Specifications and Bid Documents (Revised Addendum 2

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Division 1: General Conditions For 2026-1 CCMG PAVING PROGRAM ________________________________________________________________________ OWNERS: ELKHART COUNTY, INDIANA, ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELKHART COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING SECTION 610 STEURY AVENUE GOSHEN, IN 46528 ________________________________________________________________________ Elkhart County Highway Department 610 Steury Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46528 Phone: 574-534-9394 • Fax: 574-533-7103 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS 6 ARTICLE 1 - PRELIMINARY MATTERS 10 Delivery of Bonds 10 Copies of Documents 10 Contract Documents 10 Commencement of Contract Time; Notice to Proceed 10 Starting the Project 10 Before Starting Construction 10 Submission for Review 11 Delivery of Certificates 11 Subcontracts 11 Preconstruction Conference 11 Non-Discrimination 11 Insurance 12 Proof of Carriage Insurance 14 Performance and Payment Bond 14 ARTICLE 2 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT, AMENDING, REUSE 14 Intent 14 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents: 15 ARTICLE 3 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS 15 Availability of Lands 15 Physical Conditions - Underground Facilities 16 Not Shown or Indicated 16 Assignment of Contract 16 ARTICLE 4 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES 16 Supervision and Superintendence 16 Labor, Materials and Equipment 17 Substitutes or "Or-Equal" Items 17 Contractor Responsibility 19 Subcontractor Responsibility 19 Permits 19 Laws and Regulations 19 Taxes 19 Use of Premises 20 Record Documents 20 Safety and Protection 21 Emergencies 21 Shop Drawings and Samples 22 Continuing the Work 22 Indemnification: 23 Sanitation 23 Road Closing Requirements 24 ARTICLE 5 - OTHER WORK 26 Related Work at Site 26 ARTICLE 6 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 26 Communication 26 Appointment of Engineer 26 Payment 26 Change Orders 26 Inspection 26 Service Termination 27 ARTICLE 7 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION 27 Owner's Representative 27 Visits to Site 27 Project Representation 27 Clarifications and Interpretations 27 Authorized Variations in Work 27 Rejecting Defective Work 28 Decisions on Disputes 28 Limitations on Engineer’s Responsibilities 28 ARTICLE 8 - CHANGES IN THE WORK 29 Work Modifications 29 Disagreement 29 Contract Price and Time 29 Change orders 30 Notification of Change 30 ARTICLE 9 - CHANGE OF