1-RFP 25-26-4098 BCL Ext Painting.pdf

Township of Lower Merion

Request for Proposal

Bala Cynwyd Library

Selective Exterior Painting

RFP 25-26-4098

September 22, 2025

Bala Cynwyd Library Selective Exterior Painting RFP 25-26-4098

Contents Background Contact Information and Proposal Submission Summary of Work General Conditions Submittals Payment Procedures List of Attachments

Background

1. The Township of Lower Merion invites qualified and experienced Painters to provide their services to implement the “Bala Cynwyd Library Selective Exterior Painting” project as described in this RFP.

2. Property Location: Bala Cynwyd Library

131 Old Lancaster Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

3. Property & Project Owner: Township of Lower Merion

75 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003

Contact Information and Proposal Submission

4. Sealed proposals shall be submitted online via the Pennbid Program

(https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Proposals will be received until 11 am, prevailing time, October 9, 2025, consisting of:

a. Proposal

b. Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

c. Bidder’s Qualifications

d. Any other Exhibits or documents that may be requested herein

5. Questions regarding the project scope and site visit requests shall be submitted via the

“Messages” feature in PennBid. The last day for receipt of written questions is end of business day of October 3, 2025.

6. All interested Bidders may, at their convenience, view the exterior project area. Bidders are responsible to provide their own ladders, etc.

Summary of Work

7. The Project will be implemented under a single prime contract. Painter shall furnish all materials, implements, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, project area layout, labor, and supervision required to complete the proposed items as shown on the attached documents and specified herein for the lump sum price stated by the Painter on the attached proposal. The Work consists of, but is not limited to:

a. Submittals

b. Preconstruction video and photos prior to start of work

c. Protection of existing finishes, etc to remain

d. Mockups and adhesion tests

e. Cleaning, preparation, and painting

f. Site cleanup, including disposal

8. The Contract type is for services. The Contract Term will commence after complete execution of the contract by all parties concerned. The work is to begin upon the date of “Notice to

Proceed” and be complete within 30 consecutive calendar days. A time extension may be granted if inclement weather is encountered during the contract term that will impact the work.

a. Notice to Proceed anticipated to be issued October / November 2025 pending contract execution.

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

9. Work to be performed from 8 AM to 6 PM on Mondays through Fridays. Painter shall have limited use of the premises for painting operations. Painter shall comply with the Noise

Ordinance, which is effect from 6 pm to 8 am. Building will be occupied at all the times.

Painter shall minimize disturbance to building occupants, sidewalks, and driveway.

General Conditions

10. The awarded Painter shall secure and pay for all permits, governmental fees, and licenses necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work prior to the starting of the job.

Contractor’s License and Permit (Township permit fee is waived) must be secured from the

Township Building Regulation Department prior to the start of work. The successful bidder shall be responsible for obtaining any applicable Township business licenses and filing all applicable business tax returns along with payment of any amounts due. For more information, please contact the Township’s business tax hotline (610) 645-6142 or visit www.lowermerion.org. Painter shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and of Lower Merion Township Building Regulations Department.

11. The Township of Lower Merion reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received in whole or in part; waive or modify procedural and administrative irregularities due to honest or unintentional errors as identified in proposals received; adjust and correct any cost figures supplied by the respondent that are found to be in error, and notify the Owner’s Representative of such correction; amend the RFP specifications after its release, in order to correct errors, respond to oversights, or modify requirements; and negotiate with the respondent.

12. Insurance

a. The awarded Painter shall provide Certificate of Insurance showing all the following coverage:

Coverage Limits (Figures Denote Minimums)

Workers’ Compensation including Employer’s Liability

Statutory Limits and $100,000/accident

$100,000/disease

$500,000/disease policy limit

Commercial General Liability including Products and

Completed Operations Per project aggregate to apply

$2,000,000 General Aggregate

$2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence

$1,000,000 Personal/Advertising Injury

Automobile Liability $1 Million Combined Single Limit

b. Carrier rating shall be Best’s rating of A-VII or better or its equivalent.

c. Notice of Cancellation, nonrenewal, or material change in coverage shall be provided to

Township of Lower Merion at least 30 calendar days prior to action. The words “endeavor to” and “but failure to” (to end of sentence) are to be eliminated from the Notice

Cancellation provision on standard ACORD certificates.

d. All Painters are required to procure and maintain the above insurance coverages with the

Township of Lower Merion named as an “Additional Insured.” Only certificates of http://www.lowermerion.org/ insurance from companies licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and acceptable to the Township will be approved. A copy of the insurance certificate must be provided for each contract document and shall show RFP Number and RFP Title.

13. Surety Bonds

a. Performance Bond: A promise from a bonding company (“the surety”) to perform (or cause to be performed) those obligations of the Painter (“the principal”), when the Painter fails to perform its obligations, in an amount up to but not exceeding the amount of the bond

(“penal sum”). The obligation of a surety under a performance bond shall be in addition to and not offset by any applicable warranty.

a. When a Contract is for goods and/or services and the total contract bid amount is under

$23,800.00, there are no bonding requirements. If the bid amount is over $23,800.00, the bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to execute a “Performance Bond” covering satisfactory performance of the Contract by the bidder in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract.

14. Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements

a. Since the Contract is for services and the estimated bid amount is less than $25,000.00, Prevailing Wage Rates are not required.

Submittals

15. Painter shall prepare submittals for product data, samples, and mockups for the paint systems for review and approval by the Office of the Township Engineer prior to purchase and/or installation / application.

16. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in the Contract Documents, all workmanship, equipment, materials, and articles incorporated in the work shall be new and the best grade of the respective kinds for their purpose. Where equipment, materials, articles, or workmanship are referred to in the Contract Documents as “Equal To” any particular standard, the Engineer shall decide the equality.

17. Review each submittal and check for coordination and for compliance with the Contract

Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Engineer. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

18. Engineer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Engineer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken.

19. Painter shall allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Engineer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals. Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Engineer will advise Painter when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

Payment Procedures

20. Application for Payment

a. The Painter will be paid the lump sum price bid for the completion of the project as described in the contract documents (drawings, specifications, standards). Final payment for the Base Contract items shall be made for the amount shown for “Total Lump Sum

Price Bid for the Base Contract” in Proposal for performing the work to the extent shown on the Plans.

b. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Engineer and paid for by Owner.

1) Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial

Completion, and final Application for Payment involve additional requirements.

c. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the

Agreement between Owner and Painter. The period of Work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement.

d. Payment Application Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703

Continuation Sheets, or approved equal, as form for Applications for Payment.

e. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Painter. Engineer will return incomplete applications without action.

1) Entries shall match data on the Schedule of Values and Painter's Schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2) Include amounts of Change Orders and Change Directives issued before last day of work period covered by application.

f. Transmittal: Submit 1 signed and notarized PDF of each Application for Payment to

Engineer by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours.

g. Final Payment Application: Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1) Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2) Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum.

3) Contractor's Release.

4) Consent of Surety to Final Payment.

List of Attachments

• Plan A-001

• Plan A-100

Proposal Submission

• Proposal

• Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder

• Bidder’s Qualifications

Contract Execution for Awarded Painter

• Contract Form

• Performance Bond (if applicable)

Submittals

• Submittal Transmittal Form

Contract Closeout Documents

• Contractor’s Release

• Statement of Surety Company (applicable if Performance Bond is required)

GENERAL NOTES

1. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS INCLUDE THE WORKING DRAWINGS,

PROJECT MANUAL, ADDENDA, MODIFICATIONS, AND THE CONDITIONS

OF THE CONTRACT, SPECIFICATIONS, CUT SHEETS, ETC.

2. REFER TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT, INCLUDING

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

3. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE THE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE

AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE ENGINEER, WHETHER

THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THEY ARE PREPARED IS EXECUTED OR

NOT. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED BY ANYONE

FOR OTHER PROJECTS OR EXTENSIONS TO THE PROJECT, NOR ARE

THEY TO BE MODIFIED IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER EXCEPT BY

AGREEMENT IN WRITING BY THE ENGINEER.

4. DEFINITIONS (NOT ALL USED):

4.1. 'FURNISH' OR 'SUPPLY' MEANS TO PURCHASE, PROCURE,

ACQUIRE, AND DELIVER COMPLETE WITH RELATED ACCESSORIES.

4.2. 'INSTALL' MEANS TO BE INSTALLED BY CONTRACTOR, COMPLETE

AND IN PLACE.

4.3. 'PROVIDE' MEANS FURNISH AND INSTALL, COMPLETE AND IN

PLACE.

4.4. 'SIMILAR' (SIM) MEANS COMPARABLE CHARACTERISTICS FOR

CONDITIONS NOTED. PAINTER TO VERIFY DIMENSIONS AND

ORIENTATION.

4.5. 'TYPICAL' (TYP) MEANS IDENTICAL FOR CONDITIONS NOTED.

4.6. 'EQUAL' (EQ) MEANS IDENTICAL IN MATERIALS, WEIGHT, SIZE,

DESIGN, FUNCTION, DURABILITY, AND ALL OTHER QUALITIES.

4.7. 'CONCEALED' MEANS EMBEDDED IN MASONRY OR OTHER

CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLED IN FURRED SPACES, WITHIN DOUBLE

PARTITIONS OR HUNG CEILINGS, IN TRENCHES, IN CRAWL SPACES

OR OTHERWISE ENCLOSED AND NOT EASILY VISIBLE.

4.8. 'EXPOSED' MEANS NOT INSTALLED UNDERGROUND OR

OTHERWISE 'CONCEALED' AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

5. THE DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED ENTIRELY ON PENNONI CAD

SYSTEMS. ANY OTHER LETTERING, LINES, OR SYMBOLS, OTHER THAN

PROFESSIONAL STAMPS AND SIGNATURES, HAVE BEEN MADE

WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF PENNONI AND ARE INVALID.

6. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND GENERAL NOTES INDICATED ON

THESE DRAWINGS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL SYMBOLS

AND ABBREVIATIONS IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

7. GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS LISTS ARE

APPLICABLE TO ALL DRAWINGS/SHEETS IN THESE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

8. THE PAINTER'S BID SUBMISSION IS CONFIRMATION THAT THE PAINTER

HAS COMPLETELY FAMILIARIZED THEMSELF WITH THE CONTRACT

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. THE PAINTER HAS AGREED TO

PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LABOR, MATERIALS, AND SUPERVISION TO

COMPLETE THE CONTRACT.

9. THE PAINTER'S BID SUBMISSION FOR ALL WORK SHALL BE

PREDICATED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DURING

REGULAR WORKING HOURS. U.O.N.

10. ALL MATERIALS TO BE NEW, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

11. THE WORK SHALL BE IN A NEAT AND PROFESSIONAL WORKMANLIKE

MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BEST PRACTICES OF THE

INDUSTRY AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL,

AND TOWNSHIP CODES AND REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.

12. WORK NOT INDICATED ON A PART OF THE DRAWINGS, BUT

REASONABLY IMPLIED TO BE SIMILAR TO THAT SHOWN AT

CORRESPONDING PLACES, SHALL BE REPEATED AND PROVIDED AT

NO ADDITIONAL COST. MINOR DETAILS OR INCIDENTAL ITEMS NOT

SHOW OR SPECIFIED, BUT NECESSARY FOR A PROPER AND

COMPLETE INSTALLATION / APPLICATION, SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE

WORK.

13. NO WORK DEFECTIVE IN QUALITY OR DEFICIENT IN ANY

REQUIREMENTS OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE

ACCEPTABLE IN CONSEQUENCE OF OWNER'S OR ENGINEER'S

FAILURE TO DISCOVER OR TO POINT OUT DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES

DURING CONSTRUCTION; NOR WILL PRESENCE OF INSPECTORS ON

WORK SITE RELIEVE PAINTER FROM RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECURING

QUALITY AND PROGRESS OF WORK AS REQUIRED BY CONTRACT.

DEFECTIVE WORK REVEALED WITHIN TIME REQUIRED BY

GUARANTEES SHALL BE REPLACED / REDONE BY WORK CONFORMING

WITH INTENT OF CONTRACT. NO PAYMENT, WHETHER PARTIAL OR

FINAL, SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE

WORK OR IMPROPER MATERIALS.

14. IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS WITHIN THE

SPECIFICATIONS AND / OR DRAWINGS, THE MORE STRINGENT SHALL

TAKE PRECEDENCE, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED AND APPROVED BY

THE ENGINEER.

15. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP SPECIFIED BY REFERENCE TO

NUMBER, SYMBOL, TITLE OF A SPECIFICATION SUCH AS COMMERCIAL

STANDARDS, FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, TRADE ASSOCIATION

STANDARD, OR OTHER SIMILAR STANDARD, SHALL COMPLY WITH

REQUIREMENTS IN LATEST EDITION OR REVISION THEREOF, AND

WITH ANY AMENDMENT OR SUPPLEMENT THERETO IN EFFECT ON

DATE OF ORIGIN OF THIS PROJECT'S CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. SUCH

STANDARD, EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN, SHALL HAVE FULL FORCE

AND EFFECT AS THOUGH PRINTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

16. PAINTER SHALL WAIVE 'COMMON PRACTICE' AND 'COMMON USAGE' AS

CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA WHEREVER DETAILS AND CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS OR GOVERNING CODES, ORDINANCES, ETC. REQUIRE

GREATER QUANTITY OR BETTER QUALITY THAN 'COMMON PRACTICE'

OR 'COMMON USAGE' WOULD REQUIRE.

17. PAINTER SHALL FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED

SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION / APPLICATION PROCEDURES. IF

THESE ARE CONTRARY TO THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PAINTER

SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING, IMMEDIATELY, TO RESOLVE

DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.

18. PAINTER SHALL ORDER AND SCHEDULE DELIVERY OF MATERIALS IN

AMPLE TIME TO AVOID DELAYS IN CONSTRUCTION. IF AN ITEM IS

FOUND TO BE UNAVAILABLE, PAINTER SHALL NOTIFY ENGINEER

IMMEDIATELY TO ALLOW ENGINEER A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME

TO SELECT A SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE.

19. IMMEDIATELY UPON DELIVERY/RECEIPT/ARRIVAL OF MATERIALS ON

SITE, PAINTER SHALL STORE AND PROTECT AGAINST ALL WEATHER

AND DAMAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EACH MANUFACTURER'S

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH TYPE OF MATERIAL.

20. PAINTER SHALL FIELD VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS AND

DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

SUCH.

21. SHOULD THE PAINTER AT ANY TIME DISCOVER AN ERROR IN A

DRAWING OR SPECIFICATION, OR A DISCREPANCY OR VARIATION

BETWEEN INFORMATION OR DIMENSIONS ON DRAWINGS AND

CONDITIONS OR MEASUREMENTS AT SITE, OR LACK OF DIMENSIONS

OR OTHER INFORMATION, THEY SHALL REPORT AT ONCE TO THE

ENGINEER FOR CLARIFICATION AND SHALL NOT PROCEED WITH THE

WORK AFFECTED UNTIL CLARIFICATION HAS BEEN MADE.

22. PAINTER SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL TESTING, INSPECTIONS,

AND CERTIFICATIONS AS INDICATED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR COMPLETION OF THIS WORK.

23. PAINTER SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS AND LICENSES

AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING AND PROVIDING ACCESS FOR

ALL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS (TOWNSHIP PERMIT FEE IS WAIVED).

24. PAINTER SHALL GIVE ALL REQUIRED NOTICES TO AGENCIES,

UTILITIES, AND/OR OTHER PARTIES AFFECTED BY THIS WORK OR THIS

CONTRACT.

25. JOB SITE SAFETY AND PROCEDURES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY

OF THE PAINTER.

26. MAINTAIN SAFE PROJECT SITE AT ALL TIMES. COMPLY WITH ALL

APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND

ORDINANCES.

27. IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (OTHER THAN THOSE NOTED ELSEWHERE

IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS) ARE DISCOVERED, OR SUSPECTED

TO EXIST, IN AN AREA THAT WILL BE DISTURBED BY THE WORK,

PAINTER MUST NOTIFY THE OWNER AND ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY

BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.

28. ALL ACCESS TO SCAFFOLDING / EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REMOVED

AND/OR SECURED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE SITE FOR THE DAY TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

29. NO MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, ETC. SHALL BE LEFT

UNATTENDED ON THE SITE WHILE UNLOCKED AND / OR WITH THE

ENGINE RUNNING.

30. WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS FROM CONTRACT DATE, PREPARE

AND SUBMIT AN ESTIMATED PROGRESS SCHEDULE FOR THE WORK,

WITH SUB-SCHEDULES OF RELATED ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY AFFECT

THE PROGRESS.

30.1. REFER TO "SUMMARY OF WORK" FOR CONTRACT TERM.

31. MAINTAIN ACCESS TO DRIVEWAYS, BUILDING ENTRANCES, AND

UTILITY ACCESS POINTS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMERGENCY AND FOR

TOWNSHIP'S CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.

32. PROVIDE PROJECT SIGNS AS INDICATED AND WHERE REQUIRED BY

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS ARE NOT

PERMITTED.

33. MAINTAIN AND TOUCH-UP SIGNS SO THEY ARE LEGIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

34. PROVIDE TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND OTHER PROTECTION

REQUIRED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PEOPLE AND DAMAGE TO

ADJACENT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO REMAIN.

35. PAINTER SHALL PROTECT EXISTING SURFACES ADJACENT TO

CONTRACT AREAS. PAINTER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL

REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGE.

36. PROTECT EXISTING VEGETATION AND TREES, EQUIPMENT,

STRUCTURES, CURBS, PAVEMENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER

IMPROVEMENTS AT PROJECT SITE AND ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES,

EXCEPT THOSE INDICATED TO BE REMOVED OR ALTERED. REPAIR

ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE WORK TO EXISTING FACILITIES.

37. PATCH, REPAIR, OR REPLACE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND

MATERIALS DISTURBED DURING PAINTER'S WORK AND ACTIVITIES.

ALL REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SHALL MATCH ADJACENT EXISTING

QUALITY, FINISHES, AND MATERIALS.

38. PROVIDE PROTECTION AND CONDUCT WORK AS REQUIRED TO

COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND TO MINIMIZE

POSSIBLE AIR, WATERWAY, AND SUBSOIL CONTAMINATION OR

POLLUTION OR OTHER UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS.

39. MAINTAIN A CLEAN WORK AREA, FREE OF DEBRIS ON THE GROUND,

ELIMINATING ANY POSSIBLE CONTACT BY OR WITH THE PUBLIC ON

THE SITE. CLEANUP SHALL BE CONTINUOUS, ON A DAILY BASIS.

59. PROVIDE WASTE-COLLECTION CONTAINERS IN SIZES ADEQUATE TO

HANDLE WASTE FROM CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. COMPLY WITH

REQUIREMENTS OF AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. LOCATIONS

TO BE AGREED WITH OWNER. CONTAINERS TO BE EMPTIED AS SOON

AS FULL.

60. USE CLEANING MATERIALS AND AGENTS RECOMMENDED BY

MANUFACTURER OR FABRICATOR OF THE SURFACE TO BE CLEANED.

DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

TO HEALTH OR PROPERTY OR THAT MIGHT DAMAGE FINISHED

SURFACES.

61. CONDUCT FINAL CLEANING PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.

USE CLEANING MATERIALS AND METHODS AS DESCRIBED BELOW

AND ELSEWHERE IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

61.1. EMPLOY EXPERIENCED WORKERS OR PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS

FOR FINAL CLEANING. CLEAN EACH SURFACE OR UNIT

THOROUGHLY AND COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN

INSTRUCTIONS.

61.2. CLEAN PROJECT SITE, YARD, AND GROUNDS, IN AREAS

DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING

LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, OF RUBBISH, WASTE

MATERIAL, LITTER, AND OTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCES.

61.3. SWEEP PAVED AREAS BROOM CLEAN. REMOVE PETROCHEMICAL

SPILLS, STAINS, AND OTHER FOREIGN DEPOSITS.

61.4. REMOVE TOOLS, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND

SURPLUS MATERIAL FROM PROJECT SITE.

61.5. CLEAN EXPOSED HARD-SURFACED FINISHES TO A DIRT-FREE

CONDITION, FREE OF STAINS, FILMS, AND SIMILAR FOREIGN

SUBSTANCES. AVOID DISTURBING NATURAL WEATHERING OF

EXTERIOR SURFACES. RESTORE REFLECTIVE SURFACES TO

THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION.

PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

REFERENCE PROJECT MANUAL "SUBMITTALS" FOR PROCEDURES AND

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

FOR EACH TYPE OF PRODUCT USED, SUBMIT PHYSICAL SAMPLES AND

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS AS APPROPRIATE FOR REVIEW BY ENGINEER AND

OWNER PRIOR TO ORDERING OR INSTALLING EACH ITEM. INCLUDE

MATERIAL DESCRIPTIONS, FINISHES, AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT

INFORMATION.

REVIEW PERIOD SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) WEEKS.

DISPOSITION: MAINTAIN SETS OF APPROVED SAMPLES AT PROJECT SITE,

AVAILABLE FOR QUALITY-CONTROL COMPARISONS THROUGHOUT THE

COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. SAMPLE SETS MAY BE USED TO

DETERMINE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH

EACH SET.

SAMPLES THAT MAY BE INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK ARE INDICATED IN

INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS AND ON THESE DRAWINGS. SUCH

SAMPLES MUST BE IN AN UNDAMAGED CONDITION AT TIME OF USE.

SAMPLES NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE WORK OR NOT OTHERWISE

DESIGNATED AS OWNER'S PROPERTY, ARE THE PROPERTY OF PAINTER.

1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

1.1. AREAS OF THIS PROJECT AREA ARE KNOWN TO CONTAIN: (A)

LEAD-BASED PAINT; AND (B) ASBESTOS-CONTAINING GALBESTOS

WIND SCREEN AND ROOF PANELS. THE GALBESTOS PANELS WERE

ENCAPSULATED WITH A PAINT SYSTEM DURING A PREVIOUS

PHASE OF WORK.

1.2. DEFINITIONS:

1.2.1. 'INTACT UNDERLYING SUBSTRATE', 'INTACT SUBSTRATE', AND

'STABLE SUBSTRATE' SHALL BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY AND

SHALL MEAN A SUBSTRATE FREE FROM ALL DETRIMENTAL

FOREIGN MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE

FOLLOWING:

1.2.1.1. DIRT, GREASE, DUST, SOAP, OIL BUILDUP, AND ANY

OTHER FOREIGN MATERIALS.

1.2.1.2. LOOSE, FLAKING PAINT, AND POWDERY SUBSTANCES.

1.2.1.3. PAINT THAT HAS BUBBLES OR CRACKS.

1.2.1.4. PAINT THAT CAN BE REMOVED BY A PULL TEST USING 1"

WIDE PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE WITH AN ADHESIVE

PEEL STRENGTH OF AT LEAST 3.2 N/cm AND 90 SECOND

DWELL TIME.

1.3. ALL WORKERS PERFORMING WIPING AND/OR CLEANING

ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO RECOATING/PAINTING MUST HAVE

COMPLETED OSHA CLASS 4 TRAINING FOR WIPING/CLEANING

SURFACES.

2. PAINT:

2.1. ALL PAINT SYSTEMS TO BE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, OR APPROVED

EQUAL, U.O.N.

2.2. FINISH AND COLOR TO BE SELECTED BY OWNER FROM

MANUFACTURER'S FULL STANDARD RANGE.

2.3. SINGLE SOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: PROVIDE ALL COATS OF

PAINTING SYSTEM, INCLUDING PRIMER AND FINISH COATS AS A

SYSTEM PRODUCED BY SAME MANUFACTURER TO ENSURE

COMPATIBILITY AND OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.

2.4. APPLY PAINT SYSTEM ONLY WHEN TEMPERATURE OF SURFACES

TO BE COATED AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES ARE BETWEEN

50 AND 95 DEG. F (10 AND 35 DEG C).

2.5. DO NOT APPLY PAINT SYSTEM IN SNOW, RAIN, FOG, OR MIST;

WHEN RELATIVE HUMIDITY EXCEEDS 85 PERCENT; AT

TEMPERATURE LESS THAN 5 DEG F (3 DEG C) ABOVE THE DEW

POINT; OR TO OTHERWISE DAMP, WET, OR DIRTY SURFACES.

2.6. ENSURE ALL SURFACES TO RECEIVE COATINGS ARE CLEAN, DRY,

FREE OF ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL, AND PREPARED AS SPECIFIED

BY MFGR. AND THESE PROJECT DOCUMENTS. REFER TO

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL SPECIFICATION SECTION FOR

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.6.1. CLEAN SURFACES OF DIRT, GREASE, AND OIL BUILDUP.

2.6.2. RINSE USING VERY LOW PRESSURE SPRAY SO AS NOT TO

DISLODGE ANY PAINT OR MATERIAL FROM PANELS.

2.6.2.1. CAPTURE ALL RUNOFF AND DISPOSE OF AS REQUIRED BY

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.

2.6.3. REMOVE LOOSE PAINT AND POWDERY SUBSTANCES USING

WET SCRAPER METHOD.

2.6.3.1. CAPTURE ALL DEBRIS AND DISPOSE OF AS REQUIRED BY

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.

2.7. PREPARE PAINT MATERIALS ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S

DIRECTIONS.

2.8. USE ONLY CLEAN CONTAINERS FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS, AND LOOSE

PAINT.

2.9. STIR PAINT TO THOROUGHLY MIX IT TO A UNIFORM CONSISTENCY.

STIR AS NECESSARY DURING APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN

CONSISTENCY. IF A SURFACE FILM FORMS DO NOT STIR IT IN TO

PAINT, BUT RATHER REMOVE IT AND DISCARD. IF REQUIRED,

STRAIN THE PAINT TO REMOVE THICKENED PAINT.

2.10. ONLY USE THINNERS IF RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER AND

NEVER MORE THAN THEIR RECOMMENDED LIMITS.

2.11. TINT UNDERCOATS TO NEARLY MATCH FINISH COAT BUT PROVIDE

ENOUGH DIFFERENCE IN SHADE OF UNDERCOATS TO BE ABLE TO

DISTINGUISH BETWEEN COATS.

2.12. APPLY EACH COATING LAYER BY SPRAY METHOD OR BY

ELECTROSTATIC METHOD. DO NOT USE ROLLERS. IF USING

ELECTROSTATIC METHOD, CONFIRM EACH SURFACE TO BE

COATED IS CONDUCTIVE PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.

2.13. ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE THOROUGHLY COATED. APPLY TO

FILM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER. FOLLOW

MANUFACTURER'S FULL SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

COATING APPLICATION.

2.14. PROTECT ALL SURROUNDING AREAS FROM OVER SPRAY, FUMES,

AND ANY OTHER DELETERIOUS CONDITION.

2.15. DO NOT APPLY PAINT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS,

ESPECIALLY IN MODERATE TO HIGH WINDS.

2.16. APPLY A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) COAT OF PRIMER AND TWO (2)

FINISH COATS FOR EACH PAINT SYSTEM.

2.17. PAINT SYSTEM TO BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING, OR APPROVED

EQUAL:

2.17.1. BASE BID:

2.17.1.1. LOXON PRIMER (1 COAT)

2.17.1.2. ACROLON 100 (2 COATS)

2.17.2. CONTINGENCY SYSTEM #1

2.17.2.1. MACROPOXY PRIMER (1 COAT)

2.17.2.2. ACROLON 100 (2 COATS)

2.17.3. CONTINGENCY SYSTEM #2

2.17.3.1. EXTREME BONE PRIMER (1 COAT)

2.17.3.2. ACROLON 100 (2 COATS)

2.18. PROVIDE MOCKUPS OF EACH PAINT SYSTEM

2.18.1. MOCKUPS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 1 SF.

2.18.2. MOCKUP LOCATIONS TO BE AGREED WITH ENGINEER IN

ADVANCE.

2.19. PERFORM AN ADHESION TEST AT EACH MOCKUP LOCATION WITH

ENGINEER PRESENT.

2.19.1. ALLOW COATING SYSTEM TO CURE FOR A MINIMUM OF 72

HOURS PRIOR TO TESTING.

2.19.2. COATING SYSTEM SHOULD WITHSTAND A PULL TEST USING 1"

WIDE PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE, WITH AN ADHESIVE PEEL

STRENGTH OF AT LEASET 3.2 N/cm, AND 90 SECOND DWELL

TIME.

2.20. FOLLOWING ADHESION TESTS, OWNER WILL SELECT ONE OF THE

THREE (3) COATING SYSTEMS TO BE PROVIDED FOR THIS

PROJECT.

2.21. TIGHTLY SEAL UNUSED PAINT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ENSURE

LABELS ARE LEGIBLE, OR PROVIDE NEW LABEL. STORE

CONTAINERS ACCORDING TO MFGR'S SPECIFICATIONS AND

FURNISH TO OWNER AT CLOSEOUT. PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 1

GALLON FOR EACH PRODUCT AND FINISH USED.

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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

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ARDMORE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 19003

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GENERAL NOTES

SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS LIST

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DETAIL OR DRAWING NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER

ELEVATION NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER

ELEVATION DATUM

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BLDG BUILDING

CJ CONTROL JOINT

CLR CLEAR

CMU CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT

CTR CENTER

DIA/Ø DIAMETER

DTLS DETAILS

DWGS DRAWINGS

EQ. EQUAL

HM HOLLOW METAL

IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

IEBC INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

INT. INTERIOR

MAX. MAXIMUM

MIN. MINIMUM

MEP MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING

MFGR. MANUFACTURER

MISC. MISCELLANEOUS

N/A NOT APPLICABLE

NIC NOT IN CONTRACT

OC ON CENTER

P.T. PRESSURE TREATED

PTD. PAINTED

RD ROOF DRAIN

REQ'D REQUIRED

RM ROOM

SF SQUARE FEET

SIM. SIMILAR

SS STAINLESS STEEL

T.O.M. TOP OF MASONRY

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SELECTIVE EXTERIOR PAINTING

SHEET:

DRAWING NO.:

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TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

75 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE

ARDMORE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 19003

2025-09-22

A-100

NOT TO SCALE A-100

PANEL AT WALL DETAIL (TYP)5

NOT TO SCALE A-100

CORRUGATED PANEL DETAIL (TYP)4

RECENTLY PAINTED

RED STEEL FRAME

TO BE PROTECTED

WALL-FACING SIDE

TO BE PREPARED

AND REPAINTED

CORRUGATED PANEL AND

FASTENERS TO BE PREPARED

AND REPAINTED (TYP)

NOT TO SCALE A-100

CORRUGATED PANEL BASE DETAIL (TYP)3

NOT TO SCALE A-100

FRONT ELEVATION1

NOT TO SCALE A-100

STEEL FRAME CONNECTION DETAIL (TYP)6

RECENTLY PAINTED

RED STEEL FRAME

TO BE PROTECTED

CROSS HATCH SHOWN ON 4 TO 6 / A-100 FOR FURTHER

CLARITY: CORRUGATED PANELS AND FRAMES TO BE

PREPARED AND REPAINTED ACCORDING TO PROJECT NOTES

AND SPECIFICATIONS AT ALL LOCATIONS, U.O.N.

ALUMINUM COPING

AT END WALLS TO

BE PROTECTED

BASE OF CORRUGATED

PANEL TO BE PREPARED AND

REPAINTED (TYP)

METAL FRAME TO BE

PREPARED AND

REPAINTED (TYP)

CORRUGATED

ROOFING PANEL TO

BE PREPARED AND

REPAINTED (TYP)

ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

METAL FRAME

AND BRACKET TO

BE PREPARED

AND REPAINTED

PROTECT ADJACENT

SURFACES FROM

OVER SPRAY AND

OTHER DAMAGE

2 TYPICAL CORRUGATED WALL AND ROOFING PANELS

A-100 NOT TO SCALE

CORRUGATED ROOF

PANELS AND TRIM TO

BE REPAINTED

CORRUGATED WALL

PANELS AND TRIM TO BE

REPAINTED; DO NOT PAINT

RECENTLY PAINTED RED

TRIM / FRAMING

METAL COPING/TRIM AT

MIDDLE WALLS (2 TOTAL) TO

BE PREPARED AND REPAINTED

DO NOT PAINT FASCIA/TRIM

FASCIA TRIM TO

BE PROTECTED

CONSTRUCTION NOTES

1. PREPARE AND PEPAINT CORRUGATED WALL AND ROOF

PANELS AND FRAMES, ALL SIDES, EXCEPT AT AREAS WHERE

FRAMES WERE RECENTLY PAINTED RED AND AT ALUMINUM

COPING AND TRIM

PROPOSAL SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF:_______________________________

FOR: BALA CYNWYD LIBRARY SELECTIVE EXTERIOR PAINTING

CONTRACT NUMBER: 25-26-4098

1. PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM AND ANY EXCEPTIONS

TO THE SOLICITATION / REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MUST BE WRITTEN ON

THE VARIANCE FORM PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE.

2. In submitting this proposal, Respondent acknowledges that it has carefully examined the

Solicitation / Request for Proposals together with all Appendixes and Addenda, if any (as indicated below), and is familiar with the various conditions affecting the work described, the manner and the time stated for performance.

Addendum No. Issuing Date

3. Total Amount of Proposal:

Total Lump Sum Price Bid for Base Contract $________________________

Total Price Bid for Contingencies $________________________

Total Price Bid for the Contract $________________________

4. Persons to Contact on matters concerning this Solicitation / Request for Proposals:

NAME OFFICIAL CAPACITY & TITLE TEL. NUMBER

5. Variance Form

Any variations that would materially or substantially change or alter the REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL must be provided by written notice by either fax or e-mail to the Purchasing

Agent no later than seven (7) says prior to the date established for the receipt of proposals.

An Addendum will be issued for any changes or alterations found acceptable to the

Township. This Variance form is to be used only for variances which are not materially or substantially less than the specifications required. Any variation not covered by Addendum is at the risk of the Respondent and may be cause for rejection of the Proposal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE

(Attach to this sheet if necessary)

6. Proposal Sheet

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Base Contract

TOTAL

1-1 Mobilization and General Conditions (Insurance, etc) $

1-2 Submittals & Preconstruction Video $

1-3 Mockups and Adhesion Tests $

1-4 Surface cleaning / prep and Base Bid Paint System $

1-5 Final Cleanup, Demobilization, Closeout Documents, etc $

Total Lump Sum Price Bid for Base Contract $

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Contingencies

TOTAL

2-1 Price difference for Contingency Paint System #1 in lieu of Base Bid

Paint System

2-2 Price difference for Contingency Paint System #2 in lieu of Base Bid

Paint System

Total Price Bid for Contingencies $

Total Price Bid for the Contract $

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The low bid will be determined based on the “Total Price Bid for the Contract”, which consists of the “Total Lump Sum Price Bid for Base Contract” plus the “Total Price Bid for Contingencies”. All work is included and must be bid.

7. If the Respondent is: A SOLE OWNER OR PARTNERSHIP (Please indicate which) execute this part of the Proposal: SS #: ______________________________

OR

TIN#: ______________________________

DATE: ________________

(Signature of Owner or Partner)

(Business Name of Bidder) (Print Name and Title)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip) (Telephone Number)

8. If the Respondent is a: CO., INC., LLC, OR L.T.D. EIN#:

execute this part of the Proposal. If not executed by the Corporation (i.e. required signatures as seen below and Corporate Seal affixed), a certified Corporate Resolution authorizing the form of execution used must be attached to and made part of this Bid.

DATE: ________________

(Corporate or Business Name of Bidder)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip) (Telephone Number)

(Signature of Pres. or Vice-Pres.) (Signature of Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer or Asst. Treasurer)

(Print Name and Title) (Print Name and Title)

CORPORATE SEAL

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

STATE OF Pennsylvania PROJECT _______________________________________

CONTRACT NUMBER _______________________________________

COUNTY OF __________________________

I, _____________________________, state that I am the ________________________of__________________________________, Name of Bidder Title Firm or Company and that I am authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of my Firm or Company and its owners, directors and officers. I am the person responsible in my Firm or Company for the prices and the amount of this Bid.

I state that:

(1) The price(s) and amount of this bid have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or agreement with any other contractor, bidder or potential bidder.

(2) Neither the price(s) nor the amount of the Bid, and neither the approximate price(s) nor the approximate amount of this Bid have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is bidder or potential bidder and they will not be disclosed to any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential bidder and they will not be disclosed before bid opening.

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any firm or person to refrain from bidding on this Contract or to submit a bid higher than this bid or to submit any intentionally high or noncompetitive bid or other form of complementary bid.

(4) Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affidavit, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been submitted to refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or, to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the bid price or the bid price of any other Bidder, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION to which the attached Bid is being submitted or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

(5) The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affidavit.

(6) __________________________________________, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors and employees are not currently

Firm or Company under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last four years been convicted or found liable of any act prohibited by State or Federal Law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding on any public contract, except as follows:

I state that ____________________________________________understand and acknowledge that the above representations are true and relied on by the Agency in awarding the contract(s) for which this bid is submitted. I understand and my Firm or Company understands that any misstatement in this Affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the Agency of the true facts relating to the submission of bids for this contract.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this

_____ day of _______________, 20_____.

(Signature of Notary) Name of Bidder, Title

(Title) Signature of Bidder

My commission expires

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Bala Cynwyd Library Selective Exterior Painting

25-26-4098

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION EXHIBIT “F”

STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATION

All questions must be answered, and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information he desires. This statement must be submitted with bid.

1. Name of Bidder: _____________________________________________________________

2. Permanent main office address: _________________________________________________

3. Phone No.: _____________________________ Fax No.: ____________________________

4. Other name(s) your business has operated under? ___________________________________

5. When organized: ____________________________________________________________

6. If corporation, where incorporated: ______________________________________________

7. Unique Entity ID (UEI): _______________________________________________________

8. How many years have you been engaged in work of this type under your present firm or trade name?

9. General category of type of work performed by your firm:

10. Has your firm, or any predecessor firm, ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where, when, and why?

11. Has your firm, or any predecessor firm, defaulted on a contract or had work terminated for non-performance? If so, where, when, and why?

RFP 25-16-4405RFP 25-26-4098

12. Has your firm, or any predecessor firm, been denied a consent of surety, a bid bond, or a performance bond within the last twelve (12) months? If so, where, when, and why?

13. List your major equipment available for this contract:

14. List name and address of subcontractor(s) that will be used in the performance of this work, if none, state so. Also, indicate approximate percentage of this contract will be subcontracted:

15. Provide the following information on all current active contracts. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Active Project #1

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Anticipated Completion Date: __________________

Contact Person & Phone No.: _____________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Active Project #2

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Anticipated Completion Date: __________________

Contact Person & Phone No.: _____________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Active Project #3

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Anticipated Completion Date: __________________

Contact Person & Phone No.: _____________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Active Project #4

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Anticipated Completion Date: __________________

Contact Person & Phone No.: _____________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Active Project #5

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Anticipated Completion Date: __________________

Contact Person & Phone No.: _____________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

16. Provide the following information on significant contracts recently completed. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Completed Project #1

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Completion Date (MM/YY): ___________________

Scope of Work: _________________________________________________________________

Contract drawings prepared, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional? YES NO

Was project completed on schedule? YES NO; Reason: __________________________

Was project completed on budget? YES NO; Reason: ____________________________

Did you coordinate with Design Team Member(s) during Construction? YES NO

Design Firm Name: _____________________________________________________________

Firm Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Phone No.: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________

Completed Project #2

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Completion Date (MM/YY): ___________________

Scope of Work: _________________________________________________________________

Contract drawings prepared, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional? YES NO

Was project completed on schedule? YES NO; Reason: __________________________

Was project completed on budget? YES NO; Reason: ____________________________

Did you coordinate with Design Team Member(s) during Construction? YES NO

Design Firm Name: _____________________________________________________________

Firm Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Phone No.: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________

Completed Project #3

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Completion Date (MM/YY): ___________________

Scope of Work: _________________________________________________________________

Contract drawings prepared, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional? YES NO

Was project completed on schedule? YES NO; Reason: __________________________

Was project completed on budget? YES NO; Reason: ____________________________

Did you coordinate with Design Team Member(s) during Construction? YES NO

Design Firm Name: _____________________________________________________________

Firm Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

Their Role: Architect Engineer Landscape Architect Other: _______________

Phone No.: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________

Completed Project #4

Project Name: __________________________________________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Completion Date (MM/YY): ___________________

Scope of Work: _________________________________________________________________

Contract drawings prepared, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional? YES NO

Was project completed on schedule? YES NO; Reason: __________________________

Was project completed on budget? YES NO; Reason: ____________________________

Did you coordinate with Design Team Member(s) during Construction? YES NO

Design Firm Name: _____________________________________________________________

Firm Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

Completed Project #5

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________________

Gross Amount of Contract: _____________ Completion Date (MM/YY): ___________________

Scope of Work: _________________________________________________________________

Contract drawings prepared, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional? YES NO

Was project completed on schedule? YES NO; Reason: __________________________

Was project completed on budget? YES NO; Reason: ____________________________

Did you coordinate with Design Team Member(s) during Construction? YES NO

Design Firm Name: _____________________________________________________________

Firm Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________

TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

CONTRACT FORM

THIS CONTRACT made between TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION, 75 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 19003, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, party of the first part (hereinafter referred to as “Buyer” and/or “Township”), and party of the second part (hereinafter referred to as “Seller” and/or “Contractor”).

WITNESSETH

That Seller, for and in consideration of the payments hereinafter specified and agreed to be made by Buyer, covenants, contracts and agrees as follows:

A. Goods

1. Specific Quantity. Seller does hereby agree to sell and buyer does hereby agree to purchase quantities and honor prices as designated below:

in accordance with the Bid Document which consists of the Bid Proposal, its General Conditions, Instructions to Bidders, Detailed Specifications (when applicable), Supplementary Conditions and all Addenda and Specifications which are particularly referred to and made a part hereof.

Deliveries of goods are to be made at locations to be specified by the Township. Otherwise, all deliveries will be F.O.B. designated location.

2. Requirements. Seller does hereby agree to sell and Buyer does hereby agree to purchase during the term __________________________________ of this Contract the goods hereinafter set forth in such quantities as may be required by Buyer for any purpose as may be herein set forth, including the construction, improvement and repair of its highways, in accordance with the Bid Document which consists of Bid Proposal, General Conditions, Instructions to Bidders, Detailed Specifications (when applicable), Supplementary Conditions, all Addenda and Specifications which are particularly referred to and made a part hereof. Buyer does not obligate itself to purchase any specified amount of such goods, although it is estimated that the following quantities will be required at the prices designated:

Buyer hereby reserves the right to purchase upon the terms set forth herein any additional quantities which it may require during the term of this Contract. Deliveries of goods are to be made at locations to be specified by the Township. Otherwise, all deliveries will be F.O.B., Designated Location.

B. Services.

1. The Seller does hereby agree to provide and buyer does hereby agree to purchase:

in accordance with the Bid Document which consists of Bid Proposal, General Conditions, Instructions to Bidders, Detailed Specifications (when applicable), Supplementary Conditions, all Addenda and Specifications which are particularly referred to and made a part hereof.

Seller shall and will proceed with the said work in the date specified in the notice to proceed and to prosecute all said work so as to complete it within _________________________ calendar days in good workmanlike manner in all respects in accordance with the term of this contract and to the satisfaction of the Township.

C. Binding Effect.

This contract and all the terms, covenants and conditions herein set forth, and contained shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

D. Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this contract to be duly executed the day and year indicated below.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

________________________ BY: _______________________(SEAL)

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR President

DATE:_________________

ATTEST: _______________________

Secretary

DATE:_______________________

APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION: PRINCIPAL (Corporation)

________________________ BY: _______________________(SEAL)

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR President

DATE: _________________ ATTEST: _______________________

Secretary

DATE: _______________________

PRINCIPAL (Partnership)

BY: _______________________(SEAL)

Partner

WITNESS: _______________________

DATE:_______________________

PRINCIPAL (Individual)

BY: ______________________

Owner

WITNESS: ______________________

DATE: ______________________

TRANSMITTAL FOR SUBMITTAL REVIEW

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