3-07. Technical Specifications.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

000000 - Scope of Work

010000 - General Requirements

017810 - Record Documents

020100 - Cleaning and Restorations

021400 - Dewatering and Flow Diversion

022270 - Excavation and Backfill

022700 - Temporary Soil Erosion & Sediment Control

023100 - Subbase

023930 - Manhole Adjustments

023940 - Utility Adjustments

024310 - Drainage Structures

025090 - Concrete Curb Ramps and Sidewalk

025130 - Superpave Asphalt

025280 - Plain Cement Concrete Curb

025500 - Sawcutting � Bituminous and Concrete Surfaces

026010 - Sanitary Manholes

026020 - Rehabilitation of Manholes

026220 - Gravity Sanitary Sewer Pipe - PVC

027660 - Cured-In-Place Resin Impregnated Liner

OTHER DOCUMENTS

1. Project Plans: �N. Cannon Avenue & Poplar Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation� (11 Sheets), prepared by

Remington & Vernick Engineers of King of Prussia, PA.

2. Poplar Street Easement Plan (1 Sheet).

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SECTION 000000

SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SITE LOCATION

A. This project is located within the Borough of Lansdale in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

The roadways included in this project are as follows.

1. Base Bid � N. Cannon Avenue from the railroad tracks adjacent to W. Fifth Street to W.

Eighth Street.

2. Alternate Bid No. 1 � Poplar Street from Valley Forge Road to Edgemont Avenue.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. The Borough of Lansdale is undertaking sanitary sewer rehabilitation along N. Cannon Avenue and Poplar Street within the Borough limits. A portion of the funding for this project will be provided through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Funding

Program. In general, the work consists of but is not limited to: open cut replacement and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of the sanitary sewer mains, replacement of sanitary sewer laterals with SDR-26 PVC sanitary sewer laterals including new PVC wye connections to the main, manhole frame and cover replacement, lining of existing sanitary manholes, new cleanouts for all new PVC laterals, inlet top replacements, concrete curb and sidewalk restorations, and permanent pavement restorations. The scope of work is more fully described in the Project Specifications herein and on the Project Plans.

B. All materials must comply with current PennDOT standards.

1.3 BASE BID � N. CANNON AVENUE SANITARY SEWER

A. Base Bid for this project includes work performed at the locations described in Section 1.1.A.1.

1. Mobilization

a. The Contractor shall supply required insurance, performance and payment bonds. The contractor shall mobilize the project site and commence construction. The assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and state laws and regulations. This includes contractor�s offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities.

2. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

a. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, flares, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and

Section 000000 � Scope of Work Page 2 of 7 other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

3. Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control

a. The Contractor shall install all temporary erosion and sediment controls, as required by PADEP and the Montgomery County Conservation District, and maintain all temporary erosion and sediment controls during construction.

4. Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Rehabilitation

a. Replace sanitary sewer main where indicated on the project plans.

b. Replace sanitary sewer laterals within the project limits, including wye connections to the main for all sanitary laterals along mains that are to be lined. Sanitary sewer laterals shall be replaced from the new main to the curb line, behind the face of the curb, and shall have new 4� PVC cleanouts installed 1� beyond the back of the curb line. The

Contractor shall exercise care when excavating for sanitary laterals as water services may be encountered. Any damaged water services shall be replaced at the Contractor�s own expense.

c. Install new sanitary sewer cleanouts for new laterals, 1� behind the face of curb, for each new lateral.

d. Install Cured-In-Place Resin Impregnated Liner as shown on the project plans and re-instate all active sanitary sewer laterals after lining. The pre and post lining videos shall be provided to the Engineer for review after they are completed. The

Engineer/Borough will indicate to the Contractor if any laterals are inactive and do not require reinstatement.

e. Replace frames and covers for sanitary manholes within the project limits, as shown on the plans.

f. Install a monolithic multi-layer/component manhole lining system to provide infiltration and corrosion protection.

g. At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall install temporary roadway restorations for all excavated roadway areas. There will be no separate measurement or payment for temporary pavement restorations, but the cost shall be included in other items of the proposed work.

5. Concrete Restoration

a. The Contractor shall restore all disturbed concrete sidewalk and curb areas where indicated on the project plans or as directed by the Engineer.

6. Pavement Restoration

a. Remove temporary paving restorations from all trenches and excavated areas N.

Cannon Avenue between the railroad tracks and Eighth Street. and install a six inch

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(6") thick Superpave Asphalt Base Course, 25MM, PG 64S-22, 0.3 to 3 Million

ESALS. No separate payment will be made for the removal of temporary paving restorations, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

7. Record Documents

a. The Contractor shall provide record documents to the Engineer/Borough prior to project closeout. The Record Documents shall include the horizontal layout of all improvements (e.g. buildings, curbs, sidewalk, edge of pavement, utility structures, storm water management facilities, underground utilities, lights, hydrants, etc.).

Record Documents must indicate the final elevations of buildings, utility structures

(surface and all inverts), stormwater management facilities (basin invert, outfall, spillway, etc.).

1.4 ALTERNATE BID NO. 1 � POPLAR STREET SANITARY SEWER

A. Alternate Bid No. 1 for this project includes work performed at the locations described in Section

1.1.A.2.

1. Mobilization

a. The Contractor shall supply required insurance, performance and payment bonds. The contractor shall mobilize the project site and commence construction. The assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and state laws and regulations. This includes contractor�s offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities.

2. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

a. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, flares, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

3. Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control

a. The Contractor shall install all temporary erosion and sediment controls, as required by PADEP and the Montgomery County Conservation District, and maintain all temporary erosion and sediment controls during construction.

4. Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Rehabilitation

a. Replace sanitary sewer main where indicated on the project plans.

b. Replace sanitary sewer laterals within the project limits, including wye connections to the main for all sanitary laterals along mains that are to be lined. Sanitary sewer laterals

Section 000000 � Scope of Work Page 4 of 7 shall be replaced from the new main to the curb line, behind the face of the curb, and shall have new 4� PVC cleanouts installed 1� beyond the back of the curb line. The

Contractor shall exercise care when excavating for sanitary laterals as water services may be encountered. Any damaged water services shall be replaced at the Contractor�s own expense.

c. Install new sanitary sewer cleanouts for new laterals, 1� behind the face of curb, for each new lateral.

d. Replace manhole frames and covers for sanitary sewer manholes within the project limits, as shown on the project plans.

e. At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall install temporary roadway restorations for all excavated roadway areas. There will be no separate measurement or payment for temporary pavement restorations, but the cost shall be included in other items of the proposed work.

f. Install Cured-In-Place Resin Impregnated Liner as shown on the project plans and re-instate all active sanitary sewer laterals after lining. The pre and post lining videos shall be provided to the Engineer for review after they are completed. The

Engineer/Borough will indicate to the Contractor if any laterals are inactive and do not require reinstatement.

g. Install Cured-In-Place Resin Impregnated Liner on sewer main between manholes A1-

09 and A1-09A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Borough for access to manhole A1-09A.

h. Install a monolithic multi-layer/component manhole lining system to provide infiltration and corrosion protection at the location indicated on the Project Plans.

5. Electrical Conduit Trench and Backfill

a. The Contractor shall perform excavation, place and compact AASHTO No. 10 stone bedding and backfill, install red warning tape, place and compact stone subbase, and perform permanent pavement restorations for the installation of new electrical conduits in the street. The Borough Electric Department will install two (2) 2� SCH-40 PVC conduits after the trenches are excavated and bedding is placed.

b. The Contractor will be required to coordinate with the Borough Electric Department for installation of the conduits.

6. Inlet Top Replacement

a. The Contractor shall replace existing inlet tops with Type C Alternate Inlet Tops, including all materials, adjustments, and assembly required for a complete installation, where indicated on the project plans. Materials and construction shall comply with the requirements of Publication 408 Section 714.

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7. Concrete Restoration

a. The Contractor shall restore all disturbed concrete sidewalk and curb areas where indicated on the project plans or as directed by the Engineer.

8. Pavement Restoration

a. Remove temporary paving restorations from all trenches and excavated areas on Poplar

Street between Valley Forge Road and Edgemont Avenue and install a six inch (6") thick Superpave Asphalt Base Course, 25MM, PG 64S-22, 0.3 to 3 Million ESALS.

No separate payment will be made for the removal of temporary paving restorations, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

9. Record Documents

a. The Contractor shall provide record documents to the Engineer/Borough prior to project closeout. The Record Documents shall include the horizontal layout of all improvements (e.g. buildings, curbs, sidewalk, edge of pavement, utility structures, storm water management facilities, underground utilities, lights, hydrants, etc.).

Record Documents must indicate the final elevations of buildings, utility structures

(surface and all inverts), stormwater management facilities (basin invert, outfall, spillway, etc.).

1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction layout of all proposed elements of construction to the specified lines and grades.

All limits of work shall be marked out and approved by the Engineer prior to excavation.

Proposed grades are not guaranteed and shall be verified in the field during construction layout.

Any discrepancies in proposed grades shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer so that design adjustments can be made prior to construction.

B. Setup and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment controls. The Contractor may be required to install additional erosion controls at the direction of the Engineer. No additional payment will be made for erosion controls. The Contractor will be required to clean and remove any material that erodes from excavations associated with the project. No additional payment will be made for clean up and disposal of eroded material.

C. Removal of existing features is incidental to the contract work items, including but not limited to the following: metal plates, pipes, concrete slabs, stone, bricks, and all foreign materials encountered during excavation for contract items.

D. At the end of each workday, the contractor must backfill all excavated areas within the roadway and shall install temporary paving restorations to match the grade of the surrounding roadway surface. Temporary paving restorations include a 2" thickness of Superpave Asphalt, 9.5 MM

Mix. Temporary paving restorations are to be removed and replaced with permanent pavement restorations prior to performing milling and base repairs for pavement resurfacing work. No separate payment will be made for the installation or removal of temporary paving restorations, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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1.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All base bid and all alternate bid work awarded must be 100% completed by the Contractor within the contract time limit of 90 calendar days. No additional contract time will be extended for alternate bid work awarded. The contract time limit shall begin once the written Notice to Proceed order has been issued to the contractor.

B. The cost of all related incidental work, maintenance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, dust control, grading, erosion control, cleaning and restorations shall be included in the various unit prices bid. These activities are not separate pay items.

C. All materials, construction procedures, type and use of equipment, measurement and payment shall be in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Specifications, Publication 408, unless otherwise noted and/or modified by these specifications.

D. The contractor is responsible for the construction layout of this project. The contractor shall forward all construction layout survey information to the Engineer for reference including benchmarks, stationing, and elevations.

E. All contractors and other persons utilizing this specification and the information contained herein are cautioned to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania Act 172, entitles �Excavation and

Demolition Work Protection of Underground Utilities.� Each individual contractor using the project plans must verify the location and depth of all underground utilities and facilities before starting work. The contractor shall notify �PA One Call� (1-800-242-1776) at least 72 hours prior to the start of any excavation.

F. The contractor shall establish contact with an individual from each local utility prior to commencement of excavation. The contractor shall notify the Engineer and the utility owner immediately should a conflict occur in the limits of construction. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all work to be performed by the utility owner with regards to the work included in this contract. Additional payment will not be made for any delays incurred or any additional work performed due to conflicts with existing utility mains or service lines.

G. All paved asphalt or concrete areas disturbed during construction shall be restored to a condition at least equal to that which existed prior to the start of construction.

H. All grassed areas disturbed during construction shall be topsoiled, fertilized and seeded. No additional payment will be made for restoration of grassed areas, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

I. All fill shall be placed in six inch (6�) thick lifts and thoroughly compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If borrow fill is required, it shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

J. The contractor shall be responsible for the location and preservation of underground and surface utilities and structures at / or adjacent to the site of construction. It shall be at the contractor�s own expense to repair or replace anything that is damaged by the contractor.

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K. All construction details not shown shall be in accordance with PennDOT standards as detailed in:

1. PennDOT Specifications, Pub. 408, latest revision;

2. PennDOT Standards for Roadway Construction, Pub. 72, latest revision.

3. These standards can be purchased at: PA Department of Transportation, Sales Store, P.O. Box 2028, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2028, (717-787-6746).

L. If encountered, payment will not be made for the excavation of rock, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

M. Payment will not be made for the relocation of signs, but shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

N. Lansdale Borough reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine if a contractor is responsible. Factors that may be considered by the Borough to determine whether a bidder is responsible are, but are not limited to, whether the contractor:

1. Has been involved in previous litigation with the Borough or another municipality;

2. Has refused payments;

3. Has delayed the performance of previous work;

4. Has failed to complete projects in a timely fashion;

5. Has performed work for the Borough or another municipality in an unworkmanlike manner.

If Lansdale Borough determines that a contractor is not responsible, it may reject that contractor�s bid.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 - QUANTITY ANY PAYMENT (Not Used)

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SECTION 010000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

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

B. Where construction is being performed in traveled roadways or rights-of-way, the Contractor is to provide all necessary traffic controls and devices in accordance with the current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards.

C. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies prior to construction of utilities, curbing, and paving.

D. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall have all utilities marked and shall excavate or otherwise determine the exact locations and elevations of said utilities. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any conflicts. The Contractor shall arrange for any necessary utility relocations or field changes and shall reschedule his operations appropriately.

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

F. All work of refilling sunken ditches, repaving over trenches and keeping streets and sidewalks in passable condition shall be done to the satisfaction of the Owner during the construction of the project as well as during the maintenance period. If any remedial work is not done within three

(3) days after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

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

H. The Contractor is to ensure that proper measures for erosion control are employed and provide for the early establishment of vegetation that will help avoid erosion problems during and after construction. It is expected that the Contractor will anticipate possible problems and provide timely and adequate control to prevent or minimize adverse effects.

I. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all permits that may be required for any of the work involved with this project.

J. The Contractor is to notify residents by door-hangers, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance, before starting construction work that will directly affect their property frontage, driveway(s), and/or on-street parking.

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

L. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any work scheduled for Saturdays. There will be no work permitted on Sundays or holidays. This project will receive full-time inspection and the normal working hours for the Inspector are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Any overtime inspection costs which are avoidable will be reimbursed by the Contractor.

M. During the construction phase of the project, travel lanes shall remain open at the end of each day.

N. Separate payment will not be made for construction layout. The costs for construction layout for all site work shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

O. A pre-construction meeting will be mandatory, and the Contractor�s on-site paving foreman must attend. The Contractor will schedule this meeting with the Owner at least five (5) days prior to the start of construction.

P. The Contractor shall notify the Owner five (5) calendar days prior to the start of the project.

Q. Future award of Contracts will be based on quality of work as determined by the Owner.

1.2 PUBLIC UTILITIES

A. The Contractor is required to ascertain all the facts concerning the location of utilities.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility Owners in the adjustment of their facilities and shall notify the utility Owners not less than ten (10) days in advance of the time scheduled to perform any work that will impact or affect their facilities.

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

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

1.3 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

A. Maintenance and protection of traffic to comply with current MUTCD, PennDOT Publication 212 and PennDOT Publication 213.

B. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, flares, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

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

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

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

F. If battery operated flashing warning lights are used, they shall conform to the specifications prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Official Traffic Control Devices.

These specifications require, in part, that the flashing lights be weatherproof and reasonably tamper-proof and theft proof, be equipped with seven inch (7") minimum diameter amber plastic lens, shall operate with a flash rate of between 55 and 75 flashes per minute with a flash duration of not less than 18% of each flash cycle; and shall be inspected and cleaned daily so as to maintain the lights in the proper working condition.

G. Road construction signs shall be placed at each end of the project along with every connecting intersection. At the start and end of each day, detour signs shall be placed if required.

H. During the work on this project, the Contractor shall provide and/or be prepared to provide traffic protection devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. When lack of any required safety devices presents an immediate hazard, the Engineer may order that such devices be provided by the Owner or by other contractors, deducting the cost thereof from any monies due or becoming due the Contractor lacking the required devices.

I. Additional devices shall be provided by the Contractor as required or directed prior to the commencement of any operation or phase of an operation requiring such devices.

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

K. Traffic Directors shall be responsible and thoroughly familiar with their responsibilities, and, while serving as Traffic Directors, shall not be required to perform any other duties. Traffic Directors shall be provided with an orange or red flag, an orange, orange and white, or lime green traffic safety vest, and a white or orange hard hat or other appropriate head gear. The Contractor may, at his option, secure the services of uniformed policemen having jurisdiction in the locality within which the project is located. Provision of such uniformed policemen will be deemed sufficient in meeting the requirements of this specification.

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L. Traffic must be maintained throughout each separate work area during construction. At least one 12-foot wide lane must be maintained for traffic during all actual construction periods and at least two 10-foot wide lanes must be maintained for traffic at all other times.

M. The Contractor is advised that there may be heavy commuter traffic during the morning from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

N. In the event there is not a complete road closure and detour, construction shall be so staged to maintain at least one lane for traffic in each direction throughout each separate work area during the morning 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM weekday periods of peak traffic.

O. Any restriction of traffic at any time shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and the Municipal Police Department. Any restriction of traffic on a Pennsylvania State Highway shall be subject to regulations and permitting prescribed by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Contractor shall submit a schedule of staged construction to the Engineer for approval prior to any restriction of traffic.

P. Should construction be in close proximity to a school or school traffic route, and be commenced during an active school period, the Contractor shall provide open traffic lanes to accommodate school bus and school-related traffic.

Q. Contractor shall submit a detour plan, subject to the review and approval of the Engineer, the Municipal Police Department, and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, as applicable.

R. A detour plan and schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor for each proposed detour and submitted to each of the approving agencies previously mentioned. All detour signs shall conform to the requirements for Traffic Control Devices.

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

T. Construction of proposed utility pipes or storm pipes across existing roadways shall be so staged to maintain one lane in each direction. Trenches shall not remain open overnight.

U. The Contractor shall provide adequate means of access for fire, police, and emergency vehicles throughout the length of the project. Contractor shall also provide for safe and adequate means of access to adjacent properties, both private and public.

V. The Contractor may close roads where practical and must provide all road closed and detour signs as per PennDOT Publication 213. Any road closures must be preapproved by the Owner.

W. The cost of all work as specified hereinbefore and all other work required to protect public safety and maintain traffic flow shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the Bid Form, unless specifically requested as a bid item in which case payment will be made as a lump sum.

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1.4 REFERENCE TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

A. Portions of the work performed under this contract shall comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408, latest edition and supplements, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Standard Construction Details as applicable, and all requirements modified, as amended or supplemented, and whose specifications are made part of these specifications.

B. The Standard Specifications are made part of these specifications by this reference as if they were set forth in full. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to be familiar with these Standard Specifications.

1.5 DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others.

Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment, or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty-four

(24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor. Costs for dust control shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the Bid Form.

1.6 MOBILIZATION

A. DESCRIPTION�This work is the assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and State laws and regulations. General plant includes Contractor's offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities. This work includes obtaining the required permits, insurance, bonds, and any other initial items required for the start of the work.

B. MATERIAL�These material and furnishings will not be considered a part of the other completed contract items.

1. Mobilization shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 608 of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation Publication 408.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 - QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.1 MOBILIZATION (MAX. $40,000)

A. Quantity of �Mobilization (Max $40,000)� will not be measured for this project but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) item as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Mobilization (Max $40,000)� will be made as a lump sum (LS). Payment for mobilization shall be made once the contractor has furnished required insurance, performance and payment bonds, and has commenced physical construction.

4.2 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

A. Quantity of �Maintenance and Protection of Traffic� will not be measured for this project, but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for �Maintenance and Protection of Traffic� will be made at a percentage of the lump sum (LS) amount bid. The percentage estimated for each payment application shall be proportional to the dollar amount of the contract completed for that payment period.

4.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The quantity of all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as incidental to the proposed work.

B. Payment for all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 017810

RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section consists of the requirements for preparing and delivering record drawings.

B. This section describes only the minimum requirements for record drawings. Other contract sections may impose additional requirements on record drawings and documents and the more stringent requirements must be followed.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Record Drawings. Record drawings consist of the collective plans, details, forms and other documents which have been annotated to describe the actual location of constructed improvements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 RECORD PLANS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all improvements as the project progresses.

B. All elevations, angles and measurements used for record drawings shall be obtained by the

Contractor according to the standard practices of the surveying profession.

C. All elevations used for record drawings shall be based on the project benchmarks designated on the project plans. If all project benchmarks have been compromised or removed, then the

Contractor shall notify the Engineer to establish an acceptable benchmark.

D. Record Drawing Tolerances:

1. Measured horizontal (±0.10 feet) and vertical (±0.05 feet) locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

2. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the Work.

3. Field changes of dimension and detail.

E. Record Drawing Formatting:

1. PDF. Record drawings may be developed electronically using a PDF of the original project plans overlaid with as-built information. Record information must be clearly and accurately depicted in red. The Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

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2. CAD. Record Drawings may be developed using computer automated drafting (CAD) software. Upon request, the Engineer may provide the Contractor with design CAD files for the purpose of developing record drawings. Record information must be placed on a separate layer within the CAD model. The Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

3.2 RECORD DETAILS OR SHOP DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall provide accurate record details and/or shop drawings to describe any work that was not completed according to the details shown on either the project plans or in referenced standards.

3.3 PIPED UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (E.G. STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER,

WATER, GAS)

A. Actual size, type and length of each pipe segment.

B. Actual size and type of each fitting, bend and valve. Information shall include the type of each valve or fitting and the degree of each bend.

C. Actual invert elevations at each structure (including invert elevations in and out), actual invert elevations at each bend, actual grate and/or rim elevations, and high and low points. In general, the contractor shall verify each design elevation shown on the project plans and indicate on the record plan any actual elevation which deviates from the corresponding design elevation.

D. At each fitting, bend and valve, horizontal dimensions shall be provided to three permanent surface features.

3.4 ELECTRICAL/COMMUNICATION

A. Actual size, type and depth of each conduit, duct bank or cable, including empty conduits or duct banks, as well as the location of any hand holes, pull boxes or junction boxes.

3.5 CURB RAMPS

A. The requirements for recording distances, slopes and cross-slopes for curb ramps are based on requirements from the State Department of Transportation or the local municipality, depending on whether or not a curb ramp is located within a State Right-of-Way. The requirements for recording actual curb ramp measurements are separate and distinct from the construction requirements for curb ramps (see applicable construction details and specifications for the construction of curb ramps).

B. State Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide all actual measured distances, slopes and cross-slopes at all points of interest on newly constructed curb ramps, as necessary to complete curb ramp inspection forms and verification for the State Department of Transportation. The measurements and slopes shall be taken at each of the locations shown on the State Department of Transportation curb ramp inspection form for each individual curb ramp and may include taking measurements and slopes on the surrounding sidewalk areas and on the cartway surface.

C. Local Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide actual measured distances, slopes and cross-slopes for all curb ramp surfaces, including the ramp, side flares and turning spaces.

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3.6 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A. Actual installation shall be indicated with all installed items clearly identified. Location of installed items and any deviations from contract documents shall be shown with boxes around the actual numbers or labels.

B. Actual finished floor elevation.

3.7 RECORD DRAWINGS VERIFICATION

A. After record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer, the Owner or the

Engineer may make a written request to the Contractor for verification of any aspect of the record drawings and documents.

B. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of any aspect of the record drawings, the

Contractor shall take measurements, take photographs, and create field sketches, as may be required by the Owner to verify the record drawings. This work may include digging test pits and making necessary restorations.

C. If the Contractor fails to complete record drawing verification to the satisfaction of the Owner or within a timely manner, then the Owner may direct the Engineer or an independent third party to perform record drawing verification work. The costs associated with record drawing verification work may be deducted from payment for other work completed by the Contractor.

PART 4 - QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.1 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Quantity of "Record Documents" will not be measured for this project, but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for "Record Documents" will be made a lump sum (LS) for complete record documents provided for each base bid and alternate bid area. Payment for Record Drawings will be made after all record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer and have been accepted by the Engineer. Payment for record drawings will only be made once.

There will be no additional payment for record drawings associated with change order work.

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SECTION 020100

CLEANING AND RESTORATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor & materials required to clean and restore the site to at least the existing condition.

B. Maintain premises and public and/or private properties free from accumulations of waste, debris and rubbish caused by work operations.

C. At the completion of work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials; clean all visually exposed surfaces; leave project clean and ready for occupancy.

D. At the completion of work, restore or replace, where and as directed by the Owner, any public or private property disturbed or damaged by Contractor's work operations to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to beginning work, or as otherwise specified. Materials, equipment and methods shall be approved by the Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. For restorations, use the following materials. All materials shall comply with the following

Articles of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation Specifications latest revision and these specifications.

B. Grass restorations: See Sections 802, "Topsoil Furnished and Placed", Section 804 �Seeding and

Soil Supplements�, and Section 809 "Sodding".

C. Pavement restorations: See Section 413, "Superpave Asphalt".

D. Restoration of curbs and other concrete structures:

1. Concrete:

a. Shall be Class A conforming to Section 704, �Cement Concrete�

b. Design Compressive Strength: 3,000 psi at 28 days.

c. Air-entrainment shall be 6.0% + / - 1.5%.

2. Joint Fillers: Section 705.4.

3. Curing Compound: Section 711.2.

E. All other Materials: As approved by the Owner or authorities having jurisdiction.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 METHODS OF CONDUCTING WORK - CLEANING

A. Requirements of regulatory agencies:

1. All excess material shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor at his expense. Cost to be included in the Base Bid for the Project. The disposal site shall be in permanently established licensed landfills.

B. Cleaning during construction:

1. Provide periodic cleaning to keep the work, the site, and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from construction operations. This includes dust, dirt and mud.

2. Provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

Maintain containers as required. Containers shall be covered as required to prevent unauthorized use.

C. The Contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others.

Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used.

D. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty four (24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

3.2 METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

A. General: All existing structures, unpaved areas and paved areas disturbed or damaged during the work under this contract shall be restored or replaced to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to beginning work, or as otherwise specified. The methods of conducting this work shall, as a minimum, conform to the following Articles of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation Specifications.

B. Grass Restorations

1. See Section 802 �Topsoil Furnished and Placed�, and Section 804 "Seeding and Soil

Supplements", and Section 809 "Sodding".

C. Pavement Restorations

1. Restoration type and thickness shall be as shown on the contract drawings or as otherwise directed.

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D. Restorations of Curbs and Other Concrete Structures

1. Curbs: Section 630 �Plain Cement Concrete Curb�.

2. Other concrete structures: Restore in accordance with applicable Articles of the Standard

Specifications.

E. All Other Restorations

1. Restore in accordance with applicable Articles of the Standard Specifications, or as approved by the Owner or authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 4 - QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.1 CLEANING AND RESTORATIONS

A. Quantity of Cleaning and Restorations will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as necessary to restore all disturbed areas to at least the pre-existing condition.

B. Payment for Cleaning and Restorations will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 021400

DEWATERING AND FLOW DIVERSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Dewatering of trenches and excavations.

B. Sanitary Sewer flow diversion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Furnish pumps, carrier pipe, hoses, plugs, temporary lighting, shoring, and other equipment required for dewatering and flow diversion work.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 METHODS OF WORK

A. Performance

1. Dewatering:

a. Prevent surface water and subsurface or groundwater from flowing into excavations and from flooding project site and surrounding area.

b. Keep excavations and structures dry until all work is completed. Do not use trench excavations as temporary drainage ditches.

c. Dispose of water in suitable manner, without damage to work site or adjacent property.

d. Any sediment laden water from trench dewatering shall be filtered through approved sediment barriers prior to discharging onto the surrounding areas.

2. Flow Diversion:

a. By-pass pumping of sanitary sewer flows as necessary to complete construction of proposed sanitary sewer facilities.

b. The Contractor shall determine fluming pipe and pump sizes necessary for required flow by-pass and submit a by-pass plan to the Engineer for review.

c. The flow diversion system components must be removable in case of an emergency.

d. Any damage to the existing sewer system caused by flow diversion operations shall be the

Contractor�s responsibility and shall be repaired at no cost to the Owner.

e. One week prior to all damming and diverting of flows the Contractor shall notify the

Owner and the Engineer.

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PART 4 - QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

4.1 DEWATERING AND FLOW DIVERSION

A. Quantity for Dewatering and Flow Diversion will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as necessary to keep excavations, trenches and structures dry throughout the duration of the project.

B. Payment for Dewatering and Flow Diversion will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 022270

EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Excavation and backfill shall include the excavation and backfilling for demolition, removal, or re-routing of existing below grade structures or utilities as indicated in the specifications for all materials of whatsoever nature encountered.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall, at his expense, make such test pits and borings along the line and site of the work to satisfy himself regarding the character of the various strata of sub-surface materials and the amount of ground water that may be encountered in the course of construction and shall bid accordingly and the unit lump sum prices bid for the various pipes or structures requiring excavation shall include the difficulties to be encountered in excavation.