Reece Construction Company Inc 4/24/2018

CITY OF EVERETT SPECIAL PROVISIONS ' 3. Use hydrant wrenches only to open hydrants. Make certain the hydrant valve is fully open because "cracking" the hydrant valve causes damage to the hydrant valve. Provide an approved auxiliary valve on the outlet line for control purposes. Close fire hydrant valves slowly to avoid a surge in the system that creates excess pressure on water lines. Carefully note the importance of following these directions. 4. If Contractor's employees use the wrong wrench to open a hydrant causing ' damage the hydrant valve stem or operating nut or both, the Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with repairing the damaged hydrant valve stem or operating nut or both. Immediately notify the City's water utility so that the damage can be repaired as quickly as possible. 5. Notify City water utility immediately upon completing the use of the hydrants so the hydrants may be inspected for possible damage. City water utility will repair damage resulting from the use of the hydrants by the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for repair cost and cost, if necessary, shall be withheld from the final payment to the Contractor. 6. City water utility will fine Contractor for violation of these requirements. Contractor shall also be liable for damage suits resulting from malfunctioning of Contractor damaged fire hydrants not being operational in the event of fire. 7. There will be no charge for the volume of water used. 1 2-07.4 Measurement Revise 2-07.4 to read as follows: Water will not be measured. 2-07.5 Payment Revise 2-07.5 to read as follows: All costs for the Work described in Section 2-07 shall be included with the Work with no direct compensation made. 2-09 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION 2-09.2 Materials Supplement 2-09.2 by adding the following at end of the materials list: Foundation Material Class A or B 9-03.17 Standard Specifications 1 2-09.3 Construction Requirements 2-09.3(1) General Requirements 2-09.3(1)C Removal of Unstable Base Material Delete all paragraphs in 2-09.3(1)C and substitute the following: When the material at the bottom of an excavation is not stable enough to support the Structure, the Contractor shall excavate below grade to the depth required by the Engineer and replace the unstable material with Foundation Material Class A or B. Place Foundation Material Class A or B in layers not more than six inches thick and compact to minimum of 90-percent maximum density as determined by 2-03.3(14)D. Dispose of unsuitable material removed to make room for foundation material by hauling to a waste site obtained and provided by the Contractor in accordance with 2-03.3(7)C. Water Main Improvement S Division 2—EARTHWORK January29, 2018 P WO No.—UP3664 SP—135