PGC-305-25-02

PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

SGL #305

DIAKON ROAD DRAINAGE PIPES PROJECT

South Central Region

South Middleton Township

Cumberland County

Table of Contents

Bid Notice (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Terms and Conditions (Provided Separately with Solicitation)

Project Specifications 2 Pages

PA Prevailing Wages 9 Pages (Determination No. 26-03717)

Reciprocal Limitations Act 4 Pages

Workers Compensation Form 1 Page

Public Works Employment Verification 1 Page

Technical Specifications 13 Pages

Drawings 2 Pages (Separate Attachment)

SGL #305 DIAKON ROAD DRAINAGE PIPES

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with the Contract Terms and Conditions provided with the Bid

Documents including but not limited to the following:

WORKMANSHIP - All Work shall be performed in a Workmanlike manner, and all materials and labor shall be in strict and entire conformity with the Drawings and Specifications.

INSPECTION AND CHANGES - All Work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the

Pennsylvania Game Commission. Any Work rejected as defective or unsuitable shall be removed and replaced with suitable work and materials at the sole cost of the Contractor to the complete satisfaction of the Game Commission.

Changes shall be in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

TEMPORARY SERVICES AND JOB CONDITIONS - The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all temporary facilities necessary to execute and protect the Work. The

Contractor shall accept all conditions as found upon examination of the site and shall coordinate, plan, and execute the Work accordingly. The Contractor shall cooperate in the arrangements of the Work as necessary to least affect the administration or operations of existing buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The Contractor shall keep the Work site clean at all times.

PREVAILING WAGE – Prevailing minimum wages apply to this project. See Contract Terms and Conditions and attached Prevailing Wage Determination.

PAYMENT TERMS - A schedule of values is provided with the bid. Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon satisfactory completion of items listed on the Schedule of Values and in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

INVOICING – All Project invoices shall be submitted directly to:

Angela Lindgren, Civil Engineer

Pennsylvania Game Commission

2001 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Office: 717-787-4250, ext. 73620

Email: alindgren@pa.gov

All invoices must be submitted in black and white with no color and shaded areas. Invoices must include the Purchase Order Number, Contractor’s SAP Vendor Number, and the Contractor’s name and address as listed on the Purchase Order. Payment items on invoices shall match the items on the Purchase Order. Failure to submit invoices that meet these requirements will result in a delay in payment.

Please Note: Vendors are reminded to NOT include employer identification numbers, Social Security

Numbers, bank account information, or other personally identifiable information on their invoices. That

SGL #305 DIAKON ROAD DRAINAGE PIPES

information is uniquely tied to your SAP Vendor Number and, for security purposes, should not be explicitly stated on an invoice.

CONTRACT TERM - The Contract shall commence upon delivery of Purchase Order to

Contractor (estimated to be April 30, 2026) and shall terminate on June 30, 2026. Contract time is of the essence of the Project. All Work must be completed and accepted by this date.

EXCISE TAXES, PENNSYLVANIA SALES TAX - The Commonwealth is exempt from all

Excise Taxes. See Contract Terms and Conditions.

PERFORMANCE SECURITY / CONTRACT BONDS – Within 10 days after award of the purchase order, the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, shall provide Contract

Performance Security and a Payment Bond in a form acceptable to the Commonwealth for the amounts listed below and in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.

A Performance Bond at one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract in accordance with the plans, specifications and conditions of the contract.

A Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS -

Contractor shall comply with the conditions listed below in accordance with the Contract Terms and Conditions:

1. Steel Products Procurement Act

2. Prohibition Against the Use of Certain Steel and Aluminum Products (Trade

Practices Act)

3. Reciprocal Limitations Act - The form GSPUR89 (Reciprocal Limitations Act

Requirements) is attached. The Contractor shall complete the applicable portions of pages 3 and 4 of the form and submit the completed pages within two days after the bid opening.

4. Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form - The form is attached.

The Contractor shall complete the certification on the bottom of the form and submit it within two days after the bid opening.

5. Public Works Employment Verification Form - The form is attached. The

Contractor shall complete the form and submit it within two days after the bid opening.

Project Name: SGL 305 Bottomless Culvert

General Description: Remove existing culvert and replace with new culvert on a new road alignment.

Project Locality South Middleton Township

Awarding Agency: PA Game Commission

Contract Award Date: 5/6/2026

Serial Number: 26-03717

Project Classification: Highway

Determination Date: 4/16/2026

Assigned Field Office: Harrisburg

Field Office Phone Number: (717)787-4763

Toll Free Phone Number: (800)932-0665

Project County: Cumberland County

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 1 of 6

Project: 26-03717 - Building Effective Date

Expiration Date

Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Total

Asbestos & Insulation Workers 7/1/2024 $40.00 $29.86 $69.86

Asbestos & Insulation Workers 6/30/2025 $41.50 $29.86 $71.36

Boilermaker (Commercial, Institutional, and Minor Repair Work)

3/1/2024 $36.71 $19.13 $55.84

Boilermaker (Commercial, Institutional, and Minor Repair Work)

3/1/2026 $41.34 $19.23 $60.57

Boilermakers 1/1/2024 $52.10 $35.72 $87.82

Boilermakers 1/1/2026 $58.00 $36.57 $94.57

Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Pointers, Caulkers, Cleaners

5/4/2025 $40.47 $19.68 $60.15

Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Pointers, Caulkers, Cleaners

5/3/2026 $40.49 $21.51 $62.00

Carpenters - Piledriver/Welder 1/1/2025 $43.38 $22.72 $66.10

Carpenters - Piledriver/Welder 1/1/2026 $44.63 $23.47 $68.10

Carpenters, Drywall Hangers, Framers, Instrument Men, Lathers, Soft Floor Layers

6/1/2025 $36.84 $20.44 $57.28

Carpenters, Drywall Hangers, Framers, Instrument Men, Lathers, Soft Floor Layers

6/1/2026 $36.84 $22.69 $59.53

Carpenters, Drywall Hangers, Framers, Instrument Men, Lathers, Soft Floor Layers

6/1/2027 $36.84 $24.94 $61.78

Cement Finishers & Plasterers 5/4/2025 $32.23 $22.27 $54.50

Cement Finishers & Plasterers 5/3/2026 $34.23 $22.27 $56.50

Cement Finishers & Plasterers 5/3/2027 $33.49 $25.01 $58.50

Cement Masons 5/1/2024 $33.80 $22.80 $56.60

Cement Masons 5/1/2025 $34.65 $22.95 $57.60

Drywall Finisher 5/1/2024 $30.33 $22.79 $53.12

Drywall Finisher 5/1/2025 $31.83 $23.26 $55.09

Electricians 6/1/2025 $40.00 $27.78 $67.78

Electricians 6/1/2026 $40.00 $29.78 $69.78

Elevator Constructor 1/1/2025 $63.40 $40.03 $103.43

Elevator Constructor 1/1/2026 $61.26 $45.78 $107.04

Glazier 5/1/2024 $32.46 $20.93 $53.39

Iron Workers (Bridge, Structural Steel, Ornamental, Precast, Reinforcing)

7/1/2025 $38.76 $33.38 $72.14

Laborers (Class 01 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $23.11 $18.03 $41.14

Laborers (Class 01 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $28.06 $19.08 $47.14

Laborers (Class 02 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $25.11 $18.03 $43.14

Laborers (Class 02 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $29.56 $19.08 $48.64

Laborers (Class 03 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $27.01 $18.22 $45.23

Laborers (Class 03 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $32.06 $19.08 $51.14

Laborers (Class 04 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $28.51 $18.22 $46.73

Laborers (Class 04 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $33.56 $19.08 $52.64

Laborers (Class 05 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $29.01 $18.22 $47.23

Laborers (Class 05 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $34.06 $19.08 $53.14

Laborers (Class 06 - See notes) 5/1/2023 $25.11 $18.03 $43.14

Laborers (Class 06 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $29.56 $19.08 $48.64

Marble Mason 5/1/2025 $37.20 $19.24 $56.44

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 2 of 6

Expiration Date

Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Total

Marble Mason 5/1/2026 $39.15 $19.24 $58.39

Millwright 6/1/2025 $43.00 $22.95 $65.95

Millwright 6/1/2026 $44.97 $22.95 $67.92

Operators (Building, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $44.89 $30.92 $75.81

Operators (Building, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $46.05 $31.76 $77.81

Operators (Building, Class 01A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $47.14 $31.58 $78.72

Operators (Building, Class 01A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $48.30 $32.42 $80.72

Operators (Building, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $44.61 $30.83 $75.44

Operators (Building, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $45.77 $31.67 $77.44

Operators (Building, Class 02A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $46.86 $31.50 $78.36

Operators (Building, Class 02A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $48.02 $32.34 $80.36

Operators (Building, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $41.88 $30.03 $71.91

Operators (Building, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $43.04 $30.87 $73.91

Operators (Building, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $40.74 $29.70 $70.44

Operators (Building, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $41.90 $30.54 $72.44

Operators (Building, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $40.30 $29.56 $69.86

Operators (Building, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $41.45 $30.41 $71.86

Operators (Building, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $39.42 $29.30 $68.72

Operators (Building, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $40.58 $30.14 $70.72

Operators (Building, Class 07A- See Notes) 5/1/2025 $54.56 $35.21 $89.77

Operators (Building, Class 07A- See Notes) 5/1/2026 $56.03 $36.14 $92.17

Operators (Building, Class 07B- See Notes) 5/1/2025 $54.22 $35.10 $89.32

Operators (Building, Class 07B- See Notes) 5/1/2026 $55.69 $36.03 $91.72

Painters Class 1 (see notes) 5/1/2024 $27.59 $18.08 $45.67

Painters Class 1 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $28.42 $18.36 $46.78

Painters - Line Stripping 12/1/2024 $44.12 $27.91 $72.03

Painters - Line Stripping 12/1/2025 $45.12 $29.41 $74.53

Painters Class 2 (see notes) 5/1/2020 $27.43 $15.99 $43.42

Painters Class 3 (see notes) 5/1/2020 $33.18 $15.99 $49.17

Pile Driver Divers (Building, Heavy, Highway) 1/1/2025 $62.82 $22.72 $85.54

Pile Driver Divers (Building, Heavy, Highway) 1/1/2026 $64.70 $23.47 $88.17

Piledrivers 1/1/2025 $41.88 $22.72 $64.60

Piledrivers 1/1/2026 $43.13 $23.47 $66.60

Plasterers 5/1/2024 $32.93 $21.08 $54.01

Plasterers 5/1/2025 $34.68 $21.23 $55.91

Plumber/Pipefitter 5/1/2023 $41.36 $29.72 $71.08

Plumber/Pipefitter 5/1/2025 $45.30 $29.91 $75.21

Roofers (Composition) 5/1/2024 $44.13 $34.77 $78.90

Roofers (Composition) 5/1/2025 $46.03 $34.77 $80.80

Roofers (Shingle) 5/1/2024 $34.35 $22.20 $56.55

Roofers (Slate & Tile) 5/1/2024 $37.35 $22.20 $59.55

Sheet Metal Workers 6/1/2024 $43.09 $43.14 $86.23

Sheet Metal Workers 6/1/2025 $45.02 $44.71 $89.73

Sign Makers and Hangars 7/15/2024 $32.32 $25.82 $58.14

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 3 of 6

Expiration Date

Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Total

Sign Makers and Hangars 7/15/2025 $33.48 $26.41 $59.89

Sprinklerfitters 4/1/2024 $46.45 $28.62 $75.07

Sprinklerfitters 4/1/2025 $49.75 $29.21 $78.96

Sprinklerfitters 4/1/2026 $52.82 $30.56 $83.38

Terrazzo Finisher 5/1/2024 $35.66 $20.76 $56.42

Terrazzo Finisher 5/1/2025 $36.32 $21.68 $58.00

Terrazzo Grinder 5/1/2024 $36.42 $20.76 $57.18

Terrazzo Grinder 5/1/2025 $37.10 $21.68 $58.78

Terrazzo Mechanics 5/1/2024 $36.44 $22.51 $58.95

Terrazzo Mechanics 5/1/2025 $37.17 $23.43 $60.60

Terrazzo Setter 5/1/2019 $31.81 $19.67 $51.48

Tile & Marble Finisher 5/1/2025 $35.31 $16.99 $52.30

Tile & Marble Finisher 5/1/2026 $37.26 $16.99 $54.25

Tile Setter 5/1/2025 $37.20 $19.24 $56.44

Tile Setter 5/1/2026 $39.15 $19.24 $58.39

Truckdriver class 1(see notes) 5/1/2025 $41.87 $0.00 $41.87

Truckdriver class 2 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $41.94 $0.00 $41.94

Truckdriver class 3 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $42.43 $0.00 $42.43

Window Film / Tint Installer 6/1/2024 $26.37 $14.83 $41.20

Window Film / Tint Installer 6/1/2025 $27.42 $15.13 $42.55

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 4 of 6

Project: 26-03717 - Heavy/Highway Effective

Expiration Date

Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Total

Carpenter 5/1/2025 $36.87 $20.49 $57.36

Carpenter 5/1/2026 $37.63 $21.18 $58.81

Carpenter Welder 5/1/2025 $37.62 $20.49 $58.11

Carpenter Welder 5/1/2026 $38.38 $21.18 $59.56

Carpenters - Piledriver/Welder 1/1/2025 $37.62 $20.49 $58.11

Carpenters - Piledriver/Welder 1/1/2026 $38.38 $21.18 $59.56

Cement Finishers 5/1/2016 $26.40 $22.48 $48.88

Electric Lineman 6/3/2024 $52.80 $30.61 $83.41

Electric Lineman 6/2/2025 $55.42 $31.04 $86.46

Iron Workers (Bridge, Structural Steel, Ornamental, Precast, Reinforcing)

7/1/2024 $37.26 $32.63 $69.89

Laborers (Class 01 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $26.61 $19.99 $46.60

Laborers (Class 01 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $27.61 $20.44 $48.05

Laborers (Class 02 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $33.23 $19.99 $53.22

Laborers (Class 02 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $34.23 $20.44 $54.67

Laborers (Class 03 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $30.22 $19.99 $50.21

Laborers (Class 03 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $31.22 $20.44 $51.66

Laborers (Class 04 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $30.57 $19.99 $50.56

Laborers (Class 04 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $31.57 $20.44 $52.01

Laborers (Class 05 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $31.24 $19.99 $51.23

Laborers (Class 05 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $32.24 $20.44 $52.68

Laborers (Class 06 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $30.66 $19.99 $50.65

Laborers (Class 06 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $31.66 $20.44 $52.10

Laborers (Class 07 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $30.95 $19.99 $50.94

Laborers (Class 07 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $31.95 $20.44 $52.39

Laborers (Class 08 - See notes) 5/1/2025 $31.43 $19.99 $51.42

Laborers (Class 08 - See notes) 5/1/2026 $32.43 $20.44 $52.87

Millwright 6/1/2025 $45.46 $23.33 $68.79

Millwright 6/1/2026 $47.52 $23.33 $70.85

Operators (Heavy, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $43.46 $30.50 $73.96

Operators (Heavy, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $44.61 $31.35 $75.96

Operators (Heavy, Class 01A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $45.71 $31.16 $76.87

Operators (Heavy, Class 01A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $46.86 $32.01 $78.87

Operators (Heavy, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $43.18 $30.41 $73.59

Operators (Heavy, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $44.34 $31.25 $75.59

Operators (Heavy, Class 02A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $45.43 $31.08 $76.51

Operators (Heavy, Class 02A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $46.59 $31.92 $78.51

Operators (Heavy, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $40.26 $29.55 $69.81

Operators (Heavy, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $41.43 $30.38 $71.81

Operators (Heavy, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $39.12 $29.22 $68.34

Operators (Heavy, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $40.28 $30.06 $70.34

Operators (Heavy, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $38.67 $29.09 $67.76

Operators (Heavy, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $39.83 $29.93 $69.76

Operators (Heavy, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $37.80 $28.82 $66.62

Operators (Heavy, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $38.96 $29.66 $68.62

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 5 of 6

Project: 26-03717 - Heavy/Highway Effective

Expiration Date

Hourly Rate Fringe Benefits

Total

Operators (Heavy, Class 07A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $52.85 $34.71 $87.56

Operators (Heavy, Class 07A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $54.32 $35.64 $89.96

Operators (Heavy, Class 07B - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $52.51 $34.60 $87.11

Operators (Heavy, Class 07B - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $53.97 $35.54 $89.51

Operators (Highway, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $42.56 $30.24 $72.80

Operators (Highway, Class 01 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $43.72 $31.08 $74.80

Operators (Highway, Class 01a - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $44.81 $30.92 $75.73

Operators (Highway, Class 01a - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $45.97 $31.76 $77.73

Operators (Highway, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $41.39 $29.89 $71.28

Operators (Highway, Class 02 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $42.55 $30.73 $73.28

Operators (Highway, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $40.70 $29.68 $70.38

Operators (Highway, Class 03 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $41.87 $30.51 $72.38

Operators (Highway, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $40.26 $29.54 $69.80

Operators (Highway, Class 04 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $41.41 $30.39 $71.80

Operators (Highway, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $39.73 $29.41 $69.14

Operators (Highway, Class 05 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $40.89 $30.25 $71.14

Operators (Highway, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $42.80 $30.30 $73.10

Operators (Highway, Class 06 - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $43.95 $31.15 $75.10

Operators (Highway, Class 06/A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $45.05 $30.96 $76.01

Operators (Highway, Class 06/A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $46.21 $31.80 $78.01

Operators (Highway, Class 07/A - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $51.79 $34.38 $86.17

Operators (Highway, Class 07/A - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $53.25 $35.32 $88.57

Operators (Highway, Class 07/B - See Notes) 5/1/2025 $50.37 $33.97 $84.34

Operators (Highway, Class 07/B - See Notes) 5/1/2026 $51.84 $34.90 $86.74

Painters Class 1 (see notes) 5/1/2018 $23.92 $14.37 $38.29

Painters - Line Stripping 12/1/2024 $44.12 $27.91 $72.03

Painters - Line Stripping 12/1/2025 $45.12 $29.41 $74.53

Painters Class 2 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $30.55 $18.36 $48.91

Painters Class 3 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $36.30 $18.36 $54.66

Pile Driver Divers (Building, Heavy, Highway) 1/1/2022 $56.40 $20.50 $76.90

Piledrivers 5/1/2025 $36.87 $20.49 $57.36

Piledrivers 5/1/2026 $37.63 $21.18 $58.81

Steamfitters (Heavy and Highway - Gas Distribution) 5/1/2022 $48.43 $40.28 $88.71

Truckdriver class 1(see notes) 5/1/2025 $41.87 $0.00 $41.87

Truckdriver class 2 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $41.94 $0.00 $41.94

Truckdriver class 3 (see notes) 5/1/2025 $42.43 $0.00 $42.43

BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE

PREVAILING WAGES PROJECT RATES

Report Date: 4/16/2026 Page 6 of 6

Department of General Services GSPUR-89 Rev. 11/06/12

RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT

REQUIREMENTS

Please Complete Applicable Portion of Pages 3 & 4 and Return with Bid.

NOTE: These Requirements Do Not Apply To Bids Under $10,000.00

I. REQUIREMENTS

A. The Reciprocal Limitations Act requires the Commonwealth to give preference to those bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in Pennsylvania as against those bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in any state that gives or requires a preference to supplies produced, manufactured, mined or grown in that state. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the other state for that particular supply.

The following is a list of states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state supplies and the amount of the preference:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Alaska 7% (applies only to timber, lumber, and manufactured lumber products originating in the state)

2. Arizona 5% (construction materials produced or manufactured in the state only)

3. Hawaii 10%

4. Illinois 10% for coal only

5. Iowa 5% for coal only

6. Louisiana 4% meat and meat products 4% catfish 10% milk & dairy products 10% steel rolled in Louisiana 7% all other products

7. Montana 5% for residents *

3% for non-residents* *offering in-state goods, supplies, equipment and materials

8. New Mexico 5%

9. New York 3% for purchase of food only

10. Oklahoma 5%

11. Virginia 4% for coal only

12. Washington 5% (fuels mined or produced in the state only)

13. Wyoming 5%

B. The Reciprocal Limitations Act requires the Commonwealth to give preference to those bidders offering printing performed in Pennsylvania as against those bidders offering printing performed in any state that gives or requires a preference to printing performed in that state. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the other state for that particular category of printing.

The following is a list of states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state printing and the amount of the preference:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Hawaii 15%

2. Idaho 10%

3. Louisiana 3%

4. Montana 8%

5. New Mexico 5%

6. Wyoming 10%

C. The Reciprocal Limitations Act, also requires the Commonwealth to give resident bidders a preference against a nonresident bidder from any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state or exclude bidders from states that exclude nonresident bidders. The amount of the preference shall be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the state of the nonresident bidder. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have applied a preference for in-state bidders and the amount of the preference:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Alaska 5% (supplies only)

2. Arizona 5% (construction materials from Arizona resident dealers only)

3. California 5% (for supply contracts only in excess of $100,000.00)

4. Connecticut 10% (for supplies only)

5. Montana 3%

6. New Mexico 5% (for supplies only)

7. South Carolina 2% (under $2,500,000.00) 1% (over $2,500,000.00)

This preference does not apply to construction contracts nor where the price of a single unit exceeds $10,000.

8. West Virginia 2.5% (for the construction, repair or improvement of any buildings

9. Wyoming 5%

STATE PROHIBITION

1. New Jersey For supply procurements or construction projects restricted to Department of General

Services Certified Small Businesses, New Jersey bidders shall be excluded from award even if they themselves are Department of General Services Certified Small Businesses.

D. The Reciprocal Limitations Act also requires the Commonwealth not to specify, use or purchase supplies which are produced, manufactured, mined or grown in any state that prohibits the specification for, use, or purchase of such items in or on its public buildings or other works, when such items are not produced, manufactured, mined or grown in such state. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Department of General Services to have prohibited the use of out-of-state supplies:

STATE PROHIBITION

1. Alabama Only for printing and binding involving ”messages of the Governor to the Legislature“, all bills, documents and reports ordered by and for the use of the Legislature or either house thereof while in session; all blanks, circulars, notices and forms used in the office of or ordered by the Governor, or by any state official, board, commission, bureau or department, or by the clerks of the supreme court . . ./and other appellate courts/; and all blanks and forms ordered by and for the use of the Senate and Clerk or the House of Representatives, and binding the original records and opinions of the Supreme Court . . .

/and other appellate courts/

2. Georgia Forest products only

3. Indiana Coal

4. Michigan Printing

5. New Mexico Construction

6. Ohio Only for House and Senate bills, general and local laws, and joint resolutions; the journals and bulletins of the Senate and house of Representatives and reports, communications, and other documents which form part of the journals; reports, communications, and other documents ordered by the General Assembly, or either House, or by the executive department or elective state officers; blanks, circulars, and other work for the use of the executive departments, and elective state officers; and opinions of the Attorney General.

7. Rhode Island Only for food for state institutions.

*If the bid discloses that the bidder is offering to supply one of the above-listed products that is manufactured, mined, or grown in the listed state, it shall be rejected. Contractors are prohibited from supplying these items from these states.

II. CALCULATION OF PREFERENCE

In calculating the preference, the amount of a bid submitted by a Pennsylvania bidder shall be reduced by the percentage preference which would be given to a nonresident bidder by its state of residency (as found by the Department of General Services in Paragraph C above). Similarly, the amount of a bid offering Pennsylvania goods, supplies, equipment or materials shall be reduced by the percentage preference which would be given to another bidder by the state where the goods, supplies, equipment or materials are produced, manufactured, mined or grown (as found by the Department of General Services in Paragraphs A and B above).

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE BID

III. STATE OF MANUFACTURE

All bidders must complete the following chart by listing the name of the manufacturer and the state (or foreign country) of manufacture for each item. If the item is domestically produced, the bidder must indicate the state in the United States where the item will be manufactured. This chart must be completed and submitted with the bid or no later than two (2) business days after notification from the Issuing Office to furnish the information. Failure to complete this chart and provide the required information prior to the expiration of the second business day after notification shall result in the rejection of the bid.

ITEM NUMBER NAME OF MANUFACTURER

STATE

(OR FOREIGNCOUNTRY)

OF MANUFACTURE

IV. BIDDER’S RESIDENCY

A. In determining whether the bidder is a nonresident bidder from a state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state, the address given on the first page of this invitation to bid shall be used by the Commonwealth. If that address is incorrect, or if no address is given, the correct address should be provided in the space below:

Correct Address:

B. In order to claim the preference provided under Section I.B., Pennsylvania resident bidders must complete the following or have such information on file with the Issuing Office:

1. Address of bidder’s bona fide establishment in Pennsylvania at which it was transacting business on the date when bids for this contract/requisition were first solicited:

2. a. If the bidder is a corporation:

(1) The corporation is or is not incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania.

(a) If the bidder is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, provide date of incorporation:

(b) If the bidder is not incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it must have a certificate of authority to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Department of State as required by the

Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law (15 P.S. §2001). Provide date of issuance of certificate of authority:

(2) The corporation is or is not conducting business in Pennsylvania under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, it must register the fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary of the county wherein the registered office of such corporation is located as required by the Fictitious Corporate Name Act, as amended 15 P.S. §51 et seq. Corporate bidders conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide date of registry of the assumed or fictitious name:

b. If the bidder is a partnership:

(1) The partnership is or is not conducting business in Pennsylvania under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, it must file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary the county wherein the principal place of business is located as required by the Fictitious Name Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 967, as amended 54 P.S. §28.1. Partnerships conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide the date of filing of the assumed or fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth:

(2) The partnership is or is not a limited partnership formed under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If the bidder is an Out-of-state limited partnership, it must register with the Pennsylvania Department of State as required by the Act of July 10, 1981, P.L. 237, as amended, 59 Pa. C.S.A. §503. Out-of-state limited partnerships must provide the date of registry with the Pennsylvania Department of State:

c. If the bidder is an individual:

He or she is or is not conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name. If the bidder is conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name, he or she must file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the office of the prothonotary in the county wherein the principal place of business is located as required by the Fictitious Name Act of May 24, 1945, P.L. 967, as amended, 54 P.S. §28.1. Individuals conducting business under an assumed or fictitious name must provide the date of filing of the assumed or fictitious name with the Secretary of the Commonwealth:

WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION FORM

A. Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21, 2021), the

Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every worker in Pennsylvania has a safe and healthy work environment and the protections afforded them through labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in compliance with Pennsylvania’s Unemployment

Compensation Law, Workers’ Compensation Law, and all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws including, but not limited to:

1. Construction Workplace Misclassification Act

2. Employment of Minors Child Labor Act

3. Minimum Wage Act

4. Prevailing Wage Act

5. Equal Pay Law

6. Employer to Pay Employment Medical Examination Fee Act

7. Seasonal Farm Labor Act

8. Wage Payment and Collection Law

9. Industrial Homework Law

10. Construction Industry Employee Verification Act

11. Act 102: Prohibition on Excessive Overtime in Healthcare

12. Apprenticeship and Training Act

13. Inspection of Employment Records Law

B. Pennsylvania law establishes penalties for providing false certifications, including contract termination; and three-year ineligibility to bid on contracts under 62 Pa. C.S. § 531 (Debarment or suspension).

CERTIFICATION

I, the official named below, certify I am duly authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the contractor/grantee identified below, and certify that the contractor/grantee identified below is compliant with applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workplace safety laws, including, but not limited to, those listed in

Paragraph A, above. I understand that I must report any change in the contractor/grantee’s compliance status to the Purchasing Agency immediately. I further confirm and understand that this Certification is subject to the provisions and penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 (Unsworn falsification to authorities).

Signature Date

Name (Printed)

Title of Certifying Official (Printed)

Contractor/Grantee Name (Printed)

BOP-2201

Published: 02/07/2022

Street Address 2

City State Zip Code

Doing Business As:

(if different from Legal Name)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Form

Complete and return the form to the contracting Public Body prior to the award of the contract.

Company Legal Name: ___________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________

Check one: Contractor Subcontractor

Contracting Public Body: _________________________________________________________

Contract/Project Number: ________________________________________________________

Project Description: _____________________________________________________________

Project Location: _______________________________________________________________

Date Enrolled in E-Verify (MM/DD/YYYY): ___________________________________________

As a contractor/subcontractor for the above referenced public works contract, I hereby affirm that as of today’s 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 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 Date of Signature

Printed Name: _________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________ Email: ____________________________________

Street Address 1

Contract No. PGC-305-25-02

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 1 – CLEARING

1.1 -SCOPE

This work is a moderate amount of clearing for new road alignment.

1.2 - PROCEDURE

Clear trees and shrubs within the new roadway corridor. Stockpile the trimmed limbs and branches in an on-site area and in a manner designated and approved by the PGC.

Burning is not permitted.

1.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Lump Sum.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 2 – TRAFFIC CONTROL

2.1 - SCOPE

This work is providing and installing signs and other devices for traffic control during project construction. A flagger may also be required during pipe replacement.

2.2 – MAINTAINING ROAD ACCESS

The Diakon Wilderness Center for Youth Services is located at the east end of the project. Diakon Road is the only access to the facility. One lane of the road must remain open at all times for regular and emergency traffic to the facility. Both lanes of the road must be open during non-working hours.

2.3 - PROCEDURE

Refer to the attached PATA 108 traffic control plans. Install signs and channelizing devices as required to warn and protect the travelling public along Diakon Road. A flagger is required to control traffic during project construction. Remove all traffic control devices after the project has been completed.

2.4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Contract No. PGC-305-25-01

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 3 - EXCAVATION

3.1- SCOPE

This work is removal, hauling, and disposal of all materials encountered for construction of the project as indicated on the Drawings. Earthwork and grading will be required for construction of the new roadway and culvert.

3.2 - PROCEDURE

A.) General

Follow all guidelines set forth in the Construction Industry Standards, OSHA

2207, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of

Labor. Protect the work, adjacent roadways, and property.

The Contractor is required to contact the PA One Call System at 1-800-242-1776 prior to excavation operations at the site.

The Contractor is responsible for laying out the locations of the new roadway and culvert. Do not over-excavate because unauthorized excavation and replacement of materials in the over-excavated areas will not be measured and paid for.

Replace over-excavated work with concrete, gravel, earth, or other materials designated by, and at no additional cost to the Game Commission.

B.) Excavation

Remove all materials to the limits shown on the Drawings or as necessary to remove the existing culvert and portion of roadway and to then construct the new roadway alignment, new culvert, and to tie back into the existing roadway.

C.) Disposal

Unsuitable materials and excess excavated materials shall be disposed of off-site.

3.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Project No. PGC-305-25-02

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 4 – STRUCTURAL PLATE BOX CULVERT

4.1 - SCOPE

This work is installing one structural plate box culvert and associated concrete footers and backfilling, per manufacturer’s recommendations. Lane Enterprises aluminum structural plate box culvert, basis of design.

4.2 - MATERIALS

The box culvert, concrete, and backfill must conform with the following characteristics:

1. Culvert:

Lane Enterprises, BC-A-41, or an approved equal:

a. Aluminum

b. 18-2’ Span, 4’-7” Rise, 36’ Long

c. HL-93 traffic loading

2. Concrete:

a. Concrete – 4,000 psi at 28 days with 5.0% air entrainment, PennDOT Class A, fiber reinforced

b. #4 rebar reinforcement

3. Backfill:

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4.3 - PROCEDURE

Excavation:

Install E&S controls. Excavate and form concrete footers to appropriate dimensions, per drawings. Pour footers and allow at least one day of curing time.

Concrete shall be deposited in the presence of a representative of the Game Commission.

In all cases, concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position and not allowed to flow in a manner to permit or cause segregation and loss of slump. Once concrete is started, the operation shall be carried on continuously until the placing of the panel or section is completed.

All conveying equipment shall be of such size and design as to ensure a practically continuous flow of concrete at the forms. Free falls of more than four (4) feet are not permitted.

Any concrete that has been contaminated by foreign matter or which has become so stiff that proper placing cannot be assured, shall be wasted.

If unfavorable weather conditions exist, the Game Commission may order the work stopped, either before concreting has started or after it is in progress, until suitable formwork or covering is set up on the site to protect fresh concrete from rain, hail, snow, or other unfavorable conditions.

Assemble culvert and appurtenant structures per manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

Ensure culvert is anchored to footers by either mechanical methods or grouting. Use a non-shrink grout with a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi.

Complete backfilling with 2A modified stone, per manufacturer’s recommendations. Minimum cover of

2 feet is required; maximum of 5 feet, to finished grade. Top with roadway surface.

4.4 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

AASHTO T 27 - Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.

Pub. 408 - Specifications, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Bulletin 14 - Aggregate Producers, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

4.5 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Concrete – CY

Culvert – Lump sum

Aggregate – Tons, measured by the weight slips from the stone supplier, as applicable.

No extra payment shall be made for excavation.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 5 – ROAD CONSTRUCTION

5.1 - SCOPE

This work is construction of a new portion of roadway up to and beyond the new bottomless culvert. Road is to provide a new alignment for the bottomless culvert and tie into the existing Diakon Road.

5.2 – PROJECT LAYOUT

General – From approximately (40.120502, -77.119019) to (40.120491, -77.118048) on

Diakon Road measuring roughly 400 +/- feet. Road is to be realigned and tied into existing roadway. Ensure smooth transitions and well knitted material to prevent poor drainage or rutting. Contractor to field verify new alignment and stake site with PGC personnel.

5.3– MATERIALS

A. #2A Coarse Aggregate –The #2A coarse aggregate shall be Type A quality conforming to the requirements of Section 703.2 of PennDOT

Pub. 408. Obtain the #2A coarse aggregate from a source approved in

PennDOT Bulletin 14. The #2A coarse aggregate must be crushed stone with the following characteristics:

1. pH between 6 and 12.45 measured by ASTM D4972

2. Abrasion resistance with loss of mass (LA Abrasion) less than 40%

(ASTM C131).

B. Road Base Material – The road base material shall be 4-inch Minus

Stone conforming to the requirements listed below. Obtain the road base material from a source listed in PennDOT Bulletin 14.

Representatives from the PGC will visit the quarry to review and approve the road base material. Do not deliver any road base material to the site until the PGC has approved the material and source.

Gradation

Sieve Size % Passing

4-inch 100

3-1/2 inch 80-97

2-1/2 inch 70-95

1-1/2 inch 50-80

¾-inch 30-60

LA Abrasion – The acceptable limit as measured by weight loss is

“less than 40% loss”. Los Angeles Abrasion test AASHTO T-96

(ASTM C131) shall be used to determine this property. Existing data

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obtained from tests made for and approved by PennDOT will be accepted.

pH – Aggregate must be in the range of pH 6 to pH 12.45 as measured by EPA 9045C.

Moisture – Material is to be delivered and placed at a moisture content ranging between 4% and 6%.

Plasticity Index – Material must not exceed Plasticity Index (PI) rating of 4 as determined by ASTM D4318.

C. #2A Coarse Aggregate –The #2A coarse aggregate shall be Type A quality conforming to the requirements of Section 703.2 of PennDOT Pub. 408. Obtain the #2A coarse aggregate from a source approved in PennDOT Bulletin 14. The

#2A coarse aggregate must be crushed stone with the following characteristics:

1. pH between 6 and 12.45 measured by ASTM D4972

2. Abrasion resistance with loss of mass (LA Abrasion) less than 40%

(ASTM C131.

5.4 – PROCEDURE

A. General – Complete the culvert installation first. Remove two feet of the existing stone on both sides of the existing roadway to tie into.

1. Place the base material for the full length of the road sections. Place the finished stone surface so that heavy truck traffic does not drive over finished sections of the road. Heavy truck traffic is not allowed on the finished stone surface.

B. #2A Coarse Aggregate – Place the #2A coarse aggregate on the prepared surface of the culvert and edges. Compact the #2A coarse aggregate with a single drum smooth roller (vibratory, 10-ton min.) to a compacted thickness shown in the pipe cross sections on the Drawings.

Maintain the road shape (center crown) and profile during placement and compaction operations.

C. Road Base Material – Place material for the full width shown on the

Drawings in a uniform horizontal layer. Compact the material with tracked equipment or roller. Compaction of the material will be considered adequate based upon non-movement of materials under compaction equipment. Place additional layer(s) to achieve the specified thickness as shown on the Drawings. Place “finer” material on the top

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surface to allow for easier grading and shaping for placement of the road surface stone. The top surface of the road base material should be graded smooth and even for placement of the stone running surface.

D. #2A Coarse Aggregate – Place the #2A coarse aggregate on the prepared surface. The PGC recommends using a paving machine to place the stone to achieve the required center crown shape. Compact the

#2A coarse aggregate with a single drum smooth roller (vibratory, 10-ton min.) to a compacted thickness shown in the road cross sections on the

Drawings. Maintain the road shapes (center crown) and profile during placement and compaction operations.

5.5 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

General – The Contractor is required to provide copies of all material weigh slips to the

PGC for verification of the quantity placed on the project.

4-inch Minus Stone – Tons.

#2A Coarse Aggregate – Tons.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 6 – REMOVE EXISTING PIPE,

SUPPORT EXISTING UTILITIES, AND DECOMISSION EXISTING

ROADWAY

6.1 - SCOPE

This work is removing and disposing of the existing culvert pipes and a select portion of roadway on Diakon Road.

6.2 - PROCEDURE

The Contractor must contact PA One Call (Dial 811) before excavation for pipe removal operations begin. There are several utilities that run along and under the roadway, the contractor must complete a PA One Call at least three (3) days prior to construction and work with extreme care.

It is required that the pipe removal operations be conducted when there is no water flowing in the drainage channels. Excavate around the existing pipes so that they can be safely removed. Limit the excavation to only what is necessary for pipe removal and for grading back into the roadway.

1. Remove the existing pipes in sections. Transport the old pipe sections off the site;

there will be no disposal of removed pipe on state game lands. The removed pipe is to be considered property of the Contractor.

2. Chip and remove any concrete encasement around existing utilities. Provide Unistrut to clamp onto (4) 35' W8 x 18 steel beams on either side to provide support and protection for utilities. Anchor to a concrete foundation.

3. Remove and grade existing portions of roadway that are to be decommissioned.

Grade back to proposed section and tie in to provide a smooth transition.

Material excavated for pipe removal is not to be used for backfill of the new culvert.

Excess material is to be graded into the roadsides to improve the shoulders of the road.

6.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Lump Sum. No separate measurement or payment for excavation, concrete, or beams.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 7 – RIPRAP

7.1 - SCOPE

This work is installing the riprap as scour protection around new bottomless culvert.

7.2 – MATERIALS

A. R-7 Riprap – Rock for R-6 riprap shall be durable quality stone conforming to the requirements of Section 850.2a of PennDOT Pub. 408. Obtain the riprap from a source listed in PennDOT Bulletin 14.

7.3 - PROCEDURE

Conduct riprap placement operations in the dry. Install the concrete footers before placing riprap. Excavate, shape and grade the area to assist with proper placement of the riprap if necessary. Rearrange the individual stones so that the thickness of the placement is no less than 12-inches. Choke voids in the riprap with smaller stones.

7.4- MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Tons.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION 8 - EROSION AND

SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

8.1 -SCOPE

This work is implementing erosion and sedimentation control measures during project construction. Compliance with Chapter 102 of the Department of Environmental

Protection’s regulations is also required.

8.2 - PROCEDURE

Implement the measures listed below to prevent erosion and sedimentation caused by construction methods or equipment.

Failure to implement soil erosion and sediment pollution control measures may result in a cease-and-desist order, causing shutdown of the work. No extension of time, nor additional compensation, will be granted if such a shutdown should occur because of acts or neglect of the Contractor.

Install silt sock around spoil areas and any and all work within the 50-foot floodplain of

Little Dogwood Run, as shown on the Drawings, before any earth disturbance activities occur. Maintain the silt sock for the duration of construction.

Installation of bottomless culvert footers and culvert removal must be accomplished under “no-flow” conditions. Utilize a bypass pump and coffer dam as indicated in the drawings.

Immediately upon completion of any segment of the project, seed that segment in accordance with Technical Specification Section 9. The Contractor may, with the approval of the Game Commission, perform temporary seeding operations to maintain finished graded areas until the optimum time for performing permanent seeding.

Periodically remove accumulated sediments from control measures and dispose of them in suitable work areas.

8.3 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Lump sum.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTION NO. 9 – SEEDING

9.1 - SCOPE

This work is securing a satisfactory stand of grass at all disturbed areas along the roadway including any drainage turnouts and includes preparation of the seed bed, furnishing and placing fertilizer, furnishing and sowing of seed, mulching, and maintaining and tending the seeded areas.

9.2 - MATERIALS

A – Seed Mixture – The seed mixture shall be the following:

Crimson Clover (5 pounds per acre)

Ladino or White Clover (5 pounds per acre)

Oats or Seasonal Wheat (50 pounds per acre)

B - Fertilizer - Fertilizer shall conform to the applicable act specified in Section 804.2 of Pub. 408. Use dry formulation of 10-20-20-analysis.

C - Mulches – Straw; no paper mulch or hay.

9.3 - PROCEDURE

Follow the procedures specified below. The amounts of seed, fertilizer, and mulch specified are the minimum acceptable. The Game Commission may, at its own expense, test the soils to determine if any modifications to the seed and soil requirements are necessary. Employ such modifications if they are deemed necessary, at no additional cost to the Game Commission, and accept full responsibility for obtaining a satisfactory stand of grass.

A - Preparation of Seed Bed by Shallow Tilling - After the areas to be seeded have been graded and approved by the Game Commission, thoroughly till the surfaces to a depth of 3 inches by raking, harrowing, or other approved means. Apply fertilizer at a rate of 500 Lbs. per acre. Make sure that the fertilizer is worked thoroughly into the soil to a depth of 3 inches and the tillage operations are sufficient to ensure that the soil conditions are satisfactory for seeding. Smooth and bring the area to grade.

Immediately prior to sowing, rake the soil to a depth of 3/4 inch. Rake in a direction parallel to the contour lines on the slope, and not uphill or downhill. Remove all sticks, stones, weeds, roots, and other objectionable materials appearing on the surface. Maintain the surface in a true and even condition during sowing of seed. The seeded surface must be as smooth as the surrounding grass area.

B - Sowing - Sow the seed mixture on a still day at a rate specified in Section 13.2 of these Technical

Specifications. Sow by hand or by approved sowing equipment in 2 applications, one-half the seed while the seeder is traveling in one direction and the other half while the seeder is traveling at right angle to the first direction. After sowing, rake, cultipack, or brush drag the surface very lightly, just deep enough to cover the seeds. Rake only in a direction parallel to the contour lines.

You may use hydroseeding or grain drilling, provided all methods and equipment are approved by the

Game Commission. In case of hydroseeding, you may apply fertilizer and limestone at the time of

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sowing. In case of grain drilling, you may apply fertilizer at the time of sowing, provided the…