31-01600 Mat and Equp.pdf
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- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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This is a Materials and Equipment specification document (Section 01600) for the Route 54 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, Contract No. WB-1, issued by the West Branch Regional Authority in Clinton Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The project encompasses approximately 1,520 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer, 11 manholes, 13 lateral connections, one duplex sewage pumping station, 404 linear feet of force main, and one stream crossing, with all required surface restoration and appurtenances. Sealed bids will be received online through PennBid until 1:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026. Prospective bidders must register as plan holders on PennBid to access bid documents and receive periodic updates regarding addenda and project information. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10 percent of the total bid as security for proper execution of the agreement.
The specification establishes comprehensive requirements for all materials and equipment to be incorporated into the project, including compliance with industry standards, manufacturer's instructions, and quality workmanship standards. Products must be delivered in undamaged condition in manufacturers' unopened containers and stored according to manufacturer specifications with proper weather protection and ventilation. Contractors may submit substitution and "or equal" requests only within 10 days of the effective agreement date, with complete supporting documentation including cost comparisons, schedule impacts, and maintenance implications. The contractor must submit material sources and subcontractor names on Engineer-provided forms at the time of bond and agreement submission. Work on this contract is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates as established by the Department of Labor and Industry, and the contractor is subject to the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act of 1978.
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SECTION 01600
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIVISION 1
West Branch Regional Authority 01600-1 January 2026 Route 54 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Materials and Equipment Contract No. WB-1
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED
A. Products.
B. Workmanship.
C. Manufacturer's Instructions.
D. Transportation and Handling.
E. Storage and Protection.
F. Contractor Options.
G. Material Source and Subcontractor Approval.
H. Substitutions.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Section 00700: Standard General Conditions: Prevailing requirements for all materials and equipment to be incorporated into project including "or equal" or substitute materials/equipment procedure.
B. Section 00800: Supplemental Conditions: Supplemental instructions and modifications to the Standard General Conditions.
C. Section 01000: Summary of Work and Special Requirements: Provisions and performance of work under the Contract.
D. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples: Submittal of manufacturer's drawings, descriptive literature, samples, and certificates.
1.03 PRODUCTS
A. Products include material, equipment, and systems.
B. Comply with Specifications and referenced standards as minimum requirements.
C. Manufactured and fabricated components required to be supplied in quantity within a Specification section shall be of the same manufacturer and shall be interchangeable.
D. When work of project involves alteration and addition work, DO NOT use materials and equipment removed from existing structure, except as specifically allowed by notation or indication by Contract Documents.
1.04 WORKMANSHIP
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A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.
B. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.
C. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration and racking.
1.05 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
A. When work is specified to comply with manufacturer's printed instructions, obtain and distribute copies to persons involved, and maintain one (1) set at job site in field office.
B. Perform work in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and specified requirements.
C. Should a conflict exist between Specifications and instructions, consult with the Engineer.
1.06 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
A. Arrange deliveries of products in accordance with construction schedules, coordinate to avoid delay of progress, conflict with work and conditions at the site.
B. Transport products by methods to avoid product damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturers’ unopened containers or packaging, dry.
C. Provide equipment and personnel to handle product by methods to prevent soiling or damage.
D. Promptly inspect shipments to assure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.
1.07 STORAGE AND PROTECTION
A. Store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.
B. Store sensitive products in weather-tight enclosures; maintain within temperature and humidity ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.
C. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to avoid condensation.
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D. Store loose granular materials on solid surfaces in a well-drained area; prevent mixing with foreign matter.
E. Arrange storage to provide access for inspection. Periodically inspect to ensure products are undamaged and are maintained under required conditions.
F. After installation, provide coverings to protect products from damage from traffic and construction operations, remove when no longer needed.
1.08 CONTRACTORS OPTIONS
A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: A product meeting those standards; Refer to Sections 00700: Standard General Conditions and 00800:
Supplementary Conditions.
B. Product Specified by Naming Several Manufacturers: Products of named manufacturers meeting specifications; no options, no substitutions; Refer to Sections 00700: Standard General Conditions and 00800: Supplementary Conditions.
C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufactures with "or EQUAL": Refer to
Sections 00700: General Conditions and 00800: Supplementary Conditions.
D. Products Specified by Naming Only One (1) Manufacturer: No options; no substitutions allowed; Refer to Sections 00700: General Conditions and 00800: Supplementary Conditions.
1.09 MATERIAL SOURCE AND SUBCONTRACTOR APPROVAL
A. Submit, on forms provided by the Engineer (at the end of this section), the names and addresses of all subcontractors and material sources to be incorporated into or used on this project.
B. Tabulate by Specifications section number, title, and Article number.
C. These forms shall be properly completed and must be submitted to the Engineer at the time of submission of the Bonds and Executed Agreement.
D. The Engineer upon receipt of properly completed copies of the forms, will promptly review for approval or disapproval and subsequent distribution.
1.10 SUBSTITUTIONS AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS
A. Only within ten (10) days after date of the Effective Date of the Agreement will the Engineer consider requests from Contractor for substitutions and "or equal" submissions.
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B. Refer to Section 00700: Standard General Conditions for procedure.
C. Document each request with complete data, drawings and samples as appropriate, substantiating compliance of proposed substitution and "or equal" submissions with Contract Documents including:
1. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed substitution and "or equal" submissions with the specified item.
2. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution and "or equal" submissions.
3. Effect on the construction schedule.
4. Cost and credit data comparing the proposed substitution with the product specified including redesign costs and other prime Contractor claims affected by said change.
5. Any required license fees or royalties.
6. Availability of maintenance service, and source of replacement materials.
7. Affect on operation and maintenance requirements including all costs related thereto.
D. Request constitutes a representation that Contractor:
1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds, in all respects, specified product.
2. Will provide the same warranty for substitution and "or equal" submissions as for specified product.
3. Will coordinate installation and make other changes which may be required for work to be complete in all respects.
4. Waives claims for additional costs which may subsequently become apparent.
5. Reimburses Engineer for costs of reviewing substitute items.
E. Substitutions and "or equal" submissions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawings or Product Data submittals without separate written request, or when acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents.
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F. Engineer will review to determine acceptability of proposed substitution and "or equal" submissions, and will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection, in writing, within a reasonable time.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
NOT APPLICABLE
PART 3 - EXECUTION
NOT APPLICABLE
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