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Technical Specifications FY¥2019 Paving Prograrn

ITEM 604.4 - REPAIR OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
A. SCOPE

This work consists of repairing existing structures below 12” from the bottom of existing casting
frame.

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

The contractor shall include all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to
repair existing structures other than within the top 12 inches below the bottom of casting frame.
Repairs in that section shall not be paid under this item.

The Contractor is responsible for the management of stormwater to all structures altered/dropped
for paving operations for the duration of the project until final pavement has been placed and
accepted by the City and/or the Engineer. The Contractor shall prevent any materials from
entering drain and sewer structures from this operation and shall clean out said structures if
material enters them as directed by the Engineer.

Mortar shall comply with NEDOT Section 707. Brick shall comply with NHDOT 604.2.4 and be
AASHTO M91 Grade SS brick. Contractor shall provide the City with material slips certifying
brick meets requirements.

Mortar shall be tooled into every vertical joint between bricks Prior to installing a new horizontal
brick layer. Mortar between brick layers shall be 3/8” thick and fully cover all bricks in the layer.
Use of the weight of castings and additional brick layers to facilitate joint filling and further

All mortar shall be mixed with a cement mixer as approved by the Engineer. Mixing mortar by
hand/shovel will not be permitted.

Unless otherwise noted herein, this work shall conform to the latest approved City of Nashua
Standard Specifications for Road Construction, City of Nashua Standard Specifications for
Sewers and Drains, and the latest approved NHDOT Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction. The most stringent specification shall apply unless otherwise directed by
the Engineer,

Cc. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Payment for the repair of existing castings shall be at the contract unit price per vertical foot.

This payment shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and all else needed to complete the
work under this item.

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necessary, make an adjustment in the compensation paid to Professional Engineer such that
Professional Engineer receives total compensation in the same amount as it would have
received in the event of a termination-at-will.

C. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TERMINATION Upon termination of the contract, the City
of Nashua may take over the work and prosecute it to completion by agreement with
another party or otherwise. In the event Professional Engineer shall cease conducting
business, the City of Nashua shall have the right to solicit applications for employment
from any employee of the Professional Engineer assigned to the performance of the
contract.

Neither party shall be considered in default of the performance of its obligations hereunder
to the extent that performance of such obligations is prevented or delayed by any cause,
existing or future, which is beyond the reasonable control of such party. Delays arising
from the actions or inactions of one or more of Professional Engineer's principals, officers,
employees, agents, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, or suppliers are expressly
recognized to be within Professional Engineer's control.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION _ The parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute related to this
contract as follows. Either party shall provide to the other party, in writing and with full
documentation to verify and substantiate its decision, its stated position concerning the
dispute. No dispute shall be considered submitted and no dispute shall be valid under this
provision unless and until the submitting party has delivered the written statement of its
position and full documentation to the other party. The parties shall then attempt to resolve
the dispute through good faith efforts and negotiation between the City of Nashua
Representative and a Professional Engineer Representative. At all times, Professional
Engineer shall carry on the work under this contract and maintain and complete work in
accordance with the requirements of the contract or determination or direction of the City
of Nashua. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute as described above within 30
days, if requested in writing by either the City of Nashua or the Professional Engineer
within 14 days after the 30 days described above , the parties shall attempt to resolve the
dispute by entering into structured non-binding negotiations with the assistance of a
mediator on a without prejudice basis. The mediator shall be appointed by agreement of
the parties, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the parties cannot agree
to a mediator within 30 days or the dispute cannot be settled within a period of thirty (30)
days with the mediator, the parties’ reserve the right to pursue any available legal and/or
equitable remedies for any breaches of this contract except as that right may be limited by
the terms of this contract.

NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY Apart from a written extension of time, no payment,
compensation, or adjustment of any kind shall be made to Professional Engineer for
damages because of hindrances or delays in the progress of the work from any cause, and
Professional Engineer agrees to accept in full satisfaction of such hindrances and delays
any extension of time that the City of Nashua may provide.

INSURANCE Professional Engineer shall carry and maintain in effect during the
performance of services under this contract:

> General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence;
$2,000,000 aggregate;
> $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Automobile Liability;

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outer edge of the masonry. Mortar shall be placed on top of the bottom flange and smoothly
finished to have a slight slope that will shed water away from the frame.

All mortar shall be mixed with a cement mixer as approved by the Engineer, Mixing mortar by
hand/shovel will not be permitted.

C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment for adjusting existing castings shall be at the contract unit price specified for each. This
payment shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and all else needed to complete the work
under this item.

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ITEM 604.46 ~ REPLACE CASTING
A. SCOPE

covers, and catch basin frames and grates as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer. Any repair needed to the existing structure within the 12 inches below the bottom of
the casting shall be included and performed under this item, Any further repair needed to the
existing structure shall be performed under Item 604.4.

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

This item shall include all labor, materials (except for frames and covers), equipment, and
transportation necessary to replace castings, and to set them at new overlay elevation. Frames,
covers, and grates will be provided by the City of Nashua at 9 Stadium Drive in Nashua. This

restoration work.

All materials, labor, equipment, and transportation required to excavate, to lower structure,
temove the plate and place plate at locations of castings lowered to facilitate reclaim or milling
operations shall be subsidiary to Item 604.47. The Contractor is responsible for the management
of stormwater to all structures altered/dropped for paving operations for the duration of the
Project until final pavement has been placed and accepted by the City and/or the Engineer,

Mortar shall comply with NHDOT Section 707. Brick shall comply with NHDOT 604.2.4 and be
AASHTO M91 Grade SS brick. Contractor shall provide the City with material slips certifying
that brick meets requirements.

Mortar shall be tooled into every vertical joint between bricks prior to installing a new horizontal
brick layer. Mortar between brick layers shall be 3/8” thick and fully cover all bricks in the layer.
Use of the weight of castings and additional brick layers to facilitate joint filling and further
spreading of mortar is not permitted. All brickwork shall be sealed on the outside and inside of

All mortar shall be mixed with a cement mixer as approved by the Engineer. Mixing mortar by
hand/shovel will not be permitted.

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ITEM 604.47 — DROP AND PLATE CASTING

A. SCOPE

This work consists of Temoving existing manhole casting, removing brick and mortar supporting
the casting, Plating the hole over the Structure, and backfilling the hole. Excavation, plate
removal, and final adjustment to proposed grade will be covered under Items 604.45, Item
604.46, and Item 604.4 as determined by the Engineer,

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

records identifying, with Measurements, where all dropped castings are located. Contractor is
responsible for management of all castings once they are removed from the manholes, and for
locating all dropped castings when they need to be adjusted.

the Engineer,

C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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ITEM 609.01 - GRANITE CURBING
A. SCOPE

This work shall consist of constructing curb as shown on the plans or as ordered by the Engineer.
Work includes furnishing, Placing, and cleanup work associated with the installation of the curb.
Curb shall be installed on a Properly graded, compacted bed of crushed gravel subgrade.

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

Cc. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Granite curb will be measured by the linear foot to the nearest 0.1 foot, from end to end along the
lower edge of the exposed face of the curbing and shall include al] required excavation and base
course material.

in place, and shall include full compensation for material, labor, equipment, and all else needed
to complete the work under this item.

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ITEM 609.5 —RESET GRANITE CURB
A. SCOPE

This work shall consist of removal, Stockpiling and resetting granite curb as shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Furnishing and placing all materials required for
resetting granite curb shall be included.

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shal] furnish all materials, labor and equipment necessary for resetting granite
curb in accordance with relevant provisions of Section 609 of the NHDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition, and City of Nashua Standard
Specifications for Sidewalk Construction, latest edition. The most stringent specifications shal]
apply unless otherwise directed by the Engineer,

C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Contractor shall record the location and linear feet of granite curb reset for each street. Payment
is contingent upon submittal of quantities in a per street format.