1984-053 - Landfill Closure and Flow Equalization Basin Site Development Project

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4. The undersigned will furnish the bonds required by the specifi- cations and comply with all the laws of the State of Texas and the municipal and county ordinances which are pertinent to construction contracts of this nature, even though such laws or municipal ordinances may not have been quoted or referred to in these specifications. 5. The cash, certified check, or bid bond accompanying this Y 9 proposal shall be forfeited to Paris, Texas, to the extent of 10 percent of the amount of the bid in case this proposal is accepted by the owner, and the undersigned shall fail or refuse to execute the contract and furnish the performance bond required by the specifications, all within the time limit named therein and in accordance with the provisions of this proposal and the plans and specifications which are a part thereof. 6. The quantities stated in connection with the price schedule for the contract submitted herewith are approximate only and payment shall be made at the unit prices named for the actual quantities incorporated in the completed work. Only those items for which estimated quantities are given may be increased or decreased at the unit prices named. If there shall be an increase in the total payment for an item covered by a lump sum price, it shall be computed on a basis of extra work for which an increase in payment will have been earned, and if there be a decrease in a lump sum payment for any such item, it shall be made only as the result of negotiation between the undersigned and the owner. 7. The owner reserves the right to require that any bidder, before being awarded a contract, shall execute a noncollusion affidavit in such form as will satisfy the owner that the bid offered is genuine, is not a sham or collusive, and in no respect or degree is made in the interest or on behalf of any person, firm, or corporation not named in the proposal containing such bid. 8. In• order to establish a basis of quality certain processes, types of machinery and equipment or kinds of materials may be specified herein, by designating a manufacturer by name and referring to this brand or product designation. It is not the intent of these specifications to exclude other processes, equipment or materials of a type and quality equal to those designated. If a supplier desires to furnish items by manufacturers other than those specified, he shall secure the written approval of the engineer prior to submitting his order. 9. The Contractor is aware that the schedule of completion is a material part of this contract. due to legal requirements which exist for the owner. The Contractor shall complete the placement of all cover material at the landfill by December 31, 1984, and complete the entire project including all vegetative work by May 1, 1985, except that the deadline for completing the placement of Proposal -,2