CC - Item 3G - Ramona Blvd Beautification ProjectROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2009
SUBJECT: RAMONA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
SUMMARY
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program, the City
Council approved a project to improve the Ramona Boulevard sound wall area from
Walnut Grove Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. This project includes a complete
landscape makeover including a new irrigation system, ground cover, trees, shrubs,
vines and minor concrete work.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the above listed project.
2. Authorize staff to advertise this project and solicit bids to complete the
improvement project.
DISCUSSION
Background
Ramona Boulevard is a 1-mile east and west street from Walnut Grove Avenue to
Rosemead Boulevard and runs adjacent to the Interstate 10 San Bernardino Freeway.
There are several maintenance issues along this street and the freeway sound wall
including graffiti, weeds, and trash debris. The City's Public Services Business Unit
routinely monitors this stretch of roadway and spends time removing graffiti and
collecting trash and litter debris.
The proposed project includes planting shrubs, trees, vines and new irrigation system
components along the sound wall. This will eliminate the non-landscaped areas where
litter typically accumulates and also provide a barrier to the wall taggers.
ITEM NO.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: 6,
City Council Meeting
January 13, 2009.
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Timeline
If directed to move forward, staff will work to advertise and complete this project
according to the following schedule:
January 13th - Authorization to Proceed
City Council Approval of Design, Specifications and Authorization to Solicit Proposals
for Park Enhancements
January 15th and January 22nd - Advertisement
Advertisement of Project in Local Publications/Trade Journals
January 28th - Bid Opening
Public Bid Opening for Project
February 10th - City Council Awards Contract
March 9th - April 10th - Tentative Construction Schedule
April 24th - Tentative Project Completion
May 12th-Tentative Notice of Completion by City Engineer
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this project was approved by your City Council as part of the City's FY
2008-09 Capital Improvement Program Budget. There is approximately $100,000
budgeted for the improvement work.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (a) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines. This
exemption covers projects involving minor alterations of land that do not have a
significant effect on the environment.
City Council Meeting
January 13, 2009.
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Prepared by:
Rafael Fajardo
Associate Civil Engineer
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachments
1- Pictures of Existing Conditions along Ramona Blvd. Sound Wall
2- Plans and Technical Specifications
3- Plant Palette for Project
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CALIFORNIA
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DRAWINGS
FOR
RAMONA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PROJECT No. 2009-01
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DIVISION
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
TELEPHONE: (626) 569-2152 FAX: (626) 307-9218
SCHEDULED BID OPENING: JANUARY 28, 2009.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
1. Notice Inviting Bids
2. Instructions to Bidders
3. Contract Bid Forms
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
4. Contract
o Contract Agreement and Insurance Requirements
o Performance Bond
o Payment Bond
5. Contract Appendix
Part "A" - General Conditions
Part "B" - Specifications
Part "C" - Special Provisions
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
PROJECT No. 2009-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive sealed bids up
to 10:30 o'clock A.M. on Wednesday, the 28th. day of January, 2009 in the office of the City Clerk, and
they will be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. for
RAMONA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
The project includes the installation of new landscape, irrigation, miscellaneous concrete work and other related
work as described in the Specifications, Plans and Contract Documents, by this reference, made a part hereof.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall,
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA. 91770. All prime contractors are required to have a representative
attend and sign in at the pre-bid meeting. Failure to comply with this attendance and sign-in requirement will result
in Bidder's proposal being found non-responsive to the require bid procedures.
The estimated amount of this project is $95,000.00. The successful bidder shall have thirty (30) calendar
days to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $250.00 per calendar day.
Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk of the CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, (626) 569-2177, for a non-
refundable charge of $25.00 and $40.00 if mailing is requested.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder's security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the
bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the Contract, enter into a satisfactory agreement and
provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each not less than 100% of the total amount of the bid
price.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date.
The CITY OF ROSEMEAD will affirmatively insure the disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded
full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the
grounds of race, color, disability, sex or national origin in the consideration for an award.
It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor, and upon any subcontractor under the Contractor, to pay not less
than the prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD to all workers
employed in the execution of the Contract.
Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and
Professions Code of the State of Califomia. Bidder shall have a C-27 license in good standing at the time
Bids are received.
The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or
minor irregularity in any bid submitted.
An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Service Agreement with the
City has been signed by the selected firm and by the City.
Award of Service Agreement is proposed for February 10, 2009
Dated this , 2009.
GLORIA MOLLEDA
CITY CLERK
Publish:January 15th & 22th, 2009.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
AVAILABILITY OF BID DOCUMENTS
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2.
EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS
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3.
INTERPRETATION OF BID DOCUMENTS
4.
INSPECTION OF SITE; PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE WALK
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5.
ADDENDA
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PREPARATION OF BIDS
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ALTERNATE BIDS
8.
MODIFICATIONS OF BIDS
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SIGNING OF BIDS
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BID GUARANTEE (BOND)
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SUBMISSION OF SEALED BIDS .
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DELIVERY AND OPENING OF BIDS
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WITHDRAWAL OF BID
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AWARD PROCESS
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DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
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DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS; INTEREST IN MORE THAN ONE BID
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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REQUIRED BIDDER CERTIFICATIONS
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20.
BASIS OF AWARD; BALANCED BIDS
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FILING OF BID PROTESTS
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PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS
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EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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SALES AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND FEES
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EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
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OWNER RIGHTS
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BIDDER'S RESPONSIVENESS
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BIDDER'S RESPONSIVENESS CHECKLIST
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CONTRACT BID FORMS; LISTS OF SUBCONTRACTORS
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RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
All Bids must be made in accordance with these Instructions to Bidders ("ITB"). Unless specifically
noted, capitalized terms are used as defined in the General Conditions, found in Part "B" of the
Contract Appendix. All terms defined in the General Conditions which occur in the Bid Documents
and Contract shall have meanings as defined therein.
AVAILABILITY OF BID DOCUMENTS
Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Contract Bid Forms which are a part of the Bid
Package for the Project. Prospective bidders may obtain one (1) complete set of Bid Documents.
Bid Documents may be obtained from the Owner at the location(s) and at the time(s) indicated in
the Notice Inviting Bids. Prospective bidders are encouraged to telephone in advance to determine
the availability of Bid Documents. Any applicable charges for the Bid Documents are outlined in the
Notice Inviting Bids.
The Owner may also make the Bid Documents available for review at one or more plan rooms, as
indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids. Please Note: Prospective bidders who choose to review the
Bid Documents at a plan room must contact the Owner to purchase the required Bid Documents if
they decide to submit a bid for the Project.
2. EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS
The Owner has made copies of the Bid Documents available, as indicated above. Bidders shall be
solely responsible for examining the Project Site and the Bid Documents, including any Addenda
issued during the bidding period, and for informing itself with respect to local labor availability,
means of transportation, necessity for security, laws and codes, local permit requirements, wage
scales, local tax structure, contractors' licensing requirements, availability of required insurance,
and other factors that could affect the Work. Bidders are responsible for consulting the standards
referenced in the Contract titled Specifications. Failure of Bidder to so examine and inform itself
shall be at its sole risk, and no relief for error or omission will be given except as required under
State law.
3. INTERPRETATION OF BID DOCUMENTS
Any request for an interpretation or clarification of the Bid Documents must be submitted in writing
by Bidder via telex, telegram or facsimile to the Owner's Project Engineer. Any response that the
Owner may choose to make for purposes of interpretation or clarification, will be in writing and
made available to all the listed holders of the Bid Documents. The Owner will respond to all
written/faxed Bidder's inquiries received at least seventy two (72) hours before the scheduled bid
opening date for which, in its sole judgment, a response is in the best interest of the Owner. Where
such interpretation or clarification requires a change in the Bid Documents, the Owner will prepare
and issue an Addendum to the Bid Documents. The Owner shall not be bound by, and Bidder shall
not rely upon, any oral interpretation or clarification of the Bid Documents.
The bidding process and terms and conditions will be in strict accordance with the following Bid
Documents:
a. Notice Inviting Bids
b. Instructions to Bidders
C. Contract Bid Forms
d. Contract
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e. Contract Appendix
Part "A"
- General Conditions
Part "B" -
Supplementary General Conditions
Part "C" -
Special Provisions
Part "D" -
Specifications
Part "E"
- Drawings
Part "F"
- Performance Bond
Part "G" -
Payment Bond
Any Addenda Issued by the Owner
4. INSPECTION OF SITE; PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE WALK
Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting himself with the conditions of the Project
Site (which may include more than one site), as well as those relating to the construction and labor
of the Project, to fully understand the facilities, difficulties and restrictions which may impact the
total and adequate completion of the Project.
5. ADDENDA
The Owner reserves the right to revise the Bid Documents prior to the bid opening date. Revisions,
if any, shall be made by written Addenda. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4104.5, if the
Owner issues an Addendum later than 72 hours prior to the deadline for submission of bids, and the
Addendum requires material changes, additions or deletions to the description of the work to be
performed or the content, form or manner of submission of bids, the Owner will extend the deadline
for submission of bids by at least 72 hours. Otherwise, the Owner may determine, in its sole
discretion, whether an Addendum requires that the date set for opening bids be postponed. The
announcement of the new date, if any, shall be made by Addenda. Each prospective bidder shall
provide Owner a name, address and facsimile number to which Bid Document Addenda may be
sent, as well as a telephone number by which the Owner can contact the Bidder. Copies of
Addenda will be fumished by telex, telegram, facsimile, first class mail, express mail or other proper
means of delivery without charge to all parties who have obtained a copy of the Bid Documents and
provided such current information. Please Note: Bidders are primarily and ultimately responsible for
ensuring that they have received any and all Addenda. To this end, each Bidder should contact the
Development Services Department to verify that he has received all Addenda issued, if any.
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda, if any, in its Bid Letter. Failure to acknowledge
receipt of all Addenda may cause its Bid to be deemed incomplete and nonresponsive.
6. PREPARATION OF BIDS
Bids shall be prepared only using copies of the Contract Bid Forms provided with the Bid
Documents. The use of substitute bid forms other than clear and correct photocopies of those
provided by the Owner will not be permitted and may result in the Bid being declared
nonresponsive. Bid Letters shall be executed by an authorized signatory as described in these
Instructions to Bidders. In addition, Bidders shall fill in all blank spaces (including inserting "N/A"
where applicable) and initial all intedineations, alterations, or erasures to the Contract Bid Forms.
Bidders shall neither delete, modify, nor supplement the printed matter on the Contract Bid Forms
nor make substitutions thereon. USE OF INK, INDELIBLE PENCIL OR A TYPEWRITER IS
REQUIRED.
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7. ALTERNATE BIDS
If alternate bid items are called for in the Bid Documents, the lowest bid will be determined
on the basis of the base bid only, but the Owner may choose to award the contract on the
basis of the base bid alone or the base bid and any alternate or combination of alternates.
Since the time for the alternate bid items has already been factored into the Contract Time, no
additional Contract Time will be awarded for any of the alternate bid items. Because the Owner
may elect to include one or more of the alternate bid items, or to otherwise remove certain bid items
from the Project scope of work, each Bidder must ensure that each bid item contains a
proportionate share of profit, overhead and other costs or expenses which will be incurred by the
Bidder. Bidders shall not unevenly weight or allocate their overhead and profit to one or more
particular bid items.
8. MODIFICATIONS OF BIDS
Each Bidder shall submit its Bid in strict conformity with the requirements of the Bid Documents.
Each Bid prepared by Bidder shall be complete in itself and shall be submitted within a sealed
envelope in accordance with the instructions herein.
Unauthorized conditions, limitations, exclusions or provisions attached to a Bid will render it
nonresponsive and may cause its rejection. Bidders shall neither delete, modify, nor supplement
the printed matter on the Contract Bid Forms, nor make substitutions thereon. ORAL,
TELEPHONIC AND FACSIMILE BIDS OR MODIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
9. SIGNING OF BIDS
All Bids submitted shall be executed by the Bidder or its authorized representative. Bidders will be
asked to provide evidence in the form of an authenticated resolution of its Board of Directors or a
Power of Attorney evidencing the capacity of the person signing the Bid to bind the Bidder to each
Bid and to any Contract arising therefrom.
If a Bidder is a joint venture or partnership, it will be asked to submit an authenticated Power of
Attorney executed by each joint venturer or partner appointing and designating one of the joint
venturers or partners as a management sponsor to execute the Bid on behalf of Bidder. Only that
joint venturer or partner shall execute the Bid. The Power of Attorney shall also: (1) authorize that
particular joint venturer or partner to act for and bind Bidder in all matters relating to the Bid; and (2)
provide that each venturer or partner shall be jointly and severally liable for any and all of the duties
and obligations of Bidder assumed under the Bid and under any Contract arising therefrom. The
Bid shall be executed by the designated joint venturer or partner on behalf of the joint venture or
partnership in its legal name.
10. BID GUARANTEE (BOND)
Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, bid bond (the bid
bond must be submitted on the form included in these Bid Documents) or equivalent substitution in
lieu of a bond, as authorized by Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.710, in an amount not less
than 10% of the Total Bid Price. Any check, bond, or other substitute must be made payable to the
Owner, and shall be given as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into the Contract described in
the Bid Documents if awarded the work and will provide a satisfactory Performance Bond, Payment
Bond, the required insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other certifications as may be
required by the Contract. By submitting a proposal, each bidder agrees that its failure to enter the
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Contract if awarded the work or to provide the Bonds and other information or documentation
described above would result in damage to the Owner, and that it would be impracticable or
extremely difficult to ascertain the actual amount of that damage. For this reason, each bidder
agrees that the Owner may retain the bid proposal guarantee as liquidated damages if the bidder is
awarded the work but fails or refuses to timely enter into the Contract or to provide the Bonds and
other information or documentation described above, except as may otherwise be required by
California law.
If electing to provide a Bid Bond, as set forth above, each Bidder must obtain such a bond from an
admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, authorized to do
business as such in the State of California and satisfactory to the Owner. In addition, the Bid Bond
must be submitted on the form furnished by the Owner, or one substantially in conformance with the
Owner's form if previously approved in writing by the Owner.
Certified or cashier's checks must be drawn on a solvent state bank or a California branch of a
solvent national bank.
After the Owner has made an award to the successful Bidder, and the Bidder has signed a
Contract, submitted the necessary bonds, original insurance certificates and endorsements, and
any other certifications as may be required by the Contract, the remaining Bid guarantees shall be
returned to each particular bidder if requested by that bidder. If the Owner rejects all Bids, it will
promptly return to all Bidders their Bid guarantees
11. SUBMISSION OF SEALED BIDS
Once the Bid and supporting documents herein have been completed and signed as set forth
above, they shall be placed, along with the Bid Guarantee and any proposed sketches and
brochures or other materials required by these instructions, in an envelope, sealed, addressed and
delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the Owner at the place and to the attention of the person
indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids. NO ORAL, TELEPHONIC OR FACSIMILE FORMS WILL BE
CONSIDERED. The envelope shall also contain the following in the lower left-hand comer thereof:
Bid of
for the RAMONA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
No consideration shall be given by the Owner to bid proposals received after the date and time set
for the opening of bids as provided in the Notice Inviting Bids.
12. DELIVERY AND OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be received by the Owner at the address shown in the Notice Inviting Bids up to the date
and time shown therein. The Owner will leave unopened any Bid received after the specified date
and time, and any such unopened Bid will be returned to the Bidder. It is the Bidder's sole
responsibility to ensure that its Bid is received as stipulated. Bids maybe submitted earlier than the
dates(s) and time(s) indicated.
Bids will be opened at the date and time stated in the Notice Inviting Bids and the amount of each
Bid will be read aloud and recorded. All Bidders may, if they desire, attend the opening of Bids.
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid
received where such waiver is in the best interests of the Owner, and to be the sole judge of the
merits of the respective Bids received. In the event of a discrepancy between the written amount of
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the Bid Price and the numerical amount of the Bid Price, the written amount shall govern
13. WITHDRAWAL OF BID
Prior to the bid opening date, a Bid may be withdrawn by the Bidder by means of a written request
signed by the Bidder or its properly authorized representative. If a Bidder to whom the award is
made fails or refuses to sign a Contract, or to furnish the bonds, certificates and endorsements
required below within the time specified in these Instructions to Bidders below, the funds
represented by the Bid Guarantee (cash, cashiers check or Bid bond described above) shall be
forfeited and become and remain the property of the Owner; the amount thereof being previously
agreed to by the Bidder and the surety to be due the Owner because of the damage resulting from
the delay in the execution of the Contract and in the performance of Work thereunder.
14. AWARD PROCESS
Once all Bids are opened and reviewed to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
the City Council will make all necessary decisions and awards. The apparent successful bidder
should at this point begin to prepare the following documents: (1) the Performance Bond; (2) the
Payment Bond; and (3) the required insurance certificates and endorsements. Once the Owner
issues a Notice of Award, the successful bidder will have ten (10) Calendar Days from the date of
this letter to supply the Owner with all of the required documents and certifications. Regardless
whether the successful bidder supplies the required documents and certifications in a timely
manner, the Contract Time will begin to run ten (10) Calendar Days from the date of the Notice of
Award. Once the Owner receives all of the properly drafted and executed documents and
certifications from the successful bidder, the Owner shall issue a Notice to Proceed to that
successful bidder.
15. DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
Pursuant to state law, the Bidders must designate the name and location of each subcontractor who
will perform work or render services for the prime Bidder in an amount that exceeds one-half of one
percent (0.5%) of the Bidder's Total Bid Price, as well as the portion of work each such
subcontractor will perform. Bidders must make these designations, as well as any others requested
by the Owner, on the document titled "List of Proposed Subcontractors" which has been included
with the Contract Bid Forms. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4104, the Owner has
determined that it will allow Bidders twenty-four (24) additional hours after the deadline for
submission of bids to submit the information requested by the Owner about each subcontractor,
other than the name and location of each subcontractor.
16. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Section 7028.15 of the Business and Professions Code and Section 3300 of the Public
Contract Code, all bidders must possess proper licenses for performance of this Contract.
Subcontractors must possess the appropriate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Pursuant
to Section 7028.5 of the Business and Professions Code, the Owner shall consider any bid
submitted by a contractor not currently licensed in accordance with state law and pursuant to the
requirements found in the Bid Documents to be nonresponsive, and the Owner shall reject the Bid.
The Owner shall have the right to request, and the Bidders shall provide within five (5) Calendar
Days, evidence satisfactory to the Owner of all valid license(s) currently held by that Bidder and
each of the Bidder's subcontractors, before awarding the Contract.
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17. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS; INTEREST IN MORE THAN ONE BID
No bidder shall be allowed to make, submit or be interested in more than one bid. However, a
person, firm, corporation or other entity that has submitted a subproposal to a bidder, or that has
quoted prices of materials to a bidder, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a subproposal or
quoting prices to other bidders submitting a bid to the Owner.
18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Within the time specified in these Instructions to Bidders above, Bidder shall provide the Owner with
four identical counterparts of all required insurance certificates and endorsements as specified in
the Bid Documents. Failure to do so may, in the sole discretion of Owner, result in the forfeiture of
the Bid Guarantee. All insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of
no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the Owner.
19. REQUIRED BIDDER CERTIFICATIONS
Bidders must comply with the following:
A. CONTRACT BID FORMS: Within the Contract Bid Documents the bidder must certify
to various information, including but not limited to, the accuracy of the representations made in the
Contract Bid Forms .
B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 7106,
each Bidder must execute and submit with its bid the statutorily mandated non-collusion affidavit
included in the Bid Documents.
20. BASIS OF AWARD; BALANCED BIDS
The Owner shall award Contracts to only the lowest responsible Bidders submitting responsive
Bids, as required by law. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids. The Owner may
reject any Bid which, in its opinion when compared to other bids received or to the Owner's internal
estimates, does not accurately reflect the cost to perform the Work. In addition, because the Owner
may elect to include or exclude any of the bid items and alternate bid items at its sole and absolute
discretion, each Bidder must ensure that each bid item contains a proportionate share of profit,
overhead and other costs or expenses which will be incurred by the Bidder. The Owner may reject
as non-responsive any bid which unevenly weights or allocates overhead and profit to one or more
particular bid items.
21. FILING OF BID PROTESTS
Bidders may file a "protest" of a contract award with the Owner's Project Manager. In order for a
Bidder's protest to be considered valid, the protest must:
A. Be filed in writing within five (5) Calendar Days after the bid opening date.
B. Clearly identify the specific accusation involved.
C. Clearly identify the specific Owner Staff/Board recommendation being protested.
D. Specify, in detail, the grounds of the protest and the facts supporting the protest.
E. Include all relevant, supporting documentation with the protest at time of filing.
If the protest does not comply with each and every one of these requirements, it will be rejected as
invalid.
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If the protest is valid, the Owner's Project Engineer, or other designated Owner staff member, shall
review the basis of the protest and all relevant information. The Project Engineer will deny or
concur with the protest and provide a written decision to the protestor. The protestor may then
appeal the decision of the Project engineer to the City Engineer.
22. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND REQUIREMENTS
Within the time specified in these Instructions to Bidders above, the Bidder to whom a Contract is
awarded shall deliver to the Owner four identical counterparts of the Performance Bond and
Payment Bond in the form supplied by the Owner and included in the Bid Documents. Failure to do
so may, in the sole discretion of Owner, result in the forfeiture of the Bid Guarantee. The surety
supplying the bond must be an admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure
Section 995.120, authorized to do business as such in the State of California and satisfactory to the
Owner.
The Performance Bond shall be for one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, and the
Payment Bond shall also be for one hundred percent (100°/x) of the Total Bid Price.
Contractor shall require, pursuant to Public Contract Code article 4108, all subcontractors providing
labor and materials in excess of the dollar amount indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids to supply
Payment and Performance Bonds in the amounts and manner required of the Contractor. The
Contractor shall specify this requirement for subcontractor bonds in his written or published request
for subcontractor bids
23. EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Bidders are required to provide the experience and qualification information required as part of the
Contract Bid Forms. The purpose of this data is to provide the information necessary for the Owner
to determine whether Bidders have the necessary experience in order to responsibly carry out the
Work. Each Bidder shall answer all questions and provide information requested by the Contract
Bid Forms.
24. SALES AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES, PERMITS, LICENSES AND FEES
Contractor and its subcontractors performing work under this Contract will be required to pay
California sales and other applicable taxes, and to pay for permits, licenses and fees required by
the agencies with authority in the jurisdiction in which the work will be located, unless otherwise
expressly provided by the Bid Documents.
25. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The Bidder to whom an award is made shall execute the Contract in the amount of its Total Bid
Price and furnish the required insurance certificates and endorsements, as well as Performance
and Payment Bonds, in a timely manner. The Owner may require appropriate evidence that the
persons executing the Contract and the bonds for both the Bidder and its surety or sureties are duly
empowered to do so.
26. OWNER RIGHTS
The Owner may investigate the qualifications of any Bidder under consideration, require
confirmation of information furnished by a Bidder, and require additional evidence of qualifications
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to perform the work described in these Bid Documents. The Owner reserves the right to:
A. Reject any or all of the Bids if such action is in the best interest of the Owner.
B. Issue subsequent Notices Inviting Bids.
C. Cancel this entire Notice Inviting Bids.
D. Appoint evaluation committees to review any or all Bids.
E. Seek the assistance of outside technical experts to validate the Bid(s).
F. Approve or disapprove the use of particular subcontractors.
G. Waive informalities and irregularities in Bids.
The Notice Inviting Bids does not commit the Owner to enter into a contract, nor does it obligate the
Owner to pay any costs incurred in preparation and submission of Bids or in anticipation of a
contract.
27. BIDDER'S RESPONSIVENESS
The Owner will evaluate Bids for responsiveness at the time of Bid opening and before award is
made. A Bid must be in strict compliance with the commercial and technical specifications, without
exception. Only Bids which conform in all material respects to the Bid Documents can be eligible
for award. A Bid not meeting the requirements of the responsiveness checklist may be rejected
immediately upon opening, and returned to the Bidder's representative.
28. BIDDER'S RESPONSIVENESS CHECKLIST
The Owner's initial responsiveness evaluation will consider the following:
A. Completed and properly executed Bid Letter (Including a completed Total Bid Price,
completed Bid Bond amount, acknowledged addenda, completed state of incorporation or
partner/joint venturer information (if applicable), completed license number, and signature by
authorized company officer);
B. Completed Bid Data Forms (including valid and properly executed Bid Bond for 10%
of the Total Bid Price and a completed List of Proposed Subcontractors);
C. Properly executed Non-Collusion Affidavit; and
D. Completed and properly executed Bidder Information Forms.
If the Bidder is a joint venture, each joint venturer shall prepare and submit a separate form. Extra
forms, if needed, can be obtained from the Owner, or photocopied by the Bidder, if necessary.
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29. CONTRACT BID FORMS; LISTS OF SUBCONTRACTORS
A. Contract Bid Forms.
The Bid Letter and Forms must be completed as set forth below.
(1) The Contract Bid Forms and Letter must be prepared using ink, indelible
pencil or a typewriter.
(2) The Bid Letter must be signed by the Bidder or on its behalf by the person or
persons having the authority to do so. Proof of the authority to act on behalf
of the firm must be submitted when requested. The proof shall be in the
form of a certified copy of an appropriate corporate resolution, certificate of
partnership or joint venture, or other appropriate document. If Bidder is an
entity made up of multiple parties and no person or persons are designated
to act on its behalf, all parties shall execute the Bid.
(3) Addenda - Receipt of addenda must be acknowledged in the space provided
in the Bid Letter.
(4) The Bidder shall not delete, modify, supplement or make substitutions
thereof, on the printed matter of the Contract Bid Forms or Bid Letter.
(5) Corrections shall be initialed by the person who signs the Bid Letter.
(6) Exceptions or qualifications to the Bid Documents are strictly forbidden. Any
comment by the Bidder which the Owner determines can be construed as
altering the requirements of the specifications or the terms and conditions of
the Contract will render the Bid nonresponsive and disqualify the Bidder from
consideration for award.
B. List of Proposed Subcontractors (Forms).
State law prohibits substitution of subcontractors listed in the original Bid except as
otherwise provided in Sections 4107 and 4107.5 of the California Public Contract Code.
Bidders are required to list all Subcontractors whose participation in the Contract will exceed
one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Total Bid Price. The List of Proposed Subcontractors
Forms must be completed as set forth below.
(1) Name. List the name of Subcontractors who will perform work in excess of
one half of one percent (0.5%)of the Total Bid Price.
(2) Location. For listed Subcontractors, identify the location of its place of
business (City and State).
(3) Work. For listed Subcontractors, identify the type/portion of work to be
performed in the Contract.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4104, the Owner has determined that it will not allow
Bidders twenty-four (24) additional hours after the deadline for submission of bids to submit the
information requested by the Owner about each subcontractor, other than the name and location of
each subcontractor.
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30. RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA
Responsibility is the apparent ability of the Bidder to meet and complete successfully the
requirements of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility
and general competency of each bidder, as well as its reputation within the industry. Owner may
request, and apparent low bidder shall provide, a financial statement, audited if necessary,
including the Bidder's latest balance sheet and income statement. Owner expects that each Bidder
will fully and truthfully disclose all information required of the Bidder by the Bid Documents. The
prospective contractor, in order to be evaluated by the Owner as being a responsible contractor,
must complete Section 4 of the Contract Bid Forms to determine that it:
A. Has or can secure adequate financial resources to perform the contract;
B. Is able to meet the performance or delivery schedule of the contract, taking
into consideration other business commitments; and
C. Has a satisfactory record of performance. A contractor seriously deficient in
current contract performance, considering the number of contracts and
extent of the deficiencies, is presumed not to meet this requirement unless
the deficiencies are beyond its control or there is evidence to establish its
responsibility notwithstanding the deficiencies. Evidence of such satisfactory
performance record should show that the contractor:
(1) Has a satisfactory record of integrity in its dealings with government
agencies and with subcontractors, and is otherwise qualified to receive an
award under applicable laws and regulations;
(2) Has the necessary organization, experience, satisfactory safety record,
accounting and operational controls and technical skills or the ability to
obtain them; and
(3) Has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and
facilities or the ability to obtain them.
END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
CONTRACT BID FORMS
BIDDER:
CONTRACT BID FORMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 BID SCHEDULE 1
SECTION 2 BID DATA FORMS ................................................................................................5
2.A BID BOND
2.B LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS
SECTION 3 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................10
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BIDDER:
SECTION 1 -BID SCHEDULEJ
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BIDDER:
BID SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF PRICES FOR
RAMONA BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
BASE BID SCHEDULE
UNIT OF
EST.
UNIT
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
MEASURE
QTY.
PRICE
COST
1
Clearing & Grubbing per plans and
specifications
LS
1
2
Disposal of Waste Materials
LS
1
3
Furnish and Install 24-Inch Box
Eucalyptus Torquata per Plans
and Specifications.
Ea
29
4
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Cistus Rockrose per plans
and specifications.
Ea
34
5
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Echium Candicans per
plans and specifications.
Ea
46
6
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Muhlenbergia Rigens per
plans and specifications.
Ea
31
7
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Phormium Maori Queen
per plans and specifications.
Ea
56
8
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Plumbago Auriculata per
plans and specifications.
Ea
14
9
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Rosa Banskiae per plans
and specifications.
Ea
15
10
Furnish and Install 5-gallons
Shrubs Westringia Fruticosa per
plans and specifications.
Ea
68
11
Furnish and Install 1-gallon
Groundcover Acacia Redolens per
plans and specifications.
Ea
68
12
Furnish and Install 1-gallon
Groundcover Lantana
Montevidensis per plans and
specifications.
Ea
453
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BIDDER:
UNIT OF
EST.
UNIT
ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
MEASURE
QTY.
PRICE
COST
13
Furnish and Install Flats @ 18"
O.C. Myoporum Parvifolium per
plans and specifications
Flat
260
14
Furnish and Install 5-gallons Vines
Macfadyena Unguis Cati per plans
and specifications.
Ea
73
15
Furnish and Install Irrigation
System Complete per plans and
specifications.
LS
1
16
Furnish and Install Miscellaneous
Concrete Work Complete per
plans and specifications.
LS
1
TOTAL BASE BID PRICE (SCHEDULE BID
Dollar amount in written form
The undersigned agrees that these Contract Bid Forms constitute a firm offer to the Owner which
cannot be withdrawn for the number of Calendar Days indicated in the Notice Inviting Bids from and
after the bid opening date, or until a Contract for the Work is fully executed by the Owner and a third
party, whichever is earlier. The undersigned also agrees that if there is a discrepancy between the
written amount of the Bid Price and the numerical amount of the Bid Price, the written amount shall
govern.
If the Bid Documents specify alternate bid items, the following Alternate Bid amounts shall
be added to or deducted from the Total Bid Price entered above. The owner can choose to
include one or more of the alternates in the Total Bid Price of the Project. If any of the
Alternate Bids are utilized by the Owner, the resulting amount shall be considered the Total
Bid Price for the Project. Proiect will be awarded on Base Bid Schedule.
Attached hereto is a certified check, a cashier's check or a bid bond in the amount of
Dollars ) said amount being not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total
Bid Price. The undersigned agrees that said amount shall be retained by the Owner if, upon award,
we fail or refuse to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds, certificates and
endorsements of insurance and other certifications within the time provided.
If awarded a Contract, the undersigned agrees to execute the formal Contract, which will be
prepared by the Owner for execution, within five (5) Calendar Days following the Letter of Award for
the Contract, and will deliver to the Owner within that same period the necessary original
Certificates of Insurance, Endorsements of Insurance, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and all
other documentation and certification required by the Contract.
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BIDDER:
The undersigned offers and agrees that if this bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body
all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton
Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 7 of the
Business and Professional Code), arising from purchases of goods, materials or services by the
Bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and
become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to he Contractor.
Bidder understands and agrees that, when requested by Owner, he shall provide: (1) evidence
satisfactory to the Owner of Bidder's California contractor's license(s) in good standing; (2)
evidence that the person signing this Bid is authorized to bind Bidder to this Bid and to a contract
resulting therefrom; and (3) any other information and documentation, financial or otherwise,
needed by Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
Bidder understands and agrees that liquidated damages shall apply to this Contract in the amounts
and subject to the terms and conditions described in the Contract Form and the Contract
Documents.
Bidder acknowledges that data submitted with its Contract Bid Forms which it requires to be
incorporated into a Contract arising out of this Submittal has been so identified by Bidder. Bidder
further acknowledges that the Owner may, at its discretion, incorporate any of the remaining data
submitted herewith into a contract arising out of this Bid.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt, understanding and full consideration of the following
addenda to the Contract Documents.
Addenda Nos.
The Bidder understands and agrees that the Total Bid Price is inclusive of all labor, materials, and
equipment or supplies necessary to complete the Work as described in the Bid Documents. If this
bid is accepted, the undersigned Bidder agrees to enter into and execute the Contract with the
necessary bonds and accept the Total Bid Price as compensation in full for all Work under the
contract.
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BIDDER:
By:
Signature
Business Street Address
Title
or Print Name City, State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
Bidder's/Contractor's State of Incorporation:
Partners or Joint Venturers:
Bidder's License Number(s):
NOTES:
1) By its signature on this Bid, the Bidder certifies under penalty of perjury the accuracy of the
representations made on the Contract Bid Forms.
2) If Bidder is a corporation, enter State of Incorporation in addition to Business Address
3) If Bidder is a partnership or joint venture, give full names of all partners or joint
venturers.
As further discussed in the Instructions to Bidders, Bidder will be required
to provide evidence that the person signing on behalf of the corporation,
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BIDDER:
SECTION 2
SID DATA FORMS
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BIDDER:
Bidder shall submit its Bid data in accordance with the format shown on each of the following Bid
Data Forms. Bidders shall prepare and use as many sheets as are necessary to adequately
provide the information required. Bidder shall ensure that every page of its Bid Data Forms are
properly identified with the Bidder's name and page number.
2.A BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT , as
Principal, and
as Surety, are held firmly bound unto the
CITY OF ROSEMEAD (hereinafter called the OWNER) in the sum of
being not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total
Bid Price; for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind
ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Principal has submitted a bid to the OWNER to perform all Work
required for the Ramona Boulevard Beautification Project as set forth in the Notice
Inviting Bids and accompanying Bid Documents, dated
NOW, THEREFORE, if said Principal is awarded a Contract for the Work by the
OWNER and, within the time and in the manner required by the above- referenced
Bid Documents, enters into the written form of Contract bound with said Bid
Documents, furnishes the required bonds (one to guarantee faithful performance
and the other to guarantee payment for labor and materials) furnishes the required
insurance certificates and endorsements, and furnishes any other certifications as
may be required by the Contract, then this obligation shall be null and void;
otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. In the event suit is brought upon
this bond by the OWNER and judgment is recovered, said Surety shall pay all costs
incurred by the OWNER in such suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed
by the court.
SIGNED AND SEALED, this day of
Principal
By: By:
Signature
20
Surety
Signature
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BIDDER:
2.13 LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS
In compliance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act," Sections 4100
through 4114 of the California Public Contract Code, and any amendments thereto, each
Bidder shall provide the information requested below for each subcontractor who will
perform work, labor or render service to Bidder in or about the construction of the Work in
an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (greater than 0.5 of the Bidder's Total
Bid Price, or, in the case of bids or offers for the construction of streets or highways,
including bridges, in excess of one-half of 1 percent of the Contractor's total bid or ten
thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater, and shall further set forth the portion of
the Work which will be done by each subcontractor. Bidder shall list only one subcontractor
for any one portion of the Work.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4104, the Owner has determined that it will allow
Bidders twenty-four (24) additional hours after the deadline for submission of bids to submit
the information requested by the Owner about each subcontractor, other than the name and
location of each subcontractor.
If the Bidder fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the Work to be performed
under the Contract, it shall be deemed to have agreed to perform such portion itself, and
shall not be permitted to subcontract that oortion of the Work except under the conditions
hereinafter set forth below.
Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the Work in excess of one half of one percent
(greater than 0.5%) of the Total Bid Price or, in the case of bids or offers for the construction
of streets or highways, including bridges, in excess of one-half of 1 percent of the
Contractors total bid or ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater, for which no
subcontractor was designated in the original bid shall only be permitted in cases of public
emergency or necessity, and then only after Owner approval.
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BIDDER:
2.13 LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS (continued)
["Duplicate Next 2 Pages if needed for listing additional subcontractors."]
Name and Location Description of Work
of Subcontractor to be Subcontracted
Name:
Address
Name and Location
of Subcontractor
Name:
Address:
Description of Work
to be Subcontracted
Name and Location
of Subcontractor
Name:
Address:
Description of Work
to be Subcontracted
Name and Location
of Subcontractor
Name:
Address
Description of Work
to be Subcontracted
Name and Location
of Subcontractor
Name:
Address:
Description of Work
to be Subcontracted
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BIDDER:
2.C REFERENCES
The following are the names, addresses and telephone numbers for three public agencies for which BIDDER
has performed similar work within the past two (2) years:
1.
Name and Address of Owner
Name and telephone number of person familiar with project
Contract amount Type of Work Date Completed
2.
Name and Address of Owner
Name and telephone number of person familiar with project
Contract amount Type of Work Date Completed
3.
Name and Address of Owner
Name and telephone number of person familiar with project
Contract amount Type of Work Date Completed
4.
and Address
Name and telephone number of person familiar with project
Contract amount Type of Work Date Completed
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BIDDER:
SECTION 3
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
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BIDDER:
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 7106, the undersigned, being first duly
sworn, deposes and says that he or she holds the position listed below with the bidder, the
party making the foregoing bid, that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of,
any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation;
that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the bidder has not directly or indirectly
induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or
indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a
sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix
the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element
of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public
body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all
statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the bidder has not, directly or
indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof,
or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any
corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any
member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
Signature
Typed or Printed Name
Title
Bidder
Subscribed and sworn before me
This day of , 20
(Seal)
Notary Public in and for
the State of California
My Commission Expires:
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
CONTRACT
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of
, 20 by and between the City of Rosemead, a municipal
corporation of the State of California, located at 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California
91770, ("City") and [insert Name of Company], a [insert type of entity - corporation,
partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity] with its principal place of business at
[insert address] (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"). City and Contractor are
sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Contractor.
Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
maintenance services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing [insert type of
services] services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all
necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that
is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the [insert Name of
Project] ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish
to the Owner all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary
work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional [insert type of services]
maintenance services necessary for the Project ("Services"). All Services shall be subject
to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from [insert start date] to
[insert ending date], unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Contractor shall
complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other
established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend
the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.
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3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The
Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will
determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the
requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor
basis and not as an employee. Contractor retains the right to perform similar or different
services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing
the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of
City and shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor
shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with
their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor
shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel,
including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment
insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to
perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate
Contractor's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Contractor's submittals
in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed
schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City's Representative. The City hereby designates [insert Name or
Title], or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this
Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on
behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Contractor shall not accept direction
or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.5 Contractor's Representative. Contractor hereby designates [insert
Name or Title], or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of
this Agreement ("Contractor's Representative"). Contractor's Representative shall have full
authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this
Agreement. The Contractor's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using
his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions
of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City
staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and
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other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall
perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent
with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same
discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in
the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all
employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the
Services assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and
subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature
that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and
that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this
Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor
shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any
services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor's
failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the
Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative,
incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the
safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services
in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the
Project.
3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of
and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner
affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA
requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all
violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Contractor
performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without
giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising
therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers,
employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.9 Insurance.
3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall maintain prior to
the beginning of and for the direction of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in
Exhibit D attached to and part of this agreement.
3.2.10 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid
injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees
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appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be
performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A)
adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in
accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways,
scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures,
trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel
as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate
facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.2.11 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of
California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code
of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the
payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public
works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an
applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage
Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing
rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Contractor
shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or
type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request,
and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure
or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.2.12 Bonds.
3.2.12.1 Performance Bond. Contractor shall execute and provide
to City concurrently with this Agreement a Performance Bond in the amount of the total,
not-to-exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or
approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until
it has been received and approved by the City.
3.2.12.2 Payment Bond. Contractor shall execute and provide to
City concurrently with this Agreement a Payment Bond in the amount of the total, not-to-
exceed compensation indicated in this Agreement, and in a form provided or approved by
the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been
received and approved by the City.
3.2.12.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City's sole opinion, any bond
become insufficient or any surety be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or
replace the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the
surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days
prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable
replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No
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further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Agreement until any
replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any,
that the total compensation is increased in accordance with the Agreement, the Contractor
shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly
and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. To the extent
available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of the Agreement
(including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation, as referred to above),
extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the
Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the
City may terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.12.4 Surety Qualifications. Only bonds executed by an
admitted surety insurer, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, shall be
accepted. The surety must be a California-admitted surety with a current A.M. Best's rating
no less than A:VIII and satisfactory to the City. If a California-admitted surety insurer
issuing bonds does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if
it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and
proof of such is provided to the City.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set
forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
compensation shall not exceed [insert written dollar amount] ($[insert numerical dollar
amount]) without advance written approval of City's project manager. Extra Work may be
authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and
manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly
itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by
Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided
since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as
appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such
statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for
any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work
which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but
which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this
Agreement. Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without
written authorization from City's Representative.
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3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of
California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code
of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the
payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public
works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an
applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage
Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing
rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Contractor
shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or
type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request,
and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure
or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Contractor shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All
such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City
during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such
records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall
allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this
Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to
Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without
cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective
date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon
termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services which have been
adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation.
Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished
Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in
connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be
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required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the
request.
3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in
such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this
Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other
address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
CONTRACTOR:
[Insert Name]
[Insert Address]
[insert City, State zip]
Attn: [Contact Person]
CITY:
City of Rosemead
P.O. Box 399
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attn:
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-
eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to
the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the
date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be
necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.4 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other
party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from
the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.5 Indemnification. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City,
its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all
claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law
or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or
incident to any alleged acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in connection with
the performance of the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation
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the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and
expenses. Contractor shall defend, at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, any and all
such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought
or instituted against City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered
against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such
suit, action or other legal proceeding. Contractor shall reimburse City and its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and
costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein
provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds,
if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
3.5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed
by both parties.
3.5.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
3.5.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision
of this Agreement.
3.5.9 City's Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to
employ other contractors in connection with this Project.
3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without
the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any
assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such
attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents
have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement
shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any
Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed
calendar days and not work days. All references to Contractor include all personnel,
employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this
Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the
various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not
define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
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3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or
amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by
both Parties.
3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.5.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Contractor, to solicitor secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that
it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee,
gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this
Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or
employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct
interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising
therefrom.
3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an
equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin,
handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to,
all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant
provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other
related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies
that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with
such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and
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authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each
Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power,
right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion
of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior
written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject
to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
City Mayor
[INSERT NAME OF CONTRACTOR]
By:
Name:
Attest:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Garcia Calderon Ruiz LLP
Title:
[If Corporation, TWO SIGNATURES, President OR
Vice President AND Secretary, AND
CORPORATE SEAL OF CONTRACTOR
REQUIRED]
Name:
City Attorney
Title:
02108
Documentl
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain
insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use
existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not
meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse
the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and
policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required.
Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in
this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.
Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office "Commercial
General Liability" policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid
in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one
insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000
per occurrence.
Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol
1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less
that $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be
satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above.
If Consultant or Consultant's employees will use personal autos in any way on this project,
Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.
Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as
required by law with employer's liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or
disease.
Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements,
shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any
such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down
provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention for
liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall be provided on
a "pay on behalf' basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall
contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured's liability is determined, not
requiring actual payment by the insured first. There shall be no cross liability exclusion
precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be
applicable to City for injury to employees of Consultant, subconsultants or others involved
in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt
of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less
than $ per occurrence.
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Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on
a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of
the consultant and "Covered Professional Services" as designated in the policy must
specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less
than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must "pay on behalf of the
insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend. The policy
retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.
Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are
admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A. M. Bests rating of A- or better and
a minimum financial size Vll.
General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant.
Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by
Consultant:
1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability
coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials,
employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an
edition prior to 1992. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and
subcontractors to do likewise.
2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall
prohibit Consultant, or Consultant's employees, or agents, from waiving the right
of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights
against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to
require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.
3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or
applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the
policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to
the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage.
4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these
requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not
been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to
eliminate so-called "third party action over" claims, including any exclusion for
bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.
6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and
additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not
make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability
or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City's protection without City's
prior written consent.
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7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates
of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured
endorsement to Consultant's general liability policy, shall be delivered to City at
or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any
insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled
at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not
the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under
this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by
City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums
due Consultant, at City option.
8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to City of
any cancellation of coverage. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify
such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the
insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any
party will "endeavor' (as opposed to being required) to comply with the
requirements of the certificate.
9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage
required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply
first and on a primary, noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or
self insurance available to City.
10. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved
with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant,
provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant.
Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all
responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the
requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be
submitted to City for review.
11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or
deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees
that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other
entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project
contemplated by this agreement to self-insure its obligations to City. If
Consultant's existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the
deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the
City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or
elimination of the deductible or selfinsured retention, substitution of other
coverage, or other solutions.
12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change
the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90)
days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
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additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation
proportional to the increased benefit to City.
13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be
deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any
steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this
Agreement.
14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the
part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance
requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it
waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.
15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its
employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to
this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled
or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until
City executes a written statement to that effect.
16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring
during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other
policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has
been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter
from Consultant's insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of
insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these
specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to
City within five days of the expiration of the coverages.
17. The provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act will not limit the
obligations of Consultant under this agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not
to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its
employees, officials and agents.
18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are
not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a
waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference
to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a
given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-
inclusive.
19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any
other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be
interpreted as such.
20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of
this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or
impairs the provisions of this Section.
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21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any
party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or
Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this
agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not
the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these
requirements. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums
or other amounts with respect thereto.
Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against
Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no
obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the
handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
PERFORMANCE BOND
PERFORMANCE BOND
WHEREAS the CITY OF ROSEMEAD (also herein "Obligee") has awarded to
(hereinafter
"Contractor"), a contract for work consisting of but not limited to, furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidentals for the Ramona Boulevard
Beautification Project and all other required structures and facilities within the
rights-of-way, easements and permits;
WHEREAS, the Work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly
set forth in that certain contract for the said Public Work dated
(hereinafter the "Public Work Contract"); and
WHEREAS, the Contractor is required by said Public Work Contract to
perform the terms thereof and to provide a bond both for the performance and guaranty
thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, we
the undersigned Contractor, as Principal,
and , a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of , and duly
authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety, are
held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF ROSEMEAD in the sum of
dollars,
said sum being not less than 100% of the total
amount payable by the said Obligee under the terms of the said Public Work Contract, for
which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, his
or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall in all things stand to and
abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in
the said Public Work Contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on his
or their part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and
in all respects according to their intent and meaning; and shall faithfully fulfill the one-year
guarantee of all materials and workmanship; and indemnify and save harmless the Obligee,
its officers and agents, as stipulated in the said Public Work Contract, then this obligation
shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect. In the
event legal action is required to enforce the provisions of this agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to court costs,
necessary disbursements, and other damages.
In case legal action is required to enforce the provisions of this bond, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to court
costs, necessary disbursements and other consequential damages.
PERFORMANCE BOND - 1
The said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no
change, extensions of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Public Work Contract
or to the Work to be performed thereunder, or the specifications accompanying the same
shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any
such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract, or to the
Work or to Specifications.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereto set our hands and seals this
day on , 20
Principal/Contractor
By:
President
Surety
By:
Attorney-in-Fact
The rate of premium on this bond is per thousand.
The total amount of premium charged, $
(The above must be filled in by corporate surety.)
PERFORMANCE BOND - 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF )
On this day of , in the year , before me,
a Notary Public in and for said state,
personally appeared , known to me (or
proved to be on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument as the Attorney-in-Fact of the
(surety) and acknowledged to me that he
subscribed the name of the (surety)
thereto and his own name as Attorney-in-Fact.
(SEAL)
My Commission expires
Notary Public in and for said State
PERFORMANCE BOND - 3
CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
named
certify that I am the
Secretary of the corporation
as principal to the within bond; that
who signed the said bond on behalf
of the principal was then of said
corporation; that I know his signature, and his signature thereto is genuine; and that said
bond was duly signed, sealed and attested for and in behalf of said corporation by authority
of its governing Board.
(Corporate Seal)
Signature
Date
NOTE: A copy of the power of attorney to local representatives of the bonding company
may be attached hereto.
PERFORMANCE BOND - 4
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
PAYMENT BOND
PAYMENT (MATERIAL & LABOR) BOND
WHEREAS the CITY OF ROSEMEAD (hereinafter "Obligee") has awarded to
a contract for work consisting of but not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, services, and incidentals for the Ramona Boulevard Beautification Project and
all other required structures and facilities within the rights-of-way, easements and permits;
WHEREAS, the Work to be performed by the Contractor is more particularly
set forth in that certain contract for the said Public Work dated
, (hereinafter the "Public Work Contract"); and
WHEREAS, said Contractor is required to furnish a bond in connection with
said Public Work Contract providing that if said Contractor or any of his or its
subcontractors shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies, or terms
used in, upon, for or about the performance of the Work contracted to be done, or for any
work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the provisions of 3248 of
the California Civil Code, with respect to such work or labor, that the Surety on this bond
will pay the same together with a reasonable attorney's fee in case suit is brought on the
bond.
NOW, THEREFORE, we
the undersigned Contractor, as Principal
and , a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of and
duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of California, as Surety,
are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF ROSEMEAD and to any and all material men,
persons, companies or corporations furnishing materials, provisions, and other supplies
used in, upon, for or about the performance of the said Public Work, and all persons,
companies or corporations renting or hiring teams, or implements or machinery, for or
contributing to said Public Work to be done, and all persons performing work or labor upon
the same and all persons supplying both work and materials as aforesaid excepting the
said Contractor, the sum of dollars,
said sum being not less than 100% of the total amount payable by
said Obligee under the terms of the said Public Work Contract, for which payment well and
truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors
and assigns jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the Principal, his or
its subcontractors, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall fail to pay
for any materials, provisions, or other supplies or machinery used in, upon, for or about the
performance of the Work contracted to be done, or for work or labor thereon of any kind, or
fail to pay any of the persons named in California Civil Code Section 3181, or amounts due
under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed by any
such claimant, or for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the
Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the contractor and
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his subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with
respect to such work and labor, and all other applicable laws of the State of California and
rules and regulations of its agencies, then said Surety will pay the same in or to an amount
not exceeding the sum specified herein.
In case legal action is required to enforce the provisions of this bond, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to court
costs, necessary disbursements and other consequential damages. In addition to the
provisions hereinabove, it is agreed that this bond will inure to the benefit of any and all
persons, companies and corporations entitled to make claims under Sections 3110, 3111,
3112 and 3181 of the California Civil Code, so as to give a right of action to them or their
assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
The said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or additions to the terms of the said Public Work
Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder or the specification accompanying the
same shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of
any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to
the Work or to the Specifications.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereto set our hands and seals this
day on , 20
Principal/Contractor
By:
President
Surety
By:
Attorney-in-Fact
PAYMENTBOND-2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ) ss.
On this day of , in the year ,
before me, , a Notary Public in and
for said state, personally appeared ,
known to me (or proved to be on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument as the Attorney-in-Fact of the
(surety) and acknowledged to me that he
subscribed the name of the (surety) thereto and his
own name as Attorney-in-Fact.
Notary Public in and for said State
(SEAL)
My Commission Expires
PAYMENT BOND - 3
CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
I, certify that I am the
Secretary of the corporation named as principal in the attached bond,
that who signed the said bond on behalf of
the principal was then of said corporation;
that I know his signature, and his signature thereto is genuine; and that said bond was duly
signed, sealed and attested for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its
governing Board.
(Corporate Seal)
Signature
Date
NOTE: A copy of the power of attorney to local representatives of the bonding company
may be attached hereto.
PAYMENT BOND - 4
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
CONTRACT APPENDIX
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
PART "A"
GENERAL CONDITIONS
TREE PLANTING PROJECT ON VARIOUS STREETS
Standard Specifications. The Work hereunder shall be done in accordance with the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Greenbook"), 2006 Edition,
including all current supplements, addenda, and revisions thereof (hereinafter referred to as
"Standard Specifications"), these General Conditions and the Specifications and Drawings
identified in the Contract Documents. The Standard Specifications are referred to and by
this reference made a part hereof as though set forth at length. In the case of conflict
between the Standard Specifications and these General Conditions, these General
Conditions shall take precedence over, and shall be used in lieu of, such conflicting
provisions. The section headings in these General Conditions correspond to the section
headings of the Standard Specifications. In the event a section heading contained in the
Standard Specifications is not referenced in these General Conditions, that section shall
read exactly as stated in the Standard Specifications.
Supplemental Reference Specifications. Insofar as references may be made in these
Special Provisions to the Caltrans Standard Specifications, such work shall conform to the
referenced portions of the technical provisions Caltrans Standard Specifications, 2002
edition, only of said reference specifications, provided, that wherever the term "Standard
Specifications" is used without the prefix "Caltrans", it shall mean the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Green Book"), 2006 Edition, as previously
specified in the above paragraph.
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PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS OF MEASURE, AND
SYMBOLS
1-2 DEFINITIONS
Wherever in the Standard Specifications or other Contract Documents the following
terms are used, they shall mean the following:
Agency - The CITY OF ROSEMEAD, a charter law city organized and existing in
the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Also sometimes referred to as the
"City" in the Contract Documents.
Bid Guaranty - As defined in the Standard Specifications. Also referred to as the
"Bid Security" in the Contract Documents.
Bid Security - The Bid Guaranty, as defined herein.
Board - The City Council of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
City - The CITY OF ROSEMEAD, a charter law city organized and existing in the
County of Los Angeles, State of California. Also referred to as the "Agency" in the
Standard Specifications.
City's Representative - The Engineer, as defined herein.
Contract - The written agreement (Contract form) between the City and the
Contractor for the complete and adequate completion of the Work for the Project.
The Contract consists of the Contract Documents. The documents comprising the
Contract are complementary, and each obligation of the Contractor, Subcontractors
and material or equipment suppliers in any one document shall be binding as if
specified in all. The Contract is intended to include all items required for the proper
execution and completion of the Work.
Contract Documents - In addition to the documents noted in the definition of
Contract Documents in the Standard Specifications, all documents incorporated by
reference into the Contract form.
Contract Price - The amount stated in the Contract form, including authorized
adjustments pursuant to Change Orders, which is the total amount payable by the
City to the Contractor for performance of the Work under the Contract. It is also
sometimes referred to as the "Total Bid Price" in the Contract Documents.
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Contractor's Representative - Contractor's executive representative who shall be
present on the Project Site at all times that any Work is in progress and who shall
have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under the
Contract. The Contractor shall designate such representative in writing to the City.
The Contractor's Representative shall be available to the City and its agents at all
reasonable times.
Engineer - The Director of Development Services Department of the CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents, such as
agents acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. Also
sometimes referred to as the "City's Representative" in the Contract Documents.
Liquidated Damages - the amount prescribed in the Contract form, pursuant to the
authority of Government Code Section 53069.85, to be paid to the City or to be
deducted from any payments due, or to become due, the Contractor for each day's
delay in completing the whole or any specified portion of the Work beyond the time
allowed in the Contract Documents.
Notice to Contractors - Notice Inviting Bids
Project - The total and satisfactory completion of the project noted in the Contract
Documents, as well as all related work performed in accordance with the Contract,
including but not limited to, any alternates selected by the City.
Project Site - All of the property and/or facilities of the City where the Work will be
performed pursuant to the Contract, as well as such adjacent lands as may be
directly affected by the performance of the Work.
Recyclable Waste Materials - Materials removed from the Project site which are
required to be diverted to a recycling center rather than an area landfill. Recyclable
Waste Materials include asphalt, concrete, brick, concrete block, and rock.
Special Provisions - Any provisions which supplement or modify the Standard
Specifications, including these General Conditions (Part "A"), the Supplementary
General Conditions (Part "B") and the Special Provisions (Part "C").
Total Bid Price - The amount stated in the Contract form, including authorized
adjustments pursuant to Change Orders, which is the total amount payable by the
City to the Contractor for performance of the Work under the Contract. Also
sometimes referred to as the "Contract Price" in the Standard Specifications and
other Contract Documents.
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SECTION 2 SCOPE AND CONTROL OF WORK
Furnish and install landscape, irrigation and miscellaneous concrete work as specified
herein and plans and specifications.
2-3 SUBCONTRACTS
2-3.3 Subcontractor Obligations. Section 2-3.3 of the Standard Specifications
shall be amended to include the following provisions:
"By appropriate written agreement, Contractor shall require each Subcontractor to
be bound by all obligations of this Contract. Each subcontract agreement shall preserve
and protect the rights of the City. Should any subcontractor fail to perform the Work
undertaken by him to the satisfaction of the City, said subcontractor shall be removed
immediately from the Project upon request by the City's Representative and shall not again
be employed on the Work. The Contractor shall be held liable for the all deficient
Subcontractor Work."
2-4 CONTRACT BONDS
The following shall be added at the end of Section 2-4 of the Standard
Specifications:
"The Contractor shall ensure that its Bonding Company is familiar with all of the
terms and conditions of the contract Documents, and shall obtain a written
acknowledgment by the Bonding Company that said Bonding Company thereby waives the
right of special notification of any changes or modifications of the Contract, or of extensions
of time, or of decreased or increased Work, or of cancellation of the Contract, or of any
other act or acts by the Owner or any of its authorized representatives. If the Contract
Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, the Contractor shall, upon request of
the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly and promptly deliver
satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City."
"Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4108, Contractor shall require all
Subcontractors providing labor and materials in excess of the amount indicated in the
Notice Inviting Bids to supply Payment and Performance Bonds in accordance with the
same bond requirements applicable to the Contractor, except that the bond amounts shall
equal the total amount of their subcontract. The Contractor shall specify this requirement
for Subcontractor bonds in his written or published request for Subcontractor bids. Failure
to comply with this requirement shall not preclude Contractor from complying with the
Subcontractor bonding requirements. The practice of issuing separate purchase orders
and/or subcontracts for the purpose of circumventing the Subcontractor bonding
requirements shall not serve to exempt the Contractor from these requirements. No
payments, except for a reimbursement payment to the Contractor for the cost of the
Contractor's own Faithful Performance and Payment bonds, shall be made to the
Contractor until the Contractor provides the aforementioned Subcontractor bonds to the
Contractor."
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2-5 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
2-5.1 General. The second full paragraph of Section 2-5.1 of the Standard
Specifications shall be amended to include the following at the end of that paragraph:
"All Contract Documents are essential parts of the Contract for a given project. Any
requirement included in one Contract Document shall be as binding as though included in
all, as they are intended to be cooperative and to provide a description of the Work to be
done."
2-5.2 Precedence of Contract Documents. The provisions of Section 2-5.2 of the
Standard Specifications shall be revised to read as follows:
"In resolving disputes resulting from conflicts, errors, or discrepancies in any of the
Contract Documents, the document highest in precedence shall control. The order of
precedence shall be as listed below:
1. Change Orders or Work Change Directives
2. Agreement
3. Addenda
4. Contractor's Bid (Bid Forms)
5. Special Provisions
6. General Conditions
7. Standard Specifications
8. Notice Inviting Bids
9. Instructions to Bidders
10. Specifications
11. Plans (Contract Drawings)
12. Standard Plans
13. Reference Documents"
"With reference to the Drawings, the order of precedence shall be as follows:
1. Figures govern over scaled dimensions
2. Detail drawings govern over general drawings
3. Addenda or Change Order drawings govern over Contract Drawings
4. Contract Drawings govern over Standard Drawings
5. Contract Drawings govern over Shop Drawings"
2-5.4 Interpretation of the Plans and Specifications. Section 2-5.4 shall be
added to the Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"Should it appear that the Work to be done, or any matter relative thereto, is not
sufficiently detailed or explained on the Plans or in the Specifications, the Contractor shall
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request the City's Representative for such further explanation as may be necessary, and
shall conform to such explanation or interpretation as part of the Contract, so far as may be
consistent with the intent of the original Specifications. In the event of doubt or questions
relative to the true meaning of the Specifications, reference shall be made to the Engineer,
whose decision thereon shall be final."
2-7 SUBSURFACE DATA
2-7.1 Limited Reliance by Contractor. Section 2-7.1 shall be added to the
Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"Soils reports and other reports of subsurface conditions may be made available for
inspection by the Contractor. HOWEVER, SUCH REPORTS AND DRAWINGS ARE NOT
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The contractor may rely upon the general accuracy of the
"technical data" contained in such reports and drawings only where such "technical data"
are specifically identified in the Special Provisions. Except for such reliance on such
"technical data", the Contractor may not rely upon or make any claim against the Owner,
the Engineer, nor any of the Engineer's Consultants with respect to any of the following:"
"2-7.1.1. Completeness. 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."
"2-7.1.2. Other Information. Any other data, interpretations, opinions, and
information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings."
"2-7.1.3. Interpretation. Any interpretation by the Contractor of such "technical
data" or any conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any such data, interpretations,
opinions or information."
2-8 RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Section 2-8 of the Standard Specifications shall be revised in its entirety to read as
follows:
"All temporary access or construction rights-of-way, other than those shown on the
Plans, which the Contractor may find it requires during progress of the Work, shall be
arranged by, paid for and disposed of solely by the Contractor at its own expense. The
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and
agents free and harmless from all claims for damages of any kind arising from or incident to
such rights-of-way. Those rights-of-way shown on the Plans will be provided by the City at
its expense."
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2-9 SURVEYING.
2-9.2 Survey Service. Section 2-9.2 of the Standard Specifications shall be
amended to include the following:
"All survey monuments, centerline ties and survey reference points shall be
protected in place or reestablished where disturbed, in accordance with Section 8771 of the
Professional Land Surveyor's Act (Business & Professions Code Section 8700 et seg.),
prior to Project acceptance. This work will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall
be at the Contractor's sole cost and expense."
2-9.4 Line and Grade. Section 2-9.4 of the Standard Specifications shall be
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"All Work, including finished surfaces, shall during its progress and upon completion
conform to the lines, grades, cross-sections, elevations and dimensions shown on the
Plans. All distances and measurements are given thereon and will be made in a horizontal
plane. Three consecutive points shown on the same rate of slope must be used in
common in order to detect any variation from a straight line. In the event any discrepancy
exists, it must be reported to the City's Representative. Failure to make this report shall
make the Contractor responsible for any error in the finished Work. Minor deviations from
approved Plans, whenever required by the exigencies of construction, shall be determined
in all cases by the City's Representative and authorized. in writing."
2-10 AUTHORITY OF BOARD AND ENGINEER.
The provisions of Section 2-10 of the Standard Specifications shall be revised to
read as follows:
"Whenever the Contract Documents refer to the Engineer or City's Representative,
or provide the Engineer or City's Representative with power to act on behalf of the City,
such reference shall necessarily include the City's Representative, or his or her authorized
designee."
"The City Council shall have the power to award the Contract, and shall generally
have the final authority to act in all matters affecting the Project. The City's Representative
shall have the authority to enforce compliance with the Contract Documents. The
Contractor shall promptly comply with the instructions of the City's Representative. The
decisions of the City's Representative shall be final and binding on all questions as to: (1)
the quantity, quality and acceptability of materials and equipment furnished and Work
performed; (2) the manner of performance and rate of progress of the Work; (3) any and all
questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the Plans, Specifications, General
Conditions, and Special Provisions; (4) the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part
of the Contractor; (5) any claims and compensation issues; and (6) his authority to enforce
and make effective such decisions and actions as the Contractor fails to carry out
promptly."
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2-11 INSPECTION.
The provisions of Section 2-11 shall be amended to include the following at the end
of that Section:
"The Engineer shall have complete and safe access to the Work at all times during
construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for ascertaining that the
materials and the workmanship are in accordance with the Specifications, the Special
Provisions, and the Plans. All labor, materials, and equipment furnished shall be subject to
the Engineer's inspection."
"When the Work is substantially completed, the Engineer or a representative of the
Engineer will make the final inspection."
"Whenever the Contractor varies the period during which Work is carried on any day,
he shall give adequate notice to the City's Representative so that proper inspection may be
provided. Defective Work shall be made good, and unsuitable materials may be rejected,
notwithstanding the fact that such defective work and unsuitable materials have previously
been inspected, accepted or estimated for payment."
"The Contractor shall prosecute work on any State highway or within any railroad
right-of-way only in the presence of an inspector representing the State Division of
Highways or the railroad company, and any Work done in the absence of such inspectors
will be subject to rejection. The Contractor shall make the appropriate notification
according to the instructions given on the State Encroachment Permit or railroad permit for
all inspections, and shall post all bonds and certificates required by the permit. The permit
shall be acquired by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall pay
for all testing and inspections required by a State Encroachment Permit or railroad permit."
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2-12 SITE EXAMINATION
Section 2-12 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"The Contractor shall have the sole responsibility of satisfying itself concerning the
nature and location of the Work, and the general and location conditions, such as, but not
limited to, all other matters which could in any way affect the Work or the costs thereof.
The failure of the Contractor to acquaint itself with all available information regarding any
applicable existing or future conditions shall not relieve it from the responsibility for properly
estimating either the difficulties, responsibilities, or costs of successfully performing the
Work according to the Contract Documents."
2-13 FLOW AND ACCEPTANCE OF WATER
Section 2-13 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"Storm, surface, nuisance, or other waters may be encountered at various times
during construction of the Work. Therefore, the Contractor, by submitting a Bid, hereby
acknowledges that it has investigated the risk arising from such waters, has prepared its
Bid accordingly, and assumes any and all risks and liabilities arising therefrom."
2-14 PROHIBITION AGAINST SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT.
Section 2-14 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"The Contractor shall give his personal attention to the fulfillment of the Contract and
shall keep the Work under his control. The Contractor shall not contract with any other
entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder except in strict
compliance with Section 2-3 of the Standard Specifications and state law. In addition,
neither this Contract nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed,
hypothecated, or encumbered, either voluntarily or by force of law, except as otherwise
provided in Section 7103.5 of the State of California Public Contract Code, without the prior
written approval of the City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any
person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the
present ownership and/or control of the Contractor, taking all transfers into account on a
cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, this Contract shall be void.
No approved transfer shall release the Contractor or any surety of the Contractor of any
liability hereunder without the expressed written consent of the City."
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SECTION 3 CHANGES IN WORK
3-2 CHANGES INITIATED BY THE AGENCY.
3-2.1 General. The provisions of Section 3-2.1 of the Standard Specifications shall
be amended to include the following at the end of that Section:
"Contractor shall not be entitled to claim or bring suit for damages, whether for loss
of profits or otherwise, on account of any decrease or omission of any item or portion of
Work to be done. Whenever any change is made as provided for herein, such change shall
be considered and treated as though originally included in the Contract, and shall be
subject to all terms, conditions and provisions of the original Contract."
3-2.2 Payment. The provisions of Section 3-2.2 of the Standard Specifications
shall be revised to read as follows:
"3-2.2.1 Contract Unit Prices. Section 3-2.2.1 shall be amended in its entirety to
read as follows:"
"3-2.2.1(a) Allowable Quantity Variations on Unit Price Contracts. In the
event of an increase or decrease in a bid item quantity of a unit price contract, the total
amount of work actually done or materials or equipment furnished shall be paid for
according to the unit price established for such work under the Contract Documents,
wherever such unit price has been established; provided, that an adjustment in the
Contract Unit Price may be made for changes which result in an increase or decrease in
the quantity of any unit price bid item of the Work in excess of 25 percent, or for eliminated
items of work."
"3-2.2.1(b) Increases of More Than 25 Percent on Unit Price Contracts. On a
unit price contract, should the total quantity of any item of work required under the Contract
exceed the Engineer's Estimate therefor by more than 25 percent, the work in excess of
125 percent of such estimate and not covered by an executed contract Change Order
specifying the compensation to be paid therefor will be paid for by adjusting the Contract
Unit Price, as hereinafter provided, or at the option of the Owner, payment for the work
involved in such excess will be made as provided in Paragraph 3-3.2, as amended in these
Special Provisions."
"Such adjustment of the Contract Unit Price will be the difference between the
Contract Unit Price and the actual unit cost, which will be determined as hereinafter
provided, of the total pay quantity of the item. If the costs applicable to such item of work
include fixed costs, such fixed costs shall be deemed to have been recovered by the
Contractor by the payments made for 125 percent of the Engineer's Estimate of the
quantity for such item, and in computing the actual unit costs, such fixed costs will be
excluded. Subject to the above provisions, such actual unit cost will be determined by the
engineer in the same manner as if the work were to be paid for as extra work as provided in
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Paragraph 3-3.2, as amended in these Special Provisions, or such adjustment as will be as
agreed to by the Contractor and the Owner."
"When the compensation payable for the number of units of an item of work
performed in excess of 125 percent of the Engineer's Estimate is less than $5,000 at the
applicable Contract Unit Price, the Engineer reserves the right to make no adjustment in
said price if he so elects, except that an adjustment will be made if requested in writing by
the Contractor."
"3-2.2.1(c) Decreases of More Than 25 Percent on Unit Price Contracts. On
unit price contracts, should the total pay quantity of any item of work required under the
contract be less than 75 percent of the Engineer's Estimate therefor, an adjustment in
compensation pursuant to this Section will not be made unless the Contractor so requests
in writing. If the Contractor so requests, the quantity of said item performed, unless
covered by an executed contract change order specifying the compensation payable
therefor, will be paid for by adjusting the Contract Unit Price as hereinafter provided, or at
the option of the engineer, payment for the quantity of the work of such item performed will
be made as if the work were to paid for as extra work as provided in Paragraph 3-3.2, as
amended in these Special Provisions, or such adjustment as will be as agreed to by the
Contractor and the Owner; provided, however, that in no case shall the payment for such
work be less than that which would be made at the Contract Unit Price."
"Such adjustment of the contract unit price will be the difference between the
contract unit price and the actual unit cost, which will be determined as hereinafter
provided, of the total pay quantity of the item, including fixed costs. Such actual unit cost
will be determined by the Engineer in the same manner as if the work were to be paid for
as extra work as provided in Paragraph 3-3.2, as amended in these Special Provisions, or
such adjustment as will be as agreed to by the Contractor and the Owner."
"The payment for the total pay quantity of such item of work will in no case exceed
the payment which would be made for the performance of 75 percent of the Engineer's
Estimate of the quantity for such item at the original Contract Unit Price."
"3-2.2.1(d) Eliminated Items on Unit Price Contracts. On unit price contracts,
should any contract item of the work be eliminated in its entirety, in the absence of an
executed contract Change Order covering such elimination, payment will be made to the
Contractor for actual costs incurred in connection with such eliminated contract item if
incurred prior to the date of notification in writing by the Engineer of such elimination."
"If acceptable material is ordered by the Contractor for the eliminated item prior to
the date of notification of such elimination by the Engineer, and if orders for such material
cannot be canceled, it will be paid for at the actual cost to the Contractor. In such case, the
material paid for shall become the property of the Owner and the actual cost of any further
handling will be paid for by the Owner. If the material is returnable to the vendor and if the
Engineer so directs the Contractor, the material shall be returned and the Contractor will be
paid for the actual cost of charges made by the vendor for returning the material. The
actual cost of handling returned material will be paid for."
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"The actual costs or charges to be paid by the Owner to the Contractor as provided
in this Section 3-2 will be computed in the same manner as if the work were to be paid for
as extra work as provided in Paragraph 3-3.2, as amended in these General Conditions, or
such adjustment as will be as agreed to by the Contractor and the Owner."
3-3 EXTRA WORK
3-3.1 General. The provisions of Section 3-3.1 of the Standard Specifications shall
be amended to include the following at the end of that Section:
"All extra work shall be adjusted daily upon report sheets furnished by the
Contractor, prepared by the City's Representative and signed by both parties. The daily
report shall be considered thereafter as the true record of extra work done. New and
unforeseen work will be classed as extra work only when said work is not covered and
cannot be paid for under any of the various items or combination of items for which a bid
price appears in the Bid Forms. The Contractor shall not do any extra work, except upon
written order from the City's Representative."
3-3.2 Payment. The provisions of Section 3-3.2 of the Standard Specifications
shall be amended as follows:
3-3.2.1 General. Section 3-3.2.1 shall be amended to include the following at the
beginning of that Section:
"Extra work shall be paid for under written work order in accordance with the terms
therein provided. Generally, payment for extra work will be made at the unit price or lump
sum previously agreed upon between the Contractor and the City."
3-3.2.3 Markup. Paragraph (a) of Section 3-3.2.3 (Work By Contractor)
shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"(a) Work by Contractor. The following percentages shall be added to the
Contractor's costs and shall constitute the markup for all overhead and profit.
1)
Labor
24 percent (includes bonding)
2)
Materials
15 percent
3)
Equipment rental
15 percent
4)
Other items and expenditures
15 percent
5)
Subcontracts (1st tier only)
5 percent
6)
Lower tier subcontractors
none
To the sum of the costs and markups provided for in this subsection, except
for labor, one percent shall be added as compensation for bonding."
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3-6 EXISTING CONDITIONS.
Section 3-6 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"Contractor shall have the sole responsibility for satisfying itself concerning the
conditions, nature and location of the Project and the Work to be performed, as well as the
general and local conditions. Such conditions shall include, but shall not be limited to, local
labor availability, means of transportation, necessity for security, laws and codes, local
permit requirements, wage scales, local tax structure, contractors' licensing requirements,
availability of required insurance, and other factors that could in any way affect the Work or
the costs thereof. The Contractor is solely responsible for understanding the facilities,
difficulties and restrictions which may impact the total and adequate completion of the
Project. The failure of the Contractor to acquaint himself with all available information
regarding any applicable existing or future conditions shall not relieve him from the
responsibility for properly estimating either the difficulties, responsibilities, or costs of fully
and adequately performing the Work according to the Contract Documents."
3-7 RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS OF $375,00 OR LESS.
Section 3-7 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
Resolution of claims of $375,000 or less shall be processed and resolved pursuant
to Public Contract Code Sections 20104 through 20104.8, which provisions are
incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 4 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
4-1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
4-1.1 General. Section 4-1.1 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
"It is the intent of the City in drafting the Contract Documents to accept only
first-class work, materials, parts, equipment and workmanship. All materials, parts and
equipment furnished by Contractor for the Work shall be new, high grade, free from
defects, of specified kind and fully equal to samples when such samples are required.
Used or secondhand materials, parts and equipment may be used only if permitted by the
Specifications. When the quality or kind of material or articles required under the Contract
are not particularly specified, the Contractor shall provide those representing the best of
their class or kind. Quality of Work shall be in strict accordance with generally accepted
standards. Material, parts, equipment and Work quality shall be subject to the approval of
the City's Representative. All materials, parts and equipment used and installed, and all
details of the Work done, shall at all times be subject to the supervision, test and approval
of the City's Representative. The City's Representative shall have access to the Work at all
times during construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for securing
full knowledge with regard to the progress, workmanship and character of the materials,
parts and equipment used or employed in the Work. Materials, parts and equipment shall
be furnished in such quantities, kinds and at such times as to ensure uninterrupted
progress of the Work."
"All materials, parts, equipment or Work which are defective in their construction or
deficient in any of the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether in place or not,
shall be remedied or removed and replaced by the Contractor in an acceptable manner,
and no compensation will be allowed for such correction work. Any Work done beyond the
lines shown on the Plans or established by the City's Representative, or any extra work
done without written authority, will be considered unauthorized and will not be paid for by
the City. Upon Contractor's failure to comply promptly with any order of the City's
Representative made under the provisions of this Section, the City's Representative shall
have authority to cause such defective or unauthorized Work to be remedied or removed
and replaced, and to deduct the costs thereof from any moneys due or to become due the
Contractor. If the Work is found to be in compliance with these specifications, the City's
Representative will furnish the Contractor with a certificate to that effect."
4-1.2 Protection of Work and Materials. The provisions of Section 4-1.2 of the
Standard Specifications shall be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"Contractor shall fully and adequately store and protect all materials, parts and
equipment, as required herein. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all
damages or loss by weather or any other cause to such materials, parts and equipment.
The Contractor shall make good any and all damages or loss to materials, parts and
equipment."
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"Until the final written acceptance of the Work by the City, the Contractor shall have
the charge and care thereof and shall bear the risk of injury or damage to any part of the
Work by the action of the elements or any other cause. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair,
restore and make good all injuries or damages to any portion of the Work occasioned by
any cause before its completion and acceptance, and shall bear the expense thereof,
except for such injuries or damages arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, agents or employees. In the case of suspension of Work from any
cause whatsoever, the Contractor shall be responsible for all materials and the protection of
Work already completed, and shall properly store and protect them, if necessary.
Contractor shall provide suitable drainage and erect temporary structures where necessary.
Nothing in this Contract shall be considered as vesting in the Contractor any right of
property in materials used after they have been attached or affixed to the Work or the soil
upon City real property. All such materials shall, upon being so attached or so affixed,
become the property of the City."
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall not be responsible for restoring
damage valued in excess of five percent (5%) of the Contract Price if such damage was
caused by an earthquake measuring over 3.5 on the Richter scale or by a tidal wave, as
provided for in Public Contract Code Section 7105. If provided for in the Contract Bid
Forms, however, Contractor shall provide insurance to protect against such damages."
4-1.4 Test of Materials. The provisions of Section 4-1.4 of the Standard
Specifications shall be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"Contractor shall immediately remove all rejected material from the Work or Site, and
shall not again return such material to the Site."
4-1.6 Trade Names or Equals. The second and third paragraphs of Section 4-1.6
of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in their entirety to read as follows:
"Whenever any particular material, process, or equipment is indicated by a patent,
proprietary, or brand name, or by the name of the manufacturer, such product shall be
followed by the words "or equal". A Contractor may offer any material, process, or
equipment considered as equivalent to that indicated, unless a sole source is specified.
Failure of the Contractor to submit requests for substitution promptly after award shall be
deemed to signify that the Contractor intends to furnish one of the brands named in the
Special Provisions, and the Contractor does hereby waive all rights to offer or use
substitute materials, products, or equipment for that which was originally specified. Unless
otherwise authorized by the Engineer, the time for submission of data substantiating a
request for substitution of an "or equal" item shall be not less than 35 nor more than 40
calendar days after award of Contract."
"The burden of proof as to the comparative quality and suitability of alternative
equipment or materials shall be on the Contractor. The Contractor shall, at its expense,
furnish data concerning items offered by it as equivalent to those specified. Such data shall
include complete calculations, technical specifications, samples, or published documents
relating to the performance and physical characteristics of the proposed substitute. The
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Contractor shall have the material tested as required by the City's Representative to
determine that the quality, strength, physical, chemical or other characteristics, including
durability, finish, efficiency, dimensions, service and suitability are such that the item will
completely and adequately fulfill its intended function."
4-1.9 Placing Orders. Section 4-1.9 shall be added to the Standard Specifications
as follows:
"The Contractor shall place the order(s) for all long-lead supplies, materials, and
equipment, for any traffic signing, striping, legends and traffic control facilities within 3
working days after the award of Contract by the Owner. The Contractor shall furnish the
Engineer with a statement from the vendor(s) that the order(s) for said supplies, materials,
and equipment has been received and accepted by said vendor(s) within 15 working days
from the date of said award of Contract."
4-1.10 Removal of Interfering Obstructions. Section 4-1.10 shall be added to the
Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris, abandoned structures, tree
roots and obstructions of any character met during the process of excavation, it being
understood that the cost of said removals are made a part of the unit price bid by the
Contractor under the item for excavation or removal of existing Work."
4-1.11 Procedure in Case of Damage to Public Property. Section 4-1.11 shall be
added to the Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"Any portions of curb, gutter, sidewalk or any other City improvement damaged by
the Contractor during the course of construction shall be replaced by the Contractor at his
own cost, free of all charges to the City. The cost of additional replacement of curb, gutter
or sidewalk in excess of the estimated quantities shown in the Bid Forms and Specifications
and found necessary during the process of construction (but not due to damage resulting
from carelessness on the part of the Contractor during his operations), shall be paid to the
Contractor at the unit prices submitted in his Bid."
4-1.12 Diversion of Recyclable Waste Materials. Section 4-1.12 shall be added to
the Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"In support of the Owner=s waste reduction and recycling efforts, Contractor shall
divert all Recyclable Waste Materials, as defined in the Contract Documents, to appropriate
recycling centers rather than area landfills. Contractor will be required to submit weight
tickets and written proof of diversion with its monthly progress payment requests.
Contractor shall complete and execute any certification forms required by Owner to
document Contractor's compliance with these diversion requirements. All costs incurred for
these waste diversion efforts shall be the responsibility of the Contractor."
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SECTION 5 UTILITIES
5-1 LOCATION
The provisions of Section 5-1 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to
add the following at the end of that Section:
"Locations of existing utilities shown on the Plans are approximate and may not be
complete. Therefore, the Contractor shall notify Underground Service Alert at 1-800-227-
2600 a minimum of 2 working days prior to any excavation in the vicinity of any potentially
existing underground facilities in order to verify the location of all utilities prior to the
commencement of the Work."
"The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating its work with all utility
companies during the construction of the Work."
"The Plans identify the approximate locations of existing utilities that parallel or cross
the Work. These locations are based on the best information available to the Owner. The
Contractor shall verify these locations."
5-2 PROTECTION
The provisions of Section 5-2 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to
add the following at the end of that Section:
"All water meters, water valves, fire hydrants, electrical utility vaults, telephone
vaults, gas utility valves, and other subsurface structures shall be relocated or adjusted to
grade by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify each utility owner a minimum of 2
working days before commencing the Work."
"If the Contractor, while performing the Contract, discovers utility facilities not
identified by the public agency in the Contract Plans or Specifications, he or she shall
immediately notify the public agency and utility in writing."
"The public utility, where they are the owner, shall have the sole discretion to
perform repairs or relocation work, or permit the Contractor to do such repairs or relocation
work at a reasonable price."
"During construction of the Work, some of the existing utilities may fall within the
prism of trenches. if the existing utility does fall within the contractor=s trenches, the utility
involved shall be supported properly by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the utility
owner. The method of support of the utility, precautions to be taken during trench backfill
and compaction, etc., shall be per the utility owner's requirements. The Contractor shall
contact the utility owner should it anticipate such exposure of any of the existing utilities."
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5-5 DELAYS
The provisions of Section 5-5 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to
add the following at the end of that Section:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the provisions of Articles 1 and 2 of the
California Government Code (Sections 4215 and 4216) are incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein. In the event of any conflict between the Standard Specifications and
Government Code Sections 4215 and 4216, the provisions of Government Code Section
4215 and 4216 shall prevail. Contractor should pay particular attention to the provisions of
Section 4215 with regards to the relocation of utilities, the costs thereof, delays caused
thereby and the indication of service laterals and appurtenances."
"The right is reserved to the owners of public utilities or franchises to enter upon the
streets for the purpose of making repairs or changes in their property which may be
necessary as a result of the Work. Employees of the City shall likewise have the privilege
of entering upon the street for the purpose of making any necessary repairs or
replacements."
"Contractor shall employ and use only qualified persons, as hereinafter defined, to
work in proximity to Southern California Edison's secondary, primary and transition
facilities. The term "qualified person" shall mean one who, by reason of experience or
instruction, is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved, as more
specifically defined in Section 2700 of Title 8 of the California Administrative Code. The
Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to assure compliance by all
Subcontractors."
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SECTION 6 PROSECUTION, PROGRESS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK
6-1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
The second paragraph of Section 6-1 of the Standard Specifications shall be
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"After the Contract has been approved by the Owner, and a written Notice to
Proceed has been issued to the Contractor, the Contractor shall start the Work within 10
working days after the date specified in said Notice to Proceed. The Work shall be
diligently prosecuted to completion before the expiration of the time indicated in the Bid
Documents and Contract Form, plus any duly authorized extensions thereof."
The provisions of Section 6-1 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to
add the following at the end of that Section:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Contractor's proposed
construction schedule shall include the expected start and completion dates for all portions
of the contract Work. During a scheduling conference between the Contractor and the
City's Representative, the work schedule will be discussed and modified, if necessary, by
mutual agreement. Should it become necessary for the City to delay temporarily the
construction schedule agreed upon during the scheduling conference, every effort will be
made to permit a new construction schedule at the time most convenient to the Contractor,
thus permitting the Project to proceed with the shortest intramural movement of the
equipment. The Contractor shall notify the City's Representative in all such cases in order
to arrive at a mutually satisfactory schedule."
"Contractor's construction schedule shall be in a form provided for in the
Specifications. Contractor shall continuously update its construction schedule.
Contractor shall submit an updated and accurate construction schedule to the
Owner whenever specifically requested to do so by Owner and with each periodic
payment request. Failure to submit an updated and accurate construction schedule
shall render Contractor in breach of the Contract and shall entitle Owner to withhold
money therefor."
6-3 SUSPENSION OF WORK.
6-3.1 General. The provisions of Section 6-3.1 of the Standard Specifications shall
be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"The situations which will be deemed to be in the City's interest to suspend the Work
shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) unsuitable weather or such other
conditions that render the proper prosecution of the Work impracticable or inefficient; or (2)
when the Contractor or his workmen fail or refuse to carry out orders or to perform any or
all of the requirements of the Contract; (3) when the Contractor fails or refuses to supply an
adequate working force for any reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to, strikes,
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labor unrest or labor shortages of any kind); (4) when the Contractor fails or refuses to
begin delivery of any materials, manufactured articles, supplies or equipment for any
reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to, transportation problems, strikes, labor
unrest or labor shortages of any kind); (5) when the Contractor fails or refuses to
commence Work within the time specified for any reason whatsoever (including, but not
limited to, transportation problems, labor strikes, labor unrest or labor shortages of any
kind); (6) when the Contractor fails or refuses to maintain an adequate rate of delivery of
materials, manufactured articles, supplies or equipment for any reason whatsoever
(including, but not limited to transportation problems, strikes, labor unrest or labor
shortages of any kind); (7) when the Contractor fails or refuses to execute the Work in a
manner and at such locations as specified in the Contract Documents; (8) when the
Contractor fails or refuses to maintain a Work program which will insure the Agency's
interest; (9) when the Contractor fails or refuses to carry out the intent of the Contract; or
(10) when the Contractor fails or refuses in any other respect to prosecute the Work with
the diligence, speed or force specified or intended by the terms of the Contract. The
Contractor shall immediately comply with any written order from the City's Representative
and shall not resume operations until so ordered in writing."
6-4 DEFAULT BY CONTRACTOR.
The first, second and third full paragraphs of Section 6-4 of the Standard
Specifications shall be amended to read as follows:
"If the Contractor should be in violation of the Contract, then the City may, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving notice as specified herein, terminate
the Contract and take all actions provided for herein and elsewhere in the Contract
Documents. By way of example and not as a limitation upon its right to terminate the
Contract as provided herein, the City may terminate the Contract if, in its sole opinion, the
Contractor fails or refuses to: (1) begin delivery of any materials, manufactured articles,
supplies or equipment for any reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to
transportation problems, strikes, labor unrest or labor shortages of any kind); (2)
commence Work within the time specified for any reason whatsoever (including, but not
limited to, transportation problems, labor strikes, labor unrest or labor shortages of any
kind); (3) maintain an adequate rate of delivery of materials, manufactured articles, supplies
or equipment for any reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to, transportation
problems, strikes, labor unrest or labor shortages of any kind); (4) execute the Work in a
manner and at such locations as specified in the Contract Documents; (5) maintain a Work
program which will insure the Agency's interest; (6) carry out the intent of the Contract; (7)
supply an adequate working force for any reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to,
strikes, labor unrest, labor shortages of any kind), or (8) in any other respect prosecute the
Work with the diligence, speed or force specified or intended by the terms of the'Contact."
"If the City determines that sufficient grounds exist to terminate the Contract as
provided herein, the City's Representative shall provide written notice to the Contractor and
its surety on its performance bond. If the Contractor or its surety does not fully comply with
such notice within five (5) days after receiving it, or fails to continue after starting to comply
in good faith, the City may exclude the Contractor and its employees and Subcontractors
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from the Work, or any portion thereof, and take possession of and use, or cause to be
used, all materials, tools and equipment of every description as may be found at the place
of such Work. Thereupon, the Contractor and its employees and Subcontractors shall
discontinue such Work or such part thereof as the City may designate, and the City may
thereupon, by Contract or otherwise, as it may determine, complete the Work or any part
thereof. All expenses charged under this paragraph shall be deducted and paid for by the
City out of any moneys then due or to become due the Contractor under the Contract. In
such accounting, the City shall not be held to obtain the lowest figure for the Work for
completing the Contract, or any part thereof, or for insuring its proper completion, but all
sums paid therefore shall be charged to the Contractor. In case the expenses so charged
are less than a sum which would have been payable under the Contract if the same had
been completed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive the difference.
In case such expense shall exceed the amount payable under the Contract, then the
Contractor shall pay the amount of the excess to the City upon completion of the Work
without further demand being made therefore. In the determination of the question as to
whether or not there has been any such noncompliance with the Contract as to warrant the
suspension or annulment thereof, the decision of the City Council shall be binding on all
parties to the Contract."
6-8 COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE.
Section 6-8 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in its entirety as
follows:
."The Work will be inspected for acceptance by the City's Representative upon
receipt of the Contractor's written assertion that the Work has been completed. If, in the
sole discretion of the City's Representative, the Work has been completed and is ready for
acceptance, the City's Representative will notify the City Clerk that the Contract has been
completed in its entirety. The City's Representative shall request that the City accept the
Work and that the City Clerk be authorized to file on behalf of the City in the office of the
Los Angeles County Recorder, a Notice of Completion of the Work. The date of completion
shall be the date the Contractor is relieved from responsibility to protect the Work."
"The Contractor hereby guarantees that the entire Work constructed by him under
the Contract will meet fully all requirements as to quality of workmanship and materials.
The Contractor hereby agrees to make, at his own expense, any repairs or replacements
made necessary by defects in materials or workmanship that become evident within one (1)
year. after the date of the final payment, and to restore to full compliance with the
requirements of these Contract Documents, including any test requirements set forth herein
for any part of the Work constructed hereunder, which during said one (1) year period is
found to be deficient with respect to any provisions of the Contract Documents. The
Contractor shall make all repairs and replacements promptly upon receipt of written orders
for the same from the City's Representative. If the Contractor fails to make the repairs and
replacements promptly, the City may do the work and the Contractor and his sureties shall
be liable to the City for the cost thereof."
"The guarantees and agreements set forth herein shall be secured by a surety bond
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which shall be delivered by the Contractor to the City before the Notice of Completion and
acceptance of the Work by the City. Said bond shall be in the form approved by the City
Attorney and executed by a surety company or companies satisfactory to the City in the
amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract. Said bond shall remain in force
for a period of one (1) year after the date of Notice of Completion and acceptance.
Alternatively, the Contractor may provide for the Faithful Performance Bond furnished
under the Contract to remain in force and effect for said amount until the expiration of said
one (1) year period."
"The parties agree that no certificate given, with the exception of the certificate of
final payment, shall be conclusive evidence of the faithful performance of the Contract,
either in whole or in part, and that no payment shall be construed to be in acceptance of
any defective work or improper materials. Further, the certificate of final payment shall not
terminate the Contractor's obligations under his warranty herein above. The Contractor
agrees that payment of the amount due under the Contract and the adjustments and
payments due for any Work done in accordance with any alterations of the same, shall
release the City, the City Council and its officials, officers and employees from any and all
claims or liability on account of work performed under the Contract or any alteration
thereof."
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6-9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
Section 6-9 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"Contractor agrees that if the Work is not completed within the Contract Time and/or
pursuant to any completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones
developed pursuant to provisions of the Contract, it is understood, acknowledged and
agreed that the District will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section
53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the District as fixed and liquidated damages the sum
specified in the Contract form for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the
Contract Time or beyond any completion schedule, construction schedule or Project
milestones established pursuant to the Contract. Liquidated damages may be deducted
from any payments or other funds owing to Contractor, including progress payments, the
final payment and retentions."
6-11 TIMES OF OPERATION
Section 6-11 shall be added to the Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, permit, use, or cause to operate any
of the following, other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, with no work allowed on Owner-observed holidays, unless otherwise approved by
the Engineer:
1. Powered Vehicles
2. Construction Equipment
3. Loading and Unloading Vehicles
4. Domestic Power Tools"
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SECTION 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
7-2 LABOR.
7-2.2 Laws. The provisions of Section 7-2.2 of the Standard Specifications shall be
amended in their entirety as follows:
"The Contractor, its agents and employees shall be bound by and comply with
applicable provisions of the Labor Code and Federal, State and local laws related to labor.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Contract Documents, Contractor
shall comply with the following:"
"7-2.2.1 Social Security Requirements. Contractor shall furnish to the City
satisfactory evidence that he and all of his Subcontractors are complying with all laws, rules
and regulations with respect to Social Security. The Contractor, at any time upon request,
shall satisfy the City that all necessary Social Security and other taxes are being properly
reported and paid."
"7-2.2.3 Eight Hour Work Day. Contractor and all Subcontractors shall be
required to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1810 et seg.
According to those sections, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work.
Contractor shall pay to the City a penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker
employed in the execution of this Contract by the Contractor, or by any Subcontractor, for
each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than
eight (8) hours in any calendar day or forty (40) hours in any one (1) calendar week, except
when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the
basic rate for that worker."
"7-2.2.4 Licensing Requirements. Pursuant to Section 7028.15 of the
Business and Professions Code and Section 3300 of the Public Contract Code, all bidders
must possess proper licenses for performance of this Contract. Contractors shall meet the
California Contractor's license requirements set forth in the Notice Inviting Bids.
Subcontractors must possess the appropriate licenses for each specialty subcontracted.
Pursuant to Section 7028.5 of the Business and Professions Code, the City shall consider
any bid submitted by a contractor not currently licensed in accordance with state law and
pursuant to the requirements found in the Contract Documents to be nonresponsive, and
the City shall reject the Bid. The City shall have the right to request, and the Bidders shall
provide within five (5) Calendar Days, evidence satisfactory to the City of all valid license(s)
currently held by that Bidder and each of the Bidder's subcontractors, before awarding the
Contract."
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"7-2.2.5 Non-Discrimination. Contractor shall not discriminate in the
employment of persons upon the Contract because of the race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, non-disqualifying disability, age, medical condition, marital status, sex or
other classifications of such persons protected by federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related
to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination. Contractor shall cause an identical clause to be included in every
subcontract for the contract work."
"7-2.2.6 Travel and Subsistence Payments. As required by Section 1773.8 of
the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay travel and subsistence payments to
each worker needed to execute the Work, as such travel and subsistence payments are
defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with law. To
establish such travel and subsistence payments, the representative of any craft,
classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract shall file with the
Department of Industrial Relations fully executed copies of collective bargaining
agreements for the particular craft, classification or type of work involved. Such
agreements shall be filed within 10 days after their execution and thereafter shall establish
such travel and subsistence payments whenever filed 30 days prior to the call for Bids."
7-3 PERMITS.
Section 7-5 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"Unless indicated to the contrary in the Contract Documents, including the Special
Provisions, Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses (including a City business
license), pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due
and lawful prosecution of the Work."
7-8 PROJECT SITE MAINTENANCE.
7-8.2 Air Pollution Control. The provisions of Section 7-8.2 of the Standard
Specifications shall be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"In addition, Contractor shall comply with all air pollution control rules, regulations,
ordinances and statutes. All containers of paint, thinner, curing compound, solvent or liquid
asphalt shall be labeled to indicate that the contents fully comply with the applicable
material requirements."
7-8.6 Water Pollution Control. The provisions of Section 7-8.6 of the Standard
Specifications shall be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"In addition, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water
Act as regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 40 Code of Federal
Regulations Parts 122-124, the Porter-Cologne Act (California Water Code), the Waste
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Discharge Requirements for Municipal Storm Water Discharges within the County of Los
Angeles and Section 7810 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Suitable Best Management
Practices (BMPs) are listed in the California Storm Water Best Management Practices
Handbook for Construction Activities."
7-8.8 Sound and Vibration Control Requirements. Section 7-8.8 shall be added
to the Standard Specifications to read as follows:
"The Contractor shall comply with all local sound control and noise level rules,
regulations and ordinances, including hours of operation requirements. No internal
combustion engine shall be operated on the Project without a muffler of the type
recommended by the manufacturer. Should any muffler or other control device sustain
damage, the Contractor shall promptly remove the equipment and shall not return said
equipment to the job until the device is repaired or replaced. Said noise and vibration level
requirements shall apply to all equipment on the job or related to the job, including but not
limited to, trucks, transit mixers or transit equipment that may or may not be owned by the
Contractor."
7-10 PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY.
7-10.4 Safety.
7-10.4.1 Safety Orders. Section 7-10.4.1 shall be amended to add the following to
the beginning of the first full paragraph:
"In accordance with generally accepted construction practices, the Contractor shall
be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job site, including the safety of all
persons and property in performance of the Work. This requirement shall apply
continuously and shall not be limited to normal working hours. The Contractor's duty to
preserve safety shall include, but shall not be limited to, the erection and maintenance of
temporary fences, bridges, railings and barriers; the placement of guards; maintenance and
operation of sufficient lights and signals; and all other precautions necessary to maintain
safety in the vicinity of the Work. Any duty on the part of the City's Representative or other
City employee or agent to give general engineering supervision of the Contractor's
performance is not intended to include the review of the adequacy of the Contractor's
safety measures. Nothing herein shall relieve Contractor of his sole and complete
responsibility for safety conditions on the Site."
Section 7-10.4.1 shall be amended also to add the following to the beginning of the
second full paragraph:
"Pursuant to Labor Code Section 6705, if the Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if
the Work governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5)
feet or more in depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Labor
Code, including Section 6705, regarding sheeting, shoring and bracing."
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7-10.4.3 Special Hazardous Substances and Processes. Section 7-10.4.3 shall
be amended to add the following to the end of that Section:
"As required by Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging
trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface,
Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: (1) any
material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is
required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site; (2) subsurface or
latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by City; and (3) unknown
physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those
ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, City shall promptly
investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate. In the event
of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall
proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights
provided by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute."
7-11 PATENT FEES OR ROYALTIES.
Section 7-11 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended in its entirety to read
as follows:
"The Contractor shall include in its bid amount the patent fees or royalties on any
patented article or process furnished or used in the Work. Contractor shall assume all
liability and responsibility arising from the use of any patented, or allegedly patented,
materials, equipment, devices or processes used in or incorporated with the work, and shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, agents and employees
from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, damages, losses, costs and
expenses, of whatsoever kind or nature, arising from such use."
7-13 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED.
Section 7-13 of the Standard Specifications shall be revised in its entirety to read as
follows:
"The Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of all existing and future State,
Federal and local laws, rules and regulations, which in any manner affect those engaged or
employed in the Work, or the materials used in the Work, or which in any affect the conduct
of the Work, and of all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any
jurisdiction or authority over the same. The Contractor shall at all times observe and
comply with all such existing and future laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, and
decrees of bodies or tribunals having any or all authority over the Work, and shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless, at least to the extent of the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, the Owner and its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents,
including, but not limited to, the Director of Public Works and the Owner Engineer, against
any claim or liability arising from, or based on, the violation or alleged violation of any such
law, rule, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by itself or its employees. The
Contractor shall particularly observe all laws, rules and regulations relating to the
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obstruction of streets or the conduct of the Work, keeping open passageways and
protecting the same where they are exposed or dangerous to traffic. The Contractor shall
at all times comply with such laws, rules and regulations. If any discrepancy or
inconsistency is discovered in the Plans, Drawings, Special Provisions, or Contract for the
Work in relation to any such law, rule, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, the
Contractor shall forthwith report the same to the Engineer in writing."
7-15 INDEMNIFICATION.
Section 7-15 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"Contractor shall defend (with counsel of City's choosing), indemnify and hold the
City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any
and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages or
injuries, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, to the extent
arising out of or incident to any acts, omissions or willful misconduct of Contractor, its
officials, officers, employees, agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in
connection with the performance of the Work or this Contract, including without limitation
the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys fees and other related costs and
expenses. Contractor shall defend, at Contractor's own cost, expense and risk, with
Counsel of City's choosing, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal
proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its officials,
officers, employees, volunteers or agents. To the extent of its liability, Contractor shall pay
and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City, its officials,
officers, employees, volunteers or agents, in any such suit, action or other legal
proceeding. Contractor shall reimburse City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers or
agents for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection
therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. The only limitations on this
provision shall be those imposed by Civil Code Section 2782."
7-16 CONCRETE FORMS, FALSEWORK AND SHORING.
Section 7-16 shall be added to the Standard Specifications as follows:
"Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements of Section 1717 of the
Construction Safety Orders, State of California, Department of Industrial Relations,
regarding the design of concrete forms, falsework, and shoring, and the inspection of same
prior to the placement of concrete. Where Section 1717 requires the services of a civil
engineer registered in the State of California to approve design calculations and working
drawings of the falsework or shoring system, or to inspect such system prior to the
placement of concrete, Contractor shall employ a registered civil engineer for these
purposes, and all costs therefor shall be included in the Bid item price named in the
Contract for completion of the Work as set forth in the Contract Documents."
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SECTION 9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
9-2 LUMP SUM WORK.
Section 9-2 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to add the following at
the end of that Section:
"On lump sum contracts, the Contractor shall submit, for approval by the Engineer, a
Schedule of Values, or lump sum price breakdown, which will serve as the basis for
progress payments and which shall be incorporated into a form of Application for Payment
acceptable to the Engineer. Such Schedule of Values shall be submitted for approval at
the Pre-construction Conference and must meet the approval of the Engineer before any
payments can be made to the Contractor."
9-3 PAYMENT.
9-3.1 Payment. The last paragraph of Section 9-3.1 of the Standard Specifications
shall be deleted and replaced with the following two paragraphs:
"Contractor shall submit, with each of its billing invoices, a corrected list of quantities,
verified by the Engineer, for unit price items listed in the Bid Schedule. Following the City's
acceptance of the Work as fully complete, the Contractor shall submit to the City for
approval a written statement of the final quantities of Contract items for inclusion in the final
invoice. Upon receipt of such statement, the City's Representative shall check the
quantities included therein and shall authorize the Contractor to submit an invoice which, in
the City Representative's opinion, shall be just and fair, covering the amount and value of
the total amount of Work done by the Contractor, less previous payments, applicable
withholdings and retentions."
"All retention proceeds shall be released and paid in strict accordance with Public
Contract Section 7107."
Section 9-3.1 of the Standard Specifications shall be amended to also add the
following at the end of that Section:
"Payment for the various items on the Contract Bid Forms, as further specified in the
Contract, shall include all compensation to be received by the Contractor for furnishing all
tools, equipment, supplies, and manufactured articles, and for all labor, operations, and
incidentals appurtenant to the items of Work being described, as necessary to complete the
various items of Work, all in accordance with the provisions for Measurement and Payment
in the Standard Specifications and these General Conditions, and as shown on the
Drawings, including all appurtenances thereto. Compensation shall include all costs of
compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction over the Work,
including the Safety and Health Requirements of the California Division of Industrial Safety
and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor
(OSHA)."
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"No separate payment will be made for any item that is not specifically set forth in
the Contract Bid Forms, and all costs therefor shall be included in the prices named in the
Contract Bid Forms for the various appurtenant items of work."
9-3.2 Partial and Final Payments. Section 9-3.2 of the Standard Specifications
shall be amended to add the following at the end of that Section:
"For purposes of this Section, the monthly payment date shall be the last calendar
day of each month. In order for the City to consider and prepare for each monthly
payment, the Contractor shall submit a detailed measurement of Work performed and a
progress estimate of the value thereof before the tenth (10th) day of the following month.
The City shall review and make payment on all approved charges within the time required
by Public Contract Code Sections 20104.5 et seg."
"Acceptance of any progress payment accompanying any estimate without written
protest shall be an acknowledgment by the Contractor that the number of accumulated
contract days shown on the associated statement of working days is correct. Progress
payments made by the Owner to the Contractor or its sureties after the completion date of
the Contract shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages."
"Subject to the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, a
10 percent retention will be withheld from each payment. All invoices and detailed pay
requests shall be approved by the Engineer before submittal to the Owner for payment. All
billings shall be directed to the Engineer."
"Pursuant to Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, In accordance
with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the City will permit the substitution of
securities for any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract.
At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld
shall be deposited with the City, or with a state or federally chartered bank in California as
the escrow agent, and thereafter the City shall then pay such monies to the Contractor as
they come due. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be
returned to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities
substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. The escrow
agreement used for the purposes of this Section shall be in the form provided by the City."
"The Contractor shall submit with each invoice the Contractor's conditional waiver of
lien for the entire amount covered by such invoice, as well as a valid unconditional waiver
of lien from the Contractor and all subcontractors and materialmen for all work and
materials included in any prior invoices. Waivers of lien shall be in the forms prescribed by
California Civil Code Section 3262. Prior to final payment by the Owner, the Contractor
shall submit a final waiver of lien for the Contractor's work, together with releases of lien
from any subcontractor or materialmen."
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RAMONA BOULEVARD
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
PART "B"
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 02230
SITE CLEARING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Removal of vegetation, grass, grass roots, shrubs, tree stumps, trees, upturned
stumps, weed growth, tree roots, brush, masonry, concrete, rubbish, debris and
other objectionable materials, within limits of the Work.
2. Removal of concrete and bituminous surfaces.
3. Removal of existing fences and gates.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 02310: Grading.
2. Section 02316: Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting for Pavement.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit site plan indicating extent of site clearing.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, current edition, as a
minimum requirement.
1.4 JOB CONDITIONS
A. Condition of Premises: Accept the premises as found and clear the Project site as
specified.
B. Protection:
C. Existing Vegetation. Protect from damage individual trees, groups of trees, shrubbery,
lawns and other vegetation designated to remain which are damaged or destroyed.
Replace at Contractors expense items damaged or destroyed with like items in sizes and
quantity of the damaged or destroyed material. Assessment of material value shall be
established by City of Rosemead's Representative.
D. Protect existing utilities.
E. Provide barricades and guards as required to protect trees and existing improvements.
PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 CONCRETE AND BITUMINOUS SURFACING REMOVAL
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A. Break up and completely remove existing concrete surfacing, curbs, gutters, walks and
bituminous surfacing to indicated limits. Cutting shall be performed to a neat and even
line with proper tools or a concrete cutting saw. Minimum depth of cut shall be 1-112
inches, unless otherwise indicated. Remove concrete broken beyond the indicated limits
to the nearest joint or score line and replace with new concrete to match existing.
No water used in saw cutting shall be allowed to enter the storm drain system.
3.2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING OF LANDSCAPE
A. Clearing. Fell trees, dispose of the trees and other vegetation designated for removal,
together with the downed timber, snags, brush and rubbish, occurring within the
construction limits. Trim individual trees and groups of trees designated to remain within
the cleared areas of all dead branches and of all live branches to such heights and in such
manner as are indicated on the Drawings or approved by City of Rosemead's
Representative. All limbs, branches and roots damaged during construction, together with
those required to be trimmed, shall be neatly cut next to the bole of the tree or main branch
or root. Cuts more than 1 inch in diameter thus made and any injury to the tree trunk or
main branches shall be immediately painted with tree wound paint.
B. Grubbing. Remove and dispose of all stumps, all matted roots and all roots larger than 3
inches in diameter in all construction areas, in all cut areas and in all other areas having
less than 2 feet of fill.
C. Removal. All cleared and grubbed materials shall be promptly removed completely away
from the Project site. Do not store or permit debris to accumulate on the Project site.
D. Do not burn materials or debris on the premises.
3.2 CLEANUP
A. Remove rubbish, debris and waste materials and legally dispose of off the Project site.
END OF SECTION 02230
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SECTION 02316
EXCAVATING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTING FOR PAVEMENT
PART1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Provisions of Division 01 apply to this section.
B. Section Includes:
Excavating, backfill, and compacting for paved areas.
2. Installation of fill materials.
C. Related Sections:
Section 02230: Site Clearing.
2. Section 02310: Grading.
3. Section 02520: Site Concrete Work.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Import and Export of Earth Materials:
1. Fees: Pay as required by authorities having jurisdiction over the area.
2. Bonds: Post as required by authorities having jurisdiction over the area.
3. Haul Routes and Restrictions: Comply with requirements of authorities having
jurisdiction over the area.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Imported Soils: A geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as a Owner Consultant,
shall obtain initial product Sample for testing in accordance with the terms of sub-section
3.5 of this section.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, current edition,
except as modified herein.
B. Sampling, testing, and certification of imported and/or exported soils shall be performed
in accordance with Section 01440.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Information on Drawings or in soils report does not constitute a guarantee of accuracy or
uniformity of soil conditions over the Project site.
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B. A copy of the foundation investigation and soils report is available for examination at the
City of Rosemead office during regular office hours of City operation.
C. See Document 00222 found herewith.
PART2 PRODUCTS
2.1 BASE MATERIALS
A. Concrete Slabs On Grade: Provide "Crushed Aggregate Base " as specified in the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Section 200: "Rock Materials,"
with % inch maximum size aggregates. Provide 3 inch thick base, unless noted otherwise.
2.2 FILL AND BACKFILL MATERIALS
A. Fill and backfill materials shall be previously excavated materials or imported fill material,
free of clods and stones larger than 3 inches, foreign materials, vegetable growths, sod,
expansive soils, rubbish and debris. Material shall conform to these specified
requirements and related sections.
B. Fill material exhibiting a wide variation in consistency and/or moisture content shall be
blended and/or aerated to stabilize and upgrade the material.
C. Imported Fill Material:
1. Provide suitable materials obtained from Project site excavations for earthwork
and fill materials. If excavated materials are not of suitable quality or sufficient
quantity, import additional materials as necessary.
2. Imported fill shall be a granular material with sufficient binder to form a firm and
stable unyielding subgrade and shall not have more than 15 percent of fines
passing 200 mesh sieve. Material shall have a coefficient of expansion of not
more than 2 percent from air dry to optimum moisture content and not more than
6 percent from air dry to saturation. Imported material shall be clean and free of
rubbish, debris, and toxic or hazardous contaminants. Adobe or clay soils are not
permitted.
D. Other Fill Materials: Brick rubble and broken concrete originating from the Project site
may be legally disposed of off the Project site or incorporated in fill, if reviewed by a
geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant. Unless otherwise
required, no such materials may be imported from outside the Project site.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PROTECTION
A. Protect and guard excavations against danger to life, limb, and property as required by,
but not limited to, OSHA regulations.
Protect adjacent existing improvements including landscaping against damage.
3.2 EXISTING UTILITY LINES
A. Protect existing utility lines from damage or displacement.
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B. Remove conduits or pipes not in service, exposed during Work, unless a minimum cover
of 2 feet is provided. Remove concrete, clay or other non-metallic pipe over 8 inches in
diameter, unless otherwise indicated.
3.3 EXCAVATION
A. Unclassified Excavations: Comply with the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, Section 300: "Earthwork," except as modified herein.
3.4 FILL
A. Unclassified Fill and Compaction: Comply with the Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction, Section 300: "Earthwork," except as modified herein.
B. Provide fill materials as specified in Part 2 - Products. If excavated materials from the
Project site are not of required quality or sufficient quantity, import additional materials as
necessary.
C. In addition to the requirements of this section, import and/or exported materials shall
comply with the requirements of Section 01440.
D. Imported fill materials shall be sampled by a geotechnical engineer, retained by the
Owner as an Owner Consultant, for compliance with the requirements of Part 2 of this
section.
E. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant, shall submit
all samples to an approved independent approved testing laboratory for testing.
F. Initial sampling shall be performed by the geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner
as an Owner Consultant, before importing material to the Project site. Identify the location
of the source site in addition to the address, name of the person and/or entity responsible
for the source site. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner
Consultant, shall obtain both the initial and additional samples from the identified site and
shall submit all samples to the approved independent testing laboratory for testing.
G. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant, shall perform
additional sampling during import operations. If the total quantity of import is determined
to be greater than 1000 cubic yards of material, one sample shall be obtained and
submitted for testing tested for each 250 cubic yards of imported material. If the total
quantity of import is determined to be less than 1000 yards, one sample shall be obtained
and submitted for testing for each 100 cubic yards of imported material.
H. The independent approved testing laboratory shall perform the required tests and report
results of all tests noting if the tested material passed or failed such tests and shall
furnish copies to the Inspector, Architect, Owner, Contractor, and others as required.
Report shall state tests were conducted under the responsible charge of a licensed State
of California professional engineer and the material was tested in accordance with
applicable provisions of the Contract Documents, Title 24, CCR. Upon completion of the
Work of this section, the independent testing laboratory and geotechnical engineer shall
submit a verified report to the Owner as required by Title 24, CCR.
Bills of lading or equivalent documentation will be submitted to the Inspector on a daily
basis.
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Upon completion of import operations, provide the Owner a certification statement
attesting that all imported material has been obtained from the identified source site.
3.5 INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS
A. Fill or backfill materials shall be installed in horizontal layers of 4 to 6 inches, unless
otherwise required. Each layer shall be evenly placed and moistened or aerated as
necessary. Unless otherwise reviewed by the geotechnical engineer, retained by the
Owner as an Owner Consultant, each layer of fill material shall cover the length and width
of the area to be filled before the next layer of material is installed. Top surface of each
layer shall be installed to an approximate level with a crown or crossfall of at least 1 in 50,
but no more than 1 in 20. Provide adequate drainage at all times during construction of
the Work of this section.
3.6 COMPACTING
A. Each layer of fill material shall be compacted by tamping, sheepsfoot rollers, or
pneumatic-tired rollers to provide specified relative compaction. At inaccessible locations,
provide specified compaction by manually held, operated and directed compaction
equipment.
Unless otherwise indicated, compact each layer of earth fill to a relative compaction of at
least 90 percent.
C. When fill materials, or a combination of fill materials, are encountered or provided which
develop densely packed surfaces as a result of installation or compacting operations,
scarify each compacted layer before installing the next succeeding layer.
3.7 INSPECTION AND TESTING
A. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant, will inspect
and test excavations, sample material quality as required in Part 2, and observe
installation and compaction of fill materials.
B. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant, will sample
imported fill materials from their designated source before delivery to the Project site.
C. Installation of backfill shall be observed by the geotechnical engineer, retained by the
Owner as an Owner Consultant.
D. The geotechnical engineer, retained by the Owner as an Owner Consultant, will inspect
and test excavation Work before the installation of fill and/or other materials.
E. Compaction: Test compaction in accordance with ASTM D 1557, Method C.
3.8 PROTECTION
A. Protect the Work of this section until Substantial Completion.
3.9 CLEANING
A. Remove rubbish, debris, and waste materials and legally dispose of off the Project site
END OF SECTION 02316
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SECTION 02310
GRADING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Provisions of Division 01 apply to this section.
B. Section Includes:
1. General exterior grading, cutting and filling, including grading for building area,
paving, planting areas, banks and hillsides.
C. Related Sections:
1. Section 02230: Site Clearing.
2. Section 02316: Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting for Pavement.
3. Section 02520: Site Concrete Work.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. General:
1. Fees: Pay as required by authorities having jurisdiction over the area.
2. Bonds: Post as required by authorities having jurisdiction over the area.
3. Haul Routes and Restrictions: Comply with requirements of authorities having
jurisdiction over the area.
4. Before grading, contact Underground Service Alert of Southern California
(USASC) for information on buried utilities and pipelines.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Materials shall conform to requirements specified in this and related sections.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Protect and maintain installed stakes until their removal is required for the Work. Provide
replacement grade or location stakes lost or disturbed.
B. Install grade stakes and compare to indicated grades. If discrepancies are found between
existing grades and grades indicated on Drawings, do not proceed until discrepancies are
resolved.
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3.2 ROUGH AND FINE GRADING
A. Rough grade area sufficiently high to require cutting by fine grading:
1. Grade area for bituminous surfacing and other paving to the indicated grades,
equal to the section of the indicated base and pavement.
2. Slope banks to required finish grades as cut progresses or leave cuts full and
finish grade by mechanical equipment to provide grades and soil densities
indicated on the Drawings.
3. Rough grade, fill and compact banks beyond indicated finish grades. Finish
grade banks and slopes to indicated grades and specified soil densities.
4. Grade Only Areas: In areas not indicated to receive pavement, rough grade to
approximate finish grades and then scarify, moisten and roll to obtain required
density and indicated finish grades.
5. Tolerances: Finish grades shall be within a tolerance of 0.05 inch per foot above
or below grades indicated. Provide an average grade as indicated.
B. Base or Subgrade:
After subgrade has been constructed to approximate required grades, scarify to a
depth of at least 6 to 8 inches:
a. After scarifying, process loosened material to a finely divided condition
and adjust moisture content to optimum condition by addition of water,
addition and blending of dry suitable material, or by drying of existing
material.
b. Subgrade material shall be compacted by tamping, sheepsfoot rollers or
pneumatic tire rollers. Required relative compaction shall be 90 percent
minimum for the top 6 to 8 inches below subgrade.
C. Install base course in accordance with Section 02319: Base Course.
2. Tolerance of completed grades of base or subgrade shall not vary more than
0.03 inch per foot from grades indicated. Provide an average grade as indicated.
3.3 SHORING
A. Provide shoring as necessary to properly and safely support earth sides of excavations,
and existing curbs, sidewalks, gutter, drives and stairs, against movement and collapse.
B. Design and Calculations: Provide in accordance with requirement of governing California
Building Code and Safety Orders of State of California, Division of Industrial Safety; Title
8, Subchapter 4, Article 6, Sections 1530 and 1541.
C. Remove shoring upon completion of the Work of this section or when no longer needed
unless required otherwise by authorities having jurisdiction.
3.4 EXCESS MATERIAL DISPOSAL
A. Remove rubbish, debris, and waste materials and legally dispose of off the Project site.
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3.5 PROTECTION
A. Protect the Work of this section until Substantial Completion.
3.6 SOILS ENGINEER
A. All cut and fill work shall be conducted in conjunction with the services and observations
of the Soils Engineer and in compliance with the requirements of the Soils Report for this
project. See Sections 02316, 02317, 02318, and 02319 for more specific information.
END OF SECTION 02310
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SECTION 02520
SITE CONCRETE WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Furnish and install site concrete as indicated on the drawings and
specified including curbs, ramps, gutters, walks, driveway aprons, and pavement, as
indicated, specified, and required.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 02319: Base Course.
2. Section 02620: Site Concrete Work: Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters, etc.
3. Section 03100: Concrete Formwork.
4. Section 03200: Concrete Reinforcement.
5. Section 03300: Cast-in-Place Concrete. Section 02310: Grading
2 Section 02316: Excavating Backfilling and Compacting for Pavement
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Submit plans, elevations and details of reinforcement for concrete site
Work.
B. Product Data: Submit mix designs and manufacturer's technical data for materials and
products.
C. Site Samples: Prepare following samples at the site, cast in the directed locations and
orientations. Prepare as many samples of each type of concrete as are required for
approval. Remove samples from the site when no longer needed and removal is
approved. Approved samples may be part of permanent construction if meeting all other
requirements shown and specified and are so approved.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction.
PART2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Concrete, Mortar and Related Materials: Comply with applicable provisions of Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction, Section 201 - Concrete, Mortar and Related
Materials:
1. Concrete: 28-day compressive strength 2,500 psi, unless specified otherwise.
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2. Reinforcing Mesh: ASTM A 185, 4x4/W1.4 x W1.4 welded wire mesh.
3. Expansion and Control Joints:
a. Curbs and gutters: Asphalt impregnated fiver filler material, 1/2 " thick.
b. Expansion joint filler: Sikaflex-1 a by Sika Corporation or approved equal.
Form Materials:
Side forms: Douglas fir, Construction Grade or Better or metal forms.
Stakes: Douglas fir, Construction Grade or Better or metal stakes.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 ON-SITE CONCRETE WORK:
A. Construct all site concrete of 2,500 PSI concrete unless otherwise indicated or specified.
Provide reinforcing bars or mesh where indicated. Form accurately to profiles shown,
using wood, metal or plastic forms as approved. Place and handle concrete in manner
that will avoid segregation of ingredients. Refer to Section 03300 for additional
requirements.
3.2 SUBGRADE PREPARATION: Refer to Section 02200
A. General: Conform to PWC Spec. Subsections 301-1.2 through 301 - 1.4, inclusive,
performed under the supervision of the Soils Engineer.
B. Maintenance of subgrade: The subgrade shall be maintained in a smooth, compacted
condition, in conformity with the required section and established grade until the concrete
is placed.
3.3 CONCRETE SLABS, PADS, WALKS, CURBS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, GUTTERS, SWALES
AND OTHER EXTERIOR CONCRETE FLATWORK:
A. Form Setting: Conform to PWC Spec. Subsection 303-5.2.1. Concrete surfaces, where
left exposed, shall be formed on all sides with plywood with taped joints to give a smooth,
uniform straight finish.
B. Reinforcing steel shall be securely tied in place. Do not use bars with kinks or bends not
shown on drawings. Reinforcing steel shall be clean, free from rust, oil, scale, or any
foreign material. Place all reinforcing as detailed and comply with typical detail for bends,
splices, clearance, etc., and with requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
C. Placing Concrete: Conform to PWC Spec. Subsection 303-5.3 and Section 03300.
D. Expansion Joints:
Concrete Curbs: Provide 1/2" thick expansion joints at beginning and at end of
curves, intersections, and 20-foot intervals between, set plumb, square, and to
same profile as the curbs. Edge curb tops to 1/2" radius and vertical joints to
1/4" radius.
2. Concrete Gutters: Provide 1/2" thick expansion joints as above for curbs.
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3. Combination Curb and Gutter: As above for curbs and gutters, including
expansion joints.
4. Concrete Paving: Provide 3/8" expansion joints as specified for curbs and where
walks abut rigid structures, aligned with joints in curbs where adjoining. Provide
expansion joints at 20 foot intervals in concrete paving or as shown on plans.
5. Install Sikaflex-1a per manufacturer's specifications. Finish with washed
concrete sand before Sikaflex-1 a has fully hardened.
Control Joints: As shown on site plan. Control joints shall be a formed joint on walks.
Tops of joints shall be installed flush with the concrete surface. Depth of joint shall be a
minimum of 1/4 the thickness of slab. Use control joints on all curbs, curbs and gutters,
and cross gutters at maximum intervals of 20 feet on center. Sawed joints may be used
in lieu of the above with a V-segment crack chaser diamond blade from MK or approved
equal.
Concrete Ramps: Construct pedestrian and disabled ramps of profile indicated.
Excavate below bottoms of ramps to allow for full thickness of concrete throughout. Do
not feather the concrete unless specifically indicated. Reinforce with No. 3 bars or mesh.
Provide smooth transitions between ramps and adjoining surfaces. Provide uniform
slopes throughout. Provide grooved pavement as detailed.
3.4 FINISHES:
A. New Pavement and paving: Finish and color per plan. Score walks in direction and
pattern indicated on plans.
B. Gutters: Light broom finish with 3 inch wide steel trowel finish at flowlines.
C. Curbs: Steel trowel finish, followed by fine hairbrush finish.
3.5 CURING:
A. Concrete work shall be properly cured and protected against injury and defacement of
any nature during construction operations. If weather is hot or surface has dried out,
spray surface with fine mist of water, starting not later than 2 hours after final troweling.
Surface of finish shall be kept continuously wet for at least 10 days. Wetting is
considered emergency work and shall be performed on weekends and holidays if
necessary as arranged by city.
B. In lieu of water curing, within 24 hours after finishing, the concrete which is not to receive
special finishes, may be cured with an approved clear liquid curing compound, applied in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
3.6 BACKFILLING:
A. After curing, debris shall be removed and the area adjoining the work shall bebackfilled,
graded, and compacted to conform to the surrounding area in accordance with lines and
grades indicated.
3.7 PROTECTION:
A. Completed work shall be protected from damage until accepted. The Contractor shall
remove damaged concrete and clean concrete discolored during construction. Work that
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is damaged shall be removed and reconstructed for the entire length between regularly
scheduled joints at no expense to the owner. Refinishing the damaged portion will not be
acceptable. Removed damaged portions shall be disposed of as directed.
3.8 REMOVAL OF FORMS:
A. Do not remove forms until the concrete has attained adequate strength to prevent
damage. Take extreme care in stripping to avoid breaking off comers, marking concrete
or defacing the finish surface in any way.
3.9 CLEANING AND PATCHING:
A. After stripping forms, clean all exposed concrete surfaces and all adjoining work stained
by leakage of concrete. Remove all fins, burrs, and projections by grinding. Patch all
voids, rock pockets, holes, cracks, etc., by chipping loose concrete and exposing clean
sound aggregate. After inspection, dampen prepared recesses for 2 hours minimum and
fill with drypack to within 1/4" of surface. Keep drypack damp for 2 days minimum.
3.10 FLOOD TEST:
A. All concrete gutters and concrete pavement shall be given a flood test. All concrete work
where water ponds and does not run off in a reasonable amount of time, shall be
removed to the nearest score or joint line and replaced to provide proper drainage.
3.11 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE
A. If concrete tests indicate that the strengths do not meet those specified, or if concrete has
excessive pockets, or if reinforcing steel is exposed, or if concrete does not comply with
the drawings and specifications, the defective concrete shall be removed and replaced as
directed.
B. Concrete paving that shows evidence of cracking prior to completion of the project or
during the 90-day maintenance period shall be replaced at no cost to the Owner. Such
replacement shall include the entire panel of concrete in which the cracking occurs, to the
nearest expansion or control joints, as approved.
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SECTION 02810
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
PART1 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The work required under this Section consists of furnishing all labor materials, equipment,
services and related items necessary to complete all irrigation system work, and all related
work, complete as indicated on the drawings or specified herein.
B. The major items of work include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Verify underground utility locations.
2. Removal, protection and/or restoration of all existing improvements.
3. Trenching and backfilling.
4. Furnishing and installing a fully operational automatically controlled irrigation system,
including all mains, laterals, fittings, quick coupling valves, gate valves, and drain
valves, backflow preventer, etc.
5. Testing of system and making it operative.
1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS
A. Section 02230 - Site Clearing
B. Section 02900 - Landscaping
C. Section 02920 -Maintenance
1.3 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
City of Rosemead Plumbing Ordinance.
0.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE & REQUIREMENTS
System Performance.
1. Minimum Water Coverage: Not less than 100 percent of shrub, ground cover and
planting areas.
Comply with requirements of utility supplying water for prevention of backflow and
backsiphonage.
Comply with requirements of authority with jurisdiction for irrigation systems.
Electrical wiring, controls, and devices shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed, and labeled
U.L.
Permits and Fees: The Contractor shall obtain and pay for any and all permits, observations
and inspections as required.
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Manufacturer's Directions: Follow manufacturer's directions and detailed drawings in all
cases when the manufacturers of products used in this contract furnish directions covering
points not included in the drawings and specifications.
Ordinances and Regulations: All local, municipal and state laws, and rules and regulations
governing or relating to any portion of this work are hereby incorporated into and made a part
of these specifications, and their provisions shall be carried out by the Contractor. Anything
contained in these specifications shall not be construed as conflicting with any such rules and
regulations, or the requirements of the same. However, when these specifications and
drawings call for or describe materials, workmanship, or construction of a better quality,
higher standard, or larger size than is required by the above-mentioned rules and regulations,
the provisions of these specifications and drawings shall take precedence.
Installer Qualifications: Installer with 5 years
irrigation systems similar in material, design,
Boulevard that has resulted in construction
performance.
Explanation of Drawings.
minimum experience who has completed
and extent to that indicated for Ramona
with a record of successful in-service
Due to the scale of drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, sleeves,
etc., which may be required. The Contractor shall carefully investigate the structural
and finish conditions affecting all of this work and plan work accordingly, furnishing
such offsets, fittings, sleeves, etc., as may be required to meet site conditions.
Drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of the work to be installed. The
Contractor shall install the work in such a manner as to avoid conflicts between
irrigation systems, planting, other utilities and architectural features.
2. The term "City of Rosemead" as used herein refers to the City of Rosemead
authorized representative.
3. The Contractor shall furnish and install all work called for on the drawings by notes or
details whether or not specifically mentioned in the specifications.
4. The Contractor shall not willfully install the irrigation system as shown on the
drawings when it is obvious in the field that obstructions, grade differences, or
discrepancies in area dimensions exist that might not have been considered in
engineering. Such obstructions or differences shall be brought to the attention of the
City of Rosemead. In the event this notification is not performed, the irrigation
contractor shall assume the full responsibility for any revision necessary.
5. Do not purchase or install materials as noted in legend on drawing when it is obvious
there is an oversight or discrepancy. Failure to obtain prior material approval may
result in rejection by the City of Rosemead. The Contractor will be responsible for
any revisions necessary due to his failure to bring material discrepancies to the
attention of City of Rosemead, or failure to comply with material submittals.
6. The Contractor shall coordinate as necessary the work of this Section which is allied
with the work of other trades.
7. It is the intent of the drawings and specifications to describe a complete irrigation
system providing uniform water coverage. If the plans or specifications appear in
any way to be incomplete, misleading, conflicting, or subject to misinterpretation, it is
the Contractor's responsibility to bring these concerns to the City of Rosemead's
attention before bidding. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Contractor must accept
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the City of Rosemead's interpretation and any potential related financial impact that
may occur.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Material List.
1. The Contractor shall furnish the articles, equipment, materials, or processes
specified by name in the drawings and specifications. Substitution is allowed only
with prior written approval of the City of Rosemead.
2. Within twenty (20) days after award of contract, the Contractor shall submit complete
manufacturer's technical data and installation instructions material list to the City of
Rosemead. The Contractor shall commence no work before receiving a statement of
acceptance of irrigation material submittal. Material list shall include the
manufacturer name, model number and description of all proposed materials and
equipment. Specific product data also includes pressure rating, rated capacity,
settings, and electrical data of selected models for the following:
i. Water meters and backflow preventers, including test equipment and protective
enclosure
i. Pressure regulators and valves, including general-duty, underground, manual
and automatic control, check, gate, and quick-coupler types
i. Valve box
i. Drippers, drip tubes, and devices
i. Wiring, solenoid, and controller, including controller wiring diagrams and
controller protective enclosure
i. Pipe and fitting, including primer, solvent cement, and tracer/warning tape
3. Equipment or materials installed or furnished without prior approval of the City of
Rosemead may be rejected and the Contractor required to remove such materials
from the site at the Contractor's own expense.
Approval of any item, alternate, or substitute indicates only that the product or
products apparently meet the requirements of the drawings and specifications on the
basis of the information or samples submitted.
Manufacturer's warranties shall not relieve the Contractor of his liability under the
guarantee. Such warranties shall only supplement the guarantee.
B. Record and As-Built Drawings.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain an up-to-date and complete set of project
record documents, in the form of a set of blueline and blackline prints). These
documents shall be updates daily and shall show all changes from the original
drawings and specifications, as well as exact "as-built" locations, sizes and types of
equipment. The equipment is to include water meter, backflow preventers, valve
boxes, valves, piping, irrigation devices, accessories, controls, and wirings. The
Contractor shall keep this set of drawings on site and use them only as a record set.
2. These drawings shall also serve as work progress prints and shall be the basis for
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measurement and payment for work completed. Drawings must be available at all
times for site reviews, in a location designated by the City of Rosemead. Should the
record blueline or blackline progress prints be unavailable for review or fail to be up-
to-date at the time of any site reviews, it will be assumed no work has been
completed and the Contractor will be assessed the cost of that site visit at the current
billing rate of the City of Rosemead. No other inspections will take place until
payment of that assessment.
3. The Contractor shall make neat and legible notations daily on the record progress
prints as the work proceeds, showing the work as actually installed. Should
equipment location differ from plan, the Contractor must indicate the new location in
a graphic manner, matching the original symbols in the irrigation legend. The
relocated equipment and the dimensions will then be transferred to the original as-
built plan at the proper time.
4. Before the final site inspection, the Contractor shall transfer all information from the
as-built record prints to a final "as-built" plan. The "as-built" plan shall be submitted
to the City of Rosemead for approval prior to the making of the controller chart.
5. The Contractor shall dimension the following locations from two permanent points of
reference (building comers, sidewalks, road intersections, etc.):
a. Connection to existing water lines
b. Connection to solar power supply
c. Connection of all buried pipe
d. Gate and ball valves
e. Pressure line routing and directional turns (dimension maximum 100 feet
along routing).
f. Automatic controller
g. Irrigation control valves
h. Remote control valves
i. Control wire routing and pilot wires to valves
j. Quick coupling valves
k. Backflow prevention units
I. Tracer wires (main line routing)
M. Irrigation water meters
o. Other related equipment as directed by the City of Rosemead.
6. On or before the date of the final site review, the Contractor shall deliver the updated
and completed reproducible drawings to the City of Rosemead. Delivery of these
drawings does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for furnishing any required
information that may have been omitted from the prints.
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C. Controller Charts.
1. As-built record drawings must be approved by the City of Rosemead before
controller charts are prepared.
2. The Contractor shall provide two controller charts for each controller installed.
3. The chart shall show control wire locations and the area controlled by the automatic
controller, and shall be the maximum size that the controller door will allow.
4. The chart shall be based on the record drawing, and shall be a half size photocopy
or black line print. Chart shall have a different color used to show area of coverage
for each station (hydrozone). However, in the event that the controller sequence is
not legible when the drawing is reduced, it shall be enlarged to a size that will be
readable when reduced.
5. When completed and approved, hermetically seal the chart between two pieces of
plastic (thickness of each piece being minimum 20 mils). Place a 314 inch brass
grommet at each top comer.
6. These charts must be completed and approved prior to final acceptance of the
irrigation system. Installation will not be accepted without charts.
7. Upon approval, the two controller charts will be placed inside each controller.
D. Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Prepare and deliver to the City of Rosemead within ten (10) calendar days prior to
completion of construction two hardcover, three-ring binders containing all required
and necessary descriptive material. The manual shall describe the material installed
and shall be in sufficient detail to permit the operation personnel to understand,
operate and maintain all equipment. Each complete manual shall include the
following information:
a. Index sheet stating Contractors address and telephone number
b. List of equipment with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of local
manufacturer representatives.
C. Catalog and parts sheets regarding all material and equipment installed
under this contract
d. Duration of guaranty period and warranty statement
e. Complete operating and maintenance instruction on all major equipment
2. In addition to the above-mentioned maintenance manuals, instruct City of
Rosemead's maintenance personnel regarding operation of major equipment and
show written evidence to the City of Rosemead at the conclusion of the project that
this service has been rendered.
E. Permits and Inspections
0. Obtain and pay for all permits and inspections required. Deliver all certifications of
inspection to the City of Rosemead.
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Make arrangements for water and electric utilities and pay for main extensions, service
piping, meters and any other charges imposed by the serving utility companies, prior to
rendering service.
G. Equipment to be Furnished.
The Contractor shall supply as part of this contract the following tools:
a. Two (2) sets of special tools required for removing, disassembling and
adjusting each type of valve supplied on this project.
b. Two (2) five foot valve keys for operation of gate valves.
C. Two (2) keys for each automatic controller.
d. One (1) quick coupler key and matching hose swivel for every five (5) or
fraction thereof of each type of quick coupling valve installed.
2. The Contractor shall turn over this equipment to City of Rosemead at the conclusion
of the project. Before final acceptance can occur, written evidence that City of
Rosemead has received materials must be shown to the City of Rosemead.
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
Perform site survey, research public utility records, and verify existing utility locations. Verify
that irrigation system piping may be installed in compliance with referenced standards.
Site Information: Data on indicated subsurface conditions is not intended as representations
or warranties of continuity of such conditions. It is expressly understood that City of
Rosemead will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn there from by
Contractor. Data are made available for convenience of Contractor and are not guaranteed to
represent conditions that may be encountered.
Utilities: Determine location of above grade and underground utilities and perform work in a
manner which will avoid damage. Hand excavate, if required. Maintain grade stakes until
removal is mutually agreed upon by parties concerned.
Coordinate with landscape contractor to activate system to provide for plants needs during
installation as required.
1.7 RESTRICTIONS TO THE WORK
Project on site with existing landscape, irrigation, and capital facilities.
It is required that the adjacent facility continue in normal operation during the period of the
contract. The Contractor shall, therefore, conduct his work with a minimum of disturbance or
interference, and in such a manner as not to restrict or obstruct entrances, exits, walks and
roads or disrupt electrical service, water service, and other services or utilities to the existing
facility. The Contractor shall provide and maintain accepted temporary connections, lines
and services to the facility as directed.
Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate all work with the City of Rosemead.
1.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. The Contractor is cautioned to exercise care in handling, loading, unloading, and storing
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PVC pipe and fittings. Transport PVC pipe in a vehicle which allows the length of pipe to lie
flat, to avoid undue bending or concentrated external load at any point. Any section of pipe
that has been dented or damaged must be discarded or, if installed, must be rep laced with
new piping.
The Contractor shall cover any pipe stored outdoors to protect it from sunlight.
1.9 SUBSTITUTIONS
A. To request substitution of any equipment or material in lieu of equipment or material listed on
the irrigation drawings and in the specifications, the Contractor must provide the following
information to the City of Rosemead for approval:
1. Statement indicating the reason for making the substitution, using a separate sheet
of paper for each requested substitution.
2. Descriptive catalog literature, performance charts (if available), and flow charts for
each requested substitution.
3. Hydraulic calculations for proposed substitution, as applicable.
4. Itemized list of proposed substitution (s), noting difference in material and labor costs
between substitution and item originally specified.
5. Written confirmation that City of Rosemead has received any credit resulting from
approved substitution (with a copy sent to City of Rosemead)
B. Approval of any substitution or alternate will be based on information and/or samples
provided by the Contractor.
C. Responsibility for the total performance of any substitution to equal or surpass the item
originally specified in every respect rests with the Contractor.
D. If the City of Rosemead determines the substitution has proven to be unsatisfactory, it shall
be removed and replaced with the originally specified item as part of the work of this contract
(both materials and labor).
E. The City of Rosemead shall be solely responsible for accepting or rejecting any substitution
as equal to equipment and materials listed on the irrigation drawings and in the specifications.
1.10 GUARANTEE
A. The guarantee for the irrigation system shall be made in accordance with the attached form.
The general conditions and supplementary conditions to these specifications shall be filed
with the City of Rosemead or his representative prior to acceptance of the irrigation system.
B. A copy of the guarantee form shall be included in the operations and maintenance manual.
C. The guarantee form shall be re-typed onto the Contractor's letterhead and contain the
following information:
D.- GUARANTEE FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
We hereby guarantee that the irrigation system we have furnished and installed is free from
defects in materials and workmanship, and the work has been completed in accordance with
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the drawings and specifications, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect
excepted. We agree to repair or replace any defects in material and workmanship which may
develop during the period of one year from date of acceptance and also repair or replace any
damage resulting from the repairing or replacing of such defects at no additional cost to the
City of Rosemead. We shall make such repairs or replacements within five days, after receipt
of written notice. In the event of our failure to make such repairs or replacement within a
reasonable time after receipt of written notice from the City of Rosemead, we authorize the
City of Rosemead to proceed to have said repairs or replacements made at our expense and
we will pay the costs and charges therefore upon demand.
PROJECT:
SIGNED:
ADDRESS:
PHONE: DATE OF ACCEPTANCE:
1.12 CONFERENCE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
A. Immediately upon awarding of contract, and prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall
confer with the City of Rosemead regarding the general details of the work involved in this
contract.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. General:
1. Provide piping materials and factory-fabricated piping products of sizes, types,
pressure ratings and capacities as indicated. Where not indicated, provide proper
selection as determine by Installer to comply with installation requirements.
2. All materials throughout the system shall be new and in perfect condition. Unless
otherwise noted on plans, each respective item shall be from the same manufacturer
for all items of one (1) type, or approved equals.
B. Pipe.
PVC Pressure Main Line Pipe and Fittings.
Pressure main line piping for sizes 2-1/2 and smaller shall be PVS Schedule
40 with solvent welded joints. Piping for sizes 3" and larger shall be AWWA
C900.
Pipe shall be made from NSF approved Type I, Grade I PVS compound
conforming to ASTM resin specification D1785. All pipe must meet
requirements as set forth in Federal Specification PS-21-70.
Pipe homogeneous throughout, free from visible cracks, holes or foreign
materials. The pipe shall be free from blisters, dents, wrinkles or ripples, die
and heat marks.
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PVC solvent-weld fittings and elbows shall be Schedule 80, 1-2, II-1 NSF
approved conforming to ASTM test procedure D2466.
Solvent cement and primer for PVC solvent-weld pipe and fittings shall be of
type and installations methods prescribed by the pipe manufacturer. No
clear primer may be used.
Supplier shall be responsible to certify that manufactured pipe and fittings
meets the stated levels of quality. All PVC pipe and fittings must bear the
following continuous and permanent markings:
0) Manufacturer's name or trademark
0) Material designation
0) Nominal pipe size and applicable IPS schedule
0) Manufacturer's lot number
0) Schedule or class
0) ASTM qualifying designation
0) Pressure rating in PSI
0) NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) approval
0) Date of extrusion
Testing of pipe. The contractor shall show written certification by supplier
that polyvinyl chloride pipe has successfully passed the following tests:
0) Acetone text. Immerse a sample of pipe in 99% pure anhydrous
acetone for 15 minutes; at the end of this time there should be no
evidence of flaking or delamination on the inner or outer walls of the
pipe. Evidence of softening and swelling shall not constitute failure.
0) Flattening. Cut a test specimen two inches long from each end of
the pipe sample. Flatten each test specimen between parallel
plates of a press until the distance between the plates, in inches, is
equal to sixty (60) percent of the pipe o.d., and there shall be no
evidence of cracking, splitting or breaking.
2. PVC Non-Pressure Lateral Line Piping.
Non-pressure buried lateral line piping shall be PVC Schedule 40 with solvent-
weld joints.
Pipe shall be made from NSF approved, Type I, Grade II PVC compound
conforming to ASTM resin specification D1784. All pipe must meet requirements
set forth in Federal specification PS-22-70 with an appropriate standard
dimension ratio.
Except as noted in paragraph 1, all requirements for non-pressure lateral line
pipe and fittings shall be the same as for solvent-weld pressure main line pipe
and fittings as set forth in section A of these specifications.
3. PVC Fittings:
a. Schedule 40, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) weight as manufactured by Spears or
approved equal. Solvent weld or insert fittings are acceptable. No saddle
type clamping or fittings shall be used. Fittings to conform to ASTM D-2466.
4. Brass Pipe and Fittings:
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a. Where indicated on the drawings, use red brass screwed pipe conforming to
Federal Specification #WW-P-351
b. Fittings shall be red brass conforming to Federal Specification #WW-P-460.
C. Valves.
6. Gate Valves.
Gate valves shall be the same size as the pipe lines in which they are
installed and shall open "left". All valves shall be packed with an approved
brand of graphited braid stem packing.
Gate valves 21/2" and larger shall be 200 pound O.W.G., iron body, ASTM
A-126, Class B, flanged joints, brass trimmed, non-rising stem, bolted
bonnet, double disc, and equipped with an operating unit.
Gate valves 2" and smaller shall be 150 pound saturated steam rated, brass
body ASTM B-62, non-rising stem, screwed joints, screwed bonnet, solid
disc, and equipped with handwheel.
Gate valves shall be installed per installation detail.
6. Quick Coupling Valves.
Quick coupling valves shall of brass or bronze construction with built-in flow
control and self-closing. Valves shall have a lock lid and be rubber covered.
6. Automatic control valves.
a. Refer to plan for approved manufacturer's name, model number and size.
b. Valves shall be normally closed.
C. All valves shall be diaphragm actuated, equipped with flow control
adjustment and relief pet cocks, so valve may be manually operated. One
piece diaphragms only; no "O" rings allowed.
All valves shall be of the same manufacturer.
Valves shall be completely serviceable from the top without removing the
valve body from the mainline systems.
D. Dripperline and Integral Dripperline Components:
The dripperline shall be Techline CV or Techline pressure compensating drippedine or 17mm
Techlite, or 8mm Techlite non-pressure compensated drippedine as manufactured by Netafim
Irrigation, Inc. Dripper flow rate and spacing shall be as indicated on drawings.
Techline CV/Techline/17mm or 8mm Techlite Fittings: All Techline CV/Techline
Techlite connections shall be made with approved Techline CV/Techline. Techlite
insert fittings.
2. Soil Staples (TLS6): All on-surface/under mulch Techline CV/Techline Techlite
installations shall be held in place with Techline Soil Staples spaced evenly every 3'
to 5' on center, and with two staples on each change of location.
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3. Line Flushing Valves: All Tech I i ne/Techlite systems shall be installed with Netafim
Automatic Line Flushing Valves as indicated on drawings. Techline CV zones do not
require an automatic line flushing valve but must have a manual flushing port(s) in
the position that an automatic flush valve would be positioned.
4. Air/Vacuum Relief Valves: Each independent Techline subsurface irrigation zone
shall be installed with an Air/Vacuum Relief Valve at the zone's highest point(s).
Techline CV zones do not require an Air/Vacuum Relief Valve.
5. Pressure Regulator: A pressure regulator shall be installed at each zone valve or on
the main line to ensure operating pressures do not exceed system requirements. The
pressure regulator shall be a Netafim Pressure Regulator. Model number as
indicated on drawings.
6. Disc Filter: A disc filter shall be installed at each zone valve or on the main line to
ensure proper filtration. The filter shall be a Netafim Disc Filter. Model number and
mesh as indicated on drawings.
E. Backflow preventer and strainer unit.
1. Shall be City of Rosemead Health Department approved and be installed in
accordance with local water company requirements and City Code.
2. Backflow protection device shall be designed to operate on a 'reduced pressure
principal' or 'pressure type vacuum breaker'. Equipped with full port shut-off valves
and field test cocks, and shall be of the type and manufacturer stated on the scope of
work.
3. Backflow device to be protected from vandalism and freezing temperatures where
applicable.
4. Strainer shall be wye type, constructed of semi-steel, with a 250 psi rating with monel
3/32" strainer basket; removable. Same size as backflow preventer.
F. Automatic control system.
Automatic controller. Refer to plan for required manufacturer's name and model
number. Provide pump start relay switch if required.
Automatic controller control system shall consist of a 110 volt, single phase, electric
clock control unit and shall be capable of being operated manually.
Automatic controller to have the following features:
Minimum number of stations required.
Programmed for various schedules entirely by setting switches and dials,
and shall be equipped with the following features:
1) Each station shall be capable of operating 2 minutes to 60 minutes
with incrementally variable timing periods for each station;
automatic, semi-automatic and manual operation. Each station to
have an "OFF" or "OMIT' switch.
2) Repeat switch allowing any and all stations to be repeated after
completion of the initial watering schedule, or allowing repeat
operations for any or all stations to be scheduled throughout a 24
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hour day.
0) "ON-OFF" switch for turning controller "OFF" during rainy weather,
while allowing day and hour clocks to continue in operation.
0) Capable of operating 24 volt electric valves.
4. Controller enclosure. Vandal and weatherproof enclosure with dimension of
enclosure to be of sufficient size to house controller(s). Refer to plan for
manufacturer's name and model number required.
a. Type of enclosure: Installed in "Le Meur" or "Strong Box" protective
controller enclosure.
5. Automatic irrigation control wire.
a. Electric operated.
3) Twenty-four volt wire to solenoid valves to be direct burial conductor
type OF #14 AWG copper, 3/64" thickness, PVC coating, U.L.
approved.
3) Common wires to be white coded and pilot wires to be color coded
with a different color stripe for each automatic controller.
3) Install in accordance with valve manufacturer's specifications and
wire chart.
3) Twenty-four volt valve solenoid shall be corrosion proof stainless
steel protected by solid epoxy resin. Coil to operate one valve at
4,000 feet on no less than No. 14 wire. No solenoid valve shall
bleed to atmosphere.
G. Valve Boxes.
For remote control valves use plastic with hinged and lockable cover.
2. For gate valves use concrete with lock lid cover marked "Water", 8" I.D. adjustable,
concrete sleeve.
G. Sleeves for Control Wires: Under all walks and paving and where indicated on drawings, PVC
1220-160 psi pipe or galvanized heavy wall steel conduit. Minimum size 1%" I.D.
G. Sleeves for Irrigation Pipe: Under all walks and paving and where indicated on drawings,
Schedule 80 PVC pipe or as otherwise approved by the Landscape Architect. To be two (2)
times the O.D. of sleeved pipe.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 SITE CONDITIONS/INSPECTION
A. All scaled dimensions are approximate. The Contractor shall check and verify all dimensions
per City of Rosemead's approval prior to proceeding with work under this section.
B. Exercise extreme care in excavating and working near existing utilities. Coordinate
excavations with underground service alert and utility companies. Damage to utilities caused
by operations or neglect shall be repaired at Contractors expense. The Contractor shall
coordinate with City of Rosemead and check existing utility drawings for locations.
C. Coordinate installation of irrigation materials, including pipe, so there will be NO interference
with utilities or other construction, or difficulty in planting trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
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D. The Contractor shall carefully check all grades to ensure work on the irrigation system may
safely commence.
E. The Contractor shall reconstruct any existing irrigation lines which are to remain in service if
they interfere or are damaged by construction. Reconstruction of irrigation lines shall
conform to the applicable sections of the specifications, using all new materials. When
modifications to existing irrigation system are part of the project, verify the operation of all
existing irrigation controllers, remote control valves, quick coupling valves, and tubing prior to
commencing work. Notify City of Rosemead in writing of any inoperable equipment. Maintain
12 inches of cover over all existing lateral lines and 24 inches of cover over existing main
lines 3 inches and smaller in diameter. Maintain 30 inches of cover over top of main lines 4
inches and larger in diameter. Reconnect existing remote control valves with approved
watertight connectors.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Physical Layout.
All piping or equipment shown diagrammatically on drawings outside planting areas
shall be installed inside planting area whenever possible, to exact dimensions noted
in construction details unless otherwise approved.
2. Prior to installation, stake out all pressure supply line routing and tubing locations.
3. Entire layout shall be approved by City of Rosemead prior to installation.
B. Water Supply.
1. Connect irrigation system to water supply points of connection as indicated on the
drawings. Verify exact location on site.
2. Connections as shown on drawings are approximate. Minor deviations (plus or minus
20 feet) required by actual site conditions shall be a part of this contract.
3. Coordinate connection to meters, water outlets, etc. with General Contractor and
other trades on site to ensure proper connection.
4. Coordinate pipe crossing hardscapes, walks, etc., with appropriate trades to
minimize disturbance to finish product. If a preferable route is noted on site, contact
City of Rosemead to discuss alternative and obtain approval of same.
C. Observation Schedule.
Notify the City of Rosemead in advance for the following observation meetings,
according to the time indicated:
a. Pre-job conference - 5 days
b. Backflow assembly and automatic controller location - 48 hours
c. Pressure supply line and control wire installation and testing - 48 hours
d. Lateral line and tubing installation - 48 hours
e. Coverage test - 48 hours
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Final site review - 5 days
2. When observations are conducted by other than the City of Rosemead, show
evidence in writing when and by whom these observations were made.
3. Maintain a set of current and up to date plans on the job site at all times. No site
observations will commence without record drawings and current plans. In the event
the Contractor calls for a site visit without record drawings, without current plans,
without completing previously noted corrections, or without preparing the system for
said visit, he shall be responsible for reimbursing the City of Rosemead based on his
current billing rates per hour (portal to portal, plus transportation costs) for the
inconvenience. No subsequent site visits will be scheduled until this charge has
been paid.
3.3
INSTALLATION
A. General.
1. Drawings and specifications. Drawings are diagrammatic. All piping, valves, etc.
shown within paved area are for design clarification only and shall be installed in
planting areas. Fumish and install all work called for on the drawings, whether or not
specifically mentioned in the specifications.
2. Perform minor adjustment in location or alignment of new work, to avoid existing
utilities, as directed without additional cost.
3. All excavation, trenching, backfilling and compaction performed under this section
shall conform to the requirements of Section 02222, "Excavating, Backfilling and
Compacting for Utilities," 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5. In all planting areas, water settle with
no tamping. Leave soil slightly crowned at irrigation heads.
B. Connection to existing supply line.
1. Connect to existing cold water service where shown on plans.
2. Connect to existing cast iron, PVC, galvanized and/or asbestos-cement pipe by any
of the following methods.
a. Utilize pressure rated 150-200 AWS-A21.10 cast iron fittings.
b. Tapping "sleeve."
C. Cutting in "tee."
d. Utilize a threaded fitting.
e. Saddle with double bale flattened, double bronze straps.
f. PVC fitting for solvent weld on PVC pipe only.
C. Excavating and Trenching.
The Contractor shall perform all excavations as required for the installation of the
work included under this section, including shoring of earth banks to prevent cave-
ins. The contractor shall trench, each day, only as much as required for that day's
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work.
Trenches shall be made wide enough to allow a minimum of two (2") inches between
parallel pipe lines. Trenches for pipelines shall be made of sufficient depth to provide
minimum cover from finish grade as follows:
a. 24" minimum cover over main lines, as measured from top of pipe where it
occurs with in planting area. Install 36" below grade where it crosses
driveway
b. 12" minimum cover over control lines from controller to valves.
C. 4" - 6" cover over dripperline.
3. Follow approved layout for each system. Pipe layout as shown on irrigation plan is
schematic. Route piping in the most expedient manner, consistent with the
requirements set forth herein, including avoidance of tree roots. Adhere to as-built
requirements stated herein.
4. The bottom of the trench shall be free of rocks, clods and other sharp-edged objects.
If rocks over 1" size are encountered at the bottom of the trench or within backfill @
4" above pipe, Contractor shall have the option of removing rocks or placing 4" of
sand below and above PVC pipe.
5. Trench bottom shall be flat and piping shall be supported continuously at prepared
grade.
D. Pipe and Assembly:
1. Install remote valves where shown and group together where practical. Place valves
no closer than six (6") inches to walk edges, buildings and walls. Locate all valve
boxes in planting beds unless otherwise directed or noted.
2. No pipe shall be laid when, in the opinion of the Project Consultant, trench or
weather conditions are unsuitable. When pipe laying is not in progress, the open
ends of the installed pipe shall be closed by approved means to prevent entrance of
trench water and other foreign material into the line(s). Enough backfill shall be
placed in the center sections of the pipe to prevent floating. Any pipe that has floated
shall be removed from the trench and re-laid.
3. PVC pipe and fittings shall be solvent welded using solvents and methods as
recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe, except where screwed connections
are required. Pipe and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust and moisture
before applying solvent with a non-synthetic bristle brush.
4. Pipe may be assembled and welded on the surface. Snake pipe from side to side in
the trench to allow for expansion and contraction.
5. Make all connections between plastic pipe and metal valves or steel pipe with
threaded fittings using plastic male adapters.
6. Scale of drawing may not permit indicating all sleeving required. Provide sleeves for
all piping under paved areas. Refer to sections that pertain to sleeving material,
size, etc.
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All outlets from main line shall be accomplished with line sized tees, with an outlet of
the specified size. No saddle tees are permitted.
D. Dripperline Installation:
1. Install all dripperline as indicated on drawings. Use only Teflon tape on all threaded
connections.
2. Clamp Techline/Techlite fittings with Oetiker clamps when operating pressure
exceeds specific dripperline fitting requirements.
3. Cap or plug all openings as soon as lines have been installed to prevent the intrusion
of materials that would obstruct the pipe. Leave in place until removal is necessary
for completion of installation.
4. Thoroughly flush all water lines before installing valves and other hydrants.
5. Test in accordance with Paragraph on Hydrostatic Tests.
E. Automatic Control System
Install per manufacturer instructions. Connect remote control valves to controller in
numerical sequence shown on the drawings.
2. Controller Mount
a. Install within "Le Muer"/ "Strong Box" controller enclosure, provide 3"
galvanized plastic-coated conduit sweep bend to house control wires.
b. Install within pedestal enclosure. Set pedestal in a vertical position and
install in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Vandal and weatherproof controller enclosure.
a. Seal all openings to keep rodents out.
b. Protect surface from damage during shipment and installation. Contractor
shall be responsible for epoxy repairs to areas of metal exposed by damage.
Control Wiring.
1. Wiring shall occupy the same trench and shall be installed along the same route as
pressure supply or lateral lines wherever possible.
2. Where more than one (1) wire is placed in a trench, the wiring shall be taped
together at intervals of ten (10) feet.
3. An expansion curl shall be provided within three (3) feet of each wire connection.
Expansion curl at electric control valves shall be of sufficient length so ttfat in case of
repair, the valve bonnet may be brought to the surface without disconnecting the
control wires. Control wires shall be laid loosely in trench without stress or stretching
of control wire conductors.
4. All splices shall be made with 3M DBY Connector Sealing packs, Rainbird Snap-Tite
wire connector, or approved equal. Use on splice per connector sealing pack.
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5. Field splices between the automatic controller and electrical control valves will not be
allowed without prior approval of the City of Rosemead.
6. Record locations of tracer wires and their termination points on record drawings.
G. Backfilling.
The trenches shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed. Trenches
shall be carefully backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling,
consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, sand, or other approved materials, free from
large clods of earth or stones. Backfill shall be mechanically compacted landscape
areas to a dry density equal to adjacent undisturbed soil in planting areas. Backfill
will conform to adjacent grades without dips, sunken areas, humps, or other surface
irregularities.
2. A fine granular material backfill will be initially placed on all lines. No foreign matter
larger than one-half (1/2) inch in size will be permitted in the initial backfill.
3. Flooding of trenches will be permitted only with approval of the City of Rosemead.
4. If settlement occurs and subsequent adjustments in pipe, valves, tubing, lawn or
planting, or other construction are necessary, the Contractor shall make all required
adjustments without cost to the City of Rosemead.
H. Valve Boxes.
1. Install all buried valves and equipment in the specified box.
2. Fill area under box with a minimum of 3 cubic feet of 3/4 inch gravel for remote
control valves and two cubic feet for gate valves and quick coupling valves, before
box is installed.
3. Attach identification tags to each remote control valve, showing number that
corresponds with controller sequence. Tags shall be manufactured of polyurethane
Behr Desopaid, yellow in color with black letters, 2-3/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches.
4. Brand sequence number of each valve in minimum 2 inch high numerals into box
top.
5. Install valve boxes in shrub areas unless otherwise approved. When grouped
together, allow at least twelve (12) inches between valves. Install each remote
control valve in a separate valve box.
6. Install valve boxes square to one another and to edges of adjacent hardscape,
unless otherwise approved by City of Rosemead.
7. Set boxes flush with finish grade, including sloped areas. Compact all soil within 12
inches of the perimeter of box by water settlement, as indicated in trench repair
section of this specification. Position boxes per construction detail.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Hydrostatic Test:
1. Request the presence of the Owner and/or Landscape Architect at least forty eight
(48) hours in advance of testing.
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2. Testing to be accomplished at the expense of the Contractor, and in the presence of
the Owner.
Center load piping with small amount of backfill to prevent arching or slipping under
pressure.
Apply a continuous and static water pressure of sixty (60) psi when welded plastic
joints have cured at least twenty-four (24) hours and with the risers capped as
follows:
Main lines and sub mains to be tested for one (1) hour.
b. Lateral lines to be tested for one (1) hour.
5. Repair leaks resulting from tests.
The lines shall then be retested until satisfactory.
B. Final Observation Prior to Acceptance.
Operate each system in its entirety for the City of Rosemead at time of final
observation. Any items deemed unacceptable by the City of Rosemead due to
noncompliance with the specifications and drawings shall be corrected to the
complete satisfaction of the City of Rosemead.
Operate automatic controller rain sensor at conclusion of maintenance period to
confirm proper operation.
Evidence must be shown to the City of Rosemead that City of Rosemead has
received all required irrigation equipment, charts, record drawings, etc. as noted
herein before final observation can occur.
C. Conclusion of Maintenance Period.
At end of maintenance period, submit written confirmation to City of Rosemead that
the system is operating properly, as per final acceptance, and note any
changes/adjustments made during maintenance period. Based on this, City of
Rosemead may request additional site review.
3.5 MAINTENANCE
A. The entire irrigation system shall be operated automatically fora period of seven days prior to
any planting.
B. The City of Rosemead reserves the right to waive or shorten the operation period.
C. After maintenance period, demonstrate in presence of the City of Rosemead that the system
is in proper operating order.
3.6 CLEANUP
A. Clean-up shall be made as each portion of work progresses. Refuse and excess dirt shall be
removed from the site, all walks and paving shall be swept or washed down, and any damage
sustained on the work of others shall be repaired to original conditions.
3.7 EMERGENCY REPAIRS
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A. The City of Rosemead reserves the right to make temporary repairs as necessary to keep
equipment in operating condition without voiding the Contractor's guarantee bond nor
relieving the Contractor of his responsibilities during the bonding period.
3.8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Contractor to train the City of Rosemead's maintenance personnel in proper operation of all
major equipment. Provide written confirmation of the person(s) so trained to the City of
Rosemead.
3.9 SERVICES/DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
A. Rain sensor data.
B. Training of City of Rosemead's personnel in proper operation of all major equipment.
3.10 OBSERVATION SCHEDULE
A. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the City of Rosemead in advance for the time
indicated.
1. Pre-Job Conference - 7 days
2. Pressure supply line installing and testing - 48 hours
3. Automatic controller installation - 48 hours
4. Control wire installation - 48 hours
5. Lateral line and irrigation installation - 48 hours
6. Final inspection - 7 days
B. When observations have been conducted by other than the City of Rosemead, show
evidence in writing of when and by whom those observations were made.
C. No site observations will commence without as-built drawings. In the event the Contractor
calls for a site visit without as-built drawings, without completing previously noted corrections,
orwithout preparing the system for said visit, he shall be responsible for reimbursing the City
of Rosemead at his current billing rates per hour portal to portal (plus transportation costs) for
inconvenience, No further site visits will be scheduled until this charge has been paid and
received.
END OF SECTION 02810
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SECTION 02900
LANDSCAPING
PART1 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The work includes all services, labor, materials, transportation and equipment necessary to
provide landscaping as indicated on the Drawings and as specified.
1.2 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS
A. Section 02230 - Site Clearing
Section 02810 - Landscape Irrigation
C. Section 02920 - Landscape Maintenance
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Approvals.
Provide written evidence that landscape irrigation system has been inspected and
approved prior to start of any work of this section.
2. Agronomic Soil Report
a. After completion of the grading operations and prior to soil preparation, the
Contractor shall, at his expense, obtain a soils test report from an approved
professional agronomic soils testing laboratory.
b. Contractor shall, at his expense obtain a soil tests report for imported
topsoil from an approved professional agronomic soils testing laboratory,
and obtain approval by the City of Rosemead, prior to on site delivery.
C. Contractor shall submit the name, address and phone number of the
consulting soil testing laboratory for approval prior to obtaining services.
d. The approved soil testing laboratory report shall indicate soil analysis for
plant growth suitability, and recommendations for soil preparation in all
planting areas and soil mix for backfill of planting container material.
e. The recommendations of the agronomic soil report shall take precedence
over the quantities of soil amendments and material mix specified in the
backfill mix; and only when those specifications exceed the minimum
requirements specified herein.
f. Contractor shall submit one (1) copy of the agronomic soil report to the City
of Rosemead, and shall not begin any landscape planting work until the
report has been evaluated and approved by the City of Rosemead.
g. Contract price adjustments if required due to the above shall be made by
unit price or change order.
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B. Certificates. Prior to construction, written certifications listing the source of the supplier and
quantities of each shall be submitted to the City of Rosemead for the following:
1. Commercial fertilizer or organic fertilizer.
2. Wood shavings or fir bark.
3. Herbicide.
4. Soil conditioner - fertilizer type.
5. Plant Materials.
6. Top Soil.
1.4 GUARANTEES AND REPLACEMENTS
A. Plant Materials: Shrubs, vines and groundcovers shall be guaranteed to remain healthy and
vigorously growing for ninety (90) days.
B. Trees: All trees that have been supplied and installed under this Contract shall be guaranteed
to live in a healthy condition for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance of
project.
C. Plant Replacement: Plants found to be dead or not in a vigorous condition, or if root balls
have been damaged, within the Installation, Maintenance and Guarantee Periods, shall be
replaced within fourteen (14) days. Contractor shall include, at his expense, a timely written
diagnosis of plant health by a certified Arborist, should a dispute arise. Arborist's report shall
indicate reason for lack of vigor, potential remedies, if any, and estimate of time required to
regain vigor and specified size.
D. Plant Replacement: Plants used for replacement shall be same kind and size as specified
and shall be furnished, planted and fertilized as originally specified. Cost of all repairwork to
existing improvements damaged during replacements shall be bome by the Contractor.
1.5 SITE OBSERVATION AND INSPECTION
A. Written notice requesting an inspection shall be submitted to the city of Rosemead at least
ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date.
B_ Site observation and inspection will be required for the following parts of the work:
1. Observation to be performed by the Landscape Architect or City of Rosemead upon
the completion of grading prior to planting.
2. Inspection to be performed by the Landscape Architect for approval of all plant
materials.
3. Observation to be performed by the Landscape Architect or City of Rosemead when
trees and shrubs are spotted in place for excavation, but prior to planting.
4. Observation to be performed by the Landscape Architect or City of Rosemead after
planting and all other indicated or specified work has been completed Acceptance
and written approval shall establish the beginning of the Maintenance Period.
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a. Contractor shall insure that all landscape construction items are properly
placed, all plants are in place in a healthy condition, areas are clean and
free of weeds and debris, and entire area is in a neat condition prior to
scheduling an inspection for beneficial occupancy at the beginning of the
maintenance period and all subsequent inspections.
5. Maintenance observation to be performed by the Landscape Architect or City of
Rosemead after thirty (30) days.
6. Final observation to be performed by the Landscape Architect or City of Rosemead
at the completion of the ninety (90) day Maintenance Period. This observation shall
establish the beginning date for the one (1) year guarantee of all trees.
C. Upon completion of the Final Observation and the work of this section, the Contractor will be
notified in writing: (1) whether the work is acceptable;(2) of any requirements necessary for
completion and acceptance.
D. Contractor shall be on the site at the time of each observation.
1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING: Coordinate the work of this Section with installation of
underground irrigation system utilities, piping and watering heads.
1.7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The term "Planting Area" shall mean all areas to be planted with trees, shrubs, groundcovers,
seed and sod.
Actual planting shall be performed during those periods when weather and soil conditions are
suitable in accordance with locally accepted horticultural practice.
C. All rock and other growth or debris accumulated during the duration of the project shall be
removed from the site.
D. Prior to excavation for planting or placing of plant materials, locate all underground utility lines
still in use and take proper precautions to avoid damage to such improvements. In the event
of a conflict between such lines and plant locations, notify the City of Rosemead who shall
arrange for the relocation of one or the other. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for
making any and all repairs for damages from work as herein specified at no additional
expenses to the City of Rosemead.
E. Grading and soil preparation work shall be performed only during the period when beneficial
and optimum results may be obtained. If the moisture content of the soil should reach such a
level that working it would destroy soil structure, spreading grading operations shall be
suspended until the moisture content is increased or reduced to acceptable levels and the
desired results are likely to be obtained.
F. All scaled dimensions are approximate. Before proceeding with any work, carefully check
and verify all dimensions and immediately inform the City of Rosemead of any discrepancy
between the drawings and/or specifications and actual conditions.
G. Quantities for plant materials are shown for convenience only, and not guaranteed. Check
and verify count and supply sufficient number to fulfill intent of drawings. Notify the City of
Rosemead of discrepancies between quantities and symbols shown prior to installation.
H. Adequately stake, barricade and protect all irrigation equipment, manholes, utility lines and
other existing property during all phases of the soil amending and grading operation.
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Tree Selection.
The Contractor shall immediately remove from the site any trees not approved after
the City of Rosemead has seen them. The trees are to be replaced with plants
deemed suitable by the City of Rosemead at the Contractor's expense.
The Contractor, at his option and expense, can retain the services of the City of
Rosemead to review trees 15 gallon or larger tagged at the nursery and/or at its
place of growth, or submit color photographs of trees for approval.
3. The City of Rosemead shall have the right to inspect and reject unsatisfactory or
defective plant material at any time during the progress of the work.
Shrub and Groundcover Selection.
1. Inspection is required upon delivery to site. All plants 15 gallons or smaller are to be
inspected and approved at the project site. Plants that are 15 gallons or larger
should follow the criteria set forth under Tree Selection.
2. The Contractor shall immediately remove from the site any plants not approved after
the City of Rosemead has seen them. The plants are to be replaced with plants
deemed suitable by the City of Rosemead at the Contractor's expense.
3. The City of Rosemead shall have the right to inspect and reject unsatisfactory or
defective plant material at any time during the progress of the work.
K. Rejection and Substitution- All plants not conforming to the requirements herein specified
shall be considered defective and such plants, whether in place or not, shall be marked as
rejected and be immediately removed from the site of the work and replaced with acceptable
plant materials. The plant materials shall meet all applicable inspections required by law. All
plants shall be of the species, variety size, age, flower color and condition as specified herein
and/or as indicated on the Drawings. Under no condition will there be any substitution of
plant species, variety or reduced sizes for those listed on the accompanying Drawings,
except with the written consent of the City of Rosemead.
L. All utilities (water and electricity) used during the installation of the landscaping and irrigation
systems for this project shall be paid for by the City of Rosemead. During the ninety (90) day
Maintenance Period, the City of Rosemead will be responsible for the payment of the utilities
to maintain landscaping.
1.8 INVOICING OF PLANT MATERIAL AND SOIL PREPARATION AND SOIL PREPARATION
CONFORMANCE TEST
A. After installation of plant materials but prior to the pre-maintenance inspection, the City of
Rosemead, with the heretofore specified signed copies of the required certificates, trip slips
and invoices for the plant materials and related items, shall invoice such material comparing
the total area and/or the amounts specified. If the minimum amounts have not been
furnished, the City of Rosemead will require the installation of additional materials to fulfill the
minimum requirements specified.
B. Upon delivery of materials and/or completion of all soil conditioning and grading, but prior to
initiating planting operations, the City of Rosemead with the heretofore specified signed
copies of required certificates, trip slips and invoices for soil preparation materials, shall
invoice such material comparing the total quantities of each material furnished against the
total area to each operation. If the minimum rates of application have not been met, the
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Contractor will be required to distribute additional quantities of these materials to fulfill the
minimum application requirements specified.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Refer to "Planting Notes" on L3.01 for general requirements.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Imported Topsoil: Fertile, agricultural sandy loam, typical for locality, capable of sustaining
vigorous plant growth, taken from drained site, free of subsoil, clay, rocks, impurities, plants,
weeds and roots; minimum pH value of 5.4 and maximum 6.5 per soils test. Supply topsoil for
all backfill mixes for plants to bring finished grades to 2 inches below tops of curbs, sidewalks
and driveways. Topsoil shall not be used for planting operations while in a muddy condition.
B. Soil Amendment and Fertilizer.
1. All planting areas shall receive the following amendments per 1,000 sq. ft. of surface
area:
a. 150 lbs. of "Gro-Power" 5-3-1 or equal (no known equal) as reviewed by
the City of Rosemead.
b. 3 cu. Yards of nitrogen stabilized, fine grade Fir bark or Redwood shavings
containing 1% nitrogen added to each lb. of shavings.
C. 8 lbs. of "Gro-Power Controlled Release" 12-8-8 or equal (no known equal)
as reviewed by the City of Rosemead.
C. Planting Tablets: Planting tablets shall be Gro-Power Planting Tablets or equal (no known
equal) as reviewed by the City of Rosemead.
D. Pre-Emergent weed killer to be Eptam or Ronstar or approved equal as reviewed by the City
of Rosemead.
2.3 PLANTING BACKFILL
A. Thoroughly blended mixture of topsoil and soil amendments at the following mixture:
Stock-Piled on Site Soil or imported topsoil 6 Parts
Nitrogen stabilized Fir bark or Redwood shavings 4 Parts
2.4 STAKING MATERIALS
A. Tree Staking: Stakes shall be of lodgepole pine. These shall be straight shafts, shaved and
cut clean and bare of branches, stubs, and bark, of uniform thickness between 2 and 2'/2
inches in diameter, free of loose knots, splits or bends. Stakes shall be no lest than eight
feet in length for 5 gallon trees and ten feet in length for 10 gallon trees or larger. Stakes are
to be completely treated with copper napthenate. Stakes shall be conically pointed at one
end, with 10" long taper point and chamfered at the other end.
B. Tree ties shall be "Wonder Tree Ties" or approved equal as reviewed by the City of
Rosemead. Wonder Tree Ties, 151 9"' Avenue, Unit'U', City of Industry, CA 91746. (818)
336-3512.
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2.5 PLANT MATERIALS
A. Nomenclature: The scientific and common names of plants herein specified conform to
"Standard Plant Names" established by the American Joint Committee on Horticultural
Nomenclature. Names not listed therein follow established nursery lexicon. See listof plant
material on Drawings.
B. All material provided shall be well branched and proportioned, with respect to width-height
relationship.
C. Labeling: Materials shall be clearly labeled as to species and variety. All patented plants
(cultivar) shall be delivered with a proper plant patent attached.
D. Quality and size of all plants shall meet American Nursery Standards. They shall be
vigorous, of normal growth, not deformed, free from disease, insects, insect eggs and meet or
exceed the measurements specified. Tree trunks shall be sturdy and well "hardened off',
self-supporting. Plants will be free of abrasions, knots, injuries, or disfigurations. Plants
shall have well-developed branch systems, vigorous and fibrous root systems, and no signs
of being root or container bound.
E. Container stock (1 gal., 5 gal., 15 gal. boxes) shall have grown in containers for at least six
(6) months, but not over two (2) years. No container plants that have cracked or broken balls
of earth, when taken from the container, shall be planted, except upon special approval. No
trees with damaged roots or broken balls shall be planted.
Pruning shall not be done, prior to delivery, except by written approval by the City of
Rosemead.
G. Inspection of plant materials, required by City, County or State authorities shall be a
responsibility of the Contractor and where necessary the Contractor shall have secured
permits or certificates prior to delivery of plants to site. Nurseries in which the plants have
been grown shall be inspected by the State Department of Agriculture.
H. Protection: Plants shall be handled, stored and maintained to prevent drying out, wind bum,
wilting or root or stem damage. Evidence of these conditions will be grounds for plant
replacement.
1. Plants shall be subject to inspection and approval or rejection at the project site at any time
before or during the progress of work for size, variety, condition, latent defects and injuries.
Rejected plants shall be removed from the project site immediately.
J. Substitutions will not be permitted except that if proof is submitted that any plant specified is
not obtainable, a proposal will be considered for use of the nearest equivalent size or variety
and cost. All substitutions subject to City of Rosemead's written approval.
K. Quantities shall be furnished as needed to complete work as shown on Drawings.
L. The City of Rosemead reserves the right to inspect root condition of any species, particularly
those grown from seed, and if found defective, to reject the plants represented by the
defective sample.
M. Identify plant species or varieties correctly on legible, weather-proof labels attached securely
to the job site. There shall be a minimum of one labeled plant for each five plants in a lot.
N. Groundcover plants shall be healthy, vigorous rooted cuttings grown in flats until
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transplanting.
0. Pre-emergence herbicide shall be Eptam, Ronstar or equal.
P. Weed contact spray shall be Phytar 560, Broadside, Round-Up or equal.
2.6 BARK MULCH: All shrub and groundcover areas shall be covered with fine-size fir bark, 2 inches
minimum deep, as designated on plans. Fir bark shall be screened bark. Mulch shall contain no
Eucalyptus. Mulch is to be 2" away from tree trunk or shrub base.
2.7 ROOT BARRIERS: Biological root control device shall be a minimum of.06 inches and each barrier
shall have a locking device to hold barrier in position after installation. Only linear root barriers (not
circular root barriers) are permitted.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Beginning of installation indicates Contractors acceptance of existing conditions
B. Clearing and Grubbing: Prior to tillage operations, vegetation growth shall be grubbed, raked
and cleared from the site. The ground surface shall be cleared of material which might hinder
grading, tillage, planting and maintenance operations and be disposed of off the site.
C. A minimum of 12" of existing soil will be removed in all planting areas at the Contractor's
expense and be replaced with imported top soil. Soils report recommendations will
supersede soil conditioning guidelines given here.
3.2 SOIL CONDITIONING, FERTILIZING AND ROTOTILLING:
A. Grade shall ensure positive drainage of site, directing surface drainage toward curbs, gutters,
swales and drains; away from building foundations, free of irregularities and depressions at a
minimum of 2%. The soil amendments specified below are required prior to construction.
B. Thoroughly moisten soil and grade all planting areas to within one-tenth of a foot of finished
grades prior to incorporating soil conditioner and amendment. The following rates of soil
conditioning and amendment materials shall be evenly spread over all planting areas and
shall be thoroughly scarified to an average depth of 12 inches by rototilling a minimum of 2
alternating passes: (this is to be used as a basis for bidding and may be modified based on
soil tests.)
Gro-Power 5-3-1 150 Lbs. Per 1,000 Sq Ft.
Nitrogenized bark/ wood shavings 3 Cu. Yd Per 1,000 Sq Ft.
Gro-Power Controlled Release 12-8-8 8 Lbs. Per 1,000 Sq. Ft.
C. Soil Preparation Procedure for all Landscaped Areas:
After landscape areas have been graded, compacted and sloped to drain, Contractor
shall accept the areas for landscape soil preparation.
Areas that have not been graded and will be planted shall be thoroughly irrigated for
a minimum of two weeks or until weeds germinate and vigorous weed growth is
evident. Apply contact herbicide per manufacturers specifications. Repeat process
if required by City of Rosemead until weed kill is achieved.
All areas shall be deep ripped to a depth of 12 inches and all vegetation (not shown
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to remain), stumps, roots, and stones (1 inch or larger in diameter) shall be removed
from the top 8 inches of soil. The thoroughness of rock removal shall be approved
by the City of Rosemead prior to incorporation of amendments. Adequate
replacement soil shall be imported to equal volume of rock removed. (See Topsoil
Guidelines).
4. Grades: Planting areas which have been soil conditioned and/or graded shall be
maintained in a true and even condition prior to planting. Contractor shall include
repairs to previously graded areas, if disruption of these areas should occur prior to
end of Maintenance Period.
5. Settling of Soil: When grading, deep ripping, topsoiling, addition of soil conditioning
and tilling have been accomplished, areas shall be compacted and settled by heavy
irrigation to a minimum depth of 12 inches without causing erosion or sloughing of
soils.
6. Final Grading of Planting Areas: Planting areas shall be free of rocks larger than 1
inch with no more than 5% by volume of rocks smaller than 1 inch. All depressions,
voids, erosion, settled trenches and excavations shall be filled with amended soil
and/or removed by the Contractor leaving a smooth, even finish grade. Final grade
shall be established to the following directives:
a. Drainage away from walls shall be maintained.
b. Molding and rounding of grades shall be provided at all changes in slope.
Blend slopes into level areas.
C. Grades shall be 2 inches below adjacent paved areas and sidewalks and
flush with valve boxes, mowing strips, clean-outs, drains, manholes, etc.,
and shall have a minimum slope of 1 % to drains.
d. No planting shall be installed until approval has been given by the City of
Rosemead.
Care shall be taken that the rate of application of water does not cause erosion or
sloughing of soils.
8. All depressions, voids, erosion scars and settled trenches generated by the deep
watering shall be filled with conditioned topsoil and brought to finish grade.
3.3 FINISH GRADING
A. Finish grades shall be at 2% away from the wall
B. Molding and rounding of the grades shall be provided at all changes in slope.
C All undulations and irregularities in the planting surfaces resulting from tillage, rototilling and
all other operations shall be leveled and floated out before planting operations are initiated.
D. The Contractor shall take every precaution to protect and avoid damage to sprinkler heads,
irrigation lines and other underground utilities during his grading and conditioning operations.
E. Final finish grades shall insure positive drainage of the site with all surface drainage away
from buildings, walls and toward roadways, drains and catch basins.
F. Final grades shall be acceptable to the City of Rosemead before planting operations will be
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allowed to begin.
G Planting surfaces shall be graded with no less than two (2) percent surface slope for positive
drainage.
H. Areas shown on plans as turf areas to receive soil preparation and conditioning (amend and
fine grade soil) shall have all stones removed from the surface of the lawn bed.
3.4 PLANTING
A. The layout of locations for plants and outlines of groundcover to be planted shall be approved
on the site by the City of Rosemead or Landscape Architect prior to planting. All such
locations shall be checked for possible interference with existing underground piping prior to
excavation of holes. If underground construction or utility lines are encountered in the
excavation of planting areas, other locations for the planting may be selected by the City of
Rosemead. Damage to existing utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
The layout, planting, staking/guying and tying of trees will occur first. The planting of
shrubs, vines, and ground cover will follow consecutively.
Locate the planting pit using one (1) of the following methods:
Place 1" x 3" x X-0" wood stake at the location shown on the plans. Write
botanical name and size of container on stake.
b. Place plant container at location shown on the plans.
B. Planting Trees and Shrubs.
1. All excavated holes shall have vertical sides with roughened surfaces and shall be
two (2) times wider than the width of the plant ball and be as deep as indicated on
drawings. Vertical sides and bottom of the plant pit shall be scored to loosen soil
and to eliminate "glazed" pit walls. Holes shall be, in all cases, large enough to
permit handling and planting without injury or breakage of root balls or roots.
2. Excavation shall include the stripping and staking of all acceptable soil encountered
within the areas to be excavated for plant pits and planting beds. Protect all areas
that are to be trucked over and upon which soil is to be temporarily stacked pending
its reuse for the filling of holes, pits and beds.
3. Plants shall not be allowed to dry out before or while being planted. Keep exposed
roots moist by means of wet sawdust, peat moss or burlap at all times during
planting operations, do not expose to the air except while being placed in the ground.
Wilted plants, whether in place or not, will not be accepted and shall be replaced at
the Contractor's expense.
4. Remove nursery stakes and ties from all container stock. Maintain side growth on all
trees.
5. Loosen roots and soil at edges of root ball of plant being installed and mix with native
soil.
6. Excess soil generated from the planting holes shall be spread on the site as directed
by the City of Rosemead.
7. All used cans shall be removed to the storage area or from the site daily.
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8. The plants shall be planted at approved locations with the heretofore specified
conditioner and soil planting backfill.
9. The plants shall be placed in the planting pits on the backfill material which has been
hand-tamped and water settled to the root ball base levels prior to the placement of
the plants. After setting the plants, the remaining backfill material shall be carefully
tamped and settled around each root ball to fill all voids.
10. Each tree and shrub shall be placed in the center of the hole and shall be set plumb
and held rigidly in position until the planting back fill has been tamped from around
each root ball.
11. All plants shall be set at such a level that after settling they bear the same
relationship to the surrounding finish grades as they bore to the soil line grade in the
container, unless otherwise noted.
12. Gro-Power planting tablets shall be placed in each planting hole at the following
rates:
One (1)-7 gram tablet per liner and flat size plant.
Two (2)-7 gram tablets per gallon container.
Five (5)-7 gram tablets per 5 gallon container.
Ten (10)- 7gram tablets per 15 gallon container.
Fourteen (14)-7 gram tablets per 24" box and larger.
13. No plant will be accepted if the root ball is broken or cracked, either before, during or
after the process of installation.
14. All plants shall be thoroughly watered into the full depth of each planting hole
immediately after planting.
15. All trees, 15 gallon and larger, shall be staked with two wood stakes, driven into the
ground. Nursery stakes provided at time of delivery shall be removed prior to
restaking. The stakes shall be driven in plumb and secure. Special care shall be
taken that the driving in of the stakes does not damage the tree root ball. Tree ties
shall be fastened to each tree and stake by looping figure eights with the inside
diameter of the tie at two or three times the diameter of the tree and by tacking the
back of the tie to the stake (See Detailed Drawings).
16. The staking method shall be accomplished in such a manner as to insure the proper
and healthy growth and the safety of the plants, property and public.
17. Shrubs shown in plant areas shall be underplanted with groundcover shown by
adjacent symbol to within 12 inches of main plant stem.
18. The Contractor shall be responsible for all surface and subsurface drainage required
which may affect his guarantee of the trees, shrubs and vines.
19. Pruning after planting shall be required on all trees and shrubs only when necessary
to provide the specified or approved standard shapes, form and/or sizes
characteristic to each plant. Pruning may include thinning, topping and/or cutting
and shall be under the direction of the City of Rosemead. Cuts over 3/4 inch in
diameter shall be painted with an approved tree sealant.
20. All trees 24 inches box and larger shall be spotted in place prior to digging of the
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hole.
21. Install vines as per plans and details. Remove existing nursery stakes and ties after
planting.
C. Groundcovers.
1. Groundcovers shall be planted in the areas indicated on the Drawings. The
groundcover plants shall be rooted cuttings grown in flats and shall remain in those
flats until transplanting.
2. Planting pits for flat-sized plants are to be at least 6" x 6" x 6". Plant in moistened
soil.
3. All groundcover plants shall be planted with soil around roots in evenly spaced
intervals as called out on the Drawings.
4. The groundcover plants shall be planted sufficiently deep to cover all roots and shall
be immediately gently watered after planting until the entire area is soaked to the full
depth of all holes.
5. The groundcover planting areas shall be hand-smoothed after planting to provide an
even, smooth final finish grade. All groundcover areas to receive 2 inches layer fir
bark mulch.
3.5 WATERING
A. Apply water to all planted areas and plants, during operations and thereafter, until acceptance
of work.
B. All plantings which cannot be watered efficiently with the existing water system shall be
watered by means of a hose.
C. Immediately after planting, apply water to each tree, shrub and vine by means of a hose.
Apply water in a moderate stream in the planting hole until the material about the roots is
completely saturated from the bottom of the planting pit to finish grade.
D. Following the planting of ground cover, each plant shall be immediately and thoroughly
watered by means of a hose, with a slow running stream of water.
E. Apply water in sufficient quantities, and as often as seasonal conditions require, to keep the
ground moist at all times, well below the root system of groundcover and all other planting.
Exercise care to prevent overwatering, flooding or excessive runoff.
3.6 MAINTENANCE
A. The entire project shall be cared for, to the satisfaction of the City of Rosemead, in such a
manner as to present a neat and clean condition at all times.
The maintenance period begins on the first day after final completion on all landscape work
on this project is complete, checked, accepted and written approval from the City of
Rosemead is given to begin the Maintenance Period and shall continue thereafter for no less
than ninety (90) contiguous days.
C. Regular planting maintenance operations shall begin immediately after each plant is planted.
Plants shall be kept in a healthy, growing condition and in a visually pleasing appearance by
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watering, pruning, mowing, rolling, trimming, edging, fertilizing, restaking, pest and disease
controlling, spraying, weeding, cleaning up and any other necessary operation of
maintenance. Landscape areas shall be kept free of weeds, noxious grass and all other
undesired vegetative growth and debris. All plants found to be dead or in an impaired
condition shall be replaced within fourteen (14) days. Maintenance operations shall also
include:
1. Filling and replanting of any low areas which may cause standing water.
2. Adjusting of sprinkler head height and watering pattern.
3. Filling and recompaction of eroded areas.
4. Weekly removal of trash, litter, clippings and foreign debris.
D. The Contract completion date of the Contract Maintenance Period will be extended when, in
the opinion of the City of Rosemead, improper maintenance and/or possible poor or
unhealthy condition of planted material is evident at the termination of the scheduled
Maintenance Period. The Contractor shall be responsible for additional maintenance of the
work until all of the work is completed and acceptable at no additional cost to the City of
Rosemead.
E. When in the opinion of the City of Rosemead's Representative, improper maintenance,
possible poor or unhealthy condition of plant materials, or unestablished lawns are evident or
when maintenance work is not being performed, the Contractor shall be responsible for
additional maintenance of the work until all of the work is completed and acceptable at no
additional cost to the City of Rosemead.
Upon completion of all planting operations, apply pre-emergent weed control over all ground
cover and shrub areas (seeded areas are not to be treated) in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations.
G. Prior to completion of the 90 day maintenance period, cultivate all ground cover and shrub
areas and provide an additional application of pre-emergent herbicide in accordance with
manufacturers recommendations.
During the maintenance period, the contractor is required to apply fertilizer to all planted
areas, at a time specified by the City of Rosemead (every 30 days after the beginning of the
maintenance period). Fertilizer application shall be performed in the presence of the City of
Rosemead.
a. Apply soil conditioner-fertilizer ("Gro-Power" 5-3-1) at the rate of 25 lbs. per 1000 sq.
ft., uniformly over all shrub and ground cover areas.
b. Apply soil conditioner-fertilizer ("Gro-Power") controlled release (12-8-8) at the rate
of 20 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft., uniformly over all lawn areas.
Replacements. Immediately replace any and all plant materials which, for any reason, dies,
is unhealthy or is damaged. Any trees or other plant materials that die back grid lose the
form and size as originally specified shall be replaced, even though they have taken root and
are growing after the die-back. Replacement shall be made with plants as indicated or
specified for the original planting. All replacement of plant material shall be at the expense of
the Contractor.
J. Repair. Damage to planting areas shall be replaced and repaired immediately.
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K. Depressions caused by erosion, vehicles, bicycles or foot traffic to be filled with topsoil and
leveled. Reseed damage done to lawn areas.
L. Exterminate gophers and moles and repair damage, as approved by City of Rosemead.
M. Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, baits and other chemicals shall be used in strict
accordance with manufacturers recommendations and regulatory agencies.
N. The Contractor will be relieved of maintenance work when the final 90 calendar day plant
establishment work has been satisfactorily completed. If maintenance is unsatisfactory,
Contractor shall maintain work beyond the 90 calendar day period until all planting is in a
healthy thriving condition as determined by the City of Rosemead. Final acceptance of
landscape work will relieve Contractor from maintaining all planting.
3.7 ROOT BARRIER
A. Install linear root barriers for all trees. Install root barrier along the edge of paving for a
distance of ten (10) feet in each direction from the tree for a total of twenty (20) feet per tree.
Where trees are closer than twenty feet apart a single continuous piece of root barrier shall
be used. Overlap root barrier a minimum of twelve (12) inches at splices.
3.8 CLEAN UP
A. As project progresses, Contractor shall maintain all areas in a neat manner and remove
unsightly debris as necessary. After completion of project, Contractor shall remove all debris
and containers used in accomplishing work. The Contractor shall sweep and clean all
sidewalks, asphalt and concrete areas adjacent to plantings.
3.9 TREE PROTECTION
A. Identification: Trees to be saved are noted on plans.
B. Grading and Backfill: Do not place fill within 4' from trunk of any trees noted to remain without
prior written approval.
C. Storage and Traffic: Keep traffic and storage 15' away from protected trees.
D. Existing trees or shrubs, shown on plan to be relocated (moved) or to be changed in
elevation, shall be moved in accordance with current horticultural practices, utilizing a box of
sufficient size to encompass roots so the plant will remain in a healthy growing condition.
Contractor to guarantee plants for a period of one year. Equivalent trees or plants, of same
size, may be furnished and planted by the Contractor in lieu of transplanting existing plants as
approved. Plants that die within the guarantee period shall be replaced by the Contractor at
no additional cost to the City of Rosemead.
E. Repair: Provide a tree surgeon to repair damage, including shaping wounds, removing
damaged limbs and sealing wounds and cuts.
Replacement: Remove and replace trees with life-threatening damage with tree Of equal size
and quality.
END OF SECTION 02900
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SECTION 02920
MAINTENANCE
PART1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. The work includes all materials, labor, services, transportation, and equipment necessary
to perform the work as described in this specification section.
1.2 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS
A. Section 02230 - Site Clearing
B. Section 02810 - Landscape Irrigation
C. Section 02900 - Landscaping
PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 MAINTENANCE
A. All work shall be continuously maintained in all areas within the limit of work during the
progress of the job, the 90 day maintenance period and until the final acceptance of the
work.
The ninety (90) day plant maintenance period shall not commence until written notice of
approval of landscape and irrigation installation (see Landscape Irrigation Section 02810)
has been received from the City of Rosemead's Representative.
C. Provide the following during the final ninety (90) calendar day maintenance period:
All plants and planted areas shall be kept watered.
Weeds, Dallis, Johnson, Kikuyu, Nut and Bermuda Grass shall be removed.
3. The entire project shall be so cared for that a neat and clean condition will be
presented at all times to the satisfaction of the City of Rosemead and City of
Rosemead's Representative.
D. General Weeding
Weeding Program: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a
continuous weeding program for all project areas. Weeding shall be done on a
weekly basis and shall include any undesirable or misplaced plant.
2. Shrubs: Weeds shall be removed from beds regularly, no less than once a
week, chemically or manually. Bermuda grass and other noxious weeds shall
not be allowed to become established.
3. Ground Cover: Weeds shall be removed completely, on a regular basis,
chemically or manually, no less than once a week. Weeds may be controlled
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with pre-emergent herbicides, preferably, but also may be controlled with post-
emergent herbicides, and/or by hand pulling.
Insect, Disease and Pest Control: The Contractor shall regularly inspect all landscaped
areas for presence of disease, insect or rodent infestation. The Contractor shall advise
the City of Rosemead within four (4) days if disease, insect or rodent infestation is found;
he shall identify the disease, insect or rodent and specify control measures to be taken
using legally approved materials and methods. Upon written approval of the City of
Rosemead's Representative, the Contractor shall implement the approved control
measures, exercising extreme caution in the application of all spray material, dusts or
other materials utilized. The use of any chemicals for insect and disease control shall be
done by a state licensed pest control operator who shall follow all guidelines governing
his license. Extreme caution shall be used when spraying insecticides and fungicides.
Only spray when there is no wind. City of Rosemead's Representative approval must be
obtained prior to spraying any insecticides or fungicides. All chemicals shall be used
only in the manner approved by state and county agencies.
Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, insect or rodent
is controlled to the satisfaction of the City of Rosemead. The Contractor shall
utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, insect or rodent control
operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractor.
F. Staking and Guying: Tree stakes, ties and guys shall be checked to prevent bark
wounds caused by abrasion and corrected as needed. Ties shall be adjusted to prevent
girdling. When trees attain a trunk caliper of approximately 4" consider removing stakes
and guys based on the following guidelines. The tree must retain its upright position and
this position must be held regardless of moisture content of the soil. Before any stakes
are removed, remove tree ties and allow the tree to remain without support for a period of
time to observe structural stability of the tree. Remove tree stakes only when tree has
been proven to be structurally stable. Any re-staking shall be done with originally
specified materials. Guying will, over time, stretch or loosen. Adjust as needed to retain
a taut position, until such time when guying is removed. Any tree that is damaged due to
improper staking or typing shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
G. Plant Replacement: Any tree and shrub that appears to have more than one-half (1/2) of
its foliage in a declining state shall be brought to the City of Rosemead's attention
immediately. Check plant for over-watering, or drainage problems; and repair the
problem prior to replacement. Replacement plants shall be of a size, condition and
variety acceptable to the City of Rosemead. The Contractor shall replace plant material
at no cost to the City of Rosemead and subject to acceptance by the City of Rosemead.
1. Plants that show signs of failure to grow at any time during the maintenance and
guarantee period, or those plants so injured or damaged as to render them
unsuitable for the purpose intended shall be replaced immediately at the
expense of the Contractor.
2. Any trees, shrubs or grass that die or lose form and size as originally specified
shall be replaced even though they have taken root and are growing after die-
back or loss of form and size.
H. Shrub and Vine Care: All shrubbery shall be checked weekly for any breakage or
damage, special watering needs, etc. and treated as necessary. All undesirable
conditions shall be eliminated as per accepted landscape maintenance practices. All
shrubs shall be maintained in a healthy vigorous condition. Remove all spent flowers,
flower spikes and remove all leaves and debris from plant areas daily. Hose off all plant
material monthly to remove accumulated dirt and soot.
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Pruning: Pruning shall be performed as a continuous ongoing operation not
allowing plants to develop stray, undesirable growth, and shall be done under the
direction of a certified Arborist. Trimming, pruning, thinning and training are
functions to be done at any time at the instruction of the City of Rosemead as
deemed necessary to maintain a pleasing appearance. Accomplish pruning by
removing woody stems from inside shrubs on an as-needed basis as directed by
the Arborist. Excessive pruning or stubbing back will not be permitted. Shrubs
should never be topped unless specifically directed by the Arborist or the City of
Rosemead's representative. Where trees and shrubs occur in close proximity to
walks or parked cars, prune to allow movement without interference from
branches and foliage. Any pruning not directly related to creating accessible
paths for pedestrians or cars shall not commence until written approval is given
by the City of Rosemead.
a. Shrub Pruners: Shrubs shall be pruned and thinned using hand-held
shrub pruners. Hedge shears and clippers shall not be used.
Irrigation Systems Care
Irrigation Repair and Operation:
a. Systems Components Damage: Irrigation system components damaged
as a result of Contractor's neglect shall be repaired or replaced by the
Contractor at no cost to the City of Rosemead. Normal wear and tear of
systems, accidental breakage by others, or so-called acts of God, are
conditions under which the Contractor is not directly responsible and
repairs shall be paid for by the City of Rosemead. The Contractor shall
notify the City of Rosemead's Representative the same day of discovery
of damage to irrigation system components caused by acts of God, that
do not result from the performance of the work by the Contractor. Upon
receipt of the City of Rosemead Representative's written authorization,
the Contractor shall repair said damage as soon as possible and submit
a change order related to the cost of said work to the City of Rosemead's
Representative. Failure to report any damages will constitute
Contractor making repairs at his own expense. Any replacement of
irrigation system components under this subparagraph 1 shall be original
equipment types. Any substitutions for replacement equipment shall be
approved in writing from the City of Rosemead.
b. Replacement includes, but is not limited to: irrigation system laterals
(piping), irrigation mains (pressure lines), control valves, controllers,
irrigation tubing, valve covers, boxes and lids, including electrical pull
boxes and lids, valve sleeves, quick couplers, and hose bibs.
C. Automatic Irrigation System Failure: Irrigation shall be done by the use
of automatic irrigation systems, where available and operable; however,
failure of the existing irrigation system to provide full and proper
coverage shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to provide
adequate irrigation with full and proper coverage to all areas in the work
site.
d. Property Damage: Any damages to property resulting from excessive
irrigation water or irrigation water runoff due to the Contractor's
negligence shall be charged to the Contractor.
e. Controller and Valve Boxes: The Contractor shall keep controller and
valve boxes clear of solids and debris and maintain the irrigation system
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including the replacement, repair, adjustment, raise or lower, straighten,
and any other operation required for the continued proper operation of
the system from the water meter throughout the work site.
Immediately after planting, apply water to each tree, shrub and vine by
means of a hose in a moderate stream in the planting hole until the
material around the roots is completely saturated from the bottom of the
hole to the top of the ground.
g. Following the planting of ground cover, each plant shall be immediately
and thoroughly watered by means of a hose with a slow stream of
running water.
Apply water in sufficient quantities and as often as seasonal conditions
require to keep the ground wet, but not soaking, at all times, well below
the root systems of the plants and grass.
System Monitoring:
Contractor Monitoring: The Contractor shall inspect the irrigation
system for broken and clogged heads, malfunctioning or leaking valves,
or any other condition which hampers the correct operation of the
system. Authorization must be obtained from the City of Rosemead
before proceeding with work not covered under normal maintenance
work. The malfunctioning sprinkler system landscape area shall be
irrigated by a portable irrigation method until all authorized repairs have
been completed to the City of Rosemead's satisfaction. Each system
shall be checked daily and all necessary adjustments made to heads
which throw onto roadways, walks, windows, or out of intended area of
coverage. The Contractor shall clean and adjust sprinkler heads as
needed for proper coverage. Each system shall be individually operated
and observed on a regular basis.
b. Suspension of Irrigation Operation: The Contractor shall turn off
irrigation systems during periods of rainfall and times when suspension
of irrigation is desirable to conserve water while remaining within
guidelines of good horticultural acceptable maintenance practices.
C. System Operation Knowledge: One maintenance person shall have the
responsibility of operating and knowing the irrigation systems adjust
controllers, observe the effectiveness of the irrigation systems, and
making minor adjustments and repairs to systems.
3. Coverage/Application Rate: Generally, watering shall be done at night, between
the hours of 12:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M., unless otherwise directed by the City of
Rosemead. The Contractor shall operate systems and irrigation heads as
seasonal conditions require. During extremely hot weather, extended holiday
periods and during or following breakdown of systems, the Contractor shall
provide adequate personnel and materials as required to adequately water all
landscaped areas. When breakdowns or malfunctions exist, the Conttactor shall
water manually by whatever means necessary to maintain all plant material in a
healthy condition.
4. Ground Cover Trimming: Grass and ground covers are to be neatly trimmed
away from sprinkler heads to ensure proper coverage and operation. Weed or
turf killer shall not be used. Trim ground covers away from sprinkler heads by
tapering away from head. Holes shall not be cut in to ground cover areas. As
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ground covers grow in height, risers may need to be extended to properly clear
top of ground covers.
5. Tests: The Contractor shall test the soil and ground cover areas and around
trees and shrubs monthly or as necessary with soil probes to determine that the
proper amount of water is being applied at all times. This information shall be
used to adjust watering times on the controller and supplemental hand or deep
watering as necessary.
a. Soil Probe: The Contractor shall make the soil probe available at all
walk-through inspections.
6. Sub-Surface Irrigation: Areas irrigated by sub-surface irrigation will be adequate
moisture within the root zone to promote proper plant growth.
Maintenance Work not Included:
a. Backflow Prevention Device: Testing, certification and service of the
backflow prevention shall be done by the Contractor, and it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to notify the City of Rosemead's
Representative should a malfunction occur.
Grades: Damage to planting areas through any of the following shall be replaced or
repaired immediately by refilling with topsoil and leveling:
1. Depressions caused by vehicles, bicycles or foot traffic.
2. Damage caused by gophers and moles.
3. Erosion due to irrigation runoff.
4. Unnatural soil settling.
5. Excessive soil compaction.
K. Hardscape Care
Sweeping, Vacuuming and Blowing off Hardscape: All concrete work shall be
swept, vacuumed or blown off once a week. This work shall be coordinated with
mowing or other maintenance work in the area. All gutters within the
maintenance area shall be kept clean of grass clippings and miscellaneous
trash.
2. All concrete work shall be kept free of dirt, leaves and other debris from the
maintenance by or visiting the site. Debris shall be collected on a daily basis. In
general, all areas shall be policed once daily. All paper, trash, etc., shall be
disposed of off-site.
3. Hosing off Concrete Option: In general, all concrete work shall be hosed off
once a month in place of sweeping or blowing as described above. This work
should be scheduled to coincide with mowing or other maintenance work in the
area.
L. The Contractor shall be on site once weekly for a minimum of four (4) hours.
M. The Contractor is to work closely with the City of Rosemead's maintenance division, and
establish a weekly meeting with the City of Rosemead's maintenance crew.
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