HomeMy WebLinkAbout70-85 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION M. 70-85
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY (T,FRK
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DON MITCHELL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF A SIX INCH WATER LINE
ALONG SASSAFRAS HILL ROAD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with Don Mitchell Construction Company for the
installation of a six inch water line along Sassafras Hill Road at
a total cost of $7,470.00. A copy of the contract authorized for
execution hereby is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and made a
part hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
SASSAFRAS HILL ROAD - WATERLINE EXTENSION
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WORK ORDER ,# 2747
May 1985
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
CITY ENGINEERS' OFFICE
EXHIBIT A
INDEX
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BID BOND
PROPOSAL FOR SCHEDULE I
ARKANSAS PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS PART I CONTRACT STIPULATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS PART II CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS PART III MATERIALS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project No.
(Owner)
Separate sealed bids for
will be received by
at the office of
until o'clock (A.M.-P.M. S.T. D.S.T.)
19, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Forza of Contract, Plans,
Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and
other contract documents may be examined at the following:
Copies may be obtained at the office of
located atupon payment of $
for each set. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set promptly
and in good condition, will be refunded his payment, and any non -bidder
upon so returning such a set will be refunded $
The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject
any or all bids.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form
and subject to•the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as
to conditions of employment to -be observed and minimum wage rates to be
paid under the contract.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date
of the opening thereof.
(Date)
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BID BOND
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
as Principal, and
as Surety, are hereby held
and firmly bound unto ' as owner
in the penal sum of
for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly
and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns. Signed this day of
19
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal
has submitted to
certain bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a
contract in writing, for the
NOW THEREFOR,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate.
(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute
and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract attached hereto
(properly completed in accordance with said Bid) and shall
furnish a.bond for his faithful performance of said contract,
and for the payment of all persons performing labor or
furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in
all other respects perform the agreement created by the
acceptance of said Bid.
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then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in
force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the
liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no
event, exbeed the penal amount of the obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that
the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired
or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may
accept such aid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
extension.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto
set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have
caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents
to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set
forth above.
Principal
Surety
SEAL BY:
Proposal of
PROPOSAL FOR SCHEDULE I
(A UNIT PRICE CONTRACT)
Place
Date
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a corporation* organized and existing under the laws of the State of
jL!3,.q; 4. , and qualified to do business in the State of Arkansas;
a Partnership* consisting of
an Individual* trading as
TO THE CITY OF FAYErn.VILS', ARKANSAS:
The bidder in compliance with your invitation for bids for the
construction of SASSAFRAS HILL ROAD - WATERLINE EXTENSION
having examined
the Plans and Specifications with related documents and the site of the pro-
posed work, and being familiar with all the conditions surrounding the work,
including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish
all labor, material, and supplies required to be furnished, and to construct
the project in accordance with the Contract Documents, and at the unit prices
stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing
the work required under the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a
part.
Bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on a date to
be specified in a written "Work Order" of the Engineer, and to fully complete
the project within 20 consecutive calendar days.
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:
* Fill out applicable blank
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ITEM
ESTIMATED QUANTITY UNIT**
N0. - AND DESCRIPTION
.1) 715 L.F. of 6" A.C. Water pipe
Class 200 W/Tracing Wire
(Bedding SB -2 included)
2) 1 ea 6" Gate Valve W/Box
3) 1 ea 2" Gate Valve W/Box
4) 1 ea 6" X 4" Tee in place
5) 1 ea 4" X 2" Reducer in place
6) 1 ea 6" Solid Plug in place
7) 10 Cubic Yard Solid Rock Excavation
PRICE TOTAL
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** Unit prices to be shown in words and figures. In case of discrepancy amount
shown'in words will govern.
The above unit prices shall include all labor, materials, bailing, shoring,
overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the finished work of the several
kinds called for.
Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all
bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.
The Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for
a period of Sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for
receiving bids.
Upon receipt of written notice of the acceptance of this bid, bidder
will execute the formal contract attached within ten (10) days and deliver
the Surety Bond or Bonds as required by Paragraph 8 of the General Conditions.
The bid security attached in the sum of
is to become the property of the Owner in the event the contract and bond are
not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the
delay and additional expense to the Owner caused thereby.
SEAL - if bid is by a corporation
Respectfully Submitted:
By Derik /41 j-r±'JI:1 C
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283 Idle. ale Dr c
727a
(Businers Address and Zip Code)
ARKANSAS PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
(14-604 Arkansas Statutes).
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we (1)
a (2)
(3)
firmly bound unto (4)
hereinafter called "Principal" and
of , State of
hereinafter called the "'Surety", are held and
, hereinafter called
"Owner" in the penal sum of dollars
in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well
and truly to be made, said principals and Surety bind themselves, their
heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal
entered into a certain contract with the Owner, dated the
day of , 19 , a copy of which is attached and made a part
hereof for the construction of:
NOW, THEREOFRE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform
its duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agree-
ment of said contract during the original term thereof, and any extensions
thereof which may be granted by the Owner, with or without notice to the
Surety, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such
contract, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Owner from all
costs. and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and
shall reimburse and repay the .Owner all outlay and expense which the Owner
may incur in making good any default, and shall promptly make payment to all
persons, firms, subcontractors and corporations furnishing material for or
performing labor in the prosecution of the work provided for in such contract,
any any authorized extension or modification thereof, all amounts due for,
but not limited to, materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke,
repair on mac^inery, equipment and tools consumed or used in connection with
the construction of said work, fuel oil, camp equipment, food for men, feed
for animals, prerrium for bonds and liability and workmen's compensation
insurance, rentals on machinery, equipment and draft animals; also for taxes
or payments due the State of Arkansas or any political subdivisions thereof
which shall have arisen on account of, or in connection with, the wages
earned by workmen covered by the bond; and for all labor performed in such
work whether by subcontractor or otherwise, then this obligation shall be
void, otherwise toremain in full force and effect.
The Surety agrees the terms Of this bond shall cover the payment by
the principal of not less than the prevailing hourly rate of wages as
determined by the Arkansas Department of Labor or U. S. Secretary of
Labor, whichever is greater, to all workmen performing work under the
contract.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby
stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alternation,
or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed
thereunder of the specifications accompanying the same, shall in any wise
affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any
such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the
contract as to the work or to the specifications.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the
contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose
claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in six (6) counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, this day of
, 19 .
ATTEST:
SECRETARY (PRINCIPAL)
(SEAL)
(PRINCIPAL)
BY
(TITLE)
(ADDRESS)
WITNESS AS TO PRINCIPAL (SURETY)
BY
-ADDRESS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
ATTEST:
ADDRESS
SECRETARY (SURETY)
(SEAL)
WITNESS AS TO ATTORNEx'-±N-FACT
ADDRESS
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Correct name of Contractor
A Corporation, a Partnership, or an individual, as case may be
Correct name of Surety
Correct name of Owner
If Contractor is Partnership, all partners shall execute bond
This bond must be filed with the Circuit Court of the County
where the work is to be performed, prior to the start of const-
ruction
Must be executed by Arkansas Local Resident Agency for Surety
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
1. This Contract. and Agreement, made and .entered into this
16th day of Jay , 1985 , by and between the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, party of the First Pait, acting through its'
duly authorized representative, and Don Mitchell. Inc.
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Party of the Second Part:
WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the payments to be made as
hereinafter set forth, the Party of the Second Part hereby agrees to
furnish all tools, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies required
to be furnished and to construct the improvements designated as Sassafras
Hill Road - Waterline Extension for the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, in exact accordance withthe Plans on file at the office of
the Party of the First Part, and Specifications, Proposals, Stipulations,
and Special Provisions attached hereto and made a part hereof as fully
as though copied herein, under the direct supervision and to the entire
satisfaction of the Party of the First Part and in accordance with the
laws of the State of Arkansas.
2. It is further agreed and understood by and between the parties
hereunto that the Party of the First Part agrees to pay and the Party of
the Second Part agrees to accept as full and final compensation for all
work done under this agreement, the unit prices named in the Proposal''
which is hereto attached, such payment to be made in lawful money of the
United States, at the time and in the manner set forth in the Specifications.
3. The Party of the Second Part agrees, for the consideration
above expressed, to begin and complete the work within the time specified
in the Proposal. If the Party of the Second Part shall fail to complete
the work in the time specified, he shall pay to the Party of the First
Part, as liquidated damages, ascertained and agreed, and not in the
na,;ure of a penalty, the amount specified in the Proposal for'each day
delayed, for each Schedule delayed, which shall be deducted from the
final amount to be paid under the contract, provided that extensions of
time with waiver of liquidated damages may be granted as provided for in
the Specifications. Time is expressly made of the essence of this contract.
4. The Party of the Second Part agrees to furnish a Bond, with
an approved Surety thereon, guaranteeing the performance of this Contract,
as required by the laws of the State of Arkansas, and for not less than
one hundred (100) percent of the amount of this contract. Said Bond
shall be conditioned on full and complete performance of this Contract
and acceptance by the Water and Sewer Department for the payment of all
labor and materials entering into or incident to the proposed improvements
and shall guarantee the work against faulty workmanship or materials for
a period of one (1) year after completion. The Surety on said Bond shall
be a Surety Company of financial resources satisfactory to the Party
of the First Part, and authorized to do business in the State of
Arkansas.
5. The Party of the Second Part agrees also to carry Public
Liability Insurance, Property Damage Insurance, and Workmen's Compensation
Insurance in amounts as required by these Specifications.
WITNESS OUR HANDS THIS 30th
DAY OF July
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
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SEAL (if any)
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CONTRACTOR
By
WITNESS:
Affix Corporate Sea r (if any)
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BUSYNESS ADDRESS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS:
Before submitting a bid, bidders must be licensed under the
terms of Act 150 of the 1965 Acts of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the
successful bidder must be legally qualified in all respects. to do business
in the State of Arkansas.
When called upon to do so after receipt of Proposals, bidder
shall prepare a Financial Statement, Experience Record, and Equipment
Schedule. These statements shall reflect the current status of the bidder.
The statements of each bidder must show net liquid assets or credit
facilities in an amount of not less than fifteen (15) percent of the total
amount bid. Each bidder must ha -e had at least three (3) year's experience
in construction of similar improvements and must have successfully completed
at least three (3) such projects. Each bidder must have equipment available
which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is adequate to complete the work under
these Specifications in the time allowed for completion. Should any bids
be received from bidders whose statement, when filed, fail to show that the
bidder's qualifications meet the minimum requirements above -enumerated,
such bids may be rejected.
2. LOCAL CONDITIONS:
Bidders shall read the Specifications, examine the Plans, and
make their own estimates of the existing facilities and the difficulties
which will attend the execution of the work called for by the proposed
Contract, including local conditions, uncertainty of weather, and all'other
contingencies. Bidders shall satisfy themselves by personal examination of
the location of the proposed work, and by such means as they may choose, as
to actual conditions and requirements. Information derived from the Plans
and Specifications or from the Engineer or his assistants shall not relieve
the bidder of this responsibility.
3. PROPOSAL GUARANTEES:
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Proposals must be accompanied by either a certified or cashier's
check, drawn on a National Bank or a bank having membership in the Federal
Reserve System, or a Bid Bond executed by a satisfactory Surety. The proposal
guarantee shall be in an amount not less than five (5). percent of the bid
and made payable to the Contracting Authority to whom the Proposal is made.
A lesser amount will not be accepted.
The proposal guarantee, or other bid qualifications, shall be sealed
in a separate envelope firmly attached to the outside of the sealed Proposal.
The outer envelope shall be opened first, and if the documents are not found
to be in order, the sealed Proposal shall be returned to the bidder unopened.
The amount of any check or bond shall be retained by the Contracting
Authority as liquidated damages in case the bidder neglects or refuses to
enter into a contract and to furnish the required contract bond within ten
(10) days after the prescribed contract and bond.forms are presented for
signature.
Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned immediately after
a contract has been executed.
4. PROPOSALS:
(a) Proposals shall be strictly in accord with the prescribed
forms, furnished with the Specifications. Any modifications or deviations
therefrom may be considered sufficient cause for rejection.
(b) The bidder shall state in words and figures the lump sum and
unit prices for which he proposes to do each item of work covered by the
Proposal. In case words and figures do not agree, the words shall govern
and the figures shall be disregarded.
(c) It is to be understood that the lump sun required in the
Proposal is for the furnishing of all materials required to be furnished
and the doing of all work required under these Contract Documents, including
items for which no quantities are given, and the quantities given in the
"List of Variable Quantities" at the end of the Proposal. The "Unit Prices
for Variation of Quantities" required are for adjustment of the "Basic
Bid" by reason of variation of actual variable quantities from the quantities
given in the "List of Variable Quantities". In case unit prices are not
required, it is to be understood that the lump sum required in the Proposal
is for the furnishing of all materials required to be furnished and the
doing of all work required under these Contract Documents.
(d) Proposals may be submitted for any or all Schedules, if
more than one Schedule is included in the work, but bidders submittinara
proposal for a "construction" Schedule must submit a proposal for any other
Schedule of work incident thereto, such as Electrical" and "Plumbing".
Where a bidder bids on more than one Schedule and desires to accept the
proposal, but any reservation on the part of the bidder to make a decision
on what Schedules he will accept after bids are opened will render the bid
null and void.
(e) Proposals must be signed, in writing, by an individual
authorized to bind the bidder.
(f) Proposals must be submitted complete, with all other Contract
Documents in their original binding as furnished by the Engineer. 'They
must be submitted at the place and on or before the time specified in the
Advertisement for Bids.
(g) Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed
to the Contracting authority, and clearly marked on the outside of the
envelope, "Proposal for Construction Contract" to be opened at (date and
time). The Bidder's current Arkansas Contractor's license number.must be
marked on the envelope.
(h) The Contracting Authority will not consider bids covering
only a portion of these Specifications.
(i) The unbalancing of bids will not be tolerated. Evidence of
material unbalancing will be considered cause for rejection.
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5. MODIFICATION OF BIDS:
No modification of bids already submitted will be considered
unless such modifications are received prior to the hour set' for opening.
6. BID BONDS, CONTRACT BONDS, AND INSURANCE:
Attention of bidders is called to Act 82 of the 1935 Acts of the
Arkansas General Assembly, which requires that all bid bonds, performance
bonds, labor bonds, employer's liability insurance, public liability
insurance, workmen's collective insurance, and property damage insurance
must be secured through resident agents of Arkansas.
7. CLARIFICATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed
contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Plans,
Specifications, or other proposed Contract Documents, he may submit to the .
Engineer a written request for any interpretation thereof. The person
submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any
interpretation of the proposed Documents will be made only by an Addendum
duly issued, and a copy of such Addendum will be mailed to each person who
has previously secdred or who subsequently secures a set of Documents: The
Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any other.explanatibns
or interpretations of the proposed Documents.
8. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
Following the award and within ten (10) days, provided for in the
Proposal, the successful bidder shall properly execute five (5) counterparts
of the Contract Documents.
BASIS OF AWARD:
Bids will be considered on the basis of the total bid price or
prices given in the Proposal. In the event Unit Prices are required they
will not be considered except that evidence of serious unbalancing of the
Unit Prices shall be considered cause for rejection of bids.
The Contract(s) will be awarded to the bidder (or bidders in the
case of more than one Schedule of Work) submitting the lowest and best bid
(or combination of bids), considering the Contractor's experience and
ability to do the work, and the character and quality of the equipment
he proposes to furnish. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to
select such bids or'combination of bids which in its opinion would serve
its interest best.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to select between
any Alternatives in the Proposal.
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10. EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:
If this contract is less than $ 20,000.00 the following
exception applies:
The Contract or is not required to be licensed under the
terms of Act 150 or the 1965 Acts of the General Assembly.
11. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIOUIDATED DAMAGES:
Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to
be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully
complete the project within 20 consecutive calendar days thereafter.
Liquidated damages will be $ 50.00 per day.
12. NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Attention is particularly called to those parts of the contract
documents and specifications which deal with the following:
(a) Inspection and testing of materials.
(b) Insurance requirements.
(c) Wage rates.
(d) Special equipment which the Contractor must use on the job.
13. SAFETY STANDARDS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION:
With respect to all work performed under this contract, the
Contractor shall:
1. Comply with the safety standards provisions of applicable laws,
building and construction codes and the "Manual of Accident Prevention
in Construction" published by the Associated General Contractors of
America, the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970 (Public Law 91-596), and the requirements of Title 29 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1518 as published in the "Federal
Register", Volume 36, No. 75, Saturday, April 17, 1971.
2. Exercise every precaution at all times for the prevention of
accidents and the protection of persons (including employees) and
property.
3. Maintain at his office or other well known place at the job site,
all articles necessary for giving first aid to the injured, and shall
make standing arrangements for the immediate removal to a hospital or
a doctors care of persons (including employees), .who may be injured on
the job site. In no case shall employees be permitted to work at a job
site before the employer has made a standing arrangement for the removal
of injured persons to a_ hospital or a doctors care.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS
1. - GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The work embraced in these Contract Documents consists of
the following:
SASSAFRAS HILL ROAD - WATERLINE EXTENSION
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Wherever in these Documents the following terms are used,
they are understood to have the following meanings:
"OWNER" or "CONTRACTING AUTHORITY" shall mean the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
"ENGINEERS" or "ENGINEER" shall mean the City Engineer, Fayetteville,
Arkansas, City Administration Building, 107 West Mountain Street (P.O.
Drawer "F"), Fayetteville, Arkansas.
"CONTRACTOR" shall mean the individual, partnership, or corporation
that may have entered into the contract -with the Contracting Authority
to perform the work specified herein.
"WORK" shall mean the furnishing of all necessary tools, labor,
equipment, materials, and supplies required to be furnished by the
Contractor under these Specifications.
3. LAWS AND REGULATIONS:
A11 work shall be done in conformity with the laws of the
State of Arkansas, and any subdivision thereof, municipal and local laws
and ordinances, and all applicable federal statutes, laws or regulations.
s.
No convict labor shall be employed on this project.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS :
The "Advertisement for Bids", the "Proposal", the "Bond"
the "Instructions to Bidders", the "General Conditions", the "Detailed
Specifications", and the "Plans", are each and all of the Specifications
component parts to the agreements governing the work to be done. and the
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The Contract Documents are complimentary, and what is called for
by one shall be as binding as if called for by all. The intention of the
Documents is to include all tools,. labor,: equipment, materials and supplies
necessary for the proper execution of the work. Materials or work described
in words which so applied have a well-known Technical or Trade meaning shall
be held to refer to such recognized meaning.
The following copies of the executed Contract Documents will be
provided:
One for the Contracting Authority,
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One for the successful Bidder,
One for the Engineer,
One for the Surety,
One for filing with the Circuit Clerk in the County where the
Work is to be performed.
SUBCONTRACTS:
The Contractor shall, as soon as practicable after the signing of
the Contract, submit to the Engineer, in writing, the names of any Sub-
contractors he proposes for any part of the work. x`
The Engineer's approval must be secured, in writing, on all Sub-
contracts before they are made and signed.
The Contractor shall be .held fully responsible to the Contracting
Authority and the Engineer for the acts and omissions of his Subcontractors
and of the persons directly or indirectly employed by his Subcontractors.
Nothing contained in these Specifications or in the Contract
Documents shall create any contractual relation between any Subcontractor
and the Contracting Authority.
6. THE CONTRACTOR: •
It is understood -and agreed that the Contractor has satisfied him-
self as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the
ground, the character, quality, and quantity of the materials to be encountered,
the character of the equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and
during the prosecution of the work, the general local conditions, and all
other matters which can in any way affect the work under this Contract. No
verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of
the Contracting Authority or Engineer, either before or after the execution
of this Contract, .shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations
herein contained.