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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The Project Location is in York County, Pennsylvania; within the Memphord

Estates Residential Community in Monaghan Township, York County, PA.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. This contract will include supplying all labor, equipment, and other supplies to complete in place all work described within the Summary of Work, Exhibits, Plans and Contract Documents.

B. The Work being done as part of this contract is to rehabilitate two existing stormwater basins. This will include clearing of brush and felling of trees along the fence line, repairs to the existing fence, replacement of existing outlet structures, installation of inlet snouts, and site restoration.

1.03 PREVAILING WAGE RATES

A. Bidders are hereby notified that work under this contract is subject to the Federal

Davis-Bacon Wage Rates.

1.04 COORDINATION AND INTERFERENCES

A. Completely dimensioned installation or setting Drawings of equipment or apparatus requiring openings or other provisions to be made in General Construction Work will be furnished by the separate contracts. Such Drawings must have the Engineer’s approval prior to their use.

B. The Engineer's Drawings are generally diagrammatic and indicative of the Work and as such cannot show actual construction conditions. Provide that modifications in the Work to compensate for minor interferences and structural obstructions shall be accomplished as part of the Work at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.05 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. There will be regularly monthly scheduled project meetings. Additional meetings may be requested and scheduled by the Engineer at the request of Contractor or owner.

1.06 MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENT

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A. Measurement: Measurement for payment will be made on the basis of completion of the work in accordance with the Contract Documents and as stated in Item Descriptions below.

B. Payment: Payments will be made as stated in the Agreement and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents

1.07 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held at a pre-determined time and location.

The meeting will be held prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. It will be mandatory that the Contractor attend the Pre-Construction Meeting. The Owner/Engineer may require that certain Sub-contractors also attend the Pre- Construction Meeting.

1.08 SUBMITTALS

A. As directed by the Engineer and as required under specific sections of the specifications and Section 01300, Submittals, the General Contractor shall provide material submittals consisting of manufacturer’s data sheets or shop drawings. Where directed, five (5) copies of submittals are required. No work may begin prior to receipt of approved shop drawings.

1.09 ENGINEERING STAKES

A. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain without cost to the Owner, suitable stakes, grade boards, temporary structures, templates and other materials for establishing and maintaining points, marks, and lines, and shall furnish the Engineer with such assistance as he may require in setting or checking such points, marks, or lines, and in making or checking measurements necessary in the prosecution of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all stakes and marks.

1.10 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. The General Contractor will coordinate the Work. It will be the responsibility of the General Contractor to cooperate with the Township staff so as not to delay their Work in any way.

B. The Contractor shall not unload or store any material where it will interfere with the progress of the project and/or retard other Contractors from proceeding with their Work.

C. The General Contractor shall inform the Engineer in writing as soon as delay in the Work is occasioned, or is likely to occur, due to insufficient rate of progress in the Work of other Contractors or delays in the manufacture and delivery of specified equipment. Failure to thus inform the Engineer will be considered by

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1.11 SCHEDULING OF OPERATIONS

A. Locate all underground utilities and existing physical features that are not to be removed during the Work. Notify the Engineer if any discrepancies exist between the actual conditions and contract drawings.

B. Perform excavation at required areas and elevations.

C. Remove roadway and structural concrete as shown. Repair existing concrete as required. Install new structural concrete.

C. Restore any paved or unpaved surfaces, perform final grading and cleanup.

D. Install roadway barriers, signs and markings as required.

E. The General Contractor is responsible to maintain flow of the creek, which may require temporary pumping, piping, etc. All equipment, electricity, etc. required to accomplish this will be provided with the costs included in the price as bid in the proposal. All work within the creek bed shall be according to the PA DEP permits.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01015 – CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Section includes general use of the site including properties inside and outside of rights-of-way, work affecting road, ramps, streets and driveways and notification to adjacent occupants.

1.02 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Confine access and operations and storage areas to rights-of-way provided by the Owner; trespassing on abutting lands or other lands in the area is not allowed.

B. Contractor may make arrangements, at Contractor's cost, for temporary use of private properties, in which case Contractor and Contractor's surety shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner against claims or demands arising from such use of properties outside of rights-of-way. Submit copy of agreement between private property owner and Contractor for materials storage prior to use of the area.

C. Obtain permits from Owner for storage of materials within rights-of-way. Submit copies of permits prior to use of the area.

D. Restrict total length which materials may be distributed along the route of the construction at any one time as approved in writing by Engineer.

1.03 PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Altering the condition of properties adjacent to and along rights-of-way will not be permitted.

B. Means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures which will result in damage to properties or improvements in the vicinity outside of rights-of-way will not be permitted.

C. Any damage to properties outside of rights-of-ways shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer and at no cost to the Owner. A blank complaint form is attached to provide a standardized form for use by property owners who have reasonable and legitimate complaints regarding damage to their property by the Contractor. The engineer and owner will review the attached form when completed and submitted by individual residents and determine if the complaint warrants the attention of and the ultimate resolution by the Contractor, prior to final issuance of payment on this Contract.

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1.04 USE OF SITE

A. Obtain approvals of governing authorities prior to impeding or closing public roads or streets. Do not close more than two consecutive intersections at one time.

B. Notify Owner 48 hours prior to closing a street or a street crossing. Permits for street closures are required in advance and are the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Maintain access for emergency vehicles including access to fire hydrants.

D. Avoid obstructing drainage ditches or inlets; when obstruction is unavoidable due to requirements of the Work, provide grading and temporary drainage structures to maintain unimpeded flow.

E. Locate and protect private lawn sprinkler systems which may exist on rights-of-ways within the site. Repair or replace damaged systems to condition equal to or better than that existing at start of Work.

F. Perform daily clean-up of dirt outside the construction zone, and debris, scrap materials, and other disposable items. Keep streets, driveways, and sidewalks clean of dirt, debris and scrap materials. Do not leave building, roads, streets or other construction areas unclean overnight.

1.05 NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT OCCUPANTS

A. Notify individual occupants in areas to be affected by the Work of the proposed construction and time schedule. Notification shall be not less than 72 hours or more than 2 weeks prior to work being performed within 200 feet of the homes or businesses.

B. Include in notification names and telephone numbers of two company representatives for resident contact, who will be available on 24-hour call.

Include precautions which will be taken to protect private property and identify potential access or utility inconvenience or disruption.

C. Submit proposed notification to Engineer for approval.

1.06 PUBLIC, TEMPORARY, AND CONSTRUCTION ROADS AND RAMPS

A. Construct and maintain temporary detours, ramps, and roads to provide for normal public traffic flow when use of public roads or streets is closed by necessities of the Work.

B. Provide mats or other means to prevent overloading or damage to existing roadways from tracked equipment or exceptionally large or heavy trucks or equipment.

1.07 EXCAVATION IN STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS

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A. Avoid hindering or needlessly inconveniencing public travel on a street or any intersecting alley or street for more than two blocks at any one time, except by permission of the Owner.

B. Obtain and Owner approval when the nature of the Work requires closing of an entire street. Permits required for street closure are the Contractor's responsibility. Avoid unnecessary inconvenience to abutting property owners.

C. Remove surplus materials and debris and open each block for public use as work in that block is complete.

D. Acceptance of any portion of the Work will not be based on return of street to public use.

E. Avoid obstructing driveways or entrances to private property.

F. Provide temporary crossing or complete the excavation and backfill in one continuous operation to minimize the duration of obstruction when excavation is required across drives or entrances.

G. Provide barricades and signs in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

1.08 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Comply with traffic regulation as specified by the Owner and PENNDOT.

1.09 SURFACE RESTORATION

A. Restore site to condition existing before construction to satisfaction of Engineer.

B. Repair paved areas per the requirements of Section 02575 - Paving and

Restoration.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PROPERTY DAMAGE COMPLAINT FORM

Name:

Address:

Telephone: Date Damage Occurred: Time:

Contractor:

Type of Vehicle: Plate Number:

Did you discuss damage with an employee of the contractor?

His/Her Name: Date:

Explain damage (Be Exact):

Complainant’s Signature

Disposition of complaint by Contractor or his Insurance Company:

Date Complaint Resolved:

Complainant’s Signature:

Contractor’s Signature:

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SECTION 01020 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.01 SCOPE

A. Provide labor, materials, equipment, and services and perform all operations required for completion of Work on this Contract as specified and/or indicated on the Contract Drawings.

1.02 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct the Work in stages to provide for public convenience.

1. Conduct construction operations to insure the least inconvenience to the general public.

1.03 REFERENCE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Standards and other publications referenced in these Specifications shall be of the issues in effect at the time of bidding and form part of this Contract.

1.04 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES.

A. Confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment, and operations of workman to within the permanent and temporary rights-of-way.

B. Pipeline materials may be stored appropriately along the route of the Work, provided such stored materials do not unduly restrict public use or infringe on private property.

C. Assume full responsibility for materials stored onsite including materials for which the Owner has made payment.

D. Transport materials remaining at the completion of the project for which the

Owner has made payment to a storage area designated by the Owner.

1.05 CLEANING UP

A. Continuously keep rights-of-way, storage areas, streets, roads, highways and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, excess excavation, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from construction operations.

B. Broom or water clean paved surfaces and remove surplus materials, tools, construction equipment and machinery as each work day is completed. Provide maintenance of temporary paving during the period prior to permanent paving.

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1.06 PENNDOT INSPECTION FEES & ASSOCIATED COSTS

A. The Owner will be responsible for any and all charges incurred due to PennDOT inspection.

B. In the event videotaping is required by PennDOT in the PennDOT right-of-way, prior to construction, this cost will be the expense of the Owner.

1.07 OTHER FEES AND COSTS

A. Laboratory fees associated with materials testing will be the financial responsibility of the Owner. The Contractor shall be financially responsible only when test results fail to meet the requirements of these Specifications.

1.08 CARE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

A. If public or privately owned utility pipelines, cables or structures exist below the surface within the construction area, no sub-surface work shall be done in the area without the presence or approval of an authorized representative of the utility company or agency having jurisdiction.

B. No responsibility is assumed by the Owner or Engineer with respect to locations of these items. Attention is directed to the provisions of Act No. 287 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and full compliance therewith is required of the Contractor.

C. The Contractor will not be permitted to proceed with construction operations in any work area where subsurface utility pipelines, cables or structures may exist until he has:

1. Determined from the owners of such the locations of such pipelines, cables or structures;

2. Made necessary arrangements with said owners for, and has had the locations of the existing pipelines, cables or structures shown on the surfaces by painted markings (or with wood stakes in earth surfaces) and also the kind of utility pipeline, cable or structure shown by painted markings (or markings on wooden stakes or flags in earth surfaces).

D. All equipment used on State Highways shall be equipped with rubber tires or treads. In the event that other than rubber equipped machinery is used, the pavement shall be protected by the use of heavy rubber belting which shall be at least 4 inches wider than the treads on the equipment.

1.09 CHANGES IN CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Before the Contractor modifies his previously submitted Construction Schedule, especially if he anticipates adding additional work crews, the Contractor should give the Owner at least a ten-day notice. This will give the Owner time to enlist additional inspection personnel should he decide that additional inspection is needed.

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PART 2 – SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.01 STEEL PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT ACT

A. Special attention is drawn to the provisions of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania "Steel Products Procurement Act" as amended. The Contractor is advised that only steel products as defined in said Act shall be used or supplied in the performance of this contract for public works or any subcontracts thereunder. With each shipment of steel products delivered to the Project Site, provide to the Engineer the following:

B. For a steel product identifiable from its face, certification that Section 4 of the

"Steel Product Procurement Act" has been complied with. For unidentified steel products, documentation such as invoices, bills of lading and mill certification that the steel was smelted and manufactured in the United States. When unidentified steel products are supplied, no payment will be made on the Contract until the hereinbefore requirements are made. Any payments made that should not have been made may be recoverable from a manufacturer or supplier as well as from a Contractor or Subcontractor.

2.02 STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION

A. The OWNER is a municipality. Therefore, all materials purchased by the

Contractor and all subcontractors for incorporation in this project shall be exempted from Pennsylvania sales and use tax. The Owner agrees to execute the required certification to be used by the Contractor or subcontractor, to purchase tax free materials, as required by the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

2.03 PREVAILING WAGES

A. The prevailing minimum wages as determined by the Secretary of Labor and

Industry are incorporated into and made a part of this Contract and shall not be altered during the period this Contract is in force. All workman employed in the performance of this Contract shall be paid not less than prevailing minimum wages. Contractor shall comply with, and keep and maintain all records required by, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and Federal Wage Scales.

2.04 FIELD ENGINEERING AND STAKEOUT

A. Surveys as required to set control points, marks, lines, grades and elevations shall be made by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment and personnel.

Additionally, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail surveys and cut sheets as required for the work in the project.

C. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the preservation of all stakes and marks.

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2.05 CONTRACT TIME

The time for completion of the contract has been given in the Agreement.

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SECTION 01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

A. Comply with requirements of permits obtained by the Owner.

B. Obtain and pay for all other permits required to perform the Work in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

C. Pay all inspection fees related to permits or requirements of governing agencies, utilities, railroads, etc.

D. If, throughout the process of the Work within state highways, it is deemed necessary by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to post field inspectors on that portion of the project within their right of way, the Owner shall reimburse the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the cost of the inspection so applied.

1.02 PERMITS ACQUIRED BY OWNER

The Contractor is expected to be familiar and to be in compliance with all of the permits listed below and the bid price shall be reflective of this.

A. PA DEP General Permit

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SECTION 01300 – SUBMITTALS

1.01 SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED

A. General: The descriptions under the SUBMITTALS Article in each Specifications

Section indicate the type of submission required. Submissions made to the address given as the Office of the Engineer.

B. Definition: The term shop drawing used throughout this Section includes manufacturer’s product data in the forms of descriptive literature, and also Contractor prepared drawings, certified test records or reports and such information required by the specifications.

1.02 PROGRESS SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

A. Promptly after the award of CONTRACT, submit a progress schedule of submittals to the Engineer for approval indicating the proposed dates of submission and the number for the various type of Work. Arrange submission dates in the proper sequence of the importance of the Work to the progress of construction.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Promptly after the award of CONTRACT, submit a progress schedule of values to the Engineer for approval indicating the proposed values of items and the number for the various type of Work.

1.04 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Within ten business days after issuance of the Notice To Proceed, submit to the

Engineer five copies of a practicable and feasible progress schedule showing the order in which the Work is to be carried on, the dates on which prominent features will start (including procurement of materials and equipment), and the contemplated dates for completing same.

B. Prepare the schedule in chart form of suitable scale so as to appropriately indicate the percentage of Work completed at any time.

C. The General Construction Contractor will prepare the progress schedule and the

Contractors holding other contracts in the project shall cooperate in its preparation. The final progress schedule must have the approval of all Contractors.

D. The General Construction Contractor shall revise the Construction Progress

Schedules directed by the Engineer until finally approved by him and after such approval; all Contractors shall strictly adhere to such schedule unless, upon written order of the Engineer, it is changed; additionally it is agreed that the Owner reserves the right to determine the order of precedence and the times at

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E. At the end of each month the General Construction Contractor shall update the

Construction Progress Schedule by entering the actual progress of the Work on the schedule. The Contractors holding other contracts in the Project shall submit their progress to the General Construction Contractor so he can include their progress on the schedule. The General Construction Contractor shall deliver five copies of the updated Construction Progress Schedule to the Engineer immediately after its completion.

F. If the monthly update of the Construction Progress Schedule indicates variations in the schedule as previously approved, the General Construction Contractor along with the Contractors holding other contracts in the Project, shall submit a revised Construction Progress Schedule to the Engineer for approval in accordance with requirements previously specified.

G. After the Engineer’s approval of the Construction Progress Schedule, it will be distributed by the General Construction Contractor to all other Contractors.

1.05 SUBMISSION OF SHOP DRAWINGS

A. The following requirements for shop drawing submissions apply to all Contractors.

B. Submit a minimum of five copies of each shop drawing, unless other wise specified in the following paragraphs or in the Specifications, in a timely manner to avoid delay in the work. Schedule submittals well in advance of the need for the material or equipment for construction. Allow time to make delivery of material or equipment after submittal is approved.

C. Revise and resubmit submittals as required. Identify all changes made since previous submittal.

D. The Engineer will review and return submittals to the Contractor as expeditiously as possible but the amount of time required for review will vary depending on the complexity and quantity of data submitted. In no case will a submittal schedule be acceptable which allows less than 10 days for initial review by the Engineer.

The time for review shall in no way be justification for delays or additional compensation to the Contractor.

E. The Contractor shall assume the risk for material or equipment which is fabricated or delivered prior to approval. No material or equipment shall be incorporated into the Work or included in periodic progress payments until approval has been obtained in the specified manner.

F. Each submission of the shop drawings must be accompanied by a letter of transmittal listing the items in the submission. Each shop drawing must be marked with the name of the Project and the name of the Contractor and will be sequentially numbered beginning with the number one. Resubmittals shall use the original number with an alphabetic suffix (i.e. 2A for the first resubmittal of Submittal 2). Each submittal shall only contain one type of work, material or equipment. Mixed submittals will not be accepted.

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G. When making a submission for approval, the Contractor shall do so with the understanding that he is considered to have checked the items in the shop drawing before submitting them and that he is satisfied that, in their present state, they not only meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, but will present no difficulties in erection and completing his Contract, and shall clearly note his approval on all shop drawings prior to their submission to the Engineer by application of a Contractor’s stamp, certifying that the items have been reviewed in detail and are correct and in accordance with Contract Documents, except as noted by any requested variance. The Contractor’s stamp shall include as a minimum, the Contractor’s name, job number, submittal number, certification statement and signature line. Failure of the Contractor to note his approval will be reason for the Engineer to return such submission to the Contractor unchecked. If it appears that shop drawings submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer have not been properly checked, even though the Contractor's approval has been noted thereon, it will also be considered reason for the Engineer to return such submission to the Contractor unchecked.

H. If shop drawings show variations from the Contract requirements because of standard shop practice or other reasons, the Contractor shall make specific mention of such variations in his letter of submission in order that (if accepted) suitable action may be taken for proper adjustment in the Contract; otherwise the Contractor will not be relieved of the responsibility for executing the Work in accordance with the Contract even though the shop drawings have been approved.

I. The approval of the shop drawings will be general and shall not relieve the

Contractor from the responsibility for proper fitting and construction of the Work nor from furnishing materials and work required by the Contract which may not be indicated on the shop drawings when approved. The Contractor is responsible for quantity determination and no quantities will be verified by the Engineer. The Contractor is responsible for any errors, omissions or deviations from the Contract requirements, review of submittals in no way relieves the Contractor from his obligation to furnish required items according to Drawings and Specifications.

J. After review by the Engineer shop drawings will be returned marked as follows:

“Approved”, “Approved With Changes Noted”, “Returned for Correction”, or “Not Approved”.

1. Approved: When shop drawings are returned “Approved”, that means the shop drawings have been found to be in conformance with the Contract Documents. The Engineer's approval of the shop drawings does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors or discrepancies in such shop drawings.

2. Approved with Changes Noted: When shop drawings are returned

“Approved With Changes Noted” that means the shop drawings have been found to be in conformance with the Contract Documents, provided the changes noted by the Engineer are incorporated in the shop drawings.

Shop drawings returned "Approved With Changes Noted" will not require resubmission.

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3. Returned for Correction: When shop drawings are returned noted

“Returned for Correction” that means that the Contractor should make the required corrections and resubmit five copies of the corrected shop drawings to the Engineer.

4. Not Approved: When shop drawings are returned “Not Approved” that means the Contractor will make completely new shop drawings and submit five copies to the Engineer for review.

1.06 PENNSYLVANIA STEEL PRODUCTS ACT CERTIFICATION

A. Use form attached to this Section.

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NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION

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STEEL PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT CERTIFICATION: Contractors

This form must be executed by the Contractor and delivered to the Engineer before any item containing steel may be incorporated into any public works project in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Execute and present this form for each type of steel product to be incorporated as provided above.

A. TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR:

1. Name of Contractor's firm:

2. Date Submitted .

3. Firm's address:

4. Phone Number: ( ) .

5. Contract No.

6. Contract title: ___________________________________________________

7. Steel Product: __________________

8. Name and address of supplier:

B. TYPE OF STEEL PRODUCT (check and complete applicable category)

1. Identifiable steel product: 100% of the steel in a product is identifiably marked as manufactured in the United States.

a. Other documentation required: NONE

b. Manner in which steel product is identifiable: .

2. Non-identifiable structural steel: Less than 100% of the steel contained in the product is identifiable as provided above. Structural steel is defined as steel products used as a basic structural element of a project (i.e. steel beams, columns, decking, stairways, reinforcing bars, structural lintels, pipes, etc.)

a. Other documentation required: Bills of lading, invoices, and mill certificates that certify that the steel contained in the product was melted or manufactured in the United States.

3. Non-identifiable non-structural steel: all other steel products including door and window frames, machines, equipment, etc.

a. Other documentation required: i.e. certification from supplier/fabricator.

C. CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned officer of the above named firm, do certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the steel product listed above complies with the provisions of the Steel Products Procurement Act (73 P.S. 1881 et seq, as amended). I understand that by signing this document I certify that the facts contained herein are true. I further understand that this document is subject to the provisions of the Unsworn Falsification to Authorities Act (18 P.S. 4904) and the Steel Products Procurement Act, which provide penalties including, but not limited to, debarment from bidding on any Commonwealth of Pennsylvania public works project for a period of five years.

Witness:

(SEAL)

Secretary or Treasurer President or Vice President

(Corporate Seal)

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SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.01 TEMPORARY SERVICES

A. General: The General Contractor shall provide temporary services at the site of the Work throughout the entire period of construction and until the Work of the Contracts are completed and the new facilities are placed in operation with the Owner's personnel.

B. Temporary Water Control:

1. At all times during the construction of work of this contract maintain the flow of storm water, naturally occurring water and wastewater in existing facilities and channels affected by the Work.

2. Contractor assumes risk from floods or other causes, and any damages done to work in progress or to work completed under this Contract. Make repairs and replacements to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

3. Contractor assumes responsibility for damages to property caused by flooding or backflooding of property due to blocking or restriction of storm water passages and natural waterways capacity during normal or excessive periods of water flow.

4. At any time do not permit wastewater flow from existing sewers to flow into nearby waterways or to flow on surface areas.

5. The means and methods the Contractor employs to meet the above requirements.

1.02 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. The General Contractor shall provide the following temporary facilities.

B. Temporary Sanitary Facilities:

1. Provide temporary sanitary facilities in compliance with local laws and regulations for all workman on the Project. Sanitary facilities shall conform to OSHA requirements.

2. Service, maintain and clean facilities and enclosures.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Portable Heaters: UL approved and designed to operate in accordance with OSHA safety requirements.

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B. Temporary Water Extensions: Temporary piping, water hoses and controls maintained in leak free condition.

C. Temporary Power Equipment and Extensions: UL approved portable power equipment and UL approved extension cords, temporary wires, outlets and on/off controls.

D. UL approved portable task lights equipped with crash guards in conformance with OSHA requirements.

E. Temporary Traffic Control: Barricades, flashing warning lights, torches, reflectors and signs in conformance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Maintain and operate Temporary Facilities and Utilities to assure continuous service.

B. Modify and extend Facilities and Utilities as Work progress requires.

3.02 REMOVAL

A. Contractors shall dismantle (if required) and remove temporary services and extensions of such when no longer needed on the construction site.

1. Remove dirt, soot, grease, and such other deposits from the structures(s) as caused by the temporary heat, and leave surfaces to be finished in a condition acceptable to the trade performing such work.

2. Remove temporary sanitary facilities when contract is complete.

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SECTION 01505 – TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1.01 PURPOSE

The purpose of this section is to provide the Contractor with general guidelines as well as specific techniques for the control of traffic during construction of the proposed wastewater collection and treatment facilities constructed in both the State Highways and the Township Roads. The goal is to help ensure safe and efficient traffic movement through work areas and provide for the safety of the Contractor's work force.

A. Temporary Traffic Control: Barricades, flashing warning lights, torches, reflectors and signs in conformance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Contractor is referred to Chapter 213 of the PennDOT regulations along with supplemental information regarding their proper utilization.

A. The Contractor is advised that he is required to provide traffic control in complete compliance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), including but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. PA Code Title 67, Transportation: Chapter 213 - Work Zone Traffic

Control.

2. PA Code Title 67, Transportation: Chapter 441 - Access to and

Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads.

3. PA Code Title 67, Transportation: Chapter 459 - Occupancy of Highways by Utilities. The specific requirements for traffic control provided herein are for the convenience of the Contractor and shall in no way be construed as a release from PennDOT requirements previously referenced. The Owner and Engineer do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this Plan and shall not be held responsible for any claims or liabilities resulting from the Contractor's traffic control methods or devices. All fines and related costs resulting from the Contractor's failure to provide adequate traffic control shall be borne solely by the Contractor.

B. Traffic control requirements for each construction site within highway right-of-way are attached to and made part of this Plan by way of figures taken from Chapter 213 of the PennDOT regulations. Some modification to these figures may be required to depict actual site conditions and the necessary traffic control requirements for the specific work area. The traffic control figures provided are to be used in conjunction with the contract drawings and site conditions to establish the minimum requirements for the project and in no way preclude the installation of additional approved signs or devices.

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C. All work done in the PennDOT right-of-way shall be in accordance with the Highway Occupancy Permits that have been issued to the OWNER for the Work to be done in accordance with this project.

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SECTION 01564 – WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

A. Disposal of waste material and salvageable material.

1.02 UNIT PRICES

A. No separate payment will be made for waste material disposal under this

Section. Include payment in unit price for related sections.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Obtain and submit disposal permits for proposed disposal sites if required by local ordinances.

B. Submit a copy of written permission from property owner, along with description of property, prior to disposal of excess material adjacent to the Project. Submit a written and signed release from property owner upon completion of disposal work.

C. Provide the owner or Township the first opportunity to utilize the waste material for fill on a property in the immediate vicinity.

3.01 SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL

A. Excavated material: When indicated on Drawings, load, haul, and deposit excavated material at a location or locations shown on Drawings outside the limits of Project.

B. Provide the owner or Township the first opportunity to utilize any salvageable or excavated material prior to removal from site.

3.02 EXCESS MATERIAL

A. Vegetation, rubble, broken concrete, debris, asphaltic concrete pavement, excess soil, and other materials not designated for salvage, shall become the property of Contractor and shall be removed from the job site and legally disposed of.

B. Excess soil may be deposited on private property adjacent to the Project when written permission is obtained from property owner. See Paragraph 1.03 B

01564-2 above.

C. Verify the flood plain status of any proposed disposal site. Do not dispose of excavated materials in an area designated as within the 100-year Flood Hazard Area unless a Permit has been obtained.

D. Waste materials shall be removed from the site on a daily basis, such that the site is maintained in a neat and orderly condition.

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SECTION 01721 – RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Maintenance and submittal of record drawings for bridge projects.

1.02 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES

A. Maintain one record copy of documents at the site.

B. Label each document "RECORD DRAWING" in neat, large, printed letters.

C. Maintain record documents in a clean, dry, and legible condition. Do not use record documents for construction purposes.

D. Keep record documents available for inspection by Engineer.

1.03 RECORDING

A. The Contractor shall maintain a complete set of record drawings which shall be corrected daily with date notations. Notations shall show every change from the original Drawings. Changes shall include but not be limited to:

1. Field changes of dimension and detail. This includes changes in length, width, and depth of all structures. Note any changes to quantities or materials.

2. Changes made by Change Order. This includes added or deleted work as well as changes to the existing work.

B. All of this information shall be noted in red (hand drawn) on the Record Set of

Drawings and shall be kept on the job site. Review the record documents with the Engineer monthly. Provide the record set to the Engineer for his verification and approval.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. The record set of documents shall be delivered to the Engineer. The delivery of

“record drawing” prints for the Engineer’s use is a condition of Final Acceptance.

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