2022-031 - Approving the Bid and Awarding the Contract in the amount of $265,372.50 for Concrete Demolition and Construction in the City of Paris to Richard Drake Construction, LP

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bid price shall also include #3 bars of 12 inch, or #4 bars on 18 inch centers both ways. An approved curing compound shall be applied to the surface in accordance with Item #6 — "Curing". 5. Concrete Sidewalks: a. Materials: Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete with a minimum cement contents of 5 sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete, 3% entrained air, and a compressive strength of not less than 3,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days. Reinforcing steel shall be #3 bars on 18" centers both ways located two inches (2") below the top surface of the sidewalk. As soon as the concrete has obtained its initial set, a white pigmented approved curing compound shall be applied. b. Construction " Procedure: In general, the grade of the sidewalks shall be established with respect to the curb. Forms shall be set for all sidewalk and shall be true to line and grade. Forms shall be set to provide a minimum cross slope of 1/4 inch per foot across the sidewalk toward the street. All forms shall remain in place at least twenty-four (24) hours. The plane of all joints shall make a right angle with the surface of the pavement No joints shall have an error in alignment of more than one-half (1/2") inch at any point. The edges of the slab at all joints, except where joints are sawed, shall be rounded with an edger having a radius of one- quarter (1/4") inch, except as otherwise shown on the plans. The edging shall also be done symmetrically on each section with plane of the joint Longitudinal expansion joints, joints used to separate new from old concrete, and joints around all fire hydrants shall be made of conventional one-half (1/2") inch asphalt expansion joint material extending completely through the concrete unless otherwise specified on the plans. Contraction joints shall be made in the sidewalk at regular intervals, such intervals generally being equal to the width of the sidewalk. The contractor shall grade or fill, as necessary, along the sidewalk to match the existing ground. Care will be used to insure that adjacent property outside the right-of-way line is protected. 6. Demolition: Contractor is responsible for the demolition, disposal and cleanup of existing curb/gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalk, etc. 7. Construction: Contractor is responsible for the construction of now curb/gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalk, etc. 8. ADA: All construction must comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) and standard TXDOT specifications, except as amended by the project specifications or drawings to be provided by the City. 9. Site: Contractor is responsible for keeping the project area clean during construction and is responsible for final cleanup of project site. 10. Locations: The City of Paris Public Works Department will assign project areas as needed in various locations. 11. Down Time: The City of Paris will direct the work in coordination with the contractor to expedite completion of work and to minimize any down time and moving time. 12, 1XIS1lection: The City of Paris Public Works Department will inspect the project site on a daily basis. 1 -- 13. Q4ag"e : Quantities shown in this RFB are estimated quantities only. 14. Point of Contact: The contractor selected for this assignment will work closely with City staff. The Street Superintendent, or his designee, will serve as the primary point of contact and will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the subsequent work. Other officials who will be involved in this project include, but are not limited to, the Public Works Director and the City Engineer.