4-SCRC Site Work Specifications.pdf

29 Outdoor Drive New Milford Pennsylvania 18834

MBA Project Number: 22013 Date: 06-01-2026

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY RECREATION CENTER

Prepared by:

MARTINA BACARELLA ARCHITECT

50 Alberigi Drive, Suite 115, Jessup, PA 18434

570.224.1934 | martina@arch-mb.com ©2026 Martina Bacarella Architect

PROJECT MANUAL

CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENT SET

SITE WORK

6/1/2026 Construction Documents Set

Susquehanna County Recreation Center Site Work

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

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SECTION 000101 - PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT MANUAL

A. VOLUME 1.

1. Susquehanna County Recreation Center.

2. Susquehanna County Recreation Center 501 (c) (3) corp.

3. P.O. Box 112 Montrose, PA 18801.

4. Architect Project No. 22013.

5. Martina Bacarella Architect.

6. 50 Alberigi Drive, Suite 115.

7. Jessup, Pennsylvania 18434.

8. Phone: (570) 224-1934.

9. Website: arch-mb.com.

10. Issued: June 1, 2026

11. Copyright 2026, Martina Bacarella Architect.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 000101

6/1/2026 Susquehanna County

Construction Documents Set Recreation Center Site Work

TABLE OF CONTENTS 000110 - 1

SECTION 000110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

00 01 01 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

00 11 53 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 26 01 REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM,

BIDDING PHASE

00 31 32 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

00 31 43 PERMIT APPLICATION

00 41 13 BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME

CONTRACT)

00 60 00 PROJECT FORMS

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

N/A AIA A101-2017, STANDARD FORM OF

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND

CONTRACTOR

N/A AIA A201-2017, GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION

N/A AIA A312-2010, PERFORMANCE BOND

N/A AIA A312-2010, PAYMENT BOND

N/A AIA G702-1992, APPLICATION AND

CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT

N/A AIA G703-1992, CONTINUATION SHEET

N/A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT

PREPARED BY MIDLANTIC ENGINEERING

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBGROUP

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 SUMMARY

01 22 00 UNIT PRICES

01 23 00 ALTERNATES

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01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 00 EXECUTION

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUBGROUP

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 30 00.10 CAST-IN-PLACE SITE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 22 23 ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 13 SOILS FOR EARTHWORK

31 05 16 AGGREGATES FOR EARTHWORK

31 05 19.13 GEOTEXTILES FOR EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 22 00 GRADING

31 22 13 ROUGH GRADING

31 23 16 EXCAVATION

31 23 16.13 TRENCHING

31 23 16.26 ROCK REMOVAL

31 23 23 FILL

31 25 00 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 42 11 STORMWATER GRAVITY PIPING

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR

BIDS

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DOCUMENT 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders to submit bids for Project as described in this Document and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

1. Regulatory Requirements: subject to grant applications.

B. Project Identification: Susquehanna County Recreation Center Site Work.

1. Project Location: 29 Outdoor Drive, New Milford, Pennsylvania 18834.

C. Owner: Susquehanna County Recreation Center 501 (c) (3) corp: P.O. Box 112 Montrose, PA 18801.

1. Owner's Representative: John Devine: devinefamily@comcast.net.

D. Architect: Martina Bacarella Architect: 50 Alberigi Drive, Suite 115, Jessup, Pennsylvania, (570) 224-1934.

E. Project Description: Project consists of site work for a new recreation center in New Milford, PA. The scope of work consists of site clearing, earthwork, retaining walls, a gravel parking lot, access roads, and preparation for the building pad, stormwater and catch basin piping, sewer line piping, water line piping, and seeding.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Bid Submittal, Electronic: Owner will receive electronically submitted bids until the Bid time and date via web-based bidding management software. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: June 15, 2026.

2. Bid Time: 12:00pm local time.

3. Web-Based Bidding Management Software: PennBid:

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/.

4. Bids will be thereafter opened privately.

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1.3 PREBID MEETING

A. Non-Manditory Prebid Meeting, In Person: A prebid meeting for all Bidders will be held at 29 Outdoor Drive, New Milford, PA 18834 on June 5, 2026 at 1:00pm. Prospective prime Bidders are requested to attend.

B. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses to Bidders' questions received up until June 11, 2026. Submit requests for clarification and interpretation online via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. Please allow a few business days for the architect to respond.

C. Site Walkthrough Meeting: A site walkthrough meeting for all Bidders will be held at Project location at 29 Outdoor Drive, New Milford, PA 18834 on June 5, 2026 at 1:00pm. Prospective prime Bidders are requested to attend.

1.4 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding Documents, Electronic: Obtain access after June 1, by accessing PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. Online access will be provided to all registered Bidders and sub-bidders and suppliers at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/.

1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. By submitting a Bid, Bidder represents that Bidder will begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the Work within the Contract Time indicated in the Bidding Documents.

1.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

A. Work is subject to liquidated damages.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Prequalification: Bidders must have been prequalified by Owner prior to submission of bids.

B. Licenses: Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades.

C. Insurance and Bonds: A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

D. Contractor's Qualification Statement: A completed AIA Document A305, "Contractor's Qualification Statement," with all exhibits is required to be submitted with the bid.

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1.8 NOTIFICATION

A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Susquehanna County Recreation Center.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 001113

REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

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DOCUMENT 001153 - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS

A. The purpose of the Qualification Procedure described in this Document is to provide Owner with a mechanism to evaluate and determine whether Prospective Bidders are qualified to participate in the construction of Project. Evaluation will be limited to that office of the Prospective Bidder that is proposed to perform the Work.

B. Prospective Bidders are required to comply with these Requirements for Qualification.

Only those Prospective Bidders who have complied with the Requirements for Qualification and have been determined to be qualified will be eligible to submit construction bids on Project.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Prospective Bidder: A Prospective Bidder is a person or entity who submits a Submittal of Qualifications to Owner.

B. Project: Generally described in the Advertisement for Bids.

1.3 QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

A. Qualification Documents: Consist of this Request for Qualifications document; AIA Document A305, "Contractor's Qualification Statement"; and additional documents issued by Owner.

1.4 QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. Form of Qualification Submittal:

1. Submittals of Qualification must be submitted in duplicate on AIA Document A305, "Contractor's Qualification Statement," properly executed and with all items filled out in ink or typed, and all additional data, attachments, and forms provided. Do not change or add words to the Qualification Statement or forms. All signatures must be original (and sealed if a corporation) and must be notarized and sealed by a Notary Public.

B. Modification to Requirements for Qualification:

1. Clarifications, alterations, or changes made by Owner to the Requirements for Qualification shall be in writing only. Verbal information is not valid or binding.

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C. Submission of Qualification Documents:

1. Each Submittal of Qualification shall be included with the submission of the bid.

2. Owner reserves the right to waive any informality and to request additional information from Prospective Bidders, at Owner's discretion.

1.5 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

A. Prospective Bidders must demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of Owner:

1. Proper license under the laws and regulations governing their respective trade(s).

2. Capacity to provide Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner in amounts adequate to bond the Work based on the scope indicated in the Advertisement for Bids.

3. Applicable experience of firm as described in the Contractor's Qualification Statement, including the following:

1) Experience of Firm: The firm in its current organization shall have successfully completed minimum of three projects of similar type, quality, and scope, including a minimum of two within the last three years. Provide the address, scope of work, contract sum, and final sum. The firm shall provide references for these projects, including their contact information.

4. Work-in-hand capacity, such that the Prospective Bidder demonstrates adequate work under contract to continue its business operations at least at their current level, at the same time indicating the capability to carry out Owner's proposed work.

5. Adequate organization to complete work of the scope anticipated, including firm management, project management, field superintendence, and field engineering and quality control.

6. Acceptable past performance as indicated by firm's references, including ability to meet contract time and to monitor, manage, and communicate interim scheduling requirements, to carry out required quality-control activities, to properly prepare interim and final payment requests, and to successfully complete project closeout requirements.

7. Acceptable documentation of firm's employee screening practices as indicating by affidavit describing background check procedures for firm's employees and requirements for same incorporated in firm's subcontracts.

B. Consideration of qualifications may be withheld if the Qualification Statement shows any unexplained erasures, omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, added restrictions or qualifying conditions, or other irregularities of any kind.

C. Owner may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Prospective Bidder to perform the Work, and the Prospective Bidder shall furnish to Owner all such information for this purpose as Owner may request. Owner reserves the right to withhold qualification if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such

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Prospective Bidder fails to satisfy Owner that such Prospective Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the proposed Project. The determination of which bidders are prequalified is not protestable, except as allowed by law.

D. Qualification Submittal and data contained therein is considered privileged and confidential and will not be disclosed to any outside party except as required by law.

1.6 BONDS AND INSURANCE

A. The Prospective Bidder shall provide as part of the Submittal of Qualifications evidence of its ability to furnish below:

1. Performance Bond, a Payment Bond, and a Labor and Material Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Sum, with a corporate surety authorized to transact business in Project's jurisdiction.

2. Satisfactory certificates of insurance in the amount and types required by statute, but not less than the following:

a. Professional design errors and omissions insurance endorsement for delegated design by Contractor's professional engineer.

b. Workers' Compensation insurance provisions: statutory limits.

c. Commercial General Liability insurance provisions: at limits established by

Owner in Project Contract Documents and including below:

1) Mold Endorsement or separate certificate.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS

A. Prospective bidders will be notified of Owner's determination, within 7 days from the date of submission.

B. Evaluations will be confidential. Notifications will be publicly available information.

C. Owner may deny qualification if it finds one or more of the following:

1. The Prospective Bidder does not have the appropriate experience to perform the Work, including, but not limited to, having met the experience criteria set forth herein.

2. The Prospective Bidder or any officer, director, or owner thereof has had judgments entered against him within the past five years for the breach of contracts for governmental or nongovernmental construction work including, but not limited to, design-build or construction management contracts.

3. The Prospective Bidder has been in substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of prior construction with Owner, or in documented substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of prior construction with another public body without good cause.

4. The Prospective Bidder or any officer, director, owner, or chief financial official thereof has been convicted within the past 10 years of a crime related to governmental or nongovernmental construction or contracting.

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5. The Prospective Bidder or any officer, director, or owner thereof is currently debarred pursuant to an established debarment procedure from bidding or contracting by any public body, agency of another state, or agency of the Federal Government.

6. The Prospective Bidder failed to provide to the public body in a timely manner any information required by the public body relevant to the six preceding subparagraphs.

7. The Prospective Bidder provides false, nonresponsive, misleading, or incomplete information for items required herein.

D. The acceptance of a Prospective Bidder's qualifications will be a Notice of Qualification, signed by a duly authorized representative of Owner; no other act by Owner or its agents shall constitute the acceptance of qualifications. The acceptance of a Prospective Bidder's qualifications by Owner does not constitute a contract or promise to award a contract to the Prospective Bidder.

1.8 PROSPECTIVE BIDDER'S CHECKLIST

A. In an effort to assist the Prospective Bidder in properly completing all documentation required, the following checklist is provided for the Prospective Bidder's convenience.

The Prospective Bidder is solely responsible for verifying compliance with qualification requirements.

1. Prepared AIA Document A305, "Contractor's Qualification Statement," as required by the document, including all attachments and data required as part of the Qualification Statement, properly notarized.

2. Attached: Copy of applicable Contractor's license(s).

3. Attached: Other attachments as necessary to provide information required.

4. Show name and address of the Prospective Bidder.

5. Show the Prospective Bidder's Contractor's License No.

6. By submitting notarized statement, the Prospective Bidder certifies that the

Bidder can provide executed Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond meeting requirements given in the Requirements for Qualification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 001153

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 002113 - 1

DOCUMENT 002113 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1.1 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. Sealed bids will be received via PennBid for the above-referenced project until the date and time indicated in the advertisement for bids. Bids received after the stated time will not be considered.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. The project consists of work as described in the Contract Documents including but not limited to general construction, demolition, coordination, and all associated trades required to complete the project. See section 011000 “Summary”.

1.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Contract Documents consist of Drawings, Project Manual, Addenda, Bid Forms, Supplementary Conditions, AIA Contract A101-2017, and AIA General Conditions A201-2017.

1.4 BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Bidders shall submit a completed Bid Form, Contractor Qualification Statement, Proof of Insurance, and any other documentation required in the Project Manual.

1.5 PRE-BID MEETING / SITE VISIT

A. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, see section 001113 “Advertisement for Bids” for more information on time and location. Bidders are responsible for field verification of existing conditions.

1.6 INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS

A. Questions regarding the Contract Documents must be submitted via the “Ask a Question” feature in PennBid prior to the deadline indicated. Responses will be issued by Addendum only via a Public Notice and posted on PennBid. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid will be notified by email when a change or addenda has been posted. No verbal interpretations shall be binding.

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1.7 ADDENDA

A. Addenda will be issued to all bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda on the Bid Form.

1.8 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. The Contractor shall commence work upon issuance of Notice to Proceed and shall achieve Substantial Completion within the time period stated in the Agreement. See section 004113 “Bid Form – Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract)”.

1.9 RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS

A. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the Owner.

1.10 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance meeting the minimum requirements outlined in the Contract Documents prior to execution of the Agreement.

1.11 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

A. If required, Performance and Payment Bonds shall be provided in the amount specified in the Contract Documents.

1.12 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 002113

REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM,

BIDDING PHASE

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DOCUMENT 002601 - REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION FORM, BIDDING PHASE

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Prime Bidders: Use this form to request consideration of an unnamed manufacturer, an unnamed product, or an alternative fabrication method prior to submittal of bids when use of specific manufacturers, products, or fabrications methods are required by the Specifications.

B. This form is not required to be submitted when named products are introduced by the phrase "Available products include…" unless the intended product differs substantially from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. Response to this request by Architect will be in the form of a written response to the Bidder and, if approved, by Addendum issued to all Bidders.

D. Procurement Substitution Requests: Requests for changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those indicated in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, submitted prior to receipt of bids in accordance with Instructions to Bidders.

E. Procurement Prior Approval Requests: Requests for approval of products or manufacturers from those required by the Contract Documents as defined by product selection procedures in Section 016000 "Product Requirements."

1. Procurement prior approval is required when products or manufacturers are listed in specifications under "Sole Product," "Sole Manufacturer," "Limited List of Products," or "Limited List of Manufacturers" introductory paragraphs.

2. Where use of "Sole Product," "Sole Manufacturer," "Limited List of Products," or "Limited List of Manufacturers" introductory paragraphs is not allowed by statute, procurement prior approval request is not required.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.3 PROCUREMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Procurement Substitutions, General: By submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that its bid is based on materials and equipment described in the Procurement and Contracting Documents, including Addenda. Bidders are encouraged to request approval of qualifying substitute materials and equipment when the Specifications Sections list materials and equipment by product or manufacturer name.

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B. Procurement Substitution Requests will be received and considered by Owner when the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Architect; otherwise requests will be returned without action:

1. Extensive revisions to the Contract Documents are not required.

2. Proposed changes are in keeping with general intent of the Contract Documents, including level of quality of the Work represented by requirements therein.

3. Request is fully documented and properly submitted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Procurement Substitution Request: Submit to Architect. Procurement Substitution Request must be made in writing by prime contract Bidder only in compliance with the following requirements:

1. Requests for substitution of materials and equipment will be considered if received no later than 10 days prior to date of bid opening.

2. Submittal Format, Electronic: Submit Procurement Substitution Request, using format provided on Project web-based bidding management software site.

a. Identify the product or the fabrication or installation method to be replaced in each request. Include related Specifications Sections and Drawing numbers.

b. Provide complete documentation on both the product specified and the proposed substitute, including the following information as appropriate:

1) List of similar installations for completed projects, with project names and addresses as well as names and addresses of architects and owners.

2) Product data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

3) Point-by-point comparison of specified and proposed substitute product data, fabrication drawings, and installation procedures.

4) Copies of current, independent third-party test data of salient product or system characteristics.

5) Samples where applicable or when requested by Architect.

6) Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitute with those of the Work specified. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

7) Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated.

8) Research reports, where applicable, evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project, from ICC-ES.

9) Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, which will become necessary to accommodate proposed substitute.

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c. Provide certification by manufacturer that proposed substitute is equal to or superior to that required by the Procurement and Contracting Documents, and that its in-place performance will be equal to or superior to product or equipment specified in the application indicated.

d. Bidder, in submitting the Procurement Substitution Request, waives the right to additional payment or an extension of Contract Time because of the failure of substitute to perform as represented in the Procurement Substitution Request.

B. Architect's Action:

1. Architect may request additional information or documentation necessary for evaluation of the Procurement Substitution Request. Architect will notify all Bidders of acceptance of proposed substitute by means of an Addendum to the Procurement and Contracting Documents.

C. Architect's approval of substitute during bidding does not relieve Contractor of the responsibility to submit required Shop Drawings and to comply with all other requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.5 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name: Susquehanna County Recreation Center Site Work.

B. Project Location:

1. 29 Outdoor Drive, New Milford, Pennsylvania 18834.

C. Owner: Susquehanna County Recreation Center 501 (c) (3) corp: P.O. Box 112 Montrose, PA 18801.

D. Architect: Martina Bacarella Architect.

E. Architect Project Number: 22013.

1.6 BIDDING REQUEST INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________. Email: ____________________________.

B. Specification Section No.:

1.7 SPECIFIED PRODUCT

A. Specified Product/Fabrication Method (List Name, Description, Model Number, and Manufacturer):

B. Specified Product Information (Attach Point-by-Point Data to This Form):

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1. ▢ Point-by-point comparative product data.

2. ▢ Test reports.

3. ▢ Fabrication drawings.

4. ▢ Samples (where applicable).

1.8 PROPOSED PRODUCT

A. Specified Product/Fabrication Method (List Name, Description, Model Number, and Manufacturer):

B. Proposed Product Information (Attach Point-by-Point Data to This Form):

1. ▢ Point-by-point comparative product data.

2. ▢ Test reports.

3. ▢ Fabrication drawings.

4. ▢ Samples (where applicable).

1.9 IMPACT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION

A. List of Related Changes Required by Substitution: ▢ None. Explain:

B. Differences between Specified Product and Proposed Substitution: ▢ None. Explain:

C. Proposed Product/Fabrication Method Effects on Other Parts of the Work: ▢ None.

Explain:

D. Proposed Product/Fabrication Method Effects on the Contract Time: ▢ None. Explain:

1.10 CERTIFICATION

A. Undersigned certifies the following:

1. Proposed substitution has been investigated by the Bidder and determined to be equal or superior to specified product as used for this Project, except as noted herein.

2. Qualifications of manufacturer, Installer, and other specified parties meet the specified qualifications.

3. Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product, if applicable.

4. Same maintenance service and availability of replacement parts as for specified product, if applicable.

5. Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances, except as noted herein.

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6. Proposed substitution will not affect the Contract Time.

7. Proposed substitution will not affect work of other trades.

8. Proposed substitution provides comparable sustainable design properties as specified product, if applicable.

1.11 SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTION

A. For the Bidder:

1. Submittal Date:

2. Firm Name:

3. Submitted by:

4. Email:

B. For Manufacturer:

1. Submittal Date:

2. Firm Name:

3. Submitted by:

4. Email:

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 002601

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

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DOCUMENT 003132 - GEOTECHNICAL DATA

1.1 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

A. This Document, with its referenced attachments, is part of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements for the Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Because subsurface conditions indicated by the soil borings are a sampling in relation to the entire construction area, and for other reasons, Owner, Architect, Architect's consultants, and the firm reporting the subsurface conditions do not warranty the conditions below the depths of the borings or that the strata logged from the borings are necessarily typical of the entire site. Any party using the information described in the soil borings and geotechnical report accepts full responsibility for its use.

C. Soil-Boring Data for Project, obtained by Midlantic, dated January 3, 2024, is available for viewing as appended to this Project Manual.

D. A Geotechnical Investigation Report for Project, prepared by Midlantic, dated January 3, 2024, is available for viewing as appended to this Project Manual.

1. The opinions expressed in this report are those of a geotechnical engineer and represent interpretations of subsoil conditions, tests, and results of analyses conducted by a geotechnical engineer. Owner is not responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn from the data.

2. Any party using information described in the geotechnical report will make additional test borings and conduct other exploratory operations that may be required to determine the character of subsurface materials that may be encountered.

E. Related Requirements:

1. Document 002113 "Instructions to Bidders" for the Bidder's responsibilities for examination of Project site and existing conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 003132

BID FORM - STIPULATED

SUM (SINGLE-PRIME

CONTRACT)

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DOCUMENT 004113 - BID FORM - STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT)

Note: Bidders shall complete this Bid Form in addition to the electronic bid form within PennBid (“Prepare Your Submission” tab), inclusive of all pricing items and required supporting documents as identified.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 BID INFORMATION

A. Bidder: ____________________________________________________.

B. Project Name: Susquehanna County Recreation Center.

C. Project Location: 29 Outdoor Drive, New Milford, PA 18834.

D. Owner: Susquehanna County Recreation Center 501 (c) (3) corp.

E. Architect: Martina Bacarella Architect.

F. Architect Project Number: 22013.

G. Bid Due Date: June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm.

1.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND BASE BID

A. Base Bid, Single-Prime (All Trades) Contract: The undersigned Bidder, having carefully examined the Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all subsequent Addenda, as prepared by Martina Bacarella Architect and Architect's consultants, having visited the site, and being familiar with all conditions and requirements of the Work, hereby agrees to furnish all material, labor, equipment and services necessary to complete the construction of the above-named Project, in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement and Contracting Documents, for the stipulated sum of:

1. ________________________________________ Dollars ($______________).

2. The above amount may be modified by amounts indicated by the Bidder under the "Unit Prices" Article and the "Alternates" Article below.

B. Itemized Breakdown: The following is an itemized breakdown of the Base Bid amount (note: sum of the following amounts MUST equal amount listed in 1.2.A.1).

1. General Conditions: $___________________________.

2. Basic Breakdown of construction Work; provide additional categories as necessary:

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a. Excavation and Earthwork: $___________________________.

b. Concrete Retaining Walls with Concrete Block Facing:

c. Gravel Parking Lot, Access Roads, and Building Pad Preparation:

d. Stormwater and Catch Basin Piping: $______________________.

e. Sewer Line Piping up to Road: $________________________.

f. Water Line Piping: $___________________________.

g. Installation and Maintenance of E&S Controls Including Seeding and

Mulching: $___________________________.

1.3 UNIT PRICES

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes the amounts below be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum on performance and measurement of the individual items of the Work, as described in Section 012200 "Unit Prices" and if applicable for adjustment of the quantity given in the Unit-Price Allowance for the actual measurement of individual items of the Work.

B. If the Unit Price does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder to indicate "NOT

APPLICABLE."

C. Unit-Price No. 1: Removal of unsatisfactory soil and replacement with satisfactory soil material.

1. ______________________________ dollars ($_____________) per cubic yard.

D. Unit-Price No. 2: Mass rock excavation and replacement with satisfactory soil material.

1. ______________________________ dollars ($_____________) per cubic yard.

E. Unit-Price No. 3: Trench rock excavation and replacement with satisfactory soil material.

1. ______________________________ dollars ($_____________) per cubic yard.

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F. Unit-Price No. 4: Paving.

1. ______________________________ dollars ($_____________) per square foot.

1.4 ALTERNATES

A. The undersigned Bidder proposes the amount below be added to or deducted from the Base Bid if particular Alternates are accepted by Owner. Amounts listed for each Alternate include costs of related coordination, modification, or adjustment.

B. If the Alternate does not affect the Contract Sum, the Bidder to indicate "NO

CHANGE."

C. If the Alternate does not affect the Work of this Contract, the Bidder to indicate "NOT

APPLICABLE."

D. The Bidder is responsible for determining from the Contract Documents the effects of each Alternate on the Contract Time and the Contract Sum.

E. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Alternate, in any order, and to award or amend the Contract accordingly within 60 days of the Notice of Award unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents.

F. Acceptance or non-acceptance of any Alternates by Owner is to have no effect on the Contract Time unless the Alternate description below provides a formatted space for the adjustment of the Contract Time.

G. Alternate No. 1: Paving areas indicated on the civil drawings. Install site lighting conduit underneath area to be paved:

1. ▢ ADD ▢ DEDUCT ▢ NO CHANGE ▢ NOT APPLICABLE.

2. __________________________________________ Dollars ($_____________).

3. Contract Time: Acceptance of this Alternate will add _________ calendar days to the Contract Time.

H. Alternate No. 2: Construction of Sediment Basin:

1. ▢ ADD ▢ DEDUCT ▢ NO CHANGE ▢ NOT APPLICABLE.

2. __________________________________________ Dollars ($_____________).

3. Contract Time: Acceptance of this Alternate will add _________ calendar days to the Contract Time.

1.5 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. Time of Completion:

1. The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees hereby to commence the Work of the Contract Documents and to substantially complete the Work within 60

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1.6 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA

A. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of and use of the following Addenda in the preparation of this Bid:

1. Addendum No. 1, dated ____________________.

2. Addendum No. 2, dated ____________________.

3. Addendum No. 3, dated ____________________.

4. Addendum No. 4, dated ____________________.

1.7 BID SUPPLEMENTS

A. The following supplements are a part of this Bid Form and are attached hereto:

1. Bidder’s Qualifications

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

A. The undersigned further states that it is a duly licensed contractor, for the type of work proposed, in Pennsylvania, and that all fees, permits, etc., pursuant to submitting this proposal have been paid in full.

1.9 SUBMISSION OF BID

A. Respectfully submitted this _____ day of _____________,_________.

(Day) (Month) (Year)

B. Submitted by: ____________________________________________.

(Name of bidding firm or corporation)

C. Authorized Signature: ______________________________________.

(Handwritten signature)

D. Signed by: _______________________________________________.

(Type or print name)

E. Title: ___________________________________________________.

(Owner/Partner/President/Vice President)

F. Witnessed by: ____________________________________________.

(Handwritten signature)

G. Attest: __________________________________________________.

(Handwritten signature)

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H. By: _______________________________________________________.

(Type or print name)

I. Attester Title: _______________________________________________.

(Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary)

J. Street Address:

K. City, State, Zip:

L. Phone:

M. License No.:

N. Federal ID No.:

O. (Affix Corporate Seal Here)

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DOCUMENT 006000 - PROJECT FORMS

1.1 FORM OF AGREEMENT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. The following form of Owner/Contractor Agreement and form of the General Conditions to be used for Project:

1. AIA Document A101-2017 "Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum."

a. The General Conditions for Project are AIA Document A201-2017 "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction."

2. Liquidated Damages.

3. The General Conditions are included in the Project Manual.

4. The Supplementary Conditions for Project are included in the Project Manual.

5. Owner's document(s) bound following this Document.

1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS

A. Administrative Forms: Additional administrative forms are specified in Division 01 General Requirements.

B. Copies of AIA standard forms may be obtained from AIA Contract Documents:

https://aiacontracts.com.

C. Preconstruction Forms:

1. Form of Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond: AIA Document A312- 2010 "Performance Bond" and AIA Document A312-2010 "Payment Bond."

D. Information and Modification Forms:

1. Form for Requests for Information (RFIs): AIA Document G716-2004 "Request for Information (RFI)."

2. Form of Request for Proposal: AIA Document G709-2018 "Proposal Request."

3. Change Order Form: AIA Document G701-2017 "Change Order."

4. Form of Architect's Memorandum for Minor Changes in the Work: AIA Document

G710-2017 "Architect's Supplemental Instructions."

5. Form of Change Directive: AIA Document G714-2017 "Construction Change

Directive."

E. Payment Forms:

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1. Payment Application, Lump Sum Project: AIA Document G702-1992 "Application and Certificate for Payment" and G703-1992 "Continuation Sheet."

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DOCUMENT 007300 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1.1 GENERAL

A. These Supplementary Conditions modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (AIA A201–2017). Where a provision of these Supplementary Conditions conflicts with A201, these Supplementary Conditions shall govern.

1.2 SC-1. ARCHITECT’S ROLE (MODIFICATION OF §4.2)

A. The Architect shall serve as the Owner’s representative during construction and shall act as the Initial Decision Maker pursuant to §15.2.

B. The Architect’s review of submittals is for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with the design concept and information shown in the Contract Documents. Such review shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for deviations from the Contract Documents, errors or omissions, means and methods, or safety precautions.

C. The Architect shall not have control over or charge of construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures.

1.3 SC-2. EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor acknowledges that the Project involves work in an existing structure.

The Contractor shall verify all field conditions prior to commencing work.

B. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Architect of any concealed, unknown, or differing site conditions. Failure to provide timely notice shall constitute a waiver of claim related to such condition.

C. No additional compensation shall be due for conditions that were reasonably discoverable by site inspection.

1.4 SC-3. CONCEALED CONDITIONS CLARIFICATION

A. Claims for concealed or unknown conditions must be submitted within five (5) calendar days of discovery and before the condition is disturbed.

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1.5 SC-4. SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be submitted electronically unless otherwise approved.

B. The Architect shall review submittals within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt, provided the submittal is complete and properly organized.

C. Incomplete submittals may be rejected without review.

1.6 SC-5. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, Submittal Schedule, and Schedule of Values.

B. Failure to maintain schedule may constitute cause for default.

1.7 SC-6. CHANGE ORDERS AND CLAIMS

A. Contractor shall not proceed with changed work without written authorization in the form of a Change Order or Construction Change Directive.

B. Claims for additional compensation must include detailed cost breakdowns, labor rates, material invoices, and time impact analysis. Failure to provide documentation shall result in rejection of claim.

1.8 SC-7. INDEMNIFICATION CLARIFICATION

A. Indemnification obligations shall not extend to the Architect for claims arising solely from the Architect’s negligent acts or omissions.

1.9 SC-8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Insurance Requirements:

1. Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate

2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000

3. Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits

4. Umbrella Liability: $2,000,000

B. Owner and Architect shall be named as Additional Insureds. Certificates required prior to Notice to Proceed.

1.10 SC-9. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION CLARIFICATION

A. The Architect shall not be responsible for jobsite safety, temporary protection, SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS 007300 - 3 construction supervision, or coordination of subcontractors.

B. Site visits are for general observation only and shall not constitute exhaustive inspection.

1.11 SC-10. PAYMENT APPLICATIONS

A. Applications for Payment shall include an updated Schedule of Values and required lien waivers.

B. Applications lacking required documentation may be returned without review.

1.12 SC-11. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE CLARIFICATION

A. Failure to maintain adequate manpower, schedule, insurance, or code compliance may constitute default.

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Document A101 – 2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum

Init.

AGREEMENT made as of the ________ day of ________ in the year ________ (In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address and other information) and the Contractor:

(Name, legal status, address and other information) for the following Project:

(Name, location and detailed description)

The Architect:

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.

Init.

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4 CONTRACT SUM

5 PAYMENTS

6 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9 ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EXHIBIT A INSURANCE AND BONDS

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary, and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of this Agreement, other documents listed in this Agreement, and Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement, all of which form the Contract, and are as fully a part of the Contract as if attached to this Agreement or repeated herein. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. An enumeration of the Contract Documents, other than a Modification, appears in Article 9.

ARTICLE 2 THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

The Contractor shall fully execute the Work described in the Contract Documents, except as specifically indicated in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of others.

ARTICLE 3 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

§ 3.1 The date of commencement of the Work shall be:

(Check one of the following boxes.)

The date of this Agreement.

A date set forth in a notice to proceed issued by the Owner.

Established as follows:

(Insert a date or a means to determine the date of commencement of the Work.)

If a date of commencement of the Work is not selected, then the date of commencement shall be the date of this Agreement.

§ 3.2 The Contract Time shall be measured from the date of commencement of the Work.

§ 3.3 Substantial Completion § 3.3.1 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work:

(Check one of the following boxes and complete the necessary information.)

Not later than ( ) calendar days from the date of commencement of the Work.

By the following date:

§ 3.3.2 Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, if portions of the Work are to be completed prior to Substantial Completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of such portions by the following dates:

Portion of Work Substantial Completion Date

§ 3.3.3 If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion as provided in this Section 3.3, liquidated damages, if any, shall be assessed as set forth in Section 4.5.

ARTICLE 4 CONTRACT SUM

§ 4.1 The Owner shall pay the Contractor the Contract Sum in current funds for the Contractor’s performance of the Contract. The Contract Sum shall be ( $ ), subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.

§ 4.2 Alternates § 4.2.1 Alternates, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

Item Price

§ 4.2.2 Subject to the conditions noted below, the following alternates may be accepted by the Owner following execution of this Agreement. Upon acceptance, the Owner shall issue a Modification to this Agreement.

(Insert below each alternate and the conditions that must be met for the Owner to accept the alternate.)

Item Price Conditions for Acceptance

§ 4.3 Allowances, if any, included in the Contract Sum:

(Identify each allowance.)

Item Price

§ 4.4 Unit prices, if any:

(Identify the item and state the unit price and quantity limitations, if any, to which the unit price will be applicable.)

Item Units and Limitations Price per Unit ($0.00)

§ 4.5 Liquidated damages, if any:

(Insert terms and conditions for liquidated damages, if any.)

§ 4.6 Other:

(Insert provisions for bonus or other incentives, if any, that might result in a change to the Contract Sum.)

ARTICLE 5 PAYMENTS

§ 5.1 Progress Payments § 5.1.1 Based upon Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect by the Contractor and Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the Contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

§ 5.1.2 The period covered by each Application for Payment shall be one calendar month ending on the last day of the month, or as follows:

§ 5.1.3 Provided that an Application for Payment is received by the Architect not later than the day of a month, the Owner shall make payment of the amount certified to the Contractor not later than the day of the month. If an Application for Payment is received by the Architect after the application date fixed above, payment of the amount certified shall be made by the Owner not later than ( ) days after the Architect receives the Application for Payment.

(Federal, state or local laws may require payment within a certain period of time.)

§ 5.1.4 Each Application for Payment shall be based on the most recent schedule of values submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. The schedule of values shall allocate the entire Contract Sum among the various portions of the Work. The schedule of values shall be prepared in such form, and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy, as the Architect may require. This schedule of values shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s Applications for Payment.

§ 5.1.5 Applications for Payment shall show the percentage of completion of each portion of the Work as of the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment.

§ 5.1.6 In accordance with AIA Document A201 –2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and subject to other provisions of the Contract Documents, the amount of each progress payment shall be computed as follows:

§ 5.1.6.1 The amount of each progress payment shall first include:

.1 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to completed Work;

.2 That portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the completed construction, or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location agreed upon in writing; and

.3 That portion of Construction Change Directives that the Architect determines, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to be reasonably justified.

§ 5.1.6.2 The amount of each progress payment shall then be reduced by:

.1 The aggregate of any amounts previously paid by the Owner;

.2 The amount, if any, for Work that remains uncorrected and for which the Architect has previously withheld a Certificate for Payment as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017;

.3 Any amount for which the Contractor does not intend to pay a Subcontractor or material supplier, unless the Work has been performed by others the Contractor intends to pay;

.4 For Work performed or defects discovered since the last payment application, any amount for which the

Architect may withhold payment, or nullify a Certificate of Payment in whole or in part, as provided in Article 9 of AIA Document A201–2017; and

.5 Retainage withheld pursuant to Section 5.1.7.

§ 5.1.7 Retainage § 5.1.7.1 For each progress payment made prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner may withhold the following amount, as retainage, from the…