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TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT

STATIONARY ELECTRIC

MATERIAL HANDLERS

BLACKBRIDGE ROAD

TRANSFER STATION

2653 BLACKBRIDGE ROAD

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP

YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406

OWNER

YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE AUTHORITY

2700 BLACKBRIDGE ROAD

YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406

DATE

FEBRUARY 16, 2026

Stationary Electric Material Handlers Date: February 16, 2026

Blackbridge Road Transfer Station

York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority

2653 Blackbridge Road, York, PA

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STATIONARY ELECTRIC

MATERIAL HANDLERS

BLACKBRIDGE ROAD

TRANSFER STATION

2653 BLACKBRIDGE ROAD

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP

YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 17406

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 00 15 List of Drawings 1

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 13 Work Covered by Contract Documents 1 – 6

01 11 16 Work by Owner 1 – 2

01 21 13 Cash Allowances 1 – 2

01 23 00 Alternates 1 – 2

01 25 13 Product Substitution Procedures 1 – 2

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 1 – 6

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 1 – 5

01 35 21 Construction Safety and Life Safety Requirements 1 – 6

01 41 13 Codes and Standards 1 – 4

01 41 26 Municipal Inspections and Permits 1 – 3

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01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 1 – 8

01 66 00 Delivery, Storage, Handling and Protection 1 – 3

01 71 23 Field Engineering 1 – 2

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 1 – 4

01 74 13 Progress Cleaning 1 – 3

01 74 23 Final Cleaning 1 – 3

01 77 19 Closeout Requirements 1 – 5

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

DIVISION 05 00 00 - METALS

DIVISION 06 00 00 - WOODS, PLASTICS and COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 00 00 - THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

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DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 82 47 Stationary Electric Material Handlers 1 – 9

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 00 00 - HEATING, VENTILATING and AIR CONDITIONING

DIVISION 26 00 00 - ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 27 00 00 - COMMUNICATIONS

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DIVISION 28 00 00 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 00 15 - LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DRAWING LIST

Sheet

Number: Title: Date:

Equipment: Prepared by Providence Engineering Corporation

SEMH01 Stationary Electric Material Handlers [SEMH] February 16, 2026

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

N/A

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION

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DIVISION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 13 - WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Contract Documents shall consist of the Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Bulletins and Agreements, including all modifications thereof, incorporated in the Documents before their execution. These Contract Documents are being released for furnishing and installing the stationary electric material handlers at the Blackbridge Road Transfer Station, 2653

Blackbridge Road, Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania 17406.

B. Work shall be performed by this Prime Contractor separate from other Prime Contractors on site under agreement with the Owner.

C. The Drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of the work to be installed. Should it be found that any system or equipment cannot be installed as shown on the Drawings, the

Prime Contractor shall consult with the Owner’s Representative and Engineer before installing or making changes to layout.

D. The Drawings and Specifications are intended to function as a common set of Documents.

Anything shown on the Drawings but not in the Specifications or mentioned in the

Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, shall be equally binding as if both noted on the Drawings and called for in the Specifications.

E. No measurement of a drawing by scale shall be used as a working dimension. Working measurements shall be taken from figured dimensions as shown on the Drawings; and, field verified as necessary by the Prime Contractor’s Field Superintendent.

F. This Prime Contractor, and any of its sub-contractors at any tier, shall carefully examine the

Contract Drawings; and, Specifications. If any discrepancies occur between the Drawings or between the Drawings and Specifications, the contractor shall report such discrepancies to the

Engineer in writing and obtain written instructions as to the manner in which to proceed. No departures from the Contract Documents shall be made without prior written approval of the

Engineer.

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G. The intention of the Contract Documents is to include all labor and materials, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the Work. Work not covered under any section of the Specifications shall not be supplied, unless it is shown on the Drawings, is reasonably inferable therefrom as being necessary to produce the intended results or is required in writing by an amendment to the Contract Documents.

H. Materials or work described in words, where so applied as having a well-known technical or trade meaning, shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

J. All Work shall be installed in accordance with the printed instructions issued by the product manufacturer.

K. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as stated in Division 01 00 00 of these Specifications shall govern the Work of this Section.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this Project shall be accomplished under a Prime Contract for Construction at the:

Blackbridge Road Transfer Station

2653 Blackbridge Road

Manchester Township

York County, Pennsylvania 17406

B. The Owner is:

2700 Blackbridge Road

Manchester Township

York County, Pennsylvania 17406

As represented by:

Mr. Douglas J. Jasitt, P.E.

Manager, Engineering / Operations Division

Office.: 717.845.1066

Cell Phone: 717.781.3303 d.jasitt@ycswa.com

C. The Civil Engineer is:

ARM Group

1129 West Governor Road

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Mr. Terry Simpson, P. E., Project Manager mailto:d.jasitt@ycswa.com

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Tsimpson@armgroup.net

Phone: 717.623.4730

D. The Structural Engineer is:

Providence Engineering Corporation

10 Eisenhower Boulevard

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603

Mr. Jeff Harbold, Project Manager

Jeffh@proveng.com

Phone: 717.509.7000

E. The HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Engineer is:

Providence Engineering Corporation

10 Eisenhower Boulevard

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603

Mr. Jeff Harbold, Project Manager

Jeffh@proveng.com

Phone: 717.509.7000

F. The Prime Contractor will be as selected by competitive bidding, subject to acceptance by the Owner.

G. The term “Prime Contractor” for this Stationary Electric Material Handlers Bid Package shall refer to the supplier / vendor / Contractor who has entered into a contractual relationship with the Owner for furnishing and installing the stationary electric material handlers.

H. A Sub-contractor is a person or entity who submits a bid to and accepts construction responsibility from this Prime Contractor.

J. The term “contractor” shall refer to any sub-contractor or vendor under contract with this

Prime Contractor or any sub-contractor.

K. Unless otherwise specifically noted, this Prime Contractor shall provide and pay for all labor, materials, tools, construction equipment and machinery, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of its Work as described in its Contract for Construction with the Owner.

L. This Prime Contractor shall pay for any permits and all sales, consumer use and other similar taxes required by law and shall secure and pay for all approvals and inspections required for the execution of its Work. These approvals form the basis of the design parameter contained in the Contract Documents. If for any reason a governmental mailto:Rwalker@envisionarchitectureinc.com mailto:Rwalker@envisionarchitectureinc.com mailto:Rwalker@envisionarchitectureinc.com

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agency should require additional work after issuance of the relative permit[s], this additional unforeseen work shall be considered a “Change In Work,” and the value of the said change shall be determined prior to commencing with said additional work.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All materials and equipment incorporated in the Work will be new unless otherwise specified, and all Work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in conformance with the Contract Documents.

B. All Work shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the performance of the Work.

D. Any building, or portion thereof, needing governmental approvals shall not be occupied until approval is granted.

E. Attention to minor detail is a significant factor in the success of this Project; and, will be the yardstick by which such success will be measured by the Owner. It is that attention to minor detail that makes a ‘good’ Project a ‘great’ Project. This Prime Contractor’s Field

Superintendent must review the overall coordination and attention to detail of all portions of the Work and notify the Owner’s Representative and the Design Professionals where there appears to be a deficiency.

1.04 PRIME CONTRACTOR’S “SCOPE OF WORK”

A. The vertical and horizontal construction of the Blackbridge Road Transfer Station, 2653

Blackbridge Road, Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania 17406 is being performed by multiple prime contractors under separate agreements with the Owner.

B. Each Prime Contractor, under separate agreement with the Owner, will have the Project ready to receive its Work related to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

C. This Prime Contractor shall have the responsibility for overall project coordination and adherence to the approved Project Schedule as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

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D. This Prime Contractor shall obtain any building construction permits, approvals and inspections, other than the initial Building Permit, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

E. Project management and field supervision as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

F. Safety program and provisions, subject to compliance with the safety policies and procedures of the Owner, Facility Operator and the other Prime Contractors, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

G. Temporary offices, including office equipment, office supplies and related expenses, if deemed necessary.

H. Temporary utilities.

1. Refer to Section 01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for this Prime Contractors’ responsibilities regarding temporary heat, water, electric and other utilities.

J. Cellular telephone.

K. Insurances.

L. Layout and field engineering as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

P. Dumpster and trash disposal, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers, shall be the responsibility of this Prime Contractor.

R. Daily and final cleanup of building, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

S. Testing, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

T. Basic equipment, tools, cranes, lifts, etc. necessary for the execution of the Work.

U. Final construction cleaning, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

V. Temporary walls, if necessary, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

W. Temporary traffic controls, if necessary, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

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1.05 PRIME CONTRACTORS’ “SCOPE OF WORK” AS RELATES TO “OWNER-

FURNISHED / CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED” ITEMS

A. This Prime Contractor shall confirm which items that the Owner’s Representative will furnish for receipt, unloading, inspection, installation and final connections by this Prime Contractor, if necessary, as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

B. Refer to Section 01 11 16 of these Specifications for additional information; and be governed accordingly.

1.06 PRIME CONTRACTORS’ “SCOPE OF WORK” AS RELATES TO “OWNER-

FURNISHED AND INSTALLED” ITEMS

A. This Prime Contractor shall have the Work ready to receive the Owner-furnished / Owner-installed items as defined by the Owner’s Representative to facilitate the Owner’s installation of Owner-furnished items as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

B. “Ready” shall be as required and defined by the manufacturer and supplier of the work installed under separate contract.

C. Refer to Section 01 11 16 of these Specifications for additional information; and be governed accordingly.

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SECTION 01 11 16 - WORK BY OWNER

1.01 COORDINATION

A. This Prime Contractor shall have the Project ready to receive work furnished by the Owner as stipulated in the approved Progress Schedule. “Ready” shall be as required and defined by the manufacturer and supplier of the work installed under separate contract.

B. The Owner will receive, handle, store [if necessary] and install all Owner-provided materials

UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED WITHIN THE BID DOCUMENTS. For Owner-provided materials scheduled for installation by this Prime Contractor, this Prime Contractor shall receive, handle, store if necessary, and be responsible for materials provided by the

Owner. All materials shall be accounted for upon receipt and any missing or damaged parts shall be reported to the Owner immediately.

C. In certain instances, there may be selected components that this Prime Contractor shall be required to remove and re-install or complete final connections. Refer to Paragraph 1.03 and be governed accordingly.

D. Materials or work described in words, where so applied as having a well-known technical or trade meaning, shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

E. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as

1.02 OWNER USE

A. The Owner reserves the right to place and install Owner-furnished systems, equipment and fixtures as necessary in completed areas prior to Substantial Completion, provided that such occupancy does not substantially interfere with completion of this Prime Contractors’ Work.

Such placing of systems, equipment and fixtures shall not constitute acceptance by the

Owner of work partially or totally completed by this Prime Contractor.

B. This Prime Contractor shall perform his work so as not to interfere with the Owner’s operations being performed under separate contracts.

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1.03 WORK BY OWNER

A. It is the Owner’s expectation that the stationary electric material handlers will be furnished and installed, complete and ready for use by this Prime Contractor, without the

Owner being required to furnish, install, test or calibrate any components of the stationary electric material handlers.

B. The Bidder[s] shall coordinate with the Owner’s Representative during the bidding process to confirm this condition.

C. Citizen’s band [CB] radio furnished by the Owner for installation by this Prime Contractor.

D. Anchor bolts will be furnished and installed by the Prime General Contractor based on information provided by this Prime Contractor.

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SECTION 01 21 13 - CASH ALLOWANCES

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Certain materials, equipment and options for inclusion may be specified in the Contract

Documents and included in the Bid by allowances. Unless specified otherwise, these allowances include installation. Allowances have been established in lieu of additional requirements or adjustments to the Contract Amount and to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date when additional information is available for evaluation. If necessary, additional requirements will be issued by Change Order, including modifications to this Prime Contractor’s fee.

B. Furnish and install items identified by allowance in the Bid in accordance with the administrative and procedural requirements set forth in this Section.

C. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as stated in Division 01 00 00 of these specifications shall govern the work of this Section.

1.02 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. This Prime Contractor shall, at the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise the Owner’s Representative of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the

Work.

B. This Prime Contractor shall, at the Owner’s Representative’s request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections, and include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. This Prime Contractor shall, purchase products and systems selected by the Owner from the designated supplier.

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1.03 UNUSED MATERIALS

A. Return unused materials purchased under an allowance, in excess of amount required for

Owner’s spare parts, to manufacturer or supplier for available credit after installation has been completed and accepted.

B. When it is not economically practical to return the material for credit, or if the Owner wishes to retain ownership of surplus materials, prepare unused material in original or similar container or wrapping for storage by Owner.

1. Material shall be provided to the Owner at the point of installation.

2. Owner will remove to storage location.

C. If material is not returned to the manufacturer or supplier, or retained by the Owner, disposal of unused materials is this Prime Contractor’s responsibility.

2.01 CASH ALLOWANCES

A. As of the release of these Bidding Documents, there are no Cash Allowances included.

B. Cash Allowances may be added by Addenda.

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance upon delivery for damage or defects. Follow manufacturers’ written policy for return of or adjustment for damaged or defective products.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and installation of items furnished by allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

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SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

A. Provide materials, accessories, tools, equipment and labor as required for the complete incorporation into the Work of the alternates listed below, if accepted by the Owner.

B. An Alternate is an amount proposed by a Prime Contractor and stated on the Bid Form that will be added to or deducted from Base Bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either Scope of Work or in products, materials, equipment, systems or installation methods described in Contract Documents.

C. The prices given for the stated Alternates shall include funds required for the Work to be incorporated complete in all aspects. Include as part of each Alternate, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the Alternate.

D. Coordinate related Work and modify or adjust adjacent Work as required to ensure that Work affected by each accepted Alternate is complete and fully integrated into the Project.

E. Immediately following award of Contract, the Prime Contractor shall prepare and distribute to each party involved, notification of the status of each Alternate. Indicate whether Alternates have been accepted, rejected or deferred for consideration at a later date. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to the accepted alternate[s], if any.

F. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as

1.02 ALTERNATES

A. As of the release of these Bidding Documents, there are no Alternates included.

B. Alternates may be added by Addenda.

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SECTION 01 25 13 - PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. The provisions set forth herein describe the procedures, restrictions and qualifications required for requesting approval of a non-specified product in lieu of a specified product

[substitution].

B. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitute is upon the Prime Contractor, subject to acceptance by the Owner, pursuant to review and recommendation by the

Engineer.

C. Suppliers; vendors; and, sub-contractors must inform the Prime Contractor prior to any substitutions being incorporated into the Project at any tier.

D. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as

1.02 BASIS OF BID

A. Work and material to be furnished and provided under the Contract for Construction are based on the standards of required function, dimension, appearance and quality established in these Contract Documents.

1. Where proprietary brands are specified and followed by “No Substitution” or similar language, substitutions will not be allowed at any time during the course of the Project.

2. When a proprietary name or names are specified, and not followed by “No Substitution” or similar language, bids shall be based on these products or any product meeting the performance requirements of the originally specified product, or the performance requirements stated in the Specification when approved by the Engineer.

3. Where products are selected by the Civil Engineer, substitution will not be permitted unless approved in writing by the Civil Engineer.

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1.03 ACCEPTABILITY AND INCLUSION OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION

A. The Prime Contractor will determine the acceptability of a proposed substitution based on the information submitted by the vendor, supplier or sub-contractor.

B. Approval shall not relieve the vendor, supplier or sub-contractor from complying with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of the Owner.

Any substitutions installed or used without required approval shall be at the risk of subsequent rejection, and the contractor will be required to install or use the specified machinery, equipment, materials and articles at his sole cost.

D. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawings unless accompanied by a formal request from the contractor, or when acceptance of the proposed substitution will require substantial revision of the Contract Documents.

E. Where a material is specified with color selected, acceptability of substitution shall also be based on color.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordination of construction operations for the furnishing and installation of the truck scales.

B. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as

1.02 COORDINATION

A. The vertical and horizontal construction of the Blackbridge Road Transfer Station, 2653

Blackbridge Road, Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania 17406 is being performed by multiple prime contractors under separate agreements with the Owner. The status of their work as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers is undetermined at the time of release of this Stationary Electric Material Handlers Bid

Package; but, may be able to be clarified during this Bidding Period by addendum.

B. This Prime Contractor shall be responsible for overall coordination of the Work as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

C. This Prime Contractor shall coordinate installation of the stationary electric material handlers with the other Prime Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work, including construction operations of the other Prime

Contractors and sub-contractors that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

D. This Prime Contractor shall provide a superintendent or foreman to occupy the Site or have daily contact with the other Prime Contractor’s superintendent to assist in coordination of the

Work. This Prime Contractor’s superintendent’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

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1. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers with other construction activities and activities of other Prime Contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Preparation of Construction Schedule as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

b. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls as described in Section

01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

c. Attend progress meetings convened by the Prime General Contractor.

d. Pre-installation conferences as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

e. Project closeout activities as relates to the installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

f. Insure that all persons involved with the installation of the stationary electric material handlers sign the Prime General Contractor’s “Sign-In Log” when arriving at the Project Site.

2. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results particularly where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

3. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

4. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

5. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each Prime Contractor involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings. Prepare similar memoranda for the Owner’s Representative if coordination of the Owner’s Work is required.

D. This Prime Contractor shall:

1. Prepare a Schedule of Values as a basis for support of their Applications for Payment.

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2. Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

3. Execute cutting and patching for their Work.

1.03 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Limit use of premises for Work and for construction operations to allow for work by other contractors under direct contract with the Owner.

1.04 SITE ACCESS

A. Unless indicated otherwise on the Contract Documents, the Prime General Contractor shall coordinate site access with the Owner’s Representative and be governed accordingly in order not to interfere with the ongoing daily operations of the Owner on the property. This

Prime Contractor must coordinate its efforts with the Prime General Contractor.

1.05 WORK SEQUENCE

A. This Prime Contractor shall coordinate construction schedule and operations with the

Owner’s Representative.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to occupying the Site, this Prime Contractor shall provide the necessary documentation required by these Specifications or as required by the Owner’s Representative and Engineers.

B. This Prime Contractor shall submit to the Prime General Contractor and the Owner’s

Representative a list of principal staff assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site; and, subcontractors who will have responsibilities at the Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities. List addresses and telephone numbers, including home and office telephone numbers. Provide names, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as standbys in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

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1.07 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL / EQUIPMENT

A. In addition to Project Superintendent, provide or assign other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work, including special personnel as may be required for coordination of operations with other contractors.

1.08 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. The Prime General Contractor will schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at

Project site, unless otherwise indicated. This Prime Contractor shall have a representative in attendance and provide such information as is [pertinent to the ongoing installation of the stationary electric material handlers.

B. This Prime Contractor will schedule a pre-installation conference before installation of the stationary electric material handlers begins.

1. Authorized representatives of Owner; Engineers; all Prime Contractors and their superintendents; critical sub-contractors; vendors; manufacturers; suppliers; and, other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. The agenda shall include items of significance that could affect progress of the construction sequence.

1.09 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. This Prime Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits, approvals, licenses, and insurance required during the conduct of the Work, other than the Building Permit, which will be paid for by the Owner.

B. This Prime Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required inspections by governing agencies having jurisdiction over the work; and, shall submit all certificates of inspection to the Owner’s Representative.

1. Additionally, duplicate copies of inspection reports shall be retained by this Prime

Contractor for inclusion with the closeout documents.

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C. This Prime Contractor and each of his sub-contractors at any tier shall:

1. Maintain quality control over supervision, sub-contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, workmanship, and site conditions, to produce Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

2. Comply with industry standards of the region except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

3. Provide suitably qualified personnel to produce Work of specified quality.

4. Complete all Work per the product manufacturers’ written installation instructions and recommendations; and, incompliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

5. Secure products in place with appropriate positive anchorage devices for substrate, designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration and racking.

6. Provide finishes on fasteners to match surface finish of materials being fastened.

7. Require compliance with manufacturers’ instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence. Should instruction conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from the Owner’s Representative or appropriate Engineer before proceeding.

8. When required in individual Sections of these Specifications, submit manufacturer’s certificate, in duplicate, certifying that products meet or exceed specified requirements, executed by responsible officer.

9. When required in individual Sections of these Specifications, have manufacturer provide qualified representative to observe field conditions; conditions of surfaces and installation;

quality of workmanship; start-up of equipment; testing, adjusting and balancing of equipment as applicable; and, to make written report of observations and recommendations to the Owner and the appropriate Prime Contractor.

D. Each Prime Contractor and each of his sub-contractors at any tier shall be responsible to abide by the facility’s environmental permits. Copies will be provided to this Prime Contractor by the

Owner’s Representative, and, will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Solid waste;

2. Waste water;

3. Air quality; and,

4. Water quality.

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SECTION 01 33 23 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

A. The Prime Contractor shall provide and review all submittals required by the technical sections of these Specifications; or, as required to provide a basis of documentation for the Work under Contract.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Prior to each submittal, the Prime Contractor shall verify that each item and related submittal conform in all respects to the requirements of the Contract Documents. By affixing his signature to each submittal, the Prime Contractor shall certify that such verification has been performed.

B. The Prime Contractor will carefully review and coordinate each item being submitted;

and, verify that each item and submittal conforms to the constructability requirements of the Contract Documents. By affixing his signature to each submittal, he shall certify that this coordination has been performed.

C. Make all Shop Drawings accurately to a scale sufficiently large to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its method of connection to the work.

2.01 SHOP DRAWINGS, BROCHURES, PRODUCT DATA, SAMPLES AND

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. The Prime Contractor is referred to the General Conditions and any Supplementary

Conditions regarding shop drawings, product data and samples; and, shall be governed

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accordingly. Refer to specific technical sections of the Specifications to determine which submittals are required.

B. Any submittal not bearing the Prime Contractor’s stamp of review and signature will be returned to the Prime Contractor with no action taken by the Engineer.

C. The preferred method to receive all shop drawings and submittals, not requiring color selection, is electronically. At the discretion of the Engineer, shop drawings submitted electronically will be returned electronically.

D. When prints are submitted as shop drawings, the Prime Contractor shall submit not less than six [6] prints for the Engineer’s review for conformance to the Specifications. The Engineer will return not less than three [3] direct prints for the Prime Contractor’s distribution.

E. For installation instructions, product data, brochures and color charts, the Prime Contractor shall submit not less than six [6] copies for the Engineer’s review for conformance to the

Specifications. The Engineer will return not less than three [3] for the Prime Contractor’s distribution. Color charts shall be manufacturers’ original color charts. Photographically reproduced copies will not be acceptable.

F. Where called for in the Specifications, the Prime Contractor shall submit three [3] samples for review by the Engineer. Samples shall be properly identified on the back as to the brand, gauge, finish, etc., and shall have the name of the Project, the name of the Prime Contractor, the date of submission, and pertinent Section of the Specification.

G. Submittals will be returned to the Prime Contractor by the Engineer after his review for further distribution. If the Prime Contractor requires more than the previously indicated quantity of submittals bearing stamps, the submittal should be increased by that number of documents.

3.01 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Accompany each submittal with a letter of transmittal containing all pertinent information required for identification and checking of submittals.

B. Each submission shall be assigned a submission number by the Prime Contractor.

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C. When material is re-submitted for any reason, transmit under a new letter of transmittal with a new or amended submission number.

3.02 COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to submittal, use all means necessary to fully coordinate all material including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Determine and verify all interface conditions, catalog numbers, and similar data;

2. Coordinate with other trades as required; and,

3. Clearly indicate all deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with the provisions of the Contract

Documents.

C. Submit shop drawings and color samples in a coordinated group to allow Engineer to make color selections of all related materials at one time.

3.03 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Make submittals far enough in advance of schedule dates for installation to provide time required for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals, and for placing orders and securing delivery.

B. The Prime Contractor will review each submittal and forward to the Engineer within ten

[10] business days from the date of receipt from a vendor or sub-contractor. The

Engineer will review each submittal and return them to the Prime Contractor within ten

[10] business days from the date of receipt.

C. Where review of a submittal is dependent upon related information in other submittals, such submittals shall be made in a coordinated group by the Prime Contractor to ensure that information is available for review when the submittal is received to facilitate the coordination by the Engineer.

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3.04 ENGINEER’S REVIEW

A. Review by the Engineer:

1. Review by the Engineer shall not be construed as a complete check. Review is for general conformance with the design concept and scope of the Project; and, for general compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents prepared by the

Engineer reviewing the submittal.

2. Review shall not relieve the Prime Contractor and his sub-contractors at any tier from responsibility for errors that may exist.

3. Corrections or comments made on any submittal during the Engineer’s review do not relieve the Prime Contractor or any sub-contractor at any tier, from compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Acceptance of a specific item by the Engineer shall not include acceptance of an assembly of which the item is a component.

5. The Engineer will provide required dimensions related to general design intent that may not be indicated on the Construction Documents. Specific fabrication dimensions are the responsibility of the vendor.

6. The Prime Contractor and sub-contractors shall be responsible for dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at the jobsite; for information that pertains solely to the fabrication process or means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction; for coordination of the Work with that of the various contractors; and, for performing all work in a safe, satisfactory manner.

7. All Submittals and Shop Drawings shall be stamped either “No Exception Noted”;

“Approved - Make Corrections Noted”; “Revise and Re-submit”; “Not Reviewed - See

Remarks”; “See Remarks”; or, “Re-submit ___ Copies for Record” with the signature of the Engineer reviewer prior to distribution back to the Prime Contractor.

B. Make all revisions required by the Engineer as required to comply with general design intent.

If the Prime Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, he shall so notify the

Engineer and Owner’s’ Representative. Show each drawing revision by number, date, and subject in a revision block on the drawing. Make only those revisions directed or approved by the Engineer.

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C. When a submittal has been reviewed by the Engineer, a re-submittal for substitution of materials or equipment will not be considered unless accompanied by an acceptable explanation as to why the substitution is necessary. Such a substitution must be approved by the Owner.

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SECTION 01 35 21 - CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction safety and life safety means and methods are the responsibility of the Prime

Contractor in accordance with the Agreement between the Owner and the Prime Contractor.

The following safety requirements are in addition to the requirements stated therein; and, are to be implemented by the Prime Contractor and any sub-contractor at any tier, as a part of its basic Scope of Work.

B. The additional construction safety and life safety means and methods specified in this

Section of the Specifications shall be applicable to all phases of Work.

C. The Prime Contractor shall coordinate the Work of this Section of the Specifications with the specific requirements stated in other Sections of these Specifications. Where the construction safety and life safety means and methods specified in this Section of the Specifications are in conflict with or are different from those stated in the Agreement between the Owner and the

Prime Contractor, unless directed otherwise in writing by the Owner, the most stringent requirements shall govern to the extent that the local prevailing code provisions are not violated.

D. Provide construction safety and life safety means and methods for the Work, including but not necessarily limited to the following, which are further defined in this Section of these Specifications:

1. Orientation and Personnel Monitoring / Operation of the existing facility;

2. Fire and Life Safety;

3. Emergency Plan;

4. Hot Work;

5. Hazardous Materials;

6. Smoking [Tobacco Use];

7. Covid-19 Requirements; and,

8. Owner’s and Facility Operator’s Site-Specific Requirements.

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1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Administrative Actions: A series of operational actions used to temporarily compensate for significant hazards posed by Life Safety Code deficiencies resulting from these construction activities until the final construction is completed.

B. Interim Life Safety Measures [ILSM]: A series of operational actions taken to temporarily reduce the hazard posed by life safety deficiencies resulting from these construction activities until the final construction is completed, when any activity, such as those related to construction, repair and building safety temporarily compromises fire and life safety protection.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Local prevailing Building Code under which the Building Permit is issued.

B. National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]:

1. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

2. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

3. NFPA 241: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition

Operations.

4. Other specific Standards as may be applicable to individual conditions.

C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]:

1. 29 CFR 1910

2. 29 CFR 1926

1.04 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Maintain temporary facilities and controls in proper and safe condition through progress of the Work.

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1.05 PERSONNEL MONITORING

A. All employees of the Prime Contractor and their sub-contractors must sign in each day with the

Prime General Contractor’s Field Superintendent, who will maintain a daily log and current knowledge of each person on the property at all times.

1.06 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Prior to beginning construction, the life safety measures must be reviewed by the Prime

Contractor and any of their sub-contractors.

B. Any life safety code deficiencies resulting from these construction activities incurred during the construction until the final construction is completed shall result in the requirement to provide Interim Life Safety Measures [ILSM] in accordance with the requirements of the local prevailing code and NFPA; and, as prudently expected of the the Prime Contractor.

1. Items requiring ILSM implementation include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Activities that render any component of the means of egress system inaccessible, including the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge;

b. Activities that render fire-fighting apparatus inaccessible; and,

c. Creation of temporary dead-end corridors.

2. Egress routes from the construction site shall be maintained free of obstructions.

3. Maintain egress lighting and exit signage in work areas and temporary means of egress.

a. Footcandle level of temporary lighting shall be as required by the applicable codes.

4. If egress components must be temporarily altered, alternative measures must be provided.

5. If Interim Life Safety Measures [ILSM] have been warranted, the General Contractor shall conduct and document daily inspections.

C. Provide and maintain the required type and number of fire extinguishers in the construction areas and temporary storage areas.

1.07 EMERGENCY PLAN

A. The Prime Contractor will work with the General Contractor to prepare an Emergency Plan detailing Project-specific emergency measures and procedures. Post the Emergency Plan in a

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visible location at the Project Site. Orient all Sub-contractors at any tier working at the Site to the Emergency Plan.

B. Prior to any worker for the Prime Contractor or any sub-contractor at any tier beginning work, the worker shall undergo a Safety Briefing provided by the General Contractor’s

Field Superintendent in accordance with the requirements of OSHA. The General

Contractor shall maintain documentation of all individuals who have attended the Safety

Briefing. In addition to reviewing the General Contractor’s normal safety issues, this

Safety Briefing shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Review of the General Contractor’s Safety Policies [Guidelines]:

2. Means of egress; and,

3. Work site safety requirements.

C. In addition to the General Contractor’s internal means and methods for recording and reporting jobsite accidents, the Prime Contractor shall follow the following procedures:

1. The Prime Contractor must post emergency telephone number[s] and the location[s] of the closest emergency treatment facilities in a visible location at the Project Site.

2. Any injured worker must follow the Prime Contractor’s and the General Contractor’s internal procedure for reporting an injury.

3. The Prime contractor and the General Contractor shall notify the Owner’s

Representative of any accident or injury that occurred at the Project Site.

1.08 “HOT WORK”

A. The Prime Contractor performing the Work shall provide appropriate fire extinguishers readily visible from and convenient to the area of “Hot Work”.

B. The Prime Contractor performing the Work shall maintain a fire watch for at least sixty

[60 min.] following the completion of any “Hot Work”; and, shall monitor the area of

“Hot Work” for not less than three hours [3 hrs.] after completion of the “Hot Work”.

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1.09 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. In addition to the requirements stated in other Sections of these Specifications:

1. Properly store and handle all flammable liquids in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed labels and instructions.

2. Provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the Project.

1.10 SMOKING / TOBACCO USE

A. The Project Site is “Tobacco-Free” for the buildings and grounds.

1.11 COVID-19

A. All Covid-19 preventative measures in affect by any of the authorities having jurisdiction shall be enforced by the Prime Contractor upon their employees who are physically on the

Project Site at any time for the duration of their presence on the Project Site.

B. The Owner will be responsible for the conduct of the Owner’s Representative and the

Design Professionals who are physically on the Project Site at any time for the duration of their presence on the Project Site.

C. The Owner’s Representative will be responsible for the conduct of any other sub-contractors and vendors under separate contract[s] with the Owner who are physically on the Project Site at any time for the duration of their presence on the Project Site.

1.12 OWNER’S AND FACILITY OPERATOR’S SITE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. The Prime Contractor shall enforce all of the Owner’s and Facility Operator’s written

Site-Specific Requirements supplied to the General Contractor, including, but not limited to, safety requirements not formally addressed in this Section of these Specifications, as they pertain to the Prime Contractors’ employees and all sub-contractors’ employees and vendors under control of each Prime Contractor who are physically on the Project Site at any time for the duration of their presence on the Project Site.

B. The Owner’s Representative will be responsible for the conduct of any other sub-contractors and vendors under separate contract[s] with the Owner who are physically on the Project Site at any time for the duration of their presence on the Project Site.

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2.01 Materials

A. All materials used in connection with construction safety and life safety means and methods shall be new; or, re-used if adequate to the purpose.

B. Refer to other Sections of these Specifications for requirements for additional temporary facilities and related materials.

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SECTION 01 41 13 - CODES AND STANDARDS

1.01 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

A. The Contract Requirements as stated in Division 00 00 00 and the General Requirements as

1.02 APPLICABLE CODES

A. Work under the Contract for Construction shall be performed and completed in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, amendments, laws, regulations, rules and restrictions of any person or entity having lawful jurisdiction of the Work.

B. Should a difference between applicable codes, specifications, utility company regulations and the Contract Documents arise, the most stringent shall govern. This Prime Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner’s Representative and Engineer in writing of any such difference. Should this Prime Contractor or his sub-contractors perform any work that does not comply with the requirements of the applicable codes and the utility company regulations, they shall bear all costs associated with correcting these deficiencies.

C. This Project shall be designed to and shall be constructed to the requirements of the following codes adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which are the International Code

Council I-Codes - 2018 Editions, except where specifically stated:

1. International Building Code [IBC] - 2018 Edition

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