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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BEACH HAVEN WEST SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PHASE 8

NJEIT Project No. S340946-13

OUR FILE: 1531-T-026

ADDENDUM #1 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

The following additions to the Contract Documents will be written into any Contract for the “BEACH HAVEN WEST SEWER - PHASE 8” project and must be taken into account in rendering a Proposal for the work.

The following items shall be revised as follows at this time:

1. The Bid Form has been amended Bid Item #30 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe.

2. Construction Plan Sheet 3 of 41 Construction Quantities Item 30 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe.

3. Construction Plan Sheet 5 of 41 Proposed Plan and Profile – Mill Creek Road Item 30 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe.

4. Construction Plan Sheet 6 of 41 Proposed Plan and Profile – Mill Creek Road Item 30 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe.

5. Construction Plan Sheet 7 of 41 Proposed Plan and Profile – Mill Creek Road Item 30 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe.

6. Technical Specifications Scope of Work 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P.

Storm Pipe in Sections 1.01 and 1.02.O.

7. Technical Specifications Section 02615 has been revised to indicate “Fittings shall be compact mechanical joint cast iron or ductile iron fittings in accordance with AWWA C153” in section 2.01.A.2.

8. Technical Specifications Section 02615 has been revised to indicate “Fittings shall be cement lined flanged fittings conforming to AWWA C153, Pressure Class 250.” in section 2.01.B.2.

9. Technical Specifications Section 02620 has been revised to indicate “Fittings shall be compact mechanical joint cast iron or ductile iron fittings in accordance with AWWA C153” in section 2.01.A.2.

10. Technical Specifications Section 02620 has been revised to indicate 15” D.I.P. Storm Pipe has been revised to 14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe in section 4.01.B.2.

11. The contractor shall be required to hire a third party licensed survey under the contract for the preparation of the As-Built Plan. The As-Built shall be performed and submitted to the Township prior to final paving of the roadways.

All specifications and bids shall be revised accordingly.

Please complete the “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda” for receipt of this Addendum letter and include with bid documents submission. the Acknowledgement of receipt of addenda page is a mandatory required document and failure to submit shall be deemed a fatal defect.

Alan B. Dittenhofer, P.E., P.P., C.M.E.

NJ PE License # 37672

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1.01 GENERAL

In general, the work on this project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing sanitary sewer main within Mill Creek Road (from Ruth-Ann Drive to Jonathan Drive and from Ralph Lane to George Drive), Mary Alice Road, Budd Drive, Gregg Drive, and Jonathan Drive (from Mill Creek Road to Jennifer Lane).

BASE BID:

In general, the Base Bid of this project consists of the removal and replacement of 6,918 L.F. of ACP Sanitary Sewer main with 4,883 L.F. of 8” SDR-35 P.V.C. 306 L.F. of 15” SDR-35 P.V.C., and 1,855 L.F. 18” SDR-35 P.V.C. Additional pipe may be installed if the existing Sanitary Sewer Main in Mill Creek Road is damaged during construction. Work shall include removal of 22 manholes and installation of 34 new manholes, installation of 198 new sanitary sewer laterals, dewatering, temporary by-pass pumping systems, and all other work required for the removal of the sanitary sewer main. Work shall take place in the Beach Haven West section of Stafford Township on Mill Creek Road, Mary Alice Road, Gregg Drive, and Jonathan Drive.

Also included in the scope of the Base Bid a will be the replacement of drainage catch basins, installation of 8” D.I.P. Pipe, 12” D.I.P. Pipe, and 14” D.I.P. Pipe drainage pipe and milling and repaving of the above-mentioned roadways from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. Existing C.M.P. storm pipes will be replaced in kind by D.I.P. storm pipes unless the existing pipe was back pitched or the slope could be increased to improve conveyance of runoff. Additional drainage catch basins will be added to address existing ponding issues, and D.I.P. storm pipe will be used to connect to the existing stormwater management system.

ALTERNATE BID A:

In general, the Alternate Bid of this project consists of the removal and replacement of 805 L.F. of ACP Sanitary Sewer main with 805 L.F. of 8” SDR-35 P.V.C. Additional pipe may be installed if the existing Sanitary Sewer Main in Mill Creek Road is damaged during construction. Work shall include removal of 3 manholes and installation of 3 new manholes, installation of 29 new sanitary sewer laterals, dewatering, temporary by-pass pumping systems, and all other work required for the removal of the sanitary sewer main. Work shall take place in the Beach Haven West section of Stafford Township on Budd Drive.

Also included in the scope of the alternate bid a will be the replacement of drainage catch basins, installation of 8” D.I.P. Pipe, 12” D.I.P. Pipe, and 14” D.I.P. Pipe drainage pipe and milling and repaving of the above-mentioned roadways from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. Existing C.M.P. storm pipes will be replaced in kind by D.I.P. storm pipes unless the existing pipe was back pitched or the slope could be increased to improve conveyance of runoff. Additional drainage catch basins will be added to address existing ponding issues, and D.I.P. storm pipe will be used to connect to the existing stormwater management system.

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1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Scope of Work below outlines the general items and distribution of work and shall not be construed as being all inclusive. The work of this project consists of the following:

A. Mobilize to the project site for work and provide a complete demobilization upon completion of Work. The contractor shall also be responsible for a complete demobilization of the site prior to Memorial Day and may only Mobilize the site again after Labor Day. Site shall be cleaned, restored and stabilized prior to demobilization. All roads must be final paved before Memorial Day Weekend in 2027. If final paving is not feasible for the base bid due to settlement time, the roads included in the base bid must be base paved with a leveling course before Memorial Day Weekend in 2027. All costs associated with mobilization and demobilization during the course of the project shall be included in the lump sum bid item “Mobilization”. Provide Bonds, Insurance, and documentation as required as part of these Contract Documents. All costs for these efforts shall be as defined in the Contract Documents and included in the lump sum line item “Mobilization” of the Bid Form. This bid item will be recommended for payment by the Engineer once 10% of the total project cost is recommended for payment. It shall only be paid where listed in the Bid Proposal and per the guidelines of N.J.A.C. 7:14-2.9.

B. Remove and dispose of existing sanitary sewer manholes where indicated on the plans. Install new precast water-tight sanitary manholes (including new castings) and drop manholes and provide new pipe connections at the locations indicated on the plans. New pipe connection shall include the removal of the existing pipe connection, removal of existing drop manhole connection (including concrete) where indicated, coring of new pipe opening, installation of a watertight neoprene gasket and sealing the existing pipe opening and/or any annular space with a solid rubber plug driven into the hole and the remainder void filled with non-shrink grout. The connection to existing sanitary sewer main shall be done using a 45-degree rigid SDR35 bend and a permanent strong-back furnco coupling. Costs associated with this Work shall be included in the unit price line items “4’ Standard Manhole, Sanitary”, “5’ Standard Manhole, Sanitary”, “Connection to Existing Manhole”, “Removal and Disposal of Existing Sanitary Manhole Structure”, “Connection to Existing 8” Sanitary Sewer Main”, “Connection to Existing 15” Sanitary Sewer Main”, “Connection to Existing 18” Sanitary Sewer Main”, and “18” x 15” Eccentric Reducer” of the Bid Form.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of 12” diameter timber piles to serve as supports as deemed necessary by the engineer. Each manhole determined by the engineer to require additional support shall have three 12” diameter timber piles installed as shown in the plan details. All costs for the installation of these supports shall be included in the unit item “Manhole Support (If and Where Directed)” in the Bid Form.

D. Remove and dispose of existing ACP sanitary sewer main and install new 8” PVC SDR 35, 15” PVC SDR 35, and 18” PVC SDR 35 sanitary sewer main. Existing ACP pipe shall be removed in one piece, not crushed, double bagged, and disposed off-site at a NJDEP approved disposal site in accordance with all environmental requirements. The price to install the 8”, 15”, and 18” PVC SDR 35 sanitary sewer main includes the cost of excavation, initial backfill, backfill, furnishing pipe and fittings, laying, assembling and jointing pipe complete, testing trench bottom materials, flushing, inspection, shoring, sheathing, timbering, bracing, blocking, shoring and sheathing left in place, all labor and materials, equipment and all else necessary to install the 8”, 15”, and 18” PVC SDR 35 sanitary sewer main. Costs associated with this Work shall be

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included in the unit linear feet price line items “8” PVC SDR Sanitary Sewer Main”, “15” PVC SDR Sanitary Sewer Main”, “18” PVC SDR Sanitary Sewer Main”, “Sanitary Sewer Service Reconfiguration / Replacement (If and Where Directed)” and “Removal of Existing Asbestos Sanitary Sewer Main” of the Bid Form.

E. Installation of additional bulkheads and grout slurry where outlined in the plans. This works shall be done in accordance with Section – 02622 Gravity PVC Sewer Pipe in the Technical Specifications. Slurrying of existing manholes will require filling of the structure, removal of the casting and top cone, abandonment of the manhole in place, backfilling, and site restoration. All cost for this section shall be paid by the cubic yard and be included in the “Bulkheading/Slurrying Sewer Main and Manhole” and “Plug / Bulkheading of Existing Manhole” bid items.

F. Cutting and capping the existing sanitary sewer main where outlined in the plans. The work shall be done in accordance with Section 02622 – Gravity PVC Sewer Pipe in the Technical Specifications. All costs shall be paid by the unit and be included in the “Cut and Cap Existing Sanitary Main” bid item.

G. Remove and dispose of existing ACP sanitary sewer services and cleanouts. Install new cleanout at its current location (final location may differ from the plans), install new service from the new main to the property line and provide the proper connection to existing service line. Provide new sewer service with cleanout to all vacant lots. Water and sewer services located within the roadway shall be separated by a minimum horizontal distance of 5 feet when replacing existing services and a minimum distance of 10 feet when installing new. Contractor shall provide the necessary piping and fittings to adapt to the existing service and ensure that the minimum separation distance within the roadway is met. Removal of ACP laterals in accordance with NJDEP requirements shall be included in unit costs.

Sanitary service connections shall be made as the sewer main is installed. All costs associated with this work shall be included in the unit price bid for the line item “4” Sanitary Sewer Lateral with Curb Box”, “4” Deep Sanitary Sewer Service with Curb Box”, and “Connection to Existing Sanitary Lateral” of the Bid Form. All proposed laterals shall be ring type SDR-35 or approved equal. All proposed laterals shall be joined to the existing laterals with a Strongback Fernco fitting or approved equal. The fitting must have a rigid outer coupling for proper joining to the existing pipe. A concrete collar around the cleanout box may be required in high traffic areas or in loose stone driveways. Contractor and engineer to coordinate locations of concrete collars required.

Restoration at cleanouts shall include but not limited to sprinklers, landscaping, driveways, concrete, pavers and invisible dog fencing. Final clean out restoration to be completed within twenty (20) working days after new lateral is installed.

H. Provide dewatering of trenches and excavations as necessary to ensure that the laying and joining of all pipe is made under dry conditions. Trenches/excavations shall remain in a dewatered state until backfilling has been completed. All costs for dewatering, including pumping, bailing, silt bags, permits and well point systems, shall be included in the lump sum price bid for the item “Dewatering” of the Bid Form. Contractor shall provide a dewatering plan to the Engineer for review prior to the start of construction and the Contractor shall be responsible for dewatering in accordance with regulatory agencies.

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I. Provide a temporary bypass pumping system to redirect wastewater flow during the course of the sewer main replacement work without disruption. The system shall be capable of conveying existing sewerage flows and at no time shall there be interrupted sewer service or conveyance.

All residents shall be provided with continuous access to their homes and the Contractor shall make provisions to ensure that driveway access is not impeded due to the bypass piping arrangement. All costs associated with the temporary bypass system shall be included in the price bid for the lump sum line item “Temporary Bypass Pumping System” of the Bid Form.

J. Contractor is to conduct test pits to confirm the location, depths, sizes and configurations of existing utilities and sanitary sewer laterals at the direction of the Engineer or owner. Upon completion, test pits shall be backfilled, if suitable, using soil generated from the excavation, compacted and paved in accordance with trench restoration details included in the contract documents. The per cubic yard pay item “Test Pits (Min. Bid Price = $25/C.Y.) (If and Where Directed)” shall be utilized on an “if and where required” basis by the Engineer to determine the location, depths, size and configuration of the existing utilities in various locations. The contractor shall afford the Engineer and owner a minimum 24 hours to interpret findings of the test pits as they relate to the project.

K. Complete roadway restoration, including the installation of 6” dense graded aggregate and 5” hot mix asphalt 19M64 base course. Roadway restoration shall be over the trench area only.

Contractor shall provide temporary roadway restorations at the end of each day, consisting of additional DGA to match existing roadway conditions. Final base course paving shall be performed once the trench length of the temporary restoration reaches a maximum of 1,200 linear feet. All temporary restorations shall be maintained by the Contractor until permanent restoration is complete. This applies to all settlement and degradation which may occur from traffic. No separate payment will be made for the additional DGA used in temporary roadway restorations and all costs should be included in the related bid item. The maximum pay width for trench restoration shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14-2.12 where “bd” equals a trench width of 6’ for sanitary sewer main, 3’ for sewer service laterals, manhole width plus 12’, and 3’ for storm sewer mains and inlets. Restoration costs for trench widths in exceedance of the referenced maximum pay width shall be at the Contractor’s own expense and at no cost to the Owner. Final payment will be based upon the actual trench width. All costs associated with this work shall be included under the square yard line items “Dense Graded Aggregate, 6” Thick” and “Hot Mixed Asphalt Mix 19M64 Base Course, 5” Thick” in the Bid Form.

There are bid items included in this Contract for “Milling, 2” Thick”, “Milling, Variable Depth”, “Hot Mixed Asphalt Mix 9.5M64 Surface Course, 2" Thick” and “Hot Mixed Asphalt Mix 9.5M64 Leveling Course, Variable Thickness (If and Where Directed)” for milling 2” thick from edge of pavement to edge of pavement, installation of hot mix asphalt leveling course to improve the crown of the road and installation of hot mix asphalt surface course from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. All pavement installation shall be in accordance with the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Typical mill of “Milling 2” Thick” shall be zero (0) inch mill at centerline and two (2) inch mill at edge of pavement. Where “Milling, Variable Depth” is identified on plans a licensed surveyor shall set proposed grades as per plan.

L. Where sanitary sewer mains cross under or over an existing water main, storm drain or other utility and where the minimum vertical distance is 18” or less, construct and install a concrete cradle to the springline of the upper pipe. The width of the cradle shall be equal to the actual excavated width of the trench (6” below the lower pipe) and varies to the disturbed trench width

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at the springline of the upper pipe. The length varies and is to be determined in the field by the Engineer. All costs associated with installation of concrete cradles shall be included in the unit price line item “Concrete Cradle (Min. Bid Price = $45/C.Y.) (If and Where Directed)” in the Bid Form.

M. Contractor is to install new inlets (as well as tying existing pipe into the inlet), bicycle safe grates

(fabricated to fit the existing structure) and eco head pieces at the locations and elevations as shown on the plans and details. The contractor shall also reconstruct existing inlets as shown on the plans after the installation of the new storm sewer pipe. Reconstruction of existing installs shall include brick and mortar repair as needed, coring into the existing inlet with a new storm sewer pipe, resetting the inlet casting and grate, and repairing any leaks that may be present.

Construction shall be outlined in Section 03300 – Inlets, Grates, and Head Pieces of the Technical Specifications and Section 602 – Drainage Structures of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. All costs associated with installation of new inlets, bicycle safe grates, inlet reconstruction and eco head pieces shall be included in the unit price line items “Type “A” Inlet w/ Bicycle Safe Grate”, “Type “B” Inlet w/ Bicycle Safe Grate and Type “N” Eco Head Piece (If and Where Directed)”, “Storm Structure Reconstruction, Type “Custom” (If and Where Directed)”, “Replace Existing Casting, Type “B” Inlet W/ Bicycle Safe Grate and Type “N” Eco Head Piece (If and Where Directed)”, “Connection to Existing Drainage Piping” and “Connection to Existing Drainage Structure” in the Bid Form.

N. Contractor is to install new Storm Manholes as shown in the plans and details. The work shall be completed in accordance with Section 602 – Drainage Structures of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Section – 02430 Drainage Structures of the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the unit bid item “Storm Manhole” in the Bid Form.

O. Contractor is to install new ductile iron drainage pipe in the drainage system as shown on the plans and details. Construction shall be outlined in Section 02620 – Ductile Iron Storm Water Pipe and Fittings of these Technical Specifications. All costs associated with the installation of new ductile iron drainage pipe shall be included in the unit price line items “8” D.I.P. Storm Pipe”, “12” D.I.P. Storm Pipe”, and “14” D.I.P. Storm Pipe”.

P. Contractor shall reset valve boxes before beginning paving operations at all necessary locations shown on the plans and as required to complete the project. Riser rings shall not be used. Costs shall include supply and installation of cast iron boxes as needed for the valve box. Construction shall be as outlined in Division 650 – Utilities of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Design. All costs associated with the resetting of valve boxes shall be included in the unit price line item “Reset Valve Box” in the Bid Form.

Q. No specific payment will be made for initial backfill, excavation backfill, sawcutting of impervious surfaces, and hauling/disposal of unsuitable/excess excavation, however, bid items have been included under this Contract for installation of pipe bedding, extra backfill and stone for stabilization. If the existing fill is determined to be unsuitable, all costs associated with providing suitable backfill, including offsite disposal of the existing fill, shall be included in the cubic yard price bid under the line item “Select Fill (Min. Bid Price = $25/C.Y.) (If and Where Directed)” in the Bid Form. Stone placed under the sanitary sewer pipe as pipe bedding is included in the cubic yard bid price “Stone Bedding (Min. Price per C.Y. = $10.00)”. If additional excavation is required under the typical pipe bedding, all costs associated with the extra stone

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shall be included in the cubic yard price bid under the line item “Trench Stabilization (Min. Bid Price = $10/C.Y.) (If Where Directed)” in the Bid Form

R. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a constant flow of traffic through the site during all courses of construction. Contractor shall as where necessary for maintenance of traffic and at the direction of the engineer or the Stafford Township Traffic Officer trench the header pipe for dewatering in order to maintain a minimum traffic lane width of 12 feet.

S. Contractor shall install new long life epoxy traffic striping and traffic symbols as shown on the plans and details. Work shall include (but is not limited to) white shoulder lines, white stop bar line, white traffic symbols and yellow traffic lines. Construction shall be outlined in Section 610

– Traffic Stripes, plug/ Markings, and Rumble Strips of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. All cost associated with traffic striping and traffic symbols shall be included in the unit price line items “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, 24” Wide, White”, “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, 24” Wide, Yellow”, “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, 4” Wide, White”, “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, 4” Wide, Yellow”, “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, White, Traffic Symbol Arrow”, “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, White, Traffic Symbol “Only””, and “Traffic Striping, Long Life Epoxy Resin, White, Traffic Symbol “Stop”” in the Bid Form.

T. Provide Site Work, including site clearing, site restorations, temporary working and staging areas, and all else necessary as shown and specified to complete the proposed project. “Site Clearing” shall include removal and disposal of trees and brush, weeds, roots, and all other structures and obstructions designated for removal by the Engineer during construction and for which payment is not otherwise provided in the Contract. “Site Clearing” work also includes storage and resetting of all mailboxes, street signs, driveway pavers, and fencing, as required.

Any trees located within the work area shall be protected and preserved as necessary. Contractor shall provide complete site restoration to all areas disturbed during construction activities, including all areas disturbed during the installation of sewer services. On-site mixing of concrete for restoration work is prohibited, all concrete for restoration activities shall be obtained by concrete plants with tickets provided to the on-site Inspector upon delivery. Any landscaping, curb, sidewalk, or driveway disturbed during construction shall also be restored to preconstruction conditions under the items “6" x 18" Concrete Vertical Curb (If and Where Directed)”, “Concrete Sidewalk, 4" Thick, Width Varies (If and Where Directed)”, “Concrete Driveway Restoration”, “Paver Walkway, Width Varies (If and Where Directed)”, “Paver Driveway Restoration”, “Asphalt Driveway Restoration (If & Where Directed)”, “Stone Driveway Restoration”, and “Belgian Block Curb (If and Where Directed)” in the Bid Form.

Regrading of sidewalks and driveways due to variable depth milling to alleviate water ponding issues shall be included in the bid pricing of the following items “Asphalt Driveway Restoration (If & Where Directed)”, “Concrete Sidewalk, 4” Thick, Width Varies (If and Where Directed)”, “Concrete Driveway Restoration”, “Paver Driveway Restoration”, and “Stone Driveway Restoration”. No separate payment will be made for the additional fill, material removal, excavation, or labor needed to regrade sidewalks and driveways as shown on the plans. All restoration items not specifically called out in the bid form shall be paid under the lump sum line item “Site Restoration”. Retaining walls, mailboxes, landscaping ties, and all other restoration items shall also be paid under the “Site Restoration” item.

U. At completion of the sanitary sewer main portion of the project, prior to final paving and prior to final payment, contractor shall be required to clean and televise the sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer laterals and provide video footage of the inspection to the Township. All costs associated

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with testing, cleaning and videoing the new sanitary sewer main, shall be included in the linear foot price bid under the line item "Sanitary Sewer System Testing” in the Bid Form.

V. Contractor shall be responsible for the connection to the existing 12” water main to the proposed water main. This work shall also include the installation of a flange sleeve and mechanical joint restraint of the specified size. Work shall be done in accordance with Section – 02615 Ductile Iron Water Main and Fittings in the Technical Specifications. All costs for this section shall paid by the unit and be included in the “12” Wet Tap” and “Connect to Existing 12” Water Main” bid items.

W. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cutting of the existing 12” water main and the furnishing and installation of caps as shown on the plans and specified herein. All work is to be done in accordance with Section – 02589 Water Main Valves, Hydrants, and Piping Appurtenances in the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the unit bid item “Cut and Cap Existing 12” Water Main” in the Bid Form.

X. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of 12” Class 52 Ductile Iron Pipe as shown on the plans. Work shall be completed in accordance with the construction plans and details, Sections 202 – Excavation, 651 – Water, and 815 – General Site Restoration of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Section – 02615 Ductile Iron Water Mains & Fittings in the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the linear foot bid item “12” DIP Water Main, Class 52” in the Bid Form.

Y. Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of the existing water main as shown in the plans and specified herein. Work shall be done in accordance with Section – 02615 Ductile Iron Water Main and Fittings in the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the linear feet bid item “Removal of Existing Water Main” in the Bid Form.

Z. Contractor shall be responsible for the relocation of the existing water main as indicated in the plans and specifications and directed by the Engineer. Work shall be done in accordance with Section 02615 – Ductile Iron Water Mains & Fittings of the Technical Specifications. All cost associated with this work shall be included in the linear foot price line item “Existing Water Main Relocation (If and Where Directed)” in the Bid form.

AA. Contractor shall be responsible for the connection of the existing water services to the proposed water main as indicated in the plans and specifications and directed by the Engineer. Any extension shall be made using 1” Type “K” copper piping. Work shall be done in accordance with Section 02647 – Water Services of the Technical Specifications. All cost associated with this work shall be included in the unit price line item “Connection of Existing Water Service to New Water Main” and the linear foot line item “1” Type “K” Copper Water Service Extension” in the Bid form.

BB. Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of gate valves and valve boxes as indicated in the plans and specifications and directed by the Engineer. Work shall be done in accordance with Section 02589 – Water Main Valves, Hydrants, and Piping Appurtenances of the Technical Specifications. All Cost associated with this work shall be included in the unit price line item “12” Gate Valve and Valve Box” in the Bid Form.

CC. The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of a 12” insertion valve into the existing ductile iron water main as shown on the plans and specified herein. The 12” insertion valve shall

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be used to inhibit flow to the existing water main for water bypass purposes during construction.

The insertion valve shall be a Mueller Permaseal H-819. Work shall be done in accordance with Section – 02589 Water Main Valves, Hydrants, and Piping Appurtenances in the Technical Specifications. All work performed under this task shall be paid by the unit and included in “12” Insertion Valve” in the Bid Form.

DD. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal of existing gate valve and valve boxes where indicated on the plans. Work shall be done in accordance with Section 02589 – Water Main Valves, Hydrants, and Piping Appurtenances of the Technical Specifications. All cost associated with this work shall be included in the unit price line item “Removal of Existing Gate Valves” in the Bid Form.

EE. The contractor shall be responsible for the furnishing and installation of all DIP Tees for proposed potable water distribution system complete as shown on the plans and specified herein. All work is to be done in accordance with Section – 02615 Ductile Iron Water Mains & Fittings in the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the unit bid item “12” DIP Tee” in the Bid Form.

FF. The contractor shall be responsible for the furnishing and installation of all DIP Bends for the proposed potable water distribution system complete as shown on the plans and specified herein.

All work is to be done in accordance with Section – 02615 Ductile Iron Water Mains & Fittings in the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the unit bid item “12” DIP Bend” in the Bid Form.

GG. The contractor shall be responsible for the slurrying and abandonment of the existing water main as indicated on the plans and specified herein. The main shall be filled completely with grout slurry in accordance with Section 02622 – Gravity Sewer Pipe in the Technical Specifications.

All costs shall be paid by the cubic yard bid item “Slurrying of Existing Water Main” in the Bid Form.

HH. The contractor shall perform water main testing as outlined in Section 01600 – Testing Procedure for Public Water Supply Systems of the Technical Specifications. All associated costs shall be included in the lump sum bid item “Water System Testing” in the Bid Form.

II. Each time the Contractor requests payment, partial or final, the Contractor must submit mark-ups of construction plans providing inverts of the sewer main, rim elevations and lateral locations to demonstrate the sanitary sewer mains were installed in accordance with the proposed sewer replacement plans.

JJ. Provide temporary soil erosion and sediment control measures. Contractor is responsible for performing work in accordance with permit requirements. Payment for soil erosion and sediment control measures shall be included in the lump sum line item "Soil Erosion and Sediment Control" of the Bid Form. Separate payment will be made for inlet filters.

KK. In accordance with the local soil erosion and sediment control rules and regulations, Contractor is responsible for providing and installing soil erosion inlet filters around each storm inlet within the project limits during construction. All costs associated with the soil erosion inlet filters shall be included under the unit price line item “Soil Erosion Inlet Filters” in the Bid Form.

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LL. Preserve all existing valve boxes, valves, manhole cover lids from the removed manholes and manhole castings. Contractor shall return all preserved materials to the Township for surplus.

Any material that is deemed by the engineer or the Township as non-reusable shall be properly disposed of by the Contractor. Costs associated with this work shall be included under the item “Site Restoration” in the Bid Form.

MM. Furnish labor, materials, and equipment for non-uniform traffic control during the course of the project. Obtain the proper approvals from the NJDOT, Township of Stafford and the Police Department, prior to implementing any traffic control measure. One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times during this project. Contractor shall provide traffic control devices to redirect traffic in alternating directions as necessary. Proper traffic control measures shall be maintained by the Contractor for the duration of the project. All costs associated with this work shall be included in the lump sum price bid item “Maintenance & Protection of Traffic” of the

NN. An allowance for the use of Stafford Township Uniformed Traffic Directors is to be used for traffic direction during construction. An initial deposit of 15% shall be posted by the Contractor with the Township prior to mobilization. Any costs for uniformed traffic control will be taken from the amount posted. At the end of the project a change order will be prepared and any monies not used will be returned to the contractor. If the posted amount is expended, the contractor is required to post additional monies in $5,000.00 increments until the project is over. All costs associated with “Uniform Traffic Directors” and paid by the contractor will be directly reimbursed by the Township.

OO. An allowance to account for the changes in material costs from the time this project is bid to the time material is purchased has been included under this contract. All costs associated with “Asphalt Price Adjustment” and “Fuel Price Adjustment” shall be paid in accordance with Section 160 – Price Adjustments of the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Section 01160 Price Adjustment of the specifications included herein.

PP. The Contractor shall video record in DVD format the construction site and all staging areas and stockpiling areas prior to the commencement of construction. Two (2) copies of the DVD shall be forwarded and kept by Remington & Vernick Engineers, and one (1) copy shall be sent to the Authority, to resolve any disputes arising over the restoration of all curbs, staging areas, stockpiling areas, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns, landscaped areas, or any other items that may be disturbed during construction.

QQ. The Contractor shall provide a set of reproducible as-built drawings prior to final payment. All as-built drawings shall be performed by a licensed land surveyor in the State of New Jersey as outlined in Section 01010 – As-Built Drawings of the Technical Specifications. All associated shall be included in the lump sum bid item “Asbuilts Prepared by a Licensed Surveyor” in the

1.03 BID ITEMS

A. The Bid Form lists several lump sum items on which the Bidder will present a cost to perform the Work. The items shall be all inclusive of the Work that is required for a full and functioning system as shown and specified. For Work that is not specifically listed as part of a line item, but

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required to complete the scope, payment shall be made as part of the various items in the Contractor’s bid.

B. Each time the Contractor requests payment, partial or final, the Contractor must submit mark-ups of construction plans providing inverts of the sewer main, rim elevations and lateral locations to demonstrate the sanitary sewer mains were installed in accordance with the proposed sewer replacement plans.

C. Payment shall be made for materials delivered on-site per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16.4.

D. An allowance has been provided as part of the project for uniformed traffic control. Prior to initiating any work under this item, the associated fees shall be submitted in writing and approved by the Owner or Engineer. Any unused portions of the allowance shall be retained by the Owner.

By submission of this bid, the Contractor acknowledges that the allowance may be used in part or in full, as directed by the Engineer.

E. Payment for quantities provided in the bid Proposal that are designated as “If and Where

Directed” will only be made if the work is completed upon receiving written direction by the Owner or Engineer. By submission of his bid, the contractor acknowledges that he/she may or may not be directed to complete work quantities designated as “If and Where Directed”.

F. Both the Base and Alternate Bid will be funded by the NJ Infrastructure Bank.

1.04 COORDINATION

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating his work and that of all other contractors on the project. Any costs related to his coordinating shall be included in the various items of the Contractor's Bid Price. Coordination of the project shall also include the following:

A. Contractor shall maintain communication with the Township Police, Fire and Emergency

Services, and School Board on both the proposed schedule of the work and accessibility constraints to these services. School bus/pedestrian coordination is also required to ensure continuous and safe transportation of students.

B. Contractor is responsible for the location of all utilities, including house connection, and for scheduling all work involved with utilities prior to construction. Contractor shall obtain all utility markouts, verify the locations of all utilities both horizontally and vertically and notify the engineer of any conflicts. The Contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating all utility relocations that may be necessary or coordinating with the project engineer to shift the location of the proposed pipe installation. Approval from the Engineer is required for any pipe realignment. Test pits may be required to verify on-site utilities and may require hand excavation to protect existing infrastructure. All costs associated with this work shall be included in the related line item of the Bid Form.

C. The contractor shall provide a detailed sequence of construction indicating periods of bypass pumping and proposed lane closings. Should this schedule alter as the project progresses, Contractor shall provide an updated schedule a minimum of two (2) days in advance of the changes.

D. Contractor shall, at no additional cost:

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1) Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on and off premises.

2) Not store products in locations that interfere with the operations of Owner or other Contractors. If stored products are found to interfere, Contractor shall move immediately without additional payment.

3) Obtain and pay for all storage or work areas required for operations other than what are shown on the Contract Drawings.

4) Not unreasonably encumber the site with materials and equipment.

5) Properly store all equipment onsite and insure against damage, fire and/or explosion.

6) Assume full responsibility for site safety within the work area.

1.05 SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS

A. Undocumented house connections exist and cannot be properly identified by a Township markout. In the event a service cannot be located, the responsibility of locating the service is placed on the Contractor, not on the Township.

B. Contractor shall perform the work in such a manner that continuous, uninterrupted service to the sanitary sewer system is maintained operational throughout the construction period. Any required disruptions, shutdowns and shutdown durations must be coordinated and approved by the Township. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all violations of NJDEP Rules and Regulations and County/Township Health department regulations that may occur due to his construction activities. If a violation is anticipated, the Contractor shall work with the Township to submit an Affirmative Defense Letter to the NJDEP.

C. The Contractor shall locate, protect, preserve and maintain in operation all existing water main, sanitary sewer and gas main located adjacent to the piping to be replaced. All water, gas and sanitary service laterals in the area of construction shall also be located, protected, preserved and maintained during construction. Any damage to the existing services caused by the contractor shall be repaired at no additional cost to the owner.

D. The contractor shall be required to completely demobilize the site and restore the site to pre-construction conditions between Memorial Day 2027, and Labor Day 2027. Stockpiling and staging areas shall also be restored to pre-construction conditions with 4” of topsoil and seed.

Contractor is required to water the site to ensure germination of the seed.

E. Stockpile and staging area are indicated on the plans. Any material or equipment stored outside of the designated area shall require approval from the Engineer or Township. If additional storage areas are needed, the Contractor shall be responsible for locating and coordinating the areas as necessary. 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 and include the restoration of areas disturbed during stockpiling.

F. All work shall be in accordance with accepted standards. All demolition material and scraps, including asbestos containing material/pipe, shall be disposed of in a legal manner and in accordance with Local, State, and Federal or other agencies having jurisdiction. Contractor shall

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provide truck manifest trip tickets of any asbestos containing material/pipe to ensure proper disposal prior to receiving payment.

G. Contractor shall be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood and may be required to adjust his hours of noise making operations to not offend residents; all work shall be performed in accordance with the Stafford Township Noise Ordinance. Contractor shall schedule his work to be conducted Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These hours of operation supersede any other works hours which may be listed herein. If additional time is required to complete the work within the Contract Period, Contractor is responsible for requesting and coordinating the additional time. Premium inspection charges will be the Contractor’s responsibility for any work performed outside of the normal working hours provided herein.

Contractor is not entitled to Overhead or Profit on these hours.

H. Contractor shall keep the site clean at all times. The Contractor is responsible for sweeping the streets of debris daily and making sure that the construction area is clean and free of debris at all time.

I. Contractor shall restore driveways in a timely manner.

J. The Contractor shall be required to completely demobilize the site between Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2027) and Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2027). Complete demobilization of the site is required during this time period, including stockpiling and staging areas. The site shall be restored to pre-construction conditions including 4” of topsoil and seed including watering of site. No additional payment shall be made for this demobilization.

All costs associated with this demobilization shall be paid under the bid item:

“MOBILIZATION (MAX. AMOUNT PER NJAC 7:14-2.9)”. The Bidders should consider these time restrictions when submitting their Bids.

1.06 MISCELLANEOUS

A. All bidders shall make arrangements to visit the site to verify the existing conditions and determine potential difficulties that may be encountered during construction. No extra monies will be paid for site/equipment contingencies.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all local permits.

C. This project is subject to an Ocean County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Permit and NJDEP Treatment Works Approval Permit.

D. The Contractor, Township, Engineer and Inspector shall have a preconstruction meeting and final inspection.

E. If a conflict exists between the information provided in the Owner's standard Contract Documents (Notice to Proceed, Proposal Section, Information for Bidders and the General Conditions), the Implementation of American Iron and Steel Requirements, the Scope of Work, the Technical Specification Sections, or the Contract Drawings, the most stringent requirements will govern.

F. The plans entitled “Contract Drawings for the Stafford Township Beach Haven West – Phase 8 Final Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement” are appended hereto and are part of these specifications.

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DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN AND FITTINGS 02615-1

SECTION 02615

DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN AND FITTINGS

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish and install Ductile Iron Water Main and Fittings for proposed potable water distribution system complete as shown on the plans and specified herein.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall supply six copies of shop drawings for all pipe and fittings for approval prior to installation.

B. Submit six (6) copies of manufacturer's certified letter stating that the pipe or joint materials ordered meets requirements of this specification. Letter shall indicate compliance with appropriate reference standards listed.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing of Pipe - All Ductile Iron Pipe shall be tested by the manufacturer in accordance with

ANSI Spec A21.51 and shall have Underwriters Laboratory approval. Manufacturer shall validate other than certification, the ductility of each length of pipe by an Underwriters Laboratory approved method.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Ductile Iron Water Main and Fittings - Below Grade

1. Pipe shall be cement lined Class 52 as specified on plans, Ductile Iron Pipe with push on joints conforming to AWWA C151.

2. Fittings: Fittings shall be compact mechanical joint cast iron or ductile iron fittings in accordance with AWWA C153. All fittings shall be cement mortar lined in accordance with AWWA C104, latest edition.

3. Jointing Materials: All jointing materials shall be as furnished by manufacturer of pipe and fittings and as specified above. All jointing materials shall be in accordance with AWWA C111.

B. Ductile Iron Water Main and Fittings - Above Grade/Exposed

1. Pipe shall be cement lined Class 53 Ductile Iron Pipe with flanged joints conforming to

AWWA C115.

2. Fittings shall be cement lined flanged fittings conforming to AWWA C153, Pressure Class 250.

C. Cement-mortar lining for pipe and fittings shall conform to AWWA C104.

D. Concrete for thrust blocks:

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1. Compressive Strength: Minimum of 4,000 p.s.i. at twenty-eight days.

2. Concrete shall be Class C conforming to Section 914 of the New Jersey Department of

Transportation Standard Specifications.

3.01 METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

A. General - All ductile iron pipe shall be installed in accordance with the details shown on the drawings unless otherwise hereinafter specified and all excavation and backfill shall conform to the requirements herein before specified.

B. Handling Ductile Iron Pipe & Accessories - All ductile iron pipe and accessories shall be new material which has at no time previously been used for any purpose whatsoever. Pipe and accessories shall be handled in such a manner to insure delivery on the work in sound, undamaged condition and conforming in all respects to these specifications. Particular care shall be taken not to injure the pipe coating. No other pipe or material of any kind shall be placed inside of any pipe or fittings at any time after the coating has been applied.

C. Placing Pipe in Trench - The interior of all pipe shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter before being lowered into the trench and shall be kept clean during laying operations by means of plugs or other approved methods. No trench water shall be allowed to enter the pipe or fittings. At all times when work is not in progress, all open ends of pipes and fittings shall be securely closed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

D. Laying Pipe - The spigot shall be centered in the bell, the pipe centered home and brought into true and specified alignment.

Except where necessary in making connection with other lines and as authorized by the Engineer, pipe shall be laid with the bells facing in the direction of laying, and for lines on the appreciable slope bells shall, at the direction of the Engineer, face upgrade. Under no circumstances will pipe be laid in water and no pipe shall be laid when trench conditions or the weather is unsuitable for such work, except by permission of the Engineer.

E. Cutting Pipe - Cutting the pipe for closure pieces or for other reasons shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner by a method which will not damage the pipe lining. Unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer, all cutting of pipes shall be done by means of mechanical cutters of an approved type or types.