11_-_Spec_Prov.pdf
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- Pennsauken Community Pool Improvements
- Solicitation number
- 2026-BID-15
- Issued by
- Camden County, New Jersey
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This is a Special Provisions document for the Pennsauken Community Pool Improvements project issued by the Township of Pennsauken, Camden County, New Jersey. The project encompasses rehabilitation, construction, and improvements to the Pennsauken Community Pool. Bids are to be submitted via the Township's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pennsauken prior to 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with late bids not accepted. Bidders are advised to conduct site visits to understand existing conditions, including adjacent buildings, landscaping, fencing, and vegetation that may require protection or restoration. The contractor must submit a proposed program of operation prior to construction commencement and is responsible for obtaining all necessary local, county, and state permits, including a Camden County Road Opening Permit.
The special provisions establish that the contractor bears responsibility for utility coordination, test pit excavation to locate underground utilities, and any resulting utility relocations or damage during construction. Payment for test pits is included under the bid form line item "Excavation, Unclassified, Test Pits," and all test pits must be performed prior to mobilization. The bid includes contingency items that may not be fully utilized depending on field conditions encountered, with the initial contract award amount potentially exceeding the final contract amount. No separate payment is provided for dewatering, winterization, demobilization, remobilization, or delays caused by inclement weather. Work is prohibited on Sundays and holidays, with Saturday work and work after 5 pm on weekdays requiring owner and engineer authorization. The contractor must maintain pedestrian and vehicular access in compliance with ADA requirements throughout construction and provide daily fencing, barricades, or protection measures approved by the owner and engineer, with such costs included in all contract line items.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Pennsauken_Community_Pool_Improvements.pdf | ||
| State_Rates.pdf | ||
| 274104254-camden-10-1-2026.pdf | ||
| 26-09-30_Pennsauken_Pool_-_R2_-_Plan_Set.pdf | ||
| 13_-_Div_2.pdf |
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TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN
CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
PENNSAUKEN COMMUNITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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1. Existing Utilities
The contractor shall coordinate all work with the utility companies in the areas of construction. Information regarding existing utilities has been collected from various sources and the contractor is advised that underground object locations, elevations, or types are not warranted to be approximately correct. Nor can they be assumed to be the only subsurface objects, proposed or existing, which may be encountered during the excavation of the work. The contractor shall make all necessary investigations prior to bidding to satisfy himself as to the existing conditions.
2. Test Pits
The contractor is responsible to field locate all underground utilities via utility markout and/or test pits as indicated on the plans or as deemed necessary by the contractor or engineer in order to obtain a complete understanding of the underground utility network. All test pits should be performed prior to beginning the proposed work. The contractor is responsible for coordinating the relocation of any existing utilities where test pits demonstrate they are in conflict with proposed improvements. Any utilities that are damaged during construction shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Payment for test pits shall be made under “Excavation, Unclassified, Test Pits” as listed in the bid form. Contractor to perform all test pits prior to mobilization.
3. Contractor’s Progress Schedule
The contractor shall submit a proposed program of operation for the project prior to commencement of construction which clearly indicates how he proposes to conduct the work to bring about the completion of the projects.
4. Construction Contingencies
The contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that various items and extra quantities have been included in the bid form for contingency purposes due to the nature of the work to be performed in conjunction with this project.
Accordingly, the contractor is hereby advised prior to submitting his bid that he shall take into account the fact that contingencies have been included in the items and that portions of certain items or entire items may not be utilized by the Owner, depending upon the conditions encountered during the work.
To that end, the initial contract award amount may be significantly higher than the final contract amount, depending upon the actual conditions encountered.
The contractor must satisfy himself by personal examination of location of the proposed work and surroundings thereof, and by such other means that he prefers, and shall not at any time after submission of the bid, dispute the original estimate of the work, nor assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the contingencies included in the quantities.
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5. Permits
The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits necessary for construction in accordance with existing local, county and state regulations and any other agency having jurisdiction in these matters.
The contractor is hereby advised that a Camden County Road Opening Permit will be required in association with this project. The contractor shall coordinate with the County to obtain same.
6. Tree Removal
The contractor shall make every effort to protect all trees which are to remain within the limits of construction.
Removal of additional trees will be performed only if and where directed by the engineer.
7. Resident Notification
The contractor is hereby advised that prior to any work, proper notification must be provided to residents in the associated work areas by the contractor. Pedestrian access in accordance with all ADA requirements, as well as vehicular access must be maintained at all times throughout the construction process.
8. Special Site Conditions
Work on Sundays and Holidays is prohibited, work on Saturdays and after 5 pm on weekdays must be authorized by the Owner and Engineer.
The contractor shall provide, install and maintain (on a daily basis) fencing, barricades or other suitable materials to protect all active construction areas, newly installed surfaces and construction equipment/supplies from unauthorized access and/or damage during the contract time. Methods and materials for said protection measures shall be approved by, and coordinated with, the Owner and Engineer.
Separate payment for said protection measures will not be made. Cost of same shall be included in all contract items requiring protection.
9. Dewatering
The contractor shall note that dewatering may be required for this project. No separate payment will be made for dewatering. Payment for same shall be included in all bid items requiring the same.
10. Special Attention to Existing Conditions
It is recommended that the bidder visit the site during preparation of bid to ensure full understanding of existing adjacent buildings, landscaping, fencing, vegetation and other amenities that may be disturbed and required to be restored under this contract. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to protect same during construction.
11. Winter Season
The contactor is hereby advised that work will not be permitted during weather conditions unsuitable for construction per the specifications. If weather conditions create an unsuitable construction environment, the contractor shall winterize all work areas to the satisfaction of the engineer. No separate payment will be made for demobilization, remobilization, winterization, down time, or any other work due to inclement weather.
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12. Sheeting and Bracing
During work, contractor is required to brace, hold and secure all existing utility poles in accordance with utility requirements. Separate payment shall not be made.
13. Anticipated Conflicts
Any anticipated conflict during the course of construction, including but not limited to conflicts between proposed pool structures, piping, or electrical conduit and existing utilities, underground structures, drainage facilities, the existing pool shell, deck, or adjacent site improvements, shall be brought to the attention of the Owner and Engineer immediately upon discovery.
The Contractor shall not proceed with work in the affected area until the conflict has been reviewed and resolved, and any necessary field adjustments, revised sequencing, or design modifications have been approved in writing by the Engineer.
14. PSE&G Coordination
The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying including PSE&G where applicable, and coordinating any required relocations or protective measures in accordance with the applicable permits and utility agreements. No additional compensation or time extension will be granted for conflicts that could have been reasonably identified through review of the contract documents, record drawings, or a diligent site investigation prior to the start of construction. Separate payment shall not be made for coordination with
PSE&G.
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