second Application for Payment, each Application shall include an
affidavit of Contractor stating that all previous progress payments received on account
of the Work have been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimate
obligations associated with prior Applications for Payment.
3. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in the
Agreement.
C. Review of Applications:
1. Engineer will, within 10 days after receipt of each Application for Payment, including
each resubmittal, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present
the Application to Owner, or return the Application to Contractor indicating in writing
Engineer's reasons for refusing to recommend payment. In the latter case, Contractor
may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application.
2. Engineer's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Payment
will constitute a representation by Engineer to Owner, based on Engineer's
observations of the executed Work as an experienced and qualified design
professional, and on Engineer's review of the Application for Payment and the
accompanying data and schedules, that to the best of Engineer's knowledge,
information and belief:
a. the Work has progressed to the point indicated;
b. the quality of the Work is generally in accordance with the Contract Documents
(subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon
Substantial Completion, the results of any subsequent tests called for in the
Contract Documents, a final determination of quantities and classifications for
Unit Price Work under Paragraph 13.03, and any other qualifications stated in the
recommendation); and
c. the conditions precedent to Contractor's being entitled to such payment appear
to have been fulfilled in so far as it is Engineer's responsibility to observe the
Work.
3. By recommending any such payment Engineer will not thereby be deemed to have
represented that:
a. inspections made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work as it has been
performed have been exhaustive, extended to every aspect of the Work in
progress, or involved detailed inspections of the Work beyond the responsibilities
specifically assigned to Engineer in the Contract; or
b. there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle
Contractor to be paid additionally by Owner or entitle Owner to withhold
payment to Contractor.
4. Neither Engineer's review of Contractor's Work for the purposes of recommending
payments nor Engineer's recommendation of any payment, including final payment,
will impose responsibility on Engineer:
a. to supervise, direct,or control the Work,or
b. for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,
or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or
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c. for Contractor's failure to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to
Contractor's performance of the Work, or
d. to make any examination to ascertain how or for what purposes Contractor has
used the money paid on account of the Contract Price, or
e. to determine that title to any of the Work, materials, or equipment has passed to
Owner free and clear of any Liens.
5. Engineer may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in
Engineer's opinion, it would be incorrect to make the representations to Owner stated
in Paragraph 15.01.C.2.
6. Engineer will recommend reductions in payment (set-offs) necessary in Engineer's
opinion to protect Owner from loss because:
a. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;
b. the Contract Price has been reduced by Change Orders;
c. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph
14.07,or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;
d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous Environmental
Condition for which Contractor is responsible; or
e. Engineer has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events that would
constitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify termination for cause
under the Contract Documents.
D. Payment Becomes Due:
1. Ten days after presentation of the Application for Payment to Owner with Engineer's
recommendation, the amount recommended (subject to any Owner set-offs) will
become due, and when due will be paid by Owner to Contractor.
E. Reductions in Payment by Owner:
1. In addition to any reductions in payment (set-offs) recommended by Engineer, Owner
is entitled to impose a set-off against payment based on any of the following:
a. claims have been made against Owner on account of Contractor's conduct in the
performance or furnishing of the Work, or Owner has incurred costs, losses, or
damages on account of Contractor's conduct in the performance or furnishing of
the Work, including but not limited to claims, costs, losses, or damages from
workplace injuries, adjacent property damage, non-compliance with Laws and
Regulations, and patent infringement;
b. Contractor has failed to take reasonable and customary measures to avoid
damage, delay, disruption, and interference with other work at or adjacent to the
Site;
c. Contractor has failed to provide and maintain required bonds or insurance;
d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous Environmental
Condition for which Contractor is responsible;
e. Owner has incurred extra charges or engineering costs related to submittal
reviews, evaluations of proposed substitutes, tests and inspections, or return
visits to manufacturing or assembly facilities;
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f. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;
g. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph
14.07,or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;
h. the Contract Price has been reduced by Change Orders;
i. an event that would constitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify a
termination for cause has occurred;
j. liquidated damages have accrued as a result of Contractor's failure to achieve
Milestones,Substantial Completion, or final completion of the Work;
k. Liens have been filed in connection with the Work, except where Contractor has
delivered a specific bond satisfactory to Owner to secure the satisfaction and
discharge of such Liens;
I. there are other items entitling Owner to a set off against the amount
recommended.
2. If Owner imposes any set-off against payment, whether based on its own knowledge
or on the written recommendations of Engineer, Owner will give Contractor
immediate written notice (with a copy to Engineer) stating the reasons for such action
and the specific amount of the reduction, and promptly pay Contractor any amount
remaining after deduction of the amount so withheld. Owner shall promptly pay
Contractor the amount so withheld, or any adjustment thereto agreed to by Owner
and Contractor, if Contractor remedies the reasons for such action. The reduction
imposed shall be binding on Contractor unless it duly submits a Change Proposal
contesting the reduction.
3. Upon a subsequent determination that Owner's refusal of payment was not justified,
the amount wrongfully withheld shall be treated as an amount due as determined by
Paragraph 15.01.C.1 and subject to interest as provided in the Agreement.
15.02 Contractor's Warranty of Title
A. Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment
furnished under the Contract will pass to Owner free and clear of(1) all Liens and other title
defects, and (2) all patent, licensing, copyright, or royalty obligations, no later than seven
days after the time of payment by Owner.
15.03 Substantial Completion
A. When Contractor considers the entire Work ready for its intended use Contractor shall
notify Owner and Engineer in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete and
request that Engineer issue a certificate of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall at the
same time submit to Owner and Engineer an initial draft of punch list items to be
completed or corrected before final payment.
B. Promptly after Contractor's notification, Owner, Contractor, and Engineer shall make an
inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If Engineer does not
consider the Work substantially complete, Engineer will notify Contractor in writing giving
the reasons therefor.
C. If Engineer considers the Work substantially complete, Engineer will deliver to Owner a
preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial
Completion. Engineer shall attach to the certificate a punch list of items to be completed or
corrected before final payment. Owner shall have seven days after receipt of the
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preliminary certificate during which to make written objection to Engineer as to any
provisions of the certificate or attached punch list. If, after considering the objections to the
provisions of the preliminary certificate, Engineer concludes that the Work is not
substantially complete, Engineer will, within 14 days after submission of the preliminary
certificate to Owner, notify Contractor in writing that the Work is not substantially
complete, stating the reasons therefor. If Owner does not object to the provisions of the
certificate, or if despite consideration of Owner's objections Engineer concludes that the
Work is substantially complete, then Engineer will, within said 14 days, execute and deliver
to Owner and Contractor a final certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised punch
list of items to be completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the preliminary
certificate as Engineer believes justified after consideration of any objections from Owner.
D. At the time of receipt of the preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion, Owner and
Contractor will confer regarding Owner's use or occupancy of the Work following
Substantial Completion, review the builder's risk insurance policy with respect to the end of
the builder's risk coverage, and confirm the transition to coverage of the Work under a
permanent property insurance policy held by Owner. Unless Owner and Contractor agree
otherwise in writing, Owner shall bear responsibility for security, operation, protection of
the Work, property insurance, maintenance, heat, and utilities upon Owner's use or
occupancy of the Work.
E. After Substantial Completion the Contractor shall promptly begin work on the punch list of
items to be completed or corrected prior to final payment. In appropriate cases Contractor
may submit monthly Applications for Payment for completed punch list items,following the
progress payment procedures set forth above.
F. Owner shall have the right to exclude Contractor from the Site after the date of Substantial
Completion subject to allowing Contractor reasonable access to remove its property and
complete or correct items on the punch list.
15.04 Partial Use or Occupancy
A. Prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work, Owner may use or occupy any substantially
completed part of the Work which has specifically been identified in the Contract
Documents, or which Owner, Engineer, and Contractor agree constitutes a separately
functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by Owner for its intended
purpose without significant interference with Contractor's performance of the remainder
of the Work,subject to the following conditions:
1. At any time Owner may request in writing that Contractor permit Owner to use or
occupy any such part of the Work that Owner believes to be substantially complete. If
and when Contractor agrees that such part of the Work is substantially complete,
Contractor, Owner, and Engineer will follow the procedures of Paragraph 15.03.A
through E for that part of the Work.
2. At any time Contractor may notify Owner and Engineer in writing that Contractor
considers any such part of the Work substantially complete and request Engineer to
issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work.
3. Within a reasonable time after either such request, Owner, Contractor, and Engineer
shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of
completion. If Engineer does not consider that part of the Work to be substantially
complete, Engineer will notify Owner and Contractor in writing giving the reasons
therefor. If Engineer considers that part of the Work to be substantially complete, the
provisions of Paragraph 15.03 will apply with respect to certification of Substantial
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Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respect
thereof and access thereto.
4. No use or occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work may occur prior to
compliance with the requirements of Paragraph 6.05 regarding builder's risk or other
property insurance.
15.05 Final Inspection
A. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof is
complete, Engineer will promptly make a final inspection with Owner and Contractor and
will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the
Work, or agreed portion thereof, is incomplete or defective. Contractor shall immediately
take such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies.
15.06 Final Payment
A. Application for Payment:
1. After Contractor has, in the opinion of Engineer, satisfactorily completed all
corrections identified during the final inspection and has delivered, in accordance with
the Contract Documents, all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules,
guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance, certificates of
inspection, annotated record documents (as provided in Paragraph 7.11), and other
documents, Contractor may make application for final payment.
2. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously
delivered) by:
a. all documentation called for in the Contract Documents;
b. consent of the surety, if any,to final payment;
c. satisfactory evidence that all title issues have been resolved such that title to all
Work, materials, and equipment has passed to Owner free and clear of any Liens
or other title defects, or will so pass upon final payment.
d. a list of all disputes that Contractor believes are unsettled; and
e. complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to Owner) of all
Lien rights arising out of the Work, and of Liens filed in connection with the Work.
3. In lieu of the releases or waivers of Liens specified in Paragraph 15.06.A.2 and as
approved by Owner, Contractor may furnish receipts or releases in full and an affidavit
of Contractor that: (a) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material,
and equipment for which a Lien could be filed; and (b) all payrolls, material and
equipment bills, and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which Owner
might in any way be responsible, or which might in any way result in liens or other
burdens on Owner's property, have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any
Subcontractor or Supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full, Contractor
may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to Owner to indemnify Owner
against any Lien, or Owner at its option may issue joint checks payable to Contractor
and specified Subcontractors and Suppliers.
B. Engineer's Review of Application and Acceptance:
1. If, on the basis of Engineer's observation of the Work during construction and final
inspection, and Engineer's review of the final Application for Payment and
accompanying documentation as required by the Contract Documents, Engineer is
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satisfied that the Work has been completed and Contractor's other obligations under
the Contract have been fulfilled, Engineer will,within ten days after receipt of the final
Application for Payment, indicate in writing Engineer's recommendation of final
payment and present the Application for Payment to Owner for payment. Such
recommendation shall account for any set-offs against payment that are necessary in
Engineer's opinion to protect Owner from loss for the reasons stated above with
respect to progress payments. At the same time Engineer will also give written notice
to Owner and Contractor that the Work is acceptable, subject to the provisions of
Paragraph 15.07. Otherwise, Engineer will return the Application for Payment to
Contractor, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final payment,
in which case Contractor shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
Application for Payment.
C. Completion of Work: The Work is complete (subject to surviving obligations) when it is
ready for final payment as established by the Engineer's written recommendation of final
payment.
D. Payment Becomes Due:Thirty days after the presentation to Owner of the final Application
for Payment and accompanying documentation, the amount recommended by Engineer
(less any further sum Owner is entitled to set off against Engineer's recommendation,
including but not limited to set-offs for liquidated damages and set-offs allowed under the
provisions above with respect to progress payments) will become due and shall be paid by
Owner to Contractor.
15.07 Waiver of Claims
A. The making of final payment will not constitute a waiver by Owner of claims or rights
against Contractor. Owner expressly reserves claims and rights arising from unsettled Liens,
from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to Paragraph 15.05, from
Contractor's failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special
guarantees specified therein, from outstanding Claims by Owner, or from Contractor's
continuing obligations under the Contract Documents.
B. The acceptance of final payment by Contractor will constitute a waiver by Contractor of all
claims and rights against Owner other than those pending matters that have been duly
submitted or appealed under the provisions of Article 17.
15.08 Correction Period
A. If within one year after the date of Substantial Completion (or such longer period of time as
may be prescribed by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the
Contract Documents, or by any specific provision of the Contract Documents), any Work is
found to be defective, or if the repair of any damages to the Site, adjacent areas that
Contractor has arranged to use through construction easements or otherwise, and other
adjacent areas used by Contractor as permitted by Laws and Regulations, is found to be
defective, then Contractor shall promptly, without cost to Owner and in accordance with
Owner's written instructions:
1. correct the defective repairs to the Site or such other adjacent areas;
2. correct such defective Work;
3. if the defective Work has been rejected by Owner, remove it from the Project and
replace it with Work that is not defective, and
4. satisfactorily correct or repair or remove and replace any damage to other Work, to
the work of others,or to other land or areas resulting therefrom.
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B. If Contractor does not promptly comply with the terms of Owner's written instructions, or
in an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of loss or damage, Owner may have
the defective Work corrected or repaired or may have the rejected Work removed and
replaced. Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not
limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals
and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to
such correction or repair or such removal and replacement (including but not limited to all
costs of repair or replacement of work of others).
C. In special circumstances where a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous
service before Substantial Completion of all the Work, the correction period for that item
may start to run from an earlier date if so provided in the Specifications.
D. Where defective Work(and damage to other Work resulting therefrom) has been corrected
or removed and replaced under this paragraph, the correction period hereunder with
respect to such Work will be extended for an additional period of one year after such
correction or removal and replacement has been satisfactorily completed.
E. Contractor's obligations under this paragraph are in addition to all other obligations and
warranties. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as a substitute for, or a
waiver of,the provisions of any applicable statute of limitation or repose.
ARTICLE 16—SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
16.01 Owner May Suspend Work
A. At any time and without cause, Owner may suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a
period of not more than 90 consecutive days by written notice to Contractor and Engineer.
Such notice will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall resume the
Work on the date so fixed. Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract
Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly attributable to any such
suspension. Any Change Proposal seeking such adjustments shall be submitted no later
than 30 days after the date fixed for resumption of Work.
16.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause
A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will constitute a default by
Contractor and justify termination for cause:
1. Contractor's persistent failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents (including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or
suitable materials or equipment or failure to adhere to the Progress Schedule);
2. Failure of Contractor to perform or otherwise to comply with a material term of the
Contract Documents;
3. Contractor's disregard of Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction; or
4. Contractor's repeated disregard of the authority of Owner or Engineer.
B. If one or more of the events identified in Paragraph 16.02.A occurs, then after giving
Contractor(and any surety)ten days written notice that Owner is considering a declaration
that Contractor is in default and termination of the contract, Owner may proceed to:
1. declare Contractor to be in default, and give Contractor (and any surety) notice that
the Contract is terminated; and
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2. enforce the rights available to Owner under any applicable performance bond.
C. Subject to the terms and operation of any applicable performance bond, if Owner has
terminated the Contract for cause, Owner may exclude Contractor from the Site, take
possession of the Work, incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the
Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere, and complete
the Work as Owner may deem expedient.
D. Owner may not proceed with termination of the Contract under Paragraph 16.02.E if
Contractor within seven days of receipt of notice of intent to terminate begins to correct its
failure to perform and proceeds diligently to cure such failure.
E. If Owner proceeds as provided in Paragraph 16.02.B, Contractor shall not be entitled to
receive any further payment until the Work is completed. If the unpaid balance of the
Contract Price exceeds the cost to complete the Work, including all related claims, costs,
losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys, and other professionals)sustained by Owner, such excess will be paid
to Contractor. If the cost to complete the Work including such related claims, costs, losses,
and damages exceeds such unpaid balance, Contractor shall pay the difference to Owner.
Such claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred by Owner will be reviewed by Engineer as
to their reasonableness and, when so approved by Engineer, incorporated in a Change
Order. When exercising any rights or remedies under this paragraph, Owner shall not be
required to obtain the lowest price for the Work performed.
F. Where Contractor's services have been so terminated by Owner, the termination will not
affect any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor then existing or which may
thereafter accrue, or any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor or any surety
under any payment bond or performance bond. Any retention or payment of money due
Contractor by Owner will not release Contractor from liability.
G. If and to the extent that Contractor has provided a performance bond under the provisions
of Paragraph 6.01.A, the provisions of that bond shall govern over any inconsistent
provisions of Paragraphs 16.02.E and 16.02.D.
16.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience
A. Upon seven days written notice to Contractor and Engineer, Owner may, without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy of Owner, terminate the Contract. In such
case, Contractor shall be paid for(without duplication of any items):
1. completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents
prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for
overhead and profit on such Work;
2. expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services
and furnishing labor, materials, or equipment as required by the Contract Documents
in connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead
and profit on such expenses; and
3. other reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination, including costs
incurred to prepare a termination for convenience cost proposal.
B. Contractor shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated overhead, profits, or revenue,
or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.
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16.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate
A. If, through no act or fault of Contractor, (1) the Work is suspended for more than 90
consecutive days by Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or (2)
Engineer fails to act on any Application for Payment within 30 days after it is submitted, or
(3) Owner fails for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to be due, then
Contractor may, upon seven days written notice to Owner and Engineer, and provided
Owner or Engineer do not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminate
the contract and recover from Owner payment on the same terms as provided in Paragraph
16.03.
B. In lieu of terminating the Contract and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if
Engineer has failed to act on an Application for Payment within 30 days after it is
submitted, or Owner has failed for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to
be due, Contractor may, seven days after written notice to Owner and Engineer, stop the
Work until payment is made of all such amounts due Contractor, including interest thereon.
The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude Contractor from submitting a
Change Proposal for an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times or otherwise for
expenses or damage directly attributable to Contractor's stopping the Work as permitted
by this paragraph.
ARTICLE 17—FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
17.01 Methods and Procedures
A. Disputes Subject to Final Resolution: The following disputed matters are subject to final
resolution under the provisions of this Article:
1. A timely appeal of an approval in part and denial in part of a Claim, or of a denial in
full; and
2. Disputes between Owner and Contractor concerning the Work or obligations under
the Contract Documents,and arising after final payment has been made.
B. Final Resolution of Disputes: For any dispute subject to resolution under this Article, Owner
or Contractor may:
1. elect in writing to invoke the dispute resolution process provided for in the
Supplementary Conditions; or
2. agree with the other party to submit the dispute to another dispute resolution
process; or
3. if no dispute resolution process is provided for in the Supplementary Conditions or
mutually agreed to, give written notice to the other party of the intent to submit the
dispute to a court of competent jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 18—MISCELLANEOUS
18.01 Giving Notice
A. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it
will be deemed to have been validly given if:
1. delivered in person, by a commercial courier service or otherwise, to the individual or
to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for which it is intended;or
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2. delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last
business address known to the sender of the notice.
18.02 Computation of Times
A. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract by days, it will be computed to
exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period
falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable
jurisdiction,such day will be omitted from the computation.
18.03 Cumulative Remedies
A. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and
remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to be
construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of
them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty
or guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract. The provisions of this paragraph will
be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with
each particular duty, obligation, right, and remedy to which they apply.
18.04 Limitation of Damages
A. With respect to any and all Change Proposals, Claims, disputes subject to final resolution,
and other matters at issue, neither Owner nor Engineer, nor any of their officers, directors,
members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, shall be liable to
Contractor for any claims, costs, losses, or damages sustained by Contractor on or in
connection with any other project or anticipated project.
18.05 No Waiver
A. A party's non-enforcement of any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision,
nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Contract.
18.06 Survival of Obligations
A. All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required by, or
given in accordance with the Contract, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in the
Contract, will survive final payment, completion, and acceptance of the Work or
termination or completion of the Contract or termination of the services of Contractor.
18.07 Controlling Law
A. This Contract is to be governed by the law of the state in which the Project is located.
18.08 Headings
A. Article and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute
parts of these General Conditions.
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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the "General Conditions" and other provisions
of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions which are not so amended or
supplemented remain in full force and effect.
SC-1. DEFINITIONS
The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions which are defined in the "General Conditions" have
the meanings assigned to them in the "General Conditions".
SC-1.1 ENGINEER-The word "ENGINEER" in these specifications shall be understood as referring
to: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive,Port Arthur, Texas 77642, 409-983-2004
SC-1.2 OWNER-The word "OWNER" in these specifications shall be understood as referring to the
Port Arthur EDC, 501 Proctor St., Ste. 100, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
SC-1.3 CONTRACT TIME
A. Working Day
A Working Day is defined as any day, in which weather or other conditions,not under the control of
the CONTRACTOR,will permit construction of the principal units of the work for a period of not less
than seven(7)hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays will not
be counted as a working day if not worked. If the Contractor works on any of these days,he will be
charged a working day. Work will not be permitted on Sundays or within 30 minutes of sunset on any
working day except with the approval of the Engineer and/or Owner.
If the Contractor intends to claim a day as a"rainout"day, one in which weather or site conditions will
not permit the construction of the principal items of the project, as defined herein, he must do so before
9 a.m. of each day by notifying the Engineer. This does not pertain to weather conditions that develop
after 9 a.m. and stop the progress of the work for the rest of the day. Site conditions that prevent work
must be determined before 9 a.m. of each day. Requests for additional time will be reviewed on a case
by case basis but only for the proceeding 30 day period. Requests for additional time should be made
each month. No request for additional time will be considered for delays from previous months.
B. Calendar Day
A calendar day is every day of the week including Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays. Additional
time is not normally granted for CALENDAR day contracts for weather related delays. Requests for
additional time for other delays will be reviewed on a case by case basis but only for the proceeding 30
day period. Requests for additional time should be made each month. No request for additional time
will be considered for delays from previous months.
SC-2. PRELIMINARY MATTERS
SC-2.1 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE- The order of Precedence for the contract shall be as follows:
1. Drawings
2. Technical Specifications
3 Special Conditions
4. General Conditions
SC-2.2 COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT TIMES; NOTICE TO PROCEED -A Notice to
Proceed will be issued for this project.
SC-2.3 SAFETY PLAN- The contractor shall submit a safety plan to the Engineer and owner prior to
beginning construction.
A. The safety plan provided hereunder shall detail the Contractor's plan to initiate,maintain
and supervise safety precautions and programs pursuant to the General Conditions.
B. The Contractor shall designate in writing and keep on the job site at all times during its
process a competent,resident,technically qualified,English speaking superintendent, acceptable to the
OWNER and the Engineer, who shall not be replaced without written notice to the OWNER and the
Engineer except under extraordinary circumstances. This superintendent shall be the safety
representative as required by the General Conditions.
C. The safety representative shall conduct daily safety inspections of the job site and shall
provide to the OWNER,through the Engineer, a weekly log of safety inspections and the results
thereof.
SC-3. SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
SC-3.1 Geotechnical reports, if conducted, will be included in the Appendix.
SC-4. BONDS AND INSURANCE
SC-4.1 PERFORMANCE, PAYMENT AND OTHER BONDS -The successful bidder shall furnish a
Performance Bond for the protection of the OWNER and a Payment Bond for the protection of the
OWNER and persons furnishing labor and materials, in an amount equal to one hundred(100%)
percent of the contract price if the contract exceeds $50,000. Said Bonds shall remain in effect for a
period of one (1)year from the date of acceptance. Bonds must be executed within fifteen (15)days of
the date of the Notice of Award. Said period will be extended only upon presentation to the OWNER
within said period,reasons which in the opinion of the OWNER,justify an extension. If contract and
bonds are not received by the OWNER within said period,the OWNER may proceed to have the work
specified herein performed by any means at its command, and any excess cost to the OWNER will be
charged against the bidder to whom award was made. If the contract award does not exceed the sum of
$50,000, no Payment and Performance Bonds will be required, but no money will be paid to the
Contractor until completion and acceptance of the work.
SC-4.2 CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE -As required under Section 129 of the General
Conditions the Contractor's Public Liability insurance and Vehicle Liability Insurance shall be in an
amount not less than $500,000 for injuries, including accidental death,to any one person, and subject
to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than$1,000,000 on account of one accident,
and Contractor's Property Damage Insurance in an amount not less than $200,000. All policies of
liability insurance shall provide for contractual indemnity coverage to insure the obligations in SC-4.3
below.
The Contractor shall require each of his subcontractors to procure and to maintain during the life of his
subcontract, Subcontractor's Public Liability and Property Damage of the type and in the same
amounts as specified in the preceding paragraph.
The Contractor shall name the Port Arthur EDC and the Engineer as Additional Insured on all
insurance policies. The Contractor or any sub-contractors shall provide Certificates of Insurance
evidencing said coverage. Said insurance certificates shall be presented to the OWNER for approval
prior to the start of work on the project.
SC-4.3 INDEMNIFICATION
A. The Contractor shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless the OWNER and
ENGINEER,their agents,officers,and employees from and against all claims and liabilities
arising under or by reason of the contract or any performance of the work. This indemnity
expressly extends to claims alleging negligence on the part of the Port Arthur EDC, its agents~
officers or employees arising from actions taken or occurrences under this contract. Such
indemnification by the Contractor shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Liability or claims resulting directly or indirectly from the negligence or carelessness
of the Contractor, its employees, or its agents in the performance of the work, or in guarding or
maintaining the same, or from any improper materials, implements, or appliances used in its
construction, or by or on account of any act or omission of the Contractor or its agents;
2.Liability or claims arising directly or indirectly from or based on the violation of any
law, ordinance,regulation, order, or decree,whether by the Contractor or its agents;
3. Liability or claims arising directly or indirectly from the use or manufacture by the
Contractor, its agents, or the OWNER or ENGINEER in the performance of this contract of any
copyrighted or uncopyrighted composition, secret process,patented or unpatented invention, article, or
appliance, unless otherwise specifically stipulated in this contract;
4. Liability or claims resulting directly or indirectly from the breach of any warranties,
whether express or implied,made to the OWNER or any other parties by the Contractor or its agents;
5. Liabilities or claims arising directly or indirectly from the willful misconduct of the
Contractor, its employees, or its agents; and,
6. Liabilities or claims arising directly or indirectly from any breach of the obligations
assumed herein by the Contractor.
7. Liabilities or claims of whatever kind or character, arising out of or in
connection with the performance by the Contractor of those services contemplated by this
Agreement, based upon allegations of negligent acts of Contractor, its officers,agents,
employees,and expressly including allegations of negligence, acts or omissions of the OWNER,
the ENGINEER,their consultants,agents,officers or employees,when such allegations of
negligence to the OWNER or ENGINEER arise from the actions and work undertaken by
Contractor hereunder.
B. The Contractor shall reimburse the OWNER, and the ENGINEER for all costs and
expenses, (including but not limited to fees and charges of architects, engineers, attorneys, and other
professionals and court costs) incurred by said OWNER, and the ENGINEER in enforcing the
provisions of this Article.
C. The indemnification obligation under this Article shall not be limited in any way by
any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the
Contractor or any such subcontractor or other person or organization under the workers' compensation
act, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
SC-4.4 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE
A. Definitions:
Certificate of coverage("certificate"). A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to
self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement(TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or
TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's
employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.
Duration of the project- includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the
contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includes all persons or
entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project,
regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that
person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors,
lending companies,major carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of
any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include,without
limitation,providing, handling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor,
transportation,or other service related to a project. "Services"does not include activities unrelated to
the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
B. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts and filing of any coverage agreements,which meets the satisfactory requirements of Texas
Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project,
for the duration of the project.
C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being
awarded the contract.
D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project,the contractor must,prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new
certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.
E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the
governmental entity:
(1)a certificate of coverage,prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental
entity will have to file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on
the project; and
(2)no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing
extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during
the duration of the project.
F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for
one year thereafter.
G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,
within 10 days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affect
the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project.
H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, for and manner prescribed by the
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project
that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of
coverage.
I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on
a project,to:
(1)provide coverage,based on progress reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and
filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the satisfactory requirements of Texas Labor Code,
Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the
project;
(2)provide to the contractor,prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of
coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services
on the project, for the duration of the project;
(3)provide the contractor,prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage
ends during the duration of the project;
(4)Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor:
(a)a certificate of coverage,prior to the other person beginning work on the project;and
(b)a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage,prior to the end of the coverage
period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage during the duration of the
project;
(5)retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for the year
thereafter;
(6)notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after
the person knew or should have known,of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage
of any person providing services on the project; and
(7)contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs(1)
- (7),with the certificate of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing
services.
J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage,the
contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor who will
provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of
the project,that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll
amounts, and that all coverage agreement will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier of, in the
case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false
or misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties,
civil penalties, or other civil actions.
K. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the
contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the contractor does not
remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity.
SC-5. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SC-5.1 LABOR REQUIREMENTS - Preference shall be given to qualified local residents in the
employment of laborers and mechanics for work on the project under this contract. No person under
the age of sixteen years shall be employed on the project under this contract.
The CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment,without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include demotion,or
transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be
provided setting forth the provisions of his non-discrimination clause.
SC-5.2 SUBCONTRACTING- The CONTRACTOR shall not award any work to a Subcontractor
without prior written approval of the OWNER which approval will not be given until the
CONTRACTOR submits to the OWNER a written statement concerning the proposed award to the
Subcontractor, which statement shall contain such information as the OWNER may require.
SC-5.3 SALES TAX- The OWNER qualifies as an exempt agency, and is not subject to State, County,
or City sales taxes only to the extent allowable by law. CONTRACTOR is advised to contact the State
Comptroller's Office or other knowledgeable source in order to apprise himself of the possible impact
of the current law.
The CONTRACTOR performing this contract may obtain allowable tax exemptions by issuing to his
supplier a re-sale certificate in lieu of the tax. The OWNER will issue the CONTRACTOR an
exemption certificate for his records upon request. CONTRACTOR shall submit breakdown for
material to be incorporated within the project and other services and the total of the two items shall
equal the contract amount. The statement of materials and services should be submitted prior to any
payment being made to the contractor.
SC-5.4 PROTECTION OF AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY-The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the protection of adjacent or adjoining property or properties in any way encountered,
which may be damaged or seriously affected by any process of construction to be performed under this
agreement; and he shall be liable for any and all claims for such damage on account of his failure to
fully protect all adjoining property.
The CONTRACTOR shall not enter public or private property for any purpose related to this
agreement without prior consent of the OWNER or person or entity having the right of possession
thereof. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the proper representative of any public utility, corporation
or entity at least 48 hours in advance of work that might interfere with the use of such utility. When
entering upon public or private property, including easements appurtenant to private property,the
CONTRACTOR shall exercise great care to prevent damage to trees, fences, shrubbery,plants,
culverts, lawns, driveways,pavement, overhead pole lines, underground utility and other lines, and all
other property or appurtenances,private or public, on or adjacent to property entered for a purpose
related to this agreement.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all damage or injury to property of any character
resulting from any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the manner or method of executing the
work,or due to his non-execution of the work, or at any time due to defective work or materials,and
said responsibility shall not be released until the work shall have been completed and accepted. When
any damage or injury is done to public or private property on account of any act, omission, neglect, or
misconduct in the execution of the work or in consequence of the non-execution thereof on the part of
the CONTRACTOR,he shall restore or have restored at his sole cost, such property to a condition
similar or equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done,by repairing,rebuilding, or
otherwise restoring as may be directed by the ENGINEER, or he shall make payment to the property
owner for such damage or injury. If the CONTRACTOR should fail, refuse, or neglect to repair,
rebuild, or otherwise restore such property,the OWNER may, upon 48 hours written notice, under
ordinary circumstances, and without notice when a nuisance or hazardous condition results,proceed to
repair,rebuild or otherwise restore such property as may be determined necessary and
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay the reasonable cost to ENGINEER of such restoration or, in the
alternative,the cost thereof will be deducted from any monies due or to become due the
CON"TRACTOR under this contract.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold the OWNER harmless against any
claim or claims for damages to adjacent or adjoining property, or to any public or private property,
arising or growing out of the performance of the contract or resulting from entry upon such property by
CONTRACTOR.
A copy of any agreement or memorandum of agreement between the CONTRACTOR and any
property in connection with the performance of this contract shall be filed with the OWNER during the
term of this contract. The CONTRACTOR shall file an affidavit with the OWNER declaring that any
claim or claims for damages to adjacent or adjoining property, or to any public or private property,
arising or growing out of the performance of the contract or resulting from entry upon such property by
CONTRACTOR have been reported to the OWNER and the insurance carrier for CONTRACTOR.
The filing of a copy of the agreement between the CONTRACTOR and the property OWNER and the
affidavit reporting claims for damages shall be a condition precedent to acceptance of final payment
under the contract.
If the CONTRACTOR must use County streets in his operation, he shall observe the following basic
regulations:
(1)The CONTRACTOR, at all times, shall conduct work so as to insure the least practicable
inconvenience to traffic in accordance with the special provisions of the Detailed Specifications.No
street or part of street shall be closed at any time.
(2)The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain suitable warning signals,barricades, and night
lights where necessary,to direct and protect traffic, and shall carry out any orders thereon which may
be given by the ENGINEER. No work shall be done in the street until barricades and warning signals
for day and night have been provided and placed by the CONTRACTOR. Barricades, signs and
handling of traffic shall be in accordance with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" as
adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation, all in accordance with these plans and
specifications.
SC-5.5 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE-The safety of the public and the convenience of
traffic shall be regarded as of prime importance. Unless otherwise shown on the plans or except as
herein provided, all portions of the street shall be kept open to traffic. It shall be the entire
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to provide for traffic along and across the street as well as for
ingress and egress to private property all as specified herein, as shown on the plans, or as directed by
the ENGINEER.
The CONTRACTOR shall plan and execute his operations in a manner that will cause the minimum
interference with traffic. The CONTRACTOR shall secure the ENGINEER's approval of his proposed
plan of operation, sequence of work and methods of providing for safe passage of traffic before it is
placed into operation.
If at any time during construction,the approved plan does not accomplish the intended purpose, due to
weather or other conditions affecting the safe handling of traffic,the CONTRACTOR shall
immediately make necessary changes therein to correct the unsatisfactory conditions.
Where the specifications require, or the ENGINEER directs that traffic be carried over or along the
proposed work, construction operations shall be so prosecuted and new material kept as placed and
spread as to allow the passage of traffic in comfort and safety. At night or otherwise, all equipment
shall be stored in such manner and at such locations as not to interfere with the safe passage of traffic.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain flagmen at such points and for such periods of time as
may be required to provide for the safety and convenience of public travel and CONTRACTOR's
personnel,and as directed by the ENGINEER or OWNER.
SC-5.6 The Contractor shall appoint a superintendent as provided for in §2.3(B) and(C)hereof. The
sole activity and responsibility of the Contractor's supervisor or superintendent shall be the full-time
superintendence of the work and the fulfillment of the Contractor's responsibilities.
SC-6 MISCELLANEOUS
SC-6.1 Pre-Construction Conference -A pre-construction conference will be held between the
Engineer, Owner, and the Contractor prior to construction. The dates,time, and place will be
announced after the project has been bid.
SC-6.2 Warranty -Neither the final Certificate of Completion nor any provision in the contract nor
partial or entire use of the improvements included in this contract shall constitute an acceptance of
work not done in accordance with this contract or relieve the Contractor of liability in respect to any
express warranties or responsibility for faulty workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly remedy
any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom which shall appear
within a period of 12 months from the date of the Certificate of Completion.
SC-6.3 Submittals-Details and manufacturer's information on all materials in the project shall be
submitted to the Engineer in six(6)copies for approval within 14 days after the execution of the
contract to afford ample time for checking, including time for correcting,resubmitting and rechecking
if necessary. The contractor may proceed, only at his own risk, with manufacture or installation of any
equipment or work covered by said shop drawings,etc. until they are approved and no claim,by the
Contractor, for extension of the contract time shall be granted by reason of his failure in this respect.
Any drawings submitted without the Contractor's stamp of approval will not be considered and will be
returned to him for proper resubmission. If any drawings show variations from the requirements of the
Contract because of standard shop practice or other reason,the Contractor shall make specific mention
of such variation in his letter of transmittal in order that, if acceptable, suitable action may be taken for
proper adjustment of contract price and/or time, otherwise the Contractor will not be relieved of the
responsibility for executing the work in accordance with the Contract even though the drawings have
been approved.
If a shop drawing is in accordance with the contract or involves only a minor adjustment in the interest
of the Locality not involving a change in contract price or time;the engineer may approve the drawing.
The approval shall not relieve the contractor from his responsibility for adherence to the contract or for
any error in the drawing.
SC-6.4 Permits-The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring all necessary permit associated with
the construction of this project.
SC-6.5 Notification-The contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Owner at least 48 hours
prior to disruption of water or sewer service or the blocking or closing of any roads. The contact
person and phone number will be given to the Contractor at the pre-construction conference. All
interference with City services or utilities shall be done so in accordance with the plans and
specifications.
SC-6.6 As Built Plans -The Contractor shall provide to the Engineer,prior to and as a condition of
release of retainage, a clean set of"As Built"plans. Such drawings shall include any changes made to
the facilities from what was shown in the plans. This shall include, but is not limited to, horizontal
alignment of water and sewer lines, line depths at fifty (50)feet stations, stations of all structures,
actual lengths, dimensional changes, details not on original drawings, and changes made by change
order.
SC-6.7 Required Documentation-The following list represents the documents required of the
contractor throughout the project. If the plans and specifications require a document not listed here,
the Contractor must still provide that document.
1. Subcontractor list- as soon as possible after award
2. Performance and payment bonds—as soon as possible after award
3. Contractor's certificate of insurance -with the required bonds
4. Submittals -as soon as possible after award
5.Bid breakdown(if required of the successful bidder and unless required with the bid) - Prior to
execution of the contract
6.As built plans-prior to final payment
SC-6.8 Conditions of the Contract
In the event that any portions of the conditions in this Contract conflict with each other,the stricter
requirements shall be followed.
SC-6.9 Field Office and Materials Yard- The Contractor will NOT be required to maintain an office
and a materials storage area within or immediately adjacent to the City boundaries.No field office
required for this project.
SC-7.0 OWNER PERFORMED WORK
It is not anticipated that the Owner will perform any work related to this project.
Texas Department of Transportation
The wage rates listed herein are those predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and State Statue and listed in the United States Department of Labor's(USDOL)General Decisions dated 01-05-2024 and are
the minimum wages to be paid accordingly for each specified classification.To determine the applicable wage rate zone,a list entitled'TEXAS COUNTIES IDENTIFIED BY WAGE RATE ZONES"is provided
in the contract. Any wage rate that is not listed herein and not in the USDOL's general decision,must be requested by the contractor through the completion of an Additional Classification and Wage Rate
Request and be submitted for approval.IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR STATE PROJECTS:only the controlling wage rate zone applies to the contract.Effective 01-05-2024.
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1428 Agncultural Tractor Operator $12.69 $12.35 $11.75
1300 Asphalt Distributor Operator $14.87 $13.48 $13.88 $15.72 $15.58 $15.55 $15.72 $13.28 $15.32 $15.62 $14.36 $14.25 $14.03 $13.75 $14.06 $14.40
1303 Asphalt Paving Machine Operator $13.40 $12.25 $12.35 $13.87 $14.05 $14.36 $14.20 $13.26 $13.99 $14.68 $12.92 $13.44 $12.53 $14.00 $14.32 $12.99
1106 Asphalt Raker $12.28 $10.61 $12.02 $14.21 $11.65 $12.12 $11.64 $11.44 $12.69 $12.05 $11.34 $11.67 $11.40 $12.59 $12.36 $11.78
1112 Batching Plant Operator,Asphalt
1115 Batching Plant Operator,Concrete
1214 Blaster
1815 Boom Truck Operator $18.36
1444 Boring Machine Operator
1305 Broom or Sweeper Operator $1121 $10.33 $10.08 $11.99 $11.04 $11.62 $11.74 ., - $10.30 $10.23 $10.00 $12.68 $11.05
1144 Communications Cable Installer
t.oncrere rinisner,raving anc
1124 Structures $13.55 $12.46 $13.16 $12.85 $12.64 $12.56 $12.77 $12.44 $14.12 Si',34 $13.38 $12.84 $12.80 $12.79 $12.98 $13.32
loncrete ravement 1tnlanmg
1318 Machine Operator $16.05 $15.48 $18.05 $19.31 $13.07
concrete raving,wring,moat,
1315 Texturing Machine Operator $16.34 $11.71,
1333 Concrete Saw Operator $14.67 $14.48 $17.33 $13.99
1399 Concrete/Gunite Pump Operator
l.gana klpelatui.nym Sulk ou tuns
1344 or less $18.22 $18.36 $18.12 $18.04 $20.21 $18.63 $13.86
crane operator,,ycramtc over
1345 80 Tons
-' urane operator,Latrine DOOM DV
1342 Tons or Less $16.82 $14.39 $13.85 $17.27 $15.87 $17.27 $14.67 $16.42 $14.97 $13.87
crane operator,Larne boom over
1343 80 Tons $20.52 $19.38 $20.52 $17.49 $25.13 $15.80
1306 Crawler Tractor Operator $13.96 $16.63 $13.62 $14.26 $15.67 $14.07 $13.15 $13.38 $14.60 $13.68 $13.50
1351 Crusher or Screen Rant Operator
1446 Directional Drilling Locator $11.67
144$ Directional Dolling Operator $20.32 $17.24
1139 Bectncian $20.96 $19.87 $19.80 $26.35 $20.27 $19.80 $20.92 $27.11 819.87
'Excavator operator,du,uuu
1347 pounds or less $13.46 $12.56 $13.67 $17.19 $12.88 $14.38 $13.49 $17.19 $13.88 $14.09 $12.71 $14.42
excavator operator,over ou,uuu
1348 pounds $15.23 $13.52 $17.04 $17.71 $16.99 $18.80 $16.22 $14.53 $13.52
1150 Flagger $9.30 $9.10 $8.50 $10.28 $8.81 $9.45 $8.70 $10.06 $9.71 $9.03 $8.81 $9.08 $9.90 $10.33 $8.10
1151 Form Builder/Setter,Structures $13.52 $12.30 $13.38 $12.91 $12.71 $12.87 $12.38 $12.26 $13.84 $12.98 $13.07 $13.61 $12.82 $14.73 $12.23 $12.25
1160 Form Setter,Paving$Cob $12.38 $12.16 $13.93 $11.83 $10.71 $12.94 $13.16 $12.54 $11.33 $10.69 $13.33 $12.34 $13.93
✓ouncutoon omi operator,,,rawer
1360 Mounted $17.99 $17.99 $17.43
✓oundaaon ono operator,
1363 Truck Mounted $16.86 $22.05 $21.51 $16.93 $21.07 620.20 820.76 $17.54 $21.39 $15.89 $22.05
rronr enc Loader operator, '
1369 3 CY or Less $12.28 $13.49 $13.40 $13.85 $13.04 $13.15 $13.29 $13.69 $12.64 $12.89 $13.51 $13.32 $12.17
1-rom end Loader operator
1372 Over 3 CY $12.77 $13.69 $12.33 $14.96 $13.21 $12.86 $13.57 $14.72 $13.75 $12.32 $13.19 $13.17 $13.02
1329 Joint Sealer
1172 Laborer,Common $10.30 $9.88 $10.08 $10.51 $10.71 $10.50 $10.24 $10.58 $10.72 $10.45 $10.30 $10.25 $10.03 $10.54 $11.02 $10.15
1175 Laborer,Utility $11.80 $11.53 $12.70 $12.17 811.81 $1227 $12.11 $11.33 $12.32 $11.80 $11.53 $11.23 $11.50 $11.95 $11.73 $12.37
1348 LoaderBackhoe Operator $14.18 $12.77 $12.97 $15.68 $14.12 $15.18 $13.58 $12.87 $13.21 $14.13 $14.29 $12.90
1187 Mechanic $20.14 $15.47 $17.47 $17.74 $17.00 $17 10 $17.68 $18.94 $18.58 617.00 $16.61 $18.46 $16.96 $17.47
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CLASS.N CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION 7%02 TX03 T%04 7%05 TX08 TX07 TX08 TX24 TX26 TX27 TX28 T%28 TX30 TX37 TX38 11412
11020240002) 111(2024000) 1TX20240004) 11020240006)1TX20240008)11220240007)11020240000)1TX20240024)1TX20240026)'C7%20240027)17020240028)11020240028)17%20240030)T720240037/11220240039)ITX20240042)
1380 Milling Machine Operator $15.54 $14.64 $12.22 $14.29 $14.18 $14.32 $14.35 $12.86 $14.75 $13.53 $12.80
motor ef operator,
1390 Fine Grade $17.49 516.52 $16.88 $17.12 $18.37 $18.51 $16.69 $16.13 $17.19 $18.35 $17.07 $17.74 $17.47 $17.08 $15.69 $20.01
1393 Motor Grader Operator,Rough $16.15 $14.62 $15.83 $16.20 $17.07 $14.63 $18.50 $16.02 $16.44 $15.12 $16.85 $14.47 $17.39 $14.23 $15.53
1413 Off Road Hauler $10.08 $12.26 $11.88 $12.25 $12.23 $13.00 $14.80
1196 Painter,Structures $21.29 $18.34 $21.29 $18.62
'Pavement marlcng macnma
1396 Operator $16.42 $13.10 $13.55 $19.17 $12.01 $13.83 $14.60 $13.17 $16.65 $10.54 $11.18 $13.10
1443 Per0.16840n or Rotary Drill Operator
1202 Piledriver $14.95
1205 Pipelayer $11.87 $14.64 $13.17 $1117 $12.79 $11.37 $13.24 $12.66 $13.24 $11.17 $11.67 $12.12 $14.64
1384 Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator $12.85 $11.90 $12.88 511.01 $10.46
1500 Reinforcing Steel Worker $13.50 $14.07 $17.53 $16.17 $14.00 $16.18 $12.74 $15.83 $17.10 $15.15 $17.72
1402 Roller Operator,Asphalt $10.95 $11.96 $13.29 $12.78 $11.61 $13.08 $12.36 $11.68 $11.71 $11.95 $11.50
1405 Roller Operator,Other $10.36 $10.44 $11.82 510.50 $11.64 $11.51 $10.59 $10.30 $12.04 512.85 $11.57 $10.86
1411 Scraper Operator $10.61 $11.07 $10.85 $12.88 $12.27 $11.12 $12.96 $11.88 $12.43 $11.22 $13.95 $1347 $10.89
1417 Self-Propelled Hammer Operator
1194 Servicer 513.98 $12.34 $14.11 $14.74 $14.51 $15.56 $13.44 $14.58 $14.31 $13.83 $12.43 $13.72 S1397 $14.11
1513 Sign Erector
slurry coal or micro-0urraSng
1708 Machine Operator
1341 Small Slipform Machine Operator $15.96
1515 Spreader Box Operator $12.60 $13.12 $14.71 $14.04 $14.73 $13.84 $1368 $13.45 a. S_ $13.58 $14.05
1705 Structural Steel Welder $12.85
1509 Structural Steel Worker $19.29 $14.39
1339 Subgrade Trimmer
1143 Telecommunication Technician
1145 Traffic Signal/Light Pole Worker $16.00
I tenoning macrame operator,
1440 Heavy $18.48
I rencmng macrame operator,
1437 Light
1609 Truck Driver Lowboy-Float $14.46 $13.63 $13.41 $15.00 $15.93 $15.66 $16.24 $16.39 $14.30 $16.62 $15.63 $14.28 $16.03 $13.41
1612 Truck Driver Transit-Mix $14.14 $14.14
1600 Truck Driver,Single Axle $12.74 $10.82 $10.75 $13.04 $11.61 $11.79 $13.53 $13.16 $12.31 $13.40 $10.30 $11.61 $11.97 $11.46 $10.75
I RICK unveil-,binge or I anoem Puce
1606 Dump Truck $11.33 $14.53 $11.95 512.95 $11.68 $14.06 $12.62 $11.45 $12.28 $13.08 $11.68 $11.48 $11.10
I No%unver,Ianoem AXle Irecror
1607 withSemi Trailer $12.49 $12.12 $12.50 $13.42 $12.81 $13.16 $12.88 $16.22 $12.50 $13.80 $12.27 $12.50
I unnenng macnine Operator,
1441 Heavy
1442 Tunneling Machine Operator,Ugh)
1706 Welder $14.02 514.86 $15.97 $13.74 $14.84 $13.78
1520 Work Zone Barricade Servicer $10.30 $12.88 $11.46 $11.70 $11.57 $11.85 $10.77 $11.68 $12.20 $11.22 $11.51 $12.96 $10.54 $11.87 $11.76
Notes:
*Represents the USDOL wage decision.
Any worker employed on this project shall be paid at the rate of one and one half(1-1/2)times the regular rate for every hour worked in excess of forty(40)hours per week.
For reference,the titles and descriptions for the classifications listed here are detailed further in the AGC of Texas'Standard Job Classifications and Descriptions for Highway,Heavy,Utilities,and Industrial Construction in
Texas posted on the AGC's Web site for any contractor.
TEXAS COUNTIES IDENTIFIED BY
WAGE RATE ZONES: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 37, 38, 42
County Name Zone County Name Zone County Name Zone County Name Zone
Anderson 28 Donley 37 Karnes 27 Reagan 37
Andrews 37 Duval 30 Kaufman 25 Real 37
Angelina 28 Eastland 37 Kendall 7 Red River 28
Aransas 29 Ector 2 Kenedy 30 Reeves 8
Archer 25 Edwards 8 Kent 37 Refugio 27
Armstrong 2 El Paso 24 Kerr 27 Roberts 37
Atascosa 7 Ellis 25 Kimble 37 Robertson 7
Austin 38 Erath 28 King 37 Rockwall 25
Bailey 37 Falls 28 Kinney 8 Runnels 37
Bandera 7 Fannin 28 Kleberg 27 Rusk 4
Bastrop 7 Fayette 27 Knox 37 Sabine 28
Baylor 37 Fisher 37 Lamar 28 San Augustine 28
Bee 27 Floyd 37 Lamb 37 San Jacinto 38
Bell 7 Foard 37 Lampasas 7 San Patricio 29
Bexar 7 Fort Bend 38 LaSalle 30 San Saba 37
Blanco 27 Franklin 28 Lavaca 27 Schleicher 37
Borden 37 Freestone 28 Lee 27 Scurry 37
Bosque 28 Frio 27 Leon 28 Shackelford 37
Bowie 4 Gaines 37 Liberty 38 Shelby 28
Brazoria 38 Galveston 38 Limestone 28 Sherman 37
Brazos 7 Garza 37 Lipscomb 37 Smith 4
Brewster 8 Gillespie 27 Live Oak 27 Somervell 28
Briscoe 37 Glasscock 37 Llano 27 Starr 30
Brooks 30 Goliad 29 Loving 37 Stephens 37
Brown 37 Gonzales 27 Lubbock 2 Sterling 37
Burleson 7 Gray 37 Lynn 37 Stonewall 37
Burnet 27 Grayson 25 Madison 28 Sutton 8
Caldwell 7 Gregg 4 Marion 28 Swisher 37
Calhoun 29 Grimes 28 Martin 37 Tarrant 25
Callahan 25 Guadalupe 7 Mason 27 Taylor 2
Cameron 3 Hale 37 Matagorda 27 Terrell 8
Camp 28 Hall 37 Maverick 30 Terry 37
Carson 2 Hamilton 28 McCulloch 37 Throckmorton 37
Cass 28 Hansford 37 McLennan 7 Titus 28
Castro 37 Hardeman 37 McMullen 30 Tom Green 2
Chambers 38 Hardin 38 Medina 7 Travis 7
Cherokee 28 Harris 38 Menard 37 Trinity 28
Childress 37 Harrison 42 Midland 2 Tyler 28
Clay 25 Hartley 37 Milam 28 Upshur 4
Cochran 37 Haskell 37 Mills 37 Upton 37
Coke 37 Hays 7 Mitchell 37 Uvalde 30
Coleman 37 Hemphill 37 Montague 37 Val Verde 8
Collin 25 Henderson 28 Montgomery 38 Van Zandt 28
Collingsworth 37 Hidalgo 3 Moore 37 Victoria 6
Colorado 27 Hill 28 Morris 28 Walker 28
Comal 7 Hockley 37 Motley 37 Waller 38
Comanche 37 Hood 28 Nacogdoches 28 Ward 37
Concho 37 Hopkins 28 Navarro 28 Washington 28
Cooke 37 Houston 28 Newton 28 Webb 3
Coryell 7 Howard 37 Nolan 37 Wharton 27
Cottle 37 Hudspeth 8 Nueces 29 Wheeler 37
Crane 37 Hunt 25 Ochiltree 37 Wichita 5
Crockett 8 Hutchinson 37 Oldham 37 Wilbarger 37
Crosby 2 Irion 2 Orange 38 Willacy 30
Culberson 8 Jack 28 Palo Pinto 28 Williamson 7
Dallam 37 Jackson 27 Panola 28 Wilson 7
Dallas 25 Jasper 28 Parker 25 Winkler 37
Dawson 37 Jeff Davis 8 Parmer 37 Wise 25
Deaf Smith 37 Jefferson 38 Pecos 8 Wood 28
Delta 25 Jim Hogg 30 Polk 28 Yoakum 37
Denton 25 Jim Wells 27 Potter 2 Young 37
DeWitt 27 Johnson 25 Presidio 8 Zapata 30
Dickens 37 Jones 25 Rains 28 Zavala 30
Dimmit 30 Randall 2
01/05/2024
GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
The governing construction specifications applicable to this work are the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of
Highways, Streets and Bridges are to be used for this project unless otherwise modified.
A copy of the TxDOT specifications may be downloaded for free, in PDF format, at
https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/specifications/2024/spec-book-0924.pdf.The terms
Department and Owner can be used interchangeably and shall refer to the Port Arthur EDC.The TXDOT
2024 Standard Specifications, are hereby adopted and made part of the Contract Documents to the
same extent as if they were herein reproduced in full subject to such modifications, revisions or
supplements as may appear in the section entitled Special Provisions in these Contract Documents.
Below is a list of applicable TXDOT Items but are not limited to the following:
Item 104 Removing Concrete
Item 110 Excavation
Item 156 Bulldozer Work
Item 164 Seeding for Erosion Control
Item 168 Vegetative Watering
Item 210 Rolling
Item 216 Proof-Rolling
Item 360 Concrete Pavement
Item 400 Excavation and Backfill for Structures
Item 421 Hydraulic Cement Concrete
Item 432 Riprap
Item 440 Reinforcement for Concrete
Item 502 Barricades,Signs, and Traffic Handling
Item 506 Temporary Erosion,Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls
Item 730 Roadside Mowing
Item 731 Herbicide Treatment
Item 734 Litter Removal
Item 735 Debris Removal
Item 752 Tree and Brush Removal