BIDDING DOCUMENTS

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

(All capitalized terms and phrases used in these Instructions shall have the meanings given thereto in the General Conditions of these SPECIFICATIONS).

1. RECEIPT OF BIDS/BID OPENING LOCATION

1.1 BIDS will be received online by the Montour Township Board of Supervisors, (hereinafter called the "OWNER"), until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time, Tuesday, December 8, 2026. The Bids will be publicly revealed at that time. The Owner will review the bids at its regularly scheduled meeting at the Montour Township Building on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

2.1 Each BID must be submitted online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com)

2.2 An electronic (scanned) copy each of the following documents, executed as required and further detailed herein, shall be submitted as the BID proposal:

A. Bid Proposal Form B. Non-Collusion Affidavit C. Equal Employment Opportunity Certifications D. Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment E. Non-Segregated Facilities Certification F. BID security in the form of a Certified Check or BID Bond with surety company Power of Attorney.

G. Statement of BIDDER's Qualifications H. Safety Guidelines and Requirements (O.S.H.A.)

I. Public Works Employment Verification Form

3. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS AND REJECTION

3.1 Each BIDDER shall submit with his BID on the form furnished for that purpose, a statement of the BIDDER'S Qualifications, his experience record in performing the type of WORK involved, and his organization and equipment available for the WORK contemplated; and, when specifically requested by the OWNER, a detailed financial statement. The OWNER shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform his obligations under the Contract, and the BIDDER shall furnish the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. The right is reserved to reject any BID where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not satisfy the OWNER that the BIDDER is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the Agreement and the WORK contemplated therein.

3.2 BIDS of any BIDDER or BIDDERS who engage in sham or collusive BIDDING will be rejected.

4. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Each BIDDER shall visit the site of the proposed WORK and fully acquaint himself with the existing conditions relating to construction and labor and shall fully inform himself as to the https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

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facilities involved, and the difficulties and restrictions attending the performance of the CONTRACT. The BIDDER shall thoroughly examine and familiarize himself with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The CONTRACTOR by the execution of the CONTRACT shall in no way be relieved of any CONTRACT obligation due to his failure to receive or examine any form or legal instrument or to visit the site and acquaint himself with the existing conditions. The OWNER will be justified in rejecting any claim arising from the CONTRACTOR'S failure to fully inform himself of CONTRACT conditions. Examination of the site may be arranged by contacting Michelle DeStefano at (570) 784-4222.

4.2 BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done.

4.3 The BIDDER shall satisfy himself as to the conditions to be encountered overhead, on the surface, and underground. Information provided in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS is approximated and not guaranteed, and the BIDDER assumes all risks in its usage.

4.4 BIDDERS are hereby advised that before drilling any holes or excavating any test pits for the purpose of satisfying themselves as to underground conditions, they must secure permission in writing to do such drilling or test pit excavation from authorized officials of the OWNER, governmental bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, and in addition, from private property owners.

4.5 The OWNER shall provide to BIDDERS prior to BIDDING, all information which is pertinent to, and delineates and describes, the LAND owned, RIGHTS-OF-ENTRY, and RIGHTS- OF-WAY way acquired or to be acquired.

5. BID COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 BIDDERS shall ascertain all governmental and utility requirements with respect to trench and structure excavations, tunnel construction, blasting, equipment, materials, labor, safety and sanitation, and shall base their BID prices on full compliance therewith.

5.2 In the case where subsurface public or privately owned utility pipelines, cables or structures exist within the construction area, BIDDERS shall ascertain from each owner its rules, regulations and requirements relative to support and protection of such. BIDDERS will be assumed to have included in their BIDS pertinent costs and expenses for the above including risks, loss and damage due to such rules, regulations and requirements.

5.3 BIDDERS are required to bring to the attention of the ENGINEER any discrepancies between the design related in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the above referenced regulatory requirements.

6. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS DURING BIDDING

6.1 Alterations of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS during bidding will be addressed by ADDENDA, uploaded within PennBid’s “Documents” tab and an email notification sent to each prospective BIDDER. BIDDERS are required to acknowledge receipt of all ADDENDA in the space provided in the online Proposal Form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all ADDENDA shall be considered just cause to reject the BID.

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6.2 BIDDERS requiring an interpretation of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, including ADDENDA, shall contact the ENGINEER via PennBid’s “Question” tab.

6.3 Interpretations or alterations of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS resulting in the issuance of ADDENDA shall become part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

Oral or other interpretations or clarification will be without legal effect, with no responsibility on behalf of the OWNER or ENGINEER.

6.4 The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the BIDDER or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the CONTRACT.

7. BID SECURITY

7.1 Each BID must be accompanied by a BID Bond, on the form provided with this document, payable to the OWNER for ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the BID. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID Bond.

7.2 BID Bonds shall be executed by the BIDDER and a corporate surety or sureties approved to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and shall be satisfactory to the OWNER.

Approval by the OWNER shall be contingent, among other things, upon the listing of such corporate body or bodies in Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Service, Bureau of Accounts, Circular 570, latest revision, and a further requirement that the amount of the Bond does not exceed the underwriting limitation listed therein (without reinsuring companies) for such corporate body.

7.3 Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID Bonds must file with each Bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power-of-Attorney.

7.4 BID Security will be applied by the OWNER towards damages in the event the BIDDER fails to execute and furnish Bonds as required in the GENERAL CONDITIONS of the SPECIFICATIONS and in accordance with the Public Works Contractor's Bond Law of 1967, or in the event an Award is made and the BIDDER fails to execute the CONTRACT and furnish evidence of insurance or Performance and Payment Bonds, or as otherwise provided herein. In the event that said BID Security is applied towards damages, the OWNER does not waive its right to bring further action against such BIDDER for any additional damages suffered because of failure of such BIDDER to comply with the terms of his BID Proposal.

8. MODIFICATION, WITHDRAWAL, AND WITHHOLDING OF BIDS

8.1 Bids may be withdrawn through the PennBid website at any time prior to the Bid Opening deadline. Once the Bid Opening deadline has passed, Bids can only be withdrawn with the consent of the OWNER. The time period to withdraw the electronic bid pursuant to 62 Pa. C.S.

Section 4604(c) shall be 48 hours.

9. SUBSTITUTIONS

9.1 Except as provided below, BIDS containing SUBSTITUTIONS or combinations of SUBSTITUTIONS will not be considered unless specifically authorized by the ENGINEER. When

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products of particular named manufacturers are specified, it is intended and shall be understood that the BID tendered includes those products.

A. Named Products: Products named (if any) first throughout the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS constitute the ENGINEER'S design, and as such do not require approval prior to the date set for the receipt of BIDS.

B. NAMED SUBSTITUTIONS: Products of named manufacturers, other than the First named manufacturer, appearing throughout the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are accepted as equal and do not require approval prior to the date set for the receipt of BIDS.

However, incidental changes and costs shall be the responsibility of the BIDDER and so reflected in the BID.

C. BIDDER'S SUBSTITUTIONS: Should BIDDERS desire to use products other than those named in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (if any), they shall submit to the ENGINEER the names of the manufacturers of such products together with descriptive information, drawings (including DETAIL SHOP DRAWINGS for similar installations), sketches or cuts, SPECIFICATIONS and experience record (including a list of at least three operating installations) of each such product. Submit such data in sufficient detail for the ENGINEER to determine if such products are equal to the named products. If such products are accepted the requirements of the previous section with regard to incidental costs shall apply. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ENGINEER

FOURTEEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE SET FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS.

UPON RECEIPT OF ANY SUCH SUBMISSION, THE ENGINEER WILL

DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE PROPOSED PRODUCT IS AN APPROVED

EQUAL.

9.2 IN THE EVENT THE ENGINEER DETERMINES THAT A PROPOSED PRODUCT

IS AN APPROVED EQUAL, HE WILL ISSUE AN ADDENDUM SO NOTIFYING ALL

BIDDERS.

9.3 Where space is provided in the proposal form, the BIDDER shall indicate the manufacturer of the equipment upon which his BID is based.

10. BASIS OF BID – COMPARISON OF BIDS

10.1 Lump Sum Bid Format

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis for the Work described in the Bid Schedule.

B. The lowest responsive responsible bidder will be selected by the Owner based on the total of the lump sum bid amount for the proposal.

C. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

11. BID ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION

11.1 The OWNER reserves the right, at its option, to waive any informalities, irregularities, defects, errors or omissions in any or all BID Proposals, as the OWNER may deem to be in its best interest.

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12. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

12.1 If following the review and comparison of BIDS, the OWNER shall determine to proceed with the PROJECT, it shall first issue a Notice of Intent to Award, on the form provided within these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, to the apparent Lowest Responsible BIDDER.

13. CONTRACT SECURITY: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

13.1 The party to whom the Notice of Intent to Award is given will be required to provide the Performance BOND and the Payment BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date of receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award. The Notice of Intent to Award shall be accompanied by the necessary BOND forms, copies of which are provided within these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute and deliver the Bonds, the OWNER may at his option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID Bond accompanying the Proposal shall become the property of the OWNER.

13.2 A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND, each in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be required in accordance with the Contract Surety provision of the GENERAL CONDITIONS. The Performance BOND and Payment BOND shall be in the forms included in these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

13.3 Attorneys-in-fact who sign Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must file with each Bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power-of-Attorney.

14. NOTICE OF AWARD

14.1 Within ten (10) calendar days after the approval of the Bonds, the OWNER will issue the Notice of Award. The Notice of Award will be accompanied by the necessary Agreement form.

Copies of these forms are provided within these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The party to whom the Notice of Award is given will be required to execute the Agreement and deliver it together with the CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE to the OWNER within ten (10) calendar days from the date when the Notice of Award is delivered to the BIDDER. In case of the failure of the BIDDER to execute the Agreement, the OWNER may at this option consider the BIDDER in default in which case the BID BOND accompanying the BID shall become the property of the OWNER.

14.2 CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE, indicating coverage as stipulated in Section 3 of the GENERAL CONDITIONS, shall be provided by the BIDDER with each executed copy of the Agreement. In the case of the failure of the BIDDER to provide proper CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE, the OWNER may at its option consider the BIDDER in default in which case the BID Bond accompanying the BID shall become the property of the OWNER.

14.3 The OWNER shall Award the CONTRACT to the Lowest Responsible BIDDER or shall reject all BIDS within sixty (60) days of the date of BID Opening. If the Award is delayed by the required approval of a Government, agency, the sale of Bonds, or the Award of a grant, the OWNER shall reject all BIDS or Award the CONTRACT to the Lowest Responsible BIDDER within 120 days from the date of the BID opening. Thirty (30) day extensions of the date for the Award of the CONTRACT may be made by the mutual consent of the OWNER and the Lowest Responsible BIDDER.

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15. NOTICE TO PROCEED

15.1 The Notice to Proceed shall be issued to the CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) days of the Award of the Contract unless the time is extended by mutual written consent of the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. A copy of the form of the Notice to Proceed is included within these CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. In the case the Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Agreement and/or the Certificate of Insurance submitted by the BIDDER do not meet the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and changes are to be made before it can be accepted by the OWNER, the BIDDER is obligated to accept an extension of the Date of Award of the CONTRACT and/or the Date of Issue of Notice to Proceed for that period of additional time required to furnish acceptable documents.

16. CONTRACT TIME

16.1 The number of days within which, or the date by which, the WORK is to be completed (the CONTRACT TIME) is set forth in the Agreement.

17. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

17.1 Provisions for LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, if any, are set forth in the Agreement.

18. SUBCONTRACTORS

18.1 BIDDER'S attention is called to the provisions of the GENERAL CONDITIONS and SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS with regard to Subcontractors.

18.2 If requested by the OWNER, the BIDDER shall submit a list of all proposed SUBCONTRACTORS to be utilized on the PROJECT. Said SUBCONTRACTORS, including major suppliers, shall be subject to the same BID requirements and obligations as the BIDDER, and shall submit qualifications and certifications if requested by the OWNER.

18.3 If the OWNER after due investigation has reasonable objection to any proposed SUBCONTRACTOR, the OWNER may before giving the Notice of Intent to Award request the BIDDER to submit an acceptable Substitute without an increase in BID price. If the BIDDER declines to make any such Substitution, the CONTRACT shall not be awarded to such BIDDER, but his declining to make any such Substitution will not constitute grounds for sacrificing his BID Security. Any SUBCONTRACTOR to whom the OWNER or ENGINEER does not make written objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will be deemed acceptable to OWNER.

Such acceptance shall in no way relieve the BIDDER or SUBCONTRACTOR from any BID or CONTRACT obligation or responsibility.

19. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS

19.1 All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the PROJECT shall apply to the BID and CONTRACT throughout the BID and CONTRACT Period.

19.2 BIDDERS attention is called to the provisions of the GENERAL CONDITIONS and SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS with regard to the above federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

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19.3 BIDDERS shall refer to provisions of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations dealing with the PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, AND PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC, NATURAL RESOURCES THAT AFFECT THE PROJECT, said provisions being submitted as part of the Specifications pursuant to Act 247 of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approved October 26, 1972.

19.4 Attention is called to the fact that not less than the MINIMUM SALARIES and WAGES as set forth in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS must be paid on this project; and that the CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their, race, age, color, religion, sex, natural origin or handicap.

19.5 BIDDERS must, if requested, submit a compliance report concerning their employment practices and polices in order to maintain their eligibility to receive the Award of the CONTRACT.

20. PENNSYLVANIA PREVAILING WAGES

20.1 PENNSYLVANIA PREVAILING WAGES: Attention of the BIDDERS is particularly called to the requirements concerning the payment of not less than the PENNSYLVANIA

PREVAILING WAGE RATES SPECIFIED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL

CONDITIONS SECTION of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the conditions of employment with respect to certain categories and classifications of employees.

21. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

21.1 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., prevailing time at the Montour Township Building, 296 Jackson Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Attendance is not mandatory but is highly encouraged.

22. COMPLETION OF THE CONTRACT

22.1 The time fixed in the contract for completion of the contract shall be interpreted to mean the completion of all phases of the Contract.

23. BIDDERS/PLAN HOLDERS

23.1 Bids may not be submitted by anyone other than official Plan Holders of Record as listed within PennBid.

24. SUMMATION OF SELECTED INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

24.1 The tabular Summation of Selected Instructions to BIDDERS following these Instructions to BIDDERS is provided for the convenience of the BIDDER only and is not guaranteed or intended to be a complete listing of BIDDER instructions or responsibilities.

25. OWNER’S RIGHT TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS

25.1 OWNER reserves the right to modify the “Summary of Work,” through the use of Change Orders, as necessary.

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SUMMATION OF SELECTED INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

OWNER Montour Township Board of Supervisors

PROJECT Pump Station No. 4 Modifications

PLACE OF BID OPENING On-Line at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com

TIME OF BID OPENING BIDS RECEIVED UNTIL the time of the Bid Opening at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 8, 2026. The Owner will review the bids at its regularly scheduled meeting at the Montour Township Building on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

BID DOCUMENTS REQUIRED a. Bid Proposal Form

b. Non-Collusion Affidavit

c. Equal Employment Opportunity Certifications

d. Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment

e. Non-Segregated Facilities Certification

f. Bid Security (10% of Bid)

g. Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications

h. Safety Guidelines and Requirements (O.S.H.A.)

i. Public Works Employment Verification Form

ALL BIDS MAY BE HELD FOR Except as otherwise provided by PA Act No. 1978-317, Sixty (60) to One Hundred Twenty (120) calendar days after opening bids.

TIME OF COMPLETION Two Hundred Forty (240) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per calendar day

INSURANCE REQUIRED See below https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

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INSURANCE NOTES

1. SUBCONTRACTORS are required to have the same INSURANCE COVERAGE as the prime

CONTRACTOR.

2. Explosive, collapse and underground hazards shall be covered with INSURANCE in limits as required under Public Liability and Property Damage for each.

3. The STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE for the PROJECT shall name the OWNER, ENGINEER and COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT as Additional Insured and Certificate Holders, and include the following amended cancellation clause:

"Should any of the above-described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, the issuing company is required to mail 30 days prior written notice to the Certificate Holders".

(CONTRACTOR, OWNER, ENGINEER and COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) NO

EXCEPTIONS.

4. INSURANCE COVERAGES are to be written on an occurrence basis. Furthermore, Coverage must be written through insurance companies that are Rated A or better, such as:

A.M. Best (A) Moody's Investor Service (A) Standard and Poor's (A) Duff and Phelps (A+)

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DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

Month/Date/Year

PRODUCER

Insurance Agent/Broker Name Insurance Agent/Broker Street Address or P.O.Box Insurance Agent/Broker City, State & Zip Code Contact & Phone Number

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY

AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE

COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.

INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

INSURED

Vendor Name Vendor Street Address or P.O. Box Vendor City, State & Zip Code

INSURER A: Name of Insurance Company Enter NAIC#

INSURER B: Name of Insurance Company (if applicable) Enter NAIC#

INSURER C: Name of Insurance Company (if applicable) Enter NAIC#

INSURER D: Name of Insurance Company (if applicable) Enter NAIC#

INSURER E: Name of Insurance Company (if applicable) Enter NAIC#

COVERAGES

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH

POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR

LTR

ADD’L

INSRD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE

DATE (MM/DD/YY)

POLICY EXPIRATION

DATE (MM/DD/YY)

LIMITS

A

GENERAL LIABILITY

COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS MADE OCCUR

GEN’L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC

Enter Policy # Enter Effective Date

Enter Expiration Date

EACH OCCURENCE $1,000,000

DAMAGE TO RENTED

PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $100,000

MED EXP (Any one person) $N/A

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000

GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $1,000,000

A

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED AUTOS

SCHEDULED AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS

NON-OWNED AUTOS

Enter Policy # Enter Effective Date

Enter Expiration Date

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

(Each Occurrence) $1,000,000

BODILY INJURY

(Per person) $

BODILY INJURY

(Per accident) $

PROPERTY DAMAGE

(Per accident) $

A

GARAGE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

Enter Policy # (if required)

Enter Effective Date

Enter Expiration Date

AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $1,000,000

OTHER THAN

AUTO ONLY:

EA ACC $

AGG $

A

EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY

OCCUR CLAIMS MADE

DEDUCTIBLE

RETENTION $Enter Amount

Enter Policy # (if required)

Enter Effective Date

Enter Expiration Date

EACH OCCURRENCE $2,000,000

AGGREGATE $2,000,000

A

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECU-

TIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?

If yes, describe under SPECIAL PROVISIONS below

Enter Policy # Enter Effective Date

Enter Expiration Date

WC STATU- OTH-

TORY LIMITS ER

E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $500,000

E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $500,000

E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $500,000

OTHER

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Montour Township Board of Supervisors, CFA, and JHA Companies are Additional Insured.

Insert Contract or Purchase Order # ______________________________

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

Project Owner Name: ______________________________ Project Engineer Name: JHA Companies Project Funding Name: CFA

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE

EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TO

MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT

FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE

INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

SAMPLE

Montour Township Board of Supervisors

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS BID PROPOSAL

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BID PROPOSAL

Proposal of ____________________________________ (hereinafter called "BIDDER"), organized and existing under the laws of the State/Commonwealth of ___________________ doing business as _________________________________* to the Montour Township Board of Supervisors, (hereinafter called "OWNER").

In compliance with your Invitation for Bids, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all

WORK for the Pump Station No. 4 Modifications – Contract 2 - Electrical Construction project in strict accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices stated below.

By submission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other BIDDER or with any competitor.

BIDDER hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED and to fully complete the PROJECT within Two

Hundred Forty (240) consecutive calendar days. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day per phase thereafter as provided in Section 7.10 of the General Conditions.

In the case of a discrepancy between the lump sum bid amount entered for an item and the Total Cost for an item, the lump sum bid amount shall govern.

In case of a discrepancy between the Price in Words and Price in Figures, the Price in

Figures shall govern.

Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Date Description

No. 1 _____________________ No. 2 _____________________ No. 3 _____________________

* Insert "A Corporation", "A Partnership" or "An Individual” as applicable.

Bidder agrees to perform all the work described in the Contract Documents for the following unit price or lump sum:

NOTE: Bids shall include all applicable taxes and fees.

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PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS –

CONTRACT 2 – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

BID FOR LUMP SUM CONTRACT

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TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BID – PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS –

CONTRACT 2 – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

(IN WORDS)

(IN FIGURES)

The presentation in the Bid Proposal of lump sum bid amounts that are obviously unbalanced, may be sufficient cause for rejection of the entire Proposal, whether or not such Proposal is the lowest submitted.

The undersigned hereby certifies that this proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the interest or in behalf of any person, firm, or corporation not herein named and that the undersigned has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to submit a sham bid, or any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding, and that the undersigned has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for himself an advantage over any other bidder.

FIRM NAME

BY

TITLE

OFFICIAL ADDRESS:

BUSINESS PHONE/FAX:

/ E-MAIL:

(Date)

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The undersigned Bidder has satisfied himself or itself as to the accuracy of the Estimated Quantities in the above bid schedule by examining the site of the WORK and reviewing the drawings and specifications, including all addenda.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Bidder has caused this Bid to be signed and submitted in its name, the __________ day of _________________________________, 2026.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner along with a letter of commitment from a licensed surety company certifying they will submit the required contract surety if awarded the Contract.

Individual Bidder

Witness:

________________________________ (SEAL)

(Signature of Individual)

Trading and Doing Business As

Partnership Bidder*

(Name of Partnership) Witness:

___________________________________ By: _______________________________(SEAL) Partner

___________________________________ By: _______________________________(SEAL) Partner

___________________________________ By: _______________________________(SEAL) Partner

___________________________________ By: _______________________________(SEAL) Partner

* If a partnership is BIDDER, all partners must execute bid.

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Corporation Bidder

(Name of Corporation)

By: __________________________________ (Vice) President or other Authorized Representative**

ATTEST:

(Assistant) Secretary

(CORPORATE SEAL)

** Attach appropriate proof, dated as of the same date as the Bond, evidencing authority to execute in behalf of the corporation.

Address of Corporation License Number (if applicable)

State/Commonwealth of Incorporation: _____________________________

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PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

MONTOUR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NCA-1

NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. He/She is _______ of ______________________ , (owner, partner, officer, representative or agent) (company name) the BIDDER that has submitted the attached Bid.

2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid.

3. Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;

4. Neither the said BIDDER not any of its officers, partners, owner, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix price or prices in the attached Bid or of any overhead, profit or cost element for the Bid prices or the Bid price of any BIDDER, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the OWNER or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the BIDDER or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest including this affiant.

(Signed)

(Title)

Notarized:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ________________, 2026

My commission expires: _________________________

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

MONTOUR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NCA-2

NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF SUBCONTRACTOR

The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. He/She is ___ of , (owner, partner, officer, representative or agent) (company name) the BIDDER that has submitted the attached Bid, hereinafter referred to as the “Subcontractor”.

2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the Subcontractor’s

Proposal submitted to the Contractor for certain work in connection with;

(project name)

3. Such Subcontractor’s Proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Proposal.

4. Neither the said Subcontractor not any of its officers, partners, owner, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Proposal in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other BIDDER, or to fix the price or prices in Subcontractor’s Proposal, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the OWNER or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the Subcontractor’s Proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the BIDDER or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest including this affiant.

(Signed)

(Title)

Notarized:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ________________, 2026

My commission expires: _________________________

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATIONS

MONTOUR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EEOC-1

CERTIFICATIONS OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INSTRUCTIONS

This certification is required pursuant to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Procurement Code, Title 62 C.S. § 3701. The implementing rules and regulations provide that any bidder or prospective contractor, or any of their proposed subcontractors, shall state as an initial part of the bid or negotiations of the contract whether it has participated in any previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clause; and, if so, whether it has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions.

Where the certification indicates that the bidder has not filed a compliance report due under applicable instructions, such bidder shall be required to submit a compliance report within seven calendar days after bid opening. No contract shall be awarded unless such report is submitted.

CERTIFICATION BY BIDDER

NAME AND ADDRESS OF BIDDER (Include ZIP Code)

1. Bidder has participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity Clause.

∼ Yes ∼ No

2. Compliance reports were required to be filed in connection with such contract or subcontract.

3. Bidder has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions, including SF-100.

4. Have you ever been or are you being considered for sanction due to violation of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Procurement Code, Title 62, as amended?

NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Please Type)

SIGNATURE

DATE

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATIONS

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SECTION 00330

CERTIFICATION BY PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTOR REGARDING

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NAME OF PRIME CONTRACTOR PROJECT NO

INSTRUCTIONS

This certification is required pursuant to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Procurement Code, Title 62. The implementing rules and regulations provide that any bidder or prospective contractor, or any of their proposed subcontract, shall state as an initial part of the bid or negotiations of the contract whether it has participated in any previous contract or subcontract subject of the equal opportunity clause; and, if so, whether it has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions.

Where the certification indicates that the subcontractor has not filed a compliance report due under applicable instructions, such subcontractor shall be required to submit a compliance report before the owner approves the subcontract or permits work to begin under the

SUBCONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION

Subcontractor’s Name:

Address:

1. Bidder has participated in a previous contract or subcontract to the Equal Opportunity Clause.

2. Compliance reports were required to be filed in connection with such contract or

3. Bidder has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions, including SF- 100.

4. If the answer to item 3 is "No," please explain in detail on reverse side of this certification.

Certification - The information above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Please Type)

SIGNATURE DATE

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES CERT

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SECTION 00350

CERTIFICATION OF NON SEGREGATED FACILITIES

The Bidder certifies that they do not maintain or provide for their employees any segregated facilities at any of their establishments, and that they do not permit their employees to perform their services at any location, under the Bidder’s control, where segregated facilities are maintained. The Bidder certifies further that they will not maintain or provide for their employees any segregated facilities at any of their establishments, and that they will not permit their employees to perform their services at any location under the Bidder’s control where segregated facilities are maintained. The Bidder agrees that a breach of this certification will be a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in any contract resulting from acceptance of this bid. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities" means any waiting rooms, work areas, restrooms and washrooms, restaurants and other eating areas, timeclocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicitly directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise. The Bidder agrees that (except where they have obtained identical certification from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) they will obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal

Opportunity clause, and that they will retain such certifications in their field.

Note: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Date , 2026

Name of Bidder

Official Address By (including ZIP CODE): Signature

Title

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS BID BOND

MONTOUR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BB-1

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that _____________________________________

(CONTRACTOR)

hereinafter called the PRINCIPAL and ________________________________ hereinafter

(SURETY)

called the SURETY, are hereby held and firmly bound unto the Montour Township Board of

Supervisors hereinafter called the OWNER, in the penal sum of

_____________________________ Dollars ($_______________) for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.

The condition of the above obligation is such that, whereas, the PRINCIPAL has submitted to the

OWNER a certain proposal attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, to enter into a

CONTRACT in writing, for Pump Station No. 4 Modifications – Contract 2 – Electrical

Construction.

NOW, THEREFORE,

a. If said PROPOSAL shall be rejected by the OWNER, or in the alternative,

b. If within ten calendar (10) days of receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award from the OWNER or the OWNER'S AGENT of the OWNER'S intention to award a CONTRACT to the PRINCIPAL in accordance with the PROPOSAL, the PRINCIPAL shall duly execute and deliver a PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND in the amounts required and in the forms set forth in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS under which the PROPOSAL was submitted with a SURETY or SURETIES as required by said CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and in the event of acceptance of his PROPOSAL by the OWNER shall within the period specified therefor, enter into a written CONTRACT with the OWNER in accordance with the BID as accepted and furnish to the OWNER proper evidence of insurance coverage as required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, Then this obligation shall be void; otherwise the same shall remain in full force and effect, it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the SURETY for any and all default of the PRINCIPAL of claims hereunder shall in no event exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The SURETY, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligation of said SURETY and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by an extension of the time

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within which the OWNER may accept such PROPOSAL and said SURETY does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PRINCIPAL and SURETY have executed this instrument under their several seals this _____________ day of _____________________, 2026, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereby affixed and these presents duly signed by its proper officers, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

(Individual Principal)

Witness: ___________________________________ (SEAL) (Signature of Individual)

Trading and doing business as

(Partnership Principal)

Witness: __________________________________________ (Name of Partnership)

______________________________ BY: _______________________________ (SEAL)

Partner

______________________________ BY: _______________________________ (SEAL)

Partner

______________________________ BY: _______________________________ (SEAL)

Partner

______________________________ BY: _______________________________ (SEAL)

Partner

If CONTRACTOR is partnership all partners should execute BOND.

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(Corporation Principal)

ATTEST: BY: ______________________________________

(President/Vice-President)

(Secretary/Assistant Secretary)

Or (if appropriate)

Witness:

_______________________________ *BY: _____________________________________

Authorized Representative

* Attach appropriate proof, dated as of the same date as the Bond, evidencing authority to execute in behalf of the Corporation.

(Corporation Surety)

Witness:

______________________________ **BY: ____________________________________

Attorney-in-Fact

Address of Contractor: __________________________________________________________

**Attach an appropriate power of attorney, dated as of the same date as the Bond, evidencing the authority of the Attorney-in-Fact to act in behalf of the corporation.

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IMPORTANT: All Bonds shall be in the forms prescribed by law or regulation or by the Contract Documents and be executed by such sureties as are named either in the current list of "Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department or on the current edition of the "Surety List" of licensed companies published by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Company Division System. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the Authority to act, dated concurrent with the Bond.

BID CERTIFICATIONS

PUMP STATION NO. 4 MODIFICATIONS STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

MONTOUR TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BC-1-1

STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The bidder may submit any additional information he desires.

1. Name of bidder:

2. Permanent main office address:

3. When organized:

4. If a corporation, where incorporated:

5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name?

6. Contracts on hand (schedule these, showing amount of each contract and the appropriate anticipated dates of completion):

7. General character of work performed by your company:

8. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where and why?

9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where and why?

10. List the more important projects recently completed by your company, stating the approximate cost for each and the month and year completed:

11. List your major equipment available for this contract:

12. Experience in construction work similar in importance to this project:

13. Background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including the officers:

14. Credit available: $

15. Give Bank references:

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16. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any persons, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by the OWNER in verification of the recitals comprising this STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS.

Dated this _______ day of _____________________ 2026.

(Name of Bidder)

By:________________________________

Title:________________________________

STATE/COMMONWEALTH OF: __________________________

COUNTY OF:________________________

________________________________________________________, being duly sworn deposes and says that he/she is _________________________________________________________ of

(Title)

(name of organization) and that the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein contained are true and correct.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________ day of __________________, 2026.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ______________, 20__.

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REFERENCES

1. Company Name: ______________________________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ______________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________________________

2. Company Name: ______________________________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ______________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________________________

3. Company Name: ______________________________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ______________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________________________

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PUMP STATION NO. 1 UPGRADES SAFETY GUIDELINES

SEWER AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PITTSTON BC-2-1

SAFETY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the WORK. The CONTRACTOR will take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all employees on the WORK and other persons who may be affected thereby, all the WORK and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, and other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

2. The CONTRACTOR will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the WORK, all necessary safeguards for safety and protection. The CONTRACTOR will notify owners of adjacent utilities when prosecution of the WORK may affect them. The CONTRACTOR will remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property, caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them be liable, except damage or loss attributable to the fault of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or to the acts or omissions of the OWNER or the ENGINEER or anyone employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the

CONTRACTOR.

3. In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the WORK or property at the site or adjacent thereto, the CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from the ENGINEER or OWNER shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. The CONTRACTOR will give the ENGINEER prompt WRITTEN NOTICE of any significant changes in the WORK or deviations from the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS caused thereby, and a CHANGE ORDER shall thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.

4. The CONTRACTOR will keep himself fully informed of, and shall carefully observe and comply with all state, county and local laws, ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect the conduct of the work, and all such orders or decrees as exist at present and those which…