Cowlitz County
Department of Public Works
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR
SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM PROJECT
(Water main and Booster Pump Station)
NE ¼ SEC. 25 , T10N, R1W
& NW ¼ SEC 30, T10N, R1E
Project Number 95052
September 2026
COWLITZ COUNTY
Department of Public Works
1600-13th Avenue South
Kelso, Washington 98626
Phone (360) 577-3030
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STEVE RADER
District No. 1
STEVEN L. FERRELL
District No. 2
RICHARD R. DAHL
District No. 3
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Cowlitz County
Department of Public Works
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR
SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM PROJECT
(Water main and Booster Pump Station)
NE % SEC. 25, TION, RlW
& NW % SEC 30, T10N, R1E
Project Number 95052
September 2026
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Signed:8h4/2O26
Signed 8lL4/2026
Responsible for all portions of the Contract Documents
COWTITZ COUNTY
Department of Public Works
1600-13th Avenue South
Kelso, Washington 98626
Phone (360) 577-3030
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Approved by:
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County Engineer
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Date
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHADOW MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM PROJECT
Call for Bids ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Bidder’s Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Proposal Form ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Instruction to Bidders................................................................................................................................................ 5
Proposal .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Non-Collusion Declaration ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Subcontractor List ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Bid Deposit Form Proposal Bond ............................................................................................................................ 12
E-Verify Declaration ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Compliance with Wage Payment Laws Declaration................................................................................................ 14
Agreement .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Performance Bond .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Special Provisions.................................................................................................................................................... 20
Prevailing Minimum Hourly Wage Rates................................................................................................................. 67
Call Before You Dig.................................................................................................................................................. 68
Technical Specifications
DIVISION 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.10 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.10.16 Definitions......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.11.00 Summary of Work............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.11.02 Reuse of Documents ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.11.03 Electronic Data ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.13 Permits and Licenses.............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.14 Work Restrictions .................................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.14.19 Use of Site......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.20 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.21.29 Quantity Allowances......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.25.00 Substitution Procedures.................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.25.13.10 Substitutions Prior to Bid Opening............................................................................................... 1-5
1.25.13.15 Substitutions After Contract Execution........................................................................................ 1-5
1.30 ADMINISTRATIVE............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.31 Project Management and Coordination ................................................................................................ 1-5
1.31.01 Contractor’s Responsibility ............................................................................................................... 1-5
1.31.19 Progress Meetings ............................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.32.13 Scheduling of Work........................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.32.16 Construction Progress Schedule........................................................................................................ 1-7
1.32.29 Periodic Work Observation............................................................................................................... 1-7
1.33 Submittals.............................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.33.23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples .................................................................................... 1-8
1.40 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.42.19 Reference Standards....................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.43.20 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.45.16 Field Quality Control Procedures .................................................................................................... 1-11
1.50 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS............................................................................................................. 1-11
1.51 Temporary Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 1-11
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1.52.00 Construction Facilities..................................................................................................................... 1-12
1.52.20 Locks and Keys ................................................................................................................................ 1-12
1.54 Construction Aids................................................................................................................................. 1-12
1.55.26 Traffic Control................................................................................................................................. 1-13
1.60 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 1-13
1.61 Common Product Requirements.......................................................................................................... 1-13
1.61.31 Integrated (or Package) Products................................................................................................... 1-13
1.70 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................... 1-13
1.71 Examination and Preparation.............................................................................................................. 1-13
1.71.23.16 Construction Surveying.............................................................................................................. 1-13
1.74 Cleaning and Waste Management...................................................................................................... 1-14
1.74.13 Progress Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.74.23 Final Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 1-14
1.75 Starting and Adjusting......................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.75.16 Startup Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.75.16.10 Startup....................................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.75.16.12 Startup and Testing Coordination.............................................................................................. 1-15
1.75.16.20 Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 1-16
1.75.16.22 Scheduling of Owner Review for Testing ................................................................................... 1-16
1.75.16.32 Pump Testing ............................................................................................................................. 1-17
1.75.16.40 Electrical and Control Systems Testing ...................................................................................... 1-17
1.78 Closeout Submittals ............................................................................................................................. 1-18
1.78.23 Operation and Maintenance Data.................................................................................................. 1-18
1.78.39 Project Record Documents ............................................................................................................. 1-19
1.79 Demonstration and Training................................................................................................................ 1-20
1.79.10 Training........................................................................................................................................... 1-20
1.80 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 1-20
1.81 Facility Performance Requirements..................................................................................................... 1-20
1.81.40 Pressure Ratings ............................................................................................................................. 1-21
1.81.45 Location Designations .................................................................................................................... 1-21
1.81.50 Materials in Contact with Domestic Water .................................................................................... 1-22
DIVISION 2 SITEWORK ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.00 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.05 Common Work for Exterior Improvements............................................................................................ 2-1
2.07 Geotechnical Investigations................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.08 Special Inspections for Earth Work........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.10 SITE PREPARATION .......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.10.2 Clearing and Grubbing........................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.10.5 Temporary Access Roads .................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.11 Earthwork Materials.............................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.11.1 Common Work for Earthwork Materials ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.11.2 General Fill.......................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.11.3 Structural Fill....................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.11.6 Gravel Backfill for Drains .................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.11.7 Gravel Base Course ............................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.11.8 Gravel Top Course............................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.11.20 Geotextile Fabric............................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.20 EARTH MOVING.............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
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2.23 Excavation ............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.25 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control..................................................................................... 2-8
2.25.2 Contractor Provided Certified Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lead............................................ 2-8
2.25.3 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control.................................................................................. 2-8
2.25.5 Filter Fabric Fence............................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.30 SITE IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 2-10
2.31 Fencing and Gates ............................................................................................................................... 2-10
2.31.1 Common Work for Fencing............................................................................................................... 2-10
2.31.2 Temporary Construction Security Fence ........................................................................................... 2-11
DIVISION 3 CONCRETE............................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.00 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.05 Common Work for Concrete .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.10 FORMING AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.11 Formwork .............................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.11.13 Structural Cast in Place Forming....................................................................................................... 3-3
3.15 Concrete Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.15.13 Non-Expanding Waterstops.............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.15.14 Expanding Waterstops ..................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.15.02 Premolded Joint Filler ....................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.15.03 Expansion Joints ............................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.15.05 Pipe Penetrations through Concrete................................................................................................. 3-7
3.20 REINFORCING ................................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.21 Reinforcement Bars ............................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.21.11 Plain Steel Reinforcement Bars......................................................................................................... 3-8
3.22.13 Galvanized Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcement ............................................................................... 3-9
3.30 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE ............................................................................................................................. 3-10
3.30.05 Common Work for Cast in Place Concrete...................................................................................... 3-10
3.31 Structural Concrete.............................................................................................................................. 3-13
3.31.30 Thrust Blocks, Driveways, Curb, Gutter, Sidewalks, Equipment Pads, and Fence Posts ................. 3-13
3.31.32 Hydraulic Concrete ......................................................................................................................... 3-14
3.31.34 Retaining Walls............................................................................................................................... 3-15
3.31.36 Concrete for Mass Structures ......................................................................................................... 3-15
3.40 PRE-CAST CONCRETE..................................................................................................................................... 3-15
3.48 Pre-Cast Concrete Specialties .............................................................................................................. 3-15
3.48.50 Utility Structures............................................................................................................................. 3-15
3.48.52 Precast Gravity or Thrust Blocks..................................................................................................... 3-16
3.60 GROUTING................................................................................................................................................... 3-17
3.62 Non-Shrink Grouting............................................................................................................................ 3-17
3.62.13 Non-Metallic Non-Shrink Grout ...................................................................................................... 3-17
3.64 Injection Grouting................................................................................................................................ 3-19
3.64.23 Epoxy Injection Grouting ................................................................................................................ 3-19
DIVISION 8 OPENINGS............................................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.00 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.05 Common Work for Openings ................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.30 SPECIALTY DOORS ........................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.31.20 Vault Hatches ................................................................................................................................... 8-1
DIVISION 9 FINISHES............................................................................................................................................... 9-1
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