1-Bid Package.pdf

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LEBANON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(SPONSOR)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

LVRT PHASE 9 STONE MASONRY ARCH REPAIRS

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SWATARA TOWNSHIP

LEBANON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

All documents prepared by Wilson Consulting Group, PC (WCG) are instruments of service in respect to the project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the owner or others on extensions of the project or any other project. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by WCG will be at owner’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to WCG and owner shall indemnify and hold harmless WCG from all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting therefrom.

BID DUE DATE: June 17, 2026 (11:00 AM)

Prepared By: Prepared For:

WILSON CONSULTING GROUP, PC LEBANON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

100 Old Schoolhouse Lane 400 S 8th Street Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055 Lebanon, PA 17042 www.wilsonep.com www.lebanoncountypa.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO

A – ADVERTISEMENT A-3

B – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS B-1

C – FORM OF PROPOSAL C-1

D – FORM OF GUARANTY D-1

E – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

Governing Specifications and Applicable Designated Special Provisions E-1 Revisions to Specifications E-1 PennDOT Standard Drawings E-2 Local Authority E-2 Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1990 (OSHA) E-2 Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause E-2 Prevailing Wage Act E-2 Air Pollution Control in Air Basins E-2 Contractor Insurance E-3 Contract Security E-4 Utilities E-5 Erosion & Sediment Pollution Control E-5 Shop Drawings & Project Submittals E-5 Incidental Work E-6 Staging & Access E-6 Schedule E-6 Payment to Contractor E-7 Special Provisions E-7

F – FORM OF AGREEMENT F-1

G – CONTRACT BONDS

ATTACHMENTS

1. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

2. PREVAILING WAGE RATES

3. LOCATION MAP

4. SITE PLAN

5. E&SPC NARRATIVE AND DEP PERMIT

A. ADVERTISEMENT

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A. ADVERTISEMENT

The Lebanon County Commissioners (Sponsor) are requesting Bids for the following Project:

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Sealed proposals will be received online via the PennBid program by the Lebanon County Commissioners until 11:00 AM June 17, 2026. At that time the Bids will be electronically opened and unofficial results posted to PennBID no later than 5:00 PM on the same day.

This work is for the rehabilitation of an existing stone masonry arch culvert carrying the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail over an UNT to Swatara Creek in Swatara Township, Lebanon County, PA. The project will include repairing an area of missing stones in the arch and backfilling a sinkhole that has formed above this area adjacent to the trail. Additional work may include repointing of the arch barrel the entire length of the culvert and resetting wingwall stones.

Construction is anticipated to begin on or about July 20, 2026 and be completed by September 18, 2026.

Project documents are available online for download and printing at no cost from PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

Each proposal must be accompanied by a copy of a Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to “Lebanon County Commissioners”, in an amount not less than Ten percent (10%) of the bid total. Only bonds from companies licensed to do business in the State where the Sponsor is located will be accepted and the bond shall state same.

Notice is given that the project for which Bids are being solicited hereby is a project constituting public works and is subject to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, the Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended and supplemented, and appropriate prevailing minimum wage rates as promulgated under the provisions of said Act must be paid by contractors in connection with performance of the necessary work.

Bids must be submitted unconditionally. No bidder may withdraw bid within 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The contractor must familiarize themselves with the site prior to submitting a bid. The Sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects or irregularities in the best interest of the Sponsor. If a bid proposal contains missing information, the Sponsor reserves the right to request additional information be submitted prior to award.

The Bidder is bound to the statements and representations contained in PennDOT Publication 408 “Section 102.06(f) Anti-Collusion Requirements”.

All work shall be in conformance with the current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408 and as amended by the contract specifications. Pre-qualification of bidders, as specified in Section 102.01 of Publication 408, IS NOT required on this project.

LEBANON COUNTY COMMISIONERS

400 S 8TH STREET LEBANON, PA 17042

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Project Sponsor: Engineer of Record:

Lebanon County Commissioners Eric Weaver, PE Room 207, Municipal Building Wilson Consulting Group, PC 400 South 8th Street 100 Old Schoolhouse Lane Lebanon, PA 17042-6794 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717-591-3070 Ext 24 EricW@WilsonEP.com

1. BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Each Bidder shall familiarize themselves with all of the attached forms, Instructions, Specifications, Contract Drawings. The Bidder shall be fully responsible for compliance with all requirements contained therein.

Each Bidder is strongly encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work to become acquainted with existing conditions affecting the work.

2. BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

Bidding Documents are made available solely for the purpose of obtaining bids for completion of the Project. Permission to download or distribute the Bidding Documents does not confer any license, authorization, or rights for uses other than preparing a bid. Authorization to download or distribute documents includes the right for plan holders to print copies for their own use and for the use of prospective subcontractors and suppliers, provided that the plan holder bears all associated costs.

Complete sets of Bidding Documents are available and at no cost via the PennBID website:

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

3. PRE-BID MEETING:

A pre-bid conference will not be held for this Project.

4. INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA:

During the bidding period, Bidders may be furnished addenda or bulletins for additions to or alterations of the Contract Plans or Specifications, if any, which shall be included in the work covered by the Proposal and become a part of the Contract Documents.

Any prospective Bidder who is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Plans, Specifications, or other Contract Documents shall submit a written request for interpretation to the Engineer of Record via the PennBid “Public Q&A” section.

Interpretations will be issued only by written addendum and posted on PennBid. Bidders will be notified through PennBid. Neither the Engineer of Record nor the Sponsor shall be responsible for interpretations or explanations given in any other manner.

The deadline for submitting questions is seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid due date and time.

Addenda will be issued no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the bid due date and time.

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5. PROPOSAL GUARANTY:

Each Proposal shall be accompanied by either a certified check or a Surety Company Bid Bond, as specified in the Advertisement, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid. The certified check or bid bond shall be payable to the Sponsor.

If the apparent lowest Bidder fails to execute the Contract within thirty (30) days after receipt of a Notice of Intent to Award, the proposal guaranty shall be forfeited to the Sponsor as liquidated damages.

Following bid opening, and upon request, the Bidder shall provide original bid bond documentation or a certified check within two (2) business days.

6. METHOD FOR SUBMITTING BID

All bids shall be submitted electronically through the PennBid system at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

The Proposal shall be properly signed as follows:

• Individual: Signature and complete mailing address

• Partnership or Firm: Signature(s) and complete mailing addresses of all partners

• Corporation: Signature of the President or Vice President and Secretary or Treasurer; otherwise, the signer’s written authority to execute the Proposal shall be provided

Bidders incorporated outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall state whether they are registered to do business in Pennsylvania. Bidders operating under an assumed or fictitious name shall state whether the name is properly registered in Pennsylvania.

No Contract shall be awarded to any Bidder that has not complied, or agreed to comply, with all applicable business registration requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

7. PROOF OF BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY:

This project DOES NOT require PennDOT prequalification. However, the Sponsor may request certain information prior to award to ensure bidder is prepared to undertake the project.

Upon request, the Bidder shall submit an experience and financial statement certified as true and correct by affidavit, sworn before a notary public or other authorized officer.

Upon request, the Bidder shall show availability of liquid assets in the following minimum amounts:

• 15% of the first $100,000 of the bid amount

• 10% of the next $900,000

• 5% of the remaining bid amount

None of the following will be considered as liquid assets:

• Capital stock of the contractor

• Assigned accounts receivable

• Equity in real estate

• Life insurance

• Reserve for prepaid taxes or expenses

• Deposits held as security for other contracts

• Capital of proposed sub-contractors

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The Bidder may also be required to demonstrate successful completion of at least one similar project with a contract value no less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed Contract amount.

Failure to submit requested information in a timely manner, or failure to qualify as a responsible Bidder, shall result in forfeiture of the proposal guaranty as liquidated damages.

8. OPENING OF BIDS:

Sealed bids will be received electronically via PennBid until the date and time stated in the Advertisement for Bids. At which time all proposals will be opened electronically.

The Sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any portion thereof, as deemed to be in the Sponsor’s best interest.

9. COLLUSIVE BIDS:

Any Bidder found to have engaged in collusive bidding shall have their Proposal rejected. Submission of multiple proposals intended to appear competitive shall be deemed collusive.

Nothing herein shall prohibit a Bidder from withdrawing and superseding a prior Proposal, provided the revised Proposal is submitted prior to bid opening and expressly revokes the earlier submission.

10. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS:

No Bid may be withdrawn except by written request received by the Sponsor prior to the bid opening.

After bid opening, bids may not be withdrawn for the period stated in the Advertisement.

Requests for withdrawal due to clerical error after bid opening shall be governed by Pennsylvania Act No.

4 (S.B. 793).

11. EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT:

The Sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any portion thereof, and to waive informalities or technical defects in bids whenever such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Sponsor. Bids may be rejected due to omissions, unauthorized alterations of form, additions or deductions not called for, conditional or uninvited alternate bids, or other irregularities of any kind.

If the Contract is awarded, it shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, as determined by the Sponsor.

If a bid proposal contains incomplete, unclear, or missing information, the Sponsor reserves the right to request the submission of additional information from the Bidder prior to award.

Bids shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening.

If award is delayed due to required governmental approvals, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, bids shall remain valid for a period of up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of bid opening. The Sponsor and the apparent lowest responsible and responsive Bidder may, by mutual written agreement, extend the bid acceptance period beyond these timeframes.

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Within the applicable bid acceptance period, the Sponsor shall either award the Contract or reject all bids, in which event all bid security shall be returned to the Bidders.

If the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder withdraws its bid, refuses the award, or fails to execute the Contract in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Sponsor reserves the right to award the Contract to the next lowest responsible and responsive Bidder or to reject all bids.

12. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

The successful Bidder shall execute and return the Contract and all required bonds within ten (10) business days of receipt. Performance, payment, and maintenance bonds shall each be in sums not less than the amounts specified herein under Contract Security (Section E - Technical Specifications & Special Construction Provision) and issued by a surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania and listed in U.S.

Treasury Circular 570.

No Proposal or award shall be binding until the Contract is fully executed by both parties.

13. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT:

If the lowest responsible Bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to submit bonds or execute the contract within the time specified, the amount of the proposal guaranty shall be paid to the Sponsor as liquidated damages. In such a case the Sponsor, at their discretion, may award the contract to the next lowest responsible Bidder, or reject all bids.

14. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACT:

The Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the contract or any portion thereof, of their right, title or interest therein, without the written consent of the Sponsor.

15. SUB-SURFACE INFORMATION:

If a prospective Bidder desires to make borings or soundings or to dig test pits at or near the site of the work, they shall do so at their own expense. Before making any excavations, borings or soundings or digging test pits, the Bidder shall check the records for any municipal, public utility, or privately owned structures that may be disturbed and notify the Sponsor of such structures forty-eight (48) hours in advance of starting work. Bidders must obtain Sponsor’s permission before making any borings and shall close bore holes and test pits.

16. NONDISCRIMINATION / SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE

The contractor will adhere to provisions of Publication 408 Designated Special Provision (DSP) 15.

17. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

The Public Works Employment Verification Act requires all public works contractors and subcontractors to complete the Public Works Employment Verification Form (Attachment 1) to ensure that all employees performing work on public works projects are authorized to work in the United States.

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18. PREVAILING WAGES:

This project is subject to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. Wages rates are provided herein as Attachment 2.

19. BID SPECIFICATIONS

The Technical Specifications and Special Construction Provisions (Section E) herein, provide supplemental directives and provisions for the governing specifications, PennDOT Publication 408/2026 Initial Edition.

C. FORM OF PROPOSAL

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C. FORM OF PROPOSAL

Lebanon County Commissioners 400 S 8th Street Lebanon, PA 17042

To Whom it Concerns:

This proposal is submitted in accordance with your advertisement inviting proposals to be received until 11:00 AM on the 29th of June, 2026.

Having carefully examined the Contract Documents together with all Addenda or Bulletins, as prepared by the Engineers, and being familiar with the various conditions affecting the work, (including those under the Technical Specifications & Special Construction Provisions, which provide for the payment of construction engineering liquidated damages of $975/Day in the event the contract is not completed within the allotted time) the undersigned agrees to furnish all labor, materials and equipment to construct the project beginning on or about July 20, 2026 and complete all work by September 18, 2026, in accordance with said contract documents, for which the following units and/or lump sum prices are submitted.

The Bidder has considered the following in their bid:

• The Bidder understands that certain forms must be uploaded with the bid to be considered complete and responsible. These requirements are outlined on page C-3 at the end of this section.

• The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

• This contract is subject to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act.

• The amount to be paid to the Contractor will be on a UNIT basis and percent complete for lump sum items in accordance with the following “Schedule of Items” and the Bidder’s PennBid “Pricing Form” for all items of work.

• All unit prices will remain in effect for the entire term of the contract.

• Payment for work will only be made for work authorized and accepted by the Sponsor.

• Award of the contract will be based on the lowest responsible bid for the BASE BID PROJECT and Sponsor selected alternates.

• The Sponsor reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids or items therein in the best interest of the project.

• The Sponsor will award/execute the contract, receive invoices from the project coordinator monthly during construction, and will process the invoices for payment.

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID PROJECT (UNIT BASIS)

ITEM

NUMBER

APRROX

QTY

UNIT

SPEC

PROV.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

0205-0292 17 CY NO STRUCTURE BACKFILL

0608-0001 1 LS NO MOBILIZATION

0802-0001 3 CY NO TOPSOIL FURNISHED AND PLACED

0804-0027 1 LB NO SEEDING AND SOIL SUPPLEMENTS – FORMULA L CLEAR

ZONE MIX

0806-0130 14 SY NO

TEMPORARY LONG-TERM, ROLLED EROSION CONTROL

PRODUCT, TYPE 4

0810-0052 1 EA NO SELECTIVE TREE REMOVAL

9000-0001 1 LS YES STONE ARCH HOLE REPAIR

ALTERNATE (UNIT BASIS)

ITEM

NUMBER

APRROX

QTY

UNIT

SPEC

PROV.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

9000-0002 4,500 LF YES PRESSURE MORTAR POINTING

PENNDOT PREQUALIFICATION: Not applicable to this project – leave blank or fill in (optional)

Certificate No._________________ Expiration Date:________________

BIDDER’S UNDERSTANDING OF CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PROPOSAL

It is stated and averred that the bidder has had sufficient time to examine and has examined the site of the proposed work to ascertain for itself those conditions such as may be determined by inspection, investigation, and inquiry, including the location, accessibility, and general character of the site; that the bidder has read completely and understands thoroughly the specifications (including PennDOT Publication 408) and all other provisions, supplements and/or conditions as well as any other addenda or requirements pertaining to this project, which shall be applicable to and govern the provisions of this bid proposal and the performance of any contract awarded therein, whether attached and made a part thereof or incorporated therein by reference thereto, including the following addenda issued after publication of the proposal:

Addendum No. _______ Date: ___________ Addendum No. _______ Date: ___________

Addendum No. _______ Date: ___________ Addendum No. _______ Date: ___________

Name & Title Date

Signature Company

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BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – The Bidder represents and certifies to the following:

• Bidder accepts all the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders (Section B).

• Bidder is bound to the statements and representations contained in the PennDOT Publication 408 Section 102.06(f) Anti-Collusion Requirements

• Bidder will perform a minimum of 75% of the awarded project and will provide proof of compliance upon request by the Sponsor.

• Bidder is familiar with all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

• Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and of discrepancies between site conditions and the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Contractor.

• The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.

• Bidders, subcontractors, their workers and any persons providing labor and products to the job shall be persons lawfully permitted to work in the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Bidder has read and incorporated all public questions and answers, if applicable.

• Bidder has read and incorporated all addendum(s), if applicable.

Name & Title Date

Signature Company

BID PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS - CHECKLIST

The following forms must be completed and submitted with the bid proposal for the bid to be considered complete and responsible. N/A = Not Applicable

___ PennBid “Pricing Form” With Complete Unit Pricing ___ Signed and Dated Form of Proposal - Signature Page (Page C-2) ___ Signed and Dated Certification Statement (Page C-3) ___ Bid Proposal Guaranty Bond (Page D-1) or Certified Check ___ Completed Public Works Employment Verification Form (Attachment 1)

D. FORM OF GUARANTY

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D. FORM OF GUARANTY

Project LVRT Phase 9 Stone Masonry Arch Repairs County Lebanon Bid Due Date June 17, 2026

BID PROPOSAL

GUARANTY BOND

Principal (Name & Mailing Address)

Surety (Name & Address)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the above-named Principal and Surety are held and firmly bound unto the Lebanon County Commissioners, hereinafter called the Owner/Sponsor, in the sum of (10%) per centum of the Principal’s bid on the above Project, for the payment whereof the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:

(1) if the Principal’s bid is determined by the Owner/Sponsor to be the successful bid and the Principal shall qualify as the successful bidder by meeting the Owner/Sponsor’s standards regarding financial responsibility, competency, experience, reputation and quality of previous work, and shall duly execute and deliver the contract prepared by the Owner/Sponsor for the Project, and provide the required bonds and insurance certificates, or

(2) if the Principal’s bid is determined by the Owner/Sponsor to be an unsuccessful bid, and this bond returned to the Principal, then this obligation shall be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue, and, PROVIDED FURTHER, that in case of default by the Principal in any respect, action on this Bond may be begun forthwith, and the Principal and the Surety, jointly and severally, do hereby authorize and empower any attorney of any Court of Record of Pennsylvania, or elsewhere, to appear for and to enter judgment against them, jointly and severally, for the aforementioned sum, with or without defalcation, with costs of suit, release of errors, without stay of execution and with ten (10%) per centum attorney fees added for collection;

and waiving inquisition on any real estate and exemption of any property whatsoever, authorizing condemnation of the same and immediate issuance of a writ of execution, and releasing and waiving relief from any and all appraisement, stay of execution, or exemption laws of any Sate, now in force or hereinafter to be passed.

Signed, sealed and delivered this______________ day of ___________________________, 20___________

ATTEST: _________________________________________

Name of Principal

_________________________________________ By _________________________________________ Signature Title Signature Title

WITNESS: _________________________________________

Name of Surety

_________________________________________ By _________________________________________ Signature Title Signature Title

E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

PROVISIONS

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E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS

I. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS. This bid proposal is issued under, subject to, and governed by PennDOT Publication 408, Specifications (2026 Initial Edition), including all applicable addenda, supplements, and revisions in effect at the time of advertisement.

II. APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions (DSPs), as contained in Appendix C of PennDOT Publication 408 (unless noted otherwise), apply to this project. DSPs applicable to this contract are identified with an “X.” Any project-specific requirements, participation goals, or compliance thresholds associated with these DSPs are as indicated herein

(__) DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects. Minimum participation levels for this project are: 0 % MBE & 0 % WBE.

(__) DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-Funded Construction Projects.

Minimum participation levels for this project are: 0 % DBE.

(__) DSP8. F.A.R. – Required Contract Provisions Federal - Aid Construction Projects.

( X ) DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures.

(__) DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

(__) DSP13. Buy America.

( X ) DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.

(__) DSP16. Lobbying Certification Form.

(__) DSP17. Federal Audit Clause.

(__) DSP18. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).

(__) DSP19. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances.

PennDOT Publication 408 is available online at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/forms-and-publications.

REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Revisions to PennDOT Publication 408 are issued through numbered Change Packages. Contractors are responsible for compliance with all revisions applicable at the time of bid. The complete history of revisions may be reviewed in the Index of Changes included within the individual Change Packages posted by PennDOT.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/forms-and-publications

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PENNDOT STANDARD DRAWINGS

Construction details not explicitly shown on the Contract Drawings shall conform to the following PennDOT publications, as applicable:

• PennDOT Standards for Roadway Construction – Publication 72M

• PennDOT Standards for Pavement Markings and Signage – Publication 111

• PennDOT Standards for Bridge Construction – Publication 219M

These Standards can be found online at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/forms-and-publications.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

For the purposes of this contract, references within PennDOT Publication 408 to the Department, Commonwealth, Sponsor, or their employees shall be interpreted to mean Lebanon County and its authorized representatives, unless superseded by applicable law.

References to the Engineer or Engineer of Record shall mean Eric Weaver, PE, of Wilson Consulting Group, PC, and their authorized staff, unless otherwise noted.

FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1990 (OSHA)

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and all associated rules, regulations, and standards applicable to the Contractor’s operations, employees, and subcontractors.

NONDISCRIMINATION / SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE

The Contractor will adhere to provisions of Publication 408 Designated Special Provision (DSP) 15.

PENNSYLVANIA PREVAILING WAGE ACT

Bids shall be submitted in compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. The Contractor agrees to make certified payroll records available for inspection and audit. Wage rates can be found in Attachment 2.

If the Act or any portion thereof is declared invalid, unenforceable, or modified by court action, any resulting cost savings shall accrue solely to the benefit of the Sponsor or its designee. Failure to remit such savings may result in payment withholdings and interest charges as permitted by law.

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN AIR BASINS

No burning will be permitted on this project.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/forms-and-publications

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CONTRACTOR INSURANCE

The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until they have obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the Sponsor, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on their subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.

The Contractor shall either: require each subcontractor to procure and maintain during the life of their sub-contract, insurance of the type and in the same amounts as specified; OR insure the activities of their subcontractors in his own policy.

A 30 Day Notice of Cancellation must be provided to the Sponsor and be so indicated on the Certificate for all policies. Three (3) original copies of all Certificates must be provided.

Umbrella Policies shall spell out the primary coverage to which the excess coverage will apply.

Only certificates of insurance from companies licensed to do business in the state where the Sponsor is located will be approved.

All Contractors/suppliers are required to procure and maintain the following minimum insurance coverage:

(a) Commercial General Liability

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of this contract Commercial General Liability Insurance to protect themselves, their subcontractors, and the Sponsor for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by themselves or their employees for the following items:

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000

(b) Automobile Liability

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of this contract Liability Insurance for all automobiles operating on Sponsor’s property at the following limits:

Bodily Injury Each Person $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000

Property Damage Each Occurrence $2,000,000

(c) Umbrella or Excess Liability

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of the contract Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance written over the underlying Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer’s Liability Insurance described in the Paragraphs herein. The coverage afforded must be at least as broad as that of each and every one of the underlying policies.

Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate $4,000,000

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(d) Workers’ Compensation

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of the contract Workers Compensation Insurance for his employees and subcontractors. Coverage must be in accordance with statutory requirements.

(e) Employer’s Liability

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of this contract Employer’s Liability Insurance to protect themselves and their subcontractors for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by themselves or their employees for the following items:

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Each Person $1,000,000

Policy Limit $1,000,000

(f) Pollution Liability

The Contractor/Supplier must maintain during the life of the contract Pollution Liability Insurance covering third-party injury and property damage, including cleanup costs, as a result of pollution conditions arising from Contractor’s operations and completed operations. This insurance must be maintained for no less than three years after final completion.

Each Occurrence /Claim $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000

(g) Sponsor Protective Coverage

The Contractor shall also take out, pay for, and maintain until acceptance of the work required by this contract a policy of insurance naming Lebanon County as the Certificate Holder. List Wilson Consulting Group, PC as additional insureds. This policy shall provide coverage to said Sponsor and its officers, agents and employees and the Engineer with respect to said work. Both personal injury and property damage insurance must be on an occurrence basis; and said policy shall provide coverage to the full limit of liability stated in the declarations, and if said Sponsor and its officers, agents and employees or the Engineer have other insurance against the loss covered by said policy, that other insurance shall be excess insurance only.

CONTRACT SECURITY

Each Contractor shall furnish the following bonds:

• A Performance Bond equal to 100% of the Contract Price;

• A Labor and Materials (Payment) Bond equal to 100% of the Contract Price; and

• A Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to:

o 25% of the Total Contract Price up to and including $200,000, plus o 10% of any portion of the Total Contract Price exceeding $200,000

The Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond shall remain in effect for one (1) year after final payment.

The Maintenance Bond shall remain in effect for two (2) years following the date of final acceptance and Contractor’s Release for the complete project.

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Work shall not commence under this Contract until all required bonds have been properly executed and approved by the Sponsor.

All bonds shall be executed by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state in which the Sponsor is located and acceptable to the Sponsor. Each bond submission shall include a valid Power of Attorney and the surety’s most recent statement of assets and liabilities bearing an authorized signature.

If any surety becomes unacceptable to the Sponsor during the life of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately furnish replacement security as required to fully protect the interests of the Sponsor.

A 30 day Notice of Cancellation must be provided to the Sponsor and be so indicated on all bonds.

UTILITIES

The Contractor shall comply with PA Act 287 (One Call / 811) requirements. Utility notification shall occur not less than three (3) nor more than ten (10) business days prior to excavation, based on project complexity.

Should previously unidentified utility conflicts be encountered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer. Any utility coordination, protection, or relocation not explicitly identified in the Contract Documents shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

While no utility conflicts are anticipated, the Contractor remains responsible for all coordination and protection during construction.

EROSION & SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL/DEP PERMIT

An Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control (E&SPC) Narrative has been prepared for the project and approved by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The approved E&SPC Narrative can be found under Attachment 5. At no point in time will construction debris be permitted to enter the watercourse. Provide all necessary protective measures.

SHOP DRAWINGS & PROJECT SUBMITTALS

All shop drawings and project submittals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format and shall be clear, complete, and legible. Shop drawings shall be submitted for review and acceptance in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408, Section 105.02(d).

Anticipated submittals include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project Schedule (with bi-weekly updates)

• Details Of Proposed Forming, Bracing, Falsework, or Temporary Support Systems (Item 1043-0001)

• Proof of Experience for Pressure Mortar Pointing Personnel (Item 1043-0001)

• Pressure Mortar Mix Designs (Item 1043-0001)

• Pressure Mortar Pointing QC Plan (Item 1043-0001)

• Other Products or Materials Indicated in Contract Package or Drawings

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INCIDENTAL WORK

All work that is not specifically itemized but is required to complete the project as intended shall be considered incidental to the Contract and included in the Contract Price.

The Contractor shall perform all incidental work necessary to fully construct the project within the defined Limits of Work shown on the Contract Drawings, including all protective measures, restoration, and site-related activities associated with the project site, shared-use path, staging areas, access routes, and related facilities.

The disposal or wasting of excess material shall be considered incidental to this Contract.

Additional E&S Controls and BMP’s required to complete this work, other than those identified, are incidental to this Contract.

STAGING & ACCESS

Construction staging shall be limited to the active work zone and Limits of Work shown on the Contract Drawings.

Staging on property not owned or leased by Lebanon County shall not be permitted unless written authorization is obtained from the property owner.

Access to the underside of the stone arch will be obtained from the northeast stream bank via the adjacent property owned by Kenneth M. Kelly and J. Bachman. Verbal permission has been obtained from the property owner to allow site access for construction activities. The Contractor shall coordinate all access dates and site responsibilities, including restoration requirements, with the County Administrator.

The Contractor may negotiate separate access or staging agreements with adjacent property owners at its own discretion and expense. The Sponsor shall not be a party to any third-party agreements. Copies of all executed agreements shall be submitted to the Sponsor prior to use of off-site properties.

The Contractor shall photo-document existing conditions of all staging areas and access routes prior to use. Any damage resulting from Contractor operations shall be repaired and restored to preconstruction condition, or better, at no additional cost to the Sponsor or affected property owners.

All documentation, protective measures, permitting, traffic control, flagging, restoration, and related work associated with staging and access shall be considered incidental to this Contract.

SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit an initial project schedule within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of a written Notice-to-Proceed. No physical construction work shall commence until the schedule has been submitted and approved by the Sponsor or Engineer.

Failure to submit the schedule in a timely manner shall not constitute a basis for extension of Contract Time.

The Contractor shall submit updated schedules at least monthly, or more frequently if significant schedule changes occur. Schedules may be presented in narrative format but shall clearly identify anticipated completion dates and progress relative to the approved baseline schedule.

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PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall submit pay applications after jointly reviewing completed work quantities with the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative. Following verification and acceptance of quantities, the Contractor shall submit a formal invoice for processing by the Sponsor.

Only work that is completed, inspected, approved, and supported by fully executed documentation shall be eligible for payment. Invoices shall be submitted no more frequently than once per month, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Sponsor.

Payment procedures shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408, Section 110.

Ten percent (10%) of each approved invoice amount shall be retained until the project is accepted.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Work will be done in accordance with the Contract Drawings, PennDOT Standards, PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications (per the item number section), and as described herein.

ITEM 9000-0001 STONE ARCH HOLE REPAIR

I. DESCRIPTION – This work consists of repairing the stone masonry arch by patching a localized hole at the arch outlet. This work includes all labor, material, and equipment required to perform repairs.

II. MATERIAL – Submit all material specifications and certifications to the Engineer for approval prior to purchase.

(a) Pneumatic Mortar – Publication 408/2026, Section 1017. Alternatively, the contractor may use a prepackaged material meeting Section 1043 specifications.

(b) Temperature and Shrinkage Reinforcement – Publication 408/2026, Section 709.

(c) Flowable Backfill, Type D – Publication 408/2026, Section 202.

(d) Dowels – Publication 408/2026, Section 1003.

(e) Wire Mesh Formwork – Provide stay-in-place formwork material from a manufacturer to meet the following material specifications:

i. Material: Galvanized Sheet Steel

ii. Yield Strength: 27.63 ksi

iii. Yield Strain: 0.00297

iv. Ultimate Strength: 50.28 ksi

v. Ultimate Strain: 0.25

vi. Modulus of Elasticity: 29,500 ksi

III. CONSTRUCTION – In accordance with the Contract Drawings and as indicated.

Install temporary scaffolding with netting to limit debris entering the channel.

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The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the existing stone arch culvert at all times. Brace the arch as required to secure adjacent masonry from dislodging. Review limits with the Engineer prior to starting work. Care is to be taken to avoid damaging the existing stones adjacent to the hole repair.

Any damage, beyond the repair limits, to the existing structure caused by the Contractor’s operations must be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner.

Clean the hole location and surrounding masonry of all loose stone, debris, dirt, vegetation, and deteriorated mortar using hand tolls or low-pressure water. Do not use abrasive blasting or high-pressure water unless approved by the Engineer.

Install stay-in-place wire mesh formwork from the underside of the arch barrel. Install the formwork to be flush with the top outside edge of the arch stones.

Install dowels, the type size and depth of the dowels will be determined by the Contractor based on field conditions. Dowels must have a capacity of (3) times the weight of the Pneumatic Mortar being supported.

(based on a unit weight of 150 pcf for the Pressure Mortar Surfacing).

Place temperature and shrinkage reinforcement in accordance with Publication 408/2026, Section 709.

Provide a top and bottom mat of reinforcement with a minimum cover of 2 inches. Provide a minimum of

0.20 square inches of reinforcement per foot of concrete in each direction.

The Pneumatic Mortar is to be applied from the underside of the arch barrel to a thickness flush with the inside face of the arch. Any material that falls into the stream shall be removed immediately. Allow the pneumatic mortar to cure for a period of at least 96 hours before backfilling.

Backfill the hole from above with flowable backfill to a minimum height of 8” below the top of the adjacent headwall. Flowable backfill to be pumped from a max height of 2’ above the placement surface to avoid unnecessary impact loads.

IV. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum.

ITEM 9000-0002 PRESSURE MORTAR POINTING

In accordance with Publication 408/2026, Section 1017 and as modified herein.

I. DESCRIPTION – This work is the pressure mortar pointing of the stone masonry arch barrel and the installation of weepholes.

II. MATERIAL – Submit all material specifications and certifications to the Engineer for approval prior to purchase.

(a) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit – Publication 408/2026, Section 1101.09. Provide material that is 3” diameter perforated Schedule 40 for weepholes. Certify as specified in Publication 408/2026, Section 106.03(b)3.

III. CONSTRUCTION – Perform work in accordance with Publication 408/2026, Section 1017 and as follows:

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The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the existing stone arch culvert at all times. Care is to be taken to avoid damaging the existing stones during the pointing process. Any damage to the existing structure caused by the Contractor’s operations must be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner.

Apply pressure mortar pointing to all joints on the underside of the stone masonry barrel from spandrel wall to spandrel wall and from springline to springline (top of exposed vertical stone masonry abutment stems).

See the sketches included with this Bid Package for a graphic depiction of the limits of work.

Provide seven (7) 3” diameter perforated Schedule 40 PVC weepholes in each abutment with equal spacing of approximately 10’. Mark out location in the field for approval by the Engineer prior to installation. Adjust length of weepholes as necessary to provide a 1/2” reveal beyond the inside face of the stone masonry and to extend 6” beyond the rear face of the stone masonry. Wrap the last 6” of the pipe in a corrosion resistant protective screen to prevent clogging.

IV. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Linear Feet. Materials and installation of the PVC pipe is incidental.

F. FORM OF AGREEMENT

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(TO BE COMPLETED AFTER AWARD)

F. FORM OF AGREEMENT

This agreement made this day of ___ , 20 _, by and between

________________________________________________________, hereinafter called the Contractor, and

________________________________________________________, hereinafter called the Sponsor, WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Sponsor for the considerations named, agreed as follows:

ARTICLE I – Scope of Work: The Contractor shall furnish all the materials and perform all the work shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Technical Specifications for the following project:

prepared by Wilson Consulting Group, PC, located at 100 Old Schoolhouse Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, acting as, and in these Contract Documents, entitled the Engineer, and shall do everything required by the Agreement and the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE II – Contract Documents

The Contract Documents consist of the following:

A. Advertisement B. Instructions to Bidders C. Form of Proposal D. Form of Guaranty E. Technical Specifications & Special Construction Provisions F. Form of Agreement G. Contract Bonds Attachments:

1. Public Works Employment Verification

2. Prevailing Wage Rates

3. Location Map

4. Site Plan

5. E&SPC Narrative and DEP Permit

This Agreement form, together with these documents and drawings form the Contract and they are as fully a part of the Contract as if hereto attached or herein represented.

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ARTICLE III – Time of Completion

The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced on a date to be specified in a written order by the Sponsor or Engineer and shall be fully completed by September 18, 2026 (see Section C – Form of Proposal).

ARTICLE IV – The Contract Sum

The Sponsor shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the Contract, subject to additions and deductions provided therein, in current funds, the unit and/or lump sum prices, bid by the Contractor, as indicated on attached certified SCHEDULE OF ITEMS in the bid amount of $_____________________________________.

ARTICLE V – Failure to Complete Work on Time

For each day so certified, the Contractor shall credit or pay the Sponsor the sum of $975/Day for each and every calendar day that the Contractor is in default in completing the work within the time specified. This sum is agreed upon as engineering liquidated damages, which the Sponsor shall suffer by reason for such default.

ARTICLE VI – Payment to Contractor

The Sponsor shall make payments on account of the Contract as provided herein under Section E –

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS.

ARTICLE VII – Acceptance and Final Payment as Release

The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the Sponsor of all claims and all liability to the Contractor other than claims in stated amounts as may be specially excepted by the Contractor for all things done or furnished in connection with this Work and for every act and neglect of the Sponsor and others relating to or arising out of this Work. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the Contractor or his sureties from any obligations under the Contract Documents or the Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Maintenance Bonds.

Final payment to the Contractor shall be made subject to his furnishing the Sponsor properly executed “Contractor’s Release” and “Statement of Surety” forms included in this Section.

If, after the work has been substantially completed, full completion is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Engineer, so certifies, the Sponsor shall, upon certificate of the Engineers, and without terminating the Contract, make payment for the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and accepted. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.

This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The person signing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor represents and warrants to the Sponsor that he or she is duly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of and to bind the Contractor.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in (*triplicate) each of which shall be deemed an original as of the date first above written.

*Number of Copies

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FORM OF AGREEMENT

(Signature Page)

Sponsor

Name of Sponsor

By __________________________________________________ Signature

Printed Name

Title

Attest __________________________________________________

Contractor

Name of Contractor

Address

By __________________________________________________

Attest __________________________________________________

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CONTRACTOR’S RELEASE

(TO BE COMPLETED AFTER CONSTRUCTION)

The undersigned, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and certifies that the cost of all labor, material, and equipment and outstanding claims and indebtedness of whatever nature arising out of the performance from

Contract/Project Title in ___________________ County, _________________ have been paid and satisfied in full as of ____________ County State Date and that there are no outstanding obligations or claims of any kind for the payment of which the Owner on the above referenced project might be liable, or subject to, in any lawful proceeding or in equity.

The undersigned is authorized by Contractor to execute this…