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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AU6 0 8 Ž018

FOR MISS. PUBUC SERVICECOMMISSION

NATURAL GAS SYSTEM EXTENSION'18 -UA-146 1

FOR

OAKLAND-YALOBUSHANATURAL GAS DISTRICTYALOBUSHA COUNTY,MISSISSIPPI

CHAIRMANJAMES R. SWEARENGER

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSROBERT MOORE

WILLIAM ROBINSON ggtttitilliffJAMES McQUARTER LCHARLOTTE DAILEY

CSE PROJECT NUMBER OF M1

July 10, 2018

Prepared by

. Calvert - Spradling Engineers, Inc.Consulting Engineers

West Point, Mississippi 39773P.O. Drawer 1078 • Phone (662) 494-7101

**MPSC Electronic Copy ** 2018-UA-146 Filed on 08/08/2018 **

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

AND

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

NATURAL GAS SYSTEM EXTENSION

FOR

OAKLAND-YALOBUSHANATURAL GAS DISTRICTYALOBUSHA COUNTY,MISSISSIPPI

CHAIRMANJAMES R. SWEARENGER

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSROBERT MOORE

WILLIAM ROBINSONJAMES McQUARTERCHARLOTTE DAILEY

CSE PROJECT NUMBER215124

DATEJuly 10, 2018


DOCUMENTINDEXTITLE

NO. OF PAGES

a Title Page1

- Index1

h Certificate of Owner's Attorney 1

00 01 11 Advertisement for Bids 1

00 02 00 Instructionsto Bidders 11

00 04 10 Bid Form 7

00 04 30 Bid Bond 2

00 05 10 Notice of Award 1

00 05 20 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract 7

00 05 50 Notice to Proceed 1

00 06 10 Performance Bond 3

00 06 15 Payment Bond 3

00 06 20 Contractor's Application for Payment 4

00 06 25 Certificate of Substantial Completion 1

00 07 10 Standard General Conditions 73

00 08 00 SupplementaryConditions 17

Exhibit "A" - Subcontractor PaymentAffidavitExhibit "B" - Davis-Bacon Labor Standards Provisions 29 CFR 5.5(a)

Exhibit "C" -- Davis-Bacon Employee RightsPosterExhibit "D" -- Wage Rates

00 09 41 Change Order 1

MDA Contractor EEV Certification and Agreement 2

RUS 1780-18 Daily Inspection Report 1

Technical Specifications i

IndexPage 1 of I


CERTIFICATEOF OWNER'S ATTORNEY

I, the undersigned, the duly authorized and acting legal representative of

Oakland-Yalobusha Natural Gas District, do hereby certify as follows:

Ihave examined the attached contract(s) and performanceand payment bond(s) and the manner of execution

thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has been duly executed by the proper parties

thereto acting throughtheir dulyauthorized representatives; that said representatives have full power and authorityto

execute said agreements on behalf of the respective parties named thereon; and that the foregoing agreements

constitute valid and legallybinding obligations upon the parties executing the same in accordance with terms,

conditions, and provisions thereof.

Date:

NOTE: Delete phrase "performance and payment bonds" when not applicable.

Certificate of Owner's AttorneyPage 1 of 1


OAKLAND - YALOBUSHA NATURALGAS DISTRICT

YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

NATURALGAS SYSTEM EXTENSION

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Natural Gas System Extension will be received by the Oakland -

Yalobusha Natural Gas District at the offices of Natural Gas System Office located at 286 Holly Street, Oakland,

MS 38948 until at .m., at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project consists of constructing Natural Gas System Extension.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and/or unit price basis, with

additive and/or deductive alternate bid items as indibated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Calvert-Spradling Engineers, Inc.; 7085 Highway 45 North

Alternate, West Point, MS 39773. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the issuing Office

on Mondays through Fridays during regular business hours, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents

from the Issuing Office as described below.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated

above, upon payment of a non-refundabledeposit of $ÏLB for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall

be payable to Calvert-Spradling Engineers, Inc. Upon request and receipt of the document deposit indicated

above plus a non-refundable shipping charge, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery

service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder.

The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the issuing Office will be considered the Bidder's date

of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing

Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including

Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Sponsor: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas DistrictBy: James R. SwearengerTitle: ChairmanPD :sh:

+ + END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS + +

EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction contracts.

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INSTRUCTIONSTO BIDDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

ARTICLE 1- Defined Terms ...........................................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 2 - Copies of Bidding Documents ...................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 3 - Qualifications of Bidders ...........................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 4-Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner's Safety Program;

Other Work at the Site ..................................................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 5 - Bidder's Re prese nta tions ..........................................................................................................3

ARTICLE 6 - Pre-Bid Conference....................................................................................................................4

ARTICLE 7 - Interpretations and Addenda ...............:....................................................................................5

ARTICLE 8 - Bid Security ................................................................................................................................5

- ARTICLE 9 - Co ntra ct Times ..........................................................................................................................5

A RT I CLE 10 - L i qu i d atedD a m a ges ................................................................................................................ 5

ARTICLE 11-Substitute and "Or-Equal" Items.............................................................................................5

ARTICLE 12 -Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others....................................................................................6

ARTICLE 13 - Preparation of Bid ...................................................................................................................7

ARTICLE 14 - Basis of Bid ..............................................................................................................................7

ARTICLE 15 - Sub mitta I of Bid .......................................................................................................................8

ARTICLE 16 - Modificationand Withdrawal of Bid .......................................................................................9

ARTICLE 17 - Opening of Bids .......................................................................................................................9

ARTICLE 18 - Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance....................................................................................9

ARTICLE 19 - Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract ..............................................................................9

ARTICLE 20 - Bonds and Insurance .............................................................................................................10

ARTICLE 21-Signing of Agreement............................................................................................................10

ARTICLE 22 -Sales and Use Taxes...............................................................................................................10

ARTICLE 23 - Contracts to be Assigned.......................................................................................................10

ARTICLE 24 - Wage Rate Requirements......................................................................................................10

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ARTICLE 1- DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the GeneralConditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions toBidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Issuing Office-The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued.

ARTICLE 2 - COPIES OF BIDDINGDOCUMENTS

2.01 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office in the numberand format stated in the advertisement or invitation to bid.

2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner norEngineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use ofincomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.03 Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, doso only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license -for any other use.

ARTICLE 3 - QUALIFICATIONSOF BIDDERS

3.01 To demonstrate Bidder's qualifications to perform the Work, after submitting its Bid and withindays of Owner's request, Bidder shall submit (a) written evidence establishing its

qualifications such as financial data, previous experience, and present commitments, and (b) thefollowing additional information:

A. Evidenceof Bidder's authority to do business in the state where the Project is located.B. Bidder's state or other contractor license number, if applicable.

C. Subcontractor and Supplier qualification information; coordinate with provisions of Article -12 of these Instructions, "Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others."

D. Other required information regarding qualifications

3.02 A Bidder's failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated maydisqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seekadditional pertinent information regarding Bidder's qualifications.

3.04 Bidder is advised to carefully review those portions of the Bid Form requiring Bidder'srepresentations and certifications.

ARTICLE4-SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS;EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER'SSAFETYPROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

4.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Anyadditional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, orstorage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, areto be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

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4.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Supplementary Conditions identify:

a. those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions

at or adjacent to the Site.

b. those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface

or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities).

c. reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental

Conditions that have been identifiedat or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any

Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract

Documents, but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is

entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and

established in the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any

interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data,

interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or

indicated in such drawings.

3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definitionof Technical Data set forth in Article l of the General Conditions will apply.

4. Geotechnical Baseline Report: The Bidding Documents contain a Geotechnical Baseline

Report (GBR). The GBR describes certain select subsurface conditions that are

anticipated to be encountered by Contractor during construction in specified locations

("Baseline Conditions"). The GBR is a Contract Document.

The Baseline Conditions in the GBR are intended to reduce uncertainty and the degree

of contingency in submitted Bids. However, Bidders cannot rely solely on the Baseline

Conditions. Bids should be based on a comprehensive approach that includes an

independent review and analysis of the GBR, all other Contract Documents, Technical

Data, other available information, and observable surface conditions. Not all potential

subsurface conditions are baselined.

Nothing in the GBR is intended to relieve Bidders of the responsibility to make their

own Beterminations regarding construction costs, bidding strategies, and Bid prices,

nor of the responsibility to select and be responsible for the means, methods,

techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions

and programs incident thereto.

B. Underground Facilities: Information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding Documents

with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site are set forth in

the Contract Documents and are based upon information and data furnished to Owner and

Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities, including Owner, or others.

C. Adequacy of Data: Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished

to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions, and

Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or

unanticipated subsurface or physical conditions appear in Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05

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of the General Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of datafurnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at athe Site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to any HazardousEnvironmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown orindicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be awithin the scope of the Work, appear in Paragraph5.06 of the General Conditions.

4.03 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder shall conduct the required Site visit during normal working hours (by appointmentwith the owner), and shall not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

B. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations ofSite conditions.

C. Ön request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting,the Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations,investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing andsubmitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doingso is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraintson Owner's authority regarding the Site.

D. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation andlocation of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions establishedby Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect toschedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safetyprograms.

E. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition uponcompletion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

4.04 Owner's Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Ownër safety program. As theGeneral Conditions indicate, if an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in theSupplementary Conditions.

4.05 Other Work at the Site

A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of thegeneral nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed atthe Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates tothe Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a writtencontract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access toexamine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidentialmatters), if any.

ARTICLE 5 - BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

5.01 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference itemsidentified in the Bidding Documents;

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B. visit the Site, conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the site and adjacent areas,

a and become familiar with and satisfy itself as to the general, local, and site conditions that

may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;

C. become familiar with and satisfy itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost,

progress, and performance of the Work;

D. carefully study all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or

adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or

subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary

Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2)

reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent

to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with

respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings;

E. consider the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to

contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations

obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Site-related reports and

drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such

information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of

the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction

to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs;

F. agree, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,

that at the time of submitting its Bid no further examinations, investigations, explorations,

tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the

Work at the price bid and within the times required, and in accordance with the other

terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;

G. become aware of the general nature of the work to be performed by Owner and others at

the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;

H. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies

that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution

thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder;

I. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey

understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work;

and

J. agree that the submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by

Bidder that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, that without

exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the

Work required by the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 6 - PRE-B1D CONFERENCE

6.01 A pre-Bid conference will be held at the time and location stated in the invitation or

advertisement to bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the

Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will

transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in

response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and

will not be binding or legally effective.

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ARTICLE 7 - INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted toEngineer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer inresponse to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as havingreceived the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than five days prior to the date foropening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding.Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. b

7.02 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 8 - BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount ofpercent of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates)and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form included inthe Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and6.02 of the General Conditions.

8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards thecontract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract Documents, furnished therequired contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon theBid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the contractDocuments and furnish the required contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award,Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security ofthat Bidder will be forfeited. Such forfeiture shall be Owner's exclusive remedy if Bidderdefaults.

8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receivingthe award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of seven days after the Effective Date ofthe Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidderswill be released.

8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receivingthe award will be released within seven days after the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be substantiallycompleted and ready for final payment are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10 - LIQUIDATEDDAMAGES

10.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, SubstantialCompletion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in theAgreement.

ARTICLE 11- SUBSTITUTE AND "OR-EQUAL" ITEMS

11.01 The Contract for the Work, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specifiedor described in the Bidding Documents, and those "or-equal" or substitute materials andequipment subsequently approved by Engineer prior to the submittal of Bids and identified by


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Addendum. No item of material or equipment will be considered by Engineer as an "or- equal"

or substitute unless written request for approval has been submitted by Bidder and has been

received by Engineer at least 15 days prior to the date for receipt of Bids in the case of a

proposed substitute and 5 days prior in the case of a proposed "or-equal." Each such request

shall comply with the requirements of Paragraphs7.04 and 7.05 of the General Conditions. The

burden of proof of the merit of the proposed item is upon Bidder. Engineer's decision of

approval or disapproval of a proposed item will be final. If Engineer approves any such proposed

as item, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum issued to all prospective Bidders. Bidders

shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner. Substitutes and "or-equal" materials

and equipment may be proposed by Contractor in accordance with Paragraphs7.04 and 7.05 of

at the General Conditions after the Effective Date of the Contract.

11.02 AII prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid shall be based on the presumption that the Contractor

will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as

supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post-Bid approvals of

"or-equal" or substitution requests are made at Bidder's sole risk.

11.03 If an award is made, Contractor shall be allowed to submit proposed substitutes and "or-equals"

in accordance with the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 12- SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

12.01 OMITTED.

12.02 OMITTED.

12.03 If required by the bid documents, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so

requested, shall within five days after Bid opening, submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors

or Suppliers proposed for the following portions of the Work:

A. Major equipment items.

B. Site work, concrete work, etc.

C. As otherwise requested.

If requested by Owner, such list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with

pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each

such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity. If Owner or Engineer, after due

investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor, supplier, individual, or

entity, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to

submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder shall submit a

substitute, Bidder's Bid price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost

occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating

Bids and making the Contract award.

12.04 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the

Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, or

other individuals or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds

for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entityso listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of

the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to subsequent

revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph7.06 of the General Conditions.

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12.05 Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entityagainst whom Contractor has reasonable objection.

12.06 The Contractor shall not award work to Subcontractor(s) in excess of the limits stated in SC7.06.

ARTICLE 13 - PREPARATION OF BID

13.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.A. All blanks on the Bid Form shall be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink.

Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bidprice shall be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item,and unit price item listed therein.

B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item isoptional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then &Bidder may enter the words "No Bid" or "Not Applicable."

13.02 A Bid by a corporation shall be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whosetitle must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. Thecorporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown. The corporate seal shall be affixedand attested by the corporate secretary or an assistant corporate secretary.

13.03 A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member orother authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state offormation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown.

13.04 A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder's name and official address.

13.05 A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturerin the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The official address of the joint venture shall beshown.

13.06 AII names shall be printed in ink below the signatures.

13.07 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shallbe filled in on the Bid Form.

13.08 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shallbe shown.

13.09 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the statewhere the Project is located, or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority andqualification prior to award of the Contract and attach such covenant to the Bid. Bidder's state

13.10

ARTICLE 14 - BASIS OF BID

14.01 Lump Sum

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis as set forth in the Bid Form.




[or]

14.01 Base Bid with Alternates

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis for the base Bid and include a separate price

for each alternate described in the Bidding Documents and as provided for in the Bid Form.

The price for each alternate will be the amount added to or deleted from the base Bid if

Owner selects the alternate.

14.02 Unit Price

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a unit price basis for each item of Work listed in the unit price

section of the Bid Form.

B. The "Bid Price" (sometimes referred to as the extended price) for each unit price Bid item

will be the product of the "Estimated O.uantity" (which Owner or its representative has set

forth in the Bid Form) for the item and the corresponding "Bid Unit Price" offered by the

Bidder. The total of all unit price Bid items will be the sum of these "Bid Prices"; such total

will be used by Owner for Bid comparison purposes. The final quantities and Contract Price

will be determined in accordance with Paragraph 13.03 of the General Conditions.

C. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved

in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of

figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

14.03 Allowances

A. For cash allowances the Bid price shall include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper

for Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances,

if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.B of the

General Conditions.

14.04 OMITTED.

ARTICLE 15 -· SUBMITTALOF BID

15.01 With each copy of the Bidding Documents, a Bidder is furnished one separate unbound copy of

the Bid Form, and, if required, the Bid Bond Form. The unbound copy of the Bid Form is to be

completed and submitted with the Bid security and the other documents required to be

submitted under the terms of Article 7 of the Bid Form.

15.02 A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in

the advertisement or invitation to bid and shall be enclosed in a plainly marked package with

the Project title (and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Project for which the Bid is

submitted), the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid security and

other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope

containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly.marked on the outside with

the notation "BID ENCLOSED." A mailed Bid shall be addressed to Owner at address in Article

15.03

1.iroeceidveFdam.erthe date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the

correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the

Bidder unopened.

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ARTICLE 16- MODIFICATIONAND WITHDRAWALOF BID

16.01 A Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that aBid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to thedate and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be breturned to the Bidder.

16.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid inthe manner specified in Paragraph 16.01and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for theopening of Bids.

16.03 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Ownerand promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was amaterial and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid,and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, that Bidder will bedisqualified from further bidding on the Work.

ARTICLE 17 - OPENING OF BIDS

17.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and,unless obviously non-responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the baseBids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

ARTICLE 18 - BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

18.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, butOwner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end ofthis period.

ARTICLE 19 - EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

19.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming,nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner will reject the Bid of, any Bidder thatOwner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. If Bidder purportsto add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents,or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, then theOwner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive; provided that Owner also reserves the right to waiveall minor informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.

19.02 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award shall be to the responsible Biddersubmitting the lowest responsive Bid.

19.03 Evaluation of Bids

A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribedrequirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in theBid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.

B. For the determination of the apparent low Bidder when unit price bids are submitted, Bidswill be compared on the basis of the total of the products of the estimated quantity of eachitem and unit price Bid for that item, togetherwith any lump sum items. In the comparisonof Bids, Owner reserves the right to choose any combination of base bid and alternateitems.




C. OMI7TED.

19.04 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the

Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers

proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers

must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.

19.05 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the

responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or

Suppliers.

ARTICLE 20 - BONDS AND INSURANCE

20.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets

forth Owner's requirements as to performance and payment bonds and insurance. When the

Successful Bidder delivers the Agreement (executed by Successful Bidder) to Owner, it shall be

accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.

ARTICLE 21- SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

21.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it shall be accompanied by the

unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as

identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder shall execute and

deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement (and any bonds and insurance

documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents) to Owner. Within ten days

thereafter, Owner shall deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful

Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in

Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 22 - SALES AND USE TAXES

22.01 Owner is exempt from ( ) state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be

incorporated in the Work. (Exemption No. [ ]). Said taxes shall not be included in the Bid.

Refer to ParagraphSC-7.09 of the Supplementary Conditions for additional information.

ARTICLE 23- CONTRACTSTO BE ASSIGNED

23.01 N/A

a ARTICLE 24 - WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS

24.01 N/A

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BID FORM


OAKLAND - YALOBUSHA NATURALGAS DISTRICTYALOBUSHA COUNTY, MS

CSE# 215124

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

A R TI CLE 1 - B id Re ci p ie nt ..................................................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 2 - Bidder's Acknowledgements..........................................................................................................1

- A RT I CLE 3 - B i dde r's Representa t io ns ...............................................................................................................1

ARTICLE 4 - Bidder's certification......................................................................................................................2

A RTICL E 5 - Ba sis of Bid .....................................................................................................................................3

ARTICLE 6 - Attachments to this Bid..................................................................................................................6

ARTICLE.7 - Defined Terms................................................................................................................................6

ARTICLE 8 - Bid Submittal..................................................................................................................................7

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ARTICLE 1- BID RECIPIENT

1.01 This Bid is submitted to: oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District, 286 Holly Street, Oakland, MS 38948

01.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreementwith Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated inthe.Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with theother terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2 - BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.01 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including withoutlimitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security. This Bid will remain subject toacceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder mayagree to in writing upon request of Owner.

ARTICLE 3 - BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data andreference items identified in the Bidding Documents, and hereby acknowledges receipt of thefollowing Addenda:

Addendum No. Addendum, Date

B. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site andadjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local, and Siteconditions that may affect cost, progress, and perfórmance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affectcost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditionsat or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface orsubsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplernentary Conditions,especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2) reports anddrawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site thathave been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to TechnicalData in such reports and drawings.

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly knownto contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtainedfrom visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and any Site-related reports and drawingsidentified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information,observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the

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means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed byBidder; and (3) Bidder's safety precautions and programs.

F. Bidder agrees, based on the infornhation and observations referred to in the precedingparagraph, that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or dataare necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price bidand within the times required, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of theBidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Sitethat relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepanciesthat Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and confirms that the written resolutionthereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

l. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to Indicate and convey understanding of allterms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work.

J. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that Bidderhas complied with every requirement of this Article, and that without exception the Bid and allprices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by theBidding Documents.

ARTICLE 4 - BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION

4.01 Bidder certifies that:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individualor entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of anygroup, association, organization, or corporation;

8. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or

sham Bid;

- C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding; and

a D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing forthe Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph4.01.D:

1. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of valuelikely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) toinfluence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices atartificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and opencompetition;

3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, withor without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices atartificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, personsor their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the e

execution of the Contract.

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ARTICLE 5 - ßASIS OF BID

5.01 Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the followingprice(s):

NOTE: Bid shall include sales tax and all other taxes and fees. Bid is a unit price for complete job.Owner reserves the right to choose any combination of Base Bid and/or alternate items or addand/or subtract from quantities. Bidder must complete all base bid and alternate bid items.Amounts are to be shown in both words and figures.

BASE BID


DESCRIPTION Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

4" POLYETHYLENE GAS MAIN (SDR-11) 26,150 L.F.

For:

1" POLYETHYLENE GAS MAIN (SDR-11) 2,770 L.F.

Eor:

1" P.E. SERVICE LINE (SDR-11) O L.F.

For:

3/4" P.E. SERVICE LINE (SDR-11) O L.F.

For:

4" TAP VALVE & BOX 1 EACH

For:

4" BALL VALVE & BOX 5 EACH

For:

1" BALL VALVE & BOX 2 EACH

For:

2" SERVICE INSTALLATION O EACH

For:

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1-1/2" SERVICE INSTALLATION O EACH

For:

1-1/4" SERVICE INSTALLATION O EACH

For:

1" SERVICE INSTALLATION O EACH

For:

3/4" SERVICE INSTALLATION O EACH

For:

METER ASSEMBLY (800 SCFH) O EACH

For:

METER ASSEMBLY (415 SCFH) O EACH

FMEER ASSEMBLY (275 SCFH) O EACH

For:

8" STEEL CASING (B&J)(0.322WALL) 85 L.F.

For:

4" STEEL CASING (B&J)(0.237WALL) O L.F.

For:

2" STEEL CASING (B&J)(0.154WALL) 60 L.F.

For:

4" BORE W/ OUT CASING 992 L.F.

For:

2" BORE W/ OUTCASING 0 L.F.

For:

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1" BORE W/ OUTCASING 169 L.F.

For:

3/4" BORE W/ OUT CASING 0 L.F.

For:

4" WET DITCH BORING W/ OUT CASING 1215 L.F.

For:


For:


For:

WARNINGSIGN 23 EACH

For:

METER CONVERSION O EACH

For:

TOTALBASE BID:

FOR:

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Time of Completion -

5.02 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready forfinal payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the datesor within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

5.03 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.

ARTICLE 6 - ATTACHMENTSTO THIS BID

6.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required Bid security;

B. Contractor's resident State's current bid law (Required for Non-Resident Contractors);

C. Evidenceof authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to obtain111

such license within the time for acceptance of Bids;

D. Contractor's License No.: IÑË

ARTICLE 7 - DEFINED TERMS

7.01 The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions toBidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

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ARTICLE 8 - BID SUBMITTAL

BI DDER: [Indicate correct name of bidding entity]

By:[Signature]

[Printed name](IfBidder is a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture, attachevidence of authority to sign.)

Attest:[Signature]

[Printed name]

Title:

Submittal Date:

Address for giving notices:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Contact Name and e-mail address:

Bidder's License No.:(where applicable)

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EJCDCE,a- PENAL SUM FORM

DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

BID BOND

Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

BI DDE R (Name and Address):

SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business):

OW NER (Name and Address):Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District286 Holly StreetOakland, MS 38948

BJD

Bid Due Date:Description (Project Name-- Include Location): NATURALGAS SYSTEM EXTENSION

BONDBond Number:Date:Penal sum $

(Words) (Figures)Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each causethis Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.BIDDER SURETY

(Seal) (Seal)Bidder's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal

By: By:Signature Signature (Attach Power of Attorney)

Print Name Print Name

Title Title

Attest: Attest:Signature Signature

Title TitleNote: Addresses are to be usedfor giving any requirednotice.Provide e×ecution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary.

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EJCDCE- ENGINEERSJOINTCONE PENAL SUM FORM

DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns topay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sur;n set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the penal sum is the extentof Bidder's and Surety's liability. Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond shall be Owner's sole and exclusiveremedy upon default of Bidder.

2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding Documents (orany extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and anyperformance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents.

3. This obligation shall be null and void if:

3.1 Owner accepts Bidder's Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or anyextension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents andany performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding Documents, or

III

3.2 All Bids are rejected by Owner, or

3.3 Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding Documents (or anyextension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required byParagraph 5 hereof).

4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and within 30 calendar days after receipt byBidder and Surety of written notice of default from Owner, which notice will be givenwith reasonablepromptness, identifyingthis Bond and the.Project and including a statement of the amount due.

5. Surety waives notice of any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of Award agreedto in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including extensions shall not inthe aggregateexceed 120 days from the Bid due date without Surety's written consent.

6. No suit or action shall be commenced under this Bond prior to 30 calendar days after the notice of default required inParagraph 4 above is received by Bidder and Surety and in no case later than one year after the Bid due date.

7. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state inwhich the Project is located.

8. Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and sent to Bidder and Surety at their respective addresses shown on theface of this Bond. Such notices may be sent by personal delivery, commercial courier, or by United States Registered orCertified Mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, and shall be deemed to be effective upon receipt by the partyconcerned.

9. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of Attorney evidencing the authority of theofficer, agent, or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal, and deliver such Bond and bindthe Surety thereby.

10. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicablestatute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at length. If any provisionofthis Bond conflicts with any applicablestatute, then the provision of said statute shall govern and the remainder of this Bondthat is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.

11. The term "Bid" as used herein includes a Bid, offer, or proposal as applicable.

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EJCDCRENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACTDOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

Date of Issuance:

NOTICE OF AWARD

Owner: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District Owner's Contract No.:

Engineer: Calvert-Spradling Engineers, Inc. Engineer's Project No.: 215124

Project: Natural Gas System Extension Contract Name: Natural Gas SystemExtension

Bidder:

Bidder's Address:

TO BIDDER:

You are notified that Owner has accepted your Bid dated for the above Contract, and that

you are the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for:

Natural Gas System ExtensionThe Contract Price of the awarded Contract is: $ [note if subject to unit prices, or cost-plus]

[ 5 ] unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement accompany this Notice of Award, and one copy of the

Contract Documents accompanies this Notice of Award, or has been transmitted or made available to

Bidder electronically. [revise17multiple copies accompany the Notice of Award]

a set of the Drawings will be delivered separately from the other Contract Documents.

You must comply with the following conditions precedent within 15 days of the date of receipt of this Notice

of Award:

1. Deliver to Owner [5]counterpartsof the Agreement, fully executed by Bidder.

2. Deliver with the executed Agreement(s) the contract security [e.g., performance and payment bonds]

and insurance documentation as specified in the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions,

Articles 2 and 6.

3. Other conditions precedent (if any):

Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,

annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.

Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fullyexecuted

counterpart of the Agreement, together with any additionalcopies of the Contract Documents as indicated in

Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.

Owner: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District

Authorized Signature

By:

Title: James R. Swearenger, Chairman

Copy: Engineer

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AGREEMENTBETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

FOR CONSTRUCTIONCONTRACT (STIPULATED PRICE)

THIS AGREEMENT is by and between Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District ("Owner") and

Owner and Contractor hereby agree as follows:

("Contractor").

ARTICLE 1 - WORK

1.01 Contractor shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. TheWork is generally described as follows:


ARTICLE2-THEPROJECT

2.01 The Project, of which the Work under the Contract Documents is a part, is generally described asfollows:


ARTICLE 3 - ENGINEER

3.01 The Project has been designed by Ga it n

3.02 The Owner has retained ("Engineer") to act as Owner'srepresentative, assume all duties and responsibilities, and have the rights and authority assignedto Engineer in the Contract Documents in connection with the completion of the Work inaccordance with the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 4 - CONTRACT TIMES

4.01 Time of the Essence

A. All time limits for Milestones, if any, Substantial Completion, and completion and readinessfor final payment as stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.

4.02 Contract Times: Days

A. The Work will be substantially completed within EE working days after the date whenthe Contract Times commence to run as provided in Paragraph 4.01 of the GeneralConditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06of the General Conditions within 4 working days after the date when the ContractTimes commence to run.

4.03 Liquidated Damages

A. Contractor and Owner recognize that time is of the essence as stated in Paragraph 4.01above and that Owner will suffer financial and other losses if the Work is not completedand Milestones not achieved within the times specified in Paragraph 4.02 above, plus any

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extensions thereof allowed in accordance with the Contract. The parties also recognize thedelays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving in a legal or arbitration proceeding theactual loss suffered by Owner if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead ofrequiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay(but not as a penalty):

1. Substantial Completion: Contractor shall pay Owner $6 Ñ for each day that expiresafter the time (as duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) specified in Paragraph4.02.A above for Substantial completion until the Work is substantially complete.

2. Completion of Remaining Work: After Substantial Completion, if Contractor shall

neglect, refuse, or fail to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Time (as

duly adjusted pursuant to the Contract) for completion and readiness for finalpayment, Contractor shall pay Owner SWsWÑ for each day that expires after such

time until the Work is completed and ready for final payment.

3. Liquidated damages for failing to timely attain Substantial Completion and finalcompletion are not additive and will not be imposed concurrently.

4.04 [Deleted]

ARTICLE 5 - CONTRACT PRICE

5.01 Owner shall pay Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the ContractDocuments the amounts that follow, subject to adjustment under the Contract:

A. For all Work other than Unit Price Work, a lump sum of:

All specific cash allowances are included in the above price in accordance with Paragraph13.02 of the General Conditions.

B. For all Unit Price Work, an amount equal to the sum of the extended prices (established foreach separately identified item of Unit Price Work by multiplying the unit price times theactual quantity of that item):

The extended prices for Unit Price Work set forth as of the Effective Date of the Contractare based on estimated quantities. As provided in Paragraph 13.03 of the GeneralConditions, estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and determinations of actualquantities and classifications are to be made by Engineer.

C. Total of Lump Sum Amount and Unit Price Work (subject to final Unit Price adjustment)

D. For all Work, at the prices stated in Contractor's Bid, attached hereto as an exhibit.

ARTICLE 6·- PAYlVIENT PROCEDURES

6.01 Submittal and Processing of Payments

A. Contractor shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Article 15 of theGeneral Conditions. Applications for Payment will be processed by Engineer as provided in

the General Conditions.

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6.02 Progress Payrnents; Retainage

A. Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the basis ofContractor's Applications for Payment on or about the R day of each month duringperformance of the Work as provided in Paragraph 6.02.A.1 below, provided that suchApplications for Payment have been submitted in a timely manner and otherwise meet therequirements of the Contract. All such payments will be measured by the Schedule ofValues established as provided in the General Conditions (and in the case of Unit PriceWork based on the number of units completed) or, in the event there is no Schedule ofValues, as provided elsewhere in the Contract.

1. Prior to Substantial Completion, progress payments will be made in an amount equalto the percentage indicated below but, in each case, less the aggregate of paymentspreviously made and less such amounts as Owner may withhold, including but notlimited to liquidated damages, in accordance with the Contract

a. Ï 95 percent of Work completed (with the balance being retainage); ‡f-theWeFk

and

b. percent of cost of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work(with the balance being retainage).

B. Upon Substantial Completion of the entire construction to be provided under the ContractDocuments, Owner shall pay an amount sufficient to increase total payments to Contractorto percent of the Work completed, less such amounts set off by Owner pursuant toParagraph 15.01.E of the General Conditions, and less N percent of Engineer's estimateof the value of Work to be completed or corrected as shown on the punch list of items tobe completed or corrected prior to final payment.

6.03 Final Payment

A. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 ofthe General Conditions, Owner shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price as

recommended by Engineer as provided in said Paragraph 15.06.

ARTICLE 7 ·- INTEREST

7.01 All amounts not paid when due as provided in Article 15 of the General Conditions shall bearinterest at the maximum legal rate.

- ARTICLE 8 - CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS

8.01 In order to induce Owner to enter into this Contract, Contractor makes the followingrepresentations:

,A. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents, and any data and

reference items identified in the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Siteand adjacent areas, and become familiar with and is satisfied as to the general, local, andSite conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

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C. Contractor.is familiar with and is satisfied as to all Laws and Regulations that may affectcost, progress, and performance of the Work.

D. Contractor has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurfaceconditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating toexisting surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in theSupplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports anddrawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, ifany, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions,especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

E. Contractor has considered the information known to Contractor itself; informationcommonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information andobservations obtained from visits to the Site; the Contract Documents; and the Site-relatedreports and drawings identified in the Contract Documents, with respect to the effect ofsuch information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performanceof the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures ofconstruction to be employed by Contractor; and (3) Contractor's safety precautions andprograms.

F. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph,Contractor agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies,or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within theContract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

G. Contractor is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others atthe Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Contract Documents.

H. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, ordiscrepancies that Contractor has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the writtenresolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to contractor.

I. The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding ofall terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.

J. Contractor's entry into this Contract constitutes an incontrovertible representation byContractor that without exception all prices in the Agreement are premised uponperforming and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

9.01 Contents

A. The Contract Documents consist of the following:

1. This Agreement (pages _1to ( inclusive).

2. Performance bond (pages _1to 3 inclusive).

3. Payment bond (pages 1to 3 inclusive).

4. Other bonds.

a. (pages to inclusive).

b. (pages to inclusive).

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5. General Conditions (pages to Ë$Ê, inclusive).

6. Supplementary Conditions (pages 1 to ËÊÏ,inclusive).

7. Specifications as listed in the table of contents of the Project Manual.

8. Drawings (not attached but incorporated by reference) consisting of

Sheet Nos.1through_JJ)_ dated July 23, 2018 .

9. Addenda (numbers to 'S inclusive).

10. Exhibits to this Agreement (enumerated as follows):

a. Contractor's Bid (pages RÑÊ to Ë¶ inclusive).

b. Documentation submitted by contractor prior to Notice of Award(pages _ to inclusive).

11. The following which may be deÏivered or issued on or after the Effective Date of theContract and are not attached hereto:

a. Notice to Proceed.

b. Work Change Directives.

c. Change Orders.

B. The

ocuFnendC)r eredin Paragraph 9.01.A are attached to this Agreement (except as

expressly noted otherwise above).

C. There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 9.

D. The Contract Documents may only be amended, modified, or supplemented as provided in

the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 10 -· MISCELLANEOUS

10.01 Terrns

A. Terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings stated in the General conditions and

the Supplementary Conditions.

10.02 Assignrnent of Contract

A. Unless expressly agreed to elsewhere in the Contract, no assignment by a party hereto ofany rights under or interests in the Contract will be binding on another party heretowithout the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but withoutlimitation, money that may become due and money that is due may not be assigned

without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limitedby law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an

assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or

responsibility under the Contract Documents.

10.03 Successors and Assigns

A. Owner and Contractor each binds itself, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives to

the other party hereto, its successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect to all

covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the contract Documents.

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10.04 Severability

A. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or unenforceable underany Law or Regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continueto be valid and binding upon Owner and Contractor, who agree that the ContractDocuments shall be reformed to replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a validand enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of thestricken provision.

10.05 Contractor's Certifications

A. Contractor certifies that it has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercivepractices in competing for or in executing the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph10.05:corrupt

practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing ofvalue likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process or in theContract execution;

2. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) toinfluence the bidding process or the execution of the Contract to the detriment ofOwner, (b) to establish Bid or Contract prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c)

to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and-open competition;

3. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders,with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish Bid pricesat artificial, non-competitive levels; and

4. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or

affect the execution of the Contract.

10.06 Other Provisions

A. In the event of a conflict among the Contract Documents, these documents shall be givenpriority in the following order (1-3) with (1) having the highest priority and (5) having thelowest:

1. Standard General Conditions (00 07 00)

2. Supplemental General Conditions (00 08 00)

3. Instructions to Bidders (00 02 00)

B. AII documents must be read in an effort to give meaning to all and to harmonize all to themaximum extent possible.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner and Contractor have signed this Agreement.

This Agreement is dated 2BRE. This agreement shall not be effective unless and untilAgency's designated representative concurs.

OWNER: CONTRACTOR:

Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District

By: By:

Title: Title:

(IfContractor is a corporation, a partnership, or a jointventure, attach evidence of authority to sign.)

Attest: Attest:

Title: Title:

Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:

License No.:

(IfOwner is a corporation,attach evidence of authority

(where applicable)

‡o sign. If Owner is a public body, attach evidence ofauthority to sign and resolution or other documents

- authorizing execution of this Agreement.)

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EJCDCEENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACTCOCUMENTS COMMITT£E

NOTICE TO PROCEED

si Owner: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District Owner's Contract No.:

Contractor: Contractor's Project No.:


Project: Natural Gas System Extension Contract Name: Natural Gas System Extension

Effective Date of Contract:

TO CONTRACTOR:

Owner hereby notifies Contractor that the Contract Times under the above Contract will commence to run on

. [see Paragraph 4.01 of the General Conditions]

On that date, Contractor shall start performing its obligations under the Contract Documents. No Work shall be

done at the Site prior to such date. In accordance with the Agreement, [the date of Substantial Completion is

, and the date of readinessfor final payment is or [the number of days toachieve Substantial Completion is , and the number of days to achieve readiness for final payment is .

Before starting any Work at the Site, Contractor must comply with the following:[Note any access limitations, security procedures, or other restrictions]

Owner: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District

Authorized SignatureBy: James R. Swearenger

Title: ChairmanDate:

Copy: Engineer

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EJCDCEENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE PERFORMANCEBOND

CO NTRACTOR (name and address): SU RETY (name and address ofprincipal place of business):

OW NER (nome and address):

Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District286 Holly StreetOakland, MS 38948CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Effective Date of the Agreement:Amount:Description (nameandlocation): Natural Gas System Extension

BONDBond Number:Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):Amount:Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 16

Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each causethis Performance Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.

CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY

(seal) (seal)Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal

By: By:Signature ^ Signature (attach power ofattorney)


Title Title


Title TitleNotes: (1) Provide supplementalexecution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular referencetoContractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shaH be considered plural whereapplicable.

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¯

1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind Owner and a contractor selected with the Owners concurrence,themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and to be secured with performance and payment bonds executedassigns to the Owner for the performance of the Construction by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on theContract, which is incorporated herein by reference. Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of

damages as described in Paragraph 7 in excess of the Balance of2. If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the surety the contract Price incurred by the Owner as a result of theand the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except Contractor Default; orwhen applicable to participate in a conference as provided inParagraph 3. 5.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for

completion, or obtain a new contractor, and with reasonable3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, promptness under the circumstances:the surety's obligation under this Bond shall arise after:

5.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for3.1 The Owner first provides notice to the Contractor and which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon asthe Surety that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor practicable after the amount is determined, make paymentDefault. Such notice shall indicate whether the Owner is to the Owner; or

- requesting a conference among the Owner, Contractor, andSurety to discuss the Contractor's performance. If the Owner 5.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify thedoes not request a conference, the surety may, within five (5) Owner, citing the reasons for denial.business days after receipt of the Owner's notice, request such a

conference. If the Surety timely requests a conference, the 6. If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 5 withOwner shall attend. Unless the Owner agrees otherwise, any reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in defaultconference requested under this Paragraph 3.1 shall be held on this Bond seven days after receipt of an additional written noticewithin ten (10) business days of the surety's receipt of the from the Owner to the surety demanding that the Surety perform itsOwner's notice. If the Owner, the contractor, and the Surety obligations under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled toagree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the surety proceeds asperform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall provided in Paragraph 5.4, and the Owner refuses the payment or thenot waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further noticeContractor Default; the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the

Owner.3.2 The Owner declares a contractor Default, terminatesthe Construction Contract and notifies the surety; and 7. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.2, or 5.3, then

the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the than those of the Contractor under the Construction contract, andContract Price in accordance with the terms of the construction the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greaterContract to the surety or to a contractor selected to perform the than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. Subject toConstruction Contract. the commitment by the Owner to pay the Balance of the Contract

Price, the Surety is obligated, without duplication for:- 4. Failure on the part of the Owner to comply with the notice

requirement in Paragraph 3.1 shall not constitute a failure to comply 7.1 the responsibilities of the Contractor for correction ofwith a condition precedent to the Surety's obligations, or release the defective work and completion of the construction Contract;surety from its obligations, except to the extent the suretydemonstrates actual prejudice. 7.2 additional legal, design professional, and delay costs

resulting from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the5. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 5; andSurety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take one of thefollowing actions: 7.3 liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are

specified in the Construction contract, actual damages caused by5.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with the consent of the delayed performance or non-performance of the Contractor.

- Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract;8. If the surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.3, or 5.4, the

5.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Surety's liability is limited to the amount of this Bond.Contract itself, through its agents or independent contractors;

9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or .others for5.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Constructioncontractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for Contract, and the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reducedperformance and completion of the Construction Contract, or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right ofarrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the action shall accrue on this Bond to any person or entity other than

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the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and allowance for the Contractor for any amounts received or to beassigns. received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims

for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, reduced by all10. The surety hereby waives notice of any change, including valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of thechanges of time, to the Construction Contract or to related Contractor under the Construction Contract.subcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations.

14.2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the11. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all

- instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in contract Documents and changes made to the agreement andwhich the work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted the Contract Documents.within two years after a declaration of Contractor Default or withintwo years after the Contractor ceased working or within two years 14.3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, whichafter the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this has not been remedied or waived, to perform or otherwise toBond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this paragraph are comply with a material term of the Construction Contract.void or prohibited by law, the minimum periods of limitationsavailable to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be 14.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has notapplicable. been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required

under the Construction Contract or to perform and complete or12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be comply with the other material terms of the Constructionmailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their Contract.signature appears.

14.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that comprise13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory the agreement between the Owner and Contractor.or other legal requirement in the location where the construction wasto be performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said 15. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor andstatutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed toprovisions conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement be Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to beshall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent Contractor.is that this Bond shall be construed as a-statutory bond and not as a

common law bond· 16. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:

14. Definitions

14.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amountpayable by the Owner to the Contractor under the ConstructionContract after all proper adjustments have been made including

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EJCDCEENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

PAYMENT BOND

CO NT RACTO R (name and address): SU RETY (name and address of principal place of business):

OW NER (nome and address):

Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District286 HollyStreetOakland, MS 38948

- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTEffective Date of the Agreement:Amount:Description (nameandlocation): Natural Gas System Extension

BONDBond Number:Date (not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction Contract):Amount:Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 18

Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each causethis Payment Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.

CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY

(seal) (seal)Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety's Name and Corporate Seal

By: By:

Signature Signature (attach power of attorney)


Title Title


Title TitleNotes: (1) Provide supplementalexecution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular referenceto Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

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6. If a notice of non-payment required by Paragraph 5.1.1 is

1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind given by the Owner to the Contractor, that is sufficient tothemselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, satisfy a Claimant's obligation to furnish a written notice ofsuccessors, and assigns to the Owner to pay for labor, non-payment under Paragraph 5.1.1.materials, and equipment furnished for use in theperformance of the Construction Contract, which is 7. When a Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraphincorporated herein by reference, subject to the following 5.1 or 5.2, whichever is applicable, the Surety shallterms. promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following

actions:2. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due

to Claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds 7.1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to theharmless the Owner from claims, demands, liens, or suits Owner, within sixty (60) days after receipt of theby any person or entity seeking payment for labor, Claim, stating the amounts that are undisputed andmaterials, or equipment furnished for use in the the basis for challenging any amounts that are

- performance of the Construction Contract, then the Surety disputed; andand the Contractor shall have no obligation under thisBond. 7.2 Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed

amounts.3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction

Contract, the Surety's obligation to the Owner under this 7.3 The Surety's failure to discharge its obligationsBond shall arise after the Owner has promptly notified the under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2 shall not be deemed toContractor and the Surety (at the address described in- constitute a waiver of defenses the surety orParagraph 13) of claims, demands, liens, or suits against Contractor may have or acquire as to a claim,the Owner or the Owner's property by any person or except as to undisputed amounts for which theentity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment Surety and Claimant have reached agreement. If,furnished for use in the performance of the Construction however, the Surety fails to discharge itscontract, and tendered defense of such claims, demands, obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, the Suretyliens, or suits to the Contractor and the Surety. shall indemnify the claimant for the reasonable

attorney's fees the claimant incurs thereafter to4. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions in Paragraph recover any sums found to be due and owing to

3, the Surety shall promptly and at the surety's expense the Claimant.defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner against a

duly tendered claim, demand, lien, or suit. 8. The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amountof this Bond, plus the amount of reasonable attorney's

a 5. The Surety's obligations to a Claimant under this Bond fees provided under Paragraph 7.3, and the amount of thisshallariseafterthefollowing: Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good

- faith by the surety.5.1 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with

the Contractor, 9. Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under theconstruction Contract shall be used for the performance

5.1.1 have furnished a written notice of non- of the Construction Contract and to satisfy claims, if any,payment to the Contractor, stating with under any construction performance bond. By thesubstantial accuracy the amount claimed Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond,and the name of the party to whom the they agree that all funds earned by the contractor in thematerials were, or equipment was, performance of the Construction contract are dedicatedfurnished or supplied or for whom the to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and Surety underlabor was done or performed, within this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the fundsninety (90) days after .having last for the completion of the work.performed labor or last furnishedmaterials or equipment included in the 10. The surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants, orClaim; and others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated

to the Construction contract. The Owner shall not be5.1.2 have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any

address described in Paragraph 13). Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this Bondno obligation to make payments to or give notice on

5.2 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct behalf of Claimants, or otherwise have any obligations tocontract with the Contractor have sent a Claim to Claimants under this Bond.the surety (at the address described in Paragraph13).

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11. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including 6. The total amount earned by the clairnant forchanges of time, to the Construction Contract or to related labor, materials, or equipment furnished as ofsubcontracts, purchase orders, and other obligations. the date of the claim;

7. The total amount of previous payments12. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under received bythe Claimant; and

this Bond otherthan in a court of competent jurisdiction in 8. The total amount due and unpaid to thethe state in which the project that is the subject of the Claimant for labor, materials, or equipmentConstruction Contract is located or after the expiration of furnished as of the date of the Claim.

- one year from the date (1) on which the Claimant sent a

Claim to the Surety pursuant to Paragraph 5.1.2 or 5.2, or 16.2 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct(2) on which the last labor or service was performed by contract with the Contractor or with a

anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished subcontractor of the Contractor to furnish labor,by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of materials, or equipment for use in the performance(1) or (2) first occurs. If the provisions of this paragraph of the Construction Contract. The term Claimantare void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of also includes any individual or entity that haslimitation available to sureties as a defense in the rightfully asserted a claim under an applicablejurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable, mechanic's lien or similar statute against the real

property upon which the Project is located. The13. Notice and Claims to the surety, the Owner, or the intent of this Bond shall be to include without

Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address limitation in the terms of "labor, materials, orshown on the page on which their signature appears. equipment" that part of the water, gas, power,Actual receipt of notice or claims, however accomplished, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service, orshall be sufficient compliance as of the date received. rental equipment used in the Construction

Contract, architectural and engineering services14. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a required for performance of the work of the

statutory or other legal requirement in the location where Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors,the construction was to be performed, any provision in and all other items for which a mechanic's lien maythis Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor,requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and materials, or equipment were furnished.provisions conforming to such statutory or other legal

- requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When 16.3 Construction Contract: The agreement betweenso furnished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed the Owner and Contractor identified on the coveras a statutory bond and not as a common law bond. page, including all Contract Documents and all

changes made to.the agreement and the contract15. Upon requests by any person or entity appearing to be a Documents,

potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor andOwner shall promptly furbish a copy of this Bond or shall 16.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which haspermit a copy to be made. not been remedied or waived, to pay the

Contractor as required under the Construction16. Definitions Contract or to perform and complete or comply

with the other material terms .of the Construction16.1 Claim: A written statement by the claimant Contract.

including at a minimum:16.5 Contract Documents: AII the documents that

1. The name of the Claimant; comprise the agreement between the Owner and2. The name of the person for whom the labor Contractor.

was done, or materials or equipmentfurnished; 17. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a

3. A copy of the agreement or purchase order contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in thispursuant to which labor, materials, or Bond shall be deemed to be Subcontractor and the termequipment was furnished for use in the Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.performance of the Construction Contract;

4. A brief description of the labor, materials, or 18. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:equipment furnished;

5. The date on which the claimant lastperformed labor or last furnished materials orequipment for use in the performance of theConstruction Contract;

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EJ CD C Contractor's Applicationfor Payment No.ENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACT Application Application Date:DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

Period:

To From (Contractor): Via (Engineer):

(Owner):

Project: Contract:

Owner's Contract No.: Contractor's Project No.: Engineer's Project No.:

ApplicationFor Payment

Change Order SummaryApproved Change Orders 1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE.......................................................$

Number Additions Deductions 2. Net change by Change Orders..-...........-...............-.........-...................... $

3. Current Contract Price (Line 1 ±2).......................................................$

4. TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE

(Column F total on Progress Estimates)......-........................................$

5. RETAINAGE:

a. X Work Completed.........$b. X Stored Material........... $

c. Total Retainage (Line 5.a + Line 5.b)........................ $

6. AMOUNT ELIGIBLE TO DATE (Line 4 - Line 5.c)...-.. ..........-...-..- $

TOTALS 7. LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS (Line 6 from prior Application)...... $ 4

NET CHANGE BY 8. AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION...-............................................$

CHANGE ORDERS 9. BALANCE TO FINISH, PLUS RETAINAGE(Column G total on Progress Estimates + Line 5.c above)................... $

Contractor's CertificationThe undersigned Contractor certifies, to the best of its knowledge, thefollowing: Payment of $

(1) All previous progress payments received from Owner on account of Workdone under the Contract

have been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimate obligations incurred in connection (Line 8 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

with the Workcovered by prior Applications for Payment;

(2) Title to all Work, materials and equipment incorporated in said Work, or otherwise listed in or,

covered by this Application for Payment, will pass to Owner at time of payment free and clear of all is recommended by:

Liens, security interests, and encumbrances (except such as are covered by a bond acceptable to Owner (Engineer) . (Date)

indemnifying Owner against any such Liens, seemity interest, or encumbrances); and

(3) All the Workcovered by this Application for Payment is in accordance with the Contract Documents

and is not defective. Payment of: $

(Line 8 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

is approved by:

(Owner) (Date)

ContractorSignature

By: Date: Approved by:

Funding or Financing Entity(if applicable) (Date)

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Progress Estimate - Lump Sum Work Contractor's ApplicationFor (Contract): ApplicationNumber:

ApplicationPeriod: ApplicationDate:

Work Completed E F G

A B C D Materials Presently Total Completed Balance to Finish

Specification SectionDescription Scheduled Value ($)

Rom Previous ApplicationThis Period

Stored (not in C or D) and Stored to Date(F B)

(B -F)No. (C+D) (C + D + E)

Totals

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PrOgreSs Estimate - Unit Price Work Contractor's ApplicationFor (Contract): Application Number:

Application Period: Application Date:

A B C D E F

Item CentractInformatianEttimmted 3½levefirert TotalCompletedMaterials Presently % Balance to FinishItem Total Value Quantity Installed to and Stored to DateBid ItemNo. Description

Quantity Units Unit Priceof Item ($) Installed Date

Stored (not in C) (F I B) (B - F)

Totals

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Stored Material Summary Contractor's ApplicationFor (Contract): Application Number:

Application Period: Application Date:

A B C D E SubtotalAmount

BidSubmittalNo. Stored P eviously Completedand

Ecorporat d in Worku Remaining

ItemSupplier (with Storage Descriptionof Materials or EquipmentStored

Date Placed Amount Amount StoredStored to Date Date (Month/ Amount in Storage ($)

Nohvoice No. Specification Iocation into Storage this Month ($) (D + E) Year) ($) (D + E - F)

Totals

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EJCD CliiiENONEERS JOINT CONTRACF

DOCUMENTS COMMnTEE

CERTIFICATEOF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Owner: Oakland - Yalobusha Natural Gas District Owner's Contract No.:

Contractor: Contractor's Project No.:


- Project: Natural Gas System Extension Contract Name:

This [preliminary] [final] Certificate of Substantial Completion applies to:

All Work The following specified portions of the Work:

Date of Substantial Completion

The Work to which this Certificate applies has been inspected by authorized representatives of Owner, contractor, and

Engineer, and found to be substantially complete. The Date of Substantial Completion of the Work or portion thereofdesignated above is hereby established, subject to the provisions of the Contract pertaining to Substantial Completion.

The date of Substantial Completion in the final Certificate of Substantial Completion marks the commencement of the

contractual correction period and applicable warranties required by the Contract.

A punch list of items to be completed or corrected is attached to this Certificate. This list may not be all-inclusive, and

the failure to include any items on such list does not alter the responsibility of the Contractor to complete all Work in

accordance with the Contract.

The responsibilities between Owner and Contractor for security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat, utilities,

insurance, and warranties upon Owner's use or occupancy of the Work shall be as provided in the Contract, except as

amended as follows: [Note: Amendments of contractual responsibilities recorded in this Certificate should be the product

of mutual agreement of Owner and Contractor; see Paragraph 15.03.D of the General Conditions.]

Amendments to Owner'sresponsibilities: None

OAs follows:

Amendments toContractor's responsibilities: None

OAs follows:

The following documents are attached to and made a part of this certificate: [punch list; others]

This Certificate does not constitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract Documents, nor is it a

release of Contractor's obligation to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract.

EXECUTED BY ENGINEER: RECEIVED: RECEIVED:

By: By: By:(Authorized Signature) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized Signature)

Title: Title: Title:

Date: Date: Date:

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This document has important legal consequences; consultation with an attorney is encouraged with

respect to its use or modification. This document should be adapted to the particular circumstances of

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STANDARDGENERAL CONDITIONSOF THECONSTRUCTIONCONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Article 1-- Definitions and Terminology ......................................................................................... 1

1.01 Defined Terms .......................................................................................................... .............1

1.02 Terminology............................................................................................................................5

Article 2 - Preliminary Matters....................................................................................................... 6

2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidenceof Insurance ........................................................................6

2.02 Co pies of Docu me nts..............................................................................................................6

2.0 3 Before St a rt i ng Co nstru ct i on .................................................................................................. 6

2.04 Preconstruction Conference; Designation of Authorized Representatives ...........................7

2.05 Initial Acceptance of Schedules..............................................................................................7

2.06 Electronic Transmittals...........................................................................................................7

Article 3 - Documents: Intent, Requirements, Reuse .................................................................... 8

3.01 Intent......................................................................................................................................8

3.02 Reference Standards ..............................................................................................................8

3.03 Reporting and ResolvingDiscrepancies..................................................................................9

3.04 Requirements of the Contract Documents ............................................................................9

3.05 Reuse of Documents.............................................................................................................10

Article 4 - Commencement and Progress of the Work................................................................ 10

4.01 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed ......................................................10

4.02 Starting the Work.................................................................................................................10

4.03 Reference Points...................................................................................................................10

4.04 Progress Schedule ................................................................................................................11

4.05 Delays in Contractor's Progress............................................................................................11

Article 5 -Availabilityof Lands; Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous EnvironmentalCo nd it io ns ..................................................................................................................................... 12

5.01 Availa bility of Lands..............................................................................................................12

5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas .................................................................................................12

5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions .....................................................................................13

5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions.........................................................................14

5.05 Underground Facilities .........................................................................................................15

5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site.......................................................................17

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A rt i cl e 6 - Bonds a nd i nsur a n ce ................................................................................................... 196.01 Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds ...........................................................................19

6.0 2 I nsu ra nce - Gene ra I Provis io ns ............................................................................................19

6.03 Co ntra cto r's Insu ra nce .........................................................................................................21

6.04 Owner's L i a b il ity I nsu ra n ce ..................................................................................................2 3

6.05 Property Insurance ...............................................................................................................23

6.06 Waiver of Rights ...................................................................................................................25

6.07 Receipt and Application of Property Insurance Proceeds....................................................26

Article 7 - Contractor's Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 26

7.01 Supervision and Superintendence........................................................................................26

7.0 2 L a bo r; Work i ngHours ........................................................................................................... 2 6

7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment.....................................................................................27

7.04 "OrEqu a Is" ...........................................................................................................................27

7.05 Substitutes............................................................................................................................28

7.06 Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others .............................................................30

7.07 P a te nt Fe es a ndRoy a It ie s ....................................................................................................31

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7.10 Laws and Regulations...........................................................................................................32

7.11 Record Documents...............................................................................................................33

7.12 Safety and Protection...........................................................................................................33

7 . 1 3 S a fetyRepresent a t i ve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4

7.14 Hazard Communication Programs........................................................................................34

7.15 Eme rge n cie s ......................................................................................................................... 34

7.16 Shop Drawings, Samples, and Other Submittals..................................................................34

7.17 Contractor's GeneraI Wa rra nty a nd Gua ra ntee ...................................................................36

7.18 I ndemnif ic a t io n ....................................................................................................................37

7.19 Delegation of Profess iona I Design Services..........................................................................38

Article 8 - Other Work at the Site ................................................................................................ 38

8.01 Othe r Work...........................................................................................................................38

8.02 Coo rd ina tio n.........................................................................................................................39

8 .0 3 Leg a I Re I a t io nsh i ps ............................................................................................................... 39

Article 9 - Owner's Responsibilities..............................................................................................40

9.0 1 Co mmun ica t io ns to Co nt ra ct or ............................................................................................40

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9.02 Rep I a cementofEngi neer .....................................................................................................40

9.03 Furnish Data .........................................................................................................................41

9.04 P a yWhenDue ......................................................................................................................41

9.05 Lands and Easements; Reports, Tests, and Drawings ..........................................................41

9.06 Insu ra nce ..............................................................................................................................41

9.07 Ch a nge O rd e rs ......................................................................................................................41

9.08 Inspections, Tests, a nd Approvals ........................................................................................41

9.09 Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities...............................................................................41

9.10 Undisclosed HazardousEnvironmental Condition ...............................................................41

9.11 Evidenceof Financial Arrangements ....................................................................................41

9.12 Safety Programs....................................................................................................................41

Article 10 - Engineer's Status During Construction...................................................................... 42

10.01 Owner's Re p rese nta tIve .......................................................................................................42

10.02 Visits to Site ..........................................................................................................................42

10.03 Project Representative.........................................................................................................42

10.04 Rejecting Defective Work.....................................................................................................42

10.05 Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments....................................................................42

10.06 Determinations for Unit Price Work.....................................................................................43

10.07 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work.................43

10.08 Limitations on Engineer'sAuthority and Responsibilities...........,........................................43

10.09 Compliance with Safety Program.........................................................................................44

Article 11- Amending the Contract Documents; Changes in the Work...................................... 44

11.01 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents...........................................................44

11.02 Owner-Authorized Changes in the Work .............................................................................44

11.03 Unauthorized Changes in the Work .....................................................................................45

11.04 Changeof Contract Price......................................................................................................45

11.05 Changeof Contract Times....................................................................................................46

11.06 Change Proposals .................................................................................................................46

11.07 Execution of Change Orders.................................................................................................47

11.08 Notification to Surety...........................................................................................................47

Article 12 - Claims.........................................................................................................................48

12.01 Claims ...................................................................................................................................48

Article 13 - Cost of the Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work........................................................ 49

13.01 Cost of the Work...................................................................................................................49


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13.02 Allowances............................................................................................................................51

13.03 Unit Price Work ....................................................................................................................52

Article 14 - Tests and inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work....... 52

14.01 Access to Work .....................................................................................................................52

14.02 Tests, inspections, and Approvals........................................................................................53

14.03 Defective Wo rk.....................................................................................................................53

14.04 Accepta nce of Defective Wo rk .............................................................................................54

14.05 Uncovering Work..................................................................................................................54 -

14.06 OwnerM a y Stopthe Wo rk ................................................................................................... 5 5

14.07 Owner May Correct Defective Work ....................................................................................55

Article 15 - Payments to Contractor; Set-Offs; Completion; Correction Period..........................56

15.01 Pro gress Payme nts ...............................................................................................................56

15.02 Contracto r's Wa rra nty of Title .............................................................................................59

15.03 Substantial Completion ........................................................................................................59

15.04 P a rt i a I UseorOccup a n cy...................................................................................................... 60

15 .0 5 F i n a | I nspe ct i on ..................................................................................................................... 60

15.0 6 F i n a I P a yment ....................................................................................................................... 60

, 15.07 Wa iver of Cla ims...................................................................................................................62

15.08 Correction Period .................................................................................................................62

Article 16-Suspensionof Work and Termination....................................................................... 63

16.01 Owner May Suspend Work...................................................................................................63

16.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause .........................................................................................63

16.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience .............................................................................64

16.04 Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate ............................................................................64

Article 17 - Final Resolution of Disputes......................................................................................65

17.01 Methods and Procedures.....................................................................................................65

Article 18 - Miscellaneous............................................................................................................65

18 .0 1 G iv i ngNot i ce ........................................................................................................................ 6 5

18.02 Computation of Times..........................................................................................................65

18.03 Cumulative Remedies...........................................................................................................65

18 .04 L i m i t a t i onofD a m a ge s.......................................................................................................... 6 6

18 .0 5 NoW a iver ............................................................................................................................. 6 6

18.06 Survival of Obligations..........................................................................................................66

18 .07 Co ntro I I i ngLa w ..................................................................................................................... 6 6


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ARTICLE 1- DEFINITIONSAND TERMINOLOGY

1.01 Defined Terms

A. Wherever used in the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, a term printed withinitial capital letters, including the term's singular and plural forms, will have the meaningindicated in the definitions below. In addition to terms specifically defined, terms withinitial capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified articles andparagraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.

1. Addenda-Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids whichclarify, correct, or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed ContractDocuments.

2. Agreement-The written instrument, executed by Owner and Contractor, that sets

forth the Contract Price and Contract Times, identifies the parties and the Engineer,and designatesthe specific items that are Contract Documents.

3. Application for Payment-The form acceptable to Engineer which is to be used byCoritractor during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments and

which is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by theContract Documents.

4. Bid-The offer of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the pricesfor the Work to be performed.

5. Bidder-An individual or entity that submits a Bid to Owner.

6. Bidding Documents-The Bidding Requirements, the proposed Contract Documents,and all Addenda.

7. Bidding Requirernents-The advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders,Bid Bond or other Bid security, if any, the Bid Form, and the Bid with any attachments.

8. Change Order-A document which is signed by contractor and Owner and authorizesan addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or

the Contract Times, or other revision to the Contract, issued on or after the EffectiveDate of the Contract.

9. ChangeProposal--A written request by Contractor, duly submitted in compliance withthe procedural requirements set forth herein, seeking an adjustment in Contract Priceor Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineer concerning therequirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Work under theContract Documents; challenging a set-off against payments due; or seeking otherrelief with respect to the terms of the Contract.

10. Clairn-(a) A demand or assertion by Owner directly to Contractor, duly submitted in

compliance with the procedural requirements set forth herein: seeking an adjustmentof Contract Price or Contract Times, or both; contesting an initial decision by Engineerconcerning the requirements of the Contract Documents or the acceptability of Workunder the Contract Documents; contesting Engineer's decision regarding a ChangeProposal; seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineer has declined toaddress; or seeking other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract; or (b) a

demand or assertion by Contractor directly to Owner, duly submitted in compliancewith the procedural requirements set forth herein, contesting Engineer's decision

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regarding a change Proposal; or seeking resolution of a contractual issue that Engineerhas declined to address. A demand for money or services by a third party is not a

Claim.

11. Constituent of Concern-Asbestos, petroleum, radioactive materials, polychlorinatedbiphenyls (PCBs), hazardous waste, and any substance, product, waste, or othermaterial of any nature whatsoever that is or becomes listed, regulated, or addressedpursuant to (a) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and

Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §§9601 et seg. ("CERCLA"); (b) the Hazardous MaterialsTransportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§5501 et seq.; (c) the Resource Conservation and

RecoveryAct, 42 U.S.C. §§6901 et seq. ("RCRA"); (d) the Toxic Substances Control Act,

15 U.S.C. §§2601 et seq.; (e) the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§1251 et seq.; (f) theClean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.; or (g) any other federal, state, or local statute,law, rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, code, order, or decree regulating, relatingto, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic, or

dangerous waste, substance, or material.

12. Contract-The entire and integrated written contract between the Owner and

Contractor concerning the Work.

13. Contract Documents-Those items so designated in the Agreement, and whichtogether comprise the Contract.

14. Contract Price-The money that Owner has agreed to pay Contractor for completionof the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents..

15. Contract Times-The number of days or the dates by which Contractor shall: (a)

achieve Milestones, if any; (b) achieve Substantial Completion; and (c) complete theWork.

16. Contractor-The individual or entity with which Owner has contracted forperformance of the Work.

17. Cost of the Work-See Paragraph 13.01for definition.

18. Drawings-The part of the Contract that graphically shows the scope, extent, and

character of the Work to be performed by Contractor.

19. Effective Date of the Contract-The date, indicated in the Agreement, on which theContract becomes effective.

20. Engineer-The individual or entity named as such in the Agreement.

21. Field Order-A written order issued by Engineer which requires minor changes in theWork but does not change the Contract Price or the Contract Times.

22. Hazardous Environmental Condition-The presence at the Site of Constituents ofConcern in such quantities or circumstances that may present a danger to persons or

property exposed thereto. The presence at the Site of materials that are necessary forthe execution of the Work, or that are to be incorporated in the Work, and that are

controlled and contained pursuant to industry practices, Laws and Regulations, and

the requirements of the Contract, does not establish a Hazardous EnvironmentalCondition.

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23. Laws and Regulations; Laws or Regulations-Any and all applicable laws, statutes,rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and orders of any and all governmental bodies,agencies, authorities, and courts havingjurisdiction.

24. Líens-Charges, security interests, or encumbrances upon Contract-related funds, realproperty, or personal property.

25. Milestone-A principal event in the performance of the Work that the Contractrequires Contractor to achieve by an intermediate completion date or by a,time priorto Substantial Completion of all the Work.

26. Notice of Award-The written notice by Owner to a Bidder of Owner's acceptance ofthe Bid.

27. Notice to Proceed-A written notice by Owner to Contractor fixing the date on whichthe Contract Times will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start toperform the Work.

28. Owner-The individual or entity with which Contractor has contracted regarding theWork, and which has agreed to pay Contractor for the performance of the Work,pursuant to the terms of the Contract.

29. Progress Schedule-A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, describingthe sequence and duration of the activities comprising the Contractor's plan toaccomplish the Work within the Contract Times.

30. Project-The total undertaking to be accomplished for Owner by engineers,contractors, and others, including planning, study, design, construction, testing,commissioning, and start-up, and of which the Work to be performed under theContract Documents is a part.

31. Project Manual-The written documents prepared for, or made available for,procuring and constructing the Work, including but not limited to the BiddingDocuments or other construction procurement documents, geotechnical and existingconditions information, the Agreement, bond forms, General Conditions,Supplementary conditions, and Specifications. The contents of the Project Manualmay be bound in one or more volumes.

32. Resídent Project Representative-The authorized representative of Engineer assigned

to assist Engineerat the Site. As used herein, the term Resident Project Representativeor "RPR" includes any assistants or field staff of Resident Project Representative.

33. Samples-Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that are

representative of some portion of the Work and that establish the standards by whichsuch portion of the Work will be judged.

34. Schedule of Submittals-A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, ofrequired submittals and the time requirements for Engineer's review of the submittalsand the performance of related construction activities.

35. Schedule of Values-A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, allocatingportions of the Contract Price to various portions of the Work and used as the basis forreviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

36. Shop Drawings-All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or

information that are specifically prepared or assembled by or for Contractor and

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submitted by Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work. Shop Drawings,whether approved or not, are not Drawings and are not Contract Documents.

37. Site- Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by Ownerupon which the Work is to be performed, including rights-of-way and easements, and

such other lands furnished by Owner which are designated for the use of Contractor.

38. Specifications-The part of the Contract that consists of written requirements formaterials, equipment, systems, standards, and workmanship as applied to the Work,and certain administrative requirements and procedural matters applicable to theWork.

39. Subcontractor-An individual or entity having a direct contract with Contractor or withany other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work.

40. Substantial Completion-The time at which the Work (or a specified part thereof) has

progressed to the point where, in the opinion of Engineer, the Work (or a specifiedpart thereof) is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so

that the Work (or a specified part thereof) can be utilized for the purposes for which itis intended. The terms "substantially complete" and "substantially completed" as

applied to all or part of the Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.

41. Successful Bidder-The Bidder whose Bid the Owner accepts, and to which the Ownermakes an award of contract, subject to stated conditions.

42. Supplementary Conditions-The part of the Contract that amends or supplementsthese General Conditions.

43. Supplier-A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman, or vendorhaving a direct contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish materialsor equipment to be incorporated in the Work by Contractor or a Subcontractor.

44. Technical Data-Those items expressly identified as Technical Data in theSupplementary Conditions, with respect to either (a) subsurface conditions at the Site,or physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site(except Underground Facilities) or (b) HazardousEnvironmental Conditions at the Site.If no such express identifications of Technical Data have been made with respect toconditions at the Site, then the data contained in boring logs, recorded measurementsof subsurface water levels, laboratory test results, and other factual, objectiveinformation regarding conditions at the Site that are set forth in any geotechnical or

environmental report prepared for the Project and made available to Contractor are

hereby defined as Technical Data with respect to conditions at the Site underParagraphs5.03, 5.04, and 5.06.

45. Underground Facilities--All underground pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires,manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels, or other such facilities or attachments, and anyencasements containing such facilities, including but not limited to those that conveyelectricity, gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or othercommunications, fiber optic transmissions, cable television, water, wastewater, stormwater, other liquids or chemicals, or traffic or other control systems.

46. Unit Price Work-Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.

47. Work--The entire construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereofrequired to be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the


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result of perfortning or providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary toproduce such construction; furnishing, installing, and incorporating all materials and ikequipment into such construction; and may include related services such as testing,start-up, and commissioning, all as required by the Contract Documents.

48. 1/Vork Change Directive-A written directive to Contractor issued on or after theEffective Date of the Contract, signed by Owner and recommended by Engineer,ordering an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work.

1.02 Terrninology

A. The words and terms discussed in the following paragraphs are not defined but, when used

in the Bidding Requirernents or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning.

B. Intent of Certain Terms or Adjectives:

1. The Contract Documents include the terms "as allowed," "as approved," "as ordered,""as directed" or terms of like effect or import to authorize an exercise of professionaljudgment by Engineer. In addition, the adjectives "reasonable," "suitable,""acceptable," "proper," "satisfactory," or adjectives of like effect or import are used todescribe an action or determination of Engineer as to the Work. It is intended thatsuch exercise of professional judgment, action, or determination will be solely toevaluate, in general, the Work for compliance with the information in the ContractDocuments and with the design concept of the Project as a functioning whole as

shown or indicated in the Contract Documents (unless there is a specific statementindicating otherwise). The use of any such term or adjective is not intended to and

shall not be effective to assign to Engineer any duty or authority to supervise or directthe performance of the Work, or any duty or authority to undertake responsibilitycontrary to the provisions of Article 10 or any other provision of the ContractDocuments.

C. Day:

1. The word "day" means a calendar day of 24 hours measured from midnight to the nextmidnight.

D. Defective:

1. The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is

unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient in that it:

a. does not conform to the Contract Documents; or

b. does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard,test, or approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or

c. has been damaged prior to Engineer's recommendation of final payment (unless

responsibility for the protection thereof has been assumed by Owner atSubstantial Completion in accordance with Paragraph 15.03 or 15.04).

E. Furnish, Install, Perforrn, Provide:

1. The word "furnish," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,shall mean to supply and deliver said services, materials, or equipment to the Site (orsome other specified location) ready for use or installation and in usable or operablecondition.




2. The word "install," when used in connection with services, materials, or equipment,shall mean to put into use or place in final position said services, materials, or

equipment complete and ready for intended use.

3. The words "perform" or "provide," when used in connection with services, materials,1R

or equipment, shall mean to furnish and install said services, materials, or equipmentcomplete and ready for intended use.

4. If the Contract Documents establish an obligation of Contractor with respect tospecific services, materials, or equipment, but do not expressly use any of the fourwords "furnish," "install," "perform," or "provide," then Contractor shall furnish andinstall said services, materials, or equipment complete and ready for intended use.

F. Unless stated otherwise in the contract Documents, words or phrases that have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used in the ContractDocuments in accordance with such recognized meaning.

ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARYMATTERS

2.01 Delivery of Bonds and Evidenceof Insurance

A. Bonds: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts of the Agreement to Owner,Contractor shall also deliver to Owner such bonds as Contractor may be required to furnish.

B. Evidenceof Contractor's Insurance: When Contractor delivers the executed counterparts ofthe Agreement to Owner, Contractor shall also deliver to Owner, with copies to eachnamed insured and additional insured (as identified in the Supplementary Conditions or

elsewhere in the Contract), the certificates and other evidence of insurance required to be

provided by Contractor in accordance with Article 6.

C. Evidence of Owner's Insurance: After receipt of the executed counterparts of theAgreement and all required bonds and insurance documentation, Owner shall promptlydeliver to Contractor, with copies to each named insured and additional insured (as

identified in the Supplementary Conditions or otherwise), the certificates and otherevidence of insurance required to be provided by Owner under Article 6.

2.02 Copies ofDocuments

A. Owner shall furnish to Contractor four printed copies of the Contract (including one fullyexecuted counterpart of the Agreement), and one copy in electronic portable documentformat (PDF). Additional printed copies will be furnished upon request at the cost ofreproduction.

B. Owner shall maintain and safeguard at least one original printed record version of theContract, including Drawings and Specifications signed and sealed by Engineer and otherdesign professionals. Owner shall make such original printed record version of the Contractavailable to contractor for review. Owner may delegate the responsibilities under thisprovision to Engineer.

2.03 Before Starting Construction

A. Preliminary Schedules: Within 10 days after the Effective Date of the Contract (or as

otherwise specifically required by the Contract Documents), Contractor shall submit toEngineer for timely review:




1. a preliminary Progress Schedule indicating the times (numbers of days or dates) forstarting and completing the various stages of the Work, including any Milestonesspecified in the Contract;

2. a preliminary Schedule of Submittals; and

3. a preliminary Schedule of Values for all of the Work which includes quantities and

prices of items which when added together equal the Contract Price and subdividesthe Work into component parts in sufficient detail to serve as the basis for progresspayments during performance of the Work. Such prices will include an appropriateamount of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work.

2.04 Preconstruction Conference;Designation ofAuthorized Representatives

A. Before any Work at the Site is started, a conference attended by Owner, Contractor,Engineer, and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working understandingamong the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in Paragraph2.03.A, procedures for handling Shop Drawings, Samples, and other submittals, processingApplications for Payment, electronic or digital transmittals, and maintaining requiredrecords.

B. At this conference Owner and Contractor each shall designate, in writing, a specificindividual to act as its authorized representative with respect to the services and a

responsibilities under the Contract. Such individuals shall have the authority to transmitand receive information, render decisions relative to the Contract, and otherwise act on

behalf of each respective party.

2.05 Initial Acceptance of Schedules

A. At least 10 days before submission of the first Application for Payment a conference,attended by Contractor, Engineer, and others as appropriate, will be held to review foracceptability to Engineer as provided below the schedules submitted in accordance withParagraph 2.03.A. Contractor shall have an additional 10 days to make corrections and

adjustments and to complete and resubmit the schedules. No progress payment shall be

made to Contractor until acceptable schedules are submitted to Engineer.

1. The Progress Schedule will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides an orderlyprogression of the Work to completion within the Contract Times. Such acceptancewill not impose on Engineer responsibility for the Progress Schedule, for sequencing,scheduling, or progress of the Work, nor interfere with or relieve Contractor fromContractor's full responsibility therefor.

2. Contractor's Schedule of Submittals will be acceptable to Engineer if it provides a

workable arrangement for reviewing and processingthe required submittals.

3. Contractor's Schedule of Values will be acceptable to Engineer as to form andsubstance if it provides a reasonable allocation of the Contract Price to the component la

parts of the Work.

2.06 Electronic Transmittals

A. Except as otherwise stated elsewhere in the Contract, the Owner, Engineer, and Contractormay transmit, and shall accept, Project-related correspondence, text, data, documents,drawings, information, and graphics, including but not limited to Shop Drawings and othersubmittals, in electronic media or digital format, either directly, or through access to a

secure Project website.




B. If the Contract does not establish protocols for electronic or digital transmittals, thenOwner, Engineer, and Contractor shall jointlydevelop such protocols.

C. When transmitting items in electronic media or digital format, the transmitting party makes

no representations as to long term compatibility, usability, or readability of the itemsresulting from the recipient's use of software application packages, operating systems, or

computer hardware differing from those used in the drafting or transmittal of the items, or

from those established in aþplicable transmittal protocols.

ARTICLE 3 - DOCUMENTS:INTENT,REQUIREMENTS, REUSE

3.01 Intent

A. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one is as binding as ifrequired by all.

B. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project (orpart thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

C. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, if there is a discrepancy between theelectronic or digital versions of the Contract Documents (including any printed copiesderived from such electronic or digital versions) and the printed record version, the printedrecord version shall govern.

D. The Contract supersedes prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whetherwritten or oral.

E. Engineer will issue clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents as providedherein.

3.02 ReferenceStandards

A. Standards Specifications, Codes, Laws and Regulations

1. Reference in the Contract Documents to standard specifications, manuals, referencestandards, or codes of any technical society, organization, or association, or to Laws or

Regulations, whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean thestandard specification, manual, reference standard, code, or Laws or Regulations in

effect at the time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Contract if therewere no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the ContractDocuments.

2. No provision of any such standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,or any instruction of a Supplier, shall be effective to change the duties or

responsibilities of Owner, Contractor, or Engineer, or any of their subcontractors,consultants, agents, or employees, from those set forth in the part of the ContractDocuments prepared by or for Engineer. No such provision or instruction shall be

effective to assign to Owner, Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, any duty or authority tosupervise or direct the performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertakeresponsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the part of the Contract Documentsprepared by or for Engineer.




3.03 Reporting and ResolvingDiscrepancies

A. Reporting Discrepancies:

1. Contractor's Venfication of Figures and Field Measurements: Before undertaking eachpart of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents, and checkand verify pertinent figures and dimensions therein, particularly with respect toapplicable field measurements. Contractor shall promptly report in writing to Engineerany conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy that Contractor discovers, or has actualknowledge of, and shall not proceed with any Work affected thereby until the conflict,error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or interpretation byEngineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents issued

pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.

2. Contractor's Review of Contract Documents: If, before or during the perforrhance ofthe Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy withinthe Contract Documents, or between the Contract Documents and (a) any applicableLaw or Regulation, (b) actual field conditions, (c) any standard specification, manual,reference standard, or code, or (d) any instruction of any Supplier, then Contractorshall promptly report it to Engineer in writing. Contractor shall not proceed with theWork affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15) untilthe conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy is resolved, by a clarification or

interpretation by Engineer, or by an amendment or supplement to the ContractDocuments issued pursuant to Paragraph 11.01.

3. Contractor shall not be liable to Owner or Engineer for failure to report any conflict,error, ambiguity, or discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless Contractor had

actual knowledge thereof.

B. ResolvingDiscrepancies:

1. Except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, theprovisions of the part of the Contract Documents prepared by or for Engineer shall

take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy betweensuch provisions of the Contract Documents and:

a. the provisions of any standard specification, manual, reference standard, or code,or the instruction of any Supplier (whether or not specifically incorporated byreference as a Contract Document); or

b. the provisions of any Laws or Regulations applicable to the performance of theWork (unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documentswould result in violation of such Law or Regulation).

3.04 Requirements of the Contract Documents

A. During the performance of the Work and until final payment, Contractor and Owner shall

submit to the Engineer all matters in question concerning the requÏrements of the ContractDocuments (sometimes referred to as requests for information or interpretation-RFIs), or

relating to the acceptability of the Work under the Contract Documents, as soon as possibleafter such matters arise. Engineer will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of theContract Documents, and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder.

B. Engineer will, with reasonable promptness, render a written clarification, interpretation, or

decision on the issue submitted, or initiate an amendment or supplement to the Contract

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Documents. Engineer's written clarification, interpretation, or decision will be final and

binding on Contractor, unless it appeals by submitting a Change Proposal, and on Owner,unless it appeals by filing a claim.

C. If a submitted matter in question concerns terms and conditions of the ContractDocuments that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work under theContract Documents, (2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or

otherwise), or (3) other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will promptly givewritten notice to Owner and Contractor that Engineer is unable to provide a decision or

interpretation. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on resolution of such a matterin question, either party may pursue resolution as provided in Article 12.

3.05 Reuse of Documents

A. Contractor and its Subcontractors and Suppliers shall not:

1. have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications,or other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal ofEngineer or its consultants, including electronic media editions, or reuse any such

Drawings, Specifications, other documents, or copies thereof on extensions of the

0Project or any other project without written consent of Owner and Engineer andspecific written verification or adaptation by Engineer; or

2. have or acquire any title or ownership rights in any other Contract Documents, reuse

any such Contract Documents for any purpose without Owner's express writtenconsent, or violate any copyrights pertaining to such contract Documents.

B. The prohibitions of this Paragraph 3.05 will survive final payment, or termination of theContract. Nothing herein shall preclude Contractor from retaining copies of the ContractDocuments for record purposes.

ARTICLE 4- COMMENCEMENTAND PROGRESS OF THE WORK

4.01 Commencement of Contract Times; Notice to Proceed

A. The Contract Times will commence to run on the thirtieth day after the Effective Date ofthe Contract or, if a Notice to Proceed is given, on the day indicated in the Notice toProceed. A Notice to Proceed may be given at any time within 30 days after the EffectiveDate of the contract. In no event will the Contract Times commence to run later than thesixtieth day after the day of Bid opening or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of theContract, whichever date is earlier.

4.02 Starting the Work

A. Contractor shall start to perform the Work on the date when the Contract Timescommence to run. No Work shall be done at the Site prior to such date.

4.03 ReferencePoints

A. Owner shall provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for constructionwhich in Engineer's judgment are necessary to enable Contractor to proceed with theWork. Contractor shall be responsible for laying out the Work, shall protect and preservethe established reference points and property monuments, and shall make no changes or

relocations without the prior written approval of Owner. Contractor shall report toEngineer whenever any reference point or property monument is lost or destroyed or

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responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference points or propertymonuments by professionally qualified personnel.

4.04 Progress Schedule

A. Contractor shall adhere to the Progress Schedule established in accordance with Paragraph2.05 as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided below.

1. Contractor shall submit to Engineer for acceptance (to the extent indicated in

Paragraph 2.05) proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will not result in

changingthe Contract Times.

2. Proposed adjustments in the Progress Schedule that will change the Contract Timesshall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 11.

B. Contractor shall carry on the Work and adhere to the Progress Schedule during all disputesor disagreements with Owner. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolutionof any disputes or disagreements, or during any appeal process, except as permitted by

Paragraph 16.04, or as Owner and Contractor may otherwise agree in writing.

4.05 Delays in Contractor's Progress

A. If Owner, Engineer, or anyone for whom Owner is responsible, delays, disrupts, or

interferes with the performance or progress of the Work, then Contractor shall be entitledto an equitable adjustment in the contract Times and Contract Price. Contractor'sentitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditioned on such adjustmentbeing essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Work within the Contract Times.

B. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times fordelay, disruption, or interference caused by or within the control of Contractor. Delay,disruption, and interference attributable to and within the control of a Subcontractor or

Supplier shall be deemed to be within the control of Contractor.

C. If Contractor's performance or progress is delayed, disrupted, or interfered with byunanticipated causes not the fault of and beyond the control of Owner, Contractor, and

those for which they are responsible, then Contractor shall be entitled to an equitableadjustment in Contract Times. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the ContractTimes is conditioned on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to completethe Work within the Contract Times. Such an adjustment shall be contractor's sole and

exclusive remedy for the delays, disruption, and interference described in this paragraph.Causes of delay, disruption, or interference that may give rise to an adjustment in ContractTimes under this paragraph include but are not limited to the following:

1. severe and unavoidable natural catastrophes such as fires, floods, epidemics, andearthquakes;

2. abnormal weather conditions;

3. acts or failures to act of utility owners (other than those performing other work at or

adjacent to the Site by arrangement with the Owner, as contemplated in Article 8);

and

D.

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with reasonable accuracy, and those resulting from Hazardous Environmental Conditions,are governed by Article 5.

E. Paragraph 8.03 governs delays, disruption, and interference to the performance or

progress of the Work resulting from the performance of certain other work at or adjacentto the Site.

F. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times forany delay, disruption, or interference if such delay is concurrent with a delay, disruption, or

interference caused by or within the control of Contractor.

G. Contractor must submit any Change Proposal seeking an adjustment in Contract Price or

Contract Times under this paragraph within 30 days of the commencement of the delaying,disrupting, or interfering event.

ARTICLE 5·-AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUS

ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS

5.01 Availabilityof Lands

A. Owner shall furnish the Site. Owner shall notify Contractor of any encumbrances or

restrictions not of general application but specifically related to use of the Site with whichContractor must comply in performing the Work.

B. Upon reasonable written request, Owner shall furnish Contractor with a current statementof record legal title and legal description of the lands upon which permanent improvementsare.to be made and Owner's interest therein as necessary for giving notice of or filing a

mechanic's or construction lien against such lands in accordance with applicable Laws and

Regulations.

C. Contractor shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required fortemporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipmenË

5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas

A. Limitation on Use of Site and Other Areas:

1. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, temporary construction facilities, thestorage of materials and equipment, and the operations of workers to the Site,adjacent areas that Contractor has arranged to use through construction easements or

otherwise, and other adjacent areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, and shall notunreasonably encumber the Site and such other adjacent areas with constructionequipment or other materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibilityfor (a) damage to the Site; (b) damage to any such other adjacent areas used forContractor's operations; (c) damage to any other adjacent land or areas; and (d) forinjuries and losses sustained by the owners or occupants of any such land or areas;provided that such damage or injuries result from the performance of the Work or

from other actions or conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is

responsible.

2. If a damage or injury claim is made by the owner or occupant of any such land or area

because of the performance of the Work, or because of other actions or conduct ofthe Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible, Contractor shall (a) takeimmediate corrective or remedial action as required by Paragraph 7.12, or otherwise;(b) promptly attempt to settle the claim as to all parties through negotiations with

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such owner or occupant, or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other disputeresolution proceeding, or at law; and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by Laws andRegulations, indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors ofeach and any of them from and against any such claim, and against all costs, losses,and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects,attorneys, and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other disputeresolution costs) arising out of or relating to any claim or action, legal or equitable,brought by any such owner or occupant against Owner, Engineer, or any other partyindemnified hereunder to the extent caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in partby, or based upon, Contractor's performance of the Work, or because of other actionsor conduct of the Contractor or those for which Contractor is responsible.

B. Removal of Debris During Performance of the Work: During the progress of the Work theContractor shall keep the Site and other adjacent areas free from accumulations of wastematerials, rubbish, and other debris. Removal and disposal of such waste materials,rubbish, and other debris shall conform to applicable Laws and Regulations.

C. Cleaning: Prior to Substantial Completion of the Work Contractor shall clean the Site andthe Work and make it ready for utilization by Owner. At the completion of the WorkContractor shall remove from the Site and adjacent areas all tools, appliances, constructionequipment and machinery, and surplus materials and shall restore to original condition all

property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.

D. Loading of Structures: Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be

loaded in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject anypart of the Work or adjacent structures or land to stresses or pressures that will endangerthem.

5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions

A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify:

1. those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or

adjacent to the Site;

2. those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions relating to existing surface or

subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities); and

3. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

B. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon theaccuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions withrespect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not ContractDocuments. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may relyupon the accuracy of the Technical Data (as defined in Article 1) contained in anygeotechnical or environmental report prepared for the Project and made available toContractor. Except for such reliance on Technical Data, Contractor may not rely upon or

make any claim against Owner or Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members,partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, with respect to:

1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, andprocedures of construction to be employed by Contractor, and safety precautions andprograms incident thereto; or




2. other data, interpretations, opinions, and information contained in such reports orshown or indicated in such drawings; or

3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or anysuch other data, interpretations, opinions, or information.

5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions

A. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that any subsurface or physical condition that is

uncovered or revealed at the Site either:

1. is of such a nature as to establish that any Technical Data on which Contractor is

entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 5.03 is materially inaccurate; or

2. is of such a nature as to require a change in the Drawings or Specifications; or

3. differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents; or

4. is of an unusual nature, and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encounteredand generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in theContract Documents;

then Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before furtherdisturbing the subsurface or physical conditions or performing any Work in connectiontherewith (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.15), notify Owner andEngineer in writing about such condition. Contractor shall not further disturb suchcondition or perform any Work in connection therewith (except with respect to anemergency) until receipt of a written statement permitting Contractor to do so.

B. Engineer's Review: After receipt of written notice as required by the preceding paragraph,Engineer will promptly review the subsurface or physical condition in question; determinethe necessity of Owner's obtaining additional exploration or tests with respect to thecondition; conclude whether the condition falls within any one or more of the differing sitecondition categories in Paragraph 5.04.A above; obtain any pertinent cost or scheduleinformation from Contractor; prepare recommendations to Owner regarding theContractor's resumption of Work in connection with the subsurface or physical condition inquestion and the need for any change in the Drawings or Specifications; and advise Ownerin writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

C. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Site Condition: After receipt of Engineer'swritten findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a written statementto Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the subsurface or physical condition inquestion, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such condition, indicatingwhether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adopting orrejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in whole or inpart.

D. Possible Price and Times Adjustments:

1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in Contract Price or ContractTimes, or both, to the extent that the existence of a differing subsurface or physicalcondition, or any related delay, disruption, or interference, causes an increase ordecrease in contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of the Work;subject, however, to the following:




a. such condition must fall within any one or more of the categories described in

Paragraph5.04.A;

b. with respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in

Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03; and,

c. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditionedon such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Workwithin the Contract Times.

2. Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or ContractTimes with respect to a subsurface or physical condition if:

a. Contractor knew of the existence of such condition at the time Contractor made a

commitment to Owner with respect to Contract Price and contract Times by thesubmission of a Bid or becoming bound under a negotiated contract, or

otherwise; or

b. the existence of such condition reasonably could have been discovered or

revealed as a result of any examination, investigation, exploration, test, or studyof the Site and contiguous areas expressly required by the Bidding Requirementsor Contract Documents to be conducted by or for Contractor prior to Contractor'smaking such commitment; or

c. Contractor failed to give the written notice as required by Paragraph5.04.A.

3. If Owner and contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amount

or extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then any

such adjustment shall be set forth in a Change Order.

4. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amountor extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no laterthan 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractorregarding the subsurface or physical condition in question.

5.05 Underground Facilities

A. Contractor's Responsibilities:The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract -

Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or adjacent to the Site is

based on information and data furnished to Owner or Engineer by the owners of such

Underground Facilities, including Owner, or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly -

provided in the Supplementary Conditions:

1. Owner and Engineerdo not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any

such information or data provided by others; and

2. the cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price, and contractorshall have full responsibility for:

a. reviewing and checking all information and data regarding existing UndergroundFacilities at the Site;

b. locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documentsas being at the Site;

c. coordination of the Work with the owners (including Owner) of such

Underground Facilities, during construction; and

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d. the safety and protection of all existing Underground Facilities at the Site, and

repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work.

B. Notice by Contractor: If Contractor believes that an Underground Facility that is uncoveredor revealed at the Site was not showin or indicated in the Contract Documents, or was notshown or indicated with reasonable accuracy, then Contractor shall, promptly afterbecoming aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby or

performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency as required byParagraph 7.15), identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give written notice tothat owner and to Owner and Engineer.

C. Engineer's Review: Engineer will promptly review the Underground Facility and concludewhether such Underground Facility was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents,or was not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy; obtain any pertinent cost or

schedule information from Contractor; prepare recommendations to Owner regarding theContractor's resumption of Work in connection with the Underground Facility in question;determine the extent, if any, to which a change is required in the Drawings or Specificationsto reflect and document the consequences of the existence or location of the UndergroundFacility; and advise Owner in writing of Engineer's findings, conclusions, and

recommendations. During such time, Contractor shall be responsible for the safety andprotection of such Underground Facility.

D. Owner's Statement to Contractor Regarding Underground Facility: After receipt ofEngineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations, Owner shall issue a writtenstatement to- Contractor (with a copy to Engineer) regarding the Underground Facility in

question, addressing the resumption of Work in connection with such Underground Facility,indicating whether any change in the Drawings or Specifications will be made, and adoptingor rejecting Engineer's written findings, conclusions, and recommendations in whole or in

part.

E. Possible Price and Times Adjustments:

1. Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or

0Contract Times, or both, to the extent that any existing Underground Facility at theSite that was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, or was not shown or

indicated with reasonable accuracy, or any related delay, disruption, or interference,causes an increase or decrease in Contractor's cost of, or time required for,performance of the Work; subject, however, to the following:

a. Contractor did not know of and could not reasonably have been expected to be

aware of or to have anticipated the existence or actual location of theUnderground Facility in question;

b. With respect to Work that is paid for on a unit price basis, any adjustment in

Contract Price will be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13.03;

c. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of the Contract Times is conditionedon such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability to complete the Workwithin the Contract Times; and

d. Contractor gave the notice required in Paragraph5.05.B.

2. If Owner and Contractor agree regarding Contractor's entitlement to and the amountor extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then anysuch adjustment shall be set forth in a ChangeOrder.




3. Contractor may submit a Change Proposal regarding its entitlement to or the amountor extent of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, no laterthan 30 days after Owner's issuance of the Owner's written statement to Contractorregarding the Underground Facility in question.

5.06 Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site

A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify:

1. those reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous EnvironmentalConditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site; and

2. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

B. Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized:- Contractor may rely upon theaccuracy of the Technical Data expressly identified in the Supplementary Conditions withrespect to such reports and drawings, but such reports and drawings are not ContractDocuments. If no such express identification has been made, then Contractor may rely on

the accuracy of the Technical Data (as defined in Article 1) contained in any geotechnical or

environmental report prepared for the Project and made available to Contractor. Except forsuch reliance on Technical Data, Contractor may not rely upon or make any claim againstOwner or Engineer, or any of their officers, directors, members, partners, employees,agents, consultants, or subcontractors with respect to:

1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including,but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and

procedures of construction to be employed by Contractor and safety precautions andprograms incident thereto; or

2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or

shown or indicated in such drawings; or

3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any Technical Data or anysuch other data, interpretations, opinions or information.

C. Contractor shall not be responsible for removing or remediating any HazardousEnvironmental Condition encountered, uncovered, or revealed at the Site unless such

removal or remediation is expressly identified in the Contract Documents to be within thescope of the Work.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for controlling, containing, and duly removing all

Constituents of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or

anyone else for whom Contractor is responsible, and for any associated costs; and for thecosts of removing and remediating any Hazardous Environmental Condition created by thepresence of any such Constituents of Concern.

E. If Contractor encounters, uncovers, or reveals a Hazardous Environmental Condition whoseremoval or remediation is not expressly identified in the Contract Documents as beingwithin the scope of the Work, or if Contractor or anyone for whom Contractor is

responsible creates a Hazardous Environmental Condition, then Contractor shall

immediately: (1) secure or otherwise isolate such condition; (2) stop all Work in connectionwith such condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as requiredby Paragraph 7.15); and (3) notify Owner and Engineer (and promptly thereafter confirmsuch notice in writing). Owner shall promptly consult with Engineer concerning thenecessity for Owner to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such condition or take




corrective action, if any. Promptly after consulting with Engineer, Owner shall take such

actions as are necessary to permit Owner to timely obtain required permits and provideContractor the written notice required by Paragraph 5.06.F. If Contractor or anyone forwhom Contractor is responsible created the Hazardous Environmental Condition in

question, then Owner may remove and remediate the Hazardous Environmental Condition,and impose a set-off against payments to account for the associated costs.

F. Contractor shall not resume Work in connection with such Hazardous EnvironmentalCondition or in any affected area until after Owner has obtained any required permitsrelated thereto, and delivered written notice to Contractor either (1) specifying that such

condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the resumption of Work,or (2) specifying any special conditions under which such Work may be resumed safely.

G. If Owner and Contractor cannot agree as to entitlement to or on the amount or extent, ifany, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, as a result of such

Work stoppage or such special conditions under which Work is agreed to be resumed byContractor, then within 30 days of Owner's written notice regarding the resumption ofWork, Contractor may submit a Change Proposal, or Owner may impose a set-off.

H. If after receipt of such written notice Contractor does not agree to resume such Work

0 based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work undersuch special conditions, then Owner may order the portion of the Work that is in the areaaffected by such condition to be deleted from the Work, following the contractual changeprocedures in Article 11. Owner may have such deleted portion of the Work performed byOwner's own forces or others in accordance with Article 8.

I. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and holdharmless Contractor, Subcontractors, and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members,partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of themfrom and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all feesand charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or

arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to a Hazardous

0Environmental Condition, provided that such Hazardous Environmental Condition (1) was

not shown or indicated in the Drawings, Specifications, or other Contract Documents,identified as Technical Data entitled to limited reliance pursuant to Paragraph 5.06.B, or

identified in the Contract Documents to be included within the scope of the Work, and (2)

was not created by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in

this Paragraph'5.06.H shall obligate Owner to indemnify any individual or entity from and

against the consequencesof that individual's or entity's own negligence.

J. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify andhold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them from and

against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and

charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or

arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the failure tocontrol, contain, or remove a Constituent of Concern brought to the Site by Contractor or

by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible, or to a Hazardous Environmental Conditioncreated by Contractor or by anyone for whom Contractor is responsible. Nothing in thisParagraph 5.06.J shall obligate Contractor to indemnify any individual or entity from andagainst the consequencesof that individual's or entity's own negligence.




K. The provisions of Paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 do not apply to the presence ofConstituents of Concern or to a HazardousEnvironmental Condition uncovered or revealedat the Site.


6.01 Performance, Payment, and Other Bonds

A. Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount atleast equal to the Contract Price, as security for the faithful performance and payment of all

of Contractor's obligations under the Contract. These bonds shall remain in effect until one

year after the date when final payment becomes due or until completion of the correctionperiod specified in Paragraph 15.08, whichever is later, except as provided otherwise by

La'ws or Regulations, the Supplementary Conditions, or other specific provisions of theContract. Contractor shall also furnish such other bonds as are required by theSupplementary Conditions or other specific provisions of the Contract.

B. AII bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the Contract except as provided otherwise by

Laws or Regulations, and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in "CompaniesHolding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as

Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (as amended and

supplemented) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond ,Branch, U.S.

Department of the Treasury. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be

accompanied by a certified copy of that individual's authority to bind the surety. Theevidence of authority shall show that it is effective on the date the agent or attorney-in-factsigned the accompanying bond.

C. Contractor shall obtain the required bonds from surety companies that are duly licensed or

authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located to issue bonds in the requiredamounts.

D. If the surety on a bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent,or its right to do business is terminated in any state or jurisdiction where any part of theProject is located, or the surety ceases to meet the requirements above, then Contractorshall promptly notify Owner and Engineer and shall, within 20 days after the event givingrise to such notification, provide another bond and surety, both of which shall comply withthe bond and surety requirements above.

E. If Contractor has failed to obtain a required bond, Owner may exclude the Contractor fromthe Site and exercise Owner's termination rights under Article 16.

F. Upon request, Owner shall provide a copy of the payment bond to any Subcontractor,Supplier, or other person or entity claiming to have furnished labor or materials used in theperformance of the Work.

6.02 Insurance-GeneralProvisíons

A. Owner and Contractor shall obtain and maintain insurance as required in this Article and in

the Supplementary conditions.

B. All insurance required by the Contract to be purchased and maintained by Owner or

Contractor shall be obtained from insurance companies that are duly licensed or

authorized, in the state or jurisdiction in which the Project is located, to issue insurancepolicies for the required limits and coverages. Unless a different standard is indicated in the




Supplementary Conditions, all companies that provide insurance policies required underthis Contract shall have an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better.

C. Contractor shall deliver to Owner, with copies to each named insured and additionalinsured (as identified in this Article, in the Supplementary Conditions, or elsewhere in theContract), certificates óf insurance establishing that Contractor has obtained and is

maintaining the policies, coverages, and endorsements required by the Contract. Uponrequest by Owner or any other insured, Contractor shall also furnish other evidence of such

required insurance, including but not limited to copies of policies and endorsements, and

documentation of applicable self-insured retentions and deductibles. Contractor may blockout (redact) any confidential premium or pricing information contained in any policy or

endorsement furnished under this provision.

D. Owner shall deliver to Contractor, with copies to each named insured and additionalinsured (as identified in this Article, the Supplementary Conditions, or elsewhere in theContract), certificates of insurance establishing that Owner has obtained and is maintainingthe policies, coverages, and endorsements required of Owner by the Contract (if any).Upon request by Contractor or any other insured, Owner shall also provide other evidenceof such required insurance (if any), including but not limited to copies of policies and

endorsements, and documentation of applicable self-insured retentions and deductibles.Owner may block out (redact) any confidential premium or pricing information contained in

any policy or endorsement furnished under this provision.

E. Failure of Owner or Contractor to demand such certificates or other evidence of the otherparty's full compliance with these insurance requirements, or failure of Owner or

Contractor to identify a deficiency in compliance from the evidence provided, shall not be

construed as a waiver of the other party's obligation to obtain and maintain such insurance.

f. If either party does not purchase or rnaintain all of the insurance required of such party bythe Contract, such party shall notify the other party in writing of such failure to purchaseprior to the start of the Work, or of such failure to maintain prior to any change in therequired coverage.

G. If Contractor has failed to obtain and maintain required insurance, Owner may exclude theContractor from the Site, impose an appropriate set-off against payment, and exerciseOwner's termination rights under Article 16.

H. Without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if a party has failed to obtain requiredinsurance, the other party may elect to obtain equivalent insurance to protect such otherparty's interests at the expense of the party who was required to provide such coverage,and the Contract Price shall be adjusted accordingly.

I. Owner does not represent that insurance coverage and limits established in this Contractnecessarilywill be adequate to protect Contractor or Contractor's interests.

J. The insurance and insurance limits required herein shall not be deemed as a limitation on

Contractor's liability under the indemnities granted to Owner and other individuals and

entities in the Contract.




6.03 Contractor's Insurance

A. Workers' Compensation: Contractor shall purchase and maintain workers' compensationand employer's liability insurance for:

1. claims under workers' compensation, disability benefits, and other similar employeebenefit acts.

2. United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and Jones Actcoverage (if applicable).

3. claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or deathof Contractor's employees (by stop-gap endorsement in monopolist worker'scompensation states).

4. Foreign voluntary worker compensation (if applicable).

B. Commercial General Liability-Claims Covered: Contractor shall purchase and maintaincommercial general liability insurance, covering all operations by or on behalf ofContractor, on an occurrence basis, against:

1. claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of anyperson other than Contractor's employees.

2. claims for damages insured by reasonably available personal injury liabilitycoverage.

3. claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destructionof tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom.

C. Commercial General Liability-Form and Content: Contractor's commercial liability policyshall be written on a 1996 (or later) ISO commercial general liability form (occurrence form)and include the following coverages and endorsements:

1. Products and completed operations coverage:

a. Such insurance shall be maintained for three years after final payment.

b. Contractor shall furnish Owner and each other additional insured (as identified in

the Supplementary Conditions or elsewhere in the Contract) evidence ofcontinuation of such insurance at final payment and three years thereafter.

2. Blanket contractual liabilitycoverage, to the extent permitted by law, including but not

limited to coverage of Contractor's contractual indemnity obligations in Paragraph7.18.

3. Broad form property damage coverage.

4. Severability of interest.

5. Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage.

6. Personal injury coverage.

7. Additional insured endorsements that include both ongoing operations and productsand completed operations coverage through ISO Endorsements CG 20 10 10 01and CG

20 37 10 01 (together); or CG 20 10 07 04 and CG 20 37 07 04 (together); or theirequivalent.




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8. For design professional additional insureds, ISO Endorsement CG 20 32 07 04,"Additional Insured·--·Engineers,Architects or Surveyors Not Engaged by the NamedInsured" or its equivalent.

D. Automobile liability: Contractor shall purchase and maintain automobile liability insuranceagainst claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or propertydamage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle. Theautomobile liability policy shall be written on an occurrence basis.

E. Umbrella or excess liability: Contractor shall purchase and maintain umbrella or excess

liability insurance written over the underlying employer's liability, commercial generalliability, and automobile liability insurance described in the paragraphs above. Subject toindustry-standard exclusions, the coverage afforded shall follow form as to each and everyone of the underlying policies.

F. Contractor's pollution liability insurance: Contractor shall purchase and maintain a policycovering third-party injury and property damage claims, including clean-up costs, as a resultof pollution conditions arising from Contractor's operations and completed operations. This

insurance shall be maintained for no less than three years after final completion.

G. Additional insureds: The Contractor's commercial general liability, automobile liability,umbrella or excess, and pollution liability policies shall include and list as additionalinsureds Owner and Engineer, and any individuals or entities identified in theSupplementary Conditions; include coverage for the respective officers, directors,members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any ofall such additional insureds; and the insurance afforded to these additional insureds shall

provide primary coverage for all claims covered thereby (including as applicable thosearising from both ongoing and completed operations) on a non-contributory basis.

Contractor shall obtain all necessary endorsements to support these requirements.

H. Contractor's professional liability insurance: If Contractor will provide or furnishprofessional services under this Contract, through a delegation of professional designservices or otherwise, then Contractor shall be responsible for purchasing and maintainingapplicable professional liability insurance. This insurance shall provide protection againstclaims arising out of performance of professional design or related services, and caused bya negligent error, omission, or act for which the insured party is legally liable. It shall be

maintained throughout the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of two years afterSubstantial Completion. If such professional design services are performed by a

Subcontractor, and not by Contractor itself, then the requirements of this paragraph maybe satisfied through the purchasing and maintenance of such insurance by such

Subcontractor.

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2. be written for not less than the limits of liability provided in this Article and in theSupplementary Conditions, or required by Laws or Regulations, whichever is greater.

3. contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled,materially changed, or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior written notice has

been given to Contractor. Within three days of receipt of any such written notice,Contractor shall provide a copy of the notice to Owner, Engineer, and each otherinsured under the policy.

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4. remain in effect at least until final payment (and longer if expressly required in thisArticle) and at all times thereafter when Contractor may be correcting, removing, or am

replacing defective Work as a warranty or correction obligation, or otherwise, or

returning to the Site to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.

5. 'be appropriate for the Work being performed and provide protection from claims thatmay arise out of or result from Contractor's performance of the Work and Contractor'sother obligations under the contract Documents, whether it is to be performed by

Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier, or by anyone directly or indirectlyemployed by any of them to perform any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts

any of them may be liable.

J. The coverage requirements for specific policies of insurance must be met by such policies,

and not by reference to excess or umbrella insurance provided in other policies.

6.04 Owner's Liability Insurance

A. In addition to the insurance required to be provided by Contractor under Paragraph 6.03,Owner, at Owner's option, may purchase and maintain at Owner's expense Owner's own

liability insurance as will protect Owner against claims which may arise from operationsunder the Contract Documents.

B. Owner's liability policies, if any, operate separately and independently from policiesrequired to be provided by Contractor, and contractor cannot rely upon Owner's liabilitypolicies for any of Contractor's obligations to the Owner, Engineer, or third parties.

6.05 Property Insurance

A. Builder's Risk: Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Contractor shall

purchase and maintain builder's risk insurance upon the Work on a completed value basis,

in the amount of the full insurable replacement cost thereof (subject to such deductibleamounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws and

Regulations).This insurance shall:

1. include the Owner and Contractor as named insureds, and all Subcontractors, and any

individuals or entities required by the Supplementary Conditions to be insured undersuch builder's risk policy, as insureds or named insureds. For purposes of theremainder of this Paragraph 6.05, Paragraphs 6.06 and 6.07, and any correspondingSupplementary Conditions, the parties required to be insured shall collectively be

referred to as "insureds."

2. be written on a builder's risk "all risk" policy form that shall at least include insurancefor physical loss or damage to the Work, temporary buildings, falsework, and materialsand equipment in transit, and shall insure against at least the following perils or causes

6f loss: fire; lightning; windstorm; riot; civil commotion; terrorism; vehicle impact;aircraft; smoke; theft; vandalism and malicious mischief; mechanical breakdown,boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current; earthquake; volcanicactivity, and other earth movement; flood; collapse; explosion; debris removal;demolitiori occasioned by enforcement of Laws and Regulations; water damage (otherthan that caused by flood); and such other perils or causes of loss as may be

specifically required by the Supplementary Conditions. If insurance against mechanical -

breakdown, boiler explosion, and artificially generated electric current; earthquake;volcanic activity, and other earth movement; or flood, are not commercially available




under builder's risk policies, by endorsement or otherwise, such insurance may be

provided through other insurance policies acceptable to Owner and Contractor.

3. cover, as insured property, at least the following: (a) the Work and all materials,supplies, machinery, apparatus, equipment, fixtures, and other property of a similarnature that are to be incorporated into or used in the preparation, fabrication,construction, erection, or completion of the Work, including Owner-furnished or

assigned property; (b) spare parts inventory required within the scope of the Contract;and (c) temporary works which are not intended to form part of the permanentconstructed Work but which are intended to provide working access to the Site, or tothe Work under construction, or which are intended to provide temporary support forthe Work under construction, including scaffolding, form work, fences, shoring,falsework, and temporary structures.

4. cover expenses incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured property(including but not limited to fees and charges of engineers and architects).

5. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in temporary storage at theSite or in a storage location outside the Site (but not including property stored at thepremises of a manufacturer or Supplier).

6. extend to cover damage or loss to insured property while in transit.

7. allow for partial occupation or use of the Work by Owner, such that those portions ofthe Work that are not yet occupied or used by Owner shall remain covered by thebuilder's risk insurance.

8. allow for the waiver of the insurer's subrogation rights, as set forth below.

9. provide primary coverage for all losses and damages caused by the perils or causes ofloss covered.

10. not include a co-insurance clause.

11. include an exception for ensuing losses from physical damage or loss with respect toany defective workmanship, design, or materials exclusions.

12. include performance/hot testing and start-up.

13. be maintained in effect, subject to the provisions herein regarding SubstantialCompletion and partial occupancy or use of the Work by Owner, until the Work is

complete.

B. Notice of Cancellation or Change: AII the policies of insurance (and the certificates or otherevidence thereof) required to be purchased and maintained in accordance with thisParagraph 6.05 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will notbe canceled or materially changed or renewal refused until at least 10 days prior writtennotice has been given to the purchasing policyholder. Within three days of receipt of anysuch written notice, the purchasing policyholder shall provide a copy of the notice to each

other insured.

C. Deductibles: The purchaser of any required builder's risk or property insurance shall pay forcosts not covered becauseof the application of a policy deductible.

D. Partial Occupancyor Use by Owner: If Owner will occupy or use a portion or portions of theWork prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work as provided in Paragraph 15.04, thenOwner (directly, if it is the purchaser of the builder's risk policy, or through Contractor) will




provide notice of such occupancy or use to the builder's risk insurer. The builder's risk

insurance shall not be canceled or permitted to lapse on account of any such partial use or

occupancy; rather, those portions of the Work that are occupied or used by Owner may

come off the builder's risk policy, while those portions of the Work not yet occupied or

used by Owner shall remain covered by the builder's risk insurance.

E. Additional Insurance: If contractor elects to obtain other special insurance to be included in

or supplement the builder's risk or property insurance policies provided under thisParagraph6.05, it may do so at Contractor's expense.

F. Insurance of Other Property: If the express insurance provisions of the Contract do not

require or address the insurance of a property item or interest, such as tools, constructionequipment, or other personal property owned by Contractor, a Subcontractor, or an

employee of Contractor or a Subcontractor, then the entity or individual owning such

property item will be responsible for deciding whether to insure it, and if so in whatamount.

6.06 Waiver of Rights

A. AII policies purchased in accordance with Paragraph 6.05, expressly including the builder'srisk policy, shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment of any loss or

damage the insurers will have no rights of recovery against any insureds thereunder, or

against Engineer or its consultants, or their officers, directors, members, partners,employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors. Owner and Contractor waive all rightsagainst each other and the respective officers, directors, members, partners, employees,agents, consultants, and subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and

damages caused by, arising out of, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss

covered by such policies and any other property insurance applicable to the Work; and, in

addition, waive all such rights against Engineer, its consultants, all Subcontractors, all

individuals or entities identified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, and theofficers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractorsof each and any of them, under such policies for losses and damages so caused. None ofthe above waivers shall extend to the rights that any party making such waiver may have to

the proceeds of insurance held by Owner or Contractor as trustee or fiduciary, or otherwisepayable under any policy so issued.

B. Owner waives all rights against Contractor, Subcontractors, and Engineer, and the officers,directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each

and any of them, for:

1. loss due to business interruption, loss of use, or other consequential loss extendingbeyond direct physical loss or damage to Owner's property or the Work caused by,

arising out of, or resulting from fire or other perils whether or not insured by Owner;and

2. loss or damage to theicompleted Project or part thereof caused by, arising out of, or

resulting from fire or other insured peril or cause of loss covered by any propertyinsurance maintained on the completed Project or part thereof by Owner duringpartial occupancy or use pursuant to Paragraph 15.04, after Substantial Completionpursuant to Paragraph 15.03, or after final payment pursuant to Paragraph 15.06.

C. Any insurance policy maintained by Owner covering any loss, damage or consequential loss

referred to in Paragraph 6.06.8 shall contain provisions to the effect that in the event ofpayment of any such loss, damage, or consequential loss, the insurers will have no rights of




recovery against Contractor, Subcontractors, or Engineer, or the officers, directors,members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors of each and any ofthem.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that the agreement under which a

Subcontractor performs a portion of the Work contains provisions whereby theSubcontractor waives all rights against Owner, Contractor, all individuals or entitiesidentified in the Supplementary Conditions as insureds, the Engineer and its consultants,and the officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and

subcontractors of each and any of them, for all losses and damages caused by, arising outof, relating to, or resulting from any of the perils or causes of loss covered by builder's risk

insurance and any other property insurance applicable to the Work.

6.07 Receiptand Application of Property Insurance Proceeds

A. Any insured loss under the builder's risk and other policies of insurance required byParagraph 6.05 will be adjusted and settled with the named insured that purchased thepolicy. Such named insured shall act as fiduciary for the other insureds, and give notice tosuch other insureds that adjustment and settlement of a claim is in progress. Any otherinsured may state its position regarding a claim for insured loss in writing within 15 daysafter notice of such claim.

B. Proceeds for such insured losses may be made payable by the insurer either jointly tomultiple insureds, or to the named insured that purchased the policy in its own right and as

fiduciary for other insureds, subject to the requirements of any applicable mortgage clause.A named insured receiving insurance proceeds under the builder's risk and other policies ofinsurance required by Paragraph 6.05 shall distribute such proceeds in accordance withsuch agreement as the parties in interest may reach, or as otherwise required under thedispute resolution provisions of this Contract or applicable Laws and Regulations.

C. If no other special agreement is reached, the damaged Work shall be repaired or replaced,the money so received applied on account thereof, and the Work and the cost thereofcovered by ChangeOrder, if needed.

ARTICLE 7 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

7.01 Supervisionand Superintendence

A. Contractor shall supervise, inspect, and direct the Work competently and efficiently,devoting such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessaryto perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solelyresponsible for the means, niethods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of

B.

conaructiontiuringthe progress of the Work, Contractor shall assign a competent resident

superintendent who shall not be replaced without written notice to Owner and Engineerexcept under extraordinary circumstances.

7.02 Labor; Working Hours

A. Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and lay out theWork and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall atall times maintain good discipline and order at the Site.




B. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work or

property at the Site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise stated in the Contract a

Documents, all Work at the Site shall be performed during regular working hours, Mondaythrough Friday. Contractor will not perform Work on a Saturday, Sunday, or any legalholiday. Contractor may perform Work outside regular working hours or on Saturdays,Sundays, or legal holidays only with Owner's written consent, which will not be

unreasonably withheld.

7.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment

A. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide and

assume full responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation,construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat,telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary facilities, and all other facilities and

incidentals necessary for the performance, testing, start up, and completion of the Work,whether or not such items are specifically called for in the Contract Documents.

B. AII materials and equipment incorporated into the Work shall be of good quality and new,

except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. All special warranties and

guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit of Owner. If

required by Engineer, Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including reports ofrequired tests) as to the source, kind, and quality of materials and equipment.

C. AII materials and equipment shall be stored, applied, installed, connected, erected,protected, used, cleaned, and conditioned in accordance with instructions of the applicableSupplier, except as otherwise may be provided in the Contract Documents.

7.04 "Or Equals"

A. Whenever an item of material or equipment is specified or described in the ContractDocuments by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier,the Contract Price has been based upon Contractor furnishing such item as specified. Thespecification or description of such an item is intended to establish the type, function,appearance, and quality required. Unless the specification or description contains or is

followed by words reading that no like, equivalent, or "or equal" item is permitted,Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of other items of material or

equipment, or items from other proposed suppliers under the circumstances describedbelow.

1. If Engineer in its sole discretion determines that an item of material or equipmentproposed by Contractor is functionallyequal to that named and sufficiently similar so

that no change in related Work will be required, Engineer shall deem it an "or equal"item. For the purposes of this paragraph, a proposed item of material or equipmentwill be considered functionally equal to an item so named if:

a. in the exercise of reasonable judgment Engineerdetermines that:

1) it is at least equal in materials of construction, quality, durability,appearance, strength, and design characteristics;

2) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function and achieve theresults imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a

functioning whole;

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it has a proven record of performance and availabilityof responsive service;and

4) it is not objectionable to Owner.

b. Contractor certifies that, if approved and incorporated into the Work:

1) there will be no increase in cost to the Owner or increase in Contract Times;and

2) it will conform substantially to the detailed requirements of the item namedin the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed "orequal" item at Contractor's expense.

C. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time toevaluate each "or-equal" request. Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additionaldata about the proposed "or-equal" item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability.No "or-equal" item will be ordered, furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is

complete and Engineer determines that the proposed item is an "or-equal", which will be

evidenced by an approved Shop Drawing or other written communication. Engineer willadvise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.

D. Effect of Engineer's Determination: Neither approval nor denial of an "or-equal" requestshall result in any change in Contract Price. The Engineer's denial of an "or-equal" requestshall be final and binding, and may not be reversed through an appeal under any provisionof the Contract Documents.

E. Treatment as a Substitution Request: If Engineer determines that an item of material or

equipment proposed by Contractor does not qualify as an "or-equal" item, Contractor mayrequest that Engineer considered the proposed item as a substitute pursuant to Paragraph7.05.

7.05 Substitutes

A. Unless the specification or description of an item of material or equipment required to befurnished under the Contract Documents contains or is followed by words reading that nosubstitution is permitted, Contractor may request that Engineer authorize the use of otheritems of material or equipment under the circumstances described below. To the extentpossible such requests shall be made before commencement of related construction at theSite.

1. Contractor shall submit sufficient information as provided below to allow Engineer todetermine if the item of material or equipment proposed is functionally equivalent tothat named and an acceptable substitute therefor. Engineer will not accept requestsfor review of proposed substitute items of material or equipment from anyone otherthan Contractor.

2. The requirements for review by Engineer will be as set forth in Paragraph 7.05.B, as

supplemented by the Specifications, and as Engineer may decide is appropriate underthe circumstances.

3. Contractor shall make written application to Engineer for review of a proposedsubstitute item of material or equipment that Contractor seeks to furnish or use. Theapplication:




a. shall certify that the proposed substitute item will:

1) perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by thegeneral design,

2) be similar in substance to that specified, and

3) be suited to the same use as that specified.

b. will state:

1) the extent, if any, to which the use of the proposed substitute item willnecessitate a change in Contract Times,

2) whether use of the proposed substitute item in the Work will require a

change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any otherdirect contract with Owner for other work on the Project) to adapt thedesign to the proposed substitute item, and

3) whether incorporation or use of the proposed substitute item in connectionwith the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty.

c. will identify:

1) all variations of the proposed substitute item from that specified, and

2) available engineering, sales, maintenance, repair, and replacement services.

d. shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs or credits that will result directly or

indirectly from use of such substitute item, including but not limited to changes in

Contract Price, shared savings, costs of redesign, and claims of other contractors

affected by any resulting change.

B. Engineer's Evaluation and Determination: Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to

evaluate each substitute request, and to obtain comments and direction from Owner.Engineer may require Contractor to furnish additional data about the proposed substitute m

item. Engineer will be the sole judge of acceptability. No substitute will be ordered,furnished, installed, or utilized until Engineer's review is complete and Engineer determinesthat the proposed item is an acceptable substitute. Engineer's determination will be -

evidenced by a Field Order or a proposed Change Order accounting for the substitutionitself and all related impacts, including changes in Contract Price or Contract Times.Engineer will advise Contractor in writing of any negative determination.

C. Special Guarantee: Owner may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a

special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.

D. Reimbursement of Engineer's Cost: Engineer will record Engineer's costs in evaluating a

substitute proposed or submitted by Contractor. Whether or not Engineer approves a

substitute so proposed or submitted by Contractor, Contractor shall reimburse Owner forthe reasonable charges of Engineer for evaluating each such proposed substitute.Contractor shall also reimburse Owner for the reasonable charges of Engineer for makingchanges in the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract withOwner) resulting from the acceptance of each proposed substitute.

E. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposedsubstitute at Contractor's expense.




F. Effect of Engineer's Determination: If Engineer approves the substitution request,Contractor shall execute the proposed Change Order and proceed with the substitution.The Engineer's denial of a substitution request shall be final and binding, and may not be

reversed through an appeal under any provision of the contract Documents. Contractormay challenge the scope of reimbursement costs imposed under Paragraph 7.05.D, bytimely submittal of a Change Proposal.

7.06 ConcerningSubcontractors, Suppliers, and Others

A. Contractor may retain Subcontractors and Suppliers for the performance of parts of theWork. Such Subcontractors and Suppliers must be acceptable to Owner.

B. Contractor shall retain specific Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities forthe performance of designated parts of the Work if required by the Contract to do so.

C. Subsequent to the submittal of Contractor's Bid or final negotiation of the terms of theContract, Owner may not require Contractor to retain any Subcontractor, Supplier, or otherindividual or entity to furnish or perform any of the Work against which Contractor has

reasonable objection.

D. Prior to entry into any binding subcontract or purchase order, Contractor shall submit toOwner the identity of the proposed Subcontractor or Supplier (unless Owner has alreadydeemed such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier acceptable, during the bidding process or

otherwise). Such proposed Subcontractor or Supplier shall be deemed acceptable to Ownerunless Owner raises a substantive, reasonable objection within five days.

E. Owner may require the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or

entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work. Owner also may requireContractor to retain specific replacements; provided, however, that Owner may not requirea replacement to which Contractor has a reasonable objection. If Contractor has submittedthe identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other individuals or entities foracceptance by Owner, and Owner has accepted it (either in writing or by failing to makewritten objection thereto), then Owner may subsequently revoke the acceptance of anysuch Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity so identified solely on the basis

of substantive, reasonable objection after due investigation. Contractor shall submit an

acceptable replacement for the rejected Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or

entity.

F. If Owner requires the replacement of any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or

entity retained by Contractor to perform any part of the Work, then Contractor shall be

entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, with respect to thereplacement; and contractor shall initiate a Change Proposal for such adjustment within 30

days of Owner's requirement of replacement.

G. No acceptance by Owner of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity,whether initially or as a replacement, shall constitute a waiver of the right of Owner to thecompletion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

H. On a monthly basis Contractor shall submit to Engineer a complete list of all Subcontractorsand Suppliers having a direct contract with Contractor, and of all other Subcontractors andSuppliers known to Contractor at the time of submittal.

l. Contractor shall be fullyresponsible to Owner and Engineer for all acts and omissions of theSubcontractors, Suppliers, and other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any ofthe Work just as Contractor is responsible for Contractor's own acts and omissions.




J. Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling and coordinating the work ofSubcontractors, Suppliers, and all other individuals or entities performing or furnishing anyof the Work.

K. Contractor shall restrict all Subcontractors, Suppliers, and such other individuals or entitiesperforming or furnishing any of the Work from communicating with Engineer or Owner,except through Contractor or in case of an emergency, or as otherwise expressly allowedherein.

L. The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall

not control Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or

delineating the Work to be performed by any specific trade.

M. All Work performed for Contractor by a Subcontractor or Supplier shall be pursuant to an

appropriate contractual agreement that specifically binds the Subcontractor or Supplier to

the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of Ownerand Engineer.

N. Owner may furnish to any Subcontractor or Supplier, to the extent practicable, informationabout amounts paid to Contractor on account of Work performed for Contractor by theparticular Subcontractor or Supplier.

O. Nothing in the Contract Documents:

1. shall create for the benefit of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or

entity any contractual relationship between Owner or Engineer and any such

Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity; nor

2. shall create any obligation on the part of Owner or Engineer to pay or to see to thepayment of any money due any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or

entity except as may otherwise be requifed by Laws and Regulations.

7.07 Patent Fees and Royalties

A. Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in

the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design,process, product, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by

others. If a particular invention, design, process, product, or device is specified in theContract Documents for use in the performance of the Work and if, to the actualknowledge of Owner or Engineer, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling forthe payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be

disclosed by Owner in the Contract Documents.

B. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Owner shall indemnify and holdharmless Contractor, and its officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents,consultants, and subcontractors from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and

other professionals, and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arisingout of or relating to any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in

the performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any

invention, design, process, product, or device specified in the Contract Documents, but not

identified as being subject to payment of any license fee or royalty to others required by

patent rights or copyrights.




C. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify andhold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and

against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees andcharges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court orarbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any infringementof patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the Work or

resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product, ordevice not specified in the Contract Documents.

7.08 Permíts

A. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall obtain and pay forall construction permits and licenses. Owner shall assist Contractor, when necessary, in

obtaining such permits and licenses. Contractor shall pay all governmental charges andinspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work which are applicable at the timeof the submission of Contractor's Bid (or when Contractor became bound under a

negotiated contract). Owner shall pay all charges of utility owners for connections forproviding permanent service to the Work

7.09 Taxes

A. Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid byContractor in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project whichare applicable during the performance of the Work.

7.10 Laws and Regulations

A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all Laws and Regulationsapplicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required byapplicable Laws and Regulations, neither Owner nor Engineer shall be responsible formonitoring Contractor's compliance with any Laws or Regulations.

B. If Contractor performs any Work or takes any other action knowing or having reason toknow that it is contrary to Laws or Regulations, Contractor shall bear all resulting costs andlosses, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers,directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors of eachand any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but notlimited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionalsand all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating tosuch Work or other action. It shall not be Contractor's responsibility to make certain thatthe Work described in the Contract Documents is in accordance with Laws and Regulations,but this shall not relieve Contractor of Contractor's obligations under Paragraph 3.03.

C. Owner or Contractor may give notice to the other party of any changes after thesubmission of Contractor's Bid (or after the date when Contractor became bound under a

negotiated contract) in Laws or Regulations .having an effect on the cost or time ofperformance of the Work, including but not limited to changes in Laws or Regulationshaving an effect on procuring permits and on sales, use, value-added, consumption, andother similar taxes. If Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on entitlement to or onthe amount or extent, if any, of any adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Timesresulting from such changes, then within 30 days of such notice Contractor may submit a

Change Proposal, or Owner may initiate a Claim.


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7.11 RecordDocuments

A. Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Site one printed record copy of all Drawings,Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders, Work Change Directives, Field Orders, writteninterpretations and clarifications, and approved Shop Drawings. Contractor shall keep such

record documents in good order and annotate them to show changes made duringconstruction. These record documents, together with all approved Samples, will be

available to Engineer for reference. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall deliverthese record documents to Engineer.

7.12 Safety and Protection

A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safetyprecautions and programs in connection with the Work. Such responsibility does not

relieve Subcontractors of their responsibility for the safety of persons or property in theperformance of their work, nor for compliance with applicable safety Laws and Regulations.Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide thenecessary protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:

1. all persons on the Site or who may be affected by the Work;

2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in

storage on or off the Site; and

3. other property at the Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,pavements, roadways, structures, other work in progress, utilities, and UndergroundFacilities not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the coursë ofconstruction.

B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relating to the safety ofpersons or property, or to the protection of persons or property from damage, injury, or

loss; and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection.Contractor shall notify Owner; the owners of adjacent property, Underground Facilities,

and other utilities; and other contractors and utilityowners performing work at or adjacentto the Site, when prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with themin the protection, removal, relocation, and replacement of their property or work in

progress.

C. Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of Owner's safety programs, ifany. The Supplementary Conditions identify any Owner's safety programs that are

applicable to the Work.

D. Contractor shall inform Owner and Engineer of the specific requirements of Contractor'ssafety program with which Owner's and Engineer's employees and representatives must

comply while at the Site.

E. AII damage, injury, or loss to any property referred to in Paragraph 7.12.A.2 or 7.12.A.3caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor,Supplier, or any other individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to

perform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be

remedied by Contractor at its expense (except damage or loss attributable to the fault ofDrawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions of Owner or Engineer or anyoneemployed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, and not

attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of

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Contractor or any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity directly or indirectlyemployed by any of them).

F. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall continue until such

time as all the Work is completed and Engineer has issued a notice to Owner andContractor in accordance with Paragraph 15.06.B that the Work is acceptable (except as

otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substantial Completion).

G. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and protection shall resume wheneverContractor or any Subcontractor or Supplier returns to the Site to fulfill warranty or

correction obligations, or to conduct other tasks arising from the Contract Documents.

7.13 Safety Representative

A. Contractor shall designate a qualified and experienced safety representative at the Sitewhose duties and responsibilities shall be the prevention of accidents and the maintainingand supervising of safety precautions and programs.

7.14 Hazard Communication Programs

A. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any exchange of material safety datasheets or other hazard communication information required to be made available to or

exchanged between or among employers at the Site in accordance with Laws or

Regulations.

7.15 Emergencies

A. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at theSite or adjacent thereto, contractor is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage,injury, or loss. Contractor shall give Engineer prompt written notice if Contractor believesthat any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents havebeen caused thereby or are required as a result thereof. If Engineer determines that a

change in the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken by Contractor inresponse to such an emergency, a Work Change Directive or ChangeOrder will be issued.

7.16 Shop Drawings, Samples, and Other Submittals

A. Shop Drawing and SampleSubmittal Requirements:

1. Before submitting a Shop Drawing or Sample, Contractor shall have:

a. reviewed and coordinated the Shop Drawing or Sample with other Shop Drawingsand Samples and with the requirements of the Work and the ContractDocuments;

b. determined and verified all field measurements, quantities, dimensions, specifiedperformance and design criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalognumbers, and similar information with respect thereto;

c. determined and verified the suitability of all materials and equipment offeredwith respect to the indicated application, fabrication, shipping, handling, storage,assembly, and installation pertaining to the performance of the Work; and

d. determined and verified all information relative to Contractor's responsibilitiesfor means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and

safety precautions and programs incident thereto.

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2. Each submittal shall bear a stamp or specific written certification that Contractor has

satisfied Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents with respect to

Contractor's review of that submittal, and that Contractor approves the submittal.

3. With each submittal, Contractor shall give Engineer specific written notice of any

variations that the Shop Drawing or Sample may have from the requirements of theContract Documents. This notice shall be set forth in a written communicationseparate from the Shop Drawings or Sample submittal; and, in addition, in the case ofShop Drawings by a specific notation made on each Shop Drawing submitted to

Engineer for review and approval of each such variation.

B. Submittal Procedures for Shop Drawings and Samples: Contractor shall submit Shop

Drawings and Samples to Engineer for review and approval in accordance with theaccepted Schedule of Submittals. Each submittal will be identified as Engineer may require.

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Contractor shall submit the number of copies required in the Specifications.

b. Data shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities,dimensions, specified performance and design criteria, materials, and similar datato show Engineer the services, materials, and equipment Contractor proposes to

provide and to enable Engineer to review the information for the limitedpurposes required by Paragraph7.16.D.

2. Samples:

a. Contractor shall submit the number of Samples required in the Specifications.

b. Contractor shall clearly identify each Sample as to material, Supplier, pertinentdata such as catalog numbers, the use for which intended and other data as

Engineer may require to enable Engineer to review the submittal for the limitedpurposes required by Paragraph7.16.D.

3. Where a Shop Drawing or Sample is required by the Contract Documents or theSchedule of Submittals, any related Work performed prior to Engineer's review andapproval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole expense and responsibility ofContractor.

C. Other Submittals: Contractor shall submit other submittals to Engineer in accordance withthe accepted Schedule of Submittals, and pursuant to the applicable terms of theSpecifications.

D. Engineer's Review:

1. Engineer will provide timely review of Shop Drawings and Samples in accordance withthe Schedule of Submittals acceptable to Engineer. Engineer's review and approval willbe only to determine if the items covered by the submittals will, after installation or

incorporation in the Work, conform to the information given in the ContractDocuments and be compatible with the design concept of the completed Project as a

functioning whole as indicated by the Contract Documents.

2. Engineer's review and approval will not extend to means, methods, techniques,sequences, or procedures of construction or to safety precautions or programsincident thereto.




3. Engineer's review and approval of a separate item as such will not indicate approval ofthe assembly in which the item functions.

- 4. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample shall not relieveContractor from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the ContractDocuments unless Contractor has complied with the requirements of Paragraph7.16.A.3 and Engineer has given written approval of each such variation by specificwritten notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the Shop Drawing or

Sample. Engineer will document any such approved variation from the requirements

5.

fte ConstrractDocuamenatsin a Field OardeSrhopDrawing or Sample shall not relieve

Contractor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of Paragraph7.16.A and B.

6. Engineer's review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample, or of a variation fromthe requirements of the Contract Documents, shall not, under any circumstances,change the Contract Times or Contract Price, unless such changes are included in a

Change Order.

7. Neither Engineer's receipt, review, acceptance or approval of a Shop Drawing, Sample,or other submittal shall result in such item becoming a Contract Document.

8. Contractor shall perform the Work in compliance with the requirements andcommitments set forth in approved Shop Drawings and Samples, subject to theprovisions of Paragraph7.16.D.4.

E. Resubmittal Procedures:

1. Contractor shall make corrections required by Engineer and shall return the requirednumber of corrected copies of Shop Drawings and submit, as required, new Samplesfor review and approval. Contractor shall direct specific attention in writing torevisions other than the corrections called for by Engineeron previous submittals.

2. Contractor shall furnish required submittals with sufficient information and accuracyto obtain required approval of an item with no more than three submittals. Engineerwill record Engineer's time for reviewing a fourth or subsequent submittal of a ShopDrawings, sample, or other item requiring approval, and Contractor shall beresponsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for such time. Owner may impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement for such charges.

3. If Contractor requests a change of a previously approved submittal item, Contractorshall be responsible for Engineer's charges to Owner for its review time, and Ownermay impose a set-off against payments due to Contractor to secure reimbursement forsuch charges, unless the need for such change is beyond the control of Contractor.

7.17 Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee

,A. Contractor warrants and guarantees to Owner that all Work útill be in accordance with theContract Documents and will not be defective. Engineer and its officers, directors,members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors shall be entitled torely on Contractor's warranty and guarantee.

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B. Contractor's warranty and guarantee hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:

1. abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other thanContractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or any other individual or entity for whomContractor is responsible; or

2. normal wear and tear under normal usage.

C. Contractor's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordancewith the ContractDocuments shall be absolute. None of the following will constitute an acceptance of Workthat is not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of Contractor'sobligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents:

1. observations by Engineer;

2. recommendation by Engineer or payment by Owner of any progress or final payment;

3. the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion by Engineer or any paymentrelated thereto by Owner;

4. use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by Owner;

5. any review and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal;

6. the issuance of a notice of acceptability by Engineer;

7. any inspection, test, or approval by others; or

8. any correction of defective Work by Owner.

D. If the Contract requires the Contractor to accept the assignment of a contract entered intoby Owner, then the specific warranties, guarantees, and correction obligations contained in

the assigned contract shall govern with respect to Contractor's performance obligations to

Owner for the Work described in the assigned contract.

7.18 Indemnification

A. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, and in addition to any otherobligations of Contractor under the Contract or otherwise, Contractor shall indemnify and

hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors, members, partners,employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any of them from and

against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and

charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or

arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the performanceof the Work, provided that any such claim, cost, loss, or damage is attributable to bodilyinjury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (otherthan the Work itself), including the loss of use resulting therefrom but only to the extent

caused by any negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, or

any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any ofthe Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.

B. In any and all claims against Owner or Engineer or any of their officers, directors, members,partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors by any employee (or thesurvivor or personal representative of such employee) of Contractor, any Subcontractor,any Supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them toperform any of the Work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, theindemnification obligation under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not be limited in any way by any

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Contractor or any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity under workers'compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.

C. The indemnification obligations of Contractor under Paragraph 7.18.A shall not extend tothe liability of Engineer and Engineer's officers, directors, members, partners, employees,agents, consultants and subcontractors arising out of:

1. the preparation or approval of, or the failure to prepare or approve maps, Drawings,opinions, reports, surveys, ChangeOrders, designs, or Specifications; or

2. giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause ofthe injury or damage.

7.19 Delegation of Professional Design Services

A. Contractor will not be required to provide professional design services unless such servicesare specifically required by the Contract Documents for a portion of the Work or unless

such services are required to carry out Contractor's responsibilities for construction means,methods, techniques, sequences and procedures. Contractor shall not be required toprovide professional services in violation of applicable Laws and Regulations.

B. If professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems,materials, or equipment are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents,Owner and Engineer will specify all performance and design criteria that such services mustsatisfy. Contractor shall cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properlylicensed professional, whose signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations,specifications, certifications, and other submittals prepared by such professional. ShopDrawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by suchprofessional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional's written approval whensubmitted to Engineer.

C. Owner and Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy, andcompleteness of the services, certifications, or approvals performed by such designprofessionals, provided Owner and Engineer have specified to Contractor all performanceand design criteria that such services must satisfy.

D. Pursuant to this paragraph, Engineer's review and approval of design calculations anddesign drawings will be only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance withperformance and design criteria given and the design concept expressed in the ContractDocuments. Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings and other submittals (exceptdesign calculations and design drawings) will be only for the purpose stated in Paragraph7.16.D.1.

E. Contractor shall not be responsible for the adequacy of the performance or design criteriaspecified by Owner or Engineer.

ARTICLE 8 -OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

8.01 Other Work

A. In addition to and apart from the Work under the Contract Documents, the Owner mayperform other work at or adjacent to the Site. Such other work may be parformed byOwner's employees, or through contracts between the Owner and third parties. Ownermay also arrange to have third-party utility owners perform work on their utilities and

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B. If Owner performs other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or

through contracts for such other work, then Owner shall give Contractor written notice m

thereof prior to starting any such other work. If Owner has advance information regardingthe start of any utility work at or adjacent to the Site, Owner shall provide such informationto Contractor.

C. Contractor shall afford each other contractor that performs such other work, each utilityowner performing other work, and Owner, if Owner is performing other work with Owner'semployees, proper and safe access to the Site, and provide a reasonable opportunity forthe introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of such otherwork. Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of the Work that may be requiredto properly connect or otherwise make its several parts come together and properlyintegrate with such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work of others by

cutting, excavating, or otherwise altering such work; provided, however, that Contractormay cut or alter others' work with the written consent of Engineer and the others whose

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obpeerececedtionor results of any part of Contractor's Work depends upon work

performed by others under this Articlo 8, Contractor shall inspect such other work and

promptly report to Engineer in writing any delays, defects, or deficiencies in such otherwork that render it unavailable or unsuitable for the proper execution and results ofContractor's Work. Contractor's failure to so report will constitute an acceptance of such

other work as fit and proper for integration with Contractor's Work except for latentdefects and deficiencies in such other work.

8.02 Coordination

A. If Owner intends to contract with others for the performance of other work at or adjacentto the Site, to perform other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees, or to

arrange to have utility owners perform work at or adjacent to the Site, the followingwill be

set forth in the Supplementary Conditions or provided to Contractor prior to the start ofany such other work:

1. the identity of the individual or entity that will have authority and responsibility forcoordination of the activities among the various contractors;

2. an itemization of the specific matters to be covered by such authority and

responsibility; and

3. the extent of such authority and responsibilities.

B. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Owner shall have sole

authority and responsibility for such coordination.

8.03 Legal Relationships

A. If, in the course of performing other work at or adjacent to the Site for Owner, the Owner'semployees, any other contractor working for Owner, or any utility owner causes damage to

the Work or to the property of Contractor or its Subcontractors, or delays, disrupts,interferes with, or increases the scope or cost of the performance of the Work, through m

actions or inaction, then Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in theContract Price or the Contract Times, or both. Contractor must submit any Change Proposalseeking an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times under thisparagraph within 30 days of the damaging, delaying, disrupting, or interfering event. Theentitlement to, and extent of, any such equitable adjustment shall take into account




information (if any) regarding such other work that was provided to Contractor in theContract Documents prior to the submittal of the Bid or the final negotiation of the termsof the Contract. When applicable, any such equitable adjustment in Contract Price shall be

conditioned on Contractor assigning to Owner all Contractor's rights against such othercontractor or utility owner with respect to the damage, delay, disruption, or interferencethat is the subject of the adjustment. Contractor's entitlement to an adjustment of theContract Times is conditioned on such adjustment being essential to Contractor's ability tocomplete the Work within the Contract Times.

B. Contractor shall take reasonable and customary measures to avoid damaging, delaying,disrupting, or interferingwith the work of Owner, any other contractor, or any utility owner

performing other work at or adjacent to the Site. ff Contractor fails to take such measures

and as a result damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any such othercontractor or utility owner, then Owner may impose a set-off against payments due toContractor, and assign to such other contractor or utility owner the Owner's contractualrights against Contractor with respect to the breach of the obligations set forth in thisparagraph.

C. When Owner is performing other work at or adjacent to the Site with Owner's employees,Contractor shall be liable to Owner for damage to such other work, and for the reasonabledirect delay, disruption, and interference costs incurred by Owner as a result ofContractor's failure to take reasonable and customary measures with respect to Owner'sother work. In response to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference, Owner mayimpose a set-off against payments due to Contractor.

D. If Contractor damages, delays, disrupts, or interferes with the work of any other contractor,or any utility owner performing other work at or adjacent to the Site, through Contractor'sfailure to take reasonable and customary measures to avoid such impacts, or if any claimarising out of Contractor's actions, inactions, or negligence in performance of the Work ator adjacent to the Site is made by any such other contractor or utility owner againstGontractor, Owner, or Engineer, then Contractor shall (1) promptly attempt to settle theclaim as to all parties through negotiations with such other contractor or utilityowner, or

otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding or at law,and (2) indemnify and hold harmless Owner and Engineer, and the officers, directors,members, partners, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of each and any ofthem from and against any such claims, and against all costs, losses, and damages(including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, andother professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising outof or relating to such damage, delay, disruption, or interference.

ARTICLE 9 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

9.01 Communications to Contractor

A. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, Owner shall issue all

communications to Contractor through Engineer.

9.02 Replacement of Engineer

A. Owner may at its discretion appoint an engineer to replace Engineer, provided Contractormakes no reasonable objection to the replacement engineer. The replacement engineer'sstatus under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former Engineer.




9.03 Furnish Data

A. Owner shall promptly furnish the data required of Owner under the Contract Documents.

9.04 Pay When Due

A. Owner shall make payments to Contractor when they are due as provided in theAgreement.

9.05 Lands and Easements; Reports, Tests, and Drawings

A. Owner's duties with respect to providing lands and easements are set forth in Paragraph5.01.

B. Owner's duties with respect to providing engineering surveys to establish reference pointsare set forth in Paragraph4.03.

C. Article 5 refers to Owner's identifying and making available to Contractor copies of reportsof explorations and tests of conditions at the Site, and drawings of physical conditionsrelating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site.

9.06 Insurance

A. Owner's responsibilities, if any, with respect to purchasing and maintaining liability and

property insurance are set forth in Article 6.

9.07 Change Orders

A. Owner's responsibilities with respect to Change Orders are set forth in Article 11.

9.08 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals

A. Owner's responsibility with respect to certain inspections, tests, and approvals is set forthin Paragraph 14.02.B.

9.09 Limitations on Owner's Responsibilities

A. The Owner shall not supervise, direct, or have control or authority over, nor be responsiblefor, Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to

comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Owner willnot be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with theContract Documents.

9.10 UndisclosedHazardous Environmental Condition

A. Owner's responsibility in respect to an undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition is

set forth in Paragraph5.06.

9.11 Evidenceof Financial Arrangernents

A. Upon request of Contractor, Owner shall furnish Contractor reasonable evidence thatfinancial arrangements have been made to satisfy Owner's obligations under the ContractDocuments (including obligations under proposed changes in the Work).

9.12 Safety Programs

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B. Owner shall furnish copies of any applicable Owner safety programs to Contractor.

ARTICLE 10 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURINGCONSTRUCTION

10.01 Owner's Representative

A. Engineer will be Owner's representative during the construction period. The duties andresponsibilities and the limitations of authority of Engineer as Owner's representativeduring construction are set forth in the Contract.

10.02 Visits to Site

A. Engineer will make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages ofconstruction as Engineer deems necessary in order to observe as an experienced andqualified design professional the progress that has been made and the quality of thevarious aspects of Contractor's executed Work. Based on information obtained during such

visits and observations, Engineer, for the benefit of Owner, will determine, in general, if theWork is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Engineer will not be

required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections on the Site to check the quality or

quantity of the Work. Engineer's efforts will be directed toward providing for Owner a

greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform generally to theContract Documents. On the basis of such visits and observations, Engineer will keepOwner informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard Owner againstdefective Work.

B. Engineer's visits and observations are subject to all the limitations on Engineer's authorityand responsibility set forth in Paragraph 10.08. Particularly, but without limitation, duringor as a result of Engineer's visits or observations of contractor's Work, Engineer will notsupervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible for Contractor's means,methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety precautionsand programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws andRegulations applicable to the performance of the Work.

10.03 Project Representative

A. If Owner and Engineer have agreed that Engineer will furnish a Resident ProjectRepresentative to represent Engineer at the Site and assist Engineer in observing theprogress and quality of the Work, then the authority and responsibilities of any such

Resident Project Representative will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions, andlimitations on the responsibilities thereof will be as provided in Paragraph 10.08. If Ownerdesignates another representative or agent to represent Owner at the Site who is notEngineer's consultant, agent, or employee, the responsibilities and authority and

limitations thereon of such other individual or entity will be as provided in theSupplementary Conditions.

10.04 Rejecting Defective Work

A. Engineer has the authority to reject Work in accordance with Article 14.

10.05 Shop Drawings, ChangeOrders and Payments

A. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to Shop Drawings and Samples, are setforth in Paragraph7.16.




B. Engineer's authority, and limitations thereof, as to design calculations and design drawingssubmitted in response to a delegation of professional design services, if any, are set forth in

Paragraph7.19.

C. Engineer'sauthority as to Change Orders is set forth in Article 11.

D. Engineer's authority as to Applications for Payment is set forth in Article 15.

10.06 Determinations for Unit Price Work

A. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Workperformed by Contractor as set forth in Paragraph13.03.

10.07 Decisions on Requirementsof Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work

A. Engineer will render decisions regarding the requirements of the Contract Documents, and

judge the acceptability of the Work, pursuant to the specific procedures set forth herein forinitial interpretations, Change Proposals, and acceptance of the Work. In rendering such

decisions and judgments, Engineer will not show partiality to Owner or Contractor, and willnot be liable to Owner, Contractor, or others in connection with any proceedings,interpretations, decisions, or judgments conducted or rendered in good faith.

10.08 Limitations on Engineer'sAuthority and Responsibilities i

A. Neither Engineer's authority or responsibility under this Article 10 or under any otherprovision of the Contract, nor any decision made by Engineer in good faith either toexercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertaking, exercise, or

performance of any authority or responsibility by Engineer, shall create, impose, or give rise

to any duty in contract, tort, or otherwise owed by Engineer to Contractor, any

Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other individual or entity, or to any surety for or employeeor agent of any of them.

B. Engineer will not supervise, direct, control, or have authority over or be responsible forContractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or thesafety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor tocomply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. Engineerwillnot be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the Work, in accordance with theContract Documents.

C. Engineer will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor or of any

Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other individual or entity performing any of the

D. gn er's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying documentationand all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, borids, certificatesof inspection, tests and approvals, and other documentation required to be delivered byParagraph 15.06.A will only be to determine generally that their content complies with therequirements of, and in the case of certificates of inspections, tests, and approvals, that theresults certified indicate compliance with the Contract Documents.

E. The limitations upon authority and responsibility set forth in this Paragraph 10.08 shall also

apply to the Resident Project Representative, if any.




10.09 Compliance with Safety Program

A. While at the Site, Engineer's employees and representatives will comply with the specificapplicable requirements of Owner's and Contractor's safety programs (if any) of whichEngineer has been informed.

ARTICLE 11·-AMENDING THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; CHANGES IN THE WORK

11.01 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents

A. The Contract Documents may be amended or supplemented by a Change Order, a WorkChange Directive, or a Field Order.

1. Change Orders:

a. If an amendment or supplement to the contract Documents includes a change in

the Contract Price or the Contract Times, such amendment or supplement mustbe set forth in a Change Order. A Change Order also may be used to establishamendments and supplements of the Contract Documents that do not affect theContract Price or Contract Times.

b. Owner and contractor may amend those terms and conditions of the ContractDocuments that do not involve (1) the performance or acceptability of the Work,(2) the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or (3)

other engineering or technical matters, without the recommendation of theEngineer. Such an amendment shall be set forth in a ChangeOrder.

2. Work Change Directives: A Work Change Directive will not change the Contract Priceor the Contract Times but is evidence that the parties expect that the modificationordered or documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a

subsequently issued Change Order, following negotiations by the parties as to theWork Change Directive's effect, if any, on the Contract Price and Contract Times; or, ifnegotiations are unsuccessful, by a determination under the terms of the ContractDocuments governing adjustments, expressly including Paragraph 11.04 regardingchange of Contract Price. Contractor must submit any Change Ëroposal seeking an

adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times, or both, no later than 30 daysafter the completion of the Work set out in the Work Change Directive. Owner mustsubmit any Claim seeking an adjustment of the Contract Price or the Contract Times,or both, no later than 60 days after issuance of the Work Change Directive.

3. Field Orders: Engineer may authorize minor changes in the Work if the changes do notinvolve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Times and are compatiblewith the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicatedby the Contract Documents. Such changes will be accomplished by a Field Order andwill be binding on Owner and also on Contractor, which shall perform the Workinvolved promptly. If Contractor believes that a Field Order justifies an adjustment in

the Contract Price or Contract Times, or both, then before proceeding with the Workat issue, Contractor shall submit a Changé Proposal as provided herein.

11.02 Owner-Authorized Changes in the Work

A. Without invalidating the Contract and without notice to any surety, Owner may, at anytime or from time to time, order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. Such

changes shall be supported by Engineer's recommendation, to the extent the change

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involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or otherengineering or technical matters. Such changes may be accomplished by a Change Order, ifOwner and Contractor have agreed as to the effect, if any, of the changes on ContractTimes or Contract Price; or by a Work Change Directive. Upon receipt of any such

document, Contractor shall promptly proceed with the Work involved; or, in the case of a

deletion in the Work, promptly cease construction activities with respect to such deletedWork. Added or revised Work shall be performed under the applicable conditions of theContract Documents. Nothing in this paragraph shall obligate Contractor to undertake workthat Contractor reasonably concludes cannot be performed in a manner consistent withContractor's safety obligations under the Contract Documents or Laws and Regulations.

11.03 Unauthorized Changes in the Work

A. Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of theContract Times with respect to any work performed that is not required by the ContractDocuments, as amended, modified, or supplemented, except in the case of an emergencyas provided in Paragraph 7.15 or in the case of uncovering Work as provided in Paragraph14.05.

11.04 Changeof Contract Price

A. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for an

adjustment in the Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. Any

Claim for an adjustment of Contract Price shall comply with the provisions of Article 12.

B. An adjustment in the Contract Price will be determined as follows:

1. where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the ContractDocuments, then by application of such unit prices to the quantities of the itemsinvolved (subject to the provisions of Paragraph13.03); or

2. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the ContractDocuments, then by a mutually agreed lump sum (which may include an allowance foroverhead and profit not necessarily in accordance with Paragraph 11.04.C.2);or

3. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the ContractDocuments and the parties do not reach mutual agreement to a lump sum, then on

the basis of the Cost of the Work (determined as provided in Paragraph 13.01) plus a

Contractor's fee for overhead and profit (determined as provided in Paragraph11.04.C).

C. Contractor's Fee: When applicable, the Contractor's fee for overhead and profit shall be

determined as follows:

1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or

2. if a fixed fee is not agreed upon, then a fee based on the following percentages of thevarious portions of the Cost of the Work:

a. for costs incurred under Paragraphs13.01.B.1 and 13.01.B.2, the Contractor's feeshall be 15 percent;

b. for costs incurred under Paragraph 13.01.B.3, the Contractor's fee shall be fivepercent;

c. where one or more tiers of subcontracts are on the basis of Cost of the Work plus

a fee and no fixed fee is agreed upon, the intent of Paragraphs 1101.C.2.a and




11.01.C.2.b is that the Contractor's fee shall be based on: (1) a fee of 15 percentof the costs incurred under Paragraphs 13.01.A.1 and 13.01.A.2 by theSubcontractor that actually performs the Work, at whatever tier, and (2) withrespect to Contractor itself and to any Subcontractors of a tier higher than that ofthe subcontractor that actually performs the Work, a fee of five percent of theamount (fee plus underlying costs incurred) attributable to the next lower tierSubcontractor; provided, however, that for any such subcontracted work themaximum total fee to be paid by Owner shall be no greater than 27 percent ofthe costs incurred by the subcontractor that actually performs the work;

d. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under Paragraphs 13.01.B.4,13.01.B.5, and 13.01.C;

e. the amount of credit to be allowed by Contractor to Owner for any change whichresults in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease incost plus a deduction in Contractor's fee by an amount equal to five percent ofsuch net decrease; and

f. when both additions and credits are involved in any one change, the adjustmentin Contractor's fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change inaccordance with Paragraphs11.04.C.2.athrough 11.04.C.2.e, inclusive.

11.05 Changeof Contract Tirnes

A. The Contract Times may only be changed by a Change Order. Any Change Proposal for anadjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 11.06. AnyClaim for an adjustment in the Contract Times shall comply with the provisions of Article12.

B. An adjustment of the Contract Times shall be subject to the limitations set forth inParagraph4.05, concerning delays in Contractor's progress.

11.06 ChangeProposals

A. Contractor shall submit a Change Proposal to Engipeer to request an adjustment in theContract Times or Contract Price; appeal an initial decision by Engineer concerning therequirements of the Contract Documents or relating to the acceptability of the Work underthe Contract Documents; contest a set-off against payment due; or seek other relief underthe Contract. The Change Proposal shall specify any proposed change in Contract Times orContract Price, or both, or other proposed relief, and explain the reason for the proposedchange, with citations to any governing or applicable provisions of the Contract Documents.1. Procedures: Contractor shall submit each Change Proposal to Engineer promptly (but

in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the event giving rise thereto, or aftersuch initial decision. The Contractor shall submit supporting data, including theproposed change in Contract Price or Contract Time (if any), to the Engineer andOwner within 15 days after the submittal of the Change Proposal. The supporting datashall be accompanied by a written statement that the supporting data are accurateand complete, and that any requested time or price adjustment is the entireadjustment to which Contractor believes it is entitled as a result of said event.Engineer will advise Owner regarding the Change Proposal, and consider anycomments or response from Owner regarding the ChangeProposal.

2. Engineer's Action: Engineer will review each Change Proposal and, within 30 days afterreceipt of the Contractor's supporting data, either deny the Change Proposal in whole,




approve it in whole, or deny it in part and approve it in part. Such actions shall be in

writing, with a copy provided to Owner and contractor. If Engineer does not take

action on the Change Proposal within 30 days, then either Owner or Contractor may at

any time thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of

Engineer's inaction the Change Proposal is deemed denied, thereby commencing the

time for appeal of the denial under Article 12.

3. Binding Decision: Engineer's decision will be final and binding upon Owner and

Contractor, unless Owner or Contractor appeals the decision by filing a Claim under

Article 12.

B. Resolution of Certain ChangeProposals: If the Change Proposal does not involve the design

(as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), the acceptability of the Work, or

other engineering or technical matters, then Engineer will notify the parties that the

Engineer is unable to resolve the Change Proposal. For purposes of further resolution of

such a Change Proposal, such notice shall be deemed a denial, and Contractor may choose

to seek resolution under the terms of Article 12.

11.07 Execution of ChangeOrders

A. Owner and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders covering:

1. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times which are agreed to by the parties,

including any undisputed sum or amount of time for Work actually performed in

accordance with a Work Change Directive;

2. changes in Contract Price resulting from an Owner set-off, unless Contractor has duly

contested such set-off;

3. changes in the Work which are: (a) ordered by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 11.02, (b) -

required because of Owner's acceptance of defective Work under Paragraph 14.04 or

Owner's correction of defective Work under Paragraph 14.07, or (c) agreed to by the

parties, subject to the need for Engineer's recommendation if the change in the Work

involves the design (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), or other

engineering or technical matters; and

4. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times, or other changes, which enibody the

substance of any final and binding results under Paragraph 11.06, or Article 12.

B. If Owner or Contractor refuses to execute a Change Order that is required to be executed

under the terms of this Paragraph 11.07, it shall be deemed to be of full force and effect, as

if fullyexecuted.

11.08 Notification to Surety

A. If the provisions of any bond require notice to be given to a surety of any change affecting

the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but

not limited to, contract Price or Contract Times), the giving of any such notice will be

Contractor's responsibility. The amount of each applicable bond will be adjusted to reflect

the effect of any such change.





ARTICLE12-CLAIMS

12.01 Claims

A. Claims Process: The following disputes between Owner and Contractor shall be submittedto the Claims process set forth in this Article:

1. Appeals by Owner or contractor of Engineer's decisions regarding Change Proposals;2. Owner demands for adjustments in the contract Price or Contract Times, or other

relief under the Contract Documents; and

3. Disputes that Engineer has been unable to address because they do not involve thedesign (as set forth in the Drawings, Specifications, or otherwise), the acceptability ofthe Work, or other engineering or technical matters.

B. Submittal of Claim: The party submitting a Claim shall deliver it directly to the other partyto the Contract promptly (but in no event later than 30 days) after the start of the eventgiving rise thereto; in the case of appeals regarding Change Proposals within 30 days of thedecision under appeal. The party submitting the Claim shall also furnish a copy to theEngineer, for its information only. The responsibility to substantiate a Claim shall rest withthe party making the Claim. In the case of a claim by Contractor seeking an increase in theContract Times or Contract Price, or both, Contractor shall certify that the Claim is made ingood faith, that the supporting data are accurate and complete, and that to the best ofContractor's knowledge and belief the amount of time or money requested accuratelyreflects the full amount to which Contractor is entitled.

C. Review and Resolution: The party receiving a Claim shall review it thoroughly, giving fullconsideration to its merits. The two parties shall seek to resolve the Claim through theexchange of information and direct negotiations. The parties may extend the time forresolving the Claim by mutual agreement. All actions taken on a Claim shall be stated inwriting and submitted to the other party, with a copy to Engineer.

D. Mediation:

1. At any time after initiation of a Claim, Owner and Contractor may mutually agree tomediation of the underlying dispute. The agreement to mediate shall stay the Claimsubmittal and response process.

2. If Owner and Contractor agree to mediation, then after 60 days from such agreement,either Owner or Contractor may unilaterallyterminate the mediation.process, and theClaim submittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the termination. Ifthe mediation proceeds but is unsuccessful in resolving the dispute, the Claimsubmittal and decision process shall resume as of the date of the conclusion of themediation, as determined by the mediator.

3. Owner and Contractor shall each pay one-half of the mediator's fees and costs.

E. Partial Approval: If the party receiving a Claim approves the Claim in part and denies it inpart, such action shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of such action the otherparty invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for final resolution of disputes.

F. Denial of Claim: If efforts to resolve a Claim are not successful, the party receiving the Claimas may deny it by giving written notice of denial to the other party. If the receiving party does

not take action on the Claim within 90 days, then either Owner or Contractor may at anytime thereafter submit a letter to the other party indicating that as a result of the inaction,




the Claim is deemed denied, thereby commencing the time for appeal of the denial. A

denial of the Claim shall be final and binding unless within 30 days of the denial the other

party invokes the procedure set forth in Article 17 for the final resolution of disputes.

G. Final and Binding Results: If the parties reach a mutual agreement regarding a Claim,

whether through approval of the Claim, direct negotiations, mediation, or otherwise; or if a

Claim is approved in part and denied in part, or denied in full, and such actions become

final and binding; then the results of the agreement or action on the Claim shall be

incorporated in a Change Order to the extent they affect the Contract, including the Work,

the Contract Times, or the Contract Price.

ARTICLE 13- COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK

13.01 Cost of the Work

A. Purposes for Determination of Cost of the Work: The term Cost of the Work means the sum

of all costs necessary for the proper performance of the Work at issue, as further defined

below. The provisions of this Paragraph 13.01 are used for two distinct purposes:

1. To determine Cost of the Work when Cost of the Work is a component of the Contract

Price, under cost-plus-fee, time-and-materials, or other cost-based terms; or

2. To determine the value of a change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other

adjustment in Contract Price. When the value of any such adjustment is determined

on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor is entitled only to those additional or

incremental costs required because of the change in the Work or because of the event

giving rise to the adjustment.

B. Costs Included: Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing by Owner, costs included in b

the Cost of the Work shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of

the Project, shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 13.01.C, and shall

include only the following items:

1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of

the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by Owner and Contractor.

Such employees shall include, without limitation, superintendents, foremen, and other

personnel employéd full time on the Work. Payroll costs for employees not employed

full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the

Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the

cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security contributions,unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and

retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, and vacation and holiday pay applicable

thereto. The expenses of performing Work outside of regular working hours, on

Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent

authorized by Owner.

2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including

costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in

connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue to Contractor unless Owner

deposits funds with Contractor with which to make payments, in which case the cash

discounts shall accrue to Owner. AII trade discounts, rebates, and refunds and returns

from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to Owner, and Contractor -

shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.





3. Payments made by Contractor to Subcontractors for Work performed bySubcontractors. If required by Owner, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids fromsubcontractors acceptable to Owner and Contractor and shall deliver such bids toOwner, who will then determine, with the advice of Engineer, which bids, if any, willbe acceptable. If any subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on thebasis of Cost of the Work plus a fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work and fee shallbe determined in the same manner as Contractor's Cost of the Work and fee as

provided in this Paragraph 13.01.

4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to engineers, architects, testinglaboratories, surveyors, attorneys, and accountants) employed for services specificallyrelated to the Work.

5. Supplemental costs including the following:a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel, and subsistence expenses of

Contractor's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.

b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies,equipment, machinery, appliances, office, and temporary facilities at the Site, andhand tools not owned by the workers, which are consumed in the performance ofthe Work, and cost, less market value, of such items used but not consumedwhich remain the property of Contractor.

c. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts thereof,whether rented from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreementsapproved by Owner with the advice of Engineer, and the costs of transportation,loading, unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof. All such costsshall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of anysuch equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is nolonger necessary for the Work.

d. Sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes related to the Work, and for whichContractor is liable, as imposed by Laws and Regulations.

e. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor,or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any ofthem may be liable, and royalty payments and fees for perrnits and licenses.

f. Losses and damages (and related expenses) caused by damage to the Work, notcompensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained by Contractor in connectionwith the performance of the Work (except losses and damages within thedeductible amounts of property insurance established in accordance withParagraph 6.05), provided such losses and damages have resulted from causesother than the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly orindirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable.Such losses shall include settlements made with the written consent and apprövalof Owner. No such losses, damages, and expenses shall be included in the Cost ofthe Work for the purpose of determining Contractor's fee.

g. The cost of utilities, fuel, and sanitary facilities at the Site.

h. Minor expenses such as communication service at the Site, express and courierservices, and similar petty cash items in connection with the Work.




i. The costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance that Contractor is required by

the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain.

C. Costs Excluded: The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following items:

1. Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor's officers, executives, principals

(of partnerships and sole proprietorships), general managers, safety managers,

engineers, architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and

contracting agents, expediters, timekeepers, clerks, and other personnel employed by

Contractor, whether at the Site or in Contractor's principal or branch office for general

administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule

of job classifications referred to in Paragraph 13.01.B.1 or specifically covered by

Paragraph 13.01.B.4. The payroll costs and other compensation excluded here are to

be considered administrative costs covered by the Contractor's fee.

2. Expenses of Contractor's principal and branch offices other than Contractor's office at

3.

Ahneyaertof Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on Contractor's capital

employed for the Work and charges against Contractor for delinquent payments.

4. Costs due to the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or

indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable,

including but not limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or

equipment wrongly supplied, and making good any damage to property.

5. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not

specifically and expressly included in Paragraph 13.01.B.

D. Contractor's Fee: When the Work as a whole is performed on the basis of cost-plus,

Contractor's fee shall be determined as set forth in the Agreement. When the value of any

Work covered by a Change Order, Change Proposal, Claim, set-off, or other adjustment in

Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the Work, Contractor's fee shall be

determined as setforth in Paragraph 11.04.C.

E. Documentation: Whenever the Cost of the Work for any purpose is to be determined

pursuant to this Article 13, Contractor will establish and maintain records thereof in

accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and submitin a form acceptable

to Engineer an itemized cost breakdown togetherwith supporting data.

13.02 Allowances

A. It is understood that Contractor has included in the Contract Price all allowances so named

in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be performed for such

sums and by such persons or entities as may be acceptable to Owner and Engineer.

B. Cash Allowances: Contractor agrees that:

1. the cash allowances include the cost to Contractor (less any applicable trade

discounts) of materials and equipment required by the allowances to be delivered at

the Site, and all applicable taxes; and

2. Contractor's costs for unloading and handling on the Site, labor, installation, overhead,profit, and other expenses contemplated for the cash allowances have been included

in the contract Price and not in the allowances, and no demand for additionalpayment on account of any of the foregoing will be valid.



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C. Contingency Allowance: Contractor agrees that a contingency allowance, if any, is for thesole use of Owner to cover unanticipated costs.

D. Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended byEngineer to reflect actual amounts due Contractor on account of Work covered byallowances, and the Contract Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.

13.03 Unit Price Work

A. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit PriceWork, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an

amount equal to the sum of the unit price for each separately identified item of Unit Price.

' Work times the estimated quantityof each item as indicated in the Agreement.

B. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely forthe purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Payments toContractor for Unit Price Work will be based on actual quantities.

C. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be

adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item.

D. Engineer will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Workperformed by Contractor. Engineer will review with Contractor the Engineer's preliminarydeterminations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (byrecommendation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). Engineer's written decisionthereon will be final and binding (except as modified by Engineer to reflect changed factualconditions or more accurate data) upon Owner and Contractor, subject to the provisions ofthe following paragraph.

E. Within 30 days of Engineer's written decision under the preceding paragraph, Contractormay submit a Change Proposal, or Owner may file a Claim, seeking an adjustment in theContract Price if:

1. the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor differs materially

0and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement;

2. there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and

3. Contractor believes that it is entitled to an increase in Contract Price as a result ofhaving incurred additional expense or Owner believes that Owner is entitled to a

decrease in Contract Price, and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount of anysuch increase or decrease.

ARTICLE14-TESTS AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION, RENIOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE

WORK

14.01 Access to Work

A. Owner, Engineer, their consultants and other representatives and personnel of Owner,independent testing laboratories, and authorities having jurisdiction will have access to theSite and the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspection, and testing.Contractor shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access and advise themof Contractor's safety procedures and programs so that they may comply therewith as

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14.02 Tests, Inspections, and Approvals

A. Contractor shall give Engineer timely notice of readiness of the Work (or specific partsthereof) for all required inspections and tests, and shall cooperate with inspection andtesting personnel to facilitate required inspections and tests.

B. Owner shall retain and pay for the servicesof an independent inspector, testing laboratory,or other qualified individual or entity to perform all inspections and tests expressly requiredby the Contract Documents to be furnished and paid for by Owner, except that costs

incurred in connection with tests or inspections of covered Work shall be governed by theprovisions of Paragraph 14.05.

C. If Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction require any Work (or part .

thereof) specifically to be inspected, tested, or approved by an employee or otherrepresentative of such public body, Contractor shall assume full responsibility for arrangingand obtaining such inspections, tests, or approvals, pay all costs in connection therewith,and furnish Engineer the required certificates of inspection or approval.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging, obtaining, and paying for all inspections and

tests required:

1. by the Contract Documents, unless the Contract Documents expressly allocateresponsibility for a specific inspection or test to Owner;

2. to attain Owner's and Engineer's acceptance of materials or equipment to be

incorporated in the Work;

3. by manufacturers of equipment furnished under the Contract Documents;

4. for testing, adjusting, and balancing of mechanical, electrical, and other equipment to

be incorporated into the Work; and

5. for acceptance of materials, mix designs, or equipment submitted for approval prior toContractor's purchase thereof for incorporation in the Work.

Such inspections and tests shall be performed by independent inspectors, testinglaboratories, or other qualified individuals or entities acceptable to Owner and Engineer.

E. If the contract Documents require the Work (or part thereof) to be approved by Owner,Engineer, or another designated individual or entity, then Contractor shall assume fullresponsibility for arranging and obtaining such approvals.

F. If any Work (or the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested, or approved is coveredby Contractor without written concurrence of Engineer, Contractor shall, if requested byEngineer, uncover such Work for observation. Such uncovering shall be at Contractor'sexpense unless Contractor had given Engineer timely notice of Contractor's intention tocover the same and Engineer had not acted with reasonable promptness in response tosuch notice.

14.03 Defective Work

A. Contractor's Obligation: It is Contractor's obligation to assure that the Work is notdefective.

B. Engineer's Authority: Engineer has the authority to determine whether Work is defective,and to reject defective Work.




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C. Notice of Defects: Prompt notice of all defective Work of which Owner or Engineer hasactual knowledge will be given to Contractor.

D. Correction, or Removal and Replacement: Promptly after receipt of written notice ofdefective Work, Contractor shall correct all such defective Work, whether or not fabricated,installed, or completed, or, if Engineer has rejected the defective Work, remove it from theProject and replace it with Work that is not defective.

E. Preservation of Warranties: When correcting defective Work, Contractor shall take noaction that would void or otherwise impair Owner's special warranty and guarantee, if any,on said Work.

F. Costs and Damages: In addition to its correction, removal, and replacement obligationswith respect to defective Work, Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damagesarising out of or relating to defective Work, including but not limited to the cost of theinspection, testing, correction, removal, replacement, or reconstruction of such defectiveWork, fines levied against Owner by governmental authorities because the Work is

defective, and the costs of repair or replacement of work of others resulting from defectiveWork. Prior to final payment, if Owner and Contractor are unable to agree as to themeasure of such claims, costs, losses, and damages resulting from defective Work, thenOwner may impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.

14.04 Acceptance of Defect¡ve Work

A. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, Ownerprefers to accept it, Owner may do so (subject, if such acceptance occurs prior to finalpayment, to Engineer's confirmation that such acceptance is in general accord with thedesign intent and applicable engineering principles, and will not endanger public safety).Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages attributable to Owner'sevaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approvedby Engineer as to reasonableness), and for the diminished value of the Work to the extentnot otherwise paid by Contractor. If any such acceptance occurs prior to final payment, thenecessary

.revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work shall be

incorporated in a ChangeOrder. If the parties are unable to agree as to the decrease in theContract Price, reflecting the diminished value of Work so accepted, then Owner mayimpose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15. If the acceptance ofdefective Work occurs after final payment, Contractor shall pay an appropriate amount toOwner.

14.05 Uncovering Work

A. Engineer has the authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work, whether ornot the Work is fabricated, installed, or completed.

B. If any Work is overed contrary to the writteri request of Engineer, then Contractor shall, ifrequested by Engineer, uncover such Work for Engineer's observation, and then replacethe covering, all at Contractor's expense.

C. If Engineer considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by Engineeror inspected or tested by others, then Contractor, at Engineer's request, shall uncover,expose, or otherwise make available for observation, inspection, or testing as Engineer mayreqüire, that portion of the Work in question, and provide all necessary labor, material, andequipment.

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1. If it is found that the uncovered Work is defective, Contractor shall be responsible for

all claims, costs, Iosses, and damages arising out of or relating to such uncovering,

exposure, observation, inspection, and testing, and of satisfactory replacement or

reconstruction (including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work

of others); and pending Contractor's full discharge of this responsibility the Owner

shall be entitled to impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.

2. If the uncovered Work is not found to be defective, contractor shall be allowed an

increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly

attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing,replacement, and reconstruction. If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount

or extent thereof, then Contractor may submit a Change Proposal within 30 days of

14.06 Owner M

eSdeterminatikonthat the Work is not defective.

A. If the Work is defective, or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable

materials or equipment, or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed

Work will conform to the Contract Documents, then Owner may order Contractor to stop

the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated;

however, this right of Owner to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of

Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier,

any other individual or entity, or any surety for, or employee or agent of any of them.

14.07 Owner May Correct Defective Work

A. If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from Engineer to correct

defective Work, or to temove and replace rejected Work as required by Engineer, or if

Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if

Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents, then Owner

may, after seven days written notice to contractor, correct or remedy any such deficiency.

B. In exercising the rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07, Owner shall proceed

expeditiously. In connection with such corrective or remedial action, Owner may exclude

Contractor from all or part of the Site, take possession of all or part of the Work and

suspend Contractor's services related thereto, and incorporate in the Work all materials

and equipment stored at the Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are

stored elsewhere. Contractor shall allow Owner, Owner's representatives, agents and

employees, Owner's other contractors, and Engineer and Engineer's consultants access to

the Site to enable Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph.

C. All claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred or sustained by Owner in exercising the

rights and remedies under this Paragraph 14.07 will be charged against Contractor as set-

offs against payments due under Article 15. Suoh claims, costs, losses and damages will

include but not be limited to all costs of repair, or replacement of work of others destroyed

or damaged by correction, removal, or replacement of Contractor's defective Work.

D. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Times because of any delay in

the performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by Owner of Owner's rights and

remedies under this Paragraph 14.07.

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ARTICLE 15 - PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; SET-OFFS;COMPLETION;CORRECTION PERIOD

15.01 ProgressPayments

A. Basis for Progress Payments: The Schedule of Values established as provided in Article 2 willserve as the basis for progress payments and will be incorporated into a form of Applicationfor Payment acceptable to Engineer. Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work willbe based on the number of units completed during the pay period, as determined underthe provisions of Paragraph 13.03. Progress payments for cost-based Work will be based onCost of the Work completed by Contractor during the pay period.

B. Applications for Payments:

1. At least 20 days before the date .established in the Agreement for each progresspayment (but not more often than once a month), Contractor shall submit to Engineerfor review an Application for Payment filled out and signed by Contractor covering theWork completed as of the date of the Application and accompanied by suchsupporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. If payment is

requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work butdelivered and suitably stored at the Site or at another location agreed to in writing, theApplication for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice, or otherdocumentation warranting that Owner has received the materials and equipment freeand clear of all Liens, and evidence that the materials and equipment are covered byappropriate property insurance, a warehouse bond, or other arrangements to protectOwner's interest therein, all of which must be satisfactory to Owner.

2. Beginning with the second Application for Payment, each Application shall include anaffidavit of Contractor stating that all previous progress payments received on accountof the Work have been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimateobligations associated with prior Applications for Payment.

3. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in theAgreement.

C. Review of Applications:

1. Engineer will, within 10 days after receipt of each Application for Payment, includingeach resubmittal, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and presentthe Application to Owner, or return the Application to Contractor indicating in writingEngineer's reasons for refusing to recommend payment. In the latter case, Contractormay make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application.

2. Engineer's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Paymentwill constitute a representation by Engineer to Owner, based on Engineer'sobservations of the executed Work as an experienced and qualified designprofessional, and on Engineer's review of the Application for Payment and theaccompanying data and schedules, that to the best of Engineer's knowledge,information and belief:

a. the Work has progressed to the point indicated;

b. the quality of the Work is generally in accordance with the Contract Documents(subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or uponSubstantial Completion, the results of any subsequent tests called for in theContract Documents, a final determination of quantities and classifications for




Unit Price Work under Paragraph 13.03, and any other qualifications stated in therecommendation); and

c. the conditions precedent to contractor's being entitled to such payment appearto have been fulfilled in so far as it is Engineer's responsibility to observe theWork.

3. By recommending any such payment Engineer will not thereby be deemed to haverepresented that:

a. inspections made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work as it has beenperformed have been exhaustive, extended to every aspect of the Work in

progress, or involved detailed inspections of the Work beyond the responsibilitiesspecifically assigned to Engineer in the Contract; or

b. there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitleContractor to be paid additionally by Owner or entitle Owner to withholdpayment to Contractor.

4. Neither Engineer's review of Contractor's Work for the purposes of recommendingpayments nor Engineer's recommendation of any payment, including final payment,will impose responsibility on Engineer:

a. to supervise, direct, or control the Work, or

b. for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction,or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or

c. for Contractor's failure to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to

Contractor's performance of the Work, or

d. to make any examination to ascertain how or for what purposes Contractor has

used the money paid on account of the Contract Price, or

e. to determine that title to any of the Work, materials, or equipment has passed to

Owner free and clear of any Liens.

5. Engineer may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in

Engineer's opinion, it would be incorrect to make the representations to Owner statedin Paragraph 15.01.C.2.

6. Engineer will recommend reductions in payment (set-offs) necessary in Engineer's -

opinion to protect Owner from loss because:

a. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;

b. the contract Price has been reduced by ChangeOrders;

c. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph14.07, or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;

d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous EnvironmentalCondition for which Contractor is responsible; or

e. Engineer has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events that wouldconstitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify termination for cause

under the Contract Documents.




D. Payment Becomes Due:

1. Ten days after presentation of the Application for Payment to Owner with Engineer'srecommendation, the amount recommended (subject to any Owner set-offs) willbecome due, and when due will be paid by Owner to Contractor.

E. Reductions in Payment by Owner:

1. In addition to any reductions in payment (set-offs) recommended by Engineer, Owneris entitled to impose a set-off against payment based on any of the following:

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a. claims have been made against Owner on account of Contractor's conduct in theperformance or furnishing of the Work, or Owner has incurred costs, losses, ordamages on account of Contractor's conduct in the performance or furnishing ofthe Work, including but not limited to claims, costs, losses, or damages fromworkplace injuries, adjacent property damage, non-compliance with Laws andRegulations, and patent infringement;

b. Contractor has failed to take reasonable and customary measures to avoiddamage, delay, disruption, and interference with other work at or adjacent to theSite;

c. Contractor has failed to provide and maintain required bonds or insurance;d. Owner has been required to remove or remediate a Hazardous Environmental

Condition for which Contractor is responsible;

e. Owner has incurred extra charges or engineering costs related to submittalreviews, evaluations of proposed substitutes, tests and inspections, or returnvisits to manufacturing or assembly facilities;

f. the Work is defective, requiring correction or replacement;

g. Owner has been required to correct defective Work in accordance with Paragraph14.07, or has accepted defective Work pursuant to Paragraph 14.04;

h. the Contract Price has been reduced by ChangeOrders;

i. an event that would constitute a default by Contractor and therefore justify a

termination for cause has occurred;

j. liquidated damages have accrued as a result of Contractor's failure to achieveMilestones, Substantial Completion, or final completion of the Work;

k. Liens have been filed in connection with the Work, except where Contractor hasdelivered a specific bond satisfactory to Owner to secure the satisfaction anddischarge of such Liens;

I. there are other items entitling Owner to a set off against the amountrecommended.

2. If Owner imposes any set-off against payment, whether based on its own knowledgeor on the written recommendations of Engineer, Owner will give Contractorimmediate written notice (with a copy to Engineer) stating the reasons for such actionand the specific amount of the reduction, and promptly pay Contractor any amountremaining after deduction of the amount so withheld. Owner shall promptly payContractor the amount so withheld, or any adjustment thereto agreed to by Ownerand Contractor, if Contractor remedies the reasons for such action. The reduction

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imposed shall be binding on contractor unless it duly submits a Change Proposal

contesting the reduction.

3. Upon a subsequent determination that Owner's refusal of payment was not justified,

the amount wrongfully withheld shall be treated as an amount due as determined by

Paragraph 15.01.C.1and subject to interest as provided in the Agreement.

15.02 Contractor's VVarranty of Title

A. Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment

furnished under the Contract will pass to Owner free and clear of (1) all Liens and other title

defects, and (2) all patent, licensing, copyright, or royalty obligations, no later than seven

days after the time of payment by Owner.

15.03 Substantial Completion

A. When Contractor considers the entire Work ready for its intended use contractor shall

notify Owner and Engineer in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete and

request that Engineer issue a certificate of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall at the

same time submit to Owner and Engineer an initial draft of punch list items to be

completed or corrected before final payment.

B. Promptly after Contractor's notification, Owner, Contractor, and Engineer shall make an

inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If Engineer does not

consider the Work substantially complete, Engineer will notify Contractor in writing giving

the reasons therefor.

C. If Engineer considers the Work substantially complete, Engineer will deliver to Owner a

preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial

Completion. Engineer shall attach to the certificate a punch list of items to be completed or bl

corrected before final payment. Owner shall have seven days after receipt of the

preliminary certificate during which to make written objection to Engineer as to any

provisions of the certificate or attached punch list. If, after considering the objections to the

provisions of the preliminary certificate, Engineer concludes that the Work is not

substantially complete, Engineer will, within 14 days after submission of the preliminary

certificate to Owner, notify Contractor in writing that the Work is not substantially

complete, stating the reasons therefor. If Owner does not object to the provisions of the

certificate, or if despite consideration of Owner's objections Engineer concludes that the

Work is substantially complete, then Engineer will, within said 14 days, execute and deliver

to Owner and contractor a final certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised punch

list of items to be completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the preliminary

certificate as Engineer believes justified after consideration of any objections from Owner.

D. At the time of receipt of the preliminary certificate of Substantial Completion, Owner and

Contractor will confer regarding Owner's use or occupancy of the Work followingSubstantial Completion, review the builder's risk insurance policy with respect to the end of

the builder's risk coverage, and confirm the transition to coverage of the Work under a

permanent property insurance policy held by Owner. Unless Owner and Contractor agree

otherwise in writing, Owner shall bear responsibility for security, operation, protection of

the Work, property insurance, maintenance, heat, and utilities upon Owner's use or

occupancy of the Work.

E. After Substantial Completion the Contractor shall promptly begin work on the punch list of

items to be completed or corrected prior to final payment. In appropriate cases Contractor





may submit monthly Applications for Payment for completed punch list items, following theprogress payment procedures set forth above.

F. Owner shall have the right to exclude Contractor from the Site after the date of SubstantialCompletion subject to allowing Contractor reasonable access to remove its property andcomplete or correct items on the punch list.

15.04 Partial Use or Occupancy

A. Prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work, Owner may use or occupy any substantiallycompleted part of the Work which has specifically been identified in the ContractDocuments, or which Owner, Engineer, and Contractor agree constitutes a separatelyfunctioning and usable part of the Work that can be used by Owner for its intendedpurpose without significant interference with Contractor's performance of the remainderof the Work, subject to the followingconditions:

1. At any time Owner may request in writing that contractor permit Owner to use oroccupy any such part of the Work that Owner believes to be substantially complete. Ifand when Contractor agrees that such part of the VVork is substantially complete,Contractor, Owner, and Engineer will follow the procedures of Paragraph 15.03.A

0through E for that part of the Work.

2. At any time Contractor may notify Owner and Engineer in writing that Contractorconsiders any such part of the Work substantially complete and request Engineer toissue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work.

3. Within a reasonable time after either such request, Owner, Contractor, and Engineershall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status ofcompletion. If Engineer does not consider that part of the Work to be substantiallycomplete, Engineer will notify Owner and Contractor in writing giving the reasonstherefor. If Engineer considers that part of the Work to be substantially complete, theprovisions of Paragraph 15.03 will apply with respect to certification of SubstantialCompletion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respectthereof and access thereto.

4. No use or occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work may occur prior tocompliance with the requirements of Paragraph 6.05 regarding builder's risk or otherproperty insurance.

15.05 Final Inspection

A. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof iscomplete, Engineer will promptly make a final inspection with Owner and Contractor andwill notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that theWork, or agreed portion thereof, is incomplete or defective. Contractor shall immediatelytake such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies.

15.06 Final Payment

A. Application for Payrnent:

1. After Contractor has, in the opinion of Engineer, satisfactorily completed allcorrections identified during the final inspection and has delivered, in accordance withthe Contract Documents, all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules,guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance, certificates of




inspection, annotated record documents (as provided in Paragraph 7.11), and other

documents, Contractor may make application for final payment.

2. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously

delivered) by:

a. all documentation called for in the Contract Documents;

b. consent of the surety, if any, to final payment;

c. satisfactory evidence that all title issues have been resolved such that title to all

Work, materials, and equipment has passed to Owner free and clear of any Liens

or other title defects, or will so pass upon final payment.

d. a list of all disputes that Contractor believes are unsettled; and

e. complete and legally effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to Owner) of alf

Lien rights arising out of the Work, and of Liens filed in connection with the Work.

3. In lieu of the releases or waivers of Liens specified in Paragraph 15.06.A.2 and as

approved by Owner, Contractor may furnish receipts or releases in full and an affidavit

of Contractor that: (a) the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material,

and equipment for which a .Lien could be filed; and (b) all payrolls, material and

equipment bills, and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which Owner

might in any way be responsible, or which might in any way result in liens or other

burdens on Owner's property, have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any

Subcontractor or Supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full, Contractor

may furnish a bond or other collateral satisfactory to Owner to indemnify Owner

against any Lien, or Owner at its option may issue joint checks payable to Contractor

and specified Subcontractors and Suppliers.

B. Engineer's Reviewof Application and Acceptance:

1. If, on the basis of Engineer's observation of the Work during construction and final

inspection, and Engineer's review of the final Application for Payment and

accompanying documentation as required by the Contract Documents, Engineer is

satisfied that the Work has been completed and Contractor's other obligations under

the Contract have been fulfilled, Engineerwill, within ten days after receipt of the final

Application for Payment, indicate in writing Engineer's recommendation of final

payment and present the Application for Payment to Owner for payment. Such

recommendation shall account for any set-offs against payment that are necessary in

Engineer's opinion to protect Owner from loss for the reasons stated above with

respect to progress payments. At the same time Engineer will also give written notice

to Owner and Contractor that the Work is acceptable, subject to the provisions ofParagraph 15.07. Otherwise, Engineer will return the Application for Payment to

Contractor, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final payment,

in which case Contractor shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the

Application for Payment.

C. Completion of Work: The Work is complete (subject to surviving obligations) when it is -

ready for final payment as established by the Engineer's written recommendation of final

payment.

D. Payment Becomes Due: Thirty days after the presentation to Owner of the final Application

for Payment and accompanying documentation, the amount recommended by Engineer



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(less any further sum Owner is entitled to set off against Engineer's recommendation,including but not limited to set-offs for liquidated damages and set-offs allowed under theprovisions above with respect to progress payments) will become due and shall be paid byOwner to Contractor.

15.07 Waiver of Claims

A. The making of final payment will not constitute a waiver by Owner of claims or rightsagainst Contractor. Owner expressly reserves claims and rights arising from unsettled Liens,from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to Paragraph 15.05, fromContractor's failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any specialguarantees specified therein, from outstanding Claims by Owner, or from Contractor'scontinuing obligations under the Contract Documents.

B. The acceptance of final payment by Contractor will constitute a waiver by Contractor of allclaims and rights against Owner other than those pending matters that have been dulysubmitted or appealed under the provisions of Article 17.

15.08 Correction Period

A. If within one year after the date of Substantial Completion (or such longer period of time asmay be prescribed by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by theContract Documents, or by ariy specific provision of the Contract Documents), any Work isfound to be defective, or if the repair of any damages to the Site, adjacent areas thatContractor has arranged to use through construction easements or otherwise, and otheradjacent areas used by Contractor as permitted by Laws and Regulations, is found to bedefective, then Contractor shall promptly, without cost to Owner and in accordance withOwner's written instructions:

1. correct the defective repairs to the Site or such other adjacent areas;

2. correct such defective Work;

3. if the defective Work has been rejected by Owner, remove it from the Project andreplace it with Work that is not defective, and

4. satisfactorily correct or repair or remove and replace any damage to other Work, tothe work of others, or to other land or areas resulting therefrom.

B. If Contractor does not promptly comply with the terms of Owner's written instructions, orin an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of loss or damage, Owner may havethe defective Work corrected or repaired or may have the rejected Work removed andreplaced. Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but notlimited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionalsand all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating tosuch correction or repair or such removal and replacement (including but not limited to allcosts of repair or replacement of work of others).

C. In special circumstances where a particular item of equipment is placed in continuousservice before Substantial Completion of all the Work, the correction period for that itemmay start to run from an earlier date if so provided in the Specifications.

D. Where defective Work (and damage to other Work resulting therefrom) has been correctedor removed and replaced under this paragraph, the correction period hereunder with

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respect to such Work will be extended for an additional period of one year after such

correction or removal and replacement has been satisfactorily completed.

E. Contractor's obligations under this paragraph are in addition to all other obligations and

warranties. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as a substitute for, or a

waiver of, the provisions of any applicable statute of limitation or repose.

ARTICLE 16 - SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION

16.01 Owner MaySuspend Work

A. At any time and without cause, Owner may suspend the Work or any portion thereof for a

period of not more than 90 consecutive days by written notice to Contractor and Engineer.

Such notice will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall resume the

Work on the date so fixed. Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract

Price or an extension of the Contract Times, or both, directly attributable to any such

suspension. Any Change Proposal seeking such adjustments shall be submitted no later

than 30 days after the date fixed for resumption of Work.

16.02 Owner May Terminate for Cause

A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will constitute a default by

Contractor and justify termination for cause:

1. Contractor's persistent failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract

Documents (including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or

suitable materials or equipment or failure to adhere to the Progress Schedule);

2. Failure of Contractor to perform or otherwise to comply with a material term of the

Contract Documents;

3. Contractor's disregard of Laws or Regulationsof any public body having Jurisdiction; or

4. Contractor's repeated disregard of the authority of Owner or Engineer.

B. If one or more of the events identified in Paragraph 16.02.A occurs, then after giving

Contractor (and any surety) ten days written notice that Owner is considering a declaration

that Contractor is in default and termination of the contract, Owner may proceed to:

1. declare Contractor to be in default, and give Contractor (and any surety) notice that

the Contract is terminated; and

2. enforce the rights available to Owner under any applicable performance bond.

C. Subject to the terms and operation of any applicable performance bond, if Owner has

terminated the Contract for cause, Owner may exclude Contractor from the Site, take

possession of the Work, incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the

Site or for which Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere, and complete

the Work as Owner may deem expedient.

D. Owner may not proceed with termination of the Contract under Paragraph 16.02.B if

Contractor within seven days of receipt of notice of intent to terminate begins to correct its

failure to perform and proceeds diligently to cure such failure.

E. If Owner proceeds as provided in Paragraph 16.02.B, Contractor shall not be entitled to

receive any further payment until the Work is completed. If the unpaid balance of the

Contract Price exceeds the cost to complete the Work, including all related claims, costs,





losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers,architects, attorneys, and other professionals) sustained by Owner, such excess will be paidto Contractor. If the cost to complete the Work including such related claims, costs, losses,and damages exceeds such unpaid balance, Contractor shall pay the difference to Owner.Such claims, costs, losses, and damages incurred by Owner will be reviewed by Engineer asto their reasonableness and, when so approved by Engineer, incorporated in a ChangeOrder. When exercising any rights or remedies under this paragraph, Owner shall not berequired to obtain the lowest price for the Work performed.

F. Where Contractor's services have been so terminated by Owner, the termination will not

0 affect any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor then existing or which maythereafter accrue, or any rights or remedies of Owner against Contractor or any suretyunder any payment bond or performance bond. Any retention or payment of money dueContractor by Owner will not release Contractor from liability.

G. If and to the extent that Contractor has provided a performance bond under the provisionsof Paragraph 6.01.A, the provisions of that bond shall govern over any inconsistentprovisions of Paragraphs 16.02.B and 16.02.D.

16.03 Owner May Terminate For Convenience

A. Upon seven days written notice to Contractor and Engineer, Owner may, without cause andwithout prejudice to any other right or remedy of Owner, terminate the Contract. In suchcase, Contractor shall be paid for (without duplication of any items):1. completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents

prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums foroverhead and profit on such Work;

2. expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing servicesand furnishing labor, materials, or equipment as required by the Contract Documentsin connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overheadand profit on such expenses; and

3. other reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination, including costsincurred to prepare a termination for convenience cost proposal.

B. Contractor shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated overhead, profits, or revenue,or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.

16.04 Contractor MayStop Work or Terminate

A. If, through no act or fault of Contractor, (1) the Work is suspended for more than 90consecutive days by Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or (2)Engineer fails to act on any Application for Payment within 30 days after it is submitted, or(3) Owner fails for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to be due, thenContractor may, upon seven days written notice to Owner and Engineer, and providedOwner or Engineer do not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminatethe contract and recover from Owner payment on the same terms as provided in Paragraph16.03.

B. In lieu of terminating the contract and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, ifEngineer has failed to act on an Application for Payment withip 30 days after it issubmitted, or Owner has failed for 30 days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined tobe due, Contractor may, seven days after written notice to Owner and Engineer, stop the




Work until payment is made of all such amounts due Contractor, including interest thereon.

The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude Contractor from submitting a

Change Proposal for an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times or otherwise for

expenses or damage directly attributable to Contractor's stopping the Work as permitted

by this paragraph.

ARTICLE 17 - FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

17.01 Methods and Procedures

A. Disputes Subject to Final Resolution: The following disputed matters are subject to final

resolution under the provisions of this Article:

1. A timely appeal of an approval in part and denial in part of a Claim, or of a denial in

full; and

2. Disputes between Owner and Contractor concerning the Work or obligations under

the Contract Documents, and arising after final payment has been made.

B. Final Resolution of Disputes: For any dispute subject to resolution under this Article, Owner

or Contractor may:

1. elect in writing to invoke the dispute resolution process provided for in the

Supplementary Conditions; or

2. agree with the other party to submit the dispute to another dispute resolution

process; or

3. if no dispute resolution process is provided for in the Supplementary Conditions or

mutually agreed to, give written notice to the other party of the intent to submit the

dispute to a court of competent jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 18 - MISCELLANEOUS

18.01 Giving Notice

A. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it

will be deemed to have been validly given if:

1. delivered in person, by a commercial courier service or otherwise, to the individual or

to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for which it is intended; or h

2. delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last

business address known to the sender of the notice.

18.02 Computation of Times

A. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract by days, it will be computed to

exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period

falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable

jurisdiction, such day will be omitted from the computation.

18.03 Cumulative Remedies

A. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and

remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to be a

construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of


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them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by special warrantyor guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract. The provisions of this paragraph willbe as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection witheach particular duty, obligation, right, and remedy to which they apply.

18.04 Limitation of Damages

A. With respect to any and all Change Proposals, Claims, disputes subject to final resolution,and other matters at issue, neither Owner nor Engineer, nor any of their officers, directors,members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, shall be liable toContractor for any claims, costs, losses, or damages sustained by Contractor on or inconnection with any other project or anticipated project.

18.05 No Waivay's non-enforcement of any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision,

nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Contract.18.06 Survival of Obligations

A. AII representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required by, orgiven in accordance with the Contract, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in theContract, will survive final payment, completion, and acceptance of the Work ortermination or completion of the Contract or termination of the services of Contractor.

18.07 Controlling Law

A. This Contract is to be governed by the law of the state in which the Project is located.18.08 Headings

A. Article and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and do not constituteparts of these General Conditions.

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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

ARTICLE 1- DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY.............................................................................................1A R Tl CLE 2 - PREL I M I N A RYMA TTE RS ............................................................................................................ 1

ARTICLE 4 - COM MEN CEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK...................................................................2

ARTICLE 5 -AVAILABILITYOF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUSENV I RONMEN TA L CO ND ITIONS ....................................................................................................................2A RT I CLE 6 - BO NDS A ND I NSUR A NCE ........................................................................................................... 2

A RT I CLE 7 - CO NTR A CTO R'S RESPONS I B I L IT I ES ............................................................................................ 5

ARTICLE 8 - OTHER WORK AT THE SITE ........................................................................................................5ARTICLE 10 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................6

ARTICLE 13 - COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK........................................................9

ARTICLE 15 - PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; SET-OFFS; COMPLETION; CORRECTION PERIOD ..................10

ARTICLE 17 - FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES..........................................................................................11A RT I CLE 18 - M I SC ELLA NEOUS ...................................................................................................................11

A RT I CLE 19 - FEDERA LRE QU I REMENTS .....................................................................................................11

ARTICLE 21- DOCUMENTATIONOF MATERIAL AND SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENT ..................................15

A RT I CLE 2 5 - E-VER I F I CAT10 N .....................................................................................................................15

ARTICLE 31- FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXOBLIGATIONS..................................................................16

ARTICLE 33 - ACCESS TO RECORDS AND OTHER ISSUES.............................................................................16

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Supplementary Conditions

These Supplementary conditions amend or supplement the Standard General Conditions of

the Construction Contract, EJCDC® C-700 (2013 Edition). All provisions that are not so

amended or supplemented remain in full force and effect.

The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions have the meanings stated in the General

Conditions. Additional terms used in these Supplementary conditions have the meanings

stated below, which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof.

The address system used in these Supplementary conditions is the same as the address

system used in the General Conditions, with the prefix "SC" added thereto.

ARTICLE 1- DEFINITIONSAND TERMINOLOGY

SC-1.01.A.8Add the following language at the end of last sentence of Paragraph 1.01.A.8:

The ChangeOrder form to be used on this Project is EJCDC C-941.

SC-1.01.A.48 Add the following language at the end of the last sentence of Paragraph

1.01.A.48:

A Work Change Directive cannot change contract Price or Contract Times without a

subsequent ChangeOrder.

SC-1.01.A.49Add the following new Paragraph after Paragraph 1.01.A.48:

Abnormal Weather conditions - Conditions of extreme or unusual weather for a

given region, elevation, or season as determined by Engineer. Extreme or unusual

weather that is typical for a given region, elevation, or season should not be

considered Abnormal Weather Conditions.

ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARY MATTERS

SC-2.02.A. Amend the first sentence of Paragraph 2.02.A. to read as follows:

Owner shall furnish to Contractor five copies of the Contract Documents (including

one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement), and one copy in electronic

portable document format (PDF).

SC-2.06.B Delete Paragraph 2.06.B and replace it with the term [Deleted].

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ARTICLE 4- COMMENCEMENTAND PROGRESS OF THE WORK

SC-4.01.A Amend the last sentence of Paragraph 4.01.A by striking out the following words:

In no event will the Contract Times commence to run later than the sixtieth dayafter the day of Bid opening or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the'Contract, whichever date is earlier.

SC-4.05.C.2 Amend Paragraph 4.05.0.2 by striking out the following text: "abnormal weatherconditions;" and inserting the following text:

Abnormal Weather Conditions;

ARTICLE 5 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS

SC-5.03 Add the following new paragraphs immediatelyafter Paragraph 5.03.B:

A. No reports of explorations or tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to theSite, or drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurfacestructures at the Site, are known to Owner.

SC-5.06 Delete Paragraphs 5.06.A and 5.06.B in their entirety and insert the following:- A. No reports or drawings related to Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the

Site are known to Owner.

B. Not Used.


SC-6.02 Add the following paragraph immediately after Paragraph 6.02.B:

1.Contractor may obtain worker's compensation insurance from an insurancecompany that has not been rated by A.M. Best, provided that such company(a) is domiciled in the state in which the project is located, (b) is certified orauthorized as a worker's compensation insurance provider by the appropriatestate agency, and (c) has been accepted to provide worker's compensationinsurance for similar projects by the state within the last 12 months.

SC-6.03 Add the following new paragraph immediatelyafter Paragraph 6.03.J:

K. The limits of liability for the insurance required by Paragraph 6.03 of theGeneral Conditions shall provide coverage for not less than the followingamounts or greater where required by Laws and Regulations:

1. Workers' Compensation, and related coverages under Paragraphs 6.03.A.1and A.2 of the General Conditions:

State: StatutoryFederal, if applicable (e.g., Longshoreman's): Statutory




Jones Act coverage, if applicable:

Bodily injuryby accident, each accident $ N/A

Bodily injuryby disease, aggregate $ N/A

Employer's Liability:

Bodily injury, each accident $ 500,000

Bodily injuryby disease, each employee $ 500,000

Bodily injury/disease aggregate $ 500,000

For work performed in monopolistic states, stop-gap liability coverage shall be endorsed to eitherthe worker's compensation or commercialgeneral liability policy with a minimum limit of: $ 500,000

Foreign voluntaryworker compensation Statutory

2. Contractor's Commercial General Liability under Paragraphs 6.03.B and

6.03.C of the General Conditions:

General Aggregate $ 2,000,000

Products - Completed Operations Aggregate $ 1,000,000

Personal and Advertising Injury $ 1,000,000

Each Occurrence (Bodily injuryand PropertyDamage) $ 1,000,000

3. Automobile Liability under Paragraph 6.03.D. of the General Conditions:

Bodily injury:Each person $ 1,000,000

Each accident $ 1,000,000

Property Damage:

Each accident $ 1,000,000

[or]

Combined Single Limit of $ 1,000,000

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General Aggregate $ 3,000,000

5. Contractor's Pollution Liability:

Each Occurrence $ 500,000General Aggregate $ 500,000

If box is checked, Contractor is not required to provide Contractor'sPollution Liability insurance under this Contract

6. Additional Insureds: In addition to Owner and Engineer, include asadditional insureds the following:

7. Contractor's Professional Liability:

Each Claim $ N/AAnnual Aggregate $ N/A

SC-6.05 Add the following to the list of requirements in Paragraph 6.05.A, as a numbereditem:

13. be subject to a deductible amount of no more than [$ÑÑÑl for direct physicalloss in any one occurrence.

SC-6.05.A.1 Add the following new subparagraph after subparagraph 6.05.A.1:

a. In addition to Owner, Contractor, and all Subcontractors, include as insureds thefollowing:

1. Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI): Subject to SDI's Insurance Requirements forContractors.

SC-6.05.A. Add the following to the list of items in Paragraph 6.05.A, as numbered items:14. include for the benefit of Owner loss of profits and soft cost coverage including,

without limitation, fixed expenses and debt service for a minimum of 12 monthswith a maximum deductible of 30 days, plus attorneys fees and engineering orother consultants' fees, if not otherwise covered;

16. include, in addition to the Contract Price amount, the value of the followingequipment and materials to be installed by the Contractor but furnished by theOwner or third parties:

a . N/A

17. include by express endorsement coverage of damage to Contractor's equipment.




ARTICLE 7 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

SC-7.02.B. Delete Paragraph 7.02 B. in its entirety, and insert the following:

B. In the absence of any Laws or Regulations to the contrary, Contractor may

perform the Work on holidays, during any or all hours of the day, and on any or

all days of the week, at Contractor's sole discretion.

SC-7.02.C. Add the following new paragraph immediatelyafter Paragraph 7.02.B:

Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any overtime pay or other expense

incurred by the Owner for Engineer's services (including those of the Resident Project

Representative, if any), Owner's representative, and construction observation

services, occasioned by the performance of Work on Saturday, Sunday, any legal

holiday, or as overtime on any regular work day. If Contractor is responsible but does

not pay, or if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount owed, then Owner

may impose a reasonable set-off against payments due under Article 15.

SC-7.04.A Amend the third sentence of Paragraph 7.04.A by striking out the following words:

Unless the specification or description contains or is followed by words reading

that no like, equivalent,or 'or-equal' item is permitted.

SC-7.04.A.1Amend the last sentence of Paragraph a.3 by striking out "and;" and adding a

period at the end of Paragraph a.3.

SC-7.04.A.1Delete paragraph 7.04.A.1.a.4 in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

[Deleted]

SC-7.06.A Amend Paragraph 7.06.A y adding the following text to the end of the Paragraph:

The Contractor shall not award work valued at more than fifty percent of the

Contract Price to Subcontractor(s), without prior written approval of the Owner.

SC-7.06.B Delete paragraph 7.06.8 in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

[Deleted]

50-7.06.E Amend the second sentence of Paragraph 7.06.E by striking out "Owner may also

require Contractor to retain specific replacements; provided, however, that".

SC-7.12.C.1 Add the following sub-paragraph 7.12.C.1 as follows:

1. Safety Program: Exhibit "E" Steel Dynamics, Inc. - Contractor Safety Program.

ARTICLE 8 - OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

50-8.02 Delete Paragraph 8.02.A in its entirety and replace with the following:

A. Owner and/or Industry intend to contract with others for the performance of

other work at or adjacent to the Site.

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2. The following specific matters are to be covered by such authority andresponsibility:- Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with SDI and other users of theexisting/proposedroads and site in order to cause the least interruption ofoperations, production, and other construction ongoing at site.

3. The extent of such authority and responsibilities is: as applicable to allWork at SDI site.

ARTICLE 10 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURINGCONSTRUCTION

SC-10.03 Add the following new paragraphs immediatelyafter Paragraph 10.03.A:

B. The Resident Project Representative (RPR) will be Engineer's representative atthe Site, will act as directed by and under the supervision of Engineer, and willconfer with Engineer regarding RPR's actions.

1. General: RPR's dealings in matters pertaining to the Work in general shall bewith Engineer and contractor. RPR's dealings with Subcontractors shall onlybe through or with the full knowledge and approval of Contractor. RPR shallgenerally communicate with Oúvner only with the knowledge of and underthe direction of Engineer.

2. Schedules: Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing andSample submittals, and Schedule of Values prepared by Contractor andconsult with Engineer concerning acceptability.

3. Conferences and Meetings: Attend meetings with Contractor, such aspreconstruction conferences, progress meetings, job conferences, and otherProject-related meetings, and prepare and circulate copies of minutesthereof.

4. Liaison:

a. Serve as Engineer's liaison with Contractor. Working principallythrough contractor's authorized representative or designee, assist inproviding information regarding the provisions and intent of theContract Documents.

b. Assist Engineer in serving as Owner's liaison with Contractor whenContractor's operations affect Owner's on-Site operations.

c. Assist in obtaining from Owner additional details or information, whenrequired for proper execution of the Work.

5. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Report to Engineer whenclarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents are neededand transmit to Contractor clarifications and interpretations as issued byEngineer.

6. Shop Drawings and Samples:

a. Record date of receipt of Samples and Contractor-approved ShopDrawings.

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b. Receive Samples which are furnished at the Site by Contractor, and

notify Engineer of availability of Samples for examination.

c. Advise Engineer and Contractor of the commencement of any portionof the Work requiring a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal for which

RPR believes that the submittal has not been approved by Engineer.

7. Modifications: Consider and evaluate Contractor's suggestions formodifications in Drawings or Specifications and report such suggestions,

together with RPR's recommendations, if any, to Engineer. Transmit to

Contractor in writing decisions as issued by Engineer.

8. Review of Work and Rejection of Defective Work:

a. Conduct on-Site observations of Contractor's work in progress to assist

Engineer in determining if the Work is in general proceeding in

accordance with the Contract Documents.

b. Report to Engineer whenever RPR believes that any part of

Contractor's work in progress is defective, will not produce a na

completed Project that conforms generally to the Contract Documents,

or will imperil the integrity of the design concept of the completed

Project as a functioning whole as indicated in the contract Documents, is

or has been damaged, or does not meet the requirements of any

inspection, test or approval required to be made; and advise Engineer

of that part of work in progress that RPR believes should be corrected a

or rejected or should be uncovered for observation, or requires special

testing, inspection or approval.

9. Inspections, Tests, and System Start-ups:

a. Verify that tests, equipment, and systems start-ups and operating and

maintenance training are conducted in the presence of appropriateOwner's personnel, and that Contractor maintains adequate records

thereof.

b. Observe, record, and report to Engineer appropriate details relative to

the test procedures and systems start-ups.

10. Records:

a. Prepare a daily report or keep a diary or Iog book, recordingContractor's hours on the Site, Subcontractors present at the Site,

weather conditions, data relative to questions of Change Orders, Field -

Orders, Work Change Directives, or changed conditions, Site visitors,deliveries of equipment or materials, daily activities, decisions,observations in general, and specific observations in more detail as in m

the case of observing test procedures; and send copies to Engineer.

b. Record names, addresses, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, web site

locations, and telephone numbers of all contractors, Subcontractors,

and major Suppliers of materials and equipment.

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11. Reports:

a. Furnish to Engineer periodic reports as required of progress of theWork and of Contractor's compliance with the Progress Schedule andschedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submittals.

b. Draft and recommend to Engineer proposed Change Orders, WorkChange Directives, and Field Orders. Obtain backup material fromContractor.

c. Immediately notify Engineer of the occurrence of any Site accidents,emergencies, acts of God endangering the Work, force majeure ordelay events, damage to property by fire or other causes, or thediscovery of any Constituent of Concern or Hazardous EnvironmentalCondition.

12. Payment Requests: Review applications for payment with Contractor forcompliance with the established procedure for their submission andforward with recommendations to Engineer, noting particularly therelationship of the payment requested to the Schedule of Values, Workcompleted, and materials and equipment delivered at the Site but notincorporated in the Work.

13. Certificates, Operation and Maintenance Manuals: During the course of theWork, verify that materials and equipment certificates, operation andmaintenance manuals and other data required by the Contract Documentsto be assembled and furnished by Contractor are applicable to the itemsactually installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents, and havethese documents delivered to Engineer for review and forwarding to Ownerprior to payment for that part of the Work.

14. Completion:

a. Participate in Engineer's visits to the Site to determine SubstantialCompletion, assist in the determination of Substantial Completion andthe preparationof a punch list of items to be completed or corrected.

b. Participate in Engineer's final visit to the Site to determine completionof the Work, in the company of Owner and Contractor, and prepare afinal punch list of items to be completed and deficiencies to beremedied.

c. Observe whether all items on the final list have been completed orcorrected and make recommendations to Engineer concerningacceptance and issuance of the notice of acceptabilityof the work.

C. The RPR shall not:

1. Authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or substitution ofmaterials or equipment (including "or-equal" items).

2. Exceed limitations of Engineer's authority as set forth in the ContractDocuments.

3. Undertake any of the responsibilities of contractor, Subcontractors, orSuppliers.




4. Advise on, issue directions relative to, or assume control over any aspect of

the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of Contractor's at

work.

5. Advise on, issue directions regarding, or assume control over security or

safety practices, precautions, and programs in connection with the activities

or operations of Owner or Contractor.

6. Participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections conducted

off-site by others except as specifically authorized by Engineer.

7. Accept Shop Drawing or Sample submittals from anyone other than

Contractor.

8. Authorize Owner to occupy the Project in whole or in part.

ARTICLE 13·- COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK

SC-13.01.B.5.c Delete Paragraph 13.01.B.5.c in its entirety and insert the following in its

place:

c. Construction Equipment and Machinery:

1) Rentals of all construction equipmentand machinery, and the parts thereof,in accordance with rental agreements approved by Owner with the advice

of Engineer, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, assembly,

dismantling, and removal thereof. AII such costs shall be in accordance with

the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such equipment,

machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary

for the Work.

SC-13.02.C Delete Paragraph 13.02.C in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

[Deleted]

SC-13.03.E Delete Paragraph 13.03.E in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

E. The unit price of an item of Unit Price Work shall be subject to reevaluation

. and adjustment under the following conditions:

1. if the extended price of a particular item of Unit Price Work amounts to

percent or more of the Contract Price (based on estimated quantitiesat the time of Contract formation) and the variation in the quantity of that

particular item of Unit Price Work actually furnished or performed by

Contractor differs by more than percent from the estimated quantityof such item indicated in the Agreement; and

2. if there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of

Work; and

3.if Contractor believes that Contractor has incurred additional expense as a

result thereof, Contractor may submit a Change Proposal, or if Owner

believes that the quantity variation entitles Owner to an adjustment in theunit price, Owner may make a Claim, seeking an adjustment in the Contract

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ARTICLE 15 -- PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; SET-OFFS;COMPLETION;CORRECTION PERIOD

SC-15.01.B Amend the second sentence of Paragraph 15.01.8.1 by striking out the followingtext: "a bill of sale, invoice, or other."

SC-15.01.B.3 Add the following language at the end of paragraph 15.01.8.3:

No payments will be made that would deplete the retainage, place in escrow anyfunds that are required for retainage, or invest the retainage for the benefit of theContractor.

SC-15.01.B.4Add the following new Paragraph after Paragraph 15.01.B.3:

The Application for Payment form to be used on this Project is EJCDC C-620. TheAgency must approve all Applications for Payment before payment is made.

SC-15.01.D.1Delete Paragraph 15.01.D.1 in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

The Application for Payment with Engineer's recommendations will be presentedto the Owner and Agency for consideration. If both the Owner and Agency find theApplication for Payment acceptable, the recommended amount less any reductionunder the provisions of Paragraph 15.01.E will become due twenty (20) days afterthe Application for Payment is presented to the Owner, and the Owner will makepayment to the Contractor.

SC-15.02.A Amend Paragraph 15.02.A by striking out the following text: "no later than sevendays after the time of payment by Owner" and insert "no later than the time ofpayment by Owner."

SC-15.03.B Add the following new subparagraph to Paragraph 15.03.B:

1. If some or all of the Work has been determined not to be at a point ofSubstantial Completion and will require re-inspection or re-testing byEngineer, the cost of such re-inspection or re-testing, including the cost oftime, travel and living expenses, shall be paid by Contractor to Owner. IfContractor does not pay, or the parties are unable to agree as to the amountowed, then Owner may impose a reasonable set-off against payments dueunder Article 15.




ARTICLE 17 - FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

SC-17.02 Add the following new paragraph immediatelyafter Paragraph 17.01.

SC-17.02 Attorneys' Fees: For any matter subject to final resolution under this

Article, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its attorneys' fees

incurred in the final resolution proceedings, in an equitable amount to be

determined in the discretion of the court, arbitrator, arbitration panel, or other

arbiter of the matter subject to final resolution, taking into account the parties'

initial demand or defense positions in comparison with the final result.

ARTICLE 18 - MISCELLANEOUS

SC-18.09 Add the following new paragraph after Paragraph 18.08:

Tribal Sovereignty. No provision of this Agreement will be construed by any of the

signatories as abridging or debilitating any sovereign powers of the {insert name

of Tribe} Tribe; affecting the trust-beneficiary relationship between the Secretary -

of the InterÏor, Tribe, and Indian landowner(s); or interfering with the

government-to-governmentrelationship between the United States and the Tribe.

ARTICLE 19 - FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

SC-19 Add Article 19 titled "FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS"

50-19.01 Add the following language as Paragraph 19.01 with the title "Agency Not a

Party":

A. This contract is expected to be funded in part with funds provided by Agency.

Neither Agency, nor any of its departments, entities, or employees is a party

to this contract.

SC-19.03 Add the following language after Article 19.02.B with the title "Conflict of

Interest":

A. Contractor may not knowinglycontract with a supplier or manufacturer if the

individual or entitywho prepared the plans and specifications has a corporate

or financial affiliation with the supplier or martufacturer. Owner's officers,

employees, or agents shall not engage in the award or administration of this

Contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a

conflict would arise when: (i) the employee, officer or agent; (ii) any member

of their immediate family; (iii) their partner or (iv) an organization thatemploys, or is about to employ, any of the above, has a financial interest in

Contractor. Owner's officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor

accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from Contractor or

subcontractors.

50-19.04 Add the following language after Article 19.03.A with the title "Gratuities":

A. If Owner finds after a notice and hearing that Contractor, or any of

Contractor's agents or representatives, offered or gave gratuities (in the form

of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise) to any official, employee, or agent of

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Owner or Agency in an attempt to secure this Contract or favorable treatmentin awarding, amending, or making any determinations related to theperformance of this Contract, Owner may, by written notice to Contractor,terminate this Contract. Owner may also pursue other rights and remediesthat the law or this Contract provides. However, the existence of the facts onwhich Owner bases such findings shall be an issue and may be reviewed inproceedings under the dispute resolution provisions of this Contract.

B. In the event this contract is terminated as provided in paragraph 19.04.A,Owner may pursue the same remedies against Contractor as it could pursue inthe event of a breach of this contract by Contractor. As a penalty, in additionto any other damages to which it may be entitled by law, Owner may pursueexemplary damages in an amount (as determined by Owner) which shall notbe less than three nor more than ten times the costs Contractor incurs inprovidingany such gratuities to any such officer or employee..

SC-19.05 Add the following language after Article 19.04.B with the title "Audit and Access toRecords":

A. Owner, Agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of theirduly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents,papers, and records of the Contractor which are pertinent to the Agreement,for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.Engineer shall maintain all required records for three years after final paymentis made and all other pending matters are closed.

SC-19.06 Add the following language after Adicle 19.05.A with the title "Small, Minorityand Women's Businesses":

A. If Contractor intends to let any subcontracts for a portion of the work,Contractor shall take affirmative steps to assure that small, minority andwomen's businesses are used when possible as sources of supplies,equipment, construction, and services. Affirmative steps shall consist of: (1)including qualified small, minority and solicited whenever they are potentialsources; (3) dividing total requirements when economically feasible, into smalltasks or quantities to permit maximum participation of small, minority, andwomen's businesses; (4) establishing delivery schedules, where therequirements of the work permit, which will encourage participation by small,minority and women's businesses; (5) using the services and assistance of theSmåll Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agencyof the U.S. Department of Commerce; (6) requiringeach party to a subcontractto take the affirmative steps of this section; and (7) Cóntractor is encouragedto procure goods and services from labor surplus area firms.

SC-19.07 Add the following after Article 19.06.A with the title "Anti-Kickback":

A. Contractor shall comply with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (18 USC 874 and40 USC 276c) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFRPart 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Buildings or Public WorksFinanced in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants of the United States"). The Actprovides that Contractor or subcontractor shall be prohibited from inducing,

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by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair

of public facilities, to give up any part of the compensation to which they are

otherwise entitled. Owner shall report all suspected or reported violations to

Agency.

50-19.08 Add the following after Article 19.07.A with the title "Clean Air and Pollution

Control Acts":

A. If this Contract exceeds $100,000, compliance with all applicable standards,

orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42

U.S.C. 1857(h) and 42 USC 7401et. seq.), section 508 of the Clean Water Act

(33 U.S.C. 1368) and Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.),

Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations is

required. Contractor will report violations to the Agency and the Regional

Office of the EPA.

SC-19.09 Add the following after Article 19.08 with the title "State Energy Policy":

A. Contractor shall comply with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (P.L. 94-

163). Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency,

contained in any applicable State Energy Conservation Plan, shall be utilized.

50-19.10 Add the following after Article 19.09 with the title "Equal OpportunityRequirements":

A. If this Contract exceeds $10,000, Contractor shall comply with Executive Order

11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order

11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment

Opportunity," and as supplemented by regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Office

of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity,Department of Labor."

B. Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246 shall be based on its

implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative active

obligations required by the Standard Federal Equal Employment OpportunityConstruction Contract Specifications, as set forth in 41 CFR Part 60-4 and its

efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the

Contract is to be performed. The hours of minority and female employment

and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the

Contract, and in each trade, and Contractor shall make a good faith effort to

employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of

minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or

from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting Contractor's goals shall

be a violation of the Contract, the Executive Order, and the regulations in 41

CFR part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total

work hours performed.

C. Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of

Federal Contract Compliance Programs within 10 working days of award of

any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction

work under the Contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall

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Iist the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employeridentification number; estimated dollar amount of subcontract; estimatedstarting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area inwhich the Contract is to be performed.

SC-19.11 Add the following after Article 19.10.Cwith the title "Restrictions on Lobbying":

A. Contractor and each subcontractor shall comply with Restrictions on Lobbying{Public Law 101-121, Section 319) as supplemented by applicable Agencyregulations. This Law applies to the recipients of contracts and subcontractsthat exceed $100,000 at any tier under a Federal loan that exceeds $150,000or a Federal grant that exceeds $100,000. If applicable, Contractor mustcomplete a certification form on lobbying activities related to a specificFederal loan or grant that is a funding source for this Contract. Each tiercertifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federalappropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing orattempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member ofCongress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection withobtaining any Federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C.1352. Each tier shall disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takesplace in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Certifications anddisclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the Owner. Necessarycertification and disclosure forms shall be provided by Owner.

SC-19.12 Add the following after Article 19.11.A with the title "EnvironmentalRequirements":

When constructing a Project involving trenching and/or other related earthexcavations, Contractor shall comply with the following environmental conditions:

A. Wetlands -When disposing of excess, spoil, or other construction materials onpublic or private property, Contractor shall not fill in or otherwise convertwetlands.

B. Floodplains - When disposing of excess, spoil, or other construction materialson public or private property, Contractor shall not fill in or otherwise convert100-year floodplain areas (Standard Flood Hazard Area) delineated on thelatest Federal Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Maps, or otherappropriate maps, e.g., alluvial soils on NRCS Soil Survey Maps.

C. Inadvertent Discovery Clause - In the advent that ground-disturbing workuncovers significant archaeological materials, such as stone arrowheads,ceramics, or early building foundations, or if work uncovers human burials orhuman remains, ground disturbing activities will immediately be stoppedwithin a 300 foot radius and the materials protected. The State HistoricPreservation Officer and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma HistoricPreservation Department will be contacted as soon as possible, and given anopportunity to provide input before construction resumes. If anyarchaeological or cultural materials are discovered during the projectundertaking, neither the construction team or the applicant will disclose this

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information to the general public or the media in any manner. Discoveries of

archaeological material will be kept private and confidential.

D. Endangered Species - Contractor shall comply with the Endangered Species

Act, which provides for the protection of endangered and/or threatened

species and critical habitat. Should any evidence of the presence of

endangered and/or threatened species or their critical habitat be brought to

the attention of Contractor, Contractor will immediately report this evidence

to Owner and a representative of Agency. Construction shall be temporarily

halted pending the notification process and further directions issued by

Agency after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

E. Mitigation Measures - The following environmental mitigation measures are

required on this Project: {nfa}.

ARTICLE 21- DOCUMENTATIONOF MATERIALAND SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENT

SC-21 Add Article 21 titled "DOCUMENTATION OF MATERIAL AND SUBCONTRACTOR

PAYMENT"

50-21.01 Add the following language as Paragraph 21.01 with the title "Documentation of

Material and Subcontractor Payment"

A. Before the contractor starts, a complete list of materials suppliers and

subcontractors with contact, address and phone must be furnished. Please

see Exhibit "A" - Affidavit Certifying Payment to all Subcontractors and

Suppliers. One copy should be submitted each month with the Partial Pay

Estimate. The Owner may require the contractor to provide documentation

from the Subcontractor/Supplier of payment at their discretion.

B. The contractor must submit the Contractor's Affidavit of Payments of Debts

and claims, Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, and the Consent of

Surety to Final Payment prior to the final inspection being scheduled.

ARTICLE 25 - E-VERIFICATION

SC-25 Add Article 25 titled "E-VERIFICATION"

SC-25.01 Add the following language as Paragraph 25.01 with the title "E-Verification"

A. The award contractor represents and warrants that it will ensure its

compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act (Senate Bill 2988

from the 2008 Regular Legislative Session) and will register and participate in

the status verification system for all newly hired employees. The term

"employee" as used herein means any person that is hired to perform workwithin the State of Mississippi. As used herein, "status verification system"

means the IIIegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of1996 that is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security,

also known as the E-Verify Program, or any other successor electronic

verification system replacirig the E-Verify Program. Contractor agrees to

maintain records of such compliance and, upon request of the State, to

provide a copy of each such verification to the State. Contractor further




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represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform serviceshereunder meets the employment eligibility requirements of all immigrationlaws of the State of Mississippi. Contractor understands and agrees that anybreach of these warranties may subject contractor to the following:

a. termination of this Agreement and ineligibility for any State or publiccontract in Mississippi for up to three (3) years with notice of suchcancellation/termination being made public;

b. the loss of any license, permit, certification, or other document granted tocontractor by an agency, department or governmentalentity for the rightto do business in Mississippi for up to one (1) year or

c. both. In the event of such termination/cancellation, contractor wouldalso be liable for any additional costs incurred by the State due to contractcancellation or loss of license or permit.

ARTICLE 31- FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAX OBLIGATIONS

SC-31 Add Article 31titled "FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAX OBLIGATIONS"

SC-31.01 Add the following language as Paragraph 31.01 with the title "Federal, State, andLocal Tax Obligations"

A. By submission of this bid, the contractors and subcontractors assert and self-certify that all Federal, State and local tax obligations have been or will besatisfied.

ARTICLE 33- ACCESS TO RECORDS AND OTHER ISSUES

SC-33 Add Article 33 titled "ACCESS TO RECORDS AND OTHER ISSUES"

SC-33.01 Add the following language as Paragraph 33.01 with the title "Access to Recordsand Other Issues"

A. The contractor by bidding on this project expressly acknowledges that it isproperly registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.

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AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYINGPAYMENT TO ALL SUBCONTRACTOR AND SUPPLIERS

I acknowledge that, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §31-5-25 and H.B. 1562, Laws of 2002,that I am required to submit monthly certification indicating payments to subcontractorsand/or suppliers on prior payment request. I, the undersigned Contractor, do herebycertify that I have paid the followingamounts to subcontractors and/or suppliers forWork which has been performed and incorporated into previous Partial PaymentRequests which were issued and payment received from the Owner on the project listedbelow. I understand that this document must be submitted on a monthly basis after thesubmittal, approval and payment of Partial Payment Request #1. I understand that theOWNER reserves the right to require me, the undersigned, to provide verification ofpayment and/or additional information.

Project Name and Number

Subcontractor Amount









Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

Supplier Amount

(Attach additional list of subcontractors and/or suppliers with amounts if necessary)

ContractorName and Title:

Contractor Certificate of Responsibility Number:

Contractor Signature Date

STATE OF MISSISSIPPICOUNTY OF

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, the undersignednotarypublic,

this the day of , .

NOTARY PUBLIC

My commission expires:

EXHIBIT "A"


Davis- Bacon and Related Acts Provisions andProcedures

Name

Purposeand scope.

Definitions.

5.5 Contract provisionsand related matters.

M' Enforcement.

E Reportsto the Secretary of Labor.

Liquidated damages under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

2 Suspensionof funds.

5.10 Restitution,criminal action.

5.11 Disputes concerning payment of wages.

5.12 Debarment proceedings.

5.13 Rulings and interpretations.

5.14 Variations, tolerances, and exemptions from parts 1 and 3 of this subtitle andthis part.

5.15 Limitations,variations, tolerances, and exemptions under the Contract WorkHours and Safety Standards Act.

5.16 Trainingplans approved or recognized by the Department of Labor prior toAugust 20, 1975.

5.17 Withdrawal of approval of a training program.


29 CFR 5.1 - Purpose and scope

Source: 48 FR 19540, Apr. 29, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

Editorial Note: Nomenclature changjes to Subpart A appear at 61 FR 19984, May 3,

1996.

Source: 48 FR 19540, Apr. 29, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to Subpart A appear at 61 FR 19984, May 3,

1996.(a) The regulations contained in this part are promulgated under the authority

conferred upon the Secretary of Labor by Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950 and the

Copeland Act in order to coordinate the administration and enforcement of the labor

standards provisionsof each of the following acts by the Federal agencies responsible

for their administration and of such additional statutes as may from tirne to time confer

upon the Secretary of Labor additional duties and responsibilitiessimilar to those

conferred upon the Secretary of Labor under Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950:

1. The Davis-Bacon Act (sec. 1-7, 46 Stat. 1949, as amended; Pub. L. 74-403, 40 U.S.C.

276a-276a-7).2. Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c).3. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-332).

4. National HousingAct (sec. 212 added to c. 847, 48 Stat. 1246, by sec. 14, 53 Stat.

807; 12 U.S.C. 1715c and repeatedly amended).5. HousingAct of 1950 (college housing) (amended by HousingAct of 1959 to add

labor provisions,73 Stat. 681; 12 U.S.C. 1749a(f)).6. HousingAct of 1959 (sec. 401 (f) of the HousingAct of 1950 as amended by Pub. L.

86-372, 73 Stat. 681; 12 U.S.C. 1701q(c)(3)).7. Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act of 1964 (sec. 7, 78 Stat. 199;

16 U.S.C.779e(b)).8. Library Servicesand Construction Acf (sec. 7(a), 78 Stat. 13; 20 U.S.C. 355c(a) (4),

as amended).9. National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act (sec. 5(b) (5), 79 Stat. 126; 20 U.S.C.

684(b) (5)).10. National Foundation on the Arts and HumanitiesAct of T965 (sec. 5(k), 79 Stat.

846 as amended; 20 U.S.C. 954(j)).11. Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by Elementary

and Secondary and other Education Amendments of 1969 (sec. 423 as added by Pub.

L. 91-230, title IV, sec. 401(a) (10), 84 Stat. 169, and renumbered sec. 433, by Pub. L. 92-

318; title Ill, sec. 301 (a) (1), 86 Stat. 326; 20 U.S.C. 1232(b)). Under the amendment

coverage is extended to all programs administered by the Commissionerof Education.

12. The Federal-Aid Highway Acts (72 Stat. 895, as amended by 82 Stat. 821; 23

U.S.C. 113, as amended by the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Pub. L.

97-424).


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13. Iridian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (sec. 7, 88 Stat. 2205; 25U.S.C. 450e).

14. Indian Health Care Improvement Act (sec. 303(b), 90 Stat..1407;25 U.S.C.1633(b)).

15. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (sec. 306(b) (5) 87 Stat. 384, 29 U.S.C. 776(b)(5)).16. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (sec. 606, 87 Stat. 880,

renumbered sec. 706 by 88 Stat..1845;29 U.S.C. 986; also sec. 604, 88 Stat. 1846; 29U.S.C. 964(b)(3)).

17. State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1.972 (sec. 123(a) (6), 86 Stat. 933; 31U.S.C. 1246(a) (6)).

18. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (sec. 513 of sec. 2, 86 Stat. 894; 33 U.S.C.1372).

19. Veterans NursingHome Care Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 502, as amended; 38 U.S.C.5035(a) (8)).

20. Posfal Reorganization Act (sec. 410(b) (4) (C); 84 Stat. 726 às amended; 39 U.S.C.410(b) (4) (C)).

21. National Visitors Center Facilities Aàt of 1966 (sec. 110, 32 Stat. 45; 40 U.S.C. 808).22. Appalachien Regional Development Act of 1965 (sec. 402, 79 Stat 21; 40 U.S.C.

App. 402).23. Health Services Research,Health Statistics,and Medical Libraries Act of 1974

(sec. 107, see sec. 308(h) (2) thereof, 88 Stat. 370, as amended by 90 Stat. 378; 42 U.S.C.242m(h)(2)).

24. Hospital Surveyand.Construction Act, as amended by the Hospital and MedicalFacilities Amendments of 1964 (sec. 605(a)(5), 78 Stat. 453; 42·U.S.C. 291e(a) (5)).. 25. Health Professions Educational Assistance Act (sec. 303(b), 90 Stat. 2254; 42U.S.C. 293a(g) (1) (C); also sec. 308a, 90 Stat. 2258, 42 U.S.C. 293a(c) (7)).

26. Nurse TrainingAct of 1964 (sec. 941 (a) (1) (C), 89 Stat. 384; 42 U.S.C. 296a(b) (5)).27. Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke Amendments of 1965 (sec. 904, as added by

sec. 2, 79 Stat. 928; 42 U.S.C. 299d(b) (4)).28. Safe Drinking Water Act (sec. 2(a) see sec. 1450e thereof, 88 Stat. 1691; 42 U.S.C.

300j-9(e)).29. National Health Planning and Resources Act (sec. 4, see sec. 1604(b) (1) (H), 88

Stat. 2261, 42 U.S.C. 300o-3(b)(1) (H)).30. U.S. HousingAct of 1937, as amended and recodified (88 Stat. 667; 42 U.S.C.

1 437]) .

31. Dernonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (secs. 110, 311,503, 1003, 80 Stat. 1259, 1270, 1277, 1284; 42 U.S.C. 3310; 12 U.S.C. 1715c; 42 U.S.C. 1437j).

32. Slum cledrance program: HousingAct of 1949 (sec. 109, 63 Stat. 419, asamended; 42 U.S.C. 1459).

33. Farm housing: HousingAct of 1964 (adds sec. 516(f) to HousingAct of 1949 bysec. 503, 78 Stat. 797; 42 U.S.C. 1486(f)).

34. HousingAct of 1961 (sec. 707, added by sec. 907, 79 Stat. 496, as amended; 42U.S.C. 1500c-3).

35. Defense Housingand Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951 (sec. 310, 65Stat. 307; 42 U.S.C. 1592i).


36. Special Health Revenue Sharing Act of 1975 (sec. 303, see sec. 222(a)(5) thereof,

89 Stat. 324; 42 U.S.C. 2689j(a)(5)).37. Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (sec. 607, 78 Stat. 532; 42 U,S.C. 2947).

38. Headstart, Economic Opportunity, and Community PartnershipAct of 1974 (sec.

11, see sec. 811 thereof, 88 Stat. 2327; 42 U.S.C. 2992a).39. Housingand Urban Development Act of 1965 (sec. 707, 79 Stat. 492 as

amended; 42 U.S.C. 3107).40. Older Americans Act of 1965 (sec. 502, Pub. L. 89-73, as amended by sec. 501,

Pub. L. 93-29; 87 Stat. 50; 42 U.S.C. 3041a(a)(4)).41. Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (sec. 712; 79 Stat. 575 as

amended; 42 U.S.C..3222).42. Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Act (sec. 1, 86 Stat. 536; 42 U.S.C. 3884).

43. New Communities Act of 1968 (sec. 410, 82 Stat. 516; 42 U.S.C. 3909).

44. Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970 (sec. 727(f), 84

Stat. 1803; 42 U.S.C. 4529).45. Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (sec. 406, 87 Stat. 410; 42 U.S.C. 5046).

46. Housingand Community Development Act of 1974 (secs. 110, 802(g), 88 Stat.

649, 724; 42 U.S.C. 5310, 1440(g)).47. Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (sec. 126(4), 89.Stat.

488; 42 U.S.C. 6042(4); title I, sec. 111, 89 Stat. 491; 42 U.S.C. 6063(b) (19)).

48. National Energy Conservation Policy Act (sec. 312, 92 Stat. 3254; 42 U.S.C. 6371]).

49. Public Works Employment Act of 1976 (sec. 109, 90 Stat. 1001; 42 U.S.C. 6708; also

sec. 208, 90 Stat. 1008; 42 U.S.C. 6728).50. Energy Conservation and Production Act (sec. 451 (h), 90 Stat. 1168; 42 U.S.C.

6881 (h)).51. Solid Waste DisposalAct (sec. 2, 90 Stat. 2823; 42 U.S.C. 6979).

52. Rail PassengerService Act of 1970 (sec. 405d, 84 Stat. 1337; 45 U.S.C. 565(d)).

53. Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (sec. 10, 78 Stat. 307; renumbered sec. 13

by 88 Stat. 715; 49 U.S.C. 1609).54. Highway Speed Ground Transportation Study (sec. 6(b), 79 Stat. 893; 49 U.S.C.

1636(b)).55. Airport arid Airway Development Act of 1970 (sec. 22(b), 84 Stat. 231; 49 U.S.C.

1722(b)).56. Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2281i).

57. National Capital Transportation Act of 1965 (sec. 3(b) (4), 79 Stat. 644; 40 U.S.C.

682(b) (4). Note.-- Repealed December 9, 1969, and labor standards incorporated in

sec. 1-1431 of the District of Columbia Code).58. Model Secondary School for the Deaf Act (sec. 4, 80 Stat. 1027, Pub. L. 89-694,

but not in the United States Code).59. Delaware River Basin Compact (sec. 15.1, 75 Stat. 714, Pub. L. 87-328)

(considered a statute for purposes of the plan but not in the United States Code).

60. EnergySecurity Act (sec. 175(c), Pub. L. 96-294, 94 Stat. 611; 42 U.S.C. 8701 note).

(b) Part 1 of this subtitle contains the Department's procedural rules governingrequests for wage determinations and the issuance and use of such wage

determinations under the Davis-Bacon Act and its related statutes as listed in that par‡.


29 CFR 5.2 - Definitions

(a) The term Secretary includes the Secretary of Labor, the Deputy Under Secretaryfor Employment Standards, and their authorized representatives.

(b)-The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division,Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, or authorizedrepresentative.

(c) The term Federal agency means the agency or instrumentality of the UnitedStates which enters into the contract or provides assistance through loon, grant, loanguarantee or insurance, or otherwise, to the project subject to a statute listed in Sec.5.1.

(d) The term Agency Head means the principal official of the Federal agency andincludes those persons duly authorized to act in the behalf of the Agency Head.

(e) Ïhe term Contracting Officer means the individual, a duly appointed successor,or authorized.representative who is designated and authorized to enter into contractson behalf of the Federal agency.

(f) The term labor standards as used in this part means the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (other than thoserelating to safety and health), the Copeland Act, and the prevailing wage provisionsof the other statutes listed in Sec. 5.1, and the regulations in parts 1 and 3 of this subtitleand this part.

(g) The term United States or the District of Columbia means the United States, theDistrict of Columbia, and all executive departments, independent establishrilents,administrative agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and of the District ofColumbia, including corporations, all or substantially óll of the stock of which isbeneficially owned by the United Sta‡es, by the foregoing departments,establishments, agencies, instrumentalities,and including noriappropriated fundinstrumentalities.

(h) The term contract means any prime contract which is subject wholly or in part tothe labor standards provisionsof any of the acts listed in Sec. 5.1 and any subcontractof any tier thereunder, let under the prime contract. A State or local Government is notregarded as a contractor under statutes providing loans, grants, or other Federalassistance in situations where construction is performed by its.own employees.However, under statutes requiring payment of prevailing wages to all laborers andmechanics employed on the assisted project, such as the U.S. HousingAct of 1937,


State and local recipients of Eederal-aid must pay these employees according to

Davis-Bacon labor standards.(i) The terms building or work generally include construction activity as distinguished

from manufacturing,furnishingof materials, or servicing and maintenance work. The

terms include without limitation, buildings, structures, and improvenients of all types,

such as bridges, dams, plants, highways, parkways, streets,subways, tunnels, sewers,

mains, power lines, pumping stations, heavy generators, railways,airports, terminals,

docks, piers, wharves, ways, lighthouses,buoys, jetties, breakwaters, levees, canals,

dredging, shoring, rehabilitation and reactivation of plants, scaffolding, drilling,

blasting, excavating, clearing, and landscaping. The manufacture or furnishing of

materials, articles, supplies or equipment (whether or not a Federal or State agency

acquires title to such materials, articles, supplies,or equipment during the course of the

manufacture or furnishing,or owns the materials from which they are manufactured or

furnished) is not a building or work within the meaning of the regulations in this partunless conducted in connection with and at the site of such a building or work as is

described in the foregoing sentence, or under the United States HousingAct of 1937

and the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the project.

(j) The terms-construction, prosecution, completion, or repair mean the following:

(1) All types of work done on a particular building or work at the site thereof,

including work at a facility which is deemed a part of the site of the work within the

meaning of (paragraph (l) of this section by laborers and mechanics employed by a

construction contractor or construction subcontractor (or, under the United States

HousingAc of 1937; the HousingAct of 1949; and the Native American HousingAssistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, all work done in the construction or

development of the project), including without limitation--(i) Altering, remodeling, installation (where appropriate) on the site of the work of

items fabricated off-site;(ii) Painting and decorating;(iii) Manufacturing or furnishingof materials, articles, supplies

or equipment on the site of the building or work (or, under the United States Housing

Act of 1937; the HousingAct of 1949; and the Native American HousingAssistance

and Self-Determination Act of 1996 in the construction or development of the project);

(iv) (A) Transportation between the site of the work within the meaning of paragraph(1) (1) of this section and a facility which is dedicated to the construction of the building

or work and deemed a part of the site of the work within the meaning of paragraph. (1) (2) of this section; and

(B) Transportation of pórtion(s) of the building or work between a site where a

significant portion of such building or work is constructed, which is a part of the site of

the work within the meaning of paragraph (l) (1) of this section, and the physical placeor places where the building or work will remain.

(2) Except for laborers and mechanics employed in the construction or

development of the project under the United States HousingAct of 1937; the HousingAct of 1949; and the Native American HousingAssistance and Self-Determination Act

of 1996, and except as provided in paragraph (j) (1) (iv) (A) of this section, the

transportation of materials or supplies to or from.the site of the work by employees of


the.construction contractor or a construction subcontractor is not "construction,prosecution, completion, or repair" (see Building and Construction Trades Department,AFL-CIO v. United States Department of Labor Wage Appeals Board (MidwayExcavators, Inc.), 932 F.2d 985 (D.C. Cir. 1991)).

(k) The term public building or public work includes building or work, theconstruction, prosecution, completion, or repair of which, as defined above, is carriedon directly by authority of or with funds of a Federal agency to serve the interest of thegeneral public regardlessof whether title thereof is in a Federal agency.

(I) The term site of the work is defined as follows: .

(1) The site of the work is the physical place or places where the building or workcalled for in the contract will remain; and any other site where a significant portion ofthe building or work is constructed, provided that such site is established specifically forthe performance of the contract or project;

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (I) (3) of this section, job headquarters, tool.yards, batch plants, borrow pits, etc., are part of the site of the work, provided theyare dedicated exclusively,or nearly so, to performance of the contract or project,and provided they are adjacent or virtually adjacent to the site of the work as definedin paragraph (l) (1) of this section;

(3) Not included in the site of the work are permanent home offices, branch plantestablishments,fabrication plants, tool yards, etc., of a contractor or subcontractorwhose location and continuance in operation are determined whollywithout regardto a particular Federal or federally assisted contract or project. In addition, fabricationplants, batch plants, borrow pits, Job,headquarters, tool yards, etc., of a commercial ormaterial supplier,which are established by a supplier of materials for the projectbefore opening of bids and not on the site of the work as stated in paragraph (l) (1) ofthis section,-are not included in the site of the work. Such permanent, previously.established facilities are not part of the site of the work, even-where the operations fora period of time may be dedicated exclusively, or nearly so, to the performance of acontract.

(m) The term laborer or mechanic includes at least those workers whose duties aremanual or physical in nature (including those workers who use tools or who areperforming the work of a trade), as distinguished from merital or managerial.The termlaborer or mechanic includes apprentices, trainees, helpers, and, in the case ofcontracts subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, watchmen orguards. The term does not apply to workers whose duties are primarily administrative,executive, or clerical, rather than manual. Persons employed in a bona fide executive,administrative, or professionalcdpacity as defined in part 541 of this title are notdeemed to be laborers or mechanics. Working foremen who devote more than 20percent of their time during a workweek to mechanic or laborer duties, and who donot meet the criteria of part 541, are laborers and mechanics for the time so spent.

(n) The terms apprentice, trainee, and helper are defined as follows:


(1) Apprentice means (i) a person employed and individually registered in a bona

fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor,

Employment and TrainingAdministration, Office of Apprenticeship Training,Employer

and Labor Services, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau,

or (ii) a person in the first 90 days of probationary emp\oyment as an apprentice in

such an apprenticeship.program, who is not individually registered in the prograrn, but

who has been certified by the Office of Apprenticeship Training,Employer and Labor

Services or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for

probationary employment as an apprentice;(2) Trainee means a person registered and receiving on-the-job training in a

construction occupation under a program which has been approved in advance by

the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and TrainingAdministration, as meeting its

standards for on-the-job training programs and which has been so certified by that

Administration.(3) These provisionsdo not apply to apprentices and trainees employed on projects

subject to 23 U.S.C. 113 who are enrolled in programs which have been certified by

the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 113(c).

(4) A distinct classification of "helper" will be issued in wage determinationsapplicable to work performed on construction projects covered by the labor

standards provisionsof the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts only where:

(i) The duties of the helper are clearly defined and distinct from those of any other

classification on the wage determination;(ii) The use of such helpers is an established prevailing practice

in the area; and(iii) The helper is not employed as a trainee in an informal training program. A

"helper" classification will be added to wage determinations pursuant to Sec.

5.5(a) (1) (ii) (A) only where, in addition, the work to be performed by the helper is not

performed by a classification in the wage determination.

(o) Every person performing the duties of a-laborer or mechanic in the construction,

prosecution, completion, or repair of a public building or public work, or building or

work financed in whole or in part by loans, grants, or guarantees from the United

States is employed regardlessof any contractual relationship alleged to exist between

the contractor and such person.

(p) The term wages means the basic hourly rate of pay; any contribution irrevocablymade by a contractor or subcontractor to a trustee or to a third person pursuant to a

bona fide fringe benefit fund, plan, or program; and the rate of costs to the contractor

or subcontractor which may be reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe

benefits to laborers and mechanics pursuant to an enforceable commitment to carry

out a financially responsible plan of program, which was communicated in writing to

the laborers and mechanics affected. The fringe benefits enumerated in the Davis-

Bacon Act include medical or hospital care, pensions on retirement or death,compensation for injuries or illness resulting from occupational activity, or insurance to

provide any of the foregoing; unemployment benefits; life insurance, disabilityinsurance, sickness insurance, or accident insurance; vacation or holiday pay;


defraying costs of apprenticeship or other similar programs; or other bona fide fringebenefits. Fringe benefits do not include benefits required by other Federal, State, orlocal law.

(q) The term wage determination includes the original decision and any subsequentdecisions modifying, superseding, correcting, or otherwise changingthe provisionsofthe original decision. The application of the wage determination shall be inaccordance with the provisionsof Sec. 1.6 of this title.[48 FR 19541, Apr. 29, 1983, as amended at 48 FR 50313, Nov. 1, 1983; 55FR 50149, Dec. 4, 1990; 57 FR 19206, May 4, 1992; 65 FR 69674, Nov. 20, 2000;65 FR 80267, Dec. 20, 2000] .

29 CFR 5.5 - Contract provisions and related matters(a) The Agency head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert in full inany contract in excess of $2,000which is entered into for the actual construction,alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of a public building orpublic work, or building or work financed in whole or in part from Federal funds or inaccordance with guarantees of à Federal agency or financed from funds obtainedby pledge of any contract of a Federal agency to make a loan, grant or annualcontribution (except where a different meaning is expresslyindicated), and which issubject to the labor standards provisionsof any of the acts listed in Sec. 5.1, thefollowing clauses (or any modifications thereof to meet the particular needs of theagency, Provided, That such modifications are first approved by the Department ofLabor):

(1) Minimum wages. (i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon thesite of the work (or under the United States HousingAct of 1937 or under the HousingAct of 1949 in the construction or development of the project), will be paidunconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequentdeduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as arepermitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cashequivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than thosecontained in the wage.determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attachedhereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which maybe alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics.

Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefitsunder section T(b) (2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics areconsidered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisionsofparagraph (a)(I)(iv) of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurredfor more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, ofprograms which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructivelymade or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall bepaid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for


the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as

provided in Sec. 5.5(a) (4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one

classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the

time actuallyworked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accuratelyset forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage

determination (including any additional classification and wage rates conformed

under paragraph (a) (1) (ii) of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall

be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work

in a prominerit and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.

(ii) (A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics,

including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be

employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage

determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and

wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been

met:(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a

classification in the wage determination; and(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and .

(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a

reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the

classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on

the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits

where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contractingofficer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment StandardsAdministration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or

an authorized representative, will approve, rnodify, or disapprove every additionalclassification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contractirig officer or

will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is

necessary.(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the

classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the

proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringebenefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, includingthe views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer,

to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorizedrepresentative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the -

contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that

additional time is necessary.(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined

pursuant to paragraphs (a) (1) (ii) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers

performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which

work is performed in the classification. /

(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of

laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly'


rate, the contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination orshall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.

(iv) If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, thecontractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amountof any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under aplan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the writtenrequest of the contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act havebeen met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in aseparate account assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.

(2) Withholding. The (write in name of Federal Agency or the loan or grant recipient)shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative ofthe Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor underthis contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or anyother federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wagerequirements, which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of the accruedpayments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers andmechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers,employed by the contractoror any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the eventof failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper,employed or working on the site of the work (or under the United States HousingAct of1937 or under the HousingAct of 1949 in the construction or development of theproject), all or part of the wages required by the contract, the (Agency) may, afterwritten notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action asmay be necessary to cause the suspensionof any further payment, advance, orguarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.

(3) Payrolls and basic records. (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall bemaintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for aperiod of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site ofthe work (or under the United Sta‡es HousingAct of 1937, or under the Housing Act of1949, in the construction or development of the project). Such records shall containthe name, address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correctclassification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costsanticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the typesdescribed in section 1 (b) (2) (B) of the Davis-Bacon Act), daily and weekly number ofHours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary ofLabor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a) (1) (iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanicinclude the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under aplan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractorshall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is

enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan orprogram has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected,and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providingsuch benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approvedprograms shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeshipprograms and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprenticesand trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.


(ii) (A) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work

is performed a copy of all payrolls to the (write in name of appropriate federal

agency) if the agency is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party,the contractor will submit the payrolls to the applicant, sponsor, or owner, as the case

may be, for transmission to the (write in name of agency). The payrolls submitted shall

set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintainedunder 29 CFR 5.5(a) (3) (i), except that full social security numbers and home addresses

shall not be included on weekly transmittals. Instead the payrolls shall only need to

include an individually identifying.number for each employee (e.g., the last four digitsof the employee's social security number). The required weekly payroll informationmay be submit.ted in any form desired. Optional Form WH-347 is available for this

purpose from the Wage and Hour Division Web site athttp://www.dol.qov/esa/whd/forms/wh347instr.htmor its successor site. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of

payrolls by all subcontractors. Contractors and subcontractors shall maintain the full

social security number and current address of each covered worker, and shall providethem upon request to the (write in name of appropriate federal agency) if the agency

is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the contractor will

submit them to the applicant, sponsor, or owner, as the case may be, for transmission

to the (write in name of agency), the contractor, or the Wage and Hour Division of theDepartment of Labor for purposes of an investigation or,audit of compliance withprevailing wage requirements. It is not a violation of this section for a prime contractor

to require a subcontractor to provide addresses and social security numbers to the

prime contractor for its own records, without weekly submission to the sponsoringgovernment agency (or the applicant, sponsor, or owner). (B) Each payrollsubmitted shall be accompaniedby a "Statement of Compliance," signed by thecontractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervisesthe payment of

the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:(1) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be

provided under Sec. 5.5 (a) (3) (ii) of Regulations,29 CFR part 5, the appropriateinformation is being maintained under Sec. 5.5 (a) (3) (i) of Regulations,29 CFR part 5,

and that such information is correct and complete;(2) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee)

employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weeklywages earned, withgut rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductionshave been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other thanpermissibledeductions as set forth in Regulations,29 CFR part 3:

(3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicablewage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of workperformed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into thecontract.

(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on thereverse side of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the"Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph (a) (3) (ii) (B) of this section.


(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor orsubcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under section 1001 of title 18 and section231 of title 31 of the United States Code.

(iii) The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required underparagraph (a) (3) (i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription byauthorized representatives of the (write the name of the agency) or the Departmentof Labor, and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during workinghours on the job. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required recordsor to make them available, the Federal agency may, after written notice to thecontractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be necessary tocause the suspensionof any further payment, advance, or guorantee of funds.Furthermore,failure to submit the required records upon request or to make suchrecords available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.

(4) Apprentices and trainees--(i) Apprentices. Apprentices will be permitted to workat less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they areemployed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeshipprogram registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and TrainingAdministration, Office of Apprenticeship Training,Employer and Labor Services, or witha State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office, or if a person is employed inhis or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such anapprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who hasbeen certified by the Office of Apprenticeship Training,Employer and Labor Servicesor a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationaryemployment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to jourheymen onthe job,site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted tothe contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any workerlisted on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwiseemployed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate onthe wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition,any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted underthe registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on thewage determination for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is

performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its programis registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed.inpercentages of the journeyman'shourly rate) specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall beobserved. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in theregistered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentageof the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination.Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisionsof theapprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringebenefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on thewage determination for the applicable classification. If the Administrator determinesthat a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringesshall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Office ofApprenticeship Training,Employer and Labor Services, or a State ApprenticeshipAgency recognized by the Office, withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program,


the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the

applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable prograrn is

approved.(ii) Trainees. Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work

at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employedpursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior

approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S. Department of Labor,Employment and TrainingAdministration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the

job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the

Employment and TrainingAdministration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than

the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee's level of progress,

expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicablewage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the

provisionsof the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringebenefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage

determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division determines that

there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeymanwage rate on the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe benefits

for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not

registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and

TrainingAdministration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the

wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any

trairtee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the

registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage

determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and

TrainingAdministration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will

no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predeterminedrate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.

(iii) Equal employment opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees and

journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employmentopportunity requiremen‡sof Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.

(5) Compliance with Copeland Act requirements.The contractor shall comply with

the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this

contract.(6) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the

clauses contained in 29 CFR 5.5(a) (1) through (10) and such other clauses as the (write

in the name of the Federal agency) may by appropriate instructions require, and also

a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier

subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by anysubcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5.

(7) Contract termination: debarment. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5

may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor

and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.(8) Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements. All rulings and

interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3,

and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.


(9) Disputes concerning labor standards. Disputesarising out of the labor standardsprovisionsof this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of thiscontract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of theDepartment of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputeswithin the meaningof this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors)and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or theirrepresentatives.

(10) Certification of eligibility. (i) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifiesthat neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in thecontractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts byvirtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or.29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).

(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible foraward of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or29 CFR 5.12(a) (1).

(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code,18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. The Agency Head shall cause orrequire the contracting officer to insert the following clauses set forth in paragraphs(b) (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section in full in any contract in an amount in excess of$100,000 and subject to the overtime provisionsof the Contract Work Hours and SafetyStandards Act. These clauses shall be inserted in addition to the clauses required bySec. 5.5(a) or 4.6 of part 4 of this title. As used in this paragraph, the terms laborers andmechanics include watchmen and guards.

(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any partof the conract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers ormechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek inwhich he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in suchworkweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not lessthan one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess offorty hours in such workweek.

(2) Violation; liability for urÏpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of anyviolation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section the contractor andany subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. Inaddition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in thecase of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to suchDistrict or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall becomputed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmenand guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (b) (1) of thissection, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual wasrequired or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hourswithout payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph(b) (1) of this section.

(3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The (write in the nameof the Federal agency or the loan or grant recipient) shall upon its own action or uponwritten-request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold orcause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by


the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal

contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract

subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the

same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy

any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated

damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (b) (2) of this section.

(4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the

clauses set forth in paragraph (b) (1) through (4) of this section and also a clause

requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts.

The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or

lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (b) ( I) through (4) of

this section.(c) In addition to the clauses contained in paragraph (b), in any contract subject

only to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and not to any of the other

statutes cited in Sec. 5.1, the Agency Head shall cause or require the contractingofficer to insert a clause requiring that the contractor or subcontractor shall maintain

payrolls and basic payroll records during the course of the work and shall preserve

them for a period of three years from the cornpletion of the contract for all laborers

and mechanics, including guards and watchmen, working on the contract. Such

records shall contain the name and address of each such employee, social securitynumber, correct classifications,hourly rates of wages paid, daily and weekly number

of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages paid. Further, the Agency

Head shall cause or require the contracting officer to insert in any such contract a

clause providing that the records to be maintained under this paragraph shall be

made available by the contractor or subcontractor for inspection, copying, or

transcription by authorized representatives of the (write the name of agency) and the

Department of Labor, and the contractor or subcontractor will permit suchrepresentatives to interview employees during working hours on the job.

(The information collection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements contained in

the following paragraphs of this section were approved by the Office of Managementand Budget:

OMB ControlParagraph Number

(a) (1) (ii) (B) ------........................................ 1215-0140

(a) (1) (ii) ( C) --............................................ 1 21 5-0 1 40

(a) ( 1) (iv) ................................................. 1 2 1 5-0 1 40

(a) (3) (i) .................................................. 1 21 5-0 1 40,1215-0017

(a) (3) (ii) (A)........-..................................... 1215-0149

( c) ........................................................ 1 2 1 5-0 1 40,


1215-0017

[48 FR 19540, Apr. 29, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 12265, Apr.9, 1986; 55 FR 50150, Dec. 4, 1990; 57 FR 28776, June 26, 1992; 58 FR

58955, Nov. 5, 1993; 61 FR 40716, Aug. 5, 1996; 65 FR 69674, Nov. 20, 2000;73 FR 77511-77512, Dec. 19, 2008]

29 CFR 5.6 - Enforcement .

(a) (1) It shall be the responsibility of the Federal agency to ascertain whether theclauses required by Sec. 5.5 have been inserted in the contracts subject to the laborstandards provisionsof the Acts contained in Sec. 5.1. Agencies which do not directlyenter into such contracts shall promulgate the necessary regulations or procedures torequire the recipient of the Federal assistance to insert in its contracts the provisionsofSec. 5.5. No payment, advance, grant, loan, or guarantee of funds shall be approvedby the Federal agency unless the agency insures that the clauses required by Sec. 5.5and the appropriate wage determination of the Secretary of Labor are contained insuch contracts. Furthermore, no payment, advance, grant, loan, or guarantee offunds shall be approved by the Federal agency after the beginning of constructionunless there is on file with the agency a certification by the contractor that thecontractor and its subcontractors have complied with the provisionsof Sec. 5.5 orunless there is on file with the agency a certification by the contractor that there is asubstantial dispute with respect to the required provisions.

(2) Payrolls and Statements of Compliance submitted pursuant to Sec. 5.5(a) (3) (ii)shall be preserved by the Federal agency for a period of 3 years from the date ofcompletion of the contract and shall be produced at the request of the Departmentof Labor at any time during the 3-year period.

(3) The Federal agency shall cause such investigations to be made as may benecessary to assure compliance with the labor standards clauses required by Sec. 5.5and the applicable statutes listed in Sec. 5.1. Investigations shall be made of all '

contracts with such frequency as may be necessary to assure compliance. Suchinvestigationsshall include interviews with employees, which shall be taken inconfidence, and examinations of payroll data and evidence of registration andcertification with respect to apprenticeship and training plans. In making suchexaminations, particular care shall be taken to determine the correctness ofclassifications and to determine whether there is a disproportionate employment oflaborers and of apprentices or trainees registered in approved programs. Suchinvestigationsshall also include evidence of fringe benefit plans and paymentsthereunder. Complaints of alleged violations shall be given priority.

(4) In accordance with normal operating procedures, the contracting agency maybe furnished various investigatory material from the investigation files of theDepartment of Labor. None of the material, other than computations of back wagesand liquidated damages and the summary of back wages.due, may be disclosed in -


any manner to anyone other than Federal officials charged with administering the

contract or program providing Federal assistance to the contract, without requesting

the permissionand views of the Department of Labor.

(5) It is the policy of the Department of Labor to protect the identity of its

confidential sources and to prevent an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

Accordingly, the identity of an employee who makes a writ,ten or oral statement as a

complaint or in the course of an investigation, as well as portions of the statement

which would reveal the employee's identity, shall not be disclosed in any manner to

anyone other than Federal officials without the prior consent of the employee.

Disclosure of employee statements shall be governed by the provisionsof the

"Freedom of information Act'! (5 U.S.C. 552, see 29 CFR part 70) and the "Privacy Act

of 1974" (5 U.S.C. 552a).(b) The Administrator shall cause to be made such investigations as deemed

necessary, in order to obtain compliance with the labor standards provisionsof the

applicable statutes listed in Sec. 5.1, or to affirm or reject the recommendations by the

Agency Head with respect to labor standards matters arising under the statutes listed

in Sec. 5.1. Federal agencies, contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, applicants, or

owners shall cooperate with any authorized representative of the Department of

Labor in the inspection of records, in interviews with workers,and in all other aspects of

the investigations.The findings of such an investigation, including amounts found due,

may not be altered or reduced witho'ut the approval of the Department of Labor.

Where the underpayments disclosed by such an investigation total $1,000 or more,

where there is reason to believe that the violations are aggravated or willful (or, in the

case of the Davis-Bacon Act, that the contractor has disregarded its obligations to

employees and subcontractors), or where liquidated damages may be assessed

under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the Department of Labor

will furnish the Federal agency an enforcement report detailing the labor standards

violations disclosed by the investigation and any action taken by the contractor to

correct the violative practices, including any payment of back wages. In other

circumstances, t,he Federal agency will be furnished a letter of notificationsummarizingthe findings of the investigation.

29 CFR 5.7 - Reports to the Secretary of Labor

(a) Enforcement reports. (1) Where underpayments by a contractor or subcontractor

total less than $1,000, and where there is no reason to believe that the violations are

aggravated or willful (or, in the case of the Davis-Bacon Act that the contractor has

disregarded its obligations to employees and subcontractors), and where restitution

has been effected and future compliance assured, the Federal agency need not

submit its investigative findings and recommendations to the Administrator, unless the

investigation was made at the request of the Department of Labor. In the latter case,

the Federal agency shall submit a factual summary-report detailing any violations

including any dato on the amount of restitution paid, the number of workers who


received restitution, liquidated damages assessed under the Contract Work Hours andSafety Standards Act, corrective measures taken (such as "letters of notice"), and anyinformation that may be necessary to review any recommendations for anappropriate adjustment in liquidated damages under Sec. 5.8.

(2) Where underpayments by a contractor or subcontractor total $1,000 or more, orwhere there is reason to believe that the violations are aggravated or willful (or, in thecase of the Davis-Bacon Act, that the contractor has disregarded its obligations toemployees and subcontractors), the Federal agency shall furnish within 60 days aftercompletion of its investigation, a detailed enforcement report to the Administrator.(b) Semi-annual enforcement reports. To assist the Secretary in fulfilling theresponsibilitiesunder Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950, Federal agencies shall furnishto the Administrator by April 30 and October 31 of each calendar year semi-annualreports on compliance with and enforcement of the labor standards provisionsof theDavis-Bacon Act and its related acts covering the periods of October 1 through March31 and April 1 through September 30, respectively. Such reports shall be preparëd inthe manner prescribed in memoranda issued to Federal agencies by theAdministrator. This report has been cleared in accordance with FPMR 101-11.11 andassigned interagency report control number 1482-DOL-SA.(c) Additional information. Upon request, the Agency Head shall transmit to theAdministrator such information available to the Agency with respect to contractorsand subcontractors, their contracts, and the nature of the contract work as theAdministrator may find necessary for the performance of his or her duties with respectto the labor standards provisionsreferred to in this part.(d) Contract termination. Where a contract is terminated by reason of violations of thelabor standards provisionsof the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1, a report shall be submittedpromptly to the Administrator and to the Comptroller General (if the contract is subjectto the Davis-Bacon Act), giving the name and address of the contractor orsubcontractor whose right to proceed has been terminated, and the name andaddress of the contractor or subcontractor, if any, who is to complete the work, theamount and number of the contract, and the description of the work to be

- performed.

29 CFR 5.8 - Liquidated damages under the ContractWork Hours and Safety Standards Act

(a) The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires that laborers ormechanics shall be paid wages at a rate not less than one and one-half times thebasic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any workweek. In theevent of violation of this provision, the contractor and any subcontractor shall be liablefor the unpaid wages and in addition for liquidated damages, computed with respectto each laborer or mechanic employed in violation of the Act in the amount of $10 foreach calendar day in the workweek on which such individual was required orpermitted to work in excess of forty hours without payment of required overtimewages. Any contractor of subcontractor aggrieved by the withholding of liquidated


damages shall have the right to appeal to the head of the agency of the UnitedStates (or the territory of District of Columbia, as appropriate) for which the contractwork was performed or for which financial assistance was provided.

(b) Findings and recommendations of the Agency Head. The Agency Head has the

authority to review the administrative determination of liquidated damages and toissue a final order affirming the determination. It is not necessary to seek theconcurrence of the Administrator but the Administrator shall be advised of the actiontaken. Whenever the Agency Head finds that a sum of liquidated damagesadministratively determined to be due is incorrect or that the contractor or

subcontractor violated inadvertently the provisionsof the Act notwithstanding theexercise of due care upon the part of the contractor or subcontractor involved, andthe amount of the liquidated damages computed for the contract is in excess of $500,

the Agency Head may make recommendations to the Secretary that an appropriateadjustment in liquidated damages be made or that the contractor or subcontractorbe relieved of liability for such liquidated damages. Such findings with respect toliquidated damages shall include findings with respect to any wage underpaymentsfor which the liquidated.damages are determined.

(c) The recommendations of the Agency Head for adjustment or relief from liquidateddamages under paragraph (a) of this section shall be reviewed by the Administrator or

an authorized representative who shall issue an order concurring in therecommendations, partially concurring in the recommendations, or rejecting therecommendations, and the reasons therefor. The order shall be the final decision ofthe Department of Labor, unless a petition for review is filed pursuant to part 7 of this

title, and the Administrative Review Board in its discretion reviews such decision andorder; or, with respect to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act, unless petitionfor review is filed pursuant to part 8 of this title, and the Administrative Review Board in

its discretion reviews such decision and order.

(d) Whenever the Agency Head finds that a sum of liquidated damagesadministratively determined to be due under section 104(a) of the Contract WorkHours and Safety Standards Act for a contract is $500 or less and the Agency Headfinds that the sum of liquidated damages is incorrect or that the contractor or

subcontractor violated inadvertently the provisionsof the Contract Work Hours andSafety Standards Act notwithstanding the exercise of due care upon the part of thecontractor or subcontractor involved, an appropriate adjustment may be made in

such liquidated damages or the contractor or subcontractor may be relieved ofliability for such liquidated damages without submitting recommendations to this

effect or a report to the Department of Labor. This delegation of authority is madeunder section 105 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and has been

found to be necessary and proper in the public interest to prevent undue hardshipand to avoid serious impairment of the conduct of Government business.[48FR 19541,

Apr. 29, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 12265, Apr. 9, 1986; 51 FR 13496, Apr. 21, 1986]


29 CFR 5.9 - Suspension of funds

In the event of failure or refusal of the contractor or any subcontractor to comply withthe labor standards clauses contained in Sec. 5.5 and the applicable statutes listed inSec. 5.1, the Federal agency, upon its own action or upon written request of anauthorized representative of the Department of Labor, shall take such action as maybe necessary to cause the suspensionof the payment, advance or guarantee offunds until such time as the violations are discontinued or until sufficient funds arewithheld to compensate employees for the wages to whibh they äre entitled and tocover any liquidated damages which may be due.

29 CFR 5.10 - Restitution, criminal action

(a) In cases other than those forwarded to the Attorney General of the United Statesunder paragraph (b), of this section, where violations of the labor standards clausescontained in Sec. 5.5 and the applicable statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 result inunderpayment of wages to employees, the Federal agency or an authorizedrepresentative of the Department of Labor shall request that restitution be made tosuch employees or on their behalf to plans, funds, or programs for any type of bonafide fringe benefits within the meaning of section 1 (b) (2) of the Davis-Bacon Act.

(b) In cases where the Agency Head or the Administrator finds substantial evidencethat such violations are willful and in violation of a criminal statute, the matter shall beforwarded to the Attorney General of the United States for prosecution if the facts

0warrant. In all such cases the Administrator shall be informed simultaneously of theaction taken.

29 CFR 5.11 - Disputes concerning payment of wages

(a) This section sets forth the procedure for resolution of disputes of fact or lawconcerning payment of prevailing wage rates, overtime pay, or proper classification.The procedures in this section may be initiated upon the Administrator's own motion,upon referral of the dispute by a Federal agency pursuant to Sec. 5.5(a) (9), or uponrequest of the contractor or subcontractor(s).

(b) (1) In the event of a dispute described in paragraph (a) of this section in which itappears that relevant facts are at issue, the Administrator will notify the affected


contractor and subcontractor(s) (if any), by registered or certified mail to the last

known address, of the investigation findings. If the Administrator determines that there

is reasonable cause to believe that the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) should also

be subject to debarment under the Davis-Bacon Act or Sec. 5.12(a) (1), the letter will

so indicate.(2) A contractor and/or subcontractor desiring a hearing concerning the '

Administrator's investigative findings shall request such a hearing by letter postmarked

within 30 days of the date of the Administrator's letter. The request shall set forth those

findings which are in dispute and the reasons therefor, including any affirmative

defenses, with respect to the violations and/or debarment, as appropriate.

(3) Upon receipt of a timely.request for a hearing, the Administrator shall.refer the

case to the Chief Administrative Law Judge by Order of Reference, to which shall be

attached a copy of the letter from the Administrator and response thereto, for

designation of an Administrative Law Judge to conduct such hearings as may be

necessary to resolve the disputed matters. The hearing shall be conducted in

accordance with the procedures set forth in 29 CFR part 6.

(c) (1) In the event of a dispute described in paragraph (a) of this section in which it

appears that there are no relevant facts at issue, and where there is not at that time

reasonable cause to institute debarment proceedings under Sec. 5.12, the

Administrator shall notify the contractor and subcontractor(s) (if any), by registered or

certified mail to the last known address, of the investigation findings, and shall issue a

ruling on any issues of law known to be in dispute.(2)(i) If the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) disagree with the factual findings of

the Administrator or believe that there are relevant facts in dispute, the contractor or

subcontractor(s) shall so advise the Administrator by letter postmarked within 30 days

of the date of the Administrator's letter. In the response, the contractor and/orsubcontractor(s) shall explain in detail the facts alleged to be in dispúte and attach

any supporting documentation. (ii) Upon receipt of a response under paragraph(c) (2) (i) of this section alleging the existence of a factual dispute, the Administratorshall examine the information submitted. If the Administrator determines that there is a

relevant issue of fact, the Administrator shall refer the case to the Chief Administrative

Law Judge in accordance with paragraph (b) (3) of this section. If the Administratordetermines that there is no relevant issue of fact, the Administrator shall so rule and

advise the contractor and subcontractor(s) (if any) accordingly.(3) If the contractor and/or subcontractor(s) desire review of the ruling issued by the

Administrator under paragraph (c) (1) or (2) of this section, the contractor and/orsubcontractor(s) shall file a petition for review thereof with the Administrative Review

Board within 30 days of the date of the ruling, with a copy thereof the Administrator.

The petition for review shall be filed in accordan.ce with part 7 of this title.

(d) If a timely response to the Administrator's findings or ruling is not made or a timelypetition for review is not filed, the Administrator's findings and/or ruling shall be final,except that with respect to debarment under the Davis-Bacon Act, the Administrator

shall advise the Comptroller General of the Administrator'srecommendation in

accordance with Sec. 5.12(a) (1). If a timely response or petition for review is filed, the


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findings and/or ruling of the Administrator shall be inoperative unless and until thedecision is upheld by the Administrative Law Judge or the Administrative ReviewBoard.

29Cl¯R 5.12 - Debarment proceedings

(a) ( I) Whenever any contractor or subcontractor is found by the Secretary of Labor tobe in aggravated or willful violation of the' labor standards provisionsof ariy of the

applicable statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 other than the Davis-Bacon Act, such contractoror subcontractor or any firm, corporation, partnership, or association in which suchcontractor or subcontractor has a substantial interest shall be ineligible for a period notto exceed 3 years (from the date of publication by the Comptroller General of thename or names of said contractor or subcontractor on the irieligible list as providedbelow) to receive any contracts or subcontracts subject to any of the statutes listed inSec. 5.1.

(2) In cases arising under contracts covered by the Davis-Bacon Act, theAdministrator shall transmit to the Comptroller General the names of the contractors orsubcontractors and their responsible officers, if any (and any firms in which thecontractors or subcontractors are known to have an interest), who have been foundto have disregarded their obligations to employees, and the recommendation of theSecretary of Labor or authorized representative regarding debarment. The ComptrollerGeneral will distribute a list to all Federal agencies giving the names of such ineligibleperson or firms, who shall be ineligible to be awarded any contract or subcontract ofthe United States or the District of Columbia and any contract or subcontract subjectto the labor standards provisionsof the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1.

(b) (1) In addition to cases under which debarment action is initiated pursuant toSec. 5.11, whenever as a result of an investigation conducted by the Federal agencyor the Department of Labor, and where the Administrator finds reasonable cause tobelieve that a contractor or subcontractor has committed willful or aggravatedviolations of the labor standards provisionsof any of the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 (otherthan the Davis-Bacon Act), or has committed violations of the Davis-Bacon Act whichconstitute a disregard of its obligations to employees or subcontractors under section3(a) thoreof, the Administrator shall notify by registered or certified mail to the lastknown address, the contractor or subcontractor and its responsible officers, if any (andany firms in which the contractor or subcontractor are known to have a substantialinterest), of the finding. The Administrator shall afford such contractor or subcontractorand any other parties notified an opportunity for a hearing as to whether debarmentaction should be taken under paragraph (a) (1) of this section or section 3(a) of theDavis-Bacon Act. The Administrator shall.furnish to those notified a summary of theinvestigative findings. If the contractor or subcontractor or any other parties notifiedwish to request a hearing as to whether debarment action should be taken, such arequest shall be made by letter postmarked within 30 days of the date of the letterfrom the Administrator, and shall set forth any findings which are in dispute and the


reasons therefore, including any affirmative defenses to be raised. Upon receipt of

such request for a hearing, the Administrator shall refer the case to the ChiefAdministrative Law Judge by Order of Reference, to which shall be attached a copy

of the letter from the Administrator and the response thereto, for designation of an

Administrative Law Judge to conduct such hearings as may be necessary to

determine the matters in dispute. In considering debarment under any of the statutes

listed in Sec. 5.1 other than the Davis-Bacon Act, the Administrative Law Judge shall

issue an order concerning whether the contractor or subcontractor is to be debarred

in accordance with paragraph (a) (1) of this section. In considering debarment under

the Davis-Bacon Act, the Administrative Law Judge shall issue a recommendation as

to whether the contractor or subcontractor.should be debarred under section 3(a) of

the Act.(2) Hearingsunder this section shall be conducted in accordance with 29 CFR part

6. If no hearing is requested within 30 days of receipt of the letter from theAdministrator, the Administrator's findings shall be final, except with respect torecommendations regarding debarment under the Davis-Bacon Act, as set forth in

paragraph (a) (2) of this section.

(c) Any person or firm debarred under Sec. 5.12(a) (1) may in writing request removal

from the debarment list after six months from the date of publication by theComptroller General of such person or firm's name on the ineligible list. Such a requestshould be directed to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, EmploymentStandards Administration, U.S. Departrnent of Labor, Washington, DC 20210, and shall

contain a full explanation of the reasons why such person or firm should be removedfrom the ineligible list. In cases where the contractor or subcontractor failed to make

full restitution to all underpaid employees, a request for removal will not be considereduntil such underpayments are made. In all other cases, the Administrator will examine

the facts and circumstances surrounding the violative practices which caused the

debarment, and issue a decision as to whether or not such person or firm hasdemonstrated a current responsibilityto comply with the labor standards provisionsof

the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1, and therefore should be removed from the ineligible list.

Among the factors to be considered in reaching such a decision are the severity of

the violations, the contractor or subcontractor's attitude towards cornpliance, and the

past compliance history of the firm. In no case will such removal be effected unless the

Administrator determines after an investigation that such person or firm is in

compliance with the labor standards provisionsapplicable to Federal contracts and

Federally assistedconstruction work subject to any of the applicable statutes listed in

Sec. 5.1 and other labor statutes providing wage protection, such as the ServiceContract Act, the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, and the Fair Labor StandardsAct. If the request for removal is denied, the person or firm may petition for review bythe Administrative Review Board pursuant to 29 CFR part 7.

(d) (1) Section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act provides that for a period of three years

from date of publication on the ineligible list, no contract shall be awarded to any

persons or firms placed on the list as a result of a finding by the Comptroller General

that such persons-or firms have disregarded obligations to employees and


subcontractors under that Act, and further, that no contract shall be awarded to"any firm, corporation, partnership, or association in which such persons or firms havean interest." Paragraph (a) (1) of this section similarlyprovides that for a period not toexceed three years from date of publication on the ineligible list, no contract subjectto any of the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 shall be awarded to any contractor orsubcontractor on the ineligible list pursuant to that paragraph, or to "any firm,corporation, partnership, or aisociation" in which such contractor or subcontractor hasa "substantial interest." A finding as to whether persons or firms whose names appearon the ineligible list have an interest (or a substantial interest, as appropriate) in anyother firm, corporation, partnership, or association, may be made throughinvestigation, hearing, or otherwise.

(2) (i) The Administrator, on his/her own motion or after receipt of a request for adetermination pursuant to paragraph (d) (3) of this section may make a finding on theissue of interest (or substantial interest, as appropriate).

(ii) If the Administrator determines that there may be an interest (or substantialinterest, as appropriate), but finds that there is insufficient evidence to render a finalruling thereon, the Administrator may refer the issue to the Chief Administrative LawJudge in accordance with paragraph (d) (4) of this section.

(iii) If the Administrator finds that no interest (or substantial interest, as appropriate)exists, or that there is not sufficient information to warrant the initiation of aninvestigation, the requesting party, if any, will be so notified and no further actiontaken.

(iv) (A) If the Administrator finds that an interest (or substantial interest, asappropriate) exists, the person or firm affected will be notified of the Administrator'sfinding (by certified mail to the last known address), which shall include the reasonstherefor, and such person or firm.shall be afforded an opportunity to request that ahearing be held to render a decision on the issue.

(B) Such person or firm shall have 20 days from the date of the Administrator's rulingto request a hearing. A detailed statement of the reasons why the Administrator'sruling is in error, including facts alleged to be in dispute, if any, shall be submitted withthe request for å hearing.

(C) If no hearing is requested within the time mentioned in paragraph (d) (2) (iv) (B) ofthis section, the Administrator's finding shall be final and the Administrator shall so notifythe Comptroller General. If a hearing is requested, the ruling of the Administrator shallbe inoperative unless and until the administrative law judge or the AdministrativeReview Board issues an order that there is an interest (or substantial interest, asappropriate).

(3)(i) A request for a determination of interest (or substantial interest, asappropriate), may be made by any interested party, including contractors orprospective contractors and associations of contractor's representatives ofemployees, and interested Government agencies. Such a request shall.be submitted

- in writing to the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Employment StandardsAdministration, U.S. Department.of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.


(ii) The request shall include a statement setting forth in detail why the petitioner

believes that a person or firm whose name appears on the debarred bidders list has

an interest (or a substantial interest, as appropriate) in any firm, corporation,partnership, or association which is seeking or has been awarded a contract of the

United States or the District of Columbia, or which is subjecf to any of the statutes listed

in Sec. 5.1. No particular form is prescribed for the submissionof a request under this

seòtion.(4) Referral to the Chief Administrative Law Judge. The Administrator, on his/her own

motion under paragraph (d) (2) (ii) of this section or upon a request for hearing where

the Administrator determines that relevant facts are in dispute, will by order refer the

issue to the Chief Administrative Law Judge, for designation of an Administrative Law

Judge who shall conduct such hearings as may be necessary to render a decision

solelyon the issue of interest (or substantial interest, as appropriate). Such proceedings

shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth at 29 CFR part 6.

(5) Referral to the Adniinistrative Review Board. If the person or firm affected

requests a hearing and the Administrator determines that relevant facts are not in

dispute, the Administrator will refer the issue and the record compiled thereon to the

Administrative Review Board to render a decision solely on the issue of interest (or

substantial interest, as appropriate). Such proceeding shall be conducted in

accordartce with the procedures set forth at 29 CFR part 7.[48 FR 19541, Apr. 29, 1983,

as amended at 48 FR 50313, Nov. 1, 1983]

29 CFR 5.13 - Rulings and interpretations

All questionsrelating to the application and interpretation of wage determinations

(including the classifications therein) issued pursuant to part 1 of this subtitle, of the

rules contained in this part and in parts 1 and 3, and of the labor standards provisions

of any of the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 shall be referred to the Administrator for

appropriate ruling or interpretation. The rulings and interpretations shall be

authoritative and those under the Davis-Bacon Act may be relied upon as provided

for in section 10 of the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 (29 U.S.C. 259). Requestsfor such

rulings and interpretations should be addressed to the Administrator, Wage and Hour

Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington,

DC 20210.

29 CFR 5.14 - Variations, tolerances, and exemptionsfrom parts 1 and 3 of this subtitle and this part


The Secretary of Labor may make variations, tolerances, and exemptions from theregulatory requirements of this part and those of parts 1 and 3 of this subtitle wheneverthe Secretary finds that such action is necessary and proper in the public interest or toprevent injustice and undue hardship. Variations, tolerances, and exemptions may notbe made from the statutory requirements of any of the statutes listed in Sec. 5.1 unlessthe statute specifically provides such authority.

29 CFR 5.15.- Limitations, variations, tolerances, andexemptions under the Contract Work Hours and Safety

Standards Act

(a) General. Upon his or her own initiative or upon the request of any Federal agency,the Secretary of Labor may provide under section 105 of the Contract Work Hours andSafety Standards Act reasonable limitations and allow variations, tolerances, andexemptions to and from any or all provisionsof that Act whenever the Secretary findssuch action to be necessary and proper in the public interest to prevent injustice, orundue hardship, or to avoid serious impairment of the conduct of Governmentbusiness. Any request for such action by the Secretary shall be submitted in writing,and shall set forth the reasons for which the request is made.

(b) Exemptions.Pursuant to section 105 of the Contract Work Hours and SafetyStandards Act, the following classes of contracts are found exempt from all provisionsof that Act in order to prevent injustice, undue hardship, or serious impairment ofGovernment business:

(1) Contract work performed in a workplace within a foreign country or within- territory under the jurisdiction of the United States other than the following: A State of

the United States; the District of Columbia; Puerto Rico; the Virgin Islands; OuterContinental Shelf lands defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (ch. 345, 67Stat. 462); American Samoa; Guam; Wake Island; Eniwetok Atoll; Kwajalein Atoll; andJohnston Island.

(2) Agreements entered into by or on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporationproviding for the storing in or handling by commercial warehouses of wheat, corn,oats, barley, rye, grain sorghums,.soybeans,flaxseed, rice, naval stores, tobacco,peanuts, dry beans, seeds, cotton, and wool.

(3) Sales of surplus power by the Tennessee Valley Authority to States, counties,municipalities, cooperative organization of citizens or farmers, corporations and otherindividuals pursuant to section 10 of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 (16U.S.C. 8311).

(c) Tolerances. (1) The "basic rate of pay" under section 102 of the Contract WorkHours and Safety Standards Act may be computed as an hourly equivalent to the rateon which time-and-one-half overtime compensation may be computed and paid


under section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 U.S.C. 207),

as interpreted in part 778 of this title. This tolerance is found to be necessary-and

proper in the public interest in order to prevent undue hardship.(2) Concerning the tolerance provided in paragraph (c) (1) of this section, the

provisionsof section 7(d) (2) of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Sec. 778.7 of this title

should be noted. Under these provisions,payments for occasional periods when no

work is performed, due to vacations, and similar causes are excludable from the

"regular rate" under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Such payments, therefore, are also

excludable from the "basic rate" under the Contract Work Hours and SafetyStandards Act.

(3) See Sec. 5.8(c) providing a tolerance subdelegating authority to the heads of

agencies to make appropriate adjustments in the assessmentof liquidated damages

totaling $500 or less under specified circumstances.(4)(i) Time spent in an organized program of related, supplemental instruction by

laborers or mechanics employed under bona fide apprenticeship or training programs

may be excluded from working time if the criteria prescribed in paragraphs (c) (4) (ii)

and (iii) of this section are met.(ii) The apprentice or trainee comes within the definition contained in Sec. 5.2(n).

(iii) The time in question does not involve productive work or performance of the

apprentice's or trainee's regular duties.

(d) Variations. (1) In the event of failure or refusal of the contractor or any

subcontractor to comply with overtime pay requirements of the Contract Work Hours

and Safety Standards Act, if the funds withheld by Federal agencies for the violations

are not sufficient to pay fully both the unpaid wages due laborers and mechanics and

the liquidated damages due the United States, the available funds shall be used first to

compensate the laborers and mechanics for the wages to which they are entitled (or

an equitable portion thereof when the funds are not adequate for this purpose); and

the balance, if any, shall be used for the payment of liquidated damages.

(2) In the performance of any contract entered into pursuant to the provisionsof 38

U.S.C. 620 to provide nursing home care of veterans, no contractor or subcontractor

under such contract shall be deemed in violation of section 102 of the Contract Work

Hours and Safety Standards Act by virtue of failure to pay the overtime wages required

by such section for work in excess of 40 hours in the workweek to any individualemployed by an establishment which is an institution primarily engaged in the care of

the sick, the aged, or the mentally ill or defective who reside on the premises if,

pursuant to an agreement or understanding arrived at between the employer and the

employee before performance of the work, a work period of 14 consecutive days is

accepted in lieu of the workweek of 7 consecutive days for the purpose of overtime

compensation and if such individual receives compensation for employment in excess

of 8 hours in any workday and in excess of 80 hours iri such 14-day period at a rate not

less than 1\1/2\ times the regular rate at which the individual is employed, computedin accordance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as

amended.(3) Any contractor or subcontractor performing on a government contract the

principal purpose of which is the furnishingof firefighting or suppressionand related


0services,shall not be deemed to be in violation of section 102 of the Contract WorkHour and Safety Standards Act for failing to pay the overtime compensation requiredby section 102 of the Act in accordance with the basic rate of pay as defined inparagraph (c) (1) of this section, to any pilot or copilot of a fixed-wing or rotary-wingaircraft employed on such contract if:

(i) Pursuant to a written employment agreement between the contractor and theemployee which is arrived at before performance of the work.

(A) The employee receives gross wages of not less than $300 per week regardlessofthe total number of hours worked in any workweek, and(B) Within any workweek thetotal wages which an employee receives are not less than the wages to which theemployee would have been entitled in that workweek if the employee were paid theminimum hourly wage required under the contract pursuant to the provisionsof theService Contract Act of 1965 and any applicable wage determination issuedthereunder for all hours worked, plus an additional premium payment of one-half timessuch minimum hourly wage for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek;

(ii) The contractor maintains accurate records of the total daily and weekly hours ofwork performed by such employee on the government contract. In the event theseconditions for the exemption are not met, the requirements of section 102 of theContract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act shall be applicable to the contractfrom the date the contractor or subcontractor fails to satisfy the conditions untilcompletion of the contract. (Reporting and recordkeeping requirements in paragraph(d) (2) have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under controlnumbers 1215-0140 and 1215-0017. Reporting and recordkeeping requirements inparagraph (d) (3) (ii) have been approved by the Office of Management and Budgetunder control number 1215-0017)

[48 FR 19541, Apr. 29, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 12265, Apr. 9, 1986; 61 FR 40716, Aug.5, 1996]

29 CFR 5.16 - Training plans approved or recognizedby the Department of Labor prior to August 20, 1975

(a) Notwithstanding the provisionsof Sec. 5.5(a) (4) (ii) relating to the utilization oftrainees on Federal and federally assisted construction, no contractor shall be requiredto obtain approval of a training program which, prior to August 20, 1975, wasapproved by the Department of Labor for purposes of the Davis-Bacon and RelatedActs, was established by agreement of organized labor and management andtherefore recognized by the Department, and/or was recognized by the Departmentunder Executive Order 11246, as amended. A copy of the program and evidence ofits prior approval, if applicable shall be submitted to the Employment and TrainingAdministration, which shall certify such prior approval or recognition of the program. Inevery other respect, the provisionsof Sec. 5.5(a) (4) (ii)--including those relating to


registration of trainees, permissibleratios, and wage rates to be paid--shall apply to

these programs.(b) Every trainee employed on a contract executed on and after August 20, 1975, in

one of the above training programs must be individually registered in the program in

accordance with Employment and TrainingAdministration procedures, and must be

paid at the rate specified in the program for the level of progress. Any such employee

listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a

program certified by ETA pursuant to this section, or approved and certified by ETA

pursuant to Sec. 5.5(a) (4) (ii), must be paid the wage rate determined by the Secretaryof Labor for the classification of work actually performed. The ratio of trainees to

journeymen shall not be greater than permitted by the terms of the program.(c) In the event a program which was recognized or approved prior to

August 20, 1975, is modified, revised, extended, or renewed, the changesin the program or its renewal must be approved by the Employment and

TrainingAdministration before they may be placed into effect.

29 CFR 5.17 - Withdrawal of approval of a trainingprogram

If at any time the Employment and TrainingAdministration determines, after

opportunity for a hearing, that the standards of any program, whether it is one

recognized or approved prior to August 20, 1975, or a program subsequentlyapproved, have not been complied with, or that such a program fails to provideadequate training for participants, a contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize

trainees at less than the predetermined rate for the classification of work actuallyperformed until an acceptable program is approved.


Instructions For Completing Payroll Form, WH-347Form WH-347 May be obtained by clicking on the following icon,

or by clicking on the following Link: Form WH-347, WH-347

General: Form WH-347has been made available for the convenience of contractorsand subcontractors required by their Federal or Federally aided construction-typecontracts and subcontracts to submit weekly payrolls. Properly filled out, this form willsatisfy the requirements of Regulations, Parts 3 and 5 (29 C.F.R., Subtitle A), as topayrolls submitted in connection with contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon andrelated Acts.

While completion of Form WH-347 is optional, it is mandatory for covered contractorsand subcontractors performing work on Federally financed or assisted constructioncontracts to respond to the information collection contained in 29 C.F.R. §§ 3.3, 5.5(a).The Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145) requires contractors and subcontractorsperforming work on Federally financed or assisted construction contracts to "furnishweekly a statement with respect to the wages paid each employee during thepreceding week." U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Regulations at 29 C.F.R. §5.5(a) (3) (ii) require contractors to submit weekly a copy of all payrolls to the Federalagency contracting for or financing the construction project, accompanied by asigned "Statement of Compliance" indicating.that the payrolls are correct andcomplete and that each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the properDavis-Bacon prevailing wage rate for the work performed. DOL and federalcontracting agencies receiving this information review the information to determinethat employees have received legally required wages and fringe benefits.

Under the Davis-Bacon and related Acts, the contractor is required to pay not lessthan prevailing wage, including fringe benefits, as predetermined by the Departmentof Labor. The contractor's obligation to pay fringe benefits may be met either bypayment of the fringe benefits to bona fide benefit plans, funds or programs or bymaking payments to the covered workers (laborers and mechanics) as cash in lieu offringe benefits.

This payroll provides for the contractor to show on the face of the payroll all monies toeach worker, whether as basic rates or as cash in lieu of fringe benefits, and providesfor the contractor's representation in the statement of compliance on the payroll (asshown'on page 2) that he/she is paying for fringe benefits required by the contractand not paid as cash in lieu of fringe benefits. Detailed instructions concerning thepreparation of the payroll follow:

Contractor or Subcontractor: Fill in your firm's name and check appropriate box.


Address: Fill in your firm's address.

Payro11 No.: Beginning with the number "1", list the payroll number for the submission.

For Week Ending: List the workweek ending clate.

Project and Location: Self-explanatory. .

Project or Contract No.: Self-explanatory.

Column 1 - Name and Individual Identifying Number of Worker: Enter each worker's full

name and an individual identifying number (e.g., last four digits of worker's social

seburitynumber) on each weekly payrol\ submitted.

Column 2 - No. of Withholding Exemptions:This co\umn is merely inserted for the

employer's convenience and is not a requirement of Regulations, Part 3 and 5.

Column 3 - Work Classifications: List classification descriptive of work actuallyperformed by each laborer or mechanic. Consult classification and minimum wage

schedule set forth in contract specifications. If additional classifications are deemed

necessary, see Contracting Officer or Agency representative. An individual may be

shown as having worked in more than one classification provided an accurate

breakdown or hours worked in each classification is maintained and shown on the

submitted payroll by use of separate entries.

Column 4 - Hours worked: List the day and date and straight time and overtime hours

worked in the applicable boxes. On all contracts subject to the Contract Work Hours

Standard Act, enter hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week as "overtime".

Column 5 - Total: Self-explanatory

Column 6 - Rate of Pay (Including Fringe Benefits): In the "straight time" box for,each

worker, list the actual hourly rate paid for straight time worked, plus cash paid in lieu of

fringe benefits paid. When recording the straight time hourly rate, any cash paid in lieu

of fringe benefits may be shown separately from the basic rate. For example,"$12.25/.40" would reflect a $12.25 base hourly rate plus $0.40 for fringe benefits. This is

of assistance in correctly computing overtime. See "Fringe Benefits"below. When

overtime is worked, show the overtime hourly rate paid plus any cash in lieu of fringe

benefits paid in the "overtime" box for each worker; otherwise, you may skip this box.

See "Fringe.Benefits"be\ow. Payment of not less than time and one-half the basic or

regular rate paid is required for overtime under the Contract Work Hours Standard Act

of 1962 if the prime contract exceeds $100,000. In addition to paying no less than the

predetermined rate for the classification which an individual works, the contractor

must pay amounts predetermined as fringe benefits in the wage decision made part

of the contract to approved fringe benefit plans, funds or programs or shall pay as

cash in lieu of fringe benefits. See "FRINGE BENEFITS" below.


Column 7 = Gross Amount Earned: Enter gross amount earned on this project. If part ofa worker's weekly wage was earned on projects other than the project described onthis payroll, enter in column 7 first the amount earned on the Federal or Federallyassisted project and then the gross amount earned during the week on all projects,thus "$163.00/$420.00"would reflect the earnings of a worker who earned $163.00 on aFederally assisted construction project during a week in which $420.00was earned onall work.

Column 8 - Deductions: Five columns are provided for showing deductions made. Ifmore than five deduction are involved, use the first four columns and show thebalance deductions under "Other" column; show actual total under "Total Deductions"column; and in the attachment to the payroll describe the deduction(s) contained inthe "Other" column. All deductions must be in accordance with the provisionsof theCopeland Act Regulations, 29 C.F.R., Part 3. If an individual workëd on other jobs inaddition to this project, show actual deductions from his/her weekly gross wage, andindicate that deductions are based on his gross wages.

Column 9 - Net Wages Paid for Week: Self-explanatory.

Totals - Space has been left at the bottom of the columns so that totals may be shownif the contractor so desires.

Statement Required by Regulations, Parts 3 and 5: While the "statement of compliance"need not be notarized, the statement (on page 2 of the payroll form) is subject to thepenalties provided bÿ 18 U.S.C. § 1001, namely, a fine, possible imprisonment of notmore than 5 years, or both. Accordingly, the party signing this statement should haveknowledge of the facts represented as true.

Items land 2: Space has been provided between items (1) and (2) of the statementfor describing any deductions made. If all deductions made are adequatelydescribed in the "Deductions" column above, state "See Deductions column in thispayroll." See "FRINGE BENEFITS" below for instructions concerning filling out paragraph 4of the statement.

Item 4 FRINGE BENEFIfS - Contractors who pay all required fringe benefits: If paying allfringe benefits to approved plans, funds, or programs in amounts not less than weredetermined in the applicable wage decision of the Secretary of Labor, show the basiccash hourly rate and overtime rate paid to each worker on the face of the payroll andcheck paragraph 4(a) of the statement on page 2 of the WH-347 payroll form toindicate the payment. Note any exceptions in section 4(c).

Contractors who pay no fringe benefits: If not paying all fringe benefits to approvedplans, funds, or programs in amounts of at least those that were determined in theapplicable wage decision of the Secretary of Labor, pay any remaining fringe benefitamount to each laborer and mechanic and insert in the "straight time" of the "Rate ofPay" column of the payroll an amount not less than the predetermined rate for eachclassification plus the amount of fringe benefits determined for each classification in


the application wage decision. Inasmuch as it is not necessary to pay time and a half

on cash paid in lieu of fringe benefits, the overtime rate shall be not less than the sum

of the basic predetermined rate, plus the half time premium on basic or regular rate,

plus the required cash in lieu of fringe benefits at the straight time rate. In addition,

check paragraph 4(b) of the statement on page 2 the payroll form to indicate the

payment of fringe benefits in cash directly to the workers. Note any exceptions in

section 4(c).

Use of Section 4(c), Exceptions

Any contractor who is making payment to approved plans, funds, or programs, in

amounts less than the wage determination requires is obliged to pay the deficiency

directly to the covered worker as cash in lieu of fringe benefits. Enter any exceptions to

section 4(a) or 4(b) in section 4(c). Enter in the Exception column the craft, and enter

in the Explanation column the hourly amount paid each worker as cash in lieu of fringe

benefits and the hourly amount paid to plans, funds, or programs as fringe benefits.

The contractor must pay an amount not less than the predetermined rate plus cash in

lieu of fringe benefits as shown in section 4(c) to each such individual for all hours

worked (unless otherwise provided by applicable wage determination) on the Federal

or Federally assisted project. Enter the rate paid and amount of cash paid in lieu of

fringe benefits per hour in column 6 on the payroll. See paragraph on "Contractors

who pay no fringe benefits" for computation of overtime rate.


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EMPLOYEE RIGHTSUNDER THE DAVIS-BACONACT

FOR LABORERS AND MECHAÑICSEMPLOYED ON FEDERAL OR

FEDERALLY ASSISTEDCONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

PREVAILING You must be paid not less than the wage rate listed in the Davis-Bacon Wage Decision postedWAGES with this Notice for the work you perform.

OVERTIME You must be paid not less than one and one-half times your basic rate of pay for all hours workedover 40 in a work week. There are few exceptions.

ENFORCEMENT contract payments can be withheld to ensure workers receive wages and overtime pay due, andliquidated damages may apply if overtime pay requirements are not met. Davis-Bacon contractclauses allow contract termination and debarment of contractors from future federal contracts forup to three years. A contractor who falsifies certified payroll records or induces wage kickbacksmay be subject to civil or criminal prosecution, fines and/or imprisonment.

APPRENTICES ^pprentice rates apply only to apprentices properly registered under approved Federal or Stateapprenticeship programs.

PROPER PAY If you do not receive proper pay, or require further information on the applicable wages, contactthe Contracting Officer listed below:

or contact the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.

WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION TTY: 1-877-889-5627 -

UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENTOF LABOR www.dol.gov/whd. ,

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EJCDCMENGINEERS JOINT CONTRACTDOCUMENTS COMMITTEE

Change Order No.

Date of Issuance: Effective Date:Owner: Owner's Contract No.:Contractor: Contractor's Project No.:Engineer: Engineer's Project No.:Project: Contract Name:

The contract is modified as follows upon execution of this ChangeOrder:

Description:

Attachments: [List documents supporting change]

CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES[note changes in Milestones if applicable]

Original Contract Price: Original Contract Times:Substantial Completion:

$ Ready for Final Payment:days or dates

[Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved ChangeOrders No. to No. : Orders No. to No. :

Substantial Completion:$ Ready for Final Payment:

daysContract Price prior to this ChangeOrder: Contract Times prior to this Change Order:


days or dates[Increase] [Decrease] of this ChangeOrder: [Increase] [Decrease] of this ChangeOrder:


days or datesContract Price incorporating this ChangeOrder: Contract Times with all approved ChangeOrders:


days or datesRECOMMENDED: ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED:

By: By: By:Engineer (if required) Owner (Authorized Signature) Contractor (Authorized signature)

Title: Title TitleDate: Date Date

Approved by Funding Agency (ifapplicable)

By: Date:Title:

EJCDC C-941, Change Order.Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.

000941-Page1of1**MPSC Electronic Copy ** 2018-UA-146 Filed on 08/08/2018 **

MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTIIORITYDIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

0 DATE:

SUBJECT: MISSISSIPPIEMPLOINENT PROTECTIONACT

To verÌfy compliance with the "Mississippi Employrnent Protection Act"Bidders/Contractors/Subcontractors are to.complete the followingContractor EEV Certificationand agreementform given below.

CONTRACTOR EEV CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

Project No:

County:

By executing this Certification and Agreement, the undersignedverifies its compliance with SenateBill 2988 from the 2008 Mississippi Legislative Session, "Mississippi Employment Protection Act," aspublished in Laws, 2008 and codified in the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and any rules orregulationspromulgated by Mississippi DevelopmentAuthority,Department of Employment Security,State Tax Commission, Secretaty of State, and Department of Human Services in aúcordance with theMississippi AdministrativeProcedures Law (Section 25-43-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, asamended), stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contractîngwith therecipient and the Mississippi Development Authorityhas registered with and is participating in afederal work authorization program* operatedby the United States Department of Homeland Security

0to electronically verify information of newly hired employees pursuant to the Immigration Reform andControl Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99-603, 100 Stat 3359, as amended. The undersigned agrees to inform theMississippi Development Authorityif the undersigned is no longer registered or participating in theprogram.

The undersigned agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subconsultant(s) and/orsubcontractor(s) in connection with the performance of this Contract, the undersigned will securefrom such subconsultant(s) and/or subcontractor(s) verification of compliance with the MississippiEmployment Protection Act. The undersigned further agrees to maintain recolds of such complianceand provide a copy of each such verification to the Mississippi Development Authority,if requested,for the benefit of the recipientand the Mississippi Development Authorityor this Contract.

EEV* Company Identification Number [Required]

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The undersigned certifies that the above information is complete, true and correct to-the best ofmy knowledge and belief. The undersigned acknowledges that.anyviolation may be subject tothe cancellation of the contract, ineligibility for any state or public contract for up to three (3)years, the loss of any license, permit, certificate or other document granted by any agency,department or government entity for the right to de business in Mississippi for up to one (1)year, or both, any and all additional costs incurred because of the contract cancellation or theloss of any license or permit, and may be subject to additional felony prosecution forknowinglyor recklessly accepting employment for compensation from an unauthorized alienas defined by 8 U.S.C §1324a(h)(3),.said action punishableby imprisonment for not less thanone (1).year nor more than five (5) years, a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars($1,000.00) nor more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or both, in addition to suchprosecution and penalties as provided by Federal law.

BY:

Authorized Officer or Agent Date

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent Title of AuthorizedOfficer or Agent of Contractor

0SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this the day of

, 20 .

O

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

* As of the effective date of the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, the applicable federal workA authorization program is E-Verify" operated by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ofthe U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration.

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RUS Bulletin 1780-18

DAILY INSPECTION REPORT

Job No._ (1)Borrower Information

DateName

Report No. (2)Street County State Zip

Project Information

Type of Project Project Location

Contractor(s) Name Superintendent

Weather Conditions

Description of Work Accomplished

Items of Interest Occurred

Delays or Work Restraining Orders

Change Orders

Additional Remarks(Include problems, delays and controversies on orders)

BYResident Inspector

Note to Resident Inspector:The original Daily Inspection Report shall be submitted to the borrower at intervals not exceeding one (1) weekwith copies of the report furnished the project engineer, Contractor(s), and RUS.

(1) Assigned by RUS.(2) Assigned by Resident Inspector in consecutive order beginning with No. 1.


TABLE OF CONTENTSTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION NO· NO. OF PAGESDivision 31 - Earthwork

Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork 8

Division 33 - UtilitiesSection 33 11 23 - Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Piping 13

Section 33 51 15 - Natural Gas/Liquid Petroleum Gas Distribution 20

Division 40 - Process InterconnectionsSection 40 05 13.96 - WeldingProcess Piping 12

Table of ContentsTechnical Specifications

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECT ONTH3W10ROKO00

08/08

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES1.1.1 Piping Trench Excavation

1.2 REFERENCES1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Satisfactory Materials1.3.2 Unsatisfactory Materials1.3.3 Cohesionless and Cohesive Materials1.3.4 Degree of Compaction1.3.5 Unstable Material1.3.6 Initial Backfill Material

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 BURIED WARNING AND IDENTIFICATION TAPE2.1.1 Warning Tape for Metallic Piping2.1.2 Detectable Warning Tape for Non-Metallic Piping

2.2 DETECTION WIRE FOR NON-METALLIC PIPING2.23.3.p1IPECCaAINGPipe

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TRENCH EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS3.1.1 Drainage3.1.2 Bottom Preparation3.1.3 Removal of Unyielding Material3.1.4 Removal of Unstable Material3.1.5 Excavation for Appurtenances3.1.6 Jacking, Boring, and Tunneling

3.2 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES3.3 BURIED DETECTION WIRE3.4 BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION

3.4.1 Trench Backfill3.4.1.1 Replacement of Unyielding Material3.4.1.2 Replacement of Unstable Material3.4.1.3 Bedding and Initial Backfill

3.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS3.5.1 Gas Distribution

3.6 FINISHING--3E7ndoEROSSecto

aSEDeIMENTCONTROLS

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SECTION 31 00 00

EARTHWORK08/08

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

Measurement and payment shall be based on completed work performed inaccordance with drawings and specifications.

1.1.1 Piping Trench Excavation

Trenching excavation, initial backfill, backfill, warning tape/detection wire, testing, and erosion control shall be included in theunit price per linear foot of gas main.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to theextent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by thebasic designation only.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATIONOFFICIALS(AASHTO)

' AASHTO T 180 (2017) Standard Method of Test forMoisture-Density Relations of Soils Usinga 4.54-kg (10-1b) Rammer and a 457-mm(18-in.) Drop

AASHTO T 224 (2010) Standard Method of Test forCorrection for Coarse Particles in theSoil Compaction Test

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)

AWWA C600 (2017) Installation of Ductile-Iron Mainsand Their Appurtenances

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2015; Errata 1 2015; Errath 2 2016)Structural Welding Code - Steel

ASTM C136/C136M (2014) Standard Test Method for SieveAnalysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D1140 (2017) Standard Test Methods forDetermining the Amount of Material Finerthan 75-µm (190. 200) Sieve in Soils byWashing



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ASTM D1557 (2012; E 2015) Standard Test Methods forLaboratory Compaction Characteristics ofSoil Using Modified Effort (56,000ft-1bf/ft3) (2700 kN-m/m3)

ASTM D2167 (2015) Density and Unit Weight of Soil inPlace by the Rubber Balloon Method

ASTM D2487 (2011) Soils for Engineering Purposes(Unified Soil Classification System)

ASTM D4318 (2017) Standard Test Methods for LiquidLimit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Indexof Soils

ASTM D6938 (2017) Standard Test Method for In-PlaceDensity and Water Content of Soil andSoil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (ShallowDepth)

ASTM D698 (2012; E 2014; E 2015) LaboratoryCompaction Characteristics of Soil UsingStandard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/cu. ft.(600 kN-m/cu. m.))

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Satisfactory Materials

Satisfactory materials comprise any materials classified by ASTM D2487as GW, GP, GM, GP-GM, GW-GM, GC, GP-GC, GM-GC, SW, SP, SM, SW-SM, SC,SW-SC, SP-SM, SP-SC, CL, ML, CL-ML, CH, and MH. Satisfactory materialsfor grading comprise stones less than 8 inches, except for fill materialfor pavements and railroads which comprise stones less than 3 inches inany dimension.

1.3.2 Unsatisfactory Materials

Materials which do not comply with the requirements forsatisfactory materials are unsatisfactory. Unsatisfactorymaterials also include man-made fills; trash; refuse; backfillsfrom previous construction; and material classified as satisfactorywhich contains root and other organic matter or frozen material.Notify the Engineer when encountering any contaminated materials.

1.3.3 Cohesionless and Cohesive Materials

Cohesionless materials include materials classified in ASTM D2487 as GW,GP, SW, and SP. Cohesive materials include materials classified as GC, SC,ML, CL, MH, and CH. Materials classified as GM and SM will be identifiedas cohesionless only when the fines are nonplastic. Performtesting, required for classifying materials, in accordance withASTM D4318, ASTM C136/C136M and ASTM D1140.

1.3.4 Degree of Compaction

Degree of compaction required, except as noted in the second sentence,



is expressed as a percentage of the maximum density obtained by the testprocedure presented in ASTM D1557 abbreviated as a percent of laboratorymaximum density. Since ASTM D1557 applies only to soils that have 30percent or less by weight of their particles retained on the 3/4 inchsieve, express the degree of compaction for material having more than 30percent by weight of their particles retained on the 3/4 inch sieve as apercentage of the maximum density in accordance with AASHTO T 180 andcorrected with AASHTO T 224. To maintain the same percentage ofcoarse material, use the "remove and replace" procedure as described inNOTE 8 of Paragraph 7.2 in AASHTO T 180.

1.3.5 Unstable Material

Unstable materials are too wet to properly support the utility pipe,conduit, or appurtenant structure.

1.3.6 Initial Backfill Material

Initial backfill consists of select granular material or satisfactorymaterials free from rocks 2 inches or larger in any dimension-or free fromrocks of such size as recommended by the pipe manufacturer, whichever issmaller. When the pipe is coated or wrapped for corrosion protection,free the initial backfill material of stones larger than 2 inches in anydimension or as recommended by the pipe manufacturer, whichever issmaller.

2PART2BURIERODWUING AND IDENTIFICATION TAPE

Provide metallic core or metallic-faced, acid- and alkali-resistant,polyethylene plastic warning tape manufactured specifically for warning andidentification of buried utility lines. Provide tape on rolls, 3 inchesminimum width, color coded as specified below for the intended utility withwarning and identification imprinted in bold black letters continuouslyover the entire.tape length. Warning and identification to read, "CAUTION,BURIED (intended service) LINE BELOW" or similar wording.Provide permanentcolor and printing, unaffected by moisture or soil.

Warning Tape Color Codes

Red Electric

Yellow Gas, Oil; Dangerous Materials

Orange Telephone and Other Communications

White Steam Systems

Gray Compressed Air

2.1.1 Warning Tape for Metallic Piping



Provide acid and alkali-resistant polyethylene plastic tape conforming tothe width, color, and printing requirements specified above, with a minimumthickness of 0.003 inch and a minimom strength of 1500 psi lengthwise, and1250 psi crosswise, with a maximum 350 percent elongation.

2.1.2 Detectable Warning Tape for Non-Metallic Piping

Provide polyethylene plastic tape conforming to the width, color, andprinting requirements specified above, with a minimum thickness of0.004 inch, and a minimum strength of 1500 psi lengthwise and 1250 psicrosswise. Manufacture tape with integral wires, foil backing, or othermeans of enabling detection by a metal detector when tape is buried up to 3feet deep. Encase metallic element of the tape in a protective jacket orprovide with other means of corrosion protection.

2.2 DETECTION WIRE FOR NON-METALLIC PIPING

Insulate a single strand, solid copper detection wire with a minimum of 12AWG required for buried non-metallic piping only.

2.3 PIPE CASING

2.3.1 Casing Pipe

ASTM A139/A139M, Grade B, or ASTM A252, Grade 2, smooth wall pipe.Match casing size to the outside dioneter and wall thickness asindicated on the plans. Protective coating is not required on casingpipe.

RART 3 EXECUTION

3 .1 TRENCH EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS

Excavate the trench as recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe to beinstalled. Slope trench walls below the top of the pipe, or makevertical, and of such width as recommended in the manufacturer's printedinstallation manual. Provide vertical trench walls where nomanufacturer's printed installation manual is available. Shore trenchwalls more than four feet high, cut back to a stable slope, or providewith equivalent means of protection for employees who may be exposed tomoving ground or cave in. Excavate trench walls which are cut back to atleast the angle of repose of the soil. Give special attention to slopeswhich may be adversely affected by weather or moisture content. Do notexceed the trench width below the pipe top of 24 inches plus pipe outsidediameter (O.D.) for pipes of less than 24 inches inside diameter, and donot exceed 36 inches plus pipe outside diameter for sizes larger than 24inches inside diameter. Where recommended trench widths are exceeded,provide redesign, stronger pipe, or special installation procedures by theContractor. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of redesign,stronger pipe, or special installation procedures without any additionalcost to the Owner.

3.1.1 Drainage

Provide for the collection and disposal of surface and subsurface waterencountered during construction. Completely drain construction siteduring periods of construction to keep soil materials sufficiently dry.Construct storm drainage features at the earliest stages of sitedevelopment, and throughout the construction area to provide positivesurface water runoff away from the construction activity and provide

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temporary ditches, swales, and other drainage features and equipment asrequired to maintain dry soils. It is-the responsibility of theContractor to assess the soil and ground water conditions presented by theplans and specifications and to employ necessary measures to permitconstruction to proceed.

3.1.2 Bottom Preparation

Grade the bottoms of trenches accurately to provide uniform bearing andsupport for the bottom quadrant of each section of the pipe. Excavatebell holes to the necessary size at each joint or coupling to eliminatepoint bearing. Remove stones of 2" inch or greater in any dimension, oras recommended by the pipe manufacturer, whichever is smaller, to avoidpoint bearing.

3.1.3 Removal of Unyielding Material

Where unyielding material is encountered in the bottom of the trench,remove such material 4" inch below the required grade and replaced withsuitable materials as provided in paragraph BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION.

3.1.4 Removal of Unstable Material

Where unstable material is encountered in the bottom of the trench, removesuch material to the depth directed and replace it to the proper gradewith select granular material as provided in paragraph BACKFILLING ANDCOMPACTION. When removal of unstable material is required due to theContractor's fault or neglect in performing the work, the Contractor isresponsible for excavating the resulting material and replacing it withoutadditional cost to the Owner.

3.1.5 Excavation for Appurtenances

Provide excavation for manholes, catch-basins, inlets, or similarstructures of sufficient size to permit the placement and removal of formsfor the full length and width of structure footings and foundations asshown. Clean rock or loose debris and cut to a firm surface eitherlevel, stepped, or serrated, as shown or as directed. Remove loosedisintegrated rock and thin strata. Specify removal of unstable material.When condrete or masonry is to be placed in an excavated area, takespecial care not to disturb the bottom of the excavation. Do not excavateto the final grade level until just before the concrete or masonry is tobe placed.

3.1.6 Jacking, Boring, and Tunneling

Unless otherwise indicated, provide excavation by open cut except thatsections of a trench may be jacked, bored, or tunneled if, in theopinion of the Engineer, the pipe, cable, or duct can be safely andproperly installed and backfill can be properly compacted in such sections.

3 . 2 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

The Contractor is responsible for movement of construction machineryand equipment over pipes and utilities during construction. For workimmediately adjacent to or for excavations exposing a utility or otherburied obstruction, excavate by hand. Start hand excavation on each sideof the indicated obstruction and continue until the obstruction isuncovered or until clearance for the new grade is assured.Support uncovered lines or other existing work affected by the



contract excavation until approval for backfill is granted by theEngineer. Report damage to utility lines or subsurfaceconstruction immediately to the Engineer.

3.3 BURIED DETECTION WIRE

Bury detection wire directly above non-metallic piping at a distance notto exceed 12 inches above the top of pipe. Extend the wire continuouslyand unbroken, from manhole to manhole. Terminate the ends of the wireinside the manholes at each end of the pipe, with a minimum of 3 feet ofwire, coiled, remaining accessible in each manhole.Furnish insulated wireover it's entire length.

3 . 4 BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION

3.4.1 Trench Backfill

Backfill trenches to the grade shown.

3.4.1.1 Replacement of Unyielding Material

Replace unyielding material removed from the bottom of the trenchwith select granular material or initial backfill material.

3.4.1.2 Replacement of Unstable Material

Replace unstable material removed from the bottom of the trench orexcavation with select granular material placed in layers not exceeding 6inches loose thickness.

3.4.1.3 Bedding and Initial Backfill '

Provide bedding of select granular material. Place initial backfillmaterial and compact it with approved tampers to a height of at least onefoot above the utility pipe or conduit. Bring up the backfill evenly onboth sides of the pipe for the full length of the pipe. Take care toensure thorough compaction of the fill under the haunches of the pipe.Except as specified otherwise in the individual piping section, providebedding for buried piping in accordance with AWWA C600, Type 4, except asspecified herein. Compact backfill to top of pipe-to 95 percent of ASTMD698 maximum density. Provide plastic piping with bedding to spring lineof pipe.

3.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Special requirements for both excavation and backfill relating tothe specific utilities are as follows:

3.5.1 Gas Distribution

Excavate trenches to a depth that will provide a minimum 36 inch ofcover in other excavation.

3.6 FINISHING

Finish the surface of excavations, embankments, and subgrades to a smoothand compact surface in accordance with the lines, grades, and crosssections or elevations shown. Provide the degree of finish for gradedareas within 0.1 foot of the grades and elevations indicated. Finishditches in a manner that will result in effective drainage. Finish the



surface of areas to be turfed from settlement or washing to a smoothnesssuitable for the application of turfing materials. Repair graded orbackfilled areas prior to acceptance of the work, and re-establishedgrades to the required elevations and slopes.

3.7 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing erosion control andsediment control measures in accordance with Federal, State, and locallaws and regulations. The-erosion and sediment controls selected andmaintained by the Contractor shall be such that water quality standardsare not violated as a result of the Contractor's constructionactivities. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time byconstruction operations should be kept to a minimum. The Contractorshall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentcontrol best management practices (BMPs) BMPs may include, but not belimited to, vegetation cover, stream bank stabilization, slopestabilization, silt fences, construction of terraces, inceptorchannels, sediment traps, inlet and outfall protection, diversionchannels, and sediment basins. The Contractor's best managementpractices shall also be in accordance with the National PollutantDischarge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Pollution PreventionPlan (SWPPP). Any temporary measures shall be removed after the areahas beenEndobHSezcedion

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SECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION33 11 23

NATURAL GAS AND LIQUID PETROLEUMPIPING11/09

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS1.3 SUBMITTALS1.4 QUALITYASSURANCE

1.4.1 Welder's Qualifications1.4.2 PE Welder's Qualifications1.4.3 Safety Standards .

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

2.2.1 Abovegroundand Within Buildingsand Vaults2.2.2 Underground Polyethylene (PE)2.2.3 Risers2.2.4 TransitionFittings

2.3 SHUTOFF VALVES, BELOW GROUND2.3.1 PE Ball or Plug Valves

2.4 VALVES, ABOVEGROUND2.4.1 ShutoffValves, Sizes LargerThan 2 Inches2.4.2 ShutoffValves, Sizes 2 Inches and Smaller2.4.3 Line Appliance Pressure Regulatorand ShutoffValve2.4.4 Service Regulators

2.5 GAS METER2.6 GAS EQUIPMENTCONNECTORS2.7 VALVE BOX2.8 CASING2.9 BURIED UTILITY WARNING AND IDENTIFICATION TAPE2.10 HANGERSAND SUPPORTS2.11 WELDING FILLER METAL2.12 PIPE-THREADTAPE2.13 BOLTING (BOLTSAND NUTS)2.14 GASKETS

PART 3 INESRULON

3.1.1 Excavating and Backfilling3.1.2 Piping

3.1.2.1 Cleanliness3.1.2.2 AbovegroundSteel Piping3.1.2.3 BuriedPlastic Lines3.1.2.4 Connections to Existing Pipeline3.1.2.5 Wrapping

3.1.3 Valves



3.1.3.1 Stop Valveand ShutoffValve3.1.4 Gas Service Installation

3.1.4.1 Service Line3.1.4.2 Service Regulator3.1.4.3 Gas Meter

3.1.5 Piping Hangers and Supports3.1.6 . Final Connections

3.1.6.1 Domestic Water Heaters3.1.6.2 Kitchen Equipment

3.2 FIELD QUALITYCONTROL3.2.1 Metal Welding Inspection3.2.2 PE Fusion Welding Inspection3.2.3 Pressure Tests3.2.4 System Purging

3.3 Conversion of Customers to NaturalGas

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed belowform a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications arereferredto within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION(AGA)

AGA ANSI B109.1 (2000) Diaphragm Type Gas DisplacementMeters (Under 500 cubic ft./hourCapacity)

AGA ANSI B109.2 (2000) Diaphragm Type Gas Displacement Meters (500cubic ft./hourCapacity and Over)

AGA ANSI B109.3 (2000) Rotary-Type Gas Displacement Meters

AGA ANSI B109.4 (2016) Self-OperatedDiaphragm-TypeNatural Gas Service Regulators for NominalPipe Size 1¼ inches (32 mm) and Smallerwith Outlet Pressures of 2 psig (13.8 kPa)

and Less

AGA XRO603 (2006; 8th Ed) AGA Plastic Pipe Manual forGas Service

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDSINSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z21.41/CSA6.9 (2014) Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas FuelAppliances

ANSI Z21.45 (1995) Flexible Connectors of Other ThanAll-Metal Construction for Gas Appliances

ANSI Z21.69/CSA6.16 (2009; Addenda A 2012; R 2014) Connectors for MovableGasAppliances

AMERICAN SOCIETYOF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 25-16 (2016) Earthquake-Activated Automatic GasShutoffDevices

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME Bl.1 (2003; R 2008) Unified Inch Screw Threads(UN and UNR Thread Form)

ASME Bl.20.1 (2013) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)ASME B16.11

(2016) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding andThreaded

ASME B16.3 (2011) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300



ASME B16.33 (2012; R 2017) Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use- in Gas Piping Systems Up to 125 psi, (Sizes NPS 1/2 - NPS 2)

ASME B16.38 (2012; R 2017) Large Metallic Valves forGas DistributionManuallyOperated, NPS 21/2 (DN 65) to NPS 12 (DN 300), 125 psig

8.6 bar) Maximum

ASME B16.39 (2014) Standard for Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions;Classes 150, 250, and 300

II

ASME B16.40 (2013) ManuallyOperated Thermoplastic Gas Shutoffs andValves in Gas Distribution Systems

ASME B16.5 (2017) Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsNPS. 1/2 ThroughNPS 24 Metric/InchStandard

ASME B16.9 (2012) Standard for Factory-Made WroughtSteel ButtweldingFittings

ASME B18.2.1 (2012; Errata 2013) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (InchSeries)

ASME B18.2.2 (2015) Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts,Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B31.8 (2014; Supplement 2014) Gas Transmission and DistributionPiping Systems

ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 (2015) BPVC Section VIII-Rules forConstruction of Pressure Vessels Division 1


ASTM A193/A193M (2016) Standard Specification forAlloy-Steeland Stainless Steel BoltingMaterials for High-TemperatureService andOther Special Purpose Applications

ASTM A194/A194M (2017a) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel,and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure orHigh-TemperatureService, or Both

ASTM A53/A53M (2012) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM D2513 (2014; E 2014) Thermoplastic Gas PressurePipe, Tubing,and Fittings

ASTM D2683 (2014) Standard Specification for Socket-Type PolyethyleneFittings for Outside Diameter-ControlledPolyethylenePipeand Tubing

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGSINDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-58 (1993; Reaffirmed2010) Pipe Hangers and Supports -

Materials, Design and Manufacture, Selection, Application,andInstallation



MSS SP-69 (2003; Notice 2012) Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection andApplication(ANSI ApprovedAmerican NationalStandard)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTIONASSOCIATION(NFPA)

NFPA 54 (20 18) NationalFuel Gas Code

NFPA 58 (2017; ERTA 17-1) LiquefiedPetroleum GasCode

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTRACTORS'NATIONAL ASSOCIATÏON(SMACNA)

SMACNA 1981 (2008) Seismic Restraint ManualGuidelines for MechanicalSystems, 3rd Edition

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

MIL-STD-101 (2014; Rev C) ColorCode for Pipelines and for Compressed GasCylinders

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION(NARA)

49 CFR 192 Transportation of Naturaland Other Gas byPipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards

49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous LiquidsbyPipeline

1.2 RELATEDREQUIREMENTS

Section 23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODSapplies to this section,with additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

SD-03 Product Data

ValveBox

Pressure Regulator

Gas Equipment Connectors

Valves

Warning and IdentificationTape

Trsaition Fittings

Gas meter

SD-07 Certificates

Welder's Qualifications

PE Welder's Qualifications



Welder's IdentificationSymbols

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

PE Pipe and Fittings

Submit manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's visualjointappearance chart.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Welder's Qualifications

Comply with ASME B31.8. The steel weldershall have a copy of a certifiedASME B31.8 qualificationtestreport. The PE weldershall have a certificate from a PE pipe manufacturer's sponsored trainingcourse.Contractor shall also conduct a qualificationtest. Submit each welder's identificationsymbols, assigned number,or letter, used to identify work of the welder. Affix symbols immediately upon completion of welds.Welders making defectivewelds after passing a qualificationtest shall be givena requalificationtestand, uponfailing to pass this test, shall not be permitted to work this contract.

1.4.2 PE Welder's Qualifications

Prior to installation, Contractor shall have supervising and installing personnel trained by a PE pipemanufacturer's sponsored course of not less than one week duration, or present proof satisfactory to theContracting Officer that personnel are currently working in the installation of PE gas distributionlines.

1.4.3 Safety Standards

49 CFR 192 [and 49 CFR 195].


Handle, transport, and store plastic pipe and fittings carefully. Plug or cap pipe ends during transportation orstorage to minimize dirt and moisture entry. Do not subject to abrasion or concentrated external loads. DiscardPE pipe sections and fittings that have been damaged.

PART2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Conformto NFPA 54 and with requirements specified herein. Supply piping to appliances or equipment shall be at

least as large as the inlets thereof.

2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

2.2.1 Abovegroundand Within Buildingsand Vaults

a. Pipe: Black steel in accordance with ASTM A53/A53M, Schedule 40, threaded ends for sizes 2inches and smaller; otherwise, plain end beveled for butt welding.

b. Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, black malleable iron.

c. Socket-Welding Fittings: ASME B16.11, forged steel.

d. Butt-WeldingFittings: ASME B16.9, with backing rings of compatible material.

e. Unions: ASME B16.39, black malleable iron.

f. Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5 steel flanges or convoluted steel flanges conformingto

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ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1.Flange faces shall have integral grooves of rectangular cross sections whichaffordcontainment for self-energizing gasket material.

2.2.2 UndergroundPolyethylene (PE) PE pipe and

fittings are as follows:

a. Pipe: ASTM D2513, 100 psig workingpressure, Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR), the ratio of pipediameter to wall thickness, 11.5 maximum.

b. Socket Fittings: ASTM D2683.

c. Butt-FusionFittings: ASTM D2513, molded.

2.2.3 Risers

Manufacturer's standard riser, transition fromplastic to steel pipe with7 to 12 mil thick epoxy coating. Use swaged gas-tight construction with O-ringseals, metal insert, and protectivesleeve. Providewall-mountedrisersupports as indicated.

2.2.4 TransitionFittings

a. Plastic to Plastic: Manufacturer's standard fused tapping (PE-to-PE) tee assembly with shut-offfeature.

2.3 SHUTOFF VALVES, BELOW GROUND

2.3.1 PE Ball or Plug Valves

. ASME B16.40 and ASTM D2513, Class C materials PE 2306,strength rating of Class 3 location with class factorof 0.25 and SDR matching PE pipe dimensions and workingpressure.

2Pr4ovidelo k 1

aSlvwOheGinRdc .

- 2.4.1 ShutoffValves, Sizes Larger Than 2 Inches steel body ball valvewith flanged ends in accordance withASME B16.38. ProvidePTFE seats.

2.4.2 ShutoffValves 2 Inches and Smaller

Steel body ball valve in accordance with ASME B16.33, full port pattern, reinforcedPTFE seals, threaded ends,and PTFE seat.

Steel body plug valve in accordance with ASME B16.33, straightway, taper plug, regular pattern with a portopening at least equal to the internal pipe area or round port full bore pattern, non-lubricated, PTFE packing, flator square head stem with leveroperator, 125 psig rating, threaded ends.

2.4.3 Line Appliance Pressure Regulator and ShutoffValve

Provideregulators conformingto ANSI Z21.18/CSA 6.3 for appliances ANSI Z21.78/CSA6.20 forcombination gas controls for gas appliances, and ANSI Z21.80/CSA6.22 for line pressure regulators. Provideshutoffvalvesconformingto ANSI Z21.15/CSA 9.1 for manually controlled gas shutoffvalvesand ANSIZ21.21/CSA 6.5 for automatic shutoffvalvesfor gas appliances.

2.4.4 Service Regulators

a. Provideferrous bodied pressure regulators for individualservice lines, capable of reducingdistribution line pressure to pressures required for users. Provideservice regulators conformingtoAGA ANSI B109.4 CGA-6.18-M95with full capacity internal relief and overpressure shutoff. Setpressure relief at a lowerpressure than wouldcause unsafe operation of any connected user.



b. Provideregulator(s) havinga single port with orifice diameter no greater than that recommended by themanufacturer for the maximum gas flow rate at the regulatorinlet pressure. Provideregulatorvalvevent of resilient materials designed to withstand flow conditions when pressed against the valveport,capable of regulating downstream pressure within limits of accuracy and limiting the buildupof pressureunder no-flow conditions to 50 percent or less of the discharge pressure maintained under flow conditions.Providea self-contained service regulator, and pipe not exceeding exceed 2 inch size.

2.5 GAS METER

Provide[diaphragm-type meter conformingto AGA ANSI B109.1 for required flow rates less than 500 cfh, orAGA ANSI B109.2, for flow rates 500 ofh and above, or rotary-type displacement meter conformingto AGAANSI B109.3 as required by local gas utility supplier. Providecombined register totalizer index, UV-resistantindex cover, water escape hole in housing, and means for sealing against tampering. Providetemperature-compensated type meters sized for the required volumetricflow rate and suitable for accurately measuring andhandling gas at pressures, temperatures, and flow rates indicated. Providemeters with over-pressure protection asspecified in 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8. Providemeters that are lamper-proof.Providemeters with apulse switch initiator capable of operating up to speeds of 500 maximum pulses per minute with no false pulsesand requiringno field adjustments. Providenot less than one pulse per 100 cubic feet of gas. Minimum servicelife shall be 30,000,000 cycles.

2.6 GAS EQUIPMENTCONNECTORS

a. Flexible Connectors: ANSI Z21.45.

b. Quick Disconnect Couplings: ANSI Z21.41/CSA6.9.

c. Semi-RigidTubingand Fittings: ANSI Z21.69/CSA6.16.

2.7 VALVE BOX

Providestreet valvebox with cast-iron cover and two-piece 5 1/4 inch shaft-slip valvebox extension. Cast theword "Gas" into the box cover. Use valvebox for areas as follows:

a. Roads and Traffic Areas: Heavyduty, cast iron cover.

2.8 CASING

Where indicated at railroador other crossing, provideASTM A53/A53M, galvanized pipe, Schedule 40.

2.9 BURIED UTILITY WARNING AND IDENTIFICATION TAPE

Providedetectable aluminum-foilplastic-backed tape or detectable magnetic plastic tape manufacturedspecifically for warningand identificationof buried piping. Tape shall be detectable by an electronic detectioninstrument. Providetape in rolls, 3 inch minimum width, color-coded yellow for natural gas, with warningandidentificationimprintedin bold black letters continuously and repeatedly over entire tape length. Warningandidentificationshall be "CAUTION BURIED GAS PIPINGBELOW" or similar wording. Use permanent codeand letter coloringunaffected by moisture and other substances contained in trench backfill material.

2.10 HANGERSAND SUPPORTS

MSS SP-58, as requiredby MSS SP-69.

2.11 WELDING FILLER METAL

ASME B31.8.



2.12 PIPE-THREADTAPE '

Antiseize and sealant tape of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE).

2.13 BOLTING (BOLTSAND NUTS)

Stainless steel bolting;ASTM A193/A193M,Grade B8M or B8MA, Type 316, for bolts; and ASTMA194/A194M,Grade 8M, Type 316, for nuts. Dimensions of bolts, studs, and nuts shall conformwith ASMEB18.2.landASME B18.2.2 with coarse threads conformingto ASME Bl.1, with Class 2A fit for bolts and studsand Class 2B fit for nuts. Bolts or bolt-studs shall extend through the nuts and may have reduced shanks of adiameter not less than the diameter at root of threads. Bolts shall have American Standard regularsquare or heavyhexagon heads; nuts shall be American Standard heavy semifinished hexagonal.

2.14 GASKETS

Fluorinated elastomer, compatible with flange faces.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3:lktall nLgapp iances, and equipment in accordance with NFPA 54. Install distributionpiping in

accordance with ASME B31.8.

3.1.1 Excavating and Backfilling

Perform excavating and backfilling of pipe trenches as specified in Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK. Place pipedirectly in trench bottom and cover with minimum 3 inches of sand to top of pipe. If trench bottomis rocky, placepipe on a 3 inch bed of sand and cover as above. Provideremaining backfilling. Coordinate provisionof utilitywarning and identificationtape with backfill operation. Bury utilitywarning and identificationtape with printedside up at a depth of 12 inches belowthe top surface of earth or the top surface of the subgrade under pavements.

3.1.2 Piping

Cut pipe to actual dimensions and assemble to preventresidual stress. Within buildings, run piping parallelto. structure lines and conceal in finished spaces. Terminate each verticalsupply pipe to burner or appliance withtee, nipple and cap to form a sediment trap. To supply multiple items of gas-burning equipment, providemanifoldwith inlet connections at both ends.

3.1.2.1 Cleanliness

Clean inside of pipe and fittings before installation. Blow lines clear using 80 to 100 psig clean drycompressed air., Rap steel lines sharply along entire pipe length before blowing clear. Cap or plug pipe ends tomaintain cleanliness throughout installation.

3.1.2.2 AbovegroundSteel Piping

Determine and establish measurements forpiping at the job site and accurately cut pipe lengthsaccordingly. For 2 inch diameter and smaller, use threaded or socket-welded joints. For 2 1/2 inchdiameter and larger, use flanged or butt-welded joints.

a. Threaded Joints: Where possible use pipe with factory-cut threads, otherwise cut pipe ends square,remove fins and burrs, and cut taper pipe threads in accordance with ASME Bl.20.1. Providethreadssmooth, clean, and full-cut. Apply anti-seize paste or tape to male threads portion. Work piping intoplace without springing or forcing. Backing off to permit alignment of threaded joints will not bepermitted. Engage threads so that not more than three threads remain exposed. Use unions forconnections to meters for which a means of disconnection is not otherwise provided.

b. Welded Joints: Weld by the shielded metal-arc process, using covered electrodes and in accordance withprocedures established and qualifiedin accordance with ASME B31.8.



c. Flanged Joints: Use flanged joints for connecting welded joint pipe and fittings to valvesto providefor

0disconnection. Install joints so that flange faces bear uniformly on gaskets. Engage bolts so thatthere is complete threading through the nuts and tighten so that bolts are uniformly stressed and equallytorqued.

d. Pipe Size Changes: Use reducing fittings for changes in pipe size. Size changes made with bushings will notbe accepted.

e. Painting: Paint new ferrous metal piping, includingsupports, in accordance with Section 33 51 15Natural Gas/Liquid Petroleum. Do not apply paint until piping tests have been completed.

3.1.2.3 BuriedPlastic Lines

Providetotally PE piping. Prior to installation, obtain printed instructions and technical assistance in properinstallation techniques frompipe manufacturer. When joining new PE pipe to existing pipe line, ascertainwhat procedural changes in the fusion process is necessary to attain optimum bonding.

a. Jointing Procedures: Use jointing procedures conformingto AGA XRO603 and 49 CFR 192 that havebeen qualifiedby test in accordance with 49 CFR 192.283 and proven to make satisfactory joints.Personnel make joints in plastic pipe shall be qualifiedin accordance with 49 CFR 192.285, under thesubmitted and approved procedure by making a satisfactory specimen joint that passes the requiredinspection and test. Joints in plastic pipe shall be inspected by a person qualifiedby 49 CFR 192.287under the applicable procedure. Certificates that qualify the applicable procedures, joining personnel,and inspectors shall be submitted and approved and shall be on file with the Engineer prior to makingthese joints.

b. PE Piping: Prior to installation, Contractor shall have supervising and installing personnel, certifiedinaccordance with paragraph WELDER'S QUALIFICATIONS.Providefusion-welded joints except wheretransitions have been specified.Use electrically heated tools, thermostatically controlled and equippedwith temperature indication. Where connection must be made to existing plastic pipe, contractor shall beresponsible for determination of compatibilityof materials and procedural changes in fusion processnecessary to attain maximum integrityof bond.

c. LayingPE Pipe: Bury pipe 36 inches belowfinish grade or deeper when indicated. Lay in accordancewith manufacturer's printed instructions.

3.1.2.4 Connections to Existing Pipeline

When making connections to live gas mains, use pressure tight installation equipment operated by workmentrained and experienced in making hot taps. For connections to existing underground pipelineor service branch,use transition fittings for dissimilar materials.

3.1.2.5 Wrapping

Where connection to existing steel line is made underground, tape wrap new steel transition fittings and exposedexisting pipe havingdamaged coating. Clean pipe to bare metal. Initiallystretch first layer of tape to conformto the surfàce while spirally half-lapping. Apply a second layer, half-lappedand spiraled as the first layer, butwith spirals perpendicular to first wrapping. Use 10 mil minimumthick polyethylene tape. In lieu of tape wrap,heat shrinkable 10 mil minimum thick polyethylene sleeve may be used.

3.1.3 Valves

Install valvesapproximately at locations indicated. Orient stems vertically,with operators on top, orhorizontally.



3.1.3.1 Stop Valveand ShutoffValve

Providestop valveon service branch at connection to main and shut-offvalveon riser outside of building.

3.1.4 Gas Service Installation

Gas service line, service regulator and gas company meter shall be installed in accordance with Section 3351 15 NATURAL-GAS / LIQUID PETROLEUMGAS DISTRIBUTION. Installations shall be inaccordance with 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8. Contractor shall submit and use only tested and approvedwork procedures. Contractor shall use only welders and jointers who have been recently qualifiedbytrainingand test for joining and installing the gas pipe material used on this job. The finished product shallbe inspected by a person qualifiedto inspect joints made by the particular procedures used to make joints.

3.1.4.1 Service Line

Install service line, branch connection to the main, and riser in accordance with 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8.Providea minimum of 30 inches cover or encase the service line so that it is protected. Install service line so that

0no undue stress is applied to the pipe, connection, or riser. Install approved riser and terminate with an approvedisolation valve,EFV and automatic shutoffdevice. After laying of pipe and testing, backfill the trench inaccordance with Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK.

Where steel pipe is used as service line, install corrosion preventioncoating and cathodio protect for the steelservice line. Where connected to an existing cathodically protected steel pipe, ensure electrical continuityfromthe riser to the branch connection to the main. Install a dielectric fitting on the riser to preventelectricalcontinuity to the above ground piping.

Where plastic pipe is used as the service line, make joints in accordance with procedures qualifiedby test.Personnel joining plastic pipe shall be qualifiedby making a satisfactory specimen joint that passes the requiredinspection and test listed in 49 CFR 192.285. Inspection shall be made by inspectors qualified in evaluatingjoints made under the specific joining procedure, as required by 49 CFR 192.287.

3.1.4.2 Service Regulator

Install service regulator in accordance with 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8 and this specification ensuring that thecustomer's piping is protected from over pressurization should the service regulator fail. A 3/8 inch tapped fittingequipped with a plug shall be providedon both sides of the service regulator for installation of pressure gauges foradjusting the regulator. For inside installations, route the regulatorvent pipe through the exteriorwall to theatmosphere, and seal buildingpenetrations for service line and vent. Terminate the regulatorvent so that it isprotected from precipitation and insect intrusion, so that it is not submerged during floods, and so that gasescaping will not create a hazard or enter the buildingthroughopenings.

3.1.4.3 Gas Meter

Install shutoffvalve,meter set assembly, and service regulatoron the service line outside the building, 18 inchesabove the ground on the riser. An insulating joint (dielectric connection) shall be installed on the inlet side of themeter set assembly and service regulator and shall be constructed to prevent flow of electrical current.

3.1.5 Piping Hangers and Supports

Selection, fabrication, and installation of piping hangers and supports shall conform with MSS SP-69 andMSS SP-58, unless otherwise indicated.

3.1.6 Final Connections.

Make final connections to equipment and appliances using rigid pipe and fittings, except for the following:

3.1.6.1 Domestic Water Heaters

Connect with AGA-Approvedsemi-rigid tubing and fittings.



3.1.6.2 Kitchen Equipment

0 Install AGA-Approvedgas equipment connectors. Connectors shall be long enough [to permitmovement ofequipment for cleaning and to afford access to coupling.

3.2 FIELD QUALITYCONTROL

3.2.1 Metal Welding Inspection

Inspect for compliance with NFPA 54 and ASME B31.8 and 49 CFR 192. Replace, repair, and then re-inspectdefective welds.

3.2.2 PE Fusion WeldingInspection

Visually inspect butt joints by comparing with, manufacturer's visual joint appearance chart. Inspect fusionjoints for proper fused connection. Replace defective joints by cutting out defective joints or replacing fittings.Inspect 100 percent of all joints and reinspect all corrections. Arrange with the pipe manufacturer's representativein the presence of the Engineer to make first time inspection.

3.2

se test

prressureTest1/2times maximum workingpressure, but in no case less than 50 psig. Do not test until

every joint has set and cooled at least 8 hours at temperatures above 50 degrees F. Conduct testing beforebackfilling; however, place sufficientbackfill material between fittings to hold pipe in place during tests. Testsystem gas tight in accordance with NFPA 54 or ASME B31.8. Use clean dry air or inert gas, such as nitrogenorcarbon dioxide, for testing. Systems which may be contaminated by gas shall first be purged as specified. Maketests on entire system or on sections that can be isolated by valves. After pressurization, isolate entire pipingsystem from sources of air during test period. Maintaintest pressure for at least 8 hours between times of first andlast reading of pressure and temperature. Take first reading at least one hour after test pressure has been applied.Do not take test readings during rapidweather changes. Providetemperature same as actual trench conditions.There shall be no reduction in the applied test pressure other than that due to a change in ambient temperature.Allow for ambient temperature change in accordance with the relationship PF + 14.7 = (P1 + 14.7) (T2 + 460) / T1+ 460), in which "T" and "PF" represent Fahrenheit temperature and gage pressure, respectively, subscripts "1" and"2" denote initial and final readings, and "PF" is the calculated final pressure. If "PF" exceeds the measured finalpressure (final gage reading) by 1/2 psi or more, isolate sections of the piping system, retest each sectionindividually,and apply a solution of warm soapy water to joints of each section for which a reduction in pressureoccurs after allowingfor ambient temperature change. Repair leaking joints and repeat test until no reduction inpressure occurs. In performingtests, use a test gage calibrated in one psi increments and readable to 3 1/2 kPa 1/2psi.

3.2.4 System Purging

After completing pressure tests, and before testing a gas contaminated line, purge line with nitrogen at junctionwith main line to remove all air and gas. Clear completed line by attaching a test pilot fixture at cappedstub-in line at building location and let gas flow until test pilot ignites. Procedures shall conformtoNFPA 54 and ASME B31.8.

-CAUTION-

Failure to purge may result in explosion within line when air-to-gas is at correct mixture.

3.3 Conversion of Customers to NaturalGas

The Contractor" shall secure the services of a licensed gas plumber qualified under the National Fuel Gas Codeto convert customers to natural gas.



A. The Contractor shall perform the following items in order toconvert customers with 1" meter connections to natural gas service:

(1) Disconnect and plug lines from existing LP Gas tank.(2) Run a 1-1/4" black steel pipe from the meter to

the first nearest usable gas appliance.(3) Convert all existing gas appliances that are convertible under natural

gas codes.(4) Check all installed jointsfor Teaks.(5) Adjust all appliances for theproper·amount of air and gas mixtures.

B. It is the intent of these specifications that if additional piping i required past the first and nearestoutlet, the cost of such additional piping shall be the responsibility of the Owner or Tenant.

C. The time period allowed the Contractor shall be as reasonable as possible and the converting ofcustomers shall cease upon acceptance of the system.

D. Meter connections larger than 1" shall be converted by theContractor on a labor and material cost plus 10% profit.

3.4 Experienced Operator

After the system is completed and the initial customers start using gas, the Contractor shall provide anexperienced operator to assist in the operation of the natural gas system for a period of at least30 days. Theactual work of operating the system shall be under the direction of the Owner's certified natural gas operator.Thework to be done by the experienced operat>r furnished by the Contactor shall consist of, but not necessarily belimited to, instructing the Owner or his agent in adjusting equipment, setting meters, running services, adjustingregulators, and reading meters.This period of operation may be done during the final cleanup period or after thework is completed.There is no pay item for this service and the work is considered an absorbeditem.

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DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 33 51 15

NATURAL-GAS / LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION

02/16

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY1.2 REFERENCES1.3 SUBMITTALS1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Qualifications1.4.1.1 Welding General1.4.1.2 Jointing of Polyethylene Piping

1.4.2 Pre-Installation Conference1.4.2.1 Shop Drawings1.4.2.2 Connecting and Abandonment Plan

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING1.5.1 Delivery and Storage1.5.2 Handling1.5.3 Corrugated stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE, FITTINGS, AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS2.1.1 Steel Pipe2.1.2 Small Fittings2.1.3 Fittings, 50 mm 2 inches and Larger2.1.4 Steel Forged Branch Connections2.1.5 Flange Gaskets2.1.6 Pipe Threads2.1.7 Polyethylene Pipe, Tubing, Fittings and Joints2.1.8 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Aboveground to

Buildings and Vaults2.1.8.1 Tubing2.1.8.2 Mechanical Fittings2.1.8.3 Striker Plates2.1.8.4 Manifolds

2.1.9 Sealants for Steel Pipe Threaded Joints2.1.9.1 Sealing Compound2.1.9.2 Tape

2.1.10 Identification2.1.11 Insulating Joint Materials

2.1.11.1 Threaded Joints2.1.11.2 Flanged Joints2.1.11.3 Dielectric Waterways and Flanges

2.1.12 Gas Transition Fittings2.2 VALVES

2.2.1 Steel Valves2.2.2 Steel Valve Operators2.2.3 Polyethylene Valves2.2.4 Excess Flow Valve (EFV)

2.3 PRESSURE REGULATORS2.3.1 Gas Main Regulators2.3.2 Service Regulators

2.4 METERSSECTION 33 51 15 Page 1


2.5 PROTECTIVE COVERING MATERIALS

RART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION3.2 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING3.3 GAS MAINS3.4 SERVICE LINES AND EMERGENCY GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

3.4.1 General3.5 WORKMANSHIP AND DEFECTS3.6 PROTECTIVE CJVERING

3.6.1 Protective Covering for Underground Steel Pipe3.6.1.1 Thermoplastic Resin Coating System3.6.1.2 Inspection of Pipe Coatings

3.6.2 Protective Covering for Aboveground Piping Systems3.6.2.1 Ferrous Surfaces3.6.2.2 Nonferrous Surfaces

3.6.3 Protective Covering for Piping in Valve Boxes and Manholes

3.7 INSTALLATION3.7.1 Installing Pipe Underground3.7.2 Installing Pipe Aboveground

3.8 PIPE JOINTS3.8.1 Threaded Steel Joints3.8.2 Welded Steel Joints3.8.3 Polyethylene Pipe Jointing Procedures3.8.4 Connections Between Metallic and Plastic Piping

3.9 VALVE BOXES3.10 DRIPS3 . 11 PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION

3.11.1 Main Distribution Line Regulators3.11.2 Service Line Regulators

3.12 METER INSTALLATION3.13 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING LINES

L 3.13.1 Connections to Publicly or Privately Operated Gas Utility Lines

3.13.2 Connection to Government Owned/Operated Gas Lines3.14 CATHODIC PROTECTION3.15 TESTS

3.15.1 Destructive Tests of Plastic Pipe Joints3.15.2 Pressure and Leak Tests3.15.3 Meter Test

3.16 As-Builts, Measurements, and Plans3.17 Basis of Payment for Gas Main

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The gas distribution system includes natural gas piping and appurtenancesfrom point of connection with existing system,-to a point approximately1500 feet to the west.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the

basic designation only.

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION (AGA)

AGA ANSI B109.1 (2000) Diaphragm Type Gas DisplacementMeters (Under 500 cubic ft./hour Capacity)

AGA ANSI B109.2 (2000) Diaphragm Type Gas DisplacementMeters (500 cubic ft./hour Capacity andOver)

AGA ANSI B109.3 (2000) Rotary-Type Gas Displacement Meters

AGA ANSI B109.4 (2016) Self-Operated Diaphragm-TypeNatural Gas Service Regulators for NominalPipe Size 1¼ inches (32 mm) and Smallerwith.Outlet Pressures of 2 psig(13.8 kPa)and Less

AGA XRO603 (2006; 8th Ed) AGA Plastic Pipe Manual,

for Gas Service

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

API Spec 5L (2012; ERTA 2015) Specification for LinePipe

API Spec 6D (2014; Errata 1-2 2014; Errata 3-6 2015;ADD 1 2015; ADD 2 2016; Errata 7-8 2016;Errata 9 2017) Specification for Pipelineand Piping Valves

API Std 1104 (2013; Errata 1-3 2014; Addendum 1 2014;Errata 4 2015; Addendum 2 2016) Welding ofPipeline and Related Facilities

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 25-16 (2016) Earthquake-Activated Automatic GasShutoff Device

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)

AWWA C203 (2008) Coal-Tar Protective Coatings andLinings for Steel Water-Pipelines - Enameland Tape - Hot-Applied

AWWA C213 (2015) Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the



Interior and Exterior of Steel WaterPipelines


ASME B1.20.1 (2013) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

ASME B1.20.2M (2006; R 2011) Pipe Threads, 60 Deg.General Purpose (Metric)

ASME B16.11 (2016) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding andThreaded

ASME B16.21 (2011) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for PipeFlanges

ASME B16.34 (2017) Valves - Flanged, Threaded andWeldingEnd

ASME B16.39 (2014) Standard for Malleable IronThreaded Pipe Unions; Classes 150, 250,and 300

ASME B16.40 (2013) Manually Operated Thermoplastic GasShutoffs and Valves in Gas DistributionSystems

ASME B16.5 (2017) Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsNPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard

ASME B16.9 (2012) Standard for Factory-Made WroughtSteel Butt-Welding Fittings

ASME B31.8 (2014; Supplement 2014) Gas Transmissionand Distribution Piping Systems

ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 (2015) BPVC Section VIII-Rules forConstruction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

ASME PTC 25 (2014) Pressure Relief Devices


ASTM A181/A181M (2014) Standard Specification for CarbonSteel Forgings, for General-Purpose Piping

ASTM A333/A333M (2016) Standard Specification for Seamlessand Welded Steel Pipe for Low-TemperatureService and Other Applications with RequiredNotch Toughness

ASTM A53/A53M (2012) Standard Specification for Pipe,Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated,Welded and Seamless

ASTM D2513 (2014; E 2014) Thermoplastic Gas PressurePipe, Tubing, and Fittings



ASTM D2683 (2014) Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for OutsideDiameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe andTubing

ASTM D2774 (2012) Underground Installation ofThermoplastic Pressure Piping

ASTM D3261 (2016) Standard Specification for ButtHeat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) PlasticFittings for Polyethylene (PE) PlasticPipe and Tubing

ASTM D3308 (2012; R 2017) Standard Specification forPTFE Resin Skived Tape

ASTM F1802 2ef

rmSanacndaerdengOMeEh foFlowValves

ASTM F2138 (2012; R 2017) Standard Specification forExcess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service

ASTM F2786 (2010) Standard Practice for Field LeakTesting of Polyethylene (PE) PressurePiping Systems Using Gaseous Media UnderPressure (Pneumatic Leak Testing)

CSA GROUP (CSA)

ANSI LC 1/CSA 6.26 (2016) Fuel Gas Piping Systems UsingCorrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)

CSA/AM ANSI Z21.93/CSA 6.30 (2013) Excess Flow Valves for Natural and

LP Gas with Pressures up To 5 psig

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATIONSOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS

INDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-110 (2010) Ball Valves Threaded,Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and

MSS SP-25

(2FedStEannddardMarking System for Valves,

Fittings, Flanges and Unions

MSS SP-72 (2010a) Ball Valves with Flanged or

Butt-Welding Ends for General Service

MSS SP-78 (2011) Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged andThreaded Ends

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI 10 (2012) Latex, Exterior Flat (MPI GlossLevel 1)



MPI 11 (2012) Latex, Exterior Semi-Gloss, MPIGloss Level 5

MPI 119 (2012) Latex, Exterior, Gloss (MPI GlossLevel 6)

MPI 9 (2012) Alkyd, Exterior Gloss (MPI GlossLevel 6)

NACE INTERNATIONAL (NACE)

NACE SPO185 (2007) Extruded Polyolefin Resin CoatingSystems with Soft Adhesives for Undergroundor Submerged Pipe

NACE SPO274 (1974; R 2011) High Voltage ElectricalInspection of Pipeline Coatings

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 54 (2018) National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 58 (2017; ERTA 17-1) Liquefied Petroleum GasCode

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC 7/NACE No.4 (2007; E 2004) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

SSPC Paint 25 (1997; E 2004) Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, LinseedOil Primer for Use Over Hand Cleaned Steel,Type I and Type II

SSPC SP 1 (2015) Solvent Cleaning

SSPC SP 3 (1982; E 2004) Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3 (2007) Commercial Blast Cleaning

U. S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

49 CFR 192 Transportation of Natural and Other Gas byPipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE (2012) Flammable and Combustible Liquidsand Gases Equipment Directory



1.3 SUBMITTALS

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Pipe, Fittings, and Associated Materials

SD-03 Product Data

Materials and Equipment

SD-06 Test Reports

Pressure and Leak Tests

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

EFV Design and Installation Guide

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Qualifications

1.4.1.1 Welding General

a. Submit a certificate of Welder's training, qualifications and

procedures, in conformance with API Std 1104, for metal along with a

list of names and identification symbols of performance qualifiedwelders and welding operators.

b. Welding and nondestructive testing procedures for pressure piping are

specified in Section 40 05 13.96 WELDING PROCESS PIPING.

1.4.1.2 Jointing of Polyethylene Piping

a. Join piping by performance qualified PE joiners, qualified by a personwho has been trained and certified by the manufacturer of the pipe,using manufacturer's pre-qualified joining procedures in accordance

with AGA XRO603. Inspect joints by an inspector qualified in the

joining procedures being used and in accordance with AGA XRO603.

Welders training, qualifications and procedures,(metal and PE) includesuse of equipment, explanation of the procedure, and successfully makingjoints which pass tests specified in AGA XRO603.

b. Submit a certificate of qualified jointing procedures, trainingprocedures, qualifications of trainer, and training test results for

joiners and inspectors. Notify the Engineer at least 24 hours in

advance of the date to qualify joiners and inspectors.

1.4.2 Pre-Installation Conference

1.4.2.1 Shop Drawings

Submit shop drawings, within 30 days of contract award, containingcomplete schematic and piping diagrams and any other details required to

demonstrate that the system has been coordinated and functions properly as

a unit. Show on the drawings proposed layout and an.chorage of the systemand appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work

including clearances for maintenance and operation.SECTION 33 51 15 Page 7


1.4.2.2 Connecting and Abandonment Plan

Submit written notification of the method and schedule for makingconnections to existing gas lines, to the Engineer at least 10 days in

advance. Include gas line tie in, hot taps, abandonment/removal or3 demolition, purging, and plugging as applicable in conformance with ASME

B31.8. Include in submittal connections to existing lines.


1.5.1 Delivery and Storage

Inspect materials delivered to the site for damage, and store with a

minimum of handling. Store materials on site in enclosures or underprotective coverings. Store plastic piping under cover out of directsunlight. Do not store materials directly on the ground. Keep inside of

pipes and fittings free of dirt and debris.

1.5.2 Handling

Handle pipe and components carefully to ensure a sound, undamagedcondition. Take particular care not to damage pipe coating. Repairdamaged coatings to original finish. Do not place pipe or material of anykind inside another pipe or fitting after the coating has been applied,except as specified in paragraph INSTALLATION. Handle steel piping withcoal-tar enamel coating in accordance with AWWA C203, and fusion-bondedepoxy coatings per AWWA C213. Handle plastic pipe in conformance with AGA

XRO603.

1.5.3 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)

Handle, transport and store CSST tubing on the wooden spool or shippingcontainer provided by the manufacturer. Ensure tubing ends are cappedduring transportation and storage to minimize dirt and moisture entry.Discard any tubing segment and fitting that has been damaged.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE, FITTINGS, AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS

Provide only materials that are allowed by 49 CFR 192 for the specifiedinstallation. Provide materials and equipment which are the standardproducts of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of theproducts.and that essentially duplicate items that have been insatisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening. Asbestosor products containing asbestos are not allowed. Provide writtenverification and point of contact for a supporting service organizationthat is, in the opinion of the Engineer, reasonably convenient to thesite. Mark all valves, flanges, and fittings in accordance with MSS SP-25.Submit a complete list of materials and equipment, includingmanufacturer's descriptive and technical literature, performance charts

and curves, catalog cuts, and installation instructions, including, but

not limited to the following:

a. Dielectric Waterways and Flange Kits.b. Emergency Gas Supply Connection.c. Fittings

SECTION 33 51 15 Page B


d. Pipinge. Pipe and Accessory coatingsf. Pressure Reducing Valves.g. Metersh. Regulators.i. Shut-off Valves1. Excess flow valve

2.1.1 Steel Pipe

API Spec 5L, Grade A or B, Schedule 40 or ASTM A53/A53M, Grade A or B,

Schedule 40. Steel pipe and fittings installed below grade or in contact

.with the soil must be protected from corrosion by a suitable coating and

cathodic protection system. Paint pipe and fittings installed aboveground.Provide buttweld wrought steel fittings, conforming to ASME B16.9, Schedule40. Provide forged steel socket weld and threaded fittings, conforming to

ASME B16.11. Verify that pipe wall thickness conforms to ASME B31.8 for

larger sizes and high pressures.

2.1.2 Small Fittings

For sizes 1-1/2 inches and smaller, provide fittings conforming toASME B16.11.

2.1.3 Fittings, 2 inches and Larger

Provide pipe flanges and flanged fittings, including bolts, nuts, and bolt

patterns in accordance with ASME B16.5, Class 150. Provide buttweldfittings in accordance with ASME B16.9. Use weld neck flanges.

2.1.4 Steel Forged Branch Connections

Provide steel forged branch connections conforming to ASTM A181/A181M, -

Class 60, carbon steel.

2.1.5 Flange Gaskets

Provide non-asbestos compressed material gaskets in accordance withASME B16.21, 1/16 inch minimum thickness, full face or self-centering flat

ring type, containing aramid fibers bonded with nitrile butadiene rubber

(NBR), or glass fibers bonded with polytetrafluoroethylene, suitable for

maximum 600 degrees F service and meeting applicable requirements of ASME

B31.8. Gasket material must be compatible with the gas that is in the systemand the known or expected contaminants that are in the gas.

2.1.6 Pipe Threads

Provide threaded pipe conforming to ASME B1.20.1.

2.1.7 Polyethylene Pipe, Tubing, Fittings and Joints

Design Pressure at 73 degrees F

SDR S = 250 psi S = 600 psi

11 80 psig 100 psig



13.5 60 psig 80 psig

17 50 psig 60 psig

21 40 psig 50 psig

26 30 psig 40 psig

Provide polyethylene pipe, tubing, fittings and joints conforming to

ASTM D2513, pipe designations PE 2406 and PE 3408, rated SDR or less,as specified in ASME B31.8. Mark pipe sections as required by ASTM

D2513. Provide butt fittings conforming to ASTM D3261 and socketfittings conforming to ASTM D2683. Match fittings to the service ratingof the pipe. Perform underground installations in conformance with ASTM

D2774.

Jointing of plastic pipe and fittings must be performed in accordance with

49 CFR 192 using qualified procedures that have passed all required testingidentified in 49 CFR subpart 192.283, using qualified personnel that have

been qualified under subpart 192.285. Joints must be inspected inaccordance with 49 CFR 192 by personnel qualified under subpart 192.287.

2.1.8 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Aboveground toBuildings and Vaults

2.1.8.1 Tubing

Austenitic stainless alloy of series 300 with polyethylene jacket/coatingin accordance with ANSI LC 1/CSA 6.26 for sizes 3/8-inch through 2-inch

2.1.8.2 Mechanical Fittings

Copper alloy with one end matched to the corrugated tubing and one end with

NPT threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1

2.1.8.3 Striker Plates

Hardened steel designed to protect tubing from mechanical damage inaccordance with ANSI LC 1/CSA 6.26

2.1.8.4 Manifolds

Malleable iron, steel or copper alloy with threaded connections/ports in

accordance with ASME B1.20.1

2.1.9 Sealants for Steel Pipe Threaded Joints

2.1.9.1 Sealing Compound

Provide joint sealing compound as listed in UL FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE,

Class 20 or less.

2.1.9.2 Tape

Provide polytetrafluoroethylene tape conforming to ASTM D3308.

2.1.10 Identification



Provide pipe flow markings and metal tags for each valve, meter, and

regulator as required by the Engineer.

2.1.11 Insulating Joint Materials

Provide insulating joint materials between flanged or threaded metallicpipe systems to isolate galvanic or electrolytic action. Use insulatingfittings to connect dissimilar metals and to connect unprotected piping to

a gas main or service line that is catholically protected.

2.1.11.1 Threaded Joints

For threaded pipe joints, provide steel body nut type unions complying with

ASME B16.39. Provide dielectric waterways with insulating gaskets.

2.1.11.2 Flanged Joints

For flanged pipe joints, provide full face sandwich-type flange insulatingd gasket of the dielectric type, insulating sleeves for flange bolts and

insulating washers for flange nuts.

2.1.11.3 Dielectric Waterways and Flanges

Provide dielectric waterways with temperature and pressure rating equal to

or greatër than that specified for the connecting piping, with metalconnections on both ends suited to match connecting piping. Provideinternally lined dielectric waterways, lined with an insulatorspecifically designed to prevent current flow between dissimilar metals,meeting the performance requirements described herein for dielectricwaterways.

2.1.12 Gas Transition Fittings

Provide manufactured steel gas transition fittings approved forjointing steel and polyethylene pipe, conforming to AGA XRO603requirements for transition fittings.

2.2 VALVES

Provide valves suitable for shutoff or isolation service and conforming to

MSS SP-110, MSS SP-72, MSS SP-78 and the following:

2.2.1 Steel Valves

Provide steel valves 1-1/2 inches and smaller installed undergroundconforming to ASME B16.34, carbon steel, socket weld ends, with square

wrench operator adaptor. Provide steel valves 1-1/2 inches and smallerinstalled aboveground conforming to ASME B16.34, carbon steel, socket weld

or threaded ends with handwheel or wrench operator. Provide steel valves

2 inches and larger installed underground conforming to API Spec 6D,

carbon steel, buttweld ends, Class 150 with square wrench operator adaptor.Provide steel valves 2 inches and larger installed aboveground conformingto API Spec 6D, carbon steel, buttweld or flanged ends, Class 150 with

hand wheel or wrench operator.

2.2.2 Steel Valve Operators

Provide valves 8 inches and larger with worm or spur gear operators,totally enclosed, grease packed, and sealed, with operators having Open and



Closed stops and position indicators. Provide locking feature where

indicated. Wherever the lubricant connections are not convenientlyaccessible, provide extensions for the application of lubricant. Providevalves with lubricant compatible with gas service.

2.2.3 Polyethylene Valves

Provide polyethylene valves conforming to ASME B16.40. Polyethylenevalves, in sizes 1/2 inch to 6 inches, may be used with polyethylenedistribution and service lines, in lieu of steel valves, for undergroundinstallation only.

2.2.4 Excess Flow Valve (EFV)

Provide either a bypass (automatic reset) or a non-bypass (manual rest)type EFV that conforms to ASTM F1802, ASTM F2138, andCSA/AM ANSI Z21.93/CSA 6.30. Provide EFV that is UL listed, CSA listed or

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)listed. .Submit an EFV Design and Installation Guide which includes the

manufacturer's product design data and installation instructions.

2.3 PRESSURE REGULATORS

Provide ferrous bodied regulators with backflow protection, designed to

meet the pressure, temperature, flow and other service conditions.

2.3.1 Gas Main Regulators

Ikplip pressure regulators for main distribution lines, supplied from a

source of gas which is at a higher pressure than the maximum allowableoperating pressure for the system, with pressure regulating devices of

adequate capacity. In addition to the pressure regulating devices,provide a protective method to prevent over pressuring of the system in

accordance with 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8. Suitable protective devicesare as follows:

a. Spring-loaded relief valve meeting the provisions ofASME BPVC SEC VIII D1.

b. Pilot-loaded back pressure regulator used as relief valve, so

designed that failure of the pilot system causes the regulator to

open.

c. Weight-loaded relief valves conforming to ASME PTC 25.

d. Monitoring regulator installed in series with the primary pressure

regulator.

e. Series regulator installed upstream from the primary regulator, set to

limit the pressure on the inlet of the primary regulator continuouslyto the maximum allowable operating pressure of the system, or less.

f. Automatic shutoff device installed in series with the primaryregulator, set to shut off when the pressure on the distribution systemreaches the maximum allowable operating pressure of the system, or

less, which remains closed until manually reset.

g. Spring-loaded, diaphragm type relief valves.

2.3.2 Service RegulatorsSECTION 33 51 15 Page 12


a. Provide ferrous bodied pressure regulators for individual servicelines, capable of reducing distribution line pressure to pressuresrequired for users. Provide service regulators conforming to

AGA ANSI B109.4 CGA-6.18-M95 with full capacity internal relief.Set pressure relief at a lower pressure than would cause unsafeoperation of any connected user.

b. Provide regulator(s) having a single port with orifice diameter no

greater than that recommended by the manufacturer for the maximum gas

flow rate at the regulator inlet pressure. Provide regulator valve

vent of resilient materials designed to withstand flow conditions when

pressed against the valve port, capable of regulating downstreampressure within limits of accuracy and limiting the buildup of pressureunder no-flow conditions to 50 percent or less of the dischargepressure maintained under flow conditions. Provide a self containedservice regulator, and pipe not exceeding exceed 2 inch size.

2.4 METERS

AGA ANSI B109.1 AGA ANSI B109.2 AGA ANSI B109.3 pedestal mounted case.

Provided with a strainer immediately upstream. Provide diaphragm-typemeter conforming to AGA ANSI B109.1 for required flow rates less than 500

cfh, or AGA ANSI B109.2, for flow rates 500 cfh and above on rotary-typedisplacement meter conforming to AGA ANSI B109.3 as required by local gas

utility supplier. Provide combined register totalizer index, UV-resistantindex cover, water escape hole in housing, and means for sealing againsttampering. Provide temperature-compensated type meters sized for therequired volumetric flow rate and suitable for accurately measuring andhandling gas at pressures, temperatures, and flow rates indicated. Provide

meters with over-pressure protection as specified in 49 CFR 192 and ASME

B31.8. Provide meters that are tamper-proof. Provide meters with a pulseswitch initiator capable of operating up to speeds of 500 maximum pulsesper minute with no false pulses and requiring no field adjustments. Providenot less than one pulse per 100 cubic feet of gas. Minimum service life

must be 30,000,000 cycles.

2.5 PROTECTIVE COVERING MATERIALS

Provide a continuously extruded polyethylene and adhesive coating systemmaterial conforming to NACE SPO185, Type A.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

OAfter becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensionsin the field, and advise the Engineer of any discrepancy before performingthe work.

3.2 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

Earthwork is as specified in Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK.

3.3 GAS MAINS

Provide steel or polyethylene pipe for gas mains as indicated on plans.Coat steel pipe and fittings with protective covering as specified. Do

not install polyethylene mains aboveground.



3.4 SERVICE LINES AND EMERGENCY GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

3.4.1 General

Construct service lines of materials specified for gas mains and extendfrom a gas main to and including the point of delivery within 5 feet of

the building. The point of delivery is the meter set assembly, serviceregulator, and shutoff valve. Connect the service lines to the gas mains

as indicated. Where indicated, provide service line with an isolationvalve of the same size as the service line. Make the service lines as

short and as straight as practicable between the point of delivery and the

gas main, without bends or lateral curves unless necessary to avoidobstructions or otherwise permitted. Lay service lines with as few jointsas practicable using standard lengths of pipe, use shorter lengths onlyfor closures. Do not install polyethylene service lines above groundexcept as permitted in ASME B31.8.

3.5 WORKMANSHIP AND DEFECTS

Ensure pipe, tubing, and fittings are clear and free of cutting burrs anddefects in structure or threading, and thoroughly brushed and blown žree of

chips and scale. Do not repair, but replace defective pipe, tubing, or

fittings.

3.6 PROTECTIVE COVERING

3.6.1 Protective Covering for Underground Steel Pipe

Except as otherwise specified, apply protective coverings mechanically in a

factory or field plant especially equipped for the purpose. Hand applyprotective covering to valves and fittings that cannot be coated andwrapped mechanically, preferably at the plant that applies the covering to

the pipe. Coat and wrap joints by hand, in a manner and with materials

that produce a covering equal in thickness to that of the covering appliedmechanically.

3.6.1.1 Thermoplastic Resin Coating System

Provide a thermoplastic coating system conforming to NACE SP0185, Type A.

Clean the exterior of the pipe to a commercial grade blast cleaning finishin accordance with SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3, and apply adhesive compound to the

pipe. Immediately after the adhesive is applied, extrude a seamless tube

of polyethylene over the adhesive to produce a bonded seamless coating,with a nominal thickness of 10 mils (plus or minus 10 percent) of adhesiveand 40 mils (plus or minus 10 percent) of polyethylene for pipes up to 16

inches in diameter. For pipes 18 inches and larger in diameter, apply a

minimum thickness to the pipe of 10 mils plus or minus 10 percent adhesiveand 60 mils plus or minus 10 percent polyethylene. Apply joint coatingand field repair material as recommended by the coating manufacturer,consisting of one the following:

a. Heat shrinkable polyethylene sleeves.

- b. Polyvinyl chloride pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

c. High density polyethylene/bituminous rubber compound tape.

Inspect the coating system for holes, voids, cracks, and other damageduring installation.



3.6.1.2 Inspection of Pipe Coatings

Repair any damage to the protective covering during transit and handlingbefore installation. After field coating and wrapping has been applied,inspect the entire pipe using an electric holiday detector with impressedcurrent set at a value in accordance with NACE SPO274 using a full-ring,spring-type coil electrode. Equip the holiday detector with a bell,buzzer, or other type of audible signal which sounds when a holiday is

detected. Immediately repair all holidays in the protective covering upon

detection. The Engineer reserves the right to inspect and determine the

suitability of the detector. Furnish labor, materials, and equipmentnecessary for conducting the inspection.

3.6.2 Protective Covering for Aboveground Piping Systems

Apply finish painting as follows:

3.6.2.1 Ferrous Surfaces

Touch up shop primed surfaces with ferrous metal primer of the same typepaint as the shop primer. Solvent-clean surfaces that have not been shopprimed in accordance with SSPC SP 1. Mechanically clean surfaces thatcontain loose rust, loose mill scale, and other foreign substances by powerwire brushing in accordance with SSPC SP 3 or brush-off blast clean inaccordance with SSPC 7/NACE No.4 and primed with ferrous metal primer inaccordance with SSPC Paint 25. Finish primed surfaces with two coats ofexterior alkyd paint conforming to MPI 9.

3.6.2.2 Nonferrous Surfaces

Do not paint nonferrous surfaces.

3.6.3 Protective Covering for Piping in valve Boxes and Manholes

Apply protective coating to piping in valve boxes or manholes as specifiedfor underground steel pipe.

3.7 INSTALLATION

Install gas distribution system and equipment in conformance with themanufacturer's recommendations and applicable sections of ASME B31.8,AGA XRO603 and 49 CFR 192. Perform abandonment of existing gas piping inaccordance with ASME B31.8. Cut the pipe without damaging the pipe; unlessotherwise authorized, use an approved type of mechanical cutter. Use wheelcutters where practicable. On steel pipe 6 inches and larger, an approvedgas-cutting-and-beveling machine may be used. Cut plastic pipe inaccordance with AGA XRO603. Design valve installation in plastic pipe toprotect the plastic pipe against excessive torsional or shearing loads when

the valve is operated and from other stresses which may be exerted throughthe valve or valve box. Install,gas piping, appliances, and equipment in

accordance with NFPA 54. Instali distribution piping in accordance with

ASME B31.8.

3.7.1 Installing Pipe Underground

Grade gas mains and service lines as indicated. Weld joints in steel pipeexcept as otherwise permitted for installation of valves. Provide mains

with 36 inch minimum cover; service lines with 24 inch minimum cover; andplace both mains and service lines on firmly compacted select material for

the full length. Where indicated, encase, bridge, or design the main to



withstand any anticipated external loads as specified in ASME B31.8.

Provide standard weight black steel pipe encasement material with a

protective coating as specified. Separate the pipe from the casing byinsulating spacers and seal the ends with casing bushings. Excavate the

trench below pipe grade, bed with bank sand, and compact to providefull-length bearing. Laying pipe on blocks to produce uniform grade is not

permitted. Ensure that the pipe is clean inside before it is lowered into

the trench and keep free of water, soil, and all other foreign matter that

might damage or obstruct the operation of the valves, regulators, meters,

or other equipment. When work is not in progress, securely close open ends

of pipe or fittings with expandable plugs or other suitable means. Minorchanges in line or gradient of pipe that can be accomplished through the

natural flexibility of the pipe material without producing permanentdeformation and without overstressing joints may be made when approved.Make changes in line or gradient that exceed the limitations specified with

fittings. When cathodic protection is furnished, provide electricallyinsulated joints or flanges. When polyethylene piping is installedunderground, place foil backed magnetic tape above the pipe in accordance

with NFPA 54 to permit locating with a magnetic detector. After layingof pipe and testing, backfill the trench in accordance with Section 31 00

00 EARTHWORK.

3.7.2 Installing Pipe Aboveground

Protect above ground piping against dirt and other foreign matter, as

specified for underground piping. Weld joints in steel pipe; however,joints in pipe 1-1/2 inches in diameter and smaller may be threaded;joints may also be threaded to accommodate the installation of valves.

Provide flanges of the weld neck type to match wall thickness of pipe.

3.8 PIPE JOINTS

Design and install pipe joints to effectively sustain the longitudinalpullout forces caused by the contraction of piping or superimposedloads.

3.8.1 Threaded Steel Joints

Provide threaded joints in steel pipe with tapered threads evenly cut, made

with UL approved graphite joint sealing compound for gas service or

polytetrafluoroethylene tape applied to the male threads only. Caulking of

threaded joints to stop or prevent leaks is not permitted.

3.8.2 Welded Steel Joints

Perform gas pipe weldments, as indicated, by welders who have.submittedcertificates on file with the Engineer to conform to this specification and

as required in 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8. Make changes in direction of

piping by welding fittings only; mitering or notching pipe to form elbows

and tees or other similar type construction is not permitted.Branchconnection may be made with either welding tees or forged branch outlet

fittings. Use forged or flared branch outlet fittings for improvement of

flow where attached to the run, and reinforced against external strains.Perform all beveling, alignment, and heat treatment in accordance with 49

CFR 192 and ASME B31.8. Remove weld defects and repair the weld, or

remove the weld joints entirely and reweld. After filler metal has been

removed from its original package, protect it or store so that itscharacteristics or welding properties are not affected adversely. Do not

er use electrodes that have been wetted or have lost any of their coating.Perform inspection of welds in accordance with 49 CFR 192, Subpart E, and



ASME B31.8.

3.8.3 Polyethylene Pipe Jointing Procedures

Use jointing procedures conforming to AGA XRO603 and 49 CFR 192 that have

been qualified by test in accordance with 49 CFR 192.283 and proven to make

satisfactory joints. Personnel make joints in plastic pipe must be

qualified in accordance with 49 CFR 192.285, under the submitted and

approved procedure by making a satisfactory specimen joint that passes the

required inspection and test. Joints in plastic pipe must be inspected bya person qualified by 49 CFR 192.287 under the applicable procedure.Certificates that qualify the applicable procedures, joining personnel, and

inspectors must be submitted and approved and must be on file with the

Engineer prior to making these joints. Avoid making indiscriminate heat

fusion joining of plastic pipe or fittings made from different polyethyleneresins by classification or by manufacturer if other alternative joiningprocedures are available. If heat fusion joining of dissimilar polyethyleneis required, special procedures are required. Test the method of heat

fusion joining dissimilar polyethylene resins in accordance with paragraphTESTS, subparagraph Destructive Tests of Plastic Pipe Joints.

3.8.4 Connections Between Metallic and Plastic Piping

Only make metallic to plastic connections outside, underground, and with

approved transition fittings.

3.9 VALVE BOXES

Provide valve boxes of cast iron not less than 3/16 inch thick at eachunderground valve except where concrete or other type of housing isindicated. Provide valve boxes with locking covers that require a specialwrench for removal, and furnish the correctly marked wrench for each box.

Cast the word "gas" in the box cover. When the valve is located in a

roadway, protect the valve box by a suitable concrete slab at least 3

square feet. When in a sidewalk, provide the top of the box as a

removable concrete slab 2 feet square and set flush with the sidewalk.

Make the boxes adjustable extension type with screw or slide-typeadjustments. Separately support valve boxes to not rest on the pipe, so

that no traffic loads can be transmitted to the pipe. Valves shall onlybe located in valve boxes or inside of buildings.

3.10 DRIPS

Install drips conforming to the details, provide commercial units ofapproved type and capacity. Connect a blow off pipe 1-1/4 inches or

larger to each drip at its lowest point and extend to or near the groundsurface at a convenient location away from traffic. Provide a reducingfitting for each discharge at each drip terminal (outlet), a plug valve,and a 1/2 inch nipple turned down. Locate the discharge terminal (outlet)inside a length of 12 inches or larger vitrified clay pipe, concrete sewer

pipe or concrete terminal box set vertically on a bed of coarse gravel 1

foot thick and 3 feet square and closed at the ground surface with a

suitable replacement cover.

3.11 PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION

3.11.1 Main Distribution Line Regulators

Install pressure regulators. Install a valve on each side of the regulatorer for isolating the regulator for maintenance. Provide a bypass line with

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regulating device. Locate discharge stacks, vents, or outlet ports of

all pressure relief devices where gas can be discharged into theatmosphere without undue hazard. Provide stacks and vents with fittings to

preclude entry of water.

3.11.2 Service Line Regulators

Install a shutoff valve, meter set assembly, and service regulator on the

service line outside the building, 18 inches above the ground on the riser.

Install an insulating joint on the inlet side of the meter set assembly and

service regulator and construct to prevent flow of electrical current.

Provide a 3/8 inch tapped fitting equipped with a plug on both sides of the

service regulator for installation of pressure gauges for adjusting theregulator. Terminate all service regulator vents and relief vents in the

outside air in rain and insect resistant fittings. Locate the open end of

the vent where gas can escape freely into the atmosphere, away from anyopenings into the building and above areas subject to flooding.

3.12 METER INSTALLATION

Install meters in accordance with ASME B31.8. Install permanent gas meters

with provisions for isolation and removal for calibration and maintenance,and suitable for operation in conjunction with an energy monitoring andcontrol system.

3.13 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING LINES

Make connections between new work and existing gas lines, where required,in accordance with ASME B31.8, using proper fittings to suit the actualconditions. When connections are made by tapping into a gas main, providethe same size connecting fittings as the pipe being connected.

3.13.1 Connections to Publicly or Privately Operated Gas Utility Lines

Provide materials for the connections to the existing gas lines. The

Utility is to make final connections and turn on the gas. The Utility is

to also disconnect, purge and cap, plug or otherwise effectively seal

existing lines that are to be abandoned or taken out of service. Notifythe Engineer, in writing, 10 days before final connections and turning on

of gas lines. Make necessary arrangements with the Utility for tie in andactivation of new gas lines. Only the Operating Agency/Utility Companymay reactivate the system after tie in. Furnish a certification by theOperating Agency/Utility Company that all Utility work has been

satisfactorily completed.

3.13.2 Connection to Owner Operated Gas Lines

Provide connections to the existing gas lines in accordance with approvedprocedures. Only perform deactivation of any portion of the existingsystem at the valve location indicated. Reactivation of any existing gas

lines will only be done by the local Utility. Submit the approvedConnection and Abandonment Plan prior to making any connections to

existing gas lines, manicure the Utility's required procedures.Notifythe Engineer, in writing, 10 days before connections to existing lines

are to be made.

a. Physically disconnect from the pipeline system if facilities are

abandoned in place. Purge, cap, plug or otherwise effectively seal the

open ends of all abandoned facilities. Do not complete abandonmentuntil it has been determined that the volume of gas contained within



the abandoned section poses no potential hazard. Use air or inert gas

for purging, or fill the facility with water or other inert material.If air is used for purging, ensure that a combustible mixture is not

present after purging.

b. When a main is abandoned, together with the service lines connected to

it, seal only the customer's end of such service lines as stipulatedabove.

c. Disconnect abandoned service lines from the active mains as close to

the main as practicable.

d. Close all valves left in the abandoned segment.

e. Remove all above grade valves, risers, and vault and valve box covers.

Fill vault and valve box voids with suitable compacted backfillmaterial.

3.14 CATHODIC PROTECTION

Cathodic protection for all metallic gas piping installed underground shall

be provided through the gas main connection to magnesium anode installation as

noted on the plans.

3.15 TESTS

3.15.1 Destructive Tests of Plastic Pipe Joints

Prior to making polyethylene heat fusion joints, make a joint of each size

and type to be installed by each person performing joining of plastic pipeand destructively test. Cut at least 3 longitudinal straps from eachjoint. Visually examine each strap for voids or discontinuities on the cut

surfaces of the joint area, deformations by bending, torque, or impact.Failures are not permitted in the joint area. If a joint fails the visualor deformation test, the qualified joiner who made that joint is notallowed to make further field joints in plastic pipe on this job until that

joiner has been retrained and re-qualified., Record the results of thedestructive tests including the date and time of the tests, size and type of

the joints, ambient conditions, fusion iron temperature and names ofinspectors and joiners.

3.15.2 Pressure and Leak Tests

Test the system of gas mains and service lines after construction and

before being placed in service, using air as the test medium. Follow all

testing recommendations and safety precautions as recommended by the pipingmanufacturer's specifications, NFPA 54 and 49 CFR 192. Submit data in

booklet form from all pressure tests of the distribution system. Perform

testing for polyethylene (PE) piping in accordance with ASTM F2786.Thenormal operating pressure for the system is 60 PSIG. The test pressure is

90 PSIG.

a. Prior to testing the system, blow-out, clean, and clear the interior of

all foreign materials. Remove all meters, regulators, and controls

before blowing out and cleaning, and reinstall after clearing of all

foreign materials. The interior of the pipe and appurtenances shall be

free of moisture.

b. Perform testing of gas mains and service lines with due regard for the

safety of employees and the public during the test. Keep persons not



working on the test operations out of the testing area while testing isproceeding. Perform the test on the system as a whole or on sectionsthat can be isolated.

c. Test joints in sections prior to backfilling when trenches are to bebackfilled before the completion of other pipeline sections. Continue

the test, conducted with a recording instrument, for at least 24 hoursfrom the time of the initial readings to the final readings of pressureand temperature. Do not take the initial test readings of theinstrument for at least 1 hour after the pipe has been subjected to the

full test pressure. Do not take initial or final readings at times ofrapid changes in atmospheric conditions, and temperatures are

representative of the actual trench conditions. No indication ofreduction of pressure is allowed during the test after corrections have

been made for changes in atmospheric conditions in conformity with the

relationship T(1)P(2)=T(2)P(1), in which T and P denote absolutetemperature and pressure, respectively, and the numbers denote initialand final readings.

d. During the test, completely isolate the entire system from allcompressors and other sources of air pressure. Test each joint.bymeans of soap and water or an equivalent nonflammable solution prior tobackfilling or concealing any work. Secure approval of testinginstruments from the Engineer. Furnish all labor, materials andequipment for conducting the tests subject to inspection at all timesduring the tests. Maintain safety precautions for air pressure testingat all times during the tests.

3.15.3 Meter Test

Test meter to verify data transfer to data collection server and validatecalibration of both meter and the data that is received by the datacollection server.

3.16 As-Builts, Measurements, and Plans

The Contractor shall furnish at least two personnel with necessary

transportation to measure the gas line with the Engineer's projectrepresentative prior to each estimate. The gas line shall be measured

along each ditch and out to the center line of the road at least every

500 feet. Every major change in horizontal location shall also be

located from the center line.

3.17 Basis of Payment for Gas Main

The Contractor shall be paid per linear foot of gas main as measured along the

surface of the ground. The gas line shall be paid on the following basis: 80%

of Unit Price on completion of clearing, grading, trenching, laying pipe and

backfilling, 10% on completion of testing and the final 10% on completion of

cleanup.





DIVISION 40-PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

SECTION 40 05 13.96

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES1.2 DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS1. 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS1.4 SUBMITTALS1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Welding Procedures Qualification1.5.2 Welder and Welding Operator Performance

1.5.2.1 Certification1.5.2.2 Identification1.5.2.3 Renewal of Qualification

1.5.3 Inspection and NDE Personnel1.5.3.1 Inspector Certification1.5.3.2 NDE Personnel

1. 6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.7.1 Material Control1.7.1.1 Damaged Containers1.7.1.2 Partial Issues

1.7.2 Domaged Materials

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WELDING OPERATIONS3.1.1 Base Metal Preparation3.1.2 Weld Joint Fit-Up3.1.3 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures3.1.4 Production Welding Instructions3.1.5 PostweldlHeat Treatment

3.2 EXAMINATIONS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS3.2.1 Visual Inspection

3.2.1.1 Before Welding3.2.1.2 During Welding3.2.1.3 After Welding

3.2.2 NDE Testing3 . 3 ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

3.3.1 Visual3.3.2 Magnetic Particle Examination3.3.3 Liquid Penetrant Examination3.3.4 Radiography3.3.5 Ultrasonic Examination

3 . 4 CORRECTIONS AND REPAIRS

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1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extentreferenced. The publications are referred to within the text by thebasic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT)

ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2016) Recommended Practice for PersonnelQualification and Certification inNondestructive Testing

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Q&A Bk A (2010) Supplement to Recommended PracticeNo. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book): RadiographicTesting Method

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Q&A Bk B (2007) Supplement to Recommended PracticeSNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book): Magnetic ParticleMethod

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Q&A Bk C (2011; Text Correction 2011) Supplement toRecommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&ABook): Ultrasonic Testing Method

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Q&A Bk D (2011; Text Correction 2011) Supplement toRecommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&ABook): Liquid Penetrant Testing Method

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS A2.4 (2012) Standard Symbols for Welding,Brazing and Nondestructive Examination

AWS A3.0M/A3.0 (2010) Standard Welding Terms andDefinitions

AWS B2.1/B2.1M (2014; Errata 2015) Specification forWelding Procedure and PerformanceQualification

AWS QC1 (2016) Specification for AWS Certification ofWelding Inspectors

AWS Z49.1 (2012) Safety in Welding and Cutting andAllied Processes




ASME B31.1 (2016; Errata 2016) Power Piping

ASME B31.3 (2016) Process Piping

ASME B31.4 (2016) Pipeline Transportation Systems for

Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquid

ASME B31.5 (2016) Refrigeration Piping and HeatTransfer Co:mponents

ASME B31.8 (2014; Supplement 2014) Gas Transmissionand Distribution Piping Systems

ASME BPVC SEC I (2010) BPVC Section I-Rules forConstruction of Power Boilers

ASME BPVC SEC II-C (2010) BPVC Section II-Materials PartC-Specifications for Welding RodsElectrodes and Filler Metals

ASME BPVC SEC IX (2010) BPVC Section IX-Welding and BrazingQualifications

ASME BPVC SEC V (2010) BPVC Section V-NondestructiveExamination

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS

Definitions shall be in accordance with AWS A3.0M/A3.0. Symbols shall bein accordance with AWS A2.4.

1. 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Quality of all joint preparation, welding, and examination is theContractor's responsibility. Clearly identify and record all materials usedin the welding operations. The inspection and testing defined in thisspecification are minimum requirements. Additional inspection and testingshall be the responsibility of the Contractor when it is deemed necessaryto achieve the quality required.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Pressure Piping

SD-03 Product Data

Welding Operations

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications



1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

Welding procedures, welders, and welding operators previously qualified bytest may be accepted for the work without requalification, provided thatall of the following conditions are fulfilled:

a. Copies of the welding procedures, the procedure qualification testrecords, and the welder and welding operator performance qualificationtest records are submitted and approved in accordance with paragraphSUBMITTALS.

b. Testing was performed by an approved testing laboratory or technicalconsultant or by the Contractor's approved quality assuranceorganization.

c. The welding procedures, welders, and welding operators were qualifiedin accordance with ASME BPVC SEC IX, or AWS B2.1/B2.1M, AR-2 level; andbase materials, filler materials, electrodes, equipment, and processesconformed to the applicable requirements of this specification.

d. The requirements of paragraph "Renewal of Qualification" below are metand records showing name of employer and period of employment using theprocess for which qualified are submitted as evidence of conformance.

1.5.1 Welding Procedures Qualification

Record in detail and qualify the Welding Procedure Specifications for everyproposed welding procedure. Qualification for each welding procedure shallconform to the requirements of ASME B31.8, and to this specification. Thewelding procedures shall specify end preparation for butt welds includingcleaning, alignment, and root openings. Preheat, interpass temperaturecontrol, and postheat treatment of welds shall be as required by approvedwelding procedures, unless otherwise indicated or specified. The type ofbacking rings or consumable inserts, if used, shall be described and if theyare to be removed, the removal process shall be described. Copies of thewelding procedure specifications and procedure qualification test resultsfor each type of welding required shall be submitted in accordance withparagraph SUBMITTALS. Approval of any procedure does not relieve theContractor of the sole responsibility for producing acceptable welds.Welding procedures shall be identified individually and shall be referencedon the detail drawings or keyed to the contract drawings.

1.5.2 Welder and Welding Operator Performance

Each welder and welding operator assigned to work shall be qualified inaccordance with ASME B31.8.

1.5.2.1 Certification

Before assigning welders or welding operators to the work, provide theEngineer with their names together with certification that each individualis performance-qualified as specified. The certification shall state thetype of welding and positions for which each is qualified, the code andprocedure under which each is qualified, date qualified, and the firm andindividual certifying the qualification tests.

1.5.2.2 Identification

Identify each particular weld with the personal number, letter, or symbol



assigned to each welder or welding operator. To identify welds, writtenrecords indicating the location of welds made by each welder or weldingoperator shall be submitted, and each welder or welding operator shallapply the personal mark adjacent to the welds using a rubber stamp or

felt-tipped marker with permanent, weatherproof ink or other methodsapproved by the Engineer that do not deform the metal. For seam welds,identification marks shall be placed adjacent to the welds at 3 footintervals. Identification by die stamps or electric etchers will not beallowed.

1.5.2.3 Renewal of Qualification

Requalification of a welder or welding operator is required under any ofthe following conditions:

a. When a welder or welding operator has not used the specific weldingprocess for a period of 3 months; the period may be extended to 6

months if the welder or welding operator has been employed on some

other welding process.

b. When a welder or welding operator has not welded with any processduring a period of 3 months, all the personal qualifications shall beconsidered expired, including any extended by virtue of a., above.

c. There is specific reason to question the person's ability to make weldsthat will meet the requirements of the specifications.

d. The welder or welding operator was qualified by an employer, other thanthose firms performing work under this contract, and a qualification

. test has not been taken within the preceding 12 months.I

e. Renewal of qualification for a specific welding process underconditions a., b., and d., above, needs to be made on only a singletest joint or pipe of any thickness, position, or material toreestablish the welder's or welding operator's qualification for anythickness, position, or material covered under previous qualification.

1.5.3 Inspection and NDE Personnel

All inspection and NDE personnel shall be qualified in accordance with thefollowing requirements.

1.5.3.1 Inspector Certification

Welding inspectors shall be qualified in accordance with AWS QC1.

1.5.3.2 NDE Personnel

NDE personnel shall be certified, and a written procedure for the controland administration of NDE personnel training, examination, andcertification shall be established. The procedures shall be based on

appropriate specific and general guidelines of training and experiencerecommended by ASNT SNT-TC-1A.

1. 6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

This section covers the welding of pressure piping systems. Submit detaildrawings showing location, length, and type of welds; and indicatingpostweld heat treatment and NDE as required. Deviations from applicablecodes, approved procedures, and approved detail drawings will not be



permitted without prior written approval. Materials or components withwelds made offsite will not be accepted if the welding does not conform tothe requirements of this specification, unless otherwise specified.Develop procedures for welding all metals included in the work. Weldingshall not be started until welding procedures, welders, and weldingoperators have been qualified. Qualification testing shall be performed byan approved testing laboratory, or by the Contractor if approved by theEngineer. Notify the Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of the time andplace of the tests. When practicable, perform the qualification tests at or

near the worksite. Maintain current records of the test results obtained inthe welding procedure, welding operator, welder performance qualifications,and nondestructive examination (NDE) procedures readily available at thesite for examination by the Engineer. The procedures for making transitionwelds between different materials or between plates or pipes of differentwall thicknesses shall be .qualified. ASME B31.8 requirements for branchconnections may be used in lieu of detailed designs. Unless otherwisespecified, the choice of welding process shall be the responsibility of theContractor. Safety precautions shall conform to AWS Z49.1.


All filler metals, electrodes, fluxes, and other welding materials shall bedelivered to the site in manufacturers' original packages and stored in a dryspace until used. Packages shall be properly labeled and designed to givemaximum protection from moisture and to insure safe handling.

1.7.1 Material Control

Materials shall be stored in a controlled access and clean, dry area thatis weathertight and is maintained at a temperature recommended by themanufacturer. The materials shall not be in contact with the floor andshall be stored on wooden pallets or cribbing.

1.7.1.1 Damaged Containers

Low-hydrogen steel electrodes shall be stored in their sealed shippingcontainer. If the seal is damaged during shipment or storage, and thedamage is not immediately detected, the covered electrodes in thatcontainer shall be rebaked in accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions prior to issuance or shall be discarded. If a container isdamaged in storage and the damage is witnessed, the electrodes from thatcontainer shall be immediately placed in a storage oven. The storage oven

temperature shall be as recommended by the manufacturer or the weldingmaterial specification'.

1.7.1.2 Partial Issues

When a container of covered electrodes is opened and only a portion of thecontent is issued, the remaining portion shall, within 1/2 hour, be placedin a storage oven.

1.7.2 Damaged Materials

Materials which are damaged shall be discarded. Covered electrodes whichare oil or water-soaked, dirty, or on which the flux has separated from thewire shall be discarded.



PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Provide welding materials which comply with ASME BPVC SEC II-C. Weldingequipment, electrodes, welding wire, and fluxes shall be capable ofproducing satisfactory welds when used by a qualified welder or weldingoperator using qualified welding procedures.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WELDING OPERATIONS

Perform welding in accordance with qualified procedures using qualifiedwelders and welding operators. Submit detailed procedures which definemethods of compliance to contract drawings and specifications. Inspectionand material procurement records. System and material testing andcertification records. Written records and drawings indicating location ofwelds made by each welder or welding operator.

Welding shall not be done when the quality of the completed weld could beimpaired by the prevailing working or weather conditions. The Engineerwill determine when weather or working conditions are unsuitable forwelding.

3.1.1 Base Metal Preparation

Oxy-fuel cutting shall not be used on austenitic stainless steel or

nonferrous materials.

3.1.2 Weld Joint Fit-Up

Parts tÜat are to be joined by welding shall be fitted, aligned, andretained in position during the welding operation by the use of bars,jacks, clamps, or other mechanical fixtures. Welded temporary attachmentsshall not be used except when it is impractical to use mechanicalfixtures. When temporary attachments are used, they shall be the same

material as the base metal, and shall be completely removed by grinding or

thermal cutting after the welding operation is completed. If thermalcutting is used, the attachment shall be cut to not less than 1/4 inch fromthe member and the balance removed by grinding. After the temporaryattachment has been removed, the area shall be visually examined.

3.1.3 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures

Preheat temperatures shall meet the requirements specified by ASME B31.B.However, in no case shall the preheat be below 50 degrees F for ferriticsteel or austenitic stainless steel, or 32 degrees F for nonferrous alloys.The maximum interpass temperatures shall not exceed 300 degrees F foraustenitic stainless steels, nickel alloys, and copper alloys; and 500degrees F for carbon steels. Preheat techniques shall be such as to ensure

that the full thickness of the weld joint preparation and/or adjacent base

material, at least 3 inches in all directions, is at the specifiedtemperature. Preheating by induction or resistance methods is preferred.When flame heating is used, only a neutral flame shall be amployed. Oxy-fuel heating shall not be used on austenitic stainless steel or nickel-alloymaterials; however, air-fuel heating is acceptable if controlled to insurethat the surface temperature does not exceed 150 degrees F. Interpasstemperatures shall be checked on the surface of the component within 1 inch



of the weld groove and at the starting location of the next weld pass, andfor a distance of about 6 inches ahead of the weld, but not on the area to

be welded.

3.1.4 Production Welding Instructions

a. Welding shall not be done when the ambient temperature is lower thanminus 0 degree F.

b. Welding is not permitted on surfaces that are wet or covered with ice,when snow or rain is falling on the surfaces to be welded, or duringperiods of high winds, unless the welders and the work are properlyprotected.

c. Gases for purging and shielding shall be welding grade and shall have a

dew point of minus 40 degrees F or lower.

d. Back purges are required for austenitic stainless steels and nonferrousalloys welded from one side and shall be set up such that the flow ofgas from the inlet to the outlet orifice passes across the area to bewelded. The oxygen content of the gas exiting from the purge ventshall be less than 2 percent prior to welding.,

e. The purge on groove welds shall be maintained for at least three layersor 3/16 inch.

f. Removable purge dam materials shall be made of expandable or flexibleplugs, such as plexiglass, plywood (which shall be dry when used),etc. Wood dams shall be kiln-dried quality. Nonremovable purge dams

and purge dam adhesives shall be made of water soluble materials.Purge doms shall not be made of polyvinyl alcohol.

g. Any welding process which requires the use of external gas shieldingshall not be done in a draft or wind unless the weld area is protectedby a shelter. This shelter shall be of material and shape appropriateto reduce wind velocity in the vicinity of the weld to a maximum of 5

mph (440 fpm).

h. Welding of low-alloy and hardenable high-alloy steels may be interruptedprovided a minimum of at least 3/8 inch thickness of weld deposit or 25

percent of the weld groove is filled, whichever is greater, and thepreheat temperature is maintained during the time that welding isinterrupted. If the temperature falls below the minimum preheattemperature before all welding has been completed on a joint, or, whererequired, before post weld heat treatment, a liquid penetrant or

magnetic particle examination shall be performed to insure sounddeposited metal before reheating. Welding of other materials may beinterrupted without restriction provided a visual inspection isperformed before welding is resumed.

i. Tack welds to be incorporated in the final welds shall have their endstapered by grinding or welding technique. Tack welds that are crackedor defective shall be removed and the groove shall be retacked prior towelding. Temporary tack welds shall be removed, the surface groundsmooth, and visually inspected. For low-alloy and hardenable high-alloysteels, the area shall be magnetic particle examination inspected.

j. When joining ferritic steel pressure piping components to austeniticstainless steel pressure piping components and postweld heattreatment is required, the following requirements apply:



(1) The weld-end preps of ferritic steel components, which are to bewelded to austenitic stainless steel, shall be buttered with one

of the following weld filler metals and shall conform to thespecified requirerents: ASME BPVC SEC II-C, SFA 5.14,Classification ERNiCr-3; or ASME BPVC SEC II-C, SFA 5.11,Classification ENiCrFe-2.

(2) The ferritic steel weld-end prep shall be buttered, receive a

postweld heat treatment as required by ASME B31.8 and then bemachined with the applicable weld-end preparation. Aftermachining, the buttered layer shall be a minimum of 1/4 inchthick.

(3) Pressure piping transition joints shall be completed usingERNiCr-3 or ENiCrFe-2 weld filler metals. No furtherpostweld heat treatment shall be performed.

k. When joining ferritic.steel pressure piping components to austeniticstainless steel pressure piping components and postweld heattreatment is not required, prepare and weld the joint using eitherERNiCr-3 or ENiCrFe-2 filler metals. For service temperatures of 200degrees F or less, stainless filler metal 309 ASME BPVC SEC II-C, SFA5.4 or 5.9 is permissible in lieu of the nickel-based alloys.

1. Grinding of completed welds is to be performed only to the extentrequired for NDE, including any inservice examination, and toprovide weld reinforcement within the requirements of ASME B31.8.If the surface of the weld requires grinding, reducing the weld orbase material below the minimum required thickness shall be avoided.Minimum weld external reinforcement shall be flush between externalsurfaces.

3.1.5 Postweld Heat Treatment

a. Postweld heat treatment shall be performed in accordance withASME B31.8. Temperatures for local postweld heat treatment shall bemeasured continuously by thermocouples in contact with theWeldment.

b. Postweld heat treatment of low-alloy steels, when required, shallbe performed immediately upon completion of welding and prior to thetemperature of the weld falling below the preheat temperature.However, postweld heat treatment may be postponed after thecompletion of the weld, if, immediately after the weld is completed,it is maintained at a minimum temperature of 300 degrees F or thepreheat temperature, whichever i$ greater, for 2 hours per inch ofweld thickness.

c. For low-alloy steels, the cooling rates shall be such that temperembrittlement is avoided.

3.2 EXAMINATIONS, INSPECTIONS, AND TESTS

Visual and NDE shall be performed by the Contractor to detect surface andinternal discontinuities in completed welds. The services of a qualifiedcommercial inspection or testing laboratory or technical consultant,approved by the Engineer, shall be employed by the Contractor. All tackwelds, weld passes, and completed welds shall be visually inspected. Inaddition magnetic particle examination shall be performed on rootpasses. Magnetic particle exmina05ions9h6allbe required as indicated in


TABLE 1. When inspection and testing indicates defects in a weld joint,the weld shall be repaired by a qualified welder in accordance withparagraph CORRECTIONS AND REPAIRS.

TABLE .I. MANDATORY MINIMUM NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATIONS

Type Weld Piping Service Conditions and Nondestructive Test

Temperatures over Temperatures between All others400 degrees C 750 177 degrees C 350degrees F and at all degrees F and 400pressures degrees C 750

degrees F inclusiveand at pressuresabove 7100 kPa 1025psig

Butt Welds (Girth RT for NPS over 50 mm RT for over 50 mm 2 Visual for alland Longitudinal) 2 inches MT or PT inches NPS with sizes and

for NPS 50 mm 2 thickness over 20 mm thicknessesinches and less 3/4 inch. Visual for

all sizes withthickness 20 mm 3/4inch or less.

3.2.1 Visual Inspection

Weld joints shall be inspected visually as follows:

3.2.1.1.

Before Welding

For compliance with requirements for joint preparation, placement ofbacking rings or consumable inserts, alignment and fit-up, and cleanliness.

3.2.1.2 During Welding

For cracks and conformance to the qualified welding procedure.

3.2.1.3 After Welding

For cracks, contour and finish, bead reinforcement, undercutting, overlap,and size of fillet welds.

3.2.2 NDE Testing

NDE shall be in accordance with written procedures. Procedures forradiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, or ultrasonic tests andmethods shall conform to ASME BPVC SEC V. The approved procedure shall bedemonstrated to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In addition to theinformation required in ASME BPVC SEC V, the written procedures shallinclude the timing of the NDE in relation to the welding operations andsafety precautions.

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3.3he1follo ing indications are unacceptable:

a. Cracks.

b. Undercut on surface which is greater than 1/32 inch deep.

c. Weld reinforcement greater than 3/16 inch.

d. Lack of fusion on surface.

e. Incomplete penetration (applies only when inside surface is readilyaccessible).

f. Convexity of fillet weld surface greater than 10 percent of longest legplus 0.03 inch.

g. Concavity in groove welds.

h. Concavity in fillet welds greater than 1/16 inch.

i. Fillet weld size less than indicated or greater than 1.25 times theminimum indicated fillet leg length.

3.3.2 Magnetic Particle Examination

The following relevant indications are unacceptable:

a. Any cracks and linear indications.

b. Rounded indications with dimensions greater than 3/16 inch.

c. Four or more rounded indications in a line separatedlby 1/16 inch or

less edge-to-edge.

d. Ten or more rounded indications in any 6 square inches of surface withthe major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 inches with the area

taken in the most unfavorable location relative to the indications beingevaluated.

3.3.3 Liquid Penetrant Examination

Indications with major dimensions greater than 1/16 of an inch shall beconsidered relevant. The following relevant indications are unacceptable:

a. Any cracks or linear indications.

b. Rounded indications with dimensions greater than 3/16 inch.

c. Four or more rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 inch or

less edge-to-edge.

d. Ten or more rounded indications in any 6 square inches of surface withthe major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 inches with the area,

taken in the most unfavorable location relative to the indications beingevaluated.

3.3.4 Radiography



Welds that are shown by radiography to have any of the followingdiscontinuities are unacceptable:

a. Porosity in excess of that shown as acceptable in ASME BPVC SEC I,Appendix A-250.

b. Any type of crack or zone of incomplete fusion or penetration.

c. Any other elongated indication which has a length greater than:

(1) 1/4 inch for "t" up to 3/4 inch inclusive. Where "t", here andbelow, pertains to the thickness of the weld being examined; if aweld joins two members having different thickness at the weld, "t"is the thinner of these two thicknesses.

(2) 1/3 "t" for "t" from 3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, inclusive.

(3) 3/4 inch for "t" over 2-1/4 inch.

d. Any group of indications in line that have an aggregate length greaterthan "t" in a length of "12t", except where the distance between thesuccessive indications exceeds 6L where L is the longest indication inthe group.

3.3.5 Ultrasonic Examination

Where discontinuities are interpreted to be cracks, lack of fusion, andincomplete penetration, they are unacceptable regardless of length.Linear-type discontinuities are unacceptable if the amplitude exceeds thereference level and discontinuities have lengths which exceed the following:

a. 1/4 inch for "t" up to 3/4 inch. Where "t", here and below, is thethickness of the weld being examined; if the weld joins two membershaving different thicknesses at the weld, "t" is the thinner of thesetwo thicknesses.

b. 1/3 inch for "t" from 3/4 to 2-1/4 inch.

c. 3/4 inch for "t" over 2-1/4 inch.

3 . 4 CORRECTIONS AND REPAIRS

Defects shall be removed and repaired as specified in ASME B31.8 unlessotherwise specified. Disqualifying defects discovered between weldpasses shall be repaired before additional weld material is deposited.Wherever a defect is removed, and repair by welding is not required, theaffected area shall be blended into the surrounding surface eliminatingsharp notches, crevices, or corners. After defect removal is complete andbefore rewelding, the area shall be examined by the same test method whichfirst revealed the defect to ensure that the defect has been eliminated.After rewelding, the repaired area shall be reexamined by the same testmethod originally used for that area. Any indication of a defect shall beregarded as a defect unless reevaluation by NDE or by surface conditioningshows that no disqualifying defects are present. The use of any foreignmaterial to mask, fill in, seal, or disguise welding defects will not bepermitted.


