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PROJECT MANUAL

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITY

1481 East College Avenue

State College, Pennsylvania 16801

OAK HALL OH-20 WELL FACILITY AND

BOOSTER PUMP STATION

CONTRACT NO. 1 – GENERAL/MECHANICAL

CONTRACT NO. 2 – ELECTRICAL

College Township Centre County, Pennsylvania

This Project was financed, in part, by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority H20 prepared by

Entech Engineering, Inc.

201 Penn Street

PO Box 32 Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

610-373-6667

Issued for Bidding:

November 18, 2025

Entech No. 4139.056

Entech Engineering, Inc. Entech No. 4139.056

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OAK HALL OH-20 WELL FACILITY AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION

CONTRACT NO. 1 – GENERAL/MECHANICAL

CONTRACT NO. 2 – ELECTRICAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING FORMS, CONTRACT FORMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

SECTION DESCRIPTION NO. PAGES

Cover Page Table of Contents

PROJECT INFORMATION

EJCDC C-111 Advertisement for Bids Document 00040 Project Information EJCDC C-200 Instructions to Bidders

BID FORM

EJCDC C-410 Bid Form – Contract No. 1 EJCDC C-410 Bid Form – Contract No. 2 Appendix A List of Subcontractors Appendix B List of Equipment and Materials Appendix C EJCDC C-451 – Qualification Statement Appendix D Public Works Employment Verification Form – Contract No. 1 Appendix D Public Works Employment Verification Form – Contract No. 2 Appendix E Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment Certification

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

EJCDC C-430 Bid Bond – Contract No. 1 EJCDC C-430 Bid Bond – Contract No. 2 EJCDC C-510 Notice of Award EJCDC C-520 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract EJCDC C-550 Notice to Proceed EJCDC C-610 Performance Bond EJCDC C-615 Payment Bond EJCDC C-620 Contractor’s Application for Payment EJCDC C-625 Certificate of Substantial Completion EJCDC C-626 Notice of Acceptability of Work Document 00650 Construction Schedule EJCDC C-700 General Conditions of the Construction Contract EJCDC C-800 Supplementary Conditions Document 00830 Prevailing Minimum Wage Rate Determination EJCDC C-940 Work Change Directive EJCDC C-941 Change Order EJCDC C-942 Field Order Document 00943 Contractor's Certification of Completion

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OAK HALL OH-20 WELL FACILITY AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION

CONTRACT NO. 1 – GENERAL/MECHANICAL

CONTRACT NO. 2 – ELECTRICAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIDDING FORMS, CONTRACT FORMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 010040 Allowances Section 010050 Administrative Provisions Section 010100 Summary of Work Section 010300 Locations of Existing Lines Section 010450 Coordination Section 010470 Cutting and Patching Section 010500 Field Engineering Section 012000 Project Meetings Section 013000 Submittals Section 013220 Photographic Documentation Section 014000 Quality Control Section 015000 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls Section 015630 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 015700 Traffic Regulation Section 016000 Materials and Equipment Section 017000 Mobilization and Project Closeout Section 017320 Selective Demolition Section 018200 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 032994 Thrust Blocks Section 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete Section 033410 Pre-Cast Vaults Section 034200 Leak Testing and Disinfection of Cast-in-Place Wet Well

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Section 042200 Flexible Flashing (Self-Adhering Type 304 Stainless Steel) Section 048100 Unit Masonry Assemblies

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Section 055000 Metal Fabrications Section 055300 Gratings

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Section 061000 Rough Carpentry Section 061753 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 071100 Cementitious Waterproofing Admixture Section 072100 Thermal Insulation Section 072600 Vapor Retarders Section 072726 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barriers Section 074000 Metal Roof and Siding Panels Section 074600 Siding Section 077200 Roof Accessories: Roof Hatch Section 079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

Section 081100 Steel Doors and Frames Section 083050 Access Doors Section 087100 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Section 092900 Gypsum Board Section 099120 Painting Section 099130 Pipe Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 104410 Plastic Signage Section 104416 Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets, and Accessories

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 110850 Above Grade Process Piping and Specialties Section 110970 Gages, Pressure Regulators and Piping Connections Section 112020 Resilient Wedge Gate Valve Section 112025 Air Release Valves Section 112030 Swing Check Valve Section 112040 Pitless Adapter Unit Section 112045 Pitless Booster Unit Section 112055 Surge Relief Valves Section 113220 Chlorination System Section 113320 Corrosion Inhibitor Feed System Section 116270 Submersible Motor Deep Well Pump Section 116620 Vertical Turbine Pumps Section 116625 Vertical Turbine High Service Pumps Section 117600 Field Instrumentation Section 118625 Process Sequence of Operation

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 220500 Basic Plumbing Materials and Methods Section 221400 Plumbing Piping Section 224000 Plumbing Fixtures Section 224300 Plumbing Specialties

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

Section 230548 Vibration Controls for HVAC Section 233423 HVAC Power Ventilators Section 238320 Electric Unit Heaters Section 239400 Controls and Instrumentation Section 239500 Sequence of Operations

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 260500 Basic Electrical Requirements Section 260510 Electrical Demolition Section 260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables Section 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems Section 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems Section 260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems Section 260543 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems Section 260553 Identification for Electrical Systems Section 260576 Power System Studies Section 262213 Dry-Type Transformers Section 262416 Panelboards Section 262726 Wiring and Pilot Devices Section 262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers Section 262923 Variable-Frequency Drives

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

Section 271500 Telemetry and SCADA

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

Section 311000 Site Clearing Section 311200 Finish Grading for Lawn/Grass Areas Section 312000 Earthwork Section 312100 Rock Removal Section 312319 Dewatering Section 312905 Topsoil and Seeding Section 314000 Shoring Section 315000 Excavation Support Systems

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321216 Asphalt Paving Section 324400 Drainage Section 324480 Restoration Section 325500 Paving and Surfacing

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Section 330510 Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting Section 332602 Catch Basins and Endwalls Section 332700 Fire Hydrant Section 332950 Below Grade Ductile Iron Cement-Lined Pipe Section 332954 Service Connection and Line Piping Section 332966 Valve Boxes Section 332968 Buried Water Distribution Valves

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A Submittal List Attachment B CTWA/CFA H20 Grant Agreement Attachment C NPDES Permit Attachment D Public Water Supply Permit Attachment E Geotechnical Engineering Study

DRAWINGS

Refer to Drawing No. G-001 for a complete list of drawings.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITY

OAK HALL OH-20 WELL FACILITY AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION

CONTRACT NO. 1 – GENERAL/MECHANICAL

CONTRACT NO. 2 – ELECTRICAL

General Notice

College Township Water Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Oak Hall OH-20 Well Facility and Booster Pump Station Entech No. 4139.056

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received electronically via the PennBid Program by the College Township Water Authority until Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm local time. After bid opening, a public notice will be issued via PennBid containing any available bid results. It should be noted that bid results are subject to further review and should not be construed as issuance of an award.

The Project includes the following Work:

The Project consists of, but not limited to, the construction of a 1,000 gpm Well Facility and a separate water booster station, including a 30-ft x 40-ft building, clearwell, pumps, internal piping, yard piping, chemical feed systems, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, plumbing, related appurtenances, paving, and site restoration located at the Oak Hall Regional Park in College Township, Centre County, PA. The extent of the work is described in the contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

All project documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

Pre-bid Conference

A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00 am at College Township Offices, 1481 East College Avenue, State College PA 16801. 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, bid security, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Attention is called to the fact that prevailing minimum wage rates as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry must be paid by the Contractors on this project and that employees and applicants for employment shall not be discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Each Bidder is required to meet the requirements of Public Works Employment Verification Act, Act 127 of 2012.

Any and all steel products used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontracts shall be from steel made in the United States.

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EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.

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The College Township Water Authority hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all bidders, to refuse and reject any or all bids submitted, and also reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received.

Except as otherwise provided by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the Bid Due Date, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case the Bids shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Due Date.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: College Township Water Authority By: Amy Kerner, PE Title: Director of Public Works Date: November 18, 2025

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PROJECT INFORMATION 00040 - 1

DOCUMENT 00040 – PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 – PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

1.1 PROJECT NAME

A. Oak Hall OH-20 Well Facility and Booster Pump Station Contract No. 1 – General/Mechanical Contract No. 2 – Electrical

1.2 LOCATION

A. College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania

1.3 OWNER

A. College Township Water Authority 1481 East College Avenue State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Contact: Amy Kerner, PE, Director of Public Works Phone: 814-231-3021

Email: Akerner@collegetownship.org

1.4 ENGINEER

A. Entech Engineering, Inc.

201 Penn Street PO Box 32 Reading, PA 19603

Contact: Michael Daschbach, Project Manager Phone: 610-373-6667 Email: Mdaschbach@entecheng.com

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 00040

EJCDC® C-200, Instructions to Bidders for Construction Contract.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

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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— Substitute and “Or Equal” Items

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— Signing of Agreement

Article 21— Sales and Use Taxes

Article 22— Steel products procurement act

Article 23— LABOR REQUIREMENTS

Article 24— OTHER CONDITIONS

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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.

ARTICLE 2—BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 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.

2.02 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.

2.03 Bidding Documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

2.04 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.

1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf) that is readable by 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.

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ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

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

A. EJCDC C-451 Statement of Qualifications.

B. A written statement that Bidder is authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located, or a written certification that Bidder will obtain such authority prior to the Effective Date of the Contract.

C. Bidder’s state or other contractor license number, if applicable.

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 will be held at the time and location indicated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Proposals will not be accepted from Bidders who do not attend the conference. It is each Bidder’s responsibility to sign in at the pre-bid conference to verify its participation. Bidders must sign in using the name of the organization that will be submitting a Bid.

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.

5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Supplementary Conditions 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.

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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 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 5.02.A 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. 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.

C. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the Owner will provide Bidder general access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on Owner’s authority regarding the Site. Bidder is responsible for establishing access needed to reach specific selected test sites.

D. Bidder must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.

E. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

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5.05 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Supplementary Conditions.

5.06 Other Work at the Site

A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any.

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Bid Form, Agreement

A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations regarding the Bidder’s examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Bid, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Bid. Bidder should review these representations and certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the representations and certifications in good faith, before executing and submitting its Bid.

B. If Bidder is awarded the Contract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.

ARTICLE 7—INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the Bidding Documents.

7.02 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents via the “Messages/Vendor Discussions” feature in PennBid no later than seven (7) days prior to the date for receipt of bids.

7.03 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all registered plan holders. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.

7.04 Only responses set forth in an Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Responses to questions are not part of the Contract Documents unless set forth in an Addendum that expressly modifies or supplements the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 8—BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 10 percent of Bidder’s maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a Bid bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions. Such Bid bond will be issued in the form included in the Bidding Documents.

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8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the required Contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract and furnish the required Contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited, in whole in the case of a penal sum bid bond, and to the extent of Owner’s damages in the case of a damages-form bond. Such forfeiture will be Owner’s exclusive remedy if Bidder defaults.

8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7 days after the Effective Date of the Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be released.

8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be released within 7 days after the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 9—CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a) substantially completed and (b) ready for final payment, and (c) Milestones (if any) are to be achieved, are set forth in the Agreement.

9.02 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10—SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS

10.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, and those “or-equal” or substitute or materials and equipment subsequently approved by Engineer prior to the submittal of Bids and identified by Addendum. No item of material or equipment will be considered by Engineer as an “or-equal” or substitute unless written request for approval has been submitted by Bidder and has been received by Engineer within 10 days of the issuance of the Advertisement for Bids or invitation to Bidders. Each such request must comply with the requirements of Paragraphs 7.05 and 7.06 of the General Conditions, and the review of the request will be governed by the principles in those paragraphs. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed item is upon Bidder. Engineer’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed item will be final. If Engineer approves any such proposed item, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum issued to all registered Bidders.

Bidders cannot rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

10.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid will be based on the presumption that the Contractor will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post-Bid approvals of “or-equal” or substitution requests are made at Bidder’s sole risk.

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ARTICLE 11—SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

11.01 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, must submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors or Suppliers proposed for the following portions of the Work with the Bid submittal on the Bid Forms provided.

11.02 If requested by Owner, such list must be accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor or Supplier. If Owner or Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor or Supplier, Owner may, before the Notice of Award is given, request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute, in which case apparent Successful Bidder will submit a substitute without an increase in Bid Price.

11.03 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors and Suppliers.

Declining to make requested substitutions will constitute grounds for forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor or Supplier, so listed and against which Owner or Engineer makes no written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer subject to subsequent revocation of such acceptance as provided in Paragraph 7.07 of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 12—PREPARATION OF BID

12.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents. Bidders shall complete the electronic bid form within PennBid (“Prepare Your Submission” tab), inclusive of all pricing items and required supporting documents as identified.

12.02 A Bid by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown.

12.03 A Bid by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership must be shown.

12.04 A Bid by a limited liability company must be executed in the name of the firm by a member or other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm must be shown.

12.05 A Bid by an individual must show the Bidder’s name and official address.

12.06 A Bid by a joint venture must be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The joint venture must have been formally established prior to submittal of a Bid, and the official address of the joint venture must be shown.

12.07 The Bid must contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which must be filled in on the Bid Form.

12.08 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid must be shown.

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12.09 The Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s authority to do business in the state where the Project is located, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such authority within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid.

12.10 If Bidder is required to be licensed to submit a Bid or perform the Work in the state where the Project is located, the Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s licensure, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such licensure within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, must also be shown on the Bid Form.

ARTICLE 13—BASIS OF BID

13.01 Lump Sum

A. Bidders must submit a Bid on a lump sum basis as set forth in the Bid Form.

13.02 Allowances

A. For cash allowances the Bid price must include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper for Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances, if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.B of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 14—SUBMITTAL OF BID

14.01 Bids shall be submitted online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by the date and time indicated in the Advertisement for Bids along with the Bid security and the other documents required to be submitted as identified in Article 2.01 of the Bid Form.

ARTICLE 15—MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

15.01 A Bid may be withdrawn or modified at any time within PennBid prior to the due date and time identified in the Advertisement for Bids.

15.02 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid in accordance with all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws and statutes (including but not limited to Pennsylvania Act of January 23, 1974 as may be amended), the Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, the Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

ARTICLE 16—OPENING OF BIDS

16.01 After bid opening, the time of which is listed in the Advertisement for Bids, a public notice will be issued via PennBid containing any available bid results. It should be noted that bid results are subject to further review and should not be construed as issuance of an award.

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ARTICLE 17—BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

17.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 18—EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

18.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner also reserves the right to waive all minor Bid informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.

18.02 Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible.

18.03 If Bidder purports to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the Bidding Documents, or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, whether in the Bid itself or in a separate communication to Owner or Engineer, then Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive.

18.04 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award will be to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive Bid.

18.05 Evaluation of Bids

A. In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the Notice of Award.

18.06 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.

18.07 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers.

ARTICLE 19—BONDS AND INSURANCE

19.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds, other required bonds (if any), and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it must be accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.

19.02 Article 8, Bid Security, of these Instructions, addresses any requirements for providing bid bonds as part of the bidding process.

ARTICLE 20—SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

20.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder must execute and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and any bonds and insurance

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documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents to Owner. Within 10 days thereafter, Owner will deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 21—SALES AND USE TAXES

21.01 Owner is exempt from Pennsylvania state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes must not be included in the Bid. Refer to Paragraph SC-7.10 of the Supplementary Conditions for additional information.

ARTICLE 22—STEEL PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT ACT

22.01 The Contractor shall comply with Act No. 3 of 1978, known as the “Steel Products Procurement Act”. Except as provided in this Act, the Contractor shall only supply steel products to be used in the performance of the Contract, or any subcontract thereunder, which are produced in the United States. Certificates of compliance with regard to this Act shall be supplied by the Contractor to the Engineer.

ARTICLE 23—LABOR REQUIREMENTS

23.01 By submitting a Bid Proposal, the Bidder agrees to comply with the "Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act" (Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987 as Amended).

23.02 During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

A. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

B. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising;

layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

C. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices which may be provided by the Authority setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

D. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

E. The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which the Contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided, advising the labor union or workers' representatives of the Contractor's commitments under this Section and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

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F. In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this Contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Authority contracts.

G. The Contractor will include the provisions of these paragraphs in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted.

23.03 No person who, at the time, is serving sentence in a penal or correctional institution shall be employed on the work covered by this Contract.

23.04 This project must be performed under prevailing wage guidelines. Prevailing wage documents are contained in the reference section of this Project Manual.

ARTICLE 24—OTHER CONDITIONS

24.01 The Owner has entered into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Financing Authority.

Bidder agrees to comply with applicable local, state and federal conditions of the Owner/CFA Grant Agreement as provided in Attachment of the Project Manual.

BID FORM

EJCDC® C-410, Bid Form for Construction Contract.

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BID FORM FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITY

OAK HALL OH-20 WELL FACILITY AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION

CONTRACT NO. 1 – GENERAL/MECHANICAL

The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions to Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 1—OWNER AND BIDDER

1.01 This Bid is submitted to: Electronic bids, inclusive of all requested supporting documents, shall be submitted via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2—ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

2.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Required Bid security;

B. Appendix A – List of Proposed Subcontractors;

C. Appendix B – List of Equipment and Materials;

D. Appendix C – Required Bidder Qualification Statement with supporting data;

E. Appendix D – Public Works Employment Verification Form – Act 127; and

F. Appendix E – Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Certification.

ARTICLE 3—BASIS OF BID—LUMP SUM BID AND UNIT PRICES

3.01 Lump Sum Bids

A. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following lump sum (stipulated) price(s):

1. Lump Sum Price (Single Lump Sum)

Item No.

Description Lump Sum Bid Price

1 Bonds and Insurance $

2 Submittals $

3 Mobilization $

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Item No.

Description Lump Sum Bid Price

4 Sediment and Erosion Control $

5 Site Work $

6 Piping $

7 Concrete $

8 Well Pump and Pitless Adapter $

9 High Service Pumps $

10 Chemical Feed Systems $

11 Instrumentation $

12 OH-20 Well Building Construction $

13 OH-19 Booster Station Modifications $

14 Brush Valley Booster Station $

15 Paving $

16 Site Restoration $

17 PLC Panel, Programming, and Start Up Allowance

$40,000.00

18 Building Permit Fee Allowance $20,000.00

19 Start Up and Commissioning $

20 Training and O&M Manuals $

21 Project Closeout $

Total Lump Sum Bid Price $

ARTICLE 4—TIME OF COMPLETION

4.01 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially complete and will be completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

4.02 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages.

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ARTICLE 5—BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD, INSTRUCTIONS, AND RECEIPT OF

ADDENDA

5.01 Bid Acceptance Period

A. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, unless the contract award is delayed by a required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which case this Bid shall remain open to acceptance and shall be irrevocable for a period of 120 days after the Bid opening.

5.02 Instructions to Bidders

A. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security.

5.03 Receipt of Addenda

A. Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

Addendum Number Addendum Date

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Bidder’s Representations

A. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

1. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, including Addenda.

2. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

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

4. Bidder has carefully studied the reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and the drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to the Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

5. Bidder has carefully studied the reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

6. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Technical

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Data identified in the Supplementary Conditions or by definition, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and Technical Data on (a) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (b) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, if selected as Contractor; and

(c) Bidder’s (Contractor’s) safety precautions and programs.

7. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Bidder agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

8. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

9. 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 Bidder.

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

11. 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.

6.02 Bidder’s Certifications

A. The Bidder certifies the following:

1. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

2. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

3. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.

4. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 6.02.A:

a. Corrupt practice means the offering, giving, receiving,…