SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR

RODNEY ROAD & STOCKTON CIRCLE

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

FOR

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP

100 E. MAC DADE BOULEVARD

FOLSOM, PA 19033

BID OPENING

October 21, 2026

10:00 AM

CATANIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

520 W. MAC DADE BOULEVARD

MILMONT PARK, PA 19033-3311

September 2026

FILE #83000-115-SWG-2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FORM OF PROPOSAL

BID BOND

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

CONTRACT AGREEMENT

PERFORMANCE BOND

PAYMENT BOND

MAINTENANCE BOND

WORKER'S COMPENSATION AFFIDAVIT

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP CONTRACTOR REQUIRED FORMS

FORM OF NOTICE OF AWARD

FORM OF NOTICE TO PROCEED

GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PA ONE CALL REQUIREMENTS

PA PREVAILING WAGE RATES

PUBLIC WORKS VERIFICATION FORM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

LOCATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES

FIELD ENGINEERING

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE

PROJECT MEETINGS

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PRODUCT HANDLING

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

CLEANING

INLET CONSTRUCTION

EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

EXCAVATION/BACKFILL COMPACT

RESURFACING

STORM SEWER

RESTORATION OF DISTURBED AREAS

PRECAST CONCRETE

APPENDICES

PIPE ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

CONTRACTOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION

WORKZONE MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

TOWNSHIP OF RIDLEY

Online sealed bids for the Rodney Road & Stockton Circle Drainage Improvements will be received by Ridley Township online via the PennBid Program at www.pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ until 10:00 AM, October 21, 2026, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Major items include 840 LF of 6” PVC Pipe, 7EA type “M” Inlet, 1EA storm manhole, 110LF concrete curb, 8EA ADA curb cut and 330 SY wearing course and associated works

All Bid Documents, Construction Plans and Specifications are available online via the PennBid Program at www.pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ at no cost to prospective bidders.

The successful bidder, who is awarded the contract, will be required to pay PennBid Program a fee of 1/3 % of the contract award value. There is a minimum award fee of $100.00 and a maximum of $5,000.00. Bidders must confirm the fees associated with bidding through PennBid and the successful bidder is responsible for the fees associated with the awarded bid.

A certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of each total bid, made payable to the Township, must accompany each bid.

Attention of Bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the bid package, particularly to the PA Prevailing Wage Rates, Public Works Employment Verification Form, various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirements for a payment bond and performance bond for 100% of the contract price and a one year maintenance bond for 10% of the contract price. All Contractors and Subcontractors of any tier that perform work under this contract must comply with the Township of Ridley Ordinance No. 2048 – Minimum Standards of Contractor Responsibility. Each bidder must submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification, and if applicable, a Subcontractor list and Subcontractor Responsibility Certification with the bid. Failure to submit the documents may result in bid being rejected.

The Township of Ridley reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids thereof, and waive any informalities in the bidding, as they deem in the best interest of the Township.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDLEY

JOSEPH A. RYAN, MANAGER

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. THE WORK: Drainage Improvements along Rodney Road in the Township of Ridley, Delaware County, PA.

2. SECURING DOCUMENTS

Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, upon the conditions set forth in the Invitation to Bid, may be obtained from www.pennbid.bonfirehub.com

3. BID FORM

In order to receive consideration, make Bids in strict accordance with the following:

A. Make Bids upon the forms provided therefore, properly signed and with all items filled out. Do not change the wording of the Bid form, and do not add words to the Bid form. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Bid will be cause for rejection of the Bid. If alterations by erasure or interlineation are made for any reason, explain over such erasure or interlineation with a signed statement from the Bidder.

4. BONDS

A. Bid security in the amount stated in the Invitation to Bid must accompany each Bid. The successful Bidder's security will be retained until he has signed the Contract and has furnished required Certificates of Insurance.

B. The Owner reserves the right to retain the security of all Bidders until the successful Bidder enters into the Contract or until 30 days after Bid opening, whichever is sooner. Other Bid security will be returned as soon as practicable. If any Bidder refuses to enter into a Contract, the Owner may retain his Bid security as Liquidated Damages but not as a penalty.

C. Prior to signing the Contract, the Owner will require the successful Bidder to secure and post a Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract Sum, and each on the form provided therefore in the Project Manual. Such bonds shall be issued by Surety acceptable to the Owner. Costs of such bonds will be paid for by the Contractor. In lieu of the above bonds, Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit and restrictive or escrow accounts, equal to 100% of the contract amount, will be acceptable.

D. Upon completion, a one-year maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of contract shall be furnished.

In lieu of said bond, the Owner will withhold retainage due on contract.

5. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF WORK

Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall examine the Drawings carefully, read the Specifications and all other proposed Contract Documents, and shall visit the site of the Work. Each Bidder shall fully inform himself prior to Bidding as to existing conditions and limitations under which the Work is to be performed and shall include in his Bid a sum to cover the cost of items necessary to perform the Work as set forth in the proposed Contract Documents. No allowance will be made to a Bidder because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The submission of a Bid will be considered as conclusive evidence that the Bidder has made such examination.

6. PROOF OF COMPETENCY OF BIDDER

A Bidder will be required to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Owner that he and his proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of Contract in a satisfactory manner.

7. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

http://www.pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

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A. A Bidder may withdraw his Bid at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening of Bids.

B. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of 120 calendar days after the date set for opening thereof, and Bids shall be subject to acceptance by the Owner during this period.

8. AWARD OR REJECTION OF BIDS

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsible Bidder who has proposed the lowest Contract Sum, subject to the Owner's right to reject any or all Bids and to waive informality and irregularity in the Bids and in the Bidding.

9. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT

A. The Form of Agreement which the successful Bidder will be required to execute is included in the Project Manual.

B. The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded shall, within 15 calendar days after notice of award and receipt of Agreement forms from the Owner, sign and deliver copies to the Owner.

C. At or prior to delivery of the signed Agreement, the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded shall deliver to the Owner those Certificates of Insurance required by the Contract Documents and such Labor and Materials Payment Bonds and Performance Bond as are required by the Owner.

D. Bonds and Certificates of Insurance shall be approved by the Owner before the successful Bidder may proceed with the Work. Failure or refusal to provide Bonds or Certificates of Insurance in a form satisfactory to the Owner shall subject the successful Bidder to loss of time from the allowable construction period equal to the time of delay in furnishing the required material.

10. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO BIDDING

A. If any person contemplating submitting a Bid for construction of the Work is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the proposed Contract, Documents or finds discrepancies in or omissions from any part of the proposed Contract Documents, he may submit to the Engineer a written request for interpretation thereof not later than 7 days before Bids will be opened. The person submitting the request shall be responsible for its prompt delivery.

B. Interpretation or correction of proposed Contract Documents will be made only by Addendum and will be mailed or delivered to each General Contract Bidder of record. The Owner will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed Contract Documents.

11. PRE-BID CONFERENCE N/A

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held for the purpose of considering questions posed by Bidders.

The conference will be open to all prospective Bidders and will be held at the following: N/A

12. CONSTRUCTION TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

A. The Agreement will include a stipulation that the work be started within 10 days of the Owner’s Notice to Proceed.

B. The Agreement will include a stipulation that the Work be completed in a period of 45 calendar days following receipt of the Owner's Notice to Proceed.

C. The Agreement will include a stipulation that all punch list work must be completed within 30 days of receipt of punch list.

D. The Agreement will include a stipulation that Liquidated Damages will be established in the amount of

$500.00 per calendar day for each calendar day after the agreed completion date that the Work is not fully certified by the Engineer as being Substantially Complete as that stage of completion is defined in the conditions of the Contract.

13. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The Non-Collusion Affidavit must be submitted with the Bid proposal or the Bid will be held to be invalid.

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14. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted for respective products, in compliance with Federal Hazard Communication Standard Act (29 CFR 1910, 1200) and various State Right-to-Know Laws.

15. NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Attention of the bidder is particularly called to those parts of the

General Conditions and other contract documents and specifications which deal with the following:

A. Insurance Requirements;

B. Requirement for a Payment Bond and Performance Bond for 100% of the Contract price;

C. Requirement that all Subcontractors be approved by the Owner;

D. Time-for-Completion and Liquidated Damages requirements;

E. Safety Standard;

F. Non-discrimination/Sexual Harassment Provision G. State Contractor Responsibility Program H. Township Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility Standards.

16. ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS UPON CONTRACT AWARD

A. Acceptance of Notice of Award;

B. Contract;

C. Insurance Certificate(s) and/or Policy(ies);

D. Performance Bond.

17. MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY

A. All Contractors and Subcontractors of any tier that perform work under this contract must comply with the Township of Ridley Ordinance No. 1943.

B. Each Bidder must submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification and, if applicable, a Subcontractor list and Subcontractor Responsibility Certification with the bid. Failure to submit the documents may result in bid being rejected.

END OF INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

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1104 Concrete Curb - 6" Reveal

1-1/2" Mill Wearing Course3307

5 13 Driveway Apron

6 8 ADA Curb Cut

* DESCRIPTION:

Must include ADT on wearing surfaces

USE OF CUTBACK ASPHALT IS PROHIBITED

BETWEEN MAY 1st AND OCTOBER 31st, EXCEPT

AS NOTED IN BULLETIN NO. 25.

FOR OPTION OR PHASE BIDS THE TOTALS FOR

EACH MUST BE INCLUDED.

ALTERNATE 1 PRICE TOTAL

ALTERNATE 3 PRICE TOTAL

BASE BID PRICE TOTAL

ALTERNATE 2 PRICE TOTAL

8 475 Trench Restoration

Rodney RD: Stockton Cir. North - Stockton Cir. South

SEE ATTACHED STREETS LIST

Approximate

2 Quantities

ESCALATOR CLAUSE:( if adopted by Municipality.)

840 6" Ø Perforated PVC Underdrain

1 1/2" Superpave 9.5 mm Wearing Course

5" Superpave 25 mm Base/Trench Repair

1 1/2 - 3" Variable Depth Milling

Type M Inlet

48” Ø Manhole

6" Ø Perforated PVC Underdrain

Concrete Curb - 6" Reveal

Driveway Apron

ADA Curb Cut

Total

1 Precast 48” Ø Manhole

Precast Type M Inlet

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ATTACHMENT 1

TO MS - 944 ( PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT MS - 944 )

Delaware Municipality: Ridley Township

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Project Number: 26-23107-002

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

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Security in the sum of Dollars ($ ) in the form of is submitted herewith in accordance with the INSTRUCTIONS TO

BIDDERS.

Attached hereto is an affidavit in proof that the undersigned has not colluded with any person in respect to this bid or any other bid or the submitting of bids for the Contract for which this Bid is submitted.

The Bidder is prepared to submit a Financial and Experience Statement and Bidder's Qualifications Statement upon request.

CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

The Bidder certifies that he does not maintain or provide for his employees any segregated facilities at any of his establishments and that he does not permit his employees to perform their services at any location under his control where segregated facilities are maintained. The Bidder certifies further that he will not maintain or provide for his employees any segregated facilities at any of his establishments, and that he will not permit his employees to perform their services at any location under his control where segregated facilities are maintained. The Bidder agrees that a breach of this certification will be a violation of the Equal Opportunity Clause in any contract resulting from acceptance of this Bid. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities" means any waiting rooms, work areas, restrooms and washrooms, restaurants and other eating areas, timeclocks, locker rooms and other storage areas, transportation and facilities provided for employees which are segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or natural origin because of habit, local custom or otherwise the Bidder agrees that (except where he has obtained identical certification from proposed subcontractors for specific time period) he will obtain identical certification from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000.00 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause, and that he will retain such certifications in his files.

NOTE: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. Paragraph 1001.

Date: , 20 .

BIDDER

BY

TITLE

Official Address & Phone Number:

PHONE:

WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM # DATED .

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WORKER'S CLASSIFICATION

A list of the classes of all workers to be used on this project must be included with your Form of Proposal.

This must include classes for any and all sub-contractors to be utilized.

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SUBCONTRACTOR DECLARATION FORM

Each prime contractor is required to submit a list of subcontractors it intends to use on the project.

Subcontractor Business Address Type of Work

Project Name Prime Contractor Signature

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SECTION 00310

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WE, as PRINCIPAL, and as SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the (hereinafter called the OWNER), in the penal sum of ($ ) lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bond ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THE OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the Principal has submitted the accompanying Bid dated for .

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said Bid within the time specified therein after the opening of the same, and shall within 10 days after the Principal is notified by the Owner of the award of such Contract to him, enter into a written contract with the Owner, in accordance with the Bid as accepted; and give bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties as may be required for the faithful performance and proper fulfillment and labor supplied, if required in said Contract; or in event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the period specified, or the failure to enter into such Contract and give such bonds within the time specified if the Principal shall pay the Owner the difference between the amount specified in said Bid and the amount for which the Owner may procure the required materials or supplies, or both, if the latter amount of the former, together with any other expenses and costs that may have been incurred by the Owner, then the above obligation shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bonded parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this day of , 20 , the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

WITNESSED BY:

(Individual Principal) (Name of Partner)

(Business Address)

ATTEST:

(Corporate Principal) (Corporate Surety)

By:

(Business Address)

SEAL

(Power of Attorney for person signing for Surety Company must be attached to Bond.)

CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

I, , certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation as Principal in the within bond; and that who signed the said bond on behalf of the Principal was then the of said corporation; that I know his signature, and his signature thereto is genuine; and that said bond was duly signed, sealed and attested to for an in behalf of said corporation by the authority of its governing body.

(Corporate Seal)

We, the undersigned, will provide as Principal, a Performance and Payment Bond on the form provided, to the Owner in the penal sum of the Principal's bid for

(Surety)

(Address) Date:

Signed:

(Attorney-in-fact)

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SECTION 00320

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

State of :

County of :

I, the undersigned, state that I am authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of my firm, and its Owners, Directors and Officers. I am the person responsible in my firm for the price(s) and the amount of this Bid.

I state that:

The price(s) and amount(s) of this Bid have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or agreement with any other Contractor, Bidder or potential Bidder.

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

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 any intentionally high or competitive Bid or other form of Complementary Bid.

The Bid of my firm is made in good faith and not pursuant to any Agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any firm or person to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive Bid.

This firm, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors and employees are not currently under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last 4 years been convicted or found liable for 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 this firm understands and acknowledges that the above representations are material and important and will be relied on by the Owner in awarding the Contract(s) for which this Bid is submitted. I understand, and my firm understands, that any misstatement in this Affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the Owner of the true facts relating to the submission of Bids for this Contract.

FIRM

NAME

TITLE

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME

THIS DAY 20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

1. This Non-Collusion Affidavit is material to any contract awarded pursuant to this Bid. According to the Pennsylvania Anti-Rigging Act, 73 P.S. §§

1611 eq seq., governmental agencies may require Non-Collusion Affidavits to be submitted together with Bids.

2. This Non-Collusion Affidavit must be executed by the member, officer or employee of the Bidder who makes the final decision on prices and the amount quoted in the Bid.

3. Bid rigging and other efforts to restrain competition, and the making of false sworn statements in connection with the submission of bids are unlawfully and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The person who signs the Affidavit should examine it carefully before signing and assure himself or herself that each statement is true and accurate, making diligent inquiry, as necessary, of all other persons employed by or associated with the Bidder with responsibilities for the preparation, approval or submission of the Bid.

4. In the case of a Bid submitted by a joint venture, each party to the venture must be identified in the Bid Documents, and an Affidavit must be submitted separately on behalf of each party.

5. The term "Complementary Bid" as used in the Affidavit has the meaning commonly associated with that term in the bidding process, and includes the knowing submission of Bids higher than the Bid of another firm, any intentionally high or noncompetitive Bid, and any other form of Bid submitted for the purpose of giving a false appearance of competition.

6. Failure to file an affidavit in compliance with these instructions may result in disqualification of the Bid.

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CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

All questions must be answered and the date given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit additional information if he so desires.

The Undersigned certifies under oath that the information provided herein is true and sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading.

Submitted to:

Address:

Submitted by:

Corporation:

Name:

Partnership:

Address:

Individual:

Principal Office:

Other:

Name of Project (if applicable)

Type of Work (file separate form for each Classification of Work):

General Construction

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Other (please specify)

1. ORGANIZATION

1.1

How many years has your organization been in business as a Contractor?

1.2

How many years has your organization been in business under its present business name?

1.2.1 Under what other or former names has your organization operated?

1.3

If your organization is a corporation, answer the following:

1.3.1 Date of incorporation:

1.3.2 State of incorporation:

1.3.3 President's name:

1.3.4 Vice-president’s name:

1.3.5 Secretary’s name:

1.3.6 Treasurer’s name:

1.4

If your organization is a partnership, answer the following:

1.4.1 Date of organization:

1.4.2 Type of partnership (if applicable):

1.4.3 Name(s) of general partner(s):

1.5

If your organization is individually owned, answer the following:

1.5.1 Date of organization:

1.5.2 Name of owner:

1.6

If the form of your organization is other than those listed above, describe it and name the principals:

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2. LICENSING

2.1

List jurisdictions and trade categories in which your organization is legally qualified to do business, and indicate registration or license numbers, if applicable.

2.2

List jurisdictions in which your organization’s partnership or trade name is filed.

3.

EXPERIENCE:

3.1

List the categories of work that your organization normally performs with its own forces.

3.2

Claims and Suits: (If the answer to any of the questions below is yes, please attach details).

3.2.1 Has you organization ever failed to complete any work awarded to it?

3.2.2 Are there any judgments, claims, arbitration proceedings or suits pending or outstanding against your organization or its officers?

3.2.3 Has your organization filed any law suits or requested arbitration with regard to construction contracts within the last five years?

3.3

Within the last five years, has any officer or principal of your organization ever been an officer or principal of another organization when it failed to complete a construction contract?

3.4

On a separate sheet, list major construction projects your organization has in progress, giving the name of project, owner, architect, contract amount, percent complete and scheduled completion date.

3.4.1 State total worth of work in progress and under contract:

3.5

On a separate sheet, list the major projects your organization has completed in the past five years, giving the name of project, owner, architect, contract amount, date of completion and percentage of the cost of the work performed with your own forces.

3.5.1 State average annual amount of construction work performed during the past five years:

3.6

On a separate sheet, list the construction experience and present commitments of the key individuals of your organization

4.

REFERENCES

4.1

Trade References:

4.2

Bank References:

4.3

Surety:

4.3.1 Name of bonding company:

4.3.2 Name and address of agent:

5.

FINANCING:

5.1

Financial Statement:

5.1.1 Attach a financial statement, preferably audited, including your organization’s latest balance sheet and income statement showing the following items:

Current Assets (e.g., cash, joint venture accounts, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accrued income, deposits, materials inventory and prepaid expenses);

Net Fixed Assets;

Other Assets:

Current Liabilities (e.g., accounts payable, notes payable, accrued expenses, provision for income taxes, advances, accrued salaries and accrued payroll taxes);

Other liabilities (e.g. capital, capital stock, authorized and outstanding shares par values, earned surplus and retained earnings).

5.1.2 Name and address of firm preparing attached financial statement, and date thereof:

5.1.3 Is the attached financial statement for the identical organization named on page one?

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5.1.4 If not, explain the relationship and financial responsibility of the organization whose financial statement is provided (e.g., parent-subsidiary).

5.2

Will the organization whose financial statements attached act as guarantor of the contract for construction?

6.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM

6.1

Each bidder must provide with his/her proposal a written statement describing the exact nature scope and history of their Affirmative Action Program in the interest of extending work opportunities to qualified minority workers.

6.2

Failure of a bidder to provide information as required under this paragraph may be cause for disqualification of the bidder’s proposal.

7.

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

7.1

A bidder shall be a participant in a state or federally approved Apprenticeship Training Program. Each bidder shall submit with his/her proposal a complete description of the Apprenticeship Training Program in which the bidder participates, including a list of the number of graduated apprentices every year for the past five years.

7.2

If requested by the Owner, the bidder shall submit within three days of the date of the request, the name, address, and telephone number of the state and federal agency which certifies the bidder’s Apprenticeship Training Program and the bidders identification number (if any) that would enable the Owner’s representative to verify the information provided by the bidder.

7.3

Failure of a bidder to provide information as required under this paragraph may be cause for disqualification of the bidders proposal.

8.

INSURANCE

Proof and submission of a description of any health care plans, worker’s compensation insurance and unemployment insurance maintained for the benefit of the contractor’s employees.

9.

Proof that the Contractor is not presently debarred by Federal, State or Local Authorities, and a history containing a full and complete description of events underlying any debarment with in the prior 10 year period.

10.

Proof that the Contractor has not defaulted on a project, trade or contracting license or been suspended or revoked and has not violated any prevailing wage laws.

11.

SIGNATURE

Dated at this ________ day of ____________________________________

Name of Organization: _____________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

____________________ being duly sworn deposes and says that the information provided herein is true and sufficiently complete so as not to be misleading

Subscribed and sworn before me this day of _____________________________________

My Commission Expires: _________________________________________

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of , 20___, by and between the TOWNSHIP OF RIDLEY, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Delaware (hereinafter called “Township”) and (hereinafter called “Contractor”).

WITNESSETH

That for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar ($1.00), the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, it is mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

1. Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, material and equipment necessary to do all the work for the total price of

2. Contractor shall complete the work required by this contract in strict accordance with the specifications, plans and related documents incorporated by referenced thereto as part of the form of proposal. Furthermore, all work required by this contract shall be completed in a first class workmanlike manner to the satisfaction and approval of the Engineer. Contractor further agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each consecutive calendar day thereafter until the work is completed in accordance with the plans, specifications and related documents.

3. If Contractor fails to furnish the labor, tools, material and equipment needed to do all the work required by this Contract or fails to complete any work ordered in accordance with the terms of this Contract, then the Municipality may, upon three (3) days written notice to said Contractor, purchase the same elsewhere and cause the work to be done and charge the same to the account of the Contractor or the Municipality may, at its discretion, cancel the entire Contract for breach thereof by the Contractor and proceed to complete the work called for in said Contract or cause the same to be done by others and hold the Contractor responsible for the cost thereof.

4. 4. Before any work is commenced, contractor agrees to furnish to the municipality a performance bond in the sum of $ conditioned upon the faithful performance of this Contract, for the completion of the work herein mentioned to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Municipal Engineer and for indemnifying the Municipality against all loss, damage, costs, including counsel fees sustained or incurred by the said Municipality for or by reason of any act, neglect or default on part of Contractor. Furthermore, Contractor shall furnish to the Municipality a Bond in the sum of $ conditioned on the payment of all monies due for labor and materials furnished in said work. Said Bonds shall be in such form and with such surety as may be approved by the Solicitor for the Municipality.

5. Contractor shall furnish to Municipality a Certificate from a reputable insurance company showing that the Contractor maintains Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Public Liability Insurance in amounts and with such companies as will be approved by the Solicitor for the Municipality before any work is commenced.

6. Final payment shall be paid to the Contractor after the Contractor first gives a release to the Municipality from all claims and demands whatsoever growing in any manner out of this Agreement and, secondly, the Contractor shall produce satisfactory evidence of the payment of all claims due for labor or materials furnished in performance of this Contract.

7. Contractor shall comply with the Act of the Legislature approved the 19th day of July, 1935, P.L. 1321, which provides that laborers and mechanics employed on the construction, alteration or repair of any public works shall have been residents of the Commonwealth for at least ninety (90) days and failure to comply with said provision shall be sufficient legal reason to refuse payment of the Contract price hereunder.

8. Contractor shall comply with the Act of the Legislature approved July 10, 1947, Section 1321, and the powers and penalties provided therein providing that there shall be no discrimination or intimidation by reason of race, creed or color against any citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates.

9. Contractor also agrees to comply with the provisions of the Federal law relating to the employment of labor. All requirements and regulations of Federal Labor Standards shall be strictly complied with. The minimum wage of all employees shall be in strict accordance with the prevailing wages indicated or determined by HUD on the attached Schedule or otherwise in accordance with law.

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10. Contractor shall not assign by Power of Attorney or otherwise, or sublet the work or any part thereof without the previous consent of the Municipality. In order that Municipality may determine whether or not such consent shall be given, Contractor may submit to the Municipal Manager/Secretary, in addition to any other information required by this Contract, proof that the person, firm or corporation to which any of the work is to be assigned or sublet is fully covered by Public Liability Insurance, including coverage for all liabilities assumed under the Contract, as well as liability under the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Act, as amended and supplemented.

11. This Agreement, together with the Contract documents listed below, form the Contract. Said documents are fully a part of the Contract and are attached hereto for that purpose.

(a) This Agreement

(b) Addenda

(c) Form of Proposal

(d) Performance Bond

(e) Payment Bond

(f) Insurance Certificate

(g) General Conditions

(h) Special Conditions

(i) Technical Specifications

(j) Drawings

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused to be affixed their respective names and seals the day and year first above written.

WITNESS AT SIGNING: CONTRACTOR

Title Title

TOWNSHIP OF RIDLEY

Joseph A. Ryan, Township Manager

Funds have been allocated from by:

Account No.

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Attachment 2

($ ) dollars

WHEREAS, the above bounden Principal has entered into a contract w ith the above Municipality, bearing even date herew ith, for

It is further provided that any alteration w hich may be made in the terms of the contractor or its specif ications w ith the express authorizing the same to be done on .

BY

TITLE:

TITLE:

TITLE:

TITLE:

PERFORMANCE BONDMS-944-S (7-09)

(NAME OF MUNICIPALITY)

in the full and just sum of

(NAME OF STATE)

are held and firmly bound unto

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, as Surety as Principal and a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of

(SURETY COMPANY)

(NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR)

(With Corporate Surety)

Attest / Witness:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have duly executed this Bond under Seal, pursuant to due and legal action

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden Principal, as Contractor, shall in all law ful money to the United States of America, to be paid to the above Municipality or its assigns, to w hich payment w ell and truly to be made, w e bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, f irmly by these presents.

forebearance being hereby w aived.

shall be and remain in full force, virtue and effect.

approval of the Municipality or the Principal to the other, shall not in any w ay release the Principal and the Surety or either or any of them, to and made a part thereof, and such alterations as may be made in said Specif ications as therein provided, and shall w ell and truly, and in a manner satisfactory to the municipality fulf ill all obligations as therein set forth, then this Obligation shall be void, but otherw ise the same the undertaking of certain obligations as therein set forth.

respects comply w ith and faithfully perform the terms and conditions of said Contract, including the Specif ications and conditions referred their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns from their liability hereunder, notice to the surety of any such alteration or

(DATE OF BOND)

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CONTRACTOR

SURETY COMPANY

Attest / Witness:

PLACE

SEAL

HERE

PLACE

HERE

MS-944S

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of as SURETY, are held and firmly bond unto the , in the full and just sum of

($ )dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the said or its assigns, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the above bounden Principal has entered into a contract with the above municipality hereinafter called Obligee, bearing even date herewith, for the improvement of a certain section of highway or bridge in said Municipality consisting of:

for approximately the sum of: ($ ) dollars.

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden PRINCIPAL shall and will promptly pay or cause to be paid in full all sums of money which may be due by contract or otherwise, to any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation, for all material furnished or labor supplied or performed in the prosecution of the work, whether or not the said for material or labor entered into and became component parts of the work and for rental of the equipment used and services rendered by public utilities in, or in connection with the prosecution of such work, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

The PRINCIPAL and SURETY, hereby, jointly and severally, agree with the Obligee herein that any individual firm, partnership, association or corporation, which has performed labor or furnished material in the prosecution of the work as provided, and any public utility which has not been paid in full therefor, may sue in assumpsit on this Payment Bond in his, their, or its own name and may prosecute the same to final for such sum or sums as may be justly due him, them or it, and have execution thereon. Provided, however, that the Obligee shall not be liable for the payment of any costs of expenses of such suit.

RECOVERY by any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of the “Public Works Contractors’ Bond Law of 1967", Act No. 385, approved December 20, 1967,P.L. 869, which Act shall be incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as though its provisions were fully and at length herein recited.

It is further provided that any alterations which may be made in the terms of the contract or in the work to be done or materials to be furnished or labor to be supplied or performed under it or the giving by the Obligee of any extension of time for the performance of the contract or any other forebearance on the part of either the Obligee or the Principal to the other, shall not in any way release the PRINCIPAL and the SURETY or SURETIES of any such alteration, extension of forebearance being hereby waived.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said PRINCIPAL and SURETY have duly executed this Bond under seal this ,20 .

WITNESS:

CONTRACTOR

BY:

TITLE:

SURETY COMPANY

TITLE: TITLE:

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WITNESS:

day of

PAYMENT BOND Attachment 3 as PRINCIPAL and

PLACE

SEAL

HERE

PLACE

HERE

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MAINTENANCE BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we as Principal, and a corporation, as Surety, are held firmly bound unto as Obligee, in the full and just sum of ($ ) for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the said Principal entered into a contract with dated for

WHEREAS, said contract provides that the Principal will furnish a bond conditioned to guarantee for the period of one (1) year after approval of the final estimate on said job, by the Owner, against all defects in workmanship and materials which may become apparent during said period, and

WHEREAS, the said contract has been completed, and was approved on .

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if within one (1) year from the date of approval of the said contract, the work done under the terms of said contract shall disclose poor workmanship in the execution of said work, and the carrying out of the terms of said contract, or it shall appear that defective materials were furnished thereunder, then this obligation shall remain in full force and virtue, otherwise this instrument shall be void.

Signed and sealed this day of , 20 .

Witness:

Principal

Attorney-in-Fact

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AFFIDAVIT RE:

ACCEPTING PROVISIONS OF THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION ACT

STATE OF :

COUNTY OF :

being duly sworn according to law disposes and says that (they, he, it) (has, have) accepted the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Act of 1915 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its supplements and amendments, and (has, have) insured (his, their, its) liability thereunder in accordance with the terms of said Act with (Company)

Type or Print Name of Contractor

BY:

(Title)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20____.

(Notary Public)

My commission expires:

(Date)

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CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION

Firm Name:

Firm Address:

Contact Name:

Telephone No.:

Fax No.:

Email Address:

Project Name:

The submitting firm is required to certify compliance with the contractor responsibility standards set forth below by checking appropriate boxes and providing the supplemental information at the time of submitting the bid.

(1) Does the firm have or will it obtain all valid, effective licenses, registrations or certificates required by federal, state, county, or local law, including, but not limited to, licenses, registrations or certificates required to: (a) do business in the designated locale; and (b) perform the contract work it seeks to perform. These shall include, but not be limited to, licenses, registrations or certificates for any type of trade work or specialty work which the firm proposes to self-perform?

Yes No

(2) Does the firm meet the bonding requirements for the contract as required by applicable law or contract specifications and any insurance requirements as required by applicable law or specifications, including general liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and unemployment insurance requirements?

(3) Has the firm been debarred by any federal, state or local government agency or authority in the past three (3) years?

(4) Has the firm defaulted on any project in the past three (3) years?

(5) Has the firm had any type of business, contracting or trade license, registration, or other certification suspended or revoked in the past three (3) years?

(6) Has the firm been cited for a willful violation of federal or state safety laws determined by a final decision of a court or government agency in the past three (3) years?

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(7) Has the firm or its owners been convicted of any crime relating to the contracting business as determined by a final decision of a court or government agency in the past ten (10) years?

(8) Has the firm, in the past three (3) years, been found by a final decision of a court or government agency in violation of any law applicable to its contracting business, including, but not limited to, licensing laws, tax laws, prompt payment laws, wage and hour laws, prevailing wage laws, environmental laws or other, where the result of such violation was the payment of a fine, back pay damages or any other type of penalty in the amount of $10,000 or more?

(9) Does the firm agree to pay all craft employees that it employs on the project the current wage rates and benefits as required under applicable federal or state wage laws for the duration of the referenced project?

(10) Does the firm participate in an Approved Registered Apprenticeship Program as defined in the

Ordinance for each separate trade or classification in which it employs craft employees and agree to continue to participate in such program or programs for the duration of the referenced project?

(A) attach list of all trades or classifications of craft workers to be used on the project

(B) attach copy of apprenticeship program registration certificate

(C) attach list of employees to be used on the project who have graduated from an Approved

Registered Apprenticeship Program

(D) attach copies of Employee Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship Program

(11) Does the firm have all other technical qualifications and resources, including equipment, personnel and financial resources, to perform the referenced contract, or agree that it will obtain some through the use of qualified, responsible subcontractors?

(12) Does the firm have at least the OSHA ten (10) hour training course for safety established by the

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(13) Does the firm agree to notify the Township Administration Office of any material changes to any matters attested to in this certification within seven (7) days?

(13) Does the firm understand and agree that it shall provide a Subcontractor List that identifies any subcontractors it will use in connection with the project and furnish Contractor Responsibility Certifications for all identified subcontractors with all required supporting documentation at the time of submitting the bid.

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(14) Does the firm understand and agree that this certification must be completed by an authorized representative of the firm that has sufficient knowledge and information to address all matters addressed here?

In executing this Responsibility Certification, the submitting firm understands and agrees that if the

Township determines that this certification contains false or misleading material information that was provided knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth or omits material information knowingly or with reckless disregard of the truth, the firm may be prohibited from performing work for the Township for a period of three (3) years. Such circumstances shall also subject the firm to any other penalties and sanctions, including contract termination, available to the Township under law. A contract terminated under these circumstances shall further entitle the Township to withhold payment of any monies due to the firm as damages.

I certify that the foregoing representations regarding the past performance and present qualifications of the undersigned firm are true and correct.

Sign Name

Print Name

Title

Name of Firm

Date

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of , 20___.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

00500-3

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

1.

Subcontractor

Responsibility Certification Attached

Phone:

Scope of Subcontract:

2.

3.

4.

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5.

6.

7.

00500-5

SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION

Prime Contractor:

Subcontractor: _____________________________________________________________

Telephone No.:

Fax No.:

Email Address:

Project Name:

The submitting firm is required to certify compliance with the contractor responsibility standards set forth below by checking appropriate boxes and providing the supplemental information at the time of submitting the bid.

(1) Does the firm have or will it obtain all valid, effective licenses, registrations or certificates required by federal, state, county, or local law, including, but not limited to, licenses, registrations or certificates required to: (a) do business in the designated locale; and (b) perform the contract work it seeks to perform. These shall include, but not be limited to, licenses, registrations or certificates for any type of trade work or specialty work which the firm proposes to self-perform?

(2) Does the firm meet the bonding requirements for the contract as required by applicable law or contract specifications and any insurance requirements as required by applicable law or specifications, including general liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and unemployment insurance requirements?

(3) Has the firm been debarred by any federal, state or local government agency or authority in the past three (3) years?

(4) Has the firm defaulted on any project in the past three (3) years?

(5) Has the firm had any type of business, contracting or trade license, registration, or other certification suspended or revoked in the past three (3) years?

(6) Has the firm been cited for a willful violation of federal or state safety laws determined by a final decision of a court or government agency in the past three (3) years?

(7) Has the firm or its owners been convicted of any crime relating to the contracting business as determined by a final decision of a court or government agency in the past ten (10) years?

(8) Has the firm, in the past three (3) years, been found by a final decision of a court or government agency in violation of any law applicable to its contracting business, including, but not limited to, licensing laws, tax laws, prompt payment laws,…