specified as the basis for bidding because of added or omitted piles or
variations in the pile lengths, the principal sum shall be adjusted [in
accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES] [by the amount bid per meter foot for
"Additional Pile Length" or "Omitted Pile Length" multiplied by the actual
length added or omitted].
1.2.3
Variations in the Number of Pile Load Tests
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to increase or decrease the
number of pile load tests from that specified. For changes in the number
of load tests required, the principal sum price shall be adjusted [in
accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES] [by the amount bid for "Each
Additional Pile Load Test" or "Each Omitted Pile Load Test" multiplied by
the number of pile load tests added or omitted].
1.2.4
Variations in Test Pile Withdrawals
Should the number of test pile withdrawals be increased above the specified
number at the direction of the Contracting Officer, the principal sum shall
be adjusted [in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES] [by the amount bid
for "Each Additional Test Pile Withdrawn" multiplied by the number of
additional test pile withdrawals].
1.2.5
Payment
The Contractor shall furnish a price which includes all necessary
equipment, tools, material, labor, and supervision required to: deliver,
handle, install, and cut off the piles (including test piles); conduct the
load tests; and meet the applicable contract requirements. Payment for
piles will be on the basis of the lengths of the piles measured from cut
off elevations to final tip elevations. No additional payment will be made
for: damaged, rejected, or misplaced piles; withdrawn piles other than
test piles withdrawn as directed; any portion of a pile remaining above the
cut off elevation; backdriving; cutting off piles; splicing; build-ups; or
any cut off length of piles. Payment for load tests will be made for each
load test satisfactorily performed.
1.3
BASIS OF PAYMENT
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NOTE: Use the following paragraph when bidding is
based on unit price. Where basis for payment is
based on lump sum price, use paragraph BASIS FOR
BIDS AND PAYMENT.
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1.3.1
Unit Price
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to increase or decrease the
aggregate length of piles to be furnished and installed by changing the
foundation pile locations or elevations, requiring the installation of
additional piles, or requiring omission of piles from the requirements
shown and specified. Whether or not such changes are made, the Contractor
will be paid at the contract unit price per meter foot (including control
test piles), multiplied by the total length in meters feet of acceptable
piles actually installed.
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