PROJECT MANUAL Well No. 6 Northfield, Minnesota 2014 Bolton & Menk Project No. M22.108208
ENGINEERING STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
CITY OF NORTHFIELD; MINNESOTA
Thereby certify that thi� plan, �pecification or report wa� prepared by me or under my direct sllpervi�ion and that I am a duly Regi�tered Profe��ional Engineerunder State of Minnesota Statute� Section 326.02 to 326.16. .
Brian Erickson,P.E. City of Northfield, Interim City Engineer Date: October 20 14 Minn. Reg� No. 49279
I hereby certify that this plan, specification .or report was prepared by me<or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under State of Minnesota Statutes Section 326.02 to 326.16 ..
Ylv� Herrrian Dharmarajah,Ph.D;, PoE .. .
Bolton andMenk, Inc;, Project Engineer Date: October 2014 Minn.Reg.No.18256
ENGINEERING STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Advertisement for Bids ............................................................................................1
Information for Bidders ...........................................................................................2
Bid ............................................................................................................................7
Agreement ..............................................................................................................12
Performance and Payment Bonds ..........................................................................16
Notice of Award .....................................................................................................24
Notice to Proceed ...................................................................................................25
General Conditions ............................................................................................ 1-18
Exhibit A-1.............................................................................................................19
SPECIFICATIONS
00001 ENGINEERING STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, CITY OF NORTHFIELD
00991 CHANGE ORDER
00992 ENGINEER’S FIELD ORDER
00993 PROPOSAL REQUEST
00994 WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE
00995 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK 02522 WELL CONSTRUCTION – MOUNT SIMON FORMATION
APPENDIX A
Figure 1 – LOCATION MAP
Figure 2 - WELL SITE PLAN
Figure 3 – PROPOSED WELL DESIGN
Figure 4 - SILT FENCE DETAILS
Figure 5 – ROCK ENTRANCE DETAILS
Figure 6 – ALTERNATE WELL DESIGN
APPENDIX B
B1 – CHEMICAL ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
B2 – DRAWDOWN RECOVERY SCHEDULE
B3 – GRAPH FOR DETERMINING SAND CONTENT
APPENDIX C – PRELIMINARY WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA GUIDANCE
WORKSHEET
APPENDIX D – WELL LOGS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received by the Northfield City Clerk at Northfield, MN until 10:00 AM on Monday, December 08, 2014, for the Municipal Well No. 6.
LOCATION: Spring Creek Park, South of the Intersection of Jefferson Parkway and Wilcox Boulevard West
TYPE OF WORK: Well Drilling
The major items of work are approximately:
800 C Y of SANDSTONE REMOVAL35 C Y of NEAT CEMENT GROUT50 L F of DRILL AND DRIVE 30" DIA. CASING INTO PDC FORMATION232 L F of DRILL 29" DIA. OPEN HOLE82 L F of DRILL 23" DIA. OPEN HOLE INTO JORDAN SANDSTONE FORMATION280 L F of SET 24" DIA. CASING WITH 1.5 STICK-UP
Proposals, Plans and Specifications may be examined at the City of Northfield Engineering office, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Proposals, Plans and Specifications may be downloaded for no charge from the City of Northfield eGram web site. Go to https://egram.ci.northfield.mn.us/ to request access.
Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder's Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to at least 5% of the total bid made payable to the City of Northfield City Clerk.
Substantial completion shall be June 15, 2015. Final Completion under this must be completed by July 15, 2015.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.
Publish in Northfield News November 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2014
Publish on City of Northfield Engineering Website November 15th - December 8th, 2014
Publish on MnDOT E-Advert Site Novmeber 15th - December 8th, 2014
City of NorthfieldCity Project
CLOSING DATE: Monday, December 08, 2014
Brian EricksonCity of NorthfieldInterim Public Works Director/City Engineer
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents are listed in the Agreement and copies may be obtained for the Bidder’s
individual use by applying to the Owner, City of Northfield, Engineering Division, 801 Washington Street,
Northfield, Minnesota 55057, or as otherwise indicated in the Advertisement for Bids, and by depositing
the amount indicated in said Advertisement. The most recent version of the "Engineering Standard
Specifications, City of Northfield, Minnesota" are an integral part of the Contract Documents.
BIDDERS’ KNOWLEDGE
Bidders must familiarize themselves with all local ordinances and state and federal statutes pertaining to
the proposed construction, and examine and determine for themselves the location and nature of the
proposed Work, and the amount and character of the labor and materials required therefor, and the
difficulties which may be encountered.
Bidders shall acquaint themselves with any and all changes in specifications and changes in methods or
procedures or policies as may be set forth in the Contract Documents.
Any bidder who in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications or other Contract
Documents, may submit to the Engineer a written request for an explanation or interpretation thereof at
least 7 days prior to the scheduled bid opening. The bidder submitting the request will be responsible for
prompt delivery of such request. Any such explanation or interpretation shall be made only by a duly
issued Addendum and a copy of such Addendum shall be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a
set of documents. No bidder shall be entitled to rely upon any other explanation or interpretation. If, after
the bids have been delivered to the Owner, any difference of opinion shall arise as to the true intent or
meaning of any part of the specifications, the decision of the Engineer shall be final, conclusive and
binding on all parties.
All proposals shall be made and received with the express understanding that the bidder accepts the terms
and conditions contained in these instructions, the plans and specifications, the forms of contract and
bonds, and any other Contract Documents.
BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS
If requested, bidders must present satisfactory evidence that they are familiar with the class of Work
specified, and that they have the necessary capital, tools, machinery and other equipment necessary to
conduct the Work and complete the improvement within the time specified in the proposal, in a good and
Workmanlike manner and to the entire satisfaction of the Owner. Failure on the part of any bidder to
satisfactorily carry out previous contracts or the bidder’s lack of experience or equipment necessary for the
satisfactory completion of the project may be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification of the bidder.
Before the successful bidder may commence Work, the successful bidder must file with the Engineer
satisfactory certificates, in duplicate, showing insurance coverage to the extent and in the amounts
required by the Contract Documents.
No person will be permitted to commence Work until authorization by the Owner to proceed has been
received in writing by the Contractor.
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SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Owner, up to the date and hour as specified in the Advertisement for
Bids, at the office of the City Clerk. Bids received after the time specified shall be returned unopened.
All bids must be made in ink upon the separate bid form included in the specifications, must give prices
for each item and aggregate amount of the Work, and must be signed and acknowledged by the bidder in
accordance with the directions on the bid form. In order to ensure consideration, the bid shall be enclosed
in a sealed envelope addressed to the Owner and clearly marked as to the time and date of bid opening and
identification of the project. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Owner.
Each bid must contain the full name or names and post office address(es) of the bidder or bidders, and any
persons who sign a bid as agent of another, or of a firm, may be required to furnish satisfactory evidence
of their authority to do so.
A partnership which submits a bid must give the full names and addresses of all partners, must identify
itself as a partnership, must identify the state in which it was formed, and must be signed by at least one
partner.
When an unincorporated firm other than a partnership submits a bid, the names, addresses and signatures
of all individual members of the firm shall be provided, and any other name under which the firm does
business must be clearly identified.
If a corporation submits a bid, the bid must be signed in the name and under the seal of the corporation by
two duly authorized officers or agents of the corporation, and must identify the state of incorporation and
the corporation’s address. Such officers or agents may be required to present satisfactory evidence that
they have authority to sign the bid. In the event that any corporation organized and doing business under
the laws of a foreign state is the successful bidder, such corporation shall present evidence that it is
authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota before the contract is executed.
More than one bid from an individual, firm, partnership or corporation under the same or different names
will not be considered. Evidence that any bidder is interested in more than one bid for the same Work will
be considered sufficient cause for the rejection of all bids so affected, provided that a party who has quoted
prices to a bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other bidders, or from submitting a
direct bid on its own behalf.
Unless otherwise specifically provided in the specifications for the project, bids must be made upon each
and every item shown on the Bid Form, including all alternate items.
Bids received by facsimile transmission will not be considered. However, bids already properly submitted
may be modified by facsimile transmission received prior to the time specified in the Advertisement for
Bids. Modifications shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original
or revised bid.
BIDDERS TO INVESTIGATE SITE AND REVIEW DOCUMENTS
Bidders are required to submit their bids upon the following express conditions, which shall apply to and
become part of every bid received:
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Bidders shall satisfy themselves and form their own opinions by personal examination of the
location and ground of the proposed Work, and by such other means as they may desire, as to the
actual conditions and requirements of the Work, including the materials to be excavated and other
subsurface conditions affecting the Work; shall make their own interpretations and satisfy
themselves by their own investigation and research regarding all conditions affecting the Work to
be done and the labor and materials needed; and shall make their bids in sole reliance thereon.
Any information or data concerning surface and subsurface conditions furnished by the Owner or
its representatives is furnished for the convenience of the bidders and is not guaranteed. Bidders
shall thoroughly examine and familiarize themselves with the drawings, specifications, Special
Provisions, and all other Contract Documents. The Contractor, by the execution of the Agreement,
shall in no way be relieved of any obligation due to its failure to receive or examine any pertinent
documents or to visit the site and acquaint itself with the existing conditions. The Owner will be
justified in rejecting any claim based on facts which the Contractor could have discovered through
the investigation and review required herein.
Promptly notify the Engineer in writing of all conflicts, errors, or discrepancies in the Bidding
Documents.
BID SECURITY
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a money order, certified check or bid bond,
payable to the order of the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the
bid. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by the bid security.
If alternate bids are called for which utilize several different classes of material or types of improvement
for the same Work, one bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the highest
bid will be sufficient for all bids.
As soon as the bids have been tabulated, all bid guarantees shall be returned to all of the bidders except the
three lowest bidders whose bid guarantees shall be retained until the Agreement has been signed by the
successful bidder and the required bonds and insurance certificate(s) have been filed, approved, and
accepted. If a successful bidder fails to enter into such Agreement in accordance with its accepted
proposal, or fails to furnish the required performance and payment bonds and insurance certificate(s)
within ten days after Notice of Award, its bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated
damages.
WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement
thereof.
After the scheduled time for opening, bidders may not withdraw or cancel their bids (1) for a period of
sixty (60) days or (2) until all of the bids submitted have been canvassed, a contract awarded, the
Agreement signed, and the required bonds and insurance certificate(s) furnished and approved, whichever
comes first. Should there be reasons why the Agreement cannot be signed or the bonds and/or insurance
submitted and/or approved within the 60-day period, the period may be extended by mutual agreement
between the Owner and the successful bidder.
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EVALUATION OF BIDS
The bids from each responsible bidder will be considered on the basis of the total amount, as shown on the
bid form, and awarded according to the best bid total reflecting the correct summation of all item
extensions shown or as otherwise described in the Special Provisions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest
of the Owner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any bid which is incomplete, obscure, or
irregular may be rejected, any bid having erasures or corrections in the price sheet may be rejected, any
bid which omits an amount on any one or more items in the price sheet may be rejected, any bid in which
unit prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected, any bid accompanied by an insufficient or irregular
bid security may be rejected, and any bid which omits acknowledgment of the receipt of addendums may
be rejected.
The Owner may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to
perform the Work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all information and data for this purpose as
the Owner may request. The low bidder must supply the names and addresses of major material suppliers
and Subcontractors when requested to do so by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid
if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is
properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the Work contemplated
therein.
AWARD OF CONTRACT, EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT, AND NOTICE TO PROCEED
Following acceptance of the bid by the Owner, a Notice of Award will be mailed to the successful bidder
together with a prepared Agreement for signature and return. The Notice of Award is not an order to
proceed. The successful bidder will have no authority to perform Work under the Agreement until a
Notice to Proceed has been issued.
Within ten (10) days of the date on which the successful bidder receives the Notice of Award, the
successful bidder shall sign and return the Agreement along with the required performance and payment
bonds and insurance certificate(s) in amounts as indicated in the General Conditions.
In the case of failure of the bidder to execute the Agreement or provide the required documents, the Owner
may at its option consider the bidder in default, in which case the bid security accompanying the proposal
shall become the property of the Owner. The Agreement will be executed by the Owner after the required
bonds and certificate(s) are submitted and have been approved by the Owner.
The performance and payment bonds shall be in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, with a
corporate surety approved by the Owner. Attorneys-in-fact who sign any bonds must file with each bond a
certified copy of their power of attorney, noting the effective date thereof.
The Owner, within 10 days of receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds, insurance
certificate(s), and Agreement signed by the party to whom the contract was awarded, shall sign the
Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the Owner not
execute the Agreement within such period, the bidder may by written notice withdraw its consent to the
signed Agreement and will not then be bound thereby. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon
receipt of the notice by the Owner.
A Notice to Proceed shall be issued within 10 days of the execution of the Agreement by the Owner.
Should there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period, the period may be
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extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Contractor. If the Notice to Proceed has not
been issued within the 10-day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the Contractor may
terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party.
A pre-construction conference will be held after the Notice to Proceed has been issued.
SCHEDULE
All work under the contract must be substantially complete by June 15, 2015. Substantial completion
shall be defined as all work with the exception of the water testing reports.
Final completion must be complete by July 15, 2015.
OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence of this and all Agreements and
that the OWNER will suffer financial loss if the work is not completed within the times specified in
this CONTRACT. They also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving in a
legal arbitration proceeding the actual loss suffered by the OWNER if the work is not completed on
time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that
liquidated damages for the delay (but not penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER five hundred
and no/100 dollars ($500.00) for each calendar day the work is not completed according to the
substantial and final completion dates indicated in this Agreement.
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BID
Proposal of (hereinafter called "Bidder"), organized and
existing under the laws of the State of , doing business as
,1 to the City of
Northfield, Minnesota (hereinafter called "Owner").
In compliance with your Advertisement for Bids, Bidder hereby proposes to perform all Work for
the construction of Well No. 6, in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth
therein, and at the prices stated below.
By submission of this Bid, Bidder (and in the case of a joint Bid, each party thereto with respect to
its own organization) certifies that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation,
communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other Bidder or with any
competitor.
Bidder hereby agrees to commence Work under this contract on or before a date to be specified
in the Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the Work within the time set forth in the Special
Provisions. Bidder further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, in the amount set forth in the Special
Provision for each calendar day that it shall be in default of completing the Work on time.
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendum:
Bidder agrees to perform all the Work described in the Contract Documents for the following unit
prices:
1. Insert “a corporation”, “a partnership”, or “a sole proprietorship” as applicable.
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES
Construction of Municipal Well No. 6 – Schedule “A”
Item
No. Item Unit
Base Bid/
Alternate Quantity Unit Price Total Price
2013.602 Gamma Log LS Base Bid 1
2021.501 Mobilization & Demobilization, Clean Up Site, Erosion
Control & Permit Fees LS Base Bid 1
2101.511 Site Clear and Grub and Erosion Control LS Base Bid 1
2105.503 Sandstone Removal CY Base Bid 800
2404.618 Explosive Development LBS Base Bid 300
2404.618 Furnish and Remove Development Equipment EA Base Bid 1
2433.607 Neat Cement Grout CY Base Bid 35
2452.602 Water Analysis LS Base Bid 1
2501.602 Video Survey LS Base Bid 1
2504.601 Plumbness and Alignment Test LS Base Bid 1
2504.601 Well Disinfection LS Base Bid 1
2504.603 Discharging Pumping LF Base Bid 300
2504.603 Drill and Drive 30” Dia. Casing into PDC Formation LF Base Bid 50
2504.603 Drill 29” Dia. Open Hole LF Base Bid 232
2501.603 Drill 23” Dia. Open Hole into Jordan Sandstone Formation LF Base Bid 82
2504.603 Furnish and Install 24” Dia. Casing with 1.5 Stick-Up LF Base Bid 280
2504.610 Test Pumping HR Base Bid 70
2504.610 Furnish and Install Test Pump Equipment EA Base Bid 1
2572.501 Site Construction Temporary Fence LS Base Bid 1
2573.601 Well Development Sediment Pond or Dumpster LS Base Bid 1
2573.601 Well Development HR Base Bid 80
Total Schedule “A” $
Total $
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BID ALTERNATES:
The following Bid Alternates are optional to the Bidder.
Bid Alternate No. 1 -
1. Add or deduct (circle one) the following amount from the base
bid to meet a Substantial Completion date of
______________________________ (fill in date) $
(
DOLLARS)
Bid Alternate No. 2 -
1. Construct Well No. 6 according to Alternate Well Design
shown on Figure 6. $
(
DOLLARS)
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES – BID ALTERNATE NO. 2
Construction of Municipal Well No. 6 – Schedule “B”
Item
No. Item Unit
Base Bid/
Alternate Quantity Unit Price Total Price
2013.602 Gamma Log LS Alternate 1
2021.501 Mobilization & Demobilization, Clean Up Site, Erosion
Control & Permit Fees LS Alternate 1
2101.511 Site Clear and Grub and Erosion Control LS Alternate 1
2105.503 Sandstone Removal CY Alternate 800
2404.618 Explosive Development LBS Alternate 300
2404.618 Furnish and Remove Development Equipment EA Alternate 1
2433.607 Neat Cement Grout CY Alternate 28
2452.602 Water Analysis LS Alternate 1
2501.602 Video Survey LS Alternate 1
2504.601 Plumbness and Alignment Test LS Alternate 1
2504.601 Well Disinfection LS Alternate 1
2504.603 Discharging Pumping LF Alternate 300
2504.603 Drill and Drive 30” Dia. Casing into PDC Formation LF Alternate 50
2504.603 Drill 29” Dia. Open Hole LF Alternate 232
2501.603 Drill 23” Dia. Open Hole into Jordan Sandstone Formation LF Alternate 82
2504.603 Furnish and Install 24” Dia. Casing with 1.5 Stick-Up LF Alternate 280
2504.610 Test Pumping HR Alternate 70
2504.610 Furnish and Install Test Pump Equipment EA Alternate 1
2572.501 Site Construction Temporary Fence LS Alternate 1
2573.601 Well Development Sediment Pond or Dumpster LS Alternate 1
2573.601 Well Development HR Alternate 80
Total Bid Alternate No. 2 Schedule “B” $
Total $
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Respectfully submitted:
_____________________________________
Bidder
By: _________________________________
Signature Title
Name of Signer
_____________________________________
Address
Date
_____________________________________
License Number (if applicable)
By: _________________________________
Signature Title
Name of Signer
_____________________________________
Address
Date
_____________________________________
License Number (if applicable)
Seal - if Bid is by a corporation)
Note: Two (2) corporate officers must sign if Bidder is a corporation.
State of Minnesota )
) ss.
County of ___________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by _______________________
and __________________, the _____________________ and ______________________
of __________________________, this ___________ day of _______________ , 20 ____.
Notary Public
County, Minnesota My Commission Expires _______________
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made as of the day of , 20 , by and between the City of
Northfield, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereinafter called "Owner," and
___________________________, doing business as (a sole proprietorship) (a partnership) (a corporation),
hereinafter called "Contractor."
Witnesseth that, for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned:
1. The Contractor will commence and complete the construction of Well No. 6 (“the Project” or “the
Work”).
2. The Contractor will furnish all of the materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services
necessary for the construction and completion of the Project.
3. The Contractor will commence the Work required by the Contract Documents within 60
calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed (expected to be issued on December 16, 2014)
and substantially complete the project by the following:
June 15, 2015
Final completion must be complete by July 15, 2015.
OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence of this and all Agreements and
that the OWNER will suffer financial loss if the work is not completed within the times specified in
this CONTRACT. They also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving in a
legal arbitration proceeding the actual loss suffered by the OWNER if the work is not completed on
time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that
liquidated damages for the delay (but not penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER five hundred
and no/100 dollars ($500.00) for each calendar day the work is not completed according to the
substantial and final completion dates indicated in this Agreement.
4. The Contractor agrees to perform all of the Work described in the Contract Documents for the sum
of $ .
5. The Contractor agrees to fully comply with all requirements of the Contract Documents.
6. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
(A) Advertisement for Bids
(B) Information for Bidders
(C) Engineering Standard Specifications, City of Northfield, Minnesota
(D) Drawings prepared by the City of Northfield numbered ____ through ____, dated _______,
20__.
(E) Specifications prepared or issued by the City of Northfield dated _____ 20__.
(F) Addenda:
No.___________________, dated ____________________, 20__
No.___________________, dated ____________________, 20__
No.___________________, dated ____________________, 20__
No.___________________, dated ____________________, 20__
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(G) Bid
(H) Bid Security
(I) Agreement
(J) General Conditions
(K) Miscellaneous specifications
(L) Special Provisions
(M) Performance and Payment Bonds
(N) Maintenance Bond
(O) Notice to Proceed
(P) Change Order(s)
7. The Owner shall pay to the Contractor in the manner and at such times as set forth in the General
Conditions such amounts as required by the Contract Documents.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
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In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized
officials, this Agreement in quadruplicate, each of which shall be deemed an original, as of the date first
above written.
(Seal) OWNER: City of Northfield, Minnesota
Attest:
By: _____________________________
Name:
Name:
Title:
City Clerk
Title:
(Seal) CONTRACTOR:
__________________________________
Name
By: _______________________________
Signature Title
Address
__________________________________
License Number (if applicable)
(Seal)
By: _______________________________
Signature Title
Address
__________________________________
License Number (if applicable)
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FOR CORPORATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss
COUNTY OF )
On this day of , 20 , before me personally appeared
and , to me personally known
who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are respectively the and
______________________________ of , that the seal affixed to the
foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was executed in
behalf of the corporation by authority of its Board of Directors.
_____________________________
Notary Public
FOR PARTNERSHIP
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss
COUNTY OF _________________ )
On this ____ day of _______________, 20__, before me personally appeared ____________________
and ______________________, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that they
are partners in the partnership of __________________________________, and that they executed the
foregoing instrument on behalf of said partnership.
___________________________
Notary Public
FOR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss
COUNTY OF )
On this day of , 20 , before me personally appeared
__________________________, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the
foregoing instrument, who acknowledged that he/she executed the same on his/her own behalf.
__________________________
Notary Public
EJCDC C-610 – Performance Bond
Published December 2010 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
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PERFORMANCE BOND
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business):
OWNER (Name and Address):
OwnersName
OwnerAgentAddress
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of Agreement:
Amount:
Description (Name and Location): ProjectName
ProjectLocation
BOND
Bond Number:
Date (Not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 16
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this
Performance Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
(Seal) (Seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal
By: By:
Signature Signature (Attach Power of Attorney)
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Attest: Attest:
Signature Signature
Title Title
Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
EJCDC C-615 – Payment Bond
Published December 2010 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
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1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the
Owner for the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference.
2. If the Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except when
applicable to participate in a conference as provided in Paragraph 3.
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, the Surety’s obligation under this Bond shall arise after:
3.1 The Owner first provides notice to the Contractor and the Surety that the Owner is considering declaring a Contractor Default. Such
notice shall indicate whether the Owner is requesting a conference among the Owner, Contractor, and Surety to discuss the Contractor’s
performance. If the Owner does not request a conference, the Surety may, within five (5) business days after receipt of the Owner’s notice,
request such a conference. If the Surety timely requests a conference, the Owner shall attend. Unless the Owner agrees otherwise, any
conference requested under this Paragraph 3.1 shall be held within ten (10) business days of the Surety’s receipt of the Owner’s notice. If
the Owner, the Contractor, and the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to perform the Construction Contract,
but such an agreement shall not waive the Owner’s right, if any, subsequently to declare a Contractor Default;
3.2 The Owner declares a Contractor Default, terminates the Construction Contract and notifies the Surety; and
3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract Price in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract to the Surety
or to a contractor selected to perform the Construction Contract.
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 with a
condition precedent to the Surety’s obligations, or release the Surety from its obligations, except to the extent the Surety demonstrates actual
prejudice.
5. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety’s expense take one of the following
actions:
5.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with the consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract;
5.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract itself, through its agents or independent contractors;
5.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion
of the Construction Contract, arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the Owner and a contractor selected with the Owners
concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the
Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 7 in excess of the Balance of the Contract
Price incurred by the Owner as a result of the Contractor Default; or
5.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new contractor, and with reasonable promptness under the
circumstances:
5.4.1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is
determined, make payment to the Owner; or
5.4.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner, citing the reasons for denial.
6. If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 5 with reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this
Bond seven days after receipt of an additional written notice from the Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its obligations
under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Paragraph
5.4, and the Owner refuses the payment or the Surety has denied liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be entitled
to enforce any remedy available to the Owner.
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 greater than those
of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater than those of the
Owner under the Construction Contract. Subject to the commitment by the Owner to pay the Balance of the Contract Price, the Surety is
obligated, without duplication for:
7.1 the responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of defective work and completion of the Construction Contract;
7.2 additional legal, design professional, and delay costs resulting from the Contractor’s Default, and resulting from the actions or failure to act
of the Surety under Paragraph 5; and
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7.3 liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed performance
or non-performance of the Contractor.
8. If the Surety elects to act under Paragraph 5.1, 5.3, or 5.4, the Surety’s liability is limited to the amount of this Bond.
9. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract, and
the Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on account of any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on
this Bond to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
10. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase
orders, and other obligations.
11. Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the
work or part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after a declaration of Contractor Default or within two years after the
Contractor ceased working or within two years after the Surety refuses or fails to perform its obligations under this Bond, whichever occurs first.
If the provisions of this paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum periods of limitations available to sureties as a defense in the
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable.
12. Notice to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which their signature
appears.
13. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions
conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent is that this Bond
shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
14. Definitions
14.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction
Contract after all proper adjustments have been made including allowance for the Contractor for any amounts received or to
be received by the Owner in settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the Contractor is entitled, reduced
by all valid and proper payments made to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Contract.
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PAYMENT BOND
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address): SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business):
OWNER (Name and Address):
OwnersName
OwnerAgentAddress
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Effective Date of Agreement:
Amount:
Description (name and location) ProjectName
ProjectLocation
BOND
Bond Number:
Date (Not earlier than the Effective Date of the Agreement of the Construction contract):
Amount:
Modifications to this Bond Form: None See Paragraph 16
Surety and Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this
Payment Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
(Seal)
(Seal)
Contractor's Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal
By: By:
Signature Signature (Attach Power of Attorney)
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Attest: Attest:
Signature Signature
Title Title Notes: (1) Provide supplemental execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers. (2) Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
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1. The Contractor and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to the
Owner to pay for labor, materials, and equipment furnished for use in the performance of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated
herein by reference, subject to the following terms.
2. If the Contractor promptly makes payment of all sums due to Claimants, and defends, indemnifies, and holds harmless the Owner from
claims, demands, liens, or suits by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract, then the Surety and the Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond.
3. If there is no Owner Default under the Construction Contract, the Surety’s obligation to the Owner under this Bond shall arise after the
Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 13) of claims, demands, liens, or suits
against the Owner or the Owner’s property by any person or entity seeking payment for labor, materials, or equipment furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract, and tendered defense of such claims, demands, liens, or suits to the Contractor and the Surety.
4. When the Owner has satisfied the conditions in Paragraph 3, the Surety shall promptly and at the Surety’s expense defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless the Owner against a duly tendered claim, demand, lien, or suit.
5. The Surety’s obligations to a Claimant under this Bond shall arise after the following:
5.1 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the Contractor,
5.1.1 have furnished a written notice of non-payment to the Contractor, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed
and the name of the party to whom the materials were, or equipment was, furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was
done or performed, within ninety (90) days after having last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment included
in the Claim; and
5.1.2 have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 13).
5.2 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with the Contractor have sent a Claim to the Surety (at the address
described in Paragraph 13).
6. If a notice of non-payment required by Paragraph 5.1.1 is given by the Owner to the Contractor, that is sufficient to satisfy a Claimant’s
obligation to furnish a written notice of non-payment under Paragraph 5.1.1.
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7. When a Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 5.1 or 5.2, whichever is applicable, the Surety shall promptly and at the
Surety’s expense take the following actions:
7.1Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner, within sixty (60) days after receipt of the Claim, stating the amounts
that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts that are disputed; and
7.2Pay or arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts.
7.3The Surety’s failure to discharge its obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2 shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of defenses
the Surety or Contractor may have or acquire as to a Claim, except as to undisputed amounts for which the Surety and Claimant
have reached agreement. If, however, the Surety fails to discharge its obligations under Paragraph 7.1 or 7.2, the Surety shall
indemnify the Claimant for the reasonable attorney’s fees the Claimant incurs thereafter to recover any sums found to be due and
owing to the Claimant.
8. The Surety’s total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond, plus the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees provided under
Paragraph 7.3, and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in good faith by the Surety.
9. Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract shall be used for the performance of the Construction
Contract and to satisfy claims, if any, under any construction performance bond. By the Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this
Bond, they agree that all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of
the Contractor and Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner’s priority to use the funds for the completion of the work.
10. The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants, or others for obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction
Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this
Bond no obligation to make payments to or give notice on behalf of Claimants, or otherwise have any obligations to Claimants under this
Bond.
11. The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts,
purchase orders, and other obligations.
12. No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state in which
the project that is the subject of the Construction Contract is located or after the expiration of 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 (2) on which the last labor or service was performed by anyone or
the last materials or equipment were furnished by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of (1) or (2) first occurs. If the
provisions of this paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable.
13. Notice and Claims to the Surety, the Owner, or the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered to the address shown on the page on which
their signature appears. Actual receipt of notice or Claims, however accomplished, shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received.
14. When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions
conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so furnished, the intent is that this Bond
shall be construed as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
15. Upon requests by any person or entity appearing to be a potential beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor and Owner shall promptly
furnish a copy of this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made.
16. Definitions
16.1 Claim: A written statement by the Claimant including at a minimum:
1. The name of the Claimant;
2. The name of the person for whom the labor was done, or materials or equipment furnished;
3.A copy of the agreement or purchase order pursuant to which labor, materials, or equipment was furnished for use in the
performance of the Construction Contract;
4. A brief description of the labor, materials, or equipment furnished;
5. The date on which the Claimant last performed labor or last furnished materials or equipment for use in the performance of
the Construction Contract;
6.The total amount earned by the Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment furnished as of the date of the Claim;
7.The total amount of previous payments received by the Claimant; and
8.The total amount due and unpaid to the Claimant for labor, materials, or equipment furnished as of the date of the Claim.
16.2 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to
furnish labor, materials, or equipment for use in the performance of the Construction Contract. The term Claimant also includes any
individual or entity that has rightfully asserted a claim under an applicable mechanic’s lien or similar statute against the real
property upon which the Project is located. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without limitation in the terms of “labor,
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materials, or equipment” that part of the water, gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service, or rental equipment used in
the Construction Contract, architectural and engineering services required for performance of the work of the Contractor and the
Contractor’s subcontractors, and all other items for which a mechanic’s lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the labor,
materials, or equipment were furnished.
16.3 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and Contractor identified on the cover page, including all
Contract Documents and all changes made to the agreement and the Contract Documents.
16.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has not been remedied or waived, to pay the Contractor as required under the
Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the other material terms of the Construction Contract.
16.5 Contract Documents: All the documents that comprise the agreement between the Owner and Contractor.
17. If this Bond is issued for an agreement between a contractor and subcontractor, the term Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be
Subcontractor and the term Owner shall be deemed to be Contractor.
18. Modifications to this Bond are as follows:
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NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: _______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Project Description: Well No. 6
____________________________________
The Owner has considered the bid submitted by you for the above-referenced work in response
to its advertisement for bids dated , 2014, and Information for Bidders.
You are hereby notified that your bid has been accepted for items in the amount of
$ .
You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the
required performance and payment bonds and certificate(s) of insurance within ten (10) calendar days
from the date you receive this notice.
If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said bonds and certificate(s) within ten
days from the date of receipt of this notice, the Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights
arising out of the Owner's acceptance of your bid as abandoned and as a forfeiture of your bid
guaranty. The Owner will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.
You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the Owner. Dated
this day of 2014.
City of Northfield, Minnesota
(owner)
By: ________________________________
Brian Erickson, P.E.
Title: Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE: Receipt of the above notice of award is hereby acknowledged.
By this the day of , 2014.
By
Title: ___________________________
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NOTICE TO PROCEED
TO: ________________________
________________________
________________________
DATE: ________________________
PROJECT: Well No. 6
________________________
________________________
You are hereby notified to commence work in accordance with the Agreement dated
, on or after , 2015, and the contractor shall complete all work
within ______ working days, beginning on , 20 .
CITY OF NORTHFIELD
(Owner)
By: ______________________________
Brian Erickson, P.E.
Title: Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
Acceptance of Notice:
Receipt of the above Notice to Proceed is hereby acknowledged by this the
day of ________, 2015.
By: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Article Index Page Number
1. Definitions 1
2. Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings 3
3. Schedules, Reports and Records 3
4. Drawings and Specifications 3
5. Shop Drawings 3
6. Materials, Services and Facilities 4
7. Inspection and Testing 4
8. Substitutions 5
9. Patents 6
10. Surveys and Permits 6
11. Protection of Work, Property and Persons 6
12. Supervision by Contractor 7
13. Changes in the Work 7
14. Changes in Contract Price 7
15. Notice and Waiver of Claims 8
16. Time for Completion and Delay Damages 8
17. Correction of Work 9
18. Subsurface Conditions 9
19. Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay 9
20. Payments to Contractor 11
21. Acceptance of Final Payment as Release 11
22. Insurance 12
23. Contract Security 14
24. Assignments 14
25. Indemnification 14
26. Separate Contracts 15
27. Subcontracting 15
28. Engineer’s Authority 15
29. Land and Rights-of-Way 16
30. Cleaning-Up 16
31. Warranty and Guaranty 16
32. Dispute Resolution 17
33. Taxes 17
34. Existing Utilities 17
35. Closing Streets to Traffic 17
36. Use of Explosives 18
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Definitions
1.1 Wherever used in the Contract Documents, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof.
1.2 Addendum (Addenda) A written or graphic instrument issued prior to the execution of the
Agreement between Owner and Contractor which modifies or interprets the Contract
Documents, Drawings and/or Specifications, by additions, deletions, clarifications or
corrections.
1.3 Agreement The contract document which binds the Contractor to perform the Work and
the Owner to pay the Contract Price pursuant to the Contract Documents.
1.4 Bid The written offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting
forth the prices for the Work to be performed.
1.5 Bidder Any person, firm, or corporation submitting a Bid for the Work.
1.6 Bonds Bid, performance, payment and maintenance bonds and other instruments of security
furnished by the Contractor and/or its surety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.7 Change Order A written order to the Contractor authorizing an addition, deletion or revision
in the Work within the general scope of the Contract Documents, or authorizing an adjustment
in the Contract Price or Contract Time.
1.8 Contract Documents All documents identified in the Agreement as Contract Documents.
1.9 Contract Price The total monies payable to the Contractor under the terms and conditions of
the Contract Documents.
1.10 Contract Time The number of Working Days or deadline stated in the Contract Documents
for the Substantial and Final Completion of the Work.
1.11 Contractor The person, firm or corporation with whom the Owner has executed the
Agreement.
1.12 Drawings The part of the Contract Documents which show the characteristics and scope
of the Work to be performed and which have been prepared or approved by the Engineer.
1.13 Engineer The person, firm or corporation named as such in the Contract Documents.
1.14 Field Order Written order effecting a change in the Work not involving an adjustment in
the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, issued by the Engineer to the
Contractor during construction.
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1.15 Final Completion The date when the Project, or a designated portion thereof, is officially
accepted by the Owner as complete, including the completion of all restoration Work and
punchlist Work. This shall trigger the start of the two-year maintenance bond.
1.16 Notice of Award The written notice of the acceptance of the Bid issued by the Owner to
the successful Bidder.
1.17 Notice to Proceed The written notice issued by the Owner to the Contractor authorizing
the Contractor to proceed with the Work and establishing the date of commencement of
the Work.
1.18 Owner A public or quasi-public body or authority, corporation, association, partnership,
or individual for whom the Work is to be performed.
1.19 Project The undertaking to be performed as provided in the Contract Documents.
1.20 Resident Project Representative The authorized representative of the Owner who is
assigned to the project site or any part thereof.
1.21 Shop Drawings All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and other
data, which are prepared by the Contractor, a Subcontractor, manufacturer, Supplier or
distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the Work shall be fabricated or
installed.
1.22 Specifications A part of the Contract Documents consisting of written descriptions of a
technical nature of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and
Workmanship.
1.23 Subcontractor An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with the
Contractor or with any other Subcontractor for the performance of a portion of the Work
at the site.
1.24 Substantial Completion The date when the Project, or a designated portion thereof, is
officially accepted by the Owner for utilization for its intended purpose. Generally, this is
after the base course of bituminous is placed.
1.25 Supplementary Conditions Modifications to general conditions which may be required by a
federal or state agency as a condition of the agency’s participation in the Project.
1.26 Suppliers Any person, supplier or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the
Work, including that fabricated to a special design, but who does not perform labor at the
site.
1.27 Work All labor necessary to produce the construction required by the Contract Documents,
and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in the Project.
1.28 Working Day A calendar day, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal Holidays, on
which weather or other conditions not under the control of the Contractor will permit the
normal Working force engaged in progress-controlling operations to proceed for at least two
(2) hours.
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1.29 Written Notice Any written notice to any party to the Agreement relative to any part of the
Agreement, which shall be considered delivered and the service thereof completed when
posted by certified or registered mail to a party at its last given address, or when delivered in
person to a party or an authorized representative assigned to the Project.
2. Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings
2.1 The Contractor may be furnished additional instructions and detail drawings by the
Engineer as part of addenda, change orders or field orders as necessary to carry out the
Work required by the Contract Documents.
2.2 The additional drawings and instructions thus supplied as part of addenda, change order,
or field orders shall become a part of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall carry
out the Work in accordance with the additional detail drawings and instructions.
3. Schedules, Reports and Records
3.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Owner such schedules of quantities and costs, progress
schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and other data as the Owner may request
concerning Work performed or to be performed.
3.2 Prior to or at the time of the pre-construction conference, the Contractor shall submit
schedules showing the order in which it proposes to carry out the Work, including dates
at which it will start the various portions of the Work and the estimated date of
Substantial Completion of each portion.
4. Drawings and Specifications
4.1 The intent of the Drawings and Specifications is that the Contractor shall furnish all
labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary for the proper execution
of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and all incidental Work
necessary to complete the Project in an acceptable manner, ready for use, occupancy or
operation by the Owner.
4.2 In case of conflict between the Drawings and Specifications, the Specifications shall
govern. Figure dimensions on Drawings shall govern over scale dimensions, and detailed
drawings shall govern over general drawings.
4.3 Any discrepancies or inconsistencies found between the Drawings and Specifications or
any omissions or ambiguities in the Drawings or Specifications shall be immediately
reported in writing to the Engineer, who shall promptly correct such discrepancies,
inconsistencies, omissions or ambiguities in writing. Work done by the Contractor after
discovery of such discrepancies, inconsistencies, omissions or ambiguities and prior to
correction by Engineer shall be done at the Contractor’s risk.
5. Shop Drawings
5.1 The Contractor shall provide Shop Drawings as may be necessary for the prosecution of
the Work as required by the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall promptly review
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all Shop Drawings. The Engineer’s approval of any Shop Drawings shall not release the
Contractor from responsibility for deviations from the Contract Documents. The
approval of any Shop Drawing that substantially deviates from the requirements of the
Contract Documents shall be evidenced by a Change Order.
5.2 When submitted for the Engineer’s review, Shop Drawings shall bear the Contractor’s
certification that the Contractor has reviewed and approved the Shop Drawings and that
they are in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. A minimum
of two sets of Shop Drawings are required by the Engineer. One set shall be returned to
the Contractor upon review and acceptance by the Engineer. Whenever a specific brand
and model is specified, an “or equal” item shall be considered by the Engineer if
submitted by the Contractor.
5.3 Portions of the Work requiring a Shop Drawing or sample submission shall not begin
until the Shop Drawing or submission has been approved by the Engineer. A copy of
each approved Shop Drawing and each approved sample shall be kept in good order by
the Contractor at the site and shall be available to the Engineer.
6. Materials, Services and Facilities
6.1 Unless otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall
provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, light, power,
transportation, supervision, temporary construction of any nature, and all other services
and facilities of any nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the
Work within the specified time.
6.2 Materials and equipment shall be so stored as to ensure the preservation of their quality
and fitness for the Work. Stored materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work
shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection.
6.3 Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected,
erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer.
6.4 Materials, supplies and equipment shall be in accordance with the quality specified and
the samples submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer.
6.5 Materials, supplies or equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall not be purchased
by the Contractor or the Subcontractor subject to a chattel mortgage or under a
conditional sale contract or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller.
7. Inspection and Testing
7.1 All Work performed in the construction of the project shall be subject to adequate
inspection and testing in accordance with generally accepted standards and the Contract
Documents. The Contractor agrees to complete the Work in strict conformity with the
Contract Documents, regardless of the extent or character of the inspection.
7.2 The Owner shall provide inspection and testing services required by the Contract
Documents.
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7.3 If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public
authority having jurisdiction require any Work to specifically be inspected, tested, or
approved by someone other than the Contractor, the Contractor shall give the Engineer
timely notice of readiness. The Contractor shall then furnish the Engineer the required
certificates of inspection, testing or approval.
7.4 Neither observation by the Engineer nor inspections, tests or approvals by persons other
than the Contractor shall relieve the Contractor from its obligation to perform the Work
in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
7.5 The Engineer and any representatives shall at all times have access to the Work for
observation, inspection and testing. In addition, authorized representatives and agents of
any participating federal or state agency shall be permitted to inspect all Work, payrolls,
records of personnel, invoices of materials, and other relevant data and records. The
Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access.
7.6 If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of the Engineer, it must, if
requested by the Engineer, be uncovered for the Engineer’s observation and replaced at
the Contractor’s expense.
7.7 If any Work has been covered which the Engineer has not specifically requested to
observe prior to its being covered, or if the Engineer considers it necessary or advisable
that covered Work be inspected or tested by others, the Contractor at the Engineer’s
request, shall uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or
testing as the Engineer may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all
necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment. If it is found that such Work is
defective, the Contractor shall bear all the expenses of such uncovering, exposure,
observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such
Work is not found to be defective, the Contractor shall be allowed an increase in the
Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction and an
appropriate Change Order shall be issued.
8. Substitutions
8.1 Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the drawings or
specifications by reference to brand name or catalogue number, it shall be understood that
this reference is for the purpose of defining the performance or other salient requirements
and that other products of equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered. The
Contractor may recommend the substitution of a material, article, or piece of equipment
of equal capacity, quality and function for those referred to in the Contract Documents by
reference to brand name or catalogue number, and if, in the opinion of the Engineer, such
material, article or piece of equipment is of equal capacity, quality and function to that
specified, the Engineer may approve its substitution and use by the Contractor. Any cost
differential shall be deducted from the Contract Price and the Contract Documents shall
be appropriately modified by Change Order. The Contractor warrants that if substitutes
are approved, no major changes in the function or general design of the Project will
result. Incidental changes or extra component parts required to accommodate the
substitute shall be made by the Contractor without a change in the Contract Price or
Contract Time.
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9. Patents
9.1 The Contractor shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees. The Contractor shall
defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and save the Owner
harmless from loss on account thereof, except that the Owner shall be responsible for any
such loss when a particular process, design, or the product of a particular manufacturer or
manufacturers is specified. If the Contractor has reason to believe that the design,
process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, the Contractor shall be
responsible for such loss unless such information is given promptly to the Engineer.
10. Surveys and Permits
10.1 The Owner shall furnish all land surveys and establish all base lines for locating the
principal component parts of the Work together with surveys needed for construction
such as slope stakes, stakes for pile locations and other Working points, lines, elevations
and cut sheets.
10.2 The Contractor shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points and stakes and, in
case of willful or careless destruction, shall be charged with the resulting expense for
replacement and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their
unnecessary loss or disturbance.
10.3 Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the Work
shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. Permits, licenses and easements for
permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities shall be secured and paid
for by the Owner, unless otherwise specified.
11. Protection of Work, Property and Persons
11.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. The Contractor shall provide all
necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the Work and
other persons who may be affected thereby, all the Work and all materials or equipment
to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, and other property at the
site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, sidewalks/trails, pavements,
roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in
the course of construction.
11.2 The Contractor shall remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property caused, directly or
indirectly, in whole or in part, by the Contractor, any Subcontractor or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
except to the extent damage or loss is directly attributable to the fault of the Contract
Documents or to the acts or omissions of the Owner or the Engineer or anyone employed
by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable, and not
attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the
Contractor.
11.3 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the Work or property at the site or
adjacent thereto, the Contractor, without special instruction or authorization from the
Engineer or Owner, shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. The
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Contractor shall give the Engineer prompt written notice of any significant changes in the
Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby, and a Change Order
shall thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.
12. Supervision by Contractor
12.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of
construction. The Contractor shall employ and maintain on the Work a qualified
supervisor or superintendent who shall have been designated in writing by the Contractor
as the Contractor’s representative at the site. The supervisor shall have full authority to
act on behalf of the Contractor and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as
binding as if given to the Contractor. The supervisor shall be present on the site at all
times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the Work.
13. Changes in the Work
13.1 The Owner may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the
Work without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the
amount due under the Contract Documents, or the time required for performance of the
Work, an equitable adjustment shall be authorized by Change Order.
13.2 The Engineer, also, may at any time, by issuing a Field Order, make changes in the
details of the Work. The Contractor shall proceed with the performance of any changes
in the Work so ordered by the Engineer unless the Contractor believes that such Field
Order entitles the Contractor to a change in Contract Price or Contract Time, or both, in
which event written notice shall be given to the Engineer within fifteen (15) days after
the receipt of the Field Order, and the Contractor shall not execute such changes pending
the receipt of an executed change order or further instruction from the Owner.
13.3 If the Contractor claims that any instructions the Engineer or otherwise involve extra cost
under the Agreement, the Contractor shall give the Engineer written notice of such
claims. The written notice shall be given within a reasonable time after receipt of such
instructions, and in any event, before proceeding to execute the affected Work except in
an emergency endangering life or property in which case the Contractor shall take
whatever precautions are necessary.
14. Changes in Contract Price
14.1 The Contract Price may be changed only by a Change Order. The value of any Work
covered by a Change Order or of any claim for increase or decrease in the Contract Price
shall be determined by one or more of the following methods in the order of precedence
listed below:
A. Unit prices previously approved.
B. An agreed lump sum.
C. Force account basis pursuant to Mn/DOT Specification 1904.
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15. Notice and Waiver of Claims
15.1 If the Contractor believes that it is entitled to an equitable adjustment or other change to
the Contract Price or the Contract Time, the Contractor shall promptly give the Engineer
written notice of the claim, the basis of the claim, and the extent to which the Contractor
seeks a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Time. Upon request by the Owner or
the Engineer, the Contractor shall promptly furnish such documentation supporting the
claim as is requested.
15.2 Failure to give prompt written notice or to promptly provide supporting documentation
shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of any claim for or entitlement to an equitable
adjustment or other change to the Contract Price or the Contract Time. With respect to
the notice, “promptly” shall mean within fifteen (15) calendar days of the event first
giving rise to the basis for the claim. With respect to providing supporting
documentation, “promptly” shall mean within fifteen (15) calendar days of the request for
supporting documentation.
16. Time for Completion and Delay Damages
16.1 The date of beginning and the time for Substantial Completion of the Work is an essential
conditions of the Contract Documents and the Work shall be commenced on the date
specified in the notice to proceed.
16.2 The Contractor shall proceed with the Work at such rate of progress to ensure Substantial
Completion within the Contract Time. It is expressly understood and agreed by and
between the Contractor and the Owner that the Contract Time for the Substantial
Completion of the Work described herein is a reasonable time, taking into consideration
the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors prevailing in the locality
of the Work.
16.3 If the Contractor shall fail to Substantially Complete the Work within the Contract Time,
or extension of time granted by the Owner, then the Contractor shall pay to the Owner
liquidated damages as provided in the Contract Specifications for each calendar day that
the Contractor shall be in default of completing the Work within the Contract Time.
16.4 The Contractor shall not be charged liquidated damages or any excess cost when the
delay in Substantial Completion of the Work is due to the following, and the Contractor
has promptly given written notice of such delay to the Owner or Engineer:
A. To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the Owner; or
B. To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the direct or indirect fault
or negligence of the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or Suppliers, including
but not restricted to acts of God, acts of the Owner, acts of another contractor in the
performance of a contract with the Owner, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine,
strikes, freight embargoes, and abnormal weather.
16.5 The Contractor may be eligible for an increase in the Contract Time for unavoidable
delays, change orders, disruptions or other interference resulting from the unforeseeable
causes beyond the control and without the direct or indirect fault or negligence of the
Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or Suppliers, but the Contractor’s only remedy in
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such event shall be an increase in the Contract Time and the Contractor shall have no
right to additional compensation or damages of any kind.
17. Correction of Work
17.1 The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all Work rejected by the
Engineer for failure to comply with the Contract Documents, whether incorporated in the
construction or not, and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re-execute the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and without expense to the Owner and shall
bear the expense of making good all Work of other contractors destroyed or damaged by
such removal or replacement.
17.2 All removal and replacement Work shall be done at the Contractor’s expense. If the
Contractor does not take action to remove such rejected Work within ten (10) days after
receipt of written notice, the Owner may remove such Work and store the materials at the
expense of the Contractor.
18. Subsurface Conditions
18.1 The Contractor shall promptly, and before such conditions are disturbed, except in the
event of an emergency, notify the Owner by written notice of:
A. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing materially from those
indicated in the Contract Documents; or
B. Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, differing materially
from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the Work
provided for in the Contract Documents.
18.2 The Owner shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that such conditions
do so materially differ and cause an increase or decrease in the cost of, or in the time
required for, performance of the Work, then equitable adjustment shall be made and the
Contract Documents shall be modified by a Change Order. Any claim of the Contractor
for adjustment hereunder shall not be allowed unless the required written notice has been
given, provided that the Owner may, if the Owner determines that the facts so justify,
consider and adjust any such claims asserted before the date of final payment.
19. Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay
19.1 The Owner may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any portion thereof
for a period of not more than ninety (90) days or such further time as agreed upon by the
Contractor, by written notice to the Contractor and the Engineer, which notice shall fix
the date on which Work shall be resumed. The Contractor shall resume the Work on the
date so fixed. The Contractor shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Price or an
extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributed to any such suspension.
19.2 If the Contractor is adjudged as bankrupt or insolvent, or if the Contractor makes a
general assignment for the benefit of any creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed
for the Contractor or for any of the Contractor’s property, or if the Contractor files a
petition to take advantage of any debtor’s act, or to reorganize under bankruptcy or other
applicable laws, or if the Contractor repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled Workers
or suitable materials or equipment, or if the Contractor repeatedly fails to make prompt
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payments to Subcontractors or Suppliers for labor, materials or equipment, or if the
Contractor disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public body
having jurisdiction of the Work, or if the Contractor disregards the authority of the
Engineer, or if the Contractor otherwise violates any provision of the Contract
Documents, then the Owner may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after
giving the Contractor and any surety a minimum of ten (10) days prior written notice,
terminate the services of the Contractor and take possession of the Project and of all
materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the
Contractor, and finish the Work by whatever method the Owner may deem expedient. In
such case, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the
Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct and
indirect costs of completing the project, including compensation for additional
professional services, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such costs exceed
such unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner. Such costs
incurred by the Owner shall be determined by the Engineer and incorporated in a Change
Order.
19.3 Where the Contractor’s services have been so terminated by the Owner, said termination
shall not affect any right of the Owner against the Contractor then existing or which may
thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of monies by the Owner due the Contractor
shall not release the Contractor from compliance with the Contract Documents.
19.4 After ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice to the Contractor and the Engineer,
the Owner may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect
to abandon the Project and terminate the Agreement. In such case, the Contractor shall
be paid for all Work executed and any expense sustained prior to delivery of said notice
plus reasonable profit, but exclusive of any lost profits pertaining to that portion of the
Work the Contractor did not perform.
19.5 If, through no act or fault of the Contractor, the Work is suspended for a period of more
than ninety (90) days by the Owner or under an order of court or other public authority,
or the Engineer fails to act on any request for partial payment within thirty (45) days after
it is submitted, or the Owner fails to pay the Contractor substantially the sum approved
by the Engineer or awarded by arbitrators within sixty (60) days after it is submitted, then
the Contractor may, after ten (10) days following delivery of written notice to the Owner
and the Engineer, terminate the Agreement and recover from the Owner payment for all
Work executed and all expenses sustained prior to said termination. In lieu of
terminating the Agreement, if the Engineer has failed to act on a request for partial
payment or if the Owner has failed to make any payment as aforesaid, the Contractor may
upon ten (10) days notice to the Owner and the Engineer stop the Work until the
Contractor has been paid all undisputed amounts then due, in which event and upon
resumption of the Work, a Change Order shall be issued adjusting the Contract Price or
extending the Contract Time or both to compensate for the costs and delays attributable
to the stoppage of the Work.
19.6 If the performance of all or any portion of the Work is suspended, delayed, or interrupted
as a result of a failure of the Owner or Engineer to act within the time specified in the
Contract Documents, or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time, an adjustment in
the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, shall be made by
Change Order to compensate the Contractor for the costs and delays necessarily caused
by the failure of the Owner or Engineer.
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20. Payments to Contractor
20.1 Once a month the Engineer shall submit to the Contractor a partial payment estimate
covering the Work performed during the period covered by the partial payment estimate.
If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the
Work but delivered and suitably stored at or near the site, the partial payment estimate
shall also be accompanied by such supporting data from the Contractor, satisfactory to
the Owner, as will establish the Owner’s title to the material and equipment and protect
the Owner’s interest therein, including applicable insurance. The Engineer shall, within
thirty (30) days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing
approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the Owner, or return the
partial payment estimate to the Contractor indicating in writing any reasons for refusing
to approve payment. In the latter case, the Contractor may make the necessary
corrections and resubmit the partial payment estimate. The Owner shall, within thirty
(30) days of presentation of an approved partial payment estimate, pay the Contractor a
progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment estimate. The Owner
shall retain five percent (5%) of the amount of each payment until Final Completion of
all Work covered by the Contract Documents. At the Owner’s sole discretion, upon Final
Completion of a portion of the Work on which the price is stated separately in the
Contract Documents, payment may be made in full, including retained percentages, less
authorized deductions, for that portion of the Work.
20.2 All Work covered by partial payment made shall thereupon become the sole property of
the Owner, but this provision shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of the sole
responsibility for the care and protection of the Work upon which payments have been
made or the restoration of any damaged Work, or as a waiver of the right of the Owner to
require the fulfillment of all terms of the Contract Documents.
20.3 Upon Final Completion of the Work and the Contractor’s submission of the final
payment request, the Engineer shall issue a certificate attached to the final payment
request that Final Completion of the Work has been achieved. The entire balance found
to be due the Contractor, including the retained percentages, except such sums as may be
lawfully retained by the Owner, shall be paid to the Contractor within ninety (90) days of
the Engineer’s certification of Final Completion of the Work.
20.4 The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and save the Owner and the Owner’s agents
harmless from all claims arising out of the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers,
Suppliers who contributed to the Work. The Contractor shall, at the Owner’s request,
furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature designated above have been
paid, discharged, or waived.
20.5 If the Owner fails to make payments within the required time after approval by the
Engineer, in addition to other remedies available to the Contractor, there shall be added to
each such payment interest on the unpaid amount of the request for payment at the rate
and on the terms required by law.
21. Acceptance of Final Payment as Release
21.1 The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall constitute full payment for all
things done or furnished in connection with the Work and for every act and neglect of the
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Owner and others relating to or arising out of the Work a release of the Owner from all
claims and all liability to the Contractor other than claims in stated amounts as may be
specifically excepted by the Contractor in writing at the time the Contractor submits the
final payment request. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the
Contractor or the Contractor’s sureties from any obligations under the Contract
Documents, the performance and payment bonds, or the maintenance bond.
22. Insurance
22.1 The Contractor shall purchase and maintain such insurance as will protect the Contractor
from claims, set forth below, which may arise out of or result from Contractor’s
execution of the Work, whether such execution be by the Contractor or by any
Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable:
A. Claims under Worker’s compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee
benefit acts;
B. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or
death of the Contractor’s employees;
C. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any
person other than the Contractor’s employees;
D. Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability coverage which are
sustained (1) by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to
the employment of such person by the Contractor, or (2) by any other person;
E. Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property,
including loss of use resulting therefrom;
F. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, death, or property damage arising out
of ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle;
G. Claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of completed operations;
and
H. Claims involving contractual liability insurance applicable to the Contractor’s
obligations under Article 25 herein.
22.2 Certificates of insurance acceptable to the City of Northfield shall be filed with the City
of Northfield within ten (10) days after the receipt of the Notice of Award. These
certificates shall name the City of Northfield as an additional insured and shall contain a
provision that the coverages afforded under the policies will not be canceled unless at
least fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the City of Northfield. A
specimen certificate of insurance marked as Exhibit A is attached hereto to assist in your
understanding of this requirement. The attached Exhibit A-1 is a statement of additional
conditions to the certificate of insurance, which are required without exception. The
certificate of insurance, completed as shown in Exhibit A, must be signed by a duly
authorized representative of the applicable insurance company or companies. All
insurance coverage’s required under the Contract Documents shall be maintained in full
force and effect at least until Final Completion, and contractual liability and completed
operations coverage’s shall be maintained for at least three years following Final
Completion.
22.3 The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at the Contractor’s own expense, during the
time of the contract, liability insurance as hereinafter specified:
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Contractor general public liability and property damage insurance including vehicle coverage
issued to the Contractor and protecting the Contractor and the City of Northfield from all
claims for personal injury, including death, and all claims for destruction of or damage to
property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, arising out of or in connection with any
operations under the Contract Documents, whether such operations be by the Contractor or
any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor or a
Subcontractor. Such liability insurance shall be written on a “Comprehensive General
Liability” form or a form by whatever name known wherein the policy provisions include
coverage for claims relating to operations or activities by the Contractor or any of the
Contractor’s employees or Subcontractors or their employees that were not known or
anticipated by the applicable insurance company at the time of policy issuance and/or
issuance of the certificate of insurance. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of
not less than $1,200,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including death, at any
time resulting therefrom, sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a limit of
liability of not less than $2,000,000 for any such damages sustained by two or more persons
in any one accident. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than
$500,000 for all property damage sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a
limit of liability of not less than $1,200,000 for any such damage sustained by two or more
persons in any one accident. If the above required insurance is written in a policy form that
incorporates an “Aggregate” limit or a maximum dollar amount for all claims in any one
policy period, then a “Designated Project or Premises Endorsement” or similar endorsement
by whatever name known, which provides that the “General Aggregate” or maximum limit
of claim payment in any one policy period will be available separately to each of the
Contractor’s projects, must be included. When evaluating the Bids, the Owner will give
preference to Bids which include this insurance coverage written on an “occurrence” basis
over Bids which include this insurance coverage written on a “claim made” basis.
22.4 The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, during the contract time,
in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state in which the Work is
performed, Worker’s compensation insurance, including occupational disease provisions,
for all of the Contractor’s employees at the site of the Project and in case any Work is
sublet, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor similarly to provide Worker’s
compensation insurance, including occupational disease provisions, for all of the latter’s
employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the
Contractor. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous Work under the
contract at the site of the Project is not protected under the Worker’s compensation act,
the Contractor shall provide, and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide, adequate and
suitable insurance for the protection of their employees not otherwise protected. The
Contractor shall provide the City of Northfield with proof of Worker’s compensation
insurance covering all the employees of the Contractor and all Subcontractors.
22.5 The Contractor shall secure, if applicable, “All Risk” type builder’s risk insurance for the
Work to be performed. Unless specifically authorized by the Owner, the amount of such
insurance shall not be less than the total Contract Price in the Bid. The policy shall cover
not less than losses due to fires, explosion, hail, lightning, vandalism, malicious mischief,
wind, collapse, riot, aircraft, smoke and theft during the Contract Time, and until Final
Completion is achieved. The policy shall name as the insured the Contractor, the
Engineer and the Owner as their interests may appear. This provision shall in no way
release the Contractor or Contractor’s surety from obligations under the Contract
Documents to fully complete the Project.
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23. Contract Security
23.1 The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days after the receipt of the Notice of Award,
furnish the City of Northfield with a performance and payment bond each in penal sum
equal to the amount of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the performance by the
Contractor of all of the Work required by the Contract Documents, and upon the prompt
payment by the Contractor of all persons performing labor on the Project under the
Agreement and furnishing materials in connection with the Agreement, and, upon Final
Completion of the Project, the Contractor shall furnish a bond for maintenance of the
Work done under the Agreement for the specified term and in penal sum equal to the
amount of the Contract Price. Said performance, payment, and maintenance bonds shall
be executed by the Contractor and a corporate bonding company licensed to transact such
business in the state in which the Work is to be performed. The expense of these bonds
shall be borne by the Contractor. If at any time a surety on any such bonds is declared as
bankrupt or loses its right to do business in the state in which the Work is to be
performed, the Contractor shall immediately so inform the Owner in writing. The
Contractor shall within ten (10) days after notice from the Owner to do so, substitute
acceptable bonds in such form and sum and signed by such other surety or sureties as
may be satisfactory to the Owner. No further payments shall be deemed due nor shall be
made until the new surety or sureties shall have furnished acceptable bonds to the Owner.
24. Assignments
24.1 The Contractor nor the Owner shall sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the
Agreement or any portion thereof, or of their rights, title or interest therein, or their
obligations thereunder, without written consent of the other party.
25. Indemnification
25.1 The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the Engineer
and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses including attorneys’ fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the
Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property,
including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent or willful act or omission or other fault of the Contractor, any Subcontractor,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of
them may be liable.
25.2 In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer, or any of their agents or
employees, by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
the indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the
amount or type of damages, available insurance, compensation or benefits payable by or
for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under any Worker’s compensation law, disability
benefit law or other employee benefits law.
25.3 The obligation of the Contractor under this article shall not extend to the liability of the
Engineer or the Engineer’s agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval
of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications.
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26. Separate Contracts
26.1 The Owner reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with the Project and to
do Work related to the Project by itself. The Contractor shall afford other contractors and
the Owner reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and
equipment and the execution of their Work, and shall properly connect and coordinate its
Work with theirs. If the proper execution or results of any part of the Contractor’s Work
depends upon the Work of any other contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly
report to the Engineer any defects in such Work that render it unsuitable for such proper
execution and results.
26.2 If the performance of additional Work by other contractors or the Owner is not noted in
the Contract Documents prior to the execution of the contract, written notice thereof shall
be given to the Contractor prior to starting any such additional Work. If the Contractor
believes that the performance of such additional Work by the Owner or others involves
the Contractor in additional expense or entitles the Contractor to an extension of the
Contract Time, the Contractor may make a claim therefor as provided in the Contract
Documents.
27. Subcontracting
27.1 The Contractor may utilize the services of specialty Subcontractors on those parts of the
Work which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty
Subcontractors.
27.2 The Contractor shall not award Work to Subcontractors which, in the aggregate, totals in
excess of fifty percent (50%) of the Contract Price without prior written approval of the
Owner.
27.3 The Contractor shall be fully responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of the
Subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as the
Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Contractor.
27.4 The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts
relative to the Work to bind Subcontractors to the Contractor and the terms of the
Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the Work of Subcontractors and to give the
Contractor the same power to terminate any subcontract as the Owner may exercise over
the Contractor under any provision of the Contract Documents.
27.5 Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relation
between any Subcontractor and the Owner.
28. Engineer’s Authority
28.1 The Engineer shall act as the Owner’s representative during the construction period. The
Engineer shall decide questions that may arise as to quality and acceptability of materials
furnished and Work performed. Where the General Conditions require the Engineer to
act in the role of mediator or neutral, the Engineer shall to the fullest extent practical,
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interpret the intent of the Contract Documents in a fair and unbiased manner. The
Engineer shall make visits to the site and determine if the Work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
28.2 The Contractor shall be held strictly to the intent of the Contract Documents with regard
to Workmanship and execution of the Work. Inspections may be made at the factory or
fabrication plant of the source of material supply.
28.3 The Engineer shall not be responsible for construction means, controls, techniques,
sequences, procedures, or construction safety.
28.4 The Engineer shall promptly make decisions relative to interpretation of the Contract
Documents.
29. Land and Rights-of-Way
29.1 Prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Owner shall obtain all land and rights-of-
way necessary for carrying out and for the completion of the Work to be performed
pursuant to the Contract Documents, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
29.2 The Owner shall provide to the Contractor information which delineates and describes
the lands owned and rights-of-way acquired.
29.3 The Contractor shall provide at its own expense and without liability to the Owner any
additional land and access thereto that the Contractor may desire for temporary
construction facilities or for storage of materials.
30. Cleaning-Up
30.1 The Contractor shall remove from all public and private property, at its own expense, all
temporary structures, rubbish and waste materials resulting from its operations, before the
Work will be considered Finally Complete. All walks, drives, paving, fences, lawns, and
streets shall be restored and replaced to their original condition or better except where
other provisions are specifically stated.
31. Warranty and Guaranty
31.1 The Contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of two (2) years from the date of
Final Completion of the Work that the Work shall be free from all defects due to faulty
materials or Workmanship and the Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as
may be necessary by reason of such defects including the repairs of any damage to other
property resulting from such defects. The Owner shall give notice of observed defects
with reasonable promptness. In the event that the Contractor should fail to make such
repairs, adjustments, or other Work that may be made necessary by such defects, the
Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. To secure the
Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph, the Contractor shall provide a maintenance
bond which shall remain in full force and effect through the two-year period. In the case
of a project which includes both utility and street improvements, the City Council will
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consider commencement of a separate two-year period for the utility portion of the
project upon written request by the Contractor and recommendation of the Engineer after
the utility portion has been Finally Completed.
32. Dispute Resolution
32.1 All claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of, or relating to, the
Contract Documents or the breach thereof, except for claims which have been waived by
the making and acceptance of final payment as provided by Article 20, shall, at the sole
discretion of the Owner, be decided by arbitration in accordance with the Construction
Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. To the extent the
Owner elects to arbitrate, the Contractor consents to the joinder in the arbitration of such
other parties as are desirable for a full determination. The Owner’s right to arbitrate shall
be specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law. The award rendered by
the arbitrators shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in any court having
jurisdiction thereof.
32.2 Notice of a demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to the
Contract Documents and with the American Arbitration Association, and a copy shall be
filed with the Engineer. Arbitration shall be barred to the extent that a legal action
concerning the same claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the
applicable statute of limitations.
32.3 The Contractor shall carry on the Work and maintain the progress schedule during any
arbitration proceedings, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
33. Taxes
33.1 The Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by the
law of the place where the Work is performed.
34. Existing Utilities
34.1 The location of existing utilities indicated on the Drawings is based solely on available
records and no responsibility is assumed by the Owner or the Engineer for the accuracy
of the location of the utilities indicated on the Drawings. The Contractor shall assume all
responsibility to the utility companies for expense incurred by them to protect or maintain
their operation, including temporary relocations, during the time Work is in progress, and
for damage caused to such utilities by the Contractor’s operations.
35. Closing Streets to Traffic
35.1 The Contractor may close streets, or parts of streets, to vehicle traffic upon approval of
the City Engineer. The Contractor shall submit an acceptable written traffic control plan
before obtaining the approval of the City Engineer. Such streets, or parts of streets, may
remain closed for the period stated by the City Engineer, but no longer than required for
performance of the Work. Before Work is started on any street, the Contractor shall give
notice to the police and fire departments and to local residents.
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General Conditions
36. Use of Explosives
36.1 When explosives are used by the Contractor, the Contractor shall use the utmost care and
take all necessary precautions not to endanger life or damage or destroy property. All
explosives shall be stored in a reasonably secure and safe place which shall be clearly
marked, “DANGEROUS – EXPLOSIVES”. The method of storing and handling
explosives and highly flammable materials shall conform to all laws and regulations
relating thereto. All persons within the danger zone of blasting operations shall be
warned and no blasting shall be done until the zone is cleared. If traffic is being
maintained over a street or alley under construction, or if blasting operations are in the
vicinity of any road, flaggers shall be stationed outside the danger zone to stop traffic
until the blasting operations are completed and the road is again safe. The Contractor
shall furnish all flaggers and shall pay for all labor and materials required in making
repairs to public utility lines, and for removing debris from adjacent property or the right-
of-way and tracks of railroads. It is presumed that one flagger will be sufficient to
protect railroad property during blasting operations, but should any Contractor carry on
its operations in such a way that the railroad property will, in the opinion of the railroad
officials, require additional protection, the railroad company may place additional
flaggers on the Work at the expense of the Contractor in order to more adequately protect
its property. The Contractor shall provide a detailed blasting plan if explosives are to be
utilized on this project. The Contractor assumes sole responsibility for any damage
caused by the use of explosives to excavate rock. The Contractor is required to document
with video and pictures the existing conditions outside and inside of each structure along
the blasting corridor to protect against potential claims.
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General Conditions
EXHIBIT A – 1
1. The City of Northfield and Engineer must be named as an additional insured, not
just a certified holder.
2. The word “endeavor” must be removed from the certificate of insurance.
3. The words “failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the
company, its agents or representatives” shall be removed from the certificate of insurance.
4. The limits of general liability insurance must exceed $2,000,000.
5. Workman’s compensation limits must be on the certificate.
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATIONS
CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA
NORTHFIELD, MN
1 – GENERAL
2 – PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
3 – ALTERNATES/ALTERNATIVES
4 – MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT
5 – COORDINATION
6 – PROJECT MEETINGS
7 – SUBMITTALS
8 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
9 – SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
10 – QUALITY CONTROL
11 – MOBILIZATION
12 – SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
13 – REMOVING PAVEMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
14 – MAINTENANCE OF HAUL ROADS & TEMPORARY ACCESS
15 – MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC
16 – DEWATERING
17 – AIR, LAND AND WATER POLLUTION
18 – FIELD ENGINEERING
21 – EXTRA WORK AND FORCE ACCOUNT WORK
22 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT
23 – WITHHOLDING AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTRACTORS – FORM IC-134
24 – EXEMPTION FROM SURETY DEPOSITS FOR OUT-OF-STATE CONTRACTORS –
FORM SD-E
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MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK The project is located in City of Northfield, MN. The
project location is shown on the vicinity map in the design drawing set. The
general scope of services anticipated is outlined on the attached bar chart diagram.
Selection of specific alternates or acceptance of contractor proposed alternatives
may alter the scope, as shown. The project involves but is not limited to the
complete construction of a municipal water supply well in the Jordan Formation.
1.2 WORKING HOURS The allowable working hours for the project will be Monday
through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including all maintenance and fueling
of equipment. Working on Saturdays will be allowed with permission from the
Engineer.
1.2 STORAGE AREA The Contractor will be responsible for determining a storage
area with the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
protective fencing of trees, etc. located on the site and for restoration of any
disturbed areas on the storage site. Storage areas shall be fenced. Turf restoration
shall be by sodding and shall be incidental to the project.
1.3 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Prior to mobilization to the site, all
equipment shall be freshly washed to remove all grease, oil, dirt and organic
material from previous projects. All equipment shall be maintained in a clean and
operational manner, including all safety features. Equipment with visible leaks or
other malfunctions, which pose an environmental, safety or other concern, shall
immediately be removed from the site and repaired.
1.5 PUBLIC SAFETY The Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to protect
the public and employees from injury by open excavations or other hazardous
circumstances by providing temporary fences, barricades, warning signs, flashers,
and other safety aids. Such precautions shall be subject to review and approval by
the Owner and the Engineer. If at any point during the construction the Engineer or
Inspector observes what they determine to be unsafe working conditions, a verbal
stop work order will be given until the situation is resolved. If unsafe working
conditions continue, a written stop work order will be issued and work will be
suspended, with the working day count continuing. Commencement of work will
be allowed when assurances are made to the Engineer that unsafe working
conditions will not be repeated. The Contractor shall furnish names, addresses, and
phone numbers of at least two (2) local individuals capable of immediate response
who will be responsible for the site security:
1. The Engineer
2. The Owner
3. Local Law Enforcement Agencies
The Contractor shall respond with sufficient personnel, equipment and/or materials
and conduct the required work or be subject to a $100 per hour deduction from the
time of notification for non-attention to project security and safety.
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NO PIT SHALL BE ALLOWED TO BE LEFT OPEN AT NIGHT: WITHOUT
SAFETY FENCING AROUND THE PERIMETER.
1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PROJECT SITE The Contractor's use of the project site
shall be limited to its construction operations, including on-site storage of materials
and field offices. No materials shall be stored in a location as to limit access to the
affected public. Any damage caused by Contractor operations to private property,
including but not limited to, parking lots, trees, shrubs, material spatter, etc. shall
promptly be corrected at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall confine its
work within the limits of the easements, public rights-of-way, and/or construction
limits as shown on the plans. If the Contractor desires additional space, it shall be
the Contractor's responsibility to acquire easements and/or permission, as desired.
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3. ALTERNATES / ALTERNATIVES
3.1 All bids must include a bid based on the "base bid" or the Contract Documents defined
alternatives, as specified, without anticipation of the use of "or equal" items or contractor
proposed alternatives. Bids solely based on the use of "or equal" items or contractor
proposed alternatives may be rejected without consideration, at the discretion of the
Owner. Installers wishing to qualify alternate methods and/or materials for this project
must submit a copy of the license or certificate verifying the manufacturer's or licensor's
approval, and evidence of the installer's experience including the number, total length, and
locations of trenchless construction projects installed to date using the proposed materials
and methods together with the names and phone numbers of facility owners to the
Engineer 10 days prior to the opening of bids to allow time for evaluation. The final
decision to accept or reject the applicant lies solely with the Owner.
3.2 PROPOSALS WITH SPECIFIED BID ALTERNATES: The Owner reserves the right to
select the bid alternate desired, regardless of the amount bid. The project is being bid as a
base bid with one Alternate. The base bid includes installation of the well based on a
substantial completion date of June 15, 2015. Alternate 1 allows the Contractor to write in
a completion date with the alternate price. In other words, Alternate 1 will reflect a cost
decrease to complete the project with a later completion date.
3.3 CONTRACTOR PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES: Contractor proposed alternative
methods and techniques may be considered by the Owner, with the advice of the Engineer,
after Award of Contract. No alternatives shall be accepted or considered as part of the bid.
The Contractor shall include in its base bid the items, as specified, without consideration
of using any proposed alternative materials and/or methods. The Contractor shall then
include in its bid the amount of the deduction, increase or revised bid amount to be applied
if the proposed alternative materials and methods are accepted. The Owner and Engineer
shall evaluate the stature of the proposed materials and methods. Evaluation by the Owner
and Engineer shall include the cost of modifying the design, as necessary and shall be at
the discretion of the Owner and Engineer.
The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject "Contractor Proposed Alternatives”.
Execution of alternates and alternatives proposed by the Contractor, if accepted by the
Owner, shall be governed by those Specifications provided by the Engineer.
3.4 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES - CONTRACTOR PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES: If
the Bidder proposes an alternative:
a. The Contractor is required to request, in writing, a determination on the
Specifications, which will be enforced to govern the construction. This request
shall be made directly to the Engineer at the time of bid opening or before.
b. The Engineer shall attempt to provide the Specification requirements prior to the
end of the working day to allow the Contractor time to withdraw its bid, if
requested by the Contractor.
3.5 SUBMITTALS: Unless otherwise specified, contractors whose bids are based on "equal"
materials and/or methods shall include with their bid the manufacturer name, address,
product name, model, specification reference and/or testing certification of the items
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proposed to be used. The Contractor shall also include evidence of the 'equal' stature of the
products proposed.
a. CONTRACTOR PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES The Contractor shall contact the
Engineer prior to bidding the job to discuss its proposed alternative approach to the
methods and materials used or execution of the job. The Engineer shall evaluate
the proposed methods and may at the Engineer’s discretion choose to issue an
addendum to all contractors or accept the conversation as privileged
communication. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractors whose bid includes
alternative materials and/or methods shall include with their bid the manufacturer
name, address, product name, model, specification reference and/or testing
certification of the items proposed to be used. The Contractor shall also include
evidence of the 'equal' stature of the products and/or methods proposed. The
Contractor shall mark the outside of the bid envelope that alternative methods are
included.
4. MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT Methods of measurement and payment for all items not
individually specified shall be according to the appropriate referenced specification standard or as
indicated on the bid form.
5. COORDINATION
5.1 A project management network-scheduling tool (i.e., critical path (CPM), etc.) or a
DETAILED bar chart shall be employed by the Contractor for cost value reporting,
planning and scheduling of all work required under the Contract Documents. This
schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to execute the work with
dates on which it proposes to start the various phases of the work and the estimated
completion date of each phase. The Contractor shall submit a preliminary version of its
intended schedule within 10 working days following the Notice of Award on the Section 2
form or on a form of its own choosing. The Contractor is required to show the initial
critical path (CPM) of tasks to be performed. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer,
the schedule shall also include an anticipated payment schedule for the volume of work to
be completed each month. This schedule shall indicate the Contractor's intention and
ability to complete the work within the contract times, as specified in Article 3 of the
Agreement. The Preconstruction Conference as outlined in Section 6.1 will not be
conducted until the schedule is submitted. In addition, no construction staking shall be
provided until the schedule is submitted by the Contractor and reviewed by the Engineer.
5.2 The Contractor is responsible for working with public and private utility companies in
protecting and/or relocating existing or new utility lines located near and affected by this
construction. Coordination with the utility companies is very important and should be
considered in planning the work and the associated extra costs involved.
5.3 The Contractor shall consult with the City’s maintenance personnel when working around
or performing the required sanitary sewer installations. The Contractor shall also work
with the City’s maintenance personnel to provide for scheduled water shutdowns in a given
area and to provide for continued water service to the properties along the project
throughout the duration of the project.
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5.4 The Contractor shall work with all utility companies, as necessary, to allow for installation
and for maintenance of service of gas, power, lighting, telephone, cable TV, etc. in the
boulevards or across the streets prior to final shaping of aggregate base and/or topsoil.
This coordination with the utility companies is the responsibility of the Contractor and is
considered incidental to the construction and no additional compensation shall be granted.
5.5 The Contractor shall coordinate all work requiring shutting down water service or limiting
access to buildings by emergency equipment with the fire & emergency departments. This
shall include notification of the daily construction schedule by the Contractor.
5.6 Contractor shall cooperate with other contractors performing construction on other projects
in the vicinity of this Project, including but not limited to allowing access for the delivery
of equipment and materials.
5.7 Water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer connections made to existing utilities will need to
be coordinated with the Engineer so that anyone affected by the temporary shutdown of
service can be notified 24 hours in advance.
5.8 The Contractor shall coordinate with the postal service, recycling service, garbage
collection service, school bus service, etc. to maintain continual uninterrupted service to all
residences and businesses throughout the duration of the project. The Contractor shall
temporarily relocate mailboxes, haul recycling and garbage for residents to a designated
pick up location, etc., as required by the subject service provider. All equipment materials
and labor required to coordinate with service providers and maintain services shall be
incidental to the Contract.
5.9 The Contractor shall provide a full plan set and specifications to all subcontractors on the
project site. Any subcontractor work not performed to the project plans and specifications
will be subject to non-payment.
5.10 All work under the contract must be substantially complete by June 15, 2015. Substantial
completion shall be defined as all work with the exception of the well testing reports.
6. PROJECT MEETINGS
6.1 Pre-Construction Conference: Prior to the start of the work, a joint meeting will be held
with representatives of the Contractor, the Owner, the Engineer, and any other interested
parties. This meeting is intended to introduce the various key personnel from each
organization and to discuss the start of the work, order of work, labor and legal
requirements, insurance requirements, method of payment, shop drawing requirements,
protection of existing facilities, location of disposal and stockpile areas, and other pertinent
items associated with the project. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss his proposed
detailed construction progress schedule. The construction schedule shall be subject to the
review of the Owner, Engineer and applicable agencies. The meeting time and place will
be determined.
6.2 Construction Progress Meetings: These meetings will require the attendance of the
Contractor's Project Manager or other designated staff authorized by the Contractor to
discuss project status and negotiate agreements between the Contractor and Owner.
Failure of the Contractor to attend scheduled project meetings as required may result in
project delays expensed by the Contractor. Meetings will be held between the Owner,
Contractor and Engineer for the purpose of reviewing the project schedule or the status of
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the project. Any change orders or changes from the plans and specifications during
the previous period shall be addressed at the next meeting. These meetings will be
arranged by the Owner, and/or Engineer on an as-needed basis at a time and location to be
determined at the preconstruction meeting.
7. SUBMITTALS
7.1 SUMMARY The Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of all required submittals and
sample items as noted below. The Engineer will review them with reasonable promptness.
The Contractor shall make all required corrections and file with the Engineer three (3)
corrected sets for final review. If the Contractor requires more than two (2) reviewed
copies, the Contractor shall submit additional sets. The responsibility for completeness of
submittals lies with the Contractor. If the Engineer and/or Owner signs the submittal with
no exception taken, such action shall not absolve the responsibilities of the Contractor in
any way.
7.2 ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED
Written Progress Management Schedule Tool (as defined in Section 01310) - to be
reviewed at the Preconstruction Conference. See Article 3 of 00500 Agreement for
contractual time requirements.
Well construction materials as identified in Section 02522.
7.3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS The Contractor shall submit two copies of
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each material on site to the OWNER. The
Contractor shall maintain an orderly file of material safety data sheets at the job site.
7.4 RECORD DRAWINGS
a. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain at the construction site one complete set of
drawings suitably marked to show all deviations from the original set of drawings
and other information as specified. Supplementary sketches shall be included, if
necessary, to clearly indicate all work as constructed.
b. All work shall be clearly shown and the record drawings shall be satisfactory to the
OWNER in order to insure that adequate information is indicated to show the
actual construction. The complete set of the record drawings shall be submitted to
the ENGINEER prior to submittal of the final Application for Payment. Failure of
the CONTRACTOR to maintain an up-to-date set of record drawings on the project
site shall be reason to withhold payments. All underground lines shall be
determined from the record drawings.
7.5 SUBMITTAL ROUTING A Letter of Transmittal that identifies the submitted item and
the review action required, shall accompany all submittals.
7.6 RESPONSIBILITY The Engineer's review of a submittal shall not relieve the Contractor
from the responsibility for deviation from the drawings and specifications unless the
Contractor has, in writing, called the Engineer's attention to the deviations at the time of
submission; nor shall it relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of errors in the
submittals. All submittals shall be reviewed by the Engineer prior to their incorporation
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into the project. If materials are installed without prior review, they will be subject to
removal, at the Contractor's expense, if the material is found to be non-conforming to the
Specifications.
8. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
8.1 SUMMARY Applicable codes and standards referred to in these specifications shall
establish minimum requirements for equipment, materials, construction and shall be
superseded by more stringent requirements of drawings and specifications when and where
they occur. All equipment furnished and installed under the contract shall be designed,
fabricated, assembled, installed, and placed into service. The equipment will conform to
the applicable provisions of the Federal and State Safety and Health Standards, including
but not limited to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction;
the Division of Environmental Health, Minnesota Department of Health; the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency; the Department of Natural Resources; the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Division of Highways; the Minnesota Industrial
Commission and ordinances of the City that apply to this work. All construction methods
and tools shall comply with commonly accepted standards for safety and health of
personnel engaged on construction, including but not limited to Federal Occupational
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction; the Division of Environmental Health,
Minnesota Department of Health; the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the
Department of Natural Resources; the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Division
of Highways; the Minnesota Industrial Commission and ordinances of the City that apply
to this work. Any conflicts between specifications and applicable codes and standards
shall be referred to the Engineer.
8.2 PERMITS OBTAINED BY OWNER The Owner has applied for the following permits
from appropriate authorities. It is anticipated that permission to proceed will be authorized
prior to execution of Contract. The Contractor shall perform all work and conduct itself in
full accordance with the requirements of the applicable permit:
a. Minnesota Health Department - Well.
The Contractor shall be responsible for posting any bonds, which may be required as a
condition to any permit, listed above.
8.3 PERMITS OBTAINED BY CONTRACTOR The Contractor shall secure and pay the
cost of any other permits not mentioned above, which may be required.
9.0 SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
9.1 SPECIFICATIONS WHICH APPLY The performance of the work, the material
requirements, the basis of measurement and the basis of payment for the various portions
of the work, shall be in accordance with the appropriate sections of the latest edition of the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, "Standard Specifications for Construction", and
all subsequent revisions, except as altered or modified by the contract document entitled,
Well No. 6; City of Northfield, Minnesota; October 2015.
9.2 SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) -
General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity (MN R100001).
a. Details of the Permit are available on request from the Engineer, or at.
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i. Storm Water Program -
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-c.html
ii. Permit itself - http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/wq-strm2-51.doc
9.5 EXECUTION The Contractor shall have the following documents at the site at all times
during the construction:
a. Any Technical Memoranda specifically referenced or linked to the execution of the
Contract Documents.
b. Project Manual.
c. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including completed
inspection reports, developed for this project.
d. Minnesota Well Code.
10. QUALITY CONTROL
10.1 SCOPE OF TESTS
a. All materials, equipment, installation, and workmanship included in this contract, if
so required by the Engineer, shall be tested and inspected to prove compliance with
the contract requirements.
b. No tests specified herein shall be applied until the item to be tested has been
inspected and approval given for the application of such tests.
c. Tests and inspections shall include:
i. The delivery acceptance tests and inspection.
ii. The installed tests and inspections of items as installed.
iii. Final testing and start-up.
d. Tests and inspection, unless otherwise specified or accepted, shall be in accordance
with the recognized standards of the industry.
e. Contractor shall conduct field tests on his work as required to comply with
applicable codes, to determine acceptability of workmanship, and as specified
including but not limited to the following:
i. Survey and gamma log of finished well as specified in Section 02522.1.6.L
ii. Plumbness and alignment test of casing as specified in Section 02522.1.6.P.
iii. Water quality testing as specified in Section 02522.1.6.J.
iv. Pumping tests as specified in Section 02522.1.6.J.
10.2 EVIDENCE OF TEST The form of evidence of satisfactory fulfillment of delivery
acceptance test and of installed test and inspection requirements shall be, at the discretion
of the Engineer, either by tests and inspections carried out in his presence or by certificates
or reports of tests and inspections carried out by approved persons or organizations.
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10.3 DELIVERY ACCEPTANCE TESTS The delivery acceptance tests and inspections shall
be at the Contractor's expense for any materials or equipment specified herein and shall
include the following:
a. Test of items during the process of manufacture and/or on completion of
manufacture, comprising material test, hydraulic pressure tests, electric tests,
performance and operating tests, and inspections in accordance with the relevant
standards of the industry and, or particularly, as detailed individual clauses of these
specifications or as may be required by the Engineer to satisfy himself that the
items tested and inspected comply with the requirements of this contract.
b. Inspection of all items delivered at the site in order that the Engineer may be
satisfied that such items are of the specified quality and workmanship and are in
good order and condition at the time of delivery.
10.4 INSTALLED TESTS AND INSPECTIONS OF ITEMS AS INSTALLED All equipment
shall be tested by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer before any facility is
put into operation. Tests shall be as specified herein and shall be made to determine
whether the equipment has been property assembled, aligned, adjusted, and connected.
Any changes, adjustments, or replacements required to make the equipment operate as
specified shall be carried out by the Contractor as part of the work.
10.5 FINAL TESTING AND START-UP
a. At least 10 days before the time allowed in his construction schedule for
commencing testing and start-up procedures, the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer, in duplicate, details of the procedures he proposes to adopt for testing
and start-up of all equipment to be operated singly and together, excepting when
such procedures have been covered in the specifications. Tests requiring water
shall be conducted using clear water. The water required for such tests shall be
provided by the Contractor.
b. If, under test, any portion of the work fails to fulfill the contract requirements and is
altered, renewed or replaced, tests on that portion so altered, removed, replaced,
together with all other portions of the work as are affected thereby, shall, if so
required by the Engineer, be repeated within reasonable time and in accordance
with the specified conditions and the Contractor shall pay to the Owner all
reasonable expenses incurred by the Owner as a result of the carrying out of such
tests.
c. Final testing and start-up shall be combined with the instruction of operating
personnel to the end that when final testing is completed, the well can be turned
over to the Owner in complete condition.
10.6 REPEAT TESTS Where, in the case of an otherwise satisfactorily installed test, any
doubt, dispute or difference should arise between the Engineer and the Contractor
regarding the test results or the methods or equipment used in the carrying out by the
Contractor of such test, then the Engineer may order the test to be repeated. If the repeat
test, using such modified methods or equipment as the Engineer may require, substantially
conforms the previous test, then all costs in connection with the repeat test will be paid by
the Owner; otherwise, the costs shall be borne by the Contractor. Where the results of any
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installed test fail to comply with the contract requirements for such test, then such repeat
tests as may be necessary to achieve the contract requirements shall be made by the
Contractor at his own expense.
10.7 TESTING AND LABORATORY SERVICES
a. Reports and Certificates: The Contractor shall submit reports and certificates of all
inspections and test to Engineer to duplicate. The reports and certificates become
the property of the Owner.
b. Sample Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all sample materials required and
shall deliver same without charge to the testing laboratory or other designated
agency when and where directed by them.
c. Additional Tests: Any additional tests required beyond these required under this
specification may be ordered by the Engineer to settle disagreements with the
Contractor regarding quality of work done. If the work is defective, the Contractor
shall pay all costs of the extra tests and shall correct the work. If the work is
satisfactory, the Owner will pay for extra tests.
10.8 ENGINEER'S CONSTRUCTION OBSERVERS AND TESTING
a. The Engineer will provide a Project Observer to ascertain that the work is
accomplished properly and in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Whether in the field or in the Contractor's shop or shops of his subcontractors, the
observer shall have full access to the work and shall be given full cooperation. The
inspector shall have the authority, subject to the final decision of the Engineer, to
reject any defective work or material or to suspend the work if not being properly
performed. The inspector shall have no authority to permit any deviation from the
plans and specifications except on written order from the Engineer.
b. The presence of the Engineer or any inspectors, however, shall not relieve the
Contractor of the responsibility for the proper execution of the work in accordance
with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Compliance is a duty of the
Contractor, and said duty shall not be avoided by any act or omission on the part of
the Engineer or any inspectors.
10.9 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL
a. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions in the field and shall check field
conditions continuously during construction. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for any inaccuracies built into the work due to his failure to comply
with this requirement.
b. The Contractor shall inspect related and appurtenant work and shall report in
writing to the Engineer any conditions, which will prevent proper completion of the
work. Failure to report any such conditions shall constitute acceptance of all site
conditions, and any required removal, repair or replacement caused by unsuitable
conditions shall be performed by the Contractor at his sole cost and expense.
10.10 RIGHT OF REJECTION The Engineer, acting for the Owner, shall have the right, at all
time and places, to reject any articles or materials to be furnished hereunder which in any
respect, fail to meet the requirements of these specifications, regardless of whether the
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defects in such articles or materials are detected at the point of manufacture or after
completions of the work at the site. If the Engineer or inspector, through an oversight or
otherwise, has accepted materials or work which is defective or which is contrary to the
specifications, such material, no matter in what stage or condition of manufacture, deliver,
or erection, may be rejected by the Engineer for the Owner.
11. MOBILIZATION
This section covers the mobilization of all labor, materials, tools, equipment and performances of
all work and services necessary or incidental to construct the project, including but not limited to,
the demobilization associated with closing the project, removing all equipment, removing excess
materials, and general clean-up.
11.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Mobilization shall be measured by
the LUMP SUM and paid in accordance with the following schedule.
a. On the first partial estimate that shows work performed on at least one major
contract item, 25 percent of the amount bid for Mobilization will be paid, but not
more that 3 percent of the original Contract amount.
b. On subsequent partial estimates, payment shall be made at the same percentage as
the value of work completed to date relative to the original Contract amount, except
that payment shall not be reduced from the original 25 percent. Materials on hand
shall be excluded from the payment ratio computation.
c. At such time that 95 percent of the original Contract amount is earned, full payment
for Mobilization shall be made.
11.2 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES
a. Mn/DOT Specification Section 2021 shall apply to mobilization.
b. Unless noted otherwise, the provisions in this section are in addition to the
referenced specification.
17. AIR, LAND AND WATER POLLUTION This section covers the furnishing of all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and performances of all work and services necessary for the prevention
of air, land and water pollution as indicated on the plans or as specified herein or as directed by the
Engineer.
17.1 ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE Rock construction entrances will be required on all
sections of the project where the construction area meets a hard surface street or as directed by
the Engineer. Rock construction entrances will be constructed as soon as the Contractor
mobilizes to the site. The Contractor will be responsible to maintain rock entrances for the
duration of the project or until a gravel driving surface is in place.
17.2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Measurement and compensation for
the following items shall be paid according to the referenced specification or as modified
below:
a. Payment for all work associated with the prevention of water pollution and erosion
control shall be incidental to the project and no separate compensation will be
granted, unless payment for such work is specifically identified in the bid tab.
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17.3 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES
a. Mn/DOT Specification Section1717 shall apply to the prevention of air, land and
water pollution.
b. Mn/DOT Specification Section 2573 shall apply to storm water management.
c. Unless noted otherwise, the provisions in this section are in addition to the
referenced specification.
17.4 GENERAL EXECUTION The Contractor shall provide and maintain all sanitary
accommodations for use by employees. All solid waste material shall be disposed by the
Contractor in accordance with the local and State solid waste disposal regulations.
17.5 DUST CONTROL The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials necessary
for the control of dust arising during the performance of the work. Dust shall be controlled
so as to not be a nuisance to adjacent property owners or occupants. At times requested by
the Engineer or Owner, or at other times as necessary, the Contractor shall take measures
to reduce the transport of dust and sediment off-site.
These measures may include, but are not limited to:
2. pick up sweepers (no open brush sweepers),
3. watering source areas of dust,
4. temporary surfacing such as paving, mulching, or sodding source areas, and
5. washing streets.
a. The cost of all Dust Control measures (except street sweeping) will be considered
incidental to the project.
17.6 USE OF CHEMICALS Reference Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
18. FIELD ENGINEERING
a. Wellhead: Location stakes will be provided for wellhead.
b. The Contractor shall give the Engineer sufficient notice, normally two working
days, to provide staking for the orderly progress of the work and shall provide clear
line of sight for all staking.
c. The stakes are an integral part of the project and the Contractor shall protect and
preserve all such stakes and marks, and may be charged with the expense of
resetting all such stakes and marks destroyed or disturbed due to the Contractor's
carelessness or negligence. Stakes that are destroyed due to vandalism, erosion or
other incidents shall be re-staked by the Engineer, at the Contractor’s expense.
d. In the event of apparent or questionable errors or inconsistencies in such stakes set
for control of line and/or grade, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer
of such error or inconsistency and shall not proceed with the work until such stake,
grade, or mark shall have been verified or corrected by the Engineer.
19. EXTRA WORK AND FORCE ACCOUNT WORK The contractor shall submit a schedule of
labor and equipment rates on a per hour basis for each operation required during construction of
the project. Once approved, based on the Contractor's previous work, these rates may be used for
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extra work necessary beyond the scope of the bid prices. The Engineer shall approve the extra
work. The rates shall be submitted at the pre-construction conference.
20. PROJECT CLOSEOUT
20.1 FINAL INSPECTION
a. After the cleaning up of the work, premises, and all other areas and structures
connected with the performance of the contract, the work as a whole, shall be
examined by the Engineer and Owner; and, any workmanship or materials found
not meeting the requirements of the specifications shall be identified and included
on a punch list given to the Contractor.
b. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, promptly remove, replace, repair, or
otherwise correct the deficiencies with good and satisfactory workmanship and
material to the satisfaction of the Owner and Engineer.
c. In the event that the Contractor does not satisfactorily remove, replace, repair, or
otherwise correct the deficiencies within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of
the punch list, the Owner reserves the right to employ the services of other
contractors and/or service organizations to conduct the necessary work and deduct
any and all associated costs from final payment to the Contractor. The entry of
such other agents on the project to perform this work will not relieve the Contractor
from any of its warranty, maintenance or start-up obligations.
20.2 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE The project shall be accepted after the final examination has
been conducted and all settlement, defects, damages, etc., discovered during the previous
examination have been remedied.
21. WITHHOLDING AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTRACTORS - FORM IC-134 All Contractors and
Subcontractors are to present this form when final payment is requested. Upon completion of the
project, the Contractor is to complete the form and send it to the Minnesota Department of Revenue
for certification. Upon verification by the Department of Revenue (usually one-day) it is signed, dated
and returned to the Contractor if in compliance with the withholding laws. If certified, final payment
can then be made to the Contractor. Five (5%) percent of the payment will be withheld until 30 days
after the signed Affidavit is approved by the City Council.
22. EXEMPTION FROM SURETY DEPOSITS FOR OUT-OF-STATE CONTRACTORs -
FORM SD-E After entering into a contract for a project in excess of $100,000, a non-Minnesota
Contractor will have to file form SD-E with the Minnesota Department of Revenue who will then
determine if the Contractor is exempt from the 8% surety deposit requirements. If the Contractor
is exempt, the Department will certify the form and return a copy to the Contractor, who will then
be responsible for providing a copy to the City. If the Contractor is not exempt, the Department
will notify the City to withhold the 8% surety deposit from each partial payment made to the
Contractor. The Minnesota Department of Revenue will retain the surety deposits until the
Contractor's state tax obligations are considered fulfilled. The Department will refund, with
interest, any amounts held as surety.
CITY OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL SPECIFICATION
Article Index Page Number
1.00 Summary 1
2.00 Method of Measurement and Payment 2
3.00 Specification References 3
4.00 Materials 3
5.00 General Execution 4
6.00 Construction Requirements 5
7.00 Erosion Control 6
8.00 Rapid Stabilization 6
9.00 Sediment Control Devices 8
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1.00 SUMMARY
1.01 GENERAL
This section covers the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment and performances
of all work and services necessary or incidental to temporary erosion control as indicated on
the plans or as specified herein or as directed by the Engineer.
1.02 ELEMENTS OF TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL
Three distinct elements of temporary erosion control are the responsibility of the Contractor:
A. Erosion Control – The requirement is to prevent the separation of soil particles from
the soil surface and is generally met with good construction practices.
B. Rapid Stabilization – This stabilization process is directed at areas of a critical or
unique characteristic to prevent the separation of soil particles from the soil surface.
This work may be required at any time during the contract on small areas that may or
may not be accessible with normal equipment.
C. Sediment Control – The installation and maintenance of barrier control devices
across drainage ways to prevent fugitive soil particles from leaving the site.
D. All elements of sediment control must be installed at downstream stormwater exit
points prior to any soil disturbing activities upstream.
2.00 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The furnishing and installing specific items and/or the performance of work under certain
circumstances shall not be individually paid. The costs shall be included in the unit price bid for the
associated erosion and control and excavation items. Such items or work include but are not limited
to:
A. Maintaining clean exit areas or roads from the site.
B. Sweeping adjacent streets clean of excess soil.
C. Cleaning storm sewers, drain tiles and culverts that have been partially or
completely obstructed by sediment that originated from the site.
D. Geotextile fabric for rock installation.
E. Geotextile fabric to wrap prefabricated inlet protection devices.
F. Aggregate to anchor and act as a filter for prefabricated inlet protection devices.
G. Aggregate associated with the construction of temporary sediment traps.
H. Emergency erosion control mobilization.
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3.00 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES
A. Mn/DOT Specification Section 2573 shall apply to temporary erosion control.
B. Mn/DOT Specification Section 3889 shall apply to ditch checks.
C. Mn/DOT Technical Memorandum No. 02-15-ENV-04 shall apply. In the event
of a difference between Specification 2573 and the Technical Memorandum, the
Technical Memorandum shall apply.
D. Unless noted otherwise, the provisions in this section are in addition to the
referenced specification.
4.00 MATERIALS
4.01 EROSION CONTROL
No exception to the referenced specification
4.02 RAPID STABILIZATION
A. Method 1 – Type 1 mulch @ 2 tons/acre and disc anchoring.
B. Method 2 – Applying type 1 mulch and tacking it with type 1 hydraulic soil
stabilizer @ 200 pounds/acre.
C. Method 3 – Seed mixture 190RS @ 20 pounds/1,000 gallons.
a. Fertilizer 10-٠-20 @ 100 pounds/1,000 gallons.
b. Type 6 Hydraulic Soil Stabilizer 625 pounds/1,000 gallons.
c. Water ratio 1,000 gallons.
D. Method 4 – Erosion Control Blanket, Category III.
a. See Mixture 190RS @ 2 pounds/100 square yards.
b. Fertilizer 10-٠-20 @ 8 pounds/100 square yards.
E. Method 5 – Rip Rap Class 1.
a. Geotextile Type III.
4.03 SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES
A. “Bale Check” as specified in the referenced specification.
B. “Silt Fence”:
a. Heavy Duty, as specified in the referenced specification.
b. Preassembled, as specified in the referenced specification.
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c. Machine sliced, as specified in the referenced specification.
C. InfraSafe prefabricated sediment control barriers as manufactured by Royal
Environmental Systems, or approved equal. Unless otherwise shown on the
plans, barrier devices shall be wrapped in geotextile fabric or surrounded with
aggregate to filter the water during periods of limited flow.
D. Ditch Checks
a. Type 3 – Bioroll Blanket System
b. Type 7 – Rock Check
5.00 GENERAL EXECUTION
A. Prior to construction, the Owner, Engineer and Contractor shall observe the
existing storm water outfall system and discharge area and shall document the
existing conditions. Upon completion of surface restoration (i.e., paving and turf
establishment), the storm water outfall system and discharge area shall be
observed and all increased sediment deposits shall be removed and disposed of by
the Contractor. All increases in sediment deposits shall be considered to have
originated from the project site.
B. Prior to construction, the Owner, Engineer and Contractor shall review the project
to identify critical areas that could require rapid stabilization during the
construction process, and develop a plan to either mitigate disturbance to those
areas or identify the methods of rapid stabilization most appropriate.
C. Exit areas or roads shall be kept clean of excess soil by routine sweeping.
D. The Contractor shall salvage, transport and place cohesive materials excavated
from the work for use in constructing the berm for temporary sediment traps.
6.00 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
A. A goal of the project during construction is to get the cleanest water possible into
the storm drainage systems as quickly as possible and protect critical and unique
areas. Every effort shall be required by the Contractor to achieve these goals.
B. The Contractor shall control drainage and erosion on the project including: haul
roads, temporary construction, waste disposal sites, plant and storage locations,
and borrow pits, other than commercially operated sources. The Contractor shall
clean up the area, shape the area to allow storm runoff with a minimum of erosion
and/or siltation, replace topsoil, and establish vegetative cover to the satisfaction
of the Engineer on areas where the potential for pollution has been increased due
to the Contractor’s operations.
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C. If Contractor fails to install and/or perform the appropriate erosion, rapid
stabilization and sediment control practices, as determined by the Engineer, the
Engineer may issue a written order to the Contractor. The Contractor shall
respond within 24 hours with sufficient personnel, equipment and/or materials
and conduct the required work or be subject to a $500 per calendar day
deduction for non-completion.
D. When the Engineer determines that the erosion, rapid stabilization and/or
sediment control practices installed by the Contractor have failed, the Contractor
shall correct the cause and alleviate all sediment deposition, to the fullest extent
possible. If the corrective action is not taken in a timely manner, the Engineer
may issue a written order to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond within
24 hours with sufficient personnel, equipment and/or materials and conduct the
required work or be subject to a $500 per calendar day deduction for non-
completion.
E. Unless the project has received approval or certification for depositing fill into
surface waters, the Contractor shall remove all deltas and sediment deposited in
drainage ways or catch basins and restabilize the areas where sediment removal
results in exposed soil. The removal and stabilization shall take place within 7
calendar days of discovery unless precluded by legal, regulatory, or physical
access restraints. If precluded, removal and stabilization must take place within 7
calendar days of obtaining access. The Contractor is responsible for contacting
all local, regional, State, and Federal authorities before working in surface waters
and obtaining applicable permits.
7.00 EROSION CONTROL
Unless precluded by snow cover, all exposed soil areas, including topsoil stockpiles, shall have
temporary erosion control or permanent cover for the exposed soil areas within the following
time frames (For the purpose of this provision, exposed soil areas do not include surcharge areas
or stockpiles of sand, gravel, aggregate, concrete, or bituminous.):
Type of Slope Temporary Protection or Permanent Cover Where the
Area Has Not Been, or Will Not Be, Worked by the
Contractor for:
Steeper than 1 Vertical
to 3 Horizontal
7 Days
Between 1:3 and 1:10 14 Days
Flatter than 1:10 21 Days
8.00 RAPID STABILIZATION
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Unless precluded by snow cover, all exposed soil areas, including topsoil stockpiles, with a
continuous positive slope within 100 feet of surface waters, or from a curb, gutter, storm sewer
inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch, or other storm water conveyance system, shall
have rapid stabilization or permanent cover for the exposed soil areas within the following time
frames (For the purpose of this provision, exposed soil areas do not include surcharge areas or
stockpiles of sand, gravel, aggregate, concrete or bituminous.):
Type of Slope Temporary Protection or Permanent Cover Where the
Area Has Not Been, or Will Not Be, Worked by the
Contractor for:
Steeper than 1 Vertical
to 3 Horizontal
7 Days
Between 1:3 and 1:10 14 Days
Flatter than 1:10 21 Days
The Engineer may order the work at any time during the contract and will be for small critical
areas, which may or may not be accessible with normal equipment. These methods should be
used for areas within 200 feet of Waters of the State and to stabilize the critical areas within the
timeframe designated in the MPDES permit.
The approximate number of locations requiring rapid stabilization will be indicated in the Plans.
The Engineer may adjust the number of location and sequence of the work based on project
conditions. Mobilization to each location or groups of locations shall be incidental. The
approximate quantities of work per mobilization to the areas requiring rapid stabilization is
dependent on method as follows:
A. Minimum Areas / Quantities for application (approximate)
a. Method 1 – 1-2 acres.
b. Method 2 – 1-2 acres.
c. Method 3 – 4,000 gallons.
d. Method 4 – 200-400 square yards.
e. Method 5 – 10-20 tons.
B. Placement
a. Shaping of areas that shall be observed by the Engineer prior to placement
of any of the rapid stabilization materials.
b. Method 1, Apply type 1 mulch and anchor with disc anchoring. – Prior to
placement the soil surface shall be in a loose condition so that the mulch
can be anchored. The mulch shall be placed in the areas directed by the
Engineer and to obtain approximately 90% ground coverage. Wherever
possible the mulch shall be placed by blower equipment and in
inaccessible areas may have to be placed by hand. Immediately after
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placement, the mulch shall be anchored with a disc-anchoring tool per
specification 2575.3H.
c. Method 2, Apply type 1 mulch and tack it with type 1 hydraulic soil
stabilizer. – The same placement procedure applies, as in Method 1 except
the mulch shall be sprayed with type 1 hydraulic soil stabilizer at a rate of
220 g.ha (200 pounds/per acre) per specification 2575.3H. No disc
anchoring.
d. Method 3, Hydro spread of seed, fertilizer and hydraulic soil stabilizer. –
Rate of slurry application shall be variable depending on surface
roughness, slope configuration and degree of undulation. Amount of
material applied shall be such to obtain 100% soil surface coverage. To
obtain the coverage, two (2) passes may be necessary. In inaccessible
areas, the mix may be pumped through a hose.
e. Method 4, Hand install seed, fertilizer and erosion control blanket. – The
fertilizer seed and erosion control blanket shall be placed in 2575.3 the
upgrade end of each blanket strip shall be buried at least 150mm (6
inches) in a vertical check slot. Staples shall be placed at seams, and
throughout the blanket at a maximum spacing of 2 feet.
f. Method 5, Place geotextile and rock in various configurations. – Rock and
geotextile shall be placed in the areas and to the configurations directed by
the Engineer.
9.00 SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES
A. The Contractor shall install Sediment Control Devices where control is required
and/or where directed by the Engineer. The control measures as shown on the
plans shall be considered the minimum requirements with additional measures
required dependent on construction sequencing and scheduling.
B. Inlet Protection shall be used around catch basins and/or other surface water
accesses to any existing or proposed storm water conveyance system.
C. The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to prevent excess soil erosion of the
project. Temporary erosion control devices shall be constructed, maintained and
left in place to such time as permanent erosion control measures are in place or
instructed to remove them by the Engineer.
D. The Contractor shall construct temporary sediment traps with granular outlets
within the disturbed roadway area and shall stockpile a sufficient quantity of
suitable fill material to regrade sedimentation ponds and temporary ditches to
match the subgrade elevation.
10.00 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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A. The Contractor shall routinely inspect the construction site once every seven (7)
days during active construction and within 24 hours of a rainfall event greater
than 0.5 inches in a 24 hour period.
B. All inspections performed during construction must be recorded and records
retained with the SWPP in accordance with the Storm Water Permit.
C. Silt fence, erosion control, and other BMP's must be replaced, repaired, or
supplemented when they reach 50% design load.
11.00 FINAL STABILIZATION
A. The Contractor shall ensure final stabilization of the site. The Contractor shall
submit a Notice of Termination within 30 days after final stabilization is complete
or control has been passed to another owner.
B. The Contractor shall remove all temporary erosion control measures and BMP's
as part of the final site stabilization.
M22.108208 – Northfield, MN CHANGE ORDER Well No. 6 PAGE 00991-1
SECTION 00991 – CHANGE ORDER
(Instructions on reverse side) No.
PROJECT:
DATE OF ISSUANCE: EFFECTIVE DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER’S Project No.:
CONTRACTOR: ENGINEER:
You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents.
Description:
Reason for Change Order:
Attachments: (List documents supporting change)
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE:
Original Contract Price
$
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES: Original Contract Times
Substantial Completion : days or dates
Ready for final payment : days or dates
Net changes from previous Change Orders No. to No.
$
Net changes from previous Change Orders No. to No.
days
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order
$
Contract Times prior to this Change Order
Substantial Completion : days or dates
Ready for final payment : days or dates
Net (Increase/Decrease/No Change) of this Change Order
$
Net (Increase/Decrease/No Change) of this Change Order
days
Contract Price with all approved Change Orders
$
Contract Times with all approved Change Orders
Substantial Completion : days or dates
Ready for final payment : days or dates
RECOMMENDED:
APPROVED:
ACCEPTED:
By: Engineer (Authorized Signature)
By: Owner (Authorized Signature)
By: Contractor (Authorized Signature)
Date:
Date:
Date:
EJCDC No. 1910C8-B (1990 Edition)
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by The Associated General Contractors of America.
M22.108208 – Northfield, MN CHANGE ORDER Well No. 6 PAGE 00991-2
CHANGE ORDER INSTRUCTIONS A. GENERAL INFORMATION This document was developed to provide a uniform format for handling contract changes that affect Contract Price or Contract Times. Changes that have been initiated by a Work Change Directive must be incorporated into a subsequent Change Order if they affect Contract Price or Times. Changes that affect Contract Price or Contract Times should be promptly covered by a Change Order. The practice of accumulating change order items to reduce the administrative burden may lead to unnecessary disputes. If Milestones have been listed, any effect of a Change Order thereon should be addressed. For supplemental instructions and monitor changes not involving a change in the Contract Price or Contract Times, a Field Order may be used. B. COMPLETING THE CHANGE ORDER FORM Engineer initiates the form, including a description of the changes involved and attachment based upon documents and proposals submitted by Contractor, or requests from Owner, or both. Once Engineer has completed and signed the form, all copies should be sent to Contractor for approval. After approval by Contractor, all copies should be sent to Owner for approval. Engineer should make distribution of executed copies after approval by Owner. If a change only applies to Contract Price or to Contract Times, cross out the part of the tabulation that does not apply.
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN ENGINEER’S FIELD ORDER Well No. 6 PAGE 00992-1
SECTION 00992 – ENGINEER’S FIELD ORDER
OWNER
ENGINEER'S ENGINEER
CONSULTANTS
FIELD ORDER CONTRACTOR
FIELD OTHER
PROJECT: FIELD ORDER NO: (name, address) OWNER: DATE: TO: (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO: CONTRACT FOR: CONTRACT DATED:
You are hereby directed to execute promptly this Field Order which interprets the Contract Documents or orders minor changes in the Work without change in Contract Sum or Contract Time.
If you consider that a change in Contract Sum or Contract Time is required, please submit your itemized proposal to the Engineer immediately and before proceeding with this Work. If your proposal is found to be satisfactory and in proper order, this Field Order will in that event be suspended by a Change Order. Description: (Here insert a written description of the interpretation or change) Attachments: (Here insert listing of attached documents that support description) ENGINEER: DATE:
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN PROPOSAL REQUEST Well No. 6 PAGE 00993-1
SECTION 00993 – PROPOSAL REQUEST
OWNER
PROPOSAL ENGINEER
CONSULTANTS
REQUEST CONTRACTOR
FIELD OTHER
PROJECT: PROPOSAL REQUEST NO: (name, address) OWNER: DATE: TO: (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO: CONTRACT FOR: CONTRACT DATED:
Please submit an itemized quotation for changes in the Contract Sum and/or Time incidental to proposed modifications to the Contract Documents described herein.
THIS IS NOT A CHANGE ORDER NOR A DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN.
Description: (Written Description of the Work) Attachments: (List Attached Documents that Support Description) ENGINEER: DATE:
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE Well No. 6 PAGE 00994-1
SECTION 00994 – WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE
(Instructions on reverse side) No.
PROJECT:
DATE OF ISSUANCE: EFFECTIVE DATE:
OWNER:
OWNER's Contract No.:
CONTRACTOR: ENGINEER:
You are directed to proceed promptly with following change(s).
Description:
Purpose of Work Change Directive:
Attachments: (List documents supporting change)
If a claim is made that the above change(s) have affected Contract Price or Contract Times, any claim for a Change Order based thereon will involve one or more of the following methods of determining the effect of the change(s).
Method of determining change in Contract Price:
Unit Prices Lump Sum Other
Method of determining change in Contract Times:
Contractor’s records Engineer’s records Other
Estimated Increase (Increase/Decrease) in Contract Price: $ If the change involves an increase, the estimated amount is not to be exceeded without further authorization.
Estimated Increase (Increase/Decrease) in Contract Times: Substantial Completion: days; Ready for final payment: days. If the change involves an increase, the estimated times are not to be exceeded without further authorization.
RECOMMENDED: AUTHORIZED:
ENGINEER OWNER
By: By: (Authorized Signature) (Authorized Signature)
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE Well No. 6 PAGE 00994-2
WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE INSTRUCTIONS A. GENERAL INFORMATION
This document was developed for use in situations involving changes in the Work which, if not processed expeditiously, might delay the Project. These changes are often initiated in the field and may affect the Contract Price or the Contract Times. This is not a Change Order, but only a directive to proceed with Work that may be included in a subsequent Change Order.
For supplemental instructions and minor changes not involving a possible change in the Contract Price or the Contract Times a Field Order may be used.
B. COMPLETING THE WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE FORM
Engineer initiates the form, including a description of the items involved and attachments.
Based on conversations between Engineer and Contractor, Engineer completes the following:
METHOD OF DETERRING CHANGE, IF ANY, IN CONTRACT PRICE: Mark the method to be used in determining the final cost of Work involved and the estimated net effect on the Contract Price. If the change involves an increase in the Contract Price and the estimated amount is approached before the additional or change Work is completed, another Work Change Directive must be issued to change the estimated price or Contractor may stop the changed Work when the estimated price is reached. If the Work Change Directive is not likely to change the Contract Price, the space for estimated increase (decrease) should be marked "Not Applicable".
METHOD OF DETERMINING CHANGE, IF ANY, IN CONTRACT TIMES: Mark the method to be used in determining the change in Contract Times and the estimated increase or decrease in Contract Times. If the change involves an increase in the Contract Times and the estimated times are approached before the additional or changed Work is complete, another Work Change Directive must be issued to change the times or Contractor may stop the changed Work when the estimated times are reached. If the Work Change Directive is not likely to change the Contract Times, the space for estimated increase (decrease) should be marked "Not Applicable".
Once Engineer has completed and signed the form, all copies should be sent to Owner for authorization because Engineer alone does not have authority to authorize change in Price or Times. Once authorized by Owner, a copy should be sent by Engineer to Contractor. Price and Times may only be changed by Change Order signed by Owner and Contractor with Engineer's recommendation.
Once the Work covered by this directive is completed or final cost and times are determined, Contractor should submit documentation for inclusion in a Change Order.
THIS IS A DIRECTIVE TO PROCEED WITH A CHANGE THAT MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACT PRICE OR THE CONTRACT TIMES. A CHANGE ORDER, IF ANY, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED PROMPTLY.
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Well No. 6 PAGE 00995-1
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE: BMI #. M22.108208
ATTENTION: Herman Dharmarajah Contractor Name
RE: Well No. 6 Contractor Address
Project Name
Northfield, MN Contractor City, State, Zip
Project Location
SUBMITTAL NO.
WE ARE SENDING YOU Attached Under separate cover via the following items:
Shop drawings Prints Specifications Copy of letter
No. Copies Submitted
Specification Section Subject of Shop Drawing or Other Submittal Review Action
(To be filled in by Engineer)
Review Action Explanation: A. No Exceptions Taken C. Amend-Resubmit B. Make Corrections Noted D. Rejected-Resubmit
Comments: (To be filled in by Engineer)
The CONTRACTOR hereby notifies the OWNER that this Shop Drawing is in conformance with Article 6 of the General Conditions to the Contract Documents.
The CONTRACTOR hereby notifies the OWNER that this Shop Drawing is not in conformance with Article 6 of the General Conditions to the Contract Documents and nevertheless asks approval thereof. The features not in conformance are as follows:
1. CONTRACTOR SIGNED:
2.
3. DATE:
4.
5.
(To be filled in by Engineer)
COPY TO:
ENGINEER SIGNED:
DATE:
Distribution: Contractor Owner File Field Office Other
M22.108208 - Northfield, MN WELL CONSTRUCTION – JORDAN FORMATION Well No. 6 PAGE 02522-1
SECTION 02522 - WELL CONSTRUCTION – JORDAN FORMATION
PART 1 -- GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This section covers the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment and performances of all work and services necessary for drilling the proposed well as described herein.
1.2 PROJECT LOCATION
A. Well is located at Township 111N, Range 19W, Section 7, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 (CLD).
1.3 PERMITS
A. Upon the award of the Contract, the Contractor shall apply for and acquire the necessary permits from the appropriate authorizing Agencies. Work shall not begin until the permits have been acquired. A copy of the respective permits shall be sent to the City and Engineer.
1.4 SPECIFICATION REFERENCE
A. The following specifications, standards, codes, etc, are adopted by reference as they may apply to the work described herein.
- Specifications Water Supply Well Construction, General Requirements.
- Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
- Division of Environmental Health, Minnesota Department of Health.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- Minnesota Industrial Commission.
- Rules Relating to Licensing of Water Wells, Contractors and Construction of Water Wells, Minnesota Department of Health, (Latest Edition).
- American Water Works Association (AWWA), Standards for Deep Wells, AWWA, A-100 (Latest Edition).
- Guide to Water Wells and Borings (GWWB), Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725.
1.5 GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
A. The information presented herein regarding subsurface conditions is intended to assist the Contractors in preparing the bid. The Owner does not guarantee its accuracy, nor that it is necessarily indicative to conditions to be encountered in completing the work to be construction hereunder. The Contractor shall satisfy himself regarding all local conditions affecting the work by personal investigation. Neither the information contained in this section, not that derived from maps or plans, or from the Owner or his agent or employees shall relieve the Contractor from any responsibility hereunder or from fulfilling any and all of the terms and requirements of the Contracts.
1.6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED
A. The well to be constructed shall be subject to change in accordance with unforeseeable conditions which may be encountered during drilling. The design is based upon the previously drilled wells. The well log for Well No. 5 is included in Appendix D.
B. The design capacity of the well is between 1200 and 1500 gpm.
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C. Drill and drive 30-inch casing to the first bedrock. Estimated depth is 50 feet.
D. Continue with 29-inch open hole through the Shakopee Dolomite, Root River Sandstone, and Oneota Dolomite formations, approximately 10 feet into the Jordan Sandstone formation.
E. Set and grout into place 282 feet of 24” OD casing.
F. Continue with 23-inch nominal diameter open hole to a total depth of 360 feet below grade (approximately 10 feet into St. Lawrence formation).
G. Upon an analysis of work done at this phase of the project, the method of development shall be determined. Air development equipment shall be able to deliver 1000 cfm at 350 psi.
H. Develop and test pump the well. Collect water samples for water quality analysis, forward samples to test laboratory for analysis.
I. Drilling samples shall be carefully taken as specified.
J. Conduct a TV survey and gamma log of the finished well.
K. Assuming the well is accepted, weld a watertight temporary cap over the end of the casing. However, at all times during the progress of the work, the Contractor shall use precaution to prevent either tampering with the well or the entrance of foreign matter into the well.
L. It is the Contractor’s choice if he wishes to conduct plumbness and alignment tests on each casing as it is set.
M. Conduct a plumbness and alignment test within the casing.
N. Conduct a TV survey of the finished well.
O. Disinfect the well.
1.7 PERSONNEL AND DRILLING EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall supply only competent and experienced personnel and suitable drilling equipment to perform this work. All such work shall be performed under the direct supervision of an experience well driller.
1.8 RECORDS AND SAMPLES
A. A continuous record of the progress of the job shall be kept available at the job site for the Owner's review.
B. The daily report shall include:
1. The reference point for all depth measurements.
2. The depth at which each change of formation occurs.
3. The identifications of the material of which each stratum is composed, i.e., color, loose or tight material, drilling rate.
4. The depth of static water and changes in static water with well depth.
5. Other pertinent data may be requested by the Owner or pertinent to the log of the well.
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C. A final Project Report contains:
1. City's well identification number.
2. Driller's name and Contractor's name and address.
3. Location of wells.
4. Dates of starting and completion of drilling.
5. A complete well log, including the position and size of casing, the screen size, slot opening and position, length and type of screen and screen manufacturer, gradation of gravel pack, pittless adaptor shop drawings.
6. Dates of starting and completion of testing.
7. Pumped water levels at the pumping rates used for test pumping.
8. Drawdown and recovery data.
9. Static water level upon the completion of the project.
10. Plumbness and alignment test results.
11. Water quality test results.
12. Videotape of well.
13. Other pertinent information useful for future references. This report shall be neatly typed and bound. Four copies are required.
D. Copies of the "Construction Record" as required by Chapter 4725 GWWB, shall be included in the Final Project Report.
1.9 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Mobilization
1. The lump sum amount bid shall be full compensation for bringing the equipment used for drilling the well to the site, setting up and removing the same. Any temporary access road required to bring the drill rig shall be included in the mobilization. All erosion control work required to meet the MPCA requirements shall also be included in the mobilization. All work items required but not listed as a separate pay item shall be included in mobilization. This includes, but is not limited to, silt fence, rock construction entrance, piping test, pumping to storm sewer and other items not listed.
B. Drilling Specified Diameter Open Hole
1. The Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the unit price bid per linear foot as full compensation for drilling the specified diameter hole complete in-place. The drilled hole shall be measured vertically for the full depth of the hole.
C. Furnish and Install Specified Diameter Casing Pipe.
1. The Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the unit price bid per linear foot as full compensation to furnish and install the specified diameter casing pipe including fittings, seals, etc. complete in-place. The casing pipe shall be measured vertically from the top pipe to the bottom of the casing.
D. Grout (Neat Cement)
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1. The amount bid per cubic yards shall be full compensation for delivering and placing the grout in the specified annular space. If the contractor is using more than 30% normal quantity of grout required to fill the annular space then he shall inform the ENGINEER immediately. Work may be suspended until ENGINEER authorizes the CONTRACTOR to proceed with grouting.
E. Well Development
1. The amount bid per hour shall be full compensation for conducting actual well development hours only. The furnishing, setting up and removing of all necessary equipment and conducting development process as specified shall be included in the well development mobilization line item. If a separate line item is not found in the bid schedule for well development mobilization then it shall be included in the Mobilization. The Owner reserves the right to increase or reduce the development period based upon field conditions.
F. Furnish and install and Remove Test Pump and Related Equipment
1. The lump sum amount bid shall be full compensation for furnishing, setting up and removing all the necessary equipment, including discharge pipe and fittings, generator or temporary power supply, level measuring transducers and recorders.
G. Test Pumping
1. The amount bid per hour shall be full compensation for conducting the actual test pumping. No separate compensation will be paid for monitoring water level during recovery period. The Owner reserves the right to increase or reduce the hours of test pumping based upon field condition. The test pumping report shall be submitted. No separate compensation will be made for report preparation.
H. Dynamite
1. The amount bid per pound shall be full compensation for placing and detonating the dynamite charges. The Owner reserves the right to increase or reduce the quantity of dynamite based on the amount sand bailed or size of the cavern observed during video taping.
I. Bailing
1. The amount bid per cubic yard shall be full compensation for removing the sand from the bore hole during and after well development. The contractor shall notify the ENGINEER prior to start of bailing to record the depths and dimensions of the pit. After completion of bailing the ENGINEER will determine the quantity of sand removed. Bid price shall include disposal of the sand within one mile of the site after the quantity has been verified by the ENGINEER.
J. Water Analysis
1. The lump sum amount bid shall be full compensation for gathering a water sample at the end of the test pumping period and having the sample tested. The tests required are listed on the Water Analysis Schedule in Appendix B.
K. Video Taping
1. The lump sum amount bid shall be full compensation for conducting a video inspection and video tape record (1/2" width) of the full length of the well, including the furnishing, installing, operating and removing of all necessary equipment, performing all work procedures required, and providing the Owner with a copy of the taped record. The tapes must be clear and legible. The work shall be scheduled so the Owner's representatives can be present to observe the quality of the tape. If the results are not acceptable, the Contractor shall conduct additional taping at his expense until an acceptable tape is produced.
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L. Gamma Logging
1. The lump sum bid shall be full compensation for gamma logging and interpreting the depths of formation and the report.
M. Site Restoration and Site Clean Up
1. The lump sum bid shall be full compensation for restoring the site, site clean-up, and seeding the disturbed areas.
N. Plumbness and Alignment Tests
1. The lump sum bid shall be full compensation for conducting plumbness and alignment tests.
O. Disinfection of the Well
1. The lump sum bid shall be full compensation for disinfecting the well and sending the water samples for bacteriological testing as required by Minnesota Well Construction Code.
PART 2 -- PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Well Casing
1. The well casings shall be new black steel. No substandard or reclaimed material shall be used. All materials shall meet the current requirements of the current GWWB Requirements. Copies of the mill certificates shall be submitted. The casing shall meeting one of the following standards.
(a) ASTM Standard A53/A53M-04a
(b) ASTM Standard A589-96(2001) Type I, II, III
(c) API Standard 5L
2. The casing shall meet the following requirements: Casing Diameter Wall Thickness Weight/lbs 18-inches 0.375 inches 70.59 24-inches 0.375 inches 94.62 30-inches 0.375 inches 118.65
B. Grout
1. The neat cement grout shall be a mixture of Portland Cement (ASTM C-150, Type I, or API-10-A, Class A). The mixture shall not contain more than 6 gallons of water per bag. (1 cu. ft. or 94 lbs) of cement.
2. The use of additions to reduce shrinkage, permeability, or increase fluidity, and/or central setting time must be approved by the Engineer.
3. The water used in the preparation of the mixture must be potable and carry a chlorine residual.
PART 3 -- EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. The Contractor shall construct the well at the location designated by the Engineer, or where shown on the Site Plan - Appendix A.
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B. Construct well in accordance with Guide to Water Wells & Borings Minnesota Rules Chapter 4725 (Well Code).
C. Construct well with solid bit cable tool drilling equipment or dual-rotary “Barber” equipment.
D. Construction procedures and listed quantities or depths are for general information and bidding purposes only. Procedures and quantities may be adjusted by the Engineer as necessary for geological conditions encountered.
3.2 WELL DEVELOPMENT BLASTING REQUIREMENTS
A. The following is the blasting procedure to be followed during development of the public water supply well for the City.
1. Appropriate user permit will be obtained by Well Contractor from their local Police Department prior to blasting on site.
2. Contractor to obtain necessary Federal License, FBI background checks of the licensee and all blasters (Possessors) working on the site. Well contractor to provide a copy of their License/permit under U.S. Dept of Justice (ATFE) 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40, Explosives to the Engineer prior to development.
3. If the contractor is transporting their own explosives, the contractor to assure the City that all blasters {possessors} are licensed to transport Class 1.1 explosives to include the required CDL, hazardous endorsements, medical card, and training every three (3) years. Contractor to provide a copy of the U.S. Dept. of Justice (ATFE) clearance for individuals transporting, shipping, receiving, or possessing explosive materials to the Engineer prior to development. Contractor shall provide a copy of the certificate of training within the last 36 months.
4. Contractor to provide a copy of the (FMCSA) U.S. Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration in accordance with and under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 5108 to the Engineer prior to delivery of explosives to the site.
5. Contractor to provide a copy of the Minnesota inter/intra-state Motor Carrier Registration Hazardous Materials Credential to include a Carrier I.D Number and expiration date to the Engineer prior to development.
6. Contractor to notify Owner (City), Engineer, and Police/Sheriff dispatch at least 24 hours prior to blasting by telephone. Contact phone numbers will be established prior to development.
7. Contractor to notify Owner (City), engineer, and Police/Sheriff dispatch at least 30 minutes prior to blasting and again within 30 minutes after blasting is completed to establish public record of the blast window.
8. The Owner will notify those residences that may be affected or those home owners who want to be notified of the date and time of blasting.
9. Concerns and issues meeting may be set up at the direction of the Owner prior to the first blast and the affected neighboring residences are invited to an open meeting to discuss any concerns that they may have. The contractor is required to attend this meeting.
10. The first charge will be detonated and monitored for vibration by Engineer. Blasting will be stopped and the Owner will be notified by phone and questioned of any calls from any one concerning the vibration created by the blasting. If necessary, those calls will be investigated by both the Contractor and the Engineer. The concerns will be resolved prior to any further blasting.
11. All additional charges will be monitored for vibration by ENGINEER with possible change in location of the monitoring equipment as needed at the direction of the Owner or the Engineer. Size of charges may be modified either up or down based on the mill levels and concerned calls.
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12. The contractor shall keep a blasting schedule showing the date, time, charge size, charge location, fill before, fill after, and total accumulation of each shot. A copy of this blasting schedule will be sent to the Owner and the Engineer within 24 hours of the blast date.
13. Blasting charge size will be determined by the Engineer’s representative based on the mill levels and concerned calls. Initial charges shall start out low (5-10lbs) and may be increased to heavier charges (20-30lbs) as development continues. No charge shall be over 30lbs without written authorization from the Engineer.
14. Any blasting complaint made through the Owner (City) will notified to the Contractor immediately. The City, Engineer and the Contractor shall conduct an investigation and take appropriate corrective actions before continuing with blasting:
3.3 PROTECTION OF THE WELL
A. The Contractor shall take whatever precautions as may be necessary to prevent contaminated water from entering the borehole.
B. In the event that the well becomes contaminated due to the neglect of the Contractor, they shall, at their own expense, perform such work or supply such casings, seals, sterilizing agents or other materials as may be necessary to eliminate the contamination and source of the contamination. If remedial action cannot be taken, the well as drilled shall be sealed in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health regulations at no expense to the Owner or his Agents. A new well shall be started at a designated site, and constructed in accordance with these specifications. All work performed to construct the original well and the replacement well and sealing of the contaminated well shall be at the Contractor's expense.
C. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care in the performance of his work in order to prevent the breakdown, or caving in, of strata overlaying that from which the water is to be drawn.
D. Should the open hole fail to stand during the placement of the casing and slurry, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to drill a new hole meeting the specifications stated herein. Sealing procedures as required by the Minnesota Department of Health will be followed. All work shall be at the Contractors expense.
3.4 DRILLING THE CASING HOLE
A. The drilling and casing of the hole shall be as described in Paragraph 1.6.
B. The Contractor shall dispose of drilling fluid cuttings and discharge water in a manner so as not to damage property.
3.5 SETTING THE CASING
A. The entire length of casing pipe shall be continuous from the bottom of the casing to the elevation of the pitless adapters as shown on the Typical Detail, in Appendix A. The casing joints shall be welded the full circumference of the casing and the full depth of the pipe wall.
3.6 PLUMBNESS AND ALIGNMENT
A. When the casing has been placed into position and before grouting procedures have begun, the casing shall be tested for plumbness and alignment. The test shall be done in accordance with Specification AWWA Standard A-100 (Latest Edition).
B. Should the casing vary from the vertical in excess of the Specification Standards, the Contractor shall correct the deficiency at his own expense.
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C. Should faulty alignment or plumbness occur which cannot be corrected, the Owner reserves the right to refuse to accept the well.
D. The Owner may waive these requirements for plumbness if, in his judgment, the Contractor has exercised all possible care in constructing the well and the defect is due to circumstances beyond his control, and/or, the utility of the completed well is not materially affected. In no event will the requirements with respect to alignment be waived.
E. The plumbness and alignment tests will be considered incidental to the overall well construction and no direct compensation will be paid for this work.
F. Submit three copies of the field measurement along with a plot of the test results on grid paper. The plat shall state the name of the Owner, date of test scale, and show the allowable limits as stated in the AWWA Standard A-100.
3.7 GROUTING
A. Grouting of the annular space between the casing and open hole may commence upon the completion of Gamma logging, and plumbness and alignment tests. The grout shall be left to cure until the grout has set (72 hours for neat cement). If the grout settles, additional grout shall be placed to restore the grout surface to the required location.
3.8 DEVELOPING THE WELL
A. Observation and records kept of the well performance and sand quantities and various pumping rates will be required during the development process. Provide all necessary equipment required to measure flow rates and sand quantities. Record sand quantities at the required flow rates.
B. Develop, pump or bail the well by such methods as may be approved by the Engineer, i.e.:
- blasting and bailing
- air pressurization
- air surging
Submit a written plan to the Engineer detailing the methods proposed and order of techniques proposed. As development progresses, the plan may be modified to meet conditions encountered. The alteration of equipment between the development techniques listed shall not entitle the Contractor to additional set-up charges for the alternate development equipment.
C. The Contractor shall recommend to the Engineer the size, location, spacing and time sequence of the dynamite shots. The approval of the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor from liability from damages which may result from the blasting. With the approval of the Engineer, the blasting can take place. After the shooting has been completed, the well shall be bailed clean of the accumulation of displaced material. The drill rig shall be left in place during the blasting in case sloughed rock requires drilling.
D. Furnish and install all the necessary equipment needed to develop the well by air pressurization and air surging. The air compressor to be used shall be sufficient to lift the column of water the full depth of the well and is capable of depressing the water in the well to a point just above the lower end of the well casing.
E. Should air pressurization not produce the desired results, an air lift pump shall be installed capable of lifting a column of water the full depth of the well and have a discharge rate of at least 1-1/4 times the design discharge rate of the well. Submit schedule to the Engineer for review and approval. Pump the well with air until the well is developed to a point where the discharge water is clear and sand free. Shut the air off and allow the water to return to a reasonable static condition. Open the air valve, surge
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the water to the top of the casing, close the valve and reopen the cycle until the water becomes turbid. Then continuously pump the well until the water becomes clear and sand free. Repeat the process until the well no longer yields fine particles when surged and pumped as described. Vary the position of the bottom of the air line to selected levels identified as producing zones on the gamma log and driller’s log. Be sure all zones are free of turbidity when pumped.
F. Upon the completion of the air development, or shooting and bailing, or both methods of development in conjunction with one another, the test pump shall be reinstalled and pumped at the rates set forth in the specifications.
G. The development procedure as specified herein has been determined prior to initiation of construction. In the event that during the course of construction, other more suitable methods of development become apparent, the Contractor shall, upon the approval of the Engineer, be permitted to utilize other development techniques.
H. The duration of development for the various methods described is approximate and dependent upon conditions encountered during the construction of the well. The Owner reserves the right to extend or reduce the duration of the development time at the unit price bid with no additional compensation to the Contractor.
3.9 TEST FOR YIELD AND DRAWDOWN
A. The well has been completely constructed, cleaned of sediment, and the depth of the well accurately measured, the Contractor shall notify the Owner and the Engineer. The Contractor, with approval of the Owner or Engineer, can then proceed with the final pumping test.
B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, motive power, lubricating oil and other necessary materials, equipment, labor and supplies required and shall operate the pumping unit at such rates of discharge and for such periods of time as directed. Accidental interruptions may, if so agreed upon between the Contractor and the Engineer, be compensated for by correspondingly extending the time of the completion of the test run. After the completion of the final test, bail all sand or other accumulations from the bottom of the screen.
3.10 TEST PUMPING
A. Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain the necessary equipment to conduct the pumping test, including accurate drawdown and flow measuring equipment. The pumping unit shall be complete with prime mover of ample power, controls and appurtenances, and shall be capable of being operated without interruption for a period of 36 hours. The pumps shall have a capacity of 500 to 1800 gpm for the test well, capable of being adjusted for varying rates of flow.
B. The Contractor shall furnish and install piping to carry the pumped water from the well site to a suitable point of disposal. The piping shall then be salvaged by the Contractor. The cost of furnishing and installing the discharge piping shall be included in the bid for installing and removing the test pump and discharge piping. All costs associated with disposal of the development water and solids removed from the well are incidental to the project.
C. A step pump test shall be carried initially as described below. The well shall be pumped at the following rates, 400 gpm, 800 gpm, 1200 gpm and 1800 gpm. The well shall be pumped at these rates until the water sample is clear and sand free within the acceptable limits of 3 ppm on the silica sand. Sand content in the water shall be measured using a Rossum Sand Tester. Water drawdown and subsequent recovery shall be recorded on the Drawdown Recovery Schedule in Appendix B. Sand quantities shall be recorded at the same time as the drawdown is measured. Should the amount of sand exceed the limit specified, the ENGINEER and the CONTRACTOR shall establish a separate development program to be used to achieve the desired pumping rate free of sand.
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D. After completion of step pump test 24-hour pumping test shall commence. The pumping rate shall be determined by the ENGINEER based on step pump test results. The pumping shall be continuous at a selected rate, as determined by the Engineer and Contractor. The time stated as bid, is approximate and the City reserves the right to extend or reduce the pumping time at the unit price bid, if required.
E. Upon completion of the final tests of the well, the Contractor shall remove by bailing, sand or other foreign matter that may have become deposited in the bottom of the hole during the test run. The cost is incidental to the pumping test.
F. Water samples shall be taken near the end of the pumping cycle to determine the water quality. The tests required are listed in Appendix B. The tests shall be conducted by an independent laboratory certified by the State Regulatory Agency.
3.11 VIDEO SURVEY
A. Conduct a closed-circuit television inspection of the full length of the well using current state-of-the-art equipment and trained employees. Provide, install and operate all necessary equipment, material, sequences, techniques and/or procedures necessary to perform the work. The inspection shall be conducted following the development of the well. The videotape shall become the property of the Owner and shall be submitted with the required reports.
3.12 SEALING OF WELL
A. If the well fails to conform to these specifications and the contractor is unable to correct the condition of the well or negotiate a mutually acceptable cost reduction for specification deviations, the contractor shall immediately start a new well at a nearby location designated by the Engineer.
B. The sealed hole shall be treated as follows:
1. The Contractor may salvage as much casing and screen from the initial well as possible. If not damaged, the material may be used to construct new well. If not used, the material shall remain the property of the Contractor.
C. The well shall be sealed according to the procedures established by local, state, or federal regulatory agencies.
D. In the event that the Contractor shall fail to conform the well according to the contract, or should they seal the well because of loss of tools or for any other cause, they shall, as directed by the Engineer and in accordance with the rules as stated in GWWB, Chap. 4725.
3.13 DISINFECTION
A. Well shall be disinfected before collecting water samples for determining microbiological quality. This shall be done by placing a chlorine solution into the wells so that a concentration of at least 50 mg/l of available chlorine exists in all parts of the well at static conditions. The well casing above the static level shall be completely flushed with the solution. The solution shall remain in the well a minimum of 2 hours before pumping the well to waste.
B. A water sample shall be forwarded to the designated laboratory to verify the potability of the water. If the sample does not pass the test, the contractor shall disinfect the well again and take sample until a passing sample is obtained.
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3.14 DRILLING SITE CLEAN-UP
A. Contractor shall police the site at the end of each working day and leave it in a neat and orderly condition.
B. The Contractor shall leave the site clean, neat and orderly, and the construction area shall be restored to the original condition. The site shall be finished with 6-inches of topsoil and seeded with MnDOT seed Mixture No. 500, applied at 50 lbs/acre. Fertilizer shall be applied at 435 lbs/acre. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing water and maintenance necessary to firmly establish the seed.
C. All clean up and repair is incidental to the project and no compensation will be paid for this work.
3.15 GUARANTEES
A. Contractor shall guarantee that all materials, equipment, structures and work performed are free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period as stated in Standard General Conditions of Contract Article 13.07 and as amended by Supplementary Conditions 1.18. If any part of the work shall fail with this period, it shall be replaced and the unit restored to operation at no cost to the owner. The Surety Bond shall cover this guarantee. The well shall be warranted for the period as stated in Standard General Conditions of Contract Article 13.07 and as amended by Supplementary Conditions 1.18.
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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
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Microbiological: Total coliform (organism/100ml) Inorganic chemicals - metals: Aluminum Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Boron Cadmium Chromium Copper Iron Lead Calcium Magnesium Manganese Mercury Nickel Potassium Selenium Silver Sodium Thallium Zinc Inorganic Chemicals - other, and physical factors: Alkalinity (Total as CaCO3) Chloride Fluoride Nitrate +Nitrite as N Sulfate Hardness (as CaCO3) pH (Standard Units) Total Dissolved Solids Turbidity (NTU) Color Langlier Index Gross Alpha Radium 226 and 228 Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Ammonia Nitrogen
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC)
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Carbon Tetrachloride
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1,2 - Dichloroethane
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1,1,1 - Trichloroethane
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y W
HP
A a
nd a
sses
smen
t are
to b
e su
bmit
ted
to th
e M
inne
sota
Dep
artm
ent o
f H
ealt
h w
ith
the
cons
truc
tion
pla
n fo
r th
e pr
opos
ed w
ell.
The
pur
pose
of
this
gui
danc
e is
to a
ssis
t wat
er s
uppl
iers
in d
elin
eati
ng th
e pr
elim
inar
y W
HP
A a
nd p
repa
ring
the
asse
ssm
ent.
Par
t 1
Del
inea
tin
g P
reli
min
ary
WH
PA
Bou
nd
arie
s G
etti
ng
Sta
rted
T
o ca
lcul
ate
the
prel
imin
ary
WH
PA
, you
wil
l nee
d:
1)
A m
ap s
how
ing
the
loca
tion
of
the
prop
osed
mun
icip
al
wel
l. T
his
map
sho
uld
be a
t lea
st 1
:240
00 s
cale
or
grea
ter
deta
il.
2)
An
esti
mat
e of
the
proj
ecte
d an
nual
dem
and
to b
e m
et b
y th
e ne
w w
ell.
3)
A c
opy
of th
e w
ell c
onst
ruct
ion
diag
ram
sho
win
g th
e pr
opos
ed w
ell c
onst
ruct
ion
and
the
anti
cipa
ted
geol
ogy.
Fro
m th
is d
iagr
am, y
ou w
ill b
e es
tim
atin
g:
a) t
he a
ntic
ipat
ed le
ngth
of
open
inte
rval
of
the
wel
l (or
le
ngth
of
wel
l scr
een)
and
b) w
heth
er th
e aq
uife
r is
con
fine
d or
unc
onfi
ned.
Not
e: A
n aq
uife
r is
con
side
red
conf
ined
or
sem
i-co
nfin
ed w
hen
it e
xhib
its
arte
sian
con
diti
ons.
One
sim
ple
met
hod
of d
eter
min
ing
whe
ther
an
aqui
fer
is c
onfi
ned
is to
com
pare
the
dept
h to
the
aqui
fer’
s w
ater
leve
l wit
h th
e de
pth
to th
e st
rati
grap
hic
top
of th
e aq
uife
r. I
f th
e w
ater
leve
l is
clos
er to
the
land
su
rfac
e th
an th
e to
p of
the
aqui
fer,
then
it is
con
side
red
conf
ined
. W
ater
-le
vel i
nfor
mat
ion
cont
aine
d on
the
reco
rds
of lo
cal w
ells
(ha
ving
sim
ilar
co
nstr
ucti
on a
s th
e pr
opos
ed m
unic
ipal
) ca
n be
use
d to
eva
luat
e w
heth
er
the
aqui
fer
is c
onfi
ned
or u
ncon
fine
d. C
onfi
ned
cond
itio
ns g
ener
ally
occ
ur
whe
re a
t lea
st s
ever
al f
eet o
f lo
w p
erm
eabl
e m
ater
ials
, suc
h as
cla
y or
sha
le,
over
ly th
e to
p of
the
aqui
fer.
Unc
onfi
ned
cond
itio
ns g
ener
ally
occ
ur in
nea
r-su
rfac
e aq
uife
rs o
r w
here
an
aqui
fer
is in
dir
ect h
ydra
ulic
con
nect
ion
wit
h su
rfac
e-w
ater
fea
ture
s su
ch a
s ri
vers
and
lake
s.
4)
For
wel
ls p
ropo
sed
to b
e co
mpl
eted
in u
ncon
fine
d (o
r w
ater
-ta
ble)
aqu
ifer
s, y
ou w
ill a
lso
need
to d
eter
min
e th
e lo
cal
dire
ctio
n of
gro
undw
ater
flo
w.
Ste
p 1
E
stim
ate
the
expe
cted
ann
ual v
olum
e of
wat
er (
Qgp
y) to
be
pum
ped
by th
e pr
opos
ed w
ell a
nd m
ulti
ply
by te
n. T
his
repr
e-se
nts
the
proj
ecte
d vo
lum
e of
wat
er p
umpe
d du
ring
the
next
ten
year
s. I
f yo
ur e
stim
ate
is in
gal
lons
, con
vert
it to
cub
ic f
eet b
y di
vidi
ng b
y th
e nu
mbe
r of
gal
lons
per
cub
ic f
oot.
Ste
p 3
F
rom
the
wel
l con
stru
ctio
n di
agra
m, e
stim
ate
the
anti
cipa
ted
leng
th o
f th
e op
en in
terv
al (
or le
ngth
of
wel
l scr
een)
for
the
prop
osed
wel
l.
Ste
p 2
E
stim
ate
the
effe
ctiv
e po
rosi
ty (
ne)
of
the
aqui
fer
serv
ing
the
prop
osed
wel
l. I
f aq
uife
r po
rosi
ty is
not
kno
wn,
sel
ect t
he v
alue
fr
om th
e ta
ble
corr
espo
ndin
g to
the
mat
eria
l whi
ch b
est r
epre
-se
nts
the
aqui
fer
whi
ch th
e w
ell w
ill b
e co
mpl
eted
in.
Aq
uif
er M
ater
ial
Typ
ical
P
oros
ity
Val
ue
sand
and
gra
vel
.30
sand
or
sand
ston
e .2
5 ca
rbon
ate
bedr
ock
.10
frac
ture
d be
droc
k .1
0
Ste
p 4
U
sing
the
esti
mat
e of
Q10
yrs,
ne, a
nd L
det
erm
ined
in S
teps
1-3
, ca
lcul
ate
the
radi
us o
f th
e pr
elim
inar
y W
HP
A u
sing
the
foll
owin
g eq
uati
on:
Ste
p 5
O
n a
map
sho
win
g th
e lo
cati
on o
f th
e pr
opos
ed w
ell,
draw
a
circ
le a
roun
d th
e w
ell u
sing
the
radi
al d
ista
nce
calc
ulat
ed in
S
tep
4. F
or c
onfi
ned
aq
uif
ers
or w
her
e th
e ra
diu
s ca
lcu
- la
ted
in S
tep
4 is
gre
ater
th
an ½
mil
e (g
reat
er t
han
or
equ
al
to 2
,640
fee
t), t
his
are
a re
pre
sen
ts t
he
pre
lim
inar
y W
HP
A.
For
unc
onfi
ned
aqui
fers
whe
re th
e ca
lcul
ated
rad
ius
is le
ss
than
½ m
ile,
con
tinu
e to
Ste
p 6.
Ste
p 6
U
nco
nfi
ned
aq
uif
ers.
Det
erm
ine
the
upgr
adie
nt d
irec
tion
of
loca
l gro
undw
ater
flo
w r
elat
ive
to th
e pr
opos
ed w
ell s
ite.
P
roje
ct th
e di
amet
er o
f th
e ci
rcul
ar a
rea
calc
ulat
ed in
Ste
p 5
for
a di
stan
ce o
f ½
mil
e in
to th
e up
grad
ient
dir
ecti
on.
N
ote:
For
info
rmat
ion
rega
rdin
g th
e lo
cal d
irec
tion
of
grou
ndw
ater
flo
w in
un
conf
ined
aqu
ifer
s, p
leas
e ca
ll (
651)
20
1-46
48.
Par
t 2
Ass
essi
ng t
he I
mp
acts
of
Exi
stin
g L
and
Use
an
d W
ater
Use
2)
Is th
e pr
elim
inar
y W
HP
A s
erve
d by
cit
y se
wer
and
wat
er?
A
ll o
f it
Som
e of
it
N
one
of it
3)
Are
ther
e hi
gh c
apac
ity
wel
ls u
sing
the
sam
e aq
uife
r w
ithi
n a
mil
e of
the
prop
osed
wel
l sit
e?
4)
Are
you
aw
are
of a
ny r
epor
ted
grou
ndw
ater
con
tam
inat
ion
in
the
prel
imin
ary
WH
PA
? I
f so
, exp
lain
.
1)
Est
imat
e th
e pe
rcen
tage
of
the
foll
owin
g la
nd u
se w
ithi
n th
e pr
elim
inar
y W
HP
A d
eter
min
ed in
Par
t 1.
E
stim
ated
Typ
es o
f L
and
Use
Per
cen
tage
L
and
Use
A
gric
ultu
ral
C
omm
erci
al
In
dust
rial
M
inin
g
O
pen
Spa
ce
R
ecre
atio
nal
R
esid
enti
al
O
pen
Wat
er/W
etla
nds
O
ther
:
O
ther
:
5)
Do
you
thin
k ex
isti
ng la
nd o
r w
ater
use
s m
ay im
pact
wat
er
qual
ity
in th
e pr
opos
ed m
unic
ipal
wel
l? E
xpla
in.
T
o re
qu
est
this
doc
um
ent
in a
not
her
for
mat
, ple
ase
con
tact
ou
r S
ecti
on R
ecep
tion
ist
at (
651)
201
-470
0 or
Div
isio
n T
TY
at
(651
) 20
1-57
97.