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1 <br /> CITY OF EVERETT SPECIAL PROVISIONS <br /> 7-09.3(19) Connections <br /> Delete 7-09.3(19)A and substitute the following: <br /> 7-09.3(19)A Connections to Existing Mains <br /> Only City Utilities Department personnel may make connections to existing <br /> water mains after successful pressure testing, disinfection and flushing of the ' <br /> new mains. <br /> Complete new main construction to within 8 feet of connection to existing <br /> main and to an acceptable vertical and horizontal alignment to facilitate COE <br /> forces making the final connection. If the connection is a hot-tap, Contractor <br /> may begin at the existing main. Schedule arrangements with the City Utilities <br /> Department a minimum of five business days in advance of making <br /> connections to the existing water main(s). 111 <br /> Provide traffic control and expose the water main at the connection allowing <br /> sufficient room for COE forces to make connection, including, and not limited <br /> to, properly shoring and sheeting the excavation in accordance with <br /> requirements of WISHA, RCW 49.17 including WAC 296-155. Should City <br /> personnel determine the excavation and shoring and sheeting do not meet <br /> the requirements of WISHA. RCW 49.17, including WAC 296-155. City <br /> personnel will notify Contractor to make necessary modifications to bring the <br /> excavation and shoring into compliance prior to City personnel entering the <br /> trench. <br /> Repair damage to existing pipe caused by the Contractor's operations at <br /> Contractor's expense. <br /> Proceed continuously once Work is started on a connection without <br /> interruption and as rapidly as possible until completed. City will not permit <br /> shutoff of mains overnight, over weekends, or on holidays. <br /> Notify COE water customers affected by water shut off if the connection to the <br /> existing system involves turning off the water. Provide a minimum of 48- <br /> hours prior notice. The Engineer will advise which property owners to notify. <br /> Due to the high traffic volumes and commercial customers, Contractor will <br /> need to perform connections at 35th Street and Compass Heatlhcare between <br /> 7:00 pm and 6:00 am on weekdays, or 6:00 am and noon on weekends. <br /> Coordinate with COE Water Department at least 5 business days in advance <br /> for main shutdowns. No additional compensation to the unit bid prices will be <br /> allowed for Contractor to coordinate and perform night time connections. Do <br /> NOT operate valves on the existing system. Only City Utilities Department <br /> personnel may operate water system valves. <br /> 7-09.3(19)A1 16-Inch Connection to CAS Main (@ Pacific Ave) <br /> COE forces will provide sleeve, valve and valve box, perform the hot tap, <br /> and provide fittings necessary for this connection. <br /> Refer to 1-07.23(1) Construction Under Traffic for lane closure <br /> requirements to perform this work. <br /> 7-09.3(21) Thrust Blocking <br /> Revise the first sentence of the first paragraph to read as follows: <br /> Place concrete thrust blocking, as noted on the Plans and described in these <br /> Special Provisions, at bends where new ductile iron pipe connects to existing cast <br /> iron pipe. <br /> Supplement 7-09.3(21) by adding the following: <br /> Water Main Replacement"Q" Division 7—WATER MAIN July 8, 2016 <br /> -Broadway <br /> WO No.—UP3612 SP-152 <br />