TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

00000 - Scope of Work (12 pages)

01000 - General Requirements (8 pages)

01781 - Record Documents (4 Pages)

02010 - Cleaning and Restorations (3 pages)

02115 - Landscaping (8 pages)

02140 - Dewatering and Flow Diversion (2 pages)

02227 - Excavation and Backfill (4 pages)

02270 - Temporary Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (3 pages)

02310 - Subbase (1 page)

02394 - Utility Adjustments (2 pages)

02509 - Concrete Curb Ramps and Sidewalk (3 pages)

02513 - Superpave Asphalt (5 pages)

02528 - Plain Cement Concrete Curb (4 pages)

02550 - Sawcutting (1 page)

02890 - Traffic Signs (1 page)

OTHER DOCUMENTS

1. Project Plans: �2026 ADA Curb Ramp Replacement Program� (11 Sheets), prepared by Remington

& Vernick Engineers of Yardley, PA.

2. HOP Project Plans: �Juniper Hill HOP ADA Ramp Project� (4 Sheets), prepared by Remington &

Vernick Engineers of Yardley, PA.

3. HOP Project Plans: �Cobalt Ridge HOP ADA Ramp Project� (7 Sheets), prepared by Remington &

Vernick Engineers of Yardley, PA.

4. Temporary Construction Easement Plan: �Temporary Easement Plan� (1 Sheet), prepared by

Remington & Vernick Engineers of Yardley, PA.

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SECTION 00000

SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Project Description

A. Middletown Township is performing an ADA curb ramp replacement program along several roadways within the Township. In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to: ADA curb ramp construction, including detectable warning surfaces, landscaping restorations, and permanent pavement restorations. The scope of work is more fully described in the Project Specifications herein and on the Project Plans.

B. This Project is fully funded by Middletown Township’s General Fund.

1.02 Project Locations

A. The Base Bid project sites are located in the Cobalt Ridge Neighborhood of Middletown

Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as shown on the Project Plans at the following intersections:

1. Candle Road and Crystal Place (Ramps No. 1, 2, & 3);

2. Canna Road and Curry Hill Road (Ramps No. 4, 5, & 6);

3. Crystal Road and Cotton Road (Ramps No. 7 & 8);

4. Crystal Road and Curry Hill Road (Ramps No. 9 & 10);

5. Crystal Road and Crown Road (Ramps No. 11 & 12);

6. Crystal Road and Crystal Place (Ramps No. 13, 14, & 15);

7. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Crystal Road (Ramps No. 16, 17, & 18);

8. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Candle Road (Ramps No. 19, 20, & 21);

9. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Cleft Rock Road (Ramps No. 22, 23, & 24);

10. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Cosmos Road (Ramps No. 25 & 26);

11. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Crestwood Road (Ramps No. 27 & 28);

12. Conifer Road and Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) (Ramp No.29);

13. Cliff Road and Cinnamon Road (Ramps No. 30, 31, & 32);

14. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Cotton Road (Ramps No. 33 & 34);

15. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Crystal Road (Ramps No. 35 & 36).

16. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Canyon Road (Ramps No. 37, 38, & 39);

17. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Candle Road (Ramps No. 40 & 41);

18. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Cleft Rock Road (Ramps No. 42, 43, & 44);

19. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Canoebirch Road (Ramps No. 45 & 46);

20. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Cardinal Road (Ramps No. 47 & 48);

21. Canyon Road and Canary Road (Ramps No. 49 & 50);

22. Canyon Road and Calicochush Road (Ramps No. 51 & 52);

23. Canyon Road and Candytuft Road (Ramps No. 53, 54, & 55);

24. Canyon Road and Cable Road (Ramps No. 56 & 57).

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B. The Alternate Bid No. 1 project sites are located in the Upper Orchard Neighborhood of

Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as shown on the Project Plans at the following intersections:

1. Upper Orchard Drive and Upper Orchard Way (Ramps No. 101);

2. Upper Orchard Drive and Uphill Road (Ramps No. 102 & 103);

3. Upper Orchard Drive and Unity Turn (Ramps No. 104 & 105);

4. Upper Orchard Drive and Upland Road (Ramps No. 106, 107, 122, 123, & 124);

5. Upland Road and Underwood Road (Ramps No. 108, 109, & 110);

6. Upland Road and Umber Road (Ramps No. 111 & 112).

7. Underwood Road and Uphill Road (Ramps No. 113, 114, & 115);

8. Upper Orchard Drive and Underwood Road (Ramps No. 116 & 117);

9. Upper Orchard Drive and Upper Orchard Pass (Ramps No. 118 & 119);

10. Upper Orchard Drive and Umber Road (Ramps No. 120 & 121);

11. Upper Orchard Drive and Frosty Hollow Road (Ramps No. 125 & 126);

C. The Alternate Bid No. 2 project sites are located in the Lower Orchard Neighborhood of

1. Lower Orchard Drive and Lower Orchard Turn (Ramps No. 201 & 202).

2. Lower Orchard Drive and Long Loop Road (Ramps No. 203, 204, 208, 209, 210, 214 & 215);

3. Lower Orchard Drive and Larkspur Road (Ramps No. 216, 217, 220, 221, & 222);

4. Lower Orchard Drive and Lower Orchard Drive (Ramps No. 218, & 219);

5. Long Loop Road and Limewood Road (Ramps No. 205, 206, 207, 211, 212 &

213);

D. The Alternate Bid No. 3 project sites are located in the Juniper Hill Neighborhood of

1. Jollybrook Road and Bristol Oxford Valley Road (SR 2029) (Ramps No. 301 &

302).

E. The Alternate Bid No. 4 project sites are located in the Cobalt Ridge Neighborhood of

1. Cobalt Ridge Drive (N) and Bristol Oxford Valley Road (SR 2029) (Ramp No.

401);

2. Cobalt Ridge Drive (S) and Bristol Oxford Valley Road (SR 2029) (Ramps No.

402 & 403).

F. The Alternate Bid No. 5 project sites are located in the Ivystream Neighborhood of

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1. Oxford Drive and Oswin Turn (Ramps No. 501, 502, & 503);

2. Oxford Drive and Alscot Lane (Ramps No. 504, 505, & 506);

3. Alscot Lane and Alscot Circle (Ramps No. 507 & 508);

4. Alscot Lane and Oswin Turn (Ramps No. 509, 510, & 511);

5. Alscot Lane and Essex Lane (Ramps No. 512, 513, & 514);

6. Essex Lane and Oxford Drive (Ramps No. 515, 516, & 517).

1.03 Work Included

A. Base Bid – Cobalt Ridge Neighborhood

1. Mobilization.

a. The assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and state laws and regulations. This includes contractor’s offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities. This work includes obtaining the required permits, insurance, bonds, and any other initial items required for the start of the work.

2. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.

a. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

3. Concrete Curb for ADA Curb Ramps.

a. Remove and replace concrete curb. New curb shall be set as directed by the

Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to the existing joint. Concrete curb shall be constructed using PennDOT Class

AA Concrete, which is placed on top of a prepared, compacted subgrade.

4. Construction of new ADA Curb Ramps, including DWS in accordance with the

Project Plans and PennDOT Standards for Roadway Construction (Pub. 72M).

a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

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d. Contractor shall utilize Class S concrete to construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed for new ADA curb ramps in accordance with the details.

h. Contractor shall topsoil, seed, fertilize and straw mulch all disturbed areas.

5. Permanent Pavement Restorations.

a. The Contractor shall provide permanent pavement restorations in accordance with Section 02513 and in PennDOT Publication 408, section 413.

6. Landscaping Restorations.

a. Contractor shall place 4” of topsoil and place seed and straw all the disturbed areas within the project limits.

b. Contractor shall restore all disturbed landscaping to pre-construction conditions or better.

7. Record Documents

a. The Contractor shall provide Record Documents in accordance with Section

01781.

B. Alternate Bid No. 1 – Upper Orchard Neighborhood

1. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.

warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where

2. Concrete Curb for ADA Curb Ramps.

Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to

3. Construction of new ADA Curb Ramps, including DWS in accordance with the

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a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

d. Contractor shall construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable

PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed

4. Permanent Pavement Restorations.

5. Landscaping Restorations.

areas within the project limits.

6. Record Documents

C. Alternate Bid No. 2 – Lower Orchard Neighborhood warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where

Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to

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a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

d. Contractor shall utilize Class S concrete to construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed areas within the project limits.

D. Alternate Bid No. 3 – Juniper Hill HOP Ramps warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where

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a. Remove and replace concrete curb. New curb shall be set as directed by the

Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to

a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

d. Contractor shall utilize Class S concrete to construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed areas within the project limits.

E. Alternate Bid No. 4 – Cobalt Ridge HOP Ramps warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing

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Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to

a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

d. Contractor shall utilize Class S concrete to construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed areas within the project limits.

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F. Alternate Bid No. 5 – Ivystream Neighborhood

1. Mobilization.

a. The assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and state laws and regulations. This includes contractor’s offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities. This work includes obtaining the required permits, insurance, bonds, and any other initial items required for the start of the work.

2. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.

warning signs, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where

3. Concrete Curb for ADA Curb Ramps.

Engineer. In general, curb limits shall be limited to the length of curb required to achieve ADA standards for the curb ramp. If there is an existing curb joint within 3 feet of the proposed limits, then the limit of curb shall be extended to

4. Construction of new ADA Curb Ramps, including DWS in accordance with the

a. Contractor shall sawcut and remove existing curb ramp, sidewalk, curb and pavement as necessary for the construction of new ADA curb ramps.

b. Contractor shall perform layout of concrete curb, and ADA curb ramps.

c. Contractor shall adjust utility lids/valves as needed, to be exactly flush with new concrete surface.

d. Contractor shall utilize Class S concrete to construct ADA curb ramps in accordance with applicable PennDOT publications. Detectable warning surfaces shall be cast into ADA curb ramp concrete.

e. Contractor shall install cheek walls, if and where directed by the Township

Engineer.

f. Contractor shall spray PennDOT approved curing compound on all newly constructed concrete surfaces.

g. Contractor shall perform pavement restorations along all new curb installed

5. Permanent Pavement Restorations.

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6. Landscaping Restorations.

areas within the project limits.

7. Record Documents

1.04 General Requirements

A. Construction layout of all proposed elements of construction to the specified lines and grades. All limits of work shall be marked out and approved by the Engineer prior to excavation. Proposed grades are not guaranteed, and shall be verified in the field during construction layout. Any discrepancies in proposed grades shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer so that design adjustments can be made prior to construction.

B. Setup and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment controls. The Contractor may be required to install additional erosion controls at the direction of the Engineer. No additional payment will be made for erosion controls. The Contractor will be required to clean and remove any material that erodes from excavations associated with the project.

No additional payment will be made for clean up and disposal of eroded material.

C. Removal of existing features as incidental to the contract work items, including but not limited to the following: metal plates, pipes, concrete slabs, stone, bricks, and all foreign materials encountered during excavation for contract items.

1.05 Additional Requirements

A. Contract time limits and requirements for the project are as follows:

All work by the Contractor must be 100% complete within the contract time limit of 120 calendar days. All work must be completed by October 31, per PennDOT. The contract time limit shall begin once the written Notice to Proceed order has been issued to the

Contractor.

B. The cost of all related incidental work, dust control, erosion control, cleaning and restorations shall be included in the various unit prices bid. These activities are not separate pay items.

C. All materials, construction procedures, type and use of equipment, measurement and payment shall be in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation Specifications, Publication 408, unless otherwise noted and/or modified by these specifications.

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D. The Contractor is responsible for the construction layout of this project. The Contractor shall forward all construction layout survey information to the Engineer for reference including: benchmarks, stationing and elevations.

E. All contractors and other persons utilizing this specification and the information contained herein are cautioned to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania Act 172, entitles “Excavation and Demolition Work Protection of Underground Utilities.” Each individual Contractor using the project plans must verify the location and depth of all underground utilities and facilities before starting work. The Contractor shall notify “PA

One Call” (1-800-242-1776) at least 72 hours prior to the start of any excavation.

F. The Contractor shall establish contact with an individual from each local utility prior to commencement of excavation. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the utility owner immediately should a conflict occur in the limits of construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all work to be performed by the utility owner with regards to the work included in this contract. Additional payment will not be made for any delays incurred or any additional work performed due to conflicts with existing utility mains or service lines.

G. All paved asphalt or concrete areas disturbed during construction shall be restored to a condition at least equal to that which existed prior to the start of construction.

H. All grassed areas disturbed during construction shall be topsoiled, fertilized and seeded.

No additional payment will be made for restoration of grassed areas, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

I. All fill shall be placed in six inch (6”) thick lifts and thoroughly compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If borrow fill is required, it shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

J. The Contractor shall be responsible for the location and preservation of underground and surface utilities and structures at / or adjacent to the site of construction. It shall be at the

Contractor’s own expense to repair or replace anything that is damaged by the

K. All construction details not shown shall be in accordance with PennDOT standards as detailed in:

1. PennDOT Specifications, Pub. 408, latest revision

2. PennDOT Standards for Roadway Construction, Pub. 72, latest revision

These standards can be purchased at: PA Department of Transportation, Sales Store, P.O.

Box 2028, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2028, (717-787-6746).

L. If encountered, payment will not be made for the excavation of rock, but the cost shall be

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M. Payment will not be made for the relocation of signs, but shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

N. The Contractor shall refer to the project plans for additional requirements.

O. The project plans, entitled “2026 ADA Curb Ramp Replacement Program” are appended and hereby included with the project specifications.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

PART 4 – QUANTITY AND PAYMENT

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SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 General

A. Only major items of work are given in the Bid Form, but it is the intent of the specifications to secure a completely interconnected and functionable system, and should any workmanship or materials be required which are obviously necessary to carry out the full intent and meaning of the plans and specifications or to be reasonably inferred therefrom, the cost of such workmanship or materials shall be included in the items in the bid form.

B. Where construction is being performed in traveled roadways or rights-of-way, the

Contractor is to provide all necessary traffic controls and devices in accordance with the current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards.

C. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies prior to Construction of utilities, curbing and paving.

D. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall have all utilities marked and shall excavate or otherwise determine the exact location and elevations of said utilities. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any conflicts. The Contractor shall arrange for any necessary utility relocations or field changes and shall reschedule his operations appropriately.

E. The Contractor, in the construction of the project, shall not stockpile materials or store equipment on any private property; except areas designated by the plans or as directed by the Engineer. If so required, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to have equipment removed from any project during weekend hours.

F. All work of refilling sunken ditches, repaving over trenches and keeping streets and sidewalks in passable condition shall be done to the satisfaction of the Owner during the construction of the project as well as during the maintenance period. If any remedial work is not done within three (3) days after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor.

G. Special care shall be taken to prevent contamination, siltation, or interference of any kind with the stream flows or ponds along the line of work. No waste matter of any kind will be allowed to discharge into the stream flows or impounded water of any ponds or other bodies of water.

H. The Contractor is to insure that proper measures for erosion control are employed and provide for the early establishment of vegetation that will help avoid erosion problems during and after construction. It is expected that the Contractor will anticipate possible

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I. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all permits that may be required for any of the work involved with this project.

J. The Contractor is to notify residents by door-hangers, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance, before starting construction work that will directly affect their property frontage, driveway(s) and/or on-street parking.

K. The Contractor will be provided with one (1) set of contract specifications and full size drawings, where applicable. Electronic copies will be available by request in .pdf format. The cost for any additional copies shall be included in various items of the proposal.

L. All notes on plans shall be made a part of the specifications.

M. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any work scheduled for Saturdays. There will be no work permitted on Sundays or holidays. This project will receive full-time inspection and the normal working hours for the Inspector are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Any overtime inspection costs which are avoidable will be reimbursed by the Contractor.

N. During the construction phase of the project, travel lanes shall remain open at the end of each day.

O. The Contractor shall take extreme care in the placement of the asphaltic tack coat so as to not make it visible on the concrete curb or inlet top units. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to keep the concrete curb and inlet top units clean of this material.

P. Separate payment will not be made for construction layout. The costs for construction layout for all site work shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

1.02 Public Utilities

A. The Contractor is required to ascertain all the facts concerning the location of utilities.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility Owners in the adjustment of their facilities and shall notify the utility Owners not less than ten (10) days in advance of the time scheduled to perform any work that will impact or affect their facilities.

C. The Contractor shall permit the Owners of utilities, or their agents, access to the site of the work at all times in order to relocate, construct or protect their lines and he shall cooperate with them in performing this work.

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D. Separate payments will not be made for the coordination and cooperation of the Contractor with the utility companies, nor for the protection or replacement of utilities as specified hereinbefore and the bidder shall include all such costs in the prices bid for the various scheduled items in the Bid Form.

1.03 Preconstruction Video

A. The Contractor shall, at no extra cost to the Owner, take DVD video recordings of the site prior to the commencement of construction. The video recording shall accurately depict the existing preconstruction condition of all curbs, sidewalks, driveways, fences, lawns, landscaped area, mailboxes, street furniture and all other appurtenances within, or outside a 25 foot radius of the limits of the construction of the project. One (1) copy of the video recording shall be provided to the Engineer. The date of the DVD video, as well as identification as to the location which the video depicts must be provided.

1.04 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

A. The Contractor shall erect or place and maintain in good condition, barricades, warning signs, lights, flares, approved yellow-flashing light units, rubber traffic cones, and other warning and danger signals and devices, appropriate and adequate for the specific needs and subject to the Engineer's approval, at working sites, closed roads, intersections, open excavations, locations of material storage, standing equipment and other obstructions, at points where the usable vehicular or pedestrian traffic width of the road or sidewalk is reduced, at points where traffic is deflected from its normal courses or lanes, and at other places of danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

B. The Contractor shall provide sufficient watchmen and traffic directors and shall take all other precautions, including any that may be ordered by the Engineer, which are necessary for the safety of the public and protection of the work.

C. The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer and consent of all appropriate authorities having jurisdiction, for any detours which may be required. The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with such authorities regarding the establishment, maintenance and repair of such detours, the regulations and direction of traffic thereon, and the installation and maintenance of signs and traffic devices.

D. Before beginning work on any phase of the project, the Contractor shall furnish and install warning signals, barricades, wood traffic guides, lights, flares and other devices necessary, in the opinion of the Engineer, to protect the public during that phase of his operations.

E. If battery operated flashing warning lights are used, they shall conform to the specifications prepared by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Official Traffic Control Devices. These specifications require, in part, that the flashing lights be weatherproof and reasonably tamper-proof and theft proof, be equipped with seven inch (7") minimum diameter amber plastic lens, shall operate with a flash rate of between 55

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and shall be inspected and cleaned daily so as to maintain the lights in the proper working condition.

F. Road construction signs shall be placed at each end of the project along with every connecting intersection. At the start and end of each day, detour signs shall be placed if required.

G. During the work on this project, the Contractor shall provide and/or be prepared to provide traffic protection devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and PennDOT Pub. 212. The minimum numbers set forth in the Schedule shall be on hand at each separate project site prior to the commencement of any work (or phase of work) and shall be maintained available on the project site throughout the period of the project (or phase). Failure to provide and maintain the minimum number of devices shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to order cessation of work. When lack of any required safety devices presents an immediate hazard, the Engineer may order that such devices be provided by the Owner or by other Contractors, deducting the cost thereof from any monies due or becoming due the Contractor lacking the required devices.

H. Additional devices shall be provided by the Contractor as required or directed prior to the commencement of any operation or phase of an operation requiring such devices.

I. Uniform traffic directors (flagpersons) shall be provided whenever alternate two-way traffic is maintained in a single lane, whenever Contractor's operations require closing of a lane or portion of a lane on a multiple lane roadway, whenever the Contractor's equipment or vehicles are entering or leaving active roadways at other than normal street intersections, whenever a Contractor's operations will be contrary to or cause confusion regarding normal traffic control devices (traffic signals, signs, etc.) within a work area and whenever else, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor's operations cause such hazards as to require the use of Traffic Directors.

J. Traffic Directors shall be responsible and thoroughly familiar with their responsibilities, and, while serving as Traffic Directors, shall not be required to perform any other duties. Traffic Directors shall be provided with an orange or red flag, an orange, orange and white, or lime green traffic safety vest and white or orange hard hat or other appropriate head gear. The Contractor may, at his option, secure the services of uniformed policemen having jurisdiction in the locality within which the project is located. Provision of such uniformed policemen will be deemed sufficient in meeting the requirements of this specification.

K. Traffic must be maintained throughout each separate work area during construction. At least one 12' lane must be maintained for traffic during all actual construction periods and at least two 10' lanes must be maintained for traffic at all other times.

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L. The Contractor is advised that there may be heavy commuter traffic during the morning from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

M. Construction shall be so staged to maintain at least one lane for traffic in each direction throughout each separate work area during the morning 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and the afternoon 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM weekday periods of peak traffic.

N. Any restriction of traffic at any time shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer, and the Municipal Police Department. Any restriction of traffic on a Pennsylvania State Highway shall be subject to regulations and permitting prescribed by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Contractor shall submit a schedule of staged construction to the Engineer for approval prior to any restriction of traffic.

O. Should construction be in close proximity to a school or school traffic route, and be commenced during an active school period, the Contractor shall provide open traffic lanes to accommodate school bus and school related traffic.

P. If detours are proposed by the Contractor, they are subject to the review and approval of the Engineer, the Municipal Police Department and/or The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, as applicable.

Q. A detour plan and schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor for each proposed detour and submitted to each of the approving agencies previously mentioned. All detour signs shall conform to the requirements for Traffic Control Devices.

R. The Contractor shall provide adequate means of access for fire, police and emergency vehicles throughout the length of the project. Contractor shall also provide for safe and adequate means of access to adjacent properties, both private and public.

S. The cost of all work as specified hereinbefore and all other work required to protect public safety and maintaining traffic flow shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the Bid Form, unless specifically requested as a bid item in which case payment will be made as a lump sum.

1.05 Reference to the Standard Specifications

A. Portions of the work performed under this contract shall comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408, latest edition and supplements and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Standard Construction Details as applicable and all requirements modified, as amended or supplemented and whose specifications are made part of these specifications.

B. The Standard Specifications are made part of these specifications by this reference as if they were set forth in full. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to be familiar with these Standard Specifications.

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1.06 Dust Control

A. The Contractor will be required to maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. If any dust control is not done within twenty-four (24) hours after written notice is given by the Engineer, the work may be done by the Owner and charged to the Contractor. Costs for dust control shall be included in the prices bid for the various items in the bid form.

1.07 Testing Materials

A. Except as may be provided elsewhere, test or analysis of materials which are usually tested after delivery to the site, such as concrete aggregate, mixed and placed concrete, and similar materials; will be performed by a test laboratory which will be approved by the Engineer and selected and paid for by the Contractor. The preliminary testing of concrete mixtures and test or analysis of other materials, samples of which are to be submitted prior to delivery, will also be performed by the laboratory and paid for by the

B. If the Engineer orders sampling and analysis or tests of materials which are usually accepted on certification of the manufacturer but which appear defective or not conforming to the requirements of the Specifications, the Contractor will bear the reasonable costs of sampling, transportation, test and analysis.

1.08 Test Cores and Core Analysis

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing test cores and core analysis of all bituminous concrete surface course and bituminous stabilized leveling and base course items upon completion of these items. Test coring and core analysis shall be performed by a testing laboratory equipped and experienced in performing this work. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Engineer. Coring and core analysis shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 106 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408.

1.09 Mobilization

A. DESCRIPTION—This work is the assembly and set-up of the general plant required to comply with the contract and with local and State laws and regulations. General plant includes Contractor's offices, shops, plants, storage areas, and sanitary or other facilities.

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This work includes obtaining the required permits, insurance, bonds, and any other initial items required for the start of the work.

B. MATERIAL—These material and furnishings will not be considered a part of the other completed contract items.

(a) Mobilization shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 608 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408.

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4.01 Mobilization (Max $20,000)

A. Quantity of “Mobilization (Max $20,000)” will not be measured for this project, but shall be bid as a lump sum (LS) as shown on the Bid Form.

B. Payment for “Mobilization (Max $20,000)” will be made as lump sum (LS) based on the amount bid once all required bonds and insurances have been provided and upon the commencement of physical construction. Mobilization is to include Base Bid, Alternate No. 1, Alternate No. 2, Alternate No. 3 and Alternate No. 4 for this project.

4.02 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

A. Quantity of “Maintenance and Protection of Traffic” will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as described herin and in accordance with the regulation set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

B. Payment for Maintenance and Protection of Traffic will not be made for this project, but shall include all materials, labor and equipment necessary to perform the work described herein.

C. In case of repeated failures on the part of the Contractor to control and maintain traffic protection, the Owner reserves the right to employ outside assistance or to use in-house forces to provide the necessary corrective measures. Such incurred costs will be charged to the Contractor.

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4.03 General Requirements

A. Quantity of all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be measured for this project, but the work shall be performed as incidental to the proposed work.

B. Payment for all other items covered in the General Requirements will not be made for this project, but the cost shall be included in the various items of the proposal.

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SECTION 01781

RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Summary

A. This section consists of the requirements for preparing and delivering record documents.

B. This section describes only the minimum requirements for record documents. Other contract sections may impose additional requirements on record drawings and documents and the more stringent requirements must be followed.

1.02 Definitions

A. Record Documents. Record documents consist of the collective plans, details, forms, and other documents which have been annotated to describe the actual location of constructed improvements.

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3.01 Record Plans.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all improvements as the project progresses.

C. All elevations, angles, and measurements used for record documents shall be obtained by the Contractor according to the standard practices of the surveying profession.

D. All elevations used for record documents shall be based on the project benchmarks designated on the project plans. If all project benchmarks have been compromised or removed, then the Contractor shall notify the Engineer to establish an acceptable benchmark.

E. Record Document Tolerances.

1. Measured horizontal (±0.10 feet) and vertical (±0.05 feet) locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

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2. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the Work.

3. Field changes of dimension and detail.

F. Record Document Formatting.

1. PDF. Record documents may be developed electronically using a PDF of the original project plans overlaid with as-built information. Record information must be clearly and accurately depicted in red. The Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

2. CAD. Record Documents may be developed using computer automated drafting

(CAD) software. Upon request, the Engineer may provide the Contractor with design CAD files for the purpose of developing record drawings. Record information must be placed on a separate layer within the CAD model. The

Contractor shall provide (1) electronic copy and (1) hard copy to the Engineer.

3.02 Record Details or Shop Drawings.

A. The Contractor shall provide accurate record details and/or shop drawings to describe any work that was not completed according to the details shown on either the project plans or in referenced standards.

3.03 Piped Underground Utilities (e.g. storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, gas).

A. Actual size, type and length of each pipe segment.

B. Actual size and type of each fitting, bend, and valve. Information shall include the type of each valve or fitting and the degree of each bend.

C. Actual invert elevations at each structure (including invert elevations in and out), actual invert elevations at each bend, actual grate and/or rim elevations, and high and low points. In general, the Contractor shall verify each design elevation shown on the project plans and indicate on the record plan any actual elevation which deviates from the corresponding design elevation.

D. At each fitting, bend, and valve, horizontal dimensions shall be provided to three permanent surface features.

3.04 Electrical/Communication.

A. Actual size, type, and depth of each conduit, duct bank, or cable, including empty conduits or duct banks, as well as the location of any hand holes, pull boxes, or junction boxes.

3.05 Curb Ramps.

A. The requirements for recording distances, slopes, and cross-slopes for curb ramps are based on requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or the

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Right-of-Way. The requirements for recording actual curb ramp measurements are separate and distinct from the construction requirements for curb ramps (see applicable construction details and specifications for the construction of curb ramps).

B. State Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide all actual measured distances, slopes, and cross-slopes at all points of interest on newly constructed curb ramps, as necessary to complete curb ramp inspection forms and verification for the

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The measurements and slopes shall be taken at each of the locations shown on the Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation curb ramp inspection form for each individual curb ramp, and may include taking measurements and slopes on the surrounding sidewalk areas and on the cartway surface.

C. Local Right-of-Way: The Contractor shall provide actual measured distances, slopes, and cross-slopes for all curb ramp surfaces, including the ramp, side flares and turning spaces.

3.06 Building Construction.

A. Actual installation shall be indicated with all installed items clearly identified.

Location of installed items and any deviations from contract documents shall be so shown with boxes around the actual numbers or labels.

B. Actual finished floor elevation.

3.07 Record Documents Verification.

A. After record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer, the

Owner or the Engineer may make a written request to the Contractor for verification of any aspect of the record drawings and documents.

B. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of any aspect of the record documents, the Contractor shall take measurements, take photographs, and create field sketches, as may be required by the Owner, to verify the record drawings. This work may include digging test pits and making necessary restorations.

C. If the Contractor fails to complete record document verification to the satisfaction of the Owner or within a timely manner, then the Owner may direct the Engineer or an independent third party to perform record drawing verification work. The costs associated with record drawing verification work may be deducted from payment for other work completed by the Contractor.

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4.01 Record Documents

A. Quantity of "Record Documents" will not be measured for this project but shall be bid as a lump sum as shown on the bid form.

B. Payment for "Record Documents" will be made as a Lump Sum (LS). Payment for

Record Documents will be made after all record drawings and documents have been delivered to the Engineer and have been accepted by the Engineer. Payment for record documents will only be made once. There will be no additional payment for record documents associated with change order work.

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SECTION 02010

CLEANING AND RESTORATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor & materials required to clean and restore the site to at least the existing condition.

B. Maintain premises and public and/or private properties free from accumulations of waste, debris and rubbish caused by work operations.

C. At the completion of work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials; clean all visually exposed surfaces; leave project clean and ready for occupancy.

D. At the completion of work, restore or replace, where and as directed by the Owner, any public or private property disturbed or damaged by Contractor's work operations to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to beginning work, or as otherwise specified. Materials, equipment and methods shall be approved by the Owner.

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2.01 Materials

A. For restorations, use the following materials. All materials shall comply with the following Articles of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of

Transportation Specifications latest revision and these specifications.

B. Grass restorations: See Sections 802, "Topsoil Furnished and Placed", Section 804

�Seeding and Soil Supplements�, and Section 809 "Sodding".

C. Pavement restorations: See Section 409 "Superpave Asphalt".

D. Restoration of curbs and other concrete structures:

1. Concrete:

a. Shall be Class AA conforming to Section 704, �Cement Concrete�

b. Design Compressive Strength: 3,500 psi at 28 days.

c. Air-entrainment shall be 6.0% + / - 1.5%.

2. Joint Fillers: Section 705.4.

3. Curing Compound: Section 711.2.

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E. All other Materials: As approved by the Owner or authorities having jurisdiction.

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3.01 Methods of Conducting Work - Cleaning

A. Requirements…