24-03 emergency contractor bid.pdf

Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority

COUNTY OF BURLINGTON

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Chair - Patricia Lindsay-Harvey

Vice Chair

Diallyo Diggs

Commissioners

Carl Turner

Kevin McIntosh

James Boyer

Alternates

William Weston, 1st Alt.

Kimbrali Davis, 2nd Alt.

Executive Director

James Mackie

BID # 24-03

EMERGENCY CONTRACTOR BID

Due

April 1, 2025, at 10:00A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority that an invitation to bid in accord with

N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 1 et. Seq., will be received by the Authority on April 1, 2025. at 10:00A.M. prevailing time conducted on electronic platform, in accord with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., on BIDNET at www.bidnetdirect.com//wmua

BID 24-03 EMERGENCY CONTRACTOR BID

NOTE:

It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the bid package is uploaded onto the e-procurement site by the bid opening date and time. Any bid document received after the deadline established by the Department of

Purchasing will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery.

Bidders must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. Seq., For information on attending the publicly broadcast opening contact the Purchasing Agent at scanning@TheCanningGroup.org.

This procurement has been advertised in accordance with the “Fair and Open Basis” (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5).

James Mackie March 4, 2025

Executive Director http://www.bidnetdirect.com/wmua mailto:scanning@TheCanningGroup.org

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ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

Applicable to Bid if marked

“X”

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OR REVIEWED

Initials

When Due if not submitted with Bid

Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond or Certified/Cashier’s Check) (with

POA for full amount of Bid Bond)

With Bid

Submission

Consent of Surety (Certificate from Surety company)

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond

(Required from the Awarded Contractor)

At signing of contract

Maintenance Bond in the Amount of 100 % for a period indicated in “General Conditions” Required from the Awarded

Contractor Upon Acceptance of Project

Upon

Acceptance of

Project

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda (To be Completed if

Addenda are Issued)

X Ownership Disclosure Form With Bid

Submission

Named Subcontractors in Bid for Listed Specialty Trades With Bid

Submission

X Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate(s) for the

Bidder and all Sub Contractors

Prior to Award, but effective at time of bid

X Business Registration Certificate – Bidder and all Sub

Contractors

Prior to

Contract

Award

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Prior to

Contract

Award

Experience and Background Questionnaire

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Insurance and Indemnification Certificate

Prior to

Contract

Award

Disclosure of Investment Activities in Russia Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Federal debarment Form

Prior to

Award

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X

EEO/AA Form AA-201

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

EEO/AA Form AA-302 or Letter of Federal Approval or

Certificate of Employee Information Report

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

Contract

X Bidder’s Checklist

Prior to

Contract

Award x Fair Inclusion Questionnaire

Prior to

Contract

Award

X W9 Form

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

This checklist is provided for bidder’s use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.

Bidder Name: Date:

Authorized

Representative:

Signature:

Print Name &

Title:

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ALL RESPONSES AND QUESTIONS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED ON THE CITY’S E-PROCUREMENT

SITE AT

BIDNET at www.bidnetdirect.com//wmua

NO PHYSICAL OR EMAILED PROPOSAL RESPONSES SHALL BE ACCEPTED

BIDFORM

All amounts are ESTIMATES - NO MINIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT IS

GUARANTEED THIS IS TO IDENTIFY THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE

BIDDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4A

Item Quantity Units Description Unit Price Amount

3 15 CY Broken Stone Trench stabilization material , HR complete in place

Dewatering system, complete

CY

Initial backfill material, complete in place

LF

6" DIP Class 52 Water Main, Complete

8" DIP Class 52 Water Main, Complete

1 25 SY Cold patch, grade B, 6" thick, complete in place

Select backfill, complete in place

Pursuant to and in compliance with your Advertisement for Bids dated April 1, 2025, at 10:00A.M., and the Information for Bidders relating thereto, the undersigned hereby offers to furnish all plant, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and things necessary for, or proper for, or incidental to the EMERGENCY CONTRACTOR BID as required by, and in strict accordance with the applicable provisions of plans and specifications and all addenda issued by the WILLINGBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY.

NOTE: Extension of Unit Prices must be exact.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/wmua

Item Quantity Units Unit Price Amount Description

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9 1 UN 8" DIP Fittings, Complete

UN

6" MJT Resilient Seat Gate Valves, Complete

8" MJT Resilient Seat Gate Valves, 8" PVC SDR26 Sanitary Sewer Pipe, 8" PVC Fittings, Complete

Flowable Fill

Test Pits, Complete

SY

Dense Graded Aggregate Subbase, 6” Thick

TO

N

Bituminous Stabilized Base Course, 19M64, 4” thick

Bituminous Stabilized Base Course, 19M64, 8" thick

Bituminous Stabilized Surface Course, 9.5M64, 2” thick

Milling, 3" or less, if & where directed

Remove & Replace 4" Concrete Sidewalk, if & where directed

Concrete Vertical Curb, Complete, if & where directed

Provide Reconnection of Pipe to Existing

Manhole

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Removal of Existing Lateral and Provide

New Sanitary (0' -8.0' Deep) Lateral With

Cleanout & Casting, Complete

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33 1 HR Jet/vac truck $____________

34 1 HR Tanker truck $____________

35 1 Stabilize utility pole (with or without transformer) *not having this capability does not exclude a bidder as this work may need to be subcontracted $________

36 1 HR Backhoe

37 1 HR Excavator

38 1 HR Easement Machine

Removal of Existing Lateral and Provide New Sanitary (8.1' - 13' Deep) Lateral With

Cleanout & Casting, Complete

1" Water Service, 0'-35' Long, Complete

Fire Hydrant

Bypass Pumping

CCTV - (various size mains) Sanitary Main

Jetting & Cleaning (various size mains) Sanitary Sewer Main

Infrared pavement Repair/restoration

Crash Attenuator Truck

Total Amount Bid Based on Estimated

Quantities, Items # 1 - #32, Inclusive

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BIDDERS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIBLE (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 et. Seq.,) MUST BE CAPABLE

OF DEMONSTRATING THEY POSSESS THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OR DECLARE A SUB

CONTRACTOR WHO IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SAID EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE TIME FRAMES OF

RESPONSE FOR THIS BID.

TOTAL AMOUNT BID WRITTEN OUT

SIGNATURE NAME & TITLE (TYPE OR PRINT)

BID

DATE

NOTE: The quantities provided are listed for the purposes of establishing a monetary amount for each item and are not guaranteed to be utilized in whole or in part.

COMPANY NAME

Technical Specifications

WILLINGBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY EMERGENCY CONTRACTOR BID# 24-03

SCOPE AND GENERAL PURPOSE:

1. The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) is seeking an emergency contractor capable of responding to all manner of public works emergencies, inclusive but not limited to:

- Mobilization

- Excavation

- Trenching/shoring

- Backfill

- Dewatering

- Road subbase

- Asphalt applications

- Milling

- Concrete Curbing

- Wastewater service lines (sanitary sewer mains, and may include customer-owned lateral cleanouts, lateral connections, and wyes)

- Water lines installation and repair

2. The Authority shall award to the lowest responsible bidder and have alternates should the lowest responsible be unable to respond.

The Authority shall provide for the lowest responsible bidder to respond affirmatively for mobilization and response for a call back within 60 minutes.

The lowest responsible bidder has to be capable of arriving on scene within three (3) hours.

Should the lowest responsible bidder not be capable of:

a. Responding to a call and confirming within 60 minutes, and/ or

b. Incapable of having sufficient equipment and manpower arrive in three (3) hours or less

c. the Authority reserves the right to contact alternate awarded bidder A, who will have the same constraints in response.

d. If alternate awarded bidder A fails to comply with the above in terms of response and confirmation, the Authority shall provide the emergency call out to alternate bidder B.

e. ****NOTE** The authority reserves the right to provide for material, instructions as to assets, equipment and response will be provided at time of request for emergency services from the Authority’s representative.

f. The authority also reserves the right to specify limits of labor and/ or equipment required and is able to

Technical Specifications provide authority manpower in lieu of the bidders response team members.

3. The successful bidder will be required to mobilize in short notice and respond to Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority public works emergencies. Specifically, the successful bidder should be available by phone to be immediately contacted by the WMUA, and shortly thereafter mobilize and respond on site appropriately (i.e., within three (3) hours of the initial phone call);

exact response time may depend on the nature of the emergency and shall be determined by the designated WMUA personnel. If the successful bidder is unavailable to respond appropriately, then the secondary awardee may be contacted. Similarly the third awarded contractor may be contacted should the second be unable to respond. The WMUA has the right to determine the appropriate response time in any and all emergencies, and contract the work as such.

4. The successful bidder shall work directly in conjunction with WMUA personnel to be thoroughly informed of the scope of work on any particular contracted emergency; this holds true throughout the duration of the emergency. WMUA personnel includes, but is not limited to, the Director of Operations and Maintenance, the Water Superintendent, the Sewer Superintendent, and the System Maintenance Supervisor, to ensure that sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s) are prevented in the collection system, and/or water quality is not impacted within the distribution system. The successful bidder will be supplied with access to field maps from the WMUA. Technical specifications as to preapprovals shall only be considered in light of emergency response and not indicative of pre-planned bid projects.

5. NON MANDATORY PRE BID MEETING

All bidders shall be invited and participation is strongly encouraged to attend the pre bid meeting for this procurement.

Pre Bid Meeting shall be on

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10AM

A pre-bid site visit to the WMUA Administrative Building is encouraged for prospective bidders. Water and sewer maps are available to the public at 433 John F. Kennedy Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046, during regular business hours, excluding holidays, from 9am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Bidders should recognize that the majority of the sanitary sewer mains are located in residential backyards within Willingboro Township; the sanitary sewer easement is a recorded deed restriction on the property. The WMUA serves Willingboro Township and portions of Westampton.

6. Emergency Markouts

The bidder is responsible for all emergency markouts as soon as possible after receiving the call and request to mobilize.

Note: The WMUA is not responsible for storm sewers within Willingboro Township or Westampton;

please disregard where applicable.

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SECTION 01000

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL

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

B. Where construction is being performed in traveled roadways, Contractor is to provide necessary traffic control and devices in accordance with the Current Manual on

Uniform Control Devices.

C. Contractor shall notify all utility companies prior to construction of the work under this contract including the utility “Call Before You Dig” requirement at 1-800-272-1000 for any excavation or asphalt paving work under the contract.

D. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall have all utilities marked, and shall excavate or otherwise determine the exact location and elevations of said utilities.

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any conflicts. The Contractor shall arrange for any necessary utility relocations or plan changes and shall reschedule his operations appropriately.

E. The contractor, in the construction of any project, shall not stockpile materials or his equipment on any private property; except areas designated by the plans or as directed by the Engineer. If so required, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to have his equipment removed from any project during weekend hours.

F. All work of refilling sunken ditches, repaving over trenches and keeping streets and sidewalks in passable condition shall be done to the satisfaction of the owner during the construction of the above work as well as during the maintenance period. If any work is not done within five (5) days after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

G. Special care shall be taken to prevent contamination, siltation, or interfering in any way with the stream flows or ponds along the line of work. No waste matter of any kind will be allowed to discharge into the stream flows or impounded water or any ponds or other bodies of water.

H. The contractor is hereby advised that Public Law 1975, Chapter 251, as amended by

P.L. 1979, Chapter 459 is applicable to this project.

I. It is the intent of the current standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control to ensure that proper measures for erosion control are employed and provide for the early establishment of vegetation that will help avoid erosion problems during and after construction. It is expected that the contractor will anticipate possible problems and provide timely and adequate control to prevent or minimize adverse effect.

J. The contractor shall apply and pay for all permits that may be required for any of the work involved with this project. Municipalities or Authorities having an interest or jurisdiction on this project are: The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority.

K. Contractor is to notify residents by door-hangers at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance before starting construction work on streets.

L. All notes on plans shall be made a part of the specifications.

M. Contractor shall notify Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any work on Saturdays. There will be no work permitted on Sundays or holidays. This project will receive inspections and the normal working hours for the Inspector are from 8:00

AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Any overtime inspection costs which are avoidable will be reimbursed by the contractor.

N. During the construction of the project, travel lanes shall remain open at all times.

O. Contractor shall take extreme care in the placement of the asphaltic tack coat so as to not make it visible on the concrete curb. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to keep the concrete curb clean of this oil.

1.02 PUBLIC UTILITIES

A. The bidder is advised to ascertain for himself all the facts concerning the location of existing utilities.

B. The contractor shall cooperate with the utility owners in the adjustment of their facilities and shall notify the utility owners not less then ten (10) days in advance of the time he proposes to perform any work that will endanger or affect their facilities.

C. The Contractor shall permit the owners of utilities, or their agents’ access to the site of the work at all times in order to relocate, construct or protect their lines and he shall cooperate with them in performing this work.

D. Separate payments will not be made for the coordination and cooperation of the contractor with the utility companies, nor for the protection or replacement of utilities as specified hereinbefore and the bidder shall include all such costs in the prices bid for the various scheduled items in the Bid Form.

1.03 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. The Contractor shall, at no extra cost, take video recordings or digital photographs of the site prior to the commencement of construction. The video recordings or photographs record shall accurately depict the existing preconstruction condition of all curbs, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns, landscaped areas, mailboxes, street furniture and all other appurtenances within, or outside a 25-foot radius of the limits of the construction of the project. One (1) copy of the recordings or photos on a flashdrive shall be provided to the Engineer. The date of all flashdrives, as well as identification as to the location which the records depict, must be provided.

1.04 MAINTENANCE & PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

A. The contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable traffic width of the road is reduced, and at points where traffic is deflected from it's vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

B. The contractor shall provide sufficient watchmen and traffic directors and shall take all other precautions including any that may be ordered by the Engineer, which are necessary for the safety of the public and protection of the work.

C. The contractor shall obtain the approval and consent of all appropriate authorities having jurisdiction, for any detours which may be required. The contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with such authorities regarding the establishment, maintenance and repair of such detours, the regulations and direction of traffic thereon, and the installation and maintenance of sign and traffic devices.

D. Before beginning work on any phase of the project, the contractor shall furnish and install all specified warning signals, barricades, wood traffic guides, lights and other devices necessary, in the opinion of the Engineer, to protect the public during that phase of his operations.

E. Road construction signs shall be placed at each end of the project along the road for the work along the public road.

F. During the work on this project, the contractor shall provide and/or be prepared to provide traffic protection devices in accordance with Part VI "MANUAL ON

UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.”,

Current Edition. The minimum numbers set forth in the Manual shall be on hand at each separate project site prior to the commencement of any work (or phase of work) and shall be maintained available on the project site throughout the period of the project (or phase). Failure to provide and maintain the minimum number of devices specified in the Manual shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to order cessation of the work. When lack of any required safety devices presents an immediate hazard, the engineer may order that such devices be provided by the Owner or by other contractors, deducting the cost thereof from any monies due or becoming due the contractor.

G. Additional devices up to the maximum number set forth in the Manual shall be provided by the contractor as required or directed prior to the commencement of any operation or phase of an operation requiring such devices.

H. Traffic directors (flagmen) shall be provided whenever alternate two-way traffic is maintained in a single lane, whenever contractor's operations require closing of a lane or portion of a lane on a multiple lane roadway, whenever the contractor's equipment or vehicles are entering or leaving active roadways at other than normal street intersections, whenever a contractor's operations will be contrary to or cause confusion regarding normal traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs, etc.) within a work area and whenever else, in the opinion of the Engineer, the contractor's operations cause such hazards as to require the use of Traffic Directors.

I. Traffic Directors shall be responsible and thoroughly familiar with their responsibilities, and while serving as Traffic Directors, shall not be required to perform any other duties. Traffic Directors shall be provided with an orange or red flag, an orange or orange and white traffic safety vest or orange hard hat or other appropriate head gear.

J. Traffic must be maintained throughout each separate work area during construction.

At least one 12' lane must be maintained for traffic during all actual construction periods and at least two 10' lanes must be maintained for traffic at all other times.

K. The contractor is advised that there is heavy commuter traffic during the morning from

7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The contractor shall schedule his construction activity such that he does not interfere or restrict traffic during the above peak hours.

L. Construction shall be so staged to maintain at least one lane for traffic in each direction throughout each separate work area during the morning, 7:30 AM to

9:00 AM, and the afternoon, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM weekday periods of peak traffic.

M. Any restriction of traffic at any time shall be subject to the review of the Engineer and the Police Department having jurisdiction in the work area. The contractor shall submit a schedule of staged construction for review prior to any restriction of traffic.

N. If detours are proposed by the Contractor, they are to be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval by the Police Department having jurisdiction in the work area and any other agency having jurisdiction of the roadway that will be detoured or roadway that will be used as a detour.

O. All detour signs shall conform to the requirements for Traffic Control Devices.

P. Temporary traffic stripes will be necessary to control and guide traffic through individual work areas. The contractor shall submit a scheme for review by the Engineer of all temporary traffic stripes prior to removal of any existing traffic stripes.

Q. Construction of proposed utilities across existing roadways shall be so staged to maintain one lane in each direction. Trenches shall not remain open overnight.

R. The contractor shall provide adequate means of access for fire, police and emergency vehicles throughout the length of the project.

1.05 TEMPORARY PAVING FOR ALL TRENCHES

A. Description - 2" thick temporary paving shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and to the prescribed lines and grades. Temporary paving replacement shall include necessary excavation.

B. Materials - Materials shall conform to the New Jersey Department of Transportation

Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2007 and/or as amended by these contract specifications (Section 901.12 Aggregates for Bituminous Surface

Treatment).

C. Contractor shall submit to Engineer, in triplicate, reports on materials used, attesting to the fact that said materials conform with these specifications of the State of New Jersey

Department of Transportation and the Engineer.

D. Method of Construction - Unless shown or specified otherwise, the trenches or other excavation, after backfilling, shall be covered with 2" thick temporary paving in passable condition suitable for normal use. The cost of such temporary paving and maintenance shall be included in the contract price for all items.

1.06 REFERENCE TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

A. Portions of the work performed under this contract shall comply with the requirements of the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for

Road and Bridge Construction 2007, and all requirements modified, as amended or supplemented and whose specifications are made part of these specifications. The New

Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Construction Details shall govern except insofar as same are modified, amended or changed in detail drawings prepared specifically for this particular project.

B. The Standard Specifications are made part of these specifications by this reference as if they were set forth in full. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to be familiar with these Standard Specifications. Copies may be examined in the Engineer's office or may be purchased from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035

Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625.

1.07 DUST CONTROL

The contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty-four

(24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the

Owner and charged to the Contractor. Costs for dust control shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the bid form.

1.08 QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

Unless otherwise provided for in these contract specifications, no separate payment will be made for work associated with this section and all costs shall be included in the various items of the bid proposal.

END OF SECTION

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AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall provide a set of reproducible as-built drawings prior to final payment.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. As-builts shall be a reproducible of the original contract drawings including any additional sheets required. All deviations from the original contract drawings shall be on the as-builts. The drawings shall be legible, neat, and of a quality acceptable to the

Engineer. Final payment will not be approved by the Authority until the requirements of this section are fulfilled.

3.01 EXECUTION

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the as-built up-to-date as the project progresses.

B. Water Main: All water main installation and connections to existing system shall be indicated on the as-builts. Required information shall include size and depth below grade. Actual distance installed, actual inverts at each bend, and high and low points.

At each fitting, bend and gate valve, tie dimensions shall be provided to three permanent features. All restrained joints and thrust blocks shall be located on the plans.

C. Water Services: Services shall be indicated by means of triangulation off of the front of the building. If no building exists, then by three permanent features. Services shall note the type of material that is on the customer side of the connection.

D. Storm Sewer: Any change in invert, location, grate elevation, pipe size, class, or type, and any utility sleeves shall be indicated on the drawings.

E. Sanitary Sewer: Should existing sanitary sewer be crossed during installation of other utilities, contractor shall note the location of the existing sanitary sewer including both horizontal and vertical distance to new utility.

F. This section is intended to provide a minimum level of acceptance. Any section with more stringent requirements shall have precedence over this section.

4.01 PAYMENT

No separate payment will be made for work performed under this section.

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PROHIBITED CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. Prohibited construction procedures.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Prohibited construction procedures for all parts of the work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Dumping of spoil material into any stream corridor, any wetlands, any surface waters, or at unspecified locations.

2. Indiscriminate, arbitrary, or capricious operation of equipment in any stream corridors, any wetlands, or any surface waters.

3. Pumping of silt-laden water from trenches or other excavations into any surface waters, any stream corridors, or any wetlands.

4. Damaging vegetation adjacent to or outside of the access road or right-of-way.

5. Disposal of trees, brush, and other debris in any stream corridors, any wetlands, any surface waters, or at unspecified locations.

6. Permanent or unspecified alteration of the flow line of any stream.

7. Open burning of debris.

8. Applying any pesticides, including defoliants, desiccants, and plant regulators, in any wetlands containing significant stands of high vigor

Spartina Alterniflora (Saltmarsh Cordgrass), Zizania Aquatica (Wildrice), Typha SP (Cattail), and Scirpus Americanus (Common Threesquare).

9. Applying pesticides whose residues and metabolic products persist in the environment over extended periods of time.

10. Use of asphaltic mulch binders; and

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11. Any unpermitted discharge of sewage.

12. Stockpiling equipment/material or passing on properties not designated as temporary or permanent construction easements and/or property owned by the Owner.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

(NONE)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

PART 4 – PAYMENT

No specific payment shall be made for work under this section and all costs for said work shall be incorporated in various items in the bid proposal associated with this work.

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SECTION 01100

UTILITY RELOCATION COORDINATION

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to contact all utility companies and to schedule all work involved with relocating the utilities as shown on the plans or as required during the project. All relocation coordination work shall be included by the contractor in the items bid in the contract and shall be at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. The contract drawings indicate the approximate location of existing overhead and subsurface utilities in the vicinity of the work. The bidder is advised to ascertain all the facts concerning the location of these utilities.

1.02 METHOD OF CONDUCTING WORK

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility owners in the adjustment of their facilities and shall notify the utility owners not less than twenty-eight (28) days in advance of the time he proposes to perform any work that will endanger or affect their facilities.

B. The Contractor shall permit the owners of utilities, or their agent, access to the site of the work at all times in order to relocate, construct or protect their lines and he shall cooperate with them in performing this work.

C. The Contractor shall in no way attempt to relocate the existing utility without prior written authorization by the utility company and the written consent of the

Engineer.

1.03 QUANTITY & PAYMENT

All costs for relocation coordination of existing utilities shall be included in the prices bid for the various scheduled items in the Bid Form and no separate payment will be made thereto, unless otherwise noted.

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SECTION 01201

PRECONSTRUCTION

CONFERENCE

A. Requirements for the CONTRACTOR to attend a preconstruction conference.

A. A preconstruction conference will be held at a time and location set by the

ENGINEER to establish various procedures that will be followed for the duration of the construction period.

B. ENGINEER will preside at the preconstruction conference and will prepare for distribution minutes that describe the major topics of discussion.

C. In addition to the items that will be reviewed in accordance with the General

Conditions, the preconstruction conference agenda will include, but not be limited to:

1. Designation of CONTRACTOR'S responsible personnel and phone numbers to be used in event of an emergency during non-working hours.

2. Disclosure of CONTRACTOR's intended suppliers, vendors, fabricators and major subcontractors.

3. Procedures for the implementation of Change Orders.

4. CONTRACTOR's insurance – if updated since signing of contracts.

5. Procedures for contacting and requirements for providing access for local fire and first aid companies, police, bus companies and local traffic.

6. Site security

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7. Housekeeping

8. Record drawings

9. Job site coordination

10. Protection of utilities

11. Storage of material and equipment.

12. Other topics pertinent to the Work that may be presented by conference attendees.

D. Preconstruction conference attendees will be as follows:

1. OWNER

2. ENGINEER

3. CONTRACTOR and major Subcontractors

4. Governmental agency representatives, utility owner representatives, and other parties who may have control of, or may be affected by the Work.

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SECTION 01546

PROTECTION OF EXISTING

PROPERTY

A. Requirements for protecting existing public and private property on or in vicinity of the Work Site.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all public and private property not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

B. CONTRACTOR shall protect the natural vegetation and other existing landscape features and surroundings. Damages to tree trunks, limbs, bark and roots shall be repaired using acceptable tree surgeon methods.

C. All grass areas beyond the construction limits damaged by the CONTRACTOR shall be repaired using seeding methods and materials equal to or better than that which existing prior to construction.

D. Where damage or injury or loss is done to public or private property as a result of the CONTRACTOR's execution of the work, such property shall be restored by the CONTRACTOR at his expense to a condition equal to that existing prior to the damage.

E. Damages to curbs, sidewalks, driveways, lawns, shrubbery, property, monuments or other property that are not documented as pre-existing and do not show on the pre-construction videotape, will be viewed as a result of the CONTRACTOR'S execution of the work and shall be repaired in a manner acceptable to the

ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall, at his own expense, take such additional video or photographs as may be required to document damage which exists prior to construction.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Survey markers removed or disturbed by the CONTRACTOR'S operations shall

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be reset by a licensed professional land surveyor registered in the State of New

Jersey.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall expeditiously and satisfactorily resolve all claims and complaints arising as a result of work under this Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall provide for the OWNER the services of an authorized representative during normal working hours for the purpose of handling all such claims and complaints.

The CONTRACTOR must advise the OWNER monthly in writing of all such claims and complaints received by him in writing, including the status of each, and for each claim or complaint that has been secured by his insurance company, proof that such has been done.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall pay for all costs to handle and resolve any claims or complaints. If, in the opinion of the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR fails to settle or secure any claim or complaint, the OWNER may retain such amounts of money from payments that would otherwise be due the CONTRACTOR as, in the opinion of the OWNER, may be required to settle all claims filed with the OWNER.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. CONTRACTOR will submit the ENGINEER lists of damages to property that exist prior to construction or construction related activity. The lists shall include the following information:

1. Location of damage by station or address

2. Nature of damage

3. Extent of damage

1.5 SEQUENCING/SCHEDULING

A. The CONTRACTOR shall submit lists of existing damages in sequence with the construction progress.

B. Lists shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of construction in those areas to allow the ENGINEER time to verify the damages.

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SECTION

01562 DUST

CONTROL

A. Requirements for controlling the generation and dispersion of dust.

A. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct his operations and maintain the area of his activities so as to minimize the creation and dispersion of dust.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall sweep and sprinkle streets with water as necessary and shall furnish and apply suitable and permitted chemicals as required to control dust in unpaved streets, trench areas or excavation areas.

C. If, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR is not maintaining adequate dust control, the ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR, who shall promptly provide whatever methods and means are necessary to bring the dust under control.

D. CONTRACTOR must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish sprinkling if used. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. CONTRACTOR shall plan to sweep and provide dust control measures at the completion of each day.

If any dust control is not done within twenty-four (24) hours after written notice is given by the ENGINEER, the work may be done by OWNER and charged to the CONTRACTOR.

E. In order to control dust, as often as required during each working day, and particularly prior to the conclusion of each working day areas under immediate construction (including access roads and other areas affected thereby) shall be swept and wet down with water sufficiently to lay dust. In addition, these areas shall be wet down during non-working hours (including weekends) as often as required to keep the dust under control. The use of calcium chloride or petroleum products or other chemicals for dust control is prohibited.

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SECTION 01570

TRAFFIC

REGULATION

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install all traffic barricades, markers, signs, controls, and provide flagmen, traffic police and other facilities required by the

Federal, State and local government authorities and the ENGINEER to protect general public and maintain the existing roads, streets and highways.

B. Any work performed as part of this contract that will interfere with the efficient flow of traffic may require uniformed police officers onsite. This will be determined by the Police Department. The number of off-duty officers and actual hours that will be required is at the discretion of the appropriate Municipal Police

Department and the State of New Jersey. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying all costs associated with the employing of off-duty uniformed police officers required specifically for this project. Police shall be paid at the rate as stipulated by the Police Department under the allowance in bid form.

C. The CONTRACTOR will be billed by the appropriate Municipal Police

Department for uniformed police officers. Late or non-payments to the

Municipal Police Departments will result in monies retained by the OWNER to cover these costs.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for furnishing, installing and maintaining all construction warning signs, barricades, detour signs and road closed signs required in accordance with The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices per

N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.27 and as specifically required by the appropriate Municipal

Police Department.

E. Special attention shall be given for the protection of pedestrians and, in particular, children going to and coming from school. Ingress and egress shall be maintained for all properties abutting the pipeline.

F. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the local police, Public Works, emergency response services and fire departments of daily traffic diversions.

G. The OWNER or ENGINEER make no warranty or representation that the

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CONTRACTOR will be permitted to divert or barricade traffic and the

CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to complete all obligations of the

Contract regardless of any restrictions which may be imposed by Federal, State or local authorities.

1.2 MAINTAINING TRAFFIC

A. Traffic Diversion

1. Whenever it is necessary to divert traffic from its normal channel into another channel, such diversion shall be clearly marked by cones, drums, barricades or temporary guard rail. If the markers are left in place at night, suitable lights shall be provided and maintained.

2. Any traffic diversions shall be approved by the local Police Department.

B. One Way Traffic

1. Whenever one way traffic is established, at least two (2) police officers shall be provided or as required by the Police Department.

C. Street Closing

1. When permitted by Federal, State or local authorities having jurisdiction, the

CONTRACTOR may close streets to through traffic for minimum periods of time. CONTRACTOR must notify and secure the permission of the local police and fire departments and such other public authorities and, if required by any law, ordinance or regulation, the occupants of all premises bordering the streets. CONTRACTOR must give all occupants reasonable notice with respect to the closing of any street, in whole or in part, even when not required by any law, ordinance, or regulation.

CONTRACTOR shall so schedule his work that the time the street is closed is kept to a minimum and shall, whenever possible, make suitable preparations for access by local residents, school buses, and mail delivery vehicles. CONTRACTOR shall provide access for police, fire, ambulance, school buses and emergency vehicles at all times. Fire hydrants and other public utility valves shall be kept accessible at all times by the CONTRACTOR.

2. If directed by the County or a municipality, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for snow removal on any roads which are closed as part of this project. The cost of snow removal shall be included in the unit prices bid.

1.3 TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CONTROLS

A. The installation and operation of all traffic signals and traffic control devices shall conform to the requirements of Federal, State and local government

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B. To protect persons from injury and to avoid property damage, adequate barricades including flasher and reflectorized construction signs and guards as required shall be placed and maintained during the progress of the construction work and until it is safe for traffic and pedestrians to use the trenched area.

C. When the CONTRACTOR is permitted to close a street or road to traffic, the

CONTRACTOR shall furnish, erect, maintain and remove barricades, suitable and sufficient red lights, and other lights or reflecting material at the limits of the project, where side streets intersect, and at other points of public access to the project. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, erect and maintain advance warning signs and barricades on side streets at the first street intersection beyond the one closed by construction indicating “Street Closed, One Block Ahead”. The

CONTRACTOR shall furnish, erect, maintain and remove detour marking signs on temporary routes.

D. If work is not yet completed for a particular section of roadway and traffic will be allowed to flow until work commences again, all signs which temporarily do not apply must be bagged, removed or positioned in such a manner so as not to be seen by motorists.

E. All signs that are no longer actively in use should be removed immediately.

1.4 TRENCH AND STORED MATERIAL MARKINGS

A. Before completion of each day's work, in traveled areas, the pipe trench shall be completely backfilled and tamped, and the necessary temporary paving installed.

Temporary blacktop will be used in sidewalk, walkway areas and in driveways

UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS. These areas are not to be left open, impassable or unsafe through the night. In the event that the pipe trench cannot be completely backfilled and tamped, temporary bridges and crossings shall be used to accommodate through traffic and the general public.

The job site will be left in a neat and satisfactory condition at the end of each day.

The requirements of this Section are in addition to any requirements of Federal, State or local laws, rules, regulations or ordinances or any requirements found elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

B. Equipment and material stored on the street shall be marked at all times. At night any such material or equipment stored between the side ditches, or between lines

5 feet behind any raised curbs, shall be clearly outlined with light or other dependable warning devices that are approved by the ENGINEER. In addition, the

CONTRACTOR shall provide any other lights, barricades, etc., that may be needed for the protection of pedestrian traffic. Should any police or municipal requirements dictate that equipment and material cannot be stored along a roadway, the

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CONTRACTOR shall relocate his equipment or material at no additional cost to the

OWNER.

C. Limitation on Stored Materials: The contractor is responsible for locating areas of storage of material and equipment. If approved by the Authority, materials stored in public right-of-ways shall be anticipated to be installed within the next five working days (maximum). However, materials stored shall not prohibit two way vehicular movement. Contractor shall schedule the delivery and unloading of materials to conform to this requirement. Traffic control devices suitable for day and nighttime conditions shall be incorporated to alert the public of the materials presence. Contractor is responsible for snow/ice removal if materials are buried due to environmental conditions and/or snow removal operations.

Materials storage shall incorporate soil erosion techniques.

Contractor is responsible for locating areas to stockpile material and equipment during construction.

1.5 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. If the regulation of traffic and controls are not being provided in accordance with this section, and the public is inconvenienced or its safety is being endangered, in the judgement of the ENGINEER, the OWNER may take such steps as it deems advisable to provide such services and all costs in providing such services will be deducted from any payment which may be due or may thereafter become due the

CONTRACTOR.

B. The CONTRACTOR is specifically alerted to the requirements for frequency of pavement replacement, working hour restrictions, and provision of uniformed police when working within the right-of-way of County roads.

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01600-

SECTION 01600

TESTING

PROCEDURE FOR

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

1.01 OBJECTIVE

This procedure establishes the methods that are to be used for the testing of public water supply systems. Work under this section shall be completed upon working on any existing potable water system infrastructure.

1.02 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to establish a uniform method and practice in testing public water supply systems for exfiltration, chlorine residual, disinfection, and bacteria.

1.03 EXFILTRATION TEST PROCEDURE

A. The tests shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer.

1. After the pipe has been laid or installed, it shall be subjected to a pressure and leakage test in accordance with AWWA C651 latest revision. The Contractor shall test sections of the pipes between valves, where practicable or where ordered by the Engineer. For the pressure piping within a trench, the pressure test shall be conducted after the trench has been backfilled, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Should the pressure test be defective, it is the

Contractor's responsibility to re-excavate the trench and repair the defective pipe at no additional cost to the Owner. For pressure piping in structures, this shall be conducted prior to the completion of any construction which would make it impossible or difficult to gain access to the pipe if found defective.

2. The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements with the Owner for the procurement of water for the pressure and leakage tests, and for subsequent sterilization, and shall furnish the necessary labor, pumps, valves, pressure gauges, water meters and all other equipment required for this purpose. Each section of pipe shall be slowly filled with water and the pipe shall be subjected to the hydrostatic pressure 150 psi and maintained for a period of two (2) hours.

Before applying the specified test pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe, through hydrants, blow-offs, or any taps that may be necessary for the release of air from the highest points. Taps required for the release of air and blow-offs required for filling the line shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. The cost of such taps and blow offs shall be included in the unit prices bid for the water main.

3. When the test pressure has been reached, the amount of make-up water to maintain the test pressure shall be measured. No pipe installation will be accepted if the leakage is greater than that determined by the following formula:

L = SD ✓P

133,200

Where:

L = Allowable leakage in gallons per hour S = Length of pipe in feet

D = Nominal diameter of the pipe in inches P = The test pressure in psig

Where sections of pipelines fail to meet this requirement, they shall be repaired, again maintained under pressure for two (2) hours and retested as necessary until these requirements are complied with.

1.04 STERILIZATION

A. All new water mains shall be sterilized in accordance with AWWA C651 latest revision.