IMCO General Construction, Inc. 6/10/2024

ascertainable from an inspection of the Work site (including material sites) as well as from the bid documents and other information made a part of this Contract, and, if physical testing by Bidder of the Site is permitted by the City, Bidder has completed such testing to its satisfaction; and 4. Has satisfied itself as to the adequacy of time allowed for the completion of the physical Work on the Contract. Any failure of the Bidder to take the actions described and acknowledged in this clause shall not relieve the Bidder from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the Work, or from proceeding to successfully perform the Work without additional expense to the City. The Bidder agrees that the City shall not be liable to it on any claim for additional payment or additional time or any claim whatsoever if the claim directly or indirectly results from the Bidder's failure to investigate and familiarize itself sufficiently with the conditions under which the Contract is to be performed. The Bidder shall be familiar and comply with all Federal, State, tribal, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations which might affect those engaged in the Work. The City will not consider any plea of misunderstanding or ignorance of such requirements. Bid prices shall include everything necessary for the completion of the Work including, but not limited to, providing the materials, equipment, tools, plant and other facilities, and the management, superintendence, labor, and all necessary testing services. Prospective Bidders are advised that projects with Work on or adjacent to water may require insurance coverage in compliance with: 1. The Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act (administered by U.S. Department of Labor), or 2. The State Industrial Insurance (administrated by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries), or 3. Both. The Contractor shall bear all cost for such insurance as provided in the Contract Documents. No Claim shall be allowed because of any ambiguity in the Contract if: 1. The Bidder discovers an ambiguity but fails to notify the City, or 2. The Bidder failed to discover a patent ambiguity that would be discovered by a reasonably prudent contractor in preparing its Bid. Any prospective Bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the Bid Documents, shall request the explanation or interpretation in writing by close of business seven business days preceding the Bid opening to allow a written reply to reach all prospective Bidders before the submission of their Bids. Bidder acknowledges that the Bidder has not relied on representation or warranty of the City not expressly included in the Contract Documents. The information provided by the City is not intended to be a substitute for, or a supplement to, the independent verification by the Bidder to the extent such independent investigation of the Drawings and Specifications or Site conditions is deemed necessary or desirable by the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges that they have not relied upon City or Engineer furnished information regarding site conditions in preparing and submitting a Bid. 1-02.4(1)A Interpretation of Contract Documents Should a Bidder find what is believed to be discrepancies in or omissions from the Plans, Specifications, or any other Contract Document, or should the Bidder be in doubt as to their meaning, Bidder may submit to the City a written request for an interpretation thereof. The Bidder submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the documents, if made, will be made only by addendum duly issued. All requests for interpretations must be received by the City or Engineer no later than 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening date. All questions regarding the Contract Documents shall be referred to the City at the address provided in the Contract Documents. Reservoir 3 Replacement Phase 1 Work Order No. UP3739 00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS March 2024