Opening of Quotes - Curb & Sidewalk Repair Proj No. 120-001A - TX Concrete, LLC

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Version 2/14/2020 Page - 9 Public Works Quote 2. The Contractor shall minimize the area of disturbances not included in the plans. All areas disturbed within the right of way that are not paved shall receive Kentucky Bluegrass seeding or an approved mixture of Kentucky Bluegrass. The seeding shall be applied in a mixture of water and mulching material in accordance with INDOT Standard Specifications section 621. The contractor is responsible for watering for thirty (30) days after placement of the seed. The cost of seeding and watering will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost of the concrete curb ramp. 3. The Contractor shall place four (4) inches of rich top soil in all disturbed areas that require seeding. The cost of topsoil, and the cost of soil removal as necessary to achieve proper depth, shall not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost of the concrete curb ramp. a. A pH test is required before top soil is brought to site. b. pH test results must demonstrate a pH level between 6.6 and 7.2. pH test results shall be provided to the City of South Bend inspector. c. Existing topsoil may be reused if deemed suitable by the engineer. 4. The cost of grading, topsoil, and seeding in disturbed areas shall not be paid for separately, but shall be incidental to the cost of the concrete curb ramp. 5. Ramps shall include handicap ramp detectable warning elements that shall be tiles. Only tiles that are two (2) feet by five (5) feet as manufactured by Armor Tile, or approved equal, shall be used (no exceptions). The perimeter of the tile area shall be tolled jointed during the installation. Failure to joint the tile edges by the Contractor will result in removal and replacement by the contractor without additional compensation. The cost of the detectable warning panels shall be included in this item. 6. Contractor shall provide an asphalt patch at the base of each curb ramp that extends 22” from the face of curb and spans the entire width of the curb ramp. Within patch area, asphalt shall be milled to a depth of 1.5” below the top of existing pavement. Patch shall be constructed to achieve a smooth and ADA compliant transition between the curb ramp and pavement. Removal and replacement of existing pavement shall not be paid for separately, but included in the cost of the curb ramp. 7. Curb ramps shall comply with revised INDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications effective for lettings on or after September 1, 2017, except as modified as shown on the plans or as noted herein. Transverse grooving as shown on the INDOT Standard Drawings shall not be applied to concrete curb ramps installed as part of this project. 8. If tree roots are encountered and must be removed due to grades, the contractor shall contact a representative from the City of South Bend Engineering Division. Tree roots shall not be removed without the on-site approval of the Engineer. The cost of root removal shall not be paid for separately but shall be included on the cost of other items. 9. Payment shall be made at the Unit Price specified in the Proposal as follows: ONE-WAY PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMP ………. SY PAIRED PERPENDICULAR CURB RAMP …………. SY XXX. CONCRETE APPROACH, REMOVE A. Prevailing Specifications: 2020, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 202 B. Additions: 1. The pay item shall include the removal of existing concrete approaches in locations scheduled for replacement. Precise removal limits shall be coordinated with the Engineer. The cost of hauling of materials offsite shall not be paid for separately, but included in the cost of concrete approach removal. 2. Concrete or other items outside the removal limits damaged by the Contractor or any subcontractors during the removal process will be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional cost. 3. Saw cuts required for removal shall not be paid for separately, but included in the cost of the approach removal. 4. Payment shall be made at the Unit Price as specified in the Proposal as follows: CONCRETE APPROACH, REMOVE……….SY