Question 1

Where do I find the correct reference for Hydro Undergrounding projects?

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QUESTION

We have had several BC Hydro Undergrounding projects come up in recent months, and I am wondering if the correct MMCD section to include this work under is still the Roadway Lighting 26 56 01. Are there other "non-civil" sections that may be better suited for line items such as "1 - 75mm conduit concrete encased" per lineal metre, or "install BC Hydro supplied Visa Manhole"?

COMMENT

Roadway Lighting 26 56 01 is still the best bet.

Question 2

Do MMCD documents contain information on bedding and back filling of copper water lines?

Accepted Answer

Section 33 11 01 Item 2.6. Granular Pipe Bedding and Surround Material says

Most local governments have specified utility cross sections, so best to inquire locally.

Question 3

Where in the MMCD would I find a detailed suggested curb finishing drawing profile?

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QUESTION

I am looking to confirm that a detailed suggested curb finishing drawing profile exists as part of your package, and which package would contain this.

COMMENT

Standard Detail Drawings C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5 in Volume II.

Question 4

How does MMCD address issues relating to contaminated material discovered during construction?

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QUESTION

How does MMCD address issues relating to contaminated material discovered during construction? Should it be cost to be borne by contractor or extra pay by owner?

COMMENT

GC12.2 to GC12.5 refer

Question 5

Is 120mm concrete sidewalk thickness acceptable for passenger vehicle and service vehicle loading?

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QUESTION

I'm looking for design guidance on the correct MMCD detail (minimum concrete thickness, strength, etc.) and/or other recommended documentation where a roll over curb provides vehicular access to a either a residential lot and/or a parking lot that will also receive delivery and service vehicles.

COMMENT

General guidance on sidewalk construction and maintenance is available on Federation of Canadian Municipalities website under INFRAGUIDE.

Question 6

Are there specifications for brand and model for LED luminaires in the MMCD?

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QUESTION

I am wondering if there are specifications for brand and model for LED luminaires in the specs.

COMMENT

We do not have LED fixture manufacturer/distributor related specifications in the MMCD. Public sector purchasers (i.e. cities/local governments etc.) in BC rely on the program developed by BC Hydro and BC MoTI called “LED Street Lights Across BC” for LED roadway lighting purchase specifications.

There’s a list of manufacturers/distributors that have been pre-qualified to sell products as part of this program.

If you are not a public sector purchaser, you can still acquire the pre-qualified products through the manufacturers/distributors listed in the link above.

For design purposes, roadway lighting designs shall meet the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines (i.e. Guide for the design of Roadway Lighting – 2005), and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements, as well as local government guidelines/specifications.

The MMCD Design Guidelines are also a good reference for design purposes.

Question 7

Are there means in the MMCD contract to deal with Force Majeure?

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QUESTION

I find no reference to deal with situations of Force Majeure in the MMCD. The recent explosion of the Enbridge pipeline has created a situation where asphalt suppliers were issued a statement of Force Majeure by Fortis BC. We have no mechanism to deal with this under our MMCD contracts. Are there other means to deal with this in the MMCD contract?

COMMENT

There is no "Force Majeure" as such within the standard GCs. In addition there is also no clause in the Supplemental GCs to cover this event. The only clause that might be relevant to paying more for materials (you would have to evaluate given the specific facts) is 13.4.1. But that is a very tough bar to exceed.

Question 8

Which MMCD contains information about sidewalk maintenance and restoration standards?

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QUESTION

I need to get information on sidewalk maintenance and restoration standards and would like to purchase the MMCD applicable. I am not sure which of the options (Design Guideline Manual, Vol I User Guide, or Vol II User Guide) I should purchase.

COMMENT

A general treatment of sidewalk design construction and maintenance is covered in the free InfraGuide publication Sidewalk Design Construction and Maintenance at https://fcm.ca/en/resources/mamp/infraguide-national-guide-sustainable-municipal-infrastructure

MMCD has standard drawings for:

Question 9

Where do I find Parts 1 and 2 of the Instructions to Tenderers (IT)?

Accepted Answer

Volume II contains the Instruction to Tenderers - Part 2.

The MMCD website mmcd.net contains the following free forms:

Tender Preparation Templates