21 02-05 - Specifications
Project Specifications
and
Contract Documents
For:
DEER HAVEN
Chanhassen, MN
Site Grading, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain,
Storm Sewer and Street Construction
Prepared for:
Ken Ashfeld
Chanhassen, MN
February 2021
Prepared by: Loucks
Project Number: 20327.0
City Project No:
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR:
DEER HAVEN
Chanhassen, MN
Site Grading, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain,
Storm Sewer and Street Construction
February, 2021
PROJECT NO: 20327.0
CITY PROJECT NO.:
Owner: Ken Ashfeld
6480 Yosemite Avenue
Chanhassen, MN 55331
Phone: 612-581-8716
Engineer: Loucks
Todd McLouth, P.E.
7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763-496-6742
I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am duly Registered
Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
__________
Todd McLouth, P.E.
Minnesota Registration No. 20383
Date: February 5, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. TITLE PAGE
II. SIGNATURE PAGE
III. TABLE OF CONTENTS
IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
V. BID PROPOSAL FORM
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
VII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS
VIII. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS – City of Chanhassen, 2020
IX. APPENDICES
A. Contract Documents
1. Notice of Award
2. Contract Agreement
3. Contractor’s Performance Bond
4. Contractor’s Payment Bond
5. Notice to Proceed
B. Soil Borings
C. Vicinity Map / Project Location
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
FOR:
DEER HAVEN
Chanhassen, MN
Site Grading, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain,
Storm Sewer and Street Construction
1. LOCATION OF WORK
The contemplated work is located within the City of Chanhassen, MN.
2. OWNER / CLIENT
Ken Ashfeld
6480 Yosemite Avenue
Chanhassen, MN 55331
Phone: 612-581-8716
3. BID TABULATION
The Contractor shall submit bids on the Bid Proposal Form provided in the
specification.
The Owner reserves the right to delete or reduce any items or schedule on the
Bid Proposal Form without causing a price adjustment in that item or in the
other remaining items.
No Bid Bond is required for this contract.
4. Construction staking of the improvements will be provided by Loucks.
Construction observation will be by the City.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION INDEX PAGE NO.
1.00 DEFINITIONS AND ABREVIATIONS ............................................................................... 2
2.00 BIDDING REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 10
3.00 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT ................................................................. 13
4.00 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED DATA .............................................. 14
5.00 ENGINEER-OWNER-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS ....................................................... 19
6.00 AVAILABILITY LANDS; PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS ............. 27
7.00 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP ............................................................................... 30
8.00 INSURANCE, LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY & MISCELLANEOUS . 32
9.00 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION OF WORK .................................................................. 36
10.00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ................................................................................ 41
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1.00 DEFINITIONS AND ABREVIATIONS
1.01 DEFINITIONS
a. Unless another intention clearly appears, words and phrases (including technical words and phrases and such
others as have acquired a special meaning) shall be construed according to rules of grammar and according to
general usage.
b. Wherever the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used in these Specifications, the Plans, or other
Contract documents, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
ACTS OF GOD
An Act of God is an unusual, extraordinary and sudden manifestation of the forces of nature, uncontrolled and
uninfluenced by the power of man and without human intervention that could not under normal circumstances have been
anticipated or expected. The probability of such occurrence in a given year shall be less than 1 in 100 or 1%. Ordinary,
expectable, and gradual weather conditions of normal intensity for the locality shall not be considered as an Act of God.
ADDENDUM OR ADDENDA
A supplement to the proposal form as originally issued or printed, covering additions, corrections, or changes in the
bidding conditions for the advertised work, that is issued by the ENGINEER to prospective BIDDERS prior to the date set
for opening of proposals.
ADDITIONAL WORK
The increased quantity or amount of work above that shown in the proposal and plans for each contract item.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The public announcement, as required by law, on some projects inviting bids for the work to be performed or materials to
be furnished.
AGGREGATE
Natural materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, or taconite tailings, and crushed concrete or salvaged bituminous
mixtures, usually with a specified particle size, for use in base course construction, paving mixtures, and other specified
applications.
AGREEMENT
The agreement is the written contract between the CLIENT and CONTRACTOR covering the performance of the work
described in the contract documents. Other contract documents are attached to the agreement.
AWARD
The acceptance by the CLIENT of a bid, subject to execution and approval of the contract.
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BIDDER
A BIDDER is an individual or other entity submitting a proposal for the advertised work.
BID SCHEDULE
A listing of contract items in the proposal forms, showing quantities and units of measurement, and having blank spaces
for insertion of bid prices.
BID SECURITY
The bid security, where required by the advertisement or information to BIDDERS, is a cashier's or certified check or bid
bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the BIDDER, pledging that the BIDDER will enter into an agreement with
the OWNER for the carrying out of the work, should the contract for the work be awarded to him.
CALENDAR DAY
Every day shown on the calendar, being 24 hours in length measured from midnight to the next midnight.
CHANGE ORDER
A written order to the CONTRACTOR authorizing an addition, deletion or revision in the work within the general scope
of the contract documents, or authorizing an adjustment in the contract price or contract time.
CLIENT
The CLIENT is a public quasi-public body or authority, corporation, association, partnership, or individual for whom the
work is to be performed, as named in the contract documents.
Note: Many other specifications refer to the CLIENT as the "OWNER". "OWNER" may be misleading in some instance
where the ultimate owner of the facilities or the current owner of the lands under or over which the work is being
constructed is different than the party for which the work is being performed.
CONTRACT
The contract documents form the contract. The contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties
hereto and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The contract documents consist of the following, including all addenda issued prior to the opening of bids and change
orders issued after execution of the contract:
a. Bid Documents (Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal and Bid Security);
b. Agreement;
c. Performance and Payment Bonds;
d. Proof of Insurance;
e. Project Manual Specifications and Contract Documents Including:
1. Division 1 – General Conditions of the Contract
2. Division 2 – Site Work
3. Division 3 – Special Provisions
f. Plans, drawings and details.
CONTRACT PRICE
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The total monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
CONTRACT TIME
The number of calendar days stated in the contract documents for the completion of the work.
CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR is the person, entity or authorized representative thereof named in the contract document to
construct the project pursuant to the plans and specifications.
DETOUR
A road or system of roads, usually existing, designated as a temporary route by the ENGINEER or CONTRACTOR to
divert through traffic from a section of roadway being improved.
EASEMENT
A right acquired to use or control property for a designated purpose.
ENGINEER
The ENGINEER is Loucks Associates. Loucks Associates is the authorized representative of the CLIENT. The term
ENGINEER will also refer to the professional responsible for the design, his assistants and authorized representatives.
EQUIPMENT
All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, and also tools and
apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the contract within its intended scope.
EROSION CONTROL SCHEDULE
A document illustrating construction sequences and proposed methods to control erosion at a specific site for the time
interval from initial disturbance until permanent erosion control measures are operational.
FIELD ORDER
A written order effecting change in the work not involving an adjustment in the contract price or an extension of the
contract time, issued by the ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR during construction.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
A guarantee from a manufacturer, producer or supplier of a product that the product complies with the ingredients or
specifications as indicated on the product label.
HIGHWAY, STREET OR ROAD
A general term denoting a public way for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right of way.
HOLIDAYS
The days of each year set aside by legal authority for public commemoration of special events, and on which no public
business shall be transacted except as specifically provided in cases of necessity. Unless other noted, holidays shall be as
established in MS 645.44.
INDUSTRY STANDARD
An acknowledged and acceptable measure of quantitative or qualitative value or an established procedure to be followed
for a given operation within the given industry. This will generally be in the form of a written code, standard or
specification by a creditable association.
INSPECTOR
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An authorized representative of the ENGINEER assigned to observe the work while performed, verify that the materials
furnished meet the specifications, witness tests performed, and conduct the final inspection.
INTERSECTION
The general area where two or more streets join or cross, within which are included the roadway and roadside facilities for
traffic movements in the area.
LIMESTONE
A sedimentary rock composed primarily of the mineral calcite, CaCo3. Where used herein, the term includes the rock
dolostone (dolomite), CaMg(CO3)2 and mixtures of limestone and dolostone. These rocks may also be referred to a
carbonates.
MATERIALS
Any substances specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.
NOTICE OF AWARD
The written notice of the acceptance of the bid from the CLIENT to the successful BIDDER.
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Written communication issued by the CLIENT to the CONTRACTOR authorizing him to proceed with the work and
establishing the date of commencement of the work.
PAY, BID OR CONTRACT ITEM
A specifically described unit of work for which a price is provided for in the contract.
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS
Separate performance and payment bonds are the approved form of security furnished by the CONTRACTOR and his
surety prior to the execution of the agreement as a pledge of good faith on the part of the CONTRACTOR, and the surety
in the event of the CONTRACTOR's default, covering the CONTRACTOR's faithful performance under the contract
documents and the payment of all obligations arising thereunder.
PLANS (DRAWINGS)
The approved plans, profiles, typical cross sections and supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, which
show the locations, character, dimensions, and details of the work to be done.
PROFILE GRADE
The trace of a vertical plane intersecting the top surface of the roadbed or pavement structure, usually along the
longitudinal centerline of the traveled way. Profile grade means either elevation or gradient of such trace according to the
context.
PROJECT
The undertaking to be performed as provided in the contract documents.
PROPOSAL
The proposal is the offer of a BIDDER to perform the work described in the bid documents, when made out and submitted
on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and secured, that sets forth the prices for the work to be performed.
PUNCH LIST
A notification to the CONTRACTOR, in writing, of any particulars in which an inspection revealed that the work is
defective or incomplete.
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RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
The authorized representative of the CLIENT who is assigned to the project site.
RIGHT OF WAY
A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to a road.
ROADBED
The graded portion of a street within top and side slopes, prepared as a foundation for the pavement structure and
shoulders.
SHOP DRAWINGS
All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and other data which are prepared by the CONTRACTOR, a
subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier or distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated
or installed.
SHOULDER
The portion of the road contiguous with the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and
for lateral support of the base and surface courses.
SIDEWALK/TRAIL
A paved surface primarily constructed for the use of pedestrians.
SIEVE
A woven wire screen meeting the requirements of AASHTO M-92 for the size specified.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications consist of the Loucks and Associates, Inc. Standard Specifications for Grading, Utility and Street
Construction.
SPECIFIED COMPLETION DATE
The date on which the contract work is specified to be completed.
SPECIMEN TREE
Historic or otherwise significant trees from the standpoint of the adjacent residents, the general public, or the CLIENT.
STRUCTURES
Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, endwalls, buildings, sewers, service pipes,
underdrains, foundation drains, and other features which may be encounter in the work and not otherwise classified
herein.
SUBCONTRACTOR
The subcontractor is an individual, firm or corporation acting for or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR in performing any
part of the contract. The subcontractor has a debt contract with the CONTRACTOR or another subcontractor and not the
CLIENT.
SUBGRADE
The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders are constructed. Also, a general term
denoting the foundation upon which embankment is to be placed, in which case reference to a subgrade operations may
imply depth as well as top surface.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
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That date as certified by the ENGINEER when the construction of the project or a specified part thereof is sufficiently
completed, in accordance with the contract documents, so that the project or specified part can be utilized for the purposes
for which it is intended.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
A written agreement between the CLIENT and the CONTRACTOR, covering the performance of extra work or other
alterations or adjustments as provided for within the general scope of the contract, but which extra work or change order
constitutes a modification of the contract as originally executed and approved.
SUPPLIERS
Any person, supplier or organization who supplies materials or equipment for the work, including that fabricated to a
special design, but who does not perform labor at the site.
SURETY
A surety is the person or other entity executing the CONTRACTOR's performance and payment bond.
TEMPORARY BY-PASS
A section of roadway, usually within existing right of way, provided to temporarily carry all traffic around a specific work
site.
TRAFFIC LANE
The portion of a traveled way for the movement of a single line of vehicles.
TRAVELED WAY
The portion of the road for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
TURN LANE OR BYPASS LANE
An auxiliary lane for left or right turning vehicles or to by-pass on the right side of left turning vehicles.
WORK
The furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary or convenient to the successful
completion of the project and the carrying out of all the duties and obligations imposed by the contract upon the
CONTRACTOR.
WORKING DAY
A calendar day, exclusive of Sundays, and State recognized legal holidays, on which weather and other conditions not
under the control of the CONTRACTOR will permit construction operation to proceed for at least 4 hours of the day with
the normal working force engaged in performing the controlling item or items of work which would be in progress at the
time.
WRITTEN NOTICE
Written notice shall be deemed to have been served if delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail to the
individual or other entity or to the last known business address of such individual entity or said party. It shall be the duty
of each party to advise the other parties to the agreement as to any change in the business address until completion and
acceptance of the work. A facsimile shall serve as written notice if an original copy mailed or delivered as described
above follows it.
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1.02 ABBREVIATIONS
Wherever the following abbreviations are used in these Specifications, the Plans or other Contract documents,
they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented:
AAN American Association of Nurserymen
AAR Association of American Railroads
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
AC Alternating Current
ACI American Concrete Institute
AGC Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
AIA American Institute of Architects
AISC American Iron and Steel Institutes
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARA American Railway Association
AREA American Railway Engineering Association
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
AWPA American Wood Preservers Association
AWS American Welding Society
AWG American Wire Gauge
AWWA American Water Works Association
CL Center line
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CMS Changeable Message Sign
COAX Radio Frequency Transmission Cable (Coaxial Cable)
COE United States Corps of Engineers
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
FHWA Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
FSS Federal Specifications and Standards, General Services Administration
GFI Ground Fault Interrupter
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IES Illuminating Engineers Society
IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
KVA Kilovolt Ampere
MN/DOT Minnesota Department of Transportation
MN/DNR Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MS Minnesota Statutes
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufactures Association
PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute
PL Property Line
RCS Ramp Control Signal
REA Rural Electrification Association
RF Radio Frequency
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ROW Right of Way
R/W Right of Way
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SPDT Single Pole Double Throw
SPST Single Pole Single Throw
TMC Traffic Management Center
TMS Traffic Management System
TSM Traffic System Management
UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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2.00 BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
2.01 PROPOSAL FORMS
The project will be publicly Bid. Bid Documents will furnished to BIDDER’s upon request
2.02 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITY ESTIMATES
The quantities appearing in the proposal shall be used as the basis of calculation for comparison of proposals.
The scheduled quantities are to be considered approximate only and may be increased, decreased or omitted as
provided in Section 10.09.
2.03 EXAMINATION OF SITE AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
a. BIDDERS are expected to make a thorough examination of the site of the work and contract documents prior to
submitting a quotation.
b. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves by personal examination of the contract documents and by such other means,
as they prefer as to the accuracy of the description of the work to be performed, the intent of the contract
documents, and the requirements of the CLIENT and ENGINEER. The successful BIDDER must employ, as
fast as possible, the methods and means of carrying out the work in a manner as will not cause any interference or
interruption with the work of others or the operation of the CLIENT.
c. Submission of a proposal shall be considered prima facia evidence that the BIDDER has thoroughly familiarized
himself with the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and quantity of the work to be performed,
materials to be furnished, and the requirements of the contract documents and other local conditions affecting the
execution of the work. After submission of the proposal, no claim for additional compensation due to the
BIDDER's misunderstanding of the intent of the CLIENT, ENGINEER or the contract documents nor failure to
acquire information necessary for the intelligent preparation of the BIDDER'S proposal will be entertained.
2.04 MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The CLIENT reserves the right to modify the contract documents at any time prior to the opening of bids, subject
to the following conditions: Such modification will be made by addendum, duly numbered and dated; Such
addendum will be attached to all proposals issued after the date of the addendum and shall remain a part thereof;
If addenda are issued, BIDDERS shall acknowledge receipt thereof on the proposal form. Failure to do so may
be cause for rejection of any such proposal.
2.05 PREPARATION OF BID
a. The BIDDER shall submit his proposal in duplicate on the proposal forms provided by the client. All blank
spaces in the proposal must be filled in clearly and correctly in ink or typewritten. The signer of the proposal
must initial any interlineations, alteration or erasure.
b. The BIDDER, when signing the proposal(s), shall meet the following requirements: The full name and business
address of each BIDDER must be entered on the proposal submitted. The proposal shall be signed in the space
provided therefore by written signature of the person or persons properly authorized to sign it; A proposal
submitted by an individual shall be signed by the BIDDER or by an authorized agent; A proposal submitted by a
firm or partnership shall be signed by a member or by an authorized agent thereof; If by joint ventures, the
proposal shall be signed by each of their authorized agent or agents; Proposals which are signed by an attorney-
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in-fact for individuals, firms, partnerships, or joint ventures shall have attached thereto a power-of-attorney
evidencing authority to sign the bid; A proposal submitted by a corporation shall be signed by an authorized
officer or agent of such corporation. Such corporation must be licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota
before a contract to do the work embraced in the proposal can be signed. If a foreign corporation, the State under
which it is incorporated must be named.
c. BIDDERS are cautioned to check their proposals carefully before submitting, as no claim for error in the same
will be considered after the bids have been opened.
2.06 BID SECURITY
If so stipulated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid security in
the required form and amount pledging that the BIDDER will enter into a contract with the CLIENT on the terms
stated in his proposal and will, if required, furnish bonds as described hereunder in Section 8.03 covering the
faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all obligation arising thereunder. Should the BIDDER
refuse to enter into such contract or fail to furnish such bond, if required, the amount of the bid security shall be
forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty. The owner will have the right to retain the bid
security of the three (3) low BIDDERS until either (a) the contract has been executed and performance bonds, if
required, have been furnished, or (b) the specified time has elapsed for proposals to be withdrawn, or (c) all
proposals have been rejected. Unless otherwise stipulated, the bid security shall be in an amount of 5% of the
BIDDERS proposed contract amount.
2.07 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Proposals may be withdrawn any time previous to the hour of opening bids but no proposal may be withdrawn
for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the time indicated for the opening of bids in the instructions to
BIDDERS.
2.08 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
Each proposal shall be placed in an opaque envelope and securely sealed. The envelope shall be so marked as to
indicate the name and address of the BIDDER, the type of work and the project designation. If mailed, the sealed
envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the bid number on the face thereof. All proposals
shall be in the office of the designated recipient before the time set for bid opening.
2.09 OPENING OF PROPOSALS
Proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at the time, date and place designated in the advertisement.
2.10 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
a. The CLIENT reserves the right to reject any proposal if it shows any omissions, alterations, irregularities, is
submitted subsequent to the opening of the first proposal, or is unaccompanied by any required bid security. The
BIDDER further acknowledges the right of the CLIENT to reject all proposals and re-advertisement with the
same or different bid documents. In any event, the CLIENT reserves the right to waive any informalities,
irregularities or minor deviations in the proposal.
b. A bid which has not been prepared according to the instructions contained herein or which does not contain a unit
price which is both adequate and reasonable for each and every item named in the Proposal may be considered
irregular and subject to rejection. Unbalanced bids are subject to rejection.
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c. Errors in extension may be corrected providing that the unit cost is legible and can be definitely identified as
complying with the item specified. The total bid shall be adjusted in accordance with approved extension
corrections. An extension may not be divided by the number of units specified to determine a unit cost, if such is
omitted by the BIDDER. It is the responsibility of the BIDDER to submit a neat, accurate, and complete proposal
if his bid is to be accepted.
d. A bid proposal will be disqualified because of gross errors in computation which cannot be resolved by
mathematical correction without resorting to information not contained in the bids.
2.11 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION
By submission of a proposal, each BIDDER certifies that: The prices in the proposal have been arrived at
independently, without consultation, communication or agreement as to any matters relating to such prices with
any other BIDDER or with any competitor for the purpose of restricting completion; The prices which have been
quoted in the proposal have not been or will not be knowingly disclosed to any other BIDDER or competitor
prior to the opening of the proposals; No attempt has been made or will be made by the BIDDER to induce any
other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting completion; The BIDDER
has not submitted more than one proposal under the same or different names. Evidence that any BIDDER is
interested in more than one proposal for the same work will constitute cause for rejection of all such proposals.
2.12 INADEQUACIES, OMISSIONS, CONFLICTS
a. Any verbal information obtained from or statement made by representatives of the CLIENT or ENGINEER at the
time of the examination of the contract documents or the site for purpose of bidding which apparently corrects or
in any way amends the contract documents, shall be invalid. The CLIENT will not be responsible for such verbal
information or statements.
b. BIDDERS shall bring any inadequacies, omissions or conflicts to ENGINEER'S attention at least seven (7)
calendar days before the due date for bids. Prompt clarification will be immediately supplied to all BIDDERS by
addenda, and each addendum shall be acknowledged on the proposal form. Failure to so request clarification of
any inadequacy, omission, or conflict will not relieve the BIDDER of responsibility.
c. The signing of the proposal will be considered as implicitly denoting that the BIDDER has a thorough
comprehension of the full intent and scope of the contract documents.
2.13 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS
Should a BIDDER propose to substitute materials other than those specified herein, said materials must be found
acceptable and approved by the ENGINEER, in writing, three (3) calendar days prior to the opening of bids.
Otherwise, it is understood that the BIDDER shall furnish materials exactly as specified.
2.14 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
a. BIDDERS will be required to submit evidence that they have a practical knowledge of the particular work bid
upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work. Failure on the part of any
BIDDER to carry out previous contracts satisfactorily or his lack of experience or equipment necessary for the
satisfactory and timely completion of this project may be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification of said
BIDDER.
b. Each BIDDER shall submit on the form furnished for that purpose the following information to CLIENT for
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consideration: The address and description of the BIDDER'S place of business and phone number where the
BIDDER can be easily contacted during business hours; A list of the plant and equipment owner by the BIDDER
to evaluate if the BIDDER can complete the work properly and expeditiously; The BIDDER's performance
record giving the description and location of similar projects constructed in a satisfactory manner by the
BIDDER; The technical experience of personnel guaranteed to be employed in responsible charge of the work.
In addition, the BIDDER shall list the hourly rental rates for all equipment as basis for any extra work or changed
conditions compensation.
c. Each BIDDER may be asked to submit the following information to the CLIENT for consideration: A financial
statement of the BIDDER showing that the BIDDER has the financial resources to meet all obligations incidental
to the work; Such additional information as will assist CLIENT in determining whether the BIDDER is
adequately prepared to fulfill the Contract.
d. The object of the request for the qualifications of the BIDDER is not to discourage bidding or to make it difficult
for qualified BIDDERS to file bids. Neither is it intended to discourage beginning CONTRACTORS. It is
intended to make it possible for CLIENT to have exact information or financial ability, equipment and experience
in order to reduce the hazards involved in awarding contracts to parties apparently not qualified to perform them
and to select those CONTRACTORS qualified to properly complete the work proposed.
e. The CLIENT reserves the right to reject any bid where an investigation of the available evidence or information
does not satisfy the CLIENT that the BIDDER is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Contract. The
CLIENT's decision as to qualifications of the BIDDER shall be final.
2.15 OMISSION OF EXPRESS REFERENCE
Any work that may reasonably be inferred from the contract documents, as being required to produce the
intended result shall be supplied whether or not it is specifically called for. Work, materials, or equipment
described in words that so applied have a well-known technical or trade meaning shall be deemed to refer to such
recognized standards.
3.00 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
3.01 BID OPENING
No award will be made immediately upon opening bids nor until the bids opened can be compared, scheduled,
and reviewed by the CLIENT. The contract shall be awarded by CLIENT action, and the BIDDER to whom
award of contract is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.
3.02 AWARD OF CONTRACT
When the proposal of the lowest responsible BIDDER is accepted and within 60 days after opening, the CLIENT
will send him the necessary contract documents and a notice that the contract has been awarded to him, subject to
the furnishing of performance and payment bonds, and proof of insurance coverage.
3.03 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
Where required and prior to or at the time of the execution of the agreement the BIDDER determined to be the
lowest responsible BIDDER shall furnish separate performance and payment bonds, both in the total amount of
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the contract as required by these specifications.
3.04 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
The lowest responsible BIDDER shall, within ten (10) days after receiving the notice of award, sign the
agreement contained in the contract documents and return the signed agreement and other contract documents to
the CLIENT. No proposal will be considered as binding on the CLIENT until the contract has been approved and
executed by all parties.
3.05 FAILURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
Upon the failure of the lowest responsible BIDDER to furnish an acceptable bond, where required, or to execute
the agreement within the time above specified, the CLIENT may have the option to annul the award and retain
the bid security accompanying the bid as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. This shall not be the sole
remedy of the CLIENT but upon default by the BIDDER the owner may adopt any legal remedy which it may
see fit to adopt.
4.00 DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED DATA
4.01 INTENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The intent of the plans and specifications is that the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor and materials,
equipment and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work unless specifically noted otherwise.
The CONTRACTOR shall do all the work shown on the drawings and described in the specifications and all
incidental work considered necessary to complete the project in an acceptable manner, and to fully complete the
work or improvement, ready for use, occupancy and operation by the owner.
4.02 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
a. If there is a conflict between or among any of the terms or provisions of the contract documents, the following
order of precedence shall apply.
1. Agreement
2. Special Provisions
3. Instructions to Bidders
4. Technical Specifications
5. Special Supplemental Revisions to the Specification for the Department of Public Work, City of St. Paul
6. General Conditions of the Contract
7. Plans
8. Bid Proposal
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b. Figure dimensions or plans shall govern over scaled dimensions; details shall govern over general plans.
4.03 INCLUSION OF OTHER SPECIFICATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS
a. All work and materials covered by these specifications must conform to the current respective requirements of the
following:
1. The published rules and regulations of the Minnesota State Board of Health.
2. American Water Works Association Standard Specifications.
3. Standard Specifications of American Society of Testing Materials.
4. State Industrial Commission of Minnesota
5. State Laws of Minnesota
6. Ordinances of the municipality in which work is performed.
b. Should the special provisions or specifications conflict with any of the regulations and standards mentioned
above, the regulations and standards should take precedence. This shall not, however, be construed to relieve the
CONTRACTOR from complying with requirements of the contract documents which are in excess of, but not
contrary to, the regulations and standards.
c. Any conflict between items in the above, between themselves, or with this specification must be submitted to the
ENGINEER for adjustment, the prime object being to obtain the best quality installation possible.
4.04 DISCREPANCIES
Any ambiguity or discrepancy drawings and specifications, no matter how seemingly insignificant to the
CONTRACTOR, shall be brought immediately to the attention of the ENGINEER for clarification. The
ENGINEER shall promptly correct such ambiguity or discrepancy in writing. Any CONTRACTOR who fails to
bring any ambiguity or discrepancy in writing of which it was or should have been aware, shall assume the risk of
loss because of, and shall be allowed no claim for the misinterpretation of the drawings and specifications
contrary to the intended interpretation of the ENGINEER. Work done by the CONTRACTOR after his
discovery of such discrepancies, inconsistencies or ambiguities shall be done at the CONTRACTOR's risk.
4.05 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS
a. The CONTRACTOR may be furnished additional instructions and detail drawings by the ENGINEER, as
necessary, to carry out the work required by the contract documents.
b. The additional drawings and instruction thus supplied will become a part of the contract documents. The contract
shall carry out the work in accordance with the additional detail drawings and instructions.
4.06 COPIES OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED
Except as provided for otherwise, five (5) copies of drawings and specifications shall be furnished to the
CONTRACTOR without charge. Any additional copies requested by CONTRACTOR shall be furnished upon
payment of cost of reproduction.
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4.07 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT JOB SITE
One complete set of all drawings, annotated to show all changes made during construction and specifications,
addenda, approved shop drawings, change orders, other modifications, and samples, shall be maintained by
CONTRACTOR at the job site and shall be available to the ENGINEER at all times. Upon completion of the
work, these record documents, samples and shop drawings shall be delivered to the ENGINEER.
4.08 OWNERSHIP OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All drawings and specifications and copies thereof and other data furnished by the ENGINEER are and shall
remain his property. They are to be used only with respect to this project and are not to be used on any other
project. Said documents are to be returned or suitably accounted for to the ENGINEER on request at the
completion of the work. Submission or distribution to meet official regulatory requirements or for other purposes
in connection with the project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of the ENGINEER's common
law copyright or other reserved rights.
4.09 SAMPLES
All samples called for in the specifications or required by the ENGINEER shall be furnished by the
CONTRACTOR and shall be submitted to the ENGINEER for his approval. Samples shall be furnished so as not
to delay the project. The contract shall furnish such samples of material as may be required for examination and
testing. All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with approved samples. All samples of materials
for test shall be taken according to methods provided for in the specifications.
4.10 PRODUCT DATA
Product data are illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams and other
information furnished by the CONTRACTOR to illustrate a material, product or system for some portion of the
work.
4.11 SHOP DRAWINGS
a. General. The CONTRACTOR shall provide shop drawings as may be necessary for the prosecution of the work
as required by the contract documents. The ENGINEER shall promptly review all shop drawings. The
ENGINEER's review of any shop drawing shall not release the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for
deviations from the contract documents. The discovery of any shop drawing which substantially deviates from
the requirement of the contract documents shall be evidenced by a change order or corrected and resubmitted by
the CONTRACTOR, at the ENGINEER's discretion.
b. Contractor's Certification. When submitting for the ENGINEER's review, shop drawings shall bear the
CONTRACTOR's certification that he has reviewed, checked and approved the shop drawings and that they are
in conformance with the requirements of the contract documents.
c. Record Keeping. Portions of the work requiring a shop drawing or sample submission shall not begin until the
shop drawing or submission has been reviewed by the ENGINEER. A copy of each approved shop drawing and
each approved sample shall be kept in good order by the CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to the
ENGINEER.
d. Items Requiring Shop Drawings and Samples. The CONTRACTOR shall provide shop drawings for all precast
manhole structures, lift stations, special sections and controls and any other items specified in the special
provisions. The CONTRACTOR shall submit samples and test results for all materials proposed as equivalent to
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those specified.
4.12 SUBSTITUTIONS
Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the drawings or specifications by reference to
brand name or catalog number, it shall be understood that this is reference for the purpose of defining the
performance or other salient requirements and that other products of equivalent capacities, quality and function
shall be considered. The CONTRACTOR may recommend the substitution of a material, article, or piece of
equipment of equivalent substance and function for those referred to in the Contract Documents by reference to
brand name or catalog number, and if, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, such material, article, or piece of
equipment is of equivalent substance and function to that specified, the ENGINEER may approve its substitution
and use by the CONTRACTOR. Where applicable the ENGINEER will only approve substitutions after the
CONTRACTOR has received approval from the municipality, county, state or other regulatory agencies with
jurisdiction. The ENGINEER will not lobby for the approval of the substituted material. Any cost differential
shall be deductible from the contract price and the contract documents shall be appropriately modified by change
order. The CONTRACTOR warrants that if substitutes are approved, no major changes in the function or general
design of the project will result. Incidental changes or extra component parts required to accommodate the
substitute will be made by the CONTRACTOR without a change in the contract price or contract time. Requests
for review of substitute items will not be accepted by the ENGINEER from anyone other than the
CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the CLIENT for the charges of the ENGINEER for
evaluation of each proposed substitution.
4.13 FURNISHING OF PRODUCT DATA
a. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish one copy of complete product data for every manufactured item of equipment
and all components to be used to perform the work, including specific performance data, material description,
rating, capacity, working pressure, material gauge or thickness, brand name, catalog number and general type.
This data shall be compiled by the contract and reviewed by the ENGINEER before any of the equipment is
ordered. All data shall be indexed according to specification section and paragraph for easy reference. After
review, this data shall become a part of the contract, and may not be deviated from except upon written approval
of the ENGINEER.
b. Product data for equipment reviewed by the ENGINEER does not in any case supersede the contract documents.
The review of the ENGINEER shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for deviations from
drawings or specifications unless he has in writing called the ENGINEER's attention to such deviations at the
time of furnishing said data. Nor shall such review relieve the CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors of
any sort in the items furnished. The CONTRACTOR shall check the work described by the product data with the
contract documents for deviations and errors.
c. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to insure that items to be furnished fit the space available. He
shall make necessary field measurements to ascertain space requirements, including those for connections and
shall order such sizes and shapes of equipment that the final installation shall suit the true intent and meaning of
the drawings and specifications.
d. Where equipment requiring different arrangement of connections from those shown is approved, it shall be the
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to install the equipment so as to allow for proper operation and to be in
harmony with the intent of the drawings and specifications, and to make all changes in the work required by the
different arrangement of connections.
e. Product data shall be promptly submitted by the CONTRACTOR after he has reviewed, checked and approved
the data to determine if they are in harmony with the requirements of the project and with the provisions of the
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contract documents and after he has verified all field measurements and construction criteria, materials, catalog
numbers and similar data. In submitting the product data, the CONTRACTOR is certifying that the product
represented by the data is recommended by the CONTRACTOR.
5.00 ENGINEER-OWNER-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS
5.01 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE:
The ENGINEER will be the CLIENT'S representative during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of the ENGINEER as the CLIENT'S representative during
construction are set forth in the contract documents and shall not be extended without written consent of the
CLIENT and the ENGINEER.
5.02 VISITS TO SITE:
The ENGINEER will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction to
observe the progress and quality of the executed work and to determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in
accordance with the contract documents. The ENGINEER will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous
on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the work. The ENGINEER's efforts will be directed toward
providing for the CLIENT a greater degree of confidence that the completed work will conform to the contract
documents. The ENGINEER will keep the CLIENT informed of the progress of the work and will endeavor to
guard the CLIENT against defects and efficiencies in the work.
5.03 PROJECT REPRESENTATION
The resident project representative is the ENGINEER'S agent, and will act as directed by and under the
supervision of the ENGINEER, and will confer with the ENGINEER regarding his action. The resident project
representative's dealings in matters pertaining to the on-site work shall in general be only with the ENGINEER
and the CONTRACTOR, and the dealings with subcontractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge
of the CONTRACTOR. Written communication with the CLIENT will be only through or as directed by the
ENGINEER. The resident project representative's duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
a. Review the progress schedule, schedule of shop drawings submissions and schedule of values prepared
by the CONTRACTOR and consult with the ENGINEER concerning their acceptability.
b. Attend preconstruction conferences. Arrange a schedule of progress meeting and other job conferences
as required in consultation with the ENGINEER and notify those expected to attend in advance. Attend
meetings, and maintain and circulate copies of minutes thereof.
c. Serve as the ENGINEER's liaison with the CONTRACTOR, working principally through the
CONTRACTOR's superintendent and assist him in understanding the intent of the contract documents.
Assist the ENGINEER in serving as the CLIENT's liaison with the CONTRACTOR when the
CONTRACTOR's operations affect the CLIENT'S on-site operations.
d. Receive and record date of receipt of shop drawings and samples, receive samples which are furnished at
the site by the CONTRACTOR, and notify the ENGINEER of their availability for examination.
e. Advise the ENGINEER and the CONTRACTOR or its superintendent immediately of the
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commencement of any work requiring a shop drawing or sample submission if the submission has not
been approved by the ENGINEER.
f. Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress to assist the ENGINEER in determining if the work
is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and that completed work will conform to the
contract documents and approved shop drawings and samples.
g. Report to the ENGINEER whenever he believes that any work is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective or
does not conform to the contract documents, or does not meet the requirements of any inspections, tests
or approval required to be made or has been damaged prior to final payment; and advise the ENGINEER
when he believes work should be corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation, or
requires special testing, inspection or approval.
h. Verify that tests, equipment and systems startups and operating and maintenance instructions are
conducted as required by the contract documents and in presence of the required personnel, and that the
CONTRACTOR maintains adequate record thereof; observe, record and report to the ENGINEER
appropriate details relative to the test procedures and startups.
i. Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction over the project,
record the outcome of these inspections and report to the ENGINEER.
j. Transmit to the CONTRACTOR the ENGINEER'S clarifications and interpretations of the contract
documents.
k. Consider and evaluate the CONTRACTOR'S suggestions for modifications in drawings or specifications
and report them with recommendations to the ENGINEER.
l. Maintain at the job site orderly files for correspondence, reports of job conferences, shop drawings and
samples submissions, reproductions of original contract documents including all addenda, change orders,
field orders, additional drawings issued subsequent to the execution of the contract, the ENGINEER'S
clarifications and interpretations of the contract documents, progress reports, and of project related
documents.
m. Keep a diary or log book, recording hours on the job site, weather conditions, data relative to questions of
extras or deductions, list of visiting officials and representatives of manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers
and distributors, daily activities, decisions, observations in general and specific observations in more
detail as in the case of observing test procedures. Send copies to the ENGINEER.
n. Measure and record quantities of work completed in accordance with the units and method of
measurement specified in the contract documents, or CONTRACTOR breakdown in the case of lump
sum bids.
o. Furnish the ENGINEER periodic reports as required of progress of the work and CONTRACTOR'S
compliance with the approved progress schedule and schedule of shop drawing submissions.
p. Consult with the ENGINEER in advance of scheduled major tests, inspections or start of important
phases of the work.
q. Report immediately to the ENGINEER upon the occurrence of any accident.
r. Review applications for payment with the CONTRACTOR for compliance with the established
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procedure for their submission and forward them with recommendations to the ENGINEER, noting
particularly their relation to the schedule of values, work completed and materials and equipment
delivered at the site but not incorporated in work.
s. During the course of the work, verify that certificates, maintenance and operation manuals and other data
required to be assembled and furnished by the CONTRACTOR are applicable to the items actually
installed; and deliver this material to the ENGINEER for his review and forwarding to the CLIENT prior
to final acceptance of the work.
t. Conduct final inspection in the company of the ENGINEER, the CLIENT and the CONTRACTOR and
prepare a final list of items to be completed or corrected.
u. Verify that all items on final list have been completed or corrected and make recommendations to the
ENGINEER concerning acceptance.
v. Except upon written instructions of the ENGINEER, the resident project representative:
1. Shall not authorize any deviation from the contract documents or approve any substitute
materials or equipment.
2. Shall not exceed limitations on the ENGINEER'S authority as set forth in the contract
documents.
3. Shall not undertake any of the responsibilities of the CONTRACTOR, subcontractors or
the CONTRACTOR's superintendent, or expedite the work.
4. Shall not advise on or issue directions relative to any aspect of the means, methods,
techniques, sequences or procedures of construction unless such is specifically called for
in the contract documents.
5. Shall not advise on or issue directions as to safety precautions and programs in
connection with the work.
6. Shall not authorize the CLIENT to occupy the project in whole or in part.
7. Shall not participate in specialized field or laboratory tests.
5.04 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
The ENGINEER will issue with reasonable promptness such written clarifications or interpretations of the
requirements of the contract documents (in the form of drawings or otherwise) as the ENGINEER may determine
necessary, which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent of the contract
documents. If the CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification or interpretation justifies and increase in
the contract price or an extension of the contract time and the parties are unable to agree to the amount or extent
thereof, the CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefore as provided in Section 10.10.
5.05 LIMITATION'S ON THE ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Neither the ENGINEER'S authority to act under this Section 5 or elsewhere in the contract documents nor any
decision made by the ENGINEER in good faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority shall give rise to
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any duty or responsibility of the ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, any supplier, or any
other person or organization performing any of the work, or to any surety for any of them.
b. Whenever in the contract documents the terms "as orders", "as directed", "as required", "as allowed", "as
approved", or terms of like effect or import are used, or the adjectives "reasonable", "suitable", "acceptable",
"proper", or "satisfactory" or adjectives of like effect or import are used to describe a requirement, direction,
review or judgment of the ENGINEER as to the work, it is intended that such requirement, direction, review, or
judgment will be solely to evaluate the cork for compliance with the contract documents (unless there is a specific
statement indicating otherwise). The use of any such term or adjective shall not be effective to assign to the
ENGINEER any duty or authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance of the work or any duty or
authority to undertake responsibility contrary to the provisions below.
c. The ENGINEER will not be responsible for the CONTRACTOR'S means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, and the ENGINEER will not
be responsible for the CONTRACTOR'S failure to perform or furnish the work in accordance with the contract
documents.
d. The ENGINEER will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the CONTRACTOR'S or of any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the work.
5.06 CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS
The ENGINEER is under contract to provide certain services to the CLIENT. These may include but are not
limited to project design, project coordination, construction observation and staking. Likewise, the
CONTRACTOR is contractually bound to the CLIENT by these contract documents. There is no contractual
relationship between the ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR. Therefore the CONTRACTOR shall not make any
claims against the ENGINEER for the CLIENT's failure to meet obligations of this or subsequent contracts.
5.07 DECISIONS ON DISAGREEMENTS
a. Claims, disputes, disagreements, or other matters in question between the CONTRACTOR and the CLIENT
relating to the execution or progress of the work or the interpretation of the contract documents shall be referred
initially to the ENGINEER for decision which he will render in writing within a reasonable time.
b. Any claim, dispute, disagreement or other matter that has been referred to the ENGINEER, except any which has
been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment, shall be subject to arbitration under paragraph 5.08
below upon the written demand of either party. However, no demand for arbitration of any such claim, dispute or
other matter may be made until the earlier of the date on which the ENGINEER has rendered his written decision,
or the tenth day after the parties have presented their evidence to the ENGINEER or have been given a reasonable
opportunity to do so, if the ENGINEER has not rendered his written decision by that date.
c. No demand for arbitration of a claim, dispute or other matter covered by such decision may be made later than 30
days after the date on which the party making the demand received the decision. The failure to demand
arbitration within said 30 day period will result in the ENGINEER's decision becoming final and binding upon
the CLIENT and the CONTRACTOR. If the ENGINEER renders a decision after arbitration proceedings have
been initiated, such decision may be entered as evidence but will not supersede any arbitration proceedings unless
the decision is acceptable to the parties concerned.
5.08 ARBITRATION
a. All claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of, or relating to, this contract or the breach thereof,
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except as to claims which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment, or barred by failure to
demand arbitration within time limits specified, shall be decided by Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Pre-arbitration discovery proceedings shall be conducted
in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as amended. The parties agree not to consolidate their
arbitration proceedings with any such proceedings to which the ENGINEER is a party without the written
consent of the ENGINEER. This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under the then
prevailing arbitration law. The award rendered by the arbitrators, unless duly appealed pursuant to law, shall be
final, and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction.
b. Notice of the demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other party to the contract and with the
American Arbitration Association, and a copy shall be filed with the ENGINEER. Demand for arbitration shall
in no event be made after institution of legal proceedings based on any claim, dispute or other matter in question
or on any claim, dispute or other matter in question that would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations
nor prior to the complete execution of a separate instrument of agreement to arbitrate.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall carry on the work and maintain the progress schedule during any arbitration
proceedings, unless otherwise agreed by him and the CLIENT in writing.
5.09 OBSERVATION AND TESTING OF WORK AND MATERIALS
a. All workmanship and materials, either at the installation or intended for it, are subject to observation, testing and
approval of the ENGINEER and CLIENT either during manufacture or any other time. Such observations may
include mill, plant, or shop inspection, and any material furnished under these specifications is subject to such
observation. Where specific inspections, observations or tests are required by the contract documents, laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority the CONTRACTOR will give the ENGINEER
timely notice of readiness. No claims of delay will be justified for less than 48 hours notice. The ENGINEER
shall be allowed access to all parts of the work and shall be furnished with such information and assistance by the
CONTRACTOR as is required to make his observations and construction review. If questionable work is
detected and found unacceptable by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall bear all necessary expense of
replacement. In addition, authorized representatives and agents of any participating municipal, county, state, or
federal agency shall be permitted to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of
materials, and other relevant data and records. The CONTRACTOR will provide proper facilities for such access
and observation of the work and also for any inspection, or testing thereof.
b. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for strict adherence to the true intent of the specifications in regard to
quality of materials, workmanship, and the diligent execution of the work. The ENGINEER may reject and
required immediate removal from the premises of any material or work that he may decide contrary to the
contract, either before or after the same has been delivered to installation. Neither observations by the
ENGINEER nor inspections, tests or approvals by persons other than the CONTRACTOR shall relieve the
CONTRACTOR from his obligations to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents. Any error or defect which may be discovered before final acceptance of the work must be corrected
by the CONTRACTOR regardless of previous inspections.
c. If any work is covered contrary to the request of the ENGINEER it must, if requested by the ENGINEER, be
uncovered for his observation and replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. If any work has been covered
which the ENGINEER has not specifically requested to observe prior to its being covered, or if the ENGINEER
considers it necessary or advisable that covered work be inspected or tested by others, the CONTRACTOR at the
ENGINEER'S request, will uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as
the ENGINEER may require, that portion of the work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools
and equipment. If it is found that such work is defective, the CONTRACTOR will bear all the expenses of such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such
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work is not found to be defective, the CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in the Contract price or an
extension of the Contract time, or both; directly attributable to such uncovering, observation, inspection, testing
and reconstruction, and an appropriate change order shall be issued.
d. Should the CONTRACTOR fail to remove and renew any defective materials within the time indicated in
writing, the ENGINEER shall have the authority to cause the unacceptable or defective materials to be removed
and renewed at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. Any expense incurred by the CLIENT in making these removals
or renewals, which the CONTRACTOR has failed or refused to make, shall be paid for out of any monies due or
which may become due the CONTRACTOR, or may be charged the contract bond deposit.
e. If, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, it is not expedient to correct injured work, or work not done in accordance
with the Contract, the CLIENT may deduct the difference in value between the work involved and that called for
by the Contract, together with fair allowance for damages, the amount of which shall be determined by the
ENGINEER.
f. The CONTRACTOR must employ competent, experienced craftsman and all work must be executed in the best
and most thorough workmanlike manner known to each trade. The CLIENT reserves the right to require the
removal of any particular workman or workmen from the job for cause.
5.10 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
a. A competent superintendent, who is designated in writing and whom is acceptable to the CLIENT, shall give
efficient supervision to the work until its completion and shall be available to the work site when given verbal
notice. The superintendent shall have full authority to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, and all
communications given to the superintendent or in his absence the project foreman, shall be as binding as if given
to the CONTRACTOR. Important communications shall be confirmed by the ENGINEER in writing. Other
communications shall be so confirmed upon written request of the CONTRACTOR. The superintendent will
supervise and direct the work. He will be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences and
procedures of construction. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR'S superintendent to coordinate
the work of all the subcontractors. The superintendent shall be present on the site at all times as required to
perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work.
b. The superintendent shall report daily to the ENGINEER on the progress of the work and number of men on the
job. The superintendent shall maintain complete records of the work as it progresses and shall submit these
records with each request for payment. The CLIENT may elect to have weekly progress meetings at which the
CONTRACTOR and superintendent shall be present.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide an adequate staff for properly coordinating and expediting the work
including office staff to handle by telephone any questions that may arise in the conductance of the work.
5.11 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
Neither the CONTRACTOR nor the CLIENT shall sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the contract or
any portion thereof, or of his right, title or interest therein, or his obligations thereunder, without written consent
of the other party.
5.12 SUSPENSION OF WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY
a. The CLIENT may, at any time and without cause, suspend the work or any portion thereof by written notice to
the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER, this notice shall fix the date on which work shall be resumed. The
CONTRACTOR will resume that work on the date so fixed. The CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in
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the contract price or any extension of the contract time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension.
b. If the CONTRACTOR is adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or if he makes a general assignment for the benefit of
his creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the CONTRACTOR or for any of his property, or if he
files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or to reorganize under the bankruptcy or applicable laws, or
if he repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment, or if he repeatedly
fails to make prompt payments to subcontractors or for labor, materials or equipment or if he disregards laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public body having jurisdiction of the work or if he disregards the
authority of the ENGINEER, or if he otherwise violates any provision of the contract documents, then the
CLIENT may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR and his surety
a minimum of ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice, terminate the services of the CONTRACTOR and
take possession of the project and of all materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery
thereon owned by the CONTRACTOR, and finish the work by whatever method he may deem expedient. In
such case the CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished. If
the unpaid balance of the contract price exceeds the direct and indirect costs of completing the project, including
compensation for additional professional services, such excess shall be paid to the CONTRACTOR. If such costs
exceed such unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR will pay the difference to the CLIENT. Such costs incurred by
the CLIENT will be determined by the ENGINEER and incorporated in a change order.
c. Where the CONTRACTOR'S services have been so terminated by the CLIENT, said termination shall not affect
any right of the CLIENT against the CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any
retention or payment of monies by the CLIENT due to the CONTRACTOR will not release the CONTRACTOR
from compliance with the contract documents.
d. After ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice to the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER, the CLIENT
may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to abandon the project and terminate
the contract. In such case, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all work executed and any expense sustained
plus reasonable profit.
e. If, through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR, the work is suspended for a period of more than ninety (90)
days by the CLIENT or under an order of court or other public authority, or the ENGINEER fails to act on any
request for payment within thirty (30) days after it is submitted, or the CLIENT fails to pay the CONTRACTOR
substantially the sum approved by the ENGINEER or awarded by arbitrators within sixty (60) days after its
approval and presentation, then the CONTRACTOR may, after ten (10) days from delivery of written notice to
the CLIENT and the ENGINEER, terminate the contract and recover from the CLIENT payment for all work
executed and all expenses sustained. In addition and in lieu of terminating the contract, if the ENGINEER has
failed to act on a request for payment of if the CLIENT has failed to make any payment as aforesaid, the
CONTRACTOR may upon ten (10) days notice to the CLIENT and the ENGINEER stop the work until he has
been paid all amounts then due, in which event and upon resumption of the work, change orders shall be issued
for adjusting the contract price or extending the contract time or both to compensate for the costs and delays
attributable to the stoppage of the work.
f. If the performance of all or any portion of the work is suspended, delayed, or interrupted as a result of a failure of
the CLIENT or ENGINEER to act within the time specified in the contract documents, or if no time is specified
within a reasonable time, an adjustment in the contract price or an extension of the contract time, or both, shall be
made by change order to compensate the CONTRACTOR for the costs and delays necessarily caused by the
failure of the CLIENT or ENGINEER.
5.13 CLIENT'S RIGHT TO CORRECT DEFICIENCIES
In the case of an emergency the CLIENT shall have the right to correct the defective work immediately with
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payment pursuant to Section 10.14.
5.14 RIGHTS OF VARIOUS INTERESTS
Wherever work being done by the CLIENT'S forces or by other contractors is contiguous to work covered by this
contract, the respective rights of the various interests involved shall be established by agreement to secure the
completion of the various portions of the work in general harmony.
5.15 SEPARATE CONTRACTS
a. The CLIENT reserves the right to perform additional work himself or to let other contracts in connection with this
project. The CONTRACTOR shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and
storage of their materials and the execution of their work, and shall properly connect and coordinate his work
with theirs. If the proper execution or results of any part of the CONTRACTOR'S work depends upon the work,
of any other contractor, the CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report to the ENGINEER any defects in
such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. His failure to notify the ENGINEER of
such irregularities shall indicate the work of other contractors has been satisfactorily completed to receive his
work. The CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for defects of which he could not have known, which
develop in the work of others after the work is completed. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to
measure the completed work in place and report to the ENGINEER immediately any difference between
completed work by others and the drawings.
b. If the performance of additional work by other contractors or the CLIENT is not noted in the contract documents
prior to the execution of the contract, written notice thereof shall be given to the CONTRACTOR prior to starting
any such additional work. If the CONTRACTOR believes that the performance of such additional work by the
CLIENT or other involves him in additional expense or entitles him to an extension of the contract time, he may
make a claim therefore.
5.16 SUBCONTRACTS
a. The CONTRACTOR may utilize the services of specialty subcontractors on those parts of the work, which, under
normal contracting practices, are performed, by specialty subcontractors.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall not award work to subcontractor(s) in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the contract
price, without prior written approval of the CLIENT.
c. Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, the CONTRACTOR shall, along with his proposal, submit
in writing to the CLIENT the names of all subcontractor proposed for the work. Subcontractors may not be
changed except at the request or with the consent of the CLIENT.
d. The CONTRACTOR is responsible to the CLIENT for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors, and of their
direct and indirect employees, to the same extent as he is responsible for the acts and omissions of his employees.
e. The contract documents shall not be construed as creating any contractual relations between the CLIENT or the
ENGINEER and any subcontractor.
f. The CONTRACTOR agrees to bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor agrees to be bound by the terms
of the contract documents as far as applicable to his work.
g. For convenience of reference and to facilitate the letting of contracts and subcontracts, the specifications are
separated into titled sections. Such separations shall not, however, operate to make the ENGINEER an arbitrator
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to establish limits to the contracts between the CONTRACTOR and subcontractors.
h. The CONTRACTOR shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts relative to the work to
bind subcontractors to the CONTRACTOR by the terms of the contract documents insofar as applicable to the
work of subcontractors and to give the CONTRACTOR the same power as regards terminating any subcontract
that the CLIENT may exercise over the CONTRACTOR under any provision of the contract documents.
5.17 WORK DURING AN EMERGENCY
a. In any emergency affecting the safety of persons or property, the CONTRACTOR shall act to prevent threatened
damage, injury or loss. In all cases he shall, as soon as practicable, notify the CLIENT of the emergency and he
shall not wait for instructions before proceeding to protect both life and property.
b. Any additional compensation or extension of time claimed by the CONTRACTOR on account of said emergency
work shall be determined under Section 10.
5.18 ORAL AGREEMENTS
Verbal orders and suggestions as to the performance of the work may be given from time to time by the
ENGINEER, or by other representatives of the municipality, county, state or other government or regulatory
agency through the ENGINEER. When in the opinion of the CONTRACTOR, such verbal orders or suggestions
entitle him to a change in contract price or time or both, he must request a change order from the CLIENT. No
verbal order or suggestion of any representative or employee of the municipality, county, state or other
governmental or regulatory agency, or of any other person, shall be construed as authorizing any claims on the
part of the CONTRACTOR for extra compensation for labor, material or other items pertaining to such work, or
for damages or any other expenses incurred because of the CONTRACTOR'S compliance therewith.
5.19 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
For work under this contract the CONTRACTOR must agree:
a. That in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any work under this contract or any
subcontract hereunder, no contractor, material supplier or vendor shall, by reason of race, creed, color or national
origin, discriminate against the person or persons who are qualified and available to perform the work to which
such employment relates.
b. That no contractor, material supplier or vendor shall, in any manner, discriminate against or intimidate or prevent
the employment of any person or persons, or on being hired, prevent or conspire to prevent any person or persons
from the performance of the work under this contract on account of race, creed, color or national origin.
c. Violation of this section shall be cause for cancellation or termination of this contract.
5.20 PROGRESS/COORDINATION MEETINGS
The CLIENT shall, at his discretion, hold weekly meetings to monitor progress and coordinate activities on the
project site. The CONTRACTOR and his subcontractors shall attend these meetings, provide any required
documentation of progress and anticipated construction scheduling as required by the CLIENT. These meetings
will be held at a time and location determined by the CLIENT.
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6.00 AVAILABILITY LANDS; PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
6.01 LANDS BY CLIENT
The CLIENT shall provide, not later than the date specified in the instruction to bidders, the lands shown on the
drawings upon which the work under the contract is to be performed. The CLIENT shall also provide rights-of-
way for access thereto. Any delay in furnishing these lands by the CLIENT shall be deemed proper cause for
consideration of adjustment in the time of completion, but not in the contract amount.
6.02 LANDS BY CONTRACTOR
Any additional land and access thereto not shown on the drawings that may be required for temporary
construction facilities or for storage of materials shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR with no liability to the
CLIENT. The CONTRACTOR shall confine his apparatus and storage of materials and operation of his
workmen to those areas described in the drawings and specifications and such additional areas that he may
provide at his expense. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER in writing of those lands provided at
his expense. The CONTRACTOR shall not disturb any areas outside of his construction limits including
wetlands, woodlands and previously restored work areas.
6.03 PRIVATE PROPERTY
The CONTRACTOR shall not enter upon private property for any purpose without obtaining permissions from
the owner thereof, and he shall be responsible for the preservation of all public property, trees, monuments, etc.,
along and adjacent to the street and/or right-of-way, and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage
or injury thereto. He shall protect carefully from disturbance or damage all monuments and property marks until
the ENGINEER has witnessed or otherwise referenced their location and shall not remove them until directed.
6.04 SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND NOTICES
a. The ENGINEER shall furnish all land surveys and establish all base lines for locating the principal component
parts of the work together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to the work as shown in the contract
documents. Cut sheets will be provided to the CONTRACTOR. From the information provided by the
ENGINEER, unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make
all detail surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, laser settings, stakes for pile
locations and other working points, lines, and elevations.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall notify ENGINEER at least three (3) days prior to the time that construction stakes are
required. No additional compensation shall be allowed CONTRACTOR for any claims of crews being held up
because of lack of line and grade stakes. The ENGINEER will charge the CONTRACTOR for survey crew time
lost if the site isn't ready for staking at the time requested by the CONTRACTOR. The ENGINEER at no
expense to CONTRACTOR will stake the proposed work once. Should CONTRACTOR request restaking this
work will be done as ENGINEER'S schedule permits and at the expense of CONTRACTOR.
c. After lines and grades for any part of the work have been given by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR will be
held responsible for the proper execution of the work to such lines and grades and all stakes or other marks given
shall be protected and preserved by him until authorized to remove them by the inspector. The CONTRACTOR
shall, at his own expense, correct any mistakes that may be caused by their unauthorized disturbance or removal.
The ENGINEER may require that work be suspended at any time when for any reason such marks cannot be
properly followed.
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d. The CONTRACTOR shall assist the ENGINEER, as required, in staking utility lines by exposing potentially
conflicting utility lines for determination of line location and elevation as an incidental item to utility
construction.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall carefully preserve bench marks and reference points for the project duration and, in
case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for
any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance.
f. Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the work shall be secured and paid for
by the CONTRACTOR. Permits, licenses and easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in
existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the CLIENT, unless otherwise specified. The CLIENT shall
make application for permits for crossing highways and/or railroads prior to letting, and the CONTRACTOR
shall obtain said permits and post any required bonds. The CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply
with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the
CONTRACTOR observes that the contract documents are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the
ENGINEER in writing, and any necessary changes will be made by change order.
g. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for necessary notices to utility companies, police and fire departments,
etc., and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating thereto. Adjacent property owners shall
be notified 48 hours in advance, by the CONTRACTOR, of any constructions activities that will impact their
property, access or availability of water, telephone, gas, or electricity, or cable television. If under emergency
situations 48 hours notice is not possible the CONTRACTOR shall notify the residents as soon as practical.
6.05 SOIL BORINGS AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
a. The CLIENT may have a subsurface exploration report performed by a Geotechnical Engineer consultant. The
results, if any, are included in the specifications or can be obtained by the Consultant. The Consultant’s report
presents his conclusions on the subsurface conditions based on his interpretation of the data obtained in the
exploration.
b. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for reviewing the consultant's report and any addenda thereto, and by
submitting his proposal, the CONTRACTOR certifies that his proposal is based on the subsurface conditions, as
described in that report.
c. It is recognized that a subsurface exploration may not disclosed all conditions as they actually exist and further,
conditions may change, particularly groundwater conditions, between the time of subsurface exploration and the
time of construction. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before such conditions are disturbed, except in
the event of an emergency, notify the CLIENT by written notice of conditions that are different than those
anticipated by the foundation consultant's report or differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and
generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract documents.
d. The CLIENT shall instruct the Geotechnical Engineer consultant to promptly investigate the conditions, and if he
finds that such conditions do so materially differ and cause an increase in the cost of, or in the time required for,
performance of the work, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the contract documents shall be modified by
a change order. Any claim of the CONTRACTOR for adjustment hereunder shall not be allowed unless he has
given the required written notice prior to starting work.
e. Likewise, if the CLIENT'S representative or ENGINEER on the construction site observes subsurface conditions
which are different than those anticipated by the foundation consultant's report, he shall immediately bring this
fact to the CONTRACTOR'S attention. After the unanticipated conditions have been brought to the attention of
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the CONTRACTOR, and the Geotechnical Engineer consultant has concurred, immediate negotiations will be
undertaken between the CLIENT and the CONTRACTOR to arrive at a change in contract price for reduction in
work because of the unanticipated conditions.
6.06 PROSECUTION OF WORK NEAR PUBLIC UTILITIES PROPERTIES
a. The location of existing utilities indicated on the drawings are based solely on known records and no
responsibility is assumed by the CLIENT or ENGINEER for the accuracy of those utilities indicated on the plans.
b. It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to inform himself of the existence and exact location of all
underground utilities which may be adjacent to the work. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for and shall
preserve and protect all utilities that are above ground surface and below ground surface whether or not the
approximate locations are shown in the plans. He shall assume full responsibility for reimbursing the owners
thereof for any damage or injury to such utilities that may be caused by his operations. He shall at no time
interfere with any person engaged in protecting or moving utility properties or in the operation of the utility.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall give notice to the owners of all utilities at least 48 hours before starting any
construction operations that will affect such properties. If, during the course of his operations he discovers utility
properties, the existence of which was not known, he shall immediately notify the owner thereof and the
ENGINEER.
d. Should the CONTRACTOR desire to have any temporary alterations or moves made in utility properties in order
to facilitate his operations and for his sole benefit, which alterations or moves would not be otherwise required, he
shall make necessary arrangements with the owners of the utilities and bear all expense in connection therewith.
e. When permanent utility moves are required the CONTRACTOR shall coordinate his operations with those of the
utility owner, with no additional compensation. The costs associated with permanent utility moves will be paid
by the CLIENT or the owner of the utility.
f. The CONTRACTOR shall exercise particular care, whenever gas mains or other utility lines are crossed, to
provide compacted backfill or other stable support for such lines to prevent any detrimental displacement, rupture
or other failure.
6.07 FIRE PROTECTION
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and maintain a suitable quantity and type of portable fire extinguisher at the
job site. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for handling of the equipment and maintaining fire protection
at the site.
6.08 TIME OF WORK
Work shall be done during regular working hours. No construction equipment shall be operated on the job site
between the hours of 9 PM and 7 AM. No work shall be done on Sundays unless special approval therefore is
granted by the CLIENT, ENGINEER and the local municipality. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the
ENGINEER in advance of all times when men are to work on this construction.
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7.00 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
7.01 MATERIALS FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR
a. All materials used in the work shall be new unless otherwise provided for in the contract documents, shall meet
the requirements of the specification be in conformance with samples provided, and shall not be incorporated into
the work until reviewed by the ENGINEER.
b. Unless otherwise specifically indicated in the contract documents, all materials necessary for the proper execution
of the work shall be furnished and paid for by the CONTRACTOR, whether temporary or not and whether
incorporated into the work or not.
c. Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and
conditions as specified by the manufacturer.
d. Materials, supplied or equipment to be incorporated into the work shall not be purchased by the CONTRACTOR
or the subcontractor subject to a chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by
which an interest is retained by the seller.
e. The CLIENT will at his option pay for materials that are purchased and surface stored by the CONTRACTOR
prior to their incorporation into the work.
7.02 MATERIALS FURNISHED BY CLIENT
a. Materials specifically indicated shall be furnished by the CLIENT. Before incorporating any of the materials into
the work, the CONTRACTOR shall inspect the materials so furnished by the CLIENT. If the CONTRACTOR
discovers any patent defects in material furnished by the CLIENT, he shall notify the ENGINEER.
b. Unless otherwise noted or specifically stated, materials furnished by the CLIENT are considered to be FOB the
nearest railroad station or truck line. The CONTRACTOR shall transport the materials to the job site, unload and
properly protect all such materials from damage or loss. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for material
loss or damage after receipt of material at the point of delivery.
7.03 STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Materials shall be so stored by the CONTRACTOR as to insure the preservation of their quality and fitness for
the work. Stored materials shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection. Private property shall not be
used for storage purposes without the written permission of the owner or lessee thereof.
7.04 REJECTED WORK AND MATERIALS
a. All materials, whether furnished by the CLIENT or CONTRACTOR, which do not conform to the requirements
of the contract documents, or which are not equal to samples or other product data reviewed by the ENGINEER,
or which are in any way unsatisfactory to the CLIENT or unsuited to the purpose for which they are intended,
whether incorporated into the construction or not, shall be rejected. Any defective work whether the result of
poor workmanship, use of defective materials, damage through carelessness or any other cause shall be removed
within ten (10) days after written notice is given by the CLIENT or ENGINEER, and the work shall be re-
executed by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall bear the expense of making good all work of other
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CONTRACTORS destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement. The fact that the ENGINEER may
have previously overlooked such defective work shall not constitute an acceptance of any part of it.
b. All removal and replacement work shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. Should the CONTRACTOR
fail to remove rejected work or materials within ten (10) days after written notice to do so, the CLIENT may
remove them and may store the materials.
c. Correction of faulty work after final payment shall be in accordance with Section 10.24.
7.05 MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS
Manufactured supplies, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and
conditioned as directed by the manufacturer.
7.06 CONDUCT OF WORKMEN
The qualifications and conduct of workmen shall be in accordance with MN/DOT Specification 1802.
7.07 CUTTING AND PATCHING
The CONTRACTOR shall do all necessary cutting, fixing or patching of the work that may be required to make
its several parts fit together properly, or to properly receive the work of the various trades, or as required by the
drawings and specifications, to complete the work. He shall restore all such cut or patched work as approved by
the ENGINEER. Cutting of any existing structure that shall endanger the work, adjacent property, workmen or
the public shall not be done.
7.08 WARRANTY
a. The CONTRACTOR shall expressly warrant and guarantee the workmanship, equipment and materials furnished
to be in compliance with the terms of the contract documents. The said warranty shall extend for a full two (2)
year period from and after the acceptance of the project by the CLIENT. If any of the work is found to be
defective or not in accordance with the contract documents, CONTRACTOR shall correct the said condition
promptly after receipt of written notice from the CLIENT. This includes the repairs of any damage to other parts
of the system resulting from such defects. Prior to commencement of the corrective work, the CONTRACTOR
shall provide insurance certificate policies, in accordance to Section 8 herein, so as to protect the CLIENT, its
ENGINEER or agents during the performance of the warranty work. Acceptance by the CLIENT for the purpose
of beginning the warranty period will be deemed to be when the project is finally accepted by the CLIENT:
However, in the case of a project which includes both utility improvements and street improvement, the CLIENT
could accept the utility portion of the project upon written request by the CONTRACTOR and recommendation
of the ENGINEER after the utility portion has been completed and is capable of being put into service.
b. The acceptance of the installation, or any part of it, shall not act to waive the liability on the part of the
CONTRACTOR and his surety.
c. In the event that the CONTRACTOR should fail to make such repairs, adjustments or other work that may be
made necessary by such defects, the CLIENT may do so and charge the CONTRACTOR the cost thereby
incurred. The Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the warrantee/guarantee period.
The CONTRACTOR'S performance and payment bond delivered to the CLIENT pursuant to the contract shall
cover the CONTRACTOR'S obligations provided for herein.
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8.00 INSURANCE, LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY & MISCELLANEOUS
8.01 INSURANCE
a. The CONTRACTOR shall secure and maintain such insurance from an insurance company authorized to write
casualty insurance in the state where the work is located as will protect himself, his subcontractors, and the
CLIENT and ENGINEER from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from work
performed under the contract documents. The CONTRACTOR shall not commence work under this Contract
until he has obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and shall have filed the certificate of insurance or
the certified copy of the insurance policy with the owner and ENGINEER. Each certificate of insurance shall
name the CLIENT and the ENGINEER as additional insureds. If the CONTRACTOR’S work is done in a public
easement or right-of-way, then the public entity and the public entity’s Engineer shall also be named as an
additional insured. Each certificate of insurance and policy shall contain a clause providing that it shall not be
canceled by the insurance company without ten (10) days written notice to the CLIENT of intention to cancel.
b. Unless otherwise specifically waived in writing signed by the CLIENT, the required insurance and the amounts
of said insurance shall not be less than the following:
1. Public Liability Insurance
a. Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
b. Property Damage $1,000,000 each accident
$2,000,000 aggregate
c. Pollution Liability $2,000,000 each occurrence
(for accidental realease of pollution during demolition of property)
2. Automobile Insurance
a. Bodily Injury $750,000 per person
$1,000,000 per accident
b. Property Damage not less than $50,000 per accident
c. Coverage shall include: hired, non-owned and owned auto
3. Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability
a. Worker’s Compensation per MN State Statute
b. Employer’s Liability shall have minimum limits of $500,000 per accident;
$500,000 per employee; $500,000 per disease policy limit.
4. General Insurance Requirements
a. The policy is to be written on an occurrence basis or as acceptable to the CLIENT. Certificate of
insurance must indicate if the policy is issued on a claims-made or occurrence basis. All certificates of
insurance shall provide that the Contract and Analysis Services Office be given not less than (30) days
prior written notice of cancellation, non-renewal or any material changes in the policy. Agent must state
on the certificate if they carry errors and omissions coverage.
b. The Contractor shall not commence work until a Certificate of Insurance covering all of the insurance
required by these specifications is approved and a notice to proceed has been issued by the project
manager. Insurance must remain in place for the duration of the original contract and any extension
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periods.
c. Satisfaction of policy and endorsement requirements for General Liability and Auto Insurance, of “each
occurrence” and “aggregate” limits, can be met with an umbrella or excess policy with the same
minimum monetary limits written on an occurrence basis, providing it is written by the same insurance
carrier.
d. Insurance coverage shall remain in effect through the warrantee period.
8.02 INDEMNITY
a. To the fullest extent permitted by the law, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the CLIENT and the ENGINEER
and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not
limited to attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that any such
claim, damage, loss or expense 1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or
destruction of tangible property (other than the work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and 2) is
caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of
whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to
negate, abridge or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist as to
any party or person described in this Section.
b. In any and all claims against the CLIENT or the ENGINEER or any of their agents or employees by any
employee of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Section shall not be
limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable or for
the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under worker's or workmen's compensation acts, disability benefit acts
or other employee benefit acts.
c. The obligation of the CONTRACTOR under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability of the ENGINEER,
his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys,
change orders, designs or specifications.
8.03 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
The CONTRACTOR shall within ten (10) days after the receipt of the notice of award furnish the CLIENT with
both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in penal sum equal to the amount of the contract price,
conditioned upon the performance by the CONTRACTOR of all undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and
agreements of the contract documents, and upon the prompt payment by the CONTRACTOR to all persons
supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the work provided by the contract documents. Such bond
shall be executed by the CONTRACTOR and a corporate bonding company licensed to transact such business in
the state in which the work is to be performed and which is named in the current list of "Surety Companies
Acceptable on Federal Bonds" as published in the Federal Register. The bond shall be in a form acceptable to the
CLIENT. The expense of this bond shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. If any time a surety on any such
bond is declared a bankrupt or loses its right to do business in the state in which the work is performed, the
CONTRACTOR shall within ten (10) days after notice from the CLIENT to do so substitute an acceptable bond
in such form and sum and signed by such other surety or sureties as may be satisfactory to the CLIENT. The
premiums on such bond shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR. No further payments shall be deemed due nor
shall be made until the new surety or sureties shall have furnished an acceptable bond to the CLIENT. When
asked in writing, the ENGINEER will apprise the bonding company in writing of project status at intervals not
more frequently then 90 days.
These bonds or an acceptable 100% maintenance bond shall guarantee the quality of material and Workmanship
of said Work for a period of two (2) years from the date of final payment approval. The CONTRACTOR may
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not release the Surety company on the bonds(s) until they have received a written release of said bond(s) from the
CLIENT.
When a period of two (2) years has elapsed after the date of the acceptance of the Work by the CLIENT and if
upon inspection by the CLIENT the Work is found in good condition, the bond(s) shall be released.
If it is found by the inspection after two (2) years’ use that some of the work or some of the materials are
defective, such Work of materials shall be replaced or repaired by the CONTRACTOR, and only when the
CONTRACTOR has properly replaced and repaired such defective Work and/or materials will the CLIENT
release the bond(s).
8.04 PATENTS, FEES AND ROYALTIES
CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incidental to the use in the
performance of the work of any invention, design, process, product or device which is the subject of patent rights
or copyrights held by others. If a particular invention, design, process, product or device is specified in the
contract documents for use in the performance of the work and if to the actual knowledge of CLIENT or
ENGINEER its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to
others, the existence of such rights shall be disclosed in the contract documents. If the CONTRACTOR has
reason to believe that the design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, he shall be
responsible for promptly giving such information to the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and
hold harmless, the CLIENT and ENGINEER, and anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them from
and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement of
patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the work or resulting from the incorporation
in the work of any invention, design, process, product or device not specified in the contract documents, and shall
defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
8.05 PERMITS AND LICENSES
All permits and license necessary to use any invention, design, process, product or device for the performance of
the work which are the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others, shall be secured by the
CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement of the work.
8.06 LAWS, REGULATIONS AND SAFETY
a. The CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable
to the work. If the CONTRACTOR observes that the specifications or drawings are at variance therewith, he
shall give ENGINEER prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted by an
appropriate modification. If the CONTRACTOR performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to ENGINEER, he shall bear all costs arising
therefrom; however, it shall not be his primary responsibility to make certain that the specifications and drawings
are in accordance with such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
b. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and
programs in connection with the work. He will take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide
the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the work and other persons who
may be affected thereby, all the work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in
storage on or off the site and other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course
of construction.
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c. The CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any public
body having jurisdiction. He will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all
necessary safeguards for safety and protection. He will notify the owner of adjacent utilities when prosecution of
the work may affect them. The CONTRACTOR will remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property caused,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor or anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may liable, and not attributable,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the CONTRACTOR.
d. The CONTRACTOR'S duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the work shall continue until
such time as all the work is completed and ENGINEER has issued a notice to CLIENT and CONTRACTOR that
work is acceptable.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose duty shall be the
prevention of accidents. This person shall be CONTRACTOR'S superintendent unless otherwise designated in
writing by CONTRACTOR to CLIENT. He shall at all times keep the chief of police, the fire chief, the city,
county, state, and the ENGINEER, informed of current traffic detours and patterns. If, at any time, the
CONTRACTOR fails to adequately maintain any of the traffic control devices, the ENGINEER may proceed to
install, replace or maintain the devices and deduct the costs thereof from any monies due the CONTRACTOR.
No direct compensation will be made for any flagmen required on the project under this contract. All necessary
signing and barricading for lane closures and street closing shall be done in conformance with the "Minnesota
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
f. In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the
CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from the ENGINEER or CLIENT, shall act to
prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He will give the ENGINEER prompt written notice of any significant
changes in the work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused thereby, and a change order shall there
upon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.
g. All construction activities shall be in conformance with current OSHA standards.
8.07 WARNING SIGNS AND BARRICADES
The CONTRACTOR shall at all times so conduct his work as to insure the least possible obstruction to traffic and
inconvenience to the general public and the residents in the vicinity of the work, and to insure the protection of
persons and property. No road or street shall be closed to the public except with the permission of the CLIENT
and proper governmental authority. The CONTRACTOR shall warn effected motorists or residents of any
construction practices or situations which could be dangerous, cause personal injuries or property damage. Fire
hydrants on or adjacent to the work shall be kept accessible to fire fighting equipment at all times. Temporary
provisions shall be made by the CONTRACTOR to insure the use of sidewalks and the proper functioning of all
gutters, sewer inlets, drainage ditches and irrigation ditches, which shall not be obstructed. The ENGINEER
reserves the right to require immediate backfilling of any street area which the ENGINEER deems it required for
safe traffic circulation within or adjacent to the project.
8.08 CROSSING UTILITIES, ETC.
Where the prosecution of the work results in the crossing of highways, railroads, streets or utilities under the
jurisdiction of state, county, city or other public or private entities, the CONTRACTOR shall secure written
permission from the proper authority to cross said highway, railroad, street or utility before further prosecuting
the work (see Section 6.04f). A copy of the written document granting permission shall be filed with the
CLIENT and ENGINEER before any work is done. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to obtain a written
release from the applicable authority upon completion of the work. A copy of this written release shall be filed
with the CLIENT and ENGINEER before final acceptance of the work is granted.
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8.09 SANITARY PROVISIONS
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain such sanitary facilities for the use of his employees and those of
his subcontractors as may be necessary to comply with the laws, rules or regulations of the federal, state, and local
governments, or agencies or departments thereof.
8.10 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS
a. Where historical objects of potential architectural, archeological or paleontological nature are discovered within
the areas on which the CONTRACTOR'S operations are in progress, the CONTRACTOR shall restrict or
suspend his operations in the immediate area of the discovery as may be necessary to preserve the discovered
objects until the CLIENT has made arrangements for their disposition or has recorded the desired data relative
thereto.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the CLIENT of any historical objects he may discover or become
aware of as the work is being prosecuted, and shall aid in the preservation and salvage program decided upon, as
may be requested or ordered by the owner. No work that the CONTRACTOR considers to be extra work shall be
performed without the written authorization of the CLIENT.
c. The CLIENT shall have the right to restrict or suspend the CONTRACTOR'S operations in the immediate area
where historical objects are discovered for a period not to exceed 72 hours, without claim being made by the
CONTRACTOR for any damages he might suffer as a result thereof.
8.11 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION
Pollution of natural resources of air, land and water by operations under this Contract shall be prevented,
controlled and abated in accordance with the rules, regulations and standards adopted and established by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for reporting (M.S. 115.061)
and the damage caused by fuel or oil leaks and spills emanating from its equipment. All contaminated soil will be
removed form the site following M.P.C.A. guidelines.
9.00 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION OF WORK
9.01 NOTICE TO PROCEED
The date of commencement of the work is the date set forth in the notice to proceed. If there is no notice to
proceed, commencement shall be the date of the contract or such other date as may be established therein.
Thereupon, the CONTRACTOR shall begin and shall prosecute the work regularly and without interruption,
unless otherwise directed in writing by the CLIENT, with such manpower and equipment as is necessary to
complete the work within the time stated in the contract documents.
9.02 CONTRACT TIME
The CONTRACTOR shall complete, in an acceptable manner, all of the work contracted for in the time stated in
the contract documents.
9.03 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
a. Prior to the start of the work, there will be a pre-construction conference arranged by the ENGINEER.
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Representatives of effected government agencies, the CLIENT, the CONTRACTOR (including his project
superintendent), the contractor's subcontractors and utility companies shall be present at this meeting.
b. At this meeting, the CONTRACTOR shall designate a competent project superintendent as described in Section
5.06. The CONTRACTOR shall also submit a list of phone numbers for the various subcontractors, foremen and
superintendents, including numbers to use in case of emergency.
c. Also at this meeting, the CONTRACTOR shall submit in writing to the ENGINEER for approval, a schedule of
procedure indicating the order in which the CONTRACTOR proposes to perform the various stages of the work,
the dates on which he will start the several salient features thereof (including procurement of materials, plant, and
equipment), and the contemplated dates for completing the same. This schedule shall be in the form of a bar chart
of a suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled and completed at weekly intervals.
The CONTRACTOR shall not deviate from said schedule after once approved without the written permission of
the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall also submit a schedule of payments that he anticipates he will earn
during the course of the work, based on the work schedule.
9.04 CHANGE ORDERS
a. A change order is a written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the CLIENT, issued after execution of the
contract, authorizing a change in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or contract time. A change order
signed by the CONTRACTOR indicates his agreement therewith, including the adjustment in the contract sum or
contract time.
b. Without invalidating the contract or without affecting the validity of the performance bond, the CLIENT may, at
any time or from time to time order additions, deletions or modifications in the work; these will be authorized by
change orders. Upon receipt of a change order, CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the work involved. All such
work shall be performed under the applicable conditions of the contract documents. If any change order causes
an increase or decrease in the contract price or an extension or shortening of the contract time, an equitable
adjustment will be made as provided in Section 10.
c. Additional work performed by the CONTRACTOR without authorization of a change order will not entitle him
to an increase in the contract price or an extension of the contract time, except in the case of an emergency as
provided in Section 5.17.
9.05 FIELD ORDER
ENGINEER may authorize minor changes or alterations in the work not involving extra cost and not inconsistent
with the overall intent of the contract documents. These may be accomplished by a field order. If
CONTRACTOR believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by ENGINEER entitled him to an
increase in the contract price, he may make a claim therefore as provided in Section 9.06. No claim will be
considered unless made in accordance with Section 9.06.
9.06 CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
If the CONTRACTOR wishes to make a claim for an increase in the contract sum, he shall give the CLIENT and
ENGINEER written notice thereof within 3 days after the occurrence of the event giving rise to such claim. This
notice shall be given by the CONTRACTOR before proceeding to execute the work, except in an emergency
endangering life or property in which case the CONTRACTOR shall proceed in accordance with Section 5.13.
Except as specifically authorized in writing by a change order issued by the ENGINEER at the time additional
work is done beyond the original scope of the contract documents, the CONTRACTOR shall have and make no
claim for additional compensation. The CONTRACTOR'S pleas of ignorance of foreseeable conditions which
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will create difficulties or hindrances in the execution of the work will not be acceptable to the CLIENT as an
excuse for any failure of the CONTRACTOR to fulfill the requirements of the contract documents and shall not
be a basis for the CONTRACTOR'S claim for additional compensation. If the CLIENT and the CONTRACTOR
cannot agree on the amount of the adjustment in the contract sum, it shall be determined by the ENGINEER.
Any change in the contract sum resulting from such claim shall be authorized by change order.
9.07 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS
The CLIENT shall have the right to take possession of and use any completed or partially completed portions of
the work, notwithstanding that the time for completing the entire work or such portions may not have expired.
The CLIENT will seek to minimize the delay to the CONTRACTOR occasioned by the CLIENT occupancy
before acceptance.
9.08 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Should the CONTRACTOR fail to maintain satisfactory progress, the ENGINEER will require that additional
forces, materials, or equipment be provided as he determines to be necessary for bringing the project up to
schedule and maintaining that level for the balance of the work. Any failure to adhere to the approved progress
schedule will be considered prima facie evidence that the CONTRACTOR has failed to provide sufficient
workers, equipment, or materials, to assure completion of the project within the specified time. If the
CONTRACTOR fails to adhere to the approved progress schedule or fails to take action as ordered to remedy
unsatisfactory progress, a notice of default may be issued as provided for in Section 5.
9.09 DETERMINATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME, DELAYS
a. The time allowed for completion of all work required by the contract will be stated in the special provisions and
that time allotment shall be known as the contract time. It is essential that the work be prosecuted continuously
and effectively, with the least possible delay, to the end that all work will be completed within the time period
allowed.
b. The contract time allowance is the amount established for completion of the proposed quantities. The
CONTRACTOR will proceed with the work at such rate of progress to insure full completion within the contract
time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the CONTRACTOR and the CLIENT, that the
contract time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time, taking into consideration the
average climatic and economic conditions and other factors prevailing in the locality of the work. Any plea by
the CONTRACTOR that insufficient time was allowed shall not be considered a valid reason for either an
extension of the Contract time or revision of the working day charges. Should any extension of time be granted,
the extended time for completion shall then be in full force and affect the same as though it were originally
allowed.
c. The working day will be the unit of measure for determination of contract time. The ENGINEER will furnish the
CONTRACTOR a weekly statement that will show the daily expenditure of working days. The statement will
include an accounting of all delays affecting prosecution of the progress controlling operations. The delay time
will be classified as either avoidable or unavoidable. Assessment of working day charges will begin on the date
given in the notice to proceed and cease when all work has been completed except for maintenance.
d. Avoidable delays are those that the CONTRACTOR could foresee or had within his power to control or prevent.
Working day charges will not be waived or reduced for any reasons of avoidable delay. The following
circumstances or conditions shall be considered avoidable delays.
1. Delays caused by conditions on the project, including traffic conditions, that could be foreseen or
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anticipated prior to time of bid opening. These conditions shall include foreseeable construction-
sequencing delays.
2. Delays due to the CONTRACTOR'S failure to provide sufficient forces and equipment to maintain
satisfactory progress in completing the progress-controlling items of work.
3. Delays due to slow delivery of materials from the supplier or fabricator when the material was available
in warehouse stock, or when delivery was delayed for reasons of priority, late ordering, financial
considerations, or other causes within the power of the CONTRACTOR to avoid.
4. Delays caused by plant and equipment failure of less than four hours duration, or at any time when the
delay is due to the CONTRACTOR'S failure to provide and maintain the equipment in good mechanical
condition, or to provide for immediate emergency repairs.
e. Unavoidable delays are those that were beyond the power of the CONTRACTOR to control, with no fault or
negligence on his part. In addition to inclement weather conditions, the following circumstances or conditions
will be considered unavoidable delays:
1. Delays caused by an earthquake, flood, cloudbursts, cyclone, tornado, or other cataclysmic phenomenon
of a nature beyond the power of the CONTRACTOR to foresee and defend against.
2. Delays caused by acts of the government or a political subdivision, or by acts of the public enemy,
including fires, epidemics, and strikes not caused by improper acts or omissions of the CONTRACTOR.
3. Delays caused by the CLIENT or other parties such as commercial manufacturers and fabricators, the
actions or non-actions of which are not within the power of the CONTRACTOR to control or overcome,
unless another manufacturer or fabricator of a similar product is available.
4. Delays caused by noncompletion of work being done by other CONTRACTORs or utility owners, or
due to other unforeseeable interferences not the fault of the CONTRACTOR.
5. Delays directly attributable to the performance of extra work as outlined in a change order or increased
quantities of work, in which case the maximum delay shall equate to the percentage increase in
quantities.
6. Extraordinary delays in the delivery of materials, resulting from strikes, lockouts, freight embargoes,
governmental acts, or sudden disaster, of a nature beyond the power of the CONTRACTOR or his
supplier to foresee and forestall, unless another supplier is available.
f. Working day charges will be determined on the basis of the CONTRACTOR'S ability to effectively prosecute the
progress-controlling operations, in consideration of the avoidable and unavoidable delay provisions hereof.
Working day assessments will be as follows:
1. One whole day will be assessed for each working day during which work on the progress-controlling
operations can be effectively prosecuted during 8 or more hours of the CONTRACTOR'S daily work
schedule.
2. A fractional day will be assessed: a) when work on the progress-controlling operations can be effective
prosecuted for at least 4 hours but less than 8 hours of the daily work schedule; b) when conditions
beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR and unknown to him at the time of bidding make it
impossible to prosecute work on the progress controlling operations with full efficiency for at least 8
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hours of the daily work schedule; or c) when work can be prosecuted on one or more but not all of the
progress-controlled operations.
3. No charge will be made: a) when work on the progress-controlling operations cannot be effectively
prosecuted for at least 4 hours of the daily work schedule; b) on Sundays, and legal holidays; d) during
periods of authorized work suspension, except when suspension is ordered for reasons of fault or
negligence on the part of the CONTRACTOR.
g. The granting of additional time for completion of the work will be limited to the performance of extra work or
increased quantities of work. Any additional time allowed will be limited to a period of time which is
proportional to the increased dollar volume of work, unless it can be shown that the added work was a controlling
factor in the rate of progress, or unless an extension of contract time was otherwise allowed in the change order
authorizing the additional work, in which case the value of that work will be excluded from further consideration
in determining the additional time to be allowed.
h. Any contention by the CONTRACTOR as to improper or excessive assessment of work day charges shall be in
the form of a written protest to the ENGINEER setting forth the specific dates and reasons for justifying reduced
charges. Corrected weekly statement will be issued whenever the CONTRACTOR'S contentions are found to be
valid or at any time the ENGINEER detects an error. The ENGINEER's ruling will be final.
9.10 FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK ON TIME
a. Time being an essential element of the Contract, it is hereby agreed that the CLIENT will be entitled to damages
for failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to complete the work within the prescribed time. In view of the
difficulty in making a precise determination of actual damages incurred, the CONTRACTOR will be assessed a
daily charge in the amount stipulated, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages to compensate for the additional
costs incurred.
b. In any suit involving assessment or recovery of liquidated damages, the reasonableness of daily charges shall be
presumed and the amount assessed will be in addition to every other remedy now or hereinafter enforceable at
law, in equity, by statute, or under the CONTRACT.
c. The CONTRACTOR will be assessed a daily charge, on a calendar day basis, for each day that any work remains
uncompleted after expiration of the Contract time as determined and extended in accordance with 9.09. The daily
charge will be based on the final Contract value, and will be in the amount shown in the Schedule of Liquidated
Damages for that value.
Schedule of Liquidated Damages
Original Contract Amount Charge Per
From More Than To and Including Calendar Day
$0 $50,000 $300
$50,000 $100,000 $400
$100,000 $500,000 $600
$500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000
$1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,500
$2,000,000 $5,000,000 $2,000
$5,000,000 - $3,000
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d. The CLIENT may waive all or any portion of the liquidated damage assessment after the date of the work is
substantially completed and is: a) in condition for safe and convenient use by the traveling public; or b) available
for next-stage construction without restriction. No liquidated damages will accrue during period of authorized
suspension.
e. Permitting the CONTRACTOR to continue and finish the work or any part of it after the time fixed for its
completion shall not in any way operate as a waiver on the part of the CLIENT of any of its rights under the
contact. Neither by the act of taking over the work nor by annulment of the contract shall the CLIENT forfeit the
right to recover liquidated damages from the CONTRACTOR or his sureties.
9.11 FINAL INSPECTION
a. Upon written notice from the CONTRACTOR that the project is completed, the ENGINEER together with the
CLIENT, and other appropriate parties, will make a preliminary inspection with the CONTRACTOR present.
Upon completion of this preliminary inspection, the ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR, in writing, of
any particulars in which this inspection reveals that the work is defective or incomplete. This list shall be referred
to as a "punch list".
b. Upon receiving the punch list from the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately undertake the work
required to remedy defects and complete the project to satisfaction of the ENGINEER.
c. When the CONTRACTOR has corrected or completed the items as listed in the ENGINEER'S written notice, he
shall inform the ENGINEER, in writing, that the required work has been completed. Upon receipt of this notice,
the ENGINEER, in the presence of the CONTRACTOR, CLIENT, and other appropriate parties shall make his
final inspection of the project.
d. Should the ENGINEER find all work satisfactory at the time of this second inspection, the CONTRACTOR will
be allowed to make application for final payment in accordance with the provision of the contract documents.
Should the ENGINEER still find dissatisfaction with the same work, the ENGINEER shall inform the
CONTRACTOR of the deficiencies and will deny the CONTRACTOR'S request for final payment, until such
time and the CONTRACTOR has satisfactorily completed the required work. The cost of the third or subsequent
inspections shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.
10.00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
10.01 DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT AMOUNT
Except in cases where unit prices form the basis for payment under the contract documents, the CONTRACTOR
shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of the contract documents, submit an itemized breakdown of the contract
amount having the value, including an allowance for profit and overhead, assigned to each part of the work.
Unless the breakdown of the contract amount is objected to by the CLIENT, it shall be used as the basis for all
requests for payment.
10.02 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
a. The CONTRACTOR may submit periodically, but not more than once each month, at the end of the calendar
month, a request for payment for work done and materials delivered and stored on the site. Payment for materials
stored on the site will be conditioned on the following: The CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence to establish
the CLIENT'S title to such materials; acceptable provisions have been made for storage; the CONTRACTOR is
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responsible for all loss, theft, vandalism, storage and similar peril for the full value of the stored material.
b. Each request for payment shall be itemized and computed as to work completed on all items listed in the detailed
breakdown of contract amount less 5% to be retained until final completion and acceptance of the work, and less
previous payments. Where unit prices are specified, the request for payment shall be based on the quantities
completed. On completion and acceptance of a part of the work on which the price is stated separately in the
contract documents, payment may be made in full, including retained percentages, less authorized deductions.
c. All work covered by partial payment made shall thereupon become the sole property of the CLIENT, but this
provision shall not be construed as relieving the CONTRACTOR of the sole responsibility for the care and
protection of the work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work or as a
waiver of the right of the CLIENT to required the fulfillment of all terms of the contract documents.
10.03 ENGINEER'S ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
Within 10 days of submission of any request for payment by the CONTRACTOR, the ENGINEER shall:
Approve the request for payment as submitted and forward it to the CLIENT; or approve such other amount as he
shall consider is due the CONTRACTOR informing the CONTRACTOR in writing of his reasons for approving
the modified amount; or withhold the request for payment, informing the CONTRACTOR in writing of his
reasons for withholding it.
10.04 CLIENT'S ACTION ON AN APPROVED REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
Within 30 days from the date of approval of a request for payment by the ENGINEER, the CLIENT shall:
Pay the request for payment as approved by the ENGINEER or; pay such other amount in accordance with
Section 10.05 as he shall decide is due the CONTRACTOR, informing the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER
in writing of its reasons for paying the modified amount or; withhold payment in accordance with Section 10.05
informing the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER in writing of its reasons for withholding payment.
10.05 CLIENT'S RIGHT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT
a. The CLIENT may withhold payment in whole or in part to the extent necessary to protect itself from loss on
account of any of the following causes; violation of any of the terms of the contract documents or; defective work
not remedied or; reasonable evidence indicating potential filing of claims by other parties against the
CONTRACTOR or CLIENT; or failure of the CONTRACTOR to make payments to subcontractors, material
suppliers or; damage to the owner of any other party.
b. When any of the above grounds for which payment is being withheld is removed, payment shall be made for the
amount withheld.
10.06 INTEREST ON UNPAID REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT
Should the CLIENT fail to pay an approved request for payment within 30 days from the date of approval by the
ENGINEER, and should it fail to inform the ENGINEER and the CONTRACTOR in writing of its reasons for
withholding payment, the CLIENT shall pay the CONTRACTOR interest on the unpaid amount of the request
for payment pursuant to M.S.429.041, Subdivision 6.
10.07 PAYMENT FOR UNCORRECTED WORK
Should the CLIENT direct the CONTRACTOR to not correct work that has been damaged or that has not been
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performed in accordance with the contract documents, an equitable deduction from the contract amount shall be
made by means of a change order to compensate the CLIENT for the uncorrected work.
10.08 PAYMENT FOR REJECTED WORK AND MATERIALS
a. The removal of work and materials rejected under Section 7.04 and the re-execution of acceptable work by the
CONTRACTOR shall be at the expense of the CONTRACTOR, and he shall pay the cost of replacing the work
of other CONTRACTOR'S destroyed or damaged by the removal of the rejected work or materials and the
subsequent replacement of acceptable work.
b. Removal of rejected work or materials and storage of materials by the CLIENT in accordance with Section 7.04
shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR within 30 days after written notice to pay is given by the CLIENT. If the
CONTRACTOR does not pay the expense of such removal the CLIENT may, after ten (10) days from the giving
of written notice to the CONTRACTOR of the CLIENT'S intent to sell the materials at auction or at private sale
and shall pay to the CONTRACTOR the net proceeds therefrom after deducting all the costs and expenses that
should have been borne by the CONTRACTOR.
10.09 PAYMENT FOR INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES
Whenever the quantity of any item of work as given in the proposal shall be increased or decreased payment for
such item will be made on the basis of actual quantity completed, at the contract unit price for such item. No
payment will be made for quantities placed without the prior written approval of the CLIENT.
10.10 PAYMENTS FOR EXTRA WORK
Written notice of claims for payments for extra work shall be given by the CONTRACTOR within three (3) days
after receipt of a field order from the ENGINEER to proceed with the work and also before any work is
commenced by the CONTRACTOR, except in emergency situations endangering life or property. No claim shall
be valid unless so made. In all cases, the CONTRACTOR'S itemized estimate sheets showing all labor and
material shall be submitted to the CLIENT. If approved by the CLIENT, a change order for extra work shall be
issued which specifies any extension of the contract time and one of the following methods of payments; unit
prices or combinations of unit prices which formed the basis of the original Contract or; a lump sum based on the
CONTRACTOR'S estimate, approved by the ENGINEER and accepted by the CLIENT or; actual cost plus
overhead and profit as follows described below for force account work.
10.11 FORCE ACCOUNT WORK
a. The "actual cost" of force account work shall include labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the
work as ordered by the ENGINEER.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all labor, and the foreman in direct charge, for every hour they are actually
engaged in the force account work. An amount equal to 45% of the sum of the above labor wage items will be
paid the CONTRACTOR as full compensation for workmen's compensation, social security, pension and
retirement allowances, and insurance, or other regular payroll deductions.
c. Equipment used, which has been authorization by the ENGINEER, shall be paid based on the equipment rental
rates provided by the CONTRACTOR with his original proposal or the rental rates established by the MN/DOT
Commissioner in the equipment rental schedule, as last issued and currently in effect on the date the charge order
is issued, whichever is less. The rates shall be paid for the actual time the equipment is in operation on the extra
work items. Travel time to and from the job site will be allowed at rental rates when the equipment is moved
under its own power. Where transportation is accomplished by other than its own power, the cost of the transport
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shall be paid for as approved by the ENGINEER. Equipment rates will have no percentages added to them for
overhead or profit.
d. Materials accepted by the ENGINEER and incorporated into the work, including transportation costs for delivery
but exclusive of machinery rentals as set forth above, will be reimbursed to the CONTRACTOR for actual cost
plus 15%.
10.12 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR
Unless specifically noted otherwise, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all materials and services and perform all
the work described by the contract documents or shall have all materials and services furnished an all the work
performed at his expense. It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to pay for:
1. Replacement of survey benchmarks, reference and stakes provided by the CLIENT under paragraph
6.04.
2. Lands by CONTRACTOR provided in accordance with Paragraph 6.02.
3. Insurance obtained in accordance with Paragraphs 8.01 and 8.02.
4. Performance Bond obtained in accordance with 8.03.
5. Royalties required under Paragraph 8.04.
6. Permits and Licenses required of the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors.
7. Taxes - The CONTRACTOR will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by the
law of the place where the work is performed.
10.13 PAYMENT FOR WORK SUSPENDED BY THE CLIENT
If the work or any part thereof shall be suspended by the CLIENT as provided in Section 5.12 and abandoned by
the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR will then be entitled to payment for all work done on the portions so
abandoned. No payment will be made for work deleted from the project that has not been started by the
CONTRACTOR.
10.14 PAYMENT FOR WORK BY THE CLIENT
The cost of the work performed by the CLIENT in taking possession of the work and equipment, tools and
supplies in accordance with Section 5.12 and in correcting deficiencies as provided in Section 5.13 shall be paid
by the CONTRACTOR.
10.15 PAYMENT FOR WORK BY THE CLIENT FOLLOWING CLIENT'S TERMINATION TO THE
CONTRACT
Upon termination of the contract by the CLIENT pursuant to Section 5.12, no further payments shall be due the
CONTRACTOR until the CLIENT completes the work. If the unpaid balance of the contract amount shall
exceed the cost of completing the work including all overhead costs, the excess shall be paid to the
CONTRACTOR. If the cost of completing the work, including additional professional services, shall exceed the
unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to the CLIENT. The cost incurred by the CLIENT,
as herein provided, and the damage incurred through the CONTRACTOR'S default, shall be approved in writing
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by the ENGINEER and certified in writing by the CLIENT.
10.16 PAYMENT TO ENGINEER FOR MONIES OWED BY CONTRACTOR
When the ENGINEER incurs cost as a result of the CONTRACTORS actions, as authorized in this contract, the
ENGINEER will invoice the CLIENT who will in turn deduct it from the next payment to the CONTRACTOR.
10.17 PAYMENT FOR WORK TERMINATED BY THE CONTRACTOR
Upon suspension of the work or termination of the contract by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to Section 5.12 the
CONTRACTOR shall recover payments from the CLIENT for the work performed, plus loss on plant and
materials, plus a reasonable profit on work performed.
10.18 PAYMENT FOR SAMPLES, TESTING OF MATERIALS, AND COMPACTION TESTING
Samples furnished in accordance with Section 4.09 shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR at his expense.
Testing of samples and materials furnished in accordance with Section 4.09 shall be arranged and paid for by the
CLIENT, unless said tests fail, in which case they shall be paid for by the CONTRACTOR. Compaction testing
will be conducted and paid for by the CLIENT, unless said tests fail, in which case the CONTRACTOR shall pay
them for.
10.19 REMOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
At the termination of this contract, but before acceptance of the work by the CLIENT, the CONTRACTOR shall
remove all of his equipment, tools and supplies from the work site. Should the CONTRACTOR fail to remove
such equipment, tools, and supplies, the CLIENT shall have the right to remove them with the cost of such
removal to be charged to the CONTRACTOR.
10.20 CLEANING UP
The CONTRACTOR shall keep the work site free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other
debris resulting from the work, and at the completion of the work he shall remove all waste materials, rubbish and
debris from and about the work site as well as all tools, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus
materials, and shall leave the site clean and ready for the use of the CLIENT. The CONTRACTOR shall restore
to their original condition those portions of the site which are inadvertently disturbed but not designated for
alteration by the contract documents.
10.21 EXAMINATION OF COMPLETED WORK
If the owner requests it, the CONTRACTOR at any time before acceptance of the work shall remove or uncover
such portions of the finished work as may be directed. After examination, the CONTRACTOR shall restore said
portions of the work to the standard required by the specifications. Should the work thus exposed or examined
prove acceptable, the uncovering or removing, and the replacing of the covering or making good of the parts
removed shall be paid for as extra work, but should the work so exposed or examined prove unacceptable, the
uncovering, removing and replacing shall be at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.
10.22 RELEASE OF LIENS
Before any retained amounts are released or final payment is made, the CONTRACTOR shall submit with his
application for payment to the CLIENT 1) an affidavit stating all payables, bills for materials and equipment and
other indebtedness connected with the work for which the CLIENT or his property might in any way be
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responsible, have been paid or satisfied; and 2) consent of surety, if any, to final payment. If any subcontractor or
material supplier refuses to furnish releases or receipts in full, CONTRACTOR may furnish a bond satisfactory to
the CLIENT to indemnify him against such lien or claim.
10.23 ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT
a. After final inspection and acceptance of the work by the ENGINEER and CLIENT, the CONTRACTOR shall
prepare a requisition for final payment and submit it to the ENGINEER. The final payment shall consist of the
total cost of work performed as adjusted in accordance with approved change orders, deducting therefrom all
previous progress payments, deducting failed testing costs and additional inspection and staking costs, all
liquidated damages not previously deducted from progress payments, the agreed contract price of any work
remaining unfinished, the actual cost of any of the work completed by the CLIENT either through its own forces
or by engaging other CONTRACTORS, and any other valid deduction required by the terms of this contract.
b. The CLIENT shall accept the project within 60 days after receipt of the CONTRACTOR'S request in writing or
in the alternative notify the CONTRACTOR in writing the reasons why the project has not been accepted. The
CLIENT'S failure to respond within said 60-day period will be deemed to be acceptance of the project.
Acceptance by the CLIENT for the purpose of beginning the warranty period will be deemed to be when the
project is finally accepted by the CLIENT and any required government agency; however, in the case of a project
which includes both utility improvements and street improvements, the CLIENT will accept the utility portion of
the project upon written request by the CONTRACTOR and recommendation of the ENGINEER after the utility
portion has been completed and is capable of being put into service by the CLIENT.
c. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish evidence that he has fully paid all debts for labor, materials and equipment
incurred in connection with the work, following which the CLIENT shall accept the work and release the
CONTRACTOR except as to the conditions of the Performance Bond, any legal rights of the CLIENT, required
guarantees, and correction of faulty work after final payment under Section 10.24 and shall authorize payment of
the CONTRACTOR'S final request for payment.
d. The CONTRACTOR must allow sufficient time between the time of completion of the work and approval of the
final request for payment to allow the ENGINEER to assemble and check the necessary data.
e. Before final payment is made, the CONTRACTOR shall make a satisfactory showing that he has paid the state
and federal income tax withheld from wages paid to the CONTRACTOR'S employees for work performed under
the contract.
f. Final payment shall not act as a waiver of the right of the CLIENT to require fulfillment of all terms of the
contract.
10.24 CORRECTION OF FAULTY WORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT
The approval of the final request for payment by the ENGINEER and the making of the final payment by the
CLIENT to the CONTRACTOR shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of responsibility for faulty materials or
workmanship. The CLIENT shall promptly give written notice to the CONTRACTOR of faulty materials or
workmanship and the CONTRACTOR shall promptly replace any such defects discovered within such time as
may be prescribed by law or by the terms of special warranties required by the contract documents. The
ENGINEER shall decide all questions arising under this paragraph and all such decisions shall be subject to
arbitration under section 5.08.
10.25 WAIVER OF CLAIMS
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a. The making of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the CLIENT except those arising from;
unsettled liens or claims; or Faulty or defective work; or Failure of the work to comply with the requirements of
the contract documents or the terms of any warranties specified therein.
b. The acceptance of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the CONTRACTOR except those
previously made in writing and identified by the CONTRACTOR as unsettled at the time of the final application
for payment.
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Work on this project consists of construction of site grading, sanitary sewer, watermain,
storm sewer, street construction, and site restoration in the plat of DEER HAVEN. All
work is located in the City of Chanhassen, MN.
2. TIME OF COMPLETION
It is the intent that the work shall begin as soon as possible after award of the contract
and shall be prosecuted to completion on a continuous basis. The completion date shall
be as specified in the Proposal Form of these Specifications or as specified in the “Notice
to Proceed.”
3. SITE AND SOIL CONDITIONS
The Contractor shall familiarize itself with the nature and extent of the work, site and local
conditions that in any manner may affect the cost, progress and performance of the work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining or performing all such examinations,
investigations, explorations and tests to determine the surface or physical conditions at
the site that affect the cost, progress and performance of the work.
Soil boring logs, if available, are included in the back of this specification. The Contractor
shall supplement this report with additional investigation as described above.
4. SPECIFICATIONS WHICH APPLY
The performance of the work, the material requirements, the basis of measurement and
the basis of payment for the various portions of the work, shall be in accordance with the
appropriate sections of the city of Chanhassen Standard Specifications and Detail Plates,
2020 edition; the 2013 Edition of the City Engineers Association of MN, Standard
Specifications; and the current MnDOT, "Standard Specifications for Construction",
including revisions thereof, except as altered or modified by these Special Provisions. The
General Conditions in this specification shall be considered Special Provisions for the
purpose of Section 1504 of the MnDOT Specification.
5. WORKING HOURS
Working hours shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through
Friday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. No work is allowed on Sundays. Extended
work hours shall have prior approval from the City.
6. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
The Contractor shall provide a minimum 24 hours’ notice to the City Observer for any
testing. All final tests and inspections shall be performed under the observation of the
City Observer.
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Signed copies of all reports on tests shall be sent at once to the Owner, Engineer and the
City. Inspection and testing shall in no way relieve the Contractor or supplier from the
responsibility of furnishing materials and workmanship in accordance with the plans and
specifications.
7. PERMITS
Before work is started the Contractor shall obtain necessary locations of all underground
utilities from the following:
Gopher State 651-454-0002 or 1-800-252-1166
The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses including the
following:
1. MPCA “NPDES” General Storm Water Discharge Permit.
The Owner will obtain the following:
1. Minnesota Department of Health permit for watermain construction.
2. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permit for sanitary sewer extension.
8. PROJECT STORAGE AREA OR "BONE YARD"
The Contractor may select an area within the confines of the project area for equipment
and material storage. This area shall be selected on the basis of the minimum degree of
disruption to the site and shall be approved by the Owner. The Contractor shall be
responsible for securing all legal rights to utilize the property at the Contractor's own
expense.
The bone yard shall be maintained in a condition acceptable to the Engineer and/or
Owner throughout the duration of its use. Security and maintenance of the site shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall make a special effort to keep
the yard consolidated and orderly at all times. Equipment shall be parked in a uniform
pattern and materials shall be stacked in a neat and functional manner. Rock shall be
used to stabilize the soil and the adjacent street shall be kept clean by the Contractor
with no compensation therefore. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up the
site and returning it to the same general condition that existed prior to its use.
9. CONSTRUCTION STAKING, LINE AND GRADE
The Contractor will be provided with one set of street centerline stakes as required for
the grading of the roadway, one set of pond contour stakes, one set of storm sewer
stakes, one set of sanitary sewer stake, and one set of watermain stakes. The Contractor
shall preserve the staking and controls, and transferring grades and locations as required
to complete the grading and utilities. Any additional stakes in addition to the initial set of
stakes or restaking will be at the Contractor’s expense.
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City of Chanhassen Standard Specifications
Street Construction Specifications, 2020
Section 1.00 - Grading
1. MISCELLANEOUS REMOVALS AND REPLACEMENT
The temporary removal, storage, and replacement of street signs, traffic control signs,
mailboxes, fences, and miscellaneous items shall be performed by the Contractor and
they shall be considered incidental to the project.
2. SITE GRADING
A. Description of Work
The work to be done shall include placement of erosion control barriers, excavation of
the ponding areas, seeding and all subsidiary work necessary to complete the site
grading to conform to the lines, grades, and slopes as shown on the Plans. The grading
shall consist of the Phase 1 grading only as shown on the plans. The house pad areas
will be custom graded upon each house construction.
B. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (2573)
The SWPPP for this project is included in this specification and may also be included in
the plan set. The SWPPP included in this specification is for the purpose of this contract
only and shall include the construction of the site grading, site utilities and restoration.
Any construction activities beyond the scope of this contract is not included in the
SWPPP. These activities may include individual lot grading during house construction
and site restoration of individual lot construction. The Owner shall transfer or modify
the “NPDES, General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity” to the appropriate
new Owner or Contractor. This new Owner or Contractor shall develop a new SWPPP,
which shall cover their new construction activities.
The Contractor shall implement the SWPPP during construction and maintain a quality
control program. The Contractor shall manage storm water runoff and project related
water discharges to minimize sediment pollution in accordance with Section 2573 of the
MnDOT Specification. The Contractor shall perform the following:
- Oversee maintenance practices identifies as BMP’s in the SWPPP
- Oversee employee and Subcontractor training
- Conduct or provide for inspection and monitoring activities
- Identify potential pollution sources and make sure they are added to the SWPPP
- Identify any deficiencies in the SWPPP and take corrective measures
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- Ensure that changes in construction activities are addressed in the SWPPP
The Contractor shall install preassembled or machine sliced silt fence as shown on the
plan. In areas inaccessible be machine, silt fence shall be hand installed. Inaccessible
areas are not delineated on the plan. Payment for hand installed silt fence shall be at
the contract unit pride bid for silt fence as shown on the proposal form with no
additional compensation.
Payment for implementation of the BMP’s shall be at the contract unit price bid of the
individual items as shown on the Proposal Form. Erosion control shall be paid for at the
contract unit price bid per lineal foot installed for silt fence, biorolls and bale checks and
shall include all maintenance and removal. Rip rap ditch checks shall be paid for at the
contract unit price bid per each actually placed and shall include all maintenance and
removal. Payment for maintenance, inspection, training, correcting a change to the
SWPPP shall be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid as shown on the Proposal
Form and shall include all work necessary to conform to the requirements of the General
Storm Water Permit for Construction Activity and the SWPPP with no additional
compensation.
C. Excavation and Embankment (2105)
The Contractor shall perform excavation and embankment work as shown on the plans
and as directed by the Engineer in the field. The grading work under this contract
shall consists of Phase 1 grading only. The grading shall be in accordance with
Section 2105 of the current MnDOT Specification except as modified below:
1. Topsoil Excavation
Excess topsoil shall be disposed of by additional berms within the project, additional
thickness in green areas or as directed by the Engineer or Owner. The Contractor
shall verify the topsoil depth.
Topsoil stripping in the embankment areas is included in the common excavation plan
quantity item. Topsoil stripping in the excavation areas and all topsoil salvage and
respreading shall be considered incidental to the common excavation plan quantity
with no additional compensation.
2. Subgrade Excavation
Where topsoil and/or unsuitable material in excess of 3 feet in depth exists on
roadway it must be excavated. The additional excavation below 3 feet shall be
considered as subgrade excavation.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer when these areas are encountered so that
measurement of the excavation area can be made prior to backfilling the area. If there
is a shortage of soils suitable for structural fill, the Contractor shall excavate suitable
soil from other areas of the site as directed by the Engineer. This borrow area shall
then be backfilled to proposed grade with the unsuitable soils. If suitable material is
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not available on-site for subgrade excavation, the Contractor will be required to
import acceptable borrow material. If import material is used, a price will be
negotiated with the Contractor for the type of material imported. Payment for
subgrade excavation shall be on a cubic yard basis and shall be measured by the
Contractor and Engineer in the field based upon excavation encountered. The
Contractor shall include a sketch of the area with the pay request form.
3. Common Excavation
The Contractor shall perform common excavation and place and compact the
excavated material into embankments as shown on the plans and as directed in the
field. The common excavation material shall be segregated such that better materials
are placed separately from poor soils. Excess materials shall be stockpiled as shown
on the plan. Other disposal areas onsite must be approved by the Engineer and the
Owner in the field.
The common excavation quantity includes the cut from existing to proposed contours
plus the subcut in the road areas plus topsoil stripping within the fill areas.
Topsoil stripping in the excavation areas, all topsoil salvage and respreading and any
other work necessary to complete the site grading shall be considered incidental to
the common excavation plan quantities. Therefore, the Contractor shall account for all
topsoil work in the bid price item for common excavation.
Payment for common excavation shall be on the basis of the plan quantity as shown on
the bid proposal form and shall include all cut, fill, compaction, borrow or any other
method associated with grading and preparing the site to be in conformance with the
final grades as shown on the grading plan. No adjustment shall be made to the plan
quantity. The Contractor shall perform their own earthwork analysis and site
inspection to adequately perform the work necessary to complete the site grading.
Hold-down for the street areas shall be as shown on the typical street section.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer and Owner if site conditions
require a change in the final grades as shown on the grading plan.
4. Embankment Placement and Compaction
The Contractor shall place and compact embankments to conform to the elevations
and sections shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer in the field. All
embankments shall be compacted by the "Specified Density Method" with a minimum
density of 100% Standard Proctor Density in the upper 3 feet of the embankment
below subgrade elevation and 95% Standard Proctor Density in all other areas.
Embankment materials shall be compacted at +/- 2% optimum moisture content.
The Owner shall have a Soils Engineer test and certify that all embankments have been
compacted in accordance with these specifications and certify compaction on all street
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fills.
Payment for embankment placement and compaction shall be incidental to the
common excavation bid item as shown on the Proposal Form.
5. Tolerances
Following completion of the site grading, the site will be checked for compliance with
the tolerances. The Grading Contractor shall grade and leave the site within the
following tolerances. These are average values and it is expected the balance of
material will not be affected and is expected the balance of material will not be
affected and that the plus and minus amounts will be approximately equal.
Street Subgrade +/- 0.1 foot
6. Earthwork Balance
It is the intent of these plans and specifications to provide an earthwork balance on
the site. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately if the earthwork will not
balance. The earthwork will then be reviewed and, if necessary, grade adjustments will
be made to balance the earthwork quantities.
7 . Filtration Basin Soil Medium
The soil mixture within the filtration ponds shall be a blended homogeneous mix of 85-
90% washed clean construction sand and 10-15% native topsoil.
Payment for filtration soil medium shall be on a cubic yard basis and shall be measured
by the Contractor and Engineer in the field.
3. CLEARING AND GRUBBING (2101)
A. The clearing and grubbing required shall be as shown on the plans and/or as directed
by the Engineer in the field.
B. All disposal of debris shall be off-site and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
C. Payment for clearing and grubbing and removal of debris shall be included in the
contract lump sum price bid for clearing and grubbing.
4. ROCK ENTRANCE PADS
The Contractor shall furnish all materials and install rock entrance pads, as detailed, as
shown on the plans. The Contractor, Engineer or Owner shall periodically check the pad
for mud contamination. If the voids in the rock pad are clogged, the Contractor shall
clear rock by top dressing with additional rock or shall remove and replace the
contaminated rock.
Payment for materials, installation, maintenance and periodic top dressing shall be
included in the unit price bid item as shown on the Proposal Form.
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5. FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION – FDR (2215)
The existing bituminous driveway shall be reclaimed in accordance with section 2215 of the current
MnDOT Specification, latest revision, except as modified below:
A. The thickness of the bituminous may vary. The Contractor shall reclaim all the bituminous as
noted on the plans regardless of pavement width or thickness.
B. The Contractor shall use all reclaimed bituminous on-site.
C. The Contractor shall reclaim the existing bituminous pavement and leave it in-place for
utilization as road base material. The reclaimed material shall be spread to a uniform thickness
and compacted to the required profile, cross-section and density prior to placement of
additional gravel base material or additional bituminous pavement. Water may be applied to
the reclaimed material during the spreading operations so that at the time of compaction the
moisture content is not less than three percent or more than seven percent based on the dry
density weight. Compaction shall be by the “Quality Compaction Method” as described in
MnDOT Section 2211.3D2.
D. Payment for reclamation shall be at the contract unit price as shown on the Proposal Form per
square yard regardless of thickness and shall include spreading, shaping, watering,
compacting and maintaining the reclaimed material.
6. REMOVAL OF EXISTING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT AND CONCRETE CURB AND
GUTTER (2104)
Existing bituminous pavement and concrete curbing shall be removed in accordance with
Section 2104 of the current MnDOT Specification except as modified below:
A. The Contractor shall sawcut concrete curb along the removal line before removal.
Bituminous may be cut with acceptable methods to produce a neat line prior to
breaking off the pavement.
B. The thickness of the bituminous may vary. The Contractor shall remove all the
bituminous as noted on the plans regardless of pavement width or thickness.
C. The Contractor shall dispose of the removed material off- site. Compensation for
disposal shall be considered incidental to the removal.
D. Payment for removal shall be at the contract unit price bid as shown on the Proposal
Form per square yard regardless of thickness for bituminous and per lineal feet for
concrete curb and gutter.
7. TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all construction signs, barricades, barricade
weights, traffic marking tape, and warning lights which are needed for the guidance,
warning and control of traffic through this project. The Contractor shall also furnish
flagmen to direct traffic, if so ordered by the Engineer. All traffic control devices shall
conform to the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and Standard
Signs Manual Part I and II.
The Contractor shall provide continuous emergency vehicle access to all properties.
Resident access shall be provided at the end of each day's work and on weekends.
However, continuous access during the working hours is not mandatory. The Contractor
shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the homeowner before access is blocked to
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facilitate getting vehicles out of driveways.
No measurement will be made of the individual items required for traffic control. If the
Engineer orders additional barricades, barrels or flashers, or flagmen, it shall be
considered incidental to the traffic control lump sum and be paid at the contract lump
sum price.
Section 2.00 – Base Materials and Construction
1. AGGREGATE BASE (2211)
A. Compaction shall be by the Quality Compaction Method. Specified Density Method.
The compaction shall be to 100% Standard Proctor Density. The Contractor shall
furnish the Engineer a minimum of one (1) test result per 500 lineal feet of street
constructed of the specified density.
B. Aggregate base used for patching, street restoration and shouldering shall be
included in this item for payment.
C. Payment for aggregate base shall be at the contract unit price per ton delivered based
on weight slips furnished at the end of each working day. Late weight slips will not be
accepted.
Section 3.00 – Pavement Construction
1. PLANT MIXED BITUMINOUS ASPHALT (2360)
A. Compaction shall be obtained by the Ordinary Compaction Method.
B. Payment for bituminous shall include bituminous material for mixture and shall be
made for material delivered to the job based upon weight slips received each day.
Late weight slips will not be accepted.
2. PAVEMENT SURFACE SMOOTHNESS (2399)
Pavement smoothness shall be waived for this project.
3. BITUMINOUS TACK COAT (2357)
The bituminous material for Tack Coat shall be CSS-1H, emulsified asphalt, applied in
accordance with Section 2357 of the current MnDOT Specification.
4. VALVE BOX ADJUSTMENT
All water valve boxes in the paved street area shall be adjusted prior to paving and left
1/2 inch below the finished pavement grade. Adjustment of water valve boxes shall be
paid for at the contract unit price per each unit adjusted.
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Section 4.00 – Miscellaneous Construction
1. BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PATCHING
Upon completion of the private road, the existing driveway in lot 4 shall be patched to
match the new road. Alignment of the driveway patch shall be approved by the Owner.
The existing driveway shall be saw cut to provide a butt joint. The patch area shall have
the following minimum section:
6 inches – class 5 aggregate base
2 inches – bituminous wear course
The final patch shall be smooth and shall not deviate more than 3/8 inches from the
existing driveway and the new road surface. Areas greater than 3/8 inch deviation shall be
milled and repaired – at the expense of the Contractor.
Payment shall be at the unit price bid for Driveway Patching as shown on the proposal
form and shall include the aggregate base and bituminous materials and shall include all
labor and work necessary to complete the driveway patch.
2. TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all construction signs, barricades, barricade
weights, traffic marking tape, and warning lights which are needed for the guidance,
warning and control of traffic through this project. The Contractor shall also furnish
flagmen to direct traffic, if so ordered by the Engineer. All traffic control devices shall
conform to the "Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and Standard
Signs Manual Part I and II.
The Contractor shall provide continuous emergency vehicle access to all properties.
Resident access shall be provided at the end of each day's work and on weekends.
However, continuous access during the working hours is not mandatory. The Contractor
shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the homeowner before access is blocked to
facilitate getting vehicles out of driveways.
No measurement will be made of the individual items required for traffic control. If the
Engineer orders additional barricades, barrels or flashers, or flagmen, it shall be
considered incidental to the traffic control lump sum and be paid at the contract lump
sum price.
3. YOSEMITE AVENUE INTERSECTION
The Contractor shall match the existing bituminous on Yosemite Avenue with the new
bituminous pavement. The existing bituminous shall be straight line cut or milled to
provide a butt joint and tack applied before constructing the new bituminous against the
in-place pavement. Any damage to the existing road pavement, shouldering or turf shall
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be repaired to original or better conditions and the cost for the repairs shall be
considered incidental to the project.
4. STREET CLEANING
The bid item for street cleaning shall include work performed by a skid steer and a street
sweeper. Measurement and payment for such work will be per hour of equipment with
operator. The Contractor shall respond with 24 hours to all requests to have the street
cleaned.
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City of Chanhassen Standard Specifications
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Construction Specifications, 2020
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Watermain Specifications, 2020
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STREET CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1.00 - GRADING
1.01 Clearing and Grubbing......................................................................................................1
1.02 Excavation and Embankment............................................................................................1
1.03 Subgrade Preparation and Correction...............................................................................1
1.04 Application of Water.........................................................................................................2
SECTION 2.00 - BASE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
2.01 Aggregate Base..................................................................................................................4
2.02 Materials............................................................................................................................4
2.03 Requirements.....................................................................................................................4
2.04 Acceptance Testing...........................................................................................................6
2.05 Specified Density Method.................................................................................................8
2.06 Aggregate Composition.....................................................................................................8
2.07 Schedule of Price Reductions..........................................................................................12
SECTION 3.00 - PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
3.01 Plant-Mixed Bituminous Asphalt...................................................................................14
3.02 City of Chanhassen Compaction Test Method...............................................................14
3.03 Bituminous Patching.......................................................................................................15
3.04 Bituminous Tack Coat.....................................................................................................15
3.05 Mill Pavement Surface....................................................................................................16
3.06 Bituminous Overlay........................................................................................................17
SECTION 4.00 - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
4.01 Subsurface Drain Tile......................................................................................................19
4.02 Utilities.............................................................................................................................19
4.03 Warranty..........................................................................................................................20
4.04 Water to Homes...............................................................................................................20
4.05 Concrete...........................................................................................................................20
4.06 Bituminous Curb.............................................................................................................23
4.07 Bituminous Trail/Pathway...............................................................................................23
4.08 Electric Lighting Systems (Street Lighting)...................................................................24
4.09 Fence Restoration........................................................................................................... 27
4.10 Pavement Markings.........................................................................................................27
4.11 Street Signs and Posts......................................................................................................28
4.12 Protection and Restoration of Vegetation.......................................................................29
4.13 Erosion Control................................................................................................................30
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4.14 Turf Establishment..........................................................................................................30
4.15 Geotextile Stabilization Fabric........................................................................................35
4.16 Segmented Masonry Retaining Wall Units (2411)........................................................35
4.17 Minor Concrete Structures..............................................................................................38
4.18 Segmental Masonry Retaining Wall Surface Sealing....................................................41
4.19 Pedestrian Curb Ramps...................................................................................................41
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SECTION 1.00 - GRADING
1.01 CLEARING AND GRUBBING (2101)
All clearing and grubbing shall be performed in accordance with and the basis of payment shall
be made as per Section 2101 of the current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications, with the following amendment: All costs associated with clearing and grubbing
shall be considered incidental to the project, unless a separate bid item is included in the
proposal form. Clearing shall be under the direction of the engineer in the field and care will be
required to protect all trees not removed. All timber, stumps, roots and other debris or
by-products resulting from the clearing and grubbing operation shall be disposed of off the site.
1.02 EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT (2105)
All site grading and street construction of excavation and embankment shall be in accordance
with Section 2105 of the current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard
Specification with the following modifications:
A.Requirements
The following compaction requirements shall be met for all embankment and trench
backfilling relative to subgrade under this contract:
1.The zone below the upper 3 feet of the embankment or trench shall be compacted to 95
percent of standard proctor density.
2.The zone from 3 feet below subgrade to finished subgrade (upper 3 feet) shall be
compacted to 100 percent of standard proctor density.
B.Excessive Moisture
If the existing moisture content of the backfill material below three feet of subgrade is
greater than 3 percentage points above the optimum moisture content, the soil shall be
compacted to a minimum density of 3 pounds per cubic feet less than the standard
Proctor curve at that moisture content. At no time shall the density be less than 90
percent of the standard Proctor density. This modification of the compaction
specification shall at no time be used or applied to the upper 3 feet of the subgrade or the
aggregate base.
1.03 SUBGRADE PREPARATION AND CORRECTION (2112)
Subgrade preparation and correction shall be performed in accordance with the following: The
contractor shall prepare the subgrade to the grade, compaction and stabilization to a depth of one
foot (1') below subgrade elevation. All work in preparing the subgrade to this one-foot depth
shall be considered incidental.
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Test or proof rolling shall be performed on the completed subgrade prior to addition of base
materials. The contractor will furnish a tandem truck loaded with a minimum of 14 tons to
check the completed subgrade and/or base. This truck will be driven near the curb and gutter
locations on both sides of the roadway and in other locations the Engineer may direct, to
determine if any soft spots exist so that these areas may be removed and replaced with
satisfactory material before completing subgrade or base preparation, subject to Engineer
approval. Cost of furnishing the loaded truck and driver for the test roll and any retests shall be
incidental to construction of the subgrade and/or base and no direct compensation will be made
therefore.
A.If, in the Engineer’s opinion, based on the test roll, there are any sections of the road
subgrade that are unstable, the contractor shall, at his/her expense, scarify the roadbed
and aerate or add moisture to the material as necessary and re-compact the material to
the extent that it will be stable when re-tested by rolling.
B.However, where test failures re-occur and the Engineer is satisfied that the corrective
measures were exhausted, then a qualified soils engineer shall be retained to
recommend corrective measures (i.e. subcut, fabric, draintile). Upon review of the
soils report, the City Engineer shall determine an alternative to produce acceptable
stability on the roadbed. The unstable sections shall be repaired by the contractor as
directed by the Engineer and at the owner's expense.
In the event subgrade subcut efforts are deemed necessary to correct any unsuitable soils in the
road section, at the Engineers discretion three inch minus and/or a granular (free draining)
backfill meeting the requirements of MnDOT Section 3149.2 "D.3 Select Granular Backfill"
shall be used. In addition, if the road section is in need of subgrade removal, the depth of
removal shall be consistent throughout the entire road section with the exception of a small
isolated area. The practice of varying depths of subcut in a continuous section of road will not
be allowed.
In roadbeds where existing soil subcuts have been performed, drain tile and cleanouts in low
areas and any other areas deemed necessary by the Engineer shall be installed as per standard
detail plate nos. 5232, 5233 and 5234.
1.04 APPLICATION OF WATER (2130)
This work shall consist of furnishing and applying water for dust control or moisture content
within the Project limits as directed by the Engineer or stipulated in the Contract.
A.Materials
The water shall be furnished by the Contractor and it shall be reasonably clean. The
Contractor shall make all arrangements with the City’s Utility Superintendent for obtaining
any water which may be needed for the construction. No water may be taken from any City
hydrants unless authorized in writing by the Utility Superintendent. Failure to obtain City
authorization will result in prosecution and fines within the limits of city ordinance.
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B.Construction Requirements
1.Equipment
Water supply tanks shall be equipped with distributing bars or other apparatus that will
ensure uniform application of the water. Application of water on the road shall be with
a self-propelled distributor of the pressure type, mounted on pneumatic-tired wheels.
Pump capacity shall be sufficient to permit application of the whole load uniformly at
any rate up to 250 gallons per minute.
2.Application
The water supply and equipment used shall be sufficient to apply the quantity required
within the time interval necessary to secure optimum results and avoid unwarranted loss
of water through evaporation, absorption, or drainage. The water shall be applied at
such times and in such quantities as the Engineer approves.
C.Method of Measurement
Water applied for Dust Control or moisture content within the Project limits, by direct order
of the Engineer, will be considered Incidental to the Project unless a specific bid item is
provided. If a bid item is provided, deductions may be made for any water wasted through
failure of the Contractor to coordinate the application of water with other operations as may
be directed.
D.Basis of Payment
If a bid item is provided, payment for the accepted quantities of water at the Contract price
per unit of measure will be compensation in full for all costs of furnishing, transporting, and
applying the water as directed.
These provisions apply to water used for dust control within the Project limits as directed by
the Engineer. These provisions do not apply to any sprinkling or other uses for water
required in conjunction with the construction of concrete pavements; to any water used in
the production or curing of concrete; to any water used to maintain plant life; to any water
used in conjunction with compacting soil and aggregate; or to any water used for dust
control in any Contractor selected haul roads, detours, or work sites outside of the Project
limits; all costs of which will be incidental to the Contract items involved.
When a bid item is provided, payment for the application of water will be made on the basis
of the following schedule:
Item No. Item Unit
2130.501 Water Gallon
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SECTION 2.00 - BASE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
2.01 AGGREGATE BASE (2211)
The contractor shall place and compact the aggregate base of the class and depth specified. All
aggregate base and its placement shall conform to Section 2211 of the current Minnesota
Department of Transportation Standard Specification.
Aggregate base shall be paid for by the number of cubic yards as calculated from the design
widths, depths and lengths. No payment shall be made for additional material used due to low
subgrades, spillage, tolerances, etc.
Prior to the placement of any aggregate base material, all soil reports and compaction
tests including previous tests on utilities must be reviewed by the City.
2.02 MATERIALS
A.Aggregate 3138
The class of aggregate to be used in each course will be shown in the contract. Gradation
acceptance for Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 aggregates will be by the random sampling method
in accordance with 2211.3D.1.
2.03 REQUIREMENTS
A.Spreading and Compacting
At the time of spreading the base material for compaction, the aggregate shall be so
uniformly mixed that it will meet specified gradation requirements, based on the results of
gradation tests run on aggregate samples obtained after mixing and prior to compaction.
The material for each layer shall be spread and compacted to the required cross section and
density before placing aggregate thereon for a succeeding layer. The surface of each layer
shall be maintained, with uniform texture and firmly keyed particles, until the next layer
required by the contract is placed thereon or until the completed base is accepted if no other
construction is required thereon.
Compaction shall be obtained by the:
1. Specified density method,
2. Quality compaction method, or
3. Penetration index method
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whichever method is prescribed for the particular course. Compaction by the specified
density method will be required on all base courses except those that are otherwise
designated in the contract for compaction by either the quality compaction or
penetration index method. If Class 5C or Class 5BC is specified or substituted for another
class of aggregate, then densification shall only be obtained by the quality compaction
method or the penetration index method.
B.Penetration Index Method
The full thickness of each layer of Classes 5 or 6 shall be compacted to achieve passing
results in a modified DCP or a penetration index value less than or equal to 10 mm per blow,
as determined by a MnDOT standard dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) device. For test
purposes, a layer will be considered to be 75 mm in compacted thickness but a testing layer
can be increased in thickness to a maximum of 150 mm if compacted in one lift by a
vibratory roller. At least two passing dynamic cone penetrometer tests shall be conducted at
selected sites within each 800 cubic meters (CV) of constructed base course. If a test fails to
meet the specified requirements, the material represented by the test shall be recompacted
and will be retested for density compliance.
All aggregates prescribed to be tested under the Penetration Index Method 2211.3D.2.c must
be tested and approved within 24 hours of placement and final compaction. Beyond the 24
hour limit, the same aggregate can only be accepted by the Specific Density Method
2211.3D.2.a.
Water shall be applied to the base material during the mixing, spreading and compacting
operations when and in the quantities the Engineer considers necessary for proper
compaction.
C.Determination of Penetration Index Value
The Penetration Index Value will be determined using a MnDOT standard dynamic cone
penetrometer (DCP) device. The basic test method can be found in the MnDOT User Guide
to the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer and the detailed test methods and procedures for base
and shouldering aggregate are available from the Grading and Base Office, Maplewood.
D.Random Sampling Gradation Acceptance Method
The following provision shall apply to the use of Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 aggregates:
Gradation Control
The contractor and/or aggregate producer shall be responsible for maintaining a gradation
control program in accordance with the random sampling acceptance method described in
the Grading and Base manual. The contractor will be permitted to proceed with and
complete the base construction on the basis of the contractor’s Certification (on Form 24346
furnished by the engineer) that the material supplied and used conforms to the appropriate
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specification requirements. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the
production and placement of uniform and acceptable materials.
2.04 ACCEPTANCE TESTING
Aggregate gradation compliance will be determined in accordance with the following table:
ACCEPTANCE TESTING SCHEDULE(A)
Quantity
((metric tons (t))(a)(b)No. Lots(c)
No. Samples(d)(e) or
No. Sublots/Lot(f)
Payment Acceptance
Schedule
Less than 500 NA Use Form 2415 or
2403 (small quantity)
Table 2211-4
> 500 but less than
4,000
NA 1/1,000t(g)Table 2211-4
> 4,000 but less than
10,000
1(h)(i)4(j)Table 2211-4
A.In accordance with 1503, Conformity with Contract Documents, it is the intent of
these specifications that materials and workmanship shall be uniform in character and
shall conform to the prescribed target value or to the middle portion of the tolerance
range. The purpose of the tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor
variations from the median zone. The production and processing of the materials and
the performance of the work shall be so controlled that the material or workmanship
will not be of borderline quality.
B.Or equivalent in cubic meters loose volume or cubic meters compacted volume ((1t –
0.6m3 (LV) or 1t – 0.46m3 (CV), respectively)).
C.The use of any one kind or class of material from more than one source is prohibited
without permission of the engineer according to 1601. If the contractor changes
sources (with the engineer’s approval), a new lot consisting of four sublots will be
established provided that the quantity equals or exceeds 4,000t. When a material
source is changed prior to completing a lot, the remainder of the 4 samples will be
taken from the previously placed materials, provided that the quantity equals or
exceeds 4,000t. However, if the quantity placed is less than 4,000t, acceptance
testing will be based on one test per thousand metric ton.
D.Samples for gradation testing will be taken randomly by the engineer prior to
compaction, in accordance with the random sampling method described in the
Grading and Base Manual.
E.Classes 1, 2, 5C and 5BC, Shoulder Surfacing Aggregate, may be sampled from the
stockpile for testing and acceptance in accordance with 3138.3.
F.Each lot will be divided into four sublots which are approximately equal in quantity.
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G.Each individual sample will be analyzed separately for payment.
H.Each lot shall consist of a maximum of approximately 10,000t of material, although
lesser sized lots may occur due to construction constraints.
I.Each lot will be analyzed separately for payment.
J.One gradation sample will be taken from each sublot and tested. The results obtained
from the four samples will be averaged for payment to the nearest one-tenth of one
percent for the specified sieves.
The engineering firm will have each sample tested in the field by a MnDOT certified technician
or may submit them to the district laboratory for testing. A delay of at least three (3) working
days is anticipated before laboratory tests results are available but a maximum of eight (8)
working hours delay is anticipated for field gradations.
The individual test results or sublot averages, which are based on the Acceptance Testing
Schedule Table, shall be compared with tolerances shown in Table 2211-4 or 2211-5, Aggregate
Base Payment Schedules. Acceptance for non-complying material shall be made in accordance
with the respective tables. To qualify for full payment, the contractor may correct, at no cost to
the City, any lot of non-compliance material where acceptance is based on the lot criteria
(greater than 4,000t) and/or the quantity of material represented by a failing test where
acceptance is based on the individual sample criteria.
When corrective action is required for acceptance of the work, in accordance with Tables 2211-
4 and 2211-5, the contractor shall perform the corrective work at no cost to the City. The
contractor shall remove the unacceptable material and replace it with acceptable material or
correct the unacceptable material on the road. In lieu of replacement or correction, the engineer
may allow (in the best interest of the City) the contractor to accept a price reduction instead of
corrective action.
Upon completion of any corrective work required for full payment, whether it is by blending,
mixing, adding and/or replacing material, the corrected material will be sampled and tested for
acceptance. The entire lot shall be retested, in accordance with Acceptance Testing Schedule
Table, when the acceptance is based on the lot criteria; otherwise, retesting will be based on one
sample per thousand metric tons.
Price Reductions
1.Price reductions should not be issued unless the price reduction is in excess of $350. If
the calculated price reduction is equal to or less than $350, it shall be documented as
substantial compliance. At the discretion of the Engineer, several smaller price
deductions may be lumped together to comply with the $350 minimum to alleviate a
continuous marginal failure problem.
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2.Bid prices for the project in question should be reviewed prior to calculating a price
reduction. If the bid prices are considerably below average prices, then the price
reduction should be assessed based on: (1) the average bid price as determined by the
City Engineer or (2) a fair market value.
3.The price reduction shall represent only the quantity of material represented by the
sample and actually used.
4.The price reduction will normally be the quantity represented by the failing test times
price reduction per unit quantity (tons, gals, etc.) determined from the “Schedule of
Price Reductions” times the bid price of (2) above.
2.05 SPECIFIED DENSITY METHOD
The full depth of aggregate base shall be compacted to not less than 100% of the maximum
density and at the time of compaction the moisture content of the material shall not be less than
65% of optimum moisture. All failing moisture and density tests must be corrected before the
project is complete.
2.06 AGGREGATE COMPOSITION (3138)
Scope
Provide certified aggregate along with Form G&B-104 for 2118, 2211 and 2221.
Note that Class 5Q, which a designer may designate for use as a base, would most
commonly be produced at a quarry.
Requirements
A.General
Use aggregate sources meeting the requirements of 1601, “Source of Supply and
Quality.”
Provide certified aggregate materials that have uniform: appearance, texture, moisture
content and performance characteristics.
Provide binder soils from sources meeting the requirements of 3146, “Binder Soil.” Add
binder soils during the crushing and screening operations.
B.Virgin Materials
Provide virgin aggregates meeting the following requirements:
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1.Comprised of naturally occurring mineral materials, and contains no topsoil, organics
or disintegrating rock as defined in Laboratory Manual Section 1209,
2.Class 2 must be composed of 100% crushed quarry rock, and
3.Conforms to the quality requirements of the latest edition of Table 3138-1.
C.Recycled Materials
The Contactor may substitute recycled aggregates for virgin aggregates, if meeting the
following requirements:
1.Recycled aggregates contain only recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled concrete
materials, recycled aggregate materials, or certified recycled glass, and
2.Must meet the requirements of the latest edition of Table 3138-2.
D.Surfacing Aggregates
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Provide surfacing aggregates in accordance with 3138.2.A, “General,” 3138.2.B, “Virgin
Materials,” and 3138.2.C, “Recycled Materials,” and meeting the following requirements:
1.100 percent (100%) of the material passes the ¾ in [19.0 mm] sieve,
2.Does not use glass,
3.Recycled concrete materials only may solely be used for the roadway shoulders, and
4.There is no restriction on the bitumen content, if used for shouldering.
Note: Class 2 must be composed of 100% crushed quarry rock per 3138.2B3.
E.Gradation Requirements
1.For products containing less than 25 percent (25%) recycled materials, conform to the
latest edition of Table 3138-3.
2.For products containing 25 percent (25%) or more recycled materials and less than 75%
recycled concrete, conform to the latest edition of Table 3138-4.
3.For products containing 75 percent (75%) or more recycled concrete, conform to the
latest edition of Table 3138-5.
4.Perform gradation tests prior to bituminous extraction.
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F.Sampling and Testing
Report the No. 200 sieve results to the nearest 0.1 percent and all other sieve results to
the nearest 1percent (1%).
A Sampling, Sieve Analysis and Crushing Tests Grading and Base Manual
B Los Angeles Rattler Loss Laboratory Manual Method ................................ 1210
C Shale Tests Laboratory Manual Method .......................................... 1207 & 1209
D Bitumen Content Laboratory Manual Method ............................................ 1852
E Insoluble Residue Laboratory Manual Method ........................................... 1221
F Reclaimed Glass AGI Visual Method ................. (AGI Data sheet 15.1 and 15.2)
2.07 SCHEDULE OF PRICE REDUCTIONS
The following schedule for price reductions on non-complying construction material shall be
used when not addressed in the Contract.
The following schedule of price adjustments and/or corrective action for non-compliance
material and/or work is a guideline only. Special circumstances may result in price reductions
differing from this schedule. These special circumstances shall be determined and evaluated by
the City Engineer.
Price reductions are implemented only if it is in the best interest of the City to leave the non-
complying material in place, otherwise, the material should be removed and replaced.
Gradation Failures
A.MnDOT Specification 3138, Aggregate for Surface and Base Courses.
1.Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 designations.
The above classes of material should be accepted for payment in accordance with
the provisions of the MnDOT Aggregate Base Table 2211-4 and 2211-5.
Price reductions for more than one failing sieve size shall be accumulative, but will
not exceed 50.0 percent. The compensation due to the contractor should be reduced
accordingly.
B.MnDOT Specification 3149, Granular Material.
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The granular materials listed in MnDOT Specification 3149 should be accepted for
payment in accordance with the following:
1.All Sieves
Price adjustments shall be in accordance with MnDOT specs
2.# 200/1 inch or 75mm/25 mm. Ratio
(MnDOT Specification 3149.2.B1 and 3149.2.B2)
% Outside
Specified Limits*
+1.0 Substantial Compliance
+1.1 - 2.0 5.0% Price Reduction
2.1 - 3.0 15.0% Price Reduction
>3.0 Corrective Action Required
*Based on individual sample test results. Price adjustment applied to the quantity of
non-compliance material represented by the sample. The compensation due to the
contractor should be reduced accordingly.
C.The Contractor may correct the quantity of non-compliance material in order to
qualify for full payment. When corrective action is required for acceptance of the non-
complying material, in accordance with the previously indicated schedules, the
Contractor shall perform the corrective work at no cost to the Owner. The Contractor
shall remove the unacceptable material and replace with acceptable materials, or correct
the unacceptable materials on the road. The corrected material will be tested for
compliance with the specification after the completion of the corrective action. In lieu
of replacement or correction, the Engineers may allow (in the best interest of the City)
the Contractor to accept a price reduction instead of corrective action.
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SECTION 3.00 – PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
3.01 PLANT MIXED BITUMINOUS ASPHALT (2360)
This Specification requires the Contractor to follow of the most current MnDOT Standard
Specification and provide a mix that complies with all of the design, production, and
placement requirements of the specification. The Department does not make any guaranty or
warranty, either express or implied, that compliance with one part of this specification
guarantees that the Contractor will meet the other aspects of the specification.
A.Description
This work consists of the construction of one or more pavement courses of hot plant
mixed asphalt-aggregate mixture on the approved prepared foundation, base course or
existing surface in accordance with the specifications and in conformity with the lines,
grades, thicknesses and typical cross sections shown on the plans or established by the
Engineer. Mixture design will be 2360 (gyratory) as described in the Special Provisions
or the Standard Detail Plates through the mixture designation.
3.02 CITY OF CHANHASSEN COMPACTION TEST METHOD
For the specified density method of compaction, each lift shall be uniformly compacted to a
density not less than what is required per Table 2360-19. The density test shall be in
accordance with MnDOT Bituminous Specifications 2360 and the MnDOT Bituminous
Manual. Compaction testing will be performed for the owner by an independent testing
laboratory approved by the Engineer as identified below. The cost of all tests will be paid by
the contractor.
A.One (1) sample for a density test per 200 tons of mix installed or a minimum of two
(2) sample per job.
B.In-place density test performed by one of the following procedures as directed by the
Engineer:
1.A minimum of one (1) core sample for in-place density tests per 200 tons of mix
installed or a minimum of four (4) cores per job. No cores are to be taken in the wheel
tracks.
2.Four (4) density test taken with a portable nuclear testing device at randomly
selected locations per 200 tons of mix installed. A minimum of six (6) tests per job.
The mixture with failing density will not be accepted for payment at the Contract bid price,
but, in lieu of being removed and replaced, will be accepted at a reduced price in accordance
with Table 2360-22. The appropriate pay factor will be applied to the quantity of mixture
represented by the failing density test. One retest of each failing test will be permitted and
the higher of the two densities will be used in determining the pay factor. All retesting shall
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be done within three (3) working days after placement of the bituminous mixture. The
Contractor will be responsible for the costs of all retesting.
3.03 BITUMINOUS PATCHING
Over any areas that need to be corrected (settlements, bird baths, etc.) one of the following
methods as required by the Engineer should be used for patching:
A.Wedge cut one inch (1") into the existing pavement around the outer limits of the area
that needs to be patched, tack and fill with approved bituminous material.
B.Tack area to be patched then skin patch with approved bituminous material and apply
a seal coat over patched areas. Seal coat should be trap rock and applied as per
Section 3.09 Bituminous Seal Coat.
C.Bituminous materials to be used in patch areas shall be in accordance with Section
2231 of the current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specification
unless otherwise directed by the engineer.
D.Straight line cut (mill/colter wheel or saw cut) and remove. Tack edges to be patched
and fill with approved bituminous material.
Patching shall be done in such a manner to produce a smooth driving surface of which the patch
or patch edge shall not deviate from surrounding pavement. Milling of patches will be required
when any deviation occurs.
In areas where, in a 100-foot length of street, measured from any area in need of repair or in
either direction and three or more patches/settlements are evident, a one and one-half inch
bituminous overlay shall be constructed over the entire length and width of the affected street
section.
In areas where trench settlements (of any kind) have occurred, corrections may be performed by
either the above-listed methods, or if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the existing bituminous is
in satisfactory condition, it may be repaired by a bituminous leveling course.
Prior to any overlays deemed necessary, a minimum four-foot wide edge mill along the gutter
line shall be completed and any settlements shall be filled with bituminous material, leveled out,
and thoroughly compacted.
3.04 BITUMINOUS TACK COAT
The bituminous material for tack coat shall be applied in accordance with Section 2357 of the
current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specification. The rate of application
shall be in accordance with Table 2357-2 or as approved by the engineer.
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Tack coat shall be applied in a manner that will allow traffic movement on at least one side of
the street at all times without pick up or tracking of tack coat material.
At no time will the application of tack coat be applied by means other than a motor powered
distributor.
3.05 MILL PAVEMENT SURFACE
A.Description
This work shall consist of improving the profile, cross slope, and surface texture of an
existing pavement surface by machine (cold) milling preparatory to placement of another
course thereon.
B.Equipment
Pavement milling shall be accomplished with a power operated, self-propelled cold milling
machine capable of removing concrete and bituminous surface material as necessary to
produce the required profile, cross slope, and surface texture uniformly across the pavement
surface. The machine shall also be equipped with means to control dust and other
particulate matter created by the cutting action.
The machine shall be equipped to accurately and automatically establish profile grades
along each edge of the machine, within plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm), by referencing from
the existing pavement by means of a ski or matching shoe, or from an independent grade
control. The machine shall be controlled by an automatic system for controlling grade,
elevation, and cross slope at a given rate.
C.Operations
The pavement surface shall be milled to the depth, width, grade, and cross slope as shown in
the Plans or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. Machine speeds shall be varied to
produce the desired surface texture grid pattern. Milling shall be performed without
excessive tearing or gouging of the underlying material.
The pavement milling operations shall be referenced from an independent grade control in
those areas where the Engineer considers such control is essential. The control shall be
established and maintained by the Contractor in a manner and in such position as the
Engineer approves.
Milling operations shall be conducted so that the entire pavement width is milled to a flush
surface at the end of each work period, whenever the pavement is open to traffic. In case of
uncompleted operations resulting in a vertical or near vertical longitudinal cutting face, it
shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to minimize the hazardous effects to traffic by
resloping the longitudinal face to provide a suitable taper, by constructing a temporary
bituminous taper, or by otherwise providing the necessary protective measures, as approved
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by the Engineer. Transverse cutting faces shall be tapered at the end of each working period
where traffic is permitted. To further provide for traffic, the Contractor shall also construct
temporary bituminous tapers at intersecting streets, around utility appurtenances, and at all
appropriate entrances during the milling operations, as ordered by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall construct the temporary milled tapers and furnish, place, and remove
temporary bituminous tapers as incidental work for which no direct compensation will be
made.
In areas inaccessible to the milling machine, the work shall be accomplished by other
equipment or methods acceptable to the Engineer.
After the milling operations are completed to the planned depth, the milled area shall be
cleaned by sweeping or vacuuming with equipment approved by the Engineer. Such
cleaning shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Debris resulting from milling and cleaning operations shall be disposed of outside of the
Right of Way except as otherwise authorized by the Engineer.
Milling at previously patched areas shall be performed to the required depth below the
pavement surface existing prior to the previous patch being placed, and not from the surface
of the patch.
The contractor shall take care to avoid disturbing or damaging any existing drainage or
utility structures on the Project. Any damage resulting from the Contractor’s operations
shall be repaired by the Contractor at no expense to the City.
D.Method of Measurement (2232.4)
Pavement milling will be measured by the area of each type of surface removed.
Measurements will be of those areas milled as specified, based on actual finished
dimensions of the work.
E.Basis of Payment (2232.5)
Payment of pavement milling at the appropriate Contract price per unit of measure will be
compensation in full for all costs of performing the work as specified, including, but not
limited to, traffic control, cleanup, and disposal operations.
Payment for pavement milling will be made on the basis of the following schedule:
Item No.Item Unit
2232.504 Mill Bituminous Surface square yard (square meter)
3.06 BITUMINOUS OVERLAY
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This work shall consist of constructing a pavement overlay course of hot plant mixed
bituminous aggregate mixture on a prior approved prepared surface. It shall be constructed in a
manner that when complete, all low or high areas of the overlay surface have been adequately
tolerated to provide a smooth profile, cross slope and exhibit satisfactory ride ability. Overlays
for all streets shall consist of a minimum of two inches in compacted depth and meet all
construction and material specifications as stated in Section 3.00. Material for overlays shall
meet MnDOT 2360 specification and shall be specified in the project documents.
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SECTION 4.00 - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
4.01 SUBSURFACE DRAINTILE (2502)
See Section 2.19 of Sanitary and Storm Sewer Specifications.
4.02 UTILITIES
A.Unless specified otherwise, this work shall be entirely at the contractor's expense.
1.There shall be an inspection of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main
utilities prior to the start of construction. The contractor shall notify the Engineer 24 hours
in advance to aid in accomplishing this inspection. All deficiencies in these existing
systems prior to beginning street construction must be immediately brought to the attention
of the Engineer.
2.After the manholes and valve boxes are cleaned, and raised to proper grade prior to
paving the wear course, they shall be inspected to assure trouble free operation.
3.The contractor shall be responsible for locating all curb boxes within the limits of
the project. The City has location ties to the curb boxes. The contractor shall notify the
Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of this location work so that a representative of the
Engineer can be present at all times while this work is being done and to aid in the
accomplishment of this work. This work shall be done prior to start of construction. Prior
to completion of the project, the curb boxes shall be adjusted to be flush with final grade.
B.A final inspection of all utilities will be performed at the completion of the project for
acceptance. Adjustments shall be made as follows:
1.Sanitary Sewer. All sanitary sewer manhole castings shall be left in place during the
paving operation. The castings shall be adjusted before the mat is laid and shall be left
one-quarter to one-half inch (1/4 – 1/2") below finished grade. Where the Engineer
requires or where it is impossible to adjust the structure with the addition or removal of
adjustment rings, reconstruction will be necessary. In such cases, it will be necessary to
add or remove manhole sections. No steel adjusting ring allowed.
2.Storm Sewer. Existing storm sewer castings shall be adjusted where necessary to be
two inches (2") below finished gutter line. In areas of surmountable curb, the top of
casting shall match the top of curb.
3.Water Valve Boxes. All water valve boxes shall be adjusted prior to paving the wear
course, and left one-quarter to one-half inch (1/4 – 1/2”) below finished grade.
Thorough tamping of the material around the valve box is required. In the event the
valve box cannot be adjusted without the use of extensions, the contractor shall remove
the upper section, place the necessary extension and replace the upper section.
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4.Grouting Adjusting Rings. Adjustment rings are required to be grouted; the contractor
shall grout between rings, place the casting and-remove all excess grout on the inside of
the manhole by wiping smooth with a gloved hand or similar instrument. Refer to detail
plates for limitations on number of rings allowed. I and I shields to be installed as
specified.
4.03 WARRANTY
The contractor should take special note of the warranty provisions of these contract documents
as detailed in Sections 3.04 and 9.16 of the General Conditions of the Contract which are
included as part of this Standard Specification
4.04 WATER TO HOMES
The contractor shall be responsible (until completion of the project) for providing water to any
homes which have their individual water systems become inoperative due to dewatering
operations during the project construction
4.05 CONCRETE (2531)
A.Concrete Curb and Gutter
All concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 2531 and 2461
of the current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, except as
modified or altered below:
1.Driveway openings in the curb shall be constructed as shown on the plans, standard
plates, or as directed by the Engineer in the field.
2.The contractor shall construct concrete gutters as detailed on the standard plate at the
end of these specifications, and as located on the plans.
3.Localized panels or sections of concrete determined either by the plan set or Engineer
to be saw cut, removed and replaced shall be joined to each adjacent panel by two
grouted #4 epoxy coated rebar.
4.Delete that portion of Section 2531 which requires that the concrete curb and gutter
joints be sealed with joint sealer material.
5.The contractor shall furnish without charge all concrete samples needed for test
cylinders, slump tests, air entrainment tests, and other tests ordered by the Engineer.
6.For surmountable curb installations, all radii at intersections shall be B-618 concrete
curb and gutter with a 5-foot taper section, on each side of the radius.
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7.Where a curb machine is used, the contraction joints shall be formed or sawed at 10
foot intervals as approved by the engineer to a depth of two inches (2") from all
exposed surfaces. Provide full depth expansion joints where indicated on detail plates,
on the plans, against fixed objects and/or at 200 foot intervals.
8.After the concrete is finished and "broomed", the contractor shall spray it with a spray
membrane curing compound conforming to MnDOT specifications, Section 3754.
9.Section 2531.2A.1 shall be mix no. 3F52 with granite aggregate.
10.Section 2531.2A.2 shall be mix no. 3F32 with granite aggregate.
B.Concrete Sidewalk
All concrete sidewalk shall be constructed according to Section 2521 of the current
Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and City Standard Detail
Plates, except as modified or altered below:
1.Delete that portion of Section 2521 which requires that the sidewalk be sealed with
joint sealer material.
2.Calcium Chloride Type 1 or 2, MnDOT Specification 3753 shall not exceed 2% of the
weight of the cement incorporated into the mix.
3.Concrete used for sidewalk shall meet the requirements of MnDOT Section 2521, mix
no. 3F52 with granite aggregate.
C.Reduced Payment Associated With Deficient Strength Requirements On All
Concrete Construction
If the Specified Strength requirement has not been obtained on the date specified, the
mixture with failing tests will not be accepted for payment at the Contract bid price. If the
material strength is in a range within 95% of the specified strength, in lieu of being removed
and replaced acceptably, will be accepted at a reduced price in accordance with the schedule
shown below. All material below 95% of the specified strength will be removed and
replaced to specified requirements. The appropriate pay factor will be applied to the
quantity of mixture represented by the failing test. Two core samples of each failing test
will be permitted and the higher of the two tests will be used in determining the pay factor.
All re-testing shall be done within a time frame determined by the City Engineer.
Strength Requirements Pay Factor
(% Below Specified Minimum) (% of Contract Price)
0% ..........................................................................................................................100%
0 to 1%......................................................................................................................98%
1 to 2%......................................................................................................................95%
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2 to 3%......................................................................................................................90%
3 to 4%......................................................................................................................85%
4 to 5%......................................................................................................................75%
More than 5%................................................................................Remove and Replace
The Contractor does not have the option of taking a price reduction in lieu of
complying with the Specifications. Material not meeting requirements shall not
knowingly be placed in the work. Should any non-conforming material be inadvertently
placed in the work, it will be up to the City Engineer to determine whether the non-
conforming work will be allowed to remain in place or removed and replaced or otherwise
corrected to meet specifications. Non-conforming material that is allowed to remain in the
project shall be subject to the price reductions listed below for the indicated test provided the
material was placed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Otherwise the Engineer may make
the determination according to other procedures addressed in MnDOT Specification 1503.
With failing or borderline material, make sure next load is tested before it is incorporated
into the work.
1.General
a)Price reductions that are not part of the Contract should not be issued unless the
price reduction is in excess of $350. If the calculated price reduction is equal to
or less than $350, it shall be documented as substantial compliance. At the
discretion of the Engineer, several smaller price deductions may be lumped
together to comply with the $350 minimum to alleviate a continuous marginal
failure problem.
b)Bid prices for the project in question should be reviewed prior to calculating a
price reduction. If the bid prices are considerably below average prices, then the
price reduction should be assessed based on: (1) the average bid price as
determined by the City Engineer or (2) a fair market value.
c)The price reduction shall represent only the quantity of material represented by
the sample and actually used.
Example: A quantity of ready mixed concrete is placed in the work.
A slump test indicates failing material. Then the price reduction
would only apply to that load of ready mix represented by the test,
not by all concrete placed since the last passing test.
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d)The price reduction will normally be the quantity represented by the failing test
times price reduction per unit quantity (tons, gals, etc.) determined from the
“Schedule of Price Reductions” times the bid price of (2) above.
e)The following guide for price reductions on non-conforming construction
materials shall be used when not addressed in the contract:
D.Schedule of Price Reductions For Materials For Concrete Construction Slump /
Air - Isolated tests (not consistently high or low)
(See MnDOT Specification 2461). Slumps or air tests that are consistently high or low
require corrective action by the Contractor’s quality control personnel. When test results are
inconsistent or borderline, every load should be tested.
1.Slump out of compliance (see MnDOT Specification Table 2461-23)
2.Air Content Out of Compliance (See MnDOT Specification Table 2461-25)
3.Low Slump Concrete (See MnDOT Specification Table 2461-24)
4.06 BITUMINOUS CURB (2535)
All bituminous curb shall be constructed in accordance with Section 2535 of the current
Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specification, except as modified or altered
below:
A.Driveway openings in the curb shall be constructed as shown on the plans, standard
plates, or as directed by the engineer in the field.
B.The contractor shall provide all samples needed for tests ordered by the engineer.
C.Where specified, a bituminous berm shall be constructed along the edge of the
roadway instead of a bituminous curb. The bituminous berm shall meet the
requirements of Section 2535 except that the berm shall be formed by a shoe attached
to the paver. The berm section shall be as shown on the plans.
D.Bituminous curb shall not be used to tie in catch basin inlets or manholes. Concrete
sections shall be poured in these areas.
4.07 BITUMINOUS TRAIL/PATHWAY
Bituminous trail/pathway shall be paved in such a way to minimize or eliminate cold joints,
which may require milling or other means deemed necessary by the Engineer, when abutting
existing infrastructure or other trails. Trail intersections shall be constructed with 20’ radii or as
approved by the Engineer. This shall be done at no extra expense to the City. Trails shall be
constructed in accordance with Standard Detail Plate 5216.
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4.08 ELECTRIC LIGHTING SYSTEMS (STREET LIGHTING)
A.General
The street lighting system shall comprise all of the work shown on the respective plan
and detail sheets for the system, complete, in place and in operation, all in accordance
with the current Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications and
for Construction” except as shown and noted in the drawings and modified in these
specifications.
The distribution circuits of the lighting system shall consist of two conductors. The two
conductors shall constitute 240 volt circuits. Lighting circuits shall be installed complete
to each standard.
All circuit wires including runs between light poles and street crossings shall be placed in
conduit. Splice boxes or handholes shall be installed at all street crossings that serve an
opposite side light pole.
Power supply to the lighting system is unmetered 120/240 volt, single phase, alternating
current.
B.B Permits and Inspections
Obtain and pay for all permits and inspections required for the electrical work, arrange
for inspections to be performed and furnish a Certificate of Final Inspection and approval
by enforcement authorities.
C.Standards
The following industry standards are considered minimum requirements:
1.Standard rules and regulations of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
2.Rules and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association - NFPA No. 70.
3.National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards.
4.American National Standards Institute.
5.National Electrical Safety Code.
6.Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction
7.Other Industry Standard Listings per MnDOT 2545.2A.
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D.Codes, Ordinances and Regulations
The National Electric Code, together with applicable state and city ordinances or
regulations, shall be considered as establishing minimum requirements for the work.
Ascertain the existence of, and comply with, any interpretations and/or enforcement
policies of the local enforcement agencies or individuals peculiar to this area or to this
particular installation.
Where these specifications call for materials or construction of better quality or larger
size than required by the above rules and regulations, the provisions of the specifications
shall take precedence.
E.Conduit
All rigid steel conduits (R.S.C.) shall meet the requirements of MnDOT 3801. Rigid
Steel Conduit (R.S.C.) shall be installed at all roadway crossings as shown in the Plans.
The RSC shall be installed by auguring or jacking methods and not by open trenching
across the roadways. When auguring or boring operations through a roadbed are
abandoned for any reason, the resultant voids shall be grouted to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
F.F Conductors
1.Pole Wire - The pole wire from the in-line fuse connector and the distribution cables to
the luminaries and photo cell wires shall be No. 12 AWG copper wires type R.H.W.,
T.H.W., or X.H.H.W. rated 600 volts.
2.Branch Circuit Conductors - The branch circuit conductors and feeder wires, shall by
type T.H.W.N., or T.H.W., or type X.H.H.W. copper rated 600 volts.
G.Fuses
Light standards in the 240 volt system shall include in-line fuse holders with fuses (3
amps) in the phase conductors to the luminaire ballast. Breakaway fuse holders shall be
installed at the handhole of the light standards.
H.Grounding
System shall be solidly grounded throughout. Lighting standards, lighting service
cabinet, ground rods and any exposed metal system components shall be solidly bonded
to the system equipment ground conductor with accessible mechanical approved
grounding connectors. Ground rods shall be 5/8” x 15’ for lighting service cabinet and
5/8” x 10’ for lighting standards and shall be copperweld type.
I.Feed Point
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Power will be supplied to the system from utility owned pole or pad mounted
transformer. Make all provisions and arrangements for service as required by the
respective utility agency.
Lighting service cabinet shall be pad mounted type T1 in accordance with MnDOT
Standard Plate No. 8140A. Enclosure shall be a NEMA 3 rated minimum 12 gauge steel
cabinet with gasketed full hinged doors and padlock hasps. Suitable galvanized steel
anchor bolts with double nuts to be provided for concrete foundation mounting. Inside of
cabinet shall be finished with white enamel on suitably prepared surface.
Service cabinet equipment, as applicable, shall be as specified below, or equal.
Lightning Arresters McGraw Edison Type L
Panelboard Square D NQOB
Circuit Breakers Square D Q1B & Q0
Contactor Allen Bradley Bulletin 500L
Selector Switch Allen Bradley Bulletin 800H
Lighting service cabinet concrete foundation shall be provided in accordance with City of
Chanhassen’s Standard Plate No. 5243.
The contractor shall furnish and install 2” R.S.C. stubouts from the lighting service
cabinet through the foundation. One 2” R.S.C. shall be provided for the lighting service
cabinet to the utility transformer and two conduits (2” R.S.C.) shall be provided for the
lighting circuits. One 2” R.S.C. shall be provided as a spare.
J.Lighting Equipment
Lighting equipment shall be as described herein. Each lighting unit shall be complete as
described with luminaire, standard or supports, auxiliaries, internal wiring, mounted
accessories, etc. All equipment shall be UL labeled.
Luminaries shall be of weather proof construction. LED lamps shall be in accordance to
detail plate no. 5240 and operable to -20 degrees F. All internal parts of luminaire shall
be readily accessible.
Lighting standards shall be as individually described hereinafter. Concrete shall be Mix
No. 3G52 and shall cure 28 days before placing lighting equipment. Anchor bolt
assemblies shall be provided by the lighting standard manufacturer.
K.Lighting Unit
Roadway lighting unit including foundation, standard and luminaire.
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1.Foundation - Shall be constructed of 3G52 concrete as per MnDOT specifications and
shall include anchor rods and anchor rod bolt pattern as per pole manufacturer’s
recommendations or as modified per base detail as indicated on the drawings. Anchor
rods shall be furnished by the pole manufacturer; anchor bolt assemblies shall be high
strength steel with top 12” galvanized after threading, galvanized break-away couplings
and galvanized double nuts.
Each foundation shall include three non-metallic conduit (N.M.C.) stubouts. The
stubouts shall be 2” N.M.C. for feeders and one 3/4” N.M.C. for grounding
conductor.
L.Residential Street Lighting
Street lighting in residential areas shall conform to Xcel/Minnesota Valley Electric Group
V rating. Street light fixtures shall be the Xcel/Minnesota Valley Electric Traditional,
Acorn, or an approved equal style.
4.09 FENCE RESTORATION (2557)
Removal and relocation or restoration of any fences disturbed shall be in accordance with the
current Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and considered
incidental to the cost of the project unless otherwise specified.
4.10 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
A.Applications shall be in accordance with MnDOT specifications and the Minnesota
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and as supplemented or modified by
Chanhassen Detail Plates. A portion of the MnDOT requirements are as follows:
1.At the time of applying the marking material, the application area shall be free of
contamination. The Contractor shall clean the roadway surface prior to the line
application in a manner and to the extent required by the Engineer.
2.Glass beads shall be applied immediately after application of the paint line.
3.Pavement markings shall only be applied in seasonable weather when the air
temperature is 50 degrees F or higher, and shall not be applied when the wind or other
conditions cause a film of dust to be deposited on the pavement surface after cleaning
and before the marking material can be applied.
4.The filling of tanks, pouring of materials or cleaning of equipment shall not be
performed on unprotected pavement surfaces unless adequate provisions are made to
prevent spillage of the material.
5.No striping operations will be permitted between sundown and sunrise without written
permission from the Engineer.
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6.All material shall be placed in a workmanlike manner, which shall result in a clearly
defined line that has been adequately reflectorized with glass beads.
7.All pavement striping shall be 4 inches wide unless designated otherwise on the plans,
and skip lines shall be in lengths of 10 feet separated by gaps of 40 feet. All pavement
striping shall be a minimum of 15 mils thick (wet thickness).
8.Glass beads shall be uniformly applied at a rate of 6 pounds per gallon.
9.A reduction in pay shall be made for reduced thickness and/or width. Width shall be
computed by random measuring. Thickness shall be computed by the following
formula:
Thickness =Gallons x 231
Length x Width
10.Application for the marking material shall be such as to provide uniform film thickness
throughout the coverage area. Stripe ends shall be cleaned out and square, with a
minimum of material beyond the cutoff.
11.Maintenance of traffic during pavement marking operations.
B.The contractor shall furnish and place, without extra compensation, all necessary
warning and direction signs to maintain traffic during all pavement marking
operations, and shall provide such protection to the uncured markings as may be
necessary until traffic may cross them without any damage thereto. Traffic control
during the striping operation shall be safe and satisfactory to the Engineer or all
marking operations shall cease until traffic control meets with the Engineer's
approval. Traffic control requirements may include, but are not limited to, furnishing
a pilot car and/or flagpersons. Traffic shall be allowed to keep moving at all times,
and the striping equipment shall be operated in such a manner that will not force
traffic to cross uncured markings. Protection devices such as "cones shall be of an
approved typed that will not cause damage to the vehicle when accidentally struck.
C.Payment for pavement markings shall be paid for at the contract unit price per linear
foot or as otherwise specified.
4.11 STREET SIGNS AND POSTS
A.Signs and installation shall be in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, and as supplemented or modified by Chanhassen Detail
Plates.
1.Residential Street Sign Post:
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a)Posts are to be of a modified channel design with two ribs along the back of each
post as well as each toe.
b)Post shall be fabricated from high-strength billet steel with minimum yield
strength of 80,000 PSI and minimum tensile strength of 100,000 PSI.
c)Post installation shall be composed of two 7-foot lengths. The upper section shall
weigh 3 lbs/ft and the lower section shall weigh 3 lbs/ft before punching. The posts
shall be punched with continuous 3/8-inch diameter holes on 1-inch centers for the
entire length of the post. The first hole shall be 1 inch from the top.
d)The posts shall be hot dip galvanized to ASTM-A123.
Bracket: 12” flat blade, heavy-duty bracket assembly part nos. BA8A12 &
BA90F12 or approved equal by the engineer.
Signs: White lettering on dark brown background – Double-faced, DG3 Hi-
intensity on .08 aluminum. White E-450 border (white around bolt). E-450 size
radius corner, punch and notch for E-450. First letter of each word upper case with
bottom justification. See chart below for lettering sizes. Nine inch (9") by 36” or
42” wide plates used.
B.Private streets signs shall be the same as above, except lettering to be white on blue
background.
Initial
Upper-Case Lower Case
Overhead All Types All Speed Limits 12 inches 9 inches
Post-Mounted Multi-lane More than 40 mph 8 inches 6 inches
Post-Mounted Multi-lane 40 mph or less 6 inches 4.5 inches
Post-Mounted 2-lane All Speed Limits 6 inches* 4.5 inches*
Recommended Minimum Letter
Height
Type of
Mounting
Type of Street
or Highway Speed Limit
*On local two-lane streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less, 4-inch initial upper-case letters with
3-inch lower-case letters may be used.
C.Supplementary lettering to indicate the types of streets (such as Street, Avenue, or
Road) or the section of the city (such as NW) on the D3-1 and D3-1a signs may be in
smaller lettering, composed of initial upper-case letters at least 3 inches in height and
lower-case letters at least 2.25 inches in height.
4.12 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF VEGETATION (2572)
This work consists of protecting and preserving vegetation from damage and taking corrective
action when damage occurs. Vegetation includes but is not limited to trees, brush, roots, woody
vines, and perennial forbs and grasses. All work done shall conform to Section 2572 of the
current MnDOT Standard Specifications.
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4.13 EROSION CONTROL (2573)
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of all
sediment and erosion control measures within the project areas. The Contractor shall install
fabric fences, culverts, check dams, sediment traps, hay and/or straw, etc. and all other such
appropriate procedures as may be required to prevent sedimentation or erosion as noted on the
plans or as directed by the Engineer. Upon completion of the project and restoration of all
disturbed areas, the City will authorize the removal of all sediment and erosion control
measures. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the erosion and sediment control
measures.
The BMPs shown on the plans are the minimum requirements for the anticipated site
conditions. As construction progresses and unexpected or seasonal conditions dictate, the
contractor shall anticipate that more BMPs will be necessary to ensure erosion and sediment
control on the site. During the course of construction it is the responsibility of the contractor
to address any new conditions that may be created by construction activities and/or climatic
events and to provide additional BMPs over and above the minimum requirements shown on
the plans that may be needed to provide effective protection of soil and water resources.
4.14 TURF ESTABLISHMENT (2575)
All turf establishment shall be in accordance with Section 2575 of the current Minnesota
Department of Transportation Standard Specification and the current MnDOT Seeding Manual,
except as modified or altered below.
The BMPs shown on the plans are the minimum requirements for the anticipated site
conditions. As construction progresses and unexpected or seasonal conditions dictate, the
contractor shall anticipate that more BMPs will be necessary to ensure erosion and sediment
control on the site. During the course of construction it is the responsibility of the contractor
to address any new conditions that may be created by construction activities and/or climatic
events and to provide additional BMPs over and above the minimum requirements shown on
the plans that may be needed to provide effective protection of soil and water resources.
A.Sodding
1.The Contractor shall furnish and install sod and topsoil to the areas designated by the
engineer.
2.The sod shall meet the requirements of MnDOT Specification 3878.
3.The Contractor shall use a sod cutter to make a straight line cut at full sod widths to
match existing areas. Waste material shall then be removed and the area prepared to
allow a depth of six inches (6") for topsoil placement.
4.The topsoil shall not be placed until the Engineer has inspected the area and approved
the subgrade preparation and topsoil materials.
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5.The topsoil fine grading shall not be completed more than 24 hours prior to the sod
laying operation. The contractor shall be required to remove topsoil placed on
unapproved areas or topsoil which does not meet MnDOT Specification No. 3877 with
such removal being done at the contractor's expense.
6.The Contractor shall not dump the topsoil on the street unless specifically approved by
the engineer in the field. Topsoil dumped on the street shall not be allowed to remain
overnight unless proper safety flashers are installed and approved by the Engineer in
the field.
7.At all times during grading, preparation and sod laying, it shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to see that all catch basins in the working area are kept clean. Gutters
shall be cleaned and free of dirt and other materials at the end of each working day to
ensure proper drainage.
8.Starter fertilizer, with a 1:2:1 ratio, shall be applied to all sod areas at the rate of one
half (0.5) pound Nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
9.A follow-up application of fertilizer consisting of one (1) pound Nitrogen per 1,000
square feet is required 3-4 weeks after the initial application.
10.Watering of the sod shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
B.Seeding
1.The Contractor shall furnish and install seed and six inches (6") of topsoil to the areas
designated by the Engineer. Imported topsoil may be required.
2.Unless otherwise noted, seed mixture 25-141 shall be used in all rural seeding
operations as determined by the Engineer and seed mixture 25-151 shall be used in all
urban seeding operations as determined by the Engineer.
3.The seeding shall not be done until the Engineer has inspected the area and approved
the subgrade preparation and topsoil materials.
4.If so directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall reseed, at his/her cost, any area on
which the original seed has failed to grow.
5.In the absence of soil analysis, a starter fertilizer, with a 1:2:1 ratio, shall be applied to
all seeded areas at the rate of one half (0.5) pound Nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.
6.A follow-up application of fertilizer consisting of one (1) pound Nitrogen per 1,000
square feet is required 3-4 weeks after the initial application.
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7.Type 1 mulch shall be applied in accordance with Section 2575.3 of the current
Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard Specification. Areas to be mulched
shall be as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer in the field.
C.Hydroseeding
Unless specifically stated, all hydroseeding applications shall conform to Section 2575.3
of the current MNDOT Standard Specification for Construction including both D and N.
1.Site Preparation
a)Verify that areas to receive hydroseeding are free of stones larger than 1½ inches
in diameter, weeds, debris and other extraneous material. The surface shall also be
free of tire ruts, rills and low spots where “bird baths” may form.
b)Verify that grades are within acceptable tolerances of required finished grade and
that drainage will be per design.
c)Site shall have received six inches (6”) of topsoil. Import may be required.
d)Apply water to areas to be seeded as necessary to bring soil to optimum soil
moisture content for planting.
e)Seeding shall not be done until the engineer has inspected the area and approved
the subgrade preparation and topsoil materials.
2.Method
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a)Slurry shall be mixed on-site and shall include seed, cellulose fiber mulch,
fertilizer, organic soil binding agent, and any soil amendments.
b)Equipment shall have a built in agitation system sufficient to agitate, suspend and
homogenously mix the slurry.
c)Rapid stabilization method 3 shall be used on all slopes greater than 10% and on
all slopes with a positive gradient toward all impaired waters that are not to be
sodded.
d)Direct the spray operation such that the procedure will drill and mix the slurry
components into the soil to the greatest extent practicable.
e)Seeding shall not be done in excessively windy conditions (greater than 15 mph)
or when soil is overly wet or frozen.
f)Seed cannot be left in slurry in excess of one (1) hour.
3.Materials
a)Seed – Unless otherwise noted, all measurement of seed shall be in pure live seed
(PLS). The following State seed mixtures and rate of application shall be used per
the plan:
(i)25-151 at 120 PLS lbs./acre.
(ii)25-141 at 59 PLS lbs./acre.
(iii)34-262 at 145 PLS lbs./acre.
(iv)32-241 at 38 PLS lbs./acre.
b)Hydraulic Soil Stabilizer shall be either Type 5 or Type 6 as defined in Section
3884.2 of the current MnDOT Specifications for Construction Manual.
c)In the absence of soil analysis, a starter fertilizer, with a 1:2:1 ratio, shall be
applied to all seeded areas at the rate of one half (0.5) pound Nitrogen per 1,000
square feet.
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d)A follow-up application of fertilizer consisting of one (1) pound Nitrogen per
1,000 square feet is required 3-4 weeks after the initial application.
D.Maintenance and Establishment
1.During seeding and hydroseeding applications care shall be taken to avoid overspray
onto fences, walls, other structures, other plant material, other planting areas and paved
areas. The contractor shall be responsible for washing the overspray from these areas.
2.The contractor shall request that the planted areas be inspected within 24 hours of
completion.
3.The work includes a grass-establishment period of 30 calendar days commencing
immediately after completion and acceptance of initial stabilization.
4.If, during the establishment period, areas are lacking sufficient sod growth or seeding to
assure adequate stands of acceptable vegetation, such areas shall be re-cultivated and
resodded/reseeded within 48 hours of notification from the Engineer.
5.The establishment period, in this case, shall be continued until the work meets the
specified requirements.
6.The establishment period shall include continuous operation of watering, weeding,
mowing, fertilizing, spraying, insect and pest control and any other normal operation
required to assure proper growth.
7.Only Rodeo™, C-2, 4-D and Accord™ shall be used within 50 feet of streams,
wetlands and ponds.
E.Topsoil
Topsoil used for sodding and seeding areas must comply with City Ordinance Sec. 19-
145:(a)2.e. and shall be encompassed in a Topsoil Management Plan in accordance with
2016 Carver County Water Resource Management Ordinance and BMP Guidelines
including Section 153.60 of Carver County, MN Code of Ordinances. This specification can
be viewed on the following website:
https://www.co.carver.mn.us/home/showdocument?id=7483.
F.Street Sweeping
The Contractor shall sweep the streets following the completion of the sodding and seeding
operations. All sweeping shall be completed within two (2) calendar days after completion
of the sodding and seeding operation. This sweeping shall be with a pick-up power sweeper
and shall continue until all loose material is completely cleaned up to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. Also, all catch basins shall be cleaned within the same time requirements stated
above.
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G.Basis of Payment
1.Sodding. The contract price bid for the sod shall include the cost of furnishing and
installing 6 inches of topsoil under the sod.
2.Water (sod). The cost shall be considered incidental to the project.
3.Roadside seeding. The contract price bid for the roadside seeding shall include the cost
of furnishing and installing 6 inches of topsoil over the area to be seeded.
4.15 GEOTEXTILE STABILIZATION FABRIC
Geotextile fabric shall be used where shown on the plans, and shall be MnDOT Type 5, Amoco
2002 or Mirifi 500X or approved equivalent. The fabric shall be overlapped a minimum of two
feet (2'). The fabric in extremely bad soil conditions may need to be sewed together as directed
by the engineer, and shall be paid for at an agreed upon hourly rate.
Payment for the fabric shall be in square yards in place, and excluding overlap.
4.16 SEGMENTED MASONRY RETAINING WALL UNITS (2411)
A.Part A (Dry Cast)
1.Scope
This specification covers segmental masonry units for use in the construction of
mortarless walls. Locations and wall heights shall be as shown on the plans and/or as
directed in the field by the Engineer.
2.Requirements
General
Each wall that exceeds four (4) feet in exposed height shall be designed and certified
by a registered professional engineer of the State of Minnesota. Design shall be
submitted to the Engineer for review. In addition, the Contractor shall submit the
following for all wall design:
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a)Manufacturer’s literature: materials description and installation instructions.
b)Shop drawings: Retaining wall system design including wall heights,
reinforcement and drainage provisions approved by a registered professional
engineer.
c)Color sample for selection by owner.
d)A one (1) foot square piece of geotextile reinforcing as required by the Engineer.
Materials
Each manufacturing facility shall provide the Engineer with a copy of their quality
control plan and procedures, including testing rates and material sources. Each
manufacturing facility shall also supply test reports and documentation to verify
compliance with this specification.
The units shall conform to ASTM C1372, except that:
a)The minimum compressive strength requirements shall be 38 Mpa (5500 psi) for
any individual unit and 40Mpa (5800 psi) for the average of 3 units.
b)The freeze/thaw durability of wall units tested in accordance with ASTM C 1262
in a 3% saline solution shall be the minimum of the following:
(1)The weight loss of each of five test specimens at the conclusion of 90 cycles
shall not exceed 1% of its initial weight; or:
(2)The weight loss of 4 out of 5 test specimens at the conclusion of 100 cycles
shall not exceed 1.5% of its initial weight, with the maximum allowable
weight loss for the 5th specimen to not exceed 10%.
(3)The freeze/thaw durability of cap units test tested in accordance with ASTM
C 1262 in a 3% saline solution shall be the minimum of the following:
(i)The weight loss of each of 5 test specimens at the conclusion of 40
cycles shall not exceed 1% of its initial weight; or:
(ii)The weight loss of 4 out of 5 test specimens at the conclusion of 50
cycles shall not exceed 1.5% of its initial weight, with the maximum
allowable weight loss for the 5th specimen to not exceed 10%.
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(4)Cap units must meet the requirements of (a) and (c) and have a top surface
sloped at minimum of 1 mm fall per 10 mm run (1 inch fall per 10 inches
run) front to back or be crowned at the center.
(5)ASTM C 1262 test results shall be recorded and reported in 10 cycle
intervals.
Note: It is the intention of this testing that 100% of the wall units and cap units
meet the weight loss requirements for (2i) and (3i) respectively, or the a minimum
of 80% of the wall units and cap units tested meet the weight loss requirements
for (2ii) and (3ii) respectively. If a manufacturer chooses to increase the sample
size tested beyond the 5 units required for each block type, these percentages will
still apply to the sample size chosen (i.e. if a sample size of 7 blocks is tested a
minimum of 6 must meet the weight loss requirement of (2ii) and (3ii), if a
sample size of 10 blocks is tested a minimum of 8 must meet the weight loss
requirement).
3.Sampling And Testing
Shall conform to ASTM C 140, except that:
Section 6.2.4 shall be selected and replaced with: “The specimens shall be coupons
cut from a finished side or back shell of each unit and sawn to remove any face shell
projections. The coupon size shall have a height to thickness ratio of 2 to 1 before
capping and a length to thickness ratio of 4 to 1. The coupon shall be cut from the
unit such that the coupon height dimensions are in the same direction as the unit
height dimension. Compressive testing of full size units will not be permitted. The
compressive strength of the coupon shall be assumed to represent the net area
compressive strength of the whole unit”.
Cap units and wall units shall be sampled and tested as separate block types.
Each manufacturing facility is required to sample and test each block type at the rate
of one set of samples per 5000 units of continuous production or fraction thereof (if
production is interrupted) as part of their overall quality control testing. Each 5000
units of continuous production (or fraction thereof) shall constitute a lot.
Example: If 12,000 wall units are produced in a continuous production
run, this would constitute 3 lots and 3 sets of samples would be required.
If 6000 units are produced in each of two production runs (12,000 total)
then 2 sets of samples would be required from each separate production
run or lot (4 sets of samples total).
Minimum manufacturing testing shall include a minimum of 5 randomly selected
units from each lot and the following testing on each set of samples:
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a)Compressive strength (average of 3 units)
b)Freeze-thaw durability (average of 5 units)
Test results from each lot of production shall be provided to the Engineer within
30 days of the completion of testing and prior to the incorporation of any material
into a project. The test report will clearly state the production lot number
represented by the test results. This lot number shall correspond with the lot
number supplied with the block on the certificate of compliance as outlined in
section 4 below.
4.Acceptance And Use
All block manufacturers complying with the requirements of Sections 1, 2 and 3
above shall submit test results supporting this compliance to the Engineer. An
approved products list on file in the MnDOT Foundations Unit and can be viewed on
the MnDOT website at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/materials/foundations.html.
Block types and manufacturing facilities not on this list shall not be allowed for use.
All block submitted for use on MnDOT or Federal-Aid projects shall be accompanied
by a certificate of compliance attached to each pallet of block (MnDOT specification
1603). The certificate of compliance shall include the name and address of the
manufacturing facility, date of manufacture and lot number, in addition to all other
required information.
5.Method of Measure
Measurement will be made by the square foot for the area of the wall face above and
below finished grade furnished and installed as specified.
6.Basis of Payment
Payment will be made under unit (Modular Block Retaining Wall). Payment will
include all labor and materials required to completely construct the wall including,
but not limited to, backfill, drainage system components, geo-grid (as required), stain,
sealer and aggregate base material. Common Excavation for the wall will be paid
under a separate line item.
4.17 MINOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES
B.Part B (Wet Cast)
1.Description
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This work shall consist of the construction of a modular block retaining wall where
shown on the plans. Locations and wall heights shall be as shown on the Plans
and/or directed in the field by the Engineer. Wall design shall include aggregate
foundation, drainage rock, geo-grid tiebacks (as required), subdrainage system,
staining, sealant and all other materials necessary to construct the wall.
a)Concrete
Concrete shall be 3F52 (Mn/DOT Certified Mix) and have a minimum 29 day
compressive strength requirement of 4,000 psi for any individual load bearing
unit.
Concrete blocks shall be wet cast and shall be 6% air entrained by volume.
Blocks shall be a minimum of 16” high, 48” wide and 24” deep.
Exterior face pattern shall be limestone textured rockface as approved equal.
Apply per manufacturer’s recommendations.
b)Sealant
After construction of the wall, apply TK-290 sealant as manufactured by TK
products Minnetonka, MN 800-441-2129 or approved equal. Apply per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
c)Staining
Wall face shall be stained to wall manufactures recommendations after sealant is
applied.
2.Construction Requirements
a)General
The wall system shall be constructed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations upon review of the design methodology by the Engineer.
b)Manufacturer
Modular Block Retaining Wall shall be RECON Wall Systems Inc. (952-922-
0027) or approved equal.
c)Submittals
Each wall that exceeds two (2) feet in exposed height shall be designed and
certified by a registered professional Engineer of the State of Minnesota. Design
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review. In addition, the Contractor
shall submit the following for all wall design:
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(1)Manufacturer’s Literature: Materials description and installation
instructions.
(2)Shop Drawings: Retaining wall system design including wall heights,
reinforcement, and drainage provisions approved by a Registered
Professional Engineer.
(3)Color sample for selection by Owner.
(4)A one (1) foot square piece of geotextile fabric reinforcing as required by
the Engineer.
d)Delivery, Storage and Handling
Contractor shall check the materials upon delivery to assure that proper materials
have been received and then protect the materials from damage. Contractor shall
prevent excessive mud, wet cement, epoxy and like materials, which may affix to
the materials, from coming in contact with the materials. No damaged materials
may be used on the project.
e)Footing Construction
Shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. Over excavated areas shall be
filled with select granular backfill material and compacted to 95% standard
proctor density. Base material shall be compacted so as to provide a level hard
surface on which to place the first course of units. Compaction shall be with
mechanical plate compactors with density obtained by the Ordinary Compaction
Method.
f)Wall Constructon
First course of block shall be placed on the prepared base and then checked for
level, alignment, and full contact with the base. Units shall be placed end to end
for the full length of the wall alignment. The alignment shall be set by using a
string line or offset from a base line.
g)Backfill and Compaction
Shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and commence
immediately after placement of the first course.
3.Method of Measure
Measurement will be made by the square foot for the area of the wall face above
and below finished grade furnished and installed as specified.
4.Basis of Payment
Payment will be made under the unit price (Modular Block Retaining Wall).
Payment will include all labor and materials required to completely construct the
wall including, but not limited to, backfill, drainage system components, geo-grid
(as required), stain, sealer and aggregate base material. Common Excavation for
the wall will be paid under a separate line item.
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4.18 SEGMENTAL MASONRY RETAINING WALL SURFACE SEALING
C.Part C (Surface Sealing)
1.All segmental masonry retaining walls shall have their surfaces sealed.
Segmental masonry retaining wall surface sealing shall consist of preparation,
furnishing and applying the surface sealer to the top, exposed front face, and
backside of the upper three courses of all walls.
Surface sealers shall meet requirements on file in the MnDOT Concrete Engineering
Unit. The list may also be viewed on the MnDOT website at:
www.dot.state.mn.us/products/concrete/index.html.
Due to the potentially hazardous ingredients contained in sealer formulations
extreme care must be exercised in their handling and use, and the manufacturer’s
recommendations shall be closely followed.
2.Construction Requirements
a)The Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer’s written instructions for
preparing, handling and applying the surface sealer.
b)The surface to be treated shall receive a light-blast to the extent that the surface is
clean and free of oils.
c)Before the surface sealer is applied the surface to be sealed shall be dry and free
of all dust, debris and frost.
d)Surface sealers shall be applied at the heaviest applications rate specified by the
manufacturer.
All materials and work performed as specified above will be incidental to the
construction of the wall.
4.19 PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS
Pedestrian curb ramps shall be constructed in accordance with MnDOT Standard Plate
No. 5-297.250. Detectable warnings shall contrast visually with the adjacent gutter, roadway
or walkway and be gray in color.
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SANITARY AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1.00 - SCOPE
1.01 General...................................................................................................................... 1
1.02 Work Included.......................................................................................................... 1
1.03 Location of Work...................................................................................................... 1
1.04 Coordination of Work............................................................................................... 1
1.05 Working Hours.......................................................................................................... 1
1.06 Reference Requirements........................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2.00 MATERIALS
2.01 General...................................................................................................................... 2
2.02 Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP).............................................................................. 2
2.03 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)...........................................................................2
2.04 Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP).................................................................................. 3
2.05 Pipe Fittings.............................................................................................................. 3
2.06 Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP).............................................................................................. 3
2.07 Polyvinyl Chloride Sewer Pipe (PVC)..................................................................... 3
2.08 Steel Casing Pipe for Jacking-Boring....................................................................... 3
2.09 Jointing Material....................................................................................................... 4
2.10 Manholes and Catch Basins...................................................................................... 5
2.11 Manhole and Catch Basin - Frames and Covers....................................................... 5
2.12 Manhole Steps.............................................................................................................6
2.13 Mortar....................................................................................................................... 6
2.14 Infiltration Barrier..................................................................................................... 6
2.15 Pre-cast Segmental Block......................................................................................... 7
2.16 Concrete.................................................................................................................... 7
2.17 Steel Reinforcing Bars.............................................................................................. 8
2.18 Soil Materials............................................................................................................. 8
2.19 Subsurface Draintile....................................................................................................9
2.20 Tracer Wire................................................................................................................ 9
SECTION 3.00 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS
3.01 Shop Inspections and Testing................................................................................. 16
3.02 Field Inspection and Testing.................................................................................. 16
3.03 Disposition of Defective Material.......................................................................... 16
3.04 Concrete Test Cylinders......................................................................................... 16
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SECTION 4.00 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS
4.01 Material Furnished by Contractor............................................................................ 17
4.02 Material Furnished by the Owner............................................................................ 17
4.03 Replacement of Damaged Material......................................................................... 17
4.04 Responsibility for Safe Storage............................................................................... 17
SECTION 5.00 MATERIAL HANDLING, ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
5.01 Material Handling.................................................................................................... 18
5.02 Pipe Alignment and Grade....................................................................................... 18
5.03 Deviation with Engineer's Consent.......................................................................... 18
SECTION 6.00 UNDERGROUND SURFACE AND OVERHEAD UTILITIES
6.01 Existing Utilities...................................................................................................... 19
6.02 Subsurface Exploration............................................................................................ 19
6.03 Overhead Utilities and Obstructions........................................................................ 19
SECTION 7.00 EXCAVATION AND TRENCH PREPARATION
7.01 General..................................................................................................................... 20
7.02 Pipe Bedding............................................................................................................ 20
7.03 Trench Width and Description................................................................................. 21
7.04 Correcting Faulty Grade.......................................................................................... 22
7.05 Pipe Foundation in Poor Soil................................................................................... 22
7.06 Pipe Foundation in Rock.......................................................................................... 22
7.07 Braced and Sheeted Trenches.................................................................................. 22
7.08 Piling of Excavated Material................................................................................... 23
7.09 Barricades, Guards and Safety Provisions............................................................... 23
7.10 Traffic and Utility Controls..................................................................................... 23
7.11 Private Property Protection...................................................................................... 23
7.12 Tunneling, Jacking, Boring or Excavation Other Than Open Trench..................... 23
7.13 Railroad and Highway Crossings............................................................................. 23
SECTION 8.00 LAYING OF PIPE
8.01 Trench Preparation................................................................................................... 25
8.02 Type, Size and Class of Pipe.................................................................................... 25
8.03 Class of Bedding...................................................................................................... 25
8.04 Cleaning Pipe........................................................................................................... 25
8.05 Laying Pipe.............................................................................................................. 25
8.06 Grade Control........................................................................................................... 25
SECTION 9.00 PIPE JOINTING
9.01 General..................................................................................................................... 26
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9.02 Pipe Joints.................................................................................................................26
SECTION 10.00 HOUSE CONNECTIONS, WYES
10.01 General................................................................................................................... 27
10.02 Record and Location of Service Connections........................................................ 27
SECTION 11.00 SANITARY SEWER LEAKAGE TESTING
11.01 General................................................................................................................... 28
11.02 Sanitary Sewer Leakage Testing............................................................................ 28
11.03 Air Test Method..................................................................................................... 28
11.04 Hydrostatic Test Method........................................................................................ 29
11.05 Deflection Test....................................................................................................... 30
11.06 Test Failure and Remedy....................................................................................... 30
SECTION 12.00 SETTING MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
12.01 General................................................................................................................... 31
12.02 Location................................................................................................................. 31
12.03 Type of Construction..............................................................................................31
12.04 Construction Details............................................................................................... 31
12.05 Adjusting Rings and Blocks.................................................................................. 31
12.06 Waterproofing and Precast Section Joint Construction......................................... 31
12.07 Lifting Holes.......................................................................................................... 31
12.08 Manhole and Catch Basin Base............................................................................. 31
12.09 Manhole Inside Drop Sections............................................................................... 32
SECTION 13.00 BACKFILLING
13.01 General................................................................................................................... 33
13.02 Backfill Procedure at Pipe Zone.............................................................................33
13.03 Backfill Procedure above the Pipe Zone................................................................ 33
13.04 Disposal of Excess Materials and Debris................................................................34
13.05 Fill Material............................................................................................................34
13.06 Density Tests.......................................................................................................... 34
13.07 Test & Proof Rolling.............................................................................................. 35
SECTION 14.00 SURFACE RESTORATION, CLEANUP AND GUARANTEE
14.01 Restoration of Surface............................................................................................ 36
14.02 Dust Control During Construction......................................................................... 36
14.03 Mailbox Restoration............................................................................................... 36
14.04 Maintenance of Streets Until Surfaced.................................................................. 36
14.05 Cleaning Up........................................................................................................... 36
14.06 Guarantee............................................................................................................... 36
14.07 Failure to Replace Defective Parts......................................................................... 36
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SECTION 15.00 TURF ESTABLISHMENT
15.01 General................................................................................................................... 38
SECTION 16.00 OPEN DITCH CONSTRUCTION
16.01 General....................................................................................................................38
16.02 Excavation.............................................................................................................. 38
16.03 Waste Banks........................................................................................................... 38
16.04 Obstructions........................................................................................................... 38
16.05 Silt Removal........................................................................................................... 39
SECTION 17.00 RIPRAP AND EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS
17.01 General................................................................................................................... 40
17.02 Riprap Materials..................................................................................................... 40
17.03 Random Riprap.......................................................................................................40
17.04 Hand Placed Riprap............................................................................................... 40
17.05 Grouted Riprap....................................................................................................... 40
17.06 Erosion Control.......................................................................................................41
17.07 Filter Blanket Material........................................................................................... 41
17.08 Liner Material........................................................................................................ 41
SECTION 18.00 FORCEMAIN
18.01 High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) ................................................................... 42
18.02 Polyvinyl Chloride Pressure Pipe.......................................................................... 42
18.03 Air and Vacuum Valves......................................................................................... 42
18.04 Air Relief Manhole................................................................................................ 43
18.05 Pipe Installation..................................................................................................... 43
18.06 Laying Pipe............................................................................................................ 43
18.07 Testing Forcemains.................................................................................................43
SECTION 19.00 TELEVISION INSPECTION
19.01 Television Equipment............................................................................................ 45
19.02 Television Inspection Procedures.......................................................................... 45
19.03 Documentation of the Television Results.............................................................. 46
SECTION 20.00 METHOD OF PAYMENT
20.01 Sewer Pipe..............................................................................................................48
20.02 Ductile Iron Pipe in Lieu of Other Sewer Pipe....................................................... 48
20.03 Manholes................................................................................................................ 48
20.04 Wyes, Tees and Special Fittings............................................................................ 48
20.05 Catch Basins........................................................................................................... 49
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20.06 Flared End Sections in Place.................................................................................. 49
20.07 Piling...................................................................................................................... 49
20.08 Foundation Material............................................................................................... 49
20.09 Special Sections......................................................................................................49
20.10 Piling Foundation for Manholes............................................................................ 49
20.11 Sheeting Ordered in Place...................................................................................... 49
20.12 Jacking................................................................................................................... 49
20.13 Incidental Items...................................................................................................... 50
20.14 Television Inspection............................................................................................. 50
20.15 Subsurface Draintile.................................................................................................50
SECTION 21.00 DIRECTIONAL BORE OF HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE
21.01 General................................................................................................................... 51
21.02 Governing Standard............................................................................................... 51
21.03 Submittals.............................................................................................................. 52
21.04 Protection of Underground Facilities..................................................................... 52
21.05 Permits and Approvals............................................................................................52
21.06 Quality Assurance.................................................................................................. 52
21.07 Design.................................................................................................................... 53
21.08 Materials................................................................................................................ 53
21.09 Trace Wire............................................................................................................. 53
21.10 Access.................................................................................................................... 59
21.11 Installation.............................................................................................................. 59
21.12 Reaming and Pull Back.......................................................................................... 61
21.13 Drilling Fluids........................................................................................................ 62
21.14 Field Quality Control............................................................................................. 63
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SECTION 1.00 - SCOPE
1.01 GENERAL
It is the intent of these specification requirements to provide the requirements for sanitary and
storm sewer construction in the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
1.02 WORK INCLUDED
The contractor shall, unless specified otherwise, furnish all materials, equipment, tools and labor
necessary to do the work required under his/her contract and unload, haul and distribute all pipe,
castings, fittings, manholes and accessories. The contractor shall also remove any street
surfacing as required; excavate the trenches and pits to the required dimensions; construct and
maintain all bridges for traffic control; sheet, brace and support the adjoining ground or
structures where necessary; handle all drainage or ground water; provide barricades, guards and
warning lights; lay and test the pipe, castings, fittings, manholes and accessories, backfill and
consolidate the trenches and pits; maintain the street or other surface over the trench until
surface restoration; restore the roadway surface unless otherwise stipulated; remove surplus
excavated material; and clean the site of the work.
The contractor shall also furnish all equipment, tools, labor and materials required to rearrange
sewers, conduits, ducts, pipes or other structures encountered in the installation of the work. All
the above work to completely construct the sewer facilities shall be done in strict accordance
with the project's contract documents to which these specifications are a part thereof.
1.03 LOCATION OF WORK
The location of this work is as shown on the plans.
1.04 COORDINATION OF WORK
The contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory coordination of the construction of the
sewer facilities with other construction and activities in the area affected. Delays in work
resulting from lack of such harmony shall not in any way be a cause for extra compensation by
any of the parties.
1.05 WORKING HOURS
Refer to Section 7.02 of the General Conditions.
1.06 REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
In the specification requirements, reference is made to "MnDOT Specifications" which shall
mean the "Standard Specifications for Highway Construction" of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, most current edition, and all subsequent amendments, and the most current
version of the City Engineers Association "Standard Utilities Specifications" for Watermain and
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Service Line Installation and Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation, and all subsequent
amendments shall apply.
SECTION 2.00 - MATERIALS
2.01 GENERAL
The materials used in this work shall be all new, and conform to the requirements for class,
kind, size and material as specified below. All materials permanently incorporated in the work
shall be made in America in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 16B.101 PREFERENCE
FOR AMERICAN-MADE MATERIALS. The contractor shall submit in writing a list of
materials showing the manufacturer and designation of all materials. This list must be approved
by the engineer.
2.02 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (RCP)
Reinforced concrete pipe and fittings including bends, tee sections and specials shall conform to
the requirements of the Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe, ASTM
Designation C76 Wall B with circular reinforcing for the class of pipe specified. Pipe required
for piling shall be reinforced concrete pipe furnished in eight-foot (8') lengths and shall be of
special design in accordance with Section 10, ASTM Designation C76, latest revision. Concrete
pipe to be jacked shall be Class V or greater. Reinforced concrete pipe less than 15" will not be
allowed.
Concrete pipe bends called for on the plans shall be 7½ pipe bends with a 4'-0" center line
laying length and a 30.5' radius of curve, and with wall thicknesses and steel reinforcing in
accordance with ASTM Specifications C76. The bends shall be of the same pipe class as the
pipe on either side of the bend.
2.03 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
A.HDPE smooth interior, dual-walled pipe may be used for storm sewer sizes up to and
including 18 inches in diameter, EXCEPT for paved street areas. Pipe to be N-12 as
manufactured by Advanced Drainage Systems or approved equal.
B.General Requirements: ASTM F894 & AASHTO M-294 (Type S)
C.Materials: PE plastic compound meeting the requirements of Type III, Class C,
Category 5, Grade P-34 as defined in ASTM D1248 with an established hydrostatic
design basis (HDB) of not less than 1250 psi for water at 73.48F determined in
accordance with ASTM D2837.
D.Each pipe shall be identified with the manufacturer’s name, trade name or trademark
and code from plant location, machine, and date of manufacture; nominal pipe size, in
inches; the Ring Stiffness Constant Classification and ASTM F894.
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E.No polyethylene fittings (tees, elbows, flared-end sections, etc.) will be allowed.
Flared-end sections are required to be reinforced concrete pipe. Bell-to-bell pipe
couplers must be water tight, non-cleated with an o-ring gasket.
2.04 CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP)
There will be no corrugated metal pipe allowed within City or public right-of-way, or MS4.
2.05 PIPE FITTINGS
Fittings shall be Class 250 for sizes up to and including 12" and Class 150 for sizes 14" and
larger. Fittings shall conform to the requirements of AWWA Specification C110. Ductile Iron
Fittings shall have mechanical joints and shall be Class 350 for sizes up to and including 12"
diameter and shall conform to AWWA Specification C153, covering compact fittings.
All pipe and fittings shall be cement-lined inside and tar-coated outside.
2.06 DUCTILE IRON PIPE (DIP)
Ductile iron pipe shall be designed for a minimum working pressure of 150 pounds per square
inch and shall conform to the applicable dimensions, weights and tolerances of Federal
Specification WW-P-421b for cast iron pipe. Ductile iron shall be Grade 60-42-10 with 40/90
metal strength and shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Specification A339-55. All pipe
shall be cement-lined inside and tar-coated outside.
The class of ductile iron pipe shall be as specified by the engineer.
2.07 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SEWER PIPE (PVC)
Polyvinyl chloride sewer pipe shall be produced by a continuous extrusion process using Type
1, Grade 1 material, material as defined in the latest revision of ASTM Specification D-1784.
The design, dimensions and wall thickness shall conform to ASTM Standard Specifications
D-3034, SDR 35. Pipe classification by burial depth from finish grade to pipe invert shall
conform to the following:
Burial Depth Pipe Class
0-16 feet SDR 35
16-26 feet SDR 26
> 26 feet C900
2.08 STEEL CASING PIPE FOR JACKING-BORING
Steel casing pipe for jacking-boring shall conform to ASTM Designation A252, Grade 2 or
ASTM Designation A139, Grade B. The casing pipe shall have minimum thickness as follows:
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Nominal
Casing Size
Outside Diameter
(Inches)
Minimum Shell
Thickness
(Inches)
12 12-3/4 0.250
14 14 0.282
16 16 0.282
18 18 0.312
20 20 0.343
22 22 0.375
24 24 0.403
26 26 0.438
28 28 0.469
30 30 0.469
32 32 0.500
34 34 0.532
36 36 0.532
38 38 0.532
40 40 0.563
42 42 0.563
2.09 JOINTING MATERIAL
The jointing material for each type of pipe specified here before shall be as follows:
A.Reinforced Concrete Pipe. Reinforced concrete pipe joints shall be Type R-4, and
the gasket shall be circular in cross section. The joint shall be constructed in
accordance with ASTM C-361.
B.Corrugated Metal Pipe. Corrugated metal pipe joints shall employ coupling bands
as per MnDOT Specification 3226.
C.High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Joints shall conform to ASTM D3212. Joints
shall be push-on type only with the bell-end grooved to receive a gasket. Elastomeric
seal (gasket) shall have a basic polymer of synthetic rubber conforming to ASTM
F477 and be factory installed and chemically bonded to the bell-end of the pipe.
Natural, field installed rubber gaskets will not be accepted. Joints must provide a
water tight connection.
D.Ductile Iron Pipe. Ductile iron pipe joints shall be of the push-on type which
complies with AWWA Specification C-111, latest revision. If used as a pressure line,
an electrical contact must be provided through every joint.
E.Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) and Fittings. Polyvinyl chloride pipe joints shall be
the bell and spigot type using solvent cement supplied by the pipe manufacturer and
applied according to his/her instructions. Rubber gasketed push-on type joints are
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permitted only on mainline sewers. Typical sanitary house services shall be SDR 26,
solvent, non-gasketed weld joints.
2.10 MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
Manholes and catch basins shall be constructed using precast sections conforming to ASTM
Specification C-478. Manhole section joints shall be Type R-4.
Sanitary sewer manholes shall be supplied with pre-formed inverts and flexible sleeve
connections for all lateral lines 15" in diameter or less unless otherwise noted on the
construction plans. The flexible connection shall be an interface boot as manufactured by Elk
River Concrete, or Kore-N-Seal Boot as manufactured by North Star Concrete or equal. No
speed crete will be allowed for manhole sealing. Precast joints shall be sealed using "Cretex"
internal manhole joint seals or equal in high ground water areas.
When approve by the engineer and shown on the detail plates or drawings, manholes may be
built using blocks laid up on full mortar beds and vertical joints shall be completely filled with
mortar. The base of the unit shall be shaped to form a smooth transition section from inlet to
outlet either formed directly in the concrete or built up of brickwork and mortar or by running a
half section of pipe through the manhole. The exterior of all block manholes shall be plastered
with one half inch (1/2”) mortar.
2.11 MANHOLE AND CATCH BASIN - FRAMES AND COVERS
Cast iron for both manholes and catch basin frames and covers shall be of the best grade of cast
iron, free from all injurious defects and flaws, and shall conform to the following specifications:
Federal AA-1-652, ASTM A48-56, AASHO M105-49 and ASA 6.25101948.
The standard manhole casting shall be Neenah #R-1642 with "self-sealing" lids and two
concealed pick holes as shown on standard plate #2111, or approved equal.
All castings shall be adjusted in accordance with standard detail plate #2110 prior to acceptance
by the City of any utilities on the project.
Adjusting rings shall be precast concrete or HDPE rings as manufactured by Ladtech, Inc. or
approved equal. HDPE adjusting ring sealant shall be a butyl caulk as manufactured by Ladtech
sealant or approved equal and shall be installed as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
The manufacture’s specifications for wear course steel adjusting insert shall be provided to the
Engineer for review and approval.
Lettering on the manhole castings shall be as shown on the standard plate.
Storm sewer inlet castings shall be Neenah Foundry No. R-3067 V or R3067VB (at low points)
as shown on the standard plates. Inlet casting R-3501TB may be used if approved by the
Engineer on a low point inlet that lies within a driveway. All castings shall conform to the
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requirements and dimensions shown on the drawings. All covers must fit closely in the rings in
any and all positions and, when placed in the rings, must fit the ring solidly in all positions so
that there will be no rocking from pressure applied on any point of the cover.
2.12 MANHOLE STEPS
Manhole step shall only be installed in storm sewer structures. All manhole steps shall
conform to Neenah Foundry Step No. R-1981J in dimension and strength. Manhole steps shall
be spaced 16" on center on the downstream face of the manhole unless specified otherwise.
Cast iron manhole steps shall be manufactured from high test metal having a minimum tensile
strength of 35,000 pounds per square inch.
Aluminum. Aluminum manhole steps of a design similar to the cast iron steps specified may be
used. Aluminum manhole steps shall be made of Apex Ternalloy No. 5 aluminum alloy.
Plastic. Copolymer Polypropylene plastic manhole steps (PSI-PF) may be used or equal.
2.13 MORTAR
Mortar shall be Spec Mix Masonry Cement and Sand Mortar Type M, or approved equal. The
mortar shall be mixed to the manufacturer’s specifications.
2.14 INFILTRATION BARRIERS
A.Conetop Infiltration. An internal infiltration barrier preapproved by the engineer
shall be supplied for all sanitary sewer manholes. The barrier shall be a u.v.
stabilized low-density polyethylene meeting the latest ASTM standards for low-
density polyethylene materials.
The barrier shall be equipped with a drip edge to direct water to the outside of the
manhole. Ram-neck or material as recommended by the manufacturer shall be used to
seal the barrier to the concrete manhole cone top. The barrier shall be no more than 24”
tall by ¼” thick wall and cut to fit on site.
B.Manhole Joint Wrap. All sanitary manholes and only storm manholes directed by the
engineer shall have joints sealed with an external 6” rubber sleeve as manufactured
by Infi-Shield Seal Wrap, Sealing Systems, Inc. (763-478-2057) or approved equal.
The seal shall be made of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber with a
minimum thickness of 30 mils. The back side of each unit shall be coated with
mastic. The mastic shall be non-hardening butyl rubber sealant, with a minimum
thickness of 85 mils. The seal shall be designed to prevent leakage of water through
the joint sections of a manhole, catch basin or concrete pipe.
Seal Wrap 6”
Height 6 inches
Length 16 or 50 foot rolls
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Thickness 125 Mils
Height tolerances 6 inches +/- .188”
Length tolerances 50 feet + 6” /- .000
Rubber Thickness tolerances 30 mils
Mastic Thickness 85 mils
Mastic Width 5 1/2”
Mastic off set from edge 1/4”
EPDM Rubber E70-6614-4B Color Black
Physical Properties ASTM Test Method Typical Value
Durometer, Shore A D2240 61
Tensile, PSI D412 1510 PSI
Elongation %D412 460 %
Compression set %D395 22 Hrs @ 77 degrees C 26 %
Tear Resistance PPI D624 Die B 165 ppi
Heat Aging D573 70 Hrs. @ 70 degrees C
Change in hardness (Durometer)65 (+4 pts)
Change in Tensile %1390 psi (-14 %)
Change in Elongation %345 % (-25 %)
Ozone Resistance D1149 72 Hrs @ 50 pphm no cracks
Water Resistance (Volume)D471 70 Hrs @ 100 degrees C + 1.8 %
Low Temperature Brittleness D2137 -40 degrees C Pass
Material: Rubber meets ASTM C923 / Mastic meets ASTM C990
All costs for furnishing and installing barriers shall be included in the unit price bid for storm
or sanitary manholes.
2.15 PRE-CAST SEGMENTAL BLOCK
Eight-inch (8") pre-cast segmental radial block may be used for the lower portion of manhole
over large diameter pipe and for shallow manholes and catch basins. Concrete used in the
manufacturing of these blocks shall conform to the requirements of ASTM "Specifications for
Concrete & Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins & Manholes", Serial Designation
C-139.
The exterior of all block manholes shall be plastered with one-half inch (½") of mortar.
2.16 CONCRETE
Concrete to be used shall be MnDOT 3F52 Mix Design, or approved equal.
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2.17 STEEL REINFORCING BARS
Steel reinforcing bars shall be deformed steel bars for concrete reinforcement to conformance
with ASTM Designation A-305 and ASTM Designation A-15 Intermediate Grade Billet Steel.
2.18 SOIL MATERIALS
A.Normal Fill Material. Is defined under the Sewer Specification No. 13.05.
B.Select Granular Material. MnDOT Specification 3149 shall be used for select
granular material as shown and specified under the pipe bedding classification or an
equivalent natural granular soil (100% passing a ¾” sieve and maximum of 10%
passing a #200 sieve);
C.Granular Borrow Fill Material. MnDOT Specification 3149 shall be used for
granular borrow material as shown and specified under the pipe bedding classification
or an equivalent natural granular soil (100% passing a ¾” sieve and a maximum of
20% passing a #200 sieve);
D.Class 5 Aggregate. Class 5 crushed aggregate shall be in conformance with MnDOT
Specification 3138.
E.Crushed Rock. The material shall consist of durable crushed quarry rock of which
100% passes a two-inch (2") sieve and of which 95% is retained on a #4 sieve size. It
shall not contain soil overburden, sod, roots, plants, and other organic matter, or any
other materials considered objectionable by the engineer.
F.Pit Run Gravel. The material shall consist of sound, durable particles of gravel and
sand with which may be included limited amounts of fine soil particles as binding
material, and of which 100% passes a two-inch (2") sieve and of which 90% is
retained on the #200 sieve size. It shall not contain sod, roots, plants and other
organic matter, or any other objectionable materials.
G.Coarse Filter Aggregate. Coarse granular pipe bedding material shall be a
well-graded crushed rock or pea gravel and shall meet the requirements of MnDOT
Specification 3149 of which 100% passes a one-inch (1”) sieve and a maximum of
10% passes a #4 sieve. It shall not contain sod, roots, plants and other organic matter,
or any other objectionable materials.
H.Rock Stabilization. Rock stabilization shall consist of three-fourth inch (3/4") minus
rock installed in the trench bottom at the discretion of the engineer.
I.Lightweight Aggregate. Lightweight aggregate shall consist of an aggregate having
a density of 48 to 54 pounds per cubic foot installed in the trench bottom at the
direction of the engineer.
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2.19 SUBSURFACE DRAINTILE
Subsurface drains shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of MnDOT 2502 and in
accordance with the City’s standard detail plate nos. 5232 and 5233 whichever is applicable.
This drain is intended to collect and discharge infiltration that may accumulate in the bottom of
granular backfilled subcuts.
Subsurface drain pipe shall be 4-inch perforated PVC, Corrugated PE, or dual wall, smooth
interior corrugated PE pipe. To prevent infiltration into the perforated pipe, the trench shall be
wrapped with geotextile, MnDOT 3733, Type I. Trench backfill shall be Coarse Filter
Aggregate, MnDOT 3149.
Subcut drains shall connect directly to permanent drainage structures (catch basins).
Connections to drainage structures shall be incidental work and shall meet the approval of the
Engineer.
Pipe shall generally be placed according to the standard details, but other configurations may be
approved by the Engineer to accomplish the desired results. Unless otherwise specified, drain
grades shall conform to subcut grades having positive drainage throughout the line to the
drainage structure (no high or low points). When draintile outlets exceed 100 feet, cleanouts
shall be provided at 200-foot intervals and at the upper end of the pipe as per standard Detail
Plate No. 5234.
The Contractor shall place 4-inch perforated PVC pipe in the bottom of the subcut according to
the design typical. The coarse filter aggregate and at least 12 inches of subcut backfill shall be
placed above the pipe and wrapped in MnDOT 3733 Geotextile (Type 1) before any compactive
effort is applied. Perforations shall be laid down. Connections to drainage structures shall be
composed of angle fittings not to exceed 22-1/2 degrees. Openings in structures to receive the
fitting shall be fabricated at the plant or core drilled in the field. The use of jackhammers or
sledge hammering will not be allowed.
2.20 TRACE WIRE
A.Materials.
1.General:
All system components, including tracer wire, connectors, ground rods and access
points, must be compatible. The specification written below is utilizing all
Copperhead Industries components and note that an approved equal can be utilized if
approved by the Engineer.
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The component parts of the Copperhead® Complete Utility Locating System™ have
been designed and engineered for compatibility to ensure end-to-end conductivity
for the purpose of detecting underground utility assets.
All trace wire and trace wire products shall be domestically manufactured in the
USA.
All trace wire shall have HDPE insulation intended for direct bury, color coated per
APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
* denotes color (B=blue, G=green, P=purple)
** spool size (500’, 1000’, 2500’)
2.Tracer wire:
a)Open Trench – Trace wire shall be Coppherhead #12 AWG Copper-Clad Steel,
High Strength with minimum 450 lb. break load, with minimum 30 mil HDPE
insulation thickness (1230*-HS-**).
b)Directional Drilling/Boring – Trace wire shall be Copperhead #12 AWG Copper-
Clad Steel, Extra High Strength with minimum 1,150 lb. break load, with
minimum 30 mil HDPE insulation thickness (1245*-EHS-**).
c)Pipe Bursting/Slip Lining – Trace wire shall be Copperhead 7x7 Stranded
Copper-Clad Steel SoloShot, Xtreme Strength with 4,700 lb. break load, with
minimum 50 ml HDPE insulation thickness (PBX-50*-**).
3.Connectors:
a)All mainline trace wires must be interconnected in intersections, at mainline tees
and mainline crosses. At tees, the three wires shall be joined using a single 3-way
SnakeBite Lockable Connector (LSC1230C). At crosses, the four wires shall be
joined using two, 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite Locking Connectors (LSC1230C)
with a short jumper wire between them.
b)Direct Bury Wire Connectors – Shall include 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite
Locking Connectors (LSC1230C) and Copperhead Mainline-to-Service Connectors
(3WB-01) specifically manufactured for use in underground trace wire installation.
Connectors shall be dielectric silicon filled to seal out moisture and corrosion, and
shall be installed in a manner so as to prevent any uninsulated wire exposure.
DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lug
c)Non-locking friction fit, twist on or taped connectors are prohibited.
4.Grounding:
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a)Tracer wire must be properly grounded at all dead-ends/stubs.
b)Grounding of tracer wire shall be achieved by using a 1.5-lb, drive-in, magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12) with a minimum 20-feet, #12 red HDPE
insulated copper-clad steel wire connected to the rod specifically manufactured
for this purpose.
5.Termination/Access:
a)All trace wire termination points must utilize an approved trace wire access box
(grade level/in-ground access box as applicable), specifically manufactured for
this purpose.
b)All grade level/in-ground boxes shall be appropriately identified with “sewer” or
“water” cast into the cap and be color coded per APWA Standards.
c)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must include a manually interruptible
conductive/connective link between the terminal for the tracer wire connection
and the terminal for the ground rod wire connection.
d)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must have external direct connection
points to both the tracer wire and ground rod wire from top of lid.
e)All at-grade access points shall include an encapsulated magnet molded into the to
portion of the tube, to allow for detection by a ferrous metal detector.
f)All at-grade access points shall be supplied with anti-corrosion wax/gel to protect
wires.
g)Service laterals on public property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
at-grade, two-terminal switchable Copperhead SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*2T-
SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-
SW), or Concrete/Driveway(CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point located at the edge of
the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway.
h)Service laterals on private property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
Copperhead single-terminal access point (when grounding isn’t required) affixed
to or near the building exterior directly above where the utility enters the building,
or at a two terminal access point (when grounding is required) located within two
linear feet of the building being served by the utility.
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(1)Single-terminal access points may include:
(a)Above-grade, Cobra™ Access Point (T1-*)
(b)Above-grade, SnakeSkin™ Access Point (SNSK-*-01)
(c)At-grade, SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*TP), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*TPADJ), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*TP), or Concrete/Driveway
(CD14*TP) Access Point
(2)Two-terminal access points may include:
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(b)At-grade SnakePit Lite Duty (LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*2TADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-SW), or
Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TSW) Access Point
i)Hydrants – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved above-grade Copperhead
Cobra Access Point properly affixed to the hydrant-grade flange (T2-*-FLPKG-
5/8 for hydrants with 5/8” bolts, and T2-*-FLPKG-3/4 for hydrants with ¾”
bolts). Affixing with tape or plastic ties shall not be acceptable. Tracer wire may
also terminate at an approved at-grade Copperhead SnakePit Lite Duty
(LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJSW), Lite Duty XL
(LDXL36*2T-SW), or Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point.
j)Long-Runs, In Excess of 2500 Linear Feet Without Service Laterals or Hydrants
– Trace wire access must be provided utilizing an approved at-grade Copperhead
SnakePit Access Point and grounded at dead-ends utilizing a drive in magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12). This access box is to be located at the edge
of the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway. The grade level/in-ground trace
wire access box shall be delineated using a minimum 48” polyethylene marker
post, color coded per APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
B.Installation.
1.General:
a)Trace wire installation shall be performed in such a manner that allows proper
access for connection of line tracing equipment, property locating of wire without
loss or deterioration of low frequency (512Hz) signal, and without distortion of
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signal caused by more than one wire being installed in close proximity to one
another.
c)Any damage occurring during installation of the trace wire must be immediately
repaired by removing the damaged wire and installing a new section of wire with
approved connectors. Taping and/or spray coating shall not be allowed.
d)Trace wire shall be installed at the bottom half of the pipe and secured (taped/tied)
at five foot intervals.
e)Mainline tracer wire shall not be connected to existing conductive pipes. Treat as
a mainline dead-end ground using an approved waterproof connector to a Ground
Rod driven into virgin soil beneath and in line with the utility.
f)All service lateral tracer wire shall be a single wire, connected to the mainline
tracer wire using a three-way mainline-to-service connector, installed without
cutting/splicing the mainline tracer wire.
g)In occurrences where an existing tracer wire is encountered on an existing utility
that is being extended or tied into, the new tracer wire and existing tracer wire
shall be connected using approved connectors.
h)Tracer wire on all service laterals/stubs must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point located directly above the utility, at the edge of the road right-of-
way, but out of the roadway.
i)One foot of excess/slack wire is required in all tracer wire access points after
meeting final elevation.
j)Tracer wire must be properly grounded as specified.
k)At all mainline dead-ends, tracer wire shall go to ground using an approved
connection to a drive-in magnesium ground rod.
l)When grounding the tracer wire at dead-ends/stubs, the Ground Rod shall be
driven into virgin soil directly beneath and in line with the utility.
m)Ground rod wire shall be connected to the ground rod terminal on the two-
terminal SnakePit Access Point Lid or to the bottom terminal on the two-terminal
Cobra Access Point.
n)Where the Ground Rod wire will be connected to a tracer wire access point, one
foot of excess/slack wire is required after meeting final elevation.
2.Sanitary Sewer System:
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a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of
manholes/structures on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all sanitary service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer
wire access point color coded green and located directly above the service lateral
at the edge of road right-of-way.
3.Water System:
a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of valves
and fittings on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all water service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point, color coded blue and located directly above the service lateral at the
edge of road right-of-way.
d)Tracer wire access points will be installed at all fire hydrants.
e)All conductive and non-conductive service lines shall include tracer wire.
4.Storm Sewer System:
a)All PVC draintile must have trace wire as shown in Standard Detail Plate Nos.
5232 & 5233 and per this specification.
C.Prohibited Products and Methods
The following products and methods shall not be allowed or acceptable:
Uninsulated trace wire.
Stainless steel tracer wire
Trace wire insulations other than HDPE.
Trace wires not domestically manufactured.
Non-locking, friction fit, twist-on or taped connectors.
Brass or copper ground rods.
Wire connections utilizing taping or spray-on waterproofing.
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Looped wire or continuous wire installations that have multiple wires laid side-by-
side or in close proximity to one another.
Trace wire wrapped around the corresponding utility.
Brass fittings with trace wire connection lugs.
Wire terminations within the roadway, i.e. in valve boxes, cleanouts, manholes, etc.
Connecting trace wire to existing conductive utilities.
D.Testing
All new trace wire installations shall be located using typical low frequency (512Hz)
line tracing equipment, witnessed by the contractor, engineer and facility owner as
applicable, prior to acceptance of ownership.
This verification shall be performed upon completion of rough grading and again prior
to final acceptance of the project.
Continuity testing in lieu of actual line tracing shall be not accepted.
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SECTION 3.00 - INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS
3.01 SHOP INSPECTIONS AND TESTING
All materials furnished by the contractor are subject, at the discretion of the engineer, to
inspection and/or testing by accepted methods at the plant of the manufacturer. This inspection
and/or testing is to be made at the cost of the Owner. The material supplier shall provide the
City with copies of test results on materials that are furnished to the contractor.
3.02 FIELD INSPECTION AND TESTING
All materials furnished by or for the contractor for incorporation into the work under contract
shall, at the discretion of the engineer, be subject to inspection and/or testing by methods
acceptable to the engineer and at the expense of the contractor.
3.03 DISPOSITION OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL
All material found during the process of inspecting and testing to be defective, or defective
material encountered at any time during the progress of the work, will be rejected by the
engineer and the contractor shall promptly remove from the site all such material.
3.04 CONCRETE TEST CYLINDERS
The contractor shall furnish without charge all concrete samples needed for concrete test
cylinders, slump tests, air entertainment tests, and any other tests ordered by the engineer
On all types of concrete construction, up to 4 test cylinders may be taken from each section of
the structure cast in one pouring operation. The actual cost of testing shall be paid by the owner.
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SECTION 4.00 - CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS
4.01 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR
The contractor shall be responsible for all material furnished, and shall replace at his/her own
expense all such material that is found to be defective in manufacture or that has become
damaged in handling after delivery by the manufacturer. This shall include the furnishing of all
material and labor required for the replacement of installed material discovered defective prior
to the final acceptance of the work or during the warranty period.
4.02 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY THE OWNER
The contractor's responsibility for material furnished by the owner shall begin at the point of
delivery by the manufacturer, or owner, and upon acceptance of the material by the contractor.
The contractor shall examine all material furnished by the owner at the time and place of
delivery and shall reject all defective material. The point of delivery shall be stated in the special
provisions.
4.03 REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIAL
Any material furnished by the owner that becomes damaged after acceptance by the contractor
shall be replaced by the contractor at his/her own expense.
4.04 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE STORAGE
The contractor shall be responsible for the safe storage of material furnished by or to him, and
accepted by him, and intended for the work, until it has been incorporated in the completed
project. The interior of all pipe, fittings, and other accessories shall be kept free from dirt and
foreign matter at all times.
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SECTION 5.00 - MATERIAL HANDLING, ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
5.01 MATERIAL HANDLING
Pipe and other accessories shall, unless otherwise directed in the special provisions, be unloaded
at the point of delivery, hauled to and distributed at the site of the project by the contractor. They
shall at all times be handled with care to avoid damage. In distributing the material at the site,
each piece shall be unloaded opposite or near the place where it is to be laid in the trench. Any
adjustments to pipe lengths including R.C.P. shall be accomplished by the use of a saw or
cutting device. The use of hammers or mauls will not be permitted. Pipe shall be so handled
that the coating and lining will not be damaged. If, however, any part of the lining or coating is
damaged, the repair shall be made by the contractor at his/her expense in a manner satisfactory
to the engineer.
5.02 PIPE ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
All pipe shall be laid and maintained to the required lines and grades, with manholes, catch
basins and fittings at the required locations. The owner will furnish one set of line and grade
stakes necessary for the work. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to preserve these stakes
from loss or displacement. The engineer may order replaced any stakes s/he deems necessary
for the proper prosecution of the work. Any replacements shall be at the contractor's expense.
All pipes shall be laid to the grade shown on the contract drawings.
5.03 DEVIATION WITH ENGINEER'S CONSENT
No deviation shall be made from the required line or grade except with the written consent of
the engineer.
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SECTION 6.00 - UNDERGROUND SURFACE AND OVERHEAD UTILITIES
6.01 EXISTING UTILITIES
Existing water and sewer mains, and other underground utilities, are shown on the plans only by
general location. The owner does not guarantee the locations as shown on the plans, and the
contractor shall be solely responsible for verifying the exact location of each of these utilities,
without additional compensation. Prior to the start of any construction, the contractor shall
notify all utility companies having utilities in the project area.
The contractor shall have sole responsibility for providing temporary support and for protecting
and maintaining all existing utilities in the project area during the entire period of construction,
including but not limited to the period of excavation, backfill and compaction. In carrying out
this responsibility, the contractor shall exercise particular care, whenever gas mains or other
utility lines are crossed, to provide compacted backfill or other stable support for such lines to
prevent any detrimental displacement, rupture or other failure.
6.02 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
It shall be the contractor's responsibility to determine and verify the location of existing pipes,
valves or other underground structures as necessary to progress with the work with no additional
compensation allowed. The engineer shall make all known records available. All known utilities
are designated on the plans in a general way only as stated above.
6.03 OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
Overhead utilities, poles, etc. shall be protected against damages by the contractor and if
damaged by the contractor, shall be replaced by him. Should it become necessary during the
progress of the work to remove or relocate existing poles, overhead utilities and obstructions,
the contractor shall cause the same to be done at no expense to the owner unless otherwise
provided for in the special provisions. This requirement is not intended to allow utility
companies to charge for expenses incurred for work performed where their utilities lie within
the street right-of-way or dedicated easement.
It will be the duty of the contractor to visit the site and make exact determination of the
existence of any such facilities prior to the submission of his/her bid.
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SECTION 7.00 - EXCAVATION AND TRENCH PREPARATION
7.01 GENERAL
The trench shall be so dug that the pipe can be laid to the alignment and depth required and shall
be excavated only so far in advance of pipe laying as the Engineer shall specify. The trench
shall be so braced and drained that the workmen may work wherein safely and efficiently. All
trenches shall be sheeted and braced as per Chapter Sixty-Six: Trench bracing of the Minnesota
Regulations relating to industrial safety to a safe angle of repose. Such angle of repose shall be
no less than that repose required by the Accident Prevention Division of the Minnesota State
Industrial Commission or the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
whichever is more restrictive.
It is essential that the discharge of any required trench dewatering pumps FOLLOW Best
Management Practices and be conducted to natural public drainage channels, drains or storm
sewers. This dewatering must be approved by the engineer prior to dewatering
activities.
All utility installations under existing “collector” roads or newly constructed (less than 5 years
old) residential streets shall be jacked or directional bored as appropriate. No open trenching
will be allowed.
7.02 PIPE BEDDING
Pipe bedding as shown on the standard plates shall be used as directed on the plans or specified
in the special provision. PVC, HDPE, and ABS pipe shall be bedded in accordance with the
specifications described below. Any special bedding shall be in accordance with the special
provisions.
A.Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC)
All PVC pipe shall be installed and bedded in accordance with ASTM Specification
D-2321, "Recommended Practice for Underground Installation of Flexible
Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe." Embedment materials shall be in accordance with
MnDOT specification 3149 as shown on standard plate #2203. Embedment materials
shall be compacted in six-inch (6") lifts to a point twelve inches (12") above the pipe
and to a density of at least 95% of standard proctor density as described by ASTM
methods D698. All embedment materials shall be tested for compliance with the
above specification and test results shall be supplied to the Engineer. If materials are
purchased, weight slips should also be provided.
The contractor shall check for excess deflection in all portions of the PVC sanitary
sewer line after placement of the backfill materials in the trench. The deflection will be
checked by means of a Mandrel prior to final acceptance of the sanitary sewer line and
after 30 days of its installation, whichever is the greater. The owner reserves the right to
measure pipe deflection at any time during the warranty period. Deflections greater than
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5% of the inside diameter of the pipe shall be considered failure of the bedding
procedure. The test shall be performed without using mechanical pulling devices.
The contractor shall be required to re-excavate the trench, recompact the backfill
material and restore the surface at no additional compensation with the re-laid pipe
meeting the 5% requirement. An air pressure retest should be performed if applicable.
B.High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
All HDPE pipe shall be installed and bedded in accordance with ASTM Specification
D-2321, "Recommended Practice for Underground Installation of Flexible
Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe." Embedment materials shall be in accordance with
MnDOT specification 3149 as shown on standard plate #2203. Embedment materials
shall be compacted in six-inch (6") lifts to a point twelve inches (12") above the pipe
and to a density of at least 95% of standard proctor density as described by ASTM
methods D698. All embedment materials shall be tested for compliance with the
above specification and test results shall be supplied to the Engineer. If materials are
purchased, weight slips should also be provided.
The contractor shall check for excess deflection in all portions of the HDPE storm sewer
line after placement of the backfill materials in the trench. The deflection will be
checked by means of a visual, lamping inspection prior to final acceptance of the storm
sewer line and after installation is complete. The owner reserves the right to measure
pipe deflection at any time during the warranty period. Deflections greater than 5% of
the inside diameter of the pipe shall be considered failure of the bedding procedure. The
test shall be performed without using mechanical pulling devices.
The contractor shall be required to re-excavate the trench, recompact the backfill
material and restore the surface at no additional compensation with the re-laid pipe
meeting the 5% requirement.
C.Reinforced Concrete (RCP) or Ductile Iron (DIP)
When existing soil conditions are not acceptable for backfill and/or compaction in the
pipe zone, pipe bedding and backfill shall be used as shown on standard plate #2201.
Otherwise, backfill as shown on standard plate #2202 may be used.
7.03 TRENCH WIDTH AND DESCRIPTION
The trench width at the top of the excavation may vary depending upon the depth of the trench
and the nature of material encountered. However, the maximum allowable width of trench shall
be in strict accordance with MnDOT Specifications. The width of the trench shall also be kept at
a minimum to prevent excess destruction of the existing street or highway pavement.
For trench width at the top of pipe greater than specified in the paragraph above, the contractor
may propose alternate strength of pipe to depth of cover relationships other than those listed on
the form of proposal, or shown on the plans. Such proposals must be submitted to the engineer
for approval in writing and with pertinent pipe strength and soil weight data at least 14 days
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prior to the desired construction date. No extra compensation shall be allowed for any increase
in material or construction costs created by alternate plans.
7.04 CORRECTING FAULTY GRADE
Any part of the trench excavated below grade shall be corrected with approved material and
thoroughly compacted without additional compensation to the contractor.
7.05 PIPE FOUNDATION IN POOR SOIL
When the bottom at subgrade is soft and in the opinion of the engineer cannot adequately
support the pipe, a further depth and/or width shall be excavated and refilled to pipe foundation
grade with approved material and thoroughly compacted; or other approved means, such as
piling, shall be adopted to assure a firm foundation for the pipe with extra compensation allowed
the contractor as provided elsewhere in these specifications.
The contractor shall furnish, drive, and place piling if ordered by the engineer. Piles shall be
driven in exact position at locations determined by the engineer. The contractor at his/her own
expense must replace piles not correctly positioned at the completion of driving.
7.06 PIPE FOUNDATION IN ROCK
The space between the bottom of the trench and rock and the bottom of the pipe shall be
backfilled with granular base material thoroughly tamped. Generally speaking the material from
the trench excavation, other than rock or boulders, shall be considered suitable material. No
additional compensation for placing or tamping this material shall be allowed. However, in the
event that additional material must be hauled in, the hauling of the suitable granular material for
the pipe bed shall be paid for on a weight basis when ordered by the engineer. Weight slips
shall be delivered to the engineer daily.
7.07 BRACED AND SHEETED TRENCHES
The contractor shall adequately brace and sheet excavations wherever necessary to prevent
caving or damage to nearby property. The cost of this temporary sheeting and bracing, unless
provided for otherwise, shall be considered as part of the excavation costs without additional
compensation to the contractor. Trench sheeting shall remain in place until pipe has been laid,
tested for defects and repaired if necessary, and the earth around it compacted to a depth of one
foot (1') over the top of the pipe. Sheeting, bracing, etc. placed in the "pipe zone", that part of
the trench below a distance of one foot (1') above the top of the pipe, shall not be removed
without the written permission or written order of the engineer; that sheeting thereby left in
place shall be paid for at the unit price bid. Sheeting ordered left in place by the engineer in
writing shall be paid for at the unit price bid. The contractor may also leave in place, at his/her
own expense, to be embedded in the backfill of the trench, any sheeting or bracing in addition to
that ordered left in place by the engineer for the purpose of preventing injury or damage to
persons, corporations, or property, whether public or private, for which the contractor under the
terms of this contract is liable.
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7.08 PILING OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
All excavated material shall be piled in a manner that will not endanger the work and that will
avoid obstructing sidewalks and driveways. Gutters shall be kept clear or other satisfactory
provisions made for street drainage.
7.09 BARRICADES, GUARDS AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
To protect persons from injury and to avoid property damage, adequate barricades, construction
signs, torches, flashers, and guards as required shall be placed and maintained during the
progress of the construction work and until it is safe for traffic to use the highway. All material
piles, equipment and pipe which may serve as obstructions to traffic shall be enclosed by fences
or barricades and shall be protected by proper lights when the visibility is poor. The rules and
regulations of the local authorities respecting safety provisions shall be observed.
7.10 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY CONTROLS
Excavations for pipe laying operations shall be conducted in a manner to cause the least
interruption to traffic. Where traffic must cross open trenches, the contractor shall provide
suitable bridges at street intersections and driveways. The contractor shall post, where directed
by the engineer, suitable signs indicating that a street is closed and necessary detour signs for the
proper maintenance of traffic. Hydrants under pressure, valve pit covers, valve boxes, curb stop
boxes, fire or police call boxes, or other utility controls shall be left unobstructed and accessible
during the construction period.
7.11 PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION
Trees, fences, poles and all other private property shall be protected unless their removal is
authorized; and any property damage shall be satisfactorily restored by the contractor, or
adequate compensation therefore shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
7.12 TUNNELING, JACKING, BORING OR EXCAVATION OTHER THAN OPEN
TRENCH
Where pipe cannot be placed by open trench excavation, the method for placing and payment
therefore shall be stated in the special provisions.
7.13 RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS
When any railroad is crossed, all precautionary construction measures required by the railroad
shall be followed and as specified in the special provisions and/or details. The contractor shall
be responsible for the securing of necessary crossing permits.
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Before any construction is started, the successful bidder shall meet with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, County Highway Department, Railroad Maintenance Engineer,
and the consulting engineers to determine the construction procedure to be followed, methods of
rerouting traffic, placing of barricades, flares, signs, flagmen, etc., and methods of preventing
damage to the highway or railroad. If required by the railroad or highway department, the
contractor shall deposit with them a certified check in the amount specified by them to cover the
required repair work.
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SECTION 8.00 - LAYING OF PIPE
8.01 TRENCH PREPARATION
Prior to the laying of the pipe, the trench shall be excavated and prepared in accordance with the
previous specifications and the class of bedding specified.
8.02 TYPE, SIZE AND CLASS OF PIPE
The type, size and class of pipe installed shall be in conformance with that specified on the bid
proposal, plans and/or detail plates.
8.03 CLASS OF BEDDING
The class of bedding shall be in conformance with that specified on the plans or Standard Detail
Plates.
8.04 CLEANING PIPE
All foreign matter or dirt shall be removed from the inside of the pipe before it is lowered into
its position in the trench, and it shall be kept clean by approved means during and after laying.
The outside of the tongue or spigot end of the pipe shall be wire brushed and wiped clean and
dry and free from oil and grease before the pipe is laid.
8.05 LAYING PIPE
The contractor shall plug the pipe under construction at any existing manhole until the system is
finaled. Pipe laying shall proceed with the tongue or spigot ends pointed in the direction of
flow. The laying of pipe shall conform to the class of bedding specified. Pipe shall not be laid in
water or when the trench conditions are unsuitable for such work except by written permission
of the engineer. The excavation of trenches shall be fully completed a sufficient distance in
advance of the pipe laying and the exposed ends of all pipe shall be fully protected with a board
or approved stopper to prevent earth or other substances from entering the pipe.
The interior of the sewer shall be carefully cleaned from all dirt, cement, or superfluous material
of every description as the work progresses. If necessary, pipe shall be thoroughly flushed at the
completion of the work at the expense of the contractor as directed by the engineer.
8.06 GRADE CONTROL
The contractor shall maintain the line and grade of the pipe in the trench by means of the laser.
The batter board method will not be allowed.
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SECTION 9.00 - PIPE JOINTING
9.01 GENERAL
Joints for concrete pipe shall be made by wiping the joints clean, applying the manufacturer's
recommended lubricant compound over the entire joint surface and then inserting the spigot end
into the bell with sufficient force to properly seal the pipes. Joints for poly-vinyl chloride pipe
on mainline sewer shall be made by the use of a solvent cement or push-on rubber gaskets.
Fernco fittings will not be allowed. Typical residential or commercial sanitary services shall be
solvent weld joints. All jointing procedures shall be in accordance with the recommendations of
the pipe manufacturer.
9.02 PIPE JOINTS
Pipe joints shall be made using the materials specified under Section 2.00. All sliding surfaces
of the joint shall be cleaned and lubricated immediately before the pipe is brought home.
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SECTION 10.00 - HOUSE CONNECTIONS, WYES
10.01 GENERAL
As indicated on the plans and detail plates, six-inch (6") wyes shall be installed for building
connections at such intervals as the size of the lots may demand. Where the depth of the trench
exceeds sixteen (16') feet, the contractor shall use a riser, and shall be extended to a minimum of
nine (9') feet below the surface at the property line (see standard plate No. 2001), or as shown on
the plan for the invert of sewer services. No Fernco fittings will be allowed. Sewer service
material including pipe, wyes and fittings shall be SDR 26.
The joints and bedding shall be made as previously specified. The tops of all risers and
openings to wye and/or tee branches shall be capped by solvent weld plug to prevent any water
from entering the service until the connection is placed in service.
10.02 RECORD AND LOCATION OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
It shall be the duty of the contractor to keep an accurate record of service connections as to
location at lateral, vertical and horizontal bends and right-of-way, depth to top of riser, type of
connection provided, etc. Location shall be made in respect to the nearest manhole center
downgrade from the service. Curb stops shall be tied to definable landmarks such as manholes,
catch basins, gate valves, hydrants and building corners. The length of ties shall be no longer
than 100 feet between tie points. If a permanent structure is not available within the 100-foot
length, a third tie point of not more than 150 feet shall be supplied. Property corners, trees,
power poles, light poles, telephone or utility boxes are not acceptable ties. This record shall be
turned over to the engineer for his/her records at time intervals specified by the engineer.
At the end of all house connections, the contractor shall furnish and set a steel t-post vertically to
three feet (3') above the ground surface in accordance with Detail Plate 2001. In areas of newly
platted land where the houses have not yet been built on the lots serviced, the contractor shall
furnish and set steel fence posts and extend three feet (3') above the ground surface. The t-post
shall extend from the invert of the service stub to three feet (3') above the ground surface.
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SECTION 11.00 - SANITARY SEWER LEAKAGE TESTING
11.01 GENERAL
Disposition of abandoned facilities and reconnection of existing facilities shall be as provided
for in the Plans, Specifications, and Special Provisions.
11.02 SANITARY SEWER LEAKAGE TESTING
All sanitary sewer lines, including service connections, shall be substantially watertight and
shall be tested for excessive leakage upon completion and before connections are made to the
service by others. Each test section of the sewer shall be subjected to exfiltration testing, either
by hydrostatic or air test method as described below and at the Contractor's option. The
requirements set forth for maximum leakage shall be met as a condition for acceptance of the
sewer section represented by the test.
If the ground water level is greater than three feet above the invert elevation of the upper
manhole and the Engineer so approves, infiltration testing may be allowed in lieu of the
exfiltration testing, in which case the allowable leakage shall be the same as would be allowed
for the Hydrostatic Test.
All testing shall be performed by the Contractor without any direct compensation being made
therefore, and the Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment and materials, including
plugs and standpipes as required.
11.03 AIR TEST METHOD
The sewer pipe section under test shall be clean at the time of testing but the pipe may be
wetted. Pneumatic balls shall be used to plug the pipe ends at manholes. Low pressure air shall
be introduced into the plugged line until the internal air pressure reaches 4.0 psi greater than the
average back pressure of any ground water pressure that may submerge the pipe. At least two
minutes shall be allowed for the air temperature to stabilize before readings are taken and the
timing started. During this time the Contractor shall check all plugs with soap solution to detect
plug leakage. If plugs are found to leak, air shall be bled off, the plugs shall be retightened, and
the air shall be reintroduced into the line.
The sewer section under test will be accepted as having passed the air leakage test if it does not
lose air at a rate to cause the pressure to drop from 3.6 to 3.0 psi in less time than one-half
minute per inch in diameter of the pipe tested.
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Pipe Diameter in Inches Minutes
4 2.0
6 3.0
8 4.0
10 5.0
12 6.0
15 7.5
18 9.0
21 10.5
11.04 HYDROSTATIC TEST METHOD
After bulkheading the test section, the pipe shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure produced
by a head of water at a depth of three feet above the invert elevation of the sewer at the manhole
of the test section. In areas where ground water exists, this head of water shall be three feet
above the existing water table.
The water head shall be maintained for a period of one hour during which time it will be
presumed that full absorption of the pipe body has taken place, and thereafter for an extended
period of one hour the water head shall be maintained as the test period. During the one hour
test period, the measured water loss within the test section, including service stubs, shall not
exceed the Maximum Allowable Loss (in Gallons Per Hour per 100 Feet of Pipe) given below
for the applicable Main Sewer Diameter.
Main Sewer Diameter
(In Inches)
Maximum Allowable Loss*
(In Gallons Per Hour Per 100 Feet)
6 0.5
8 0.6
10 0.8
12 1.0
15 1.2
18 1.4
21 1.7
24 & Larger 1.9
*Based on 100 Gallons Per Day Per Pipe Diameter Inch Per Mile
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If measurements indicate exfiltration within a test action section is not greater than the allowable
maximum, the section will be accepted as passing the test.
11.05 DEFLECTION TEST
Deflection tests shall be performed on all plastic gravity sanitary sewer pipes. The test shall be
conducted after the sewer trench has been backfilled to the desired finished grade and has been
in place for 30 days.
The deflection test shall be performed by pulling a rigid ball or pointed mandrel through the
pipe without the aid of mechanical pulling devices. The ball or mandrel shall have a minimum
diameter equal to 95% of the actual inside diameter of the pipe. The maximum allowable
deflection shall not exceed five percent of the pipe's internal diameter. The time of the test,
method of testing, and the equipment to be used for the test shall be subject to the approval of
the Engineer. The contractor shall check for excess deflection in all portions of the PVC
sanitary sewer line after placement of the backfill materials in the trench. The deflection will be
checked by means of a Mandrel prior to final acceptance of the sanitary sewer line or after 30
days of its installation, whichever is the greater. The owner reserves the right to measure pipe
deflection at any time during the warranty period. Deflections greater than 5% of the inside
diameter of the pipe shall be considered failure of the bedding procedure. The test shall be
performed without using mechanical pulling devices.
The contractor shall be required to re-excavate the trench, recompact the backfill material and
restore the surface at no additional compensation with the re-laid pipe meeting the 5%
requirement. An air pressure retest to be performed if applicable.
All testing shall be performed by the Contractor at his/her expense without any direct
compensation being made therefore, and s/he shall furnish all necessary equipment and
materials required.
11.06 TEST FAILURE AND REMEDY
In the event of test failure on any test section, testing shall be continued until all leakage has
been detected and corrected to meet the requirements. All repair work shall be subject to
approval of the Engineer. Introduction of sealant substances by means of the test water will not
be permitted.
Unsatisfactory repairs or test results may result in an order to remove and replace pipe as the
Engineer considers necessary for test conformance. All repair and replacement work shall be at
the Contractor's expense.
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SECTION 12.00 - SETTING MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS
12.01 GENERAL
Manholes and catch basins shall be set and jointed to the line in the manner specified for laying
and jointing pipe.
12.02 LOCATION
Manholes shall be located as shown on the plan or as directed by the engineer. Catch basins
shall be located a minimum of 10 feet away from any pedestrian ramp as shown on the plan or
as directed by the engineer
12.03 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Wherever possible, and unless otherwise specified, the manholes and catch basins shall be
constructed of precast sections. Where precast sections cannot be used, the Engineer may dictate
these sections be constructed of brick, block, concrete, or a combination of such materials.
Unless otherwise specified, the manholes and catch basins if necessary shall be constructed with
steps in accordance with the standard plate of this specification.
12.04 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
The details of construction of each individual structure shall conform to the drawings and
specifications as designated. Frames and covers shall be set to the designated elevation in a full
mortar bed. The bottom of all manholes shall be constructed of half section of equivalent size
pipe shaped to conform to the inlet and outlet pipe so as to allow a free, uninterrupted flow.
12.05 ADJUSTING RINGS AND BLOCKS
A minimum of two 2" rings and a maximum of three adjusting rings shall be provided between
the cast iron cover frame and the top concrete manhole section. The rings shall be adjusted per
Detail Plate No. 2110.
12.06 WATERPROOFING AND PRECAST SECTION JOINT CONSTRUCTION
Manholes and catch basins shall be constructed in such a manner that they are waterproof. Joints
between manhole sections shall be made using confined O-ring rubber gaskets as specified
previously.
12.07 LIFTING HOLES
Not more than two (2) lifting holes will be allowed in any precast manhole section. All lifting
holes shall be plugged with non-shrinking mortar to ensure a waterproof installation.
12.08 MANHOLE AND CATCH BASIN BASE
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Concrete base shall be of size and depth as shown on the drawings. Concrete used shall have a
28-day compressive strength of at least 3,000 pounds per square inch.
Precast base must be placed on a minimum of six inches (6") of granular material which has
been thoroughly compacted and leveled off across the entire width of the base.
Where the foundation is unstable, the Engineer may order the contractor to install manholes on
piling. Manhole base reinforcement and timber piles shall be as shown on the drawings.
12.09 MANHOLE INSIDE DROP SECTIONS
Inside drop sections are required if pipe inverts differential is greater than 20”.
Manhole drop sections shall be constructed where shown on the plans according to detail #2104
and #2104A and shall be the following:
Forterra IntraFlow Low-Profile Inside Drop System, or approved equal
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SECTION 13.00 - BACKFILLING
13.01 GENERAL
All excavation in trenches shall be backfilled to the original ground surface or to such grades as
specified or shown on the plans. The backfilling shall begin as soon as practicable after the pipe
has been placed. Prior to any backfilling, the excavation shall be cleaned of all trash, debris,
organic material and other undesirable material.
13.02 BACKFILL PROCEDURE AT PIPE ZONE
Backfilling and compacting shall be done as thoroughly as possible so as to prevent after
settlement. Depositing of the backfill shall be done so the shock of falling material will not
injure the pipe or structures. Grading over and around all parts of the work shall be done as
directed by the engineer.
Bedding material as specified in Sewer Specification 7.02 or other suitable material as
determined by the engineer, free from rocks and boulders, shall be deposited in the trench
simultaneously on both sides of the pipe for the full width of the trench to a height above the top
of the pipe as specified shovel placed and hand tamped to fill completely all spaces under and
adjacent to the pipe. In the event that natural, suitable, granular material is not encountered
during the normal excavation of the trench, or when the material encountered is determined
unsuitable by the engineer, for backfilling around the pipe as required above; the contractor shall
provide and place such approved material obtainable from other sources. (This procedure and
specification is applicable to all sanitary sewer and storm sewer installations.)
13.03 BACKFILL PROCEDURE ABOVE THE PIPE ZONE
Unless otherwise specified, suitable backfill material shall be furnished and the following
backfill procedures shall apply and be used above the "pipe zone" to either the existing surface
elevation or design grade, as specified, with the cost of such considered incidental to the
installation of the pipe unless specified for a particular section of the project by the special
provisions and/or plans, or allowed in writing by the engineer, and a unit price has been
established.
A.Type I.
The trench shall be backfilled to obtain the necessary compaction, with the lift
thickness as required, dependent upon type of roller. The backfill material shall be
compacted to 95% of the standard moisture density relationship of soils (ASTM
D698-70) except the top three feet (3') of the trench which shall be compacted to
100% density. The moisture contents of these backfill materials shall be within a
range of ± 3% of optimum moisture content. If the existing moisture content of the
backfill material below three feet of subgrade is greater than 3 percentage points
above the optimum moisture content, the soil shall be compacted to a minimum
density of 3 pounds per cubic feet less than the standard Proctor curve at that
moisture content. At no time shall the density be less than 90 percent of the standard
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Proctor density. This modification of the compaction specification shall at no time be
used or applied to the upper 3 feet of the subgrade or the aggregate base. In the event
the contractor fails to meet these compaction requirements, corrective measures such
as spreading/discing/farming, etc. shall be undertaken or the Contractor may elect to
backfill with a more suitable material taken from another source. All of these
corrective measures shall be at the Contractor's expense.
Any settlements greater than one inch (1") as measured with a string line from one edge
of the settlement to the other within the warranty period of this contract shall be
considered failure of the mechanical compaction and all street surfaces, driveways,
boulevard and ditch areas shall be repaired by the contractor at no cost to the City.
B.Type II.
Under state or county highways and road, the contractor shall obtain the necessary
permits at his/her expense after commencing any type of work upon a state or county
highway or roadway. All such work, especially backfilling, shall conform to state
and county standards and specifications.
13.04 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIALS AND DEBRIS
Unless otherwise specified, excavated material either not suitable or not required for fill material
shall be disposed of by the contractor outside of the right-of-way at his/her expense in any
manner s/he may elect subject to the provisions of the following paragraph.
Before dumping such materials or debris on a private or public land, the contractor must obtain
from the owner of such land written permission for such dumping and a waiver of all claims
against the owner for any damage to such land which may result therefore together with all
permits required by law for such dumping. A copy of such permission, waiver of claims and
permit shall be filed with the engineer before said disposal is made.
13.05 FILL MATERIAL
Normal, allowable "fill material" used in backfilling outside of the pipe zone encasement shall
be sand, gravel, or clay free from pieces of rock, concrete or clay lumps more than 1/3 cubic
foot in volume, roots, stumps, organic soil, vegetation, tin cans, rubbish, frozen materials, and
similar articles and substances whose presence in the backfill would cause excessive settlement.
In that portion of the backfill which is within six inches (6") of a road subgrade, there shall be
no stones which will be retained on a three-inch (3") sieve.
13.06 DENSITY TESTS
Density tests will be performed by an approved soils testing firm at various locations and depths
throughout the project as directed by the engineer. The contractor shall cooperate fully and
provide assistance as necessary to complete these tests with no additional compensation being
made to the contractor. A minimum of one test at an elevation approximately two feet above
the top of pipe, one test in the top three feet and one test at an intermediate elevation per 100
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feet of pipe. A minimum of 50% of the individual water and sewer service trenches shall be
tested at elevations listed above.
13.07 TEST & PROOF ROLLING
Test and proof rolling when requested by the Engineer shall be in accordance with MnDOT
Specification 2111 except as modified herein under Sections 1.03 and 1.04 Subgrade
Preparation & Correction of the Street Construction Specifications.
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SECTION 14.00 - SURFACE RESTORATION, CLEANUP AND GUARANTEE
14.01 RESTORATION OF SURFACE
All surfaces disturbed during the construction period, including adjacent streets used to access
the project, whether caused by actual excavation, deposition of excavated material, or by the
construction equipment, shall be returned to its original conditions or better. Exceptions to the
above, if any, or special instructions pertaining to any particular section of the project will be
outlined in the special provisions. Any excess dirt shall be removed by the contractor in
accordance with Section 13.04 of these specifications.
14.02 DUST CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION
The contractor shall at his/her own expense maintain dust control as necessary and in a manner
satisfactory to the engineer until final acceptance of the project or until restoration has been
completed.
14.03 MAILBOX RESTORATION
The contractor, at his/her expense, shall replace and restore mailboxes disturbed by the work
unless specified by the engineer.
14.04 MAINTENANCE OF STREETS UNTIL SURFACED
After backfilling according to the above specifications, the contractor shall maintain the streets
as required and blade as necessary to provide a passable surface for traffic until the surfacing is
completed or to the date of final acceptance.
14.05 CLEANING UP
Surplus pipe material, tools, and temporary structures shall be removed by the contractor, and
all dirt and/or rubbish caused by his/her operations and excess earth from excavations shall be
hauled to a dump provided by the contractor, and the construction site shall be left in a condition
satisfactory to the engineer.
14.06 GUARANTEE
The contractor shall be held responsible for any and all defects in workmanship and materials
which may be developed in any part of the entire installation furnished by him and upon written
notice from the engineer shall immediately replace and make good, without expense to the
owner, any such faulty part or parts and damage done by reason of same, during the two-year
period as prescribed in the conditions of the contract.
14.07 FAILURE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS
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Should the contractor fail to make good the defective parts within a period of 30 days of such
notification, after written notice has been given him, the owner may replace these parts,
charging the expense of same to the contractor.
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SECTION 15.00 - TURF ESTABLISHMENT
15.01 GENERAL
All turf establishment shall be in accordance with Section 4.14, Turf Establishment, of the street
specifications which is included as part of this Standard Specification.
SECTION 16.00 - OPEN DITCH CONSTRUCTION
16.01 GENERAL
The work covered by this specification may be performed with any means and equipment
capable of doing a proper job.
16.02 EXCAVATION
The contractor shall excavate whatever substances are encountered to the size and dimensions
shown by the drawings, plans, profiles, and cross-sections, or as instructed by the engineer.
Wherever seeding or sodding has been specified, the topsoil shall be selectively stripped and
stockpiled to both sides of the right-of-way or use as topsoil for the seeding and sodding portion
of the project.
The side slopes and bottom of the ditch are to be dressed as smooth and even as can be done by
the skillful operation of the machinery employed to do the work. All waste material shall be
removed therefrom to the satisfaction of the engineer.
During the course of construction, the contractor shall conduct his/her operation in such a way
that the completed work shall be in reasonable facsimile to that shown on the plans for any
particular section. Extra excavation and cost incurred for this purpose shall be at the expense of
the contractor.
16.03 WASTE BANKS
Unless otherwise directed, the contractor shall place the waste banks on both sides of the ditch
and level them to correspond with the slope of the ground surface as closely as possible. The
material shall be finished smooth by a bulldozer, grader or dragline to the satisfaction of the
engineer. Openings shall be left in the waste banks for the drainage of adjacent land, crossings
or waterways.
16.04 OBSTRUCTIONS
The contractor shall remove all bridges, trees, stumps, rocks, brush, culverts, and other
obstruction to his/her work within the right-of-way. Bridge or culvert material which may be
usable again shall be piled outside of the right-of-way.
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16.05 SILT REMOVAL
The ditch will be checked for grade and widths as the work progresses. Any work not to grade
or of proper width shall be corrected. All work shall be maintained to the proper depth and
width in which that part of the ditch is constructed until the end of the working season.
In case silt washes into the ditch or the banks cave into it later, the silt or cave in shall be
removed, if necessary, for which the contractor shall be paid on an equipment rental basis, or
some other method of compensation, if the same is agreed upon by the contractor, engineer, and
representative of the owner.
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SECTION 17.00 - RIPRAP AND EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS
17.01 GENERAL
The contractor shall furnish and install riprap as designated by the plans or as directed by the
engineer to prevent the possibility of erosion.
17.02 RIPRAP MATERIALS
The riprap material shall conform to Minnesota Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications 3601. The stone shall be durable field or quarry stone of approved quality,
sound, hard, and free from seams, cracks or other structural defects. Unless otherwise specified,
the stone may be round, flat, or other shapes in between.
A.Class or Size of Hand Placed and Grouted Riprap
The individual stones, except those used for chinking, shall not weigh less than 50
pounds each.
B.Size of Rock Versus Weight.
As a guide, the following table is included which compares the approximate average
diameter with the various weights of round stone. Of course, flat stones of an
equivalent weight would have a greater diameter.
Weight
(Lbs.)
Average
Diameter
(Inches)
Weight
(Lbs.)
Average
Diameter
(Inches)
10 6 150 15
30 9 180 16
50 10 250 18
80 12 300 19
110 14 400 21
17.03 RANDOM RIPRAP
This work shall conform to MnDOT Specification 2511.
17.04 HAND PLACED RIPRAP
This work shall conform to MnDOT Specification 2511.
17.05 GROUTED RIPRAP
This work shall conform to MnDOT Specification 2511.
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17.06 EROSION CONTROL
The contractor shall install and maintain fabric fences, conforming to special provisions or as
approved by the City Engineer or other appropriate erosion control materials at all storm sewer
outlets and other potential erosion problem areas along lakes, streams or ponds as noted on the
plans or as directed by the engineer.
The BMPs shown on the plans are the minimum requirements for the anticipated site
conditions. As construction progresses and unexpected or seasonal conditions dictate, the
contractor shall anticipate that more BMPs will be necessary to ensure erosion and sediment
control on the site. During the course of construction it is the responsibility of the contractor
to address any new conditions that may be created by construction activities and/or climatic
events and to provide additional BMPs over and above the minimum requirements shown on
the plans that may be needed to provide effective protection of soil and water resources.
17.07 FILTER BLANKET MATERIAL
Filter blanket material shall conform to MnDOT Specification 3601, and shall be placed beneath
the riprap material at each storm sewer outlet.
17.08 LINER MATERIAL
Erosion control liner material shall be placed beneath the filter blanket material at each storm
sewer outlet as described on the standard plate.
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SECTION 18.00 - FORCEMAIN
18.01 HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE (HDPE)
High Density Poly Ethylene pipe (HDPE) used for a forcemain shall be installed and tested per
Section 21.00, Directional Bore of High Density Poly Ethylene, of this specification.
18.02 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (PVC)
Polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe (PVC) for a forcemain shall conform to A.W.W.A. C900 and
shall be installed per Section 2.04, Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe, of the Watermain Specifications
which is included as part of this Standard Specification. All pipe shall have a minimum
dimension ratio (DR) of 18 corresponding to a working pressure of 150 PSI for PVC type 1120
pipe. The pipe shall be manufactured to ductile iron outside dimensions in accordance with
A.W.W.A. C900.
A.Rubber Gasket Joints.
Joint restraint for C900 PVC pipe and fitting systems shall be effected by an internal
self-restraining system such as RieberLok or an approved equal. Such a system shall
be rated by the manufacturer to pressures that meet or exceed the rating of the C900
PVC pipe being restrained (e.g. DR 18 is rated for service at 235 psi). No degradation
of the pipe’s performance is allowed.
The pipe bell shall consist of an integral wall section with a factory-installed
RieberLok gasket. The bell section shall be designed to be at least as hydrostatically
strong as the pipe wall and meet the requirements of AWWA C900. Gasket material
shall be SBR or approved equal. Installation shall be in accordance with
ANSI/AWWA C605 and the restraint manufacturer’s recommendations. Joints shall
be kept clean and properly lubricated prior to installation.
B.Fittings.
Fittings shall be epoxy coated ductile iron, having a minimum working pressure
rating of 150 PSI and shall conform to the requirements of AWWA C110 (ANSI
A21.10) or AWWA C153 (ANSI 21.53) Ductile Iron Compact Fittings. Valves, tees,
crosses, hydrant barrels or any other ductile iron fitting shall be wrapped with a flat
sheet or split length polyethylene tube by passing the sheet under the appurtenance
and bringing it up around the body. Make seams by bringing the edges of the
polyethylene sheet together, folding over twice and taping down. All buried nuts and
bolts shall be Cor-Blue or stainless.
18.03 AIR AND VACUUM VALVES
Sewage automatic air and vacuum valves shall be H-TEC sewage valves, Model Number 986,
or approved equal.
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The valve shall be furnished with a two-inch (2") inlet, a two-inch (2") stainless shut off (ball
valve) and all other accessories needed for back flushing such as blow off valve, a stainless shut
off (ball valve) and a quick disconnect coupling with back flushing hose.
An operating and maintenance instruction manual shall be included with the valve.
18.04 AIR RELIEF MANHOLE
Air relief manholes shall be constructed of precast concrete sections with R-4 joints as
designated on the plans and shown on the detail plate in accordance with ASTM designation C-
139.
18.05 PIPE INSTALLATION
All pipes shall be laid to the depth shown on the contract drawings. The contractor shall
satisfactorily maintain the specified cover by means he/she deem necessary. If additional bends
are required, where not shown on the drawings to maintain alignment around curves, the
contractor shall provide the required number to the Engineer for approval and be compensated
at the unit price as proposed on the bid form.
18.06 LAYING PIPE
A.Handling of Force Main Material Into Trench.
Proper tools and facilities satisfactory to the engineer shall be provided and used by
the contractor for the safe and convenient prosecution of the work. All pipe, fittings
and valves shall be carefully lowered into the trench in such a manner as to prevent
damage to force main materials and protective coatings and linings. Under no
circumstances shall force main materials be dropped or dumped into the trench.
B.Jointing.
All types of joints shall be made in strict accordance with manufacturer's
specifications. All pipe ends shall be brushed, wiped clean, and kept clean until joints
are made.
C.Cutting Pipe.
Untapered spigot ends may be encountered when pipes are cut in the field. Before
assembly, the cut end should be beveled with a heavy file or other suitable apparatus,
removing any sharp or rough edges to protect the gasket from injury and ensure ease
of assembly.
D.Blocking.
All fittings, at points of bends in the line, shall be solidly braced against the end or
sides of the trench. All fittings shall be blocked with concrete. The concrete to have
a minimum compressive strength of 2000 psi and the block to be of sufficient size so
as not to exert more than 2000 lbs. per square foot pressure against the soil.
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18.07 TESTING FORCEMAINS
A.Hydrostatic Tests Required.
A pressure test shall be required for all installations of force main and all
appurtenances.
B.Pressure Test.
The pressure test for HDPE pipe shall be per Section 6.12, Field Quality Control, of
the Watermain Specifications. PVC pipe pressure tests shall be completed as per
section 10.01, Pressure Testing, of the Watermain Specifications.
C.Procedure.
Each valved section of pipe shall be slowly filled with water from a safe source, and
the specified test pressure, measured at the lowest point of elevation, shall be applied
by means of a water pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the
engineer. Where valves do not exist the contractor shall plug the end of the line in a
manner satisfactory to the engineer. The pump, pipe connections, gauge and all
necessary apparatus shall be furnished by the contractor and shall be approved by the
engineer before any test is made. All necessary pipe taps shall be made by the
contractor as may be directed by the engineer.
D.Expelling Air Before Test.
Before applying the specified test pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe. To
accomplish this in those instances where air relief manholes exist, the pipe shall be
filled with water until all air has been expelled through the air relief valve. Then the
shut off valve between the force main and air relief valve shall be closed and the air
relief valve disconnected from the system. The pressure test on the force main can
then proceed as outlined above.
E.Examination Under Pressure.
Any cracked or defective pipes, valves and fittings discovered in consequence of the
pressure test shall be removed and replaced by the contractor with sound material and
the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to the engineer. The pressure test shall be
performed in a manner approved by the engineer. The contractor shall correct all
faulty materials or workmanship discovered during the tests and all such corrections
shall be made to the satisfaction of the engineer at the contractor's expense.
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SECTION 19.00 - TELEVISION INSPECTION
Televising shall be performed on all newly constructed or repaired gravity sanitary sewer lines
after successful leak testing has been completed and accepted. Contractors and developers shall
follow all requirements for televising as outlined in current City specifications at the time of
project.
19.01 TELEVISION EQUIPMENT
Television equipment shall include television camera, television monitor, cables, power
source, lights, and other equipment. The television camera shall be specifically designed and
constructed for operation in connection with sewer rehabilitation inspection. The Contractor
shall utilize a self-propelled type camera where shown on the plans or required by the
Engineer.
The camera, television monitor, and other components of the recording system, will be
capable of producing a color picture in high definition resolution. The percentage of pipe
slope shall be displayed on the screen and video relative to the camera’s location.
The camera will be mounted so as to center the lens for each pipe diameter to be investigated.
The camera will have measurement devices to accurately measure pipe diameters of both
main and service laterals as well as pipe defects.
The camera will be operative in 100% humidity conditions. Lighting for the camera will
minimize reflective glare. Lighting and camera quality will be suitable to provide a clear, in-
focus picture of the entire inside periphery of the sewer pipe for all conditions encountered
during the work. Focal distance will be adjustable through a range of from 6” to infinity.
The remote reading footage counter will be accurate to one percent over the length of the
particular section being inspected and will appear superimposed on the image shown on the
television monitor.
At the Contractor’s option, a push-type camera can be used to televise laterals.
19.02 TELEVISION INSPECTION PROCEDURES
The camera shall be moved through the line in either direction at a uniform rate, stopping
when necessary to ensure proper documentation of the sewer’s condition. In no case will the
television camera traverse the line being inspected for the line length at an average speed
greater than 30 feet per minute. The contractor will stop at each service or defect a minimum
of 10 seconds and using the pan and tilt of the camera fully view each service
connection/defect. If, during the inspection operation, the television camera will not pass
through the entire manhole section, the Contractor will reset their equipment in a manner so
that the inspection can be performed from the opposite manhole. A reset or back out charge
due to debris in the lines will be considered incidental to the televising pay item.
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All lines shall be jetted and vacuumed so that all debris has been removed prior to televising.
A small quantity of water is to be introduced into the line prior to televising. The amount shall
be determined by the Engineer and coordinated with the City's Water and Sewer Department.
The amount of water shall be sufficient enough to distinguish any sags or alignment problems
with the pipe.
A fan/vacuum shall be utilized if steam given off by the sanitary sewer affects the camera
visibility.
Examine starting and ending doghouses for quality of mortar work.
While at the bottom of the manhole, the camera will examine all joints as high as it can see
around the entire manhole circumference. Joints shall be examined for infiltration and excessive
gaps.
All outside drops shall be noted and visually examined looking down from the top.
Provide starting and ending manhole depths to the nearest 0.5'.
Include the location relative to the zero starting point, the side (left of right), and the clockwise
position of the wye (i.e. 10:00). Note any problems associated with the service wye.
In the event the section being televised has substantial flow entering the sewer between
manholes, such that inspection of the sewer is impaired, the Contractor will coordinate with
the Engineer to have such flow temporarily stopped and/or reschedule television inspection
of the particular section to a time when such flow is reduced to permit proceeding with the
television inspection.
When sewer line depth of flow at the upstream manhole of the section being televised is
above the maximum allowable for television inspection, the Contractor will reduce the flow
to permit proceeding with the television inspection.
Accuracy of the measurement meters will be checked daily. Footage measurements will
begin at the sewer line point of penetration of the upstream manhole, unless specific
permission is given to do otherwise. Footage will be shown on the data view/monitor at all
times.
19.03 DOCUMENTATION OF THE TELEVISION RESULTS
Television inspection logs will be typed in format acceptable to the City. Samples of the
video and inspection log and PACP certification shall be submitted prior to bid acceptance,
unacceptable submittals shall be rejected. Two written reports are required along with a brief
summary report of noted items in each segment recorded on the project at the front of the
report log. Printed location reports will clearly show the location, in relation to adjacent
manholes, of each source of infiltration discovered. In addition, other data of significance,
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including the location of buildings and house service connections, joints, unusual conditions,
roots, storm sewer connections, collapsed sections, presence of scale and corrosion, and other
discernible features, will be recorded. A voice recording embedded in the digital video
recording will make brief and informative comments on the sewer conditions at the time of
recording.
Color digital video recordings of the data on the television monitor will be made by the
Contractor. Two copies of each video, in certified PACP format, on a DVD data disk
containing all video, print reports and still photos will be provided to the City.
DVD recording playback will be the same speed that it was recorded.
Title and ownership of the DVD will remain with the City. The Contractor will have all
video and necessary playback equipment readily accessible for review by the City during the
project. Recording speed will be noted on the recorded DVD.
DVD's will include the following information:
A.Data view:
1.Report number.
2.Date and time of TV inspection.
3.Upstream and downstream manhole numbers.
4.Current distance along reach (distance counter footage).
5.Printed labels on DVD hard case and DVD disk with location information, date,
format information, and other descriptive information.
6.All televising data must match the GIS asset ID’s provided by the City.
B.Audio:
1.Date and time of TV inspection, operator name and name of adjacent streets or
descriptive narration of easement.
2.Verbal confirmation of upstream and downstream manhole numbers and TV viewing
direction in relation to direction of flow.
3.Verbal or electronic description of pipe size, type, and pipe joint length.
C.Typed logs: will include, but are not limited to, the following information:
1.Location of each point of leakage.
2.Location of each service connection.
3.Location of any damaged sections, nature of damage, and location with respect to pipe
axis.
4.Deflection in alignment of grade of pipe.
5.Record of repairs and quantity of sealing material used (if applicable).
6.Date, time, city, street or easement, basin, manhole section, reference manhole number,
name of operator, inspector, and weather conditions.
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7.Pipe diameter, pipe material, section length, and corresponding DVD identification.
SECTION 20.00 - METHOD OF PAYMENT
The work shall be measured and the compensation determined in the following manner:
20.01 SEWER PIPE
Sewer pipe shall be paid for at the contract price per lineal foot, which shall include the cost of
furnishing all pipe, pipe bend sections, jointing material, bedding material and other material
and of delivering, handling, laying, dewatering, trenching, sheeting and backfilling, testing,
restoring of the surface, necessary permits, and all material or work necessary to install the pipe
complete in place at the depth specified. The length of pipe for which payment is made shall be
the actual overall length measured along the axis of the pipe to the centerline of the manhole.
Lengths of branches will be measured from the centers of connecting manholes to the center of
manhole. All lengths will be measured in a horizontal plane unless the grade of the pipe is more
than 15%. The depth of cut for payment shall-be defined as the distance between the invert of
the pipe at a particular point and the intersection of a vertical or plumb line extended from the
said point to the point of intersection of the line with the ground surface as it exists at time of
construction.
20.02 DUCTILE IRON PIPE IN LIEU OF OTHER SEWER PIPE
D.I.P. not shown on the plans but placed upon direction of engineer in lieu of other sewer pipe
shall be paid for as sewer pipe in accordance with Section 20.01 above plus the contract unit
price per lineal foot bid as "Additional cost per foot for substituting D.I.P. in lieu of other sewer
pipe" as listed on the proposal form for the diameter of pipe furnished.
20.03 MANHOLES
The standard manholes and drop manholes shall be paid for at the contract unit price which shall
include the cost of furnishing all pipe, tees, horseshoes, precast sections, sewer block, concrete
slabs, granular foundation material, adjusting rings, mortar, castings, chimney seals, water
proofing, jointing and other material and of delivering, handling, excavating, sheeting,
backfilling, dewatering, restoring of the surface and all material or work necessary to install the
units complete in place at the depth specified on the plans.
A.Drop Section for Drop Manholes.
The risers for drop manholes consist of D.I.P. including pipe support and all
appurtenances will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot. Length of
riser shall be computed as distance from tee invert to invert of lowest pipe
entering manhole.
20.04 WYES, TEES AND SPECIAL FITTINGS
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Wyes, tees and special fittings will be paid for at the contract price for each unit furnished of the
size and classification specified in the proposal form.
20.05 CATCH BASINS
Catch basins will be paid for at the contract unit price, including precast base, granular
foundation material and casting.
20.06 FLARED-END SECTIONS IN PLACE
End sections will be paid for at the contract unit price for each size furnished and shall include
placing costs and trash guard. Riprap materials will be paid at the contract unit price. Flared-
end sections will not be included in the lineal footage of pipe being measured.
20.07 PILING
Piling up to 20-feet long including caps shall be paid for at the contract unit price for each single
pile bent in place. No additional payment will be made for cradles.
Any piling required over 20 feet in length shall be paid for as excess length of piling. Payment
will not be made for cut off lengths.
Double pile bents shall be paid for according to the length of each individual pile. There shall
be no additional compensation for lumber or hardware used to tie the piles together.
20.08 FOUNDATION MATERIAL
Material used for refilling to pipe foundation grade to assure firm foundation for pipe shall be
paid for at the contract unit price per ton in place. Payment shall include cost of excavation and
placement.
20.09 SPECIAL SECTIONS
Special sections will be paid for at the contract price on a lump sum basis for all work and
material necessary for the complete installation or construction.
20.10 PILING FOUNDATION FOR MANHOLES
Payment for "Piling Foundation for Manholes" will be paid at the unit price bid and shall
include steel reinforcement of the base, together with four (4) 20-foot piles each.
Piling over 20 feet in length will be paid at the contract unit price per linear foot for each foot of
length over 20 feet driven in place below cut-off.
20.11 SHEETING ORDERED IN PLACE
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Sheeting ordered left in place shall be paid for at the contract unit price per 1000 board feet.
20.12 JACKING
Payment for jacking will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot. Sewer used in
jacking will be paid at the bid unit price for that diameter sewer in the 0-8' cut category or as
otherwise specified.
20.13 INCIDENTAL ITEMS
The cost of all material and labor required to complete this project as specified as shown on the
plans, but not specifically included as a pay item, shall be incidental to the various unit prices
bid.
20.14 TELEVISION INSPECTION
Payment for televising of sanitary and/or storm sewer lines will be paid for at the contract unit
price per linear foot.
20.15 SUBSURFACE DRAINTILE
Measurement will be made by the length of furnished and satisfactorily installed Subsurface
Draintile approved by the Engineer. Payment will be made at the contract bid price per linear
foot which shall be full compensation for trenching, fabric wrapped trench and installation,
cleanouts, aggregate backfill, cap, fittings, compaction, connecting to catch basins/manholes,
and all other associated work.
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SECTION 21.00 – DIRECTIONAL BORE OF HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE
21.01 GENERAL
This section covers the directional bore of High Density Poly Ethylene pipe (HDPE). The
HDPE pipe shall be designed, furnished, and installed complete with all fittings, jointing
materials, anchors, blocking, encasement, and other necessary appurtences. All materials and
equipment used in the drilling systems shall be of high quality and generally accepted in the
industry. The services furnished by the contractor shall be performed in accordance with
standard HDD industry practice and these documents and shall include all labor, equipment,
and consumables necessary to accomplish the following tasks:
Clearing, grading, and general site/access preparation necessary for construction
operations.
Transportation of all equipment, labor, materials, and consumables to and from the
jobsite.
Erection of horizontal drilling equipment at the rig site indicated on the drawings.
Drilling of a pilot hole to a diameter suitable for installation of the prefabricated pull
section.
Reaming the pilot hole along the path indicated on the drawings.
Prefabrication of the pull section including thermal butt fusion of the individual
HDPE pipes in accordance with the applicable specification.
Installation of the prefabricated pull section in the reamed hole.
Fusion of HDPE fittings to the ends of each individual HDPE pipe following
installation of the pull section.
Pre-installation and post-installation hydrostatic testing of each individual HDPE pipe
in accordance with the applicable specification.
Clean-up and restoration of all work areas.
21.02 GOVERNING STANDARD
Except as modified or supplemented herein, all HDPE pressure pipe shall conform to the
applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C906.
The supplementary information required in the foreword of the governing standard is as
follows:
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Affidavit of Compliance (Sec. 6.3)Required
Plant Inspection (Sec. 5.9)Not Required
Special Markings (Sec. 6.1.4)Not Required
Special Preparation for Shipment (Sec. 6.2)Not Required
Special Quality Assurance Testing (Sec. 5)Required
21.03 SUBMITTALS
All procedures or material descriptions requiring the engineer’s approval shall be submitted
not less than 3 weeks prior to commencing any horizontal directional drilling activities.
Submittals shall include but are not limited to the following:
1.Composition of drilling fluid.
2.Description of the drilling fluid solids control system (plan for minimization and
disposal of excess drilling fluids).
3.Buoyancy control plan (if applicable).
4.Drilling fluid disposal plan.
21.04 PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
The contractor shall undertake the following steps prior to commencing drilling operations.
1.Contact the utility location/notification service and all other utilities not covered by this
service for the construction area.
2.Positively locate and stake all existing lines, cables, or other underground facilities
including exposing any facilities which are horizontally located within 10 feet of the
designed drilled path.
3.Modify drilling practices and downhole assemblies to prevent damage to existing
facilities.
The contractor shall be responsible for locating any and all underground facilities regardless
of the engineer’s previous efforts in this regard. The contractor shall be responsible for all
losses and repairs to underground facilities resulting from drilling operations.
21.05 PERMITS AND APPROVALS
The Contractor shall obtain all other necessary permits and approvals. All work performed
shall comply with the requirements of the permits obtained.
21.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Qualifications.
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The pipe manufacturer shall provide the services of an experienced, competent, and
authorized representative to visit the site of the work to advise and consult with the
contractor during joining and installation of the pipe. The manufacturer’s
representative shall not directly supervise the contractor’s personnel, and the
contractor shall remain responsible for the pipeline work.
B.Storage and Handling.
Pipe, fittings, and accessories shall be handled in a manner that will ensure
installation in sound, undamaged condition. Pipe shall not be stored uncovered in
direct sunlight.
21.07 DESIGN
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
21.08 MATERIALS
A.Pipe/Fittings. Chevron “Plexco” or Phillips “Driscopipe”, ANSI/AWWA C906;
material designation (ASTM D3350), PE 3408, minimum cell classification 334434C,
DIPS (Ductile Iron Pipe Size) OD, SDR 11.0.
B.Joints. Thermal butt fusion joints, ASTM D3261.
C.Couplings. Electrofusion Couplers.
D.Connections with DIP. Connections shall be made using fittings suitable for such
purposes. Mechanical joining to the ductile iron pipe shall be made using
polyethylene flange adapter and metal backup ring. The adjoining ductile iron fitting
shall be of an equivalent internal diameter as the polyethylene piping.
21.09 TRACE WIRE
A.Materials.
1.General:
All system components, including tracer wire, connectors, ground rods and access
points, must be compatible. The specification written below is utilizing all
Copperhead Industries components and note that an approved equal can be utilized if
approved by the Engineer.
The component parts of the Copperhead® Complete Utility Locating System™ have
been designed and engineered for compatibility to ensure end-to-end conductivity
for the purpose of detecting underground utility assets.
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All trace wire and trace wire products shall be domestically manufactured in the
USA.
All trace wire shall have HDPE insulation intended for direct bury, color coated per
APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
* denotes color (B=blue, G=green, P=purple)
** spool size (500’, 1000’, 2500’)
2.Tracer wire:
a)Open Trench – Trace wire shall be Coppherhead #12 AWG Copper-Clad Steel,
High Strength with minimum 450 lb. break load, with minimum 30 mil HDPE
insulation thickness (1230*-HS-**).
b)Directional Drilling/Boring – Trace wire shall be Copperhead #12 AWG Copper-
Clad Steel, Extra High Strength with minimum 1,150 lb. break load, with
minimum 30 mil HDPE insulation thickness (1245*-EHS-**).
c)Pipe Bursting/Slip Lining – Trace wire shall be Copperhead 7x7 Stranded
Copper-Clad Steel SoloShot, Xtreme Strength with 4,700 lb. break load, with
minimum 50 ml HDPE insulation thickness (PBX-50*-**).
3.Connectors:
a)All mainline trace wires must be interconnected in intersections, at mainline tees
and mainline crosses. At tees, the three wires shall be joined using a single 3-way
SnakeBite Lockable Connector (LSC1230C). At crosses, the four wires shall be
joined using two, 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite Locking Connectors (LSC1230C)
with a short jumper wire between them. DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lugs may
be used in place of LSC1230C.
b)Direct Bury Wire Connectors – Shall include 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite
Locking Connectors (LSC1230C) and Copperhead Mainline-to-Service
Connectors (3WB-01) specifically manufactured for use in underground trace
wire installation. Connectors shall be dielectric silicon filled to seal out moisture
and corrosion, and shall be installed in a manner so as to prevent any uninsulated
wire exposure. DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lugs may be used in place of
LSC1230C.
c)Non-locking friction fit, twist on or taped connectors are prohibited.
4.Grounding:
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a)Tracer wire must be properly grounded at all dead-ends/stubs.
b)Grounding of tracer wire shall be achieved by using a 1.5-lb, drive-in, magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12) with a minimum 20-feet, #12 red HDPE
insulated copper-clad steel wire connected to the rod specifically manufactured
for this purpose.
5.Termination/Access:
a)All trace wire termination points must utilize an approved trace wire access box
(grade level/in-ground access box as applicable), specifically manufactured for
this purpose.
b)All grade level/in-ground boxes shall be appropriately identified with “sewer” or
“water” cast into the cap and be color coded per APWA Standards.
c)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must include a manually interruptible
conductive/connective link between the terminal for the tracer wire connection
and the terminal for the ground rod wire connection.
d)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must have external direct connection
points to both the tracer wire and ground rod wire from top of lid.
e)All at-grade access points shall include an encapsulated magnet molded into the to
portion of the tube, to allow for detection by a ferrous metal detector.
f)All at-grade access points shall be supplied with anti-corrosion wax/gel to protect
wires.
g)Service laterals on public property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
at-grade, two-terminal switchable Copperhead SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*2T-
SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-
SW), or Concrete/Driveway(CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point located at the edge of
the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway.
h)Service laterals on private property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
Copperhead single-terminal access point (when grounding isn’t required) affixed
to or near the building exterior directly above where the utility enters the building,
or at a two terminal access point (when grounding is required) located within two
linear feet of the building being served by the utility.
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(1)Single-terminal access points may include:
(a)Above-grade, Cobra™ Access Point (T1-*)
(b)Above-grade, SnakeSkin™ Access Point (SNSK-*-01)
(c)At-grade, SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*TP), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*TPADJ), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*TP), or Concrete/Driveway
(CD14*TP) Access Point
(2)Two-terminal access points may include:
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(b)At-grade SnakePit Lite Duty (LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*2TADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-SW), or
Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TSW) Access Point
i)Hydrants – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved above-grade Copperhead
Cobra Access Point properly affixed to the hydrant-grade flange (T2-*-FLPKG-
5/8 for hydrants with 5/8” bolts, and T2-*-FLPKG-3/4 for hydrants with ¾”
bolts). Affixing with tape or plastic ties shall not be acceptable. Tracer wire may
also terminate at an approved at-grade Copperhead SnakePit Lite Duty
(LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJSW), Lite Duty XL
(LDXL36*2T-SW), or Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point.
j)Long-Runs, In Excess of 2500 Linear Feet Without Service Laterals or Hydrants
– Trace wire access must be provided utilizing an approved at-grade Copperhead
SnakePit Access Point and grounded at dead-ends utilizing a drive in magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12). This access box is to be located at the edge
of the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway. The grade level/in-ground trace
wire access box shall be delineated using a minimum 48” polyethylene marker
post, color coded per APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
B.Installation.
1.General:
a)Trace wire installation shall be performed in such a manner that allows proper
access for connection of line tracing equipment, property locating of wire without
loss or deterioration of low frequency (512Hz) signal, and without distortion of
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signal caused by more than one wire being installed in close proximity to one
another.
c)Any damage occurring during installation of the trace wire must be immediately
repaired by removing the damaged wire and installing a new section of wire with
approved connectors. Taping and/or spray coating shall not be allowed.
d)Trace wire shall be installed at the bottom half of the pipe and secured (taped/tied)
at five foot intervals.
e)Mainline tracer wire shall not be connected to existing conductive pipes. Treat as
a mainline dead-end ground using an approved waterproof connector to a Ground
Rod driven into virgin soil beneath and in line with the utility.
f)All service lateral tracer wire shall be a single wire, connected to the mainline
tracer wire using a three-way mainline-to-service connector, installed without
cutting/splicing the mainline tracer wire.
g)In occurrences where an existing tracer wire is encountered on an existing utility
that is being extended or tied into, the new tracer wire and existing tracer wire
shall be connected using approved connectors.
h)Tracer wire on all service laterals/stubs must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point located directly above the utility, at the edge of the road right-of-
way, but out of the roadway.
i)One foot of excess/slack wire is required in all tracer wire access points after
meeting final elevation.
j)Tracer wire must be properly grounded as specified.
k)At all mainline dead-ends, tracer wire shall go to ground using an approved
connection to a drive-in magnesium ground rod.
l)When grounding the tracer wire at dead-ends/stubs, the Ground Rod shall be
driven into virgin soil directly beneath and in line with the utility.
m)Ground rod wire shall be connected to the ground rod terminal on the two-
terminal SnakePit Access Point Lid or to the bottom terminal on the two-terminal
Cobra Access Point.
n)Where the Ground Rod wire will be connected to a tracer wire access point, one
foot of excess/slack wire is required after meeting final elevation.
2.Sanitary Sewer System:
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a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of
manholes/structures on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all sanitary service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer
wire access point color coded green and located directly above the service lateral
at the edge of road right-of-way.
3.Water System:
a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of valves
and fittings on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all water service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point, color coded blue and located directly above the service lateral at the
edge of road right-of-way.
d)Tracer wire access points will be installed at all fire hydrants.
e)All conductive and non-conductive service lines shall include tracer wire.
4.Storm Sewer System:
a)All PVC draintile must have trace wire as shown in Standard Detail Plate Nos.
5232 & 5233 and per this specification.
C.Prohibited Products and Methods
The following products and methods shall not be allowed or acceptable:
Uninsulated trace wire.
Stainless steel tracer wire
Trace wire insulations other than HDPE.
Trace wires not domestically manufactured.
Non-locking, friction fit, twist-on or taped connectors.
Brass or copper ground rods.
Wire connections utilizing taping or spray-on waterproofing.
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Looped wire or continuous wire installations that have multiple wires laid side-by-
side or in close proximity to one another.
Trace wire wrapped around the corresponding utility.
Brass fittings with trace wire connection lugs.
Wire terminations within the roadway, i.e. in valve boxes, cleanouts, manholes, etc.
Connecting trace wire to existing conductive utilities.
D.Testing
All new trace wire installations shall be located using typical low frequency (512Hz)
line tracing equipment, witnessed by the contractor, engineer and facility owner as
applicable, prior to acceptance of ownership.
This verification shall be performed upon completion of rough grading and again prior
to final acceptance of the project.
Continuity testing in lieu of actual line tracing shall be not accepted.
21.10 ACCESS
The contractor shall work within the designated Right of Way. Resident access and access to
the work site shall be acceptable to all governing agencies.
21.11 INSTALLATION
A.Laying Pipe.
Pipe shall not be laid in water or under unsuitable weather or trench conditions, and
shall be protected against entry of foreign matter.
During cold weather, particular care shall be taken in handling and laying pipe to
prevent damage by impact.
Whenever pipe laying is stopped, the open end of the line shall be closed with a tight-
fitting end board to keep out sand and earth. The end board shall have several
perforations near its center to permit water into the pipe, thus preventing flotation in
the event that the trench is flooded. Standing water in the trench shall be removed
before the end board is removed.
Pipe shall be protected from exposure to sunlight, shall be kept as cool as possible
during installation, and shall be covered with backfill immediately after installation.
B.Cleaning.
The interior of all pipe and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned before installation and
shall be kept clean until work has been accepted.
C.Directional Tolerance.
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The pilot hole shall be drilled along the path shown on the drawings to the tolerances
listed below:
1.Alignment - Plus or minus 5 feet.
2.Entry Point Location - The pilot hole shall initially penetrate the ground surface at the
exact location shown on the drawings. The contractor shall determine the entry side of
the pilot hole drilling depending on the pipe grade, availability of right-of-way, room to
string the pipeline, and other factors.
3.Exit Point Location - The pilot hole shall finally exit the ground surface at the exact
location shown on the drawings.
In all cases, right-of-way restrictions shall take precedence over the listed tolerances.
Regardless of the tolerance achieved, no pilot hole will be accepted if it will result in
any or all of the pipeline being installed in violation of right-of-way restrictions. In
all cases, concern for adjacent utilities and/or structures shall take precedence over
the listed tolerances. Listing of tolerances does not relieve the contractor from
responsibility for safe operations or damage to adjacent utilities and structures.
D.Cutting Pipe.
Cutting shall comply with the pipe manufacturer’s recommendations. Cuts shall be
smooth, straight, and at a right angle to the pipe axis. After cutting, the end of the
pipe shall be dressed to remove all roughness and sharp corners and shall be beveled
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
E.Jointing.
Jointing shall conform to the instructions and recommendations of the pipe
manufacturer. Sections of HDPE pipe shall be joined into continuous lengths above
ground by the thermal butt fusion method in accordance with the pipe manufacturer’s
recommendations for the specified service. The butt fusion equipment used in the
joining procedures should be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the
pipe manufacturer, including, but shall not be limited to, temperature requirements of
400o F, alignment, and 75 psi interfacial fusion pressure. Butt fusion joining shall be
100% efficient offering a joint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile
strength of the pipe.
Socket fusion and extrusion welding or hot gas welding will not be acceptable.
All joining procedures shall be acceptable to the engineer.
F.Inspection.
Pipe and fittings shall be carefully examined for cracks and other defects immediately
before installation, with special attention to pipe ends. All defective pipe and fittings
shall be removed from the site of the work.
G.Connections with Other Piping.
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Connections between HDPE pipe and other piping shall be made using suitable
fittings. Each connection with other piping shall be made at a time and under
conditions which will least interfere with service to customers, and as authorized by
the City. The pipe shall remain in the drilled hole at least 24 hours before any
connections or cutting of pipe shall be made. Facilities shall be provided for proper
dewatering and for disposal of all water removed from the dewatered lines and
excavations without damage to adjacent property.
Special care shall be taken to prevent contamination of potable water lines when
dewatering, cutting into, and making connections with other pipe. No trench water,
mud, or other contaminating substances shall be permitted to get into the lines. The
interior of all pipe, fittings, and valves installed in such connections shall be
thoroughly cleaned and then swabbed with, or dipped in, a 200 mg/L chlorine
solution.
H.Reaction Anchorage and Blocking.
All tees and plugs installed in piping subject to internal hydrostatic heads in excess of
30 feet shall be provided with suitable reaction blocking, anchors, joint harnesses, or
other acceptable means of preventing movement of the pipe caused by internal
pressure.
Concrete blocking shall extend from the fitting to solid undisturbed earth and shall be
installed so that all joints are accessible for repair. The dimensions of concrete
reaction blocking shall be as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the engineer.
Reaction blocking, anchorages, or other supports for fittings installed in fill or other
unstable ground shall be provided as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the
engineer.
I.Protective Coating.
All steel clamps, rods, bolts, and other metal components of tapping saddles or
reaction anchorages subject to submergence, or in contact with earth or other fill
material, and
not encased in concrete, shall be protected from corrosion. The first coat shall be dry
and hard before the second coat is applied.
21.12 REAMING AND PULL BACK
A.Pre-reaming.
Pre-reaming operations shall be conducted at the discretion of the contractor. The
contractor shall insure that a hole sufficient to accommodate the pull section has been
produced. Any damage to the pipe resulting from inadequate pre-reaming shall be the
responsibility of the contractor. All provisions of this specification relating to
simultaneous reaming and pulling back operations shall also pertain to pre-reaming
operations.
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B.Pulling Loads.
The maximum allowable tensile load imposed on the pipe section shall be equal to 50
percent (50%) of the product of the HDPE pipe’s specified tensile yield strength and
the area of the pipe section.
C.Torsional Stress.
A swivel shall be used to connect the pull section to the reaming assembly to
minimize torsional stress imposed on the section.
D.Pull Section Support.
The pull section shall be supported as it proceeds during pull back so that it moves
freely and the pipe is not damaged.
E.External Collapse Pressure.
The pull section shall be installed in the reamed hole in such a manner that external
pressures are minimized and an appropriate counter-balancing internal pressure is
maintained. Any damage to the pipe resulting from external pressure during
installation shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
F.Buoyancy Modification.
Buoyancy modification shall be used at the discretion of the contractor. Any
buoyancy modification procedure proposed for use shall be submitted to the engineer
for approval. No procedure shall be used which has not been reviewed and approved
by the engineer. The contractor is responsible for any damage to the pull section
resulting from buoyancy modification.
21.13 DRILLING FLUIDS
A.Composition.
The composition of all drilling fluids proposed for use shall be submitted to the
engineer for review and approval. No fluid will be approved or utilized that does not
comply with permit requirements or environmental regulations.
B.Water.
The contractor is responsible for obtaining, transporting, and storing any water
required for drilling fluids. Connecting to fire hydrants is not acceptable. Contact the
City to determine acceptable water locations.
C.Recirculation.
The contractor shall maximize recirculation of drilling fluid surface returns. The
contractor shall provide solids control and fluid cleaning equipment of a
configuration and capacity that can process surface returns and produce drilling fluid
suitable for reuse.
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A description of solids control and cleaning equipment proposed for use shall be
submitted to the engineer.
D.Disposal.
Disposal of excess drilling fluids is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be
conducted in compliance with all environmental regulations, right-of-way and
workspace agreements, and permit requirements. Drilling fluid disposal procedures
proposed for use shall be submitted to the engineer.
Control of drilling fluids on the site is very critical. Spills of drilling fluids will not
be allowed or permitted.
E.Inadvertent Returns.
The contractor shall employ his best efforts to maintain full annular circulation of
drilling fluids. Drilling fluid returns at locations other than the entry and exit points
shall be minimized. In the event that annular circulation is lost, the contractor shall
take steps to restore circulation. If inadvertent surface returns of drilling fluids occur,
they shall be immediately contained with hand placed barriers (i.e. hay bales, sand
bags, silt fences, etc.) and collected using pumps and other suitable equipment. If the
amount of the surface return exceeds that which can be contained with hand placed
barriers, small collection sumps, drilling operations shall be suspended until surface
return volumes can be brought under control.
21.14 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.Instrumentation.
The contractor shall at all times provide and maintain instrumentation which will
accurately locate the pilot hole, measure drill string axial and torsional loads, and
measure the drilling fluid discharge rate and pressure. The Engineer will have access
to these instruments and their readings at all times. A log of all recorded readings
shall be maintained and will become part of the “As Constructed” information to be
supplied by the contractor.
B.Cleaning and Disinfection.
Cleaning and disinfection is described in Section 10.00 of the Watermain
Specifications.
C.Testing.
Prior to installation, a low pressure air test shall be performed on each run to be
pulled. After installation the pipe will be subjected to a Hydrostatic Pressure Test and
a Trace Wire Test. The Trace Wire Test is described above in Section 21.09 and the
Hydrostatic Testing Procedures are described below:
Fill the pipeline with water after it has been laid; bleed off any trapped air. Subject
the lowest element in the system to a test pressure that is 1.5 times the design pressure
or 150 PSI, whichever is greater, and check for any leakage. When, in the opinion of
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the engineer, local conditions require that the trenches be backfilled immediately after
the pipe has been laid, apply the pressure test after backfilling has been completed but
not sooner than a time which will allow sufficient curing of any concrete that may
have been used. Typical minimum concrete curing times are 36 hours for early
strengths and 7 days for normal strengths.
The test procedures consist of two steps; the initial expansion and the test phase.
When test pressure is applied to a water filled pipe, the pipe expands. During the
initial expansion of the pipe under test, sufficient make-up water must be added to the
system at hourly intervals for 3 hours to maintain the test pressure. After a minimum
of 4 hours, initial expansion will be considered complete and the actual test can start.
When the test is to begin, the pipe is full of water and is subjected to a constant test
pressure of 1.5 times the system design pressure or 150 PSI, whichever is greater. The
test phase should not exceed 3 hours, after which time any water deficiency must be
replaced and measured. Add and measure the amount of make-up water required to
return to the test pressure and compare this to the maximum allowance in the table
below.
NOTES:
Under no circumstances shall the total time under test exceed 8 hours at 1.5 times the
system pressure rating or 150 PSI. If the test is not complete within this time limit
(due to leakage, equipment failure, etc.), the test section shall be permitted to “relax”
for 8 hours prior to the next test sequence.
Air testing is not recommended. Additional safety precautions may be required.
Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the Engineer.
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It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that appropriate safety
precautions are observed during hydrostatic testing.
All HDPE piping shall be watertight and free from leaks. Each leak that is discovered
within the correction period specified in the General Conditions shall be repaired by
and at the expense of the contractor.
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WATER MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.00 SCOPE
1.01 General............................................................................................................................ 1
1.02 Work Included................................................................................................................ 1
1.03 Location of the Work...................................................................................................... 1
1.04 Coordination of Work.................................................................................................... 1
1.05 Working Hours............................................................................................................... 1
1.06 Reference Requirements................................................................................................. 1
2.00 MATERIALS
2.01 General...............................................................................................................................3
2.02 Ductile Iron Fittings...........................................................................................................3
2.03 Ductile Iron Pipe...............................................................................................................3
2.04 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC).........................................................................................4
2.05 Trace Wire.........................................................................................................................5
2.06 Resilient Wedge Gate Valves (4” to 18” in diameter)...................................................11
2.07 Butterfly Valves...............................................................................................................11
2.08 Valve Boxes.....................................................................................................................12
2.09 Valve Box Adapters........................................................................................................12
2.10 Hydrants.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Corporation Stops........................................................................................................... 14
2.12 Curb Stop and Box..........................................................................................................15
2.13 Water Service Tubing......................................................................................................15
2.14 Service Saddles................................................................................................................15
2.15 Retainer Glands...............................................................................................................16
2.16 Mechanical Joint Restraints............................................................................................16
2.17 Electrical Conductivity Materials...................................................................................16
2.18 Air Relief Manholes........................................................................................................16
2.19 Air Relief Valves.............................................................................................................17
2.20 Concrete........................................................................................................................... 17
2.21 Soil Materials...................................................................................................................17
2.22 Insulation..........................................................................................................................17
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3.00 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS
3.01 Shop Inspections and Testing......................................................................................... 19
3.02 Field Inspection and Testing.......................................................................................... 19
3.03 Disposition of Defective Material.................................................................................. 19
3.04 Concrete Test Cylinders................................................................................................. 19
4.00 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS
4.01 Material Furnished by Contractor.................................................................................. 20
4.02 Material Furnished by the Owner.................................................................................. 20
4.03 Replacement of Damaged Material............................................................................... 20
4.04 Responsibility for Safe Storage...................................................................................... 20
5.00 MATERIAL HANDLING, ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
5.01 Material Handling........................................................................................................... 21
5.02 Pipe Alignment and Grades........................................................................................... 21
5.03 Deviation with Engineer's Consent................................................................................ 22
5.04 Deviations Occasioned by Other Utility Structures...................................................... 22
6.00 DIRECTIONAL BORE OF HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE
6.01 General..................................................................................................................... 23
6.02 Governing Standard................................................................................................. 23
6.03 Submittals................................................................................................................ 24
6.04 Protection of Underground Facilities....................................................................... 24
6.05 Permits and Approvals............................................................................................. 24
6.06 Quality Assurance.................................................................................................... 24
6.07 Design...................................................................................................................... 25
6.08 Materials.................................................................................................................. 25
6.09 Trace Wire............................................................................................................... 25
6.10 Access...................................................................................................................... 31
6.11 Installation................................................................................................................ 31
6.12 Reaming & Pull Back.............................................................................................. 33
6.13 Drilling Fluids...........................................................................................................34
6.14 Field Quality Control................................................................................................35
7.00 EXCAVATION AND TRENCH PREPARATION
7.01 General............................................................................................................................ 38
7.02 Trench Width and Description....................................................................................... 38
7.03 Pipe Bedding....................................................................................................................39
7.04 Pipe Foundation in Poor Soil......................................................................................... 39
7.05 Pipe Clearance in Rock.................................................................................................. 39
7.06 Braced and Sheeted Trenches........................................................................................ 39
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7.07 Piling of Excavated Material.......................................................................................... 40
7.08 Barricades, Guards and Safety Provisions..................................................................... 40
7.09 Traffic and Utility Controls............................................................................................ 40
7.10 Private Property Protection............................................................................................ 40
7.11 Tunneling, Jacking, Boring or Excavation Other Than Open Trench.......................... 40
7.12 Railroad and Highway Crossings................................................................................... 40
7.13 Interruption of Water Service......................................................................................... 41
8.00 PIPE LAYING
8.01 Installation of Water Main and Appurtenances............................................................. 42
8.02 Laying of Pipe and Fittings............................................................................................ 42
8.03 Jointing of Pipe and Fittings........................................................................................... 42
8.04 Setting Hydrants............................................................................................................. 43
8.05 Conductivity....................................................................................................................43
8.06 Sewer Crossings............................................................................................................. 43
8.07 Valves, Boxes, Manholes, Vaults and Fittings...............................................................43
8.08 Building Services............................................................................................................ 44
9.00 BACKFILLING
9.01 General............................................................................................................................ 45
9.02 Backfill Procedure at Pipe Zone.................................................................................... 45
9.03 Backfill Procedure Above the Pipe Zone.......................................................................45
9.04 Disposal of Excess Materials and Debris...................................................................... 46
9.05 Fill Material.................................................................................................................... 46
9.06 Density Tests.................................................................................................................. 46
10.00 TESTING AND DISINFECTING MAINS
10.01 Pressure Testing............................................................................................................ 47
10.02 Disinfecting Mains and Temporary Water Services................................................... 48
10.03 Trace Wire Test............................................................................................................ 48
11.00 SURFACE RESTORATION, CLEANUP AND GUARANTEE
11.01 Restoration of Surface................................................................................................... 49
11.02 Dust Control During Construction................................................................................ 49
11.03 Mailbox Restoration...................................................................................................... 49
11.04 Maintenance of Streets Until Surfaced......................................................................... 49
11.05 Clean Up........................................................................................................................ 49
11.06 Guarantee....................................................................................................................... 49
11.07 Failure to Replace Defective Parts................................................................................ 49
12.00 TURF ESTABLISHMENT
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12.01 General........................................................................................................................... 51
13.00 METHOD OF PAYMENT
13.01 Water Main Pipe.............................................................................................................51
13.02 Compact Ductile Iron Fittings....................................................................................... 51
13.03 Hydrants......................................................................................................................... 53
13.04 Valves and Boxes.......................................................................................................... 53
13.05 Water Service Pipe........................................................................................................ 53
13.06 Corporation Cocks......................................................................................................... 54
13.07 Service Saddles...............................................................................................................54
13.08 Curb Stops and Boxes................................................................................................... 54
13.09 Air Relief Manholes...................................................................................................... 54
13.10 Piling...............................................................................................................................54
13.11 Special Conditions......................................................................................................... 54
13.12 Special Sections............................................................................................................. 54
13.13 Sheeting Ordered Left in Place..................................................................................... 54
13.14 Jacking............................................................................................................................55
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SECTION 1.00 - SCOPE
1.01 GENERAL
It is the intent of these detailed specification requirements to provide the requirements for water
main construction in the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
1.02 WORK INCLUDED
The contractor shall, unless specified otherwise, furnish all material, equipment, tools and labor
necessary to do the work required under his/her contract and unload, haul and distribute all pipe,
castings, fittings, valves, hydrants, and accessories. The contractor shall also remove any street
surfacing as required; excavate the trenches and pits to the required dimensions; construct and
maintain all bridges for traffic control; sheet, brace and support the adjoining ground or
structures where necessary; handle all drainage or ground water; provide barricades, guards and
warning lights; lay and test the pipe, castings, fittings, valves, hydrants, and accessories, backfill
and consolidate the trenches and pits; maintain the street or other surface over the trench until
surface restoration; restore the roadway surface unless otherwise stipulated; remove surplus
excavated material; and clean the site of the work.
The contractor shall also furnish all equipment, tools, labor and materials required to rearrange
sewers, conduits, ducts, pipes or other structures encountered in the installation of the work. All
the above work to completely construct the water main facilities shall be done in strict
accordance with the project's contract documents to which these specifications are a part thereof.
1.03 LOCATION OF THE WORK
The location of this work is as shown on the plans.
1.04 COORDINATION OF WORK
The contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory coordination of the construction of the
water main facilities with other construction and activities in the area affected. Delays in work
resulting from lack of such harmony shall not in any way be a cause for extra compensation by
any of the parties.
1.05 WORKING HOURS
Refer to Section 7.02 of the General Conditions.
1.06 REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS
In the specification requirements, reference is made to "MnDOT Specifications" which shall
mean the "Standard Specifications for Highway Construction" of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, the most current edition and all subsequent amendments, and City Engineers
Association "Standard Utilities Specifications" for Water Main and Service Line Installation and
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Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation, the most current edition, and all subsequent
amendments shall apply.
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SECTION 2.00 - MATERIALS
2.01 GENERAL
The materials used in this work shall be all new, and conform to the requirements for class,
kind, size and materials as specified below. All materials permanently incorporated in the work
shall be made in America in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 16B.101 PREFERENCE
FOR AMERICAN-MADE MATERIALS. The contractor shall submit in writing a list of
materials showing the manufacturer designation of all materials. This list must be approved by
the engineer.
All materials will be certified lead free with the NSF-372 and NSF/ANSI 61.
2.02 DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS
Ductile iron fittings shall have mechanical joints and shall be Class 350 for sizes up to and
including twelve inches (12") in diameter and shall conform to A.W.W.A. Specification C153,
covering compact fittings. Ductile iron fittings shall be paid per ductile iron body weights.
Mechanical joints shall conform to A.W.W.A. Specification C111, latest revision, with gaskets.
Gaskets shall be made from vulcanized crude rubber compound. All surfaces shall be smooth,
free from imperfections and free from porosity. Conductivity straps shall be furnished and
installed in accordance with Section 2.15.
All fittings shall be epoxy coated and furnished with either 316 stainless or NSS Cor-Blue nuts
and bolts.
2.03 DUCTILE IRON PIPE (DIP)
Ductile iron pipe shall be designed for a minimum working pressure of 150 pounds per square
inch and shall conform to the applicable dimensions and tolerances of A.W.W.A. Specification
C151, latest revision, for ductile iron pipe.
Fittings shall be ductile iron and shall meet the requirements as specified in Section 2.02.
All ductile iron pipe shall be cement lined and the maximum deflection of the pipe shall not
exceed 2% of the pipe diameter to prevent cracking of the lining.
Weighing scales may be required, as specified in Section 2.02, to verify weight of pipe.
Nominal thickness of wall for ductile iron pipe shall be as follows:
Size
6"
8"
10"
Class Pipe
Class 52
Class 52
Class 52
Thickness Inches
0.31
0.31
0.35
4
12"
14"
16"
18"
20"
24"
30"
36"
42"
Class 52
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
Class 51
0.37
0.36
0.37
0.38
0.39
0.41
0.43
0.48
0.53
Pipe walls shall be of a thickness to support 2½ full threads for the size of service necessary of
Standard Corporation stop threads as specified by A.W.W.A. C800. A service saddle shall be
used on all mains.
All ductile iron pipe shall be marked "DUCTILE IRON" in large letters. The nominal wall
thickness shall be plainly marked on each piece of pipe.
A.Plastic Film Wrap. An approved plastic film wrap for protection of ductile iron pipe
shall be provided at all locations. The wrap shall be the "tube" type having 8-mil
thickness. A two (2) inch wide polyethylene adhesive tape shall be used to secure the
tube of film to the pipe. The unit bid price per lineal foot shall include the cost of
furnishing and installing the plastic wrap and shall be compensation in full regardless
of the size of the pipe to be protected.
2.04 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (PVC)
Polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe (PVC) for water main shall conform to A.W.W.A. C900 and
shall be installed per Section 2.04, Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe, of the Watermain Specifications
which is included as part of this Standard Specification. All pipe shall have a minimum
dimension ratio (DR) of 18 corresponding to a working pressure of 150 PSI for PVC type 1120
pipe. The pipe shall be manufactured to ductile iron outside dimensions in accordance with
A.W.W.A. C900.
A.Rubber Gasket Joints.
Joint restraint for C900 PVC pipe and fitting systems shall be effected by an internal
self-restraining system such as RieberLok or an approved equal. Such a system shall
be rated by the manufacturer to pressures that meet or exceed the rating of the C900
PVC pipe being restrained (e.g. DR 18 is rated for service at 235 psi). No degradation
of the pipe’s performance is allowed.
The pipe bell shall consist of an integral wall section with a factory-installed Rieber
gasket. The bell section shall be designed to be at least as hydrostatically strong as the
pipe wall and meet the requirements of A.W.W.A. C900. Gasket material shall be
SBR or approved equal. Installation shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C605
and the restraint manufacturers recommendations. Joints shall be kept clean and
properly lubricated prior to installation.
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B.Fittings.
Fittings shall be epoxy coated ductile iron, having a minimum working pressure
rating of 150 PSI and shall conform to the requirements of A.W.W.A. C110 (ANSI
A21.10) or A.W.W.A. C153 (ANSI 21.53) Ductile Iron Compact Fittings. Valves,
tees, crosses, hydrant barrels or any other ductile iron fitting shall be wrapped with a
flat sheet or split length polyethylene tube by passing the sheet under the
appurtenance and bringing it up around the body. Make seams by bringing the edges
of the polyethylene sheet together, folding over twice and taping down. All buried
nuts and bolts shall be Cor-Blue or stainless.
C.Service Saddles.
All service saddles shall be constructed of stainless steel installed as per Section 2.14.
D.Pipe Bedding Material.
Pipe bedding material shall be in accordance with Section 7.02 of the Sanitary Sewer
Specifications and shall be installed as per Standard Plate No. 2203 of these
specifications. Pipe bedding material shall be considered incidental to the pipe
installation.
2.05 TRACE WIRE
A.Materials.
1.General:
All system components, including tracer wire, connectors, ground rods and access
points, must be compatible. The specification written below is utilizing all
Copperhead Industries components and note that an approved equal can be utilized if
approved by the Engineer.
The component parts of the Copperhead® Complete Utility Locating System™ have
been designed and engineered for compatibility to ensure end-to-end conductivity
for the purpose of detecting underground utility assets.
All trace wire and trace wire products shall be domestically manufactured in the
USA.
All trace wire shall have HDPE insulation intended for direct bury, color coated per
APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
* denotes color (B=blue, G=green, P=purple)
** spool size (500’, 1000’, 2500’)
2.Tracer wire:
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a)Open Trench – Trace wire shall be Coppherhead #12 AWG Copper-Clad Steel,
High Strength with minimum 450 lb. break load, with minimum 30 mil HDPE
insulation thickness (1230*-HS-**).
b)Directional Drilling/Boring – Trace wire shall be Copperhead #12 AWG Copper-
Clad Steel, Extra High Strength with minimum 1,150 lb. break load, with
minimum 30 mil HDPE insulation thickness (1245*-EHS-**).
c)Pipe Bursting/Slip Lining – Trace wire shall be Copperhead 7x7 Stranded
Copper-Clad Steel SoloShot, Xtreme Strength with 4,700 lb. break load, with
minimum 50 ml HDPE insulation thickness (PBX-50*-**).
3.Connectors:
a)All mainline trace wires must be interconnected in intersections, at mainline tees
and mainline crosses. At tees, the three wires shall be joined using a single 3-way
SnakeBite Lockable Connector (LSC1230C). At crosses, the four wires shall be
joined using two, 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite Locking Connectors (LSC1230C)
with a short jumper wire between them.
b)Direct Bury Wire Connectors – Shall include 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite
Locking Connectors (LSC1230C) and Copperhead Mainline-to-Service Connectors
(3WB-01) specifically manufactured for use in underground trace wire installation.
Connectors shall be dielectric silicon filled to seal out moisture and corrosion, and
shall be installed in a manner so as to prevent any uninsulated wire exposure.
DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lug
c)Non-locking friction fit, twist on or taped connectors are prohibited.
4.Grounding:
a)Tracer wire must be properly grounded at all dead-ends/stubs.
b)Grounding of tracer wire shall be achieved by using a 1.5-lb, drive-in, magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12) with a minimum 20-feet, #12 red HDPE
insulated copper-clad steel wire connected to the rod specifically manufactured
for this purpose.
5.Termination/Access:
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a)All trace wire termination points must utilize an approved trace wire access box
(grade level/in-ground access box as applicable), specifically manufactured for
this purpose.
b)All grade level/in-ground boxes shall be appropriately identified with “sewer” or
“water” cast into the cap and be color coded per APWA Standards.
c)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must include a manually interruptible
conductive/connective link between the terminal for the tracer wire connection
and the terminal for the ground rod wire connection.
d)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must have external direct connection
points to both the tracer wire and ground rod wire from top of lid.
e)All at-grade access points shall include an encapsulated magnet molded into the to
portion of the tube, to allow for detection by a ferrous metal detector.
f)All at-grade access points shall be supplied with anti-corrosion wax/gel to protect
wires.
g)Service laterals on public property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
at-grade, two-terminal switchable Copperhead SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*2T-
SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-
SW), or Concrete/Driveway(CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point located at the edge of
the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway.
h)Service laterals on private property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
Copperhead single-terminal access point (when grounding isn’t required) affixed
to or near the building exterior directly above where the utility enters the building,
or at a two terminal access point (when grounding is required) located within two
linear feet of the building being served by the utility.
(1)Single-terminal access points may include:
(a)Above-grade, Cobra™ Access Point (T1-*)
(b)Above-grade, SnakeSkin™ Access Point (SNSK-*-01)
(c)At-grade, SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*TP), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*TPADJ), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*TP), or Concrete/Driveway
(CD14*TP) Access Point
(2)Two-terminal access points may include:
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(b)At-grade SnakePit Lite Duty (LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*2TADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-SW), or
Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TSW) Access Point
i)Hydrants – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved above-grade Copperhead
Cobra Access Point properly affixed to the hydrant-grade flange (T2-*-FLPKG-
5/8 for hydrants with 5/8” bolts, and T2-*-FLPKG-3/4 for hydrants with ¾”
bolts). Affixing with tape or plastic ties shall not be acceptable. Tracer wire may
also terminate at an approved at-grade Copperhead SnakePit Lite Duty
(LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJSW), Lite Duty XL
(LDXL36*2T-SW), or Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point.
j)Long-Runs, In Excess of 2500 Linear Feet Without Service Laterals or Hydrants
– Trace wire access must be provided utilizing an approved at-grade Copperhead
SnakePit Access Point and grounded at dead-ends utilizing a drive in magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12). This access box is to be located at the edge
of the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway. The grade level/in-ground trace
wire access box shall be delineated using a minimum 48” polyethylene marker
post, color coded per APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
B.Installation.
1.General:
a)Trace wire installation shall be performed in such a manner that allows proper
access for connection of line tracing equipment, property locating of wire without
loss or deterioration of low frequency (512Hz) signal, and without distortion of
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signal caused by more than one wire being installed in close proximity to one
another.
c)Any damage occurring during installation of the trace wire must be immediately
repaired by removing the damaged wire and installing a new section of wire with
approved connectors. Taping and/or spray coating shall not be allowed.
d)Trace wire shall be installed at the bottom half of the pipe and secured (taped/tied)
at five foot intervals.
e)Mainline tracer wire shall not be connected to existing conductive pipes. Treat as
a mainline dead-end ground using an approved waterproof connector to a Ground
Rod driven into virgin soil beneath and in line with the utility.
f)All service lateral tracer wire shall be a single wire, connected to the mainline
tracer wire using a three-way mainline-to-service connector, installed without
cutting/splicing the mainline tracer wire.
g)In occurrences where an existing tracer wire is encountered on an existing utility
that is being extended or tied into, the new tracer wire and existing tracer wire
shall be connected using approved connectors.
h)Tracer wire on all service laterals/stubs must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point located directly above the utility, at the edge of the road right-of-
way, but out of the roadway.
i)One foot of excess/slack wire is required in all tracer wire access points after
meeting final elevation.
j)Tracer wire must be properly grounded as specified.
k)At all mainline dead-ends, tracer wire shall go to ground using an approved
connection to a drive-in magnesium ground rod.
l)When grounding the tracer wire at dead-ends/stubs, the Ground Rod shall be
driven into virgin soil directly beneath and in line with the utility.
m)Ground rod wire shall be connected to the ground rod terminal on the two-
terminal SnakePit Access Point Lid or to the bottom terminal on the two-terminal
Cobra Access Point.
n)Where the Ground Rod wire will be connected to a tracer wire access point, one
foot of excess/slack wire is required after meeting final elevation.
2.Sanitary Sewer System:
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a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of
manholes/structures on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all sanitary service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer
wire access point color coded green and located directly above the service lateral
at the edge of road right-of-way.
3.Water System:
a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of valves
and fittings on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all water service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point, color coded blue and located directly above the service lateral at the
edge of road right-of-way.
d)Tracer wire access points will be installed at all fire hydrants.
e)All conductive and non-conductive service lines shall include tracer wire.
4.Storm Sewer System:
a)All PVC draintile must have trace wire as shown in Standard Detail Plate Nos.
5232 & 5233 and per this specification.
C.Prohibited Products and Methods
The following products and methods shall not be allowed or acceptable:
Uninsulated trace wire.
Stainless steel tracer wire
Trace wire insulations other than HDPE.
Trace wires not domestically manufactured.
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Non-locking, friction fit, twist-on or taped connectors.
Brass or copper ground rods.
Wire connections utilizing taping or spray-on waterproofing.
Looped wire or continuous wire installations that have multiple wires laid side-by-
side or in close proximity to one another.
Trace wire wrapped around the corresponding utility.
Brass fittings with trace wire connection lugs.
Wire terminations within the roadway, i.e. in valve boxes, cleanouts, manholes, etc.
Connecting trace wire to existing conductive utilities.
D.Testing
All new trace wire installations shall be located using typical low frequency (512Hz)
line tracing equipment, witnessed by the contractor, engineer and facility owner as
applicable, prior to acceptance of ownership.
This verification shall be performed upon completion of rough grading and again prior
to final acceptance of the project.
Continuity testing in lieu of actual line tracing shall be not accepted.
2.06 RESILIENT WEDGE GATE VALVES (4" TO 18" IN DIAMETER)
Gate vales shall be Clow, Mueller or approved equal. Gate valves shall be resilient wedge type,
manufactured to meet all applicable requirements of A.W.W.A. Standard for Resilient Sealed
Gate Valves C509. Valves shall have non-rising stems, opening in a counterclockwise direction.
Valves shall be furnished with all exterior solid stainless steel nuts and bolts and a bronze
operating nut 2” A.W.W.A. square.
Valves shall have full epoxy coating on the inside with full epoxy coating on the exterior of
valve, or approved equal, and a 10-year warranty. Payment shall be at the bid unit price stated
on the proposal and shall include all miscellaneous items associated with the work.
2.07 BUTTERFLY VALVES
Butterfly valves shall be Clow or approved equal. Butterfly valves shall be located as shown on
the plans positioned as shown on the standard plates and be constructed for buried service.
Bodies shall be of cast or ductile iron with mechanical joint to fit ductile iron pipe and be
furnished with all solid stainless steel nuts and bolts. Valve bearings shall be of nylon or
permanently lubricated bronze. The rubber seat shall be permanently bonded to the body. The
shaft shall be 316 stainless steel with a disc Ni-resist Type 1 with polished edge. The operator
shall be constructed and sealed for buried or submerged service. This unit shall be equipped
with an A.W.W.A. two-inch (2") square bronze operating nut, and open in a counterclockwise
direction. The valve and operator assembly and all components shall be equal or exceed all
recognized standards and shall be Clow, or approved equal. Minimum requirements for
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butterfly valves shall conform to A.W.W.A. C504, latest revision. Valves shall be furnished
with all exterior stainless steel nuts and bolts.
2.08 VALVE BOXES
Valve boxes shall be cast iron of the three piece type suitable for a depth of 7½ feet of cover
over the top of the pipe or to a depth as shown on the plans. For valves buried to a depth greater
than 8 feet from the top of operating nut to the top of the finished grade, the valve box shall be
equipped with a riser rod in a length when connected to the operating nut is 6" below the top of
the finished grade. Boxes shall be 5¼" diameter, bases may be round or oval and length
adjustment shall be screw type. Valve boxes shall be Tyler 6860 G, Mueller H10361 or Bibby-
Ste.-Croix or approved equal as shown on City Standard Plate No. 1006.
Drop covers on valve boxes shall bear the word "water" on the top.
2.09 VALVE BOX ADAPTERS
Valve box adapters shall be installed on all gate valves and butterfly valves as manufactured by
Adapter, Inc. or approved equal. Payment for said adapters shall be considered incidental to the
price of gate valves or butterfly valves.
2.10 HYDRANTS
Fire hydrants purchased or installed shall meet or exceed all applicable requirements and tests of
ANSI and the latest revisions of AWWA Standard C502. Fire hydrants shall meet all test
requirements and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Fire hydrants shall meet all test
requirements and have full approval of Factory Mutual. Fire hydrants shall meet the following
requirements.
Fire hydrants shall be rated for a working pressure of 250 Psig. (1825 kPa).
Fire hydrants shall be of the compression type, opening against the pressure and closing with the
pressure.
Fire hydrants shall have a minimum 5¼" main valve opening and a minimum inside
lower/upper barrel diameter (I.D.) of 7" to assure maximum flow performance. Pressure loss at
1,000 GPM shall not exceed the following value.
4½" Pumper Nozzle: 2.50 psi
Fire hydrants shall be three-way in design, having one 4½" pumper nozzle and two 2½" hose
nozzle(s). Nozzle thread type shall be national standard fire coupling screw threads. Nozzles
shall thread counterclockwise into hydrant barrel utilizing "o" ring seals. A suitable nozzle lock
shall be in place to prevent inadvertent nozzle removal.
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The operating nut shall be a one-piece design, manufactured of ASTM B-584 bronze. It shall
be national standard pentagon in shape and the nut dimensions shall be measuring 1½" from
point to flat.
The direction of the opening shall be counter-clockwise and an arrow shall be cast on the
bonnet flange to indicate the specified opening direction.
Hydrants shall be a "traffic-model" having upper and lower barrels joined at the ground line
by a separate and breakable "swivel" flange providing 360º rotation of upper barrel for
proper nozzle facing. This flange shall employ not less than eight bolts. The safety flange
segments shall be located under the upper barrel flange to prevent the segments from falling
into the lower barrel when the hydrant is struck. The pressure seal between the barrels shall
provide not less than 24" of clearance from the centerline of the lowest nozzle to the ground.
The operating stem shall consist of two pieces not less than 1¼" diameter (excluding
threaded or machined areas) and shall be connected by a stainless steel safety coupling. The
safety coupling shall have an integral internal stop to prevent the coupling from sliding down
into the lower barrel when the hydrant is struck. Screws, pins, bolts, or fasteners used in
conjunction with the stem couplings shall also be stainless steel. The top of the lower stem
shall be recessed 2" below the face of the safety flange to prevent water hammer in the event
of a "drive over" where a vehicle tire might accidentally depress the main valve.
The lower barrel shall be an integrally cast unit. The use of threaded on or mechanically
attached flanges is deemed unacceptable. The hydrant bury depth shall be a minimum of 7.5'
of cover over the hydrant service.
All buried bolts and nuts shall be high-strength, ductile iron T-bolts and hex nuts with
composition, dimensions, and threading in accordance with the latest revision of
ANSI/AWWA Standard C111/A21.11. The T-bolts and hex nuts shall be stainless steel
NSS Cor-Blue or an approved equal.
Composition of the main valve shall be a molded rubber having a durometer hardness of 95
+/- 5 and shall be reversible in design to provide a spare in place. Plastic (polyurethane)
main valves are unacceptable. The main valve shall have a cross section not less than 1".
Hydrants shall be equipped with two (2) drain valves that drain the barrel when the hydrant is
closed and seal shut when the hydrant is opened. These drain valves shall be an integral part
of the one piece bronze upper valve plate. They shall operate without the use of springs,
toggles, tubes, levers or other intricate synchronizing mechanisms.
The upper valve place, seat ring and drain ring (she bushing) must be ASTM B-584 bronze
and work in conjunction to form an all bronze drain way. A minimum of two (2) internal and
two (2) external drain openings are required. Drains ported through an iron shoe must be
bronze lined.
The bronze seat ring shall thread into a bronze drain ring (or shoe bushing) providing a
bronze-to-bronze connection. Seat rings shall be "o" ring pressure sealed.
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The shoe inlet size and connection type shall be MJ having ample blocking pads for sturdy
setting and the MJ connection must have two strapping lugs to secure the hydrant to piping.
A minimum of six solid stainless steel bolts and nuts are required to fasten the shoe to the
lower barrel.
The interior of the shoe including the lower valve plate and stem cap nut shall have a
protection coating that meets the requirements of AWWA C-550. If a stem cap nut is
utilized, a stainless steel lock washer or similar non-corrosive device that will prevent the cap
nut from backing off during normal use must lock it in place.
Hydrants shall be warranted by the manufacturer against defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of ten years (10) from the date of manufacture. The manufacturing facility for
the hydrant must have current ISO certification.
Hydrants shall be Clow Medallion, Mueller Super Centurion, or approved equal.
All painted surfaces shall be warranted for a period of two years from the time the City accepts
the public utility improvements. In the event the hydrant paint is not in satisfactory condition at
the end of the warranty period, the entire hydrant shall be prepared (scraping, sanding) and
repainted in accordance with these specifications.
Any hydrant that is extended 6" or more shall be supplied with an extra-heavy operating rod
from the base to top of hydrant.
All hydrant installations shall include a location marker as shown on Detail Plate No. 1004.
Immediately after installing or relocating a fire hydrant, it must be securely covered by
the contractor with a plastic bag to indicate it is “out of service”. The plastic bag may only
be removed for testing purposes by a city representative.
Upon approval of all testing (hydro, bacteria, flush and conductivity) and city acceptance, the
Chanhassen Utility Department will open the gate valve, remove the plastic bag and flush the
hydrant.
**PLEASE NOTE: The Utility Department requires a 48-hour advance notice to schedule
turning on or off water lines.
2.11 CORPORATION STOPS
Corporation stops shall be installed using a snug fitting smooth jaw wrench and as per
manufacturer’s recommendations. Corporation stops shall be quick compression-type fittings
and shall be one of the following, or approved equal:
Mueller B-25005N; or
Ford FB-1001 Q; or
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McDonald 74701BQ
2.12 CURB STOP AND BOX
Curb stop valves shall be of the compression-type fitting and shall be one of the following and
specifically for the use with copper inlet and outlet service pipe (without a set screw):
Mueller B-25142N or approved equal; or
McDonald 76104Q or approved equal; or
Ford B66-444M-NL with quick joint option, or approved equal.
All curb stop valves shall be threaded and conform to the Minneapolis Pattern. Curb stop
fittings shall be tightened with a snug fitting smooth jaw wrench and as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Curb box shall be Mueller H-10300, McDonald 5614 or equal, which can be extended from 72"
to 84" high and shall conform to the Minneapolis Pattern.
Where curb boxes are placed in paved or concrete areas, a curb box cover and frame shall be
installed (McDonald 74 Series Standard “A” or approved equal).
2.13 WATER SERVICE TUBING
Plastic water service tubing shall yield standard hydrostatic pressure ratings of 200 psi
minimum, be manufactured in the United States of America, and shall comply with the
following:
Polyethylene Pipe (PE/HDPE)
ASTM Specification D3350
AWWA Specification C901
Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
ASTM Specification F876, F877
AWWA Specification C904
One-inch (1") seamless I.P.S. diameter lines shall be of minimum size for all water service,
except where specified by City of Chanhassen in high-pressure water areas or where there are
other unusual circumstances.
2.14 SERVICE SADDLES
All service saddles will be made of stainless steel and tightened to manufacturer’s
specifications, and verified with a torque wrench.
Service saddles shall be Romac Style 304, Cascade CSC-2, Smith Blair 371-372, or approved
equal.
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2.15 RETAINER GLANDS
All retainer glands shall be ductile iron with set screws being solid stainless steel similar to
American Double-X mechanical joint retainer glands or approved equal and shall be capable of
withstanding torque of not less 80-foot pounds.
2.16 MECHANICAL JOINT RESTRAINTS
Mechanical joint restraints shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A 536-
80 with ductile iron restraining devices heat treated to a minimum hardness of 370 GHN.
Thrust Restraint Criteria:
A.Megalug, or approved equal, joint restraining glands are required at pipe joints.
B.For restrained joints, the number of feet (m) of tied pipe required shall be in
accordance with the table shown on Detail Plate No. 1011.
C.For special cases not covered by the standard plate design of thrust restraint, the
construction shall be in accordance with Thrust Restraint Design for Ductile Iron
Pipe, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (1989). A working pressure of 250 psi
(1725 kPa), shall be used for design calculation.
The mechanical joint restraint shall have a working pressure of at least 250 psi and shall
be MegaLug Series 1100 manufactured by EBAA IRON, INC. or approved equal.
Restraints for C900 PVC shall be Ebba IRON Mega-Lug Series 2000 PV or approved
equal.
2.17 ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY MATERIALS
All joints on ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be connected with an electrical conducting
copper strap, clips or cable designed and tested to withstand 400 amps.
2.18 AIR RELIEF MANHOLES
Air relief manholes shall be constructed using pre-cast sections conforming to ASTM
Specification C478 according to the standard plate.
The standard manhole casting shall be as shown on the Standard Detail Plate Nos. 1008 and
2111.
Watermain to be installed in manhole shall have booted connections through manhole walls.
Lettering on the manhole castings shall be as shown on the standard plate.
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All castings shall conform to the requirements and dimensions shown on the drawings. All
covers must fit closely in the rings in any and all positions and, when placed in the rings, must
fit the ring solidly in all positions so that there will be no rocking from pressure applied on any
point of the cover.
2.19 AIR RELIEF VALVES
Automatic air relief valves shall be H-TEC Model 986 Pressure Air Release Valves or approved
equal.
The valve shall be furnished with a 2" inlet, a 2" stainless shut-off (ball valve), and all other
accessories needed as per Standard Detail Plate No. 1008.
An operating and maintenance instruction manual shall be included with the valve.
2.20 CONCRETE
Concrete to be used shall be composed of a mixture of fine and coarse aggregate and a Portland
Hydraulic Cement conforming to the ASTM Specification designation C-150, Type 3, with the
proper water-cement ratio to obtain a compressive strength not less than 3,000 pounds per
square inch in 28 days. The fine aggregate for concrete shall be composed of a clean washed
sand of hard, sharp, durable particles. Coarse aggregate for concrete shall be composed of a
gravel uniformly graded three-fourth inch (3/4") maximum size to #4 sieve. Coarse aggregate
shall be composed of hard durable particles free of shale, chert, flat or elongated pieces. Fine
and coarse aggregate shall conform to the A.S.T.M. Specification for Concrete Aggregates,
Designation C-33. Mixing water shall be suitable for drinking purposes, containing no acids,
alkalis, oils or other deleterious materials. Concrete shall be mixed in a mechanically operated
mixer so controlled that the drum shall operate a minute and one-half after all materials
including water are in the drum. Concrete mixtures shall conform to MnDOT Specification
2461. The slump shall not exceed four inches (4") plus or minus one inch (1").
2.21 SOIL MATERIALS
A.Normal “Fill Material”
Is defined under the backfilling Section No. 9.05
B.Crushed Rock
The material shall consist of durable crushed quarry rock of which 100% passes a 2"
sieve and of which 95% is retained on a #4 sieve size. It shall not contain soil
overburden, sod, roots, plants, and other organic matter, or any other materials
considered objectionable by the engineer.
2.22 INSULATION
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Sheet insulation shall be a total of four-inches thick, four-foot wide Direct Bury insulation.
Sheets shall be centered on the pipe and installed above or below the pipe in accordance with
typical Detail Plate No. 2204.
Site specific requirements shall be determined by the engineer and shall be preapproved prior to
construction.
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SECTION 3.00 - INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS
3.01 SHOP INSPECTIONS AND TESTING
All materials furnished by the contractor are subject at the discretion of the engineer, to
inspection and/or testing by accepted methods at the plant of the manufacturer. This inspection
and/or testing is to be made at the cost of the owner. The material supplier shall provide the city
with copies of test results on materials that are furnished to the contractor.
3.02 FIELD INSPECTION AND TESTING
All materials furnished by or for the contractor for incorporation into the work under contract
shall, at the discretion of the engineer, be subject to inspection and/or testing by methods
acceptable to the engineer.
3.03 DISPOSITION OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL
All material found during the process of inspecting and testing to be defective, or defective
material encountered at any time during the progress of the work, will be rejected by the
engineer and the contractor shall promptly remove from the site all such material.
3.04 CONCRETE TEST CYLINDERS
On all types of concrete construction, up to four (4) test cylinders may be taken from each
section of the structure cast in one operation. The project engineer or authorized representative
shall, within four (4) days of their origin, deliver all cylinders to an approved testing laboratory.
The actual cost of testing shall be paid by the owner.
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SECTION 4.00 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS
4.01 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR
The contractor shall be responsible for all material furnished by him, and she shall replace at
his/her own expense all such material that is found to be defective in manufacture or that has
become damaged in handling after delivery by the manufacturer. This shall include the
furnishing of all material and labor required for the replacement of installed material discovered
defective prior to the final acceptance of the work, or during the warranty period of the work.
4.02 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY THE OWNER
The contractor's responsibility for material furnished by the owner shall begin at the point of
delivery by the manufacturer, or owner, and upon acceptance of the material by the contractor.
The contractor shall examine all material furnished by the owner at the time and place of
delivery and shall reject all defective material. The point of delivery shall be stated in the
"Special Provisions".
4.03 REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIAL
Any material furnished by the owner that becomes damaged after acceptance by the contractor
shall be replaced by the contractor at his/her own expense.
4.04 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE STORAGE
The contractor shall be responsible for the safe storage of material furnished by or to him, and
accepted by him, and intended for the work, until it has been incorporated in the completed
project. The interior of all pipe, fittings, and other accessories shall be kept free from dirt and
foreign matter at all times. Valves and hydrants shall be drained and stored in a manner that
will protect them from damage and freezing.
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SECTION 5.00 - MATERIAL HANDLING, ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
5.01 MATERIAL HANDLING
Pipe and other accessories shall, unless otherwise directed in the special provisions, be unloaded
at the point of delivery, hauled to and distributed at the site of the project by the contractor.
They shall at all times be handled with care to avoid damage. In distributing the material at the
site, each piece shall be unloaded opposite or near the place where it is to be laid in the trench.
Pipe shall be so handled such that the coating and lining will not be damaged. If, however, any
part of the lining or coating is damaged, the repair shall be made by the contractor at his/her
expense in a manner satisfactory to the engineer.
5.02 PIPE ALIGNMENT AND GRADES
All pipe shall be laid and maintained to the required lines and grades; with hydrants, valves and
fittings at the required locations; and with joints centered and drawn "home"; and with all valve
and hydrant stems plumb. The owner will furnish line and grade stakes necessary for the work.
It shall be the contractor's responsibility to preserve these stakes from loss or displacement. The
engineer may order replaced any stakes she deems necessary for the proper protection of the
work. Any replacements shall be at the contractor's expense. All pipes shall be laid to the depth
shown on the contract drawings. The contractor shall satisfactorily maintain the specified cover.
If additional bends are required where not shown on the drawings to maintain alignment around
curves, the contractor shall provide the required number and be compensated at the unit price as
proposed on the bid form. The following is the maximum allowable joint deflection for the cast
iron pipe.
A.W.W.A. C-600 TABLE 1 & 2 - SUMMARY
(20' Pipe Length - except as noted)
Maximum Allowable Deflections (inches)
Pipe Size
4
6
8
12
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
Mechanical Joint
31"*
27"*
20"
22"
15"
12"
12"
10"
10"
9"
8"
8"
Push-on Joint
21"
21"
21"
21"
12"
12"
12"
12"
8"
8"
8"
8"
*18’ length
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5.03 DEVIATION WITH ENGINEER'S CONSENT
No deviation shall be made from the required line or grade except with the written consent of
the engineer.
5.04 DEVIATIONS OCCASIONED BY OTHER UTILITY STRUCTURES
Wherever existing utility structures or branch connections leading to main sewers or to main
drains or other conduits, ducts, pipe or structures present obstructions to the grade and alignment
of the pipe, they shall be permanently supported, removed, relocated or reconstructed by the
contractor through cooperation with the owner of the utility, structure or obstruction involved.
In those instances where their relocation or reconstruction is impracticable, a deviation from the
grade will be ordered and the change shall be made in the manner directed with extra
compensation allowed therefore at unit prices, if applicable.
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SECTION 6.00 – DIRECTIONAL BORE OF HIGH DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE
6.01 GENERAL
This section covers the directional bore of High Density Poly Ethylene pipe (HDPE). The
HDPE pipe shall be designed, furnished, and installed complete with all fittings, jointing
materials, anchors, blocking, encasement, and other necessary appurtences. All materials and
equipment used in the drilling systems shall be of high quality and generally accepted in the
industry. The services furnished by the contractor shall be performed in accordance with
standard HDD industry practice and these documents and shall include all labor, equipment,
and consumables necessary to accomplish the following tasks:
Clearing, grading, and general site/access preparation necessary for construction
operations.
Transportation of all equipment, labor, materials, and consumables to and from the
jobsite.
Erection of horizontal drilling equipment at the rig site indicated on the drawings.
Drilling of a pilot hole to a diameter suitable for installation of the prefabricated pull
section.
Reaming the pilot hole along the path indicated on the drawings.
Prefabrication of the pull section including thermal butt fusion of the individual
HDPE pipes in accordance with the applicable specification.
Installation of the prefabricated pull section in the reamed hole.
Fusion of HDPE fittings to the ends of each individual HDPE pipe following
installation of the pull section.
Pre-installation and post-installation hydrostatic testing of each individual HDPE pipe
in accordance with the applicable specification.
Clean-up and restoration of all work areas.
6.02 GOVERNING STANDARD
Except as modified or supplemented herein, all HDPE pressure pipe shall conform to the
applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C906.
The supplementary information required in the foreword of the governing standard is as
follows:
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Affidavit of Compliance (Sec. 6.3)Required
Plant Inspection (Sec. 5.9)Not Required
Special Markings (Sec. 6.1.4)Not Required
Special Preparation for Shipment (Sec. 6.2)Not Required
Special Quality Assurance Testing (Sec. 5)Required
6.03 SUBMITTALS
All procedures or material descriptions requiring the engineer’s approval shall be submitted
not less than 3 weeks prior to commencing any horizontal directional drilling activities.
Submittals shall include but are not limited to the following:
1.Composition of drilling fluid.
2.Description of the drilling fluid solids control system (plan for minimization and
disposal of excess drilling fluids).
3.Buoyancy control plan (if applicable).
4.Drilling fluid disposal plan.
6.04 PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
The contractor shall undertake the following steps prior to commencing drilling operations.
1.Contact the utility location/notification service and all other utilities not covered by this
service for the construction area.
2.Positively locate and stake all existing lines, cables, or other underground facilities
including exposing any facilities which are horizontally located within 10 feet of the
designed drilled path.
3.Modify drilling practices and downhole assemblies to prevent damage to existing
facilities.
The contractor shall be responsible for locating any and all underground facilities regardless
of the engineer’s previous efforts in this regard. The contractor shall be responsible for all
losses and repairs to underground facilities resulting from drilling operations.
6.05 PERMITS AND APPROVALS
The Contractor shall obtain all other necessary permits and approvals. All work performed
shall comply with the requirements of the permits obtained.
6.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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A.Qualifications. The pipe manufacturer shall provide the services of an experienced,
competent, and authorized representative to visit the site of the work to advise and
consult with the contractor during joining and installation of the pipe. The
manufacturer’s representative shall not directly supervise the contractor’s personnel,
and the contractor shall remain responsible for the pipeline work.
B.Storage and Handling. Pipe, fittings, and accessories shall be handled in a manner
that will ensure installation in sound, undamaged condition. Pipe shall not be stored
uncovered in direct sunlight.
6.07 DESIGN
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
6.08 MATERIALS
A.Pipe/Fittings. Chevron “Plexco” or Phillips “Driscopipe”, ANSI/AWWA C906;
material designation (ASTM D3350), PE 3408, minimum cell classification 334434C,
DIPS (Ductile Iron Pipe Size) OD, SDR 11.0.
B.Joints. Thermal butt fusion joints, ASTM D3261.
C.Couplings. Electrofusion Couplers.
D.Connections with DIP. Connections shall be made using fittings suitable for such
purposes. Mechanical joining to the ductile iron pipe shall be made using
polyethylene flange adapter and metal backup ring. The adjoining ductile iron fitting
shall be of an equivalent internal diameter as the polyethylene piping.
6.09 TRACE WIRE
A.Materials.
1.General:
All system components, including tracer wire, connectors, ground rods and access
points, must be compatible. The specification written below is utilizing all
Copperhead Industries components and note that an approved equal can be utilized if
approved by the Engineer.
The component parts of the Copperhead® Complete Utility Locating System™ have
been designed and engineered for compatibility to ensure end-to-end conductivity
for the purpose of detecting underground utility assets.
All trace wire and trace wire products shall be domestically manufactured in the
USA.
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All trace wire shall have HDPE insulation intended for direct bury, color coated per
APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
* denotes color (B=blue, G=green, P=purple)
** spool size (500’, 1000’, 2500’)
2.Tracer wire:
a)Open Trench – Trace wire shall be Coppherhead #12 AWG Copper-Clad Steel,
High Strength with minimum 450 lb. break load, with minimum 30 mil HDPE
insulation thickness (1230*-HS-**).
b)Directional Drilling/Boring – Trace wire shall be Copperhead #12 AWG Copper-
Clad Steel, Extra High Strength with minimum 1,150 lb. break load, with
minimum 30 mil HDPE insulation thickness (1245*-EHS-**).
c)Pipe Bursting/Slip Lining – Trace wire shall be Copperhead 7x7 Stranded
Copper-Clad Steel SoloShot, Xtreme Strength with 4,700 lb. break load, with
minimum 50 ml HDPE insulation thickness (PBX-50*-**).
3.Connectors:
a)All mainline trace wires must be interconnected in intersections, at mainline tees
and mainline crosses. At tees, the three wires shall be joined using a single 3-way
SnakeBite Lockable Connector (LSC1230C). At crosses, the four wires shall be
joined using two, 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite Locking Connectors (LSC1230C)
with a short jumper wire between them. DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lugs may
be used in place of LSC1230C.
b)Direct Bury Wire Connectors – Shall include 3-way Copperhead SnakeBite
Locking Connectors (LSC1230C) and Copperhead Mainline-to-Service
Connectors (3WB-01) specifically manufactured for use in underground trace
wire installation. Connectors shall be dielectric silicon filled to seal out moisture
and corrosion, and shall be installed in a manner so as to prevent any uninsulated
wire exposure. DryConn 3-way Direct Bury Lugs may be used in place of
LSC1230C.
c)Non-locking friction fit, twist on or taped connectors are prohibited.
4.Grounding:
a)Tracer wire must be properly grounded at all dead-ends/stubs.
b)Grounding of tracer wire shall be achieved by using a 1.5-lb, drive-in, magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12) with a minimum 20-feet, #12 red HDPE
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insulated copper-clad steel wire connected to the rod specifically manufactured
for this purpose.
5.Termination/Access:
a)All trace wire termination points must utilize an approved trace wire access box
(grade level/in-ground access box as applicable), specifically manufactured for
this purpose.
b)All grade level/in-ground boxes shall be appropriately identified with “sewer” or
“water” cast into the cap and be color coded per APWA Standards.
c)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must include a manually interruptible
conductive/connective link between the terminal for the tracer wire connection
and the terminal for the ground rod wire connection.
d)All two-terminal tracer wire access points must have external direct connection
points to both the tracer wire and ground rod wire from top of lid.
e)All at-grade access points shall include an encapsulated magnet molded into the to
portion of the tube, to allow for detection by a ferrous metal detector.
f)All at-grade access points shall be supplied with anti-corrosion wax/gel to protect
wires.
g)Service laterals on public property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
at-grade, two-terminal switchable Copperhead SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*2T-
SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-
SW), or Concrete/Driveway(CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point located at the edge of
the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway.
h)Service laterals on private property – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved
Copperhead single-terminal access point (when grounding isn’t required) affixed
to or near the building exterior directly above where the utility enters the building,
or at a two terminal access point (when grounding is required) located within two
linear feet of the building being served by the utility.
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(1)Single-terminal access points may include:
(a)Above-grade, Cobra™ Access Point (T1-*)
(b)Above-grade, SnakeSkin™ Access Point (SNSK-*-01)
(c)At-grade, SnakePit® Lite Duty (LD14*TP), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*TPADJ), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*TP), or Concrete/Driveway
(CD14*TP) Access Point
(2)Two-terminal access points may include:
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(b)At-grade SnakePit Lite Duty (LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable
(LD14*2TADJ-SW), Lite Duty XL (LDXL36*2T-SW), or
Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TSW) Access Point
i)Hydrants – Tracer wire shall terminate at an approved above-grade Copperhead
Cobra Access Point properly affixed to the hydrant-grade flange (T2-*-FLPKG-
5/8 for hydrants with 5/8” bolts, and T2-*-FLPKG-3/4 for hydrants with ¾”
bolts). Affixing with tape or plastic ties shall not be acceptable. Tracer wire may
also terminate at an approved at-grade Copperhead SnakePit Lite Duty
(LD14*2T-SW), Lite Duty Adjustable (LD14*2T-ADJSW), Lite Duty XL
(LDXL36*2T-SW), or Concrete/Driveway (CD14*2TP-SW) Access Point.
j)Long-Runs, In Excess of 2500 Linear Feet Without Service Laterals or Hydrants
– Trace wire access must be provided utilizing an approved at-grade Copperhead
SnakePit Access Point and grounded at dead-ends utilizing a drive in magnesium
Copperhead Ground Rod (ANO-12). This access box is to be located at the edge
of the road right-of-way, and out of the roadway. The grade level/in-ground trace
wire access box shall be delineated using a minimum 48” polyethylene marker
post, color coded per APWA standard for the specific utility being marked.
B.Installation.
1.General:
a)Trace wire installation shall be performed in such a manner that allows proper
access for connection of line tracing equipment, property locating of wire without
loss or deterioration of low frequency (512Hz) signal, and without distortion of
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signal caused by more than one wire being installed in close proximity to one
another.
c)Any damage occurring during installation of the trace wire must be immediately
repaired by removing the damaged wire and installing a new section of wire with
approved connectors. Taping and/or spray coating shall not be allowed.
d)Trace wire shall be installed at the bottom half of the pipe and secured (taped/tied)
at five foot intervals.
e)Mainline tracer wire shall not be connected to existing conductive pipes. Treat as
a mainline dead-end ground using an approved waterproof connector to a Ground
Rod driven into virgin soil beneath and in line with the utility.
f)All service lateral tracer wire shall be a single wire, connected to the mainline
tracer wire using a three-way mainline-to-service connector, installed without
cutting/splicing the mainline tracer wire.
g)In occurrences where an existing tracer wire is encountered on an existing utility
that is being extended or tied into, the new tracer wire and existing tracer wire
shall be connected using approved connectors.
h)Tracer wire on all service laterals/stubs must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point located directly above the utility, at the edge of the road right-of-
way, but out of the roadway.
i)One foot of excess/slack wire is required in all tracer wire access points after
meeting final elevation.
j)Tracer wire must be properly grounded as specified.
k)At all mainline dead-ends, tracer wire shall go to ground using an approved
connection to a drive-in magnesium ground rod.
l)When grounding the tracer wire at dead-ends/stubs, the Ground Rod shall be
driven into virgin soil directly beneath and in line with the utility.
m)Ground rod wire shall be connected to the ground rod terminal on the two-
terminal SnakePit Access Point Lid or to the bottom terminal on the two-terminal
Cobra Access Point.
n)Where the Ground Rod wire will be connected to a tracer wire access point, one
foot of excess/slack wire is required after meeting final elevation.
2.Sanitary Sewer System:
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a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of
manholes/structures on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all sanitary service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer
wire access point color coded green and located directly above the service lateral
at the edge of road right-of-way.
3.Water System:
a)A mainline tracer wire must be installed, with all service lateral tracer wires
properly connected to the mainline tracer wire, to promote tracing/locating
capabilities from a single connection point.
b)Lay mainline tracer wire continuously, by-passing around the outside of valves
and fittings on the north or east side.
c)Tracer wire on all water service laterals must terminate at an approved tracer wire
access point, color coded blue and located directly above the service lateral at the
edge of road right-of-way.
d)Tracer wire access points will be installed at all fire hydrants.
e)All conductive and non-conductive service lines shall include tracer wire.
4.Storm Sewer System:
a)All PVC draintile must have trace wire as shown in Standard Detail Plate Nos.
5232 & 5233 and per this specification.
C.Prohibited Products and Methods
The following products and methods shall not be allowed or acceptable:
Uninsulated trace wire.
Stainless steel tracer wire
Trace wire insulations other than HDPE.
Trace wires not domestically manufactured.
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Non-locking, friction fit, twist-on or taped connectors.
Brass or copper ground rods.
Wire connections utilizing taping or spray-on waterproofing.
Looped wire or continuous wire installations that have multiple wires laid side-by-
side or in close proximity to one another.
Trace wire wrapped around the corresponding utility.
Brass fittings with trace wire connection lugs.
Wire terminations within the roadway, i.e. in valve boxes, cleanouts, manholes, etc.
Connecting trace wire to existing conductive utilities.
D.Testing
All new trace wire installations shall be located using typical low frequency (512Hz)
line tracing equipment, witnessed by the contractor, engineer and facility owner as
applicable, prior to acceptance of ownership.
This verification shall be performed upon completion of rough grading and again prior
to final acceptance of the project.
Continuity testing in lieu of actual line tracing shall be not accepted.
6.10 ACCESS
The contractor shall work within the designated Right of Way. Resident access and access to
the work site shall be acceptable to all governing agencies.
6.11 INSTALLATION
A.Laying Pipe.
Pipe shall not be laid in water or under unsuitable weather or trench conditions, and
shall be protected against entry of foreign matter.
During cold weather, particular care shall be taken in handling and laying pipe to
prevent damage by impact.
Whenever pipe laying is stopped, the open end of the line shall be closed with a tight-
fitting end board to keep out sand and earth. The end board shall have several
perforations near its center to permit water into the pipe, thus preventing flotation in
the event that the trench is flooded. Standing water in the trench shall be removed
before the end board is removed.
Pipe shall be protected from exposure to sunlight, shall be kept as cool as possible
during installation, and shall be covered with backfill immediately after installation.
B.Cleaning.
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The interior of all pipe and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned before installation and
shall be kept clean until work has been accepted.
C.Directional Tolerance.
The pilot hole shall be drilled along the path shown on the drawings to the tolerances
listed below:
1.Alignment - Plus or minus 5 feet.
2.Entry Point Location - The pilot hole shall initially penetrate the ground surface at the
exact location shown on the drawings. The contractor shall determine the entry side of
the pilot hole drilling depending on the pipe grade, availability of right-of-way, room to
string the pipeline, and other factors.
3.Exit Point Location - The pilot hole shall finally exit the ground surface at the exact
location shown on the drawings.
4.In all cases, right-of-way restrictions shall take precedence over the listed tolerances.
Regardless of the tolerance achieved, no pilot hole will be accepted if it will result in
any or all of the pipeline being installed in violation of right-of-way restrictions. In all
cases, concern for adjacent utilities and/or structures shall take precedence over the
listed tolerances. Listing of tolerances does not relieve the contractor from
responsibility for safe operations or damage to adjacent utilities and structures.
D.Cutting Pipe.
Cutting shall comply with the pipe manufacturer’s recommendations. Cuts shall be
smooth, straight, and at a right angle to the pipe axis. After cutting, the end of the
pipe shall be dressed to remove all roughness and sharp corners and shall be beveled
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
E.Jointing.
Jointing shall conform to the instructions and recommendations of the pipe
manufacturer. Sections of HDPE pipe shall be joined into continuous lengths above
ground by the thermal butt fusion method in accordance with the pipe manufacturer’s
recommendations for the specified service. The butt fusion equipment used in the
joining procedures should be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the
pipe manufacturer, including, but shall not be limited to, temperature requirements of
400o F, alignment, and 75 psi interfacial fusion pressure. Butt fusion joining shall be
100% efficient offering a joint weld strength equal to or greater than the tensile
strength of the pipe.
Socket fusion and extrusion welding or hot gas welding will not be acceptable.
All joining procedures shall be acceptable to the engineer.
F.Inspection.
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Pipe and fittings shall be carefully examined for cracks and other defects immediately
before installation, with special attention to pipe ends. All defective pipe and fittings
shall be removed from the site of the work.
G.Connections with Other Piping.
Connections between HDPE pipe and other piping shall be made using suitable
fittings. Each connection with other piping shall be made at a time and under
conditions which will least interfere with service to customers, and as authorized by
the City. The pipe shall remain in the drilled hole at least 24 hours before any
connections or cutting of pipe shall be made. Facilities shall be provided for proper
dewatering and for disposal of all water removed from the dewatered lines and
excavations without damage to adjacent property.
Special care shall be taken to prevent contamination of potable water lines when
dewatering, cutting into, and making connections with other pipe. No trench water,
mud, or other contaminating substances shall be permitted to get into the lines. The
interior of all pipe, fittings, and valves installed in such connections shall be
thoroughly cleaned and then swabbed with, or dipped in, a 200 mg/L chlorine
solution.
H.Reaction Anchorage and Blocking.
All tees and plugs installed in piping subject to internal hydrostatic heads in excess of
30 feet shall be provided with suitable reaction blocking, anchors, joint harnesses, or
other acceptable means of preventing movement of the pipe caused by internal
pressure.
Concrete blocking shall extend from the fitting to solid undisturbed earth and shall be
installed so that all joints are accessible for repair. The dimensions of concrete
reaction blocking shall be as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the engineer.
Reaction blocking, anchorages, or other supports for fittings installed in fill or other
unstable ground shall be provided as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the
engineer.
I.Protective Coating.
All steel clamps, rods, bolts, and other metal components of tapping saddles or
reaction anchorages subject to submergence, or in contact with earth or other fill
material, and
not encased in concrete, shall be protected from corrosion. The first coat shall be dry
and hard before the second coat is applied.
6.12 REAMING AND PULL BACK
A.Pre-reaming.
Pre-reaming operations shall be conducted at the discretion of the contractor. The
contractor shall insure that a hole sufficient to accommodate the pull section has been
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produced. Any damage to the pipe resulting from inadequate pre-reaming shall be the
responsibility of the contractor. All provisions of this specification relating to
simultaneous reaming and pulling back operations shall also pertain to pre-reaming
operations.
B.Pulling Loads.
The maximum allowable tensile load imposed on the pipe section shall be equal to 50
percent (50%) of the product of the HDPE pipe’s specified tensile yield strength and
the area of the pipe section.
C.Torsional Stress.
A swivel shall be used to connect the pull section to the reaming assembly to
minimize torsional stress imposed on the section.
D.Pull Section Support.
The pull section shall be supported as it proceeds during pull back so that it moves
freely and the pipe is not damaged.
E.External Collapse Pressure.
The pull section shall be installed in the reamed hole in such a manner that external
pressures are minimized and an appropriate counter-balancing internal pressure is
maintained. Any damage to the pipe resulting from external pressure during
installation shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
F.Buoyancy Modification.
Buoyancy modification shall be used at the discretion of the contractor. Any
buoyancy modification procedure proposed for use shall be submitted to the engineer
for approval. No procedure shall be used which has not been reviewed and approved
by the engineer. The contractor is responsible for any damage to the pull section
resulting from buoyancy modification.
6.13 DRILLING FLUIDS
A.Composition.
The composition of all drilling fluids proposed for use shall be submitted to the
engineer for review and approval. No fluid will be approved or utilized that does not
comply with permit requirements or environmental regulations.
B.Water.
The contractor is responsible for obtaining, transporting, and storing any water
required for drilling fluids. Connecting to fire hydrants is not acceptable. Contact the
City to determine acceptable water locations.
C.Recirculation.
The contractor shall maximize recirculation of drilling fluid surface returns. The
contractor shall provide solids control and fluid cleaning equipment of a
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configuration and capacity that can process surface returns and produce drilling fluid
suitable for reuse.
A description of solids control and cleaning equipment proposed for use shall be
submitted to the engineer.
D.Disposal.
Disposal of excess drilling fluids is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be
conducted in compliance with all environmental regulations, right-of-way and
workspace agreements, and permit requirements. Drilling fluid disposal procedures
proposed for use shall be submitted to the engineer.
Control of drilling fluids on the site is very critical. Spills of drilling fluids will not
be allowed or permitted.
E.Inadvertent Returns.
The contractor shall employ his best efforts to maintain full annular circulation of
drilling fluids. Drilling fluid returns at locations other than the entry and exit points
shall be minimized. In the event that annular circulation is lost, the contractor shall
take steps to restore circulation. If inadvertent surface returns of drilling fluids occur,
they shall be immediately contained with hand placed barriers (i.e. hay bales, sand
bags, silt fences, etc.) and collected using pumps and other suitable equipment. If the
amount of the surface return exceeds that which can be contained with hand placed
barriers, small collection sumps, drilling operations shall be suspended until surface
return volumes can be brought under control.
6.14 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.Instrumentation.
The contractor shall at all times provide and maintain instrumentation which will
accurately locate the pilot hole, measure drill string axial and torsional loads, and
measure the drilling fluid discharge rate and pressure. The engineer will have access
to these instruments and their readings at all times. A log of all recorded readings
shall be maintained and will become part of the “As Constructed” information to be
supplied by the contractor.
B.Cleaning and Disinfection.
Cleaning and disinfection is described in Section 10.00 of the Watermain
Specifications.
C.Testing.
Prior to installation, a low pressure air test shall be performed on each run to be
pulled. After installation the pipe will be subjected to a Hydrostatic Pressure Test and
a Trace Wire Test. The Trace Wire Test is described above in Section 21.09 and the
Hydrostatic Testing Procedures are described below:
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Fill the pipeline with water after it has been laid; bleed off any trapped air. Subject
the lowest element in the system to a test pressure that is 1.5 times the design pressure
or 150 PSI, whichever is greater, and check for any leakage. When, in the opinion of
the engineer, local conditions require that the trenches be backfilled immediately after
the pipe has been laid, apply the pressure test after backfilling has been completed but
not sooner than a time which will allow sufficient curing of any concrete that may
have been used. Typical minimum concrete curing times are 36 hours for early
strengths and 7 days for normal strengths.
The test procedures consist of two steps; the initial expansion and the test phase.
When test pressure is applied to a water filled pipe, the pipe expands. During the
initial expansion of the pipe under test, sufficient make-up water must be added to the
system at hourly intervals for 3 hours to maintain the test pressure. After about 4
hours, initial expansion should be complete and the actual test can start.
When the test is to begin, the pipe is full of water and is subjected to a constant test
pressure of 1.5 times the system design pressure or 150 PSI, whichever is greater. The
test phase should not exceed 3 hours, after which time any water deficiency must be
replaced and
measured. Add and measure the amount of make-up water required to return to the
test pressure and compare this to the maximum allowance in the table below.
An alternate leakage test consists of maintaining the test pressure (described above)
over a period of 4 hours and then dropping the pressure by 10 psi (0.69 MPa). If the
pressure then remains within 5% of the target value for 1 hour, this
indicates there is no leakage in the system.
NOTES:
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Under no circumstances shall the total time under test exceed 8 hours at 1.5 times the
system pressure rating or 150 PSI. If the test is not complete within this time limit
(due to leakage, equipment failure, etc.), the test section shall be permitted to “relax”
for 8 hours prior to the next test sequence.
Air testing is not recommended. Additional safety precautions may be required.
Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the engineer.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that appropriate safety
precautions are observed during hydrostatic testing.
All HDPE piping shall be watertight and free from leaks. Each leak that is discovered
within the correction period specified in the General Conditions shall be repaired by
and at the expense of the contractor.
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SECTION 7.00 - EXCAVATION AND TRENCH PREPARATION
7.01 GENERAL
The trench shall be so dug that the pipe can be laid to the alignment and depth required and shall
be excavated only so far in advance of pipe laying as the engineer shall specify. The trench shall
be so braced and drained that the workmen may work therein safely and efficiently. All trenches
shall be sheeted and braced as per Chapter 66: Trench bracing of the Minnesota Regulations
Relating to Industrial Safety to a safe angle of repose. Such angle of repose shall be no less than
the repose required by the Accident Prevention Division of the Minnesota State Industrial
Commission or the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
whichever is more restrictive.
It is essential that the discharge of any required trench dewatering pumps be conducted to
natural public drainage channels, drains or storm sewers.
All trenches shall be excavated so that the pipe may be laid accurately to grade with a minimum
of 7½ feet of earth cover over the top of the water mains, unless otherwise noted on the
drawings.
All utility installations under existing “collector” roads or newly constructed (less than 5 years
old) residential streets must be jacked or directional bored as appropriate. No open trenching
will be allowed.
7.02 TRENCH WIDTH AND DESCRIPTION
The trench width, at the top of the trench, may vary depending on the depth of the excavation
and the nature of excavated material encountered. All trenches shall be constructed in strict
accordance with requirements prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
The trench width at pipe grade shall be ample to permit the proper laying and jointing of the
pipe and fittings and for proper backfilling and compaction. The maximum width of trench at
the top of the pipe shall be not greater than the outside diameter of the pipe plus four feet.
The trench shall have a bottom conforming to the grade to which the pipe is to be laid. The pipe
shall be laid upon sound soil, cut true and even so that the barrel of the pipe will have a bearing
for its full length. If the excavation is inadvertently made below the bottom conforming to
grade, it shall be backfilled with well tamped pit run sand or fine gravel or other material as
approved by the engineer at no additional expense to the owner.
Bell holes shall be dug at the ends of each length of pipe to permit proper jointing. Excavations
for manholes and other structures shall have one foot minimum clearance on all sides.
The trench shall be kept free from water until the joints have been completed.
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7.03 PIPE BEDDING
When using ductile iron pipe and existing soil conditions are not acceptable for backfill and/or
compaction in the pipe zone, pipe bedding and backfill shall be used as shown on standard detail
plate no. 2201. Otherwise, backfill as shown on standard detail plate no. 2202 may be used.
When using PVC pressure pipe bedding and backfill shall be accomplished as per Section 7.02
of the sanitary sewer specifications and standard detail plate no. 2203.
7.04 PIPE FOUNDATION IN POOR SOIL
When the bottom at subgrade is soft and in the opinion of the engineer cannot adequately
support the pipe, a further depth and/or width shall be excavated and refilled to pipe foundation
grade with approved material and thoroughly compacted as shown on standard detail plate nos.
2203 and 2203A; or other approved means, such as piling, shall be adopted to assure a firm
foundation for the pipe with extra compensation allowed the contractor as provided elsewhere in
these specifications.
The contractor shall furnish, drive, and place piling if ordered by the engineer. Piles shall be
driven in exact position at locations determined by the engineer. The contractor at his/her own
expense must replace piles not correctly positioned at the completion of driving.
7.05 PIPE CLEARANCE IN ROCK
Large stones shall be removed to provide a clearance of at least twelve inches (12") below
outside barrel of the pipe, valves, or fittings, and to a clear width of 12" on each side of all pipe
and appurtenances for pipe 16" or less in diameter; for pipes larger than 16", a clearance of 18"
below and clear width of 9" on each side of pipe shall be provided. Adequate clearance for
properly jointing pipe laid in rock trenches shall be provided at bell holes.
7.06 BRACED AND SHEETED TRENCHES
The contractor shall adequately brace and sheet excavations wherever necessary to prevent
caving or damage to nearby property. The cost of this temporary sheeting and bracing, unless
provided for otherwise, shall be considered as part of the excavation costs without additional
compensation to the contractor. Trench sheeting shall remain in place until pipe has been laid,
tested for defects and repaired if necessary, and the earth around it compacted to a depth of one
foot over the top of the pipe. Sheeting, bracing, etc. placed in the "pipe zone" (that part of the
trench below a distance of one foot [1'] above the top of the pipe) shall not be removed without
the written permission or written order of the engineer; that sheeting thereby left in place shall
be paid for at the unit price bid. Sheeting ordered left in place by the engineer in writing shall be
paid for at the unit price bid. The contractor may also leave in place, at his/her own expense, to
be embedded in the backfill of the trench any sheeting or bracing in addition to that ordered left
in place by the engineer for the purpose of preventing injury or damage to persons, corporations,
or property whether public or private, for which the contractor under the terms of this contract is
liable.
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7.07 PILING OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
All excavated material shall be piled in a manner that will not endanger the work and that will
avoid obstructing sidewalks and driveways. Gutters shall be kept clear or other satisfactory
provisions made for street drainage.
7.08 BARRICADES, GUARDS AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
To protect persons from injury and to avoid property damage, adequate barricades, construction
signs, flashing lights, and guards as required shall be placed and maintained during the progress
of the construction work and until it is safe for traffic to use the highway. All material piles,
equipment and pipe which may serve as obstructions to traffic shall be enclosed by fences or
barricades and shall be protected by proper lights when the visibility is poor. The rules and
regulations of the local authorities respecting safety provisions shall be observed.
7.09 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY CONTROLS
Excavations for pipe laying operations shall be conducted in a manner to cause the least
interruption to traffic. Where traffic must cross open trenches, the contractor shall provide
suitable bridges at street intersections and driveways. The contractor shall post, where directed
by the engineer, suitable signs indicating that a street is closed and necessary detour signs for the
proper maintenance of traffic. Hydrants under pressure, valve pit covers, valve boxes, curb stop
boxes, or other utility controls shall be left unobstructed and accessible during the construction
period.
7.10 PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION
Trees, fences, poles and all other private property shall be protected unless their removal is
authorized; and any property damage shall be satisfactorily restored by the contractor, or
adequate compensation therefore shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
7.11 TUNNELING, JACKING, BORING OR EXCAVATION OTHER THAN OPEN
TRENCH
Where pipe cannot be placed by open trench excavation, the method for placing and payment
therefore shall be stated in the special provisions.
7.12 RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY CROSSINGS
When any railroad is crossed, all precautionary construction measures required by the railroad
shall be followed. See Special Provisions or Detail Drawings. The contractor shall be respon-
sible for securing necessary crossing permits.
Before any construction is started, the successful bidder shall meet with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, County Highway Department, Railroad Maintenance Engineer,
and the Consulting Engineers where applicable to determine the construction procedure to be
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followed, methods of rerouting traffic, placing of barricades, flares, signs, flagmen, etc., and
methods of preventing damage to the highway or railroad. If required by the railroad or
highway department, the contractor shall deposit with them a certified check in an amount
sufficient to cover the required repair work.
7.13 INTERRUPTION OF WATER SERVICE
No interruption of water service will be allowed unless approved by the city engineer. The
contractor will be required to provide temporary water service whenever possible. If an
interruption in water service is approved, all consumers affected by the operation shall be
notified by the contractor at least 48 hours before the operation and be advised of the probable
time when service will be restored. All valves and hydrants that are required to be opened or
closed shall be operated only by the Chanhassen Utility Department. The contractor shall notify
the Chanhassen Utility Superintendent 48 hours in advance to request opening or closing of all
gate valves and hydrants.
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SECTION 8.00 - PIPE LAYING
8.01 INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES
Proper implements, tools and facilities satisfactory to the engineer shall be provided and used by
the contractor for the safe and convenient prosecution of the work.
Pipe and other materials shall be unloaded and distributed on the job in a manner approved by
the engineer. In no case shall materials be thrown or dumped from the truck. All materials
unloaded in an unsatisfactory manner shall be rejected and work shall be stopped until such
materials have been examined by the inspector and approved. The contractor shall furnish the
necessary assistance in such examination of materials.
Water main materials shall be carefully lowered into trench piece by piece by means of a
derrick, ropes or other suitable tools or equipment, in such a manner as to prevent damage to
materials and protective coatings and lining. Under no circumstances shall water main materials
be dumped into the trench.
8.02 LAYING OF PIPE AND FITTINGS
Before lowering and while suspended, the pipe and fittings shall be inspected for defects to
detect any cracks. Any defective, damaged or unsound material shall be rejected.
All foreign matter or dirt shall be removed from the inside of the pipe and fittings before it is
lowered into its position in the trench, and shall be kept clean by approved means during and
after laying. All openings along the line of the main shall be securely closed as directed, and in
the suspension of work at any time, suitable stoppers shall be placed to prevent earth or other
substances from entering the main.
No pipe shall be laid in water or when the trench conditions are unsuitable for such work, except
by written permission of the engineers.
8.03 JOINTING OF PIPE AND FITTINGS
A.Ductile Iron. Jointing of mechanical joint pipe, push-on joint pipe, and fittings shall
be done in accordance with A.W.W.A. Section 9b and 9c of A.W.W.A. Specification
C600, latest revision and section 2.02 & 2.03 of this specification. Mega-lugs shall
be used to secure all mechanical joint pipe and fittings.
When pipes are cut in the field, the cut or straight end shall have all sharp or rough edges
removed before assembly.
B.PVC. The jointing of PVC pipe shall be in accordance with section 2.02 & 2.04 of
this specification.
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Restraints for C900 PVC pipe shall, per Section 2.15, be Ebba Iron Mega-Lug Series
2000 PV or approved equal.
8.04 SETTING HYDRANTS
Hydrants shall be placed in locations as staked by the engineer.
All hydrants shall be supported on an 18" x 18" x 4" solid concrete block or equal concrete base.
Each hydrant shall be tied as shown on the detail drawings. After each hydrant has been set,
there shall be placed around the base of the hydrant, not less than one (1) cubic yard of 1 ½”
clear washed river rock from which all fine material has been removed. A layer of polyethylene,
minimum 4 mil thickness, shall be carefully placed over the rock to prevent the backfill from
entering the voids in the drain rock. All hydrants must be maintained in a plumb position during
the backfilling operation.
8.05 CONDUCTIVITY
When using D.I.P. conductivity shall be provided throughout the water system by use of copper
straps or approved conductive gaskets with copper inserts. All mechanical joint fittings shall be
equipped with copper straps. Lead tipped gaskets will not be approved for conductivity.
Copper jumper straps between sections of pipe shall be not less than 1/16" x 3/4" strap bolted to
shop welded pipe straps of the same size. Bolts shall be 5/16" diameter bronze. For all loca-
tions where shop welded straps are not available, consult the Engineer for an approved
alternate method of conductivity. He/she may approve the use of a trace wire method with
stainless strapping, conductive gaskets or field welds. Field welds shall be made using the
Cadweld method with size 32 cartridge. Each field weld shall be properly made after filing the
surface of the pipe to a clean bare metal over the entire area of the weld. Straps bolted to
mechanical joint fittings shall be not less than 1/16" x 1-1/2". All straps shall be securely
fastened and backfill placed so as to not damage the conductivity.
8.06 SEWER CROSSINGS
Water mains crossing sanitary sewers shall be laid to provide a separation of at least 18"
between the bottom of the water main and the top of the sewer. When local conditions prevent a
ver tical separation as described, the following construction shall be used:
A.Sewers passing over or under water mains shall be constructed of materials equal to
water main standards of construction.
B.A length of water pipe shall be centered at the point of crossing so that the joints will
be equidistant and as far as possible from the sewer.
8.07 VALVES, BOXES, MANHOLES, VAULTS AND FITTINGS
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Valves and fittings shall be placed where shown on the plans or as designated by the engineer.
Jointing shall be done as pre viously specified herein.
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the drawings, cast iron valve boxes shall be installed
with all gate valves eighteen inches (18") or smaller and all butterfly valves. Valve boxes shall
be firmly supported with a valve box adapter to maintain centered and plumb alignment over the
wrench nut of the valve, with box cover one-quarter to one-half inch (1/4" - 1/2”) below the
surface of the finished pavement or at such other level as may be directed by the engineer.
All bends, tees, hydrants and plugs shall be securely braced against undisturbed soil using pre-
cast concrete block or poured-in-place concrete thrust blocks. The method of anchorage must
be reviewed and approved by the engineer prior to backfilling. In addition, Mega-lugs shall be
installed at all bends.
8.08 BUILDING SERVICES
Curb stops and boxes shall be installed as shown on the standard plates. The curb stop and box
shall be located on the property line, unless specified otherwise.
Ties to water services must be provided at the lateral, all vertical and horizontal bends and at
right-of-way.
Corporation stops shall be tapped into the main only when full of water under pressure. No taps
shall be made into a dry pipe. Corporation stops shall be turned into the saddle until tight and
shall not be turned back to facilitate having the operating nut on the top.
The plastic service lines as placed between the water mains and the curb boxes shall have a
minimum of 7.5 feet of cover except at the goose neck which shall have 6½-foot minimum
cover. Therefore, service lines must be placed (incidental to the project) beneath any obstruction
which would prohibit the required cover if the service line was placed on top of said obstruction.
The method of tunneling under an obstruction shall be approved by the engineer.
Each curb box shall be marked by a steel fence posts located two feet behind the curb box cover.
The top 6 inches of the steel fence post shall be painted blue.
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SECTION 9.00 - BACKFILLING
9.01 GENERAL
All excavation in trenches shall be backfilled to the original ground surface or to such grades as
specified or shown on the plans. The backfilling shall begin as soon as practicable after the pipe
has been placed. Prior to any backfilling, the excavation shall be cleaned of all trash, debris,
organic material, and other undesirable material.
9.02 BACKFILL PROCEDURE AT PIPE ZONE
Backfilling and compacting shall be done as thoroughly as possible so as to prevent after
settlement. Depositing of the backfill shall be done so the shock of falling material will not
injure the pipe or structures. Grading over and around all parts of the work shall be done as
directed by the engineer.
All water main pipe shall be installed in accordance with Standard Detail Plate No. 2203A and
bedded in a granular material meeting the requirements of MnDOT specification 3140.2A
Granular Borrow in which all shall pass a three-quarters inch (3/4") sieve and not more than
20% shall pass a #200 sieve. Embedment materials shall be compacted in six-inch (6") lifts to a
point twelve inches (12") above the pipe and to a density of at least 95% of standard proctor
density as described by ASTM methods D698. All embedment materials shall be tested for
compliance with the above specification and test results shall be supplied to the Engineer. If
materials are purchased, weight slips should also be provided.
9.03 BACKFILL PROCEDURE ABOVE THE PIPE ZONE
Unless otherwise specified, suitable backfill material shall be furnished an the following backfill
procedures shall apply and be used above the "pipe zone" to either the existing surface elevation
or design grade, as specified, with the cost of such considered incidental to the installation of the
pipe unless specified for a particular section of the project by the special provisions and/or
plans, or allowed in writing by the engineer, and a unit price has been established.
All trenches shall be backfilled to obtain the necessary compaction, with the lift thickness as
required, dependent upon type of roller. The backfill material shall be compacted to 95% of the
standard moisture density relationship of soils (ASTM D698-70) except the top three feet (3') of
the trench which shall be compacted to 100% density. Moisture content of these soils shall be
within a range of ± 3% of optimum moisture content. If the existing moisture content of the
backfill material below three feet of subgrade is greater than 3 percentage points above the
optimum moisture content, the soil shall be compacted to a minimum density of 3 pounds per
cubic feet less than the standard Proctor curve at that moisture content. At no time shall the
density be less than 90 percent of the standard Proctor density. This modification of the
compaction specification shall at no time be used or applied to the upper 3 feet of the subgrade
or the aggregate base. In the event the contractor fails to meet these compaction requirements,
corrective measures such as spreading/discing/farming, etc. shall be implemented or the
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contractor may elect to replace backfill with a more suitable material taken from another source.
All of these corrective measures shall be at the contractor's expense.
Any settlement greater than one inch (1") as measured with a string line from one edge of the
settlement to the other within the warranty period of this contract shall be considered failure of
the mechanical compaction and all street surfaces, driveways, boulevard and ditch areas shall be
repaired by the contractor at no cost to the City.
Under state or county highways and road, the contractor shall obtain the necessary permits at
his/her expense after commencing and type of work upon a state or county highway or roadway.
All such work, especially backfilling, shall conform to state and county standards and
specifications.
9.04 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIALS AND DEBRIS
Unless otherwise specified, excavated material either not suitable or not required for fill material
shall be disposed of by the contractor outside of the right-of-way at his/her expense in any
manner s/he may elect subject to the provisions of the following paragraph.
Before dumping such materials or debris on a private or public land, the contractor must obtain
from the owner of such land written permission for such dumping and a waiver of all claims
against the owner for any damage to such land which may result therefrom together with all
permits required by law for such dumping. A copy of such permission, waiver of claims and
permits shall be filed with the engineer before said disposal is made.
In addition, be advised City Ordinance may require the property owner apply and receive a
grading permit prior to any earthwork activities commencing.
9.05 FILL MATERIAL
Normal, allowable "fill material" used in backfilling outside of the pipe encasement shall be
sand, gravel, or clay, free from pieces of rock, concrete or clay lumps more than one-third cubic
foot in volume, roots, stumps, organic soil, vegetation, tin cans, rubbish, frozen materials, and
similar articles and substances whose presence in the backfill would cause excessive settlement.
In that portion of the backfill which is within six inches (6") of a road subgrade, there shall be
no stones which will be retained on a three-inch (3") sieve.
9.06 DENSITY TESTS
Density tests will be performed by an approved soils testing firm at various locations and depths
throughout the project as directed by the engineer. The contractor shall cooperate fully and
provide assistance as necessary to complete these tests with no additional compensation being
made to the contractor. A minimum of one test at an elevation approximately two feet above
the top of pipe, one test in the top three feet and one test at an intermediate elevation per 100
feet of pipe. A minimum of 50% of the individual water and sewer service trenches shall be
tested at elevations listed above.
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SECTION 10.00 - TESTING AND DISINFECTING MAINS
10.01 PRESSURE TESTING
All water main including fittings, valves, services and hydrants shall be tested in accordance
with and shall meet the requirements set forth in American Water Works Association
(A.W.W.A.) Specifications C600-10 and C605-13, latest revision.
The contractor shall have the option of using an alternative testing procedure as identified
below:
After the pipe has been laid including fittings, valves, hydrants, and service and the line has
been backfilled in accordance with these specifications, all newly laid pipe, or any valved
section thereof, unless otherwise directed by the engineer, shall be subjected to a hydrostatic
pressure of 150 pounds per square inch. The duration of each such test shall be two (2) hours.
The allowable pressure drop shall not exceed one (1) PSI in the said two (2) hour period.
Each valved section of pipe shall be slowly filled with water and the specified test pressure,
measured at the lowest point of elevation, shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the
pipe in a satisfactory manner. The pump, pipe connection, gauges and all necessary apparatus
shall be furnished by the contractor. Gauges and measuring devices must meet with the
approval of the engineer and the necessary pipe taps made as directed. Before applying the
specified test pressure, all air shall be expelled from pipe. To accomplish this, taps shall be
made, if necessary, at points of highest elevations, and afterward tightly plugged.
Each valved section shall be subjected to the pressure test and, if required, the leakage test
prescribed herein. Testing for the two hour duration shall be with hydrants closed, and valves
on hydrant leads and dead end water lines open. Once this portion of the test is completed, the
valve on the hydrant leads and dead end water lines shall be closed, and hydrants opened. The
specified test pressure shall be applied, and the test repeated for 15 minutes to establish the
condition of the hydrant lead valves. This shall apply to both the pressure and leakage test.
When tying into existing water main system, the contractor shall be responsible for pressure
testing from the point of starting the new water main and including all newly constructed pipe
and valves. If the contractor elects to test the existing water main, the City will not be
responsible for any testing costs if the existing water main is the cause of any failing tests.
Any cracked or defective pipes, fittings, valves or hydrants discovered in consequence of the
pressure test shall be removed and replaced by the contractor with sound material in the manner
provided and the shall be repeated until satisfactory to the engineer.
The pressure gauge for the tests shall be an Ashcroft Model 1082 with a 4½-inch dial face with
one (1) psi increments or approved equal.
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10.02 DISINFECTING MAINS AND TEMPORARY WATER SERVICES
All new and repaired water main will be chlorinated in accordance with A.W.W.A. Standard
C651-14.
10.03 TRACE WIRE TEST
All new trace wire installations shall be located using typical low frequency (512Hz) line tracing
equipment, witnessed by the contractor, engineer and facility owner as applicable, prior to
acceptance of ownership.
This verification shall be performed upon completion of rough grading and again prior to final
acceptance of the project.
Continuity testing in lieu of actual line tracing shall be not accepted.
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SECTION 11.00 - SURFACE RESTORATION, CLEANUP AND GUARANTEE
11.01 RESTORATION OF SURFACE
All surfaces disturbed during the construction period including adjacent streets used to access
the site, whether caused by actual excavation, deposition of excavated material, or by the
construction equipment, shall be returned to its original conditions or better. Exceptions to the
above, if any, or special instructions pertaining to any particular section of the project will be
outlined in the "Special Provisions". Any excess dirt shall be removed by the contractor in
accordance with Section 9.04 of these specifications.
11.02 DUST CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION
The contractor shall at his/her own expense maintain dust control as necessary and in a manner
satisfactory to the engineer until final acceptance of the project or until restoration has been
completed.
11.03 MAILBOX RESTORATION
The contractor, at his/her expense, shall replace and restore mailboxes disturbed by the work.
11.04 MAINTENANCE OF STREETS UNTIL SURFACED
After backfilling according to the above specifications, the contractor shall maintain the streets
as required and blade as necessary to provide a passable surface for traffic until the surfacing is
completed or to the date of final acceptance.
11.05 CLEAN UP
Surplus pipe material, tools, and temporary structures shall be removed by the contractor and all
dirt and/or rubbish caused by his/her operations and excess earth from excavations shall be
hauled to a dump provided by the contractor, and the construction site shall be left in a condition
satisfactory to the engineer.
11.06 GUARANTEE
The contractor shall be held responsible for any and all defects in workmanship and materials
which may develop in any part of the entire installation furnished by him and upon written
notice from the engineer shall immediately replace and make good, without expense to the
owner, any such faulty part or parts and damage done by reason of same, during the warranty
period as prescribed by the conditions of the contract.
11.07 FAILURE TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS
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Should the contractor fail to make good the defective parts within a period of thirty (30) days of
such notification, after written notice has been given him, the owner may replace these parts,
charging the expense of the same to the contractor.
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SECTION 12.00 - TURF ESTABLISHMENT
12.01 GENERAL
All turf establishment shall be in accordance with Section 4.14, Turf Establishment, of the street
specifications which is included as part of this standard specification.
SECTION 13.00 - METHOD OF PAYMENT
The work shall be measured and the compensation determined in the following manner:
13.01 WATER MAIN PIPE
Water main pipe will be paid for at the contract price per lineal foot for each diameter of pipe
furnished, which shall include the cost of furnishing the pipe, rubber gasket, joints, insulation
and other material and of delivering, handling, laying, trenching, backfilling, testing,
disinfecting, and all material or work necessary to install the pipe complete in place at the depth
above specified.
The length of the pipe for which payment is made shall be the actual overall length measured
along the axis of the pipe without regard to intervening valves or specials.
Lengths of branches will be measured from the centers of connecting pipes to center of valves
or hydrants. All lengths will be measured in a horizontal plain unless the grade of the pipe is
more than 15%.
13.02 COMPACT DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS
Ductile iron fittings shall be class 350 for sizes up to and including twelve inches (12”) in
diameter and shall conform to AWWA Specification C153 covering compact fitting. Ductile
iron fittings shall be measured by weight in pounds (kilograms) according to the published
weights of mechanical joint fittings as listed in the following table. Retainer glands shall be
incidental to the fitting installation.
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COMPACT MECHANICAL JOINT DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS
MJ TEES MJ-MJ REDUCERS MJ PLUGS
Run*Branch*Weight-Lb/Kg Size*Weight-Lb/Kg Size*Weight-Lb/Kg
4 4 32/14.5 6 x 4 24/10.9 4 15/6.8
6 4 46/20.9 8 x 4 32/14.5 6 25/11.3
6 56/25.4 8 x 6 36/16.3 8 45/20.4
8 4 60/27.2 10 x 4 46/20.9 10 65/29.5
6 72/32.7 10 x 6 47/21.3 12 85/38.6
8 86/39.0 10 x 8 50/22.7 16 150/68.0
10 4 78/35.4 12 x 4 58/26.3 20 215/97.5
6 90/40.8 12 x 6 60/27.2 24 350/158.8
8 105/47.6 12 x 8 60/27.2 MJ CROSSES
10 120/54.4 12 x 10 64/29.0 Size*Weight-Lb/Kg
12 4 94/42.6 16 x 6 124/56.2 4 x 4 40/18.1
6 110/49.9 16 x 8 124/56.2 6 x 4 62/28.1
8 125/56.7 16 x 10 124/56.2 6 x 6 80/36.3
10 140/63.5 16 x 12 124/56.2 8 x 6 108/49.0
12 160/72.6 20 x 10 220/99.8 8 x 8 105/47.6
16 6 228/103.4 20 x 12 205/93.0 12 x 8 162/73.5
8 248/112.5 20 x 16 200/90.7 12 x 12 215/97.5
10 264/119.7 24 x 12 305/138.3 16 x 16 385/174.6
12 280/127.0 24 x 16 320/145.1
14 316/143.3 24 x 20 300/136.1
16 322/146.1 MJ-MJ BENDS
20 6 315/142.9 Size*Weight-Lb/Kg
20 8 345/156.5 90E 45E 222E 113E
10 370/167.8 4 27/12.2 23/10.4 18/8.2 16/7.3
20 12 395/179.2 6 39/17.7 32/14.5 32/14.5 30/13.6
16 465/210.9 8 57/25.9 46/20.9 46/20.9 42/19.1
20 535/242.7 10 89/40.4 70/31.8 64/29.0 58/26.3
24 6 415/188.2 12 408/49.0 86/39.0 84/38.1 74/33.6
8 445/201.8 16 264/119.7 202/91.6 178/80.7 158/71.7
10 470/213.2 20 400/181.4 305/138.3 310/140.6 245/111.1
12 500/226.8 24 565/256.3 405/183.7 412/186.9 315/142.9
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COMPACT MECHANICAL JOINT DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS (cont.)
MJ TEES
Run*Branch*Weight-Lb/Kg
16 580/263.1
20 660/299.4
24 720/326.6
MJ SLEEVES
Weight-Lb/Kg
Size*Short Long
4 17/7.7 20/9.1
6 28/12.7 36/16.3
8 38/17.2 46/20.9
10 49/22.2 61/28.1
12 56/25.4 76/34.5
16 130/59.0 172/78.0
20 195/88.4 255/115.7
24 255/115.7 335/152.0
*Multiply by 25 to convert to millimeters
13.03 HYDRANTS
Hydrants will be paid for at the contract unit price per hydrant installed complete with drainage
pit, gravel, concrete base, and bracing. Hydrant extensions, if needed, shall be incidental to the
hydrant installation. The unit price for the hydrant does not include the auxiliary hydrant valve
which shall be paid for under another item of these specifications, unless they are combined in
the bid proposal.
13.04 VALVES AND BOXES
Valves, boxes, and valve adapters (including extensions or valve stem risers) will be paid for at
the contract unit price bid for each size valve and box furnished and installed complete.
13.05 WATER SERVICE PIPE
Water service pipe will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot, for each diameter of
pipe furnished, measured from the centerline of pipe to the centerline of curb box. The unit price
shall include all pipe, fittings, trace wire, laying, excavation, backfilling, bedding material,
insulating and testing.
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13.06 CORPORATION COCKS
Corporation cocks will be paid for at the contract unit price for each size furnished and installed
and shall include the saddle and the tap or connection to the water main.
13.07 SERVICE SADDLES
Service saddles shall be considered incidental to the corporation cocks as per section 13.06.
13.08 CURB STOPS AND BOXES
Curb stops, boxes and extensions will be paid for at the contract unit price for each size
furnished and installed and shall include necessary fill when required.
13.09 AIR RELIEF MANHOLES
Air relief manholes will be paid for at the contract unit price per manhole installed complete as
detailed including saddle, corporation cock, piping, shut offs and air release valve.
13.10 PILING
Piling up to 20 feet long including caps shall be paid for at the contract unit price for each single
pile bent in place. No additional payment will be made for cradles.
Any piling required over 20 feet in length shall be paid for as excess length of piling. Cut off
lengths will not be paid.
Double pile bents shall be paid for according to the length of each individual pile. There shall be
no additional compensation for lumber or hardware used to tie the piles together.
13.11 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Material used for refilling to pipe foundation grade to assure firm foundation for pipe shall be
paid for at the contract unit price per ton in place. No foundation material will be paid for that is
installed without the knowledge or consent of the engineer nor will payment be made for rock
installed only for dewatering purposes. Payment shall include cost of excavation and
placement.
13.12 SPECIAL SECTIONS
Special sections will be paid for at the contract price on a lump sum basis for all work and
material necessary for the complete installation of construction.
13.13 SHEETING ORDERED LEFT IN PLACE
Sheeting ordered left in place shall be paid for at the contract unit price per 1000 board feet.
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13.14 JACKING
Payment for jacking will be paid for at the contract unit price per lineal foot. Water main used in
jacking will be paid separately at bid unit prices for that diameter water main.
APPENDIX A
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SOIL BORINGS
VICINITY / LOCATION MAP
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made this day of , 20 ,
by and between , hereinafter called
"Owner" and , hereinafter called "Contractor",
Witnesseth: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter
mentioned:
1. The Contractor will commence and complete the construction of
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2. The Contractor will furnish all material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and other services
necessary for the construction and completion of the project described herein.
3. The Contractor will complete the work required by the Contract Documents by the date
specified on the Bid Proposal.
4. The Contractor agrees to perform all of the work described in the Contract Documents for
the sum of $ . The final amount of the contract shall be
determined by summing the resulting product of the final measured quantities of the
various items actually constructed and installed by the unit prices stated therefore, in the
manner prescribed in the specifications.
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
(A) Advertisement for Bids
(B) Information for Bidders
(C) Proposal Form
(D) Bid Bond
(E) Agreement
(F) Contract Bonds
(G) Notice of Award
(H) Notice to Proceed
(I) General Conditions
(J) Special Provisions
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(L) Specifications prepared or issued by dated , 20 .
(M) Addenda:
No. , dated ,20 .
No. , dated ,20 .
No. , dated ,20 .
(N) Contract Amendments and Change Orders
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6. The Owner will pay to the Contractor in the manner and at such time as set for in the
General Conditions such amounts as required by the Contract Documents.
7. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly
authorized officials, this Agreement in 3 copies, each of which shall be deemed as original on
the date first above written.
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Note: Two (2) corporate officers are to sign if applicable.
State of Minnesota
County of _______________________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 .
Notary Public County, Minnesota
My Commission Expires ___________________________
December 8, 2020 HGTS Project Number: 20-0993
Mr. Ken Ashfeld
6480 Yosemite Avenue
Chanhassen, MN 55331
Re: Geotechnical Exploration Report, Proposed Deer Haven Residential Development,
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Ashfeld:
We have completed the geotechnical exploration report for the proposed Deer Haven
residential development in Chanhassen, Minnesota. A brief summary of our results and
recommendations is presented below. Specific details regarding our procedures, results and
recommendations follow in the attached geotechnical exploration report.
Four (4) soil borings were completed for this project that encountered a pavement section,
aggregate bae or topsoil overlying native sandy lean clay or clayey sand glacial till deposits
that extended to the termination depths of the soil borings. The exception was soil boring SB-
2 which encountered Fill below the pavement section that extended to a depth of about 6 feet.
Groundwater was not encountered in the soil borings while drilling and sampling or after
removal of the auger from the boreholes.
The vegetation, topsoil, Fill and pavement are not suitable for foundation, roadway or utility
support and will need to be removed and replaced with suitable compacted engineered fill.
In our opinion, the underlying native glacial till soils are suitable for the construction of the
proposed residential development. With the building pads prepared as recommended, it is
our opinion that the foundations for the proposed buildings can be designed for a net
allowable soil bearing capacity up to 2,000 pounds per square foot.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you on this project. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Paul Gionfriddo at 612-729-2959.
Sincerely,
Haugo GeoTechnical Services
Jesse Miller, E.I.T. Paul Gionfriddo, P.E.
Staff Engineer Senior Engineer
GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION REPORT
PROJECT:
Proposed Residential Development
Deer Haven
Chanhassen, Minnesota
PREPARED FOR:
Mr. Ken Ashfeld
6480 Yosemite Avenue
Chanhassen, MN 55331
PREPARED BY:
Haugo GeoTechnical Services
2825 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Haugo GeoTechnical Services Project: 20-0993
December 8, 2020
I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of
the State of Minnesota.
Paul Gionfriddo, P.E.
Senior Engineer
License Number: 23093
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Project Description 1
1.2 Purpose 1
1.3 Site Description 1
1.4 Scope of Services 1
1.5 Documents Provided 2
1.6 Locations and Elevations 2
2.0 FIELD PROCEDURES 2
3.0 RESULTS 3
3.1 Soil Conditions 3
3.2 Groundwater 3
3.3 Laboratory Testing 4
3.4 OSHA Soil Classification 4
4.0 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4
4.1 Proposed Construction 4
4.2 Discussion 5
4.3 Site Grading Recommendations 6
4.4 Dewatering 7
4.5 Interior Slabs 7
4.6 Below Grade Walls 8
4.7 Retaining Walls 8
4.8 Exterior Slabs 9
4.9 Site Grading and Drainage 9
4.10 Utilities 9
4.11 Bituminous Pavements 10
4.12 Materials and Compaction 11
4.13 Stormwater Ponds 11
5.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS 11
5.1 Excavation 11
5.2 Observations 12
5.3 Backfill and Fills 12
5.4 Testing 12
5.5 Winter Construction 12
6.0 PROCEDURES 12
6.1 Soil Classification 12
6.2 Groundwater Observations 12
7.0 GENERAL 13
7.1 Subsurface Variations 13
7.2 Review of Design 13
7.3 Groundwater Fluctuations 13
7.4 Use of Report 13
7.5 Level of Care 14
APPENDIX
Boring Location Sketch, Figure 1
Soil Boring Logs, SB-1 thru SB-4
Descriptive Terminology
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description
Mr. Ken Ashfeld is proposing to construct the Deer Haven residential development in
Chanhassen, Minnesota and retained Haugo GeoTechnical Services (HGTS) to perform a
geotechnical exploration to evaluate the suitability of site soil conditions to support the
proposed development. We understand the project will include 3 preparing house pads for
single-family homes along with the associated street, underground utilities and stormwater
ponds.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this geotechnical exploration was to characterize subsurface soil and
groundwater conditions and provide recommendations for site grading and foundation
design and construction of the proposed development.
1.3 Site Description
The project site is generally located west of Yosemite Avenue south of Ringneck Drive in
Chanhassen, Minnesota. At the time of our exploration, the project site was composed of two
adjoining parcels that total approximately 2.81-acres and contained an existing bituminous
driveway that extended through the site to one of the neighboring homes. The site was
generally landscaped and contained several trees throughout the property.
The site topography was generally sloped downhill to the north with elevations at the soil
boring locations ranging from about 1022 ½ to 1028 ½ feet above mean sea level (MSL).
1.4 Scope of Services
Our services were performed in accordance with the Haugo GeoTechnical Services proposal
20-0993 dated November 2, 2020. Our scope of services was performed under the terms of our
General Conditions and limited to the following tasks:
• Completing four (4) standard penetration test (SPT) soil borings and extending each to
nominal depths of 10 feet.
• Sealing the borings in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health requirements.
• Obtaining GPS coordinates and ground surface elevations at the soil boring locations.
• Visually/manually classifying samples recovered from the soil borings.
• Performing laboratory tests on selected samples.
• Preparing soil boring logs describing the materials encountered and the results of
groundwater level measurements.
• Preparing an engineering report describing current soil and groundwater conditions
and providing recommendations for foundation design and construction.
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1.5 Documents Provided
To aid in our evaluation, we were provided with a 6-page plan set titled “Deer Haven
Chanhassen, MN - Preliminary Submittal: Preliminary Site, Grading Utility, Landscape &
Plat” dated October 16, 2020 and prepared by Loucks. The Plan showed a general layout of
the proposed residential development along Grading, Utility, Landscape, and Plat design
plans. The proposed soil boring locations were shown on Sheet C3.2 of the plan set.
Except as described above, no specific architectural or structural plans were provided for the
proposed homes.
1.6 Locations and Elevations
The soil boring locations were selected by Mr. Ken Ashfeld and/or Loucks. The approximate
locations of the soil borings are shown on Figure 1, “Soil Boring Location Sketch,” in the
Appendix. The sketch was prepared by HGTS using an aerial image from Google Earth as a
base.
HGTS obtained the ground surface elevations at the soil boring locations using GPS
technology based on the Minnesota County Coordinate System (Carver County). The ground
surface elevations and GPS coordinates are shown on Figure 2 in the Appendix.
2.0 FIELD PROCEDURES
Four (4) standard penetration test (SPT) borings were advanced on November 12, 2020 by
HGTS with a rotary drilling rig, using continuous flight augers to advance the boreholes.
Representative samples were obtained from the borings, using the split-barrel sampling
procedures in general accordance with ASTM Specification D-1586. In the split-barrel
sampling procedure, a 2-inch O.D. split-barrel spoon is driven into the ground with a 140-
pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of blows required to drive the sampling spoon
the last 12 inches of an 18-inch penetration is recorded as the standard penetration resistance
value, or "N" value. The results of the standard penetration tests are indicated on the boring
logs. The samples were sealed in containers and provided to HGTS for testing and soil
classification.
A field log of each boring was prepared by HGTS. The logs contain visual classifications of the
soil materials encountered during drilling, as well as the driller's interpretation of the
subsurface conditions between samples and water observation notes. The final boring logs
included with this report represents an interpretation of the field logs and include
modifications based on visual/manual method observation of the samples.
The soil boring logs, general terminology for soil description and identification, and
classification of soils for engineering purposes are also included in the appendix. The soil
boring log identify and describe the materials encountered, the relative density or consistency
based on the Standard Penetration resistance (N-value, “blows per foot”) and groundwater
observations.
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The strata changes were inferred from the changes in the samples and auger cuttings. The
depths shown as changes between strata are only approximate. The changes are likely
transitions, variations can occur beyond the location of the boring.
3.0 RESULTS
3.1 Soil Conditions
Soil borings SB-1 and SB-2 were taken within or alongside the existing bituminous driveway.
Soil boring SB-1 encountered about 4 inches of apparent aggregate base at the surface and soil
boring SB-2 encountered a pavement section consisting of about 2 ½ inches of bituminous
overlaying about 4 inches of aggregate base. Borings SB-3 and SB-4 encountered about 1 ½ to
2 feet of lean clay topsoil at the surface that was dark brown to black in color and contained
traces of roots.
Below the bituminous pavement and aggregate base, soil boring SB-2 encountered existing
Fill soils consisting of sandy lean clay that extended to a depth of about 7 feet below the ground
surface. The existing Fill soils were dark brown, grey, and black in color.
Penetration resistance values (N-Values), shown as blows per foot (bpf) on the boring logs,
within the existing clayey Fill soils ranged from 2 to 4 bpf, indicating a soft to rather soft
consistency.
Beneath the existing pavement, aggregate base, and Fill materials, the soil borings
encountered native sandy lean clay and clayey sand glacial till soils that extended to the
termination depths of the borings. The native glacial till soils were brown and gray in color
and contained traces of gravel.
N-Values within the sandy lean clay ranged from 5 to 13 bpf, indicating a rather soft to stiff
consistency. N-Values within the clayey sand ranged from 10 to 13 bpf, indicating a loose to
medium dense relative density.
3.2 Groundwater
Groundwater was not encountered in the soil borings while drilling and sampling or after
removal of the auger from the boreholes. Groundwater appears to be below the depths
explored by our borings. We do not anticipate that groundwater will be encountered during
construction.
Water levels were measured on the dates as noted on the boring logs and the period of water
level observations was relatively short. Given the cohesive nature of soils encountered, it is
possible that insufficient time was available for groundwater to seep into the borings and rise
to its hydrostatic level. Groundwater monitoring wells or piezometers would be required to
more accurately determine water levels. Seasonal and annual fluctuations in the groundwater
levels should be expected.
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3.3 Laboratory Testing
Laboratory moisture content and P-200 tests were performed on selected samples recovered
from the soil borings. Moisture contents ranged from about 14 ½ to 23 percent. These values
indicate the soils were likely near or above their assumed optimum soil moisture content. The
P-200 content is a measure of the silt and clay sized particles (fines) in the soils which can affect
soil infiltration rates. In general. the greater the P-200 content of a sample the less permeable
the soils will be. Table 1 below summarizes the results of the laboratory tests. Results of the
moisture content tests and P-200 tests are also shown on the boring logs adjacent to the sample
tested.
Table 1. Summary of Laboratory Tests
Boring Number Sample
Number
Depth
(feet)
Moisture Content
(%) *
P-200 (%) *
SB-1 SS-17 2 ½ 19 -
SB-1 SS-19 7 ½ 23 -
SB-2 SS-13 5 22 -
SB-2 SS-15 10 19 ½ -
SB-3 SS-3 5 14 ½ 42.8
SB-4 SS-8 5 20 69 ½
*Moisture content values rounded to the nearest ½ percent.
3.4 OSHA Soil Classification
At the anticipated excavation depths, the soil borings encountered sandy lean clay and clayey
sand corresponding to the ASTM Classifications CL and SC, respectively. Soils identified as
CL will generally be Type B soils under Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines while soils identified as SC will generally be Type C soils.
An OSHA-approved qualified person should review the soil classification in the field.
Excavations must comply with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926, Subpart P,
“Excavations and Trenches.” This document states excavation safety is the responsibility of
the contractor. The project specifications should reference these OSHA requirements.
4.0 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Proposed Construction
Based on the provided Preliminary Submittal Plan, the proposed development will include
preparing lots and house pads lots for 3 single-family homes along with the associated street,
underground utilities and stormwater ponds. We were not provided information regarding
the proposed structures, but we assume they include one or two stories above grade with
partial or full basements. We anticipate below grade construction consisting of cast-in-place
concrete or masonry block foundation walls supported on concrete spread footings. With
above grade construction likely consisting of wood framing, a pitched roof and asphalt
shingles.
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Based on the assumed construction we estimate wall loadings will range from about 2 to 3
kips (1,000 to 2,000 pounds) per lineal foot and column loads, if any will be less than 50 kips
(50,000 pounds).
We anticipate the lots will be custom graded to accommodate custom built homes. We
generally anticipate the homes will be constructed at or near existing site grades so that cuts
or fills for permanent grade changes will typically be on the order of 5 feet or less.
If the proposed loads exceed these values or if the design or location of the proposed
development changes, we should be informed. Additional analyses and revised
recommendations may be necessary.
4.2 Discussion
It must be noted that soil borings were not requested within the proposed house pad areas.
Because of that soil conditions in those areas are unknown and it may be appropriate to
conduct additional soil borings and/or test pits to further evaluate soil conditions prior to
constructing the new homes.
The vegetation, topsoil, pavements and aggregate base are not suitable for foundation,
roadway or utility support and will need to be from within those areas and the oversize areas
and replaced with suitable compacted engineered fill as needed to attain design grades.
The origin of the Fill encountered in boring SB-2 is unknown but was likely placed during
construction of the existing roadway and/or underground utilities. The Fill was black, dark
brown and grey in color and had a rather soft to soft consistency. Soils that are black in color
can be indicative of organic soils or organic materials within the soil which are generally poor-
quality materials for roadway and utility support. We anticipate that new utilities will likely
be installed to service the proposed homes. The Fill excavated for construction of any new
utilities should be further evaluated at the time of construction to determine its suitability for
use or reuse for utility and roadway support. Organic soils or soils containing organic
materials should be removed and replaced, as needed, to provide adequate utility and
pavement support. Moisture contents in the Fill were near 22 percent indicating it was likely
above its assumed optimum soil moisture content. Fill soils that will be excavated and reused
will likely require some drying to meet the recommend compaction levels.
It is our opinion that the underlying native glacial till soils are generally suitable for
foundation pavement and utility support.
Groundwater was not encountered in the borings while drilling and sampling or after removal
of the auger from the boreholes. We do not anticipate that groundwater will be encountered
during construction.
With the building pads prepared as recommended, it is our opinion the footings can be
designed for a net allowable bearing pressure up to 2,000 pounds per square foot (psf).
The following sections provide recommendations for site grading and foundation design and
construction.
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4.3 Site Grading Recommendations
Excavation We recommend that all vegetation, topsoil, existing pavement, Fill, and any soft
or otherwise unsuitable materials, if encountered, be removed from below the proposed
building, roadway, utility and oversize areas. Table 2 below summarizes the anticipated
excavation depths at the soil boring locations.
As noted in the Discussion Section, soil borings were not completed within the proposed
house pad areas and therefore soil conditions are unknown. Because of that the excavation
depths presented in Table 2 could vary and could be deeper.
Table 2. Anticipated Excavation Depths
Boring
Number
Measured
Surface
Elevation
(feet)
Anticipated
Excavation Depth
(feet)*
Anticipated
Excavation Elevation
(feet)*
SB-1 1022.3 ½ (Roadway) 1022
SB-2 1023.3 1 - 6 (Roadway) 1016 ½
SB-3 1028.4 Cut to Grade (Pond) ~ 1024
SB-4 1028.1 Cut to Grade (Pond ~ 1024
* = Excavation and groundwater elevations were rounded to nearest ½ foot.
Oversizing In areas where the excavations extend below the proposed footing elevations, the
excavations require oversizing. We recommend the perimeter of the excavation be extended
a foot outside the proposed footprint for every foot below footing grade (1H:1V oversizing).
The purpose of the oversizing is to provide lateral support of the foundation.
Fill Material Fill required to attain site grades may consist of any debris-free, non-organic
mineral soil. The on-site native glacial till soils appear generally suitable for reuse as structural
fill, provided they are free of organic matter or other deleterious material.
We recommend that fill or backfill placed in wet excavations or within 2 feet of the
groundwater table, if encountered, consist of granular soil (sand) with less than 5 percent
passing the number 200 sieve and at least 50 percent retained on the number 40 sieve.
Laboratory moisture contents of the clayey soils ranged from about 14 ½ to 23 percent. These
values indicate the soils were likely near or above their assumed optimum soil moisture
content. Clayey soil that will be reused as fill or backfill could require moisture conditioning
(drying) to meet the recommended compaction levels. Summer months are typically more
favorable for drying wet soil.
Topsoil, organic soils or soils that are black in color are not suitable for reuse as structural fill
or backfill.
Backfilling We recommend that backfill placed to attain site grades be compacted to a
minimum of 95 percent of its standard Proctor density (ASTM D 698). Granular fill classified
as SP or SP-SM, if used, should be placed within 65 percent to 105 percent of its optimum
moisture content as determined by the standard Proctor. Other fill soils should be placed
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within 3 percentage points above and 1 percentage point below its optimum moisture content
as determined by the standard Proctor. All fill should be placed in thin lifts and be compacted
with a large self-propelled vibratory compactor operating in vibratory mode.
In areas where fill depths will exceed 10 feet, if any, we recommend that compaction levels be
increased to a minimum of 98 percent of standard Proctor density. Even with the increased
compaction levels a construction delay may be required to allow for post settlement of the fill
mass.
Fill and backfill placed on slopes, if any, must be “benched” into the underlying suitable soils
to reduce the potential for slip places to develop between the fill and underlying soil. We
recommend “benching” or excavating into the slope at 5 feet vertical intervals to key the fill
into the slope. We recommend each bench be a minimum of 10 feet wide.
Foundations We recommend the perimeter footings bear a minimum of 42 inches below the
exterior grade for frost protection. Interior footings may be placed immediately below the
slab provided construction does not occur during below freezing weather conditions.
Foundation elements in unheated areas (i.e. deck or porch footings) should bear at least 5 feet
below exterior grade for frost protection.
We anticipate the foundations and floor slabs will bear on compacted engineered fill or native
glacial till soils. With the building pads prepared as recommended, it is our opinion the
footings can be designed for a net allowable bearing pressure up to 2,000 pounds per square
foot (psf).
We anticipate total and differential settlement of the foundations will be less than 1 inch and
½ inch, respectively, across a 30-foot span.
4.4 Dewatering
Groundwater was not encountered in the soil borings while drilling and sampling or after
removal of the auger from the boreholes. We do not anticipate that groundwater will be
encountered and do not anticipate that dewatering will be required.
4.5 Interior Slabs
The anticipated floor subgrade will consist of compacted clayey engineered fill or clayey
native glacial till soils. It is our opinion a modulus of subgrade reaction, k, of 100 pounds per
square inch of deflection (psi) may be used to design the floor.
If floor coverings or coatings less permeable than the concrete slab will be used, we
recommend that a vapor retarder or vapor barrier be placed immediately beneath the slab.
Some contractors prefer to bury the vapor barrier or vapor retarder beneath a layer of sand to
reduce curling and shrinkage, but this practice often traps water between the slab and vapor
retarder or barrier. Regardless of where the vapor retarder or vapor barrier is placed, we
recommend consulting the floor covering manufacturer regarding the appropriate type, use
and installation of the vapor retarder or vapor barrier to preserve the warranty.
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We recommend following all state and local building codes with regards to a radon mitigation
plan beneath interior slabs.
4.6 Below Grade Walls
We recommend general waterproofing of the below grade walls. We recommend either
placing drainage composite against the backs of the exterior walls or backfilling adjacent to
the walls with sand having less than 50 percent of the particles by weight passing the #40 sieve
and less than 5 percent of the particles by weight passing the #200 sieve. The sand backfill
should be placed within 2 feet horizontally of the wall. We recommend the balance of the
backfill for the walls consist of sand however the sand may contain up to 20 percent of the
particles by weight passing the #200 sieve.
We recommend installing drain tile behind the below grade walls, adjacent to the wall footing
and below the slab elevation. Preferably the drain tile should consist of perforated pipe
embedded in gravel. A geotextile filter fabric should encase the pipe and gravel. The drain
tile should be routed to a storm sewer, sump pump or other suitable disposal site.
Foundation walls or below grade (basement) walls will have lateral loads from the
surrounding soil transmitted to them. Active earth pressures can be used to design the below
grade walls if the walls are allowed to rotate slightly. If wall rotation cannot be tolerated, then
below grade wall design should be based on at-rest earth pressures. It is our opinion that the
estimated soil parameters presented in Table 3 can be used for below grade wall design. These
estimated soil parameters are based on the assumptions that the walls are drained, there are
no surcharge loads within a horizontal distance equal to the height of the wall and the backfill
is level.
Table 3. Estimated Soil Parameters
Soil Type
Estimated
Unit
Weight
(pcf)
Estimated
Friction
Angle
(degrees)
At-Rest
Pressure
(pcf)
Active
Soil
Pressure
(pcf)
Passive Soil
Pressure
(pcf)
Sand
(SP & SP-SM) 120 32 55 35 390
Other Soils
(SC and CL) 135 28 70 50 375
Resistance to lateral earth pressures will be provided by passive resistance against the wall
footings and by sliding resistance along the bottom of the wall footings. We recommend a
sliding coefficient of 0.35. This value does not include a factor of safety.
4.7 Retaining Walls
Based on the plans provided it does not appear that any retaining walls will be constructed as
part of this project and we are not aware of any proposed retaining walls. Retaining wall
designers and/or installers should be aware that soil borings for any retaining walls were not
completed as part of this evaluation. Because of that, additional geotechnical exploration (soil
borings) will be required to determine and evaluate the suitability and/or stability of site soil
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conditions to support their design(s). Retaining wall designers and/or installers will be solely
responsible to conduct additional geotechnical evaluation(s) as needed.
In addition, HGTS does not practice in retaining wall design. Retaining wall designers will be
solely responsible for retaining wall design and construction.
4.8 Exterior Slabs
Exterior slabs will likely be underlain by clayey soils which are considered moderately to
highly frost susceptible. If these soils become saturated and freeze, frost heave may occur.
This heave can be a nuisance in front of doors and at other critical grade areas. One way to
help reduce the potential for heaving is to remove the frost-susceptible soils below the slabs
down to bottom of footing grades and replace them with non-frost-susceptible backfill
consisting of sand having less than 5 percent of the particles by weight passing the number
200 sieve.
If this approach is used and the excavation bottoms terminate in non-free draining granular
soil, we recommend a drain tile be installed along the bottom outer edges of the excavation to
collect and remove any water that may accumulate within the sand. The bottom of the
excavation should be graded away from the building.
If the banks of the excavations to remove the frost-susceptible soils are not sloped, abrupt
transitions between the frost-susceptible and non-frost-susceptible backfill will exist along
which unfavorable amounts of differential heaving may occur. Such transitions could exist
between exterior slabs and sidewalks, between exterior slabs and pavements and along the
slabs themselves if the excavations are confined to only the building entrances. To address
this issue, we recommend sloping the excavations to remove frost-susceptible soils at a
minimum 3:1 (horizontal:vertical) gradient.
Another alternative for reducing frost heave is to support the slabs on frost depth footings. A
void space of at least 4 inches should be provided between the slab and the underlying soil to
allow the soil to heave without affecting the slabs.
4.9 Site Grading and Drainage
We recommend the site be graded to provide positive run-off away from the proposed
buildings. We recommend landscaped areas be sloped a minimum of 6 inches within 10 feet
of the building and slabs be sloped a minimum of 2 inches. In addition, we recommend
downspouts with long splash blocks or extensions.
We recommend the lowest floor grades be constructed to maintain at least a 4-foot separation
between the lowest floor slab and the observed groundwater levels and at least a 2-foot
separation between the lowest floor slab and the 100-year flood level of nearby wetlands,
storm water ponds or other surface water features.
4.10 Utilities
We anticipate that new utilities could be installed as part of this project. We further anticipate
that new utilities will bear at depths ranging from about 7 to 10 feet below the ground surface.
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At these depths, we anticipate that the pipes will bear on compacted engineered fill or native
glacial till soils which in our opinion are generally suitable for pipe support. We recommend
removing all topsoil, Fill, existing pavement, and other unsuitable soils, if encountered,
beneath utilities prior to placement.
We recommend bedding material be thoroughly compacted around the pipes. We
recommend trench backfill above the pipes be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent beneath
slabs and pavements, the exception being within 3 feet of the proposed pavement subgrade,
where 100 percent of standard Proctor density is required. In landscaped areas, we
recommend a minimum compaction of 90 percent.
Groundwater was not encountered in the soil borings and we do not anticipate that
groundwater will be encountered during utility construction.
4.11 Bituminous Pavements
General The City of Chanhassen may have standard plates that dictate pavement design. We
recommend that the pavements be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of
Chanhassen (City) standard plates. The following paragraphs provide general pavement
recommendations in the absence of City standard plates.
We were not provided any information regarding traffic volumes, such as Average Annual
Daily Traffic (AADT) or vehicle distribution. We anticipate the streets will be used
predominantly by automobiles, light trucks, garbage trucks and delivery vans (FEDEX, UPS
etc.). Based on the anticipated number of homes in the development and assumed traffic types
we estimate the roadways will be subjected to maximum Equivalent Single Axle Loads
(ESAL’s) up to 50,000 over a 20-year design life. This does not account for any future growth.
Subgrade Preparation We recommend removing all vegetation, topsoil, Fill, organic soils or
other unsuitable materials from beneath the pavement subgrade. Prior to placing the
aggregate base, we recommend compacting and/or test rolling the subgrade soils to identify
soft, weak, loose, or unstable areas that may require additional subcuts.
Backfill to attain pavement subgrade elevations can consist of any mineral soil provided it is
free of organic material or other deleterious materials. We recommend placing and
compacting fill and/or backfill as described in Section 4.3 except in paved areas where the
upper 3 feet of fill and backfill should be compacted to a minimum of 100 percent of its
standard Proctor maximum dry density.
R-Value R-Value testing was beyond the scope of this project. The near surface soils
encountered in the borings consisted predominantly of sandy lean clay corresponding to the
ASTM Classifications of CL. It is our opinion an assumed R-Value of 10 can be used for
pavement design.
Pavement Section Based on an estimated R-value of 10 and a maximum of 50,000 ESAL’s we
recommend pavement section consisting of a minimum of 3 ½ inches of bituminous underlain
by a minimum of 9 inches of aggregate base.
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4.12 Materials and Compaction
We recommend specifying aggregate base meeting MN/DOT Class 5 aggregate base. We
recommend the aggregate base be compacted to 100 percent of its maximum standard Proctor.
We recommend that the bituminous pavements be compacted to at least 92 percent of the
maximum theoretical density.
We recommend specifying concrete that has a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,000
psi, and a modulus of rupture of at least 600 psi. We recommend Type I cement meeting the
requirements of ASTM C150. We recommend specifying 5 to 7 percent entrained air for
exposed concrete to provide resistance to freeze-thaw deterioration. We also recommend
using a water/cement ratio of 0.45 or less for concrete exposed to deicers.
4.13 Stormwater Ponds
Based on the plan provided it appears the project will include constructing 2 stormwater
ponds and the bottoms of the pond will bear at or near elevation 1024 feet MSL. Borings SB-3
and SB-4 were completed near or within the proposed pond locations and encountered sandy
lean clay and clayey sand glacial till soils corresponding to the ASTM Classifications of CL
and SC, respectively. These soils are slow draining materials and are generally a poor-quality
soil for infiltration. It is our opinion that the infiltration rates presented in Table 4 can be used
for stormwater pond/infiltration basin design. These values were obtained from tables
included in the “Minnesota Storm Water Manual”.
Table 4. Design Infiltration Rates
In-situ
soils Soil Description Hydrologic Soil Group Design Infiltration
Rate (inches/hour)
CL Sandy Lean Clay D 0.06
SC Clayey Sand D 0.06
Field tests (double ring infiltrometer) can be performed within the proposed infiltration basin
area to verify infiltration rates of the in-situ soils. We would be pleased to provide these
services if required or requested.
5.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
5.1 Excavation
At the anticipated excavation depths, the soil borings encountered sandy lean clay and clayey
sand corresponding to the ASTM Classifications CL and SC, respectively. Soils identified as
CL will generally be Type B soils under Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines while soils identified as SC will generally be Type C soils.
Temporary excavations in Type B soils should be constructed at a minimum of 1 foot
horizontal to every 1-foot vertical within excavations. Temporary excavations in Type C soils
should be constructed at a minimum of 1 ½ feet horizontal to every 1-foot vertical within
excavations. Slopes constructed in this manner may still exhibit surface sloughing. If site
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constraints do not allow the construction of slopes with these dimensions, then temporary
shoring may be required.
5.2 Observations
A geotechnical engineer or qualified engineering technician should observe the excavation
subgrade to evaluate if the subgrade soils are similar to those encountered in the borings and
adequate to support the proposed construction.
5.3 Backfill and Fills
We recommend moisture conditioning all soils that will be used as fill or backfill in accordance
with Section 4.3 above. We recommend that fill and backfill be placed in lifts not exceeding 4
to 12 inches, depending on the size of the compactor and materials used.
5.4 Testing
We recommend density tests of backfill and fills placed for the proposed building foundations.
Samples of the proposed materials should be submitted to our laboratory prior to placement
for evaluation of their suitability and to determine their optimum moisture content and
maximum dry density (Standard Proctor).
5.5 Winter Construction
If site grading and construction is anticipated to proceed during cold weather, all snow and
ice should be removed from cut and fill areas prior to additional grading and placement of
fill. No fill should be placed on frozen soil and no frozen soil should be used as fill or backfill.
Concrete delivered to the site should meet the temperature requirements of ASTM and/or
ACI. Concrete should not be placed on frozen soil. Concrete should be protected from
freezing until the necessary strength is obtained. Frost should not be permitted to penetrate
below the footings.
6.0 PROCEDURES
6.1 Soil Classification
The drill crew chief visually and manually classified the soils encountered in the borings in
general accordance with ASTM D 2488, “Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-
Manual Procedure).” Soil terminology notes are included in the Appendix. The samples were
returned to our laboratory for review of the field classification by a soils engineer. Samples
will be retained for a period of 30 days.
6.2 Groundwater Observations
Immediately after taking the final samples in the bottom of the boring, the hole was checked
for the presence of groundwater. Immediately after removing the augers from the borehole
the hole was once again checked and the depth to water and cave-in depths were noted.
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7.0 GENERAL
7.1 Subsurface Variations
The analyses and recommendations presented in this report are based on data obtained from
a limited number of soil borings. Variations can occur away from the boring, the nature of
which may not become apparent until additional exploration work is completed, or
construction is conducted. A reevaluation of the recommendations in this report should be
made after performing on-site observations during construction to note the characteristics of
any variations. The variations may result in additional foundation costs and it is suggested
that a contingency be provided for this purpose.
It is recommended that we be retained to perform the observation and testing program during
construction to evaluate whether the design is as expected, if any design changes have affected
the validity of our recommendations, and if our recommendations have been correctly
interpreted and implemented in the designs, specifications and construction methods. This
will allow correlation of the soil conditions encountered during construction to the soil borings
and test pits and will provide continuity of professional responsibility.
7.2 Review of Design
This report is based on the design of the proposed structures as related to us for preparation
of this report. It is recommended that we be retained to review the geotechnical aspects of the
design and specifications. With the review, we will evaluate whether any changes have
affected the validity of the recommendations and whether our recommendations have been
correctly interpreted and implemented in the design and specifications.
7.3 Groundwater Fluctuations
We made water level measurements in the borings at the times and under the conditions stated
on the boring log. The data was interpreted in the text of this report. The period of observation
was relatively short and fluctuations in the groundwater level may occur due to rainfall,
flooding, irrigation, spring thaw, drainage, and other seasonal and annual factors not evident
at the time the observations were made. Design drawings and specifications and construction
planning should recognize the possibility of fluctuations.
7.4 Use of Report
This report is for the exclusive use of Mr. Ken Ashfeld and his design team to use to design
the proposed structures and prepare construction documents. In the absence of our written
approval, we make no representation and assume no responsibility to other parties regarding
this report. The data, analysis and recommendations may not be appropriate for other
structures or purposes. We recommend that parties contemplating other structures or
purposes contact us.
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7.5 Level of Care
Haugo GeoTechnical Services has used the degree of skill and care ordinarily exercised under
similar circumstance by members of the profession currently practicing in this locality. No
warranty expressed or implied is made.
APPENDIX
Haugo GeoTechnical
Services, LLC
2825 Cedar Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Figure #: 1
Drawn By: RD
Date: 11/16/20
Scale: None
Project #: 20-0993
Soil Boring Location Sketch
Deer Haven
Chanhassen, Minnesota
GPS Boring Locations
Boring Number Elevation
(US Survey Feet) Northing Coordinate Easting Coordinate
SB-1 1022.3 190546.923 553335.455
SB-2 1023.3 190550.397 553243.447
SB-3 1028.4 190478.451 553136.663
SB-4 1028.1 190502.876 553042.515
Legend
Approximate Soil Boring Location
SB-1 SB-2
SB-3
Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search, appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification.
SB-4
Poorly Graded Sand with Silt, fine to coarse grained, trace Gravel,
brown, moist. (Aggregate Base)
(CL) Sandy Lean Clay, trace Gravel, brown, wet. (Glacial Till)
(CL) Sandy Lean Clay, brown and grey, wet. (Glacial Till)
Bottom of borehole at 11.0 feet.
AU
16
SS
17
SS
18
SS
19
SS
20
2-2-4
(6)
2-3-3
(6)
2-2-3
(5)
2-3-4
(7)
19
23
NOTES Borehole grouted.
GROUND ELEVATION 1022.3 ft
LOGGED BY MS
DRILLING METHOD Hollow Stem Auger/Split Spoon
DRILLING CONTRACTOR HGTS - 45 GROUND WATER LEVELS:
CHECKED BY PG
DATE STARTED 11/12/20 COMPLETED 11/12/20
AT TIME OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AT END OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AFTER DRILLING --- Not Encountered
HOLE SIZE 3 1/4 inches
FINES CONTENT (%)
20 40 60 80
20 40 60 80
PL LLMC
DEPTH(ft)0.0
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0 GRAPHICLOGMATERIAL DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE TYPENUMBERRECOVERY %(RQD)BLOWCOUNTS(N VALUE) SPT N VALUE
20 40 60 80
MOISTURE CONT.(%)NOTESPAGE 1 OF 1
BORING NUMBER SB-1
CLIENT Ken Ashfeld
PROJECT NUMBER 20-0993
PROJECT NAME Deer Haven
PROJECT LOCATION Chanhassen, MN
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
Telephone: 612-729-2959
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Approximately 2 1/2 inches Bituminous.
Poorly Graded Sand with Silt, fine to coarse grained, trace Gravel,
brown, moist. (Aggregate Base)
Sandy Lean Clay, trace Gravel, black, dark brown, grey, wet.
(FILL)
(CL) Sandy Lean Clay, brown, wet, rather soft to medium. (Glacial
Till)
Bottom of borehole at 11.0 feet.
AU
11
SS
12
SS
13
SS
14
SS
15
2-2-2
(4)
1-1-1
(2)
1-2-3
(5)
2-2-4
(6)
22
19.5
NOTES Borehole grouted.
GROUND ELEVATION 1023.3 ft
LOGGED BY MS
DRILLING METHOD Hollow Stem Auger/Split Spoon
DRILLING CONTRACTOR HGTS - 45 GROUND WATER LEVELS:
CHECKED BY PG
DATE STARTED 11/12/20 COMPLETED 11/12/20
AT TIME OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AT END OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AFTER DRILLING --- Not Encountered with Cave-In Depth of 3 feet
HOLE SIZE 3 1/4 inches
FINES CONTENT (%)
20 40 60 80
20 40 60 80
PL LLMC
DEPTH(ft)0.0
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0 GRAPHICLOGMATERIAL DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE TYPENUMBERRECOVERY %(RQD)BLOWCOUNTS(N VALUE) SPT N VALUE
20 40 60 80
MOISTURE CONT.(%)NOTESPAGE 1 OF 1
BORING NUMBER SB-2
CLIENT Ken Ashfeld
PROJECT NUMBER 20-0993
PROJECT NAME Deer Haven
PROJECT LOCATION Chanhassen, MN
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2825 Cedar Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Telephone: 612-729-2959
Fax: 763-445-2238
Lean Clay, trace Roots, dark brown, wet. (Topsoil)
(SC) Clayey Sand, fine to medium grained, trace Gravel, brown
and grey, wet, loose to medium dense. (Glacial Till)
P-200 = 43%
Bottom of borehole at 11.0 feet.
AU
1
SS
2
SS
3
SS
4
SS
5
3-5-8
(13)
3-4-6
(10)
6-5-7
(12)
10-6-7
(13)
14.5
NOTES Borehole grouted.
GROUND ELEVATION 1028.4 ft
LOGGED BY MS
DRILLING METHOD Hollow Stem Auger/Split Spoon
DRILLING CONTRACTOR HGTS - 45 GROUND WATER LEVELS:
CHECKED BY PG
DATE STARTED 11/12/20 COMPLETED 11/12/20
AT TIME OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AT END OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AFTER DRILLING --- Not Encountered with Cave-In Depth of 3 feet
HOLE SIZE 3 1/4 inches
FINES CONTENT (%)
20 40 60 80
20 40 60 80
PL LLMC
DEPTH(ft)0.0
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0 GRAPHICLOGMATERIAL DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE TYPENUMBERRECOVERY %(RQD)BLOWCOUNTS(N VALUE) SPT N VALUE
20 40 60 80
MOISTURE CONT.(%)NOTESPAGE 1 OF 1
BORING NUMBER SB-3
CLIENT Ken Ashfeld
PROJECT NUMBER 20-0993
PROJECT NAME Deer Haven
PROJECT LOCATION Chanhassen, MN
GEOTECH BH PLOTS - GINT STD US LAB.GDT - 12/8/20 10:03 - C:\USERS\HGTS 3\DROPBOX (HGTS)\HAUGO GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES\GINT PROJECT BACKUP\PROJECTS\20-0993 DEER HAVEN.GPJHaugo GeoTechnical Services
2825 Cedar Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Telephone: 612-729-2959
Fax: 763-445-2238
Lean Clay, trace Roots, dark brown, wet. (Topsoil)
(CL) Sandy Lean Clay, trace Gravel, brown, wet, medium to stiff.
(Glacial Till)
P-200 = 69.5%
Bottom of borehole at 11.0 feet.
AU
6
SS
7
SS
8
SS
9
SS
10
2-2-4
(6)
2-4-6
(10)
3-5-7
(12)
3-5-8
(13)
20
NOTES Borehole grouted.
GROUND ELEVATION 1028.1 ft
LOGGED BY MS
DRILLING METHOD Hollow Stem Auger/Split Spoon
DRILLING CONTRACTOR HGTS - 45 GROUND WATER LEVELS:
CHECKED BY PG
DATE STARTED 11/12/20 COMPLETED 11/12/20
AT TIME OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AT END OF DRILLING --- Not Encountered
AFTER DRILLING --- Not Encountered
HOLE SIZE 3 1/4 inches
FINES CONTENT (%)
20 40 60 80
20 40 60 80
PL LLMC
DEPTH(ft)0.0
2.5
5.0
7.5
10.0 GRAPHICLOGMATERIAL DESCRIPTION
SAMPLE TYPENUMBERRECOVERY %(RQD)BLOWCOUNTS(N VALUE) SPT N VALUE
20 40 60 80
MOISTURE CONT.(%)NOTESPAGE 1 OF 1
BORING NUMBER SB-4
CLIENT Ken Ashfeld
PROJECT NUMBER 20-0993
PROJECT NAME Deer Haven
PROJECT LOCATION Chanhassen, MN
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2825 Cedar Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Telephone: 612-729-2959
Fax: 763-445-2238
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