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NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS (BIDS)
FOR FEEDER NO. 1
VAULT UPGRADE
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
invites sealed bids for furnishing all labor, equipment,
transportation, materials and such other facilities as may be
required, for FEEDER NO. I VAULT UPGRADE and will receive such bids
in the Huntington Beach City Hall, office of the City Clerk, Second,
Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, up to,
the hour of 2 : 00 PM on S.eptember 12, 2000 . Bids will be publicly
opened in the Council Chambers unless otherwise posted. Any bid
received after' the time stipulated herein will be returned
unopened.
All work must be completed within ninety (90) calendar days after
receipt of the Notice to. Proceed. Copies of the Contract Documents
defined as the Agreement Documents in Article 20 of the Agreement,
may be examined at the office of the Board' s Engineer, Huntington
Beach City Hall,, First Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
California 92643 . A set of the-drawings, specifications and all
other Contract Documents may be obtained at the. above mentioned
office upon payment of $25 .00 per set in person,, or $35 . 00 per set
if mailed. 'Payment shall, be by .check to be made payable to CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH. There will be no refund for the return of such
documents and return is not required.
Each bid shall be made on the form and in the manner provided in
the Contract Documents and shall be accompanied by cash, a certi-
fied or cashier ' s check or bid bond for not .less than ten (10)
percent of the amount of the ,bid, made payable to WEST ORANGE
COUNTY WATER BOARD ("Board") , and shall be filed in a sealed
envelope with the City of . Huntington Beach office of the City
Clerk, Second Floor Main Street, Huntington Beach, California
92648 .
It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is
awarded and upon any subcontractor under. him, to pay not less than
the said specified rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics
employed by them . in the execution of the contract. Prevailing wage
in each such classification shall not be less than the most recent
wage determination for the Orange County area as published by the
Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California and by
the U. S . Department of Labor, and in no event shall it be less than
the established . Federal Minimum Wage .
No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who is not licensed in
accordance with the law under the, provisions of Division 1`11,
Chapter 9, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of
California . . In accordance with the provisions of California Public
Contract Code Section 3300, the Board requires that the bidder
possess the following classification of the Contractor' s license at
the time that a contract is awarded: "A" . ,
Unless otherwise required by law, proposals in the hands of the City
Clerk at the time set. for opening are irrevocable and no bidder may
withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set
for the opening thereof, during which period the Board of Directors
reserves the right to delay the award of the contract and to retain
the checks or bid bonds of bidders during that period and thereafter
until the execution of the agreement by .the successful bidder.
The Board of Directors reserves the right ,to reject any. or all
bids and to waive informalities .
By order of the Board of Directors of WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
BOARD, Orange County, California, made March 15, 2000 .
/s/ Dennis MacLain, Secretary to the
Board of Directors
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
Orange County, California
SECTION A
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS (BIDS)
FOR FEEDER NO. 1
VAULT UPGRADE
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
A-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
invites sealed . bids for furnishing all labor, equipment,
transportation, materials and such other facilities as may be
required, for FEEDER NO. 1 VAULT UPGRADE and will receive such bids
in the Huntington Beach City Hall, office of the City Clerk, Second
Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, up to
the hour of 2 : 00 PM on sir, /a , 2000 - Bids will be publicly
opened in the Council Chambers unless otherwise posted. Any bid
received after the ' time stipulated herein will be returned
unopened.
A-2
All work must be completed within ninety (9.0) calendar days after.
receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
A-3
Copies of the Contract Documents, defined as the Agreement
Documents in -Article 20 of the Agreement, may be examined at the
office of the Board' s. Engineer,. Huntington Beach City Hall, First
Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, 92643 . A
set' of the drawings, specifications and all other Contract
Documents may be obtained at the above mentioned office upon
payment of $25 . 00 per set in person, or $35 . 00 per set if mailed.
Payment shall be by check to be made payable to CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH. There will be no refund for the return of such documents and
return is not required.
Copies of the Standard Specifications, Rules and Codes of Public
Agencies and Associations referred to in these Contract Documents
shall be obtained by prospective bidders from the publishers
thereof at their own expense .
A-4
Each bid shall be made in 'accordance with terms set forth in
Information for Bidders,. and with due consideration to each .
provision of the Contract . Documents, the plans and specifications
and all addenda setting forth any modifications or interpretations
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of any of said documents .
A-5
Each bid shall be made on the form and in the manner provided in
the Contract Documents and shall be accompanied by cash, a certi-
fied or cashier' s check or bid bond for not less than ten (10)
percent of the amount of the bid, made payable to WEST ORANGE
COUNTY WATER BOARD ("Board" ) , and shall be filed in a sealed
envelope with the City of Huntington Beach office of the City
Clerk, Second Floor Main Street, Huntington Beach, California
92648 .
A-6
The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the
Agreement, will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount
equal to one hundred (100) percent of the contract price, and a
performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (1000)
of the contract price, which bonds are more fully described in
Information for Bidders and General Provisions .
A-7
The successful bidder will be required to procure and maintain and
provide certification of necessary insurance, which insurance is
more particularly described in the Section B, Information for
Bidders .
A-8
In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 to 1777
inclusive, of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Board
of Directors of WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD has ascertained the
prevailing hourly rate of wages for each craft or type of workman
or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded to
the successful bidder. Prevailing wage in each such classification
shall not be less than the most recent wage determination for the
Orange County area as published by the Director of Industrial
Relations of the State of California and by the U.S . Department of
Labor, and in no event shall it be less than the established
Federal Minimum Wage .
A copy of the foregoing listed wages is on file at the office of
the Engineer for WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD, located at City of
Huntington Beach, Office of Director of Public Works, Development
Wing, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92643, and
may be examined from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. on Monday through
Friday (except for legal holidays) .
It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is
awarded and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than
the said specified rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics
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employed by them in the execution of the contract.
A-9
The Contractor will be required to secure the payment of
compensation to his employees in accordance with the provisions of
Section 3700 of the Labor Code and prior to performing the work of
the contract, the Contractor shall sign and file with the Board the
following certification: "I am aware of the provisions of Section
3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured
against liability for workmen' s compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and
I will comply with such provisions before commencing the
performance of the work of this contract . "
The Contractor will also be required to furnish a certificate that
he carries compensation insurance covering his employees upon work
to be done under the contract which may be entered into between him
and said Board for the construction of said work .
A-10
No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who is not licensed in
accordance with the law under the provisions of Division 111,
Chapter 9, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of
California. In accordance with the provisions of California Public
Contract Code Section 3300, the Board requires that the bidder
possess the following classification of the Contractor' s license at
the time that a contract is awarded: "A" .
A-11
Bids shall be for furnishing all labor, equipment and materials in
accordance with the Contract Documents therefor for the following
work:
1 . Lump Sum Obtain encroachment permits from any agency
having jurisdiction.
2 . Lump Sum Provide traffic control and prepare traffic
control plans in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the permit from each
applicable agency and these specifications .
3 . Lump Sum Excavation safety protection.
4 . Lump Sum Dismantle and remove existing piping
equipment . Furnish and install new piping
meters, valves, and all other equipment .
5 . Lump Sum Dewatering, disinfection, testing, painting,
placing in operation, cleanup and appur-
tenant work.
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A-12
Unless otherwise required by law, proposals in the hands of the City
Clerk at the time set for opening are irrevocable and no bidder may
withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set
for the opening thereof, during which period the Board of Directors
reserves the right to delay the award of the contract and to retain
the checks or bid bonds of bidders during that period and thereafter
until the execution of the agreement by the successful bidder.
A-13
Payments will be made in cash to the Contractor in accordance with
the provisions of the specifications and on itemized estimates duly
certified and approved by the Engineer submitted in accordance
therewith, based on labor and materials incorporated into said work
during the preceding month by the Contractor.
The Contractor will be permitted to substitute securities for moneie
withheld under this Contract to ensure performance . Such
substitution shall be subject to the provisions of Article C-10 j . ,
of the General Provisions of the Contract .
A-14
The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all
bids and to waive informalities .
By order of the Board of Directors of WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
BOARD, Orange County, California, made March 15, 2000 .
By
Dennis Mac ain, cretary to the
Board of Direc ors
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
Orange County, California
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COPIES TO:
Front Desk Engineer City Clerk
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
FEEDER NO. I VA UL T UPGRADE
SEPT. 12, 2000 @ 2:00 PM
(Engineer's Estimate: $48,100)
BID LIST
BIDDER'S NAME RANK TOTAL BID AMOUNT
1. ATLAS-ALLIED, INC $
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2. G. R. ENGINEERING $
3. MIKE KILBRIDE C NST $ _
(Dennis Ruiz) ffKo a li
4. PHELPS SOUTHWEST, IN GI
5 SCHULER ENGINEERING $
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7. $
s. $
9. $
10 $
11. $
12. $
13. $
14. $
15. $
16. $
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL•-ACTION
Date h 12 1984
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Submitted by: C. W. Thompson, City Administrato �cjTYC
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Prepared by: Paul E. Cook, Director of Public Works - UcjL
Subject: Sale of Excess Capacity Rights in West Orange o
Feeder No. 1
Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The City of Fountain Valley is. interested in purchasing capacity in
the West Orange County Feeder No. 1 pipeline. Garden Grove has indi-
cated they are willing to sell their capacity rights, whereas Westminster
has decided to retain their capacity. The West Orange County Water
Board requests Huntington Beach to advise if it will sell any or all
of its capacity rights.
RECOMMENDATION:
Huntington Beach has capacity rights of 10 . 25 cfs in Feeder No. 1. It
is recommended that the City retain 5 cfs and authorize staff to nego-
tiate the sale of 5. 25 cfs to Fountain Valley for its present day value
which is estimated at $400, 000. 00 .
ANALYSIS:
Feeder No. 1 has not been used by Huntington Beach since October 1982.
Two new water wells pump into the 21-inch pipeline formerly supplied
with imported water. The capacity of this line is insufficient to
convey 10 . 25 cfs plus the flows from the two water wells. Therefore,
5. 25 cfs is considered to be excess capacity.
R. D. Woodside, Engineer-Manager for the West Orange County Water Board
has advised (see attached letter) that the City would receive about
$400, 000 for 5. 25 cfs sold to Fountain Valley. An estimate by staff
is also attached indicating a present day value of about $385 , 000. 00 .
FUNDING SOURCE:
None required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Correspondence/WOCWB
2 . Staff Estimate
3. Pipeline Map
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REQUEST" FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Date V.f4TY COUNC
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Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Submitted by: C. W. Thompson, City Administrate Cry ,
Prepared by: Paul E. Cook, Director of Public Works y,Subject: Sale Sale of Excess Capacity Rights in West Orange County
Feeder No. 1
Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The City of Fountain Valley is interested in purchasing capacity in
the West Orange County Feeder No. 1 pipeline. Garden Grove has indi-
cated they are willing to sell their capacity rights, whereas Westminstc
has decided to retain their capacity. The West Orange County Water
Board requests Huntington Beach to advise if it will sell any or all
of its capacity rights.
RECOMMENDATION:
Huntington Beach has capacity rights of 10. 25 cfs in Feeder No. 1 . It
is recommended that the City retain 5 cfs and authorize staff to nego-
tiate the sale of 5 . 25 cfs to Fountain Valley for its present day value
which is estimated at $400, 000 . 00.
ANALYSIS:
Feeder No. 1 has not been used by Huntington Beach since October 1982 .
Two new water wells pump into the 21-inch pipeline formerly supplied
with imported water. The capacity of this line is insufficient to
convey 10. 25 cfs plus the flows from the two water wells. Therefore,
5. 25 cfs is considered to be excess capacity.
R. D. Woodside, Engineer-Manager for the West Orange County Water Board
has advised (see attached letter) that the City would receive about
$400, 000 for 5 . 25 cfs sold to Fountain Valley. An estimate by staff
is also attached indicating a present day value of about $385, 000 . 00 .
FUNDING SOURCE:
None required.
ATTACHMENTS :
1. Correspondence/WOCWB
2 . Staff Estimate
3 . Pipeline Map
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C"� Ali4cia M.Wentworth,Seaehry
�JJ�+ P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,CA 92648
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B"4d Alexander Bowie,legal Counsel
4920 Campus Drive
Newport Beach,CA 92660
(851-1300)
R.D.Woodside,Engi eei-Manager
Woodside/Kubota&Associates
501 W.Dyer Road
Santa Ana,CA 92707
March 9, 1984 (979-5240)
Mr. Ed Elevatorski
Water Superintendent RECEIVED
City of Huntington Beach WATER DIVISION
P.O. Box 190
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MAR 0 9 1984
SUBJECT: Reallocation of Capacity Rights in Feeder No. 1 CITY OF
Dear Ed: HUNTINGTON BEACH
Pursuant to our discussion regarding the possible purchase of the City of
Garden Grove's capacity in Feeder No. 1 by the City of Fountain Valley and
the reallocation of capacity rights, please be advised of the following:
A. The City of Garden Grove has approved the sale of its capacity rights
in Feeder No. 2 to the City of Fountain Valley and authorized. the
West Orange County Water Board to consummate the purchase from the
City of Westminster MWD Connection OC-32B.
B. The City of Westminster desires to retain its capacity in Feeder No. 1
and is willing to negotiate the transfer of OC-32B to the City of Garden
Grove.
C. The City of Fountain Valley is evaluating the amount of capacity it
needs in Feeder No. 1 at this time. They desire to purchase 12 cfs
capacity. It is estimated that the City of Huntington Beach would receive
approximately $400,000 if the City of Fountain Valley acquires 12 cfs
capacity in Feeder No. 2 to Newland and Edinger.
Please contact this office at the earliest possible date if it is the
desire of the City of Huntington Beach to proceed with negotiations.
Final cost distributions will he calculated after the City of Fountain
Valley determines the amount of capacity it desires to purchase.
Very truly yours,
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
. Woodside
�✓ Engineer/Manager
cc : City of Westminster
City of Garden Grove
FEEDER NO . 1
West Orange County Water Board
Total % Capacity Replacement cost
Reach Length Replacement cost* for 5. 25 cfs for 5 . 25 cfs
A 8,000 ft . $880,000 0. 24 $211 ,200
B 8, 760 ft . 963,600 0. 28 269,800
C 10, 560 ft . 1 ,161 ,600 0. 34 394,900
* Based on $110 per foot .
Estimated pipeline life : 50 years
Remaining life : 22years
Present worth of selling 5. 25 cfs capacity:
$875 ,900 X —22 $385,000
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Submitted by Alicia M. Wentworth Department City Clerk
Date Prepared March 19 , 19K_ Backup Material Attached 0 Yes No
Subject 1980-81 Tentative Budget - West Orange County Water Board
City Administrator's Comments
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
Approve as recommended -
CITY LER
Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions:
STATEMENT:
It is annually required that the entities of the West Orange County Water Board approve
the "Tentative Budget" prior to Board approval in May.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 1980-81 Tentative West Orange County Water Board Budget.
ANALYSIS:
West Orange County Water Board constitutes a Joint-Powers of the Cities of Seal Beach,
Westminster, Garden Grove and Huntington Beach, for the purpose of purchasing water
from the Municipal Water District of Orange County via Feeders No. 1 and No. 2 owned
by the Joint-Powers cities. Huntington Beach owns 52.5% and acts as Fiscal Agent to
the Board. Two City Councilmen represent Huntington Beach on said Board.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Water Utility Fund
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AFFILIATED 308
WEST FIFTH STREET
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
R. D. WOODSIDE, cIvIL PHONE:
KIMBERLY 2-3987
JOHN C. MACFARLANE. ELECTRICAL
J. A. WOOLLEY
CONSULTING ENGINEER
AND ASSOCIATES
December 29, 1965
Honorable Board of Directors
West Orange County rater Board
City gall
Huntington Beach, California
Subjectz Feeder No. 1 - Modification of Existing 'Pressure Reducing Stations
and Installation of Rate of Flaw Controls
Gentlemen:
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The City of Huntington Beach has requested that a pressure reducing pilot
control valve be added to the 1$-inch rate of .flow control valve which is to
be installed at Newland and Edinger Streets. This can be installed at the
valve manufacturer's plant with little difficulty.
We, therefore, present herewith Change Order No. 1 to the contract with
Pylon, Inc. in the sewunt of $25.00 for the installation of a pressure
reducing pilot valve on the Newland and Bdinger Streets rate of flaw control
valve.
It is the reeovaerndation of your engineers that Your Honorable Body approve
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Pylon, Inc. in the amount of $25.00.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. WOOLLE'Y
CONSULTING ENGINEER AND ASSOCIATXS
By IeXx
R. D. Woodside
for J. A. Woolley
JAW/RDW/pjb
RKWSURS
CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 17th day of
December 1965, , by and between WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
BOARD, a political subdivision of the State of California hereinafter referred
to as First Party, and PYLON, INCLAPOK--TED
hereinafter referred to as Second Party.
WITNESSETH:
1. Second Party, under the direction and to the satisfaction of First
Party will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and ser-
vices for the construction of four (4) rate of flow control installations at exist-
ing pressure reducing stations and two (2) new rate of flow control structures
and appurtenances on the West Orange County Water Board Feeder No. 1, in
accordance with the plans and specifications, bid form, notice inviting bids,
wage scale and resolution of First Party, dated Decersber 8 , 1965 ,
all of which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as though set
out in full.
2. This Contract is to include all of the work, materials, transpor-
tation and services called for in the plans and specifications.
3. The Second Party agrees that he will pay to any laborer or
mechanic employed by hint, the prevailing rate of hourly wages and rates
for legal holidays and overtime work, which rates are shown and set forth
in the Notice Inviting Bids. The Second Party shall as a penalty forfeit to
the First Party Twenty-Five Dollars ($25. 00) for each calendar day or por-
tion thereof for each workman paid less than the prevailing wage under this
Contract, by Second Party and by any Sub-Contractor under him.
4. Second Party agrees to commence construction of the work pro-
vided for herein within ten (10) days from the execution of this Contract and
to continue in a due and diligent workmanlike manner without interruption
and to complete construction thereof within the time limits specified (or
approved extensions thereof).
5. First Party agrees to pay to Second Party and Second Party agrees
to accept as work progresses according to specifications, subject to additions
and deductions provided therein, for the furnishing of all materials, equip-
ment, transportation and services for said construction, all in accordance
with the applicable provisions of Section 9, Measurement and Payment of
the General Provisions of the Project Specifications, which sums shall be
computed from the prices set forth in the bid submitted by Second Party.
6. Second Party agrees to use and supply only such unmanufactured
materials as have been produced in the United States, and only such manu-
B128 factured materials as have been manufactured in the United States, substan-
tially all from materials produced in the United States.
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7. Second Party shall forfeit as a penalty to the First Party, the
sum of Ten Dollars ($10. 00) for each alien knowingly employed in the execu-
tion of this Contract, for each calendar day or portion thereof during which
such alien shall be permitted or required to labor, in violation of Section
1853 of the Labor Code of the State of California.'
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first hereinabove written.
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD,
a political subdivision of the
State of California
By
ChaManeof the
West Orange County Water Board
FIRST PARTY
ATTEST:
L�j O "�/+�
Secretar f the t,
West Orange County Water Board PYLON, ` !NC0Rt10RAT*
By
G: A. Diedrich Contras or President
SECOND PARTY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By
Harry Ashton
Counsel for the
West Orange County Water Board
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Vert &aa" Caan4
Dorothy Lake, Director ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, SECRETARY
GARDEN GROVE P.O. BOX ISO
SUHL G. JARRETT. DIRECTOR HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. 92648
WESTMINSTER ALEXANDER BOWIE, LEGAL COUNSEL
HAROLD K. HOLDEN. DIRECTOR KALMBACH, DE MARCO
SEAL BEACH SUITE 900, 550 NEWPORT DRIVE
T. W. (TED) HAR7LETT. Chairman NEWPORTT BEACH, CA. 92660
HUNTINGTON BEACH R. D. WOODSIDE
WOODSIDE/KUBOTA & ASSOCIATES
ALVIN M. COEN. DIRECTOR 2415 S. BIRCH
HUNTINGTON BEACH SANTA ANA. CA. 92707
January 22, 1975
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Huntington Beach
P. O. Box 190
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Attention: Alicia M. Wentworth
City Clerk
The Board of Directors of the West Orange County Water Board, at
its regularly scheduled meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 1975,
further discussed the feasibility of selling Feeders No. 1 and
No. 2 to the Municipal Water District of Orange County.
The Board would like authorization from each entity to explore
the matter further and, if legally possible, draft a proposal
for presentation to the entities and Municipal Water District
of Orange County.
Sincerely yours,
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
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Alicia M. Wentworth
Acting Secretary
cc: Ray Woodside
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
Change Order No. 1 December 29, 1965
Job: Feeder No. 1 - Modification of Existing Pressure Reducing Stations and
Installation of Rate of Flow Controls
Contract with: Pylon, Inc.
Amount of this Change Order: Additional $25.00
To the Contractor:
You are hereby authorized to make the following changes to the plans and speci-
fications. The basis of compensation for such changes is agreed to be as
follows:
DESCRIPTION:
Work to be Added
Add a pressure reducing pilot control valve to the 14•inch rate of flow control
valve to be installed at Newland and Edinger Streets for the lump sum price of
$25.00.
Estimated Extra Time Original Contract Price $27,509.0O
Required this Change Previous Authorized Changes 0.00
This Change (add) 25.00
None
Amended Contract Price $27,534.00
Recommended: Approved for the Contractor:
J. A. Woolley Pylon, Inc.
Consulting Engineer and Associates
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G. A. Diedrich President
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE MODIFICATION OF EXISTING
PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS
AND
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
RATE OF FLOW CONTROL
STRUCTURES & APPURTENANCES
ON
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
FEEDER NO. 1
FOR THE
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
November 1965
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WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
H. Louis Lake - Chairman
John Nescher Robert M. Lambert
Buel G. Jarrett Noble J. Waite
Prepared By
J. A. WOOLLEY
Consulting Engineer and Associates
308 West Fifth Street
Santa Ana, California
INDEX
Page No.
A - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Al - A8
B - INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS B1 - B5
C - GENERAL PROVISIONS Cl - C23
D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D1 - D9
E - DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS
E-1 General Description of the Work E1-1 - E1-3
E-2 Excavation E2-1 - E2-6
E-3 Concrete E3-1 - E3-11
E-4 Reinforcement E4-1 - E4-2
E-5 Pipe E5-1 - E5-12
E-6 Valves and Hydraulic Specialties E6-1 - E6-16
E-7 Concrete Structures E7-1
E-8 Miscellaneous Iron and Steel E8-1
E-9 Concrete Encasement Deleted
E-10 Painting E10-1 - E10-3
E-11 Sterilization Ell-1
E-12 Tests Ell-1
E-13 Clean-Up and Damage Repairs E13-1
E-14 Placing in Operation and Final Approval E13-1
E-15 Payment E13-1
BID PROPOSAL P1 - P9
CONTRACT 1 - 2
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A - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
A-1. In pursuance of a Minute Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the West Or unty Water Board of Orange County, California, adopted
[�,, 091,�� , notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of
the West Orange County Water Board, being duly authorized so to act, will re-
ceive at its office in the City Hall at Huntington Beach, California, bids for
furnishing all labor, equipment, transportation, materials and such other
facilities as may be required for the modification of the existing pressure re-
ducing stations at Rancho Alamitos High School, Dale Street and Lampson
Avenue, Newland Street and Trask Avenue, and Newland Street and Bolsa
Avenue, and for the installation of rate of flow control valves, precast struc-
tures and appurtenances at Newland Street and Westminster Avenue, and New-
land Street and Edinger Avenue, all on West Orange County Water Board
Feeder No. 1; such construction may include, concrete work, pipe fabrication,
piping, valves, rate of flow controls and appurtenances and miscellaneous metal
work. The locations of the work are within the City limits of or adjacent to
Garden Grove, and Stanton, California.
A-2. Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined at the office of
J. A. WOOLLEY, CONSULTING ENGINEER AND ASSOCIATES, located at
308 West 5th Street, Santa Ana, California. A set of the plans, specifications
and other contract documents may be obtained at the above mentioned office
upon deposit of Fifteen Dollars ($15. 00). This deposit will be refunded upon
return of such documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the open-
ing of bids.
Copies of the Standard Specifications, Rules and Codes of Public
Agencies and Associations referred to in these plans and specifications shall
be obtained by prospective bidders from the publishers thereof at their own
expense.
A-3. Each bid shall be made in accordance with terms set forth in
Information to Bidders, and with due consideration to each provision of the
contract documents, the plans and specifications, and all addenda setting
forth any modifications or interpretations of any of said documents.
A-4. Each bid shall be made on the form and in the manner provided in
the contract documents, and shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's
check or bid bond for not less than ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid,
made payable to the West Orange County Water Board of Orange County,
California, and shall be filed in a sealed envelope with the Secretary at the
City Clerk's Office in the City 1 i Huntington Beach, California, before
the hour of 4: op F. M. � � 165 , -at which time bids will be
opened in public and read aloud by the Secretary of the West Orange County
Water Board of Orange County, California, in the Memorial Hall, Civic Center,
Huntington Beach, California.
The above mentioned check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee
that the bidder will enter into the contract and furnish the required bonds
within the times hereinafter stated if the award is made to him, and in case
B 128 of refusal or failure to do so within ten (10) days of notice of such award,
the check or bid bond, as the case may be, shall be forfeited to the Board.
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A-5. Unless otherwise required by law, proposals in the hands of the
Board at the time set for opening, are irrevocable and no bidder may with-
draw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the open-
ing thereof.
A-6. Time will be the essence of the contract and the bidder shall
include in his proposal a statement showing commitments made to him for
delivery of all materials and equipment required for the work, and further
satisfactory evidence of his ability to conform to such commitments. Any
bid not containing such information of a satisfactory nature may be rejected.
A-7. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the
agreement, will be required to furnish a labor and material bond in an
amount equal to fifty (50) percent of the contract price, and a faithful per-
formance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (10016) of the
contract price, which bonds are more fully described in the Information for
Bidders and General Provisions.
A-S. The successful bidder will be required to procure and maintain
insurance, which insurance is more particularly described in the Informa-
tion for Bidders and General Provisions.
A-9. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Statutes of the State
of California, or local law thereto applicable, the West Orange County Water
Board of Orange County, California have ascertained the general prevailing
rate of per diem wages, and rates for legal holidays and overtime work, in
the.locality in which this work is to be performed, for each craft or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded
to the successful bidder.
The prevailing rates so determined are as follows:
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
Trade or Occupation Hourly Rate
CARPENTERS
Health and Welfare - 18� per hour
Pension Fund - 25� per hour
Vacation - 15� per hour
Foreman: Not less than 40� per hour more than the hourly
rate of the highest classification over which he
has responsibility, except "Pneumatic Nailer. "
Carpenter $4. 64
CEMENT MASONS
Health and Welfare - 20� per hour
Pension - 25� per hour
Vacation - 15� per hour
Foreman: When three or more Cement Masons are employed
on a job, one shall be employed as a Foreman and
shall receive not less than 50� per hour more than
the highest classification over which he has leader-
ship.
Cement Mason 4. 46
Curb Form and Plank Setter, including setting of lines
stakes and grades 4. 46
Screed Setter, including screed pins 4. 46
Curb and Gutter Machine Operator (cement only) 4. 46
Scoring Machine Operator 4. 46
IRON WORKERS
Health and Welfare - 23� per hour
Pension Fund - 15� per hour
Vacation Fund - 15� per hour
Foreman: Not less than 45� per hour more than the hourly rate
of the highest classification over_ which he has super-
vision.
Reinforcing Ironworker 5. 08
Structural Ironworker 5. 31
Ornamental Ironworker 5. 31
Fence Erector 5. 11
LABORERS
Health and Welfare - 161� per hour
D127 Pension - 15� per hour
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE (Continued)
Trade or Occupation Hourly Rate
LABORERS (Continued)
Vacation - 10� per hour
Foreman: Not less than 30� per hour more than the hourly rate
of the highest classification over which he has leader-
ship.
Laborer - General or Construction $3. 60
Operator of Pneumatic and Electric Tools, Vibrating Machines
and similar mechanical tools not separately classified herein 3. 81
Asphalt Raker and Ironer 3. 81
Asphalt Shoveler 3. 70
Cement Dumper (on 1 yd. or larger mixer and handling
bulk cement) 3. 81
Concrete Curer - Impervious Membrane and Form Oiler 3. 79
Cribber or Shorer 3. 96
Cutting Torch Operator (Demolition) 3. 65
Fine Grader, Highway and Street Paving,. Airport Runways,
and similar type heavy construction 3. 70
Flagman 3. 60
Laying of all non-metallic pipe, including Sewer Pipe,
Drain Pipe and Underground Tile 3. 91
Making and Caulking of all non-metallic Pipe Joints 3. 79
Tarman and Mortarman 3. 65
Underground Laborer, including Caisson Bellower 3. 73
Watchman 2. 94
OPERATING ENGINEERS
Health and Welfare - 15� per hour
Vacation - Holiday Savings Fund - 30� per hour
Pension Fund - 15� per hour
Foreman: Not less than 35� per hour more than the hourly rate
of the highest classification over which he has super-
vision.
Air Compressor, Pump or Generator Operator 4. 38
Engineer - Oiler and Signalman 4. 38
Heavy Duty Repairman's Helper 4. 38
Generator, Pump or Compressor Operator 4. 62
Skiploader - Wheel type - Ford, Ferguson, Jeep or Similar
Type 3/4 yard or less (without Dragtype Attachment) 4. 62
Truck Crane Oiler 4. 62
A-Frame or Winch Truck Operator 4. 86
Equipment Greaser 4. 86
Ford, Ferguson or Similar Type (With Dragtype Attachments) 4. 86
Hydra-Hammer or Similar Type Equipment 4. 86
Boring Machine Operator 4. 97
D127 Power Sweeper Operator 4. 97
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES. OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE (Continued)
Trade or Occupation Hourly Rate
OPERATING ENGINEERS (Continued)
Roller Operator, Compacting $4. 97
Trenching Machine Operator (up to 6-foot Depth Capacity,
Manufacturer's Rating) 4. 97
Asphalt or Concrete Spreading, Mechanical Tamping or Finish-
ing Machine Operator, Roller (All Types and Sizes) soil,
Cement, Asphalt - Finish 5. 16
Heavy Duty Repairman 5. 16
Machine Tool Operator 5. 16
Pavement-Breaker Operator 5. 16
Rubber-Tired, Heavy Duty Equipment Operator - Oshkosh, DW,
Euclid, LeTourneau, LaPlant, Choate, or Similar Type
Equipment, with any Type Attachments 5. 16
Skip Loader Wheel Type over 3/4 yard, up to and including
1 i yards 5. 16
Tractor Operator - Dragtype Shovel, Bulldozer, Tamper
r Scraper and Push Tractor 5. 16
Elevating Grader Operator 5. 26
Grade-All Operator 5. 26
Loader Operator - Athey, Euclid, Sierra, Hancock, or .
Similar Type 5. 26
Motor Patrol Operator (Any Type or Size) 5. 26
Skiploader - Wheeltype over 1 a yards 5. 26
Tractor Loader Operator, Crawler Type - All Types and Sizes 5. 26
Tractor Operator - with Boom Attachments 5. 26
Trenching Machine Operator (over 6-foot Depth Capacity
Manufacturer's Rating) 5. 26
Universal Equipment Operator (Shovel, Back Hoe, Dragline,
Derrick, Derrick Barge, Clamshell, Crane, Pile Driver,
and Mucking Machine) 5. 26
TEAMSTERS
Health and Welfare - 20� per hour
Pension - 15� per hour
Vacation and Holiday - 15� per hour
Foreman; 25� per hour more than the hourly rate of the highest
classification over which he has supervision
Driver of Dump Truck of less than 4 yds. water level 4. 20
Same 4 yds. but less than 8 yds. water level 4. 13
Same 8 yds. but less than 12 yds. water level 4. 28
Same 12 yds. but less than 16 yds. water level 4. 36
Same 16 yds. but less than 25 yds. water level 4. 58
Same 25 yds. or more water level 5. 04
Driver of Truck Legal Payload Capacity less than 6 tons 4. 20
Same 6 tons to 10 tons 4. 23
B128 Same 10 tons to 15 tons 4. 28
Same 15 tons to 20 tons 4. 36
Same 20 tons or more 4. 58
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE (Continued
Trade or Occupation Hourly Rate
TEAMSTERS (Continued)
Driver of Transit-Mix Truck - Under 3 yds. $4. 44
Driver of Transit-Mix Truck - 3 yds. or more 4. 58
Water or Tank-Type Truck Driver - Under 2500 gals. 4. 26
Water or Tank-Type Truck Driver - 2500 gals to 4000 gals. 4. 38
Water or Tank-Type Driver - 4000 gals,. and over 4. 50
Truck Greaser and Tireman 4. 53
Truck Repairman 5. 165
Truck Repairman Helper 4. 435
Winch Truck Driver - 121� per hour additional when operating
power winch, or similar special attachments
BRICKLAYERS
Bricklayer Foreman - Employ more than 5 men 5: 515
Bricklayer Foreman - Employ less than 5 men 5. 39
Bricklayer and Stone Mason 5. 14
Bricktender* 3. 85
*(Health and Welfare - 161� per hour
Pension Plan - 15� per hour)
ELECTRICIANS
Pension Plan - 1%
Health and Welfare - 15� per hour
General Foreman 7. 02
Foreman 6. 38
Cable Splicer 6. 03
Journeyman Wireman 5. 73
Lineman General Foreman 7. 02
Lineman Journeyman 5. 73
Electrician Groundman - First Year 4.64
Electrician Groundman - After First Year 4. 93
PAINTERS
Foreman - 25� per hour above Journeyman Rate
Health and Welfare - 16�
Vacation - 10�
Pension - 10� _
Brush 4. 82
Brush, Swing Stage 5. 07
Iron, Steel and Bridge 5. 07
Iron, Steel and Bridge, Swing Stage 5. 32
Iron, Steel and Bridge, Spray 5. 32
Iron, Steel and Bridge, Spray, Swing Stage 5. 57
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE (Continued)
Trade or Occupation Hourly Rate
PAINTERS (Continued)
Sand Blaster, Swing Stage $5. 57
Journeyman - Spray 5. 07
Journeyman - Spray, Swing Stage 5. 32
Journeyman - Brush, Climbing Steel 5. 32
Journeyman - Spray, Climbing Steel 5. 57
PIPE TRADES
Health and Welfare - 5i76 of Gross Payroll
Pension Plan - 676 of Gross Payroll
Vacation - 7Z76 of Gross Payroll
Plumber 5. 50
SHEET METAL WORKERS
Health and Welfare - 19�
Pension - 16}
Sheet Metal Foreman - 10°fo above Journeyman Rate
Sheet Metal Worker 5. 45
WELDERS
Same scale as craft to which welding is incidental
Any classification omitted herein not less than 2. 94
plus employer payments set forth in the collective
bargaining agreement applicable to the class or
classification of the workman or mechanic involved,
as defined in Section 1773. 1 of the Labor Code.
Overtime, Sundays and Holidays - not less than one and one-half (li) times
the basic hourly rate plus applicable employer payments. The holidays upon
which such rates shall be paid shall be all holidays recognized in the collective
bargaining agreement applicable to the particular craft, classification or type
of workmen employed on the project.
Apprentices may be employed in conformity with Section 1777. 5 of the
California Labor Code. Every such apprentice shall be paid the standard
wage paid to apprentices under the regulations of the trade at which he is
employed. Information relative to employment of apprentices shall be ob-
tained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations who is
the Administrative Officer of the California Apprenticeship Council.
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SCHEDULE OF PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES
AND APPRENTICE SCHEDULE (Continued)
APPRENTICE SCHEDULE.
PERIOD AND RATE
The Apprentice rate is by percentage of the journeymen's rate
Craft Intervals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10
Bricklayers 6 mos. . 50 . 60 . 70 . 80 . 90 . 95
Carpenters 6 mos. . 75 . 78 . 81 . 84 . 87 . 90 . 93 . 96
Cement Masons 6 mos. . 60 . 67 . 74 . 81 . 88 . 95
Ironworkers 6 mos. . 77 . 81• . 85 . 89 . 93 . 97
Electricians 6 mos. . 50 . 60 . 65 . 70 . 75 . 80 . 85 . 90
Plumbers 6 mos. . 50 . 55 . 60 . 65 . 70 . 74 . 78 . 82 . 86
Sheet Metal Workers 6 mos. . 55 . 60 . 65 . 70 . 725 . 75 . 775 . 80
Painters 6 mos. . 60 . 65 . 70 . 75 . 85 . 95 1. 00
The foregoing schedule of wages is based upon a working day of eight
(8) hours.
It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the contract is
awarded, and upon any sub-contractor under him, to pay not less than the
said specified rates to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed by
them in the execution of the contract.
A-10 The West Orange County Water Board reserves the right to de-
lay the award of the contract for a period of thirty (30) days and to retain
the certified checks or bid bonds of any three bidders during that period and
thereafter until the execution of the agreement by the successful bidder.
A-11 The West Orange County Water Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and to waive informalities.
By order of the WI VQrb]�g_e County Water Board of Orange County,
California, made 1
Paul C. Jones, Secretary
West Orange County Water Board
of Orange County, California
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B - INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
B-1 SECURING DOCUMENTS
Plans, specifications and other contract documents may be examined
at the office of J. A. WOOLLEY, CONSULTING ENGINEER AND ASSOCIATES,
308 West 5th Street, Santa:Ana, California. Copies of the contract documents,
may be obtained from the above mentioned office upon the deposit of Fifteen
Dollars ($15. 00) for each set. The amounts so deposited will be refunded
upon return of such documents in good condition within ten (10) days after
the receipt of bids.
Copies .of Standard Specifications, Rules and Codes of Public Agencies
and Associations referred to in these Plans and Specifications shall be
obtained by prospective bidders from the publishers thereof at the Contractor's
expense.
B-2 PROPOSALS
Bids to receive consideration shall be made in accordance with the
following instructions:
(a) Bids shall be made only upon the form provided by the Board,
Bids shall be properly executed and the signatures of all persons signing
shall be in longhand; all items of each schedule bid upon.shall-be properly
filled out, and numbers shall be stated both in words and figures. In case
words and figures.do not agree, the words shall govern and the figures shall
be disregarded. If any unit price and the total amount named by the bidder
for any item.are not:in agreement, the unit price alone will be considered
as representing the .bidder's intention, and the totals will be corrected to
conform thereto. . All. prices or sums shall include all sales and other taxes
which may be payable.
(b) Bids shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures
and shall not contain any recapitulation of the work to be done. Alternative
proposals, special conditions or other limitations or provisions affecting
the bid, excepting as such be called for by the contract documents, will
render the bid informal and may cause its rejection. A bid which is
obviously incorrect or unintelligible, or requires an additional statement
or clarification of/or by the bidder may be rejected.
(c) No. oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications
of the bid will be considered.
(d) Bids shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or
a bidder's bond, acceptable to the Board, for an amount not less than ten
(1070) percent of the total bid price, made payable without condition to the
order of the West Orange County.Water Board, Orange County, Cali-
fornia. Said check or bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder
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will, if awarded the contract, promptly execute such contract in accordance
with the proposal and in the manner and form required by the contract docu-
ments, and will furnish good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance
of the same. In case the bidder fails or refuses to .execute the contract
agreement within the specified time, the cashier's check or the bid bond,
as the case may be, shall be forfeited to the Board. The bid security of
the successful bidder will be returned to him upon the execution of the
contract agreement and of the bonds required by the contract documents.
The bid security of each other bidder may be held by the Board until the
contract has been awarded and executed for the work on the project, but
not after his bid has been rejected nor for more than sixty (60) days after
bids are opened.
(e) Before submitting a bid, the bidder shall carefully examine the
plans, read the specifications and the forms of all other contract documents,
shall visit the site of the work and shall fully inform himself as to all exist-
ing conditions and limitations, including the character of equipment and
facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work and
as to all other matters which can in any way affect the work to be done.
It should be understood that the quantities given are approximate
only, being given as a basis for comparison of bids. The Board does not
guarantee that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith, but
reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any class or
portion of the work, within limits provided.
The Board reserves the right, without notice to sureties, to make
changes in the quantities of work or materials, in the drawings and speci-
fications of this contract, within the general scope thereof, provided that
the value of such additions or omissions, based on contract prices or
amounts, as estimated by the Engineer, shall not exceed ten percent (10%)
of the total amount of the contract. If such changes increase the time re-
quired for its performance, an equitable adjustment will be made.
(f) If the proposal is made by an individual, it shall be signed by
him and his full name and address shall be given; if it is made by a firm,
it shall be signed with the co-partnership name by a member of the firm,
who shall also sign his own name, and the name and address of each member
of such firm shall be given; and if it is made by a corporation, the name of
the corporation shall be signed by its duly authorized officer or officers,
the corporate seal affixed, and the address of the corporation, the names
of the officers of the corporation and the state in which incorporated, shall
be given.
(g) Bids shall be delivered to the Secretary at the City Clerk's office
in the City Hall at Huntington Beach, California, on or before the day and hour
set for the filing of bids in the Advertisement for Bids as published, enclosed
in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work and the name of the bidder,
but no other distinguishing mark. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder
to see that his bid is received in proper time. Any bid received after the
B116 scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder
unopened.
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B-3 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Any bidder may withdraw his bid, either personally, or by tele-
graphic or written request, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time
for the receipt of bids. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see
that any such telegraphic or written request is delivered to the Secretary
prior to said closing time.
B-4 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION
If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the
true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications, or other proposed
contract documents, or finds discrepancies in, or omissions from the
drawings or specifications, he may request the Engineer, in writing, for
an interpretation or correction thereof. The person submitting such a re-
quest shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. All such interpreta-
tions of the contract documents will be made only by Addenda duly issued
and a copy of each such Addendum will be mailed or del— i Bred to each per-
son receiving a set of contract documents at his last address of record.
The Board will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpre-
tations of the contract documents.
The bidder is responsible for the correct interpretation of all
drawings and documents and shall fully inform himself as to all conditions
or limitations which can in any way affect the work to be done.
B-5 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The contract documents will consist of the Advertisement for Bids,
the Information for Bidders, the General Provisions, the Detailed Specifi-
cations, the Special Conditions, the Faithful Performance and Labor and
Material Bonds, the Insurance Documents, the Agreement, the Proposal
Form and Bid Schedule, the Specification Drawings and all Addenda setting
forth any modifications or interpretations of any of said documents. All of
the provisions thereof shall be given due consideration by the bidder and
shall be covered by the bid.
B-6 OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at the time set in the
Advertisement for Bids, by the Secretary of the West Orange County Water
Board in the Memorial Hall, Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California.
Bidders or their representatives and other interested persons may be present.
B-7 AWARD OF CONTRACT OR REJECTION OF BIDS
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder com-
plying with these instructions and with the Advertisement for Bids. The
Board, however, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive
any informality in the bids received.
B116 Upon notice, in writing, of the award of contract to a bidder, said
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Bidder shall prepare three conformed copies of all contract documents,
which will be furnished free of charge, and shall attach thereto all bonds
and other certificates required by said Contract Documents, and shall
execute the Agreement, in triplicate, within ten (10) days after the date
of the notice of award.
B-8 BIDDERS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID
No person, firm, or corporation, shall be allowed to make or file,
or be interested in more than one bid for the same work, except where
alternative bids are called for. A person, firm or corporation who has
submitted a sub-proposal to a bidder, or who has quoted prices on
materials to a bidder, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a sub-
proposal or quoting prices to other bidders.
B-9 BONDS AND INS URANC E
The Bidder submitting the accepted bid shall furnish a Faithful
Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the amount and
character set forth in the General Provisions, and will be required to
obtain insurance in the amount and character set forth in the General Pro-
visions, including Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance,
Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, Automobile Public Lia-
bility Insurance, and Fire Insurance.
B-10 LAND, EASEMENTS, PERMITS, LICENSES
The Board will provide all necessary land, rights-of-way, ease-
ments, permits, and licenses for permanent structures or improvements,
but the Contractor will obtain and pay for all permits and licenses of a
temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the work, and for all
additional areas required by him outside of the limits of rights-of-way
provided.
B-11 WORKMEN AND WAGES
Attention is specifically directed to the provisions in the General
Conditions having to do with Workmen and Wages, including hours of work,
wage rates, and employment of aliens. The successful bidder will be
required to observe all applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the
State of California.
B-12 SUB CONTRACTS
If the Contractor intends to sub-contract any portion of the work
bid upon, the bid or proposal must set forth the names and addresses of
any and all such proposed sub-contractors, and the extent of the work to
be done by each.
B-13 EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO PERFORM
B116 Bidders must present satisfactory evidence that they are fully
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prepared with the necessary experience, capital, machinery and material
to furnish the articles called for or to conduct the work as required by the
Plans and Specifications.
The evidence shall be in detail and shall include, but not be limited
to, lists of equipment proposed to be used on the work, a statement of his
belief as to the time of delivery of all materials required and a statement
by a financial institution as to his credit.
B-14 TIME OF COMPLETION
The bidder is expressly directed to such portions of the drawings
and specifications, regarding the necessity to complete the work within
the time schedule, allowance for additional time and strict compliance
with the contract, (C-8 (b), C-8 (e), D-5, E-1 (b).
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C - GENERAL PROVISIONS
C-1 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
The following terms, or pronouns in place of them, as used in these
specifications and contract documents are respectively defined as follows:
(a) BIDDER - Any individual, firm or corporation submitting a pro-
posal for the work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized
representative.
(b) COUNTY - County of Orange, California.
(c) WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD, or BOARD - The
West Orange County Water Board or the Boar shall mean the West Orange
County Water Board of Orange County, California.
(d) CITY OR CITIES - City of Garden Grove, City of Huntington
Beach, and/or City o Westminster, California.
(e) CONTRACT - The written agreement governing the performance
of the work and the furnishing of labor and materials in the construction of
the work. The contract shall include the Advertisement for Bids (sometimes
called the Notice to Contractors), the Information for Bidders, the General
Provisions, the Proposal, the Plans and Specifications, the Special Conditions,
the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bond, the Insurance
Documents, the Bid Schedule and any and all addenda and supplemental
agreements amending or extending the work contemplated and which may be
required to complete the work in a substantial and acceptable manner.
(f) CONTRACTOR - The person or persons, co-partnership or cor-
porations with whom this contract is made by the Board.
(g) LEGAL ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR - The legal address of the
Contractor shall be the address given on the Contractor's bid and is hereby
designated as the place to which all notices, letters or other communications
to the Contractor shall be mailed or delivered.
(h) SUB-CONTRACTOR - An individual, firm or corporation supply-
ing labor and/or materials, or labor only, or equipment, for work at the
site of the project whose contractual relationship is with the Contractor and
not with the Board. Sub-contractors will not be recognized as such by the
Board and all labor, materials, and equipment furnished by them will be
considered as having been furnished by the Contractor.
(i) ENGINEER - The Engineer designated by the West Orange County
Water Board, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents;
such agents acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them.
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(j) LABORATORY - The Materials Testing Laboratory authorized
by the Engineer to test materials and work involved in the contract.
(k) PLANS - The Plans, profiles, typical cross-sections, general
cross-sections and working drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, which
show the location, character, dimensions and details of the work to be done,
and which are to be considered as part of the Contract supplementary to
these Specifications.
(1) SPECIFICATIONS The directions, provisions and requirements
contained herein pertaining to the method and manner of performing the work
and to the qualities and quantities of material to be furnished under this con-
tract.
(m) PROPOSAL - An offer, properly signed and acknowledged, to
furnish materials and to perform work called for by the Contract Documents.
(n) STREET - Public street, road, highway, boulevard, avenue,
court, lane or other public place.
(o) ROADWAY - The area between curbs or curb lines.
(p) SIDEWALK AREA - That portion of the street between the*pro-
perty line and the adjacent curb line.
(q) A. S. T. M. - The American Society for Testing Materials. All
reference tot a specifications of the A. S. T. M. are understood to refer
to the current specifications as revised or amended at the date of receipt
of bids.
(r) EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY - Either a deeded right-of-way,
or an easement or right-of-way for use of the Board to install pipe lines and
appurtenances.
C-2 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
(a) Approximate Estimate - The quantities given in the Notice to
Contractors, Proposal and Contract forms are approximate only, being
given as a basis for the comparison of bids, and the Board does not, ex-
pressly or by implication, agree that the actual amount of work performed
or materials furnished will correspond therewith. The Contractor agrees
that the Board will not be held responsible if any of said quantities shall be
found incorrect; and said Contractor will not make any claim for damages
or for loss of profits because of a difference between the quantities of the
various classes of work as estimated and the work actually done. If any
error, omission, or misstatement shall be discovered in the said estimated
quantities, the same shall not invalidate this Contract or release the Con-
tractor from the execution and completion of the whole or any part of the
work herein specified, in accordance with the specifications and the plans
herein mentioned and for the prices herein agreed upon and fixed therefor,
or excuse him from any of the obligations or liabilities hereunder, or
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in this contract.
(b) Examination of Plans, Specifications, and Site of Work - The
Bidder shall examine carefully the entire site of the -w-o-r-T contemplated and
the Proposal, Plans, Specifications, and Contract forms therefor. It will
be assumed that the. Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to all
physical and topographic conditions to be encountered, whether .above or
below ground, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be
performed.and materials to be furnished, and as to the entire requirements
of these Specifications and the Contract. It is mutually agreed that the sub-
mission of a proposal shall .be_ considered prima facie evidence that the
Bidder has made such examination.
Bidders must examine and judge for themselves as to the location
of the proposed work, the nature and extent of the work to be done. The
plans for the work will show conditions as they are supposed or believed
by the Engineer to exist, but it is neither intended nor to be inferred that
the conditions as shown thereon_ constitute a representation by the Board
or its officers that such. conditions are actually existent, nor shall the
Board or any of its officers be liable for any loss sustained by the Con-
tractor as a result of any variance between conditions as shown on the
plans and the actual conditions revealed during the progress of the work
or otherwise.
(c) Proposal Form 'All proposals must be made upon blank forms
to be obtained from J. A. Woolley, Consulting Engineer and Associates, at
their office, 308 West Fifth Street, Santa Ana, California. All proposals
must give the prices bid for the various items of work and must be signed
by the Bidder, who shall give his address. Each bid shall have thereon
the affidavit of the Bidder that such bid is genuine and not sham or-collu-
sive or made in the interest or behalf of any other person not therein named
and that the Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any
other bidder to put in a sham bid, or any person, firm or corporation to
refrain from bidding, and that tb ..Bidder has not in any manner sought by
collusion to secure to himself an advantage over any other bidder.
No person, firm or corporation; 'shall be allowed to make or file,
or be interested in more than one bid for the 'same work, unless alternate
bids are called for. - A person, firm or corporation who has submitted a
sub-proposal to a Bidder, or.who. has quoted prices on materials to a
Bidder, is not thereby disqualified from submitting a sub-proposal or
quoting prices to other Bidders. If, on the opening of bids,. more than one
bid appears in which the same person, . firm or corporation is interested
as a principal, all such bids shall be rejected.
(d) Bid Security - Each proposal shall be accompanied by a check
certified by a responsible bank, payable to.the order of the West Orange
County Water .Board, Orange County, California, or a bidder's
bond by a _reliable surety company, acceptable to the Board in an amount
equal to not less than ten percent (10016) of the aggregate of the proposal
as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, promptly
B116 execute such contract in accordance with.the proposal and in the manner
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and form required by the contract documents, and will furnish good and suf-
ficient bond for the faithful performance of the same. No proposal shall be
considered unless accompanied by such check or bidder's bond.
(e) Rejection of Proposals - Return of Bid Security - The proposal
shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures and shall not con-
tain any recapitulations of the work to be done. Alternative proposals,
special conditions, or other limitations or provisions affecting the bid,
excepting as such be called for by the Contract Documents, will render the
bid informal and may cause its rejection. The Contract will be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder complying with the requirements of the
Information for Bidders and the Advertisement for Bids. The Board, how-
ever, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any infor-
mality in the bids received. The bid security of the three lowest bidders
will be retained until the contract is awarded, or other disposition is made
thereof. The bid security of all bidders except the three lowest may be
returned promptly after the canvass of bids.. If all bids are rejected the
Board will return all checks or bid bonds to the respective bidders,
promptly, and may again invite sealed proposals as in the first instance.
(f) Signature to Bid - Extreme care should be used in affixing
the name and signature or—the Bidder. Normally, the Bidder is either an
individual doing business under his own name or doing business under a
fictitious name, or is a co-partnership or is a corporation. The following
is a suggested method of executing a bid in each of these situations:
If the Bidder is:
1. An individual using a firm name, sign: example, "John Doe,
an individual doing business as Blank Co. 11
2. A co-partnership, sign: example, "John Doe and Richard
Doe, co-partners doing business as Blank Co. , by John Doe, co-partner. "
3. A corporation, sign: example, "Blank Co. , a corporation,
by John Doe (president, secretary or other title showing authority to bind
corporation. )" Corporation seal should also be affixed.
C-3 AWARDING AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
(a) Award of Contract - The contract will be awarded to the lowest
responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements of
the Contract Documents. The Board, however, reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.
The award, if made, will be made within Thirty (30) days after the open-
ing of the bids.
(b) Return of Bid Security of the Successful Bidder - The certified
check or bidders bond accompanying the accepte bi wi 1 be held by the
Secretary of the Board until the Contract has been entered into, and the
bonds accompanying the same are approved and filed, whereupon the said
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certified check "or bidder's bond will be returned to the bidder.
(c) Contract Bonds - The successful bidder, simultaneously with
the exec ution�he Agreement, will be required to furnish a surety bond
in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (10076) of the contract
price as security for the faithful performance of this contract, and a
separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least fifty percent (5076) of
the contract price as security for the payment of all persons performing
labor and furnishing materials in connection with this contract. Said bonds
shall be secured from a Surety Company satisfactory to the Board. Said
bonds shall be in the form and based upon the conditions specified in
Section 4204 and 4205 of the Government Code of the State of California.
(d) Execution of the Contract - The Contract shall be signed by the
successful bidder and returned to the Board, together with the contract
bonds, within ten (10) days after the date of award of the contract. If the
bidder fails or refuses to enter into the contract to do the work, then the
certified check or bidder's bond accompanying his bid, and the amount
therein mentioned, shall be forfeited to the Board, and shall be collected
and paid into the Suspense Fund of the Board.
(e) List of Sub-Contractors - The successful bidder shall have
included with his bid the names and addresses of all sub-contractors pro-
posed for the work and the extent of the work to be done by each.
(f) Sub-Contractors - All sub-contracts shall be in writing and
shall provide that all work to be performed thereunder shall be performed
in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
Certified copies of any and all sub-contracts shall be furnished to
the Engineer.
Sub-Contractors shall conform to the regulations governing employ-
ment of labor herein specified.
C-4 SCOPE OF WORK
(a) Work to be Done - The work to be done under this contract con-
sists of furnishing all labor, materials, methods and processes, implements,
tools, and machinery, except as otherwise specified, which are necessary
and required to construct and complete the work designated in the contract
and to leave the site in a neat condition.
(b) Alterations - The quantities set forth in the Bid Schedule are
approximate only and are given as a basis upon which to compare bids.
The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any
item or portion of the work, or to omit portions of the work as may be
deemed necessary or expedient.
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The specifications herein contained and the plans herein referred to,
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between the parties hereto, in a manner not materially affecting the sub-
stance thereof, nor increasing the cost of the work, in order to carry out
and complete more fully and perfectly the work herein described.
If the Contractor, on account of conditions developing during the
progress of the work, finds it impracticable to comply strictly with these
specifications and applies in writing for a modification of requirements or
of methods of work, such changes may be made or authorized by the
Engineer, by and with the consent of the Board in writing, if not detri-
mental to the work and if without additional cost to the Board.
At the option of the Contractor and with the written approval of the
Engineer, pipe, steel reinforcing bars, and other articles or materials
of larger size or of better quality than that specified may be furnished at
no additional cost to the Board.
(c) Change Orders and Extra Work - Upon the request of the
Board for extra work, the character and basis of compensation for such
extra work shall be agreed upon, and fixed in writing and signed by both
parties thereto, prior to execution. No allowance shall be made to the
Contractor because of extra work or alterations of the plans or specifica-
tions, unless said work or alterations shall have been ordered by the
Board and approved, in writing, by the Board, and the time allowed for
said extra work and alterations is distinctly specified in said written
orders; and it is also understood and agreed between the parties hereto,
that in case of any such alterations, as much of this agreement as is
not necessarily affected by such changes or alterations shall remain in
force upon the parties.
Payment for extra or additional work shall be made on the basis
of unit prices contained in the Contractor's original bid. Where there is
no bid item applicable to said extra or additional work, payment shall be
made on the basis of its actual reasonable cost to the Contractor, as de-
termined by the Engineer, taking into consideration the items of materials
and labor, plus a proper rental allowance for equipment, including fore-
manship and supplies for equipment used, such as oil and fuel, plus
fifteen percent (1576) of the above listed items. In estimating the cost of
such extra work, the above allowance of fifteen percent (1516) shall be con-
sidered as covering the general superintendence and the rental of small
tools, and no additional allowance will be made therefor.
The Contractor shall furnish evidence of the cost of extra work, in
such form and at such times as the Engineer may direct, showing the actual
amount of work done. In the absence of satisfactory evidence of cost, the
Engineer shall determine a reasonable price.
(d) Obstructions - No material or other obstruction shall be placed
within fifteen (15) feet of fire hydrants, which must be at all times readily
accessible to the Fire Department, nor within five (5) feet of United States
Mail Boxes.
B116 (e) Removal of Obstructions - Where the completion of the work
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requires their removal, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of all
structures, debris, or other obstructions encountered in making the im-
provement, unless otherwise expressly directed in these specifications.
(f) Sanitation - The Contractor shall provide all necessary privy
accommodations for the use of his employees on the work and shall main-
tain the same in a clean and sanitary condition.
The Contractor shall provide for his employees an adequate supply
of clean, potable drinking water, which shall be dispensed through approved
sanitary facilities.
(g) Final Cleaning-U - Before acceptance and final payment, the
Contractor shall clean the streets or roads, borrow pits, and all ground
occupied by him in connection with the work, of all rubbish, excess mater-
ials, temporary structures, and equipment; and all parts .of the work shall
be left in a neat and presentable condition.
C-5 CONTROL OF THE WORK
(a) Authority of the Engineer - The Engineer shall exercise general
supervision and direction of the work on the project and shall be represented
on the work by duly authorized resident engineers and inspectors. The
Engineer shall determine the adequacy of the Contractor's methods, plant,
and appurtenances and may direct the application of forces to any part of the
work or order any forces increased or diminished as may be reasonably
necessary to insure proper execution of the work, or may stop the work
when necessary to prevent its improper execution; he shall determine the
amount, quality, and fitness of the several kinds of work and materials and
may reject all work and materials which do not conform to the requirements
of the contract. He shall interpret all provisions in the Plans and Specifi-
cations; decide all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the contract
on the part of the Contractor; and decide all questions as to claims and com-
pensation.
All instructions, rulings, and decisions of the Engineer shall be in
writing and shall be final and binding on all parties unless formal protest
is made as provided in the following paragraph.
If the Contractor considers any work demanded of him to be outside
the requirements of the Contract, or if he considers any instruction, ruling,
or decision of the Inspector or Engineer to be unfair, he shall, within ten
(10) days after any such demand is made, or instructions, ruling or decision
is given, file a written protest with the Engineer, stating clearly and in de-
tail his objections and the reasons therefor. Except for such protests and
objections as are made of record in the manner and within the time above
stated, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived and does hereby
waive all claims for Extra Work, damages, and extensions of time on
account of demands, instructions, rulings, and decisions of the Engineer.
Upon receipt of any such protest from the Contractor, the Engineer
B116 shall review the demand, instruction, ruling, or decision objected to and
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shall promptly advise the Contractor in writing of his final decision, which
shall be binding on all parties, unless within ten (10) days thereafter the
Contractor shall file with the Board a formal protest against said final de-
cision of the Engineer. The Board shall consider and render a final
decision on any such protest within thirty (30) days of receipt of same.
(b) Plans - The Contractor shall keep on the work a copy of the
plans and specifications, and shall at all times give the Engineer access
thereto. Any drawings or plans listed in the detail specifications shall be
regarded as a part thereof and the Engineer will furnish from time to time
such additional drawings, plans, profiles, and information as he may con-
sider necessary for the Contractor's guidance.
All authorized alterations affecting the requirements and information
given on the approved plans shall be in writing. No changes shall be made
of any plan or drawing after the same has been approved by the Engineer,
except by direction of the Engineer in writing.
Working drawings or plans for any structure or manufactured
article or material not included in the plans furnished by the Engineer shall
be approved by the Engineer before any work involving such plans shall be
performed, unless approval be waived in writing by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit detailed shop drawings of all material
or equipment to be fabricated or manufactured for the work to the Engineer
for approval.
It is mutually agreed, however, that approval by_the Engineer of the
Contractor's working plans or shop drawings does not relieve the Contractor
of any responsibility for accuracy of dimensions and details, and that the
Contractor shall be responsible for agreement and conformity of his working
plans and shop drawings with the plans and specifications.
(c) Conformity with Plans and Allowable Deviation - Finished sur-
faces in all cases shall conform with the lines, grades, cross-sections, and
dimensions shown on the approved plans. Deviations from the approved
plans, as may be required by the exigencies of construction will be deter-
mined in all cases by the Engineer and authorized in writing.
(d) Coordination of Plans and Specifications These specifications,
the plans, and all supplementary documents are essential parts of the con-
tract, and a requirement occurring in one is as binding as though occurring
in all. They are intended to be cooperative, to describe, and to provide for
a complete project. Specifications shall govern over plans.
(e) Interpretation of Plans and Specifications - Should it appear that
the work to be done, or any matter relative thereto, is not sufficiently de-
tailed or explained in the specifications and plans, the Contractor shall
apply to the Engineer for such further explanations as may be necessary,
and shall conform to such explanation or interpretation as part of the con-
tract. The Engineer shall make his interpretations and shall furnish with
B116 reasonable promptness, by means of drawings, or otherwise, such addi-
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tional instructions as are necessary for the proper execution of the work.
All such drawings. and instructions shall be consistent with the Contract
Documents, true developments thereof, and reasonably inferable therefrom.
(f) Superintendence - Before initial work is begun on the contract,
the Contractor and his foreman shall file with the Engineer addresses and
telephone numbers where they can be reached during hours when the work
is not in progress. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the
Engineer in writing promptly of any changes in names, addresses, and/or
telephone numbers.
The Contractor shall at all times be represented on the work, in
person or by a superintendent, foreman or duly designated agent. Instruc-
tions and information given by the Engineer to the Contractor's superintend-
ent, foreman, or agent on the work or at the addresses or telephone num-
bers filed in accordance with the preceding paragraph shall be considered
as having been given to the Contractor.
(g) Lines and Grades - The Engineer will furnish to the Contractor
free of charge, all contract documents reasonably necessary for the execu-
tion of the work.
All work under this contract shall be built in accordance with the
lines and grades shown on the plans and as given by the Engineer.
Lines and grades will be staked in the field by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall provide such materials and give such assistance as may
be required for setting line and grade boards or stakes, and marks so
given shall be carefully preserved.
The Contractor shall preserve bench marks, survey stakes, and
points set for lines, grades, or measurement of the work in their proper
places until authorized by the Engineer to remove them, and in case of
their destruction or removal by him or his employees or agents, shall be
replaced by the Engineer at the Contractor's expense, and the Contractor
and his sureties shall be liable therefor.
Three consecutive points shown on the same rate of slope must be
used together, in order to detect any variation from a straight grade, and
in case any such variation be found, it must be reported to the Engineer.
If such a variation is not reported to the Engineer, the Contractor shall
be responsible for any error in the finished work.
The Contractor shall keep the Engineer informed a reasonable time
in advance (at least twenty-four (24) hours) as to his need for additional
grades and lines, in order that the same may be furnished and all necessary
measurements made for record and payment with the minimum of inconven-
fence to the Engineer or of delay to the Contractor.
(h) Inspection - The Board contemplates and the Contractor hereby
agrees to a thorough, minute inspection by the Board, or by any of its
B 116 agents of all the work and material furnished under this contract.
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The Contractor shall prosecute the work only in the presence of an
authorized representative of the Engineer, and any work done without such
inspection shall be at the Contractor's risk and subject to rejection.
The Engineer shall at all times have. access to the work during con-
struction and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for ascertain-
ing full knowledge respecting the progress, workmanship, and character of
materials used and employed in the work.
The Contractor shall give the Engineer notice of the time when he
or his sub-contractors will start the various units or operations of the
hereindescribed work, or resume said units or operations when they have
been suspended, in keeping with the Specifications. Notice shall be given
at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the starting or resumption
time, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, for the purpose of
permitting the Engineer to make the necessary assignment of his represen-
tative or inspector on the work, and any work performed by the Contractor
or his sub-contractors in conflict with said notice shall be removed if so
ordered by the Engineer, or his representative or inspector on the work.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer a sufficient time in advance
of the manufacture or production of materials to be supplied by him under
this contract in order that the Engineer may arrange for mill and factory
inspection and testing of same. Any materials shipped by the Contractor
from the factory prior to having satisfactorily passed such testing and in-
spection by the Board's representative or prior to the receipt of notice
from said representative that such testing and inspection will not be re-
quired, shall not be incorporated in the work, and shall be removed from
the site at the Contractor's expense.
The Contractor shall also furnish the Board in triplicate, certified
copies of all required factory and mill test reports. Such tests and reports
will not be considered valid unless verified as to actual records at the ex-
pense of the Contractor.
Should any work be covered up without notice, approval, or consent,
it must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination at the
Contractor's expense.
The inspection of the work shall not relieve the Contractor of any of
his obligations to fulfill the contract as prescribed. Defective work shall
be made good, and unsuitable materials may be rejected, notwithstanding
the fact that such defective work and unsuitable- materials have been pre-
viously overlooked by the Engineer and accepted or estimated for payment.
Projects financed in whole or in part with State of California funds
shall be subject to inspection at all times by the Director of Public Works,
or his agents.
(i) Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work - All work which
has been rejected as defective in its construction or deficient in any of the
B116 requirements of these specifications shall be remedied or removed and re-
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placed by the Contractor in an acceptable manner, and no cofnpensation
will be allpwed for such correction.
Any work done beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans or
established by the Engineer, or any work done without written authority,
will be considered as unauthorized and will not be paid for. Work so done
may be ordered removed at the Contractor's expense.
Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to comply forthwith with
any order of the Engineer made under the provisions of this article, the
Engineer shall have authority to cause defective work to be remedied, or
removed and replaced, and unauthorized work to be removed, and to deduct
the costs thereof from any moneys due or to become due the Contractor.
Any defective material or workmanship, or any unfaithful or im-
perfect work which may be discovered before the final acceptance of the
work and/or within one (1) year thereafter, shall be corrected immediately
on the requirement of the Engineer, without extra charge notwithstanding
that it may have been overlooked in previous inspections and estimates.
Failure to inspect work shall not relieve the Contractor from any
obligation to perform sound and reliable work as herein described.
(j) Final Inspection - Whenever the work provided and contemplated
by the contract shall have been completed and the final cleaning up perfor-
med, the Engineer will make the final inspection.
(k) Jurisdiction of Work (Permits) - In the event that certain por-
tions of the work falls within the jurisdiction of an agency and/or agencies
other than the contracting agency, and should any said agency directly
notify the Contractor of a violation of the conditions and/or requirements
of the permit issued by them, the Contractor shall first and immediately
notify the Engineer of such action, whether said agency has already
notified the Engineer or, not, before fulfilling the agency's request, so
that judgment of such a request and/or violation may be reviewed by the
Engineer. In the case of an emergency and the Engineer and/or his duly
appointed representative are not immediately available, the Contractor
shall notify the agency's representative in writing of this specification,
and then shall proceed as directed by said agency's representative.
C-6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
(a) Samples and Tests - Within ten (10) days after the execution of
the contract the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of the pro-
posed source of supply of all materials to be furnished by him and the firms
that will furnish such materials, together with written statements of the
supplier or suppliers, guaranteeing delivery dates thereon within the scope
of this contract.
The source of supply of each of the materials to be furnished by the
Contractor for use under this contract shall be approved by the Engineer
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Representative preliminary samples of the character and quality prescribed
shall be submitted by the Contractor or producer of all materials to be used
in the work for testing or examination as desired by the Engineer.
All tests of materials furnished by the Contractor shall be made in
accordance with the commonly recognized standards of national technical
organizations, and such special methods and tests as are prescribed in these
specifications.
The Contractor' shall furnish the Board in triplicate, certified copies
of all required factory.and mill test reports. Any materials shipped by the
Contractor from a factory or mill prior to having satisfactorily passed such
testing and inspection by a representative of the Board shall not be incor-
porated in the work unless the Engineer shall have notified the Contractor
in writing that such testing and inspection will not be required.
The Contractor shall furnish such samples of materials as are
requested by the Engineer, without charge. No material shall be used until
it has been approved by the Engineer and no material which after approval,
has in any way become unfit for use, shall be used in the work. Samples
will be secured and tested whenever necessary to determine the quality of
the material.
The Contractor shall have thirty (30) days after the execution of the
contract on behalf of the Board for submission of data substantiating a re-
quest for the substitution of an "or equal" item, any such request, however,
shall only be within the limitations delineated elsewhere in the Contract
Documents and/or on the plans.
(b) Defective Materials - All materials not conforming to these
specifications shall be considered defective, and all such materials, whether
in place or not, shall be rejected and shall be removed immediately from the
site of the work unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. No rejected
material, the defects of which have been subsequently corrected, shall be
used until approved in writing by the Engineer.
Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any order
of the Engineer made under the provisions of this article, the Engineer
shall have authority to remove or replace defective material and to deduct
the cost of removal and replacement from any moneys due or to become due
to the Contractor.
(c) Surplus Materials - All surplus materials shall be removed from
the site of the work within five (5) days after completion of the work.
C-7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC
(a) Laws to be Observed - The Contractor shall keep himself fully
informed of all existing and future State and National Laws, ordinances, and
regulations of the County of Orange, or of any City, which in any manner
affect those engaged or employed in the work or the materials used in the
B116 work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and all such orders
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and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over
the same.
The Contractor shall at all times, himself, observe and comply with
and shall cause all his agents and employees to observe and comply with, all
such existing and future laws, ordinances, regulations_ , order.s and decrees;
and shall protect and indemnify the County, the Board, the Engineer, and all
of its or their officers and agents and servants against any claim or liability
arising from or based on the.violation of any such.laws, ordinances, regu-
lations, orders, or decrees; whether by.himself or his employees. If any
discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in the plans, drawings, specifi-
cations, or contract for the work in relation to any such law, ordinance,
regulation, order or decree, the Contractor shall forthwith report the same
to the Engineer in writing.
(b) Affidavit - The successful bidder may be required to sign an
affidavit that he is not an "enemy" or "ally of enemy" of the United States,
as such words are defined in the "Trading with the Enemy Act" of 1917, as
amended, nor a National of any enemy country or ally of an enemy country.
(c). State Funds Allocations - All projects to which funds have been
allocated by the State Department of Public Works shall at all times be sub-
ject to inspection and approval by the authorized representatives of the State
of California.
(d) Labor Laws - Refer to Section 10 of these specifications for
provisions of the Labor Code relative to Alien Labor, Hours of Labor,
Prevailing Wages, etc.
(e) Domestic Materials - In accordance with the provisions of
Section 4306 to 4305, inclusive, of the Government Code of the State of
California, only such unmanufactured articles, materials and supplies as
have been mined or produced in the United States of America, and only such
manufactured articles, materials .and supplies as have been manufactured
in the United States of America substantially all from articles, materials
or supplies mined, produced or manufactured, as the case may be, in the
United States of America, shall be used in the performance of the work
covered by this contract by the Contractor, Sub-Contractor, materialmen
or suppliers. _The foregoing provisions shall not apply to such articles,
materials or supplies of the class or kind to be used or such articles,
materials or supplies from which they are manufactured, as are not mined,
produced or manufactured as the case may be, in the United States of America.
The foregoing provisions shall further not apply to articles, materials,
or supplies coming from nations which are signatories to the General Agree-
ments on Tariffs and Trade, 61 Statutes, Part 5, Page A18, and to the pro-
ducts of other nations which are signatories to treaties with the United States,
providing their products shall be accorded treatment no less favorable than
that accorded to like products of national origin.
(f) Registration of Contractors - Before submitting bids, Contrac-
B116 tors shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of
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Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California.
(g) Permits and Licenses - The Contractor shall procure all permits,
except building permits for permanent structures, and licenses, pay all
charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and
lawful prosecution of the work.
(h) Patents - The Contractor shall assume all responsibilities aris-
ing from the use of patented materials, equipment, devices, or processes
used on or incorporated in the work.
(i) Public Conveniences and Safety - The Contractor shall adopt all
practical means to minimize interference to traffic and inconvenience, dis-
comfort, and damage to the public.
Access to properties along the road or street shall be provided as
far as practicable. Temporary approaches to and crossings of intersecting
streets shall be provided and maintained in good condition. He shall pro-
vide and maintain all necessary detours.
The Contractor shall provide and maintain such facilities as fences,
barriers, "Street Closed" and directional signs, red lights, watchmen and
flagmen as may be necessary to control traffic and prevent avoidable
accidents to the public. Where such facilities, or any of them, are not
provided or are out of service, and an emergency exists that necessitates
protective measures, the Engineer, or his representative, may provide
such facilities during the emergency, and the cost thereof shall be paid by
the Contractor or deducted from moneys due him on his contract. The
Engineer, or his representative, before taking the aforementioned emergency
action, shall take all reasonable steps to notify the Contractor or his fore-
man of the conditions and allow said Contractor to care for the same with
his own crew, provided he acts promptly and expeditiously.
The Contractor shall also erect and maintain such warning and
directional signs as are required. All obstructions shall be guarded by
barriers illuminated at night.
(j) Responsibility for Damage - The Board, or the Engineer shall
not be answerable or accountable in any manner, for any loss or damage that
may happen to the work or any part thereof; or for any material or equipment
used in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any person or per-
sons, either workmen or the public; or for damage to adjoining property from
any cause whatsoever during the progress of the work or at any time before
final acceptance.
The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Board and the
Engineer from any suits, claims, or actions brought by any person or per-
sons for or on account of any injuries or damages sustained or arising in the
construction of the work or in the consequence thereof. The Board may re-
tain so much of the money due the Contractor as shall be considered neces-
sary, until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damage as
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(k) Contractor's Insurance - The Contractor shall not commence work
under his contract until he shall have obtained all insurance,required under
this heading, in a company or companies acceptable to the Board. Sub-'
contractors, if used by the Contractor, shall also obtain the coverage herein-
after mentioned. The Contractor and sub-contractor, if any, shall take out
and maintain at all times during the life of this contract not less than the
following policies of insurance:
1. Workmen's Compensation Insurance to cover his employees as
required by the Labor Code of the State of California; and the Contractor
shall require all sub-contractors similarly to provide such compensation
insurance for all of the latter's employees.
2. Public liability and property damage; on account of bodily
injuries, including death resulting therefrom, in the sum of not less than
one hundred thousand dollars ($100, 000) for one person and three hundred
thousand dollars ($300, 000) for more than one person, and property damage
in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100, 000) resulting from any
one accident which may arise from the operations of the Contractor in the
performance of the work herein provided for.
3. Motor vehicle public liability and property damage insurance to
cover each automobile, truck, and other vehicle used in the performance of
the contract in an amount of not less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100, 000) for one person and three hundred thousand dollars ($300, 000) for
more than one person, and property damage in the sum of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100, 000) resulting from any one accident which may arise
from the operations of the Contractor in performing the work provided for
herein.
Each of the policies of insurance provided for in sub-paragraph (2)
and (3) shall contain a clause substantially in the following words:
"It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be can-
celled nor the amount of the coverage thereof be reduced until five (5) days
after receipt by the Engineer of a written notice of such cancellation or
reduction in coverage, as evidenced by receipt of a registered letter. "
The Contractor shall at the time of the execution of the contract
present the original policies of insurance required in paragraph (2) and
(3) hereof, or present a certificate of an insurance company showing the
issuance of such insurance.
(1) Contractor's Responsibility for Work - Except as provided above,
until the formal acceptance of the work by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
have the charge and care thereof and shall bear the risk of injury or damage
to any part thereof by the action of the elements or from any other cause,
whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the work.
The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all injuries
or damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the above causes
before final acceptance and shall bear the expense thereof, except such
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(m) Cooperation Between Contractors - Where two or more con-
tractors are employed on related or adjacent work each shall conduct his
operations in such a manner as not to cause any unnecessary delay or hind-
rance to the other. Each contractor shall be responsible to the other for
all damage to work, to person, or property, or for loss caused by failure
to finish the work within the time specified for completion.
(n) No Personal Liability - Neither the Board, the Engineer, nor
any other officer or authorized assistant or agent of the Board shall be per-
sonally responsible for any liability arising under the contract.
(o) Responsibility of Board - The Board shall not be held respon-
sible for the care or protection of any material or parts of the work prior
to final acceptance, except as expressly provided in these specifications.
(p) Safety and Accident Prevention - The Contractor shall at all
times exercise precaution for the protection of persons (including em-
ployees) and property. The safety provisions of applicable laws, building
and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery, equipment and other
hazards shall be guarded or eliminated in accordance with the safety pro-
visions of the Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction, published by
the Associated General Contractors of America, to the extent that such
provisions are not in contravention of applicable laws.
C-8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
(a) Subletting and Assignment - The Contractor shall give his per-
sonal attention to the fulfillment of the contract and shall keep the work
under his control. The Contractor shall employ such sub-contractors as
listed in his proposal and shall notify the Engineer upon employment of
any sub-contractor, and submit therewith a complete written list of work
to be performed by said sub-contractor.
Sub-contractor will not be recognized as such and all persons
engaged in the work of construction will be considered as employees of the
Contractor, and their work shall be subjected to the provisions of the
contract and specifications. It shall be the full responsibility of the Con-
tractor to assume all responsibilities of any sub-contractor; including,
workmanship, defects in the work or materials, proper equipment for the
work, procurement of materials, and all other matters covered in these
documents and on the plans.
Where the whole or a part of the work which has been sub-let by the
Contractor is not being prosecuted in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer,
the sub-contractor shall be removed by the Contractor immediately on
written notice of the Engineer, and shall not again be employed on the work.
Should the Contractor thereafter accept and use on the job, work or labor
furnished by such unacceptable sub-contractor, then such material supplied
or work performed is subjected to rejection. Delays in communications
between the Contractor and any sub-contractor will not be considered as
excuse or reason for time extension to the time of completion.
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(b) Progress of the Work - Unless hereinafter otherwise specified
the Contractor will be required to commence the herein specified work with-
in ten (10) days after the date of the Secretary's certificate to the contract
and shall diligently prosecute the same to completion within the time limit
provided.
(c) Character of Workmen - If any sub-contractor or person em-
ployed by the Contractor shall N"11 or refuse to carry out the.directions of
the Engineer or shall appear to:the Engineer to be incompetent or. to act
in a disorderly or improper manner, he shall be. discharged immediately
on the requisition of the Engineer, and such person shall not again be em-
ployed on the work.
(d) Temporary Suspension of Work - The Engineer shall have the
authority to suspend the work wholly.or in part, for such period. as he may
deem necessary,,'
necessary .' due to-unsuitable •weather, or to such other conditions
as are considered unfavorable for the suitable prosecution of the work, or
for such time as he may deem,necessary, . due to the failure on the part of
the-Contractor _to carry out orders given, or to perform any provisions of
the work. The Contractor' s hall immediately obey such orders.of the
Engineer and shall not resume the work until so ordered in writing by the
Engineer.
(e) Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages - The Contractor
shall complete the-work called for under the contract in all parts and re-
quirements within the number of calendar days set forth in the contract.
The Contractor also expressly agrees that.all due considerations as to time
of completion has been set forth in this contract and that such time limit is
reasonable and that his proposal is predicated thereon.
A working day is hereby defined as any day except Saturdays, Sundays,
and legal holidays and days on which the Contractor is specifically required
by these Specifications to suspend construction operations on account of in-
clement weather or otherwise.
The Engineer will furnish the Contractor a statement with his pro-
gress payment showing the number of calendar days charged to the contract
during the period covered by the:payment, and the remaining number of
calendar days to complete the contract. The Contractor will be given ten
(10) calendar days from the date of the progress payment to file written
protest setting forth in what respects the statement of calendar days con-
sumed is incorrect, otherwise the statement shall be deemed to have been
accepted by the Contractor as correct.
It is agreed by the parties to.the contract that time is of the essence
of the contract and that,in case all the work-called for under' the contract is
not. completed within the number of calendar days as set forth in the contract,
damage will be sustained by the Board and that it is and will be impracticable
to determine the actual damage which the Board will .sustain in the event of
and by reason of such delay; and'it is therefore agreed that the Contractor
will pay to the Board as agreed and liquidated damages, and not as a penalty
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delay in finishing the work in excess of the number of calendar days pre-
scribed in the contract documents or by authorized extension;thereof; and
the Contractor agrees to pay such liquidated damages as herein provided,
and in case the same are not paid, agrees that the Board may deduct the
amount thereof from any money due or that may become due 'the Contractor
under the contract.
The Contractor shall not be assessed with liquidated damages nor the
cost of engineering and inspection during any delay in the completion of the
work caused by acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of the Board,
acts of the public utilities, fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions,
strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays neces-
sarily resulting from war .or national or local emergencies, or delays of
sub-contractors due to such causes; provided, that the Contractor shall
within ten (10) days from the beginning of any such delay notify the Engineer
in writing of the causes of delay; who shall ascertain the facts and the extent
of the delay, and his findings of the facts thereon shall be final and conclusive.
Delays in communications between the Contractor and his sub-
contractors will not be considered as an excuse and/or reason for time
extension to the time of completion.
(f) Suspension of Contract - If at any time in the opinion of the
Engineer the Contractor has failed to supply an adequate working force, or
material of proper quality, or has failed in any other respect to prosecute
the work with the diligence and force specified and intended in and by the
terms of the contract, notice thereof in writing will be served upon him,
and should he neglect or refuse to provide means for a satisfactory com-
pliance with the contract, as directed by the Engineer, within the time
specified in such notice, the Board in any such case shall have the power
to suspend the operation of the contract. Upon receiving notice of such
suspension, the Contractor shall discontinue said work, or such parts of
it as the Board may designate. Upon such suspension, the Contractor's
control shall terminate, and thereupon the Board or its duly authorized
representative may take possession of all or any part of the Contractor's
materials, tools, equipment, and appliances upon the premises, and use
the same for the purpose of completing said contract, and hire such force
and buy or rent such additional materials and supplies at the Contractor's
expense as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the work and for
the completion thereof; or may employ other parties to carry the contract
to completion, employ the necessary workmen, substitute other machinery
or materials, and purchase the materials contracted for, in such manner
as the Board may deem proper; or the Board may annul and cancel the
contract and relet the work or any part thereof. Any excess of cost aris-
ing therefrom over and above the contract price will be charged against
the Contractor and his sureties, who will be liable therefor. In the event
of such suspension, all money due the Contractor or retained under the
terms of this contract shall be forfeited to the Board, but such forfeiture
will not release the Contractor or his sureties from liability for failure
to fulfill the contract. The Contractor and his sureties will be credited
with the amount of money so forfeited toward any excess of cost over and
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above the contract price, arising from the suspension of the operations of
the contract and the completion of the work by the Board as above provided,
and the Contractor will be so credited with any surplus remaining after all
just claims for such completion have been paid.
On the completion of the contract, the original contractor shall be
entitled to the return of all his unused materials, and his equipment, tools
and appliances, except that he shall have no claim on account of usual and
ordinary depreciation, loss, and wear and tear.
In the determination of the question whether there has been any such
non-compliance with the contract as to warrant the suspension or annulment
thereof, the decision of the Board shall be binding on all parties to the con-
tract.
(g) Right-of-Way - The right of way, as shown on the plans, for the
work to be constructed will be provided by the Board. The Contractor shall
make his own arrangements, and pay all expenses for additional area re-
quired by him outside of the limits of right-of-way.
(h) Removal of Utilities - In case it shall be necessary to remove
any railroad tracks, poles, standards, hydrants, gas pipes, water pipes,
electrical conduits, tubing or underground structure of any character, or
any portion thereof, the owner or owners, or their agents or superintendents
shall, upon proper application by the Contractor, be notified by the Engineer
to remove the same within a specified time.
All costs of protecting, supporting, altering, removing, and reinstal-
ling pipes, poles, structures, trees and other obstructions, shall be borne
by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall not interfere with said tracks, poles, standards,
hydrants, gas pipes, water pipes or other underground structures, or any
portion thereof, until after the expiration of the time specified.
It is not contemplated that utilities, not conflicting with the function
of the structures to be built under the contract, will be required to be
moved to facilitate the use of mechanical construction equipment.
The location and grades of underground pipes and structures shown
on the plans, for the benefit of the Contractor, have been obtained from the
office records of the utilities concerned and the Board assumes no respon-
sibility for their accuracy.
In cases where underground pipe or concrete structures in use, not
depicted in any way on the plans or in the specifications, are disclosed in
the operations, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer in
writing. The Engineer will evaluate, in writing, the determination of the
Contractor's responsibility in regard thereto and the method for removal
of the obstacle or modification of the pipeline.
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nent sections of these specifications shall apply. This determination does
not apply to any pipe or concrete structure shown on the plans, even though
not shown in their accurate positions. Rock and/or broken concrete found
in the excavation shall be removed at the Contractor's expense.
(i) Right of Access to Street - The right is reserved to the County,
City, State, and the Board, and also to street railroads, water, gas,
electric, telephone and telegraph companies to enter upon the street for the
purpose of making repairs, changes and new installations that have become
necessary by the improvement.thereof, or for necessary maintenance.
(j) Extent of Street to be Opened Up - Trenching for and laying of
pipe, shall be coordinated to conform to the City, County and/or State
permits for same where such work is under permit. In easements or rights-
of-way, other than above, trenching shall be coordinated with the pipe laying
so that excavated, but not backfilled, trench shall be kept to a minimum.
On all backfilled trenches subject to vehicular travel repavement
shall be accomplished in accordance with the applicable sections of the
special conditions immediately after backfill is accomplished, if permitted.
C-9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
(a) Measurement for Pay Quantities - Payment for work done will be
made in accordance with measurements of the completed work made by the
Engineer.
Materials paid for by the ton, except as otherwise provided in these
specifications, shall be weighed in trucks or railroad cars on public or
private platform scales. The scales will carry a certificate issued by the
Department of Weights and Measures of Orange County certifying to their
accuracy. All such material shall be weighed in the presence of a represen-
tative of the Engineer or other agent so designated, who shall immediately
be given a record of weight of material. A slip giving the weight of the
material in truck shall also be given the driver of truck to hand to the
Board Inspector on the job as soon as the truck arrives at the work. All
trucks or railroad cars used for this hauling shall be weighed empty at such
times as directed by the Engineer.
(b) No Payment for Temporary Works - No direct payment will be
made to the Contractor for providing transportation, light, power, tools,
and equipment, or for furnishing, building, and_ maintaining camps, construc-
tion plant, access roads, sanitary conveniences, disposal works, water
supply, fire protection, guards, trestles, telephone system, and other tem-
porary structures, plant, and materials, or for medical attendance or health
protection, or for watchmen, magazine keepers or guards, or for any other
service, thing, or material, unless payment therefor has been definitely
provided. Compensation for all such services, facilities, things, or
materials necessary or required to execute the work in accordance with the
provisions of the contract shall be considered as having been included in the
prices stipulated for the appropriate items.
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(c) Partial Estimates - In order to assist the Contractor to pro-
secute the work advantageously, the Engineer will, on or about the twenty-
fifth day of each calendar month, excepting as provided in Paragraph (d),
make in writing and certify to the West Orange County Water Board an es-
timate such as in his opinion will be just and fair, of the amount and value
of the work done by the Contractor up to that time in the performance of the
contract. In the case of work for which unit prices are named in the con-
tract the estimate shall be computed on the basis of said unit prices or per-
centages thereof. In the case of work for which a lump sum is named in the
contract, the Engineer may use the prices submitted by the Contractor in
the "Bidders Proposal"; provided, that in case the prices submitted in said
breakdown do not in the opinion of the Engineer truly represent the actual
relative costs of the different parts of the work, the Engineer shall prepare
a schedule of prices which shall be used in estimating the value of the work
performed; and provided further, if the Contractor was .not required to submit
such breakdown with his bid, the Engineer shall prepare a schedule of
prices which will be.used in estimating the value of the work performed. To
the figure thus arrived at shall be added any amounts due the Contractor
for extra work and the amount of any approved claims for extra cost to the
date of the progress estimate. A deduction of 10 percent or of such larger
or smaller percentage as may be hereinafter stipulated in these specifica-
tions shall be made from the total thus computed, and from the remainder
there shall be further deducted any amounts due the Board from the Contrac-
tor for supplies or materials furnished or services rendered and any other
amounts that may be due the Board under the terms of the contract. From
the balance thus determined shall be deducted the amount of all previous
payments and the remainder shall constitute the partial estimate for that
month. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Detail Specifications,
materials not incorporated in the work and none of the Contractor's plant
shall be included in the partial estimates. Such partial estimates shall not
be required to be made by strict measurement, but they may be made by
measurement or by estimation, or partly by one method and partly by the
other, and it shall be sufficient if they are approximate only.
No allowance in partial pay estimates will be given for pipe delivered
to the job site, but not layed in_accordance with these specifications.
(d) Partial Estimates May Be Withheld - The partial estimates pro-
vided for in Paragraph (c) hereof and/or the payment thereof may, at any
time, be withheld or reduced if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contrac-
tor is not diligently and efficiently endeavoring to comply with the intent of
the contract, or if the Contractor shall fail to pay his labor and material
bills as they become due.
(e) Partial Payments - (1) Upon each partial estimate being made and
certified in writing to the West Orange County Water Board, the Board (un-
less payment be withheld as provided in Paragraph (d) hereof) within 15 days
after the date of such estimate, except as stipulated in subsection (b) hereof,
shall pay to the Contractor .the amount stated in such estimate or certificate
to be due the Contractor; provided, however, that the Board may at all times
reserve and retain from such partial payments, or any of them, in addition
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in computing the partial estimates, any sum or sums which by the terms
hereof, or of any law of the State of California it is or may be authorized
or required to reserve or retain; and provided further, that no such partial
estimate or payment shall constitute an acceptance ol the work or any por-
tion thereof. The percentage deducted as above set forth shall become due
and payable with and as a part of the final payment to be made as herein-
after provided. (2) In the event work under the contract or any part there-
of shall be discontinued as provided in Section C-8 (f), the said retained
percentage shall become and be the property of the Board to the extent
necessary to repay to the Board any excess in the cost of the work above
the contract price; and after issuance of notice to discontinue work, as
therein provided, no payments upon partial estimates or otherwise shall
thereafter be made the Contractor for the work covered by said notice
until completion of the work and final settlement.
(f) Final Estimate and Payment - Whenever in the opinion 'of the
Engineer the Contractor shall have completely performed the contract on
his part, the Engineer shall so certify in writing to the Board, and in his
certificate he shall state, from actual measurement, the total amount of
work done by the Contractor, and also the value of such work under and
according to the terms of the contract. Within 10 days after the date of
acceptance by the Board, the Engineer will cause to be filed, on behalf of
the Board, in the office of the county recorder of the county or counties in
which the work is located, a notice of the completion of the work herein
agreed to be done by the Contractor. On the expiration of 35 days after the
filing of such notice of completion of the work, the Board shall pay to the
Contractor the amount remaining after deducting from the amount or value
stated in the first-mentioned certificate all such sums as shall theretofore
have been paid to the Contractor under any of the provisions of the contract,
and also any sum or all sums of money which by the terms hereof the Board
is or may be authorized or required to reserve or retain. All prior certifi-
cates upon which partial payments may have been made, being merely esti-
mates, shall be subject to correction in the final certificate, which final
certificate may be made without notice thereof to the Contractor or of the
measurements upon which it is based.
It is mutually agreed between the parties to the contract that no cert'_-
ficate given or payment made under the contract, except the final certificate
of final payment, shall be conclusive evidence of performance of the contract,
either wholly or in part, against any claim of the party of the first part, and
no payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or
improper materials. _
And the Contractor further agrees that the payment of the final amount
due under the contract, and the adjustments and payment for any work done in
accordance with any alterations of the same, shall release the Board,
and the Engineer from any and all claims or liability on account of work
performed under the contract or any alteration thereof.
(g) Extra and Force Account Work - Extra work as hereinbefore de-
fined, when ordered and accepted, shall be paid for under a written work
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work will be made at the unit price or lump sum previously agreed upon by
the Contractor and the Engineer, or by force account.
Where payment is to be made on a force account basis, the Contrac-
tor shall receive the actual cost of all materials, labor and rented equipment
furnished by him as shown by his paid vouchers, plus fifteen (15) percent.
For the use of equipment owned by the Contractor he shall be paid the
current prices prevailing in the locality, which shall have been previously
determined and agreed upon in writing by the Engineer and by the Contractor.
All extra work and force account work shall be adjusted daily upon
report sheets, furnished to the Engineer by the Contractor and signed by both
parties, which daily reports shall thereafter be considered the true record
of force account work done.
C-10 ALIEN LABOR, HOURS OF LABOR
AND PREVAILING WAGES
(a) Alien Labor - Except in cases of extraordinary emergency,
caused by fire, flood or danger to life or property, no alien shall be employed.
The Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the Board, Ten Dollars ($10. 00)
for each alien knowingly employed in the execution of the contract by him or
by any sub-contractor under him, on any of the work herein mentioned, for
each calendar day, or portion thereof, during which such alien is permitted
or required to labor in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code and in
particular, Sections 1850 to 1854 thereof, inclusive.
(b) Hours of Labor - The Contractor shall forfeit, as penalty to the
Board, Twenty-Five Dollars ($25. 00) for each laborer, workman, or
mechanic employed in the execution of the contract by him or by any sub-
contractor under him, upon any of the work hereinbefore mentioned, for
each calendar day during which said laborer, workman, or mechanic is re-
quired or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in violation of the pro-
visions of the Labor Code, and in particular, Sections 1810 to 1816 thereof,
inclusive, except for those workmen or mechanics in certain crafts or trades
which have collective bargaining agreements specifying a different basis.
(c) Prevailing Wages - The Contractor shall forfeit as penalty to
the Board, Twenty-Five Dollars ($25. 00) for each laborer, workman, or
mechanic employed, for each calendar day or portion thereof, such laborer,
workman, or mechanic is paid less than the general prevailing rate of wages
hereinbefore stipulated for any work done under this contract, by him or by
any sub-contractor under him in violation of the provisions, of the Labor Code
and in particular, Sections 1770 to 1781 thereof, inclusive.
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Any deviation from the approved schedule shall not be made without
the prior approval of the Engineer in writing.
D-6 MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY AND ROADWAY TRAFFIC
The Contractor's attention is specifically called to applicable provisions
of these specifications for maintaining highway and roadway traffic, arranging
and providing detours where required, and at all times barricading and lighting
ditches and/or other obstacles to traffic.
D-7 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL
The Contractor's attention is specifically called to applicable provisions
of these specifications for disposal of broken stone, trees, stumps, surplus
excavated material or other items required to be removed from the job site.
D-8 CONTAMINATION OF PIPE AND APPURTENANCES
The Contractor's attention is specifically called to applicable provisions
of these specifications relating to objectionable contamination of pipe.
(Section D-20).
D-9 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION OF THE WORK
SPECIAL AND/OR GENERAL
(a) It is the intent of these plans and specifications to delineate the in-
stallation of rate of flow control orifice plates at Rancho Alamitos High School,
Dale Street and Lampson Avenue, and Newland Street and Trask Avenue, in
existing pressure reducing structures, the construction of precast concrete
structures with rate of flow control valves, and appurtenances at Newland Street
and Westminster Avenue, and at Newland Street at Edinger Avenue, and the
modification of the existing concrete structure at Newland Street and Bolsa Ave-
nue including installation of new meter and combination pressure reducing -
rate of flow control valves and appurtenances, all on the West Orange County
Water Board Feeder No. 1.
(b) The purpose of the plans and specifications is to fairly delineate
the location, the general extent of the work that may be encountered, the
character of the work required, such details as will aid the Contractor in per-
forming the work, and such other information as might prove helpful to the
bidder in appraising the possibilities and extent of the problems that may be
encountered. Neither the Board nor the Engineers will be responsible for any
omissions or errors in such delineation.
(c) The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor and equipment
necessary to complete the work as shown on the drawings and as outlined in
these specifications, and all expenses connected therewith shall be borne by
the Contractor and included in the price bid, except as otherwise provided.
The intent of these specifications with regard to this bid item is that
all expenses connected with the furnishing of materials and installation, in-
cluding excavation and backfill and other work that may be required to satis-
factorily make the complete installation, shall be borne by the Contractor, and
all expense in connection therewith shall be included in the price bid for the
respective bid item.
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(d) All expense in connection with excavation, pavement, curb or
sidewalk breaking and removal, pipelaying, gravel bedding, where required,
compacted backfill, replacement of subgrade of pavement, curbs and side-
walks, replacement of pavement, curbs and sidewalks, and removal and re-
placement of other pipelines, utilities, pole lines, testing for leakage,
chlorination of all parts of the completed water pipeline, and final testing
with hydrostatic pressure, shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be
included in the price bid for the applicable bid item set forth in the proposal.
(e) The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the
quantities shown in the respective bid items in the proposal within the limits
shown in the General Provisions, and regardless of such increase or de-
crease the unit price bid shall be applicable to the final constructed quantities.
(f) The construction of the pipeline and appurtenances outlined in
these specifications and shown on the drawings is within dedicated streets
or highways, or within easements provided for such purposes by the Board
or agency having jurisdiction thereof.
The Board has the right to construct their pipelines and appurtenances
within these rights-of-way and/or easements, along with other participants
using these same rights-of-way and/or easements.
(g) Where the information was available as to existing pipes or
other underground works, this information has been shown on the drawings.
Included in the scope of works with which the Contractor may have contact
during the construction of said pipeline may be existing oil and gas lines,
water lines, sewer lines, cables or conduits or other communication lines,
concrete substructures, telephone pole lines, power pole lines, telegraph
pole lines, roadway subgrade and surfacing, curbs, sidewalks, canals,
ditches, irrigation lines, trees, shrubs, manholes, buildings, buried rocks,
timbers, concrete wood stave pipe, brick, flumes, or other works con-
structed heretofore or that may be constructed prior to the Contractor's
entry into the street, highway or easement to construct said pipeline and
appurtenances.
Notwithstanding any note or indication elsewhere in these specifica-
tions, or indicated on the drawings, it shall be the Contractor's sole respon-
sibility to perform the work without disturbance of service from existing
lines or utilities or services from such utilities.
(h) Where shown on the drawings or where it is necessary and re-
quired by the Engineer to remove and replace any of the items mentioned in
the paragraphs above, the Contractor shall perform said removal and re-
placement in accordance with applicable portions of these specifications and
the drawings, or as directed by the Engineer, and at no expense to the Board,
except as herein provided.
(i) All expense of removing, repairing or restoring sewers, or
sewer house connections, water lines, or water house connections, and all
appurtenances thereto, where shown on the plans including the furnishing of
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separate payment therefor under any contract item or otherwise.
All expense of removing and/or replacing telephone pole lines or
underground cable or conduit, power pole lines, telegraph pole lines or
protecting same during construction of the pipeline and appurtenances shall
be borne by the Contractor without separate payment therefor under any
contract item or otherwise.
All expense of removing and/or replacing irrigation lines, curbs,
sidewalks, street, highway or alley surfacing, and/or subgrade, trees,
shrubs or other items mentioned in the paragraphs above herein, not other-
wise explicitly covered by a bid item in the proposal, shall be borne by the
Contractor without separate payment therefor under any contract item or
otherwise.
D-10 ORDER OF WORK
Prior to the time of commencement of work the Contractor shall
submit a plan or operation, outline of material delivery dates, and an in-
stallation program for each unit of work. Such plan shall conform to a
schedule which will provide least disturbance of public and least hindrance
of traffic. The plan shall also provide installation of water lines and valves
in such order as to facilitate testing, completion and operation of sections
or schedules in an orderly manner.
The Engineer may require the Contractor to modify or change the
plan before approval thereof and before actual commencement of the work.
D-11 DUST CONTROL
The Contractor shall maintain dust control in connection with all
operations by applying water, as directed by the Engineer and in accordance
with the applicable.provisions of the Detail Specifications.
D-12 SUB-SURFACE UTILITY LINES AND/OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all
existing sub-surface utility lines and/or other obstructions whether shown
on the plans or not. All lines interfering with the construction and ascer-
tained to be usable by the Board shall be protected as directed by the
Engineer and to the satisfaction of the Board. All other lines classified
as abandoned and interfering with construction shall be removed within the
limits determined by the Engineer and the open ends shall be plugged with
Portland Cement concrete in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
D-13 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING UTILITIES
The Contractor shall furnish proper protection to all utility poles,
manholes, pipelines, conduits, and other utilities now on the project, and
should the Contractor damage said utility poles, manholes, pipelines, etc.,
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whatever nature arising from such damages, or in the replacement or re-
pair thereof, shall be borne by the.Contractor. Any manholes. or other
surface structures which are covered by the rough grading shall be flagged
or otherwise marked on the surface of the ground upon completion of the
rough grading. The owner of any utility or structure which is scheduled
to be removed or relocated shall, upon proper application by the Contrac-
tor, be notified by the Engineer in writing five (5) days in advance of the
time of removal and/or relocation.
D-14 SUB-SURFACE IRRIGATION LINES AND/OR
OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all
existing sub-surface irrigation lines and/or other obstructions whether
shown on the plans or not. All lines interfering with the construction and
ascertained to be usable by the Engineer shall be reconstructed or relocated
as directed by the Engineer and to the satisfaction of the Board. All other
lines classified as abandoned and interfering with construction shall be re-
moved within the limits determined by the Engineer and the open ends shall
be plugged with Portland Cement concrete in a manner satisfactory to the
Engineer.
D-15 PERMITS AND LICENSES
The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all
charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due
and lawful prosecution of the work.
D-16 COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 563
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to familiarize himself
with Orange County Ordinance No. 563 and its latest amendments, as re-
gards the amount of trench that may remain open, excavation, etc. , as
well as any other County rules and regulations that may govern his opera-
tion within County road right-of-way.
D-17 SPECIFICATIONS
The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the
following Specifications, Rules, Regulations, County and City Ordinances
and West Orange County Water Board Resolutions:
(a) Standard Street and Highway Plans of the County of Orange,
Edition of 1961.
(b) Standard Specifications of the State of California,
Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
Edition of July 1964.
(c) Construction Safety Rules of the Division of Industrial
Safety of the State of California
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(d) Applicable Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the
various cities where the construction may occur.
(e) Applicable Building Ordinances of the County of Orange
In case of conflict between the Detailed Specifications and these
Special Conditions, the Special Conditions shall take precedence over and
be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.
D-18 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION, FLUSHING,
TESTING AND STERILIZATION
The location of a source of water for construction, flushing, testing
and sterilization of the completed installations shall be the responsibility of
the Contractor, where possible water for the aforementioned purposes may
be obtained from the West Orange County Water Board through arrangements
made with its Operations Superintendent, Mr. Jerry Oldham (Phone 537-4200).
The Contractor shall pay all costs and make all arrangements for
water, the exact locations of outlets and the time periods it may be used
with the local agencies serving domestic water in the vicinity of the work
area.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility, if necessary, to seek other
sources of water which shall, before use, be tested by the Orange County
Health Department and approved for use by said Health Department and the
Engineer, at no cost to the Board.
Flushing operations, shall be conducted with a residual line pressure
not less than 30 p. s. i. Adequate pumps and connections to conduct the
flushing, testing and sterilization operations shall be furnished by the Con-
tractor and approved by the Engineer, at no added cost to the Board and the
Contractor shall include any and all costs for flushing, testing and steriliza-
tion in the applicable bid item.
D-19 SEQUENCE OF WORK AND SCHEDULING
The Contractor shall submit a sequence of construction operations
for approval by the Engineer prior to the commencement of any portion of
the construction called for under this project.
Work shall be scheduled and left in such a state at the end of each
day's work so that rainfall will drain off and not pond in the trench excava-
tions. The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing erosion and/or
other damage to the County Highways, State Freeway, Flood Control Channel
and to the adjacent property.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at the end of each day's
work, that he is stopping, and shall gain written clearance from the
Engineer that openings into the pipeline are securely plugged and stopped,
so that no humans, animals, rodents, birds or other fowl can enter the
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sterilization of the pipe may require repeated flushings to remove causes
of contamination which prevent approval by the Health Department because
of such contamination.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to see that delivery of pipe to
the job site, is not in excess of 1000 lineal feet ahead of placing said pipe
in the trench at any time. No allowance will be made for pipe on the ground
but not layed in accordance with these specifications, in any partial pay
estimates.
D-20 SHOP, ASSEMBLY, LAYOUT DRAWINGS AND MATERIALS
(a) At a time sufficiently early to allow review and approval as
hereinafter specified and to accommodate the rate of construction progress
required under the contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer,
for approval, complete shop, assembly and layout drawings of the fabri-
cated articles to be furnished and installed under the contract; including,
but not limited to, all steel pipe, steel plate specials, casing for jacked
or bored encasement, and other steelwork, all reinforced concrete pipe
and the reinforcement cage therefor, cement mortar line and coated welded
steel pipe, valves and specials of any type or manufacture and other items
for which shop, assembly or layout drawings are required or specified.
Said drawings shall be submitted in quadruplicate prior to manufacture or
fabrication of the respective articles. The Engineer will return one copy
of each to the Contractor, marked either "Returned for Revision",
"Approved" or "Approved Subject to Revision. " In the last case, all
revisions will be clearly shown on the returned copy, which shall be con-
sidered as an approved drawing and only drawings or prints so corrected
shall be used for fabrication. Corrected prints shall be resubmitted for
final approval and for the record to show that the Contractor has conformed
to all revisions.
(b) Revisions shown on said shop, assembly or layout drawings
necessary to meet the requirements of the specifications shall not be taken
as the basis of claims for extra charges. The Contractor shall accept such
revisions or submit others for approval. When delay is caused by the re-
submission of details, the Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages
or extension of time on account of such delay. The Engineer's approval
of drawings shall not relieve the Contractor from entire responsibility for
the correctness of details and dimensions. The Contractor shall assume
all responsibility and risk for misfits due to any errors in the drawings.
Any fabrication or other work performed in advance of the receipt of
final approved drawings shall be entirely at the-Contractor's risk. After
approval of drawings marked "Approved Subject to Revisions' or "Approved",
the Contractor shall not deviate in any way from the design, details or
dimensions shown thereon, without the written consent of the Engineer.
(c) Materials furnished by the Contractor shall be of the type and
quality described in these specifications. The Contractor shall make
diligent effort to procure the specified materials from any and all sources;
but where because of Government priorities or causes beyond the control
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come unavailable, substitute materials may be used; PROVIDING that no
substitute _material may be used without prior written approval of the
Board, upon recommendation of the Engineer. The Board's determination
upon recommendation of the Engineer, as to whether substitution will be
permitted and as to what substituted materials may be used shall be final
and conclusive. If the substituted materials are approved order for change
will be issued. No payments in excess of prices bid in the proposal will
be made because of substitution of one material or manufactured article
for another, or because of the use of one alternate material or article in
place of another.
(d) The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer, as soon as issued,
duplicate copies of all orders placed outside the Contractor's plant for
articles or materials to be incorporated in the work. Said orders in all
cases shall carry a notation to the effect that the articles and/or materials
are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineer, said inspection
may be made both during manufacture and after delivery at the site of
work. The Contractor shall also furnish the Engineer with such additional
information as reasonably may be required respecting the character of the
materials and the progress of their procurement, including copies of
invoices, bills of lading, and shipping lists on all articles and materials
for use on the work included in the contract.
(e) Shop and working drawings called for in these plans and speci-
fications shall be in conformance to the plans and specifications. In case
of substitutions by the Contractor, or "or equal", or "alternate designs",
or other items defined as working drawings by the Engineer, except as
hereinafter provided, the cost of checking same shall be at the Contractor's
expense and at no expense to the public agency. Such costs, to be borne
by the Contractor will include all technical, professional, outside consul-
tants, all office overhead and profit costs chargeable to the work involved
and incidental costs involved in such checking. The aforementioned costs
will be deducted from the total amount of the contract and the Engineer
will be reimbursed for such costs by the public agency.
In the case a Contractor submits an "alternate" and/or "or equal",
or "alternate design" the following will govern:
If said "alternate" and/or "or equal", or "alternate design" meets
the approval of the Engineer, said approval will be given under the terms of
inspection set forth herein at no expense to the Contractor. If, however,
the submittal of any "alternate" or "or equal" or "alternate design" does not
meet with the approval of the Engineer, the Engineer will therewith inform
the Contractor in writing, and the Contractor shall stand the expense of the
work performed by the Engineer in checking, including all costs therewith,
as defined hereinbefore.
D-21 INSPECTION COSTS
(a) Whenever the property of the Federal Government or of the
State of California, or of the County of Orange, or of the Orange County
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the contract, the Contractor shall bear all costs of inspection and of traffic
regulation lawfully exacted by said Government, State, County,- Board, City
or other agency, during the time of performing the work affecting said pro-
perty.
(b) For the purposes of defraying the costs of inspection required
in connection with backfilling, excavation, and with cutting and restoring
street surface improvements in public streets within unincorporated ter-
ritory of Orange County and/or those areas where the County of Orange
holds contracts with cities for such inspection, the Contractor shall make a
deposit of funds with the Orange County Highway Department in an amount
estimated by said Department to be sufficient to cover said costs on the
work included in the contract. Said funds shall be deposited with said
Highway Department prior to the performance of work under the contract
in any public street where said Department may have jurisdiction.
D-22 JURISDICTION OF WORK
In the event that certain portions of the work falls within the juris-
diction of an agency and/or agencies other than the contracting agency, and
should any said agency directly notify the Contractor of a violation of the
conditions and/or requirements of the permit issued by them, the Contrac-
tor shall first and immediately notify the Engineer of such action, whether
said agency has already notified the Engineer or not, before fulfilling the
agency's request, so that judgment of such a request and/or violation may
be reviewed by the Engineer. In the case of an emergency and the Engineer
and/or his duly appointed representative are not immediately available, the
Contractor shall notify the agency's representative, in writing, of this
specification, and then shall proceed as directed by said agency's represen-
tative.
D-23 COORDINATION
The Contractor shall contact the West Orange County Water Board
Operations and Maintenance Superintendent, Mr. Jerry Oldham, (Phone
JE 7-4200) and make all arrangements as to scheduling of new construction
and/or modifications so as to least disturb the water service to the various
member agencies. Upon arriving at a schedule with said Superintendent,
it shall be submitted to the Engineer for final approval. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to notify. said Superintendent and the Engineer
at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to starting any new phase of the pro-
posed work.
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DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS
E-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
(a) Outline of Work to be Done - The work to be done under these
specifications consists of furnishing all necessary labor, material and equip-
ment, and constructing therewith two (2) rate of flow control structures com-
plete with appurtenant works, rate of flow control orifice plates in three (3)
existing pressure reducing stations, and modify one existing structure and
install meter and combination pressure reducing-rate of flow control valves
complete with appurtenances, in accordance with contract drawings and with
these specifications. In general, the project includes the following principal
items of work:
(1) Rate of Flow Control Orifice Plates and appurtenances:
a. Furnish and install complete in place Rate of Flow Con-
trol Orifice Plates and appurtenances in existing pressure reducing stations
at the following turnout locations:
1. Rancho Alamitos High School
2. Dale Street and Lampson Avenue
3. Newland Street and Trask Avenue
b. Furnish and install all miscellaneous pipe and fittings
required for the proper installation of the Rate of Flow Control equipment,
including modifications to existing piping.
C. Conduct all necessary mechanical test to ascertain that
all equipment is in operational order.
d. Sterilize all piping, fittings, valves and appurtenances.
e. Test and place into operation, and
f. Clean-up.
(2) Rate of Flow Control structures and appurtenances:
a. Excavate and backfill for Rate of Flow Control structure,
pipe trench and appurtenant piping and structures.
b. Construct an underground rate of flow control structure,
complete including, precast vault covers and frames and appurtenant items,
vents, connection to existing pipelines and all related work.
C. Furnish and install rate of flow control valves per speci-
fications and appurtenant pipe and fittings at Newland Street and Westminster
Avenue, and rate of flow control valve per specifications at Newland Street
and Edinger Avenue.
d. Furnish and install all valves, rate of flow control orifice
plates and all other appurtenant items.
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of all surplus materials.
f. Conduct all necessary mechanical tests to ascertain that
all equipment is in operational order.
g. Furnish all materials and make connections to existing
water pipelines where shown and/or specified.
h. Sterilize all piping, fittings, valves and appurtenances.
i. Test, and place into operation and
j. Clean-up.
(3) Modify existing structure and install meter combination pres-
sure reducing-rate of flow control valve assemblies and appurtenances.
a. Excavate, backfill and repave for existing structure modi-
fication and appurtenant piping.
b. Modify existing structure per plans and specifications.
C. Furnish and install meter, combination pressure reduc-
ing-rate of flow control valve assembly, miscellaneous piping, fittings and
valves per plans and specifications at Newland Street and Bolsa Avenue.
d. Where required factory repair existing pressure reducing
valves and furnish and install rate of flow orifice plates and appurtenances.
e. Conduct all necessary mechanical tests to ascertain that
all equipment is in operational order.
f. Furnish all labor, materials and equipment and make con-
nections to existing waterlines where shown and/or specified on the plans.
g. Sterilize all piping, fittings, valves and appurtenances.
h. Test and place in operation and
i. Clean-up.
(b) Commencement, Prosecution and Completion - The Contractor
will be required to commence work under this contract within ten (10)
calendar days after receipt by him of the notice- to proceed with the work, to
prosecute said work diligently, and to complete all of the work contemplated
by these specifications within ninety (90) calendar days after said receipt by
the Contractor of the notice to proceed, plus any legal extensions granted in
accordance with the terms set up elsewhere in these specifications.
(c) Conduct of Work
(1) Order of Work - The work is to be carried on at such loca-
tions and also in such order of precedence as may be found necessary by the
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Engineer. The location and limits of the work to be done will be plainly in-
dicated by the Engineer or his agents by stakes or otherwise. The Contrac-
tor may be required to suspend work at any time when for any reason the
stakes cannot be properly followed.
(2) Replacing Material - If any material placed in the work be
carried away, displaced, or damaged before final acceptance of the entire
work by the Board, the Contractor will be required to replace the same fully
without cost to said Board.
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E-2. EXCAVATION
(a) General - Excavation shall include the loosening, loading, re-
moving, transporting, depositing and compacting in final location of all
materials, wet and dry, necessary to be removed for purposes of construc-
tion, the furnishing, placing and removing of all sheeting and bracing, all
pumping and drainage of excavation, the supporting of structures above and
below the ground, the supporting and responsibility for all pipe or pipelines
or other utilities which may be encountered, the handling of all water
encountered in the excavations, all backfilling around and under structures
and backfilling of all trenches and pits and all other incidental work as shown
on the plans and as specified.
All excavation removed shall be disposed of in the fill areas and under
and around the structures as shown on the plans, and as specified herein or
shall be wasted or disposed of as directed by the Engineer.
(b) Character of Material - The Contractor must satisfy himself re-
garding the character and amount of loam, clay, sand, quicksand, gravel,
hard pan, rock, water, and all other material to be encountered and work
to be performed.
(c) Clearing and Grubbing - The site of all excavations, embank-
ments and fills shall be first cleared of building, fences, lumber, walls,
stumps, brush, weeds and rubbish, trees and loose boulders, which shall
be removed or disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, and the
area grubbed to a depth of not less than 18-inches.
(d) Trenches and Tunneling - The Contractor shall make all neces-
sary excavation to construct all work shown upon the plans..
Where open trenches or tunnels are not so indicated, the pipe may be
laid in open trenches, or in sections of open trenches connected by tunnels,
the length of which tunnels shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the depth of the
subgrade below the surface of the ground; provided, however, that the tunnel
length shall in no case be more than eight (8) feet for tile pipe and fourteen
(14) feet for cast iron pipe, and open trenches between tunnels shall be not
less than eight (8) feet in length. For steel or cement-mortared and lined
steel pipe the tunnel length shall not exceed twenty (20) feet.
Tunnels shall have a height which will provide sufficient clear space
above the top of the pipe to allow proper workmanship. In no case shall this
be less than two (2) feet.
If the bottom of the excavation is found to consist of rock or any
material that by reason of its hardness cannot be excavated to give uniform
bearing surface, said rock or other material shall be removed for at least
three (3) inches below the bottom of the pipe and be refilled to grade with
sand or sand and gravel thoroughly tamped into place, at the Contractor's
expense for all labor and material.
114. All water pipe and appurtenances shall be laid in trenches separate
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from those used for sewers. Unless otherwise specified, such extensions
shall be laid in trenches having a depth of not less than three (3) feet below
the surface of the ground and located at a distance from the sewer trench
of not less than three (3) feet.
(e) Width and Depth of Trench - The width of the trench, in the clear,
for water pipe measured at the top of the pipe, shall be not less than sixteen
(16) inches, plus the outside diameter of the pipe, nor greater than twenty-
four (24) inches plus the outside diameter of the pipe.
If any trench, through neglect of the Contractor, be excavated below
the bottom grade as required by the plans, it shall be refilled to grade with
sand or sand and gravel thoroughly compacted in place, at the Contractor's
expense for all labor and materials.
If any trench be excavated to a width greater than above specified,
the pipe shall be placed in a Class "C" concrete saddle extending from the
lowest projected line of the outside diameter of the pipe to a level one-
fourth of the outside diameter of the pipe above the springline of the pipe at
the Contractor's expense for all labor and materials.
(f) Shoring - Where necessary, all trenches and other excavations
shall be properly sheeted and braced, to furnish working conditions accept-
able to the Engineer. The bracing shall be so arranged as not to place any
stress on portions of the completed work until the general construction
thereof has proceeded far enough to provide ample strength. Any damage to
structures occurring through settlements, water or earth pressures, slides,
caves or other causes, due to failure or lack of sheeting or bracing or im-
proper bracing, or through negligence or fault of the Contractor in any other
manner shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own expense.
(g) Unauthorized Excavation - Wherever the excavation is carried
beyond or below the lines and grades given by the Engineer, the Contractor
shall, at his own expense, refill all such excavated space with such material
and in such manner as may be directed, in order to insure the stability of the
various structures. Beneath all structures, space excavated without authority
shall be refilled with Class "C" concrete or gravel by the Contractor at his
own expense.
(h) Additional Excavation - It is expected that satisfactory materials
for foundations will be found at the elevation shown on the plans, but in case
the materials encountered are not suitable or in case it is found desirable
or necessary to go to additional depth or width as the Engineer may direct,
additional excavation so ordered, and concrete or gravel ordered for filling
such additional excavation, will be paid for as hereinbefore outlined for
extra work.
No payment will be allowed the Contractor for additional excavation
and additional concrete and gravel for filling such additional excavation if
such work and materials is necessary as a result of the Contractor's failure
to properly remove water from his excavation as hereinafter specified in
114 Section E-2 (k).
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(i) Clearance for Structures - The excavation for all structures
shall be suffici-ent to leave at least six (6) inches in the clear between their
outer surfaces and the embankments or timbering which may be used to
protect them.
(j) Blasting - The Engineer shall have the right to limit the use of
explosives and/or to order discontinuance of the use of any methods in this
connection which, in his opinion, endanger any part of existing structures or
public or private property of any character. No blasting will be allowed
except by special permission, in writing, from the Engineer.
(k) Removal of Water - The Contractor shall at all times during
construction provide and maintain ample means and devices with which to
promptly.remove and properly dispose of all.water entering the .excavations
or other parts of the work and shall keep said excavations dry until the
pipelines or structures to be built therein are completed. No concrete shall
be laid in water nor shall water be allowed to rise over concrete until it has
set at least twenty-four (24) hours. In water bearing sand or quicksand, if
ordered by the Engineer, a suitable equipment of well points or sheeting shall
be supplied with pump and other appurtenances of ample capacity to keep a dry
excavation as specified.
The Contractor shall dispose of the water from the work in a suitable
manner without damage to adjacent property. No water shall be drained into
the work built or under construction unless the consent of the Engineer is
first obtained.
Water shall be disposed of in such manner as not to cause injury to
public or private property, nor to be a menace to the public health.
(1) Disposal of Material - Material excavated shall be disposed of
in backfilling, making fills, grading around the work as may be directed
to the lines and grades given by the Engineer, and surplus material removed
from the Board property and/or right-of-way. No excavated material shall
be dumped near enough to the work to cause pressure against newly placed
or set masonry.
No surplus material shall be dumped on private property unless
written permission is furnished the Contractor, signed by the owner of the
property.
No extra payment for removal of excess material will be made as
such, and any cost in connection therewith shall be included in the bid for
excavation as set forth in the proposal.
(m) Backfilling - No backfilling shall be placed against concrete walls
until the walls have been inspected and approved by the Engineer. Any
shoring shall be carefully and completely removed as the backfilling pro-
gresses.
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The material used for backfill shall be free from debris or other
foreign material, and shall be placed in uniform layers of thickness as
specified hereinafter, each layer to be moistened and thoroughly compacted
before the placing of the next layer.
Backfill adjacent to any buildings shall be placed in layers not ex-
ceeding eight inches in thickness, and otherwise as specified above.
All lumber, rubbish and braces shall be carefully removed from ex-
cavations, unless ordered left in place by the Engineer. Unless otherwise
specified, all excavations shall then be backfilled up to the original surface
of the ground or to such grades as shall be directed. The backfilling shall
be done as completely as possible in such manner as to prevent aftersettle-
ment. Around all structures, the trenches and excavations shall be
thoroughly wet down with water while the backfilling is being placed.
All backfilling of trenches shall be done in such a manner as not to
disturb the pipe, conduit or other structure. In all cases, the backfilling
around pipe shall be carried up to six (6) inches above the top of the pipe by
hand with selected materials or sand free from large stones or lumps and
thoroughly compacted while being placed with the aid of an approved tamp-
ing device.
The trench shall then be backfilled to the surface in layers not to
exceed 18" in depth, properly wetted and tamped in a manner approved by
the Engineer. A "V" notch shall then be excavated in the fill and the fill
settled with water and backfilled to grade.
Where sheeting is drawn, all cavities remaining in or adjoining the
trench shall be solidly filled. Where sheeting is left in place, all cavities
behind such sheeting shall be solidly filled.
Excess material shall be rounded up in a neat mound over the trench
or removed as directed by the Engineer.
All backfill shall be compacted to a relative compaction of not less
than ninety (90) percent.
(n) Care of Existing Structures - All existing trees, fences, water
or other pipe or conduits, embankments, or other structures in the vicinity
of the work shall be supported and protected from injury by the Contractor,
during the construction and until the completion of the work. The Contractor
shall be liable for all damages done to such structures as above provided,
and shall save and keep the Board harmless from any liability or expense
for injuries, damages or repairs to same.
(o) Embankments - The Contractor shall make all fills and embank-
ments as shown on the plans and as required for the proper completion of the
work. Embankments and fills shall be built of the materials removed from
B128 the excavation, so far as possible, arranging them in the most suitable
manner.
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Unless otherwise specified all embankments and fills shall be com-
pacted to a relative density of not less than 90% as determined by the com-
paction test method hereinafter specified.
Fills and embankments shall be arranged in a manner and composed
of materials approved by the Engineer free from vegetable matter or other
unsatisfactory matter. High clay content or high shrinkage factor earth or
soil shall not be used in fills or embankments.
Prior to placing any fill or embankments, the area over which fill
or embankment is to be placed shall be cleared of all debris, holes or pits,
and holes or pits shall be backfilled and tamped thoroughly with earth from
the site. The area shall then be plowed to a depth of not less than 12
inches, the surface of the ground restored to approximately its original
contour by blading or other method and then compacted as hereinafter
specified.
The fill or embankment shall be constructed in layers approximately
parallel to the finished grade. . The layers shall be evenly spread to a depth
of not over g inches and shall be uniform as to material, density, and
moisture content. Material placed in the embankment in piles or windrows
shall be moved by blading or similar method, breaking up clods or lumps.
Water shall be evenly applied and worked to secure a uniform moisture con-
tent for maximum compaction throughout each layer. Then each layer shall
be immediately compacted by tamping or sheep's foot rolling, pneumatic
rollers or other mechanical tampers of a size and type required to obtain
the required compaction and approved by the Engineer.
The surface of all embankments shall be carefully graded to the
lines shown on the drawings or given by the Engineer and shall be left above
the finished ground specified, if directed by the Engineer, to allow for settle-
ment.
(p) Compaction Tests - Relative compaction of compacted fill will
qe determined by the "Five Layer Method", as specified in California Test
Method No. Zlb-E.
(q) Regrading and P.eoaving Streets - The Contractor shall restore
the streets or roadways to a condition satisfactory to the Engineer and to
the County Highway Superintendent and/or the City or State Highway Depart-
anent, as the jurisdiction may be. The extent and condition of paving,
existing the evening prior to the time set for the receipt of bids shall be
considered as the basis for the determination of the repaving to be required,
and as set forth by the above agencies.
(r) Detours - The Contractor shall provide suitable detours wher-
ever necessary and such detours shall be maintained, proper barricades
erected, suitable lights provided and white line markings provided if re-
cuired; all detours shall meet the requirements of the City, the County High-
way or State Highway Department, as the jurisdiction may be, and be
approved by the Engineer, City Engineer, the County Highway Superintendent
114 or State Highway Department. Amy damages to City, County or State High
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ways or private roads shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction
of the Engineer, City Engineer, County Highway Superintendent or the State
Highway Department or owner of private roads, whichever the case may be.
(s) Fine Grading - Roadways, berms and drainage facilities shall be
brought to final grade as shown on the plans by methods to be approved by
the Engineer.
(t) Measurement and Payment
(1) Measurement of excavation will be on the basis of a complete
job of excavation as described in the preceding paragraphs of this section,
and shall include, but not be limited to, digging, clearing, grubbing, shoring,
blasting, ripping, water control, excavation, hauling, placing of fills, back-
filling, compaction, loading, clean-up, grading and disposal of excess
material, complete as shown on the plans.
(2) No payment for excavation will be made as such and the Con-
tractor shall include all costs in connection therewith in the applicable con-
tract unit price bid.
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E-3. CONCRETE
(a) General - Concrete for the various uses shall be composed of
cement, aggregates and water of the qualities herein specified, and in the
required proportions, well mixed and to a proper consistency. Analysis
and tests in accordance with A. S. T. M. Standards will be made by the
Engineer, and the Contractor will be required to furnish the concrete to
conform to the design required to produce economical concrete with proper
workability, density, impermeability, surface finish and strength.
The ultimate compressive strength of the concrete at the age of 28
days shall be not less_ than the amount shown in the following table for each
type of work mentioned:
Class Type of Work Pounds Per
Square Inch
A structures, encasement of pipe and steel 3, 000
plate specials, and miscellaneous concrete
B Precast concrete pipe and manhole rings 4, 000
C Cradle, and supports across trench 1, 500
(b) Consistency - All concrete placed by the Contractor shall have
a consistency regulated by slump tests as prescribed by A. S. T. M. Standards,
Serial Designation C-143, latest revision. The slump range shall be as set
forth in the following table for the various classes of concrete:
Class Slump Range (Inches)
A 2 - to 4
B 3-1/2 to 4
C 3 to 5
(c) Cement - Cement for all classes of concrete shall be Type II
cement conforming to A. S. T. M. Standards, Serial Designation C-150,
latest revision. The Contractor shall furnish three certified copies of re-
ports from the company supplying the cement, stating that the cement de-
livered to the work complies with the requirements above specified.
The Contractor will not be permitted to use any dead storage cement
or cement stored f^r a period considered or found to be detrimental to the
quality of the cement.
(d) Fine Aggregate - Fine aggregate for concrete or mortars shall
be clean, natural sand or sand prepared from stone or gravel. Deleterious
substances shall not be present in excess of the following percentages by
weight of contaminating substances. In no case shall the total exceed 3%.
Removed by decantation (dirt, silt, etc. ) 3%
Shale 10/0
. 11 1 Clay lumps 1%
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Fine aggregate; shall not contain strong alkali or organic matter
which gives a color darker than the standard color when tested in accord-
ance with the Standard Method of Test for Organic Impurities in Sands for
Concrete (Serial Designation C40) of the American Society for Testing
Materials. Sand shall have a fineness modulus not less than 2. 50 nor
greater than 3. 00. Fine aggregate shall be graded from coarse to fine
within the following limiting percentages by weight, except that the weight
of the amount retained on any single sieve shall not exceed 35% of the total
weight.
Pas s ing a 3/8" sieve 1000/0
Passing a No.- 4 sieve 95 to 100%
Passing a No. 8 sieve 75 to 90%
Passing a No. 16 sieve 55 to 75%
Passing a No. 30 sieve 30 to 55%
Passing a No. 50 sieve 12 to 30%
Passing a No. 100 sieve 2 to 80'0
(e) Coarse Aggregate - Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed
stone or gravel of clean, hard, durable particles of stone free from cal-
carious coatings or other foreign substances. Stone or gravel shall be
free from micaceous particles, from flat or elongated pieces and from all
organic matter. Deleterious substances shall not be present in excess of
the following percentages by weight. In no case shall the total of all dele-
terious substances exceed 2%.
Soft fragments 2%
Shale 1%
Coal and lignite 1/4%
Clay lumps 1/4%
Materials finer than No. 200 sieve 1/2070
*Except that when material finer than No. 200 sieve
consists of crusher dust, the maxinium amount shall
not exceed 17o.
Coarse aggregate shell be graded from coarse to fine and shall con-
form to the following limiting percentages by weight, except that the weight
of the amount retained on any single sieve shall not exceed 45% of the total.
Passing 1-1/2" sieve 100%
Passing 1" sieve 88 to 100010
Passing 3/4" sieve 56 to 91116
Pasing 1/2" sieve 25 to 60%
Passing 3/8" sieve 4 to 34%
Passing No. 4 sieve 0 to 1070
(f) Admixture - Master Builder's dry Pozzolith in the amount of
0. 4 lb. per sack of cement, or Celite (diatomaceous silica) in the amount of
2. 0 lb. per sack of cement may be added to the mix for all Class "A" con-
crete to improve workability or as may be necessary to secure concrete
114 within the specified limits of cement factor, slump range, and water-cement
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ratio.
Before approval of-any other such material, the-Contractor will be
required to submit the results of complete chemical and sieve analyses made
by an acceptable testing laboratory. Subsequent tests may be made of
samples taken from the supply of material being used on the work to deter-
mine if it conforms in quality to the material approved.
The use of any material for addition to the mix to improve work-
ability which may have an injurious effect on the strength, density, and
durability of the concrete will not be permitted. It shall not contain effec-
tive early-heat-producing elements or compounds such as those contained
in Pnrtland Cement, nor shall its use result in a material increase in the
free-lime content of the concrete.
(g) Water - Water for concrete or mortar shall be clean, free from
oil, alkali, acid, organic matter, or other deleterious substances.
(h) Classes of Concrete - The classes of concrete herein referred
to as Class "A", Class "B" and Class "C" shall be as specified herein and
shall be used in the respective places called for in the specifications or
shown on the plans.
(i) Water Content and Slump Range - The maximum quantity .of
water per sack 94 lb.-T—of cement shall include the free water in the .
aggregate; however, moisture absorbed by the aggregate shall not be in-
cluded. In no case shall concrete be placed which shows a slump outside
the limits indicated in the table under paragraph (b) above.
(j) Measurement of Materials - Materials shall be measured by
. weighing, except as otherwise specified or where other methods are speci-
fically authorized by the Engineer. The apparatus provided for weighing
the aggregates and cement shall be suitably designed and constructed for
this purpose. Each size of aggregate and the cement shall be weighed
separately. The accuracy of all weighing devices shall be such that suc-
cessive quantities can be measured to within 1% of the desired amount.
Cement in unbroken standard packages (sack) need not be weighed, but
bulk cement and fractional packages shall be weighed. The mixing water
shall be measured by volume or by weight. -The water measuring device
shall be susceptible of control accurate to within 1116 of the desired amount.
All measuring devices shall be subject to approval.
(k) Concrete Proportions and Consistency - The concrete shall be
of such consistency and composition that it can be worked readily into the
corners and angles of the forms and around the reinforcement without ex-
cessive spading and without permitting the materials to segregate or free
water to collect on the surface.
The proportions shall be such as to secure the lowest water cement
ratio which is consistent with good workability, a plastic, cohesive mixture,
and within the specified range of slump. For concrete less than 4-inches in.
114 thickness the mix shall be modified as directed by the Engineer to facilitate
placing.
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The proportion of fine and coarse aggregate shall be such that the
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ratio of the coarse to the fine shall be not less than 1. 0 nor more than 2. 0
nor shall the amount of coarse material be such as to produce harshness
in placing or honeycombing in the structure.
To avoid unnecessary or haphazard changes in consistency the
aggregate shall be obtained from a source which will insure uniform quality,
moisture content, and grading during any single day's operation, and they
shall be delivered to the work and handled in such a manner that variations
in moisture content will not interfere with the steady production of concrete
of the specified degree of uniformity and slump.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to adjust the concrete batch
weights so as to secure the maximum yield yet at all times he shall main-
tain the proportions of the concrete mix within the specified limits.
If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is required, the mixture shall
be modified as directed by the Engineer within the limits set forth in these
specifications.
(1) Field Test of Concrete - Field tests of concrete will be made by
the Engineer in accordance with the "Standard Method of Test for Compres-
sive Strength of Molded Concrete Cylinders" (Serial Designation C39
latest revision of the American Society for Testing Materials). During the
progress of the work a reasonable number of compression tests will be
made by the Engineer.
(m) Mixing
(1) General - Mixing equipment shall be subject to approval.
Mixers may be of the stationary plant, paver, or truck mixer type. Each
mixer shall be equipped with a device for accurately measuring and indica-
ting the quantity of water entering the concrete, and the operating mechan-
ism shall be such that leakage will not occur when the valves are closed.
Adequate equipment and facilities shall be provided for accurate measure-
ment and control of all materials, and for readily changing the proportions
of the material.
The batch plant shall be capable of controlling the delivery of
all material to within one (1) percent by weight of the specified materials.
If bulk cement is used, it shall be weighed on a separate visible scale
which will accurately register the scale load at any stage of the weighing
operation from zero to full capacity. When relatively small quantities
.are to be used, resort may be had to hand mixing, but only by consent of
the Engineer.
(2) Stationary or Paver-Type Mixers - The minimum time for
mixing Each batch after all materials, including water, are in the mixer
shall be as follows:
Class "A" Concrete 2 minutes
114 Class "B" Concrete 2 minutes
Class "C" Concrete 1-1/2 minutes
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Each miner shall be equipped with a device for automatically
measuring and indicating the time required for mixing, which device shall
be interlocked to prevent the discharge of concrete from the mixer before
the expiration of the mixing period.
The mixers shall revolve a minimum of twenty (20) revolutions
after all materials have been placed in them and at a uniform speed. Neither
speed nor volume capacity of the mixer shall exceed manufacturer's recom-
mendations. Excessive overmixing, requiring additions of water to pre-
serve the required consistency, will not be permitted.
(3) _ Transit-Mixed Concrete
General - Transit-mixed concrete may bE; used in lieu of
concrete mixed at the job, for all concrete to be placed in structures. All
applicable mixing requirements specified herein for concrete mixed at the
site shall govern transit-mixed concrete and the Engineer shall have free
access to the mixing plant at all times.
Top-Loading Truck Mixers - For concrete mixed in top-
loading truck mixers, each batch shall be turned not less than forty (40) and
not more than one hundred fifty (150) revolutions of the mixer drum at mix-
ing speed when the fine and coarse aggregate are charged into the mixer
simultaneously (cement and water may be charged separately). When the
fine and coarse aggregate are charged into the mixer separately, each
batch shall be turned not less than sixty (60) and not more than one hundred
fifty (150) revolutions of the drum at mixing speed.
End-Loading Truck Mixers - For concrete mixed in end-
loading truck mixers, each batch shall be turned not less than sixty (60)
and not more than one hundred fifty (150) revolutions of the mixer drum at
mixing speed when the mixer is loaded in excess of fifty percent (50%) of
the gross drum volume as provided hereinafter. When the mixer is loaded
not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross drum volume, the provisions
specified for top-loading truck mixers will apply.
Capacity - Truck mixers shall be loaded in accordance with
manufacturer's capacity ratings, but in no case shall the volume of mixed
concrete exceed fifty percent (50%) of the gross volume of the drum for top-
loading mixers and fifty-eight percent (58%) of the gross volume of the drum
for end-loading truck mixers.
Mixing Speed - shall be in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations, but in no case shall the speed be less than 4 R. P. M. or
greater than a speed resulting in a peripheral velocity of the drum of two
hundred twenty-five (225) feet per minute. The power unit shall be equipped
with a governor to insure constant speed.
Control - Each truck mixer shall be equipped with a device
for counting the number of revolutions of the drum, which device shall be
interlocked so as to prevent the discharge of concrete from the drum before
114 the required number of turns. After the drum is once started, it shall be
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revolved continuously until it has.completely discharged its batch. Water
shall not be admitted to the mix until the drum has started revolving. The
right is reserved to increase the required minimum number of revolutions
or to decrease the designated maximum number of revolutions allowed if
necessary to obta.0 satisfactory mixing, and the Contractor will not be
entitled to additiaa _` co-mpensation because of such increase or decrease.
(4) Hasid-Mixed Concrete; - tVhen necessary, to mix by hand,
a water-tight platform sh5 1 be used and ingredients shall be turned together
at least six (6) times, and until they are homogeneous in appearance and
color.
(n) Cement Mortar or Grout - Cement mortar for the repair of im-
perfect concrete work, the filling of holes left by form bolts and ties, and
the filling of voids around piping through concrete shall consist of cement
and sand mixed in the same proportions as used for the concrete being
repaired, with only sufficient water to give the required consistency. Bolt
holes shall be filled with dry pack mortar, well tamped into holes.
Grout for spreading over the surfaces of construction joints shall
consist of water and cement mixed in the ratio of not to exceed seven (7)
gallons per sack with sufficient sand added to produce the desired worka-
bility of the mass.
Partipular care shall be exercised in placing cement mortar or grout
since it will be expected to furnish structural strength or an impermeable
water seal or both. Cement mortar or grout that has not been placed within
thirty (30) minutes after mixing shall be wasted.
Grout used in setting machinery and equipment shall consist of a
moist mixture of one (1) sack of cement to one (1) cubic foot of sand to one
hundred (100) pounds of Master Builders "Embeco" carefully worked and
rodded or tamped in under the machinery bases in such a manner as to
preclude voids or pockets under the metal base. The edges shall be neatly
finished. Concrete surfaces shall be roughened, cleaned, and soaked be-
fore grout is placed.
All cement mortar or grouting mixtures, application methods and
placing tools shall be subio:ct to the approval of the Engineer.
(o) Forms - Suitable forms with smooth surfaces of ample strength
and rigidly braced and in sufficient number shall be provided so that the
work may be prosecuted rapidly. Forms, centering, cores and molds shall
be so constructed that the finish concrete will conform to the shapes, lines,
grades and dimensions indicated on the drawings. No form shall be used
which is not clean and of proper shape and strength and in every way suit-
able. Deformed, broken or defective forms shall be removed from the .
work. Before placing concrete, the forms shall be coated with vaseline,
form grease, or other suitable substance, to prevent adherence of concrete.
All forms and form lumber once used shall be thoroughly cleaned and con-
tact surfaces recoated before again being used.
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Plywood forms shall be used for all surfaces exposed to view in the
finished structure whether inside or outside of any structure. Channels
and tank walls backfilled with dirt may be formed with lined forms.
The contact surface of all unlined forms, unless otherwise specified,
shall be constructed of 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch five ply Douglas fir plywood
made with a waterproof glue and especially manufactured for concrete form-
work. Full sized sheets of plywood must be used except where smaller
pieces will cover an entire area. All horizontal and vertical joints shall be
backed solidly to prevent leakage and the edges of abutting sheets shall be
nailed to the same stud or blocking with 6d box nails not farther apart than
eight (8) inches.
The contact surface of lined forms shall be nor.-warping fibre board
not less than three-sixteenths (3/16) inch in thickness, or one-quarter
(1/4) inch plywood, securely nailed to the form sheathing. All lining
material shall be used in as wide pieces as possible. The boarding for
lined forms may be horizontal or vertical depending upon convenience. Form
sheathing shall be securely nailed to studs and so spaced as to prevent any
bulging of the lining.
Steel forms or steel-reinforced plywood forms made by a reputable
manufacturer may be substituted for any of the above form-work.
All studding shall be of not less than 2" x 4" lumber and studding
and wales shall be of sizes and spacing approved by the Engineer, but in
no case more than 2411 O. C. Wales shall be formed of double 2" x 4"
lumber as a minimum.
All wall forms shall be tied together by means of approved wall ties
on not greater than two (2) foot centers vertically and horizontally.
The approved form tie shall be of such design that, wh .n the forms
are removed, no metal shall be within three-fourths (3/4) inch of any sur-
face. They shall not be fitted with any lugs, cones, washers, or any other
devices to act as a spreader within the form which will leave a hole larger
than seven-eighths (7/8) inch in diameter in the exposed surface of the con-
crete. Wire ties will not be permitted. Holes in the forms for ties shall
not allow leakage during pouring.
The tops of wall and corbel forms shall be stiffened by means of
2" x 411 or 2" x 6" plates.
No forms on any part of the work shall be struck without the consent
of the Engineer. .
All formwork shall be securely braced, supported or otherwise
held in place in such manner as to prevent any bulging surfaces on the faces
of finished concrete work and as required to prevent any movement or
"slipping" of formwork. No concrete shall be poured until all forms have
been thoroughly checked for alignment, level and strength. All cracks or
114 openings at joints in formwork which are one-eighth (1/8) inch or more
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in width shall be closed by tightening the forms or by filling with an approved
crack filler or putty.
(p) Conveying Concrete - Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer
to the place of final deposit by methods which will prevent the separation or
loss of the materials.
Equipment for chuting, pumping and pneumatically conveying concrete
shall be of such size and design as to insure a practically continuous flow
of concrete at the delivery end without separation of the materials. Chutes
and devices for conveying and depositing concrete shall be so designed and
used that the concrete shall be directed vertically downward when dis-
charged from the chute or conveying device.
Chutes for conveying concrete shall be kept thoroughly clean by
washing and scraping upon the completion of any days pour.
(q) Placing Concrete - No concrete shall be placed without the
prior approval and direct supervision of the Engineer. The Contractor shall
notify the Engineer, by written memorandum, of his readiness to place con-
crete in any portion of the work. This notification shall be such time in ad-
vance of the operation as the Engineer deems necessary for him to make
final inspection of the preparations at the location of the proposed concrete
placing. .
Concrete shall be placed in approximately horizontal layers not to
exceed twenty-four (24) inches in depth and the concreting shall be carried
on in a.continuous operation, within the limits of practicability, until the
placing in the course, section, panel, or monolith is completed. Concrete
shall be deposited at or near its final position to avoid segregation caused
by rehandling or flowing. No concrete shall be dropped freely into place
from a greater height than five (5) feet. Tremies shall be used for placing
concrete where the drop is in excess of such height. .
Concrete in structures shall be placed with the aid of approved
mechanical vibrating equipment. Vibration shall be transmitted directly
to the concrete; in no case shall it be transmitted through the forms. The
vibration shall be sufficiently intense to cause the concrete to flow or settle
readily into place and to visibly affect the concrete over a radius of at
least eighteen ( 18) inches. Vibration shall be supplemented by manual fork-
ing or spading adjacent to the forms on exposed faces in order to secure
smooth, dense surfaces. The concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated
around reinforcement, pipes, or other shapes built into the work.
Sufficient vibrators shall be on hand at all times to vibrate the con-
crete as placed. In addition to the vibrators in actual use while concrete
is being placed, the Contractor shall have on hand two (2) spare vibrators
that are in serviceable condition. No concrete shall be placed until it has
been ascertained that all vibrating equipment will be in serviceable condition
for the duration of the placing operation.
114 . Special care shall be taken to place the concrete solidly against the
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forms so as to leave no voids. Every precaution shall be taken to make all
concrete solid, compact, and smooth, and if for any reason the surfaces
have voids or are in any way defective, such concrete shall be repaired as
directed by the Engineer. No defective work shall be patched or repaired
without the prior inspection and approval of the Engineer. The repair shall
be with cement mortar applied by such methods as will produce a satisfac-
tory bond with concrete in place and finished in a neat and workmanlike
manner to match as closely as possible, the color and texture of the adjacent
work. Defective work shall be removed if required by the Engineer.
Concrete shall not be placed until all reinforcement is securely and
properly fastened in its correct position, and loose form ties at construction
joints have been retightened, nor until all dowels, bucks, sleeves, hangers,
pipes, conduits, bolts, wires, and any other fixtures required to be em-
bedded therein have been placed and adequately anchored, nor until the
forms have been cleaned and oiled as specified. No concrete shall be laid
during rainstorms. Concrete placed immediately prior to rainstorms shall
be protected to prevent the water from coming in contact with it. Sufficient
protective covering shall be kept on hand at all times for this purpose.
Concrete placing shall continue without avoidable interruption, unless
otherwise specified, until the predetermined limit of the placement has been
attained. The placement of concrete in wall forms shall not proceed at a
faster rate of rise than six (6) feet per hour when the temperature is 70
degrees F. and at a lesser rate of rise for lower temperatures, as approved
by the Engineer.
The placement of concrete for slabs or beams cast monolithically
with walls or columns shall not commence until the concrete in the walls or
columns has been allowed to set and shrink. The time allowed for shrinkage
shall be not less than six (6) hours.
Placement of concrete on slopes shall commence at the bottom of the
slope , and be brought up in uniform horizontal lifts.
Placing of concrete in which initial set has occurred or placing of
retempered concrete will not be permitted.
(r) Watertightness of Concrete Work - Watertight concrete is re-
quired in all Class "A" concrete structures. Any cracks or imperfections
developing at any point in the work shall b-- repaired as specified above.
(s) Joints and Bonding - Where shown on the plans the concrete
work shall be constructed as a monolith. The location of contraction, con-
struction, and other joints are shown on the plans or specified herein. In
order to preserve, the strength and watertightness of the structures, no other
joints shall be made except as the Engineer may direct or approve. At
construction joints, the concrete in place shall be thoroughly cleaned of
laitance, grease, oil, mud, dirt, mortar droppings or other objectionable
matter by means of a bushing hammer or sand blasting after which the sur-
faces shall be washed just prior to the succeeding pour. Upon resuming
114 concrete placing operations, a bed of grout not less than one (1) inch in
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thickness shall be thoroughly spread over the entire surface. Keyways on
vertical joints shall be set to extend into subsequent sections of the con-
struction as shown on the plans.
Floor slabs in the area of their juncture with walls shall be washed
free of sawdust, chips and other debris after wall forms are built and im-
mediately before the concrete placement. Should formwork confine sawdust,
chips, or other loose matter in such manner that it is impossible to remove
them by flushing with water, a vacuum cleaner shall be used for their re-
moval after which the cleaned surface shall be flushed with water. A clean
out hole shall be cut at the base of each wall or column for inspection and
cleaning.
The Contractor shall schedule his pouring in such manner as to com-
plete any single day's pour to a construction, contraction or expansion joint.
The concrete pouring diagram as shown on the plans shall be followed.
(t) Inserts - Pipes, anchor bolts, steps, casings, and other inserts
as shown on the plans, shall be encased in the concrete, unless otherwise
noted. Dovetail anchors or ties shall be used in conjunction with the slots
or inserts for the various materials as specified under their respective
sections, and as may be necessary for the required work.
(u) Finishing - Cavities produced by form ties and concrete surfaces
requiring repair shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturated with water, and care-
fully filled and pointed with cement mortar as specified hereinbefore under
"CONCRETE". Such finishing shall occur immediately following the stripping
of forms so as to incur the least possible delay in commencing the curing of
the concrete as specified under "CARE OF NEW WORK". No other concrete
finish is required for formed surfaces except as noted below.
All exposed walls shall have all fins and projections removed. Joints
shall be left smooth by grinding if necessary, however, it will not be neces-
sary to remove form marks if the joints are smooth.
All slabs and floors including concrete placed on slopes shall be first
wood float finished and then steel troweled to a smooth finish.
Finished surfaces for concrete slabs including those placed on slopes
shall be not less than the finish grade shown on the plans, and not more than
1-inch above finish grade when measured with a 10-foot straight edge.
Floors with drains shall be properly sloped toward drains.
The tops of walls shall be steel troweled. Top edges of coping, walks,
and walls, if not otherwise required, shall be finished with a one (1) inch
radius edger, the flanges of which shall be ground to a knife edge to produce
as little burr as possible. Remaining burrs on the lower side of the finished
radius, after the form has been removed, shall be rubbed off and the surface
left smooth.
C 117 Jointing where indicated or directed shall .be carefully done with a
jointing tool.
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(v) Care of New Work - All surfaces of concrete for water-bearing
structures: shall be kept constantly and visibly moist day and night for a
period of not less than seven (7) days and nights beginning irximediately upon
removal of forms. Each two (2) days the forms remain in place, up to a
maximum of six (6) days, shall count as one (1) day of water' curing. No
further curing credit will be allowed after contact has once been broken
between concrete surface and forms. Ties shall not be loosened.
All exposed surfaces of concrete for non-water bearing structures
shall be cured by covering slabs with waterproof curing paper and sealing
all edges and leaving forms in place for seven (7) days followed by applica-
tion of water by means of sprinkler nozzles or sprays, keeping the concrete
constantly moist for a period of one (1) day and night.
Supports and forms for struts, beam, and floor or roof slab soffits
shall remain in place for at least seven (7) days after concrete has been
placed for any concrete which carries its own weight only. For concrete
members carrying additional or live loads, the Engineer shall determine
when forms may be removed.
In lieu of continual curing by moisture of water bearing concrete,
the Contractor may substitute a combined process covering of the concrete,
using spray nozzles for one full day and immediately thereafter spraying
concrete with an approved waterproof curing compound. The use of any such
substitution method must be first requested by the Contractor in writing and
approved by the Engineer.
(w) Measurement and Payment
(1) Measurement of concrete will be on the basis of a complete
job of furnishing and placing concrete as described in the preceding para-
graphs of this section, and shall include all concrete and incidentals there-
to including water stops, expansion joints and contraction joints, for a com-
plete job in accordance with the plans and specifications.
(2) No separate payment for concrete as such will be made, and
the Contractor shall include all costs thereof in the applicable contract bid
item.
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E-4. REINFORCEMENT
(a) Reinforcing Steel
(1) Quality - Steel for reinforcing bars to be embedded in con-
crete shall be corrugated or deformed bars of the size called for on the
plans. Bars shall be free from defects and kinks, and from bends not shown
on the plans. The bars shall be rolled from open hearth steel billets, and
shall conform to the requirements of the"Standard Specifications for Billet-
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement", Serial Designation A15, latest re-
vision, of the American Society for Testing Materials. Bars shall be of the
grade therein specified as "Intermediate Grade. "
Hot-twisted or deformed bars re-rolled from rail steel A. S. T. M.
Designation A16, latest revision, or deformed bars, intermediate grade,
re-rolled from axle steel A. S. T. M. Designation A160, latest revision, may
be used only where straight bars and bars without hooks are required except
in beams where no rail or re-rolled axle steel shall be used regardless of
shape, size or type.
All bars shall be new stock, free from rust scale, mill scale, or
excessive rust when placed in the work. A thin coating of red rust result-
ing from short exposure will not be considered objectionable, but any bars
having rust scale, mill scale or a thick rust coat shall be thoroughly cleaned,
or shall be rejected and removed from the premises upon the order of the
Engineer.
(2) Placing-- The Contractor shall supply all necessary wiring
supports and labor to put the reinforcement in place, fasten it securely and
keep it in place while concrete is being poured. Concrete spacing chairs
and other accessories conforming to the American Concrete Institute
Standards shall be furnished to hold the bars in position. Chairs in sufficient
number to prevent sagging and to support any pedestrian traffic during con-
struction shall be used, but in no case less than that shown in the "Standard
Number and Location of Accessories" in the "Manual of Standard Practice"
A. C. I. Standard 315-57. Unless otherwise indicated on the plans, reinforce-
ment shall be placed so as to provide a protective concrete covering in accord-
ance with A. C. I. Standard "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Con-
crete (A. C. I. 318-56)11. The bars shall be cut and bent as required, and
wired together at every other intersection; however, each bar shall be tied
at least once every eighteen (18) inches. All bending shall be accurately
done as shown on the plans and by methods and appliances approved by the
Engineer. Adjoining bars at splices shall overlap at least twenty-four (24)
diameters, unless otherwise specified.
On any vertical construction joint in the work where horizontal bars
extend beyond the construction joint, the forms or head against which the
work ends shall be perforated at the proper places to allow the bars to pro-
ject through a distance at least equal to the lap specified. The projecting
ends, however, shall be of different lengths so that in no place 'Hill laps
in adjoining bars in the same place occur opposite each other.
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(b) Reinforcing Mesh - Where required by the plans or specifications,
or where ordered by the Engineer, wire mesh shall be furnished and installed
in accordance with the following:
(1) Quality - The wire mesh or fabric shall be of the size, num-
ber of wires and weight called for on the plans or ordered by the Engineer.
It shall conform to the "Standard Specifications for Welded Steel Wire Fabric
for Concrete Reinforcement", Serial Designation A185, latest revision, of
American Society for Testing Materials.
All reinfor-cing mesh shall be of new stock, free from excessive
rust when placed in the work.
(2) Placing - All necessary wiring, spacing chairs or supports
shall be installed to keep the mesh in place, while concrete is being poured.
The mesh shall be bent as shown or required to fit the work. Wire mesh
shall be rolled or otherwise straightened to make a perfectly flat sheet be-
fore placing in the work. The lap shall be one complete mesh of manu-
factured and cut edges. Every other wire shall be tied at laps.
(c) Measurement and Payment
(1) Measurement of reinforcing steel will be made on the basis
of a complete job of furnishing and placing all reinforcing steel and incidentals
thereto as outlined in the preceding paragraphs of this section.
(2) No separate payment for reinforcing steel as such will be
made and the Contractor shall include all costs in connection therewith in the
applicable contract bid item.
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E-5 PIPE
(a) Types - The type of pipe to be furnished by the Contractor and in-
stalled in the work shall be of the following types:
(1) Welded Steel Pipe, of the minimum thickness shown on the
plans, cement mortar lined inside, and cement mortar exterior coated over
the outside surface with steel wire reinforcement, as shown on the plans.
(2) Cast-iron Pipe, cement mortar lined, Class 250, for such
pipelines or fittings as are so designated on the plans.
(3) Cement Asbestos Pipe, for such pipelines as are so desig-
nated on the plans or specified hereinafter. The pipe class shall be as shown
on the plans.
(4) Galvanized Water Pipe, for such pipelines as designated on
the plans.
(5) Copper Water Tube, for such pipelines or fittings as are so
designated on the plans or specified hereinafter.
The welded steel pipe and fittings shall be constructed to operate
at a safe working pressure of 210 pounds per square inch, or as otherwise
shown on the plans.
Valves, or special valves and fittings, shall be as shown on the draw-
ings and as specified herein.
Sterilization and testing of the complete pipeline and appurtenances,
or sections thereof, before acceptance will be as hereinafter specified.
Fittings for pipe assemblies shall be either fabricated steel or cast-
iron, or combinations thereof. Inany case, Dresser or Victaulic couplings
shall be provided for dis-assembly for replacement or repair. Contractor
shall submit shop drawings for all pipe assemblies for approval by the
Engineer before commencement of work. All fabricated steel pipe and fab-
ricated steel pipe fittings shall be constructed and furnished by the same
manufacturer.
The Contractor shall furnish pipe and fittings in accordance with the
terms of his proposal and the requirements of these specifications and
drawings, and shall guarantee for a period of one year all such material and
workmanship as is hereunder furnished or supplied.
The pipe approved by the Engineer and furnished and installed by the
Contractor shall conform to the plans and specifications. An alternate pipe
detail design, provided it is equal or better in every respect than those
shown on the drawings or specified herein may be submitted by the Contrac-
tor in his proposal, but the Board reserves the right to reject any bid con-
taining such an alternate proposal if the Board finds any questions as to the
merits of the alternate.
D127 Regardless of the main type of pipe approved by the Engineer and the
Board, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, pipe materials, fittings, and
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all other materials, all necessary equipment, and all incidental labor, mater-
ials and equipment required to complete a tested and working pipeline as pro-
jected on the drawings and specified herein.
All replacements or repairs of lines carrying air or gas shall be
tested for tightness after erection as far as practicable. Replacement or
repair of pipelines carrying water, sewage or sludge shall be tested by
filling with water under a minimum hydrostatic pressure of fifty (50) pounds
per square inch in excess of the normal operating pressure or as directed
by the Engineer. All visible leaks shall be repaired. All tools, materials,
except water, and appliances including bulkheads, required for making the
tests shall be supplied by the Contractor at his own expense.
Where pipelines are laid in excavation under pavement, or bedded in
concrete, testing as specified hereinafter shall be done prior to refilling or
placing ofthe pavement or concrete. All pipelines shall be left thoroughly
clean.
After the pipeline has been backfilled and then tested and before putting
into service, all new drinking water lines shall be chlorinated as specified
hereinafter and as directed by the Engineer. Chlorine shall be furnished by
the Contractor and the chlorination will be supervised by the Engineer.
(b) Specifications for Pipe
(1) Welded Steel Pipe
a. Quality of Steel - Steel plates or sheets used in the
manufacture of the pipe shall conform to the physical properties of
American Society for Testing Materials Specification A-283 Grade "C"
(for plates) or Specification A-245 Grade "B" (for sheets), both of the
latest revision.
The plates or sheets shall conform to the gauge or thickness
specified, said gauges being in accordance with Manufacturers' Standard
Gauge Table and having a definite thickness, equivalent for each gauge
number (see American Iron and Steel Institute "Steel Products Manual' of
September, 1949, Sections 6 and 11).
b. Fabrication - Pipe shall be manufactured in accordance
with AWWA Specification C-201 and C-202, except as herein provided. The
diameter specified shall refer to the finished net inside diameter of the com-
pleted pipeline and the Contractor shall take into consideration lining thick-
ness in placing orders for pipe.
The pipe shall be manufactured in courses not less than 10 feet
long having not more than two longitudinal and three circumferential seams
per section, except where shorter lengths or more than one of either type of
welded seam are required by special conditions.
.All longitudinal seams shall be butt welded from the exterior
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against copper faced mandrels with either single or twin arc electrodes, de-
pending on the wall thickness. All circumferential seams shall be butt
welded from the exterior and when required from the interior as well, using
single arc electrodes for each such weld. All seams shall be welded by an
approved shielded arc process which protects the weld metal from, the atmos-
phere while cooling and which assures full fusion with the parent metal and
complete penetration.
All pipes and pipe joints shall be of uniform diameter and work-
manship. Any pipe either before or after placing of cement mortar lining
and cement mortar coating will be rejected if not in complete accordance
with these specifications.
The manufacturer of the pipe to be furnished shall have had
three (3) years of experience manufacturing pipe of a similar size and type.
The Engineer shall be the sole judge that this experience qualifies the manu-
facturer to furnish the pipe.
C. Ends of Pipe Sections - Standard ends of pipe sections
shall be bell and spigot, rubber gasket type, as shown on the drawings or
approved by the Engineer, circular in shape and so designed and fabricated
that when the pipe is laid, the joint will be self-centering. The joint shall
be so designed that the gasket will be completely enclosed by steel on all
four sides. Both ends shall be formed in such a manner to insure perfect
roundness of the ends and a groove of uniform dimensions. The difference
in circumferential measurement between the outside circumference of the
spigot and the inside circumference of the bell shall be 0. 060 inch minimum
and 0. 18 inch maximum. The gasket shall not be required to bear the weight
of the pipe. The outlined interior surface of the bell and the uncoated
exterior surface of the spigot shall be protected by a corrosion-.resistant
paint. The joint shall be so proportioned and the gasket shall be of such a
size that the gasket will be confined and compressed sufficiently to make a
watertight joint under the combined condition of maximum bell circumfer-
ence and maximum unsymmetrical closure. The manufacturer shall keep
production records of measurements made on the bell and spigot of each
length of pipe.
Other ends where called for on the drawings shall be of the
following types or equal.
1. Ends for Mechanically Coupled Field Joints - Ends
for Dresser type couplings shall be plain with the weld bead ground flush
outside for the required distance back from each end. For Victaulic type
couplings, ends shall be banded, or provided with shouldered ends. For
bolted joints, ends of sections shall be swaged if required.
2. Ends for Caulked Field Joints - One end of each
section shall be swaged out to form a caulking bell. It shall be enlarged
sufficiently to secure a caulking space approximately 5/8-inch wide (at its
greatest width) by 4-1/2 inch long. There shall be a secondary enlargement
beyond the caulking space to provide a centering socket for the spigot or
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the caulking space.
The caulking bell shall be formed hot, in one operation,
using a die or dies which assure that the bells as made will be uniform and
round. After swaging, the end of the bell shall be reinforced by shrinking
on and tack welding a steel ring of the proper diameter. The steel bar from
which the ring is made shall have appropriate cross-sectional dimensions
ranging between 3/16" x 1" and 1/2" x 3", depending on the pipe diameter.
3. Plain Ends Fitted with Flanges - Ends to be fitted
with flanges shall have the weld bead ground flush for the distance the flange
is to slip over the end. Flanges shall be welded to the pipe ends with full
fillet welds both inside and outside. Flanges shall conform to the require-
ments of Section E-6 (e) g of these specifications.
All flange bolts and nuts, except where otherwise
specified, shall be made of the best quality refined iron or mild steel, and
shall have sound, well fitting threads. Bolts shall be provided with standard
hexagonal cold-pressed nuts and standard square heads, unless hexagonal
heads are required for clearance. Flange bolts for each size of flange shall
be of the diameter required, and of such a length that, after installation,
they will not project more than three-eighths (3/8) inch beyond the outer face
of the nut.
Gaskets of "Cranite" or equal, one-sixteenth (1/16)
inch thick shall be used in all flanged joints, full face type.
d. Rubber Gasket - The rubber gasket used for sealing field
joints shall be made of special composition rubber, shall be circular, and
of such size as to provide a watertight joint. T he rubber compound shall
consist of first grade natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a suitable com-
bination thereof. The gasket shall be the sole element depended upon to
make the joint watertight. The gaskets shall be furnished with the pipe.
Gaskets shall conform to the following physical requirements when tested
in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard No. 601.
1. Tensile Strength - The tensile strength of the com-
pound shall be not less than 2, 700 p. s. i for natural rubber or 2, 300 p. s. i.
for synthetic rubber. (Method 4111).
2. Elongation of Rupture - Two-inch gauge marks
shall stretch to not less than ten inches (LUTF at rupture. (Method 4121).
3. Specific Gravity - The specific gravity shall be be-
tween 1. 15 and 1. 25. (Method 14011).
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4. Compression Set Test - The compression set shall
not exceed twenty percent 20 0 (Method 311).
5. Tensile Strength After Agin - The tensile strength
of the compound shall be not less than eighty percent (80%) of the tensile
D122 strength before aging after being subjected to an accelerated aging test in an
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air oven for 96 hours at 1580 F. (Method 722); or in an oxygen bomb test
for 48 hours, 1580 F. 300 p. s. i. (Method 7111).
e. Testing - Each section of pipe shall be hydrostatically
tested under an internal pressure to 85%n of the specified yield point fiber
stress of the plate or sheet furnished. While under this pressure the pipe
shall be sharply struck at six inch intervals along the weld with a 1-1/2
pound hammer, with blows equivalent to dropping the hammer a distance
of one foot for No. 14 gauge pipe, increased by an increment of six inches
for each increase in thickness by one gauge number. The blows shall be
struck in such a manner as to thoroughly jar the weld. Immediately after
the hammer test has been completed the pressure shall be maintained a
sufficient length of time to allow for the inspection of the section for tight-
ness. All leaks shall be repaired by chipping to sound metal, hand welding,
and the section then re-tested. All tests shall be made against a fabricated
field joint mandrel.
f. Application of Cement Mortar Lining and Coating
1. Materials - Pipe shall comply with detail specifi-
cations herein for Welded Steel Pipe, (Paragraph E-5 (b) (1). All objection-
able matter, such as loose mill scale, rust, dirt, oil or grease, shall be
removed from the pipe prior to the application of the cement mortar lining
and coating. The steel pipe shall be designed to operate under the specified
maximum working pressure, using an allowable stress of 15, 000 p. s. i.
No strength value shall be given concrete mortar or any reinforcing material
for withstanding internal pressure.
Cement used in cement mortar shall comply with
A. S. T. M. Specifications C-150, Type II. Aggregate used in cement mortar
shall be composed of clear, sharp, durable grains graded as required by the
application process. Water used in cement mortar shall be clean and free
from objectionable quantities of organic matter, alkali, salts or other dele-
terious substances. The cement mortar used for the inside and outside coat-
ings shall be composed of mixtures of cement, aggregate and water as above,
well mixed and of the proper consistency to procure dense, homogeneous
lining and coating materials. All cement mortar shall develop an ultimate
compressive strength of not less than 2, 600 p. s. i. at 7 days and 4, 500 p. s. i.
at 28 days as determined by Paragraphs 19 and 20 of A. S. T. M. Specification
C-39, latest revision. The mortar used for lining and coating shall consist
of 1 part of Portland Cement to not more than 3 parts of aggregate by weight
with a minimum amount of water to give the best overall results with the
particular material and method used for the work.
Steel reinforcing wire used in the outside cement mortar
coating shall be a bright basic wire of low carbon, open hearth steel, not
annealed after the last draw, and with a minimum ultimate tensile strength
of 80, 000 p. s. i. , and conforming to A. S. T. M. Specification A-82 - "Cold
Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement. "
2. Interior Lining - The cement inortar shall be
D120 applied to the inside of each section of pipe by means of troughs or retract-
ing feed lines while the pipe is rotated with its axis in a horizontal position.
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This initial application shall produce a uniform longitudinal distribution
throughout the length of pipe. Then the pipe shall be rotated at a speed
which will uniformly distribute the mortar around the inside circumference
of the pipe and produce a dense, smooth and uniformly compacted lining.
During the spinning operation, surplus water, which has been forced to the
surface of the lining, shall be removed by a blower or other suitable means.
Immediately after the spinning operation, each section of pipe shall be
tilted to drain off any excess water still remaining, and each end shall be
capped with a waterproof cover, properly attached, to prevent the escape
of moisture from the interior of the pipe. The pipe shall be carefully
moved to a storage area and cured under sprinklers without being disturbed
for not less than 4 days if an exterior cement mortar coating is to be
applied, for not less than 7 days if the exterior coating is omitted.
3. Exterior Coating - The cement mortar shall be
applied to the outside of each section of pipe by means of a nozzle, or
nozzles, through which the mortar is forcibly expelled against the outside
surface of the pipe in such a manner as to form an even, dense and tightly
adhering coating. During the coating operation, the pipe shall be rotated
and moved in a longitudinal direction beneath the coating nozzles. The
rotation and longitudinal travel of the pipe shall be uniform and at the proper
rate to provide a coating of the specified thickness. The standard reinforc-
ing for the cement mortar coating shall be a spirally wound steel reinforcing
wire of the specified gauge, embedded in the coating. The gauge, pitch and
radial position of the wire shall be as shown on the plans.
Immediately after the coating has been completed, the
outside of each end of each section shall be cleaned to bare metal and shall
have the mortar troweled and shaped to suit the type of joint being used.
All bare metal exposed at the ends of each section of pipe shall be cleaned
and suitably protected. The pipe shall then be cured under sprinklers for
not less than 7 days before being disturbed.
g. Inspection - The Engineer or his authorized representa-
tive shall at all times have the right to inspect the work and materials. The
manufacturer shall furnish the Engineer reasonable facility for obtaining such
information as he may desire regarding the progress and manner of the
work and the character and quality of materials used.
h. Loading and Transporting - After the pipe has been pro-
perly cured, it shall be loaded on trucks or railroad cars and, when neces-
sary, supported in such a manner, using adequate dunnage, steel saddles and
padding, to insure the safekeeping of the pipe while in transit. During the
loading and unloading operations, the pipe shall be handled in a workmanlike
manner, and every precaution shall be taken to prevent damage to the coat-
ing. Under no circumstances are sections to be dropped or bumped.
i. Alternate Design - The design shown on the drawings and
specified above is indicative of the type of welded steel pipe and joints de-
sired by the Board. The Contractor may submit an alternate design of
welded steel pipe and joints, mortar lined and reinforced cement mortar i
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his proposal on the basis of the design shown on the plans. Any alternate
design not conforming to these plans and specifications as to minimum steel
thickness, durability of exterior coating, and structural stability, will be
rejected and the alternate proposal therefore rejected. The Board re-
serves the right to reject any alternate bid if the Board finds any question
as to the merits of the alternate.
(2) Cast-Iron Pipe
a. Quality
Bell and Spigot Pipe - All bell and spigot, and spigot
end cast-iron pipe, 24-inch and smaller in size shall be new and shall con-
form to all requirements of Federal Specifications WW-P-421 for "Pipe;
Water (Cast-Iron, Bell and Spigot, and Bolted Joint), " Class as shown on the
plans, Type I, II, or III, and shall be coated on the outside as stipulated in
Paragraph D-3 of the above-named specification. The interior shall be lined
in conformance with standard methods as specified in the Tentative American
Standard Specifications for Cement Mortar Lining for Cast-Iron Pipe and
Fittings, A. S.A. A21. 4 - 1 to lb inclusive.
Flanged Pipe - All flanged, flanged and bell, and flanged
and spigot, cast-iron pipes all be new and shall conform to all requirements
of Federal Specifications WW-P-421 for "Pipe, Water (Cast-Iron, Bell and
Spigot and Bolted-Joint), " Class as shown on the plans, Type I, II, or III,
except that A. S. A. Class 125 Standard Flanges shall be provided where re-
quired, to replace bells, spigots, or both of standard bell and spigot pipe.
Companion flanges may be used in place of flanged pipe with flanges cast
integral with the pipe. All flanged, flanged and bell, and flanged and spigot
pipe shall be coated and lined as stipulated in the preceding paragraph.
b. Type of Joints - Cast-Iron pipe shall have any of the
following types of joints as specified:
Standard Bell and Spigot Joint
Standard U. S. Joint
Standard Mono-Cast Doublex Simplex Joint
Standard Pacific Gland Type Joint
Standard Flanged Joint
Victaulic Couplings
Push-On, Tyton Joint, or approved equal
C. Specials and Fittings
Bell and Spigot Fittings - All fittings for cast-iron
bell and spigot end pipe, unless otherwise required by the drawings or
specifications shall conform in all respects to the "Standard Specifications
for Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings" as adopted by the American Water Works
Association for the stipulated class.
Flanged Fittings - Flanged fittings shall conform in
dimensions, methods of manufacture, and tests to the "Standard Specifica-
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tions for Cast-Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings" as adopted by the
American Standards Association, Class 125, as specified on the drawings,
or stipulated in the specifications.
Classifications of Fittings - Bell and Spigot fittings for
pressure mains shall be AWWA Class "D", or Los Angeles Pattern Class "B",
cast-iron; flanged fittings shall be of the same class or heavier, as that of the
pipe in the line or run in which such fittings are installed. Fittings for gravity
lines shall be Class "A" cast-iron.
Coating and Lining - All fittings, regardless of type,
shall be coated and lined as hereinbefore specified in Section E-5 (b) (2) a.
d. Flanges - Unless otherwise indicated, all flanges
for flanged pipe and fittings shall conform in weight, thickness, and drilling
to the "Standard Specifications for Class 125 Cast-Iron Pipe Flanges and
Flanged Fittings" as adopted by the American Standards Association. All
flanges shall be faced and drilled. Where cap screws or stud bolts are
required by the drawings or specifications, flanges shall be provided with
tapped holes for such cap screws or stud bolts.
e. Delivery and Handling - All pipe and fittings shall be
manufactured, handled, loaded, and shipped in such a manner that it is
delivered undamaged, in sound condition, and conforming in all respects
to these specifications. Care shall be taken in loading and handling the
pipe not to injure the pipe coating. No other pipe or material of any kind
shall be placed inside any pipe or fitting at any time after the coating
has been applied and prior to installation. All pipe and fittings installed
on the work shall be new material which has never been previously used
for any purpose whatsoever.
f. Joint Material
Packing - All joints in bell and spigot cast-iron pipe
shall be packed with "Johns-Manville #4200 Asbestos Rope" or approved
equal in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
Joint Filler - Joint filler for filling bell and spigot
joints shall be soft pig lead conforming to the A. S. T. M. Specifications,
Serial Designation B29-40T. If this material is not available then the joint
filler may be "Mineralead Leadite", or similar sulphur-silica compound
when such substitution is specifically authorized by the Engineer following
written request by the Contractor.
Flange Bolts - All flange bolts and nuts, except where
otherwise specified, shall be made of the best quality refineddron or mild
steel, and shall have sound, well fitting threads. Bolts shall be provided
with standard hexagonal cold-pressed nuts and standard square heads, un-
less hexagonal heads are required for clearance. Flange bolts for each
size of flange shall be of the diameter required, and of such a length that,
after installation, they will not project more than three-eights (3/8) inch
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Gaskets -. Gaskets of "Cranite" or equal, one sixteenth
(1/16) inch thick shall be used in all flanged joints.
g. Victaulic Couplings - Ends of cast-iron pipe section for
victaulic type couplings shall be shouldered ends cast integrally with the
pipe section. Victaulic couplings shall be Style No. 44 as manufactured by
the Victaulic Company of America, or approved equal.
(3) Cement Asbestos Pipe
a. General - Where water mains shall be cement asbestos,
installation shall include all pipe fittings and thrust blocks, valves, and other
service facilities and shall be installed as specified hereinafter. All pipe
shall be carefully handled and stored to prevent damage and contamination.
Fittings for cement asbestos pipe, including tees, crosses, plugs, bends,
and adapters shall be cast-iron. Other fittings, as required, shall be pro-
vided for the various types of pipe connections as indicated and as here-
inafter specified.
b. Quality - Cement asbestos pipe shall be of the class shown
on the plans, as manufactured by Johns-Manville Company, or approved equal.
Each length of pipe and each coupling sleeve shall be tested to a hydrostatic
pressure equal to four times the recommended maximum operating pressure.
C. Couplings and Ada tp ers - Couplings or sleeves shall
be of a type recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe furnished. The
bidder shall submit with his bid a complete specification for the pipe upon
which his bid is based.
Adapters shall be of a type approved for this particular
work by the pipe manufacturer, and the Engineer.
d. Cast-Iron Fittings - Cast-iron fittings shall conform
to the specifications of the American Standards Association A21. 10 - 1952.,
They shall be of the type required for the type of pipe used, and shall be
cement mortar lined in accordance with Section E-5 (b) (2) a. of these
specifications.
Bell ends of fittings for use with cement asbestos pipe
shall be machined to meet the dimensions and tolerances recommended by the
manufacturer of the pipe approved for use on the project. The ring groove and
all interior surfaces of the bell shall be smooth and free from ridges, notches
or uneven surfaces.
(4) Galvanized Water Pipe and Fittings - The Contractor shall
furnish all materials, labor and equipment and install galvanized pipe and/or
fittings as delineated on the plans.
Galvanized pipe shall be standard weight steel or wrought
iron pipe with threaded ends, galvanized inside and outside with a uniform
coating of not less than two ounces per square foot of surface.
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After cutting and before threading pipe, it shall be reamed
and have burrs removed. All screw joints shall be made with graphite and
oil or an approved graphite compound applied to male threads only. Threads
shall be full cut, and not more than three (3) threads on the pipe shall re-
main exposed when joint has been made up. Caulking of threaded joints to
stop or prevent leaks will not be permitted.
(5) Copper Water Tube - Copper water tube shall conform to
"Standard Specifications for Seamless Copper Water Tube", A. S. T. M.
Designation B-88, Type K, (soft), latest revision.
(c) Laying Pipe - Pipe of the various types and sizes indicated shall
be furnished and installed in accordance with the drawings. Proper and
suitable tools and appliances for the safe and convenient handling and laying
of the pipes and special fittings shall be used. All pieces shall be carefully .
examined for defects and no piece shall be laid which is known to be defec-
tive. If any defective piece should be discovered after having been laid, it
shall be removed and replaced with a sound one in a satisfactory manner
by the Contractor at his own expense. The pipes and special fittings shall
be thoroughly cleaned before they are laid, shall be kept clean until they are
accepted in the completed work, and when laid shall conform accurately to
the lines and grades given by the Engineer. Open ends shall be plugged when
work is stopped for the night or for any other reason. SPECIAL CARE
SHALL BE EXERCISED TO AVOID LEAVING BITS OF WOOD, DIRT AND
OTHER FOREIGN PARTICLES IN THE PIPE. If any such particles are
discovered before the final acceptance of the work, they shall be removed
and the pipe, valves and fittings replaced, as required by the Engineer, at
the Contractor's expense.
Pipe delivered to the site and subjected to excessive periods of
dust or any other objectionable contamination before being placed in the
trench shall be cleaned by air hose or other satisfactory method, then
swabbed thoroughly with a chlorine solution of a strength satisfactory to the
Engineer. The pipe shall then be hosed out with pure water.. Where the
objectionable contamination might be injurious to health, the pipe so con-
taminated will be rejected and the Contractor shall remove same from the
s ite.
In joining the pipes and special fittings for bell and spigot joints,
the spigot of each piece shall be properly seated in the bell of the next
adjacent piece and adjusted so as to give a uniform space for the joint.
In making lead joints, the packing shall be thoroughly driven into the bell
so that the lead, after having been caulked, shall have a depth of at least
two (2) inches. The joints shall be thoroughly caulked by competent
mechanics and in such a manner as shall secure a tight joint without over-
straining the iron of the bells.
On all inside work, pipes, valves and specials shall be properly
supported by hangers and supports. Hangers and supports for horizontal
. runs shall be spaced at not greater than 710" centers.
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with continuous bearing on the, bottom of the trench. Excavation shall be
made for collars or bells.
Cement Asbestos Pipe shall be laid in the trench true to line
and grade and shall be uniformly and continuously supported upon the bottom
of the trench for the entire length of each section. Jointing shall be accom-
plished by placing the sleeve and rubber ring, or rings, over the exposed
end of the last section of the pipe laid; then, placing the section of pipe in
place, and pulling the sleeve and rings over the joints by a means approved
by the Engineer. The ends of the pipe sections shall be separated by a
space of not less than one-eighth (1/8) of an inch, and not more than one-
quarter (1/4) of an inch. After the coupling has been pulled into place, the
location of the rubber rings shall be checked by a metal gauge.
Joints between asbestos cement pipe and cast-iron or steel pipe
shall be made by using Smith-Blair type 431 adapters, or approved equal.
Changes in horizontal and vertical alignment shall be made
whenever possible by deflecting the joints a maximum of three degrees (30).
Joints of less than 6' 611 shall not be used for this purpose, and machined
overall short lengths shall only be used for making closures at fittings and
gate valves. Cast-iron fittings shall be used for all bends where a deflec-
tion of over three degrees (30) would be required.
Minimum cover of thirty inches (3011) shall be maintained at all
times over the top of the pipe. Greater cover shall be provided where
shown on the plans.
The pipe shall be well bedded for its entire length between fire
hydrants, and/or valves and/or fittings. Ample room shall be left around
all fittings and valves for ease in caulking and inspection to insure that the
fittings and valves do not support the pipe. The Contractor shall back all
dead-ends and fittings with concrete as directed by the Engineer.
Flanges shall be firmly bolted with machine, stud or tap bolts
of the proper size as previously specified.
Concrete Thrust Blocks of an adequate size and mass shall be
poured at all changes of direction or in reduction of size to resist thrust in
either direction. The concrete shall be Class "C" as described in Section
E-3 "Concrete". The thrust blocks shall completely fill the space between
the pipe or fitting and the ditch wall. At all bends or angles the concrete
shall be poured to the top of the pipe. At all reductions in size of pipe the
thrust blocks shall be poured around the smaller pipe for a distance of one
(1) foot from the reducing fitting, shall completely encircle the pipe, and
shall be poured from wall to wall of the ditch, and to a height of three (3)
inches above the top of pipe.
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(d) Measurement and Payment
(1) Measurement - Pipe of the various types and sizes as des-
cribed in these specifications and as bid in the proposal shall be measured
on a lump sum basis in accordance with the plans and as directed by the
Engineer including special fittings, wyes, tees, stub-outs, blind flanges,
reducers and all couplings.
(2) Payment - Payment for pipe of various types and sizes as
described in these specifications and as bid in the proposal will be made on
the lump sum basis hereinbefore delineated and shall include all costs in
connection with labor, material, and equipment and all other expenses and
overhead and profit of the Contractor including clearing of the site, excava-
tion, compacted backfill, pipe laying, connections to existing line, safety
measures, repair and/or replacement of utilities and/or other structures
encountered in the work,. placing in operation of the completed rate of flow
control structure.
(e) Connections to Existing Pipelines - The Contractor shall furnish
all pipe and fittings of a type specified in these specifications or approved
by the Engineer, and make all necessary connections to existing water lines
as shown on the plans. Such connections shall be made under the supervision
of the Engineer and at a time required to cause the least disturbance with the
operations of the existing water line.
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I
E-6. VALVES AND HYDRAULIC SPECIALTIES
(a) General - All valves and hydraulic. specialties required by the
plans and specifications and furnished by the Contractor shall be put into
operation before acceptance of the work. Such operation shall be in accord-
ance with every detail of operation, and such valves and/or hydraulic
specialties shall show no sign of leakage. Glands and other appurtenances
shall be in first class working order.
(b) Valves - Gate valves shall be furnished by the Contractor and
installed, complete with piping, fittings, valve boxes and covers, at the
locations indicated on the plans, and in accordance with these specifications.
(1) Scope:
a. These specifications cover iron body gate valves of the
double disc, parallel seat, bottom wedging type with all bronze internal
working parts and non-rising stems. Valves are for cold water service,
for 175, 200 or 250 pounds per square inch working water pressure, and all
valves furnished shall comply with the following requirements.
b. Valves shall have two discs. Valves specified for in-
stallation with the stem and port axes horizontal shall be provided with rollers,
scrapers and track. Valves shall be designed to operate equally well with
the pressure on either side of the discs. Valves shall be designed so that
the stuffing box may be repacked under the working water pressure specified,
with the valve in the fully open position.
(2) Bidder's Drawings:
a. Bidder shall submit drawings in quadruplicate of the
valves proposed to be furnished to the Engineer, J. A. Woolley, Consulting
Engineer and Associates, 308 West Fifth Street, Santa Ana, California,
prior to the time of opening of bids, or drawings may be submitted with the
bids. Bidder's drawings need not be submitted if such drawings have pre-
v iously been approved by the Engineer as to compliance with the specifications
and are on file in his office.
b. Drawings shall be combination foundry and shop detail
working drawings of the valves the bidder proposes to furnish, showing
thereon the tensile strength, compression strength, and Brinell hardness
number of the bronze as required, and the net weight of the valve. All
specific details mentioned in these specifications shall show on these draw-
ings. Drawings shall show a schedule of parts, and the materials of which
parts are made, and in sufficient detail to serve as a guide in the assembly
and taking down of the valve and in ordering repair parts.
(3) Inspection:
a. Inspection and Rejection - All materials used in a valve,
including those specifically specified under the contract, will be inspected
114 by.the Engineer. Any valve or part which the Engineer may condemn as not
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conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be rejected and
replaced. The fact that the materials or equipment have been successfully
inspected, tested and accepted by the Engineer shall not relieve the Con-
tractor of responsibility in the case of later discovery of flaws or defects
or other failure to conform to the specifications.
b. Inspection Points - Material furnished is subject to in-
spection at the man acturer's actory, contractors supply yard, on the job
or any other place deemed necessary by the Engineer, and is subject to
rejection if found to be defective at any time.
C. Access - The Engineer shall at all times have the right
to inspect the work in the course of manufacture and make such tests from
time to time as he may deem advisable, provided no delay in production
of acceptable materials or equipment is caused thereby. The Contractor
shall furnish at his own expense, reasonable facilities including tools and
instruments for so doing and for obtaining such information as the Engineer
desires respecting the progress and manner of the work and the character
of the materials used.
d. Notification - The Contractor shall notify the Engineer
one week in advance of the start of manufacture of valves so he may pre-
sent, if he so elects, during the period of manufacture.
(4) Size of Waterway - Each valve shall afford an unobstructed
waterway whose diameter shall be not less than the specified diameter of
the valve with the gates in the open position.
(5) Opening Direction - Valve shall open by turning wrench nut
to the left (counter-clockwise).
(6) Basis of Structural Design
a. All parts of the valves shall be designed to withstand
safely and without permanent distortion the stresses resulting from the
required hydrostatic test pressure.
b. All parts of the valves shall be constructed to withstand
safely without permanent distortion of the material, the stresses resulting
from the moving of the discs across their seats in either direction with the
full working water pressure between the discs from the fully closed position
to the point of opening.
C. All parts of the valves shall be so proportioned that it
shall be possible to apply sufficient torque to the stem in the closing
direction with the valve closed and with the specified working water pressure
applied between the discs, to cause the stem stuffing box, or stuffing box
bolting to fail without causing permanent distortion of any other part.
d. The cast-iron body and the bonnet of the valve shall
be designed so that when loaded internally to the hydrostatic test pressure
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18, 000 pounds per square inch. Ductile iron may be used for the body and
bonnet. Ductile iron parts may have a maximum stress of 35, 000 pounds
per square inch when the hydrostatic test pressure is applied.
(7) Workmanship
a. All foundry and machine work shall be done in accord-
ance with the best modern practice for the class of work involved.
b. All metal sections and ribbing shall be properly pro-
portioned and corners shall have well rounded fillets.
C. All parts shall conform accurately to the required
dimensions, and shall be free from injurious defects. All machined parts
shall be made to template or gauge.
d. All joints shall be faced true, and shall be watertight
where subject to water pressure.
e. Spot facing of bolt holes shall be as follows:
For 12-inch valves, when rough flanges after facing are oversize more
than 1/8-inch in thickness, flanges shall be spot faced to the specified
thickness of flange (minimum) with a plus tolerance of 1/16-inch. In
valve sizes 16-inches and over, when rough flanges after facing are over-
size more than 3/16-inch in thickness, they shall be spot faced when the
back face of the flange is not parallel with the front face by more than
1/16-inch in the bearing area of the bolt head. Flange faces may be full
faced in lieu of spat faced at the Contractor's option.
f. All iron parts receiving non-ferrous metal mountings
shall have a finish equivalent to a machine finish and the mountings shall
be machine finished to fit.
g. Hand work shall be done in finishing as is required to
produce a neat, workmanlike, well-fitting, and smoothly operating job
throughout.
h. All parts of valves of the same size and same make
shall be interchangeable.
i. All wedging contact surfaces and disc guiding surfaces
shall be finished equivalent to a smooth machined finish.
(8) Machine Tolerance
a. Tolerances for stem diameter shall be plus or minus
. 005 inch.
b. Tolerances for seat ring thickness shall be as follows:
Diameter of Valve Tolerance
114 2" to 14" - . 025 to + 0. 025
16" to 20" - . 025 to + 0. 025
24" to 36" - 0. 050 to + 0. 050
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C. Tolerances for the distance between the seat rings
shall be as follows:
Diameter of Valve Tolerance
2" to 14" - 0. 005 to + 0. 010
1611to20" - 0. 010 to + 0. 015
24" to 36" - 0. 015 to + 0. 020
d. Tolerances for stem and stem nut threads shall be
within the valve manufacturer's standard tolerances, and shall provide
a smooth running fit without apparent looseness.
(9) Bodies and Bonnets
a. Body and bonnet shall be made of cast iron or ductile
iron, smooth and free of defects of any kind, and shall be ribbed at all
points necessary to prevent structural damage when subject to the required
test pressures.
b. Bonnet flanges shall be proportioned according to
the appropriate American Standard for cast iron flanges as regards thick-
ness and aggregate area of bolts on the basis of the relation of the area
of the bonnet openings to the nominal area of the valve.
C. Bonnet flange joints for valves in sizes 16-inches
and above shall be provided with two dowel pins located as far apart as
possible and of a diameter not less than one-half the diameter of the bonnet
flange bolts. Dowel pins need not have a diameter greater than 1/2-inch.
d. Valves 16" and over the stem opening in bonnet necks
shall be bronze bushed, and bushings shall have a flange at the inner end
to provide a seating surface for the stem nut when the valve is in the open
position. The top of the bonnet neck flange shall be provided with a
machined recess for the accommodation of the stem collar and thrust
washers.
e. One plug far flushing tracks shall be located directly
above the tracks in the bonnet, and shall be accessible when the valve is
installed in the horizontal direction. The direction of the hole shall be
parallel with the tracks.
f. The flanges of the bonnet flange joint shall have
a rough machine finish or a serrated finish. Serrations shall not form a
path directly across the face of the flange but shall parallel the edge of
the flange as nearly as possible.
(10) Flanged Ends
a. The end flanges of flanged end valves for 175 and 200
pounds per square inch working water pressure shall conform in dimension
114 and drilling to the American Standards Association B16. 1 for Class 125
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pound cast-iron flanges, and the flange faces shall not be raised.
b. The end flanges of flanged end valves for 250 pounds
per square inch working water pressure shall conform in dimension and
drilling to the American Standards Association B 16. 2 for Class 250
pound Cast-Iron Flanges. Valves with Class 250 flanges that are to be
buried shall have flat face flanges. Those to be installed in structures
shall have raised faces.
C. Ali flanges shall have a serrated finish obtained by
using a V-shaped tool. Serrations shall have grooves approximately
1/64 inch in depth and 1/32-inch apart. Serrations shall not form a path
directly across the face of the flange but shall parallel the edge of the
flange as nearly as possible.
(11) Bell Ends
a. The dimension of the sockets of bell end valves shall
conform to the dimensions for Class C, Cast Iron Water Pipe as required
in the AWWA Standard Specifications for Cast Iron Pipe and Special
Castings, as adopted May 12, 1908.
b. The thickness and disposition of metal in bells shall
be not less than that of the class set forth below and which is under the
same standard:
Working Water Pressure
Pounds Per Square Inch Class
175 D
200 D
250 E
If the valve body is made of ductile iron, the bill
dimensions for the 350-pound per square inch valves may be Class E.
C. Depth of all bells shall be not less than 4-inches.
d. Ends for Connection to Asbestos Cement Pipe
1. Bell ends for connecting to asbestos cement ;pipe
shall be designed and tested for the same working pressure as the valve
itself.
Z. Dimensions and tolerances of the bell shall be
the same as that recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe approved
for use with the valves. The ring groove and all interior surfaces of the
bell shall be smooth and without ridges, notches or uneven surfaces.
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(12) Body Seat Rings
Seat rings shall be made of bronze, with a cross section
sufficiently stiff to resist deformation in handling and assembly. The
width of the seat shall be such as to produce a maximum unit bearing
pressure of 2, 000 pounds per square inch on the seating surface when the
valve is in a closed position under the specified test pressure but with
the seating wedges slack. The seat rings shall be machined on both sides
and shall fit tight against the machined face body. The seat ring shall
have a minimum thickness equal to 25 percent of the radical width. The
flow edge of the seat ring shall be chamfered a width equal to one percent
of the nominal diameter of the valve but not exceeding 0. 25 inch. The
chamfer shall have an angle of approximately 30 degrees with the seating
face of the ring. The rings shall be screwed into machined seats in the
body. Lugs on all body seat rings on valves of sizes up to and including
16-inch shall be removed.
(13) Discs
a. Discs shall be made of bronze and may be ribbed to
resist deflection. The seating surface shall be chamfered a width equal
to one percent of the nominal diameter of the valve but not exceeding
0. 25 inch. The chamfer shall make an angle of approximately 30 degrees
with the face of the disc. That part of the disc that forms a closure with
the seat ring shall be machined no less than the width of the seat ring
and such greater width shall be provided as is practical in order that the
discs may continue to seat tightly after allowing for reasonable wear for
the contact surfaces of the various parts of the mechanism. Discs for
horizontal valves shall be provided with rAller and scrapers.
b. Wedging - The wedging device shall be simple and
rugged in design and shall operate freely and positively with the valve
in the normal position, both in wedging the discs into contact with the seats
and in releasing them therefrom. The mechanism shall be so constructed
that it will release the discs before the discs are moved across the seats
or by the first movement of the discs in the opening of the valve. Hooks,
pins, bolts and wedges in the wedging mechanism shall be of bronze.
C. Deflection of Discs - Discs shall be constructed so
that the deflection at the center of each disc with the hydrostatic test
pressure applied between the discs shall be as follows:
Nominal Diameter Maximum Deflection at Center of Disc
of Valves in Inches 175-250 p. s. i. Valves, 350 p. s. i. Valves
12 0. 03011 0. 04011
16 0. 03 5" 0. 04511
20 0. 04011 0. 050"
24 0. 05011 0. 060"
30 0. 06011 0. 07011
114 36 0. 070" 0. 08011
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The deflections in the above table may be increased by multiply-
ing them by 80 percent of the ratio of the yield strength of the bronze used
in the discs, to 25, 000 pounds per square inch.
(14) Disc Operation - In the operation of the valve, the first
turning movement of the valve stem unlocks the valve wedging mechanism
to release the wedging pressure from the discs. Additional turns shall
raise the discs up into a full open position. In closing, the discs shall
move downward until they reach a position opposite their seats and then
shall be wedged squarely and firmly against the seats. The wedges shall
act upon both discs equally and shall be entirely independent of the valve
stem nut.
(15) Stems and Stem Nuts
a. Stems shall be of the non-rising type.
b. Stems and stem nuts shall be cast or forged, or rolled
and forged, from bronze having physical qualities which meet the require-
ments specified elsewhere in these specifications. Stem collars shall be
cast or forged solid with the stems.
C. The threads of stems and stem nuts shall be "Acme"
type, cut with a sufficient number of cuts to avoid straining the metal.
d. Stems and stem nuts shall be turned and threaded
straight and true, and shall work true and smooth in a straight line through-
out the lift of opening and thrust of closing the valves.
e. Stems shall be of such length that the threads of the
stem nuts shall be entirely engaged when the valves are in the closed posi-
tion.
f. Threaded length of the stem nut shall be 1-1/2 times the
outside diameter of the stem.
(16) Bronze Thrust Washers - Bronze thrust washers shall be
used above and below collar on stem, on valve 16-inches and over.
(17) Stuffing Boxes
a. Stuffing boxes shall be made of cast iron with stem
openings bronze bushed and thrust bearing recess and bonnet face care-
fully machined. Stuffing boxes for non-rising stem valves shall be the
"O" ring seal type.
b. Stuffing boxes shall have a depth not less than the
diameter of valve stem to be passed, and an internal diameter adequate
to receive sufficient packing to insure no leakage.
c. Gland shall be solid bronze.
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d. Gland follower shall be cast iron, ductile iron, or
malleable iron.
e. The gland assembly shall be designed so that the gland
will provide an even load on the packing and will not bind on the stem due to
an unequal tightening of gland bolt nuts.
f. The stuffing box and gland_ shall be constructed so that
the gland can be slid out of the stuffing box and have a clearance approxi-
mately equal to the diameter of the stem for removal of old packing and
inserting new packing.
(18) Stuffing Box Bolting; - The neck flange of the bonnet, except
on geared valves, shall be slotted for all bolts. All valves shall have closed
holes on flange of stuffing box. The long bolts shall be "Everdur" metal or
equal copper silicon alloy. Long Bolts shall be such length that when the
gland is just entering the stuffing box, the end of the bolt shall extend above
the top of the nut. "Everdur" metal washers shall be used under nuts
tightening upon a slot. Nut and bolt heads shall be hexagonal American
Standard Heavy.
(19) Nuts and Bolts - Nuts, studs, and bolts other than "Everdur"
shall conform to A. S. T. M. Tentative Specifications for Low-Carbon Steel
Externally and Internally Threaded Standard Fasteners, Designation: A307,
as last revised, Grade B, for 175-pound per square inch working water
pressure valves. Bolt heads shall be American Standard, and ruts shall be
American Standard Heavy. For 250- and 350-pound per square inch working
water pressure valves, t$e pressure retaining bolting shall conform to
A. S. T. M. Tentative Specifications for Alloy-Steel Bolting Materials for .
High-Temperature Service, Designation: A193, Grade B7, or equal, and
the nuts shall conform. to A. S. T. M. Tentative Specifications for Carbon and
Alloy-Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Service,
Designation: A 194, Class 2H, or approved equal. Studs and bolts shall be
of such length when installed that they will extend one or two threads beyond
the nut.
(20) Wrench Nuts
a. Wrench nuts shall be made of cast iron, fitted to the top
of the valve stem and secured by nuts.
b. Wrench nuts shall be 1-15/16 inches square at the top,
2 inches square at the base, with a flanged base, upon which shall be cast
an arrow at least 2-inches long, showing the counter-clockwise direction of
opening and the word "OPEN" in distinct 1/2-inch letters.
(21) Geared Valves - When so specified, vertical valves shall
be equipped with spur gearing and horizontal valves with bevel gearing.
Stem..gears shall be keyed to the stems with standard keys. Pinion shafts
shall be made of bronze or stainless steel and shall have a diameter that
will have a strength of at least 1. 25 times the stem strength divided by the
114 gear ratio. All geared valves shall be made with a bearing for the stem
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immediately adjacent to the large gear and t-,no bearings for the pinion shaft,
or a single long bearing for the pinion shaft that is at least equal in length
to 4 diameters of the pinion shaft. Bearings shall be bushed, and shall be
provided with aleinite grease fittings, except bearings enclosed in grease
cases. The yoke shall be attached to a flange on the bonnet by means of a
faced flange joint provided with two dowel pins of a diameter not less than
one-half the diameter of the attaching bolts. However, the dowel pins need
not have a diameter greater than 1/2 inch. In lieu of dowel pins the yoke
may be located by means of a locating recess and a raised face on the
.flanges. Gear ratios shall not be less than the following:
175-Pound Per 250-Pound and
Sq. In. Valves Greater Pressure
Valve Diameter - Inches Gear Ratio Valves-Gear Ratio
16 2:1 3:1
20 3:1 4:1
24 4:1 4:1
30 4. 15:1 4. 15:1
36 4. 15:1 4. 15:1
Grease Cases - Grease cases shall be furnished on geared
gate valves, when specified in the requirements. Grease cases shall be of
the extended type, allowing.ample room for the gland follower and bolts,
and have an approximate clearance equal to the stem diameter to permit
packing the valve stem without going through the grease case. Grease cases
shall be watertight and arranged to grease and retain grease for the valve
gearing. Grease cases shall be designed to permit the use of a valve box.
Bolts or studs holding the grease case cover shall be at least 3/3-inches
in diameter. The grease case shall be located by means of dowel pins or
by means of a locating recess and a raised face on the flanges unless the
yoke and grease case are made integrally.
(22) Bypass Valves
a. Valves shall be provided with bypass valves when speci-
fied in the requirements. Bypass valves shall be of the solid wedge type,
or of the double disc type. Bypass valves shall be constructed for the same
working water pressures as the gate valve to which they are attached.
b. All parts of the bypass valves shall be constructed for
heavy duty and shall withstand safely, and without permanent distortion,
both the stresses resulting from the specified hydrostatic test pressure,
and the combined stresses resulting from the full specified working water
pressure coincident with the moving of the valve gates or discs across their
seats under full unbalanced pressure.
The valve case, the valve bonnet, and the internal pars
of tie valve shall be so constructed that it will be possible to apply sufficie:.t
torque to the valve stem in the closing direction with the valve closed to
cause the stem to fail without causing permanent deformation of any other
114 part except the stuffing box.
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C. Bronze for all interior parts of the valves shall contain
not more than 2 percent aluminum, no more than 7 percent zinc.
d. In solid wedge type bypass valves the gates shall be
bronze having bronze stem nuts cast integral. Bronze gates need not
have separate stem nuts. In the double disc type valves, all interior work-
ing parts of the valves shall be of bronze.
e. Stems shall be of the non-rising type and shall be of
such length that the threads of the stem nuts are entirely engaged when the
valve is in the closed position. The thread length of the stem nut shall be
not less than 1-1/2 times the outside diameter of the stem.
f. The stems, and all parts of the valves, shall be capable
of withstanding the stresses involved when the following torque loads are
applied to the stem in the closing direction with the valve closed and sub-
jected to the working water pressure without causing permanent deforma-
tion of any valve part:
TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
WORKING WATER PRESSURE
Valve Size 175 p. s. i. 250 p. s. i. 350 p. s. i.
3-inch 150 ft. lbs. 175 ft. lbs. 200 ft. lbs.
4-inch 240 ft. lbs. 260 ft lbs. 285 ft. lbs.
6-inch 330 ft lbs. 350 it. lbs. 375 ft. lbs.
8-inch 420 ft. lbs. 450 ft. lbs. 500 ft. lbs.
g. Bypass valves shall be equipped with wrench nuts which
shall be 1-15/ 16 inch square at the top, 2-inches square at the base, with
a flanged base upon which shall be cast an arrow at least 2-inches long
showing the counter-clockwise direction of opening and the word "OPEN"
in distinct 1/2-inch letters.
(23) Alemite Fittings - Alemite grease fittings required shall be
of the Neoprene seated check fitting type.
(24) Gasket - Watertight flanged joints shall be made up with
suitable gaskets, full cut with holes to pass bolts, or cut to fit inside bolts.
Gasket material shall be free from corrosive alkali or acid ingredients.
(25) Packing - Packing shall be Johns-Manville's "Navalon"
packing, or equal. Packing shall be in rings of such size as to give snug
fit to the stuffing box.
(26) Lettering - Each valve shall have cast in plain letters on the
body or bonnet the name of the manufacturer, the size of valve, working
water pressure of the valve, and the hydrostatic test pressure to which the
valve has been tested.
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PART VALVE SIZE MATERIAL P H Y S- I C A L P R O P E R T I E S p
Tensile Transverse Elongation Transverse cp
Strength Yield Point Loading at % in Deflection A.S.T.M.
Min. Min. Center 2 Inches at Center Designation
Top Nut All Sizes Steel A307, Grade B 1D
Wrench Nut All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B
Follower Plate All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B
Gland All Sizes Bronze 34,000 16,000 22% B61
Stuffing Box Bolts & Nuts All Sizes Steel Br Nut 60,000 45,000 A307, Grade B 0
Stuffing Box All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B o
Pipe Plug All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B E
Bonnet or Cover All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B -
OQ
Cover Flange Bolt & Nuts All Sizes Steef 60,000 45,000 A307,Grade'B N
Stem Class 125 Silnic 60,000 30,000 15% Chase Brass N
Bronze
Class 250 Everdur 90,000 60,000 18% B98, D-32 ►� .
Metal `D
a
Stem Nut Bronze 35,000 16,000 22% B61
Straps & Pegs Bronze 30,000 14,000 20% B62 w .
' Wedge All Sizes Bronze 30,000 14,000 20% B62 0
Gates or Disc Rings)
& Wedging Surfaces ) All Sizes Bronze 30,000 14,000 20% B62
Body or Case All Sizes Cast Iron 31,000 3300 0.12 A126, Class B
Body Seat Rings All Sizes Bronze 30,000 14,000 207. B62
Seat Rings All Sizes Bronze 30,000 14,000 20% B62
Flanges Face to Face ) (ASA B 16.10
Dimensions ) Class 125 (1932 Table 2
Class 250 ASA B 16.1 - 1948�
C.I. Flg. Diam. & Drilling Class 125 ASA B 16.1
Class 250 ASA B 16.2 p
Pipe Threads ASA B 2.1
"0" Ring Seals All N.R.S. Bona N
Valves
NOTE: All internal bronze parts shall have no more than 7% zinc or more than 2% aluminum px
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(28) Hydrostatic Test
a. Each valve shall be tested hydrostatically at the specified
working water pressure and at the full hydrostatic test pressure set forth
below:
Working Water Full Hydrostatic
Valve Size Flange Class Pressure of Valve Pressure of Valve
2" through 12" 125 200 psi 350 psi
1411 through 60" 125 175 psi 300 psi
4" through 48" 250 250 psi 500 psi
b. The valves shall be first tested for leakage by applying
full hydrostatic test pressure inside the bonnets with the discs closed. The
stems shall then be tested for torque by applying full working water pressure
inside the bonnets with the discs fully closed, then the valve shall be opened
the number of turns to obtain approximately 1/4-inch movement of the discs
after which the valves shall be tightly shut. Permanent deformation shall
not occur in any part as a result of these tests.
C. The valves shall be constructed so they can withstand
full hydrostatic pressure inside of the valve with both ends bulkheaded and
the discs open.
d. There shall be no leakage through the metal under the
full hydrostatic test pressure.
e. All joints and seats shall be perfectly watertight when
tested at the specified working water pressure.
(29) Test Reports
a. Manufacturer shall furnish a sworn statement, in quad-
ruplicate, that hydrostatic tests have been made as specified. Manufacturer
shall also furnish, in quadruplicate, test reports of chemical tests of the cast
iron, physical tests of cast iron, bronze, and copper silicon alloy, as re-
quired in these specifications.
b. Test reports and statements shall be sent to the Engineer,
J. A. Woolley, Consulting Engineer and Associates, 308 West Fifth Street,
Santa Ana, California.
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(30) Guarantee - The Contractor shall guarantee that all equipment ,
materials and workmanship furnished under these specifications shall be free
from defects for a period of one year after final completion and acceptance of
the entire contract work. The Contractor shall repair or replace all defective
equipment, materials and workmanship, F. O. B. job site.
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(c) Rate of Flow Control Valves
The Class 125, Rate of Flow Control Valves shall conform in all
respects to Cla-Val No. 41F and/or No. 49F-1 iron body with stainless steel
trim, as manufactured by the Cla-Val Company of Newport Beach, California,
or approved equal. Additional controls and appurtenances shall include, but
not be limited to, orifice plate flange and orifice plate assembly No. X52B-1,
differential control No. CDHS-2 with stainless steel trim, test fittings, mis-
cellaneous tubing and fittings.
Auxiliary controls and appurtenances required to convert exist-
ing Cla-Val No. 91 pressure reducing valves to include Rate of Flow Control
as No. 49F-1, shall include, but not be limited to, orifice plate flange and
orifice plate assembly No. X52B-1, differential control No. CDHS-2 with
stainless steel trim, test fittings, miscellaneous tubing and fittings.
(d) Hydraulic Specialties
(1) Victaulic Couplings - Victaulic couplings shall be designed
for a water working pressure equal to the design pressure for which they
are to be installed. They shall be equipped with rubber gaskets for water
service. They shall be designed for use with cast-iron pipe or fabricated
steel pipe with shouldered ends. Bolts shall be of alloy steel. Couplings
shall be Style No. 41, 44, 77 or a style approved by the Engineer as manu-
factured by Victaulic Company of America, or approved equal.
(2) Flexible Couplings - Flexible couplings shall be of the com-
pression rubber gasket type as manufactured by Dressers Style 38 (steel
couplings for Cast-Iron Pipe), or by Smith-Blair Type 431, or approved
equal, or as recommended by the manufacturer of the particular type of
pipe involved and approved by the Engineer.
(3) Valve Box and Cover - Wherever valves are required to be
installed in trenches as shown on the plans, the installation shall include and
the Contractor shall furnish and install valve box and cover, complete in
place to line and grade. The valve box and cover shall be cast-iron, adjust-
able, equal to A-3000 as manufactured by Alhambra Foundry Company.
(4) Flanges, Gaskets, Studs and Nuts
a. The pipe, fittings and gate valves shall be designed to
operate at the safe working pressures as designated on the plans or as
specified elsewhere in these specifications. All flanges shall be as specified
in the American Standard Association Specifications with the exceptions
hereinafter noted.
b. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer certified
copies of the manufacturer's test reports that all types of valves, fittings
and specials including their flanges have passed the hydrostatic test as set
forth in the specifications. The Contractor shall furnish satisfactory test
certificates that all flanges conform to these specifications.
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C. Cast-iron flanges shall be A. S. A. Designation B 16. 1.
latest revision, for Class 125 and A. S. A. Designation B 16. 2, latest re-
vision, for Class 250. 150 pound and 300 pound steel flanges shall be A. S. A.
Designation B 16. 5, latest revision. Flanges shall be as specified by
A. S. A. Designation with the exception that all classes of flanges to be
buried shall be flat faced with full face gaskets. Flanges to be placed in
structures, either under ground or above ground, shall be as follows:
Cast-Iron Flanges Class 125 or 150 pound steel flanges shall be flat faced
with full face gaskets, cast-iron Class 250 flanges or 300 pound steel flanges
shall be raised faced with ring type gaskets. In any case, flange thicknesses
shall not be less than that designated by applicable A. S. A. specifications.
d. All flanges, cast-iron or steel shall be faced and of full
thickness, the gasket surface shall have a serrated finish of approximately
16 serrations per inch, 1/32-inch deep, serrations may be either concentric
or spiral.
e. Forged steel slip-on flanges or welding neck flanges,
when called for on the drawings, shall be furnished for all companion
flanges and connections and shall be Taylor forged steel fittings or approved
equal.
f. Blind flanges shall be plate-type flanges conforming
to the requirements hereinafter specified or shall be Taylor forged steel
or approved equal. Plate-type flanges shall be permitted for blind flanges,
reducing flanges, special flanges and flanges which are greater in diameter
than 24-inch nominal pipe size. Flanges 26-inches or greater in diameter
shall be manufactured to M. S. S. (Manufacturer's Standardization Society)
SP-44 standards. Plate flanges less than 2-inches in thickness shall be
machined from steel plate conforming to the requirements of ASTM
Standard A285, firebox, Grade "C". Plate flanges 2-inches or more in
thickness shall be machined from forged steel conforming to the require-
ments of ASTM Standard A181, Grade 1.
g. Dimensions and drilling of flanges not otherwise called
for on the drawings shall conform to the applicable A. S. A. specifications,
in addition all flanges shall meet the following tolerances:
Bolt Circle Drilling + l/ 16-inch
Bolt Hole Spacing + 1/32-inch
Eccentricity of Bolt Circle
and Facing with Respect to Bore 1/32-inch maximum
h. Gaskets for flanged joints shall be made of asbestos
composition sheet packing, graphited on both sides, 1/16-inch thick and
of the type required for the joining of the type facing on the flanges being
used. Gaskets shall be of a quality equal to Crane Company's Cranite,
Johns-Manville 60 Asbestos or Garlock No. 7021.
i. The studs for flange connections shall conform to the
requirements of A. S. T. M. Standard A193, Grade B7, except that the
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A. S. T. M. Standard. Studs threaded full length, each with one nut, shall
be furnished for flange bolting. Nuts shall conform to the requirements
of A. S. T. M. Standard A194, Grade 1 or Grade 2H, Heavy Series. The fit
shall be free fit (Class 2), except that Medium fit (Class 3) shall be pro-
vided in holes tapped for studs. Threads made by rolling will not be
permitted. Studs will be of such length that not less than 1/4-inch nor more
than 3/8-inch will project through the nut when drawn tight.
j. All flanges shall be fabricated so that the bore shall be
as required for the external diameter of the welded steel pipe being used.
All flange surfaces shall have the full amount of bearing surface as required
by the American Standard Association Designation B 16. 1, B 16. 2 and/or
B 16. 5. No reboring of standard size flanges will be allowed.
k. All flanges, bolts and/or studs to be placed underground
shall be coated with EC-244 as manufactured by Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Products or approved equal.
(e) Fittings and Specials
(1) General - Fittings and special connections shall be furnished
and installed by the Contractor where shown on the plans or where required
to properly construct the pipeline and appurtenances shown on said plans.
The Contractor shall submit for approval of the Engineer, shop
drawings for all pipeline or appurtenant work. Cast-iron fittings shall be
used where so indicated on the plans or where replacement or repair of
other pipelines encountered in the course of the work demands. Where
fabricated steel sections are indicated or approved as alternate to the use
of cast-iron fittings, the steel sections shall conform to details for pro-
tective coatings as specified for the pipeline itself.
(2) Angles and Bends - Cement mortar lined and coated welded
steel pipe placed on curved alignment by means of unsymmetrical closure
of spigot into bell rings shall be permitted up to 40 30' maximum angular
deflection at the joint in pipe sizes 6" through 10" diameter and 30 00'
maximum angular deflection at the joint in pipe sizes 12" through 16"
diameter.
Where smaller radius of curvature is required sections of pipe
with beveled ends may be laid on curved alignment, unless fabricated bends
are shown on the drawings or ordered by the Engineer. The spigot end of
angle or beveled pipe may have a maximum bevel of five degrees measured
from a plane perpendicular to the pipe's axis. The center of the short side
of the bevel shall be marked on the joint bands. For the purpose of reduc-
ing the angular deflections at pipe joints, and for closure sections, the Con-
tractor shall be permitted to install pipe sections of less than standard
length.
Where curves are required which have a shorter radius than can
be accommodated by beveling the pipe, or where indicated on the drawings,
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crete, which bends shall be equal in design strength to abutting pipe sections.
Unless otherwise indicated, the minimum permissable center line radius
of a fabricated bend or elbow shall be 2-1/2 times its diameter. Prior to
fabrication, the design of such bends and the joining thereof to standard
pipe sections shall have approval of the Engineer.
(3) Wyes and Tees - Special wyes and tees, where shown on the
plans or approved by the Engineer, shall be constructed of steel cylinders
encased in concrete. They shall be suitably reinforced and equal in design
strength to abutting pipe sections. Design of such fittings and the joining
thereof to the adjacent pipe sections shall have the approval of the Engineer
before construction. Cast-iron, galvanized steel or galvanized wrought iron
wyes and tees shall be used in all other cases.
(4) Openings - Openings shall be built into the wall of the pipe
for blow-offs, branches, air valves and access manholes. These shall be
made of cast or fabricated steel of suitable design, securely attached by
welding to the cylinder before being encased in concrete.
(5) Tests - All fabricated steel fittings and specials such as
short radius bends, wyes and tees shall be tested to 150 percent of the
design working pressure prior to being lined and coated with cement mortar.
While under this stress, the cylinders shall show no leaks, undue distortion
or other defects. Any leaks shall be rewelded by hand and the pipe again
tested.
(f) Meters - The meter or measuring device in the water main at the
Newland Street and Bolsa Avenue modified structure shall be a 14" x 4" com-
pound main line meter as manufactured by the Hersey-Sparling Meter Company
of Los Angeles, California, or approved equal, and shall be flanged 1500.
Meter shall be suitable for normal flows between 50 gallons per minute and
3000 gallons per minute, and to register within two percent (2%) the true flow
of water at all flows above the minimum rating.
Included as a part of furnishing of said meter, the meter manu-
facturer shall re-calibrate the existing Sparling Striptograph Recorder to
register the flow range of the meter to be furnished.
All costs in connection with the furnishing of the meter, re-
calibration of the recorder as specified hereinabove, including installation,
.furnishing and supplying labor, material, equipment, servicing, testing, re-
pairs, periodic inspection and guarantee for a period of one year, shall be
included in the lump sum price bid for the applicable contract bid item.
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E-7 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
(a) General - Concrete structures shall be constructed to the
dimensions an design shown on the plans and shall be furnished by the Con-
tractor and installed complete in place at the location and to the line and
grades and in the manner .shown on the plans and specified herein. The Con-
tractor shall submit shop drawings for approval if required by the Engineer.
The structures will be constructed of Class "A" concrete as herein-
before specified, cured in approved manner either by steam, sprinkling,
membrane solution, or a combination of these methods. All bar reinforc-
ing steel shall be as hereinbefore specified.
(b) Manhole Shafts - The precast concrete manhole shafts designated
on the plans shall be of the precast concrete type of the sizes and types shown
on the plans and as approved by the Engineer. Manholes shall be erected true
to line and grade as shown on the plans.
Manhole rings and covers shall be an Alhambra No. as delineated on
the plans, or approved equal. The castings shall be of tough grey iron, free
from cracks, holes, swells and cold shuts and be of good workmanship.
The quality shall be such that a blow with a hammer will produce an
indentation on a rectangular edge of the casting without flaking the metal.
Before leaving the foundry, all castings shall be thoroughly cleaned
and subjected to a hammer inspection, after which they shall be dipped twice
in a preparation of asphalt, or coal tar, and oil applied at a temperature of
not less than 290 degrees Fahrenheit nor greater than 310 degrees Fahrenheit,
in such a manner as to form a firm and tenacious coating.
(c) Alternate - The design shown on the drawings is indicative of the
type of structure desired by the Board. The Contractor may submit an
alternate design, as a basis for an alternate bid, but in any case he
shall submit his proposal on the basis of design shown on the plans. Any
alternate submitted shall include complete detailed drawings, specifications
and design calculations. Alternate designs not conforming to these plans and
specifications as to the materials and structural stability will be rejected and
the alternate proposal therefore rejected. The Board reserves the right to
reject any alternate bid if the Board finds any question as to the merits of
the alternate.
(d) Payment - No separate payment for concrete structures will be
made as such and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the
applicable bid item where structures are required.
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E-8. MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL
The Contractor shall furnish and install all miscellaneous iron and
steel, complete in place, in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Miscellaneous iron and steel, in addition to that hereinbefore specified,
shall consist of pipe hangers, supports and straps, equipment supports,
and other metal work detailed on the plans or required for the construction
of the completed project.
All miscellaneous iron and steel shall conform to Section 55 of the
Standard Specifications of the State of California, Division of Highways.
All steel, unless otherwise specified or indicated on the plans shall be
galvanized after fabrication and before assembling component parts. All
cast iron items, unless otherwise specified or indicated on the plans, shall
be painted with or dipped in commercial quality Asphaltum paint. All work-
manship shall be of high quality and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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E-9 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT
This section deleted from these specifications
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E-10 PAINTING
(a) Scope of Work - The work covered by this section consists of
furnishing all labor, materials, and equiprent, and performing all opera-
tions in connection with painting, as indicated on the drawings and as
specified herein, including required preparation of surfaces to receive
paint finishes and the replacing or touching up of damaged or blemished
surfaces, to the end that all painted surfaces shall be in good condition upon
completion of the work.
(b) Requirements - The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials,
and equipment and perform all painting indicated on the drawings or specified
herein. No separate payment will be made for painting and all costs for paint-
ing shall be included in the contract unit price for the item to which the work
applies. All materials specified by name, brand or manufacturer, or selected
for use under these specifications, shall be delivered unopened at the job
site in their original containers bearing the manufacturer's brand and number
or grade.
(c) Materials
(1) Prime Coat - for steel and iron surfaces shall be "Inertol"
Rustinhibitive Primer No. 621, for shop prime coat, or "Inertol" Quick-
drying Primer No. 626 for field prime coat, or approved equal.
(2) Finish Coat on interior and exterior iron and steel surfaces,
except as otherwise specified, shall be Glamortex Enamel, as manufactured
by the Inertol Company, Inc. , San Francisco, 7, California, or approved
equal.
(3) Thinner for paints shall be as specified by the paint manu-
facturer.
(d) Cleaning and Preparation of Surfaces - Surfaces to be painted
shall be clean before applying paint or surface treatments. All oil, grease,
dirt, rust, loose mill scale, dust, and other foreign substances shall be re-
moved. Cleaning and painting shall be so programmed that dust or other
contaminants from the cleaning processes will not fall on wet, newly painted
surfaces. Where required, imperfections and holes in surfaces to be painted
shall be filled or obliterated in an approved manner. Surfaces not intended
to be painted shall be suitably protected from the effects of the cleaning and
painting operations.
(e) Paint Application
(1) Workmanship - All work shall be done in a workmanlike
manner, so that the finished surfaces will be free from runs, drops, ridges,
waves, laps and unnecessary brush marks. All coats shall be applied in
such manner as to produce an even film of uniform thickness completely
coating all corners and crevices. All painting shall be done by thoroughly
experienced workmen. Precautions shall be taken to protect plated surfaces
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(2) Atmospheric Conditions - Paints shall be applied only to
surfaces that are thoroughly dry and only under such combination of humid-
ity and temperatures of the atmosphere and surfaces to be painted as will
cause evaporation rather than condensation. In no case shall any paint be
applied during rainy, misty weather or to surfaces upon which there is
visible frost or moisture condensation.
While painting is being done, the temperature of the surfaces
to be painted and of the atmosphere in contact therewith, shall be at or
above 5076 F. All paint when applied shall be approximately the same tem-
perature as that of the surface on which it is applied.
(3) Protection of Paint Surfaces - Items which have been painted
shall not be handled, worked on, or otherwise disturbed until the paint is
completely dry and hard.
(4) Method of Paint Application - All coats for all ferrous sur-
faces may be either brush or spray applied.
(5) Coverage and Film Thickness - The actual surface area
covered per gallon of oil or varnish vehicle paint for various types of sur-
faces shall not exceed those recommended by the paint manufacturer.
Specified coverage rates do not include spraying and other losses of material
resulting from the conditions under which the coating is applied. The first
coat on metal surfaces refers to the first full paint coat and not to conditioning
or other pretreatment applications.
Thinning of paints will not be permitted except as recommended
by the paint manufacturer and approved by the Engineer.
(f) Paints to be Applied - Number of Coats
(1) General - Paints required for various types of surfaces
and exposures are listed below.
(2) Colors and Tints shall match the respective specimens
designated by, or shall otherwise be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
Unless otherwise specified, the color of all undercoats shall match the color
of the finish paint as nearly as practicable.
(3) Ferrous metal surfaces, both interior and exterior, shall
receive one coat of approved primer and two coats of approved finish paint,
as specified hereinbefore.
(4) Exterior wood surfaces shall receive one coat of approved
primer and two coats of approved finish paint as specified hereinbefore.
(5) Galvanized Metal Surfaces shall receive one coat of Inertol
Metal Passivator No. 35, one coat of approved primer and two coats of ap-
proved finish paint.
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(g) Piping and Valves, etc. - Unless otherwise specified all exposed
and/or submerged pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances shall be painted
the same as ferrous metal surfaces as hereinbefore specified. This includes
all equipment in concrete valve boxes.
(h) Payment - No separate payment for painting will be made as such
and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the applicable bid
item where painting is required.
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E-11 STERILIZATION
(a) Pipelines - Pipelines and control valve assemblies shall be
sterilized as directed by the Engineer. Arrangements for residual tests shall
be made with the Orange County Health Department, if such tests indicate
contamination the entire sterilization process shall be repeated until such
tests are acceptable to the Orange County Health Department and the Engineer.
The Contractor shall thoroughly flush, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, each
water line prior to sterilization.
(b) Payment - Payment for sterilization of the pipelines will be
made under the applicable bid item and shall include all expenses in connec-
tion with the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, transportation and
all overhead and profit to the Contractor for a complete job of sterilization as
herein specified.
E-12 TESTS
(a) Pipelines - When the entire extensions or designated portion
thereof are completed, they shall be tested hydrostatically. They shall be
filled with water and shall be free from air or air pockets. After the lines
have been full of water for twenty-four (24) hours, the hydrostatic pressure
shall be brought to 50 pounds per square inch above the design working
pressure of the class of pipe installed and maintained under this pressure
for a period satisfactory to the Engineer, during which period no section
of piping shall show a leakage. All leaks shall be repaired by the Contrac-
tor in a satisfactory manner and at his own expense.
(b) Measurement and Payment - No payment for testing as such
will be made, and the Contractor shall include in the lump sum price bid
for piping and appurtenances all costs in connection therewith, which costs
shall include all labor, materials and equipment to provide complete test-
ing of the lines.
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E-13 CLEAN-UP AND DAMAGE REPAIRS
The entire job site shall be thoroughly cleaned of rubbish and debris
and any and all damage to road or shoulder surfaces, fences, or other
facilities shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor. Such repairs
for damage shall include, but are not limited to, all items of improvements
along or adjacent to the work. Any trees and/or landscaping damaged shall
be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
E-14 PLACING IN OPERATION AND FINAL APPROVAL
Upon completion of tests and sterilization the Contractor shall place
the complete water system in operation under the direction of the Engineer
for the Board. Such operation shall be in addition to the tests outlined
above, and shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Final approval will
not be given the work until this operation is conducted to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.
E-15 PAYMENT
Payment for all labor, material and equipment and for all expense,
overhead and profit to the Contractor in connection with the construction of
the pipeline and appurtenances shown on the plans and detailed in these
specifications will be made by the Board to the Contractor in accordance
with the unit prices bid in the proposal, and such payment shall constitute
full payment for the installations, outlined in the plans and specifications
(including testing and sterilization and placing in operation, where required).
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PROPOSAL TO
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
COUNTY OF ORANGE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Name of Bidder
Business Address Phone No.
Place of Residence
LOCATION
The work to be done and referred to is for the construction of four ( )
Rate of Flow Control installations at existing pressure reducing structures
and the construction of two (2) new Rate of Flow Control structures and appur-
tenances on the West Orange County Water Board Feeder No. 1, within
Orange County, California. The work is to be done in accordance with the
specifications and Contract annexed hereto.
Said work to be done is shown upon a set of plans entitled "West
Orange County Water Board Feeder No. 1, Rate of Flow Controls", as adopt-
ed by the West Orange County Water Board of Orange County.
TO THE WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD
OF ORANGE COUNTY
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons or
parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein,
that this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm,
or corporation; that he has carefully examined the location of the proposed
work, the proposed form of contract, and the plans herein referred to; and
he proposes and agrees if this proposal is accepted that he will contract with
the West Orange County Water Board in the form of the copy of the contract
as set forth in said specifications to provide all the necessary labor,
machinery, tools, apparatus and other means for construction, and do all the
work and furnish all the materials specified in the contract, in the manner
and time prescribed, and according to the requirements as therein set forth
and that he will accept in full payment therefor the following unit prices, to
wit:
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SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
1 Lump Furnish all labor, material and
Sum equipment and install complete
in place, Rate of Flow Control
Orifice Plates and appurtenances
in the existing pressure reducing
structure at Rancho Alamitos
High School; including, but not
limited to, the Rate of Flow Con-
trol Orifice Plates and appurten-
ances, dismantle and reassemble
the existing piping, valves, fit-
tings, etc. , flushing, testing,
sterilization, painting and plac-
ing in operation and all other
items of work incidental thereto,
all in accordance with these plans
and specifications for the lump sum
price of
Dollars
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
Cents
2 Job Furnish all labor, material and
equipment and install complete
in place, Rate of Flow Control
Orifice Plates and appurtenances
in existing pressure reducing
structure at Dale Street and
Lamps on Avenue, including, but
not limited to, the Rate of Flow
Control Orifice Plates and appur-
tenances, dismantle and reassemble
the existing piping, valves, fittings,
etc. , flushing, testing, sterilization,
painting and placing in operation, and
all other items of work incidental
thereto, all in accordance with these
plans and specifications for the
lump sum price of
(Dollars)
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
Cents
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SCHEDULE OF. WORK ITEMS (Continued)
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
3 Job Furnish all labor, material
and equipment and install
complete in place, Rate of
Flow Control Orifice Plates,
and appurtenances in exist-
ing pressure reducing
structure at Newland Street
and Trask Avenue, including,
but not limited to, the Rate
of Flow Control Orifice Plates
and appurtenances, dismantle
and reassemble the existing
piping, valves, fittings, etc. ,
flushing, testing, sterilization,
painting, and placing in opera-
tion, and all other items of
work incidental thereto, all
in accordance with these plans
and specifications for the
lump sum price of
(Dollars)
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
(Cents)
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SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS (Continued)
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
4 Job Furnish all labor, materials
and equipment and construct
and install complete in place
a combination metering,
pressure reducing-rate of flow
control assembly in a modifica-
tion of the existing pressure
reducing-metering structure at
Newland Street and Bolsa Avenue;
including, but not limited to,
excavation, backfill, compaction,
repaving, modifications to the
existing structure, concrete,
reinforcing, waterproofing,
salvage of existing equipment,
disposal of excavated surplus
materials, new meter, new
pressure-reducing-rate of flow
control valve and appurtenances.
Factory repair existing pressure
reducing valve and install rate of
flow control orifice plate and ap-
purtenances, miscellaneous
iron and steel work, miscellaneous
valves, fittings and piping, cut
and connect to existing water line,
flush, test, sterilize, paint, place
in operation and all other items
of work incidental thereto, all in
accordance with these plans and
specifications for the lump sum
price of
(Dollars)
and --
Lump ,Sum XXXXXX
(Cents)
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SCHEDULE OR WORK ITEMS (Continued)
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
5 Job Furnish all labor, material
and equipment and construct
complete in place a precast
concrete structure with com-
bination pressure reducing-
rate of flow control-check
valve assemblies at Newland
Street and Westminster
Avenue; including, but not
limited to, excavation, back-
fill, repaving, precast con-
crete structure, waterproofing,
factory repair of existing pres-
sure reducing valves from the
Willis Warner School structure,
installation of repaired valves
with rate of flow control orifice
plates and appurtenances, blind
flanges and spools in Willis
Warner School structure, mis-
cellaneous iron and steel work,
miscellaneous valves, fittings
and piping, cut and connect to
existing water lines, flush, test,
sterilize, clean-up, place in
operation and all other items of
work incidental thereto, all in
accordance with these plans and
specifications for the lump sum
price of
Dollars
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
(Cents)
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SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS (Continued)
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
6 Job Furnish all labor, material and
equipment and install complete in
place a precast concrete structure
with Rate of Flow Control Valve
and appurtenances at Newland St.
and Edinger Ave; including, but
not limited to, excavation, back-
fill, compaction, miscellaneous
cast iron pipe fittings, valves,
rate of flow control valve, concrete,
reinforcing, thrust blocks, pedestals,
miscellaneous iron and steel work,
manhole covers and frames, vent
stacks, hoods and vent piping,
floor sump, painting, cut and con-
nect to existing water line, clean-
up, testing, flush, sterilize, place
in operation and all other items of
work incidental thereto, all in ac-
cordance with these plans and
specifications for the lump sum
price of
(Dollars)
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
(Cents)
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SCHEDULE CF WORK ITEMS (Continued)
Item Approx. Bid Item with Unit Price Unit Price Amount
No. Quantity Written in Words (Figures) (Figures)
6a Job Same as Bid Item No. 6 except
Alternate cast in place a reinforced con-
crete extension to the existing
structure and remove the
northerly wall of said existing
structure all in accordance with
these plans and specifications
for the lump sum price of
(Dollars)
and
Lump Sum XXXXXX
Cents
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SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS (Continued)
(1) TOTAL or GROSS SUM BID
Based on Bid Item No. 6 $
(2) TOTAL or GROSS SUM BID .
Based on Bid Item No. 6a $
(1) TOTAL or GROSS SUM BID Written in Words based on Bid Item No. 6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) TOTAL or GROSS SUM BID Written in Words based on Bid Item No. 6a
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In case of a discrepancy between words and figures, the words shall pre-
vail.
It is understood that the approximate quantities shown on the foregoing
Schedule are solely for the purpose of facilitating the comparison of bids, and
that the Contractor's compensation will be computed upon the basis of the
actual quantities in the completed work, whether they be more or less than
those shown herein.
Bidder shall signify receipt of all Addenda here (if any)
Addenda No.
Accompanying this proposal is
(NOTICE : Insert the words "Cash ($ )" or "Certified Check"
or "Bidders Bond", as the case may be), in an amount equal to at least ten
percent (1076) of the total of the bid, payable to the West Orange County Water
Board.
The undersigned deposits the above named security as a proposal
guaranty, and agrees that it shall be forfeited to West Orange County Water
Board as liquidated damages in case this proposal is accepted by the Board
and the undersigned shall fail to contract as aforesaid and to give the Bonds
in the form set forth in the specifications to the Board, within ten (10) days
after the bidder has received notice from the Board that the contract has
been awarded to him, otherwise said security shall be returned to the under-
signed.
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The names of all persons interested in the foregoing proposal as
principals are as follo%xis:
(IMPORTP-,NT NOTICE: If bidder or other interested person is a
corporation, state legal name of corporation, also names of the president,
secretary, treasurer, and manager thereof; if a_ co-partnership, state true
name of firm, also names of all individual co-partners composing firm; if
bidder or other interested person is an individual, state first and last
names in full).
Licensed in accordance with an act providing for the registration of
Contractors, License No.
Signature of Bidder
NOTE: If bidder is a corporation, the legal name of the corporation shall be
set forth above together with the signature of the officer or officers authorized
to sign contracts on behalf of the corporation; if bidder is a co-partnership,
the true name of the firm shall be set forth above together with the signature
of the partner or partners authorized to sign contracts in behalf of the co-
partnership, and if bidder is an individual, his signature shall be placed above.
Business Address
Place of Residence
Date 196
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As required by the California State Law, the General Contractor
bidding will hereinafter state the sub-contractors who will be the sub-
contractors on the job for each particular trade or subdivision of the work
and will state the firm name and principal location of the place of business
of each:
The Location of the
Division of Work or Trade Name of Firm or Contractor Place of Business
Dated:
Contractor
Address
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CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
196 , by and between WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
BOARD, a political subdivision of the State of California hereinafter referred
to as First Party, and
hereinafter referred to as Second Party.
WITNESSETH:
1. Second Party, under the direction and to the satisfaction of First
Party will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and ser-
vices for the construction of four (4) rate of flow control installations at exist-
ing pressure reducing stations and two (2) new rate of flow control structures
and appurtenances on the West Orange County Water Board Feeder No. 1, in
accordance with the plans and specifications, bid form, notice inviting bids,
wage scale and resolution of First Party, dated , 19 ,
all of which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as though set
out in full.
2. This Contract is to include all of the work, materials, transpor-
tation and services called for in the plans and specifications.
3. The Second Party agrees that he will pay to any laborer or
mechanic employed by him, the prevailing rate of hourly wages and rates
for legal holidays and overtime work, which rates are shown and set forth
in the Notice Inviting Bids. The Second Party shall as a penalty forfeit to
the First Party Twenty-Five Dollars ($25. 00) for each calendar day or por-
tion thereof for each workman paid less than the prevailing wage under this
Contract, by Second Party and by any Sub-Contractor under him.
4. Second Party agrees to commence construction of the work pro-
vided for herein within ten (10) days from the execution of this Contract and
to continue in a due and diligent workmanlike manner without interruption
and to complete construction thereof within the time limits specified (or
approved extensions thereof).
5. First Party agrees to pay to Second Party and Second Party agrees
to accept as work progresses according to specifications, subject to additions
and deductions provided therein, for the furnishing of all materials, equip-
ment, transportation and services for said construction, all in accordance
with the applicable provisions of Section 9, Measurement and Payment of
the General Provisions of the Project Specifications, which sums shall be
computed from the prices set forth in the bid submitted by Second Party.
6. Second Party agrees to use and supply only such unmanufactured
materials as have been produced in the United States, and only such manu-
B128 factured materials as have been manufactured in the United States, substan-
tially all from materials produced in the United States.
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7. Second Party shall forfeit a:s...a.penalty to the First Party, the
sum of Ten Dollars ($10. 00) for each alien knowingly employed in the execu-
tion of this Contract, for each calendar day or portion thereof during which
such alien shall be permitted or required to labor, in violation of Section
1853 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first hereinabove written.
WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD,
a political subdivision of the
State of California
By
Chairman of the
'� ._West Orange County Water Board
FIRST PARTY
ATTEST:
PAUL JONES
Secretary of the
West Orange County Water Board
By
Contractor
SECOND PARTY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By
Harry Ashton
Counsel for the
West Orange County Water Board
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