GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The "Contract Documents" shall include these General Requirements,

the plans, and the written contract between the Owner and Contractor.
The “Owner” is the individual, firm, partnership, or corporation having
the authority to award the contract for the work. The term "Owner"
shall also include Owner’s Agents, Employees, and/or Managers. The
term "Contractor" shall apply to any contractor to whom the Owner has
awarded a contract for the entirety or a portion of the work on this
project. The term “Contractor” shall include: the Contractor’s
subcontractors; suppliers for the Contractor or Contractor’s
subcontractors; and anyone directly or indirectly employed by the
Contractor, Contractor’s subcontractors, or suppliers, and anyone for
whose acts the Contractor, Contractor’s subcontractors, or suppliers
may be responsible or liable. The term “Engineer” refers to
Groundwork, Ltd. The term “Authorities Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ)
are the governmental agencies or other entities that have regulatory
authority over the entirety or parts of this project.
2. Where the imperative mode is used, the subject of the imperative
statement is the Contractor. For example, “Prepare subgrade” means
“Contractor shall prepare subgrade.”
3. These plans, consisting of drawings, details, annotations, and notes, are
cooperative and complementary. Plans are intended to communicate
the basis for completion of the work required for a complete and
finished project. All labor and materials required to fully carry out the
intentions of the Contract Documents are part of the contract, whether
or not specifically noted.
4. All work shown or noted on the plans is included in the contract, unless
noted as “not in contract” (NIC) or “by others”.
5. Contractor shall provide a complete and finished project. Contractor
shall provide all labor, material, tools, equipment, and services,
whether stated or implied, required to accomplish the work as well as
generally required to provide a complete and finished project. For
work that is required to provide a complete and finished project, no
change orders will be provided due to Contractor’s failure to include
performance of work in the base bid, due to neglect of the Contractor,
or due to a lack of the required coordination by the Contractor.
6. Contractor shall visit the site, and verify that current existing site
conditions match existing conditions shown on the plans. Bids and
work shall be based on the plans and the Contractor’s field verification
of: existing conditions; existing dimensions; and existing grades,
structures, and facilities where proposed work meets existing
conditions. By submitting a bid or executing the contract with the
Owner, the Contractor represents that he has visited the site and
understands the existing local conditions under which the work is to be
performed.
7. The Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing
conditions as shown on the plans and shall notify the Owner and
Engineer about any discrepancies between existing conditions as shown
on the plans and current field conditions that may affect the work
shown on the plans. Any such discrepancies shall be addressed in the
bid.
8. Failure of the Contractor to become familiar with the existing
conditions, and/or to anticipate the cost of working with existing
conditions, will not relieve the Contractor of providing a complete and
finished project, without extra cost to the Owner. No requests for
additional payment will be allowed due to ignorance or incomplete
understanding of existing conditions.
9. Existing boundary and topographic information shown on the plans is
from a survey prepared by others. Groundwork, Ltd. does not warrant
the accuracy or completeness of the information shown.
10. Existing conditions are shown as half-toned on these plans.
11. Do not scale drawings. Use only written dimensions. Review any
discrepancies with the Engineer before proceeding with any work for
which dimensions, coordinates, or bearings are in doubt.
12. A geotechnical report may be obtained from the Owner. The soil,
groundwater, and other subsurface conditions may be different than
indicated in the geotechnical report, and conditions may vary between
borings. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer warrants the accuracy or
reliability of the information provided in the geotechnical report.
Contractor shall make its own determinations about subsurface
conditions.
13. Contractor shall be responsible for its own quantity take-offs and shall
determine all quantities required for complete execution of the work.
Contractor shall not rely upon Owner’s or Engineer’s quantity or cost
estimates as a basis of its bid.
14. No claims for extra work will be recognized unless authorized in
writing by the Owner.
GEOMETRY NOTES
1. Dimension and coordinates shown are to property line, lot line, easement line, right-of-way line,
centerline, exterior face of building, back of curb, center of painted stripe, or as shown on plans.

2. See architectural and structural drawings for building wall and foundation dimensions.

3. Dimensions and coordinates at the proposed building(s) shall be coordinated and worked with the
architectural and structural drawings.

4. Radii are four (4) feet to back of curb, except where noted otherwise on the plan.

5. Where “minimum” (“MIN.”) is indicated on this plan sheet, the dimension is a setback, zoning, or
other regulatory requirement. Where “shown” is indicated on this plan sheet, the dimension is to the
exterior building wall and is based on a nominal wall thickness. Do not use dimensions indicated as
“minimum” or “shown” for building layout or geometric control.
GRADING NOTES
1. Grade all surfaces to drain.

2. Final paving through grading breaklines and drainage divides shall be smooth and rounded.

3. If contractor is of the opinion that the proposed grades are such that a pavement area does not properly
drain, Contractor shall immediately notify Owner and Engineer, and the Contractor shall not perform
work until Owner provides direction

4. Edge of pavement is 0.5’ below the top of curb unless noted otherwise.
UTILITY NOTES
Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Standard Specifications

1. Construction of water main and sanitary sewer shall conform to the “Standard Specifications for Water
and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois”, current edition.

2. See Detail 3 on Sheet C9.0 for City of Crystal Lake sanitary sewer standard notes and specifications.

3. See Detail 4 on Sheet C9.0 for City of Crystal Lake water main standard notes and specifications.

Sanitary Sewer Leakage Testing Notes

1. All sanitary sewers, including manholes, shall be tested for leakage and shall meet or exceed test
requirements of the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois”, current
edition.

2. The maximum allowable rate of infiltration or exfiltration shall not exceed one hundred (100) gallons
per twenty-four (24) hours per mile per inch diameter of the sewer pipe, for any section of the system.

3. Sewer (pipe) shall be tested in accordance with the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer
Main Construction in Illinois”.

4. Manholes shall be negative air pressure (vacuum) tested in accordance with ASTM C1244.

General Utility Notes

1. Minimum cover for all water mains, including services, shall be six feet (6’) from finished grade.

2. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet from the back of curb, unless otherwise
indicated and noted on plans.

3. Each flared end section shall include the furnishing and placement of a minimum of four (4) square
yards of riprap, unless otherwise indicated on the plans.
 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Permits and Licenses
1. The Contractor shall follow all governing regulations.
2. The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, and pay all
charges and fees, except those obtained and/or furnished by the
Owner. The Contractor shall give all notices necessary and
incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work.
3. The Contractor shall not perform work subject to a permit until
Contractor has a copy of the approved permit issued by the
reviewing authority.
Conformity with the Contract
1. All work performed and all materials furnished shall be in
conformity with the Contract Documents. Any work or material
which does not conform to the requirements of the Contract
Documents will be considered unacceptable.
2. Unacceptable work, whether the result of poor workmanship, use
of defective or unacceptable materials, damage through
carelessness, or other cause, shall be removed and replaced or
otherwise corrected in a manner acceptable to the Owner, and at
no additional cost to the Owner.
Guarantee
1. All work performed under this contract by the Contractor shall be
guaranteed to the AHJ and Owner against all defects in materials
and workmanship, of whatever nature, by the Contractor and its
Surety for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of final
acceptance of the work by the AHJ, other applicable
governmental agencies, and the Owner.
Indemnification and Insurance
1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Contractor (and every
Subcontractor or supplier), by using these plans, waives any right
to contribution and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Owner, AHJ, Groundwork, Ltd. (the Engineer), and their
employees and agents, while acting within the scope of their
duties, from and against any and all liability, claims, causes,
causes of action, damages, losses, expenses, and attorneys’ fees
arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with the
Contractor's (or any Subcontractor's or supplier’s) performance of
the work associated with or for this project, but not including the
sole negligence of the Owner and its employees and agents, or the
Engineer and its employees and agents.
2. The Contractor (and every Subcontractor) shall provide all
required insurance to the limits as required by the Owner and AHJ
prior to the start of construction and shall name as additional
insured the Owner, the AHJ, Groundwork, Ltd., and their
employees and agents.
3. Coverage in the minimum amounts as required by the Owner and
AHJ shall not be construed to relieve the Contractor (or any
Subcontractor) from its obligation to indemnify in excess of the
coverage according to the contract.
4. In any and all claims against the Owner, the AHJ, or Engineer, or
any of their agents, employees, or consultants, by any party,
including any employee of the Contractor or any Subcontractor,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone
for whose acts they may be liable, the indemnification obligation
shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or
type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for the
Contractor or any Subcontractor under workers’ or workmen’s
compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee
benefit acts or any insurance maintained by the Contractor, any
Subcontractor, or any other party.
5. All costs for insurance will be considered as included in the cost
of the contract. The Contractor (or any Subcontractor) shall, at its
expense and risk of delay, cease operations if the insurance
required is terminated or reduced below the required amounts of
coverage.
Safety and Protection
1. The Contractor shall be wholly and solely responsible for the
conditions of the project site, including safety of all persons and
property until project closeout. Contractor’s responsibility shall be
continuous and not limited to hours during which work is being
performed.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining,
and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection
with the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions
for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to
prevent damage, injury or loss to:
a. All employees on the work and other persons and
organizations that may be affected;
b. All the work and materials and equipment to be
incorporated, whether in storage on or off the site; and
c. Other property at the site adjacent to the work,
including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements,
roadways, structures, utilities, and underground
facilities not designated for removal, relocation, or
replacement.
Intent and Interpretation of the Plans
1. Plans are intended to communicate the basis for completion of the
work. The Owner and/or Contractor shall promptly report any
conflicts, discrepancies, and/or ambiguities to the Engineer. Any
questions or inquiries as to the meaning of the plans shall be
interpreted by the Engineer, whose determination shall be final.
Preconstruction Meetings
1. Pre-construction meetings shall be arranged by the Contractor
through the AHJ.
2. Pre-construction meeting minutes shall be prepared by the
Contractor and distributed to all persons present at the meeting
within 2 business days after the meeting.
Existing Utility Protection
1. Electric, telephone, natural gas, cable and other utility owners and
operators, including the AHJ, may have underground and/or
overhead service facilities in the vicinity of the proposed work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the location and
verification of all existing utilities (including having the utility
owners and operators locate their facilities in the field) prior to
construction and shall also be responsible for the maintenance and
preservation of these facilities.
2. The Contractor shall contact the locate service(s) for local utilities
at least two (2) business days prior to start of work, and shall
coordinate all work with any utilities affected or impacted that are
within, adjacent to, or near the work. All other agencies with
jurisdiction shall also be notified as required. In case of conflict
between proposed work and existing conditions, the Contractor
shall notify the Engineer at once.
3. The Contractor shall arrange for the relocation or bracing of
existing utility poles that may be affected by the work. All work
and costs connected with the maintenance of these utility poles or
their temporary relocations shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor and shall be included in the cost of the contract.
Notification
1. Notice shall be given by the Contractor, at least two (2) business
days prior to commencement of work, to the AHJ, Owner, and
Engineer.
2. Any water main shutdowns will be performed by AHJ personnel
only. A minimum notice of two (2) business days shall be given
to the AHJ prior to requested shutdown.
Quality Assurance
1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, planning,
scheduling, coordination, inspection, testing, and control to
perform the work.
2. The Contractor shall have on the project site at all times, as the
Contractor’s agent, a competent English-speaking superintendent,
capable of reading and thoroughly understanding the plans and
Specifications and thoroughly experienced in the type of work
being performed. The superintendent shall have full authority over
the work.
3. The Contractor shall use adequate numbers of skilled workmen
who are thoroughly trained, qualified, and experienced in the
necessary craft and who are completely familiar with the specified
requirements and methods needed for proper performance of the
work.
Quality Control
1. Contractor is solely responsible for quality control of the work.
Inspection and testing by the Owner’s testing consultant are solely
at the discretion of the Owner, and in no way relieve the
Contractor of sole responsibility for maintaining a quality control
program.
2. Contractor shall maintain inspection and testing records.
Contractor shall provide inspection and/or testing results to
Owner, Engineer, and/or AHJ upon request. Contractor shall
keep inspection and testing records for a minimum of three (3)
years after project is accepted.
3. Field observation and testing performed by the Contractor shall
include, but not be limited to:
a. Performing and observing proofroll;
b. Removal of subgrade in selected areas;
c. Grading and compaction of subgrade;
d. Construction of retaining walls;
e. Placement and compaction of new aggregate base
course, bituminous concrete, and Portland cement
concrete (PCC);
f. Construction of new PCC sidewalk and ramps, and curb
and gutter.
4. Contractor shall perform any testing required by AHJ or other
governing entity with jurisdiction. The cost of such testing shall
be included in the contract.
Testing Laboratory Services
1. The Owner may employ an independent testing consultant to
observe the construction and to test materials, subgrade, aggregate
base course, paving, and other work. Contractor shall notify
Owner’s testing consultant a minimum of 24 hours in advance of
operations requiring field observations and/or testing by Owner’s
testing consultant.
2. Field observation and testing performed by the Owner’s testing
consultant may include, but not be limited to:
a. Observing proofroll;
b. Removal of subgrade in selected areas;
c. Grading and compaction of subgrade;
d. Construction of retaining walls;
e. Placement and compaction of new aggregate base
course, bituminous concrete, and Portland cement
concrete (PCC);
f. Construction of new PCC sidewalk and ramps, curb and
gutter, and barrier curb.
Traffic Control and Safety
1. The contractor shall verify traffic and safety control requirements
with the AHJ and include both vehicular and pedestrian traffic
control in the cost of the contract.
2. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary signs,
traffic control devices, barricades, fences, warning devices,
equipment, and personnel required to inform and protect the
public during all phases of construction. The Contractor shall
provide additional traffic control if requested or required by the
AHJ.
3. Prior to mobilizing, the Contractor shall provide a traffic control
and safety schedule to the AHJ, Owner, and Engineer.
4. Adequate lighting shall be maintained from dusk to dawn at all
locations where construction operations warrant, or as required by
the AHJ. All traffic control work shall be done in accordance with
the Standard Specifications. The AHJ may require additional
signing or barricades. The Contractor shall comply with all such
AHJ requirements.
Verification and Acceptance of Conditions
1. Contractor shall videotape work area and adjacent potentially
impacted area prior to construction for the purpose of
documenting existing conditions. Contractor shall provide the
videotape(s) to the Owner and/or Engineer upon request.
2. Prior to start of construction, the Contractor shall verify that all
dimensions, elevations, and information shown on the plans are
compatible with the actual existing conditions at the job site. If
actual existing conditions differ substantively from what is shown
on the plans, Contractor shall notify the Engineer. The Contractor
shall secure written clarification from the Engineer prior to
proceeding with any part of the work affected by such 8. Neither incineration nor burning are permitted on the project site.
discrepancies. Failing to notify the Engineer and secure such
clarification, the Contractor will be considered to have proceeded 9. The Contractor shall collect and remove all construction debris,
at its own risk and expense. Commencement of work shall excess materials, trash, oil and grease residue, machinery, tools,
indicate acceptance of existing conditions as both suitable and and other miscellaneous items that were not present before the
acceptable for successful completion of work. award of the contract.
Differing Site Conditions 10. All catch basins, sumps and/or retention basins are to be cleaned
at the end of the project prior to final acceptance. At the
1. During the progress of the work, if subsurface or latent physical conclusion of all construction operations, all drainage structures
conditions are encountered at the site differing materially from and flow lines shall be free from dirt, grit and debris. Cleaning
those indicated in the contract or if unknown physical conditions may also be required during the course of the construction of the
of an unusual nature, differing materially from those ordinarily project if it is determined that erosion control measures, such as
encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the work silt and debris traps, are not functioning properly.
provided for in the contract, are encountered at the site, the party
discovering such conditions shall promptly notify the other party Construction Drawings
in writing of the specific differing conditions before they are
disturbed and before the affected work is performed. 1. Plans shall not be used for construction unless specifically
approved by the AHJ and marked "For Construction". The
2. Upon written notification, the Owner or Engineer will investigate
the conditions, and if Owner determines the conditions materially Contractor shall keep a set of stamped "Approved" construction
plans on the job site at all times during construction of the project.
differ and cause an increase or decrease in the cost or time
required for the performance of any work under the contract, an
adjustment will be negotiated accordingly, by the Owner and Record Drawings
Contractor.
1. During the course of construction, the Contractor shall maintain
Construction Layout and Surveying
and keep at the job site, a legible and up-to-date set of "Record
1. The Contractor shall perform all construction layout and staking. Drawings" that shall clearly show any and all deviations from the
original approved plans.
2. The Contractor shall perform all surveying as required for the
preparation of record drawings that show the completed work. 2. Final contract payment shall not come due until:
a. The work has been completed as required by the
Contractor’s Responsibility for Work and Property
Contract Documents;
1. All work of the contract, including work added to the contract, b. The work has been inspected and accepted by the
shall be under the charge and care of the Contractor. The
Owner or its representative;
Contractor shall protect and maintain the work until final
acceptance of the work is provided in writing to the Contractor, c. The "Record Drawing" information has been received
by the Owner. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for by the Engineer and accepted by the AHJ.
risk of loss to the work from or by any cause whatsoever, without
regard to the work’s state of completion. The Contractor shall
rebuild, repair, restore, replace, and make good all lost, destroyed,
or damaged work to the condition required by the contract and
shall bear all the expense and costs to do so, with no additional
cost to the Owner.
2. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the
protection of public and private property, such as building
foundations and walls, underground and at-grade drainage
facilities, vaults and other underground utility structures, overhead
and at-grade utility structures and plant, driveways, lawns, trees,
bushes, shrubs, crops, and fences, that is not designated for
removal, relocation, or replacement. If public or private property
is damaged or destroyed, the Contractor shall, at no additional
cost to the Owner, restore such property to a condition equal to or
better than the condition before such damage occurred or was
caused.
3. If public or private property interferes with the work, the
Contractor shall notify, in writing, the Owner and Engineer.
Maintenance, Waste Management, and Off-Site Disposal
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for conforming to regulatory
requirements for legally disposing of all material taken off-site.
2. The Contractor shall contact the AHJ to establish recycling and
approval process requirements for managing waste and disposing
of material off-site.
3. Environmental reports, testing, and certifications for existing on-
site soils may be obtained from the Owner, if the project requires
the export of soil to balance the site. Any inquiries involving
environmental assessments or conditions at the site shall be
directed to the Owner or the Owner’s environmental consultant.
4. The Contractor shall mow grass, remove snow, and otherwise
maintain parkway area adjacent to the project to be clean,
presentable, and acceptable to the Owner and AHJ.
5. The Contractor shall maintain roadways, parkways, and sidewalks
adjacent to and near the project site free from mud and debris at
all times.
6. Whenever, during construction operations, any loose material is
deposited in the flow line of gutters, drainage structures, ditches,
or other stormwater conveyance systems, such that the natural
flow line of water is obstructed, this loose material shall be
removed immediately by the Contractor.
7. Where the Contractor’s equipment is operated on or over any
portion of pavement used by traffic adjacent to or near the work,
the Contractor shall clean the pavement of all dirt and debris at
the end of each day’s operations.
 STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable
Federal, State and Municipal codes, ordinances, standards,
laws, rules, requirements, and/or regulations.
2. All work shall be constructed and tested in accordance with
the following Standard Specifications, Standards, Regulations,
and Codes (“Standard Specifications”), as applicable, except
as modified by these plans or by the local municipality.
Payment will be in accordance with the contract for the work;
thus, any measurement and payment provisions in these
Standard Specifications will not apply to this project. The
Standard Specifications for this project include, but are not
limited to, the current editions of the following:
a. "Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer
Main Construction in Illinois", (SSWSMCI);
b. "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction," (SSRBC) and all addenda thereto,
including all final "supplemental specifications"
and recurring special provisions, as prepared by
the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT);
c. The "Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices" (IMUTCD) as prepared by IDOT;
d. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM);
e. American Water Works Association (AWWA);
f. Illinois Urban Manual, as maintained by the
Association of Illinois Soil and Water
Conservation Districts;
g. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
requirements and regulations;
h. Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC);
i. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
3. In case of conflict between or within the Contract Documents,
the Standard Specifications, and AHJ standards, details, and
ordinances, the most restrictive shall govern. In case of
conflict, the determination of which requirement is the most
restrictive will be by the Engineer, whose determination shall
be final.
4.
SITE DEMOLITION
1. Prior to removal, hard surfaces to be removed (including
asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, concrete walk, and/or
concrete curb and gutter) shall be saw cut full depth at the
limit of removal.
2. Removed pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and other
demolition debris shall be legally disposed of by the
Contractor.
EARTHWORK
Earthwork General Requirements
1. The Contractor understands that any earthwork calculations,
quantities or cross sections that have been furnished by the
Engineer are for information only and are provided without
any guarantee by the Owner or Engineer whatsoever as to
their sufficiency or accuracy. Contractor shall develop its own
opinion of subsurface conditions and perform its own
calculations to determine earthwork volumes. The Engineer
makes no representation or guarantee regarding earthwork
quantities or that the earthwork for this project will balance
due to varying field conditions, changing soil types, and
construction methods that are beyond the control of the
Engineer.
2. The Contractor shall obtain and review the soils report that is
available from the Owner. Contractor shall follow the
recommendations provided in the geotechnical report.
3. The Contractor shall maintain positive drainage during and
throughout construction operations, at the end of each
working day, and upon completion of any part of the work.
4. Dust produced from the site shall be kept to a minimum
during dry periods by spraying water as required by the AHJ.
The Contractor shall provide a water truck sufficiently often
to maintain dampness in all disturbed soil.
5.
Site Clearing and Topsoil Stripping
1. Trees designated to remain shall be protected from damage.
2. The site shall be cleared and grubbed. Where tree removal is
indicated on plans, trees and stumps shall be removed.
3. Upon completion of demolition, clearing, grubbing, and tree
removal, all topsoil shall be stripped from under all buildings
and pavements areas, and other areas necessary to complete
the work. Stripped topsoil that is intended for re-use on site
shall be stockpiled. Stripped topsoil that will not be
incorporated into the work shall be hauled offsite.
Excavation, Embankment, and Subgrade Preparation
1. After completion of topsoil stripping, excavation and
placement of fill shall be performed. All suitable excavated
materials shall be hauled, placed, moisture conditioned if
necessary, and compacted in the fill areas. The Contractor
shall include all dewatering, temporary ditching and culverts
necessary to complete the excavation and fill.
2. During excavation and embankment, grades may be adjusted
to achieve an overall site earthwork balance. The Contractor
shall cooperate fully with the Owner in adjustment of grades,
construction methods and placement of material to achieve an
overall site earthwork balance. The Contractor shall
immediately advise Owner if it believes that the earthwork
will not balance.
3. Contractor shall proofroll the prepared subgrade in the
standard and heavy duty pavement areas with rubber-tired
construction equipment having a minimum gross load of
twenty-five (25) tons. Proofroll shall be performed in the
presence of the Owner’s testing consultant and AHJ.
4. If the subgrade is not stable (that is, exhibits pumping or
rutting during proofroll) due to high moisture content, the
Contractor shall disc and aerate all areas of unstable subgrade
to a depth of at least twelve (12) inches below design
subgrade and within two percent (2%) of optimum moisture
content at no additional cost to owner. Upon completion of
discing and aerating, Contractor shall regrade and recompact
the subgrade material to a minimum of ninety-five percent
(95%) of the modified Proctor maximum laboratory dry
density (ASTM D1557).
5. If after reworking the subgrade to near optimum moisture
content the subgrade is still unstable or is determined
unsuitable by the Owner’s testing consultant, the Contractor
shall undercut soft, unstable areas to an elevation of stable
subgrade. The vertical surfaces shall be sloped to a ratio of 1
horizontal to 1 vertical from the base of the undercut
excavation to the exposed subgrade elevation. Undercut areas
shall be filled to a proposed top of subgrade elevation by the
placement and compaction of CA-6 crushed stone with no
more than eight percent (8%) passing the No. 200 sieve as
defined by the Unified Soil Classification System. Fill
material shall be compacted to a minimum of ninety-five
percent (95%) of the modified Proctor maximum laboratory
dry density (ASTM D1557).
6. Unsuitable material and refuse shall be immediately hauled
off site and legally disposed of or recycled, unless the
unsuitable material can be elsewhere incorporated into the
work. The Owner’s testing consultant shall determine which
soils are unsuitable. Materials in their natural state being
defined as unsuitable that would be suitable material if
moisture conditioned, shall be conditioned by the Contractor
and used as suitable embankment material or hauled from the
site.
7. Grading tolerances for subgrade outside the building
footprint(s):
a. Lawns and unpaved areas: plus or minus one-
half (1/2) inch;
b. Pavements, sidewalks, pavers, and other hard
surfaces: plus or minus one-quarter (1/4) inch;
8. Grading tolerance for subgrade under building slabs: plus or
minus one-quarter (1/4) inch, unless otherwise specified by
the Architect or Structural Engineer.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Aggregate Base Course Preparation
1. Aggregate base course shall be well-graded CA-6 crushed
stone with no more than eight percent (8%) passing the No.
200 sieve as defined by the Unified Soil Classification
System. The material shall meet the requirements for Type A
Aggregate Base provided in Section 1004 of the Standard
Specifications. The base course shall be placed in nine (9)
inch loose lifts and compacted to a minimum of ninety-five
percent (95%) of the modified Proctor maximum laboratory
dry density (ASTM D1557).
Bituminous Concrete
1. Mixtures shall be in conformance with Section 406 of the
SSRBC.
2. Contractor shall apply asphaltic prime coat to exposed
aggregate base course and asphaltic tack coat to the vertical
surfaces of existing bituminous or Portland Cement Concrete
(PCC) in conformance with Section 406 of the SSRBC.
3. Contractor shall place new plant-mixed in conformance with
Section 406 of the SSRBC.
4. Contractor shall provide butt joints at the locations shown on
the plans where the existing bituminous concrete pavement
meets the new bituminous concrete pavement. Contractor
shall apply an asphaltic tack coat to the horizontal and vertical
surfaces and place a crack control strip in conformance with
Section 443 of the SSRBC and as shown on the details.
Portland Cement Concrete
1. Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) shall be Class SI and in
conformance with Section 1020 of the SSRBC. Concrete
strength shall be 4,000 psi at 28 days with a maximum
water/cement ratio of 0.45 and air entrainment between five
percent (5%) and seven percent (7%). Contractor shall
construct new PCC pavement, curbs, and sidewalk in
conformance with Section 606 of the SSRBC.
2. Concrete walk shall receive a broom finish and shall be cured
with wet burlap and polyethylene sheets. Concrete pavement
shall receive a tined finish and shall be cured with wet burlap
and polyethylene sheets.
3. Welded wire fabric, where included in the work, shall be used
as shown in the details and shall be delivered to the job site as
flat sheets, not rolls.
4. Control joints shall be sawed into the slabs and/or walk as
shown on the plans, or as laid out by the Contractor at the
spacing shown in the details for locations where a detailed
pattern is not provided on the plans. The joints shall be cut as
soon as sawing can be performed without raveling the newly
placed concrete. The depth of the control joints shall be one-
quarter (1/4) of the slab thickness.
5. Expansion joints shall be located in the slabs and/or walks as
shown on the plans, or as laid out by the Contractor at the
spacing shown in the details for locations where a detailed
pattern is not provided on the plans.
6. For concrete curb removal and replacement, the Contractor
shall sawcut the existing concrete curb where indicated on the
plans, remove the existing curb, and install a PCC curb of the
cross section as indicated in the plans. Upon completion of the
curb, all voids between the existing pavement and base and
new curb shall be replaced in kind. The Contractor shall
restore the surrounding, unimproved area to its original
condition. Where proposed curb connects to the existing curb,
the existing curb shall be saw cut and then two eighteen (18)
inch long, three-quarter (3/4) inch diameter dowels shall be
drilled and installed nine (9) inches into the existing and
proposed curb.
Striping and Pavement Marking
1. Prior to painting, Contractor shall prepare existing pavement
surfaces in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2. Striping shall be two coats of paint. Color shall be yellow,
except as required to meet local and Federal ADA codes, or
unless otherwise indicated on the plans.
3. Contractor shall remove any overspray.
UTILITIES
Utilities – Common Requirements
1. Horizontal and vertical separation of water and sewer mains
shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Water and
Sewer Main Construction in Illinois.
2. Prior to start of underground utility installation, subgrade shall
be graded to within one (1) foot of design subgrade elevation.
3. All utility and service trenches within three (3) feet of
proposed or existing paved surfaces, including driveways and
sidewalks, shall be backfilled with CA-6. Backfill material
shall be placed in lifts not exceeding twelve (12) inches. Each
lift shall be compacted to ninety-five percent (95%) standard
Proctor density (ASTM D698). Jetting and water-soaking is
not allowed. However, backfill under existing pavements,
where an open cut of the pavement is performed, shall be
flowable fill conforming to the requirements for SSRBC
Section 593 Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Mix
1.
4. CLSM, also known as flowable fill, if used, shall not come
into contact with piping or any component of the utility
system.
5. Within the property line, contractor shall backfill telephone,
electric, and gas utility trenches under and three (3) feet
beyond pavement with approved granular material.
6. All sanitary, water distribution, and storm structures shall
have a minimum of three (3) inches of adjusting rings and a
maximum of eight (8) inches, and 2 rings maximum use,
unless otherwise noted.
7. All tops of frames for sanitary, water distribution, and storm
structures shall be adjusted to meet final finish grade prior to
placement of final surfaces.
Water Distribution
1. Minimum cover and maximum burial depth for all water
mains, including services, shall meet the requirements of the
AHJ.
2. Water main pipe shall be Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVCO), conforming to AWWA C909 and City of
Crystal Lake details and requirements.
3. Fittings (bends, tees, wyes and crosses) shall be DIP, CL 52,
with mechanical joints, cement lined, tar coated, conforming
to the requirements of AWWA C-110, C-111, and C-104,
respectively.
4. All ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be provided with
polyethylene encasement conforming to AWWA C105.
5. Installation shall be in accordance with AWWA C600.
6. Fire hydrants shall be dry-barrel, conforming to AWWA
C502.
Sanitary Sewers
1. The Contractor shall perform pre-construction televising of
the existing sanitary sewer between the two manholes that are
upstream and downstream of the proposed point of
connection.
2. Sanitary sewer pipe shall be Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) SDR
35, conforming to ASTM D3034, with factory fabricated
joints conforming to ASTM D3212, and elastomeric gaskets
conforming to ASTM F477, unless otherwise indicated on
plans.
3. Where water main quality pipe is required for sanitary sewer,
pipe shall be PVC DR 18, conforming to AWWA C-900, with
elastomeric gaskets conforming to ASTM F477.
4. Connections between dissimilar pipe materials shall be made
with non-shear couplings, conforming to ASTM C1173.
5. Sanitary manholes shall be precast reinforced concrete,
conforming to ASTM C478, with a minimum forty-eight (48)
inch inside diameter barrel section.
6. Manhole covers (solid lids) shall have “SANITARY” cast into
the top of the cover.
7. Frames and covers shall be Neenah Foundry R-1712, or
approved equal, except where indicated otherwise.
8. Frames and covers for manholes located in floodplain shall be
Neenah Foundry R-1916-C, or approved equal.
9. Steps shall be installed on sixteen (16) inch centers to provide
access into the manholes. Steps shall be made of steel
reinforced polyurethane, meeting ASTM D-4101, Type II,
Grade 49108, over a No. 3 Grade 60, ASTM A-615,
reinforcing bar.
10. Chimney seals shall be applied or installed on all sanitary
sewer manholes, in accordance with the chimney seal
manufacturer’s recommendations.
11. Flexible rubber boots, conforming to ASTM C923, shall be
used at all connections and penetrations into sanitary
manholes.
12. Pipe penetrations into existing sanitary manholes shall be
properly cored at the size required for a proper rubber-boot
seal. Cut, shape and slope a new invert channel in the existing
manhole bench so as to provide smooth flow from the new
sewer connection.
13. The sanitary sewer system shall be tested for leakage and
testing results shall meet or exceed the requirements of the
“Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main
Construction in Illinois”, current edition.
14. The Contractor shall perform televising of the proposed
sanitary sewer after its construction is complete. The
Contractor shall provide a copy of the televising video to the
AHJ.
Storm Sewers
1. Storm sewer pipe shall be Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
Class IV, conforming to ASTM C76, unless otherwise
indicated on plans.
2. Pipe joints shall be push-on bell and spigot type, with a rubber
gasket or o-ring. Pipe joints shall conform to ASTM C443 or
ASTM C361. Use joint lubricant, or pre-lubricated gasket or
o-ring, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
3. Storm sewer manholes and catch basins shall be 4-foot inside
diameter unless otherwise indicated.
4. Storm sewer inlets shall be 2-foot inside diameter unless
otherwise indicated.
5. Storm manholes, catch basins, and inlets shall be precast
reinforced concrete conforming to ASTM C478.
6. Flared end sections shall conform to IDOT Standard 542301
and be pre-cast reinforced concrete with an end block cast
separately. Flared end sections shall be installed with grating
per IDOT Standard 542311. Work shall include furnishing
and placing riprap.
1. Control measures shall meet the minimum standards and specifications of the Illinois Urban
Manual (www.aiswcd.org/IUM) unless stated otherwise.

2. Soil disturbance shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize erosion. Areas of the
development site that are not to be disturbed shall be protected from construction traffic or other
disturbance until final stabilization is achieved.

3. Soil stabilization measures shall consider the time of year, development site conditions and the
use of temporary or permanent measures.

4. Stabilization by seeding shall include topsoil placement and fertilization, as necessary.

5. Native seed mixtures shall include rapid-growing annual grasses or small grains to provide
initial, temporary soil stabilization.

6. Off-site property shall be protected from erosion and sedimentation. Velocity dissipation
devices shall be placed at concentrated discharge locations and along the length of any outfall
channel, as necessary to prevent erosion.

7. Sediment control measures shall be installed prior to the disturbance of tributary areas.

8. Stabilization of disturbed areas shall be initiated immediately whenever any clearing, grading,
excavating or other earth-disturbing activities have permanently ceased on any portion of the
development site, or temporarily ceased on any portion of the development site and will not
resume for a period exceeding 14 calendar days. Stabilization of disturbed areas shall be initiated
within one working day of permanent or temporary cessation of earth-disturbing activities and
shall be completed as soon as possible, but not later than 14 calendar days from the initiation of
stabilization work in an area. Exceptions to these time frames are specified below:

a. Where the initiation of stabilization measures is precluded by snow cover, stabilization

measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable; and

b. In areas where construction activity has temporarily ceased and will resume after 14
days, a temporary stabilization method may be used.

9. Disturbance of steep slopes shall be minimized. Areas or embankments having slopes steeper
than 3:1 shall be stabilized with staked-in-place sod, erosion control blankets in combination with
seeding, or an equivalent control measure.

10. Perimeter control measures shall be provided downslope and perpendicular to the flow of
runoff from disturbed areas, where the tributary area is greater than 5,000 square feet, and where
runoff will flow in a sheet flow manner. Perimeter erosion control shall also be provided at the
base of soil stockpiles.

11. The stormwater management system shall be protected from erosion and sedimentation
downslope from disturbed areas. Inlet protection that reduces sediment loading, while allowing
runoff to enter the inlet, shall be required for all storm sewers. Check dams, or an equivalent
control measure, shall be required for all channels. Filter fabric inlet protection and straw bale
ditch checks are not acceptable control measures.

12. If dewatering services are used, discharges shall be routed through an effective sediment
control measure (e.g., sediment trap or an equivalent control measure). The enforcement officer
shall be notified prior to the commencement of dewatering activities.

13. All temporary soil erosion and sediment control measures shall be removed within 30 days
after final stabilization of the development site is achieved or after the temporary measures are no
longer necessary. Trapped sediment shall be removed and disturbed areas shall be permanently
stabilized.

14. Stockpiled soil and materials shall be removed from flood hazard areas at the end of each work
day. Soil and materials stockpiled in IWMC or buffer areas shall be placed on timber mats, or an
equivalent control measure.

15. Effective control measures shall be utilized to minimize the discharge of pollutants from the
development site. At a minimum, control measures shall be implemented in order to:

a. Minimize the discharge of pollutants from equipment and vehicle washing, wheel wash
water, and other wash water; and

b. Minimize the exposure of building materials, building products, construction wastes,

trash, landscape materials, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, vehicle fluids,
sanitary waste, and other materials present on the development site to precipitation and to
stormwater.

16. Adequate receptacles shall be provided for the depositing of all construction material debris
generated during the development process. The applicant shall not cause or permit the dumping,
depositing, dropping, throwing, discarding or leaving of construction material debris upon or into
any development site, channel, or IWMC. The development site shall be maintained free of
construction material debris.

17. The enforcement officer may require additional or alternate soil erosion and sediment control
measures, based on development-site-specific considerations and the effectiveness of the installed
control measures.

Standard Drain Tile Notes

1 Drain tiles disturbed during regulated development shall be reconnected by those responsible for
their disturbance, unless the development plans specify abandonment of the drain tiles.

2. All abandoned drain tiles within disturbed areas shall be removed in their entirety.

3. Drain tiles within the disturbed area of a development site shall be replaced, bypassed around
the development site or intercepted and connected to the stormwater management system for the
development site. The size of the replaced or bypassed drain tile shall be equivalent to the existing
drain tile.