16-5 - Technical Specifications 2026-045.pdf

The Township of Stafford

Ocean County

Stafford Township, NJ

Technical Specifications

For

Stafford Township Dredging & Popular Point Restoration – Phase 2

PREPARED BY:

Jeffrey S. Richter, PE, PP

N.J. License No. 24GE03252000

Engineering, Planning and Surveying

1 Washington Boulevard - Suite 3

Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691

(609) 918-0200

Fax (609) 918-1411 www.actengineers.com http://www.actengineers.com/

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Section 000110 - Table of Contents

Stafford Township 000110-1 Stafford Township Dredging and Popular Point Restoration – Phase 2

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Section 000110 – Table of Contents

Section 000115 – List of Drawing Sheets

Section 001000 – General Requirements

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Division 01 – General Requirements

Section 011000 – Summary of Work

Section 011400 – Work Restrictions

Section 012000 – Price and Payment Procedures

Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination

Section 013200 – Construction Progress Documentation

Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures

Section 014200 – Definitions

Section 015719 – Environmental Protection Control

Section 017400 – Cleaning and Waste Management

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

Section 022113 – Surveying

Division 35 – Waterway and Marine Construction

Section 350200 – Wetland Restoration

Section 351000 – Waterway and Marine Signaling and Control Equipment

Section 352300 – Dredging

Appendices

Appendix A Project Permits

Appendix B Sea Turtle Identification Guide for Dredging Contractors

Appendix C Geotechnical Reports

END OF SECTION

Section 000115 – List of Drawing Sheets

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Contract Drawings

1. The following Contract Drawings are a part of the Contract Documents:

Sheet Title

1 OF 12 COVER SHEET

2 OF 12 INFORMATION SHEET

3 OF 12 RESTORATION AREA OVERVIEW

4 OF 12 WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN

5 OF 12 WETLAND RESTORATION PLAN

6 OF 12 TYPICAL RESTORATION SECTION

7 OF 12 TYPICAL RESTORATION SECTION

8 OF 12 TYPICAL RESTORATION SECTION

9 OF 12 TYPICAL RESTORATION SECTION

10 OF 12 BEACH HAVEN WEST DREDGE DESIGN

11 OF 12 DREDGE PROFILES

12 OF 12 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Section 000100 – General Requirements

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1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall comply with all requirements set forth in the Township of Stafford Technical Specification and General Requirements (Contract), Project Special Conditions, amendments and/or modifications to the General Conditions for the Work, and other sections of the Contract Documents.

B. FAMILIARIZATION – Contractor is responsible for becoming familiar with all aspects of the Work and the Site prior to submitting a bid and prior to performing the Work in accordance with the General Conditions.

C. COMMUNITY RELATIONS – Contractor shall conduct the Work to minimize disruption to the surrounding residences, property owners, and general community.

Any requests for information from the public and/or media shall be directed to the Owner’s designated contact for public outreach.

D. COOPERATION – Contractor shall cooperate with all other parties engaged in

Project-related activities, including, but not limited to, Owner’s employees, representatives, and other contractors, to the greatest extent possible. Contractor shall make appropriate accommodations and scheduling to avoid disrupting or impeding other operations during implementation of the Work. Contractor shall comply with restrictions regarding Work hours and days, access to properties, Contractor’s use of Site, and coordination with occupants.

E. LIMITS OF WORK – The Limits of Work are shown on the Contract Drawings and described in these Technical Specifications. All Work shall be confined to the Limits of Work and completed to the lines, grades, and dimensions called for on the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications, unless otherwise directed by Owner’s Representative. All Work performed beyond designated limits without prior approval may be subject to penalty, and shall be corrected by the Contractor, at their own cost, to Owner’s Representative’s satisfaction.

F. PROJECT PERMITS – Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all required Project Permits (provided as Appendix A) and subsequent Project Permits and addenda received by Owner’s Representative, as well as paying any required fees for additional permits obtained by the Contractor.

G. WORK SEQUENCING – Contractor shall develop a Progress Schedule (and subsequent updates to the schedule during construction, as required herein) in accordance with Section 011400 – Work Restrictions and Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures to document the proposed sequence of activities and compliance with the regulatory and Project-specific restrictions applicable to this Project. The Progress Schedule must be updated as described in Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination.

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H. HEALTH AND SAFETY – Contractor is solely responsible for the Health & Safety of their workers. Contractor shall be especially aware of health and safety issues related to performing the Work within the limits of the Site. Contractor shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state, and local codes and ordinances.

I. PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICES – Contractor shall exercise care to avoid disturbing or damaging any utilities and structures that exist at or near, the Site and are to remain in service during and at the completion of the Work.

Contractor shall be responsible for locating all subsurface utilities within the Limits of Work before conducting intrusive activities and repairing any utility damaged as due to the Work. Contractor must comply with the utility locating requirements of Section 011000 – Summary of Work.

J. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – Contractor shall comply with all regulations and requirements for protecting the environment, including, but not limited to, controlling erosion, water pollution, spills and releases, and air quality resulting from construction activities in accordance with these Technical Specifications and the Project permits.

K. CLEANUP – Contractor shall be responsible for general housekeeping during construction in accordance with Section 017400 – Cleaning and Waste Management. Contractor shall segregate, handle, temporarily store, and treat or dispose of all waste materials generated during the Work, as described in Section 017400 – Cleaning and Waste Management.

L. PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES TO REMAIN – No demolition Work shall be conducted under this Contract. Contractor shall exercise care and provide protection to avoid disturbing or damaging structures within or adjacent to the Limits of Work.

Any damage to existing features shall be repaired by the Contractor, at their own cost, to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.

M. CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES – Construction tolerances shall be consistent with the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications. All constructed surfaces shall be reasonably free from irregularities. Slopes or grades shall be as specified on the Contract Drawings.

N. SECURITY – Contractor is responsible for security within the Limits of Work throughout completion of Work.

O. HOT WORK – Hot Work is not anticipated as part of this Contract and shall not be performed without prior notification to, and approval of, by the Owner’s Representative.

P. BURNING – Burning of any materials at the Site is not permitted.

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Q. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK – Contractor shall retain ownership and responsibility for all Work until accepted by the Owner’s Representative. Owner will accept ownership of the Work in accordance with the General Conditions.

R. INCIDENT REPORTING – All injuries, accidents, and illnesses occurring due to the Work must be recorded on the Contractor’s or affected subcontractor’s OSHA 300 and 301 or equivalent forms. These forms shall be promptly forwarded to the Owner’s Representative. Contractor shall report all incidents that involve the health or safety of personnel or the public or affect the environment to the appropriate authorities, including OSHA, if necessary, to the Owner’s Representative immediately.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 011000 – Summary of Work

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1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION – 2026 Stafford Township Dredging and Popular Point Project – Phase 2 – Township of Stafford, New Jersey.

B. PROJECT LOCATION – The Project location includes Beach Haven West which is a residential bayfront located in the back bay of Stafford Township, New Jersey.

The Work will also be conducted near the Popular Point tidal salt marsh wetlands, private properties, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Collectively, these areas are referred to as the “Site” throughout the Contract Documents. The Site location is shown on the Contract Drawings.

C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION – This Project consists of hydraulic dredging within

Stafford Township. Dredging will be conducted to an elevation of -5.0 feet mean low water (MLW) for Beach Haven West. Hydraulically dredged materials will be transported by conveyance pipeline to the Popular Point wetlands for restoration based on the Contract Drawings. The estimated dredging volume for the Base Bid dredging of material in Stafford Township is approximately 13,260 cubic yards (CY), which includes volume associated with an allowable 1.0-foot overdredge. All dredged sediments placed on the Popular Point wetlands will require management and monitoring. The project also includes the placement of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of organic material in mounds on areas of the marsh and planted with spartina patens. Work must be completed in accordance with the Contract Drawings, the Project Permits, and these Technical Specifications.

D. PROJECT DURATION – The duration of the Project shall be defined as the duration following issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) until the contract end date of May 14, 2027. Issuance of NTP is anticipated to be provided on, or around September 14, 2026. Key milestones corresponding to regulatory requirements are as follows:

1. No active dredging and/or discharge of waters from the wetlands shall be permitted after December 31, 2026.

2. Contractor shall be fully demobilized from the Site by May 14, 2026.

3. Contractor is required to remobilize as necessary to complete work relating to organic material placement and planting, as necessary.

E. PROJECT AREAS – As follow is a description of the Project areas:

1. E.B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Popular Point wetland restoration area.

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F. OWNER – The Project Owner is Stafford Township, New Jersey

1. Owner Contact: Matthew R. von der Hayden Address: 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Work Phone: 609-597-1000 Ext. 8516 Email:mvonderHayden@staffordnj.gov

G. ENGINEER OF RECORD – The Engineer of Record is ACT

Engineers, Inc.

1. ACT Contact: Jeffrey S. Richter, PE, PP Address: 1 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 Work Phone: 609-918-0200 Email: jrichter@actengineers.com

H. OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE – The Owner’s Representative is ACT Engineers, Inc.

1. ACT Engineers Contact: Eric Rosina Address: 1 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 Work Phone: 609-918-0200 Email: erosina@actengineers.com

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Contractor shall provide all labor and furnish and/or install all materials and equipment, as may be required to complete the Work as installed, as tested for full operation and use, and as described in the Contract Documents.

B. The accompanying Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications show and describe the location and type of Work to be performed for the Project and include, but is not limited to, the following items:

1. Mobilizing equipment, personnel, materials, and subcontractors necessary to perform the Work.

2. Locating in the field all utilities present at the Site and within 200 feet of the Site.

3. Preparing required Work plans and pre-construction submittals for approval.

4. Constructing all necessary temporary facilities to support the Work, including, but not limited to, equipment and materials for staging areas, Stafford Township 011000-3 equipment-cleaning areas, temporary sanitary facilities, and traffic controls.

5. Installing the required perimeter and environmental controls.

6. Hydraulic dredging of up to approximately 13,260 cubic yards (CY) of sediments from Project areas.

7. Transport of dredged material utilizing pipeline, and booster pumps, as necessary, from the removal limits, through back bay waterways to the E.B.

Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Popular Point restoration area.

8. Placement of dredged material within wetland restoration area to limits and elevations as shown on the Contract Drawings.

9. Placement of organic material and associated plantings at the locations as shown on the Contract Drawings.

10. Site Restoration

C. Only major items of Work are given in the Bid Form, but it is the intent of the Technical Specifications to secure a completely interconnected and functional system, and if any workmanship or materials are to be required that are obviously necessary to carry out the full intent and meaning of the plans and Technical Specifications or to be reasonably inferred therefrom, the cost of such workmanship or materials shall be included in the unit price Bid for the major items of Work.

Unless an item of Work appears on the Bid Form, the price of the materials, labor, equipment, and all Work incidental or necessary for the completion of the Work shall be incorporated into the various unit prices for the items appearing on the Bid Form.

1.03 PROJECT SEQUENCE

A. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following Work items, and the Work shall be conducted in generally the following sequence:

1. Preparing and submitting final Work plans and all other pre-construction submittals in accordance with these Technical Specifications.

2. Attending the pre-construction meeting.

3. Providing all required Work notifications, including the U.S. Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners.

4. Locating in the field all utilities that could be affected by the Work, including all utilities that may be present within, or adjacent to, the in-water

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5. Mobilizing equipment, materials, and labor necessary to perform the Work to the Site.

6. Installing and maintaining environmental controls in accordance with these Technical Specifications and as shown on the Contract Drawings.

7. Pre-dredging survey (to be conducted by Owner’s Representative).

8. Performing pre-placement survey of wetland restoration areas.

9. Transporting dredged material from the removal areas to the Popular Point restoration area via high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline.

10. Placement of dredged material within Popular Point restoration area, to limits and grades shown on the Contract Drawings.

11. Conducting post-construction surveys following completion of placement operations.

12. Owner’s Representative to conduct a post-dredge survey following completion of dredging. The survey shall be conducted using the same survey equipment and procedures utilized to conduct the design survey and pre-dredge survey conducted by the Owner’s Representative.

a. The Owner’s Representative will complete the survey within 72 weekday hours (weather dependent) of notification by the Contractor and at no cost to the Contractor.

b. The method of survey will be the use of a hydrographic survey conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Hydrographic Surveying Manual (EM 1110-2-1003).

c. All surveys performed by the Owner’s Representative shall be conducted using a 200 kHz frequency transducer. The pre-dredge and post-dredge surveys performed using the 200 kHz frequency transducer shall be sole data utilized to determine payment volumes for dredging operations.

d. In the event that the post-dredge survey indicates the need for further removal operations within the Work area, the Contractor must reimburse the Owner for resurveying costs in accordance with Section 352300 – Dredging.

e. Should the Contractor disagree with the findings of the surveys, the

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Contractor may have an independent survey performed by a licensed New Jersey surveyor at the Contractor’s expense.

• If this option is exercised, the Contractor’s hired surveyor must submit the independently obtained data for review by the Owner’s Representative. Upon review and evaluation of the Contractor-submitted survey, a final determination of the quantity to be paid will be made by the Owner’s

• A written notification of the Owner’s Representative’s final determination will be provided to the Contractor. In case of conflict between the two survey sets, the Owner’s Representative-performed survey shall govern.

13. Obtaining verification of Project completion by the Owner and the Owner’s

14. Demobilizing, including removing support facilities, cleaning up Work areas, and restoring all Site areas to pre-construction condition, unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents.

15. Participation in Project Closeout Meeting.

16. Remobilization, as necessary following stabilization, to complete placement of organic material mounds and associated plantings as shown in the Contract Drawings.

1.04 WORK BY OWNER OR OTHERS

A. The Owner’s Representative will perform the following tasks:

1. Conduct pre-dredging survey prior to the start of in-water Work. Bid volumes will be recalculated using the pre-dredge survey data and provided to the Contractor prior to the start of dredging operations.

2. Conduct a post-dredge survey at the request of the Contractor at such time that the Contractor has completed dredging within a Project area.

3. Owner or Owner’s Representative will perform oversight of Project activities for compliance with the Contract, Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, and Project Permits.

a. Any overtime inspection costs for Contractor Work conducted beyond authorized working hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, must be reimbursed to the Owner by the Contractor in accordance with Section 011400 – Work Restrictions.

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Section 011400 – Work Restrictions

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A. This Section describes the uses and restrictions for the premises, coordination, Site restoration, Work schedule, and Work hours.

1.02 USE OF PREMISES

A. PROJECT AREA: The Contractor shall have access to the E.B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Popular Point restoration area from water, with no access allowed from the upland.

1. The Contractor must confine construction activities to the limits shown in the Contract Drawings and must not interfere with nearby properties.

2. All equipment used within the wetland restoration area must be amphibious type equipment capable of floating during periods of elevated water levels.

3. The Contractor must Work in such a manner to avoid interference with

Owner’s operations at the Site, or adjacent areas. If directed by the Owner’s Representative, the Contractor shall, at their own cost, move any stored products or equipment that are deemed to interfere with Owner operations to other areas within the allowable Work zone.

B. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying and securing any necessary equipment and/or material mobilization and staging locations. No public or private facilities for mobilizing and/or staging equipment or materials are provided to the Contractor by the Owner in the Contract.

C. The Contractor must observe offsets shown on the Contract Drawings and must maintain a safe operating distance from Site structures and other vessels at all times.

D. SITE SECURITY: The Contractor must implement a security program upon mobilization to the Site and maintain a security program throughout the Work, including, but not limited to the following conditions:

1. The Contractor shall coordinate directly with the Owner’s Representative to ensure full compliance with all security requirements at the Site, which shall apply to the Contractor, as well as all subcontractors, vendors, and others associated with the construction.

2. Protect the Limits of Work from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.

3. Visitors are not allowed within the Limits of the Work or active off-site

Work areas without the approval of the Owner’s Representative.

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4. Bring to the attention of the Owner’s Representative any unforeseen, potentially hazardous condition that becomes evident during the performance of the Work for resolution verbally within 1 hour and in writing within 48 hours.

E. For Work performed within, adjacent to, or while traversing, the Intracoastal

Waterway, including pipeline routing and/or use, do not disrupt commercial or recreational vessel traffic in the navigation channel.

F. Contact of Contractor equipment or personnel with any pilings, shoreline areas, bulkheads, floating docks, watercraft, or other privately owned objects within, or near the dredge areas is forbidden.

G. Construction equipment and employee vehicles shall not be parked or stored on public ways and shall not be parked or stored near the Work area in such a manner as to further restrict or obstruct traffic flow.

H. Contractor shall comply with restrictions on construction operations, limitations on use of public streets, and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

I. Representatives of the regulatory agencies and the Owner shall be allowed on the Work areas and on to Contractor equipment and vessels to inspect the Work at any time.

J. Pedestrian travel ways are not anticipated within the Project Limits or near the Site.

To the extent they are present, or may become present, the Contract shall maintain safe and adequate pedestrian zones.

1.03 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor must notify residents by door-hangers at least 48 hours in advance before starting construction Work in Project waterways. Copies of the resident notification must be submitted to and approved by the Owner’s Representative prior to distribution.

B. Travel lanes on all roadways shall always remain open and unimpeded by Contractor equipment and operations.

C. Contractor must coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regarding a Local

Notice to Mariners. All required information shall be submitted to USCG a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of in-water Work. Documentation of USCG notification shall be provided to Owner’s Representative upon approval of the Notice to Mariners by USCG and prior to the start of in-water work.

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1.04 VIDEO DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor must video record each dredging location, staging area, and surrounding areas on DVD or other format accepted by the Owner’s Representative prior to the commencement of dredging operations. The video must include, but not be limited to, clear visual recording of the roadway along the staging area parcels, curb, sidewalk, driveways, fence, lawns, landscape areas, fencing, bulkheads, piers, and all other pertinent objects within a 25-foot radius of the limits of the work area including dredge areas. One copy of this video recording must be provided to the Owner’s Representative. The video must be recorded prior to mobilization of any Contractor equipment to the Site. The video shall be kept by the Owner to resolve any disputes arising over the restoration of all project areas, or any other items that may be disturbed during construction.

1.05 RESTORATION CLAUSE

A. The Contractor must restore all areas disturbed during the construction process back to their pre-construction conditions or as directed by the Owner’s Representative.

B. Unless otherwise designated, the Contractor shall protect all existing Site features from potential Contractor damage above and below grade. If unavoidable damage occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Owner’s Representative immediately, and a decision will be rendered as to how the Contractor is to replace or repair the damage at the Contractor's expense.

1.06 NEW AND EXISTING WORK

A. Unless otherwise noted, any new Work authorized by the Owner shall be assumed to be performed in conditions corresponding to existing conditions and must use similar material, workmanship, grade, and finish. Work replaced must match or be similar to the existing Work. Areas damaged during this Contract shall be restored to pre-construction conditions, or as directed by the Owner’s Representative.

1.07 WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

A. Key milestones corresponding to applicable regulatory requirements are as follows:

1. The Contractor shall not conduct in-water operations between the dates of

December 31 and June 30 (inclusive) in accordance with the regulatory agency established in-water construction restriction window. Upland Work may be conducted during this period, if necessary, as approved by the Owner.

2. Placement of restoration backfill for wetland restoration operations may not be conducted prior to September 12th of each calendar year and must be concluded by March 31st of each calendar year.

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B. The Contractor shall submit a schedule of working hours to the Owner’s Representative for acceptance prior to the start of any Work. Contractor shall notify the Owner’s Representative at least 72 hours in advance of starting the Project.

There will be no Work permitted on holidays unless authorized by the Owner in writing. This Project will receive inspections, and the normal working hours for the Inspector are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Any overtime inspection costs that are avoidable shall be reimbursed by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor shall submit a schedule of working hours to the Owner’s

Representative for acceptance prior to the start of any Work.

1.08 PROJECT PERMIT RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall perform all Work in accordance with the enclosed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Project Permits, consistent with these Technical Specifications and as directed by the Owner’s Representative. For the Contractor’s information, a copy of the Project Permits has been included in the Technical Specifications as Appendix A.

B. Any additional Project Permits required to support construction must be obtained by the Contractor.

Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination

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A. This Section includes the required attendees, suggested agendas, and locations for the Pre-Construction Meeting, Weekly Construction Progress Meetings, and the Project Closeout Meeting.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. The Owner’s Representative will schedule and conduct one Pre-Construction

Meeting prior to the commencement of the Work at the Site. Any interested agencies, property owners, and utility owners will be invited to discuss their interests and requirements relating to the Project. The Contractor and all key subcontractors must attend. The Owner’s Representative will prepare and distribute an agenda for the Pre-Construction Meeting and will also prepare the meeting summary/minutes.

B. Minimum agenda topics shall include the following items:

1. The meeting agenda may include, but is not limited to:

a. The Work:

1) Sequence

2) Phasing

3) Schedule (including a detailed 3-week look-ahead schedule)

4) Contractor’s use of the premises

b. Communications

c. Regulatory aspects, if any

d. Procedures and processing:

1) Submittals

2) Field decisions

3) Progress payments

4) Change orders, if any

5) Applications for payment

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e. Record Documents

f. Construction facilities and controls

g. Health, Safety, and Security

1) Safety and first-aid procedures

2) Security procedures

3) Housekeeping procedures

1.03 WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Weekly meetings shall be conducted throughout construction at times and locations to be determined.

1. Weekly meetings may be discontinued, or the frequency of these meetings may be reduced, at the discretion of the Owner’s Representative.

B. The Contractor must attend separate meetings with the agencies and the Owner’s Representatives or their designees to provide a Project status update and address any concerns by the agencies, or any health and safety or Project Permit concerns, if deemed necessary, by the Owner’s Representative. The Contractor’s Field Superintendent shall be present at all weekly construction meetings.

C. Contract shall furnish an updated version of the Progress Schedule developed in accordance with Section 0132000 – Construction Progress Documentation and Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures, prior to the start of each Weekly Construction Progress Meeting, showing progress made, and identifying projected completion date. Any items of concern regarding timely completion of the Project shall be promptly brought to the attention of the Owner’s Representative at these meetings.

1.04 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. The Owner’s Representative will schedule and conduct one Project Closeout

Meeting with the Contractor prior to Contractor demobilization from the Site. The Contractor and all key subcontractors shall attend.

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A. This Section includes the required attendees, suggested agendas, and locations for the Pre-Construction Meeting, Weekly Construction Progress Meetings, and the Project Closeout Meeting.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. The Owner’s Representative will schedule and conduct one Pre-Construction

Meeting prior to the commencement of the Work at the Site. Any interested agencies, property owners, and utility owners will be invited to discuss their interests and requirements relating to the Project. The Contractor and all key subcontractors must attend. The Owner’s Representative will prepare and distribute an agenda for the Pre-Construction Meeting and will also prepare the meeting summary/minutes.

B. Minimum agenda topics shall include the following items:

1. The meeting agenda may include, but is not limited to:

a. The Work:

1) Sequence

2) Phasing

3) Schedule (including a detailed 3-week look-ahead schedule)

4) Contractor’s use of the premises

b. Communications

c. Regulatory aspects, if any

d. Procedures and processing:

1) Submittals

2) Field decisions

3) Progress payments

4) Change orders, if any

5) Applications for payment

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e. Record Documents

f. Construction facilities and controls

g. Health, Safety, and Security

1) Safety and first-aid procedures

2) Security procedures

3) Housekeeping procedures

1.03 WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Weekly meetings shall be conducted throughout construction at times and locations to be determined.

1. Weekly meetings may be discontinued, or the frequency of these meetings may be reduced, at the discretion of the Owner’s Representative.

B. The Contractor must attend separate meetings with the agencies and the Owner’s Representatives or their designees to provide a Project status update and address any concerns by the agencies, or any health and safety or Project Permit concerns, if deemed necessary, by the Owner’s Representative. The Contractor’s Field Superintendent shall be present at all weekly construction meetings.

C. Contract shall furnish an updated version of the Progress Schedule developed in accordance with Section 0132000 – Construction Progress Documentation and Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures, prior to the start of each Weekly Construction Progress Meeting, showing progress made, and identifying projected completion date. Any items of concern regarding timely completion of the Project shall be promptly brought to the attention of the Owner’s Representative at these meetings.

1.04 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. The Owner’s Representative will schedule and conduct one Project Closeout

Meeting with the Contractor prior to Contractor demobilization from the Site. The Contractor and all key subcontractors shall attend.

Section 013200 – Construction Progress Documentation

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A. This Section includes the Contractor’s requirements for construction progress documentation and submittals throughout the duration of the Project. See Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures for additional submittal details.

1.02 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall prepare a Progress Schedule showing specific tasks, dates, and the critical path necessary for completion of the Project within Contract time limits.

The Progress Schedule will be submitted 10 days after the Effective Date of the Agreement and approved or returned by the Owner’s Representative for correction within 10 days before submission of the first Application for Payment. Within 10 days, the Contractor shall revise the Progress Schedule in accordance with the corrections and submit the revised schedule for acceptance. Upon acceptance by the Owner’s Representative, the schedule shall become the Progress Schedule.

B. All changes to the Progress Schedule of more than 5 working days shall be documented on the updated Progress Schedule and shall be submitted both in writing and electronic format (email) to the Owner’s Representative. The Progress Schedule, as accepted by the Owner’s Representative, will be an integral part of the Contract and will establish interim completion dates for various activities. The Progress Schedule, including a detailed 3-week look-ahead, shall be submitted weekly in hardcopy and electronic formats. Submittal shall occur prior to the pre-scheduled Weekly Progress Meetings detailed in Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination.

C. The Progress Schedule format must be a network analysis of the critical path method.

The schedule shall clearly identify the Work, showing detailed Work items. The breakdown of the Work shall, at a minimum, show all of items identified in the Schedule of Values and significant construction activities. Submittals and long-lead Work items shall be included, and the relationship between the submittal and Work item shall be identified. The relationship between Work items shall clearly show the starting date and include all details of the Work within the timeframe shown.

D. The Progress Schedule shall include sufficient time for performance of the Work prior to the designated substantial completion date, less any startup delays, weather delays, discharge and verification testing delays, or other schedule impacts.

E. Should any activity not be completed by the stated scheduled date, the Owner’s

Representative will have the right to require the Contractor to expedite completion of the activity by whatever means appropriate and necessary, without additional compensation to the Contractor.

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1.03 CONTRACTOR DAILY REPORTS

A. The Contractor’s Daily Activity Report shall be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Time the next day following the reporting period. At a minimum, information in the Contractor’s Daily Activity Report shall include the following items:

1. Date

2. Weather conditions

3. Equipment used

4. Personnel on Site

5. Description of activities conducted.

6. Results of daily quality control surveys.

7. Quantity of material dredged that day and total to-date as reported using the

Contractor’s dredging software detailed in Section 352300 – Dredging and identified by stationing and offset.

8. Wetlands water quality sample collection details and discharge activities.

9. Downtime and operational delays

10. Health and safety status

11. Other relevant comments concerning conduct of the operation

B. A template of the Contractor’s Daily Activity Report shall be provided for review and acceptance by the Owner’s Representative at least 5 days prior to the Pre- Construction Meeting.

C. The Owner’s Representative may suspend operations if the Contractor’s daily reporting is not satisfactorily completed or submitted in a timely manner.

1.04 ON-SITE DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall maintain at the Site, in good order for ready reference by the

Owner:

1. One complete record copy of the Contract Documents including the

Addenda, Change Orders, and all working Contract Drawings.

2. The Progress Schedule

3. All other approved submittals.

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4. Permits

B. The Contractor shall generate and keep on Site all documents and reports required by applicable Project Permit conditions.

Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures

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A. The Work described in this Section includes procedures and the format required for Project submittals.

B. The Contractor shall provide submittals to the Owner’s Representative in advance of and throughout the duration of the Work, as specified.

C. This Section describes general requirements and procedures for the Contractor’s required submittals to the Owner’s Representative for review following award of the Contract. Additional requirements for specific submittals are included in the individual Sections of these Technical Specifications.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Individual submittals are required in accordance with pertinent articles of these

Technical Specifications. Other submittals may be required during the Work and are considered part of the normal Work to be completed for the Contract.

B. A summary of submittals is provided as Table A for the Contractor’s convenience only. The Contractor shall ensure it has met all conditions of the Contract.

C. At least 14 calendar days prior to beginning any construction activities, Contractor shall submit a Construction Work Plan (CWP) to Owner’s Representative for approval. The CWP will be reviewed by Owner’s Representative and must be approved before any Work may begin. The CWP shall be submitted in accordance with the terms of these Technical Specifications. The CWP shall include the following elements, at a minimum:

1. Contractor’s organization chart with the names and authority levels, which must include, at a minimum, Construction Project Manager, Field Superintendent, and all Subcontractors.

2. Project Directory with all contact information for individuals identified in the Contractor’s organization chart including email addresses and cell phone numbers.

3. Health and Safety Plan.

4. Dredging Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 352300 –

Dredging.

5. Environmental Protection Plan in accordance with Section 015719 – Environmental Protection.

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6. Survey Work Plan in accordance with Section 022113 – Surveying.

7. Wetland Restoration Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section

350200 – Wetland Restoration.

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor shall provide the Owner’s Representative with all submittals required for review as described in these Technical Specifications. Submittals shall be provided promptly and in an orderly sequence as to not cause a delay to the Work. Failure to submit in ample time is not considered sufficient cause for extension of Contract duration and no claim for extension because of such default will be allowed.

B. The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 5 working days for the Owner’s

Representative review of each submittal. The Contractor shall have an additional 5 working days to revise before resubmitting.

C. The Contractor shall not proceed with Work affected by the submittal until the

Owner’s Representative’s review and approval, if appropriate, is complete.

D. The Contractor must verify field measurements shown in the Contact Drawings.

E. The Contractor’s responsibility for errors and omissions in its submittals is not relieved or diminished by the Owner’s Representative’s review and approval of the Contractor’s submittals.

F. The Contractor shall revise all submittals deemed by the Owner’s Representative to be inadequate or noncompliant with the Contract Documents or Project Permit requirements.

G. Resubmittals are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be compensated at additional costs by the Owner. Final submittals shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.

1.04 COMPLIANCE

A. Failure to complete all Project submittals in accordance with these requirements shall be deemed non-compliant to the Contractor's agreement to furnish the exact materials specified or materials selected by the Owner’s Representative, based on the Technical Specifications.

2.01 COMPLIANCE

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A. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed non-compliant to the

Contractor’s agreement to furnish the exact materials specified or materials selected by the Owner’s Representative, based on the Technical Specifications.

2.02 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE

A. Catalog cuts or brochures shall show the type, size, ratings, style, color, manufacturer, and catalog number of each item and be complete enough to provide for positive and rapid identification in the field. Catalog data shall be submitted in an orderly bound form. General catalogs or partial lists will not be accepted.

B. Analytical data to verify imported material is free of contamination must be required for all aggregate materials used as part of the Contract.

C. Submittals typically provided on paper may be submitted electronically as PDFs.

The manufacturer's original electronic information submittal is preferred.

3.01 TRANSMITTALS

A. All submittals shall be dated, signed, and certified by the Contractor as being correct and in conformance with the Contract Documents. The Owner’s Representative’s review of the Contractor’s submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of the entire responsibility for the correctness of details and dimensions.

The Contractor shall assume all responsibility and risk for any errors in its submittals.

B. Whenever materials or equipment are described by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function, and quality required. If the name is followed by the words “or equivalent,” indicating that a substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other suppliers may be accepted by the Owner’s Representative. The Contractor shall submit sufficient information to allow the Owner’s Representative to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent to that named, subject to the following requirements:

1. The burden of proof as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment shall be upon the Contractor.

2. The Owner’s Representative will be the sole judge as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment, and the Owner’s Representative’s decision shall be final.

3. The Owner’s Representative may require the Contractor to furnish, at the

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Contractor’s expense, additional data about the proposed substitution.

4. Acceptance by the Owner’s Representative of a substitute item proposed by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for full compliance with the Contract Documents and for adequacy of the substituted item.

C. No substitute materials shall be utilized or installed by the Contractor until written approval has been obtained from the Owner’s Representative authorizing the item as an “Approved Equal.”

D. All equipment, materials, and articles incorporated into the permanent Work:

1. Must be new, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Owner’s

2. Must meet the requirements of the Contract and be approved by the Owner’s

3. May be inspected or tested at any time during their preparation and use.

4. Must not be used in the Work if they become unfit after being previously approved.

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TABLE A – SUBMITTAL LIST

The following represents the list of Project submittals. If additional submittals are identified in the Bid Package, they should be brought to the attention of Owner’s Representative.

Submittal Submittal Timeframe

Schedule of Values 10 days after Effective Date of the Agreement

Certificates of Insurance Within 21 days after Notice of Award

Performance and Payment Bonds Within 21 days after Notice of Award

Preliminary Progress Schedule 10 days after Effective Date of the Agreement

Daily Activity Report Template 10 days prior to Pre-Construction Meeting

Construction Work Plan (CWP); Contractor’s CWP includes the following:

Organizational Chart and H&S Plan

Project Directory

Dredging Plan

Wetland Restoration Plan

Environmental Protection Plan

Survey Work Plan

Proposed Laboratory Qualifications and Certifications

14 days prior to start of construction

Copies of all Contractor-obtained Project Permits At least 10 workdays prior to start of related Work

Additional Project Permit correspondence or addenda

Within 2 days of receipt by Contractor

Contractor’s Daily Activity Report No later than 10:00 AM ET the following day

Construction Progress Schedule Updates (including detailed 3-week look-ahead)

Weekly

Incident Reports

Verbal within 2 hours; written by 10:00 AM the following day

Necessary notifications to appropriate agencies in the event of a spill or release

As required in applicable Technical Specifications

Project Record Documents At time of Substantial Completion request

Section 014200 – Definitions

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1.01 DEFINITIONS

The terms defined below shall have application within these Technical Specifications and on the Contract Drawings.

A. Allowable Overdredge Line: A surface located 1.0 foot below the Required

Dredge Line or Elevation above which removed material will be paid. Dredging beyond the Allowable Overdredge Line will not be paid.

B. Awarded Contract Price: Total of identified prices listed in the Bid Form that comprise the total contracted cost to complete the Work in accordance with these Technical Specifications and as shown on the Contract Drawings.

C. Construction Work Plan (CWP): Document to be developed by the Contractor establishing the procedures, equipment, personnel, quality control (QC), submittals, documentation, compliance with Contract Documents, Project Permits, and all other regulatory mandates by which the Work is to be performed. Requirements of the CWP are established in the Technical Specifications. This plan is subject to Owner approval in accordance with the requirements of Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures.

D. Contract: The document entitled Construction Agreement between the Owner and

Contractor for the 2026 Stafford Township Dredging and Popular Point Restoration Project – Phase 2 – Stafford Township, New Jersey.

E. Contract Drawings: The graphic presentation of the Work, or parts thereof, indicate the size, form, location, and arrangement of the various elements of the Work to be performed by the Contractor.

F. Contract Duration: The Contract duration shall be defined as the duration following issuance of Notice to Proceed until the contract end date of May 14, 2027.

Issuance of NTP is anticipated to be provided on, or around September 14, 2026.

No in-water work, including dredging or discharge of waters from the wetlands, shall be permitted after December 31, 2026. The Contractor shall be fully demobilized by the Contract end date of May 14, 2027. It is anticipated that the Contractor will be required to remobilize to complete work related to organic material placement and associated planting in accordance with the restrictions detailed in these Technical Specifications.

G. Contractor: The individual, partnership, firm, corporation, joint venture, or other business entity identified as such in the Agreement that has agreed to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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H. Contractor Field Superintendent: The Contractor’s Project Manager identified in writing as the Contractor’s designated on-site representative with full authority regarding performance of the Work.

I. Dredging: Dredging refers to the removal of material from Site waterways within the Dredging Limits shown in the Contract Drawings. All dredging operations must be conducted hydraulically from the water utilizing marine-based equipment.

J. Dredging Limits: The Dredging Limits are defined as the horizontal extents by which active dredging operations must be conducted under this Contract. The Dredging Limits are shown in the Contract Drawings. There must be no dredging Work conducted outside of the Dredging Limits unless approved or directed by the Owner’s Representative in writing.

K. Owner: Stafford Township, New Jersey, or designated representative.

L. Owner’s Representative: The designated Representative, who is located on or near the Site and assigned immediate charge of the on-site operations and administration of the Work.

M. Pay Volume: Pay Volume is the quantity of dredged material calculated on an in-situ basis above the Allowable Overdredge Line elevation, as determined through evaluation of the pre- and post-dredge surveys conducted by the Owner’s

N. Project: 2026 Stafford Township Dredging and Popular Point Restoration – Phase 2 – Stafford Township, New Jersey.

O. Project Documents: The Advertisement for Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Agreement, Contract Drawings, Technical Specifications, Project Permits, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Addenda, Change Orders, Form of Bond, Insurance Certificates, Bid Form, and any other form indicated by the Owner’s Representative as being part of the Contract Documents. Words and abbreviations that have well-known technical or trade meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

P. Project Limits: The Project Limits are as shown in the Contract Drawings and define the allowable areas for Contractor operations as part of this Contract. In no circumstances is the Contractor permitted to extend dredging limits beyond the permitted prism.

Q. Required Dredge Line or Elevation: The grade within an area above which the

Contractor is required to remove all material, including any associated side slopes or slough materials that enter the Dredging Limits from adjacent areas. Dredging

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