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01 10 00 – PROJECT SUMMARY

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SECTION 01 10 00 – PROJECT SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work by Owner.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Purchase contracts.

6. Owner-furnished products.

7. Contractor-furnished, Owner-installed products.

8. Access to site.

9. Coordination with occupants.

10. Work restrictions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: West Pump Station Replacement Project

1. Project Location: 3651 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook Pennsylvania 19344

B. Owner: Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority

1. Owner's Representative:

a. Derek Ink, Plant Superintendent

C. Engineer: Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc., 501 Allendale Road, Suite 203, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

D. Engineer's Consultants: The Engineer has retained the following design professionals who have prepared designated portions of the Contract Documents:

1. Geotechnical Engineering: Kleinfelder, 6330 Hedgewood Drive, Suite 310

Allentown, PA 18106.

2. Mechanical Engineer: Cox Engineering, 175 Matamoras Road Halifax, PA 17032.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

The project generally includes but is not limited to the construction of a new suction lift style pump station with building and all site improvements to replace the exist-ing West Pump Station, demolition of the existing below grade package pump sta-tion and equipment, construction of sanitary sewer piping and associated manholes and appurtenances, grinder pump and wet well, installation of new pumps, con-struction of force main piping and appurtenances, connection to existing force main

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B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under coordinated, concurrent multiple contracts.

See Section 01 12 00 – Multiple Contract Summary for a description of work included under each of the multiple contracts. Contracts for this Project include the following:

a. WPS-1: General Construction

b. WPS-2: Electrical Construction

c. WPS-3: Mechanical Construction

1.4 WORK BY OWNER

C. General: Cooperate fully with Owner so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Owner.

1. Owner will install the water well, water piping to building, and well appurtenances inside of the building as noted on the contract documents.

1.5 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work. Coordinate the Work of Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.6 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations areas where work is being completed.

2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

B. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weathertight condition throughout construction period.

Repair damage caused by construction operations.

C. Cleaning

1. Continuously keep rights-of-way, storage areas, streets, roads, highways and ad-jacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, excess excavation, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from construction operations.

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2. Broom or water clean paved surfaces and remove surplus materials, tools, con-struction equipment and machinery as each work area is completed.

D. Protection

1. Contractor shall make every effort to protect and avoid damage within the work area. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer's representatives will meet to identify special needs and desires.

2. Contractor shall make every effort to protect and avoid damage to trees or shrub-bery within the work area that are not designated for removal. Prior to the com-mencement of construction, the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer's representa-tives will meet to identify special needs and desires. The Contractor can antici-pate that certain trees will be tagged for preservation.

3. The Contractor shall adequately close and/or protect all excavations, equipment, and materials stored within the site of the project.

4. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor not to interfere with or create any hazards to traffic. No equipment or material will be stored or permitted to stand where traffic must be maintained. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to control dust on all roads, drives, walkways, and parking areas on which traffic is being maintained.

5. The Contractor shall take special care and attention and be responsible for the protection of all existing equipment located throughout the Project area. The Contractor shall immediately notify both the Owner, Engineer, and any authority having jurisdiction should a spill or other incident occur that may cause damage to adjacent structure, infrastructure, natural resource, etc.

E. Public Relations

1. Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that, in the eyes of the general pub-lic, his conduct and attitude will be closely associated with that of the Owner.

Accordingly, where operations of the Contractor require personal contact with the public, the Contractor and all his employees shall conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner. Any violation of this section shall be consid-ered sufficient cause for the Owner to order discharge of the employee involved, and he shall not be employed again on the work without written permission from the Owner.

2. Contractor shall use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work, including off-site borrow and stockpile areas if such dust is caused by the Con-tractor's operations. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust from being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, and concurrent performance of other work on the site.

3. In carrying out the work, the Contractor shall interfere as little as possible with traffic. The Contractor shall provide and maintain ingress and egress for all resi-dents along the construction route.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying all local emergency services, school districts, and other public agencies with regard to control and maintenance of traffic in the work area.

5. The Contractor shall obey and follow all posted speed limits.

1.7 HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

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A. The Contractor shall complete any mitigation in accordance with all local, state and fed-eral laws and regulations.

1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction pe-riod. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and authorities having ju-risdiction.

2. Provide not less than 72 hours' notice to Owner of activities that will affect Own-er's operations.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. The existing West Pump Station must remain in service until the new West Pump Station has been constructed, tested and approved for operation by the Owner and Engineer.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by

Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Engineer and Owner not less than 2 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

D. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

1.10 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The intent and meaning of the Contract Documents is that the Contractor, under the terms of the Contract, will take such action as necessary and/or required to provide labor, supervision, plant, materials, supplies, equipment, power, transportation, facilities, etc., whether temporary or permanent, which are indicated or may be reasonably inferred from each Drawing and each section of these Specifications, all of which are collectively necessary and/or required for the execution of the Work.

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B. The information shown on the Contract Drawings or referenced herein relative to the depiction of existing facilities is shown for information purposes only. No representatives or warranties are given or implied relative to the accuracy thereof. The data is presented or described only to indicate the general and approximate extent of existing facilities. The Contractor shall consider these facilities in the preparation of his bid and include any con-tingent costs in those items for which payment will be made. No separate payment will be made for adjustments or modifications in the work due to inaccuracies in the nature or assumption of existing facilities, except as may be determined or warranted by the Owner/Engineer. Payment for changes in the work, if found necessary or prudent, shall be reimbursed only through procedure outlined in the General Conditions.

C. The Contractor will note that the Contract Drawings are general in detail and scope with respect to the extent of demolition, cutting, patching, removal of existing facilities, etc.

and that all such Work will be provided by the Contractor, whether specifically indicated on the Contract Drawings or not, which is necessary for the completion of the Work or for the proper operation and appearance of the finished installation, in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents for this Project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION Not Used

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