4-25078 Specifications 4.24.2026.pdf

The Wysox Community Park Boat Launch Project

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 000102: PROJECT INFORMATION…………………………………………………………....Spec 1 SECTION 011000: PROJECT SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………Spec 2 SECTION 013216: CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE…………………………………….....Spec 3-4 SECTION 015713: TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL……………………….…..Spec 5-7 SECTION 017123: FIELD ENGINEERING…………………………………………………………………Spec 8-9 SECTION 017419: CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL……………………Spec 10-11 SECTION 02000: SITE WORK…………………………………………………………………………… ..Spec 12-15 SECTION 02060: DEMOLITION…………………………………………………………………………….Spec 16-17 SECTION 02100: SITE PREPARATION…………………………………………………………..……….Spec 18-19 SECTION 02200: EARTHWORK……………………………………………………………..……………..Spec 20-24 SECTION 02400: SITE DRAINAGE……………………………………………………………………......Spec 25-26 SECTION 02446: WOOD FENCES……………………………………………………..………………….Spec 27-29 SECTION 02460: EQUIPMENT……………………………………………………………………………..Spec 30-31 SECTION 02485: SEEDING…………………………………………………………………………………Spec 32-34 SECTION 313700: RIPRAP…………………………………………………………………..………….. …Spec 35 SECTION 321120: SUBBASE AND AGGREGATE BASE COURSES………………...……………….Spec 36 SECTION 031000: CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES……………………..………………Spec 37 SECTION 033000: CAST-IN-PLACE-CONCRETE………………………………………..………………Spec 38-41

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SECTION 000102: PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name: Wysox Community Park Boat Launch Project B. Located at: Wysox Community Park, River Road, Wysox Township

Bradford County, Pennsylvania C. Project Number: 25078.

D. The Owner, hereinafter referred to as Owner: Wysox Township E. Project Manager/ Landscape Architect:

Jayson M. Wood, RLA Woodland Design Associates, Inc.

119 Lincoln St., Honesdale, PA 18431 jaysonwood@woodlanddesign.com 570-616-0600*108

1.02 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BUILDERS:

A. These documents constitute an Invitation to Bid to and request for qualifications from General Contractors for the construction of the project described below.

1.03 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Scope: The design, demolition, renovation, removal, and construction of the Wysox Community Park Boat Launch Project, per the plan drawings, specifications, and required bid documents.

1.04 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

A. The Owner reserves the right to change the schedule or terminate the entire procurement process at any time.

B. All items must be procured and installed within 120 days of the notice to proceed.

1.05 PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

A. Availability of Documents: Complete sets of procurement documents may be obtained:

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

END OF SECTION

mailto:jaysonwood@woodlanddesign.com https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

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SECTION 011000: PROJECT SUMMARY

1.01 PROJECT SUMMARY

A. The Project consists of the construction of:

A park development project that includes the replacement of the existing, concrete, motorized boat launch, the paving and repaving of the park drive and gravel parking areas, and the establishment of painted lines, signage, and concrete wheel stops at parking areas.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. See contract agreement in the bid documents provided.

1.03 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Owner intends to occupy the Project upon Substantial Completion.

B. Cooperate with Owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate Owner’s operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Owner occupancy

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SECTION 013216: CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

1.01 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 10 days after date of Agreement, submit preliminary schedule.

B. If preliminary schedule requires revision after review, submit revised schedule within 10 days.

C. Within 20 days after review of preliminary schedule, submit draft of proposed complete schedule for review.

1. Include written certification that major contractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule.

D. Within 10 days after joint review, submit complete schedule.

E. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment.

F. Submit in PDF format.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Scheduler: Contractor's personnel or specialist Consultant specializing in CPM scheduling with one years minimum experience in scheduling construction work of a complexity comparable to this Project, and having use of computer facilities capable of delivering a detailed graphic printout within 48 hours of request.

1.03 SCHEDULE FORMAT

A. Listings: In chronological order according to the start date for each activity. Identify each activity with the applicable specification section number.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

A. Prepare preliminary schedule in the form of a horizontal bar chart.

3.02 CONTENT

A. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of construction.

B. Identify each item by specification section number.

C. Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of the entire schedule.

D. Show accumulated percentage of completion of each item, and total percentage of Work completed, as of the first day of each month.

E. Provide legend for symbols and abbreviations used.

3.03 UPDATING SCHEDULE

A. Maintain schedules to record actual start and finish dates of completed activities.

B. Indicate progress of each activity to date of revision, with projected completion date of each activity.

C. Annotate diagrams to graphically depict current status of Work.

D. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in Work, and other identifiable changes.

E. Indicate changes required to maintain Date of Substantial Completion.

F. Submit reports required to support recommended changes

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3.04 DISTRIBUTION OF SCHEDULE

A. Distribute copies of updated schedules to Contractor's project site file, to subcontractors, suppliers, Landscape Architect, Owner, and other concerned parties.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated in schedules.

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SECTION 015713: TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Prevention of erosion due to construction activities.

B. Prevention of sedimentation of waterways, open drainage ways, and storm and sanitary sewers due to construction activities.

C. Restoration of areas eroded due to insufficient preventive measures.

D. Performance bond.

E. Compensation of Owner for fines levied by authorities having jurisdiction due to non-compliance by Contractor.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 311000 - Site Clearing: Limits on clearing; disposition of vegetative clearing debris.

B. Section 312200 - Grading: Temporary and permanent grade changes for erosion control.

C. SECTION 02000: Site Work D. SECTION 02060: Demolition E. SECTION 02100: Site Preparation F. SECTION 02200: Earthwork

1.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Develop and follow an Erosion and Sedimentation Prevention Plan and submit periodic inspection reports.

B. Do not begin clearing, grading, or other work involving disturbance of ground surface cover until applicable permits have been obtained; furnish all documentation required to obtain applicable permits.

C. Provide to Owner a Performance Bond covering erosion and sedimentation preventive measures only, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the cost of erosion and sedimentation control work.

D. Timing: Put preventive measures in place as soon as possible after disturbance of surface cover and before precipitation occurs.

E. Storm Water Runoff: Control increased storm water runoff due to disturbance of surface cover due to construction activities for this project.

1. Prevent runoff into storm and sanitary sewer systems, including open drainage channels, in excess of actual capacity or amount allowed by authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is less.

2. Anticipate runoff volume due to the most extreme short term and 24-hour rainfall events that might occur in 25 years.

F. Erosion On Site: Minimize wind, water, and vehicular erosion of soil on project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Control movement of sediment and soil from temporary stockpiles of soil.

2. Prevent development of ruts due to equipment and vehicular traffic.

3. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to Owner.

G. Erosion Off Site: Prevent erosion of soil and deposition of sediment on other properties caused by water leaving the project site due to construction activities for this project.

1. Prevent windblown soil from leaving the project site.

2. Prevent tracking of mud onto public roads outside site.

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3. Prevent mud and sediment from flowing onto sidewalks and pavements.

4. If erosion occurs due to non-compliance with these requirements, restore eroded areas at no cost to Owner.

H. Sedimentation of Waterways On Site: Prevent sedimentation of waterways on the project site, including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, open drainage ways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.

1. If sedimentation occurs, install or correct preventive measures immediately at no cost to

Owner; remove deposited sediments; comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. If sediment basins are used as temporary preventive measures, pump dry and remove deposited sediment after each storm.

I. Sedimentation of Waterways Off Site: Prevent sedimentation of waterways off the project site, including rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, open drainage ways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.

1. If sedimentation occurs, install or correct preventive measures immediately at no cost to

Owner; remove deposited sediments; comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

J. Open Water: Prevent standing water that could become stagnant.

K. Maintenance: Maintain temporary preventive measures until permanent measures have been established.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Follow the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and BMP Sequence.

1. Include:

a. Rock Construction Entrance (RCE)

b. Orange Construction Fence (OCF)

c. Topsoil Stockpiles (TS)

d. Concrete Washout

e. Pump Water Filter Bag

f. Coffer Dam with Liner

g. Compost Filter Sock (CFS)

h. Erosion Control Blanketing

i. Temporary and Permanent Seed Mixes

j. Lime, Fertilizer and Mulch

k. Riprap slope protection (R-4 Stone and Geotech Fabric)

B. Inspection Reports: Submit report of each inspection; identify each preventive measure, indicate condition, and specify maintenance or repair required and accomplished.

PART 3 EXECUTION

2.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine site and identify existing features that contribute to erosion resistance; maintain such existing features to greatest extent possible.

2.02 PREPARATION

A. Schedule work so that soil surfaces are left exposed for the minimum amount of time.

2.03 SCOPE OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES

A. In all cases, if permanent erosion resistant measures have been installed temporary preventive measures are not required.

B. Rock Construction Entrance: As detailed on drawings.

C. Orange Construction Fence: As detailed on drawings.

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D. Topsoil Stockpiles: As detailed on drawings.

E. Concrete Washout: As detailed on drawings.

F. Pump Water Filter Bag: As detailed on drawings.

G. Coffer Dam: As detailed on drawings.

H. Compost Filter Sock: As detailed on drawings.

I. Erosion Control Blanket: As detailed on drawings J. Temporary and Permanent Seed Mixes K. Rip-Rap: As detailed on drawings.

L. Lime: As detailed on drawings.

M. Fertilizer: As detailed on drawings.

N. Temporary Seeding: As detailed on drawings.

O. Permanent Seeding: As detailed on drawings.

P. Mulching: As detailed on drawings.

2.04 MAINTENANCE

A. Inspect preventive measures weekly, within 24 hours after the end of any storm that produces

0.5 inches or more rainfall at the project site, and daily during prolonged rainfall.

B. Repair deficiencies immediately.

C. Clean out temporary sediment control structures weekly and relocate soil on site.

D. Place sediment in appropriate locations on site; do not remove from site.

2.05 CLEAN UP

A. Remove temporary measures after permanent measures have been installed, unless permitted to remain by Architect.

B. Clean out temporary sediment control structures that are to remain as permanent measures.

C. Where removal of temporary measures would leave exposed soil, shape surface to an acceptable grade and finish to match adjacent ground surfaces.

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SECTION 017123: FIELD ENGINEERING

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Field engineering services by Contractor.

B. Land surveying services by Contractor.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A. Specific services listed in this section are in addition to, and do not supersede, general

Execution and Closeout Requirements.

B. Sole responsibility for establishing all locations, dimensions and levels of items of work.

C. Sole responsibility for provision of all materials required to establish and maintain benchmarks and control points, including batter boards, grade stakes, structure elevation stakes, and other items.

D. Keeping a transit, theodolite, or TST (total station theodolite with electronic distance measurement device); leveling instrument; and related implements such as survey rods and other measurement devices, at the project site at all times.

E. Provision of facilities and assistance necessary for Architect to check lines and grade points placed by Contractor.

1. Performance of excavation or embankment work until after all cross-sectioning necessary for determining payment quantities for Unit Price work have been completed and accepted by Architect.

F. Preparation and maintenance of daily reports of activity on the work. Submission of reports containing key progress indicators and job conditions to Architect.

1. Major equipment and materials installed as part of the work.

2. Location of areas in which construction was performed.

3. Work performed, including field quality control measures and testing.

4. Weather conditions.

5. Instructions received from Architect or Owner, if any.

G. Preparation and maintenance of professional-quality, accurate, well organized, legible notes of all measurements and calculations made while surveying and laying out the work.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. FGDC-STD-007.1 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards - Part 1: Reporting

Methodology; 1998.

B. FGDC-STD-007.2 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards - Part 2: Standards for

Geodetic Networks; 1998.

C. FGDC-STD-007.4 - Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards - Part 4: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities Measurement; 2002.

D. State Plane Coordinate System for the State in which the Project is located.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate number of skilled and thoroughly-trained workers to perform the work of this section in a timely and comprehensive manner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify layout information shown on drawings in relation to property survey and existing benchmarks.

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B. Notify Owner’s representative and Landscape Architect of discrepancies immediately in writing before proceeding to lay out work.

C. Locate and protect existing benchmarks, base lines, and demarcations. Preserve permanent reference points during construction.

3.02 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Maintain field office files, drawings, specifications, and record documents.

B. Coordinate field engineering services with Contractor's subcontractors, installers, and suppliers as appropriate.

C. Prepare layout and coordination drawings for construction operations.

D. Check and coordinate the work for conflicts and interferences, and immediately advise Architect and Owner of all discrepancies of which Contractor is aware.

E. Cooperate as required with Architect and Owner in observing the work and performing field inspections.

F. Review and coordinate work on a regular basis with shop drawings and Contractor's other submittals.

G. Check the location, line and grade of every major element as the work progresses. Notify the

Architect when deviations from required lines or grades exceed allowable tolerances. Include in such notifications a thorough explanation of the problem, and a proposed plan and schedule for remedying the deviation. Do not proceed with remedial work without Owner’s concurrence of the remediation plan.

3.03 LAND SURVEYING

A. General: Follow standards for geospatial positioning accuracy.

1. FGDC-STD-007.1 as amended by Authority Having Jurisdiction.

2. FGDC-STD-007.2 as amended by Authority Having Jurisdiction.

3. FGDC-STD-007.4 as amended by Authority Having Jurisdiction.

B. Coordinate survey data with the State Plane Coordinate System of the State in which the Project is located.

C. Contractor is responsible for the restoration of all property corners and control monuments damaged or destroyed by construction-related activities. Any disturbed monuments must be replaced at Contractor’s expense by a surveyor licensed in the State in which the Project is located, and approved by the Architect.

3.04 RECORDS

A. Maintain at the Site a complete and accurate log of control and survey work as it progresses.

1. Organize and record survey data in accordance with recognized professional surveying standards, Laws and Regulations, and prevailing standards of practice in the State in which the Project is located. Record Contractor's surveyor's original field notes, computations, and other surveying data in Contractor-furnished hard-bound field books. Contractor is solely responsible for completeness and accuracy of survey work, and completeness and accuracy of survey records, including field books. Survey records,(including field books) may be rejected by Owner due to failure to organize and maintain survey records in a manner that allows reasonable and independent verification of calculations, and/or allows identification of elevations, dimensions, and grades of the work.

2. Illegible notes or data, and erasures on any page of field books, are unacceptable. Do not submit copied notes or data. Corrections by ruling or lining out errors will be unacceptable unless initialed by the surveyor. Violation of these requirements may require re-surveying the data questioned by Landscape Architect.

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SECTION 017419: CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Owner requires that this project generates the least amount of trash and waste possible.

B. Employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible due to error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, contamination, or other factors.

C. Minimize trash/waste disposal in landfills; reuse, salvage, or recycle as much waste as economically feasible.

D. Contractor Reporting Responsibilities: Submit periodic Waste Disposal Reports; report landfill disposal, incineration, recycling, salvage, and reuse regardless of to whom the cost or savings accrues; use the same units of measure on required reports.

E. Methods of trash/waste disposal that are not acceptable are:

1. Burning on the project site.

2. Burying on the project site.

3. Other illegal dumping or burying.

F. Regulatory Requirements: Contractor is responsible for knowing and complying with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Federal, state and local requirements, pertaining to legal disposal of all construction and demolition waste materials; see plan drawings.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Waste prevention requirements related to delivery, storage, and handling and off-hauled fill and imported fill; see plan drawings.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; not contaminated with oils, solvents, caulk, or the like.

B. Construction and Demolition Waste: Solid wastes typically including building materials, packaging, trash, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

C. Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity or reactivity.

D. Nonhazardous: Exhibiting none of the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity, or reactivity.

E. Nontoxic: Neither immediately poisonous to humans nor poisonous after a long period of exposure.

F. Recyclable: The ability of a product or material to be recovered at the end of its life cycle and remanufactured into a new product for reuse by others.

G. Recycle: To remove a waste material from the project site to another site for remanufacture into a new product for reuse by others.

H. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstituting solid waste and other discarded materials for the purpose of using the altered form. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste.

I. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

J. Reuse: To reuse construction waste material in some manner on the project site.

K. Salvage: To remove waste material from the project site to another site for resale or reuse by others.

L. Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by storm or well production run-off water.

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1.04 SUBMITTALS

1. Landfill/Off-Haul Disposal: Include the following information:

a. Identification of material.

b. Identification of the site with an approved E&S Plan the materials are being hauled too.

2. Material Reused on Project: Include the following information for each:

a. Identification of material and how it was used in the project.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

A. See plan drawings for trash/waste prevention procedures related to demolition, cutting and patching, installation, protection, and cleaning.

3.02 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. Instruction: Provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, and recycling, salvage, reuse, and return methods to be used by all parties at the appropriate stages of the project.

B. Meetings: Discuss trash/waste management goals and issues at project meetings.

1. Preconstruction meeting.

2. Regular job-site meetings.

C. Facilities: Provide specific facilities for separation and storage of materials for recycling, salvage, reuse, return, and trash disposal, for use by all contractors and installers.

1. Provide containers as required.

2. Provide adequate space for pick-up and delivery and convenience to subcontractors.

3. Keep recycling and trash/waste bin areas neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials.

D. Hazardous Wastes: Separate, store, and dispose of hazardous wastes according to applicable regulations.

E. Recycling: Separate, store, protect, and handle at the site identified recyclable waste products in order to prevent contamination of materials and to maximize recyclability of identified materials. Arrange for timely pickups from the site or deliveries to recycling facility in order to prevent contamination of recyclable materials.

F. Reuse of Materials On-Site: Set aside, sort, and protect separated products in preparation for reuse.

G. Salvage: Set aside, sort, and protect products to be salvaged for reuse off-site.

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SECTION 02000: SITE WORK

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. These general site work requirements apply to all site work operations and apply to their respective sections herein.

B. Furnish all required labor, material, transportation, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary for the complete and satisfactory construction of each respective section herein.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, rules, and regulations regarding materials, methods of work, and disposal of excess and waste materials.

B. Obtain and pay for all required inspections, permits, certificates, licenses, tests, taxes, and fees. Provide notices required by governmental authorities. File drawings necessary to obtain permits. Schedule necessary inspections and tests. Submit certificates of inspection and approval upon completion of work.

C. Materials and methods of construction shall comply with the following applicable standards:

1. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408, most current edition.

2. American Concrete Institute (ACI).

3. American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA).

4. Asphalt Institute (AI).

5. American Institute of Steel Construction. (AISC).

6. American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC).

7. American Sod Producers Association (ASPA).

8. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

9. American Water Works Association (AWWA).

10. Brick Institute of America (BIA).

11. Indiana Limestone Institute of America (ILI): Indiana Limestone Handbook.

12. Marble Institute of America (MIA).

13. National Crushed Stone Association (NCSA).

14. National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA): TEK Bulletins.

15. National Crushed Stone Association (NCSA).

16. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

17. National Forest Products Association (NFPA).

18. Pennsylvania Code, Title 25, Environmental Protection, Chapters 102, 105 and

106.

D. Provide and pay for engineering testing and inspections during applicable work operations.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide samples of all materials proposed for substitution and applicable to the work scheduled upon request of landscape architect. All materials shall comply with their respective standards. Submit manufacturers’ product data, specifications, and installation instructions for factory-fabricated items, including paint products.

B. Upon work acceptance, submit written operating and maintenance data. Provide format and contents as directed by the landscape architect.

C. Submit seed vendor's, sod growers, and plant inspection certificates for applicable work.

D. Submit shop drawings for erected items. Include plan, elevations, and details of sections and connections. Show anchorage and accessory items.

E. Submit material samples for all items requested by the landscape architect.

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1.04 EXISTING SURFACE AND UTILITY CONDITIONS

A. Bidders shall visit site prior to bidding and assume full responsibility for visual observation of existing conditions.

B. Contractor shall check and verify existing grades and conditions prior to start of work.

Report discrepancies to landscape architect.

C. No responsibility is assumed by the Owner, landscape architect, or the landscape architect's Consultants for accuracy of topographic information provided on drawings.

1.05 SUBSURFACE DATA

A. If soil boring locations are indicated on the drawings, a report containing data obtained from subsurface investigation will be available for examination by Bidders upon request.

B. Data obtained from subsurface investigation is the best representation of factual information available at this time. Bidders are to examine this data prior to bidding and draw their own conclusions.

C. No claim for additional compensation or extension of contract time will be allowed on account of subsurface conditions consistent with the data contained in the above reference report.

D. No responsibility is assumed by Owner, landscape architect, or the landscape architect's Consultants for the accuracy of subsurface data provided

1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Locate and identify existing underground and overhead services and utilities within contract limit work areas. Provide adequate means of protection of utilities and services designated to remain. Repair utilities or works of other Contractors damaged during site work operations at Contractor's expense.

B. Arrange for disconnection, disconnect and seal, or cap all utilities and services designated to be removed before start of site work operations. Perform all work in accordance with the requirements of the applicable utility company or agency involved.

Coordinate the work required with other divisions.

C. When uncharted or incorrectly charted underground piping or other utilities and services are encountered during site work operations, promptly notify the landscape architect and then appropriate utility Contractor or applicable utility company immediately to obtain procedure directions. Cooperate with the applicable utility company in maintaining active services in operation.

D. Locate, protect, and maintain benchmarks, monuments, control points, and project engineering reference points. Re-establish disturbed or destroyed items at Contractor's expense.

E. Perform site work operations and the removal of debris and waste materials to assure minimum interference with streets, walks, and other adjacent facilities.

F. Obtain governing authorities written permission when required to close or obstruct street, walks, and adjacent facilities. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways when required by governing authorities.

G. Control dust caused by the work. Dampen surfaces as required. Comply with pollution control regulations of governing authorities.

H. Protect existing trees, lawns, and other services or facilities on site and adjacent to the site from damage caused by site work operations. Replace paving, curbing, lawns, landscaping, and all finished surfaces removed to install underground work, except where new surfaces are provided as part of the work. Cost of repair and restoration of damaged items at Contractor's expense. Exhibit care to clear root zones of trees scheduled to remain. Where utility trenching is required within root zones, cleanly cut damaged roots and hand dig/tunnel through root zones within drip line of tree.

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I. Protect and maintain lights, utility poles, utility services, traffic signal control boxes, curb boxes, valves, and other services, except items designated for removal. Remove or coordinate the removal of traffic signs, parking meters, and postal mailboxes with the applicable governmental agency. Provide for temporary relocation when required to maintain facilities and services in operation during construction work.

J. The Owner may occupy the premises and adjacent facilities during the entire period of construction. Perform site work operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Owner's use of the premises and conduct of his normal operations.

K. Do not close off public/Owner use of facilities until completion of a stage of construction will provide alternative usage. Conduct operations to assure least inconvenience to public/Owner.

L. Provide necessary hose and watering equipment required for applicable work.

M. Suspend construction for items that are affected by cold weather.

N. Cutting and Patching:

1. Cut through concrete and masonry with core drills. Jackhammers not permitted.

2. Materials and finishes for patching shall match existing cut surface materials and finish. Exercise special care to provide patching openings in concrete water-tight.

O. Provide and pay for portable electric generators to meet temporary electrical needs during construction operations.

P. Provide temporary barricades and warning lights as required for protection of project work and public safety.

Q. Promptly notify the landscape architect of unexpected sub-surface conditions.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver all materials in the manufacturers’ original packaging with tags and labels intact and legible.

B. Handle and store materials to prevent damage, deterioration, and rust.

C. Exercise care to prevent damage to installed materials and works.

D. Stack materials off ground to ensure proper drainage and ventilation.

E. Stockpile and handle aggregates to prevent mixing with foreign materials.

F. Provide secure, locked storage for fixtures, controls, and similar components that cannot be immediately replaced, to prevent installation delays.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. Unless noted otherwise in a specific section, upon acceptance of work, provide a one-year written warranty against defects in products and workmanship. Provide recommended maintenance procedures for applicable work completed.

B. Promptly replace and/or repair all defects found within warranty period.

C. Warranty shall include responsibility for removal and replacement of work that conceals defective underground work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Comply with sections that apply to work proposed.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Examine the areas and conditions under which site work is performed. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

B. Consult the records and drawings of adjacent work and of existing services and utilities that may affect site work operations.

3.02 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL

A. Stockpile, haul from site, and legally dispose of waste materials, including trash and debris. Excess clean fill, organic material, and rock shall be disposed of on the property.

Spoil areas shall be stabilized in accordance with Chapter 102 requirements.

B. The contractor shall not illegally bury, dump, or discharge any building material or wastes at the site.

C. Continuously maintain disposal route clear, clean, and free of debris. Hose off roadways, streets, and pavements to control dust.

D. On-site burning of combustible materials is not permitted.

3.03 CLEANING

A. Maintain site in a clean workable condition during construction operations. Clean up debris, discarded bags, boxes, containers, and cuttings on a regular periodic basis.

B. Upon completion of site work, remove tools and equipment. Provide site clear, clean, free of debris, and suitable for site work operations.

C. Flush clean site drainage and water piping structures and fixtures. Remove all silt, trash, and debris just prior to acceptance of work.

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SECTION 02060: DEMOLITION

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Perform earth, structure, and vegetation demolition work as shown and specified in drawings.

A. Contractor qualifications: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in demolition of structures, walls, earth, fencing, storm and electric systems, and gravel and asphalt parking areas of comparable size and location.

B. Provide a schedule indicating proposed demolition methods, operations and sequence for review and acceptance before start of the work. Include termination or continuation of utility services required by project conditions.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit utility services termination certificates.

B. Submit copies of demolition notices and permits.

C. Submit demolition procedures and sequence schedule.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Protection: Perform demolition work to prevent injury or damage to adjacent buildings, structures, other facilities, and the general public.

1. Provide necessary barricades, warning lights, and enclosures for public and worker safety; this includes temporary orange construction fencing shown in the plan drawings.

2. Provide necessary shoring and bracing for support of structures, trenches, or holes scheduled for demolition and for protection of adjacent structures and facilities that will remain.

3. Promptly repair damage to adjacent structures and facilities caused by demolition operations. Cost of repair at Contractor's expense.

B. Existing utility services: Notify applicable utility company and obtain approval for terminating existing utility services.

1. Disconnect, seal, or cap utility services for each structure scheduled for demolition. Perform work in accordance with applicable utility company requirements.

2. Identify utility service terminations on project record documents. Place markers to indicate location of disconnected utility services below grade.

C. Traffic: Do not close or obstruct streets, sidewalks, and passageways without proper authorization.

1. Provide a safe passage for the public around the demolition work area. Provide alternate routes or erect temporary covered walkways acceptable to local authorities.

2. Perform demolition work and removal of demolished materials to assure minimum interference with streets, sidewalks, walkways, and adjacent facilities.

D. Explosives: Use of explosives not permitted.

E. Existing conditions: The Owner assumes no responsibility for the actual condition of structure(s) scheduled for demolition.

F. Extermination: Provide necessary treatment for vermin and rodent control. Comply with governing health regulations.

G. Occupancy: Areas scheduled for demolition will be evacuated before start of demolition work.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Materials and equipment: As selected by the Contractor, except as indicated.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine the site. Verify extent of demolition work required and condition of structure(s) scheduled for demolition.

3.02 DEMOLITION

A. Sprinkle demolished materials to control dirt and dust. Comply with local regulations for environmental protection and pollution control. Avoid flooding, contaminated run-off, and icing.

B. Perform demolition by methods of Contractor's choice, in accordance with governing regulations.

C. Break concrete and masonry into sections less than 3'-0" in any dimension.

D. Remove all walls, structures, fencing and concrete construction as described in the drawings. Please note that portions of the existing lighting and electric system are to be reused.

E. Remove all below-grade wood, organic material, and metal construction within demolition area, as shown on the drawings.

F. Fill voids so that final grade is achieved at the elevations shown in the drawing and positive stormwater flow is maintained. Fill shall be clean earth free of wood, metal, and organic materials. Refer to material details in the drawings to provide surfaces and equipment which achieve final grade from rough grading. Clean earth fill material shall be placed in compacted layers not exceeding 6" in loose depth. Compact each layer of earth fill to a density of 100% at optimum moisture content in accordance with ASTM D698, Standard Proctor Method.

G. Grade compacted surface to meet adjacent grades and provide proper surface drainage.

Provide uniform levels and slopes.

3.03 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. Stockpile, haul from site, and legally dispose of demolished materials. Accumulation is not permitted.

B. Continuously maintain disposal routes clear, clean, and free of debris.

C. On-site burning of combustible demolished materials is not permitted.

3.04 CLEANING

A. Upon completion of structure demolition work, clean areas within contract limits and remove tools and equipment. Provide site clear, clean, free of demolished materials, and suitable for site work operations.

3.05 SALVAGED MATERIALS

A. Remove, store, protect, and reinstall all items noted on drawing.

B. Remove and turn over to the Owner all items noted on drawing.

C. Materials, items, and equipment not scheduled for reinstallation or salvaged for Owner's use are property of the Contractor. Remove demolished materials from the site as work progresses. Storage and sale of Contractor's salvage items on site is not permitted.

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SECTION 02100: SITE PREPARATION

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Perform site preparation work as shown and as applicable to field conditions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Materials and equipment: As selected by the Contractor, except as indicated.

B. Tree protection: Snow fencing or methods and materials shall be acceptable to the landscape architect.

C. Tree wound paint: Bituminous, antiseptic tree wound paint formulated for use on damaged plant tissues.

D. Herbicides: Approved by the landscape architect and registered with the Environmental

Protection Agency.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING

A. Locate and suitably identify trees and improvements indicated to remain.

B. Clear and grub areas within contract limits as required for site access and execution of the work.

C. Remove trees, plants, undergrowth, other vegetation, and debris, except items indicated to remain. Strip weeds, grass, concrete, pavement, guiderail, etc.

1. Fell trees in a manner to prevent injury to adjacent facilities and to trees scheduled to remain.

2. Use hand methods for grubbing inside the drip line of trees to remain. Strip grass materials to a maximum depth of 1" under tree canopies. Carefully till or scarify existing grade to a depth of 1".

3. Remove stumps and roots to a clear depth of 36" below subgrade. Remove stumps and roots to their full depth within 5'-0" of underground structures, utility lines, footings, and paved areas.

4. Treat stumps over 4" in diameter with herbicide to prevent regrowth. Apply in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Protect remaining adjacent vegetation from herbicide damage.

D. Protect existing trees scheduled to remain against injury or damage, including cutting, breaking, or skinning of roots, trunks or branches; smothering by stockpiled construction materials, excavated materials or vehicular traffic within branch spread. Fire is not permitted under or near trees and vegetation to remain.

1. Protect designated trees with a temporary wood snow fence, high visibility barricade plastic fencing, or tree protection fence as noted. Provide a minimum 5'-0" radius from center of tree trunk. 1Enclosure area to be located at the canopy drip line in tree mass areas not specifically indicated for individual enclosures. The landscape architect shall have final approval for enclosure size and location. The enclosures shall remain in place until final landscaping operations occur.

2. Water trees and other vegetation as required to maintain their health during the course of construction operations.

3. Repair trees scheduled to remain and damaged by construction operations in a manner acceptable to the landscape architect. Repair damaged trees promptly to prevent progressive deterioration caused by damage.

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4. Replace trees scheduled to remain and damaged beyond repair by construction operations, as determined by the landscape architect, with trees of similar size and species. Cost for tree replacement shall be determined in accordance with the Tree Evaluation Formula as described in "A Guide to the Professional Evaluation of Landscape Trees, Specimen Shrubs, and Evergreens" published by the International Society of Arboriculture.

3.02 STRIPPING TOPSOIL

A. Strip topsoil to its full depth at all areas to be regraded, resurfaced, or paved within the contract limit work area.

B. Stop topsoil stripping a sufficient distance from trees designated to remain to prevent damage to the root system.

C. Stockpile topsoil in a location acceptable to the landscape architect, for use in finish grading and preparation of areas to be vegetated.

3.03 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. Remove existing site improvements within contract limits as indicated on plans in manners acceptable to the landscape architect.

B. Remove existing sidewalks, curbs, and paving, including all base material, as required to accommodate new construction. Cut existing sidewalks, curbs, and paving in neat, straight lines to provide uniform, even transition from new to adjacent existing work. Cut back existing surfaces a sufficient distance to permit installation of new work.

C. Leave below grade voids open and clean. Fill materials will be provided and grading performed under Section 02200.

D. Existing materials: Paving base materials where indicated, may remain in place.

3.04 SALVAGED MATERIALS

A. Remove, store, protect, and reinstall items as directed by the landscape architect.

B. Materials, items, and equipment that are not scheduled for reinstallation or salvaged for the Owner's use are the property of the Contractor. Remove cleared materials from the site as the work progresses. Storage and sale of Contractor's salvage items on site is not permitted.

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SECTION 02200: EARTHWORK

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Perform all earthwork as shown on drawings and/or is incidental to the construction of the Project.

B. It is the landscape architect’s intent that there will be a balance of on-site cut and fill.

Alterations to the grading plan required to achieve this are subject to the landscape architect’s approval. It is the Contractor's responsibility to import all required fill and topsoil required, or to properly dispose of all excess fill by off-haul to a site meeting local code.

C. Final grades adjacent to pave, footings, and landscape items shall be flush with edges, drain positively away, unless otherwise indicated in the plans, and achieve growth per the approved drawings.

1.02 ENGINEERING

A. Employ a Professional Surveyor registered in the state of the project to layout and establish all lines and grades required to execute the work.

B. Erect and maintain control points as required.

C. At completion of work, in addition to the requirements of Section 02000, Article 1.03, provide landscape architect with a certification from Professional Surveyor that lines, grades and elevations of work as completed are in accordance with Contract Documents.

If field conditions necessitate any adjustment of lines, grades or elevations, Contractor to furnish landscape architect with a complete record of all such adjustments.

D. All engineering and surveying costs to be paid by Contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. All topsoil, fill, and backfill material is subject to testing and inspection. Provide additional imported topsoil and fill as required to complete the work.

B. On-site fill: Clean soil or soil-rock mixture free of foreign materials, organic material, and debris. Suitable excavated materials removed to accommodate new construction may be used for fill, subject to landscape architect’s approval.

C. Imported fill: Clean natural clay subsoil, free of foreign matter, large rocks, organic material, and debris. Notify the landscape architect a minimum 10 working days before using imported fill. Designate borrow area. Sample and test as directed by the landscape architect.

D. Stone subbase: #2A modified stone course aggregate complying with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards (Publication 408, Section 703.2(c) table C; most current edition.).

E. Topsoil: natural, friable, fertile soil characteristic of productive soil in the vicinity, reasonably free of stones, clay lumps, roots, and other foreign matter.

F. Proposed topsoil material shall be acceptable to the landscape architect. Obtain approval from landscape architect prior to installation.

G. Other materials required for proper completion of work: As selected by Contractor and acceptable to landscape architect.

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3.01 SITE GRADING

A. Perform grading within contract limits, including adjacent transition areas, to new elevations, levels, profiles, and contours indicated. Provide subgrade surfaces parallel to finished surface grades. Provide uniform levels and slopes between new elevations and existing grades.

B. Grade surfaces to assure areas drain away from structures and to prevent ponding and pockets of surface drainage. Provide subgrade surfaces free from irregular surface changes and as follows:

1. Rough grading: Plus or minus 0.10 ft. subgrade tolerance. The finish required will be that ordinarily obtained from either blade-grader or scraper operations.

2. Provide subgrade surface free of exposed boulders or stones exceeding 4" in greatest dimension in paved areas and 2" in seeded areas.

3. Fill all areas of settlement to proper grade before subsequent construction.

4. Subbase : Provide subbase in compliance with Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation Publication 408, most current edition.

5. Asphalt areas: Provide superpave in compliance Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation Publication 408, most current edition.

C. Grading at existing trees to remain:

1. Perform grading within branch spread of existing trees to remain by hand methods to elevations indicated.

3.02 EXCAVATING

A. Excavate for structures to elevations and dimensions shown. Extend excavation a sufficient distance from foundations to permit placing and removal of formwork, installation of materials, services, and inspection. Hand trim foundation excavations to final grade just before concrete is placed. Remove loose, soft materials, and all organic matter. Footings shall bear on approved undisturbed bearing soil.

B. Excavate for curbs, walks, and paving to cross section, elevations, and grades indicated.

Allow for base materials.

C. Earth excavation shall include the satisfactory removal and disposal of all materials encountered, regardless of the nature of the materials, the condition of the materials at the time they are excavated, or the manner in which they were excavated, except materials classified as rock excavation.

D. Extra excavation: Obtain landscape architect's written authorization before performing extra excavation work.

3.03 SITE DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING

A. Excavate banks of trenches, as nearly vertical as possible to the line of narrow trench limit. Realign trenches to avoid the root structures of mature trees. If the alignment cannot be adjusted, excavate through large root zones by tunneling.

B. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all shoring and support plans, stamped by a licensed PA Engineer.

C. Contractor is responsible for following all OSHA requirements for excavating banks, pits, and trenches.

D. Trim and shape trench bottoms to exact line and grade, free of irregularities, lumps, and projections.

E. Provide trench dimensions as required. Allow for proper installation of services and inspection.

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F. Remove unstable material encountered below the pipe invert elevation and replace with compacted fill.

G. Install all pipes according to appropriate and applicable standards.

H. Backfill trenches in 6" compacted layers until there is a cover of not less than 24" over sewers and storm drains and 12" over other utility lines. Where pipe is specifically coated for protection against corrosion, exercise care to avoid damage to the coating. Place remaining backfill materials in 12" compacted layers. Backfill evenly on both sides of the utility line for its full depth. Provide thorough compaction of fill under pipe haunches.

I. Do not backfill against drainage and utility structures until services have been inspected.

Concrete shall have been in place for at least seven days. Mortar joints and plaster coating of masonry structures and mortar joints of precast manhole sections shall be thoroughly set and shall have been in place at least three days. Backfill shall be deposited in horizontal layers not over 8" in compacted thickness uniformly spread and compacted to the specified density.