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. Drawings.

6. Access to site.

7. Hazardous Environmental Conditions.

8. Work Restrictions.

9. Project Conditions.

10. Scheduling Operations.

11. Intent of Contract Documents.

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: Sewer Maintenance & Emergency Contract: Contract No. 2026-01.

1. Project Location: Borough of Elizabethtown, PA.

B. Owner: Borough of Elizabethtown, 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

1. Owner's Representative:

a. Jeff Kinsey, Public Works Director, (717) 367-1700.

C. Engineer: Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc., 369 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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

1. Project generally includes, but is not limited to, repairs to the Borough’s existing sanitary sewer and storm sewer collection and conveyance systems, upon issuance of Work Order(s) by the Borough.

B. Work Orders: The Work of this Contract shall be performed in segments of work, as determined by the Owner, through the issuance of individual Work Orders. The Work Order Form is included in Section 00 63 36:

1. The types of work to be performed will be as stated above, and as specified in detail throughout the appropriate Specification Sections of this Project Manual.

2. The extent of the permanent restoration work to be performed will be as derived by the Owner from actual field investigations and determinations. All pavement restoration work shall conform to municipal and PennDOT requirements. The

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 01 10 00-2 000598.0465 permanent restoration work will be performed through the issuance of individual Work Orders.

3. The Owner will "mark out" the extent of the permanent restoration work in the field. The Contractor shall not proceed with the Work until he has made a timely request of the Owner to "mark out" the extent of work.

a. The Contractor will request the PA One Call "mark-out" to be made over the entire run from manhole to manhole or structure to structure to avoid re-calls in the case of multiple permanent restorations within any one run of piping.

C. Emergency Work: Without intending to limit or restrict the extent of Work required under emergency assignments required as part of the Contract, the Work to be performed to bring a serious situation or occurrence under control (such as a sewer collapse, force main breakdown, sinkhole, etc.) by temporary measures, shall be according to the following:

1. The temporary measures shall include the means and methods at the

Contractor's discretion to both stop wastewater or storm water leakages or accidental discharges, and to provide for a fail-safe (and properly sized) temporary means of continued system service.

a. The selections of equipment from those listed in the Bid Form, as required to perform the temporary measures, are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

b. The types of materials required to perform the temporary measures shall be as dictated by the conditions of the emergency, except in those instances where the temporary measures are of materials consistent with the requirements for permanent restoration work. In such instances, the materials shall conform to the appropriate Specifications Sections of this Project Manual.

c. The work of the temporary measures shall also include the required emergency traffic control, including the involvement of the local police department as needed to control traffic.

2. Following the bringing under control of the serious situation or occurrence, the extent of the permanent restoration work to be performed will be as derived by the Owner from actual field investigations and determinations.

3. Emergency Notification/Response: Emergency Work constitutes bringing a serious situation or occurrence in existing utility systems under control, when called upon to do so by the Owner.

a. Emergency Notification: In the case of an emergency, telephonic notification to the Contractor for response will come from the Owner or designated authorized representative. The telephonic notification will be followed by written confirmation within 24 hours.

b. Response: Following notification, the Contractor shall initiate emergency response action in accordance with Section 00 52 00 – Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract.

D. Maintenance Work: Without intending to limit or restrict the extent of Work required under maintenance assignments required as part of the Contract, maintenance

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 01 10 00-3 000598.0465 assignments shall include repair or replacement of the Owner’s utilities in accordance with the Contract.

1.4 WORK BY OWNER

A. 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.

B. Summary of Owner Work: Owner shall inspect each lateral prior to replacement.

Contractor shall coordinate their Contract Work with the Owner.

1.5 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. Owner may complete associated work under this contract and Work Orders under separate contracts. Contractor shall cooperate fully with separate contractors so that work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with Work performed under separate contracts.

1.6 DRAWINGS

A. Standard Detail Drawings: In general, the Standard Detail Drawings, as bound at the back of this Project Manual, cover the Work to be performed. These referenced detail drawings are hereby made part of this Contract:

1. The Standard Detail Drawings are illustrations of typical conditions and may not be exact representations of the conditions encountered under the Work of this Contract.

B. Informational Drawings and Specifications: The Drawings and associated Specifications for particular items of work ordered by the Owner may be issued to the Contractor by the Engineer. Such Drawings and Specifications, when issued, will become a part of the Contract Documents.

C. Exhibits and Maps: GIS mapping of the Owner’s wastewater and stormwater systems may be available.

1.7 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, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 01 10 00-4 000598.0465 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. Cleaning:

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

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

C. 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 shrubbery within the work area that are not designated for removal. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer's representatives will meet to identify special needs and desires. The Contractor can anticipate 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.

D. Public Relations:

1. Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that, in the eyes of the general public, 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 considered 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 Contractor's operations. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. 01 10 00-5 000598.0465 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 residents 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.

1.8 HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION

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

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.

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.

E. By-pass pumps, hoses, and piping not used, must be removed from rights-of-way within

48 hours of last use.

1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conduct work in complete compliance with all of the rules, regulations and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

B. Conduct work in complete compliance with all of the rules, regulations and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), where applicable.

1.11 SCHEDULING OPERATIONS

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A. Work Restrictions; Existing Sewers: The Contractor shall at all times during the Contract Time maintain the existing wastewater and storm water service and flow where repair work is being performed on existing facilities:

1. By-Pass Facilities: As specified in the Contract Documents.

1.12 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.

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 contingent 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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