Site work for a water / sewer project in Fort Worth, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Scope of Project - To replace existing 2" diameter water mains along Eden Road (Catalpa St to Lower Birdvile ) and along Zelma Ave (Haltom Rd to Eden) wit approx 2,000 lf of 8" diameter water main along with valves & fire hydtants. Question Deadline 08/08/2025 Every request for such interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to the engineer using the delivery system set up for the distribution of the plans and specifications, whether that be digital or hard copy distribution, and to be given consideration SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. Utilities for Construction: All water required by the Contractor shall be furnished by the Contractor from his own source. Generally, water may be purchased from the City provided such water is delivered through a working fire hydrant meter obtained from the utility company upon payment of a refundable property deposit. All electricity required by the Contractor shall be furnished by the Contractor from his own source. Testing, Inspection and Control: All testing of materials required by these plans and specifications shall be performed by a Commercial Testing Laboratory under the direction of a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas and approved by the Owner. The expense of such tests which pass shall be borne by the Contractor. All tests which fail will require re-testing, which shall also be paid for by the Contractor. Mill tests will be acceptable when it is definite the test sheets apply to the material being delivered. The Contractor shall provide safe and proper facilities at all times for inspection of the work by the Owner or the Engineer or their duly authorized representative. Work requiring inspection shall not be covered without the approval of the Engineer and work covered without such approval shall be promptly uncovered on demand of the Engineer. Work will be subject to final inspection by the Engineer after completion. This inspection shall take precedence over any and all inspections of the same material that may have been made previously. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work and the equipment and materials for the work from damage or loss by theft or by hazards either caused by his own operations or resulting from weather or other natural conditions. Permits, Easements, Codes, Fees, and Notices: All work shall be installed in strict accordance with all local and state codes and ordinances. Should any change in, or addition to, the plans and specifications be required to make them conform to these codes and ordinances, the Contractor shall so state when submitting his proposal, and shall include in his proposal any additions to or deductions from the bid price required to comply with such codes and ordinances. If the Contractor fails to give such notice at the time of submitting bids, he shall be held to install the work in compliance with the requirements at no extra compensation. Building permits and permanent easements will be secured and paid for by the Owner. All other permits and inspections that may be required shall be secured and paid by the Contractor. The Contractor shall serve, in writing, all notices that may be necessary before and during the performance of the work including notices to adjacent property owners. Removal and Disposal of Existing Structures: Structures and/or materials not specified on the plans or by the Engineer during construction to be salvaged, shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly by the Contractor. This shall include all existing HMAC paving and concrete curb and gutter which is to be removed. Use by Owner Prior to Final Acceptance: The Owner reserves the right, as its 3.5. interests may direct, to connect into and use prior to final completion and acceptance, such portions of the work as are installed in place and ready for service, provided that in so doing the Owner does not cause the Contractor hindrance or delay in prosecuting his operations. It shall be fully understood, however, that use of partially completed work by the Owner does not constitute acceptance of that part or any other part thereof. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. 3.10. 3.11. 3.12. 3.13. Protection of Grass, Trees, and Shrubs: The individual owners of plants, trees, and shrubbery inside the right-of-way lines and within the normal limits of excavation shall be notified by the Contractor prior to excavation and allowed to remove and protect their property; and all such plants, trees, and shrubbery not so protected by the respective owners shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Other plants, trees, and shrubbery along the right-of-way shall be protected in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. No trees shall be removed without the prior consent of the Engineer. Barricades, Warning, and Detour Signs: The safety of the public shall be regarded as of prime importance during construction. Provisions for public safety and convenience shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be provided at his expense. When any section of a street is closed, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain at each end of the closed section, and at all intersecting streets within the section, adequate barricades, warning, and directing signs, lights, and red flags to prevent traffic pattern confusion and permit a smooth traffic flow adjacent to construction areas. All lights shall be kept burning between the hours of sunset and sunrise. No direct payment will be made to the Contractor for any incidentals necessary for the proper direction, safety, and convenience of traffic during the contract, as this work is considered subsidiary to the work for which unit prices are requested in the proposal. Separate Contracts: The Owner reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this work. This Contractor shall afford other Contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the execution of their work; and where required by the plans and specifications, shall properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs. Restoration of Site and Access: Upon completion of the work and before final acceptance and final payment, the Contractor shall remove rubbish, unused materials, and temporary structures from the limits of the project and restore, in a manner acceptable to the Engineer, all property, both public and private, that has been damaged during prosecution of the work, and shall level and grade all portions of the work where the surface of the natural ground or street surfacing has been disturbed during construction. The site shall be left in a neat and presentable condition free from rut holes. Excavated materials shall not be deposited on adjacent property unless approval is obtained from the property owner. No separate payment shall be allowed for such work. Explosives: Explosives shall not be used on this project. Materials Furnished by Owner: Materials shall not be furnished by the Owner unless approved by the Engineer for temporary or emergency use. Records of Material Purchased: The Contractor shall submit with the periodic payment requests, records of material purchased for billed quantities, to demonstrate compliance with the Buy American Provision of BABA, where applicable. Contractor will submit complete records of materials purchased along with manufacturers' certifications, as requested by Owner, to demonstrate use of American-made products where required. Property Lines and Monuments: The Contractor shall protect all existing property line and elevation monuments. In the event a monument is disturbed or destroyed, the Contractor shall hire at his own expense a competent registered public surveyor to replace the monument. 3.14. 3.15. 3.16. Disposal of Surplus Materials: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to arrange for the disposal of surplus materials not claimed by the Owner. Materials shall not be disposed of on public or private property without the written approval of the Engineer or property Owner. Storage of Materials: Unless prior approval is obtained from the Engineer, no materials shall be stored in the street, and when such permission is granted a 12' traffic lane will be maintained free and clear. Materials shall not be stored on private property without the express approval of the property owners so concerned. Protection of Adjacent Property: Where construction is such that it blocks private driveways, the Contractor shall provide at his own expense suitable access to permit safe entrance into the individual driveways. Suitable pedestrian bridges shall be provided at intersecting walk lines. Where construction requires the removal of private driveways, culverts, or surfacing other than that shown on the plans, such shall be replaced equal to or better than the condition in which they were found prior to the excavation. No separate pay shall be rewarded to Contractor for such replacement. The plans show as much information as can reasonably be obtained by an engineering survey party and, from City, County, and public utility company records regarding the location and nature of pipelines, storm and sanitary sewers, existing public utilities, natural gas lines, telephone conduits, and underground cables crossing the right-of-way; however, the Owner assumes no responsibility for the correctness or completeness of this information. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate such underground installations sufficiently in advance of excavation to preclude damage to same, and in the event of damage to underground lines, whether shown on the plans or not, the Contractor shall be required to make the repairs necessary to place the facility back in service and all repairs so made shall conform in all respects to the requirements of the company or agency servicing the facility. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide and install, at his own expense, all necessary bracing, shoring, and sheeting required to support all sewer pipes or other utility crossings projecting into or located in the limits of excavation. Buildings or other structures along the location of the work shall be fully protected from damage, which might result from slides or undermining, by adequate underpinning, shoring, or bracing as the circumstances require. Telephone, light and power and other poles of a similar nature, privately owned signs, and similar structures which are not located on private property will be protected by the Owner's thereof. The Contractor, however, shall not undermine or otherwise endanger such items until the owners have been notified and have taken necessary precautions to protect their interests. Any damage to sidewalks, street pavements, curb and gutter, driveways, drainage structures, street signs, traffic lights, or other public or private property caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense, unless otherwise provided. Fences which must be cut for the proper performance of the work are to be braced and temporary fencing installed. Type H bracing shall be placed before cutting and the fence shall not be allowed to become slack for any reason. Woven wire or ornamental fences in which splices or repairs would detract from the strength or appearance shall not be cut but shall be tunneled under. After the work is completed, all temporary fencing shall be removed, and fences permanently repaired. Materials used to repair fence shall match the original fence, as nearly as possible, with regard to gauge, mesh, style, and appearance. Wire and posts shall equal or exceed in size and strength those in the original fence. The cost of fence repair or replacement is considered subsidiary to the work for which unit prices are requested in the proposal. 3.17. 3.18. 3.19. Access to Site: The Owner will provide rights-of-way for the proposed construction without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall limit his operations within the limit of the right-of-way as much as possible. He shall be responsible for all damages which, as a result of his operations, occur inside or outside such limits. Should the Contractor require additional right-of-way for access or egress, he shall make arrangements with the owners of such property for such right-of-way at no cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall make every effort to complete construction and allow immediate access to adjacent property at all driveway entrances located along the roads. Owners or tenants of improvements where access and/or entrance drives are located shall be notified at least eight (8) hours prior to the time the construction will be started at their drive-ins or entrances and informed as to the length of time driveways will be closed, which period shall not exceed six (6) hours. No public road shall be entirely closed overnight. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to build and maintain all weather by-passes and detours, if necessary, and to properly light, barricade, and mark all by-passes and detours that might be required on and across the roads involved in the work included in this contract. Operation of Valves: Valves in the existing water system are to be operated only under the direction and supervision of the Project City. Damage to Existing Utilities: Damage to any existing utilities during construction will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor, and all costs incurred will be the responsibility of the Contractor