Common use of Utility Conflicts Clause in Contracts

Utility Conflicts. Utility companies having known facilities that conflict with the construction of this project will be directed by the Department to adjust or relocate their facilities and will be notified of the contract award. Conform to all the requirements of the Specifications as they relate to cooperation with utility owners and the protection of utility installations that exist on the project. Refer to the requirements of Section 107, Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public, with particular attention to Subsection 107.21. Coordinate The Work with any work to be performed by others in any right of way clearance and arrange a schedule of operations that will allow for completion of the Project within the specified contract time. Where stage construction is required, notify the utility owner when each stage of work is completed and the site is available for utility work to proceed. Information concerning utility facilities known to exist within the project limits, including the list of owners, is shown on the plans. Under Georgia Code Section 32-6-171, utilities are required to remove or relocate their facilities. The Department is required to give the utility at least 60 days written notice directing the removal and relocation, and the utility is required to begin removal within a reasonable time thereafter. Under agreements with the Department, Georgia Power Company, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Southern Bell, all other local service telephone companies, all Electric Membership Cooperatives and certain other utilities, are liable to the Contractor for his cost for delays to construction that are due to the utilities failure to clear conflicts within reasonable time as may be approved by the Department or the Contractor. The Contractor may bill the utility company directly for any costs or delays as described in the agreement between the Department and the utility company. Such bill shall be sufficiently detailed to allow the utility company to verify that the charges are accurate and properly attributable to delays in relocation of their facilities. Upon request, copies of all agreements with utility companies having facilities on this project will be made available for examination by the Contractor at the Department's District Office. In accordance with Subsection 105.06 of the Specifications, the Department is not liable for payment of any claims due to utility delays, inconvenience or damage sustained by the Contractor due to interference of any utilities or appurtenances, or the operation of moving them. In accordance with Subsection 107.21.G delays by utilities will continue to be considered by the Department in charging Contract Time. For purposes of applying provisions of this paragraph, railroads and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (▇▇▇▇▇) are considered utilities. 101.10 Board 101.22 Department 101.24 Engineer 101.62 State Highway Engineer 101.81 Treasurer Acting directly or thorough his duly authorized representative Same as 101.13 - Chief Engineer (above) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY FINANCE DIRECTOR SECTION 102: BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS Subsection 102.01 PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Delete in its entirety and substitute the following: "Bids will be considered only from experienced and well equipped Contractors engaged in work of this type and magnitude. Contractors must be presently pre-qualified to do this type of work with the Georgia Department of Transportation and have received a Certificate of Qualification in accordance with the Rules and Regulations approved and adopted by the State Transportation Board." Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications, which entitle him to considerations as a responsible Contractor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last two years may be required giving the location, size and listing equipment available for use on this work. Before accepting any bid, the County may require evidence of the Contractor's financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the contract." "The County will not be responsible for Bidders' errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws and regulations." The Bidder shall submit his Proposal on the form furnished by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY. The blank spaces on the Proposal shall be filled in correctly for each Pay Item (except Alternate Items) and the Bidder shall write in ink the Unit Price or a Lump Sum Price as called for in the Proposal for each Pay Item listed therein. In addition, the Bidder shall also show the products of the respective Unit Prices and quantities and the total amount of the Bid by adding the amounts of all Bid Items. In the event of a discrepancy in any of the figures, the Unit Price will govern and the Bid will be recalculated. In the case of Alternate Items, Unit Prices shall be entered for only one alternate. If the Proposal is made by an individual, its name and post office address shall be shown; if by a partnership, the name and post office address of one member of the partnership shall be shown; if by a corporation, the Proposal shall show the name, title and business address of the officer signing the Proposal. The Bidder’s Proposal shall be signed in ink by the individual, by one or more members of a partnership, or by one or more of the officers of a corporation whichever is applicable. In the event of a joint venture, the Proposal shall be signed in ink by each individual involved, by each partnership through one or more of its members, or by each corporation through one or more officers of the corporation, whichever is applicable. Proposals not properly signed may be disqualified and rejected.

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Utility Conflicts. Utility companies having known facilities that conflict with the construction of this project will be directed by the Department to adjust or relocate their facilities and will be notified of the contract award. Conform to all the requirements of the Specifications as they relate to cooperation with utility owners and the protection of utility installations that exist on the project. Refer to the requirements of Section 107, Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public, with particular attention to Subsection 107.21. Coordinate The Work with any work to be performed by others in any right of way clearance and arrange a schedule of operations that will allow for completion of the Project within the specified contract time. Where stage construction is required, notify the utility owner when each stage of work is completed and the site is available for utility work to proceed. Information concerning utility facilities known to exist within the project limits, including the list of owners, is shown on the plans. Under Georgia Code Section 32-6-171, utilities are required to remove or relocate their facilities. The Department is required to give the utility at least 60 days written notice directing the removal and relocation, and the utility is required to begin removal within a reasonable time thereafter. Under agreements with the Department, Georgia Power Company, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Southern Bell, all other local service telephone companies, all Electric Membership Cooperatives and certain other utilities, are liable to the Contractor for his cost for delays to construction that are due to the utilities failure to clear conflicts within reasonable time as may be approved by the Department or the Contractor. The Contractor may bill the utility company directly for any costs or delays as described in the agreement between the Department and the utility company. Such bill shall be sufficiently detailed to allow the utility company to verify that the charges are accurate and properly attributable to delays in relocation of their facilities. Upon request, copies of all agreements with utility companies having facilities on this project will be made available for examination by the Contractor at the Department's District Office. In accordance with Subsection 105.06 of the Specifications, the Department is not liable for payment of any claims due to utility delays, inconvenience or damage sustained by the Contractor due to interference of any utilities or appurtenances, or the operation of moving them. In accordance with Subsection 107.21.G delays by utilities will continue to be considered by the Department in charging Contract Time. For purposes of applying provisions of this paragraph, railroads and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (▇▇▇▇▇) are considered utilities. 101.10 Board 101.22 Department 101.24 Engineer 101.62 State Highway Engineer 101.81 Treasurer Acting directly or thorough his duly authorized representative Same as 101.13 - Chief Engineer (above) THE ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY FINANCE DIRECTOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 101.22 Department THE ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 101.24 Engineer The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY ENGINEER Acting directly or through his duly authorized representative 101.62 State Highway Same as 101.13 - Chief Engineer (above) Engineer 101.81 Treasurer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR PROJECT NUMBER: 2020SB1.1 – 1.5 BRIDGE REHABILITATION – 5 LOCATIONS SECTION 102: BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS Subsection 102.01 PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Delete in its entirety and substitute the following: "Bids will be considered only from experienced and well equipped Contractors engaged in work of this type and magnitude. Contractors must be presently pre-qualified to do this type of work with the Georgia Department of Transportation and have received a Certificate of Qualification in accordance with the Rules and Regulations approved and adopted by the State Transportation Board." Bidders may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications, which entitle him to considerations as a responsible Contractor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last two years may be required giving the location, size and listing equipment available for use on this work. Before accepting any bid, the County may require evidence of the Contractor's financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the contract." "The County will not be responsible for Bidders' errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws and regulations." The Bidder shall submit his Proposal on the form furnished by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ COUNTY. The blank spaces on the Proposal shall be filled in correctly for each Pay Item (except Alternate Items) and the Bidder shall write in ink the Unit Price or a Lump Sum Price as called for in the Proposal for each Pay Item listed therein. In addition, the Bidder shall also show the products of the respective Unit Prices and quantities and the total amount of the Bid by adding the amounts of all Bid Items. In the event of a discrepancy in any of the figures, the Unit Price will govern govern, and the Bid will be recalculated. In the case of Alternate Items, Unit Prices shall be entered for only one alternate. If the Proposal is made by an individual, its name and post office address shall be shown; if by a partnership, the name and post office address of one member of the partnership shall be shown; if by a corporation, the Proposal shall show the name, title and business address of the officer signing the Proposal. The Bidder’s Proposal shall be signed in ink by the individual, by one or more members of a partnership, or by one or more of the officers of a corporation whichever is applicable. In the event of a joint venture, the Proposal shall be signed in ink by each individual involved, by each partnership through one or more of its members, or by each corporation through one or more officers of the corporation, whichever is applicable. Proposals not properly signed may be disqualified and rejected.

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