WPC4 2BPZCourier 10cpi#|xA~x6X@8X@Canon BJ-200ex (LQ mode)CB20LQMO.PRSx  @,hX@#|x2BVP ZF`Courier 10cpi?xxxhAox6X@8X@Canon BJ-200ex (LQ mode)CB20LQMO.PRSx  @,hX@22 &SECTION 3 @ REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF PAVED AREAS  ? 3.01` ` General ` ` The Contractor shall break out and remove from the site existing hard surface pavement, including sidewalks and driveways, which are located in the alignment of the water mains. The pavement shall be broken out to the minimum width necessary for installation of the water mains. Where existing pavement surface course is concrete and pavement removed does not extend to existing joint, the edge shall be saw cut one foot (1') more than the excavation. All concrete streets shall be removed and replaced from joint to joint. After water main has been installed and backfilled with required material, the pavement will be replaced according to the following.(#`  ? 3.02` ` Concrete Pavement ` ` The area shall be repaired by placing a twelve inch (12") subgrade of tamped sand (95% compaction). The edge of adjacent concrete slabs shall be thoroughly cleaned and dampened. The cut shall be filled with 4000 psi concrete as specified under Section 4. All concrete shall have W. R. Grace polypropylene fibers added to concrete mix at the batch plant. Fibers to be added according to manufacturer's specifications. The concrete shall be struck off and finished to conform to grade, thickness, and finish of existing adjacent surfaces. Curing shall be accomplished by spraying of approved curing compound on surface immediately after finishing. Where the cut is across a street the replacement will include the curb if a curb is present. Finish shall match existing.(#`  ? 3.03` ` Asphaltic Concrete Paving ` ` The Contractor shall place a twelve (12") limestone subgrade in cuts through asphaltic concrete paving. The asphalt shall be cut one foot (1') wider than the excavation. The edge of adjoining paving and the subgrade shall be primed with approved asphalt primer. A hot plant mixed bituminous patch shall be applied to the subgrade and rolled to conform to the thickness and grade of adjacent paving (not to exceed 6 inches in thickness). Hot plant mixed bituminous material shall meet all applicable requirements of Section 501 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (1982 Edition) for Type 3 mix.(#` (TS11h)0*0*0*Ԍ  ? 3.04` ` Concrete Sidewalks ` ` The Contractor shall break and remove from the site sidewalks which are located in the alignment of the water main and replace sidewalks after the water main line is contructed.(#` ` ` Concrete walks shall be one (1) course Portland Cement concrete pavement, as specified under Section 4, four inches (4") in thickness. A dummy joint one quarter inch (1/4") deep shall be made at four (4') intervals. A onehalf inch (1/2") expansion joint with an approved asphalt filler shall be installed at twenty feet (20') intervals, and also where walks adjoin existing walks are terminate at curbs. The base material shall be four inches (4") of compacted sand. All concrete shall have W. R. Grace polypropylene fibers added according to manufacturer's specifications.(#` ` ` Concrete in walks shall be finished to conform with existing adjacent surfaces. All edges, including those at dummy joints and expansion joints, shall be rounded to a onequarter inch (1/4") radius.(#`  ?P 3.05` ` Gravel or Shell Surface Repairs ` ` The contractor shall repair the surfacing of all gravel or shell surfaced areas (driveways, streets, and parking areas) damaged or removed by his operation. Materials used to resurface these areas shall be twelve inches (12") of shell or gravel compacted as directed by the Engineer.(#` (TS12h)0*0*0*Ԍ&SECTION 4 &CONCRETE  ?  4.01` ` General ` ` This item consists in furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of concrete work, complete, in strict accordance with the Specificatins and the Drawings. All items required to be embedded in the concrete shall have been made, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, prior to placing concrete.(#`  ? 4.02` ` Strength ` ` All concrete will be designed to the compressive strength indicated on the drawings, as determined by breaking standard six inch (6") diameter by twelve inch (12") height test specimens in accordance with procedure set forth in ASTM Specification C31 and C39.(#`  ?0 4.03` ` Materials  ? ` ` A. Cement ` `  All cement shall conform to the Standard Specifications of the ASTM, Serial Designation C-150, Type I or III.(# ` `  Cement shall be stored off the ground in a dray ventilated building. Cement which has hardened or partially set shall be removed from the site.(#  ? ` ` B. Aggregates(# ` `  Fine aggregates shall be sand having clean, hard, uncoated gains of uniform grading from fine to coarse. It shall be free from injurious amounts of salt, alkali, deleterious substances or organic impurities.(# ` `  Except for any specific gradation, fine aggregates shall conform in all respects to the Standard Specifications of the ASTM Designation C33 for Concrete Aggreagates(# (TS13 h)0*0*0*Ԍ` `  Coarse aggregate shall be thoroughly washed and screened river or bank aggregates and shall be not larger than that designated by ASTM as two inch (2") aggregate nor smaller than that designated as threefourth inch (3/4"). In all other respects, coarse aggregate shall conform to Standard Specifications of the ASTM Designation C33 for Concrete Aggregates.(# ` `  Fine and coarse aggregates shall be stored separately and in such a manner as to prevent segregation of sizes in each aggregate and to avoid the inclusion of dirt or other foreign materials in the concrete.(#  ? ` ` C. Admixtures(# ` `  The admixture, when used, shall conform to ASTM C-494, Type A, and not contain any lignin or chloride ions added during manufacture. When high temperatures exceed 85 degrees F. and/or placing conditions dictate, the Engineer may require a change from the Type A (normal) admixture to a Type D (retarding) formulation of the admixtures specified above. The air entraining admixture shall conform to ASTM C260.(#  ? ` ` D. Fine Sand and Mineral Filler ` `  An approved fine sand or a limestone mineral filler may be incorporated into the concrete at the option of the Contractor. The sand must be a finely graded sand, predominantly of the minus 50 and 100 mesh sieve, free from objectionable deleterious substances, organic to be used shall be determined by laboratory test and shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total sand used. The limestone mineral filler shall be a finely ground limestone. The percent limestone mineral filler to be used shall be determined by laboratory tests but shall not exceed six percent (6%) by weight of the total sand used in the mix.(#  ?! ` ` E. Water ` `  The water used in the preparation of mortar or concrete shall be clean and free from oil, acid, alkali, sugar, or other deleterious substances. Wherever possible, water from the mains of the local Water Works shall be used, and the Contractor (# (TS14 h)0*0*0*Ԍ` `  shall comply with all the requirements of said Water Works concerning arrangements for supply and payment of water used.(#  ?  ` ` F. Reinforcing Steel ` `  Reinforcing steel shall be new billet steel conforming to the requirements of ASTM A615, Grade 60. Bars having laps, seams, slivers, or other defects shall be rejected and shall not be used in the work. Welded wire mesh shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement, ASTM A185.(#  ? 4.04` ` Testing and Control  ?H ` ` A. General(# ` `  Testing and control of all concrete materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Engineer. No material shall be used in the concrete until certified copies of the results of tests are approved in writing by the Engineer.(#  ?P ` ` B. Concrete ` `  One (1) set of four (4) cylinders for test purposes shall be taken from each one hundred (100) cubic yards or fraction thereof, or each day's placement, whichever is less. Test specimens shall be made in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Method C31 and shall be tested in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Method C39. Of the four (4) cylinders taken two (2) will be tested for strength at seven (7) days and one (1) will be tested for strength at twentyeight (28) days. The fourth (4th) cylinder will be tested at four (4) days, fourteen (14) days, or at twentyeight (28) days as directed by the Engineer.(#  ?! 4.05` ` Proportioning of Concrete ` ` Concrete shall be proportioned by weight and in a manner ` ` directed or approved by the Engineer. The mix design ` ` shall be proportioned to achieve an average strength 750 ` ` psi higher than the design strength. The proportions ` ` shall be selected in accordance with the Specifications ` ` for Structural Concrete for Buildings ACI 301, Section ` ` 3.8. (TS15h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` ` All necessary equipment shall be provided to determine and control the actual amounts of materials entering into each concrete mix. The proportions will be changed whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, such changes become necessary to overcome deficiencies and obtain the required strength, the desired durability, density, workability, or consistency. Consistency in the field shall be measured by the slump test in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Method C143. The slump shall fall within the following limits:(#`  Type of Structure Slump in Inches ` `  hh#(- Minimum Maximum  ? Massive sections, pavements- pp211/2  <xxA F4  and slabs on the ground  ? Heavy slabs, beams, or walls-pp237  <xxA F5  ?h Thin walls and columns(-pp231/2  <xxA F6  ordinary slab or beams  ? 4.06` ` Batching and Mixing Concrete ` ` Concrete shall be mixed by a mechanical batchtype mixing plant. The rated capacity of any individual mixer shall be one half (1/2) cubic yard or more. Concrete shall be transit or plant mixed. The plant and its location shall be subject to approval by the Engineer.(#`  ? 4.07` ` Preparation for Placing ` ` Water shall be removed from excavations before concrete is deposited. Hardened concrete, wood chips and shavings and other debris shall be removed from the interior of the forms, and all hardened concrete and foreign materials shall be removed from the inner surfaces of the mixing and conveying equipment. Wood forms shall be coated with an approved form coating or, except in freezing weather, wetted with water in advance of placing so that joints will tighten and prevent seepage of cement grout from the mix. Reinforcement shall be secured in position, inspected, and approved by the Engineer before starting the placing of concrete.(#` (TS16 h)0*0*0*Ԍ  ? 4.08` ` Expansion Joints ` ` Joints between slabs on earth and vertical surfaces where indicated, or noted "Mastic Joint," shall be premolded expansion joint filler strips. Such joints shall be not less that onehalf inch (1/2") thick and the full depth of slab. The edges of concrete slabs shall be neatly finished along the edge of the premolded mastic strips with a slightly rounded edging tool.(#`  ? 4.09` ` Construction Joints ` ` The unit of operation shall not exceed eighty feet (80') in any horizontal direction. Concrete shall be placed continuously so that the unit will be monolithic in construction. At least fortyeight (48) hours shall elapse between the casting of adjoining units, unless this requirement is waived by the Engineer. Vertical joints in wall footings shall be reduced to a minimum. No jointing shall be made in footings or foundation work without written approval from the Engineer.(#`  ? 4.10` ` Placing Concrete ` ` Methods of mixing, placing, and compacting of contract shall be subject to approval by the Engineer. Concrete shall be handled from the mixer or transit truck mixer to the place of final deposit in a continuous manner and as rapidly as possible. Concrete that has attained its initial set or that has been mixed for more than thirty (30) minutes shall not be used. Concrete shall be placed in forms in a manner to prevent segregation of the aggregate and shall not be placed in concrete already hardened until provisions are made for proper bonding and keying. Concrete shall be thoroughly rodded, spaded, vibrated, or otherwise compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. External vibration of forms will not be permitted. (#`  ?@ ` ` A. Cold Weather Placement(# ` `  Unless authorized by the Engineer, concrete shall not be mixed or placed when ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F. Concrete shall be maintained at not less than 50 degrees F. for a period of seventytwo (72) hours after being placed. All slabs placed when the ambient temperature is below 50 degrees F. shall contain a water reducing(# (TS17h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  accelerator. The admixture shall conform to ASTM C494, Types "C" or "E," and have longterm test data proving its noncorrosive effect onmetal deck and reinforcing steel. All concrete shall be placed in accordance with Recommended Practice for Cold Weather Concreting, ACI 306.(#  ? ` ` B. Foundation Placement(# ` `  Concrete footings shall be placed upon undisturbed, clean surfaces, free from frost, ice, mud, standing or running water. When the foundation is on dry soil, waterproof sheathing paper shall be laid over the earth surfaces to receive the concrete.(#  ?H 4.11` ` Consolidation ` ` Concrete shall be placed in layers not over twelve (12") deep, and each layer shall be consolidated with the aid of mechanical internal vibrating equipment (minimum frequency 8,000 vibrations per minute) supplemented by hand spading, rodding, and tamping as directed by the Engineer. Vibrators shall be applied at uniformly spaced points not farther apart than eighteen inches (18").(#`  ? 4.12` ` Concrete Finish Other Than Slabs ` ` All concrete exhibiting any slight honeycomb and minor defects shall be patched, using cement mortar composed on one (1) part of cement to two (2) parts of fine aggregate. All exposed concrete surfaces shall be smooth finish obtained by use of wood forms. Sections shall be as large as practicable, with smooth, even edges and shall be installed with closed joints. Joint marks shall be smoothed off and all blemishes removed, leaving finished surfaces smoother and unmarred, subject to approval by the Engineer.(#`  ?@ 4.13` ` Concrete Slab Finishes ` ` Concrete slab shall be finished as hereinafter described.(#`  ?`" ` ` A. Troweled Finish(# ` `  After the concrete has been placed, consolidated, struck off and leveled, the concrete shall not be worked further until ready for floating. Floating shall begin when the water sheen has disappeared and when the surface has stiffened sufficiently to permit the operation.(# (TS18h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  The surface shall be floated at least twice. Two (2) steel trowelings shall be given to yield a finished surface free from depressions and defects of any kind, etc., and shall present a hard, smooth appearance. (#  ?x ` ` B. Power Machine Finishing(# ` `  In lieu of hand finishing, the Contractor has the option of using a power machine for finishing concrete surfaces, provided the machine is approved by the Engineer.(# ` `  Finishing by machine shall, in general, be as hereinbefore required for hand finishing. The method of finishing by machine shall conform with the directions of the manufacturer of the power machine.(#  ? 4.14` ` Slabs on Earth ` ` Before proceeding to construct concrete slabs on earth, all pipes under concrete floors on earth shall have received the required tests. The earth fill shall be tamped as approved by the Engineer. Any unsuitable material encountered in the subgrade shall be removed and replaced with material approved by the Engineer. The subgrade shall be brought to a true, even plane, and compacted to a solid bearing. The concrete shall be of comparatively dry consistency and shall be screened level or to the required grades, and the surface finished as herein specified.(#`  ? 4.15` ` Protection and Curing  ?  ` ` A. Curing(#  ` `  Immediately after placing or finishing, concrete surfaces not covered by forms shall be protected from the loss of surface moisture for a period of not less than seven (7) days. All slabs, with carpet, resilient tile, or left exposed shall be cured with compounds conforming to Federal Spec TT-C800A, 30% solids content minimum.(#  ?# ` ` B. Protection ` `  All other exposed surfaces shall be protected against moisture loss by covering with Kraft paper, quilts, or burlap, lapped four inches (4") at edges and ends. Kraft paper, if used, shall be sealed. (# (TS19h) 0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  The forms shall be sufficiently wetted with clean water to reduce cracks and to prevent the joints in forms from opening and by keeping the protective material thoroughly wet to prevent hair cracks from occurring in surface of the concrete.(#  ?@ 4.16` ` Forms ` ` Forms shall be maintained sufficiently rigid to prevent deformation under load. Temporary opening shall be arranged in wall and column forms and where otherwise required to facilitate cleaning and inspection. All forms shall be so constructed that they can be removed readily without hammering or prying against the concrete.(#`  ?H ` ` A. Form Ties(# ` `  Bolts and rods used for internal ties which are to be removed shall be coated with grease and so arranged that when the forms are removed all metal will be not less than one inch (1") from any concrete surface. Wire ties will not be permitted where the concrete surface will be exposed to weathering or any point where discoloration will be objectionable. The design of form ties shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` B. Control Joints(# ` `  Control joints, when required, shall conform to the details and locations indicated on the plans. The sealant and caulking compound shall comply with the requirements and recommendations of the manufacturer. The surface of the caulked slot shall be clean and smooth and any sagging or wrinkles shall be corrected. The color of the caulking compound shall match the concrete as approved by the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` C. Filling TieRod or Bolt Holes(# ` `  Holes remaining from bolts or tie rods shall be filled solid with cement mortar. Holes passing entirely through the wall shall be filled from inside face with a device that will force the mortar through to the outside face using a stop held at the outside wall suface to ensure complete filling. Holes which do not pass entirely(# (TS20 h) 0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  through the walls shall be packed thoroughly full. All excess mortar at the face of filled holes shall be struck off flush.(#  ? 4.14` ` Repair of Defective Areas ` ` With the prior approval of the Engineer, as to method and procedures, all repairs of defective areas shall conform to the requirements of ACI 301, Chapter 9.(#` (TS21 h) 0*0*0*Ԍ &SECTION 5 !EXISTING UTILITIESă  ? 5.01` ` Scope ` ` This section covers the relocation of existing utilities, both known and unknown.(#`  ? 5.02` ` City Water and Sewer Lines  ?` ` ` A. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately if any existing water main or sewer main interferes with the Contractor's operations. City utilities shall be relocated by the City at no cost to the Contractor unless otherwise noted on the Project Drawings.(#  ? ` ` B. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and avoiding water and sewer service lines to individual properties. Damages to service line shall be repaired at the Contractor's cost. The Contractor shall relocate water and sewer service lines as required at no additional cost to the Owner.(#  ? ` ` C. Where existing utilities lines cannot be relocated conflict boxes shall be installed. Conflict boxes shall be approved by the Engineer prior to installation.(#  ? 5.03` ` Privately Owned Utilities ` ` Existing privately owned utilities such as gas mains, power poles, telephone pole or telephone conduits requiring relocating to prevent interference with the Contractor's work shall be relocated by the company owning the utility except as designated on the drawings. The cost of such relocation shall be paid by the Owner.(#`  ? 5.04` ` Unknown Utilities  ?! ` ` A. The drawings attempt to indicate the location of all known utilities within the limits of the work. However, the Contractor shall be responsible to visually inspect his entire project to determine the existence of any additional construction conflicting with his work.(# (TS22 h) 0*0*0*Ԍ  ? ` ` B. In the event the Contractor encounters an unknown utility in his operations and such item will interfere with the work and will require relocation, the Contractor shall expeditiously arrange such relocation in conformance with the applicable paragraphs above.(#  ?@ 5.05` ` Coordination of Utilities Relocation  ? ` ` A. The Contractor shall be completely responsible to coordinate and schedule such relocation of utilities in a manner to prevent any delay in his operations due to relocation work.(#  ? ` ` B. No "standby" allowance will be paid to the Contractor in the event of his failure to notify and cause the proper agency to relocate any known utility in such agency's charge which interferes with the work.(# (TS23 h) 0*0*0*Ԍ &SECTION 6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT  ? 6.01` ` Scope ` ` This section shall cover all items for which the Contractor is to be compensated.(#`  ? 6.02` ` Water Mains ` ` Measurement of accepted water mains shall be made along the centerline thereof, and no deductions shall be made for valves or fittings. Payment shall be made according to the unit price for furnishing and installing pipe of the specified size. Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in these specifications, the bid price shall include the cost for all incidental work.(#`  ? 6.03` ` Cast Iron Fittings ` ` Payment of accepted cast iron fittings shall be by the number of units of cast iron fittings installed, and per the unit price for each unit.(#`  ?P 6.04` ` Gate Valves and Boxes ` ` Measurement of gate valves and boxes, including concrete bases and concrete slabs at grade, shall be the number of units installed and accepted. Payment will be made according to the unit price bid for furnishing and installing gate valves and boxes.(#`  ? 6.05` ` Fire Hydrant Assemblies  ` ` Measurement of fire hydrant assemblies shall be a count of the actual number of assemblies furnished, installed, and accepted. Each type of hydrant shall include the hydrant, piping, fittings from main, the 6" valve, box, and cover, reaction backing, and other incidental items necessary to complete the work. Payment shall be made according to unit price bid.(#`  ?`" 6.06` ` Connections to Existing Water Mains ` ` Measurement of tiein assemblies shall be a count of the number and types of tieins made and accepted. Tiein assemblies shall include all work necesary to complete(#` (TS24 h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` ` the pipe connection. Fittings, pipe, valve, box, and cover as shown on Drawings to complete the connection shall be paid for under various unit prices in the contract. Payment for tieins shall be made according to unit price bid.(#`  ?x 6.07` ` Service Line ` ` Measurement of accepted service line installations shall be for each installation including all labor and miscellaneous fittings required to tap new 3/4" line into main, trench and lay new 3/4" line, supply and install service clamp and corporation stop.(#`  ? 6.07XX` ` Meter Box(#` ` ` Measurement of accepted meter box installations shall be for each properly furnished and installed meter box. Work to include any labor and materials to connect meter to existing house service line.(#`  ?0 6.09` ` Limestone ` ` Measurement and payment for accepted limestone shall be by the CY truck measure. Payment shall include any miscellaneous labor to place and compact material for pipe bedding, road bedding or driveways.(#`  ? 6.10` ` Concrete and Asphalt ` ` Measurement of pavement (roadways, driveways, parking areas, and sidewalks), either concrete or asphaltic which are cut and repaired as herein before specified shall be by the square yard. Prices bid shall include the cost of cutting and removing pavement, sand backfill, base material labor, and all incidental work required.(#`  ? 6.11` ` Record Drawings ` ` Measurement and payment for record drawings shall be for all labor, material and expense required to furnish the City Engineering Department with an accurate set of reproducible drawings reflecting all locations of mains, service lines, valves and fittings within the project area.(#` (TS25 h)0*0*0*Ԍ  ? 6.12` ` Project Safety ` ` Measurement and payment for project safety shall be at the lump sum unit price bid. Price shall include all cost for supplying and installation of barricades and traffic control.(#`  ?@ 6.13` ` Seeding ` ` The Contractor shall seed all construction areas after completion. No additional payment shall be made for seeding, fertilizer, or watering to assure proper growth of the seeding.(#` (TS26 h)0*0*0*Ԍ&SECTION 7 HORTICULTURAL REQUIREMENTS  ?  7.01` ` Description ` ` This section shall consist of furnishing and installing all horticultural work required.(#`  ? Note:` ` The Horticultural Requirements Section does not cover clearing and grubbing. Provision for these items is made in the bid items.(#`  ?( 7.02` ` Definitions  ? ` ` A. Primary Lawn Area ` `  That portion of ground between the back of curb and the font face and/or side face of an existing residence and neutral grounds, which contains a mostly solid covering of grass and/or grass sod, including shrubbery, plants, trees, landscaping, etc.(#  ? ` ` B. Secondary Lawn Area(# ` `  That portion of ground in utility servitudes and/or common areas not considered residential yard areas, including shrubbery plants, trees, etc.(#  ?p 7.03` ` Horticultural Requirements  ? ` ` A. The Contractor is financially responsible for all negligent damage or death of trees within the construction area.(#  ?  ` ` B. Tree roots broken by construction shall be cut clean and painted with a commercial grade tree paint. Above ground injuries shall be painted as well as root cuts.(#  ? ` ` C. Contractor shall not store equipment or materials, nor park vehicles within the driplines of any trees. The dripline extends from one edge of a tree's canopy to the other edge.(#  ?# ` ` D. City property shall be returned to existing condition or better. There shall be no shells, bricks, stones, concrete, asphalt, or other debris(# ` `  left on the the surface or within the top six inches (6") of backfill in the work area. (# (TS27 h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  Backfill shall be Batture sand, native soil, or topsoil, as specified by the plans, specifications, or Project Engineer. Any sand backfill in an area to be sodded shall be topped with two inches (2") to six inches (6") of a cohesive topsoil approved by the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` E. Topsoil shall be fertile, friable, natural surface soil obtained from a well drained area, and free of all stones, brush, weeds, shale, stumps, roots or other litter. Topsoil shall have three percent (3%) to twenty percent (20%) organic matter, and an acidity range between pH 5.0 to 8.0 inclusive. The Engineer may accept a topsoil without certification or statement of origin. However, if the Engineer has any doubt about the suitability of a proposed topsoil, the Engineer may require the Contractor to furnish a statement regarding the source of the topsoil and a certified chemical and mechanical analysis made by an approved testing laboratory. Any cost incurred shall be borne by the Contractor.(#  ? ` ` F. Plant materials damaged or killed by Contractor's activities shall be replaced by the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for fertilizing, watering, and maintaining replaced plant materials as required. Contractor shall replace any plant materials which die within one hundred twenty (120) days of damage or installation.(#  ? ` ` G. In primary lawn areas disturbed by construction, the Contractor may salvage, and maintain alive, existing grass sod, from the areas of proposed construction. For this alternative, bare earth areas shall be cultivated and fertilized before slab sod installation. Salvaged slab sod shall be mostly composed of grass or grasses and approved for seeding. Use of salvaged slab sod eliminates the requirement for cohesive topsil over sand backfill.(#  ?! ` ` H. Alternative to salvaging grass sod, the Contractor, at his option, may elect to furnish and install new slab sod in primary lawn areas disturbed by construction. For this alternative, bare earth areas shall be cultivated and fertilized before slab sod installation and watered before and(# (TS28 h)0*0*0*Ԍ ` `  after installation. Use of new slab sod eliminates the requirement for cohesive topsoil over sand backfill. New slab sod shall be one type throughout the project. This shall be determined by the Engineer.(#  ?x ` ` I. Secondary lawn areas once areas have been finish graded, the Contractor shall seed bare earth areas within the limits of construction. The type of seed and rate of seeding shall be determined by the date of planting, as follows:(#  ?( ` `  1.` March through September Louisiana Office of Highways Seed Mixture "G," (Hulled Bermuda) shall be spread at the rate of thirty (30) pounds per acre;(#  ? ` `  2.` September through February Louisiana Office of Highways Seed Mixture "F," (50% Kentucky 31 Fescue, 25% inoculated Crimson Clover, 25% Pensacola Bahia) shall be spread at the rate of forty (40) pounds per acre;(#  ? ` `  3.` February through March Louisiana Office Highways Seed Mixture "C," (33% Hulled Bermuda, 66% inoculated (Crimson Clover) shall be spread at the rate of thirty (30) pounds per acre.(#  ?p Note: Ditch side slopes and bottoms shall be seeded as (#(#K ` `  well as ditch shoulder areas.  ? 7.04` ` Horticultural Outline ` ` The Contractor shall prepare a written outline of Horticultural work to be accomplished. The outline shall be type written and shall contain operational sequences, methods and procedures, watering schedules, etc. The outline shall be submitted to the City of Slidell Planning Department for review and approval. The Planning Department must approve of the Horticultural outline prior to issuance of the "Notice to Proceed." The Contractor shall notify the Planning Department no less than fortyeight (48) hours prior to conducting any Horticultural work.(#` (TS29 h)0*0*0*Ԍ &SECTION 8 x!SAFETY REQUIREMENTS  ? 8.01` ` Scope ` ` This section shall cover all items necessary to ensure that the Contractor performs his duties as specified in the previous parts of these specifications with regard to safety and protection of life and property. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain safe working conditions and observe safety standards.(#`  ? 8.02` ` Barricades ` ` The Contractor shall at all times provide barricades to prevent unauthorized passage in the work area by pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic. Contractor shall follow recommended guidelines of the Manual for uniform Traffic Control Devices for placement of all work zone traffic control.(#`  ? 8.03` ` Flagmen ` ` The Contractor shall at all times provide a minimum of one (1) flagman to safely route traffic (pedestrian and vehicular) around the work area. The flagmen shall conform to any and all regulations governing the wearing apparel of flagmen as stated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.(#`  ? 8.04` ` Flagging (Construction Tape) ` ` When deemed necessary by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide and place construction tape to prevent unauthorized passage of traffic (pedestrian or vehicular) in work areas where impending danger exists. No direct payment shall be made for this item.(#`  ?@ 8.05` ` Interruption of Utility Service ` ` Residents are to be promptly notified of any interruption of utility service (pending or emergency) so that they may take the necessary precautions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages resulting from the interruption of utility services. Gas and water service are of particular concern.(#` (TS30 h)0*0*0*Ԍ &SECTION 9 PRESTART REQUIREMENTS  ? 9.01` `  Project Sign  ` `  One sign required to be paut at Front and Clara streets.(#  ? 9.02` `  Project Video ` `  The Contractor shall be required to video tape each project area before and after construction. This video tape shall be a VHS tape. This tape or a copy thereof shall be provided to the Owner for record purposes. Work on the project may not commence until the video taping prior to construction is completed.(# ` `  No direct payment shall be made for this item.(#` h)0*0*0*Ԍ(TS31 h)0*0*0*Ԍ %SECTION 10 "PROJECT CLOSEOUTă  ?x 10.01` ` Record Drawing ` ` Upon completion of the project and before the final payment, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner, one set of blueline record plans with the elevations and locations of all improvements implemented in this project. The surveying shall be by registered surveyor. All record drawings submitted shall be stamped by the registered surveyor as an accurate description of improvements of this project. Elevations shall be referenced to M. S. L.(#` ` ` The City of Slidell is not responsible for providing a bench mark for record drawings.(#` ` ` The City of Slidell will provide sepias to the Contractor for completing record drawings.(#` XX` ` Payment of this item shall be at the bid price and made as part of the final payment to the Contractor.(#` ` ` The final payment (retainage) shall not be released until satisfactory record drawings are submitted.(#`  ?8 10.02` ` Completion Video ` ` The Contractor shall deliver a satisfactory video tape with the preconstruction and post construction information. Final payment (retainage) shall not be paid until receipt of the video.(#`  ? 10.03` ` Lien Period ` ` The Contractor is responsible to record the completion of the contract with the Recorder of Mortgages in Covington, LA. This will begin the Lien Period which is 45 days. Upon passage of the 45day period, the Contractor is to file a request for final payment with the Owner. The request for final payment shall be submitted to the Owner within ninety (90) days of the completion of the contract. The start of the ninety day period shall be considered to be the date of the formal letter of acceptance of the project by the Owner. ANY RETAINAGE AMOUNTS NOT REQUESTED BY THE END OF THIS NINETYDAY PERIOD SHALL BE FORFEITED BY THE CONTRACTOR.(#` (TS32h)0*0*0*Ԍ PART III SPECIFICATIONS x!DIVISION II PLANS XNOTE: The drawings entitled "Install Fire Hydrants and Water Mains" prepared by the City of Slidell Engineering Department and made part of the specifications, are considered a part of same as if hereto attached.(# (TS33h)0*0*0*Ԍ   ` `    h)0*0*0*Ԍ