1-Contract Documents and Specifications.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that Greater Hazleton CAN DO Inc., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, will receive sealed bids online via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 3:00 PM prevailing time on August 31, 2026 for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bore and Sanitary System Upgrade Project in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The work includes but is not limited to all labor, materials, tools, oversight and permits as described in the plans and specifications for the Norfolk Southern Double Railroad Bore and Sanitary System Upgrade Project.

All bidding documents will be available online at no cost via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) beginning at 9:00 AM on July 27, 2026.

Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, in accordance with the project specifications in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount.

Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder shall furnish to the Owner Certificates of Insurance, a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and other bonds as required in the Contract Documents, executed by a satisfactory surety.

Immediately following the due date and time, all bids received through PennBid will be opened online at the Engineer’s Office and referred to Greater Hazleton CAN DO Inc., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for final award. An abstract of the bids received will be available to bidders on PennBid following the date and time that bids are due as indicated above.

Except as otherwise provided by law, no Bidder may withdraw an accepted bid, and no bidder may withdraw an unaccepted bid within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days after the actual date of bid opening 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. Thirty (30) day extensions of the date for the award of the contract may be made by the mutual written consent of the Owner and the bidder.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at a date to be announced at a location to be announced. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Questions must be submitted through PennBid’s “Messages/Public Q&A” tab on or before 4:00 PM on August 24, 2026. Responses will be provided via PennBid to all registered parties.

Greater Hazleton CAN DO Inc., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or portions or to waive any informalities in bidding and to withhold award for a period of sixty days.

Greater Hazleton CAN DO Inc., 1 South Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Bidders on all work will be required to comply with all requirements of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act No. 222.

On Behalf of Greater Hazleton CAN DO Inc.

Joseph Lettiere President and CEO and Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

8 West Broad Street, Suite 1100 Hazleton, PA 18201

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Section 02901

FINISH GRADING, SEEDING, AND SODDING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to implement this plan in the field and meet all Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to it. The Contractor shall assign this responsibility to a person experienced in sediment and erosion control procedures.

Modifications or deviations from this plan will be allowed only if the Contractor first obtains written permission from the Agencies having jurisdiction. A copy of this plan shall be kept at the project site.

1. All soil erosion and sediment control practices on these Drawings shall be constructed in accordance with the "Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual" of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, latest edition with all current revisions and amendments.

2. A 72 hour notice shall be given, in writing to:

Luzerne Conservation District 485 Smith Pond Road Shavertown, PA 18708

Telephone Number (570)674-7991 Prior to beginning land disturbance.

3. The Contractor shall familiarize himself and shall be responsible for carrying out all requirements of this plan.

4. Particular attention should be given to areas of steep topography and highly erodible soils. Cleared areas shall be kept to a minimum and to the shortest practical distance ahead of construction.

5. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable State and Local regulations relating to the prevention and abatement of pollution.

B. Stockpile

1. All stripped topsoil and excavated earthen material to be used within the project site shall be properly stockpiled. Material found to be unsuitable for subsequent use or in excess of the quantity required shall be disposed of. The location, method of disposal, and means of transport shall be in accordance with State and Local laws.

2. All soils that is to be stockpiled for a period of greater than 20 calendar days shall be temporarily stabilized as described in the "Temporary Stabilization" section of these Specifications.

3. A silt fence shall surround the base of all the stockpiles, except if it is piled and removed all in one day. See "Stockpile Controls" detail.

1.2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES

A. Inlet Protection

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1. Silt barrier fence inlet protection shall be installed as shown on plan.

B. Straw Bales

1. Staked straw bales shall be installed where indicated on the Drawings. See "Straw

Bale" detail.

C. Silt Fence

1. Silt fence shall be provided as indicated on the Drawings, along the lower periphery of the active stockpile area where sediment laden water may be expected to flow onto inactive areas. See "Silt Fence" detail.

2. Synthetic silt fence filter fabric shall be a previous sheet of Propylene, Nylon, Polyester or Ethylene yarn or produced by a reputable manufacturer for the specific purpose of being used as a silt filtering media.

3. Synthetic filter fabric shall contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable construction life at a temperature range of 0 to 120 degrees.

4. Posts for silt fences shall be either 4-inch diameter wood or 1.33 pounds per linear foot steel with a minimum length of 5 feet. Steel posts shall have projections for fastening wire to them.

5. The filter fabric shall be purchased in a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are necessary, filter cloth shall be spliced together only at a support post, with a minimum 6-inch overlap, and securely sealed.

6. Posts shall be spaced a maximum of 8 feet apart at the barrier location and driven securely into the ground (minimum of 12 inches).

7. The filter fabric shall be stapled or wired to the fence, and 8 inches of the fabric shall be extended into the toe anchor trench. Filter fabric shall not be stapled to existing trees.

8. Silt fences shall be inspected immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during prolonged rainfall. Any required repairs shall be made immediately.

9. Sediment deposits shall be removed after each storm event. At no time shall they be permitted to reach one-half the height of the barrier.

10. Silt fences shall be removed when they serve their useful purpose, but not before the upslope area has been permanently stabilized.

11. Any sediment deposits remaining in place after the silt fence or filter barrier is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing grade, prepared and seeded.

D. Earth Slope Protection

1. Earth slopes shall be protected from acceleration erosion as soon as after the cut or fill operation. This shall be done by quick establishment of vegetative cover (temporary and/or permanent), mulches, providing jute matting or synthetic netting on steeper slopes or a combination of the above.

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E. Preservation of Existing Vegetation

1. Good stands of existing vegetation adequate to control erosion should be preserved wherever possible. Regeneration of wood plants should be encouraged where acceptable. New vegetation, soil treatments, etc., shall be done as specified on the Drawings and in the applicable sections of the Specifications.

1.3 TEMPORARY STABILIZATION

A. All areas disturbed by on-site grading that will not be constructed upon within the next 20 calendar days shall be temporary stabilized:

1. Vegetative Cover

Temporary vegetative cover shall be provided in areas requiring temporary stabilization during construction, and as specified by the Owner as follows:

a. Fertilizer: Apply 10-20-10 fertilizer or equivalent at the rate of 250 lbs. per acre.

b. Limestone: Shall be equivalent to 50% calcium plus magnesium oxides, and applied at the rate of 2 tons per acre.

c. Seed type shall be as indicated below:

(1) Optimum seeding dates are February 15 though May 1 or August

15 through October 15 for the following species:

POUNDS OPTIMUM SEED DEPTH

SPECIES PER ACRE (DOUBLE FOR SANDY SOIL)

Annual Ryegrass 40 0.5 inch Perennial Ryegrass 40 0.5 inch Oats 86 1.0 inch Barley 96 1.0 inch

(2) Optimum seeding dates are May 1 through August 15 for the following species:

POUNDS OPTIMUM SEED DEPTH

SPECIES PER ACRE (DOUBLE FOR SANDY SOIL)

Pearl Millet 20 1.0 inch Sundangrass 30 1.0 inch Millet (German or Hungarian) 30 1.0 inch Weeping Lovegrass 5 1.0 inch

2. Mulching

a. Mulching shall be provided as required in areas difficult to vegetate, and during off-season operations. Mulching methods and materials shall conform to the following:

(1) Mulch materials shall be unrotted salt hay, hay or small grain straw applied at the rate of 70 to 90 pounds per 1000 square feet.

Mulch blowers shall not grind or chop the material.

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(2) Mulch shall be spread uniformly by hand or mechanically so that approximately 75 percent to 95 percent of the soil surface will be covered.

(3) Mulch anchoring shall be accomplished immediately after placement to minimize loss by wind or water. This may be done by one of the following methods, depending upon the size of slopes and costs.

(a) Peg and Twine - Drive 8 to 10 inch pegs to within 2 to 3 inches of the soil surface every 4 feet in all directions.

Stakes must be driven before or after applying mulch.

Secure mulch to soil surface by stretching twine between pegs in a criss-cross and a square pattern, secure twine around each peg with two or more round turns.

(b) Mulch nettings - Staple paper, jute, cotton or plastic nettings to the soil surface. Use degradable net-ting in areas to be mowed.

(c) Liquid Mulch Binders - May be used to anchor salt hay, hay or straw mulches.

(d) Applications should be heavier at edges were wind catches the mulch, in valleys and at crests of banks.

Remainder of area should be uniform in appearance.

(e) Wood-Fiber or Paper-Fiber mulch at the rate of 1,500 pounds per acre may be applied by a hydroseeder. Use is limited to flatter slopes and during optimum seeding periods in spring and fall.

3. Other

a. Where excessive soil erosion, tracking, or flowing of sediment is evident or anticipated, a minimum of 4 inches of crushed stone shall be placed within the affected area and maintained until permanent stabilization is provided. Additional stone shall be placed as required until stabilization is achieved. Crushed stone shall conform to Aashto designation M43, Size No. 2 (2-1/2" to 1-1/2").

1.4 FINAL GRADING AND SEEDING

A. General

1. The establishment of permanent vegetative cover such as seeding or sodding on all areas shall be accomplished within 10 days after final grading operations have been completed. Time extensions beyond the 10 day requirement must be requested in writing and are subject to written approval.

2. After the construction phase is complete, permanent vegetation on the areas that have been disturbed shall be reestablished as rapidly as possible. If the completion of the construction activities does not coincide with a season in which permanent vegetation can be started. An interim or temporary program as required. This shall include soil program is required. This shall include soil stabilization, mulching or the establishment of filter strips. In any case, sediment and erosion controls shall be installed promptly and their maintenance assured.

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3. Finish grading, topsoiling, seeding and/or sodding shall be as specified on the Drawings or in the appropriate Specification Section.

4. Sod shall be installed where indicated on the Drawings and on all slopes steeper than 2 to 1.

5. Two (2) one-pint samples from each source of topsoil proposed for use shall be forwarded to the Local State Agricultural Agent for his recommendations as to the types and quantities of soil conditioners, fertilizers and seed mixtures. As a minimum, permanent vegetative cover shall be established by providing the following:

a. Fertilizer: 250 lbs. per acre of 10-20-10 or equivalent, in addition, 150 lbs.

per acre of 38-0-0 of slow release nitrogen or equivalent may be used in lieu of topdressing, in three applications.

b. Limestone: Shall be equivalent to 50% calcium plus magnesium oxides, and applied at the rate of 3 tons per acres.

c. Permanent Seeding (minimum requirements) shall be as follows:

(1) Sandy, dry soils

(a) Optimum Seeding Dates: February 15 to May 1.

(b) Seed Mixtures

Type "B" Pounds Per Acre Redtop 10 Red Fescue (Creeping's or Chewings's) 40 Blackwell Switchgrass 10 Reed Canarygrass 10 Weeping Lovegrass 10 Perennial Ryegrass 5 Kentucky-31 Tall Fescue 15

(2) All except sandy, dry soils

(a) Optimum seeding dates: February 15 to May 1.

(b) Seed Mixtures

Type "A" Pounds Per Acre Kentucky Bluegrass 20 Red Fescue (Creeping's or Chewings's) 35 Kentucky-31 Tall Fescue 20

Type "A" Pound Per Acre Redtop 10

Perennial Ryegrass 10 White Clover 5

d. Mulching, if required, shall be provided as described in Section III, A, 2

"Mulching".

1.5 MAINTENANCE

A. Inspection shall be made at least weekly and after each storm event to detect any impairment in the ability of the erosion control facilities, installed as part of this plan, continue to function effectively.

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B. The approved erosions and sediment control plan shall be available at the immediate site if construction activity at all times.

C. The maintenance of the soil and erosion control facilities shall continue throughout the life of the project.

1.6 SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. Install silt barrier fence, inlet protection, and rock construction entrances - 30 days.

B. Clear and grade site - install subbase - 60 days.

C. Install and sanitary sewer - 300 days.

D. Stabilize disturbed areas - as required.

E. Construct pump stations - 120 days.

F. Final paving - 60 days.

G. Maintain all erosion and sedimentation control measures until all disturbed areas are permanently stabilized.

1.7 SUMMARY OF THE DESIGN BASIS

Drainage facilities for the proposed project are based on the following criteria:

A. A present condition watershed analysis for the entire site and a developed condition analysis was performed using the procedures outlined in the PennDot Design Manual Part 2, l990 Edition, Section 2.l0 for the Rational Method.

B. Drainage features, i.e., pipes and inlets, were used in calculating with the Rational Method.

Values for "C" were taken from Design Manual 2. Values for "I" were taken from the Field Manual of the Pa. Dept. of Transportation, Storm Intensity - Duration - Frequency Charts, dated May 1986.

C. The project site is located in Region 4. As a result a rainfall intensity of 5.4 in./hr. for a ten year storm of five minutes duration was used. This information was obtained from the Storm Intensity - Duration - Frequency curves for region 4.

1.8 SCOPE OF PROJECT

A. The project consists of the construction of a nine (9) wastewater pump stations and the installation of sewer lines in the southside areas of Hazle Township, Luzerne County, PA.

B. Each building will house a wastewater pumping station.

C. Total earth disturbance for this project will be approximately 25 acres. The Erosion and

Sedimentation Control Plan is being prepared by Schumacher Engineering, Inc. for the Municipal Authority of Hazle Township. The Municipal Authority of Hazle Township will be responsible for plan implementation.

D. The plan calls for the use of silt barrier fences and straw bale barriers to control the runoff of sediment laden water during construction. Temporary rock construction entrances will be installed, temporary and final seeding will also be utilized to control erosion and for final stabilization.

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E. Permanent stormwater management facilities will consist of existing inlets, storm piping endwalls and headwalls. Runoff from the developed project area will be conveyed off site by existing facilities.

1.9 SOILS

A. The project area and the immediate area is made up of mainly strip mined land, woods, cut and fill, and Township streets.