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This document is a state and local contract opportunity for the Hampden Township Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation project in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, issued by Hampden Township through the PennBid Program. The project involves comprehensive renovations to the existing Aquatics Center Sprayground, with construction bids for two prime contracts: General Construction and Aquatics Construction. Sealed bids will be electronically submitted via PennBid by October 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Hampden Township Admin Building. The project's scope includes general and aquatics construction, with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work to be subcontracted to the General Contractor. The project documents will be available at no cost on www.PennBid.net starting September 18, 2025, with the final date for project questions being October 8, 2025.

The contract requires bidders to submit a certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount as security. Successful bidders must post payment and performance bonds, each covering 100% of the total bid price. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and will be funded in part through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), which imposes additional compliance requirements. The Project Architect is MKSD Architects, LLC, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act, Employment Verification Act, and other statutory requirements related to public works projects.

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HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POOL

SPRAYGROUND REHABILITATION

5002 Hampden Park Dr

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MKSD Project No. 25.127

Architect

MKSD, LLC

1209 Hausman Road Suite A

Allentown, PA 18104 Phone: (610) 366-2081

Fax: (610) 366-8399

PROJECT MANUAL

Dated: August 27, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0010 - 1 of 4 Hampden Twp Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation MKSD Project No. 25.127

HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POOL SPRAYGROUND REHABILIATATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 0010: TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 0050: COPYRIGHT

SECTION 00 0115: LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 1113: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

SECTION 00 1153: CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT – AIA A305

SECTION 00 1400: AGREEMENT OF SURETY

SECTION 00 2113: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – AIA A701

SECTION 00 2600: PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 00 4113.1 GC BID FORM

SECTION 00 4113.2 AC BID FORM

SECTION 00 4200: NON-COLLUSION AFFADAVIT

SECTION 00 4210: NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

SECTION 00 4220: AGREEMENT CONTRACT FORM - AIA A101

SECTION 00 4313: BID BOND – AIA A310

SECTION 00 4314: PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS

SECTION 00 4316: MAINTENANCE BOND

SECTION 00 5000: GENERAL CONDITIONS – AIA A201

SECTION 00 5010: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

SECTION 00 5020: PA STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 5030: NO-LIEN AGREEMENT

SECTION 00 6000: CONTRACTORS AFFIDAVIT OF PAYMENT OF DEBTS AND

CLAIMS – AIA G706

SECTION 00 6010: CONTRACTORS AFFIDAVIT OF RELEASE OF LIENS – AIA

G706A

SECTION 00 6020: CONSENT OF SURETY – AIA G707

SECTION 00 6216: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 7343: PA PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 7346: PA PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION 00 8000: PA EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

SECTION 00 8010: PA E-VERIFY ACKNWLEDGMENT FORM

SECTION 00 8020: RACP GRANT INFORMATION

SECTION 00 8020.1: RACP KEY COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0010 - 2 of 4

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 1000: CONTRACT SUMMARY

SECTION 01 1200: MULTIPLE CONTRACT SUMMARY

SECTION 01 2200: UNIT PRICES

SECTION 01 2300: ALTERNATES

SECTION 01 2500: SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 2600: CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 2900: APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

SECTION 01 3100: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 3113: COORDINATION-MULTIPLE PRIME CONTRACTS

SECTION 01 3200: CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 3300: SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 4000: QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 4200: REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

SECTION 01 5000: TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 6000: PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 7300: EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 7329: CUTTING AND PATCHING

SECTION 01 7423: FINAL CLEANING

SECTION 01 7700: CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 7823: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

SECTION 01 7836: WARRANTIES

SECTION 01 7839: PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

SECTION 01 7900: DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0010 - 3 of 4

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 4116: SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

N/A

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

N/A

DIVISION 05 - METALS

N/A

DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTICS

N/A

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

N/A

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

N/A

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

N/A

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

N/A

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13 1100 SPRAYGROUND

SECTION 13 1101 SPRAYGROUND CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 13 1233 SPRAYGROUND ELEMENTS

DIVISION 22- PLUMBING

SECTION 22 0100 GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 22 0101 REMOVALS

SECTION 22 0502 EXCAVATION, BACKFILL & COMPACTION FOR UTILITY

TRENCHES

SECTION 22 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 1005 PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 22 3000 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0010 - 4 of 4

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

SECTION 23 0501 GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 23 0514 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 23 0515 REMOVALS

SECTION 23 0593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 3100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

SECTION 23 3300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

SECTION 23 3423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

DIVISION 26-33 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 0100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 26 0519 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

SECTION 26 0526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

END OF TOC

COPYRIGHT 00 0050 - 1 of 1

COPYRIGHT

All reports, construction documents, and computer files relating to this project are the property of MKSD, LLC. MKSD, LLC retains all common law, statue and other reserved rights including the copyright thereto.

Reproduction of the material herein or substantial use without written permission of MKSD, LLC the copyright laws of the United States and will be subject to legal prosecution.

2025 MKSD, LLC

COPYRIGHT

MKSD, LLC

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LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 0115 - 1 of 1

DOCUMENT 00 0115 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

1.1 LIST OF DRAWINGS

A. List of Drawings: Drawings consist of the following Contract Drawings and other drawings of type indicated:

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 CODE INFORMATION & SITE PLAN

A101 SPRAYGROUND DECK PLAN

AQ000 SPRAYGROUND REFERENCE PLAN

AQ001 SPRAYGROUND DEMOLITION PLAN

AQ002 SPRAYGROUND MECHANICAL ROOM EXISTING CONDITIONS

AQ100 SPRAYGROUND STRUCTURAL PLAN

AQ101 SPRAYGROUND STRUCTURAL DETAILS

AQ200 SPRAYGROUND PLAN AND SECTIONS

AQ201 SPRAYGROUND DETAILS

AQ300 SPRAYGROUND LOCATION POINT PLAN

AQ400 SPRAYGROUND SUCTION PIPING PLAN

AQ401 SPRAYGROUND RETURN PIPING PLAN

AQ500 SPRAYGROUND MECHANICAL ROOM PLAN AND SECTION

AQ600 SPRAYGROUND SYSTEMS SCHEMATIC

P200 SITE PLAN - PLUMBING

E000 SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

END OF SECTION 00 0115

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 1113 - 1 of 2 Hampden Twp Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation MKSD Project No. 22.226

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hampden Township will receive sealed bids via the PennBid Program for the construction of the improvements to the existing Aquatics Center Sprayground located in Cumberland County at 5002 Hampden Park Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Bids for all contracts shall be submitted electronically via PennBid, no later than 2:00 PM prevailing time on October 15, 2025 at which time bids will be publicly opened and displayed on PennBid.

The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, renovations to the existing Sprayground. Work includes General and Aquatics construction (Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical shall be subs to the GC)

All project documents and solicitation details will be available at no cost at www.PennBid.net on or after September 18, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for all contracts will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Hampden Township Admin Building (at 209 S.

Sporting Hill Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050). The last date and time for questions regarding the project is October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Construction will be bid for the following Prime Contracts:

Contract No. 1 – General Construction Contract;

Contract No. 2 – Aquatics Construction Contract.

The Project Architect is MKSD Architects, LLC, 1209 Hausman Road, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18104.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via the “Questions” feature within PennBid.

Either a Certified Check or a Bid Bond drawn to the order of Hampden Township in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid must be submitted with each bid as security.

The successful bidder for each of the prime contracts shall be required to post prior to award of the contract both payment and performance bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the total bid price.

This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, approved August 15, 1961, P.L.

987 (Act No. 442), as amended and supplemented, and reference is made to the prevailing minimum wage rates applicable to this project which have been promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and Industry. Bidders shall prepare their bids after giving consideration to the applicability of said Pennsylvania Wage Act to the work involved and all other laws and regulations, state or federal, applicable to such projects.

The Hampden Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation Project is being funded, in part, with grant monies from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and all RACP requirements will apply

Hampden Township hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse any or all bids submitted, and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received, but any contract awarded will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 1113 - 2 of 2 Hampden Township Aquatics Center - Sprayground MKSD Project No. 25.127

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act No. 222. The requirements for bidders and contractors under these enactments are explained in the project documents.

Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days after the actual date of opening thereof, or one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days if the award is delayed by a required approval of another governmental agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants.

Advertise: September 18, 2025 BY ORDER OF

HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP

Document A305

– 2020 Contractor's Qualification Statement

AIA Document A305 – 2020. Copyright © 1964, 1969, 1979, 1986, and 2020. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:39 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

The author of this document has added information needed for its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the original AIA standard form. An Additions and Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line in the left margin of this document indicates where the author has added necessary information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text.

This document has important legal consequences. Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

THE PARTIES SHOULD EXECUTE A SEPARATE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IF THEY

INTEND FOR ANY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS A305-2020 TO BE HELD CONFIDENTIAL.

SUBMITTED BY: SUBMITTED TO:

(Organization name and address.) (Organization name and address.)

Hampden Township 209 South Sporting Hill Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

TYPE OF WORK TYPICALLY PERFORMED

(Indicate the type of work your organization typically performs, such as general contracting, construction manager as constructor services, HVAC contracting, electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, or other.)

’THIS CONTRACTOR S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

(Check all that apply.)

[ ] Exhibit A – General Information [ ] Exhibit B – Financial and Performance Information [ ] Exhibit C – Project-Specific Information [ ] Exhibit D – Past Project Experience [ ] Exhibit E – Past Project Experience (Continued)

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certifies under oath that the information provided in this Contractor’s Qualification Statement is true and sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading.

’Organization s Authorized Representative Signature

Date

Printed Name and Title

NOTARY

State of:

County of:

Signed and sworn to before me this day of

Notary Signature

My commission expires:

Additions and Deletions Report for

AIA

Document A305® – 2020

This Additions and Deletions Report, as defined on page 1 of the associated document, reproduces below all text the author has added to the standard form AIA document in order to complete it, as well as any text the author may have added to or deleted from the original AIA text. Added text is shown underlined. Deleted text is indicated with a horizontal line through the original AIA text.

Note: This Additions and Deletions Report is provided for information purposes only and is not incorporated into or constitute any part of the associated AIA document. This Additions and Deletions Report and its associated document were generated simultaneously by AIA software at 13:15:39 ET on 09/16/2025.

Additions and Deletions Report for AIA Document A305 – 2020. Copyright © 1964, 1969, 1979, 1986, and 2020. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:39 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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Hampden Township 209 South Sporting Hill Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

AIA Document D401 – 2003. Copyright © 1992 and 2003. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:39 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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’Certification of Document s Authenticity AIA® ™ – 2003 Document D401

I, Nicholas Hewes, hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, that I created the attached final document simultaneously with its associated Additions and Deletions Report and this certification at 13:15:39 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No. 4104248152 from AIA Contract Documents software and that in preparing the attached final document I made no changes to the original text of AIA® Document A305™ – 2020, Contractor's Qualification Statement, other than those additions and deletions shown in the associated Additions and Deletions Report.

(Signed)

(Title)

(Dated)

AGREEMENT OF SURETY 00 1400 - 1 of 1

SECTION 00 1400 - AGREEMENT OF SURETY

(Note: This Agreement must be properly executed and must accompany the Certified Check, or Bid Bond, whichever is furnished as Bid Security.)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we ___________________________________________

__________________________________________, as Surety, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of ______________________________________, and authorized to transact business in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hereby agree to execute within the time limit specified in the Contract

Documents, the Contract Bonds in the forms and in the amounts required for the faithful performance and proper fulfillment of the Contract for__________________________________________________ on behalf of _________________________________________________________________________ hereinafter called the Bidder, provided that the above Contract be awarded to the Bidder within ninty (90) days after the date of opening of bids or otherwise as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders; and the Surety further agrees that should the Surety after notification of intent to make such award omit or refuse to execute the required bonds, then the Surety shall pay to Hampden Township, 209 South Sporting Hill Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, the amount of the Bid Security.

WITNESS CORPORATE SURETY

(Affix ______________________________________ __________________________________ Corporate DATE SIGNATURE Seal)

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

END OF SECTION 00 1400

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Document A701

– 2018 Instructions to Bidders

AIA Document A701 – 2018. Copyright © 1970, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1997 and 2018. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:58 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

The author of this document has added information needed for its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the original AIA standard form. An Additions and Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line in the left margin of this document indicates where the author has added necessary information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text.

This document has important legal consequences. Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL

LAWS MAY IMPOSE

REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.

CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES

OR AN ATTORNEY TO VERIFY

REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO

THIS PROCUREMENT BEFORE

COMPLETING THIS FORM.

It is intended that AIA Document G612™–2017, Owner’s Instructions to the Architect, Parts A and B will be completed prior to using this document.

for the following Project:

(Name, location, and detailed description)

Hampden Township Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation 5002 Hampden Park Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of the existing Sprayground. Work includes General, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Aquatics construction (Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors are subcontractors to the GC). .

THE OWNER:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

Hampden Township 209 South Sporting Hill Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

THE ARCHITECT:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

MKSD, LLC

1209 Hausman Road, Suite A Allentown, PA 18104

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 DEFINITIONS

2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6 POST-BID INFORMATION

7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

8 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

AIA Document A701 – 2018. Copyright © 1970, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1997 and 2018. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:58 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the Proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, the bid form, and any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in Article 8 of these Instructions. The invalidity of any covenant, restriction, condition, limitation or any part or provision of the Proposed Contract Documents shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity, enforceability or effect of the remainder of the Proposed Contract Documents.

§ 1.2 Definitions set forth in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in other Proposed Contract Documents apply to the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.3 Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued by the Architect, which, by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections, modify or interpret the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.4 A Bid is a complete and properly executed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.5 The Base Bid is the sum stated in the Bid for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents, to which Work may be added or deleted by sums stated in Alternate Bids.

§ 1.6 An Alternate Bid (or Alternate) is an amount stated in the Bid to be added to or deducted from, or that does not change, the Base Bid if the corresponding change in the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents, is accepted.

§ 1.7 A Unit Price is an amount stated in the Bid as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, as described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.8 A Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Bid and who meets the requirements set forth in the Bidding Documents.

§ 1.9 A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment, or labor for a portion of the Work.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

§ 2.1 By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

.1 the Bidder has read and understands the Bidding Documents;

.2 the Bidder understands how the Bidding Documents relate to other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction;

.3 the Bid complies with the Bidding Documents;

.4 the Bidder has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated the Bidder’s observations with the requirements of the Proposed Contract Documents;

.5 the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception; and

.6 the Bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages, if any, set forth in the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor.

.7 the Bidder is a properly licensed Contractor according to the laws and regulations of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, and Pennsylvania and meets qualifications indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

.8 the Bidder understands that this project is funded in part, with grant monies from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), and all RACP requirements will apply, including but not limited to, compliance with the PA Prevailing Wage Act, PA Steel Products Procurement Act, and specific insurance and bonding requirements. By submitting a bid for this Project, the bidder acknowledges that RACP requirements shall apply and agrees to adhere to the same. A copy of the RACP Key Compliance Guidelines is included with the Bidding Documents and incorporated by reference.

AIA Document A701 – 2018. Copyright © 1970, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1997 and 2018. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:58 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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ARTICLE 3 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

§ 3.1 Distribution § 3.1.1 (Paragraphs deleted) Bidding documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (www.pennbid.net).

(Paragraph deleted) § 3.1.3 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the advertisement or invitation to bid, or in supplementary instructions to bidders.

§ 3.1.4 Bidders shall use complete Bidding Documents in preparing Bids. Neither the Owner nor Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete Bidding Documents.

§ 3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or grant of use is conferred by distribution of the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents § 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents, shall examine the site and local conditions, and shall notify the Architect of errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation pursuant to Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.2.2 Bidding Prime Contractors requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall (Paragraphs deleted) submit said inquiries via the "Clarifications" feature within PennBid no later than October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

§ 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum. Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

§ 3.3 Substitutions § 3.3.1 The materials, products, and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. See also the Procurement Substitution Procedures.

§ 3.3.2 Substitution Process § 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and interpretations in Section 3.2.2.

§ 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding Documents.

§ 3.3.2.3 If a Substitution Request Form is not provided, requests shall include (1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Bidding Documents; (2) the reason for the requested substitution; (3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and (4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment, or other portions of the Work, including changes in the work of other contracts or the impact on any Project Certifications (such as LEED), that will result from incorporation of the proposed substitution.

§ 3.3.3 The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

§ 3.3.4 If the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids, such approval shall be set forth in an Addendum. Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon them.

AIA Document A701 – 2018. Copyright © 1970, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1997 and 2018. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 13:15:58 ET on 09/16/2025 under Order No.4104248152 which expires on 10/22/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com.

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§ 3.3.5 No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

§ 3.4 Addenda § 3.4.1 Addenda will be transmitted via PennBid to Bidders known by the issuing office to have received complete Bidding Documents.

(Paragraphs deleted)

§ 3.4.2 Addenda will be available where Bidding Documents are on file.

§ 3.4.3 Addenda will be issued no later than one day prior to the date for receipt of Bids, except an Addendum withdrawing the request for Bids or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of Bids.

§ 3.4.4 Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall ascertain that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

ARTICLE 4 BIDDING PROCEDURES

§ 4.1 Preparation of Bids § 4.1.1 Bids shall be submitted electronically via the PennBid Program (www.pennbid.net), and shall include complete Bid Forms, as well as uploading of all required supporting documents.

§ 4.1.2 All blanks on the bid form shall be legibly executed. Paper bid forms shall be executed in a non-erasable medium.

§ 4.1.3 Sums shall be expressed in both words and numbers, unless noted otherwise on the bid form. In case of discrepancy, the amount entered in words shall govern.

§ 4.1.4 Edits to entries made on paper bid forms must be initialed by the signer of the Bid.

§ 4.1.5 All requested Alternates shall be bid. If no change in the Base Bid is required, enter "No Change" or as required by the bid form.

§ 4.1.6 Where two or more Bids for designated portions of the Work have been requested, the Bidder may, without forfeiture of the bid security, state the Bidder’s refusal to accept award of less than the combination of Bids stipulated by the Bidder. The Bidder shall neither make additional stipulations on the bid form nor qualify the Bid in any other manner.

§ 4.1.7 Each copy of the Bid shall state the legal name and legal status of the Bidder. As part of the documentation submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall provide evidence of its legal authority to perform the Work in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. Each copy of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Bidder to a contract. A Bid by a corporation shall further name the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A Bid submitted by an agent shall have a current power of attorney attached, certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder.

§ 4.1.8 A Bidder shall incur all costs associated with the preparation of its Bid.

§ 4.1.9 The Owner may elect to disqualify a bid due to failure to submit a bid in the form requested, failure to bid requested alternates or unit prices, failure to complete entries in all blanks in the Bid Form, or inclusion by the Bidder of any alternates, conditions, limitations or provisions not called for.

§ 4.1.10 Bids shall include sales and use taxes, unless specifically exempted. Contractors shall show separately with each monthly payment application the sales and use taxes paid by them and their subcontractors in the form indicated.

Reimbursement of sales and use taxes, if any, shall be applied for by the Owner for the sole benefit of the Owner.

§ 4.2 Bid Security § 4.2.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by the following bid security:

Ten percent (10%). Either certified check or Bid Bond Form included in bidding documents.

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§ 4.2.2 The Bidder pledges to enter into a Contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the Bid and shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder. Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds if required, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.

§ 4.2.3 If a surety bond is required as bid security, it shall be written on AIA Document A310™, Bid Bond, unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents. The attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of an acceptable power of attorney. The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 4.2.4 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders to whom an award is being considered until (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds, if required, have been furnished; (b) the specified time has elapsed so that Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all Bids have been rejected. However, if no Contract has been awarded or a Bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, a Bidder may, beginning 60 days after the opening of Bids, withdraw its Bid and request the return of its bid security.

§ 4.3 Submission of Bids § 4.3.1 (Paragraphs deleted) Bids, inclusive of bid security, and all documents required to be submitted with bids, shall be submitted electronically via the PennBid program on October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM prevailing time.

§ 4.3.2 Paper copies of the Bid, the bid security, and any other documents required to be submitted with the Bid shall be submitted to the office of the Architect within 48 hours after the opening of the bids on PennBid. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, the Bidder’s name and address, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.

§ 4.3.3 Bids shall be submitted by the date and time and at the place indicated in the invitation to bid. Bids submitted after the date and time for receipt of Bids, or at an incorrect place, will not be accepted.

§ 4.3.4 The Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for receipt of Bids.

§ 4.3.5 A Bid submitted by any method other than as provided in this Section 4.3 will not be accepted.

§ 4.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid § 4.4.1 Bids may be modified or withdrawn within PennBid at any time prior to the due date and time listed in the Advertisement for Bids.

§ 4.4.2 Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids in the same format as that established in Section 4.3, provided they fully conform with these Instructions to Bidders. Bid security shall be in an amount sufficient for the Bid as resubmitted.

§ 4.4.3 After the date and time designated for receipt of Bids, a Bidder who discovers that it made a clerical error in its Bid shall notify the Architect of such error within two days of the bid opening, or pursuant to a timeframe specified by the law of the jurisdiction where the Project is located, requesting withdrawal of its Bid. Upon providing evidence of such error to the reasonable satisfaction of the Architect, the Bid shall be withdrawn and not resubmitted. If a Bid is withdrawn pursuant to this Section 4.4.3, the bid security shall be forfeited to and retained by the Township.

§ 4.5 Break-Out Pricing Bid Supplement Provide detailed cost breakdowns (schedule of values) no later than two business days following Architect’s request.

§ 4.6 Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Manufacturers List Bid Supplement

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Provide list of major subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers furnishing or installing products no later than two business days following Architect’s request. Contractor shall not change subcontractors, suppliers, or manufacturers from those submitted without the approval of the Architect and Owner.

ARTICLE 5 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

§ 5.1 Opening of Bids If stipulated in an advertisement or invitation to bid, or when otherwise required by law, Bids properly identified and received within the specified time limits will be publicly opened through PennBid. A summary of the Bids will be made available to Bidders through PennBid.

§ 5.2 Rejection of Bids Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids.

§ 5.3 Acceptance of Bid (Award) § 5.3.1 It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, provided the Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Bid received and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interests.

§ 5.3.2 Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 6 POST-BID INFORMATION

§ 6.1 Contractor’s Qualification Statement Unless stated otherwise in the Bidding Documents, Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to the Architect, upon request and within the timeframe specified by the Architect, a properly executed AIA Document A305™, Contractor’s Qualification Statement, unless such a Statement has been previously required and submitted for this Bid.

(Paragraphs deleted) § 6.2 (Omitted).

§ 6.3 Submittals § 6.3.1 After notification of selection for the award of the Contract, the Bidder shall, as soon as practicable or as stipulated in the Bidding Documents, submit in writing to the Owner through the Architect:

.1 a designation of the Work to be performed with the Bidder’s own forces;

.2 names of the principal products and systems proposed for the Work and the manufacturers and suppliers of each; and

.3 names of persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for the principal portions of the Work.

§ 6.3.2 The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

§ 6.3.3 Prior to the execution of the Contract, the Architect will notify the Bidder if either the Owner or Architect, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner or Architect has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder’s option, withdraw the Bid or submit an acceptable substitute person or entity. In the event of either withdrawal or disqualification, bid security will not be forfeited.

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§ 6.3.4 Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner and Architect have made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner and Architect.

ARTICLE 7 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

§ 7.1 Bond Requirements § 7.1.1 The Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations arising thereunder in accordance with law.

§ 7.1.2 The cost of the bonds shall be included in the Bid. If the furnishing of such bonds is required after receipt of bids and before execution of the Contract, the cost of such bonds shall be added to the Bid in determining the Contract Sum.

§ 7.1.3 The Bidder shall provide surety bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located.

§ 7.1.4 Unless otherwise indicated below, the Penal Sum of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be the amount of the Contract Sum.

(Paragraphs deleted) § 7.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bonds § 7.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bonds to the Owner not later than ten days following issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award.

§ 7.2.2 As provided in the Project Manual, the Bid bonds shall be written on AIA Document A310. The Performance Bond and Payment Bond form is included as a separate form in the Project Manual.

§ 7.2.3 The bonds shall be dated on or before the date of the Contract.

§ 7.2.4 The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

ARTICLE 8 EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT

§ 8.1 Subsequent to the Notice of Award, and within 10 calendar days after the prescribed Form of Agreement is presented to the Awardee for signature, the Awardee shall execute and deliver the Agreement to the Owner through the Architect, in such number of counterparts as the Owner may require.

§ 8.2 Owner may deem as a default the failure of the Awardee to execute the Contract and/or to supply the required bonds within the period of time allowed.

§ 8.3 Unless otherwise indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents or the executed Agreement, the date of commencement of the Work shall be the date of the executed Agreement.

ARTICLE 9 ENUMERATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 9.1 Copies of the proposed Contract Documents have been made available to the Bidder and consist of the following documents:

.1 AIA Document A101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, unless otherwise stated below.

(Paragraph deleted) .2 AIA Document

(Paragraphs deleted) A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, unless otherwise stated below.

.3

.4 (Paragraphs deleted)

Drawings

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.5 Specifications (Refer to the "Table of Contents")

.6 Addenda:

Number Date Pages

.7 Other Exhibits:

(Check all boxes that apply and include appropriate information identifying the exhibit where required.)

(Paragraphs deleted) [ ] Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract:

.8 Other documents listed below:

(List here any additional documents that are intended to form part of the Proposed Contract Documents.)

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Hampden Township Pool Sprayground Rehabilitation 5002 Hampden Park Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of the existing

Sprayground. Work includes General, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Aquatics construction (Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors are subcontractors to the GC). .

Hampden Township 209 South Sporting Hill Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

MKSD, LLC

1209 Hausman Road, Suite A Allentown, PA 18104

§ 1.1 Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the Proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, supplementary instructions to bidders, the bid form, and any other bidding forms. The Proposed Contract Documents consist of the unexecuted form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor and that Agreement’s Exhibits, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, all Addenda, and all other documents enumerated in Article 8 of these Instructions. The invalidity of any covenant, restriction, condition, limitation or any part or provision of the Proposed Contract Documents shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity, enforceability or effect of the remainder of the Proposed Contract Documents.

.7 the Bidder is a properly licensed Contractor according to the laws and regulations of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, and Pennsylvania and meets qualifications indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

.8 the Bidder understands that this project is funded in part, with grant monies from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), and all RACP requirements will apply, including but not limited to, compliance with the PA Prevailing Wage Act, PA Steel Products Procurement Act, and specific insurance and bonding requirements. By submitting a bid for this Project, the bidder acknowledges that RACP requirements shall apply and agrees to adhere to the same. A copy of the RACP Key Compliance Guidelines is included with the Bidding Documents and incorporated by reference.

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§ 3.1.1 Bidders shall obtain complete Bidding Documents, as indicated below, from the issuing office designated in the advertisement or invitation to bid, for the deposit sum, if any, stated therein.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall obtain Bidding Documents.)

Bidding documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (www.pennbid.net).

§ 3.1.2 Any required deposit shall be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the paper Bidding Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids. The cost to replace missing or damaged paper documents will be deducted from the deposit. A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the paper Bidding Documents, and the Bidder’s deposit will be refunded.

§ 3.2.2 Requests for Bidding Prime Contractors requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.

(Indicate how, such as by email, website, host site/platform, paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for clarification and interpretation.)

submit said inquiries via the "Clarifications" feature within PennBid no later than October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

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