HomeMy WebLinkAbout01717 ORD - 09/12/1944AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CONTROLLER OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND CU
BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A CONTRACT BY AND
BETWEEN SAID CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AND CLYDE FAIRBAIRN, FOR THE CON -
STRUCTICN OF AN ELECTRICAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL-
ING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Controller
of th6*01ity of Corpus Christi, Texas, be, and they are hereby,
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authorized and directed to execute, for and on behalf of said
City, a contract by and between said City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, and Clyde Fairbairn, for the construction of an alectri-
cal traffic signaling system, -a copy of which contract is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and reads as follows, to_wit.
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ADVERTIOWNT
Sealed proposals, addressed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the
oonstruotion of an electrical traffic signaling system will be received at the offioe
of the City Secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, until 5 P.M., September
5, 1944. and then publioly opened and read.
Detailed plans and specifications of the work may be seen for examinatior4
and information may be obtained at the office of the City Engineers City Hail, Corpus
Christi. Texas. Proposal forms, plans and specifications may be procured from the
City Engineer upon a deposit of ten dollars ($10.00), which sum will be returned
upon receipt of a bona fide bid for the work.
A oashier's oheok, payable without recourse to the Mayor of Corpus Christi,
Texass or an aooeptable bidderts bond in the amount of five hundred dollars (0500.00)
must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the oontraot, the bidder
will promptly enter into a oontraot with the City and make a performance bond in
the sum of three thousand dollars 03,000.00).
T`re City of Corpus Christi. Texas, reservee! `,e right to reject any or
all bids and to waive informalities.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TMS
By
A. C. MoCaughans Mayor
Let publioation
2nd publication
TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CORPUS CHRISTI, T=AS
GFNTLE24EN s
PROPOSAL
Date
Pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders, the undersigned bidder hereby
proposes to furnish all necessary labor, equipment and tools, and to complete all
of the work, as provided by the attached speeifioations and shown on the plans, .and
binds himself on acceptance of his proposal to execute a contract and bond. according
to the accompanying forms for performing and completing the said work within the time
specified for the followings
ACTUAL COST OF LABOR AND EQUIPMENT AND TOOL RENTAL PLUS y.dl PER CENT.
The undersigned bidder agrees to begin work within ten (10) days after the
date of execution of contract and to complete the work within sixty (60) calendar
days.
Enclosed with this proposal is a certified check for five hundred
daliera ($ SCO.Gv ), which it is agreed shall become forfeited
to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, if, in case this proposal shall be accepted by
the City and the undersigned shall fail to execute a contract and bond with the City
within ten (10) days after the date of the award of the contract by the City; other-
wise. the said oheok or bond shall be returned to the undersigned.
_'_W.gsx�d? Clyaa Fa-.r�.c�irn
Bidder
M ootri,ai Contractor
l4rul N. Broadway, City
Address
AGREEMENT .
STATE OF TEXAS Q
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COUNTY OF NUECES Q /
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this I -- day ofd vt
A. D., 1944, by and between the City of Corpus Christi of Corpus Christi, Nueoes
County, Texas, party of the first part, hereinafter termed Owner or City, and
177i le Fairb�arn Of the City of rarer rb, jt 4-a
State of Texas, party of the second part.
WITNESSETH. That for and in consideration of the payments and agree-
ments hereinafter mentioned and of the amounts or percentages set forth in the
proposal to be made and performed by the party of the first part, the party of
the second part hereby agrees with the party of the first part to commence and
complete the work described as follows:
*An electrical traffic signaling system*
and to furnish all' labor, equipment and tools and other accessories necessary
for said construction, but in no case is the party of the second part to furnish
any material to be incorporated into the work, all to be done in accordance
with the plans, specifications and general conditions of the agreement, and to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The contractor hereby agrees to commence work within ten (10) days
after the date of execution of this agreement and to complete same within sixty
(60) calendar days after the date hereof*
The party of the first part (City) agrees to pay party of the second
part (contractor) in current funds for the performance of the contract in so-
cordance with the proposal submitted therefor, vhiob is made a part of this
agreement, and to make payment on a000unt thereof as provided herein.
IN WITNESS TMREOF, said parties hereto have hereunto set their
hands and seals at Corpus Christi, Texas, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
ATTEST: BY
A. C. MCCAUGHAN, MAYOR
CITY SECRETARY COUMRSIGNM
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
H. S. LOWREY, CITY CONTROLLER
CITY ATTORNEY
(PARTIES OF TAE FIRST PART)
PERFOBNANCE BOND
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NCECES j(
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, Clyde Fairbairn
of the City of Corpus Christi ,
County of Nueags , and State of Texas. as principal, and
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY authorized under the
laws of the State of Texas to aot as surety on bonds for principals, are held
and firmly bound unto the City of Corpus Christi* Texas, and to workmen, laborers,
mechanics and equipment owners, as their interest may, appears all of whom shall
have the right to sue upon this bond in the penal sum of three thousand dollars
03900000) lawful currency of the United States of America for the payment of
which, well and truly to be made, we do hereby bond ourselves# our heirs, exeou-
tors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally and firmly by these
presents:
THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND IS SUCH THAT - -- WHEREAS, the above bounden
Clyde Fairbairn has on the 12th day of
September ,1944, entered into a contract with the City of Corpus
Christi for furnishing all labor, equipment and tools necessary for the con-
struotion of an electrical traffic signaling system, as more partioularly de-
si-nated in said agreement and speoifioitions hereto attached.
NOW THEREFORE, If the bounden Clyde Fairbairn
shall and will faithfully perform said Agreement, and shall and will in all re.
speots duly and faithfully observe and perform all and singular the covenants,
conditions and agreements in and by said contract agreed and oovenanted by the
said Clyde Fairbairn to be observed and performed
CLYDE FAIRBAIRI
F.Q�11!8Afi1':R
�Y
COATIMTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Neil G. McAlpine, flttorne7 -in -fact.
INSTRUCTION$ TO BIDDERS
AND
INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT
1. Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the con-
struction of an electrical traffic d1'gnaling system will be received at the
Office of the City Sadretary until 10:00 A. M.
1944.
and t1:en publicly opened and read. Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope and
marked "Bid of (name) for the construction of an electrical traffic signaling
system". Plans and specifications may be examined at the City Engineer's office
and proposals may be procured at his office upon the deposit of ten dollars
($10.00), whioh amount will be refunded upon the receipt of a bona fide bid.
Bids must be accompanied by a chshier's oheok, payable without recourse. to the
Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi. Texas, or an sooeptable bidder's bond in
the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) as a guarantee that, if awarded
the contract, the bidder wi119 within ton days after the award of the contract
by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, enter into a contract
with the City and make a performance bond in the sum of three thousand dollars
(- $3,000.00).
2. The City will determine the lowest and best responsible bid on the following
factorss
(a) Does the bidder maintain a permanent place of business in the City
Of Corpus Christi?
(b) Has the bidder adequate equipment. tools, suitable financial status
and appropriate technical experience to do the work promptly and
expeditiously?
(o) First cost of the work.
(d) Length of time to complete the work.
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3. The work comprises the construction of an electrical traffic signaling system
as outlined in the detailed specifioations and drawing. It is the City's in-
tention to'furnish all of the material for the electrical work to be delivered
to the contractor at the City's warehouse and the contractor will be held re-
sponsible for this material upon receipt of same. Material, such as palest
ready -mixed concrete and material for replacing street cuts will be delivered
by the City on the job -site. The City reserves the right to increase or de-
crease the amount of work to be performed or to extend or shorten the Improve-
ments at any time found necessary and no allowance will be made for anticipated
profits. The City also reserves the right to do such work as may be to its best
interest to serve the traffic.
4. All work shall be done under the supervision and inspection of the City Engineer
or his representative and shall meet with his approval.
s. The safety of the public and the convenience of the traffic shall be regarded
as of prime importance and provisions therefor, made necessary by the work. shall
be the direct responsibility of the oontraotor. Public Liability insurance must
be carried by the contractor and this will be considered as a cost of the work.
The contractor shall oomoly with all. City ordinances and State laws relating to
this type of work. Workman's compensation insurance must be carried by the oon-
tractor.
6. prior to the beginning of the work, the contractor shall submit a working plan,
briefly outlining his plan of doing the work. This plan shall be so that it
will cause a minimum of delay to the operation of the traffic signal system.
All workmen employed by the contractor shall have such skill and experience as
will enable them to properly perform the duties assigned them. The contractor
shall pay labor at the current prevailing rate as now in effect in the City of
Corpus Christi. The City reserves the right to make connections where it is to
Its interest to do so.
T. The City will, at least once each month, make an approximate estimate in
writing of the amount due the contractor. From this amount tea percent (10 %)
will be retained until the final completion of the work and acceptance by the
City, at whioh time final and complete payment will be made on approved esti-
mates from the City Engineer.
8. The cost of the work and the cost upon which the contractor's percentage of
payment will be based is as follows:
Labor oost:
Amount paid workmen, plus worimen's Compensation insurance, public
liability, old age benefit, social security, unemployment insurance,
taxes and oontraotor's bond*
Equipment and tool cost:
Amount paid to be the prevailing rental rates for each particular
pisoe or group of equipment and tools.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIFICATIONS COVERING INSTALLATIONS
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALING EQUIPMENT
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GENERALS
It is the intent of these specifications to describe the installation
of electrical traffic signaling material within the corporate limits of the City
of Corpus Christi.
WORK TO BE DONEs
The work to be performed under this contract oonsists of furnishing all
labor and performing all work required to remove existing signaling equipment, re-
install new material and to install additional traffic signal material as herein-
after described in the plans and specifications# as well as all items incidental
to the proper execution and completion of the work• ready for uses as indicated on
the drawings, specified herein, or ordered in writing by the City Engineer. It is
assumed that the contractor will inspect the various sites of the work to be done
and thoroughly familiarize himself with both the type of equipment involved and the
nature of the work necessary to complete each installation..
SUPERVISION OF WORKS
All work shall be done under the inspection of an shall meet with the ap-
proval of the City Engineer and/or his authorized representative. All work shall be
in strict a000rdanoe with the National Electric Code, and the rules and regulations
of the International Municipal Signal Association and Institute of Traffio Engineers,
governing the installation of traffic signal equipment.
FURNISHING OF MATERIALS
The City will reserve the right to furnish all electrical material to the
contractor. The contractor shall salvage and reuse all material that can be used
in instances where old equipment is removed and new equipment is installed. It
Shall be incumbent upon the contractor to arrange with the City Engineer to pick
Lip such new materials as are required Prom the City's warehouse and to return such
materials, both new and used, to the warehouse.
CONCRETE AND STREET WORK:
The contractor shall furnish the necessary labor and materials to properly
install concrete bases required for ornamental traffic signal pedestals as herein-
after described and shown as detail *C* on plans. The proper proportions of cement,
sand and gravel for these foundations are to be determined by the City Engineer.
The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor and plant equipment to
out, fill and finish the streets as are required for the installation of conduit and
cable for Liao with pedestrian signals hereinafter specified and described. The
width of the trench and depth of same, as well as specifications governing fill,
topping and finish, shall be determined by the City Engineer.
POLE LINE CONSTRUCTION:
All line wire to be installed under these specifications shall be in
strict accordance with Articles #730 and 800 of the National Electric Code.
COMPLETION OF WOR%s
The contractor shall begin work within ten (bo) calendar days after
notice of award of contract and shall complete the project within sixty (50) days
after date of award.
MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL SERVICES
During the oourse of conEtruotion the contractor shall maintain normal
signal operations at all locations and shall not cause or allow any disruptions of
service at any point unless permission has been granted by the City Engineer. If
interruptions in service shall become necessary, the contractor shall notify the
City Engineer in advance, in order that proper precautions can be taken.
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PROVISION OF BARRICADE'S AND SAFETY MEASURES:
The contractor shall provide and have placed proper barricades and warn-
ing signs wherever and whenever it becomes necessary and essential to the protection
of life and property during the cutting, filling and topping of all streets, in-
stallation Of underground Sables, overhead line wires and erection of poles, stan-
dards, ;signals and any other material in connection with the project.
LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK;
1. Rer�)vm the existing traffic signals at the intersections of Leopard
and Artesian; Leopard and Waco; and Leopard and Staples streets. Install new span
wire center suspanded signala as shorn in Detail '?AN on plans. It will be necessary
for the contractor to install one pole on the northwest corner of Leopard and Staples
streets and one pole on the northwest corner of Leopard and Artesian streets, those
being necessary to oomplete each installation.
& Remove the existing signal controllers at the intersections of Port
and Agnes; Robstorn Road and River Road; Leopard and Waco; Caranoshua and Kinney;
Ayers and,l3th; Morgan and 18th; and Staples and Craig streets. Re- install new
controllers at these locations as shown on Detail *A -1* on plans.
3. Install pedestrian WALK and WAIT signals at following intersections:
3a. Leopard and Tancahua streets. Set two (2) new ornamental
standards and use two (2) existing wood poles. See Detail *C* for mounting on
standards, and Detail *D* for mounting on wood poles. Use TRP222D signals on atan-
dards and T5V112D signals on wood poles, with KL2428 brackets.
3b. Leopard and Caranoahus streets. Set three (3) new orna-
mental standards and use one (1) existing wood pole. See Detail *C* for standards
and Detail *D* for wood pole installation. Use TRP222D signals on standards and
TSV112D signals on wood poles.
30. North Mesquite and Peoples streets. set two (4) TRU222D
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signals on top of existing 4 -way signal, (see Detail *B*), removing pinnacle and
wiring new pedestrial signal into existing signal in accordance with detail *F *.
Install four (4) TSV112D signals on existing wood poles, two (2) signals on each
pole In accordance with detail *DO on plans. Install conduit and cable in street
and make proper connections in socordanoe with detail •%O.
3d. North Mesquite and Starr streets. Set two (2) TRU222D
signals on top of existing signals, see detail *B *. Install new ornamental standard
and set new TRP222D signal in accordance with detail *C *. Install two (2) TSV112D
signals on existing wood pole in accordance with detail *0 *.
3e. Chaparral and Lawrence streets. This installation is
identical to the installation at Mesquite and Starr streets.
3f. Chaparral and Schatzel streets. This installation is
Identical to that at Mesquite and Starr and at Chaparral and Lawrence streets.
3g. Chaparral and Starr streets. This installation is identi-
cal to that at Mesquite and Starr streets.
3h. Chaparral and Peoples streets. Install two (2) ornamental
standards with two (2) TRP222D pedestrian signals, see detail *C*. Install two (2)
TRU222D signals on top of existing 4 -way signals, see detail *B *.
4. Re -wire all existing post- mounted signals in business district on
Mesquite and Chaparral streets; install new ALUC reflectors and new wiring forms
where necessary; all material to be furnished by the City.
5. Install center suspended span -wire mounted flashing beacon and sirens
at intersections of Mesquite and Broadway, and Leopard and Coke streets. Provide
power connections (110v -60 oy AC) for relays and make oonaeotions, using 2- conductor
;A2 from relay to beacon. For making installations of beaoon -siren at Leopard and
Coke streets; install type ME -1 time -limit switch and relgr in fire station, at that
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loeation. For installation of beaoon -siren at Mesquite and Broadwayo provide power
connections from local light company service only.
6. Install new and additional relay cascade on first floor of City Hall,
alongside existing controls; rearrange wiring and make connections in accordance
with detail *G'*.
7. Install approximately 48 *0000 #8 TBi:P mhd copper wire on approximately
360 insulated clevis with thru -bolts and insulators. This line wire to be strung on
pole routes as outlined on a map of the city attached and shown as detail "R *9
and is to be divided into four (4) separate single line circuits. Each circuit is
to terminate at a junction pole at the Fire Headquarters building, the exact looa-
tion to be determined by the City Engineer. and to be in continuous circuits, with
no breaks or transpositions from beginning to the end. The locations of the con -
taots on the poles, and the types of poles to be used are to be determined by the
City Engineer and/or his authorized representative.
SECTION 2. The public importance of this
Ordinance creates a public emergency and public imperative
necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter rule or
requirement that no Ordinance or Resolution shall be passed
finally on the date it is introduced, and that such Ordinance
or Resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the
.City Council, and the Mayor having declared that such public
emergency and imperative necessity exist, and having requested
that such Charter rule be suspended, and that this Ordinance
be passed finally on the date of its introduction and take
effect and be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, IT IS, ACCORDINGLY, SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND NPROVED this /_ day of
A. D. 1%4•
MAYCR, City of Corpus Christi,
Texas
ATTESTe
City eo re,ary
�YF
.APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM-
1\ DITY, A °ny.
C'
CORFUUSCHRIS�T�I,, TEXAS
;c. , 1944
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi, Texas
Gentlemen:
For the reasons sat forth in the emergency clause
of the foregoing. Ordinance, a public emergency and imperative
necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or require-
ment that no Ordinance or Resolution shall be passed finally on
the date it is introduced, and that such Ordinance or Resolution
shall be read at three meetings of the City Council; I. therefore,
hereby request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement
and pass this Ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or
at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully
MKIVE. City of rpus is ,
Taxes
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
A. C. McCaughan
Jos. Mireur
Ed. P. Williams
D. A. Segrest
B. G. Moffett
The above Ordinance wes passed by the ol1w ng vote.
A. C. McCaughan
Jos. Mirsur
Ed. P. William
D. A. Segrest
B. G. Moffett
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