6568 Bid-Trumbull DPW Fuel Pump Renovation

TRUMBULL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FUEL PUMP RENOVATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TOWN OF TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
Index 1-2
1. Bids 3
2. Obligations Of Bidders 3
3. Contract Documents 4
4. Director of Public Works 4
5. Town Engineer 4
6. Contractor 4
7. Sub-Contractor 4
8. Notice 4
9. Time Is Of The Essence 5
10. Commencement Of Work 5
11. Blank Form For Bid 5
12. Working Hours And Holidays 6
13. Performance & Guarantee Maintenance Bond 6
14. Additional Or Substitute Bond 7
15. Power Of Attorney 7
16. Qualifications For Employment 7
17. Payment Of Employees 7
18. Delete 7
19. Accident Prevention 8
20. Inspection 8
21. Payments 8
22. General Specifications 8
23. Inspection And Tests 9
24. Cost And Tests 9
25. Protection Of Work And Property 10
26. Power Of Contractor To Act In An Emergency 10
27. Certificate Of Completion 10
28. Final Payment 10
29. Acceptance Of Final Payment Constitutes Release 10
30. Sub-Surface Structures 10
31. Sub-Surface Conditions 11
32. Contractor's Title To Materials 11
33. Superintendence By Contractor 11
34. Representations Of Contractors 11
35. Patent Right 12
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
36. Permits And Regulations 12
37. Correction Of Work 12
38. Statement Showing Amount Due For Wages, Material and Supplies 13
39. Town Right to Withhold Payments 13
40. Town Right To Stop Work Or Terminate Contract 13
41. Uses Of Premises And Removal Of Debris 15
42. All Work Subject To Control Of The Engineer 16
43. Town Engineer, Control Not Limited 16
44. Provisions Required By Law Deemed Inserted 16
45. Subletting, Successor And Assigns 17
46. Definitions 17
47. Abbreviations 17
48. Handling And Distribution 18
49. Materials 18
50. Watchman 19
51. Maintenance Of Traffic 19
52. Driveways And Property Entrances 20
53. Dust 20
54. Preservation Of Trees 20
55. Inspection Of Work Away From The Site 20
56. Contractor's Shop And Working Drawings 20
57. Occupying Private Land 22
58. Interference With And Protection of Streets 22
59. Storage Of Materials And Equipment 22
60. Insufficiency Of Safety Precautions 22
61. Sanitary Regulations 23
62. Delete 23
63. Dimensions Of Existing Structures 23
64. Work To Conform 23
65. Computations of Quantities 23
66. Planning and Progress Schedules 24
67. Precautions During Adverse Weather 24
68. As-Built Drawings 24
69. Scope of Work 24
70. Field Office 26
71. Coordination Plans/Specifications 26
72. No Payment 26
73. Noise 27
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TOWN OF TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. BIDS:
Bids, as stated in the "Bid Sheet", will be compared on the basis of the sum of the
quantities multiplied by respective unit prices, added to lump-sum prices.
In the event that there is a discrepancy in the bid sheet between the lump-sum or unit
prices written in words and figures, the prices written in words shall govern.
The Town agrees to examine and consider each bid submitted in consideration of the
Bidder`s Agreements, as hereinabove set forth in the Bid Sheet.
NOTE: Any/all reference to "he/him" shall be taken to mean "his/her/its".
2. OBLIGATION OF BIDDERS:
At the time of opening of bids, each bidder shall be presumed to have inspected the sites,
and to have read and made himself thoroughly familiar with the Plans and Contract
Documents including all addenda. The failure or omission of any bidder to receive or
examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any
obligation in respect to his bid.
Each bidder must fully inform himself of the construction and labor conditions relating to
the work which is now or will be performed. Failure to do so will not relieve the
successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to carry out
the provisions of the contract documents and to complete the contemplated work.
Inasmuch as possible, the contractor must, in carrying out his work, employ such
methods or means as will not cause any interruptions or interference with the work of any
other contractor.
The successful bidder must furnish a field and office organization chart and equipment
list to be used on the job to demonstrate that he has the capability to perform the work
prescribed for this project and shall furnish the Town all other information and data
requested on the form provided for this purpose; such submission to be made prior to
construction startup.
The Contractor shall supply a foreman full time on the job. Such foreman must be
satisfactory to the Town of Trumbull. Failure to comply shall be cause for breach of
contract.
The Contractor's normal sequence of operation in performing the work under the terms of
this contract shall be varied at the direction of the Town of Trumbull, so that priorities
can be given in critical areas such as schedule, right-of-way, clearance and other Town
commitments, either present or future.
The Contractor shall file an appeal to the Public Works Director if the sequence of
operation in performing the work is varied by the Town in a manner that is unacceptable
to him. The Contractor shall have no claim against the Town for damages or extra
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compensation on account of delays in execution of the work or delays in making the
construction site available to the Contractor.
3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
Whenever the term "Contract Documents" is used herein, it shall include the Agreement,
Information to Bidders, General Specifications, Bid Documents, Technical
Specifications, Special Notes, Addenda, and Project Plans, including all modifications
thereof incorporated in the documents before their execution.
4. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS:
The Director Public Works, of the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut, under whose
authority all public works are performed. Hereinafter when the word "Engineer" is used,
it is hereby interpreted to include the authority of the Director of Public Works, as well as
the Town Engineer.
5. TOWN ENGINEER:
The Town Engineer will represent the Town of Trumbull, Connecticut, and shall have
complete charge of all work involved. Hereinafter where the word "Engineer" appears it
shall mean the Town Engineer or his duly authorized representatives performing their
usual duties, i.e. clerk of the works, etc.
6. CONTRACTOR:
Party of the second part to the contract, acting directly or through his agent or employees.
7. SUB-CONTRACTOR:
Any individual, firm, partnership or corporation to whom the Contractor sub-lets or
assigns any part or parts of this project covered by this contract.
8. NOTICE:
The term "notice" as used herein shall mean and include written notices.
Written notice shall be deemed to have been served, when deposited in a United States
Mail Box to or at last known business address of the person, firm or corporation for
whom intended, or to his or their or its duly authorized agent, representative or office, or
enclosed in a postage prepaid wrapper or envelope addressed to such person or firm or
corporation at his or their or its last known business address.
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9. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Time is of the essence for this contract and as execution of the work may inconvenience
property owners, vehicular traffic, pedestrians and adversely affect business in the area, it
is essential that the work be pressed vigorously to completion. Also the cost of Town
administration and supervision of construction, will be increased as the time occupied in
the work is lengthened, and the deprivation to the residents of the Town of the needed
improvement on herein contract may cause damages to the Town.
In the event the Contractor fails to perform the work in a timely manner due to the
Contractor's poor planning, financial status, errors in construction or any other reason
directly attributed to the Contractor's circumstances, the Town may institute default
proceedings against the Contractor to recover damages and losses. Any payments due the
Contractor may be withheld pending final determinations, and the bonding company for
the performance of the work on this contract may be notified of impending actions that
may be warranted.
If any delay is imposed on the Contractor by specific orders of the Engineer, ie; to stop
the work (for reasons other than failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with the
requirements of the Contract Documents), material or labor strikes, acts of God, etc., such
delay will entitle the Contractor to an equivalent extension of time.
When extra or additional work is ordered by the Engineer, the Contractor will be allowed
an extension of time expressed in days as determined by the Town Engineer. The
Contractor shall submit a written request for an extension of time, along with reasons for
the request. A written response will be transmitted to the Contractor with a determination
by the Town as to whether or not an extension of time will be granted.
10. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK:
The Contractor shall commence work on the day specified in the order by the Engineer,
as the date of such commencement; and shall fully complete the work within the number
of consecutive calendar days from said date as hereinafter specified as the period for
completion of his contract, unless such period shall be extended as hereinafter provided
by the Town.
11. BLANK FORM FOR BID:
All bids must be written or typed upon the blank form for "Bid Sheet," and must state the
proposed price of each item of the work, both in words and in figures, and must be signed
by the bidder with his business address.
BIDDERS SHALL NOT REMOVE AND SUBMIT THE BID PAGES SEPARATE
FROM THE VOLUME OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, BUT SHALL SUBMIT
THEIR BIDS BOUND WITH THE COMPLETE VOLUME OF ATTACHED
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ALL PAGES CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
The undersigned understands that information relative to subsurface and other conditions,
natural phenomena, existing pipes and other structures (surface and/or subsurface) has
been furnished only for his information and convenience without any warranty of
guarantee, express or implied, that the subsurface and/or other structures (surface and/or
subsurface) actually encountered will be the same as these shown on the drawings or in
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any of the other contract documents and he agrees that he shall not use or be entitled to
use any such information made available to him through the contract documents or
otherwise or obtained by him in his own examination of the site, as a basis of or ground
for any claim against the Town, arising from or by reason of any variance which may
exist between the aforesaid information made available to or acquired by him and the
subsurface and/or other conditions, natural phenomena, existing pipes and other
structures (surface and/or subsurface) actually encountered during the construction work,
and he has made due allowance therefore in this bid.
12. WORKING HOURS AND HOLIDAYS:
The Contractor shall perform no work during the Town of Trumbull's employees'
holidays nor before or after the Town's normal working hours, without specific approval
of the Director.
The normal working hours of the Town are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF TRUMBULL HOLIDAYS ARE:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents' Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day Following Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
13. PERFORMANCE & GUARANTEE MAINTENANCE BOND:
OMITTED
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14. ADDITIONAL OR SUBSTITUTE BOND:
If at any time the Town becomes dissatisfied with the performance bond as issued by the
present surety or sureties, or if for any other reason such bond shall cease to be adequate
surety to the Town, the Contractor shall within five (5) days after notice from the Town
to do so, substitute an acceptable bond in such form and sum and signed by such other
sureties as may be satisfactory to the Town.
The premium on such bonds shall be paid by the Contractor. No further payment shall be
deemed due nor shall be made until new sureties shall have qualified.
15. POWER OF ATTORNEY:
Attorneys-in-fact who sign contract bonds must file with each bond a certified copy of
their power of attorney to sign said bond.
16. QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
No person under the age of sixteen (16) years and no person currently serving sentences
in a penal or Correctional institution shall be employed to perform any work on the
project under this contract.
No person whose age or physical condition is such as to make his employment dangerous
to his health or safety or to the health and safety of others shall be employed to perform
any work on the project under this contract.
Provided that this sentence shall not operate against the employment of physically
handicapped persons otherwise employed where such persons may be safely assigned to
work, which they can ably perform.
There shall be no discrimination because of race, creed, color or political affiliation in
employment of persons for work on the project under this contract.
17. PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES:
The Contractor and each of his subcontractors shall pay each of his employees engaged in
the work on the project under this contract in full (less deductions made mandatory by
law) in a timely and routine manner.
18. DELETE
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19. ACCIDENT PREVENTION:
Precaution shall be exercised at all times for the protection of all persons (including
employees) and property.
The safety provisions of applicable laws, building and construction codes shall be
observed.
Reference is hereby made to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards as
described in OSHA 2206, 1983 or latest edition or revision thereof
Machinery, equipment and all hazards shall be guarded or eliminated in accordance with
the safety provisions 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.
20. INSPECTION:
The Engineer or his authorized representative shall be permitted to inspect the work,
materials, payrolls, and records of personnel, invoices of material and other relevant data
and records of this contract.
21. PAYMENTS:
The Town's terms of payment are Net 30 Days after approval of invoice. No invoice will
be paid until acceptance of goods ordered. By the fifth (5th) day of each month
application for payment must be submitted by the Contractor to the Town's designated
field representative, for verification and approval of quantities and costs incurred during
said pay period. Only upon approval by designated representative will payment be
forwarded for processing.
The Town shall retain five per centum (5%) of each estimate until final completion and
acceptance of all work covered by this contract.
22. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS "(OR EQUAL CLASSES)":
Whenever in this contract or specifications, a particular brand or make of material, device
or equipment is shown or specified, such brand, make of material, device or equipment
should be regarded merely as a standard unless otherwise specified.
If three or more brands, makes of material, devices or equipment are shown or specified,
each should be regarded as the equal of the others.
When in the opinion of the Engineer, or his authorized agent, any other brand, make of
material, device or equipment is recognized as equal to that specified, considering
quality, workmanship and economy of operation, and suitable for the purpose intended, it
will be accepted.
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In the opinion of the Engineer and the Town's duly authorized agents, all material and
workmanship shall in every respect be in accordance with what is in conformity with
approved modern practice.
Whenever the plans, drawings, specifications, other contract documents, or the quality of
the work, admit of doubt as to what is permissible, the interpretation will be made by the
Engineer, as to which is in accordance with approved modern practice, in order to meet
the particular requirements of the contract.
In all cases, new material shall be used unless this provision is waived with a special
written notice by the Engineer.
23. INSPECTION AND TESTS:
All material and workmanship (if not otherwise designated) shall be subject to inspection,
examination and tests, by the Engineer, or his duly authorized representatives, at any and
at all times during the manufacture and/or construction, and at any and all places where
such manufacture or construction is carried on.
Without additional charge, the Contractor shall furnish promptly all reasonable facilities,
labor and material necessary to make tests so required, safe and convenient.
Special full size and performance tests shall be conducted as described in the
specifications.
If at any time before final acceptance of the entire work, the Engineer considers
necessary or advisable any examination of any portion of the work already completed, by
removing or tearing out the same, the Contractor shall upon request, furnish promptly all
necessary facilities, labor and materials.
If such work is found to be defective in any material respect, due to material or faulty
construction by the Contractor, or any subcontractor, or if any work shall be covered over
without approval of the engineer (whether or not the same shall be defective) the
Contractor shall be liable for the expense of such examination and of satisfactory
reconstruction.
If, however, such approval and consent shall have been given and if such work is found
to meet the requirements of this contract, the Contractor shall be recompensed for the
extent of such examination and reconstruction in the manner herein provided for the
payment of the cost of "EXTRA WORK."
24. COSTS AND TESTS:
The selection of Bureau Laboratories, and/or agencies for the inspection and tests of
supplies, materials or equipment shall be subject to the direction of the Engineer.
If inspection, tests, analysis of the materials or equipment, should disclose that said
material or equipment requires rejection, then the cost of said inspection, test analysis
shall be borne by the Contractor and said cost shall be deducted from the Contractor's
current estimate by the Engineer. If supplies, material or equipment shall be found
acceptable, the cost of said inspection, tests or analysis shall be borne by the Town.
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