4-C3 Technical Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01010: SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Project Description.

B. Contract Description.

C. Project Location.

D. Contractor's Use of Premises.

E. Work Sequence.

F. Special Requirements.

1.02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. WATER STREET WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION – SUPPLY/TRANSMISSION MAIN: Project generally comprises of the replacement of replacing approximately 1280 linear feet of 6-inch cast iron water main with new 8-inch ductile iron cement lined pipe by open cut.

Note: No vibratory rolling (except in trench roller) is allowed within City Limits, but the required compaction requirements will still need to be met. In addition, no Shuttle Buggies or special permission-sized loads should be driven in the City due to the age and condition of existing utilities and service connections.

Note: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to photograph and take digital video of all existing conditions within the project limits of work. This will capture small blemishes and cracks, etc. within existing pavement, concrete and building surfaces. A third-party entity will be hired by the contractor to provide this information to the City prior to the start of work.

1.03 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Abandonment and Supply/Transmission Main Construction: Contractor is responsible for the following:

1. Project Manual Division 1 – General Requirements.

2. Perform all work shown on the Drawings and described in Project Manual, Divisions 2 and 3, as applicable.

3. Furnish and install temporary facilities and controls necessary for the

Work.

4. Provide all necessary surveying and soils testing as required by the contract documents.

5. Install and maintain erosion and sedimentation control.

6. Provide water for testing and disinfection of water main.

1.04 PROJECT LOCATION

A. For project site location(s), refer to the drawings provided.

1.05 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment, and operations of workmen to within the Project site.

B. Assume full responsibility for materials stored on and off site (including materials for which the Owner has made payment).

C. Transport materials remaining at the completion of the Project for which the Owner has made payment to a storage area designated by the Owner.

D. Supply/Transmission Main: Contractor shall provide off-site stage and storage facilities.

1. Pipeline materials may not be stored along the route of the Work.

2. Additional payment will not be made for storing new products, or excavated material off-site, or its transportation to the site when it is required.

1.06 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Submit, with initial progress schedule required by Section 01300, a detailed step-by-step Work sequence which will achieve compliance with the requirements of this Section 01010.

B. Sequence construction operations to:

1. Minimize inconvenience to businesses, public facilities, and residences located adjacent to the Project.

2. Maintain continuous access to the adjacent property for its owner.

1.07 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Schedule any required interruption of utility services at times that will least affect the public. Obtain approval from Owner at least seven days prior to such utility service interruptions. If the Contractor's operations result in extended (in excess of one hour) interruption of utility services, make provisions for temporary services to properties affected by the Work. Cost of such temporary services are considered to be included in the Contract Price(s) and no extra compensation will be allowed.

B. If the nature of construction work requires temporary disruption, relocation, or modification of utility services to businesses, public facilities, or residences adjacent to the Project, provide temporary services by methods approved by the utility company and the Engineer. Cost of such temporary services shall be included in the Contract Price(s) and no extra compensation will be allowed. If the Contractor's operations result in extended (in excess of one hour) interruption of services, Owner or Engineer may direct utility company to correct such interruptions; and the utility company's costs will be charged to the Contractor.

C. In the event that utility relocations or modifications are required during the Work, make arrangements with the affected utility company to perform such relocations or modifications. Cost of such utility relocations or modifications shall be part of the Contract Price(s) and no extra compensation will paid.

D. Trenches left open shall be covered with steel plates secured to prevent movement, rattling, and/or rocking; use of plywood is not permitted.

E. Owner’s interpretation of Federal ADA guidelines shall override Contractor’s interpretation at all times.

F. Contractor shall be responsible for costs of third party inspections and, at the discretion of the Owner, PennDOT certified flagmen or Police Officers needed during performance of Work after regular work hours (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and on weekends; work may not be performed during legal holidays.

G. Contractor’s/Subcontractor’s vehicles which are unoccupied and are not needed for performance of Work shall be parked off-site at Contractor’s/ Subcontractor’s expense.

H. Contractor and its subcontractor(s) shall observe current City of Lancaster parking regulations.

I. Over-sized construction equipment (larger than an extended cab pick-up truck) shall be removed from the street at the end of each day and traffic lanes shall be restored when possible, unless prior permission is given by the Owner to do otherwise

J. Blocking of parking areas shall be coordinated and approved by the City of Lancaster Police Department. Necessary signage shall be obtained from the officer in charge of traffic and shall be posted 48 hours in advance, or as directed by the traffic officer.

K. Contractors shall contact the City of Lancaster Bureau of Water to inquire about the cost of the water prior to preparing a Bid.

L. Water service laterals repair/replacement shall be in accordance with City of Lancaster Bureau of Water requirements.

M. Sewer service laterals repair/replacement shall be in accordance with City of Lancaster Bureau of Sewer requirements.

N. Contractor will obtain the following permits and/or approvals for this Project. This listing is not guaranteed to be complete and in no way restricts or limits the number or types of permits that the Contractor may need to obtain for this Project.

These fees will be waived for all work inside of the City of Lancaster. The City of Lancaster will be responsible for obtaining all street opening permits.

a. Curb and Sidewalk Permit

O. City will obtain the Street Opening Permits for this Project at its own cost, including

PennDOT HOP.

P. Wastewater disposal plan approval from PADEP. for discharge of chlorinated water used in disinfection/testing of pipelines, structures, etc.

Q. Adhere to provisions of Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage (Act No.442) during performance of this Project. A copy of Prevailing Minimum Wage Predetermination for this Project is included in Contract Documents.

1.07.1 UTILITY OWNERS

A. This Contractor shall not operate, move, relocate, or in any way interfere with the operation of existing utilities at, near, or outside the work area without first contacting a qualified representative of the utility involved and obtaining a written approval from this representative. A list of utility owners follows.

1 Pennsylvania Power & Light Company 2 UGI – Lancaster Division 3 Verizon Pennsylvania 4 City of Lancaster 5 Comcast Cable Communications

B. See Section 02015- Regulatory Requirements for Pennsylvania General Assembly, Act No. 287 of 1974, as amended.

1.07.2 MAINTENANCE OF STATE AND LOCAL MUNICIPAL ROADS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible during the term of the Contract for the prompt and efficient removal, to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the owners of State and City roads, of any soil or other debris deposited on roads or adjacent areas as a result of the Contractor’s activities associated with the work to be performed under this Contract.

B. Any potholes, ruts or other damage to existing State and Local Municipal roads and adjacent areas which are created by the Contractor’s activities shall be immediately repaired to the satisfaction of the owner of the road, using procedures and materials approved by the owners of the road.

C. If the Contractor fails to repair or clean a road surface and adjacent areas in a timely manner or fails to repair or clean the road surface and adjacent areas to the satisfaction of the owner of the road, the owner of the road or the Owner has the right to perform the corrective work and charge the Contractor for the cost incurred.

If the Contractor fails to pay the charges, said charges will be deducted by the Owner from the contract bid price.

1.07.3 OPERATION OF EXISTING VALVES

A. Under no circumstances shall the contractor’s personnel operate valves in the Owner’s system. The Contractor shall notify the Owner of the required valves to be operated and the Owner’s personnel shall operate those valves.

1.07.4 ADJACENT PROPERTY AND RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. The Contractor shall not trespass, store material or equipment or in any other manner occupy any property outside of the construction right-of-ways, easement, construction clearing and scrubbing limits, and highway right-of-way shown on the drawings, without written permission of the Owner of the property. Any damage done by the Contractor to property outside of said work areas shall be restored immediately to the property owner’s satisfaction at the Contractor’s expense.

1.07.5 TOPOGRAPHY

A. Topography and details for the work are schematic in nature and, with the exception of dimensioned construction details are presented only for the purpose of conveying the concept and the limit of specified work. The Contractor shall verify all details in the field. The misuse of noted information for other than that indicated and subsequent suffering of damages as a result of misuse shall not be cause for any claim by the Contractor. Information is believed to be reasonably correct, but is not guaranteed.

1.07.6 SURPLUS MATERIALS REMOVED

A. Upon completion of construction, the Contractor shall remove from the site and dispose of at his own expense all surplus material, earth, rock, unsuitable material, rubbish and refuse resulting from the work in order that the site and adjacent premises will be left in a condition satisfactory to the Engineer. During the progress of the work, the area shall be kept clean and clear of debris and waste material.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to locate a satisfactory land fill area for the surplus materials.

1.07.7 CONNECTION TO EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS

A. General:

1. The work associated with the water main connection requires system down time that must be coordinated with the Engineer and Owner.

2. The work generally consists of isolating and draining the existing distribution main(s), cutting and removing the existing line as shown on the Contract drawings, installing, testing and disinfecting proposed fitting and pipe and securing into place as shown, reopening the distribution main(s) and restoring the area to full operation. A maximum of six hours will be allowed in which to install each connection.

B. Schedule of Work: The Contractor shall following the installation schedule as outline below:

1. The Contractor will not be permitted to proceed with the construction of the water main connections until he has dug test pits and determined the exact location, elevation, roundness, joint locations and type of existing pipe and its outside diameter. See Specification Section 02950 – Water Main and Drawings for other additional requirements at each connection. The excavation of test pits shall be carried out in the presence of the Engineer and such pits shall be protected and backfilled by the Contractor. The cost of test pitting shall be included in appropriate bid items.

2. Test pit data shall be submitted to the Engineer for review along with the Contractor’s connection layout drawing. The Contractor shall not order any required connection materials until the Engineer completes his review of the test pit data and approves the staking layout drawing.

3. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least seven (7) working days in advance of the time he proposes to install the connections, and shall establish with the Engineer detailed procedures to be followed in installing the connections including the sequence of construction, the day and time of the proposed shutdown of the mains and anticipated shutdown time. The Engineer reserves the right to revise the date and time required by the Contractor for the shutdown, and establish a new date and time for the shutdown based on the system conditions. The Contractor is hereby warned that the Owner reserves the right to require that the proposed connections be made at night or on a Saturday or Sunday at no additional cost to the Owner.

4. Before the start of the installation of a connection, the Contractor shall do as much work in advance as practicable, including bolting pieces of pipe and valves together, prior to actually shutting down the main and shall have all necessary tools, equipment, materials and labor on hand at the start of the work.

5. Once the existing main is isolated, the work shall be continuous until water service is restored.

1.07.8 BLASTING

A. No blasting will be permitted on this project.

1.07.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements to provide Record Drawings as described in Section1700, “Contract Closeout”. The Contractor is advised that final payment will be withheld pending receipt of complete and accurate reproducible Record Drawings.

1.07.10 PRIVATE PROPERTY IMPACTS

A. Private Property: Any privately owned property such as mailboxes, signs, fences, etc., that must be removed for construction shall be replaced immediately following installation of the pipeline. The Owners of said property are to be notified of the time and duration that the property is to be removed. The contractor shall remove, replace and store the property items at their respective Owner’s request. Any property damage shall be repaired, replaced, and restored in the same location and in equal to or better condition as before the damage occurred at the Contractor’s expense. Contractor will be responsible for maintaining access to property during construction except when necessary to hinder access. I.e. actively digging at the driveway.

1.07.11 WASTEWATER DISPOSAL PLAN

A. The Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all wastewater generated as a part of the construction.

1.08 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO REPRESENTATION

A. Prior to commencing with the Work, Contractor shall photograph and video record pre-construction conditions at each project and submit (2) sets to the City. Photographs shall be in high resolution digital format (JPEG), and provided on CD or DVD. Video recordings shall be in DVD-Video format playable in a consumer grade DVD movie player.

1. Information shown for the site shall include, but not be limited to building foundations, building exteriors, alleys, streets, driveways, sidewalks, exterior stairs, curbs, ditches, walls, fences, decks, patios and other surface physical features, visible utilities and adjacent structures as applicable.

2. The purpose of the photographs/recording are to document existing conditions and to provide a fair measure of required restoration.

3. Any areas not readily visible for photographs/recording shall be described in detail. Unless otherwise approved by Engineer, photo-documentation/video recording shall not be performed during inclement weather, or when surfaces are partially, or totally covered with snow, ice, leaves etc.

4. The original photographs/video shall be submitted to the Engineer accompanied by a detailed log of the documented photographs and the contents of each video recording. The log shall include location descriptions with corresponding station numbers to facilitate the quick location of information contained on the photographs/video.

5. One set of the photographs/video recordings will be maintained by the City during construction and may be viewed by the Contractor upon request. Upon final acceptance, the photographs/video will become the property of the Owner.

B. Additional Video Requirements:

1. Temporary lighting shall be provided as necessary to properly tape areas where natural lighting is insufficient (shadows etc.).

2. The records shall include an audio soundtrack to provide the following information:

a. Detailed description of location being viewed referenced to Contract

Drawings (i.e., building designation, street location, etc.).

b. Direction (N, S, E, W, looking up, looking down, etc.) of camera view.

c. Date, time, temperature, environmental conditions at time of taping

C. Photo-documentation and video recording shall be performed by a third party entity thoroughly trained and experienced in producing photographic and video records for the construction industry.

D. Extent of recording will be established during the pre-construction conference.

E. Costs associated with video records shall be included in the Contract Price.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. SCHEDULE / TIME OF COMPLETION

Notice to proceed shall be issued by the Owner within 10 days of the fully signed Contract. All water main and service work to be completed and installed by November 15, 2026. Restoration work must be completed by April 30, 2027.

B. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Failure to meet any of the deadlines given under the heading “SCHEDULE / TIME OF COMPLETION” for this project by the given dates will result in liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) of $1000.00 per day until the segment of the project is complete.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01025: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values.

B. Applications for Payment.

C. Payment for Tests and Inspections.

D. Products Stored on Project Site.

E. Measurement and Payment.

1.02 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Current Payments: Payments will be made as stated in the Agreement and at the Unit and/or Lump Sum Price(s) bid in the Proposal.

1. Use format that can later be used as Application for Payment.

B. Incidental Costs:

1. Include in appropriate pay items cost for:

a. Labor

b. Equipment

c. Transportation

d. Record Document preparation

e. Bonds and insurance

f. Tools

g. Worker’s Compensation

h. Shop Drawing Submittals

i. Licenses

j. Permits

k. Taxes

l. General Overhead

m. Disinfection of Water Mains, Tanks, and Structures

n. Profits

o. All other expenses necessary for prosecution of the work

p. Materials

2. Tests: Incidental to the appropriate pay items

a. Laboratory and Shop Tests

b. Hydrostatic and Leakage Tests

c. Concrete

d. Material and Equipment Tests

e. Disinfection of pipe

f. Flushing the pipe and safe disposal of chlorine bearing water including dechlorination when required.

g. Furnishing and installing underground marker tape for all pipes.

3. Include within each line item a directly proportional amount of

Contractor's overhead and profit.

1.03 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit two copies of Application for Payment at times specified in Paragraphs

14.2 and 14.12 of the General Conditions.

B. Submit Application for Payment on form attached on the Bid Contract. AIA or other format forms are not acceptable.

C. Include following Contractor's signed certification on Application for Payment:

The undersigned Contractor certifies that (1) all previous progress payments received from Owner on account of Work done under the Contract have been applied to discharge in full all obligations of Contractor incurred in connection with Work covered by prior Applications for Payment numbered 1 through ___ inclusive and that such payments have been made in compliance with the Pennsylvania Prompt Pay Act, Act 142 of 1994; (2) title to all materials and equipment incorporated in said Work or otherwise listed in or covered by this Application for Payment will pass to Owner at time of payment free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests, and encumbrances (except such as covered by Bond acceptable to Owner indemnifying Owner against any such lien, claim, security interest, or encumbrance); and (3) all Work covered by this Application for Payment is in accordance with the Contract Documents and is not defective, as that term is defined in the Contract Documents.

1.04 PAYMENT FOR TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Include the costs of shop tests and shop inspections in the price of the manufactured Products, and no separate or extra payment will be made for such tests and inspections.

B. Contractor shall employ and pay for the services of an independent firm(s) to perform laboratory and field testing and inspections as required in the various Specification Sections. Obtain approval of the proposed testing and inspection firms from Engineer. Cost of such tests and inspections shall be included in the Contract Price and no separate or extra payment will be made. A copy of all testing results shall be provided to the Owner.

1.05 PRODUCTS STORED ON PROJECT SITE

A. Payment will not be made for Products suitably stored on the Project site or at another location, but not yet incorporated in the Work.

1.06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. General: Contract is a unit price Contract.

1. No additional payment will be made for removing/relocating trees, fences, signs, mailboxes, or other above or below grade physical obstacles, unless otherwise specified in this Section. These costs shall be included in the lump sum or unit price bid for each item.

2. The following costs shall also be included in the unit and lump sum prices:

a. Contractor’s profit and other expenses as allowed by the Conditions of the contract.

b. Removal/relocation of existing above or below grade physical features.

c. Transportation and disposal of construction debris and applicable fees, if any.

i. Sheeting and Shoring.

j. Temporary Paving.

k. Temporary Maintenance and coordination with property owners.

l. Demolition of old service laterals that will not be reused so that they are to be removed back to the main.

B. General: Measurement will be made at work completed in accordance with Contract Documents and Item Descriptions in this section.

C. The prices bid in the Proposal constitute complete payment for the Work of the Contract as specified in the Contract Documents, Drawings, and Specifications.

The item descriptions contained in this Section are not to be considered as all encompassing.

D. General: The prices bid in the proposal constitute complete payment for the Work of the Contract.

1. Work and services of an administrative nature, and not referenced in

Measurement and Payment statements or in Item Descriptions is considered incidental to the entire Work of the Contract and no separate or additional payment will be paid for such.

2. The Proposal Item Descriptions are not considered to be a comprehensive description of entire work involved in the Items, the necessary appurtenances equipment, adjoining or attached structures and construction features, piping systems, and materials and construction operations not mentioned in the Item Descriptions are considered incidental to the items, and as such, must be included in the applicable Bid prices.

E. Bid Item – Mobilization and Demobilization

1. At the Contract lump sum bid price

2. Mobilization and Demobilization includes:

a. Mobilization consists of the all activities and associated costs for transportation of contractor’s personnel, equipment and operating supplies to the site. Demobilization consists of all activities for transportation of personnel, equipment and supplies from the site including disassembly, removal, and site cleanup. Payment of Mobilization and Demobilization shall be paid in progress payments monthly.

F. Bid Item – General Conditions

2. General Conditions include:

a. Costs associated with Bonds and insurance, storage, erosion and sediment control. Site oversite and admin wages, tools and material delivery should be included in this item. In addition, temporary measures needed for construction, i.e. temporary lighting for night work shall be included in this bid item. Payment of General Conditions shall be paid in progress payments monthly.

G. Bid Item – Traffic Control and site logistics/safety

2. Traffic Control site logistics and safety include:

a. Costs associated with all traffic control measures. This item shall also include all safety and first aid for employees and shall include PPE for employees and for visitors. Site logistics shall include all fire protection initiatives. Payment of Traffic Control and site logistics/safety shall be paid in progress payments monthly.

H. Furnish & Install Combined Sewer Pipe (Section 02610):

1. Measurement and payment will be made from center to center of manholes or to connection with existing pipe.

2. Payment will be made at unit price bid per linear foot and shall include:

pipe; couplings for connection to existing pipe; excavation and shoring;

removal of existing pipe; dewatering; bedding and backfill of trench;

permanent pavement restoration; compaction; bypass pumping and testing. Where leakage testing is required, payment will not be made until testing has been completed and accepted by the Engineer. .

3. If rock is encountered, payment for excavation through rock will be made separately.

4. Use coupling product shown in the attached details or approved equal.

I. Furnish and Install Precast Concrete Manhole (Section 02614):

1. Measurement and payment for each at the unit price bid. Measurement will be from invert to the elevation of the existing ground at the centerline of the manhole.

2. Unit price bid will be full payment for complete manholes including:

excavation and shoring; removal of existing manholes; manhole rungs;

frame and cover; pipe openings/connections per attached details or approved equal; concrete for flowlines or encasement; bedding, backfill and pavement restoration around manhole.

3. Payment for manhole is in addition to payment for pipeline. Payment will not be made until completion of testing and acceptance by the Engineer.

4. Manhole paid complete in place.

J. House Sewer Lateral Connection (Section 02613):

1. Measurement and payment for each at the unit price bid.

2. Payment includes: excavation, connection to existing lateral, backfill, coring of new PVC gravity sewer main; insert-a-tee fitting for connection to new main (see attached details); pipe fittings, plug, testing, bedding, select material stone backfill and concrete encasement and restoration of paved surfaces.

3. All work to be performed by a Master Plumber according to the City’s Plumbing Code.

K. House Sewer Lateral Pipe(Section 02613):

1. Measurement and payment per linear foot at the unit price bid.

2. Horizontal measurement along centerline of lateral from the centerline of the main at connection to end of lateral.

3. Payment shall include: pipe; excavation and shoring; removal and disposal of excavated material; bedding and backfill to restoration depth;

pavement restoration.

L. Miscellaneous Common Excavation (Section 02200):

1. Measurement and payment per cubic yard at the unit price bid of areas located outside of the project trenching limits.

2. Includes excavation where required by Engineer and not paid under individual items.

3. Item includes any excavation for an existing sinkhole condition or to remove any previous sinkhole repairs.

4. Item includes digging for test pits as needed by the Contractor or directed by the Engineer.

M. Bid Item – Furnish and Install Ductile Iron (DI) Water Main, Complete in Place

(Section 02950)

1. At the Contract Unit Prices per linear foot (LF). Run length of fitting shall not be subtracted from LF of pipe.

2. Payment shall include excavation, removal and disposal of excavated material, furnishing and installing section of new piping/tubing, reconnection to existing water lateral, bedding, and backfill with crushed stone.

3. Includes:

a. Furnishing and installing the pipe, fittings and appurtenances.

b. Furnishing, installing and compacting Class A Bedding and cover to 6 inches above barrel of pipe.

c. Furnishing and installing concrete reaction backings and thrust blocks

d. Furnishing and installing restrained joint DI pipe and fittings where used.

e. Furnishing manufacturer’s certificates.

f. Field hydrostatic and leakage tests

g. Disinfection of pipe

h. Flushing the pipe and safe disposal of chlorine bearing water including dechlorination when required.

i. Furnishing and installing underground marker tape for all pipe.

j. Repair area of trench surface with appropriate soils, tilling, liming, fertilizing, seeding, concrete curb and sidewalk, asphalt pavement and macadam as specified on the drawings and specifications.

k. Watering, maintaining and cutting the growth of grass until accepted by the Owner and reseeding areas which do not develop a growth of grass.

l. Repair/replace existing markings on roadways when disturbed.

N. Bid Items - Furnish and install Gate Valve with Valve Box and Cover, 11.25° Bends, 22.5° Bends, 45° Bends, 90° Bends, End of Main Stub Out Caps, Tees, Crosses, sleeves, and Reducers. Complete in Place. (Section 02950)

1. At the Contract Unit Price each

2. Including but not limited to:

a. Includes furnishing and installing the valve, with valve box and cover, Bends, Stub Out Caps, Tees, crosses, & Reducer, and abandon existing valve box top and valve box assembly, respectively.

b. Class A bedding beyond pay limits of trench.

c. Furnish said item.

d. All excavation, required backfill with crushed stone.

e. Furnishing of manufacturer’s certificates.

f. Concrete reaction backing as directed by Bureau of Water inspector .

g. Repair area of trench surface with appropriate soils, tilling, liming, fertilizing, seeding, concrete curb and sidewalk, asphalt pavement and macadam as specified on the drawings and specifications.

h. Watering, maintaining and cutting the growth of grass until accepted by

i. Repair/replace existing markings on roadways when disturbed.

O. Bid Item – Reconnect Existing Hydrant, complete in place. (Section 02950)

1. At the Contract Unit Price each

2. Including but not limited to:

a. All excavation, required backfill with crushed stone.

b. Furnish and install 6 inch DI pipe and fittings from main to hydrant boot.

c. Furnish and install hydrant valve.

d. Furnish and install hydrant tee

e. Concrete break-off pad at hydrant

f. Tie rods, nuts, etc., and polyethylene wrap

g. Repair area of trench surface with appropriate soils, tilling, liming, fertilizing, seeding, concrete curb and sidewalk, asphalt pavement and macadam as specified on the drawings and specifications.

h. Watering, maintaining and cutting the growth of grass until accepted by

i. Repair/replace existing markings on roadways when disturbed.

P. Bid Item– Reconnection Laterals: (Section 02950)

1. Measurement and payment for each at the unit price bid.

2. Payment shall include excavation, removal and disposal of excavated material, furnishing and installing section of new piping/tubing, reconnection to existing water lateral, bedding, and initial backfill.

3. Backfill to restoration depth and surface restoration.

a. Repair area of trench surface with appropriate soils, tilling, liming, fertilizing, seeding, concrete curb and sidewalk, asphalt pavement and macadam as specified on the drawings and specifications.

b. Watering, maintaining and cutting the growth of grass until accepted by

c. Repair/replace existing markings on roadways when disturbed.

Q. Bid Item - Rock Excavation includes:

1. At the Contract Unit Price per cubic yard

2. For purposes of measurement, all trenches will be considered as having vertical sides and a width equal to the pipe outside diameter at the barrel plus two (2) feet. No payment will be made for excavation outside this limit or below the trench subgrade unless required in writing by the Engineer

3. Only that material that can be extracted by only hydro hammer, drill or saw.

4. Contractor shall notify the Engineer to confirm the measured area of rock that is removed prior to it being removed from the site.

5. This unit price will include all necessary equipment, tools and labor to excavate and haul the rock as well as to dispose of the rock to an approved location.

R.Miscellaneous Aggregate (Section 02221):

1. Measurement and payment per cubic yard at the unit price bid.

2. Includes backfill and compaction where required by Engineer and not paid under individual items.

S. Miscellaneous Concrete (Section 02200):

1. Measurement and payment per cubic yard at the unit price bid.

2. Includes 3,000 psi concrete placement, curing and finishing required by

Engineer and not paid under individual items.

3. Item includes any concrete necessary for sealing abandoned pipes and repairing any sinkholes.

T. Bid Item – As-Built Drawings by PA Licensed Surveyor

1. At the Contract Unit Lump Sum Price

2. Payment shall include signed and sealed approved as-builts from a

Professional Land Surveyor in the state of Pennsylvania.

3. Shall include a plan view of water lines, all fittings, valves, tees, crosses, hydrants, bends and the depth of the waterline.

U. Bid Item – Mill and overlay (Section 02510)

1. At the Contract Unit Square Yard Price

2. Price shall include milling existing material

3. Payment shall include furnishing and placing bituminous material, height adjustment of utility boxes, frames and covers, and other items within the roadway, paving notches, and sealing pavement joints.

SECTION 01040: COORDINATION

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination.

1.02 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of

Specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Do not unload or store materials or equipment where they will interfere with the progress of the Project or delay the work of other Contractors.

C. For equipment units, coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

D. Coordinate space requirements and installation work which are indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, as closely as practicable. Contractor shall utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility.

E. Coordinate completion and clean up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner's partial occupancy.

F. After final completion, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption.

1.04 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

A. Materials: As specified in Product Sections; match existing products and work for patching and extending work.

B. Close openings in exterior surfaces to protect existing work from weather and extremes of temperature and humidity.

C. Remove, cut, and patch work in a manner to minimize damage and to provide a means of restoring products and finishes to original condition.

D. Where new work abuts or aligns with existing, perform a smooth and even transition. Patched work to match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

E. When finished surfaces are cut so that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division.

F. Where a change of plane of 1/4 inch or more occurs, submit recommendation for providing a smooth transition for Engineer review and approval.

G. Patch or replace portions of existing surfaces which are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01050: FIELD ENGINEERING

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Reference and construction surveys.

B. Surveys for measurement and payment.

1.02 REFERENCE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTROL SURVEYS

A. Location of baselines with reference points and reference benchmarks are shown on the Drawings.

1. Contractor shall provide and pay for the services of a surveyor to establish construction baselines and construction benchmarks from the reference points indicated on the Drawings and for surveys to establish location of the Work.

B. Surveys shall be performed by a surveyor registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

C. Obtain approval of proposed surveyor from Engineer prior to the start of field surveys.

D. Establish and stake locations for:

1. Locations and elevations for site area including utility lines, fire hydrants, valves, service lines.

E. Prior to the start of construction, prepare and submit a drawing, prepared by the approved surveyor, certifying that the locations and elevations established by field surveys are in conformity with the Contract Documents.

F. If, during the construction surveys, Contractor discovers an apparent problem with the reference surveys, immediately report this situation to the Engineer. Do not proceed with construction until the problem has been resolved and, if required, the reference surveys have been corrected.

G. During progress of the Work, protect and preserve reference points, baselines, and benchmarks. Report to Engineer the loss or destruction of any reference points or permanent benchmarks. Replace any damaged or dislocated reference points or permanent benchmarks and certify same at Contractor's expense.

1.03 SURVEYS FOR MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. All surveying work for construction staking and as-built drawings shall be paid for by the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01200: PROJECT MEETINGS

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pre-construction conference.

B. Progress meetings.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Engineer will schedule a conference to be held prior to Contractor's commencement of the Work.

B. Attendance:

1. Owner's representatives (other than Engineer).

2. Engineer.

3. Resident Project Representative.

4. Contractor (attendance required).

5. Contractor’s Project Manager and Resident Superintendent (attendance required).

6. Major Subcontractors (attendance required).

7. Governmental agency representatives, utility representatives, and other parties who may have control of, or may be affected by, the Work.

C. Agenda Items (as applicable to the Project):

1. Designation of Contractors' supervisory personnel and phone numbers to be used in event of an emergency during non-working hours.

2. List of major Subcontractors and suppliers.

3. List of proposed Products.

4. Schedule of Shop Drawing submissions.

5. Schedule of Values.

6. Construction progress schedule and work sequencing.

7. Utility relocations.

8. Procedures for submittals; Field Orders and Change Orders; and

Applications for Payment.

9. Control points.

10. Record documents.

11. Project coordination.

12. Site security.

13. Temporary utilities.

14. Safety and first-aid procedures.

15. Environmental requirements.

D. Engineer will preside at conference and prepare minutes for distribution to participants.

1.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Engineer will schedule weekly progress meetings throughout the construction period.

B. Attendance:

1. Owner's representative (other than Engineer).

2. Engineer.

3. Resident Project Representative (attendance required).

4. Contractor.

5. Contractor’s Project Manager and Resident Superintendent (attendance required).

6. Major Subcontractors and their field superintendents (attendance required) and suppliers.

7. Others as appropriate for agenda topics for each meeting.

C. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

D. Engineer will conduct meeting and prepare minutes for distribution to participants.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SECTION 01300: SUBMITTALS

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Action on submittals.

C. Shop Drawings.

D. Product data and Samples.

E. Design calculations and Engineer reports

F. Manufacturer’ instructions.

G. Manufacturers’ certificates and warranties.

H. Construction progress schedules.

I. Construction photographs.

J. Pre-construction photographic representation.

K. Proposed products list.

L. Submittals specified in other Documents/Sections.

1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Engineer accepted form.

B. Number each submittal. Number shall consist of the following parts, each separated by a dash:

1. Contract number.

2. Five-digit Specification Section number.

3. Two-digit sequence number starting for each Specification Section with 01 and continuing with 02, 03, etc., for subsequent submittals with the same Specification Section number.

4. Use the fourth part of the number only for resubmittals. For the first resubmittal of a previous submittal, add -R1 to the previous number. For the second resubmittal, change to -R2, and so on.

As an example of the numbering process for Contract Number 1, the third submittal under Section 03300 would be numbered 1-03300-03, and the second resubmittal of this same submittal would be numbered 1-03300-03-R2.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor, or Supplier. Identify pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number(s), and Specification Section number, as appropriate.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, verification of Products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information, is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents. Stamp shall have the following format:

Approved for Contract Requirements

The Contractor's signature below indicates that this Submittal has been checked with the Drawings, Specifications, and site conditions and found to meet all requirements of same including dimensions, and that the Contractor's guarantee fully applies to the Product(s) covered.

RE: Project:

Submittal Number:

Drawing Sheet Number:

Detail Number:

Deviations from Contract Documents?

No Yes (letter attached)

By:

Signature (Contractor) Contractor's Name:

E. Submittals without Contractor’s stamp of approval will not be reviewed by Engineer and will be returned to Contractor for resubmittal. Resubmittal will be considered as No. 1 and all others will be at Contractor’s expense.

F. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and deliver to Engineer at business address. Coordinate submission of related items.

G. Submit letter which specifically identifies deviations from Contract Documents.

Identify Product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

H. Where deviations from Contract Documents will affect the Work of another Contractor, the Contractor making the submittal shall attach a letter from the other Contractor(s) stating that the deviation will either:

1. Have no effect on the other Contractor's Work; or

2. Have an effect on the other Contractor's Work and that the Contractor making the submittal has agreed to pay all extra costs associated with the deviation.

I. When a Product is shown in different locations, or is of various sizes throughout the Contract Documents, provide a single submittal for all identical/similar Products.

J. Provide space for Contractor and Engineer review stamps.

K. Revise and resubmit submittals within ten calendar days from day of receipt.

Identify all changes made since previous submittal. Where submittal must be held for coordination Engineer shall be so advised by Contractor.

L. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

M. Incomplete submittals will be returned without review and the receipt will be counted as Submittal No. 1.

1.03 ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Engineer's Action: Where action and return is required or requested, Engineer will review each submittal, mark with the action taken, and where possible return within fourteen calendar days of receipt. Where submittal must be held for coordination, Contractor will be so advised by Engineer.

B. Submittals returned with “APPROVED” action indicate that the information submitted was found to be in conformance with the design concept and in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor remains responsible for work-related errors, deviations, and discrepancies in the submittal, but may proceed with performance of the work covered by the submittal.

C. Submittals returned with “APPROVED AS NOTED” action indicate that the information submitted was found to be in conformance with the design concept and in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, provided the noted clarifications or corrections are incorporated in the Work and in the Record Documents. The Contractor remains responsible for work-related errors, deviations, and discrepancies in the submittal, but may proceed with performance of the work covered by the submittal. Resubmission of information is not required.

D. Submittals returned with “RETURNED FOR CORRECTION” action indicate that:

(1) information submitted is at least partially not in conformance with the design concept, (2) information submitted is at least partially not in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, (3) submittal is incomplete and does not include all items required by the individual Specification Sections, or

(4) certifications or computations required by the individual Specification Sections have not been included with the Shop Drawings and Product data.

Engineer will note the deficiencies or corrections required, and return the submittal to the Contractor. Performance of the work covered by the submittal shall not proceed until corrected information is submitted and approved.

E. Submittals returned with “NOT AS SPECIFIED” action indicate that the Engineer interprets the information submitted to be not in conformance with the design concept or not in compliance with the Contract Documents. This action may also indicate non-compliance with the Contractor's responsibility to review information and submit notification of deviations and discrepancies for the Engineer’s review. Performance of the work shall not proceed until new information is submitted and approved.

F. Review Action does not establish submitted information as a Contract Document, a Change Order, or authorization to deviate from the Contract Documents.

G. For all re-submittals except the first, Engineer and Engineer’s consultants will record man-hours required for review of the re-submittal. Contractor will be charged for review of such repeat re-submittals at Engineer’s (and Engineer's consultant's) current hourly rates. Charges for repeat re-submittals will be subtracted from Contractor's next progress payment.

1.04 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit two copies, one of which will be retained by Engineer.

B. Shop drawing and Product data shall be provided in both hard and electronic form.

C. After review, distribute in accordance with Article on “Submittal Procedures” above and provide copies for Record Documents described in Section 01700 - Contract Closeout.

1.05 PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

A. Submit two (2) copies, one (1) of which will be retained by the Engineer.

B. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data.

Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information unique to this Project.

C. Submit actual color and finish samples, in full range of manufacturer's selection.

D. After review, distribute in accordance with Article on “Submittal Procedures” above and provide copies for Record Documents described in Section 01700 - Contract Closeout.

1.06 DESIGN CALCULATIONS AND ENGINEER REPORTS

A. Design Calculations (only): When required by individual Specification Section, Contractor shall submit with the shop drawing submittal “Letter of Assurance” from the Product manufacturer/supplier, bearing the seal and signature of a professional engineer currently registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which shall read as follows:

As the professional engineer responsible for the design of

(insert actual item name)

I hereby certify that the design calculations include all parameters indicated in the Construction Documents. In addition, I hereby certify that the Product shop drawings have incorporated all elements of my calculations.

B. Engineer will review design calculations and Engineer’s reports (e.g., geotechnical reports) only for the following:

1. They have been sealed by a professional engineer currently registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2. Basic geometry and materials used in design conform to Contract

Documents.

3. All loads specified in the Contract Documents have been addressed.

C. Engineer’s review will not include any check of numbers, design methods or conclusions.

D. Engineer’s review of the design calculations and Engineer’s reports does not imply acceptance of numerical accuracy or of professional judgment of the design engineer.

E. The Professional Engineer who sealed the design calculations and Engineer’s reports shall retain full responsibility for the design.

1.07 MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual Specification Sections, submit manufacturers' printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for Product data.

B. Identify conflicts between manufacturers' instructions and Contract Documents.

1.08 MANUFACTURERS’ CERTIFICATES AND WARRANTIES

A. When specified in individual Specification Sections, submit manufacturers' certificates and sample warranties…