TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

00000 - Scope of Work

01000 - General Requirements

01781 - Record Documents

02010 - Cleaning and Restorations

02110 - Site Clearing

02227 - Excavation and Backfill

02310 - Subbase

02392 - Traffic Stripes & Symbols

02394 - Utility Adjustments

02405 - Milling of Bituminous Concrete

02509 - Concrete Curb Ramps and Sidewalk

02513 - Superpave Asphalt

02528 - Plain Cement Concrete Curb

02550 - Sawcutting � Bituminous and Concrete Surfaces

09614 - Cast In Place Detectable/Tactile Warning Surfaces

OTHER DOCUMENTS

1. Project Plans: Pike Street Mid-Block Crosswalks (10 Sheets)

Scope of Work 00000-1

SECTION 00000

SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 � GENERAL

1.01 Project Description

A. The Borough of Canonsburg is proposing to improve the existing mid-block crosswalks across Pike Street and upgrade the pedestrian crossing signals. In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, demolition of existing concrete crosswalk pavement, removal and disposal of existing crosswalk signage and equipment, removal and disposal of parking meters, parking line striping removal, thermoplastic line striping and pavement markings, installation of wireless solar rectangular rapid flashing beacon

(RRFB) assemblies on existing and new poles, installation of advanced pedestrian warning signs, construction of ADA curb ramps, concrete sidewalk replacement, concrete curb replacement, and full depth pavement restoration. Work will also include mobilization and maintenance and protection of traffic as necessary to perform the work.

1.02 Project Location

A. The proposed work is located at three (3) mid-block crossings across Pike Street in

Canonsburg Borough, Washington County, PA:

1. Post Office: A new crosswalk is proposed near the Post Office and parking lot, nearest 125 W. Pike Street.

2. Rusty Gold Brewing: Improvements to the pedestrian crossing signals, signage, and pavement markings are proposed at the existing crosswalk near Rusty Gold

Brewing at 43 W. Pike Street.

3. Senior Center: The existing concrete crosswalk is proposed to be replaced with asphalt and line striping, along with improvements to the pedestrian crossing signals and signage, near the Canonsburg Senior Center at 30 E. Pike Street.

1.03 Base Bid

A. The work for the Base Bid includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major work and contract items:

1. Mobilization.

2. Maintenance and protection of traffic.

3. Demolition of existing concrete crosswalk pavement. This includes excavation of approximately 15� depth and removal and disposal of excavated material.

4. Removal and disposal of existing crosswalk signage and equipment at the two existing crosswalks, to include signs, lights, controllers, etc.

5. Removal and disposal of parking meters within the proposed restricted parking area at the Post Office project location.

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6. Parking space line striping removal within the proposed restricted parking area at the Post Office project location.

7. Asphalt milling, 1.5� depth, at the Senior Center project location to tie in to the existing asphalt roadway, per the project detail.

8. Asphalt wearing course, 1.5� depth, per the PennDOT pavement restoration detail.

9. Asphalt binder course, 2.5� depth, per the PennDOT pavement restoration detail.

10. Asphalt base course, 5� depth, per the PennDOT pavement restoration detail.

11. Aggregate subbase, 6� depth, per the PennDOT restoration details.

12. Thermoplastic crosswalk line striping and pavement markings per the project plans.

13. Installation of wireless solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) assemblies, including pole, RRFB indicators, pedestrian crossing signage, controller, solar panel, and push button. New poles are to be installed for the Post

Office project location crosswalk, and all signage and RRFBs shall be mounted on both sides of each pole to face each direction of traffic.

14. Installation of wireless solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) assemblies mounted on existing poles, including RRFB indicators, pedestrian crossing signage, controller, solar panel, push button, and mounting equipment.

All signage and RRFBs shall be mounted on both sides of each pole to face each direction of traffic.

15. Installation of advanced pedestrian warning signs, including poles.

16. Construction of PennDOT Type 1 ADA curb ramps, including detectable warning surfaces.

17. Replacement of concrete sidewalk approaches to proposed curb ramps.

18. Replacement of concrete curbs.

19. Record documents.

1.04 General Requirements

A. Construction layout of all proposed elements of construction to the specified lines and grades. All limits of work shall be marked out and approved by the Township prior to excavation. Proposed grades are not guaranteed and shall be verified in the field during construction layout. Any discrepancies in proposed grades shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer so that design adjustments can be made prior to construction.

B. Setup and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment controls. The contractor may be required to install erosion controls at the direction of the Township. No payment will be made for erosion controls. The contractor will be required to clean and remove any material that erodes from excavations associated with the project. No payment will be made for clean-up and disposal of eroded material.

C. Removal of existing features as incidental to the contract work items, including but not limited to the following: metal plates, pipes, concrete slabs, stone, bricks, and all foreign materials encountered during excavation for contract items.

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1.05 Additional Requirements.

A. Contract time limits and requirements for this project are as follows:

All work by the Contractor must be 100% completed within the contract time limit of

60 calendar days. The contract time limit shall begin once the written Notice to

Proceed order has been issued to the contractor.

B. The cost of all related incidental work, maintenance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, dust control, erosion control, cleaning and restorations shall be included in the various unit prices bid. These activities are not separate pay items.

C. All materials, construction procedures, type and use of equipment, measurement and payment shall be in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, Publication 408, unless otherwise noted and/or modified by these specifications.

D. The contractor is responsible for the construction layout of this project. The contractor shall forward all construction layout survey information to the Engineer for reference including: benchmarks, stationing and elevations.

E. All contractors and other persons utilizing this specification and the information contained herein are cautioned to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania Act

172, entitles �Excavation and Demolition Work Protection of Underground Utilities.�

Each individual contractor using the project plans must verify the location and depth of all underground utilities and facilities before starting work. The contractor shall notify

�PA One Call� (1-800-242-1776) at least 72 hours prior to the start of any excavation.

F. The contractor shall establish contact with an individual from each local utility prior to commencement of excavation. The contractor shall notify the Engineer and the utility owner immediately should a conflict occur in the limits of construction. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all work to be performed by the utility owner with regards to the work included in this contract. Additional payment will not be made for any delays incurred or any additional work performed due to conflicts with existing utility mains or service lines.

G. All paved asphalt or concrete areas disturbed during construction shall be restored to a condition at least equal to that which existed prior to the start of construction.

H. All grassed areas disturbed during construction shall be topsoiled, fertilized and seeded.

No additional payment will be made for restoration of grassed areas, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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I. All trench backfill shall be placed in four inch (4�) thick lifts and thoroughly compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If borrow fill is required, it shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

J. The contractor shall be responsible for the location and preservation of underground and surface utilities and structures at / or adjacent to the site of construction. It shall be at the contractor�s own expense to repair or replace anything that is damaged by the contractor.

K. All construction details not shown shall be in accordance with PennDOT standards as detailed in:

1. PennDOT Specifications, Pub. 408, latest revision;

2. PennDOT Standards for Roadway Construction, Pub. 72, latest revision.

These standards can be purchased at: PA Department of Transportation, Sales Store, P.O. Box 2028, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2028, (717-787-6746).

L. If encountered, payment will not be made for the excavation of rock, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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PART 3 � EXECUTION

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PART 4 � QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

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General Requirements 01000-1

SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 General

A. Only major items of work are given in the Bid Form, but it is the intent of the specifications to secure a completely interconnected and functionable system, and should any workmanship or materials be required which are obviously necessary to carry out the full intent and meaning of the plans and specifications or to be reasonably inferred therefrom, the cost of such workmanship or materials shall be included in the items in the bid form.

B. Where construction is being performed in traveled roadways or rights-of-way, the

Contractor is to provide all necessary traffic controls and devices in accordance with the current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards.

C. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies prior to Construction of utilities, curbing and paving.

D. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall have all utilities marked and shall excavate or otherwise determine the exact location and elevations of said utilities. The

Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any conflicts. The Contractor shall arrange for any necessary utility relocations or field changes and shall reschedule his operations appropriately.

E. The Contractor, in the construction of the project, shall not stockpile materials or store equipment on any private property; except areas designated by the plans or as directed by the Engineer. If so required, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to have equipment removed from any project during weekend hours.

F. All work of refilling sunken ditches, repaving over trenches and keeping streets and sidewalks in passable condition shall be done to the satisfaction of the Owner during the construction of the project as well as during the maintenance period. If any remedial work is not done within three (3) days after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

G. Special care shall be taken to prevent contamination, siltation, or interference of any kind with the stream flows or ponds along the line of work. No waste matter of any kind will be allowed to discharge into the stream flows or impounded water of any ponds or other bodies of water.

H. The Contractor is to ensure that proper measures for erosion control are employed and provide for the early establishment of vegetation that will help avoid erosion problems during and after construction. It is expected that the Contractor will anticipate possible

General Requirements 01000-2 problems and provide timely and adequate control to prevent or minimize adverse effects.

I. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all permits that may be required for any of the work involved with this project.

J. The Contractor is to notify residents by door-hangers, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance, before starting construction work that will directly affect their property frontage, driveway(s) and/or on-street parking.

K. The Contractor will be provided with one (1) set of contract specifications and full size drawings, where applicable. Electronic copies will be available by request in .pdf format. The cost for any additional copies shall be included in various items of the proposal.

L. All notes on plans shall be made a part of the specifications.

M. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any work scheduled for Saturdays. There will be no work permitted on Sundays or holidays. This project will receive full-time inspection and the normal working hours for the Inspector are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Any overtime inspection costs which are avoidable will be reimbursed by the Contractor.

N. During the construction phase of the project, travel lanes shall remain open at the end of each day.

O. The Contractor shall take extreme care in the placement of the asphaltic tack coat so as to not make it visible on the concrete curb or inlet top units. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to keep the concrete curb and inlet top units clean of this material.

P. Separate payment will not be made for construction layout. The costs for construction layout for all site work shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

1.02 Reference Documents

A. References should be made to the following Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

(PennDOT) publications, where noted:

a. PennDOT Publication 408, Specifications, latest revision, and its addenda.

b. PennDOT Publication 148, Traffic Standards � Signals (TC-8800 Series), latest revision, and its addenda.

c. PennDOT Publication 111, Traffic Control � Pavement Markings and Signing

Standards (TC-8600 and TC-8700 Series), latest revision, and its addenda.

d. PennDOT Publication 149, Traffic Signal Design Handbook, latest revision, and its addenda.

e. PennDOT Publication 72M, Standards for Roadway Construction, latest revision, and its addenda.

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B. Also refer to the National Electrical Manufacturer�s Association (NEMA), Standards

Publication No. TSI-1989, TS2-2016 and National Transportation Communications for

ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Standards, current edition.

1.03 Public Utilities

A. The Contractor is required to ascertain all the facts concerning the location of utilities.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility Owners in the adjustment of their facilities and shall notify the utility Owners not less than ten (10) days in advance of the time scheduled to perform any work that will impact or affect their facilities.

C. The Contractor shall permit the Owners of utilities, or their agents, access to the site of the work at all times in order to relocate, construct or protect their lines and he shall cooperate with them in performing this work.

D. Separate payments will not be made for the coordination and cooperation of the

Contractor with the utility companies, nor for the protection or replacement of utilities as specified hereinbefore and the bidder shall include all such costs in the prices bid for the various scheduled items in the Bid Form.

1.04 Preconstruction Video

A. The Contractor shall, at no extra cost to the Owner, take DVD video recordings of the site prior to the commencement of construction. The video recording shall accurately depict the existing preconstruction condition of all curbs, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns, landscaped area, mailboxes, street furniture and all other appurtenances within, or outside a 25 foot radius of the limits of the construction of the project. One (1) copy of the video recording shall be provided to the Engineer. The date of the DVD video, as well as identification as to the location which the video depicts must be provided.

1.05 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

A. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, flares, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

B. The Contractor shall provide sufficient watchmen and traffic directors and shall take all other precautions, including any that may be ordered by the Engineer, which are necessary for the safety of the public and protection of the work.

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C. The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer and consent of all appropriate authorities having jurisdiction, for any detours which may be required. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with such authorities regarding the establishment, maintenance and repair of such detours, the regulations and direction of traffic thereon, and the installation and maintenance of signs and traffic devices.

D. Before beginning work on any phase of the project, the Contractor shall furnish and install warning signals, barricades, wood traffic guides, lights, flares and other devices necessary, in the opinion of the Engineer, to protect the public during that phase of his operations.

E. If battery operated flashing warning lights are used, they shall conform to the specifications prepared by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Official

Traffic Control Devices. These specifications require, in part, that the flashing lights be weatherproof and reasonably tamper-proof and theft proof, be equipped with seven inch

(7") minimum diameter amber plastic lens, shall operate with a flash rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute with a flash duration of not less than 18% of each flash cycle;

and shall be inspected and cleaned daily so as to maintain the lights in the proper working condition.

F. Road construction signs shall be placed at each end of the project along with every connecting intersection. At the start and end of each day, detour signs shall be placed if required.

G. During the work on this project, the Contractor shall provide and/or be prepared to provide traffic protection devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices and PennDOT Pub. 212. The minimum numbers set forth in the

Schedule shall be on hand at each separate project site prior to the commencement of any work (or phase of work) and shall be maintained available on the project site throughout the period of the project (or phase). Failure to provide and maintain the minimum number of devices shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to order cessation of work. When lack of any required safety devices presents an immediate hazard, the

Engineer may order that such devices be provided by the Owner or by other

Contractors, deducting the cost thereof from any monies due or becoming due the

Contractor lacking the required devices.

H. Additional devices shall be provided by the Contractor as required or directed prior to the commencement of any operation or phase of an operation requiring such devices.

I. Uniform traffic directors (flagpersons) shall be provided whenever alternate two-way traffic is maintained in a single lane, whenever Contractor's operations require closing of a lane or portion of a lane on a multiple lane roadway, whenever the Contractor's equipment or vehicles are entering or leaving active roadways at other than normal street intersections, whenever a Contractor's operations will be contrary to or cause confusion regarding normal traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs, etc.) within a

General Requirements 01000-5 work area and whenever else, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor's operations cause such hazards as to require the use of Traffic Directors.

J. Traffic Directors shall be responsible and thoroughly familiar with their responsibilities, and, while serving as Traffic Directors, shall not be required to perform any other duties. Traffic Directors shall be provided with an orange or red flag, an orange, orange and white, or lime green traffic safety vest and white or orange hard hat or other appropriate head gear. The Contractor may, at his option, secure the services of uniformed policemen having jurisdiction in the locality within which the project is located. Provision of such uniformed policemen will be deemed sufficient in meeting the requirements of this specification.

K. Traffic must be maintained throughout each separate work area during construction. At least one 12' lane must be maintained for traffic during all actual construction periods and at least two 10' lanes must be maintained for traffic at all other times.

L. The Contractor is advised that there may be heavy commuter traffic during the morning from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

M. Construction shall be so staged to maintain at least one lane for traffic in each direction throughout each separate work area during the morning 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM weekday periods of peak traffic.

N. Any restriction of traffic at any time shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer, and the Municipal Police Department. Any restriction of traffic on a Pennsylvania State

Highway shall be subject to regulations and permitting prescribed by The Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation. The Contractor shall submit a schedule of staged construction to the Engineer for approval prior to any restriction of traffic.

O. Should construction be in close proximity to a school or school traffic route, and be commenced during an active school period, the Contractor shall provide open traffic lanes to accommodate school bus and school related traffic.

P. If detours are proposed by the Contractor, they are subject to the review and approval of the Engineer, the Municipal Police Department and/or The Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation, as applicable.

Q. A detour plan and schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor for each proposed detour and submitted to each of the approving agencies previously mentioned. All detour signs shall conform to the requirements for Traffic Control Devices.

R. Temporary traffic stripes will be necessary to control and guide traffic through individual work areas. The Contractor shall submit a scheme for approval by the

Engineer of all temporary traffic stripes prior to removal of any existing traffic stripes.

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S. Construction of proposed utility pipes or storm pipes across existing roadways shall be so staged to maintain one lane in each direction. Trenches shall not remain open overnight.

T. The Contractor shall provide adequate means of access for fire, police and emergency vehicles throughout the length of the project. Contractor shall also provide for safe and adequate means of access to adjacent properties, both private and public.

U. The cost of all work as specified hereinbefore and all other work required to protect public safety and maintaining traffic flow shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the Bid Form, unless specifically requested as a bid item in which case payment will be made as a lump sum.

1.06 Reference to the Standard Specifications

A. Portions of the work performed under this contract shall comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408, latest edition and supplements and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Standard Construction Details as applicable and all requirements modified, as amended or supplemented and whose specifications are made part of these specifications.

B. The Standard Specifications are made part of these specifications by this reference as if they were set forth in full. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to be familiar with these Standard Specifications.

1.07 Dust Control

A. The Contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty-four (24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor. Costs for dust control shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the bid form.

1.08 Testing Materials

A. Except as may be provided elsewhere, test or analysis of materials which are usually tested after delivery to the site, such as concrete aggregate, mixed and placed concrete, and similar materials; will be performed by a test laboratory which will be approved by

General Requirements 01000-7 the Engineer and selected and paid for by the Contractor. The preliminary testing of concrete mixtures and test or analysis of other materials, samples of which are to be submitted prior to delivery, will also be performed by the laboratory and paid for by the

Contractor.

B. If the Engineer orders sampling and analysis or tests of materials which are usually accepted on certification of the manufacturer but which appear defective or not conforming to the requirements of the Specifications, the Contractor will bear the reasonable costs of sampling, transportation, test and analysis.

1.09 Test Cores and Core Analysis

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing test cores and core analysis of all bituminous concrete surface course and bituminous stabilized leveling and base course items upon completion of these items. Test coring and core analysis shall be performed by a testing laboratory equipped and experienced in performing this work. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Engineer. Coring and core analysis shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 106 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation Publication 408.

1.10 Mobilization

A. DESCRIPTION�This work is the assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and State laws and regulations. General plant includes Contractor's offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities.

This work includes obtaining the required permits, insurance, bonds, and any other initial items required for the start of the work.

B. MATERIAL�These material and furnishings will not be considered a part of the other completed contract items.

(a) Mobilization shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 608 of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408.

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3.01 Traffic Signal Wire

A. All traffic signal wiring will conform to PnnDOT Pub. 408, latest revision, and IMSA

20-1 for cable in conduit systems. All cable splices in base of traffic signal poles will be

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3.02 Construction Methods

A. Construction methods will be in accordance with the drawings, applicable sections of

PennDOT Form 408/2020 entitled �Specifications�, latest revision, and the latest supplements thereof; PennDOT Publication 148 entitled �Traffic Standards � Signals

(TC-8800 Series), latest revision; PennDOT Publication 213 entitled �Temporary

Traffic Control Guidelines� Dated April 2022; PennDOT Publication 111 entitled

�Traffic Control Pavement Markings and Signing Standards TC-8600 and TC-8700, dated June, 2013; PennDOT Publication 149 entitled �Traffic Signal Design

Handbook�, latest revision; PennDOT Publication 72M entitled �Standards for

Roadway Construction�, RC-1M to 100M, latest revision; all other PennDOT specifications referred to herein and any applicable Borough specifications.

PART 4 � QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.01 Mobilization (Max 2.5% of Total Bid)

A. Quantity of �Mobilization (Max 2.5% of Total Bid)� will not be measured for this project, but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Mobilization (Max 2.5% of Total Bid)� will be made as a lump sum (LS).

Payment for Mobilization will be recommended after a Performance Bond has been secured, all submittals have been approved, Notice to Proceed has been issued, and the physical work has commenced. Payment for Mobilization will only be made once. No additional payment will be made for remobilization.

4.02 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

A. Quantity of �Maintenance and Protection of Traffic� will not be measured for this project, but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Maintenance and Protection of Traffic� will be made at a percentage of the lump sum (LS) amount bid. The percentage estimated for each payment application shall be proportional to the dollar amount of the contract completed for that payment period.

4.03 Wireless Solar RRFB Assembly

A. Quantity of �Wireless Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assembly, Including

Pole, RRFBs, Signage, Controller, Solar Panel, and Push Button� will be measured per each (EA) assembly and pole installed.

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B. Payment for �Wireless Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assembly, Including

Pole, RRFBs, Signage, Controller, Solar Panel, and Push Button� will be made for each

(EA) assembly installed, and shall include all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to install the assembly and all included parts as shown on the project plans and as specified.

4.04 Wireless Solar RRFB Assembly Mounted on Existing Pole

A. Quantity of �Wireless Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assembly Mounted on

Existing Pole, Including RRFBs, Signage, Controller, Solar Panel, Push Button, and

Mounting Equipment� will be measured per each (EA) assembly installed.

B. Payment for �Wireless Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assembly Mounted on Existing Pole, Including RRFBs, Signage, Controller, Solar Panel, Push Button, and

Mounting Equipment� will be made for each (EA) assembly installed, and shall include all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to install the assembly and all included parts as shown on the project plans and as specified.

4.05 Advanced Pedestrian Warning Sign & Pole

A. Quantity of �Advanced Pedestrian Warning Sign & Pole� will be measured per each

(EA) pole and signs installed.

B. Payment for �Advanced Pedestrian Warning Sign & Pole� will be made for each (EA) pole and signs installed, and shall include all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to install the pole and all included signs as shown on the project plans and as specified.

4.06 General Requirements

A. Quantity of all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as incidental to the proposed work.

B. Payment for all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 01781

RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 � GENERAL

1.01 Summary

A. This section consists of the requirements for preparing and delivering record drawings.

B. This section describes only the minimum requirements for record drawings. Other contract sections may impose additional requirements on record drawings and documents and the more stringent requirements must be followed.

1.02 Definitions

A. Record Drawings. Record drawings consist of the collective plans, details, forms and other documents which have been annotated to describe the actual location of constructed improvements.

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PART 3 � EXECUTION

1.01 Record Plans.

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all improvements as the project progresses.

B. All elevations, angles and measurements used for record drawings shall be obtained by the Contractor according to the standard practices of the surveying profession.

C. All elevations used for record drawings shall be based on the project benchmarks designated on the project plans. If all project benchmarks have been compromised or removed, then the Contractor shall notify the Engineer to establish an acceptable benchmark.

D. Record Drawing Tolerances.

1. Measured horizontal (±0.10 feet) and vertical (±0.05 feet) locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

2. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the Work.

3. Field changes of dimension and detail.

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E. Record Drawing Formatting.

1. PDF. Record drawings may be developed electronically using a PDF of the original project plans overlaid with as-built information. Record information must be clearly and accurately depicted in red. The Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

2. CAD. Record Drawings may be developed using computer automated drafting

(CAD) software. Upon request, the Engineer may provide the Contractor with design CAD files for the purpose of developing record drawings. Record information must be placed on a separate layer within the CAD model. The

Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

1.02 Record Details or Shop Drawings.

A. The Contractor shall provide accurate record details and/or shop drawings to describe any work that was not completed according to the details shown on either the project plans or in referenced standards.

1.03 Piped Underground Utilities (e.g. storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, gas).

A. Actual size, type and length of each pipe segment.

B. Actual size and type of each fitting, bend and valve. Information shall include the type of each valve or fitting and the degree of each bend.

C. Actual invert elevations at each structure (including invert elevations in and out), actual invert elevations at each bend, actual grate and/or rim elevations, and high and low points. In general, the contractor shall verify each design elevation shown on the project plans and indicate on the record plan any actual elevation which deviates from the corresponding design elevation.

D. At each fitting, bend and valve, horizontal dimensions shall be provided to three permanent surface features.

1.04 Electrical/Communication.

A. Actual size, type and depth of each conduit, duct bank or cable, including empty conduits or duct banks, as well as the location of any hand holes, pull boxes or junction boxes.

1.05 Curb Ramps.

A. The requirements for recording distances, slopes and cross-slopes for curb ramps are based on requirements from the State Department of Transportation or the local municipality, depending on whether or not a curb ramp is located within a State

Right-of-Way. The requirements for recording actual curb ramp measurements are separate and distinct from the construction requirements for curb ramps (see

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B. State Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide all actual measured distances, slopes and cross-slopes at all points of interest on newly constructed curb ramps, as necessary to complete curb ramp inspection forms and verification for the State

Department of Transportation. The measurements and slopes shall be taken at each of the locations shown on the State Department of Transportation curb ramp inspection form for each individual curb ramp and may include taking measurements and slopes on the surrounding sidewalk areas and on the cartway surface.

C. Local Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide actual measured distances, slopes and cross-slopes for all curb ramp surfaces, including the ramp, side flares and turning spaces.

1.06 Building Construction.

A. Actual installation shall be indicated with all installed items clearly identified.

Location of installed items and any deviations from contract documents shall be so shown with boxes around the actual numbers or labels.

B. Actual finished floor elevation.

1.07 Record Drawings Verification.

A. After record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer, the

Owner or the Engineer may make a written request to the Contractor for verification of any aspect of the record drawings and documents.

B. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of any aspect of the record drawings, the Contractor shall take measurements, take photographs, and create field sketches, as may be required by the Owner to verify the record drawings. This work may include digging test pits and making necessary restorations.

C. If the Contractor fails to complete record drawing verification to the satisfaction of the Owner or within a timely manner, then the Owner may direct the Engineer or an independent third party to perform record drawing verification work. The costs associated with record drawing verification work may be deducted from payment for other work completed by the Contractor.

PART 4 � QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.01 Record Documents

A. Quantity of "Record Documents" will not be measured for this project.

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B. Payment for "Record Documents" will be made a lump sum (LS) for complete record documents provided for each base bid and alternate bid area. Payment for

Record Drawings will be made after all record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer and have been accepted by the Engineer. Payment for record drawings will only be made once. There will be no additional payment for record drawings associated with change order work.

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SECTION 02010

CLEANING AND RESTORATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor & materials required to clean and restore the site to at least the existing condition.

B. Maintain premises and public and/or private properties free from accumulations of waste, debris and rubbish caused by work operations.

C. At the completion of work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials; clean all visually exposed surfaces; leave project clean and ready for occupancy.

D. At the completion of work, restore or replace, where and as directed by the Owner, any public or private property disturbed or damaged by Contractor's work operations to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to beginning work, or as otherwise specified. Materials, equipment and methods shall be approved by the Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. For restorations, use the following materials. All materials shall comply with the following Articles of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of

Transportation Specifications latest revision and these specifications.

B. Grass restorations: See Sections 802, "Topsoil Furnished and Placed", Section 804

�Seeding and Soil Supplements�, and Section 809 "Sodding".

C. Pavement restorations: See Section 409 "Superpave Asphalt".

D. Restoration of curbs and other concrete structures:

1. Concrete:

a. Shall be Class AA conforming to Section 704, �Cement Concrete�

b. Design Compressive Strength: 3,500 psi at 28 days.

c. Air-entrainment shall be 6.0% + / - 1.5%.

2. Joint Fillers: Section 705.4.

3. Curing Compound: Section 711.2.

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E. All other Materials: As approved by the Owner or authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 3 � EXECUTION

3.01 Methods of Conducting Work - Cleaning

A. Requirements of regulatory agencies:

All excess material shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor at his expense. Cost to be included in the Base Bid for the Project. The disposal site shall be in permanently established licensed landfills.

B. Cleaning during construction:

Provide periodic cleaning to keep the work, the site, and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from construction operations. This includes dust, dirt and mud.

Provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

Maintain containers as required. Containers shall be covered as required to prevent unauthorized use.

C. The Contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used.

Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty four (24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

3.02 Methods of Construction

A. General: All existing structures, unpaved areas and paved areas disturbed or damaged during the work under this contract shall be restored or replaced to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to beginning work, or as otherwise specified. The methods of conducting this work shall, as a minimum, conform to the following Articles of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications.

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B. Grass Restorations:

See Section 802 �Topsoil Furnished and Placed�, and Section 804 "Seeding and Soil

Supplements", and Section 809 "Sodding".

C. Pavement Restorations:

Restoration type and thickness shall be as shown on the contract drawings or as otherwise directed.

D. Restorations of Curbs and Other Concrete Structures:

1. Curbs: Section 630 �Plain Cement Concrete Curb�.

2. Other concrete structures: Restore in accordance with applicable Articles of the

Standard Specifications.

E. All Other Restorations:

Restore in accordance with applicable Articles of the Standard Specifications, or as approved by the Owner or authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 4 � QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.01 Cleaning and Restorations

A. Quantity of Cleaning and Restorations will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as necessary to restore all disturbed areas to at least the pre-existing condition.

B. Payment for Cleaning and Restorations will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 02110

SITE CLEARING

PART 1 � GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. Site Clearing consists of demolition and clearing of the site within the limits of construction to include the following:

1. Demolition of existing concrete crosswalk pavement.

2. Removal and disposal of existing crosswalk signage and equipment.

3. Removal and disposal of parking meters.

4. Parking space line striping removal.

5. Removal and disposal of structures and all other obstructions which are designated for removal by the Engineer during construction and for which payment is not otherwise provided in the Contract.

PART 2 � PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. Other Materials: At Contractor's option, subject to the approval of the Engineer.

PART 3 � EXECUTION

3.01 Methods of Construction

A. Reference standards used in this Specification Section:

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Publication 408, latest revision.

1. Section 201: Clearing and Grubbing.

2. Section 202: Total Demolition or Partial Demolition of Buildings and other

Structures.

B. Protection:

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Roads, structures, pavement areas, grass or landscaping to remain shall be protected by

Contractor in a manner approved by the Engineer.

C. General: Site Clearing shall conform to Section 201 of the Standard Specifications, and as designated on Drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

1. Clear the project site within the limits of construction shown on the drawings, or as directed by the Engineer.

2. Dispose of accumulated waste materials as specified in Section 02010.

PART 4 � QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.01 Demolition of Existing Concrete Crosswalk Pavement

A. Quantity of �Demolition of Existing Concrete Crosswalk Pavement� will not be measured for this project but the work shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Demolition of Existing Concrete Crosswalk Pavement� will be made as a lump sum (LS), and shall include all materials, labor and equipment necessary to sawcut, excavate to the specified depth, remove existing concrete and subbase materials at the Senior Center location, haul and dispose of excavated material.

4.02 Removal & Disposal of Existing Crosswalk Signage & Equipment

A. Quantity of �Removal & Disposal of Existing Crosswalk Signage & Equipment� will not be measured for this project but the work shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Removal & Disposal of Existing Crosswalk Signage & Equipment� will be made as a lump sum (LS), and shall include all materials, labor and equipment necessary to remove all signage, lights, controllers, enclosures, push buttons, etc. at the

Rusty Gold and Senior Center locations and dispose of all removed equipment.

4.03 Removal & Disposal of Parking Meters

A. Quantity of �Removal & Disposal of Parking Meters� will be measured as an each (EA) item for each meter removed.

B. Payment for �Removal & Disposal of Parking Meters� will be made for each (EA) meter removed, and shall include all materials, labor and equipment necessary to remove all parking meters at the Post Office location as specified on the plans and by the Engineer. Should the Borough want to keep the removed parking meters, the

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Contractor shall deliver the meters to a designated place to be decided by the Owner at no additional cost.

4.04 Parking Line Striping Removal

A. Quantity of �Parking Line Striping Removal� will not be measured for this project but the work shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Parking Line Striping Removal� will be made as a lump sum (LS), and shall include all materials, labor and equipment necessary to remove all existing parking space line striping within the proposed parking restriction area at the Post

Office location.

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SECTION 02227

EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

PART 1 � GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. Excavation and backfill shall include the excavation and backfilling for demolition and or removal of existing below grade structures or utilities as indicated in the specifications for all materials of whatsoever nature encountered.

PART 2 � PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. The Contractor shall, at his expense, make such test pits and borings along the line and site of the work to satisfy himself regarding the character of the various strata of sub-surface materials and the amount of ground water that may be encountered in the course of construction and shall bid accordingly and the unit lump sum prices bid for the various pipes or structures requiring excavation shall include the difficulties to be encountered in excavation. Excavation shall include all materials excavated, encountered, including but not limited to rock, earth, shale, quicksand, gravel, sand, cinders, broken stone, concrete, paving, filled material, etc., and all miscellaneous excavation not herein specified and classified.

B. Backfill material:

All on-site backfill materials shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer, and to the following requirements.

1. Shall be as indicated on the plans.

2. Free from deleterious substances, stumps, brush, weeds, roots, sod, rubbish, garbage and matter that may decay.

3. Backfill to a height of two (2) feet above the top of the pipes, culverts and other structures with material free from stones or rock fragments larger than two inches

(2") in greatest dimension, or as directed by Engineer.

4. Free of large rocks or lumps that, in the opinion of the Engineer, may create voids or prevent proper compaction.

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C. Additional backfill material shall conform to Section 205 of the Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation Publication 408 for Borrow Excavation.

PART 3 � EXECUTION

3.01 Method of Construction

A. General Excavation - Excavation of all materials of whatsoever nature encountered shall be made to the lines and grades shown on the drawings, or as may be necessary to fully carry out the intent of the drawings, and of these specifications, where no grades are indicated or described. Surfaces of excavations in earth, exposed in the finished work, both level and sloped, shall be excavated in planes four inches lower than the finished surfaces, measured perpendicularly to the plans, and shall be brought up to the finished surfaces with 4" top soil as specified elsewhere.