2-53-230 MS-944 Union Twp 2026 Road Improvements Project BID DOC-WJP EDIT Rev 06-10-26 - PennBid.pdf

MS-944 03-07

DISTRICT 5-0

PROPOSAL & CONTRACT Revised on 06-10-26

(THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES

(WHEN EXECUTED) INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS)

A. DEPOSIT OF PROPOSALS.

All proposals must be submitted electronically Union Township______________________570-590-3160__ via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com Municipality Name and Type Telephone No.

Bid Proposal for Letting of July 14, 2026

Date Gina Angel Mays_________________________________

Secretary

Sealed Proposals will be received on or before

12:00 noon on July 14, 2026 at which time they will be opened and read by a committee designated by the Board of Supervisors 155 Zion Grove Road________________________________

Time and Date Address

Bids will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for Ringtown, PA 17967________________________________

Action at approximately: Proposals must be submitted electronically

7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com

Time and Date

1. The contractor proposes to furnish and deliver all materials (including Form CS-4171, Certificate of Compliance, CS-4171B Bituminous Mixture Certificate of Compliance or other form pre-approved by PennDOT) and to do and perform all work on the following project as more specifically set forth in the Schedule of Prices (Attachment), in accordance with drawings and specifications on file at PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com As well as the supplements and special requirements contained herein and/or attached hereto and current PennDOT specifications

(Publication 408), bidders need to be prequalified by PennDOT (Sec. 102.01).

2. If designated as the successful bidder, the contractor will begin work on the date specified in the notice to proceed. Or as otherwise provided in the special requirements and will complete all work on or before October 15, 2026. If all work is not completed on time, liquidated damages will be assessed at the rate of $885.00 per additional calendar day.

3. Accompanying this proposal is a certified check or bid Bond in the amount of 10% made payable to the municipality as a proposal guarantee which, it is understood, will be forfeited in case the contractor fails to comply with the requirement of the proposal.

B. PROPOSAL OF: _____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Contractor

Address

CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION

It is hereby certified as follows:

1. The only person(s) interested in this proposal as principal(s) is (are): ________________________________

2. None of the above persons are employees of the municipality.

3. This proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation.

4. All plans and specifications referred to above and the site of the work have been examined by the contractor.

The contractor understands that the quantities indicated herein are approximate and are subject to change as may be required; and that all work is payable on the basis of the unit prices listed on the Schedule of Prices

(Attachment 1).

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5. The contractor will comply with all requirements of the laws and implementing regulations of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania and the United States relating to human relations, equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, and will pay to workmen employed in the performance of the contract the wages to which they may be entitled.

6. The contractor will provide the municipality with a performance bond, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contractor in accordance with the plans, specifications and conditions thereof, and a payment bond conditioned on the prompt payment of all material furnished and labor supplied or performed in the prosecution of the work, in accordance with the Public Work’s Contractors’ Bond Law of 1967; and an affidavit accepting the provisions of the Workmen’s

Compensation Act of 1915, as amended.

7. “The parties agree that the relationship between the Contractor and the Municipality is one of independent contractor and not the employer/employee and that the individual employees of the Contractor who will be performing the work pursuant to this contract are not employees of the Municipality. Contractor hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the

Municipality that all persons performing any aspect of the work pursuant to this Contract who are required to have commercial driver’s license are subject to a program for drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Omnibus

Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto.”

Contractor

WITNESSED OR ATTESTED BY:

BY:______________________________________

Title (Seal)

Title

SEAL

TO BE EXECUTED ONLY IN THE EVENT THE ABOVE PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED

ACCEPTED ON:_______________________________________

Date

Municipality

ATTESTED BY:

________________________________________ BY:_______________________________________ Title Title

SEAL

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County: Schuylkill Municipality: Union Township Project No.: 26-53230-001

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LOCATION OF WORK:

See Below and on Attachments 1-A and 1-B

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As indicated below and on Attachments 1-A and 1-B

The Contractor is to mill the roadway as directed and place the type and depth of material listed in the

Schedule of Prices. All depth to be compacted in place and work is to include supplying all materials, equipment and labor to properly complete the specified work. Milling, tack coating, paving and sealing of joints are included in the per Square Yard price.

ESCALATOR CLAUSE: (If adopted by the Municipality)

No Escalator clause for quantities of bituminous material of less than 100 tons of asphalt cement including asphalt cement residue contained in emulsions or cutbacks. PennDOT Pub. 408, Section 110.04 will apply to quantities of bituminous materials greater than 100 tons of asphalt cement including asphalt cement residue contained in emulsions or cutbacks. (See Attachment 1-A for more information)

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

1.Item

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Quantities

3. Units 4.*Description 5. Unit

Price

6. Total

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Base Bid Roads

Reservoir Road T-431 (Map Locations 1 and 2)

7,365’ x 20’ or 16,367 SY Overlay;

Base Repairs, 1500 SY

9.5mm Leveling Course, 90 lb/sy: The Contractor shall place a 90 lb/sy 9.5mm Leveling Course using

Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing

Course, PG 64S-22, 0.0 to 0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L as indicated on

Attachment 1-B.

9.5mm Wearing Course 180 lb/sy: The Contractor shall place a 180 lb/sy 9.5mm Wearing Course using

Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing

Course, PG 64S-22, 0.0 to 0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L as indicated on

Attachment 1-B.

Base Repairs; Excavate selected areas, approximately

1500 SY; minimum 3” 2A subbase; 3” 19mm Binder

Course, PG 64S-22. As indicated on Attachment 1-B;

*.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.

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL(S) FROM

OTHER ATTACHMENT(S)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID

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LOCATION OF WORK:

See Below and on Attachments 1-A and 1-B

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As indicated below and on Attachments 1-A and 1-B

The Contractor is to mill the roadway as directed and place the type and depth of material listed in the

Schedule of Prices. All depth to be compacted in place and work is to include supplying all materials, equipment and labor to properly complete the specified work. Milling, tack coating, paving and sealing of joints are included in the per Square Yard price.

ESCALATOR CLAUSE: (If adopted by the Municipality)

No Escalator clause for quantities of bituminous material of less than 100 tons of asphalt cement including asphalt cement residue contained in emulsions or cutbacks. PennDOT Pub. 408, Section 110.04 will apply to quantities of bituminous materials greater than 100 tons of asphalt cement including asphalt cement residue contained in emulsions or cutbacks. (See Attachment 1-A for more information)

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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3. Units 4.*Description 5. Unit

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6. Total

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Alternative Bid Roads

ADD ALTERNATE: Hill Field Road, T-786 (Map

Location 3) 1130’ X 20’, 2,511 Square Yards

Full Depth Paving on prepared subbase

19mm Binder Course, 3 ½”;420 lb/sy: The

Contractor shall place a base course using Superpave

Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Binder Course, PG 64S-

22, <30 Million ESAL’s, 19mm Mix Design as indicated on Attachment 1-B.

9.5mm Wearing Course 180 lb/sy: The Contractor shall place a 180 lb/sy 9.5mm Wearing Course using

Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing

Course, PG 64S-22, 0.0 to 0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L as indicated on

Attachment 1-B.

*.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.

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL(S) FROM

OTHER ATTACHMENT(S)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID

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SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO CONTRACT MS-944

CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTOR

The Prime Contractor and Subcontractors must comply with all of the following provisions:

TRAFFIC CONTROL

- Traffic Control and Safety Devices to be provided by the Contractor. (Maintenance and Protection of Traffic to comply with current MUTCD, PennDOT Publication 212 and PennDOT Publication 213.)

- The Contractor may close roads were practical and must provide all road closed and detour signs as per Pub. 213, any road closures must be pre-approved by the Municipality.

GENERAL

- A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday June 29, 2026, at the Municipal Office located at 155 Zion

Grove Road, Ringtown, PA 17967. All interested bidders should attend. This is not a mandatory meeting.

However, this is the only field view to be conducted by the Municipality and only questions presented at this meeting will be addressed prior to award unless the Municipality feels additional items or explanations need to be presented. After the pre-bid meeting these will be in the form of a written notice to all bidders. For further information contact Gina Angel Mays at 570-590-3160 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

- A pre-construction meeting will be mandatory and the Contractor’s and any Sub-Contractor’s onsite foreman must attend. The Contractor will schedule this meeting with the Municipality at least 5 calendar days prior to the start of the project.

- Full width paving in one pass is required unless otherwise agreed to by the Municipality’s Roadmaster or his

Representative.

- Contractor to provide bituminous designs, which meets PennDOT Specifications Form 408 to the municipality 5 days prior to start of work.

- Bidders can either be a PENNDOT Pre-Qualified Prime or PENNDOT Pre-Qualified Sub-Contractor and proof of pre-qualification is required. Bidders need to be PennDOT pre-qualified for Work Class Code “F” Bituminous

Paving.

- Delivery tickets required for all materials; Bituminous Delivery tickets must contain the Job Mix Number (CAMMS

No.) from the appropriate bituminous design.

- CS-4171 or CS-4171B Certificate of Compliance required for all materials and Bituminous Material Certifications must contain the Job Mix Number (CAMMS No.) from the appropriate bituminous design.

- The Contractor shall notify the Municipality 5 calendar days prior to the start of the project.

- Work schedule must be coordinated with the Municipality, and all work must be completed by October 15, 2026.

After October 15, 2026, Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $885.00 per calendar day.

- Roadway to be power broomed by the Contractor prior to start of project.

- Excess construction materials are to be removed by the Contractor.

- Municipality will inspect the project.

- Need Bill of Lading for each shipment of bituminous material per Section 702.1(c) of PENNDOT Specifications Form

408.

- Municipality reserves the right to limit work completed.

- Completion of NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT required.

- Incidental preparation and clean up required. (Project Construction Materials)

- MS-NCP - Final Completion Certificate and Notice of Completion is required.

- Contractor is responsible for defects that occur within one year of applications.

- Future award of Contracts will be based on quality of work as determined by the Municipality.

- Contractor to supply proof of CDL Drug and Alcohol Compliance.

- Contractor must complete and submit CS-1PA, Price Adjustment of Bituminous Material if applicable.

- The successful bidder must provide a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond within 20 days of the award of the contract.

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Attachment 1-A (Continued)

Award of the Contract Bid Items

The Municipal intends to award the contract to one bidder; bidders need to bid on all items and Bidders must bid on documents provided by the Municipality. The Municipality intends to award the contract on the basis of a Base Bid which includes all the sub-items under the Base Bid Street(s) includes Items 1a, 1b, 1c. or the Base Bid and/or all or some of the sub-items under the Alternative Bid Street(s) Item 2a and 2b. The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any and or all proposals or portions thereof, and to delete projects and/or portions of the project depending on budgetary constraints.

Instructions to Bidders regarding the bidding documents;

The Bidders are to thoroughly review the bid document before submitting their bids, the Newspaper Advertisement is part of the bid documents. Any questions regarding the bid documents are to be presented and received by the Municipal

Secretary in writing either by mail or e-mail a minimum of 3 working days before the date that the Municipality sets to receive bids. A working day is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday’s and Sundays are not considered working days in regard to the submittal of questions. Any verbal questions must be followed up with a written request.

All Bidders are to return the following documents as part of their bid submission (failure to provide the required documentation will result in the rejection of the bid):

- Bid Document pages 1 through 8 with bidder information completed on page 1, Unit Prices and Totals completed on pages 3a and 3b and signature areas completed on pages 2 and 8.

- A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid

- Anti-Collusion Affidavit, see page 13 of the bid package

- Proof of PennDOT Prequalification for the Work Class Codes indicated in the bid documents on Page 4

Upon review of bids by the Municipality a notice of award will be issued and the successful bidder will be required to provide the following additions documentation within 20 calendar days and before any work can begin:

- Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount of the awarded contract.

- Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount of the awarded contract.

- Completed “Affidavit RE Accepting Provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act Form”, see page 12 of the bid package.

- Completed Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Form, see page 16 of the bid package.

- Certificate of Insurance, naming the Municipality as an additionally insured party on the policy, see pages 5 and

15 of the bid package.

- Proof of Participation or a statement of participation, indicating the Testing Company, in a CDL Drug and

Alcohol Compliance testing program as outlined on page 7 or by completing the “Contractors Statement of

Compliance with CDL Testing Program Requirements” on page 18.

Notice to Proceed, Scheduling, and Completion of Work

When the successful bidder has provided all of the “Required Contract Documentation” listed above and all necessary municipal prep work has been completed the Municipality will issue a notice to proceed. This can be in the form of a written correspondence or a verbal notification. The successful bidder will schedule a preconstruction meeting with the

Municipality at least 5 calendar days prior to the start of the work. Work cannot start before August 1, 2026, and all work must be completed by October 15, 2026. Some of the roads may be used as bus routes if the Contractor is performing work while school is in session the Contractor will be required to contact the School District and provide the School

District with a list of work locations and dates and make provisions to accommodate bus usage of the roads.

Insurance Requirements

The awarded contractor shall purchase and maintain, at its expense, during the term of this contract and any renewals or extensions thereof, insurance issued by companies acceptable to the Municipalities. See the “Insurance Requirement”

Attachment. The Bidder will provide the Municipality named in this contract with a copy of the insurance binder. Union

Township MUST be named as additional insured on the policy.

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Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials (Escalator Clause)

This contract does not contain an escalator clause for the Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials for small quantities.

A small quantity is a contract that uses or indicates for placement 100 tons or less of asphalt cement based on the actual mix designs or material specifications for the materials incorporated into the project. If the bituminous materials incorporated into this project exceed the 100-ton threshold then a bituminous price adjustment will be allowed as per

PennDOT Specifications Form 408, Current Edition, Section 110.04 Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials. If the bituminous material incorporates RAP in the mix design the 100-ton limit and the bituminous price adjustment will only be calculated on the virgin asphalt. The Base Bid Price Index (IB) will be calculated using the month in which the project is first advertised, and the work is in the applicable Zone. The Bidder will be responsible for completing a

CS-1PA Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials calculation form if applicable. The bidder will provide this form with the invoices and the invoices will show the per ton or per SY price in the bid and the lump sum price increase or decrease supported with CS-1PA calculation form. The bidder shall also supply the Municipality with a copy of the bituminous mix design for each material supplied with the initial CS-1PA form or if the bituminous mix design changes. Prior to the start of the work the bidder shall provide the Municipality with the per ton or per SY calculation of the bituminous price adjustment.

Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages

PA Prevailing Wages Apply to Liquid Fuels funded Road Construction Contracts where the estimated cost of the work is more than One Hundred ($100,000.00) Thousand Dollars. The estimated cost of the work on this project exceeds the

$100,000.00 threshold so PA Prevailing Wages apply to this project. See the PREVAILING WAGES ATTACHMENT.

Public Works Employment Verification Act

General. In accordance with Act 127 of 2012, known as the Public Works Employment Verification Act (“the Act”), effective January 1, 2013, 43 P.S. §§167.1-167.11, the Contractor shall use the Federal Government’s E-Verify system to ensure that all employees performing work on the project, including subcontractor’s employees, are authorized to work in the United States.

Verification Form. The Contractor shall verify the employment eligibility of each new employee hired after January 1, 2013 and submit the Commonwealth Public Works Employment Verification Form (“Form”) included in the bid package attachments to the Municipality.

Contractor. Mail the Form, signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor to the Municipality along with the

Performance and Payment Bonds as specified by the contract documents. Failure or refusal to provide the Form will be considered a refusal to comply with bidding requirements, will result in rejection of the bid, and may subject the

Contractor to the enforcement activities, sanctions and civil penalties specified in the Act.

Subcontractor. The Prime Contractor will obtain a Form signed by an authorized representative of any subcontractor performing work on the project, possessing sufficient knowledge to make the representations and certifications on the

Form. The Prime Contractor shall submit the Form to the Municipality prior to requesting subcontractor approval and before the subcontractor performs any work. Failure or refusal to provide the Form will be considered a refusal to comply with subcontractor approval requirements, will result in rejection of the subcontractor request, and may subject the subcontractor to the enforcement activities, sanctions and civil penalties specified in the Act.

The Prime Contractor shall include information about the requirements of the Act in all subcontracts.

Department of General Services. The Department of General Services is the Commonwealth agency responsible for enforcement and administration of the Act. Please direct questions about the Act to:

Department of General Services Public Works

Employment Verification Compliance Office

Room 105 Tent Building

18th and Herr Streets

Harrisburg, PA 17125

Fax: 717-214-3669

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CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Certificate The Contractor will be responsible for providing the Municipality with a completed “Contractor Statement of Compliance with CDL Testing Program Requirements” Form on Page 18 or their own CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Certificate for any Contractor or Sub-Contractor working on the job performing work which requires a Commercial Driver’s License.

PA One Call

There may be Utilities located under some of the roads scheduled for work under this contract. The successful bidder will be responsible for making a PA One Call as deemed necessary and coordinating his work with any Utility Location Work.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Milling General Requirements

The Contractor is to mill roads as directed. Milling includes milling of paving notches at drives and approaches and around utilities as directed. This milling is incidental to the paving unless otherwise noted. The milled material is the property of the Municipality, and the Municipality will provide the Contractor with a site located within the Municipality and the Contractor will deliver the milled material to that site. The Municipality will be responsible for following the

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Industry-Wide Co-products Determination for the storage and use of the RAP

Materials. The above-described milling will be included in the per-ton price of the paving material. Milling other than indicated above may be designated as a pay item and if so, it will be paid by the Square Yard.

Milling of Paving Notches and Driveways

A 6’ wide by 1 ½” to 0” depth milled paving notch is required at the starting and ending point of all paving segments and at existing paved roadways (cross streets). If directed the Contractor shall taper mill at driveways including starting 5’ before and ending 5’ after the driveway. This milling is incidental to the paving unless otherwise provided for in the bid documents.

Bituminous Paving

- Complete all testing in accordance with PENNDOT Specifications Form 408 current edition.

- Tack Coat is required per Section 460 of PennDOT Specifications Form 408 and is incidental to paving.

- Bituminous sealing of all abutting pavement and curbs are required and are incidental to paving.

- Saw cut or milled paving notch required and are incidental to paving.

- Milling of driveway notches are to be done as directed and in a fashion that maintains the shoulder slope and provides a smooth transition from the driveways to the shoulder and are incidental to paving.

- Contractor to provide PennDOT approved bituminous mix design which meets PennDOT Specifications Form 408 to the

Municipality 5 days prior to the start of work.

- Delivery tickets are required for all materials; Bituminous Delivery tickets must contain the Job Mix Number from the appropriate bituminous design.

- CS-4171 Certificate of Compliance or CS-4171B Certificate of Compliance for Daily Bituminous Mixtures are required for all materials and Bituminous Material Certifications must contain the Job Mix Number (CAMMS No.) from the appropriate bituminous design.

- The final cross-section for roadways shall have a uniform crown of ¼ inch per foot, subject to the tolerances of

PennDOT Specifications Form 408, except where super-elevated or where otherwise directed.

- Any required utility risers will be provided by the Municipality and placed by the Contractor during the paving operation.

Base Repairs – Selected areas, to be determined by the Contractor and Township upon inspection prior to construction.

Base repairs to be marked; Saw cut repair areas and remove existing paving and base to a depth of 6”. Compact subgrade in the repair areas and place 3” 2A Stone Subbase, compacted in the place; Place Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA

Base Course, PG 64S-22, <30 Million ESAL’s, 19mm Mix Design to match existing paving surface. Base Repairs will be measured and paid at the price per Square Yard.

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9.5mm Scratch Course or 9.5mm Leveling Course

The scope of the work is the placement of a paver laid Bituminous Scratch Course or Leveling Course using Superpave

Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64S-22, <0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L, prior to the placement of a Superpave 9.5mm Wearing Course. This material will be used to correct rutting and fill in low areas.

This material is to be placed at the discretion of the Township Roadmaster or his representative, the material is to be placed at 90 lb/sy compacted depth for the Scratch/Leveling Course, however field placement may vary depending on road conditions. Placement includes miscellaneous road preparation, milling of pavement notches and milling of driveways (milling to include removal and disposal of milled material) this work is incidental to the paving unless otherwise noted, tack coating as per PennDOT Pub. 408, Section 460, and sealing of joints and utilities. These items are incidental to the paving. Use of a rubber tire roller is required for Scratch Courses. These items are incidental to the per ton paving price. Any required utility risers will be provided by the Municipality and placed by the Contractor during the paving operation. This item of work is to be paid by the Ton.

9.5mm Wearing Course

The scope of the work is to construct a paver laid Bituminous Wearing Course using Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64S-22, <0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design, SRL-L, 180 lb/sy Compacted Depth over an existing Bituminous Roadway or newly placed Base Course or Binder Course. Placement includes miscellaneous road preparation, milling of pavement notches and milling of driveways (milling to include removal and hauling of the milled material to a site designated by the Municipality) this work is incidental to the paving unless otherwise noted, tack coating as per PennDOT Pub. 408, Section 460, and sealing of joints and utilities with PG 64S-22 asphalt material. The above indicated work is incidental to the per ton paving price. The Contractor may be required to place rolled bituminous curb during the paving operation, this item if required will also be incidental to the paving. Any required utility risers will be provided by the Municipality and placed by the Contractor during the paving operation. This item of work is to be paid by the Ton

ADD ALTERNATE

The scope of the work is to construct a paver laid Bituminous Wearing Course over an existing Bituminous Roadway or newly placed Base Course using 9.5mm, PG 64-22 Wearing Course, 0.0 to 0.3 million ESALS, SRL-L, 180 lb/sy, placement includes miscellaneous road preparation, milling of pavement notches and milling of driveways, tack coating if not over newly placed Leveling Course and sealing of joints and utilities. Machine or hand place roll bituminous curb is required. These items are incidental to the paving.

19mm Base Course

Place 19.0mm Base Course, PG 64S-22, <30 million ESAL, materials a minimum depth of 3-1/2 ”, 420 lb/sy, on the prepared subbase.

Milling

The Contractor is to mill areas at connection to existing paving as directed. The milled material is the property of the

Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of milled materials. The Contractor will be responsible for following the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Industry-Wide Co-products Determination for the storage and use of the RAP Materials.

My signature signifies that I have read and understand the above special provisions to this contract, and by being authorized by this company to act as their authorized representative, and on their behalf hereby agree to adhere to any and all of the provisions pertaining to this contract.

Contractor’s Representative Date Municipality’s Representative Date

Company Municipality

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Attachment 1-B

WORK LOCATIONS AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

T-431 Reservoir Road, two sections ae marked by the Township; total 7,365’ x 20’ wide, 16,367 SY; Plus Base repairs, 1,500 SY

The Contractor shall mill paving notches at the start and end of the work locations and mill at intersecting roads, drives, and approaches and around inlets and utilities as directed. The entire road and any milled intersection areas as directed, will be tack coated and paved with a 90 lb/sy 9.5mm Leveling Course using Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA

Wearing Course, PG 64S-22, <0.3 Million ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design and a then tack coated again and paved with a

180 lb/sy Wearing Course using Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA Wearing Course, PG 64S-22, <0.3 Million

ESAL’s, 9.5mm Mix Design. The Contractor may be required to place a rolled bituminous curb where it currently exists or as directed. Tack coating, roll bituminous curb and milling of paving notches, milling at intersecting roads, drives and approaches and around inlets and utilities as directed are incidental to the paving. All joints and utilities are to be sealed with PG 64S-22 Asphalt Cement. Any required utility risers will be supplied by the Municipality and placed by the

Contractor during the paving operation. Work will include supplying all materials, equipment and labor to perform the above-described work and as more fully described in Attachment #1, Attachment 1-A and Attachment 1-B. The 9.5mm

Leveling Course and the 9.5mm Wearing Course paving will be paid for by the Ton.

Base Repairs – Selected areas, to be determined by the Contractor and Township upon inspection prior to construction.

Base repairs to be marked; Saw cut repair areas and remove existing paving and base to a depth of 6”. Compact subgrade in the repair areas and place 3” 2A Stone Subbase, compacted in the place; Place Superpave Asphalt Mix Design, WMA

Base Course, PG 64S-22, <30 Million ESAL’s, 19mm Mix Design to match existing paving surface. Base Repairs will be measured and paid at the price per Square Yard.

ADD ALTERNATE

T-786 Hill Field Road from Fron SR 4034 north, 1,130 feet; Full Depth Paving on prepared Subbase. 1130’ x 20’, 2,511 Square Yards0’ wide, 16,367 SY;

The Union Township road crew will grade and compact the existing road surface as subbase for the proposed paving.

The scope of the work is to construct a paver laid Bituminous Wearing Course over an existing Bituminous Roadway or newly placed Base Course using 9.5mm, PG 64-22 Wearing Course, 0.0 to 0.3 million ESALS, SRL-L, 180 lb/sy, placement includes miscellaneous road preparation, milling of pavement notches and milling of driveways, tack coating if not over newly placed Leveling Course and sealing of joints and utilities. Machine or hand place roll bituminous curb is required. These items are incidental to the paving.

19mm Base Course, PG 64S-22, <30 million ESAL, materials a minimum depth of 3-1/2”, 420 lb/sy, on the prepared subbase.

Milling

The Contractor is to mill areas at connection to existing paving as directed. The milled material is the property of the

Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of milled materials. The Contractor will be responsible for following the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Industry-Wide Co-products Determination for the storage of RAP Materials.

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MS-944 (02-01) PERFORMANCE BOND Attachment 2 (REPRODUCE LOCALLY) (With Corporate Surety)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, _______________________________________________

(NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR)

as Principal and ____________________________________________________________________________________

(SURETY COMPANY)

a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of _____________________________________________as Surety

(NAME OF STATE)

are held and firmly bound unto ____________________________________________________ . In the full and just sum of _________________________________________________________ ($ _____________________________) dollars lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the above Municipality 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 bouden Principal has entered into a contract with the above Municipality, bearing even date herewith, for the undertaking of certain obligations as therein set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligations such that if the bounden Principal, as Contractor, shall in all respects comply with and faithfully perform the terms and conditions of said Contract, including the Specifications and conditions referred to and made a part thereof, and such alterations as may be made in said Specifications as therein provided, and shall well and truly, and in a manner satisfactory to the Municipality fulfill all obligations as therein set forth, then this Obligation shall be void, but otherwise the same shall be and remain in full force, virtue and effect.

It is further provided that any alteration which may be made in the terms of the contract or its specifications with the express approval of the Municipality or the Principal to the other, shall not in any way release the Principal and Surety or either or any of them, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns from their liability hereunder, notice to the Surety of any such alteration or forbearance being hereby waived.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have duly executed this Bond under Seal, pursuant to due and legal action authorizing the same to be done on ____________________________________________________

(DATE OF BOND)

SEAL Attest / Witness CONTRACTOR

_____________________________________ BY:___________________________________________________

TITLE TITLE

SEAL Attest / Witness ___________________________________________________

SURETY COMPANY

____________________________________ BY:____________________________________________________

TITLE TITLE

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MS-944 PAYMENT BOND Attachment 3

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, _______________________________________________ of _____________________________________, as PRINCIPAL and ________________________________________ 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 true 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 to 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 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 therefore, may sue in assumpsit’s on this Payment bond in his, their, or it 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 or forbearance being hereby waived.

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

_______________________________________Day of _________________________________, 20 ___________.

WITNESS:

CONTRACTOR

_____________________________________________________ BY:_______________________________________________

TITLE TITLE

WITNESS:

SURETY COMPANY

______________________________________ BY: ______________________________________________

TITLE TITLE

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MS-944 Attachment 4

AFFIDAVIT RE

ACCEPTING PROVISIONS OF THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT

State of )

)SS:

County of ) he has

Being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that they have it accepted the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act of 1915 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its supplements and amendments, and have insured their liability hereunder in it accordance with the terms of said

Act with _________________________________________________________________________________________

(SURETY COMPANY)

(TYPE OR PRINT) CONTRACTOR

BY: ______________________________________

SIGNATURE

Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________________________________________________________ day of

_______________________________________A.D. 20 ____________

My Commission Expires ___________________________

(DATE)

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D-7126 ( 6-99 )

ANTI-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

County Schuylkill

Municipality Union Township

Project Number

State of Fed. Project No.

( If Applicable )

County of

The undersigned deponent deposes and says that he is the of the Company; that he is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of said company in compliance with section 102.06 (e) of Department Specifications, Publication 408, as amended and that the said company has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with such contract.

(Contractor)

BY

Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned notary public this day of , .

Notary Public

My Commission expires

MS-NCP

Union Township MUNICIPALITY

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

IN REFERENCE TO PROJECT # 26-53230-001

Name of Contractor: _______________________________________________________

Performance of work as specified on the above numbered contract is completed and final pavement inspection has been made by the contractor and municipality in accordance with the terms of the contract awarded.

DATE OF AWARD: ____________________

Signature of Municipality

Signature of Contractor

Both copies of this form to be filled by the Contractor-Municipality on completion of final pavement restoration.

_________________________THIS PORTION TO BE COMPLETED BY MUNICIPALITY________________________

FINAL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

By the affixing of my signature I hereby certify that final inspection has been made and all work has been performed in accordance with the above contract # and is hereby accepted by the municipality as completed.

Authorized Agent for the Municipality

*DATE ________________

* The contractor is responsible for maintenance of permanent pavement repairs for a period of one year from this date.

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The awarded Contractor shall purchase and maintain, at its expense, during the term of this contract and any renewals or extensions thereof, the following types of insurance issued by companies acceptable to the Municipality.

1. Workmen’s compensation insurance sufficient to cover all of the employees of the contractor working to perform this contract, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth.

2. Comprehensive general liability insurance, property damage insurance, and where appropriate automobile liability insurance. The minimum amount of coverage shall be $250,000.00 per person and

$1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, including death and $250,000.00 per person and

$1,000,000.00 per occurrence for property damage.

These coverages shall be occurrence-based. The policy shall name the Municipality as an additional insured and shall contain a provision that the coverages afforded thereunder shall not be cancelled or changed unless at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the Municipality.

Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall provide the Municipality with a current certificate(s) of insurance showing the required coverages and provisions.

3. Your attention is directed to the hold harmless and indemnification provision:

“The Contractor shall hold the Municipality harmless from any indemnify the Municipality against any and all claims, demands, and actions based upon or arising out of any activities performed by the

Contractor and its employees and agents under this Contract and shall, at the request of the Municipality, defend any and all actions brought against the Municipality based upon any such claims or demands.”

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

Date__________________

Business or Organization Name (Employer) _________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State ___________________ Zip Code _____________

____ Contractor ____ Subcontractor (Check One)

Contracting Public Body: _______________________________________________________________

Contract/Project No.: __________________________________________________________________

Project Description: ___________________________________________________________________

Project Location: _____________________________________________________________________

As a contractor/subcontractor for the above referenced public works contract, I hereby affirm that as of the above date, our company is in compliance with the Public Works Employment Verification Act

(‘the Act’) through utilization of the federal E‐Verify Program (EVP) operated by the United States

Department of Homeland Security. To the best of my/our knowledge, all employees hired post

January 1, 2014 are authorized to work in the United States.

It is also agreed to that all public works contractors/subcontractors will utilize the federal EVP to verify the employment eligibility of each new hire within five (5) business days of the employee start date throughout the duration of the public works contract. Documentation confirming the use of the federal EVP upon each new hire shall be maintained in the event of an investigation or audit.

I, _________________________, authorized representative of the company above, attest that the information contained in this verification form is true and correct and understand that the submission of false or misleading information in connection with the above verification shall be subject to sanctions provided by law.

Authorized Representative Signature

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CS-1PA PRICE ADJUSTMENT OF BITUMINOUS MATERIAL Project. NO. 26-53230-001

REV(10-00) (ENGLISH) PAGE NO.

ATTACH

SR / SEC.

ITEM NO.: MONTH PLACED:

GALLON TON SQ.YARD

IP = PRICE INDEX FOR MONTH MATERIAL WAS PLACED =

IB = PRICE INDEX IN THE BID PROPOSAL =

IP / IB =

WHEN THE RATIO IP/IB FALLS WITHIN THE RANGE OF 0.90 TO 1.10 NO PRICE

ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED

WHEN THE RATIO IP/1B IS CALCULATED TO BE LESS THAN 0.90 , THE DEPT. WILL RECEIVE A PRICE REBATE WHEN THE RATIO IP/IB IS CALCULATED TO BE GREATER THAN 1.10 , THE CONTRACTOR WILL RECEIVE A PRICE INCREASE

MATERIAL PLACED:

DATE GALLON DATE TON DATE SQ.YARD

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

GALLON BASIS:

BITUMINOUS TONNAGE (Q) = 0.004164 x SPEC.GRAV. OF BIT. MAT. x % ASPHALT IN EMULSION x NO. OF GALLONS

SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BIT. MAT. = NO. OF GALLONS =

% ASPHALT IN EMULSION =

Q =

GALLONS PER SQUARE YARD BASIS:

BITUMINOUS TONNAGE (Q) = 0.004164 x AREA (SY) x APPL. RATE (Gallons / SY) x SPEC.GRAV. OF BIT.MAT.

ACTUAL RESIDUE APPL. RATE = SURFACE AREA =

SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BIT. MAT. =

Q =

SQUARE YARD BASIS:

BIT. MIX. TONNAGE PLACED = 0.000375 x AREA (SY) x DESIGN DEPTH (inches) x DESIGN DENSITY ( lb / ft3)

DESIGN DEPTH = SURFACE AREA =

DESIGN DENSITY* =

BIT. MIX. TONNAGE PLACED =

BITUMEN TONNAGE (Q) = BIT. MIXTURE TONNAGE PLACED x % BITUMEN BY WEIGHT

% BITUMEN BY WEIGHT* =

Q =

*DESIGN DENSITY AND % BITUMEN TO BE OBTAINED FROM FORM TR-448A. DENSITY OF WATER = 62.4 lb / ft3.

TONNAGE BASIS:

BITUMEN TONNAGE (Q) = BIT. MIXTURE TONNAGE PLACED x % BITUMEN BY WEIGHT

% BITUMEN BY WEIGHT* = BIT. MIXTURE TONNAGE =

Q =

*% BITUMEN TO BE OBTAINED FROM FORM TR-448A.

PRICE INCREASE = ( IP / IB - 1.10 ) x BITUMEN TONNAGE (Q) x IB

= ( - 1.10) x ( ) x ( ) =

PRICE REBATE = ( 0.90 - IP / IB ) x BITUMEN TONNAGE (Q) x IB

= (0.90 - ) x ( ) x ( ) =

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Union Township, 2026 Road Improvements, Project LOCATION MAP

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PREVAILING WAGES ATTACHMENT

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PREVAILING WAGES

(iv) All Bidders must comply with, but not limited to, the following requirements:

(iv) The general prevailing minimum wage rates including contributions for employee benefits as determined by the Secretary which shall be paid to the workmen employed in the performance of the contract. The contractor shall pay at least the wage rates as determined in the decision of the

Secretary of Labor and Industry contained in the Project Manual and shall comply with the conditions of the act approved August 15, 1961, and the regulations issued thereto, to assure the full and proper payment of the rates.

2. Workmen shall be paid at least the general prevailing minimum wage rates and other provisions to assure payment thereof as set forth in this section.

(iv) The provisions apply to work performed on the contract by the contractor and to work performed on the contract by subcontractors.

(iv) The contractor shall insert in each of his subcontracts the stipulations contained in these required provisions and other stipulations as may be required.

(iv) The contract shall provide that no workmen may be employed on the public work except in accordance with the classifications in the decision of the Secretary. If additional or different classifications are necessary the procedure in § 9.107 (relating to petition for review of rates and hearings) shall be followed.

(iv) Workmen employed or working on the public work shall be paid unconditionally, regardless of whether a contractual relationship exists or the nature of a contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between a contractor, subcontractor and workmen, at least once a week, without deduction or rebate, on any account, either directly or indirectly except authorized deductions, the full amounts due at the time of payment, computed at the rates applicable to the time worked in the appropriate classification. Nothing in the contract, the act or this title prohibits the payment of more than the general prevailing minimum wage rates as determined by the Secretary to a workman on public work.

7. The contractor and each subcontractor shall post for the entire period of construction the wage determination decisions of the Secretary, including the effective date of changes thereof, in a prominent and easily accessible place or places at the site of the work and at the places used by them to pay workmen their wages. The posted notice of wage rates shall contain the following information:

(iv) The name of project.

(ii) The name of the public body for which it is being constructed.

(iii) The crafts and classifications of workmen listed in the Secretary’s general prevailing minimum wage rate determination for the particular project.

(iv) The general prevailing minimum wage rates determined for each craft and classification and the effective date of changes.

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(v) A statement advising workmen that if they have been paid less than the general prevailing minimum wage rate for their job classification or that the contractor or subcontractor are not complying with the act or this title, they may file a protest in writing with the Secretary within 3 months of the date of the occurrence, objecting to the payment to a contractor to the extent of the amount due or to become due to them as wages for work performed…