(a) Terms. Wherever in the specifications or upon the plans, the words "directed," "required," "permitted," "ordered," "designated," "prescribed," or of like import are used, it shall be understood that the directions, requirements, permission, order designation, or prescription of the Mayor or designee is intended, and similarly the words "acceptable," "satisfactory," or words of like import shall mean approved by, or acceptable or satisfactory to the Mayor or designee unless otherwise expressly intended.
(1) Decisions. All work conducted under these specifications, rules, and regulations shall be done to the satisfaction of the Director of Construction Service who shall in all cases determine the quality, acceptability, and fitness of several kinds of work and materials which are to be used.
(2) Orders to contractor. The Contractor must have on the work site at all times a foreman, superintendent or other competent representative to whom orders and instructions may be given. Such orders shall have the same force and effect as if given directly to the Contractor.
(3) Incompetent workmen. Incompetent, careless, or disorderly workmen or foremen will not be permitted on the worksite, and any such individual shall immediately be discharged by the Contractor upon complaint by the City.
(4) Lines and grades. All work done must be in accordance with the lines and grades as specified by the construction drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all stakes.
(5) Conduct of work. Contractors must consult with the Director of Construction Services before construction driveway aprons on streets which have no curb and gutter; also before doing any work which involves change of grade, or which deviates from standard practice. Contractors must obtain permits before doing any excavating, or other work, in the sidewalk space. When a walk or driveway apron is to be repaired, reconstructed, or constructed, all gas and water stop boxes and manholes must be adjusted to the proper grade flush with the new work.
(6) Adjustment of utility structures. The Contractor will call the utility company at least two working days before pouring the concrete. The Contractor will be advised as to whether or not the utility company can have a crew on the job before he pours the concrete. If the utility company cannot provide a crew before the concrete is poured, the Contractor will block off a section of sidewalk of which will be determined on a case by case basis by the Director of Construction Services around the gas or water stop box or manhole, and provide barricades with flashing lights until the utility crew takes over. This crew will adjust or replace the stop box and the Contractor shall complete the sidewalk work.
(7) Temporary walkway. The Contractor will provide a safe and adequate temporary walkway for pedestrians during the repair or removal of sidewalk, or driveway aprons. The temporary walkway will be kept free of debris, mud, ice, or snow. Should pedestrian traffic be routed into streets or alleys, such temporary walkway shall be protected by the construction of such barricades, railings, flashing lights, or other safety devices prescribed by the City.
(8) Inspection and testing. No materials of any kind may be used until it has been inspected, tested, and accepted by the Director of Construction Services. The Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and materials necessary in handling such material for inspection and pay for any testing that is deemed necessary by the Director of Construction Services to assure conformance with the specifications herein. All materials rejected must be immediately hauled away from the vicinity of the work. The inspection and supervision by the City is intended aid the Contractor in supplying only such material and in doing such work as in accordance with the plan, profiles, and specifications, but such inspection shall not operate to release him from any of his contract obligations. Materials and workmanship found at any time to be defective shall be immediately remedied by the Contractor regardless of previous inspection. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly with these requirements, the City may revoke the permit for the work.
(9) Cleaning up. As quickly as the sidewalk, driveway aprons, or curb is laid, all rubbish and surplus material which may accumulate during the progress of work shall be removed from the roadway, sidewalk, intersecting streets, rights of way and adjacent property by the Contractor, and such completed portions of the work left clean and in good condition.
(10) No estoppels. The City shall not be precluded or esstopped by an return or certificate made or given by it, from showing at any time, either before or after the final completion and acceptance of the work and payment thereof pursuant to any such return or certificate, the true and correct amount and character of the work done and materials furnished by the Contractor or any other person under the contract or from showing any time that any such certificate is untrue or incorrect or improperly made in any particular, or that the work or materials or any part thereof do not, in factor conform to the plans and specifications; and the City shall not be preclude or stopped, notwithstanding any such return or certificate and payment in accordance therewith, from demanding and recovering from the Contractor such damages as it may sustain by reason of his failure to comply with the plans, specifications, and contract.
(11) Responsibility for work. During the progress of work, the Contractor shall assume the risk of, and be responsible for, any and all damages to the work, or to persons or property caused by or in any way resulting from the work.
(b) Inspection. The Contractor must call 614-834-5109 for inspection one working day before he pours concrete. The Contractor or his foreman must be on the job when the Inspector arrives. If no one is on the job when the inspector arrives, it will be considered that no call was made for inspection. If, because of inclement weather or for some other reason it will not be possible to have a man on the job, the Contractor is required to call and cancel his request for inspection before 9:00 a.m. Should the inspection not be cancelled, a re-inspection fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) must be paid prior to another inspection being scheduled. Before the Inspector will permit the concrete to be poured, all forms must be set; the trench for the sidewalk or driveway aprons excavated to the required depth; and the subgrade properly prepared.
(c) Contractor Performance Guidelines.
(1) Any street, alley, or public way excavated or disturbed during the construction, reconstruction, or repair of sidewalk or driveway aprons shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense in accordance with City construction specifications and the direction of the Director of Construction Services .
(2) Should any permitted work not be completed per the stipulations in this code, the City will, upon property notification, cause the work to be completed and charge the contractor 2.5 times the cost to perform the work.
(Ord. 15-43. Passed 12-21-15; Ord. 22-048. Passed 11-7-22.)