MDC Standard 2024

THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

HARTFORD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR

EASEMENT SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE II

BLOOMFIELD, CT

CONTRACT NO. 2026B-01

BID DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

MDC

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Project Name: EASEMENT SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE II Contract Number: 2026B-01

Special Provisions

These Contract Specific Revisions amend or supplement the provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions included in the Standard Project Manual, dated February 2024, which are not so amended or supplemented, remain in full force and effect. The District and the Contractor agree and acknowledge that these Contract Specific Revisions shall apply to all Work to be performed under this Contract and that these provisions supersede any conflicting provisions of this Contract.

A. Section 00111 (Invitation to Bid): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00111.

B. Section 00200 (Instructions to Bidders): Replace in its entirety the attached

Section 00200.

C. Section 00410 (Bid Form): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00410.

D. Section 00420 (Supplements to Bid Form – Table of Contents): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00420.

E. Sections 00430 (Bid Bond), 00452 (Representation Regarding Self-Performed

Work), and 00467 (Letter RE: Performance and Payment Bonds): Replace in its entirety with the attached Sections 00430, 00452, and 00467.

F. Section 00480 (Clean Water Fund Memo – DBE Subcontractor Participation):

Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00480.

G. Section 00481 (Subcontractor Verification Form) Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00481.

H. Section 00482A (Mandatory Subcontracting Forms) and Section 00482B (Mandatory Subcontracting Waiver Forms): Delete these sections in their entirety.

I. Section 00483 (American Iron and Steel Guidance): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00483.

J. Section 00520 (Agreement): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00520.

K. Section 00610 (Performance Bond). Replace in its entirety with the attached Section 00610.

L. Section 00615 (Payment Bond). Replace in its entirety with the attached

Section 00615.

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M. Section 00720 (General Conditions – Part II, Table of Contents): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00720 Table of Contents.

N. Section 00720.01-E (FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 11246): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00720.01-E.

O. Section 00720.01-F (FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12549): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00720.01-F.

P. Section 00720.01-G (FEDERAL EXECUTINVE ORDER NO. 11738)

Q. Section 00720.01-H (FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 11250)

R. Section 00730.01 (Connecticut Department of Labor Wage Rates): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.01.

S. Section 00730.02 – A (Prevailing Wage Law Poster): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - A.

T. Section 00730.02 – B (Section 31-53b): Insert in its entirety the attached Section

00730.02 - B.

U. Section 00730.02 – C (Informal Bulletin – The 10-Hour OSHA construction

Safety and Health Course): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - C.

V. Section 00730.02 – D (Notice for All Mason Contractors): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - D.

W. Section 00730.02 – E (CT General Statute 31-55a): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - E.

X. Section 00730.02 – F (Contracting Agency Certification Form): Insert in its entirety the attached with Section 00730.02 - F.

Y. Section 00730.02 – G (Contractor’s Wage Certification Form): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - G.

Z. Section 00730.02 – H (Payroll Certification – Public Works Projects): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - H.

AA. Section 00730.02 – I (Occupational Classification Bulletin): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00730.02 - I.

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BB. Section 00730.02 – J (Footnotes): Insert in its entirety the attached Section

00730.02 - J.

CC. Section 00740A (Davis Bacon Wage Rates): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00740A.

DD. Section 00740B (Davis Bacon Poster): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00740B.

EE. Section 00760 (List of Drawings): Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00760.

FF. Section 00770 (Interim Guidance for MBE and WBE Requirement): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00770.

GG. Section 00780 (2 CFR 200.216, Prohibition on certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment) Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00780.00.

HH. Section 00781 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 in its entirety the attached Section 00781

II. Section 00782 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00782

JJ. Section 00783 Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972; Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00783

KK. Section 00800 (Supplementary Conditions of the Construction Contract):

Replace in its entirety the attached Section 00800.

LL. Section 00800.20 (Connecticut Regulations for Clean Water Fund (22a-482-4

(g-o))): Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00800.20.

MM. Section 00800.30 (Davis-Bacon Federal Prevailing Wage Requirements and Construction Contract Language for DWSRF Projects). Insert in its entirety the attached Section 00800.20.

NN. Section 01010 (Summary of Work): Replace in its entirety the attached Section

01010.

OO. Section 01025 (Measurement and Payment)

a. Insert the following 2.02, E (CLEARING AND GRUBBING), 2.:

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Area of clearing and grubbing shall be based on a maximum 15’ width.

b. Insert the following 2.03, I. (Pre-CCTV), 2.a:

Light cleaning of pipes with water jets is defined as a method where the pipe is cleaned to remove deposits such that the pipe is 95% clear of debris and requires three or less passes of high velocity hydro cleaning equipment.

c. Insert the following after 2.09:

2.10. Project Specific Items (Part I)

A. TEMPORARY TIMBER MATTING (Item X-1)

1. Method of Measurement. Temporary timber matting shall be measured by the linear foot of matting installed and removed to the limits indicated on the drawings. Measurement shall be to the nearest whole foot. No additional measurement will be allowed for: more than one layer of matting; mobilization to the same location more than once to complete contract work; or matting installed beyond the limits shown on the drawings unless approved in writing by The District prior to installation.

Matting installed for temporary stream crossings shall be included in the temporary stream crossings bid item.

2. Basis of Payment. Temporary timber matting shall be paid for at the Contract unit price. The price and payment shall be full compensation to furnish, install, maintain, and remove timber matting. Payment shall be 50% upon installation of matting and 50% upon its removal.

B. TEMPORARY COMPOSITE MATTING (Item X-2)

1. Method of Measurement. Temporary composite matting shall be measured by the linear foot of matting installed and removed to the limits indicated on the drawings. Measurement shall be to the nearest whole foot. No additional measurement will be allowed for: more than one layer of matting; mobilization to the same location more than once to complete contract work; or for matting installed beyond the limits shown on the drawings unless approved in writing by The District prior to installation.

Matting installed for temporary stream crossings shall be included in the temporary stream crossings bid item.

2. Basis of Payment. Temporary composite matting shall be paid for at the Contract unit price. The price and payment shall be full compensation to furnish, install, maintain, and remove

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composite matting. Payment shall be 50% upon installation of matting and 50% upon its removal.

C. TEMPORARY STREAM CROSSINGS (Item X-3)

1. Method of Measurement. Temporary stream crossings shall be measured by the actual number of stream crossings furnished and installed, complete and in place, as shown, specified or as directed by the Engineer.

2. Basis of Payment. Temporary stream crossings shall be paid for at the Contract unit price. The price and payment shall be full compensation to furnish, install, maintain, and remove temporary stream crossings, including excavation, fill, geotextile fabric, structural beams and other structural elements, engineered design, submittals, matting, clearing, grubbing, and other incidental work required for a complete stream crossing suitable for the required material and equipment loads. Payment shall be 50% upon installation of each temporary stream crossing and 50% upon removal and restoration of disturbed areas.

D. RESTORATION OF WETLANDS AND OTHER DISTURBED

AREAS (Item X-4)

1. Method of Measurement. Restoration of wetlands and other disturbed areas shall be a lump sum. This item is intended for costs related to restoration of disturbed areas within delineated wetlands and other areas disturbed by Contractor not included in other bid items.

2. Basis of Payment. Restoration of wetlands and other disturbed areas shall be paid for on a lump sum basis. This price and payment shall be full compensation for labor, materials, equipment, and services required for restoration. Payment shall be made as determined by The District or Engineer on a percent complete basis in accordance with the accepted Schedule of Values.

E. RESTORATION OF GOLF COURSE AREAS (Item X-5)

1. Method of Measurement. Restoration of golf course areas disturbed areas shall be an allowance. This item is intended for costs related to sod restoration of disturbed areas within golf course areas.

2. Basis of Payment. Sod restoration of golf course areas shall be paid for on an allowance basis. This price and payment shall be full compensation for labor, materials, equipment, and services

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required for restoration by Contractor and the preferred sod vendor of Gillette Ridge Golf Club. Invoices from preferred sod vendor (Winding Brook Turf Farm, Weathersfield, CT) may be marked up no more than five percent (5%) by Contractor.

PP. Section 01030H (Allowances):

a. Insert the following

A. Owners Contingency Allowances:

10. Restoration of Golf Course Areas X-5. A contingency allowance will be used to cover costs associated with restoration work of golf course areas not covered in the other bid items. Costs included shall be work such as removal of existing disturbed sod, subbase preparation, furnishing and installing replacement sod from preferred golf course vendor, and other work required to restore golf course areas to preconstruction condition acceptable to Gillette Ridge Golf Club and The District. Marked up no more than five percent (5%) by Contractor

QQ. Section 01044 (Progress and Sequence of Work)

a. Add the following paragraph after 1.03.H:

I. Work within, and in the vicinity of, the Gillette Ridge Golf

Club and Wintonbury Hills Golf Course shall be restricted to the period from January 2 through March 31. Once commenced, Contractor shall prosecute the Work each consecutive workday without interruption until completion and employ the means and methods necessary to minimize the overall duration of construction activities in these areas.

J. Work in the vicinity of Laurel Elementary School (Sheet

C-607) shall not be performed while school is in session.

The Contractor shall notify and coordinate with the District no less than two weeks prior to mobilizing in this area. Work shall be limited to school vacation weeks, summer vacation, or weekends and shall not commence without prior written approval from The District.

RR. Section 01110 (Environmental Protection Procedures)

a. Add the following paragraph after 3.07.J:

3.08 FLOOD CONTINGENCY PLAN

A. Develop and implement a Flood Contingency Plan to

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protect the work to be conducted within the floodplain and/or floodway from damage due to flooding or due to the Contractor’s actions. Submit the Flood Contingency Plan to the Engineer for approval, and do not start construction within the floodplain and/or floodway without an approved plan. At a minimum, the Flood Contingency Plan shall include:

1. Staff responsible for monitoring the appropriate brook and/or river levels and implementing the Flood Contingency Plan.

2. Details and frequency of routine inspections of the Contractor’s work to be performed by the Contractor to ensure that construction operations are not causing any flood hazards.

3. Details and frequency of inspections of the Contractor’s work to be performed during flood events. Inspections shall be performed daily when the river, stream, or brook, where work is being conducted or impacted by, reaches flood stage.

4. How, during construction, all structures, materials, and equipment will be anchored or restrained to prevent displacement or flotation, or will be removed from the floodplain prior to a flood. The storm events that will adversely affect construction activities should be identified.

5. Details of mitigation measures and list of equipment and materials to be kept on site for addressing potential flood-related and construction- related problems that could arise during a flood event.

6. Inspection report forms to be used to document routine and flood event inspection. Inspection report forms for reporting flood monitoring information to The District. Report shall be submitted daily when a National Weather Service Flood Watch or Warning is in effect for the project area or as directed by The District.

7. Emergency contact list including Contractor and other designated personnel to be contacted if an emergency situation develops. Emergency contact list shall provide sequence for contacting representatives on the emergency contact list.

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3.09 SPILL CONTROL PLAN

A. Develop, submit for approval, and implement a Spill Control

Plan to be used in the event of an unforeseen spill of oil, fuel, waste or other material otherwise regulated or illegal to allow entrance to waters of the United States, Wetlands, and Flood plains by Federal, State and local regulations. Plan will establish responsibilities and procedures containment of unforeseen spills from all construction vehicles and equipment to be operated in wetlands and passive secondary containment for generators used in bypass pumping.

The plan must include at a minimum,

1. Name of the individual who will report any spills or hazardous substances and who will follow up with the complete documentation. The individual must immediately notify The District and Engineer and the local fire department and the CT DEEP Spill Response, in addition to the legal required Federal, State, and local channels. The plan must contain a list of the required reporting channels with telephone numbers.

2. The name and qualifications of the individual who will be responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup.

3. Training requirements for Contractor’s personnel and any subcontractors, and methods of accomplishing the training.

4. A list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site, tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified.

5. The names and locations of suppliers of containment materials and locations of additional fuel oil recovery cleanup, restoration, and material-placement equipment available in case of an unforeseen spill emergency.

6. The methods and procedures to be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup.

3.10 WORK AREA LIMITS

A. Mark out the limits of areas to be potentially disturbed for

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placement of timber matting and areas receiving selective clearing to accommodate matting inside easements prior to commencing general construction activities. Include mark out of all sewer manholes and sewer pipe segments at no greater than 75’ in areas of selective clearing. Where construction operations may be conducted after dusk, all markers must be visible in the dark.

B. Train personnel to be knowledgeable of the purposes for marking the work limits.

SS. Section 01120a (Site Specific Health and Safety Plan). Delete Article

1.07 in its entirety.

TT.Section 01152B –U. S Department of Labor – WH347 Federal Payroll Statement of Compliance (DPH)): Insert in its entirety the attached Section A. 01152B

UU. Section 01152 (Applications for Payment)

a. Insert the following after 1.03.C.6:

7. All post-CCTV inspection video files for Work included in the current Application for Payment and for which payment is requested.

VV. Section 01490 (Contractor Staging Area)

a. Delete paragraph 1.01.A and replace with the following:

No Contractor Staging area is provided within the project limits due to wetlands and floodplain restrictions. Contractor may separately secure a staging area off site.

WW. Section 01500 (Temporary Facilities)

a. Delete paragraphs 1.01, 1.02, and 1.03 in their entirety without replacement.

XX. Section 01510 (Maintenance of Flows in Existing Sewers)

a. Insert the following after 1.01.B:

C. Refer to Appendix D – Relative Flow Data Tabulation from May 2021 Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Bloomfield and Portions of West Hartford for flow information of pipe segments in the Project area. The District does not warrant that the information provided is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors or omissions. Such information is provided for Contractor's convenience only. Contractor shall independently verify all information and shall bear sole

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responsibility for any interpretation or conclusions drawn from it.

YY. Section 01550 (Temporary Matting): Add in its entirety the attached Section 01550.

ZZ.Section 02100 (Site Preparation)

a. Delete paragraph 3.01.A and replace with the following:

3.01 SELECTIVE CUTTING

A. Selective Cutting includes the removal and disposal of trees, shrubs, vegetation and logs.

B. Recent Easement clearing work previously completed by The District to a width of 15 feet. Regrowth of grasses and shrub vegetation, fallen trees may be present within the limits of Work Easement Right of Ways subsequent work completed by The District.

C. No grubbing, filling or removal of topsoil will be allowed in wetland areas, buffer zones, upland review areas, the 100 year-flood plain, and other regulated areas.

D. Preserve and protect trees and other vegetation indicated in the Contract Documents designated on the contract drawings and as directed by the Engineer and/or The District.

AAA. Section 02270H (Sedimentation and Erosion Control)

a. Add the following paragraph after 1.01.A:

B. Provide silt fence along both sides of timber mat installations within easement limits, as indicated on the Drawings. Refer to Note 22 on Drawing C-801 for additional requirements for Contractor monitoring and reporting awareness program for compliance with CTDEEP NDDB Determination No.

202504186 dated June 6, 2025.

BBB. Section 02605 (Manholes)

a. Replace paragraph 2.06.B. with the following:

B. Castings shall conform to ASTM Specifications A-48, Class

35 and shall be thoroughly cleaned, heated, and dipped in approved black asphaltum paint.

CCC. Section 02764 (Television Inspection)

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a. Add the following after paragraph 3.02.A.3:

The District uses ITpipes for their television inspection management software. The Contractor shall also use ITpipes for all television inspection performed in the project including post lining. The contractor shall not perform any inspection without obtaining approval of technical details. The District’s intention to upload inspection data from this project into their ITpipes Web database without any modification.

DDD. Section 02930 (Loaming, Seeding, and Sodding)

a. Add the following after paragraph 1.02.F:

G. All seed mixtures must be reviewed and approved by the

Engineer prior to application. All seed Materials Certificates must have seed mixtures that shall not include any invasive species pursuant to Connecticut General Statute Sec. 22a- 381d, or any State Threatened or State Endangered species known pursuant to Connecticut General Statute Sec. 26-303 which would be a violation of the Connecticut Endangered Species Act. The seed tags from the bags are to be removed by the Engineer upon delivery and attached to the Materials Certificate. No seeding shall occur if the requirements are not met.

b. Add the following article after 2.03.E

2.04 WETLAND SEED

A. All approved seed mixtures shall be obtained in sufficient quantities to meet the pure live seed (PLS) application rates as determined by the seed analysis of the mixture.

B. All wetland grass mixture sources shall be locally obtained with the Northeast USA including New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland in order to preserve and enhance the diversity of native wetland grass species.

C. The following mixes shall be used for this item.

1. New England WetMix, New England Wetland Plants, Inc.

(NEWP) 800 Main Street Amherst, MA 01002. Rate of application minimum 1-pound PLS per 2,500 sq. ft.

2. OBL Wetland Mix ERNMX-131 by Ernst Seeds, Inc 88834 Mercer Pike, Meadville PA. Rate of application minimum 1-pound PLS per 2,000 sq. ft.

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3. Vermont Wetland Shrub, Vermont Wetland Plant Supply, LLC, P.O. Box 153, Orwell VT. Rate of application minimum 1-pound PLS per 2,420 sq. ft.

4. Or approved equal.

c. Renumber paragraph 2.04 Sod to 2.05 Sod

d. Add the following after Paragraph 3.04.A:

B. Reseed all areas disturbed by construction including soils under temporary matting where vegetation has not re-established and as directed by Engineer.

C. Seeding methods shall be established as agronomically acceptable and approved by Engineer.

D. Seeding shall occur immediately following disturbance of wetland areas. Fall seeding shall occur from August 15th to October 31st. Spring seeding shall occur between March 15th to June 30th.

E. The placement of fertilizer, mulch, or biodegradable erosion control matting is not allowed within any wetland area.

e. Add the following after Paragraph 3.05.A:

B. Golf Course Area Sod: Coordinate with Gillette Ridge Golf Club and use their preferred supplier for sod. All golf course restoration work shall be as directed by Gillette Ridge Golf Club and The District at the times, locations, and materials required by the golf club.

Appendix A is the Metropolitan District Standard Details Manual.

Appendix B is the Metropolitan District Standard Materials List.

Add the following to the Metropolitan District Standard Materials List:

ZZ. In accordance with RCSA 22a-482-4(h)(12), the District is adding the term “Or Equal” to all materials listed on the District’s Approved Materials List.

AAA. In accordance with RCSA 22a-482-4(h)(12), the District is adding the term “Or Equal” to all materials included in this Contract.

BBB. In accordance with RCSA 22a-482-4(h)(12), the District is replacing the term “Or Approved Equal” with “Or Equal” where shown in this Contract.

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CCC. Replace Appendix C “MDC Sanitary and Storm Sewer Service Manual” with “Stream Crossing Photo Log”.

DDD. Replace Appendix D “MDC Water Service Connection Manual” with “Relative Flow Data Tabulation from May 2021 Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Bloomfield and Portions of West Hartford”.

EEE. Add Appendix E “Easement Access Notifications”.

The Metropolitan District

Contract No. 2026B-01

Table of Contents

TOC-1

Section Title NTC 01 Soil Disposal Facility

00111 Invitation to Bid 00200 Instructions to Bidders 00410 Bid Form 00420 Table of Contents Supplements to Bid Forms 00430 00451

Bid Bond Bidders Qualifications Statement

00452 00453 00455 00460 00465

Representation Regarding Self-Performed Work Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Independent Price Determination Certificate of Authority OSHA Compliance History Certification MDC Fair Employment Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination

00467 00470 00480

Letter Re: Performance and Payment Bonds MDC Contractor Safety Program Clean Water Fund Memorandum

00481 DBE Subcontractor Verification Form 00483 00485A 00485B 00485C 00490

American Iron and Steel List of Subcontractors Named Subcontractor Bidder Qualification Form Contractor’s Licensing DAS Update Statement

00520 00600

Agreement Bonds and Certificates

00610 Performance Bond 00615 00630 00700

Payment Bond Insurance Form Standard General Conditions

00720 General Conditions – Part II Table of Contents 00720.01-E Executive Order 11246 00720.01-F 00720.01-G

Executive Order 12549 Executive Order 11738

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00720.01-H 00728 00730.01

Executive Order 11250 Utility Telephone Connecticut Department of Labor Wage Rates

00730.02-A Prevailing Wage Law Poster 00730.02-B Section 31-53b 00730.02-C Informational Bulletin – The 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and

Health Course 00730.02-D Notice for All Mason Contractors 00730.02-E CT General Statute 31-55a 00730.02-F Contracting Agency Certification Form 00730.02-G Contractor’s Wage Certification Form 00730.02-H Payroll Certification – Public Works Projects 00730.02-I Occupational Classification Bulletin 00730.02-J Footnotes 00740 Davis Bacon Wage Rates 00740B Davis Bacon Poster 00760 List of Drawings 00770

00780

00773 00781 00782 00783

Interim Guidance for Minority Business Enterprise and Woman’s Business Enterprise Requirement Clean Water Fund Memorandum (2021-001) Policy for Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment No Bid Response Form

Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1964

Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972

00780 Clean Water Fund Memorandum (2021-001) Policy for Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

00800 00800.20

Supplementary Conditions Connecticut Regulations for Clean Water Fund (22a-482-4 (g-0))

00800.30

Davis-Bacon Federal Prevailing Wage Requirements and Construction Contract Language for DWSRF Projects

TOC-3

01010 01060 01152A

01550

Summary of Work Regulatory Requirements Davis Bacon Compliance or U.S. Department of Labor – WH347 Federal Payroll Statement of Compliance

Temporary Matting

Appendices

A MDC Standard Details Manual B MDC Standard Materials List C Stream Crossing Photo Log D

E

Relative Flow Data Tabulation from May 2021 Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Bloomfield and Portions of West Hartford Easement Access Notifications

CONTRACT NUMBER 2026B-01

INVITATION TO BID

General Notice

The Metropolitan District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

EASEMENT SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE II

Contract Number: 2026B-01

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received and safeguarded by The Metropolitan District, at the office of the District Clerk of the Metropolitan District, located at 555 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, until September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. At that time and place, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud by video teleconference. Interested parties may join either by this link

Or by phone: dial (415) 655-0001, enter meeting # 2309 273 0867 to connect to the bid opening.

The Work shall consist of all labor, equipment, fees, permits, and other related costs necessary to provide for CIPP provide for approximately 45,998 LF Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining, CCTV of 45,998 LF of sewer main prior rehabilitation, 4,500 LF heavy hydraulic cleaning, 1,850 VF of sewer manhole monolithic cementitious lining, reconnection of 8 active service laterals and top hats, removal and replacement of 20 existing manhole frames and covers, and repair of 12 existing manhole inverts along with support equipment and accessories as shown and specified. Bidders are directed to Section 01010 Summary of Work for specific details. The Work shall be located in the Town of Bloomfield; in the State of Connecticut as shown on the Bidding Documents.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://mdc.procureware.com/home

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website, once registered, Prospective Bidders can download the Bidding Documents. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

The Metropolitan District (MDC) District Clerk’s Office MDC Headquarters: 555 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at MDC by making an appointment with the District Clerk's Office at 860.278.7850, Ext.3202.

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Pre-Bid Conference

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held for potential Bidders at August 21, 2026, AND 9:30AM at the MDC Pre-Bid Conference Room, 231 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT. All prospective bidders are invited to ask questions to the District and/or the District’s Agent(s) during this conference.

Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid conference.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Each Bid shall be submitted in strict accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid.

Bidders on this work are required to comply with 40 CFR Part 33.240 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's policy on the increased utilization of Minority Business Enterprise's (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprise's (WBE's). The requirements for Bidders and contractors covered by this policy are explained in the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidders and subcontractors to this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, 12549, 11738 and 11250 the Governor of Connecticut’s Executive Orders No. 3, 17, 16 and any amendments or supplements to those EOs.

Bidders and subcontractors will be subjected to the American Iron and Steel requirements as well as the Davis-Bacon Act (further detailed in the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents).

Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation to Bid are expected to be funded in part by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and/or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Neither the State of Connecticut nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for Bids or any resulting contract. This procurement will be subject to the requirements contained in subsections (h), (j) and (o) of Section 22a-482-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. A copy of these Regulations is included in the Supplementary Conditions.

The Bidder shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in Sewer and Water Lines from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a-100, C.G.S. §4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-91. Bidders shall submit with their Bids their DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate along with a current Update Statement. In addition, any named Subcontractor whose subcontract value is equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in the closest applicable classification of the work that the Subcontractor will complete in the contract. The bidder must submit with their bid, all applicable Subcontractor DAS Prequalification certificates.

Since MBE/WBE Subcontractors are not required to be named at bid submission, Bidders do not need to include MBE/WBE Subcontractor Prequalification Certificates with their bids. However, as to proposed MBE/WBE Subcontractors whose subcontract value is equal to or greater than $1,000,000, the DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate is not required with the bid, but within fourteen (14) days of the notification of designation as the apparent low bidder, the apparent low bidder shall submit to the Owner a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate in each appropriate work classification for each such MBE/WBE Subcontractor. Bidders do not need to include MBE/WBE Subcontractor Prequalification Certificates with their bids.

The Successful Bidder and each of its Subcontractors having subcontracts in value equal to or greater than $1,000,000 shall maintain and keep current their respective DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificates at all times during the term of the Contract and any warranty period set forth in the Contract Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: The Metropolitan District By: Victoria Escoriza Title: Interim District Clerk

Notice to Contractor - Soil Reuse/Disposal Facility

The Contractor shall transport all excavated soils that are not incorporated into the work to a soil reuse/disposal facility (SRDF) as directed by the MDC Inspector/Engineer. The SRDF shall be located within 15 road driven miles from 125 Maxim Road Hartford, CT.

The Contractor shall segregate all asphalt pavement from excavated soils. Disposal of asphalt pavement will be the responsibility of the Contractor. All costs associated with disposal of asphalt pavement including transportation will be considered included in the cost of other bid items and will not be quantified for payment. For the purpose of this notice, “asphalt pavement” means bituminous asphalt applied at the surface as a roadway or other final surface. Asphalt pavement may include a limited amount of sub-base over-dig.

Only soil excavated from the MDC project under this contract will be accepted at the facility. Acceptable soils may contain pieces of concrete that are no larger than 3 ft.

by 3 ft. Pieces of pipe or fittings will NOT be allowed. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining weight tickets of each delivery and providing them to the MDC Inspector for confirmation of quantity.

The Contractor shall transport the soil to the SRDF and empty each truck into holding bins specifically assigned to the MDC project under this contract. All costs associated with delivery, including transportation, will be considered included in the cost of other bid items and will not be quantified for payment. The SRDF will invoice MDC directly for soil disposal services.

If an unanticipated change in soil conditions is observed by the MDC Inspector/Engineer during excavation, the Contractor may be directed to temporarily segregate any potentially regulated soil via a separate truck and holding bin at the SRDF. Changes to soil conditions may include, but are not limited to, visual or olfactory evidence of contamination. Therefore, the Contractor may be required to periodically transport partially-full truck loads to the SRDF. No additional compensation will be considered for any partial truck deliveries.

00200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.

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00200 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Article 1— Defined Terms Article 2— Bidding Documents Article 3— Qualifications of Bidders Article 4— Pre-Bid Conference Article 5— Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program;

Other Work at the Site Article 6— Bidder’s Representations and Certifications Article 7— Interpretations and Addenda Article 8— Bid Security Article 9— Contract Times Article 10— NOT USED Article 11— Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others Article 12— Preparation of Bid Article 13— Basis of Bid Article 14— Submittal of Bid Article 15— Modification and Withdrawal of Bid Article 16— Opening of Bids Article 17— Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance Article 18— Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract Article 19— Bonds and Insurance Article 20— Execution of Agreement Article 21— Sales and Use Taxes Article 22— Nondiscrimination and afirmative action Article 23— Safety and health regulations Article 24— State wage rates Article 25— Federal wage rates – davis bacon act Article 26— Utilization of minority and women business enterprises (MBE’s and WBE’s) Article 27— Contractor evaluation Article 28— AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL REQUIREMENTS Article 29— DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

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ARTICLE 1—DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Issuing Office—The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and which registers plan holders. MDC Headquarters, District Clerk's Office.

ARTICLE 2—BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 The Work of the Project is defined in Section 01010 of the technical specifications and other specifications and Contract Drawings included in the Contract Documents and listed on the Project Bidding Website (https://mdc.procureware.com).

2.02 Any Contract or Contracts awarded under this Advertisement or invitation to bid may be funded in part by the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and/or the Department of Public Health. To the extent that there is State funding, neither the State of Connecticut nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for Bids or any resulting Contract. In addition, if state funding is involved, this procurement will be subject to the requirements contained in subsections (h), (j) and (o) of Section 22a-482-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. A copy of these Regulations is included in the Supplementary Conditions.

2.03 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents (together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is Bidder’s responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.

2.04 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances.

2.05 Owner has established a Bidding Documents Website as indicated in the Invitation to Bid.

Prospective Bidders must register with the designated website, once registered, Prospective Bidders can obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents from such website. Bidders may rely that sets of Bidding Documents obtained from the Bidding Documents Website are complete, unless an omission is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda issued by Owner.

2.06 Electronic Documents

A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic Documents in the manner specified.

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1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf) that is viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is the intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are to be exactly representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because the Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic Documents nor the Contractor’s means of reproduction of such documents, the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the paper copies.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in Paragraph 2.06.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder’s reliance upon such derived information.

ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 Bidder shall submit the following information with its Bid to demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work:

A. The Bidder shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a- 100, C.G.S. §4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-91 as required under Paragraph 18.05.B.6.

B. Bidder shall provide evidence establishing qualifications and experience criteria by responding to all required information in Section 00451 Bidders Qualifications Form.

C. Bidder shall provide a written statement that Bidder is authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut.

D. Bidder shall be capable of self-performing a minimum of 25% of the value of the Work.

E. Bidder shall provide all information required for the Assessment of Bidders for Responsibility, as detailed in Paragraph 18.05.B.

3.02 A Bidder’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Bidder’s qualifications.

ARTICLE 4—PRE-BID CONFERENCE

4.01 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held for potential Bidders at August 21, 2026, AND 9:30AM at MDC Pre-Bid Conference Room, 231 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT. All prospective bidders are invited to ask questions to the District and/or the District’s Agent(s)

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during this conference. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

4.02 Information presented at the Pre-Bid Conference does not alter the Contract Documents. Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Contract Documents that result from discussions at the Pre-Bid Conference. Information presented, and statements made at the Pre-Bid Conference will not be binding or legally effective unless incorporated in an Addendum.

ARTICLE 5—SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER’S

SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

5.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

B. The Owner, Engineer, Owner’s authorized representatives, and any local, State or Federal agencies having a direct interest in the Work shall have access to the Work whenever it is in preparation or progress and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and inspection. Refer to Article 14.01 of the Standard General Conditions for additional requirements.

C. The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way for access thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work are identified in the Supplementary Conditions, Standard General Conditions or on the Contract Drawings.

5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Special Provisions identify the following regarding existing conditions at or adjacent to the Site:

a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data.

b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain Technical Data.

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and established in the

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Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.

B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings, pursuant to Paragraph 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings referred to in Paragraph 5.01 of these Instructions to Bidders. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.

5.03 Other Site-Related Documents

A. In addition to the documents regarding existing Site conditions referred to in Paragraph 5.01, the following other documents relating to conditions at or adjacent to the Site are known to Owner and made available to Bidders for reference:

1. Not applicable.

Owner will make copies of these other Site-Related documents available to any Bidder on request.

B. Owner has not verified the contents of these other Site-Related documents, and Bidder may not rely on the accuracy of any data or information in such documents. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion Bidder draws from the other Site-related documents.

C. The other Site-Related documents are not part of the Contract Documents.

D. Bidders are encouraged to review the other Site-Related documents, but Bidders will not be held accountable for any data or information in such documents. The requirement to review and take responsibility for documentary Site information is limited to information in (1) the Contract Documents and (2) the Technical Data.

E. No other Site-Related documents are available.

5.04 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder is required to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

B. A Site visit is scheduled following the Pre-Bid Conference, as detailed in Paragraph 4.01.

C. Bidders visiting the Site are required to arrange their own transportation to the Site.

D. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions.

E. Before submitting a…