WHITLEY AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (HSIP CYCLE 11) 5223(028)

CITY OF CORCORAN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
WHITLEY AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENT
(HSIP CYCLE 11) HSIPSL-5223(028)
For use in connection with state funded Local Assistance construction projects administered under the Standard Specifications Dated 2025 and
Standard Plans Dated 2025 of the California Department of Transportation, and the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on
the date the work is accomplished.
CRITICAL DATES AND REQUIREMENTS*
Advertise: September 10, 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting: September 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM at Project Site
Intersection of Whitley Ave & Gardner Ave
Corcoran, CA
Attendance is not mandatory but recommended.
Last Day to Submit Written Questions: September 29, 2026
Bids Due/Bid Opening: October 6, 2026 @ 2:00 PM at
City of Corcoran City Hall
832 Whitley Ave, Corcoran, CA
License Requirement(s): 'A' or Combination 'C' and City Business License
Project Completion Time: 30 Working Days
Proposed Council Action to Award: October 13, 2026 Council Meeting
Pre-Construction Meeting / Notice to Proceed: October 20, 2026
Construction Start Date: October 26, 2026
Construction End Date: December 9, 2026
Notice of Completion: January 12, 2026
*Subject to change upon previous notice

Table of Contents
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ........................................................................................................................ 1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1. SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS ........................................................................................... 3
1-1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK ............................................................................................................................ 3
1-1.02 SCOPE OF WORK .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1-1.03 CONTROL OF THE WORK .......................................................................................................................... 3
1-1.04 CONTROL OF MATERIALS......................................................................................................................... 5
1-1.05 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC ......................................................... 5
1-1.06 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS ............................................................................................................... 8
1-1.07 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ............................................................................................................. 9
1-1.08 INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 10
1-1.09 ORDER OF WORK ...................................................................................................................................... 12
1-1.10 QUANTITIES................................................................................................................................................ 12
COPY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE ..................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................ 14
2-1.01 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
2-1.015 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................. 14
2-1.02 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 14
2-1.03 BID OPENING .............................................................................................................................................. 14
2-1.04 BID RIGGING ............................................................................................................................................... 14
2-1.05 CONTRACT AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 14
2-1.06 EXAMINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT, AND SITE OF WORK ....................... 14
2-1.07 CHANGED CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 15
2-1.08 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 16
2-1.09 RUNNING TALLY OF ATTAINMENTS ................................................................................................... 16
2-1.10 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 3. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT .................................................................. 17
3-1.01 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
3-1.02 LICENSING AND REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 4. BEGINNING OF WORK, TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES .. 17
SECTION 5. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................ 17
5-1.01 LABOR NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................................................... 17
5-1.02 PREVAILING WAGE .................................................................................................................................. 17
5-1.03 RECORDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
5-1.04 PUBLIC SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5-1.05 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5-1.06 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5-1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................................................. 19
5-1.08 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ........................................................... 19
5-1.09 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5-1.10 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 19

5-1.11 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 19
5-1.12 SUBCONTRACTING ................................................................................................................................... 19
5-1.13 PROMPT PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................... 20
5-1.14 PROMPT PROGRESS PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS .................................................................. 21
5-1.15 PROMPT PAYMENT OF WITHHELD FUNDS TO SUBCONTRACTORS ............................................. 21
5-1.16 PARTNERING .............................................................................................................................................. 21
5-1.17 PAYMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 21
5-1.18 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT ...................................................................................................................... 21
5-1.19 CONTRACT BONDS ................................................................................................................................... 22
5-1.20 AREAS FOR CONTRACTOR'S USE .......................................................................................................... 22
5-1.21 SOUND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 22
5-1.22 GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................................................... 22
5-1.23 PROJECT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 23
5-1.24 NOT USED .................................................................................................................................................... 24
5-1.25 HAZARDOUS WASTE ................................................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 6 - 7 (BLANK) .......................................................................................................................... 24
SECTION 8. MATERIALS ......................................................................................................................... 24
8-1.01 AGENCY-FURNISHED MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 24
SECTION 9. (BLANK) .............................................................................................................................. 24
SECTION 10. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ............................................................................................. 24
10-1.01 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................... 24
10-1.01A CONSTRUCTION STAKING ................................................................................................................. 25
10-1.02 CONTROL OF WORK ............................................................................................................................... 25
10-1.02A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 25
10-1.03 CONSTRUCTION AREA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES .................................................................... 26
10-1.04 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS .............................................................................................................. 27
10-1.05 MAINTAINING TRAFFIC ......................................................................................................................... 27
10-1.06 EXISTING ROADWAY FACILITIES ....................................................................................................... 29
10-1.07 PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY ............................................................................................................ 29
10-1.08 UTILITIES .................................................................................................................................................. 29
10-1.09 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ............................................................................................................................. 30
10-1.10 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGNS ................................................................................................................... 30
10-1.11 REMOVE CONCRETE .............................................................................................................................. 30
10-1.12 REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT MATERIAL ............................................................................ 30
10-1.13 COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT ............................................................................. 30
10-1.14 SUB-GRADE .............................................................................................................................................. 31
10.1-15 CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE ................................................................................................................. 31
10-1.16 HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE ........................................................................................................... 32
10-1.17 CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS ................................................................................................ 33
10-1.17A HOT WEATHER CONCRETING ........................................................................................................... 33
10-1.17B COLD WEATHER CONCRETING ......................................................................................................... 34

10-1.17C DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE .................................................................................................. 36
10-1.18 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE ......................................................................................................... 36
10-1.19 DECOMPOSED GRANITE ........................................................................................................................ 37
10-1.20 PAINT TRAFFIC STRIPE, PAVEMENT MARKING & SIGNAGE ........................................................ 38
10-1.21 ADJUST FRAME AND COVER TO GRADE .......................................................................................... 39
10-1.21A ADJUST SURVEY MONUMENT OR WATER VALVE BOX............................................................. 39
10-1.22 DUST CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................... 39
10-1.23 CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK................................................................................................................ 39
10-1.24 ROADWAY FINISHING............................................................................................................................ 39
10-1.25 POST-CONSTRUCTION SURVEY .......................................................................................................... 40
10-1.26 MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ............................................................................... 40
10-1.27 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 40
SECTION 11 - 13 (BLANK) ...................................................................................................................... 40
BIDDING DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 41
CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS ..................................................................................................................... 42
BID SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................................... 45
BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 48
LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS ................................................................................................................. 53
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION ............................................................... 54
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE ..................................................................................................................... 55
Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement .................................................................................................... 55
Public Contract Code 10232 Statement .................................................................................................................... 55
Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire ................................................................................................. 55
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................... 56
DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 57
BIDDER'S BOND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 58
BIDDER'S BOND ....................................................................................................................................... 59
BIDDER'S REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 60
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 61
AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 62
PAYMENT BOND ...................................................................................................................................... 68
PERFORMANCE BOND ............................................................................................................................ 69
GUARANTEE ............................................................................................................................................. 70
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (Exhibit 1) .................................................................................... 73
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY SPECIAL ENDORSEMENT (Exhibit 2) .................................................... 75
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY (Exhibit 3) ....................................... 76
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (Exhibit 4) ............................................................................................ 77
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS (Exhibit 6) ..................................................... 78
UNDERWRITER/BROKER CERTIFICATION (Exhibit 11).................................................................... 80

CITY OF CORCORAN
WHITLEY AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENT
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP CYCLE 11)
HSIPSL-5223(028)
BID CONDITIONS, GENERAL CONDITIONS, & SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Prepared by Certification:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 6735 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of
California, these specifications have been prepared by or under the direction of the following Civil Engineer,
licensed in the State of California.
A&M CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
608 E CENTER AVE
VISALIA, CA 93292
559-429-4747

CITY OF CORCORAN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled:
CITY OF CORCORAN
WHITLEY AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENT
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP CYCLE 11)
HSIPSL-5223(028)
will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Corcoran, 832 Whitley Avenue, Corcoran, California, until
2:00 PM on October 6, 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
Proposal forms for this work are entitled:
BID BOOK FOR
CITY OF CORCORAN
WHITLEY AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENT
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP CYCLE 11)
HSIPSL-5223(028)
General work description:
The work to be done includes, but is not limited to, the following: Concrete including demo, sidewalks, curb & gutter, asphalt
including demo, rectangular rapid flashing beacon signage and other items of or details not mentioned above, that are required
by typical construction, Standard Specifications, or these special provisions.
A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM, at the project site at the intersection of Gardner Ave &
Whitley Ave in Corcoran, California. This meeting is to inform bidders of project requirements and subcontractors of
subcontracting and material supply opportunities. Bidder's attendance at this meeting will not be mandatory.
There is no DBE Contract Goal for this project.
Bids are required for the entire work described herein.
Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal form provided by the City of Corcoran. Each bid must be accompanied by one of
the following forms of bidder's security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid: (1) cash; (2) a cashier's check
made payable to the City of Corcoran; (3) a certified check made payable to the City of Corcoran; or (4) a bidder's bond executed
by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the City of Corcoran. Each bidder must be a licensed contractor as required by law
at the time the contract is awarded. The bidder who is awarded the project contract will be allowed pursuant to Public Contract
Code Section 22300 to substitute securities for the payment of funds withheld under the contract. In addition, the successful bidder
must furnish: (1) a faithful performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price; and (2) a
payment bond (also referred to as a labor and material bond) in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.
All bonds must be in a form approved by the City of Corcoran and must conform to California law (see Code of Civil Procedure
section 995.010 et seq.). All documents submitted in compliance with the requirements of this bid package and the contract must
be scannable and photocopiable. The City hereby invokes its protest right under California Code of Civil Procedure 995.660 for
any proposed surety bond submitted in satisfaction of the requirements of this agreement if the submitted bond is not issued by
an admitted surety rated A-, VII or better by Best's Rating Service.
The contractor shall possess a City Business License and a Class "A" or Combination "C" license at the time this contract is awarded.
The Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance (23 CFR 635.110).
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or awarded a contract for a public works project unless
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Sec. 1725.5. This project is subject to
compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code,
Section 12990.
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A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section
4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter,
unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section
for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by
Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to
Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder
inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest.
Technical questions should be directed to Javier Andrade, PE, telephone (559) 429-4747 or info@am-engr.com.
Plans, specifications and bid documents may be obtained for a NONREFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 100.00 per set from:
A&M Consulting Engineers
608 E Center Ave, Visalia, CA
(559) 429-4747
An additional charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per set will be made for mailing.
Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or counties, in which the work is to
be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in
the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at City of Corcoran City Hall, 832 Whitley Avenue, Corcoran,
California, and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov. Future
effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial
Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.
CITY OF CORCORAN, CITY CLERK DATED
Marlene Spain
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CITY OF CORCORAN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS
The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications dated 2025, and the Standard Plans dated
2025, of the Department of Transportation and any amendments insofar as the same may apply and these special provisions. In
case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, the special provisions shall take precedence over
and be used in lieu of the conflicting portions.
1-1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The work to be done includes, but is not limited to the following:
The work to be done includes, but is not limited to, the following: Concrete including demo, sidewalks, curb & gutter, curb
extensions, asphalt including demo, landscaping, grates, signage including rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other items
of or details not mentioned above, that are required by typical construction, Standard Specifications, or these special
provisions.
In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, the more restrictive of the two shall
take precedence over and be used in lieu of the conflicting portions, unless otherwise directed by the engineer.
1-1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
(a) WORK TO BE DONE. The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, methods and processes, implements,
tools and machinery, except as otherwise specified, which are necessary and required to construct and put in complete order for
use in the proposed improvements designated in the Contract, and to leave the grounds in a neat condition.
(b) ALTERATION. By mutual consent in writing of the parties signatory to the Contract, alterations or deviation, increases or
decreases, additions or omissions, in the plans and specifications, may be made and the same shall in no way affect or make void
the Contract. The City 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 by the Engineer.
(c) EXTRA WORK. New and unforeseen work will be classed as extra work when such work cannot be covered by any of the
various items or combination of items for which there is a bid price.
The Contractor shall do no extra work except upon written order from the Engineer. For such extra work the Contractor shall
receive payment as previously agreed upon in writing, or he shall be paid on force account.
(d) REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all structures, debris, or other obstructions
of any character of the construction of the street or road, if and as required by the Engineer.
The removing and disposing of all obstructions to the prosecution of the Contract, unless otherwise specified, shall be considered
as included in the various items of Contract work and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
(e) ROADWAY FINISHING. Upon completion, and before making application for acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall
clean the street or road, borrow pits, and all ground occupied by him in connection with the work; remove all rubbish, excess
materials, temporary structures, and equipment; and all parts of the work shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.
1-1.03 CONTROL OF THE WORK
Attention is directed to Section 5 of the Standard Specifications.
(a) ENGINEER. The Engineer shall decide any and all questions which may arise as to the quality or acceptability of materials
furnished and work performed, and as to the manner of performance and rate of progress of the work; any questions which arise
as to the interpretation of the plans and specifications; all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the Contract on the part of
the Contractor; and all questions as to claims and compensation.
The Engineer's decision shall be final, he shall have executive authority to enforce and make effective such decisions, and orders
as the Contractor fails to carry out promptly.
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(b) PLANS. 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 Engineer has approved the same, except by direction of the Engineer.
Working drawings or plans for any structure not included in the plans furnished by the Engineer shall be approved by the Engineer
before and work involving these plans shall be performed, unless approval is waived in writing by the Engineer.
It is mutually agreed, however, that the approval by the Engineer of the Contractor's working plan 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 this working plans with the approved plans and specifications.
(c) CONFORMITY WITH PLANS AND ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS. Finished surfaces in all cases shall conform to 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 determined in all cases by the Engineer and authorized in writing.
(d) COORDINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS. These specifications, the plans, special
provisions, and all supplementary documents are essential parts of the Contract, 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 work. Plans shall govern
over specifications: special provisions shall govern over both specifications and plans. City specifications shall govern over State
Standard Specifications.
(e) INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Should it appear that the work to be done, or any matter relative
thereto, is not sufficiently detailed or explained in these specifications, plans, and the special provisions, the Contractor shall apply
to the Engineer for such explanation or interpretation as part of the Contract, so far as may be consistent with the intent of the
original specifications. In the event of doubt or questions relative to the true meaning of the specifications, reference shall be made
to the City Council, whose decision there on shall be final. In the event of any discrepancy between any drawings and the figures
written thereon, the figures shall be taken as correct.
(f) SUPERINTENDENCE. Whenever the Contractor is not present on any part of the work where it may be desired to give
direction, orders will be given by the Engineer in writing and shall be received and obeyed by the superintendent or foreman in
charge of the particular work in reference to which orders are given.
(g) LINES AND GRADES. All distances and measurements are given and will be made in a horizontal plane. Grades are given
from the top of stakes or nails, unless otherwise noted on the plans or provided by the contractor's surveyor.
Three consecutive points shown on the same rate of slope must be used in common, in order to detect any variation from a straight
grade, and in case any such discrepancy exists, it must be reported to the Engineer. If such a discrepancy is not reported to the
Engineer, the Contractor shall be responsible for any error in the finished work.
The Contractor shall preserve all stakes and points set for lines, grades, or measurements of the work in their proper places until
authorized to remove them by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide construction survey and pay all expenses incurred in
replacing stakes that have been removed without proper authority.
(h) INSPECTION. The Engineer shall at all times have access to the work during construction, and shall be furnished with every
reasonable facility to ascertain full knowledge in regards to the progress, workmanship, and character of materials used and
employed in the work.
Whenever the Contractor varies the period during which work is carried on each day, he shall give due notice to the Engineer, so
that proper inspections may be provided. Any work done in the absence of the Engineer will be subject to rejection. The Contractor
shall be required to pay overtime rates for inspection outside of normal working hours or on weekends. Compensation for
inspection overtime shall be deducted from the contractor's retention payment.
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 previously overlooked by the Engineer and accepted or estimated for payment.
Projects financed in whole or in part with State, Federal or other funding agencies, shall be subject to inspection at all times by the
City Manager, or his agents, and representatives of the funding agency.
(i) REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK. All work which is defective in its construction or deficient
in any of the requirements of these specifications shall be remedied, or removed and replaced by the Contractor in an acceptable
manner, and no compensation will be allowed for such corrections.
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(j) FINAL INSPECTION. When the work specified by this contract has been completed, the contractor shall inform the Project
Engineer. A final inspection shall then be made. If all work has been completed satisfactorily the Project Engineer shall notify the
City Manager and the City Manager shall cause a "NOTICE OF COMPLETION" to be filed and recorded with the Kern County
Recorder.
1-1.04 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
Attention is directed to Section 6 of the Standard Specifications.
Any work done beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans or established by the Engineer, or any extra work done without
written authority, will be considered as unauthorized and will not be paid for.
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 the 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.
(a) SAMPLES AND TESTS. At the option of the Engineer, the source of supply of each of the materials shall be approved by
the Engineer before delivery is started and before such material is used in the work. 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 commonly recognized standards of national
organizations, and such special methods and tests as are prescribed in the specifications.
The Contractor shall furnish such samples of materials as are requested by the Engineer, without charge. No material shall be used
until the Engineer has approved it. Samples will be secured and tested whenever necessary to determine the quality of materials.
(b) DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered as
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 Director of Public Works.
Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any order of the Director of Public Works made under the provisions of
this article, the Department of Public Works shall have authority to remove and replace defective material and deduct the cost of
removal and replacement from any moneys due or to become due to the Contractor.
1-1.05 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC
Attention is directed to Section 7 of the Standard Specifications.
(a) LAWS TO BE OBSERVED. The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all existing and future county, State and
National laws and all municipal ordinances and regulations of the City which in any manner affect those engaged or employed
in the work, or the materials used in the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and of all such orders and
decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same.
(b) HOURS OF LABOR. The Contractor shall forfeit, as penalty to the City, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each laborer,
workman or mechanic employed in the execution of the Contract by him, or by any subcontractor under him, upon any of the work
here-in-before mentioned, for each calendar day during which said laborer, workman, or mechanic is required or permitted to labor
in violation of the provisions of Section 1810 to Section 1815, inclusive, of the Labor Code.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with Section 6705 of the Labor Code that provides that the Contractor's responsibility shall be as
follows:
If the Contract price for the project includes an expenditure in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)
for excavation of any trench or trenches five feet or more in depth, the Contractor or his subcontractor shall not
begin any trench excavation unless a detailed plan, showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping or other
provisions to be made for worker protection during the excavation of the trench, has been submitted by the
Contractor to the City Engineer and the detailed plan has been approved by the City Engineer.
If such plan varies from the shoring system standards established by the construction Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial
Safety, the plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil or Structural Engineer.
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to allow the use of shoring, sloping, or protective system less effective than that
required by the Construction Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety.
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