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2026 POLYMER MODIFIED CRACK SEAL

PROJECT

Submitted to: Upper Macungie Township ATTN: Robert Ibach, Jr.

8330 Schantz Road Breinigsville, PA 18031

[008621.0444]

1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 145 Allentown, PA 18106

304.284.9222 www.hrg-inc.com

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Engineering | Planning | Infrastructure Solutions Submitted: May 13, 2026

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Invitation to Bid

2. PennDOT MS-944 Proposal and Contract

3. PennDOT MS-944 Attachment I

4. PennDOT MS-944 Instruction to Bidders

5. PennDOT MS-944 Attachment IA (Special Provisions)

6. Attachment 1B (Not Provided)

7. Attachment 1C (Additional Specifications)

8. Attachment 1D (Public Works Employment Verification Form)

9. Attachment 2 PennDOT MS-944 Performance Bond

I 0. Attachment 3 PennDOT MS-944 Payment Bond

1I. Attachment 4 PennDOT Affidavit Re Accepting Provisions of the Workman's

Compensation Act

12. Maintenance Bond

13. PennDOT Anti Collusion Affidavit

14. Penn DOT Notice of Completion

15. PennDOT Certificate of Compliance

Upper Macungie Township will receive sealed bids electronically via the PennBid Program for the

2026 Polymer Modified Crack Seal project for approximately 3,500 gallons. Sealed bids will be received until 9:00 AM (prevailing time) on June 1, 2026. Bid results will be made available on

PennBid after the bid opening.

Copies of the Specifications/Bid Forms are available at no cost on PennBid

(https://pennbid.net/).

Each bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to Upper Macungie Township in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid price and in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid

Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of PennDOT Pub. 408. The successful Bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in an amount equal to the Contract Price and meeting PennDOT Pub. 408 Section 103.04 requirements. Bidders must be PennDOT Prequalified per PennDOT Pub. 408 Section 102. Upper Macungie Township reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject, any or all Bids.

Robert Ibach, Jr. - Township Manager

Upper Macungie Township

Advertise: Parkland Press; Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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2026 Polymer Modified Crack Seal Project

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Watts, Randy Typewriter The work is the cleaning and sealing of random cracks in existing bituminous pavements. Polymer Modified Crack Sealing shall be applied complete in place as per Attachments 1A and 1C. Apply sealants only after cracks are completely cleaned of dirt and debris by using compressed air of at least 100 psi. The air compressor shall be equipped with traps that will maintain the compressed air free of oil and water. All vegetation shall be removed prior to sealing using a motorized wire brush or other adequate means necessary.

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See Attachment #1C for additional requirements.

See Attachment #1D for the Public Works Verification Act requirements and form.

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2026 POLYMER MODIFIED CRACK SEAL PROJECT

ATTACHMENT #1C

UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP

1. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS:

Bidders shall be PennDOT prequalified as a prime contractor at the time of the bid opening and shall submit a valid PennDOT prequalification statement with the bid. Bid will be awarded to the lowest

RESPONSIBLE bidder. This determination will be made by Upper Macungie Township. Bidder shall list completed polymer modified crack sealing projects completed within the last year with dates of completion, size of project, owner and contact person.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

It is the intent of this "INVITATION" to secure a Contractor to apply Polymer Modified Crack

Sealant on various roadways within the Township. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing and delivering all materials to the job site and performing all work required to place the crack sealant complete in place.

This work is the cleaning and sealing of random cracks in existing bituminous pavements. This work shall be performed complete in-place. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment and materials for the application of the crack sealant and any necessary labor and equipment for the maintenance and protection of traffic. All work shall be completed as per PennDOT Publication

408, Section 469, latest edition, PennDOT Publication 213, and the specifications listed herein.

A roadway list will not be provided. However, the Director of Public Works will coordinate with the

Contractor for the various roadways to be crack sealed throughout the Township until the entire quantity is used. Coordination with the Director of Public Works shall be established to verify the necessary quantity to be placed in one day to meet the daily quota.

The Contractor shall provide and post Work Zone and/or Road Closed signs and Work Zone

Traffic Control when required in accordance with PennDOT Publication 213, latest edition on all subject roads at, prior to, and during any application.

The Contractor will supply traffic control and warning signs when required including but not limited to barricades needed to protect the uncured surface from all types of traffic, and any required flaggers. Detours must be coordinated with the Township at least two weeks prior to the installation. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all traffic control and warning signs when appropriate.

The Contractor shall notify the Township a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencing any work in order to properly coordinate the total operation.

The Contractor shall update the Township Road Crew Chief daily or as appropriate and provide current contact information.

Attachment #1C 2026 Polymer Modified Crack Seal

3. MATERIAL:

The rubberized joint sealing material shall meet the ASTM 06690 Type I specification as per

PennDOT Pub 408, latest edition, Section 705.4 (C). The manufacturer must be listed in PennDOT

Bulletin 15 for the product to be used. Determine the safe heating temperature range and recommended pouring temperature from the label on the manufacturer's shipping container. Heat and maintain the material temperature within these recommended safe temperatures. Place the materials as close as possible to the recommended pouring temperature. Do not maintain any single batch of material at the pouring temperature for more than 6 hours. Reheat only in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

4. EQUIPMENT:

The kettle shall be specifically designed for the application of polymer modified asphalt joint and crack sealants. The kettle shall be an oil-jacketed double wall kettle equipped with an agitator and an oil jacketed asphalt pump. Provide separate thermometers for heat transfer oil and sealant melting chamber. The kettle shall be equipped with a pump to continually circulate the heat transfer oil. The kettle shall be equipped with a thermostat to automatically regulate the temperature of the sealant. Kettle must be equipped with pressurized application wand with a heated hose.

5. CONSTRUCTION:

No sweeping will be required. However, the Contractor will be responsible for cleaning out the cracks before application of Crack Seal to ensure proper bonding to existing pavement.

Apply sealant only after cracks are completely cleaned of dirt and debris by using compressed air of at least 100 psi. The air compressor shall be equipped with traps that will maintain the compressed air free of oil and water. All vegetation shall be removed prior to sealing using a motorized wire brush or other adequate means necessary.

All cracks shall be leveled by means of a 3-4 inch disc mounted at the end of the application wand. The use of a squeegee shall be used if this work is in preparation of an asphalt overlay or a micro surfacing. The thickness of the material shall be between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch above the existing surface, not to exceed 1/4 inch.

No crack sealant shall be placed if cracks are wet or damp. No crack sealant shall be placed when air temperature is below 40 degrees F unless a heat lance is used.

Contractor must use Detack or equivalent to protect the uncured crack sealant from vehicles and pedestrians.

Contractor shall be responsible for posting "NO PARKING" signs and door hanger notifications

24 hours (as approved by Township) prior to any work being performed, if required.

6. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

Crack sealing shall be paid for by the gallon of applied product, per specifications.

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7. WARRANTY:

Should any product delamination occur within 1 year from the original application date, the

Contractor will be responsible for reapplying the polymer modified crack seal to those areas, at no cost to Upper Macungie Township.

8. MAINTENANCE BOND:

A one-year, 100 percent Maintenance Bond shall be submitted to Upper Macungie Township upon acceptance of the project. This bond will be used to enforce the warranty, if necessary.

Payment will not be released prior to receipt of Maintenance Bond.

9. INSURANCE:

The successful bidder shall be required to provide the Township Certificates of Insurance with the following language:

"Upper Macungie Township, its officers, appointees, agents, independent contractors and assigns, including but not limited to the Township's Engineers and Solicitors, Inspectors and Zoning Officer, as hereinabove defined as additional insured (on a primary non contributory basis with full waiver of subrogation on all insurance) The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc. shall also be additional insureds."

MINIMUM LIMITS OF LIABILITY

The Subcontractor must maintain the required insurance with a carrier rated - or better by A. M. Best.

The Subcontractor shall maintain at least the limits of liability as set forth below:

Commercial General Liability Insurance

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit (Bodily Injury and Property Damage) $2,000,000 General Aggregate per Project

$2,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate

$1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit

Business or Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance

$1,000,000 combined single limit per accident

Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance

$1,000,000 Each Accident

$1,000,000 Each Employee for Injury by Disease

$1,000,000 Aggregate for Injury by Disease

Excess or Umbrella Liability (to go over Employer's Liability, Automobile Liability and Commercial Liability coverages)

$1,000,000 occurrence/aggregate

ATTACHMENT# 1D

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES VERIFICATION ACT

In accordance with the Department of General Services, Public Works Employment Verification Act- SB 637

(Act 127-2012), all Contractors and Subcontractors as a precondition to receiving a Contract on Public

Works Projects (defined under the Prevailing Wage Act) are to submit employee verification forms to the public body (Authority). Public Works Contractors and every Subcontractor performing work under a Public

Works Contract shall utilize the EVP System to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee hired after January 01, 2013, and submit the EVP form to the Authority to ensure compliance with the Act.

1. General requirements for public works contractors and subcontractors

(a) Public works contractors and every subcontractor performing work under public works contract shall utilize EVP system to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee hired after

January 1, 2013.

(b) Public works contractors and every subcontractor performing work under public works contracts shall submit the Form to the contracting public body to ensure compliance with the act.

(c) In addition to the Form, public works contractors and every subcontractor shall maintain documentation of continued compliance with the act by utilizing the EVP for new employees hired throughout the duration of the public works contract.

2. Specific requirements for public works contractors

(a) As a precondition to the award of a contract for public work, a public works contractor shall submit a completed Form to the public body that is bidding and awarding the public work contract. With respect to the contract that has been awarded but has not been fully executed as of January 1, 2013, a public works contractor is required to submit a completed Form to the contracting public body prior to contract execution. During a public works contract, a new employee hired by a public works contractor, regardless of whether he will be working onsite or offsite of a public work or otherwise, shall be verified within 5 business days of his start date.

(b) Subcontracts between a public works contractor and its subcontractors contains notification of the applicability of the act, information regarding the use of EVP and reference to the

Department's web site at www.dgs.state.pa.us to obtain a copy of the Form.

(c) A public works contractor shall cooperate with the Department during investigation or audit arising under the act.

3. Specific requirements for public works subcontractors

(a) Prior to beginning either onsite or offsite work on a public works project when the public works contractor's contract was executed after January 1, 2013, every subcontractor shall submit a complete Form to the contracting public body. During public works contract, a new employee hired by a public works subcontractor, regardless of whether he will be working onsite or offsite of a public work or otherwise, shall be verified within 5 business days of his start date.

(b) Subcontracts between a subcontractor and its subcontractors contains notification of the applicability of the act, information regarding the use of EVP and reference to the Department's web site at www.dgs.state.pa.us to obtain a copy of the Form.

(c) A subcontractor shall cooperate with the Department during investigation or audit arising under the act.

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MAINTENANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we ____________________________________

________________________________________as Principal and ________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ as Surety, are held firmly bound unto the ______________TOWNSHIP OF UPPER MACUNGIE________________ as

Obligee, in the full and just sum of _________________________________________________________

_________________Dollars ($______________), for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the said Principal entered into a Contract with _______________________________

____________________________________________________________ dated ____________________

_______________ for ___________________________________________________________________

WHEREAS, the Contract provides that the Principal will furnish a bond conditioned to guarantee against all defects in workmanship and materials which may become apparent or are discovered during the period of ____1____ year(s) from after the approval of the final estimate on said job.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if within

________ year(s) from _________________________________________________________, the work done under the terms of said contract shall disclose poor workmanship in the execution of said work, and/or the carrying out of the terms of said Contract, or it shall appear that defective materials were furnished thereunder, then this obligation shall remain in full force and virtue, otherwise this instrument shall be void.

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