3-2.0 ADMIN SPECIFICATIONS 01001 Special Provisions.pdf

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SECTION 01001

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This contract includes the construction of the improvements shown on the plans

1.2 CONTRACT SCHEDULE AND COMPLETION DATES

A. The following is a schedule for the contract.

Milestone Date

Commence Work no later than ____May 31, 2026_____

Complete Work no later than __ August 29, 2026_____

B. The above completion dates shall apply to all work, including final restoration.

C. All unit prices bid in the Form of Proposal shall remain in effect for the duration of the Contract, irrespective of the above milestones.

D. The successful bidder shall take the above stipulations into consideration when preparing their bid. It shall be assumed that they have prepared their bid and entered into Contract in full contemplation of the above.

1.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION VIDEO

A. Prior to the commencement of any work or the mobilization of any equipment or materials, the Contractor must videotape the existing features adjacent to the route of proposed construction activity. The purpose of this video is to establish the pre-construction conditions of the area, so a determination of the required restoration can be made upon completion of the project.

The video as a minimum shall show the entire cartway from curb to curb, all intersecting streets for a minimum of 100-feet from the primary road, all curbing and sidewalk (in detail) on both sides of the primary road and intersecting streets, and all features within 50-feet beyond the face of the curb or edge of pavement.

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USB flash drives, shall be used. One (1) copy shall be presented to the Owner, and one (1) copy should be presented to the Engineer at the pre-construction meeting.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Each bidder shall be required to submit with their sealed bid a list of work of similar scope and magnitude performed in the last five (5) years. The list as a minimum shall include the following:

1. Location of project.

2. Total Contract Amount (including change orders).

3. Dates work was performed.

4. Detailed narrative of work performed.

5. Name, address and telephone number of contact person for the awarding agency.

B. Any proposal not accompanied by the above qualifications statement may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered by the Municipality.

C. The Municipality has the right to reject any bidders who do not demonstrate adequate experience and qualifications.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate allof their activities with other

Contractors working throughout the Municipality.

B. The successful bidder shall take the above into consideration when preparing this bid. It shall be assumed that they have prepared their bid and entered into contract in full contemplation of this requirement.

C. No Contract extensions will be granted, nor will the Contractor be entitled to any claims resulting from the lack of proper coordination.

1.6 WORK IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL (BUSINESS) AREAS

A. For work within a residential area the Contractor must ensure that all residents are able to conveniently and safely access their property at all times.

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B. The Contractor must ensure that typical (normal) daily and emergency access is provided for Municipal Trash removal services, public and private school bus services, and all other Municipal and Emergency services to the project area.

C. For work in a commercial (business) area the Contractor must ensure that all business owners, patrons, delivery personnel are able to conveniently and safely access their business and property at all times.

1.8 WORK WITHIN EASEMENTS

A. ONCE THE CONTRACTOR DISTURBS A RIGHT-OF-WAY AREA IN

ANY MANNER, THEY MUST CONTINUE TO WORK WITHIN THE

RIGHT-OF-WAY AREA AND ENDEAVOR TO COMPLETE THE WORK

AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE.

1.10 QUANTITY OF STORED MATERIALS

A. Storage of materials shall in no instance block vehicular or pedestrian access to any business or residence, nor shall they block sidewalk areas or present a hazard in any manner. In no instance shall any materials or equipment be stored on private property.

1.11 NUISANCE ORDINANCE

A. The Contractor shall comply with the Nuisance Ordinance for the duration of the project. No work whatsoever, or operation of machinery, may be performed before or after the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday or on a Sunday, unless written permission is provided by the Municipality.

1.12 FAILURE TO PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

A. If during the duration of this contract, the Contractor fails or refuses to perform work in accordance with the specifications and/or the direction of the

Municipality or Engineer, the Municipality, may at his discretion, order the

Contractor to correct the deficient work and may hold the dollar value of such deficient work from any monies due or become due to the Contractor until the work is corrected to his satisfaction. If such an instance occurs, the Contractor shall have no claim for extra time and/or money as a result of any circumstances related to the deficient work included but not limited to any delays of future work, delivery of materials or interest earned on the monies withheld.

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The contractor shall take the above into consideration when preparing the bid and it shall be assumed that they have prepared their bid and entered into contract in full contemplation of these stipulations.

1.13 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Before any work is started, Certificates of Conformance for all materials shall be submitted to the Engineer, in triplicate, proving conformance with specifications.

1.14 PUBLIC UTILITIES

A. The Contractor is required to fully inform their selves concerning location of public utilities on, under or over the project which may or may not require removal, resetting, construction or reconstruction and which may interfere with the operations. They shall be assumed to have prepared the bid and entered into contract in full contemplation of the conditions to be encountered and their responsibility in connection therewith. The Contractor shall use special care in execution of the work in order to avoid interference or damage to any operating utilities. When there is any possibility of such interference or damage, the

Contractor shall make satisfactory arrangements with responsible officers or owners of the utilities covering the necessary precautions to be used during the performance of the work by the Contractor. Such arrangements shall be made before work is started and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer, which approval will not be considered as releasing the Contractor from any responsibility for acts of himself or his representatives.

B. The Contractor shall note that public utilities may be in close proximity to the proposed project area. Proper measures must be taken to assure that these utilities are protected and preserved.

1.15 DUST CONTROL

A. The Contractor must provide means to immediately remove any excavated material which is to be discarded. The material must be loaded directly onto the trucks and will not be permitted to be stockpiled for later removal.

B. The Contractor must also have on-site at all times a water wagon to minimize the amount of residual dust created during the construction activities. Application will be as required, or as directed, by the Engineer.

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C. The cost for all necessary dust control procedures shall be included in the unit price of the various quantities and will not be measured for payment separately.

D. If the contractor fails to perform the necessary procedures, the work will be performed by the Municipality, and all costs incurred by the Municipality deducted from the monies due or become due to the Contractor.

1.16 TRENCHING (DELETED)

1.17 STAGING AREA

A. The Contractor shall only be permitted to maintain staging areas at location(s) approved by the Municipality. If the Contractor plans to utilize either private or public property for staging areas they should obtain the necessary approvals from the Municipality prior to submitting their bid.

B. The Contractor shall also be permitted to negotiate with local property Owners to obtain additional staging areas.

C. At the completion of work, the staging area will be restored to at least its original condition.

1.18 MATERIAL TESTING

A. Compaction testing of all backfill material may be completed in accordance with

Section 02260.

B. Testing of all concrete placed must be completed in accordance with Section

03300. Also, certificates of compliance and batch design slips must be submitted with each load of concrete delivered to the site.

C. Bituminous paving may be tested for compaction and will be cored to check for compliance to PennDOT standard specifications.

1.19 MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAY

A. The Contractor shall be required to maintain all roads and right-of-ways for the duration of the Contract. All roads shall be level and free from any holes, divots, depressions, or other encumbrances that will preclude normal vehicular traffic.

B. Should the contractor fail to maintain the road in a reasonable manner, or respond to Municipality requests for maintenance, the Municipality may retain the

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Contractor.

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