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Montgomery County Dept. of A&I Replacement of Bridge #172

Technical Specifications Montgomery County Bridge No. 172 Page 1 of 27

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUMMARY

This project involves the replacement of Montgomery County Bridge No. 172 (Swamp Pike) over Minister Creek in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. The proposed bridge replacement will be a metal arch culvert on reinforced concrete strip footings. The proposed bridge will remain on a similar horizontal alignment.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Duration: The Contractor shall have one hundred eighty (180) Calendar Days from the date of the written Notice-To-Proceed to complete the project in accordance with the conditions, specifications and provisions as set forth in this contract.

B. Utility Coordination: Three (3) working days prior to excavation, the Contractor must contact the PA One Call system, Inc. (1-800-242-1776) to obtain a construction serial number for this project.

Locations of existing utilities are based on existing records and above ground observations at the site. Completeness or accuracy of location and depth cannot be guaranteed. All Contractors and other persons utilizing these plans and information are cautioned to comply with the requirements of PA Act 287 of 1974 as amended by Act 121 of 2008. Each individual using these plans must verify location and depth of all underground utilities and facilities before starting work.

The contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate utility company contact persons as provided in these plans. All manholes and valve boxes within the project area shall be adjusted to grade by the contractor. If utility conflicts are encountered during construction, the contractor shall immediately inform the engineer and make arrangements for the relocation of the necessary utilities at no cost to the county.

Bidders shall determine the number of utility adjustments required and coordinate all work directly with the appropriate utility company.

Cooperate with the public utility companies and local authorities in the placement, replacement, relocation, adjustment, or reconstruction of their structures and facilities during construction.

The below preliminary information was obtained during the design phase and is provided for reference only. The contractor is responsible for contacting utility owners for determining advanced written notification requirements and all other coordination necessary to meet the approved schedule.

Any changes to the utility relocation work must be approved by Montgomery County. Changes made for the highway contractor’s convenience will be performed at the highway contractor’s expense.

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FIRST ENERGY CORPORATION – ELECTRIC (POLE OWNER)

CONTACT: Michael Sauer (Distribution Designer) at 610-921-6457 and at msauer@firstenergycorp.com.

PRIOR: Swamp Pike 16+50 to 18+11. Utility company to remove utility poles: 60486-35862-S (16+60.59, 26.72’ Rt), 60495-35850 (18+11.10, 15.66’ Rt), No ID# (16+54.52, 17.72’ Lt), 60501- 35853-D (18+08.17, 24.33’ Lt). Utility company to install new utility poles: UP-1 (16+50, 33.75’ Rt), UP-2 (16+54, 41.00’ Lt), UP-3 (18+00, 34.00’ Rt), UP-4 (18+00, 30.00’ Lt) and remove and reinstall all corresponding aerial utility lines. Anticipated completion date 3/31/26.

UGI UTILITIES INCORPORATED – GAS

CONTACT: Kurt Zielaskowski, P.E. (Manager Area Engineering) at 610-736-5571 and at KZielaskowski@ugi.com prior to construction.

PRIOR: Swamp Pike, approximate extents: 15+50 to 18+75. Utility company to relocate existing underground gas line around proposed structure.

NEW HANOVER TOWNSHIP – SEWER & WATER

CONTACT: Jamie Gwynn (Township Manager) at 610-323-1008 and at jgwynn@newhanover-pa.gov prior to construction.

PRIOR: Swamp Pike 16+50 to 17+75. No formal utility relocation. Temporary sheet pile shoring to be installed adjacent to existing sanitary sewer line. Sheet piling operations to maintain 5’ (min.)

of horizontal separation from existing sanitary sewer line(s). Vibrational force shall not exceed 0.5 in/s to prevent damage to sewer.

C. Property Owner Coordination: The Contractor shall notify all nearby property owners of the project fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the start of construction. The Contractor shall provide a secure safety barrier to prevent unauthorized pedestrian and vehicle access into the construction zone at all times. The Contractor is liable for all damages (property, bodily, etc.)

that occur within the construction zone for the duration of the project.

The contractor is responsible for securing a storage area. If the project limits do not allow for the storage on the roadway, the contractor will need to coordinate with the adjacent property owners.

The successful bidder shall contact and coordinate work with adjacent property owners to minimize disruption and conflicts. The successful bidder is to maintain access to all residential properties. Any work affecting access to properties shall be coordinated with property owners.

D. Other Coordination: The successful bidder shall contact the local municipal authority and police department (48) hours prior to performing any work.

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E. All materials workmanship and construction methods must meet the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publication 408 Specifications, latest edition.

F. Traffic Considerations:

1. Traffic control including but not limited to: barricades, signs, flagmen, etc., shall be supplied and maintained by the successful bidder in accordance with the PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines, latest edition.

2. Unless the project is being constructed under detour, no lane restrictions on any county roads can occur from 6 AM to 9 AM and from 3 PM to 6 PM. This restriction can be lifted if written approval is granted from the township in which the road is located.

3. The roadway must be delineated with temporary pavement markings at all times following the disturbance of existing pavement markings and preceding the installation of permanent pavement markings. The successful bidder shall install temporary pavement markings immediately following both the milling of existing pavement surfaces and the installation of new pavement. Within one (1) week of installing final pavement courses, the successful bidder shall paint permanent paving markings on the road.

G. Bidders Qualifications: Bidders on this project must be PennDOT pre-qualified in the applicable work class codes to qualify for consideration on this project.

H. Bid Proposal: Bidders are required to quote both the unit price and total price for each item and the total price for the Base Bid. Bidders shall provide a copy of the Cover page with all requested information including Performance, Maintenance and Surety Bonds, and Responsible Contractor Certification Form. Bidder shall indicate PennDOT Prequalification Certificate Nos., expiration dates, and ability factors as necessary. In addition, bidders shall include a copy of the cover page with all requested information, Authorization for Release of Credit Information, prompt payment discount terms and if ACH (Automatic Clearing House) payments are not requested.

I. As-Builts: Upon completion of construction, the Contractor shall provide final as-built record versions of the Contract Documents to Montgomery County and New Hanover Township.

SCHEDULE

1. Within one week of an official notice to proceed, and before the start of physical work, the contractor will submit a narrative schedule of the entire project. The contractor will update his work schedule every two weeks.

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PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND STRUCTRES

1. The Contractor shall at his own expense, sustain in their places and protect from direct or indirect injury, all utilities, pipes, conduits, poles, tracks, walls, buildings, and other structures or property in the vicinity of his work, whether above or below ground.

PERMITS

1. Contractor shall obtain and pay for any and all permits required by Federal, State or local governments or utilities. Copies of all permits must be supplied to the Director of Assets and Infrastructure before the start of any work.

2. This contract must comply with the approved Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection General Permit 11 that is attached to this document. The PASPGP-6 is scheduled to expire on June 20, 2026; however, in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit-7 (PASPGP-7) guidance, the permit is eligible for re-authorization by the PASPGP-7 since all terms, conditions, limits and best management practices identified and required by PASPGP-7 are met.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL

1. The Contractor shall complete the proposed work in a manner which insures the prevention of soil erosion and sedimentation. If, for any reason, specific soil erosion and sedimentation control devices are required during the course of this project, the Contractor shall provide the necessary facilities or measures to achieve a complete non-eroded stabilized condition.

2. If control devices are necessary, the Contractor shall also be responsible for the maintenance of these facilities. Maintenance should include inspections of all erosion and sedimentation control facilities after each storm event and on a weekly basis. Any damage to the facilities must be repaired immediately. Any lost soil material shall be recovered, if possible. Washed out lawn or slope areas must have topsoil replaced and then must be reseeded and mulched.

This item shall not be considered a separate pay item and provisions for this cost should be included in the unit prices of the appropriate Bid Items.

NOTE: The Contractor shall also be responsible for developing and submitting to the County Conservation District a separate Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for each spoil, borrow, or other off-site work area which might be required.

QUANTITY CLAUSE

1. It shall be understood and agreed that quantities listed are estimates only and may increase or decrease according to the actual requirements of the County, and the County agrees to pay only for that work which is actually completed.

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Where the quantity of work shown for an item in the Bid Form, including any modification thereof, is estimated, no adjustment of the Contract unit price, or of the Contract time of completion, shall be made for any differentials that are within twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated quantity of any such item.

The Contractor shall notify the County immediately of any item quantity differentials in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the Contract quantity and written approval is required before performing any work. The County reserves the right to negotiate the unit price of item quantities with a differential in excess of twenty-five percent (25%). The price paid for each unit of the overrun quantity greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the bid quantity shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the unit price shown on the Bid Form unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. The Contract shall be modified accordingly and the Contract time of completion shall be adjusted equitably by a change order.

INCIDENTAL WORK

1. Work not specifically itemized, but required to complete the intended project, shall be considered incidental to the project.

CONTACTS

1. It is recommended that bidders visit the job site prior to submitting a bid in order to fully familiarize themselves with the Scope of the Work. Bidders shall assume full responsibility for all charges and costs resulting from their failure to verify conditions affecting the work. The contact regarding the specifications is Susan M. Guisinger-Colón, P.E., LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, TPD, Inc. at 610-326-3100. The Montgomery County Contact for this Project is Thomas O’Brien, CPG, Administrator, Roads and Bridges at 610-278-3613.

PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND LABOR AND MATERIAL BONDS

1. In accordance with the Public Works Contractors’ Bond Law of 1967, Act of Dec. 20, 1967, P.L.

869, No. 385 any Contract for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of any public building or other public work in an amount exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) the Contractor shall furnish to County the following bonds, which shall be binding upon the award of said Contract to such Contractor:

a) A performance bond in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract sum, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Contract in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be submitted. Such bond shall be executed on the form contained in the Bid Documents and shall be solely for the protection of County.

b) A payment bond in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract sum shall be submitted. Such bond shall be executed on the form contained in the Bid Documents and shall be solely for the protection of claimants supplying labor and materials to the Contractor, or to any of the Contractor’s subcontractors, in the prosecution of the work provided for in

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c) A labor and material bond in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract sum shall be submitted. Such bond shall be executed for the sole purpose for the protection of the subcontractors, laborers, and materials suppliers associated with the project.

2. Each of the above-referenced bonds shall be executed by a surety named in the current list of

“Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies,” as published in Circular 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Governmental Financial Operations, U. S. Treasury Department, and the amount of the bonds shall not exceed the underwriting risk of the surety as set forth in said circular or revision thereof. The surety shall be licensed and qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bonds shall be accompanied by a power of attorney evidencing the authority of the agent of the surety to execute the bonds as of the date of the bonds.

3. Failure of a Contractor to submit the required bonds within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the County’s Contract shall constitute a default by the Contractor, and the County may, at its sole discretion, award the Contract to the next lowest responsible Bidder, reserving to itself all rights for damages relating to said default, or, in the alternative, allow the Contractor additional time in which to secure the required bonds. Other forms of bonds or changes in amounts may be required in the Specifications.

AWARD

1. A contract may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all of the requirements of the specifications on the basis of the lowest total price.

STIPULATION AGAINST LIENS

1. At the time of and immediately before the execution of the contract and before any authority has been given by the County to the successful bidder to begin work on the project or to purchase materials, it is agreed that no mechanics claims or other liens shall be filed by said contractor, nor any subcontractor, nor by any material men or workmen or any person for any materials, or labor or extra materials or labor purchased or furnished in connection with the project or any part thereof, the right to file such claims or liens being expressly waived and relinquished herewith.

WAIVER OF LIENS

1. A Waiver of Liens in a form satisfactory to the County shall be filed in the Office of the

Prothonotary of Montgomery County at such time as may be necessary to preclude the filing of any lien by any subcontractor or material suppliers. In any event, the filing of the Waiver of Liens must occur no later than one (1) day prior to the state of operations for execution of the

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INSURANCE

1. The successful bidder shall be required to carry liability insurance as described below:

A. Vendor shall maintain adequate public liability, property damage, malpractice and workers’ compensation insurances, insuring as they may appear in the interest of all parties to said contract. Certification of said insurance coverage shall be submitted to the County at the time of the execution of the contract by vendor. County shall be named as an additional insured on certificate of insurance provided. If the additional insured requirement must be endorsed then the endorsement must accompany the insurance certificate.

B. Vendor shall annually provide the County with a certificate of insurance as noted below in paragraph G, with the Contract Number or Solicitation (Specification or RFP) Number clearly noted on said certificate of insurance.

C. Each policy and Certificate of Insurance shall provide at least thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice be given to the County in the event coverage is canceled, non-renewed, or coverages reduced.

D. If Vendor desires to self-insure any or all of the coverages listed in this section, except where prohibited by law, it shall provide to the County documentation that such self-insurance has received all the approvals required by law or regulations, as well as the most recent audited financial statement of the Vendor’s insurance. Any coverage, which is self-insured, shall provide the same coverage limits and benefits as the coverages listed in this section.

E. If Vendor fails to provide such required insurance coverage and/or adequate proof of current coverage in amounts required, the County shall have the right to treat such failure as a material breach of the contract and to exercise all appropriate rights and remedies.

F. The County reserves the right to review categories and levels of insurance coverage held by the Vendor in an ongoing program of risk management. The Vendor will be notified, in writing, of coverage requirements as determined by this review and Vendor agrees to secure such requested coverage.

G. Insurance requirements are as detailed below:

Commercial General Liability - Each policy and Certificate of Insurance shall contain an endorsement naming the County of Montgomery as an additional insured party.

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Personal/Advertising Injury (Any restrictive endorsements must be included)

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Workers Compensation PA Statutory Coverage Employers Liability - Basic Limits

Business Automobile Policy (if contract involves transportation of goods or persons) $1,000,000 Each Accident Limit

Professional Errors and Omissions Liability (if contract involves performance of a recognized professional service)

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Each Aggregate

Medical Malpractice Insurance (if contract involves performance of a member of the medical profession. Those in the medical professions must also provide evidence of participation in the MCARE in the amounts noted below)

$1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence $3,000,000.00 Each Aggregate

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE

1. "The contractor shall also defend, indemnify and hold harmless Montgomery County from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments and demands whatsoever, including but not limited to costs, litigation expenses, counsel fees and liabilities with respect to, injury to, or death of, any person or persons whatsoever or damage to property of any kind by whomsoever owned, arising out of or caused by the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any other person directly or indirectly employed by them, or any of them, while engaged in the performance of the work or any activity associated therewith or related thereto."

The above clause is to be written on reverse side of certificate by the insurance company indicating that this coverage exists.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

1. The successful contractor shall be responsible for the removal and proper disposal of, at his expense, all refuse associated with this specification.

2. Any areas damaged by the contractor’s operations or equipment are to be restored to the satisfaction of the property owner.

PREVAILING MINIMUM WAGE

1. Successful bidder(s) shall abide by the Prevailing Wages as it applies to this project. A copy of these wage rates is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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TIME OF FINAL COMPLETION

1. The work which the Contractor is required to perform under this contract shall commence within fourteen (14) calendar days of NTP and be completed as indicated in the Functional Requirements, Paragraph A.

If the work is not completed within the time stipulated, including any extensions of time for excusable delays, the Contractor shall pay to the County liquidated damages as described in PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications, Section 108.07 Liquidated Damages, Paragraph (a) Construction Engineering Liquidated Damages, until the work is completed. The Contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the County for the amount thereof.

Excusable Delays: The right of the Contractor to proceed shall not be terminated nor shall the Contractor be charged with liquidated damages for any delays in the completion of the work due:

(a) To any acts of the Government, including controls or restrictions upon requisitioning of materials, equipment, tools, or labor by reason of war, National Defense, or any other national emergency;

(b) To any acts of the County;

(c) To causes not reasonably foreseeable by the parties to this Contract at the time if the execution of the Contract which are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of another contractor in the performance of some other contract with the County; fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and weather of unusual severity such as hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones and other extreme weather conditions; and

(d) To any delay of any subcontractor occasioned by any of the causes specified in subparagraphs (a), (b), and/or (c) of this section.

The Contractor must notify the County within ten (10) days in writing of the cause of the delay.

Upon receipt of such notification, the County shall ascertain the facts and the cause and extent of delay. If, upon the basis of the facts and the terms of this contract, the delay is properly excusable, the County shall extend the time for completing the work for a period of time commensurate with the period of excusable delay.

WARRANTY

1. All work shall be guaranteed by Contractor against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the County. During this period, Contractor shall agree to promptly remedy, at Contractor’s expense, any defects which were caused, in the judgment of the County, by defective or inferior workmanship or materials.

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WORD SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD PROVISIONS

For each of the following, the Construction Specification shall be the referenced Section identified in PennDOT Publication 408-Specifications, Latest Edition:

ITEM 0201-0001 CLEARING AND GRUBBING: In accordance with Section 201.

ITEM 0203-0001 CLASS 1 EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section 203.

ITEM 0204-0001 CLASS 2 EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section 204.

ITEM 0204-0100 CLASS 3 EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section 204.

ITEM 0204-0150 CLASS 4 EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section 204.

ITEM 0205-0001 COMMON BORROW EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section 205.

ITEM 0212-0014 GEOTEXTILE, CLASS 4, TYPE A: In accordance with Section 212.

ITEM 0313-0422 SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 64S-22, 0.3

TO < 3.0 MILLION ESALS, 25.0 mm MIX, 4” DEPTH: In accordance with Section 313.

ITEM 0350-0106 SUBBASE, 6” DEPTH (NO. 2A): In accordance with Section 350.

ITEM 0350-0121 SUBBASE (NO. 2A): In accordance with Section 350.

ITEM 0413-0245 SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, WEARING COURSE, PG 64S-22,

0.3 TO < 3.0 MILLION ESALS, 9.5 mm MIX, 1 ½” DEPTH, SRL-H: In accordance with Section 413.

ITEM 0413-6045 SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BINDER COURSE, PG 64S-22,

0.3 TO < 3.0 MILLION ESALS, 19.0 mm MIX, 2 ½” DEPTH: In accordance with Section 413.

ITEM 0413-6046 SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BINDER COURSE, PG 64S-22,

0.3 TO < 3.0 MILLION ESALS, 19.0 mm MIX, 3” DEPTH: In accordance with Section 413.

ITEM 0460-0002 ASPHALT TACK COAT: In accordance with Section 460.

ITEM 0491-0012 MILLING OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT SURFACE, 1 1/2” DEPTH, MILLED

MATERIAL RETAINED BY CONTRACTOR: In accordance with Section 491.

ITEM 0515-0001 SAWING AND SEALING OF ASPHALT OVERLAYS: In accordance with

Section 515.

ITEM 0601-7313 18” REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, TYPE B, 15’ – 1.5’ FILL: In accordance with Section 601.

ITEM 0605-2600 TYPE D ENDWALL: In accordance with Section 605.

ITEM 0605-2731 TYPE M CONCRETE TOP UNIT AND BICYCLE SAFE GRATE: In accordance with Section 605.

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ITEM 0605-2850 STANDARD INLET BOX, HEIGHT </= 10’: In accordance with Section 605.

ITEM 0606-0151 GRADE ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING MANHOLES: In accordance with

Section 606.

ITEM 0607-0200 REBUILT MANHOLE: In accordance with Section 607.

ITEM 0608-0001 MOBILIZATION: In accordance with Section 608.

ITEM 0609-0004 INSPECTOR’S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES, TYPE C: In accordance with Section 609.

ITEM 0609-0009 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE: In accordance with Section 609.

ITEM 0610-7002 6” PAVEMENT BASE DRAIN: In accordance with Section 610.

ITEM 0610-7400 ADDITIONAL COARSE AGGREGATE FOR EXTRA-DEPTH PAVEMENT BASE

DRAIN: In accordance with Section 610.

ITEM 0615-0022 6” SUBSURFACE DRAIN OUTLETS: In accordance with Section 615.

ITEM 0615-0040 SUBSURFACE DRAIN OUTLET ENDWALL: In accordance with Section 615.

ITEM 0615-0066 66” RED SUBSURFACE DRAIN OUTLET MARKER: In accordance with

Section 615.

ITEM 0619-0459 PERMANENT IMPACT ATTENUATION DEVICE, TYPE II, TEST LEVEL 3,

TANGENT (MASH): In accordance with Section 619.

ITEM 0620-0400 TERMINAL SECTION, SINGLE: In accordance with Section 620.

ITEM 0620-1600 TYPE 31-S GUIDE RAIL: In accordance with Section 620.

ITEM 0620-1625 TYPE 31-SC GUIDE RAIL: In accordance with Section 620.

ITEM 0620-1660 TYPE 31 STRONG POST ANCHOR TERMINAL: In accordance with Section

620.

ITEM 0620-1670 TYPE 31 STRONG POST IN-LINE ANCHOR: In accordance with Section

620.

ITEM 0620-2010 THRIE-BEAM GUIDE RAIL TO CONCRETE BRIDGE BARRIER TRANSITION

WITHOUT CURB: In accordance with Section 620.

ITEM 0686-0050 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE D: In accordance with Section 686.

ITEM 0689-0001 NARRATIVE SCHEDULE: In accordance with Section 689.

ITEM 0802-0001 TOPSOIL FURNISHED AND PLACED: In accordance with Section 802.

ITEM 0804-0036 SEEDING AND SOIL SUPPLEMENTS, FORMULA B RESIDENTIAL MIX: In accordance with Section 804.

ITEM 0804-0043 SEEDING – FORMULA T TEMPORARY GRASS MIX: In accordance with

Section 804.

ITEM 0805-0022 MULCHING – STRAW: In accordance with Section 805.

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ITEM 0806-0112 TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM, ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE

2C: In accordance with Section 806.

ITEM 0845-0001 UNFORESEEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL: In accordance with Section 845.

ITEM 0849-0020 ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE WITH WASH RACK: In accordance with Section 849.

ITEM 0855-0003 PUMPED WATER FILTER BAG: In accordance with Section 855.

ITEM 0855-0004 REPLACEMENT PUMPED WATER FILTER BAG: In accordance with Section

855.

ITEM 0860-0000 INLET FILTER BAG FOR TYPE M INLET: In accordance with Section 860.

ITEM 0867-0012 COMPOST FILTER SOCK, 12” DIAMTER: In accordance with Section 867.

ITEM 0901-0001 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION:

In accordance with Section 901 and the below.

ITEM 0901-0231 ADDITIONAL WARNING LIGHTS, TYPE B: In accordance with Section 901.

ITEM 0901-0240 ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS: In accordance with Section 901.

ITEM 0937-0104 GUIDE RAIL MOUNTED DELINEATOR, TYPE B (Y/B): In accordance with

Section 937.

ITEM 0937-0113 GUIDE RAIL MOUNTED DELINEATOR, TYPE D (W/B): In accordance with

Section 937.

ITEM 0937-0339 FLEXIBLE DELINEATOR POST, GROUND-MOUNT TYPE GM-2, RED POST

WITH WHITE/BLANK SHEETING: In accordance with Section 937.

ITEM 0937-0203 BARRIER MOUNTED DELINEATOR, SIDE-MOUNT TYPE O, (W/B): In accordance with Section 937.

ITEM 0931-0003 POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE B, STEEL SQUARE POST: In accordance with Section 931.

ITEM 0941-0001 RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE B: In accordance with Section 941.

ITEM 0944-0003 RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE E: In accordance with Section 944.

ITEM 0964-0001 4” WHITE EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKING: In accordance with Section 964.

ITEM 0964-0002 4” YELLOW EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKING: In accordance with Section

964.

ITEM 1002-0001 REINFORCEMENT BARS: In accordance with Section 1002.

ITEM 1002-0052 REINFORCEMENT BARS, EPOXY COATED: In accordance with Section

1002.

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

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ITEM 4205-0264 SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION, ROCK, CLASS R-4, CHOKED WITH

NATIVE STREAMBED MATERIAL

ITEM 4205-0267 SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION, ROCK, CLASS R-7, CHOKED WITH

NATIVE STREAMBED MATERIAL

ITEM 0609-0009 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

ITEM 0901-0001 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

ITEM 5018-0002 REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRIDG

ITEM 8550-0002 PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE ARCH CULVERT, AS DESIGNED,

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ITEM 9000-0001 STOCKPILING OF NATIVE STREAMBED MATERIAL

ITEM 9000-0002 SUMP PIT

ITEM 9000-0012 AERIAL UTILITY RELOCATION (ELECTRIC) – BY OTHERS

ITEM 9000-0024 SUBSURFACE UTILITY RELOCATION (GAS) – BY OTHERS

ITEM 9203-0102 TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM

ITEM 9864-0001 DIVERSION DIKE SYSTEM

ITEM 4205-0264 – SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION, ROCK, CLASS R-4, CHOKED WITH NATIVE

STREAMBED MATERIAL:

In accordance with Section 205 and as follows:

Section 205.1 (c) Selected Borrow Excavation - Add the following:

Place Rock, Class R-4 choked with native streambed material for construction of scour protection as indicated. Obtaining material for use in specific items of work in accordance with Section 850.2 for the size and gradation specified, except that petrographic examination by MTD is not required.

Section 205.2 - Add the following:

Streambed Material – When sufficient native streambed material cannot be obtained on site, furnish streambed material to be used. Reasonable tolerances apply regarding the material furnished as Native Streambed material, as approved by the Representative, and dictated by availability of supply.

Mix the streambed material so that it is well mixed and uniformly graded. Provide material samples to the Representative for approval a minimum of two weeks prior to furnishing and installing material.

Material not conforming to the size, distribution, and coloration requirements will be rejected.

Section 205.3 (c) - Add the following:

Backfill as indicated or as directed with Rock, Class R-4. Choke the surface voids of the R-4 rock to a uniform, finished grade elevation, and to the satisfaction of the Representative. Adequate placement is achieved when void spaces are filled such that stream flow will not be lost within the Rock, Class R-4 and

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Place Geotextile and Rock as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

Section 205.4 (c) - Add the following:

Includes furnishing and placement of all Rock, Class R-4 and Native Streambed Material.

Geotextile, Class 4, Type A is paid separately.

ITEM 4205-0267 – SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION, ROCK, CLASS R-7, CHOKED WITH NATIVE

STREAMBED MATERIAL:

In accordance with Section 205 and as follows:

Section 205.1 (c) Selected Borrow Excavation - Add the following:

Place Rock, Class R-7 choked with native streambed material for construction of scour protection as indicated. Obtaining material for use in specific items of work in accordance with Section 850.2 for the size and gradation specified, except that petrographic examination by MTD is not required.

Section 205.2 - Add the following:

Streambed Material – When sufficient native streambed material cannot be obtained on site, furnish streambed material to be used. Reasonable tolerances apply regarding the material furnished as Native Streambed material, as approved by the Representative, and dictated by availability of supply.

Mix the streambed material so that it is well mixed and uniformly graded. Provide material samples to the Representative for approval a minimum of two weeks prior to furnishing and installing material.

Material not conforming to the size, distribution, and coloration requirements will be rejected.

Section 205.3 (c) - Add the following:

Backfill as indicated or as directed with Rock, Class R-7. Choke the surface voids of the R-7 rock to a uniform, finished grade elevation, and to the satisfaction of the Representative. Adequate placement is achieved when void spaces are filled such that stream flow will not be lost within the Rock, Class R-7 and the proposed streambed appears to be a natural channel where Rock, Class R-7 is not visible at the surface.

Place Geotextile and Rock as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

Section 205.4 (c) - Add the following:

Includes furnishing and placement of all Rock, Class R-7 and Native Streambed Material.

Geotextile, Class 4, Type A is paid separately.

ITEM 0609-0009 – EQUIPMENT PACKAGE:

EQUIPMENT –

Communications Equipment:

High-Capacity Multifunctional Device (MFD) (1) 1

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Low-Capacity Multifunctional Device (MFD) (1) 0 Cellular Phone(s) 2 Specialized Equipment:

Surveyor’s Level & Measuring Rod 0 Electronic Digitizer 0 Digital Display Level 1 Infrared Thermometer 1 Laser Range Finder 0 Paper Shredder 1 Digital Camera 1 Internet Service:

Internet Service Provider YES Wireless Internet Broadband Router (2) YES Miscellaneous Items:

Computer Media: YES High Yield MFD Ink/Toners Cartridges YES Laboratory Equipment:

Concrete Cylinder Testing Machine NO

(1) Unless otherwise approved, furnish a multifunctional device in lieu of a separate copier, laser printer, color printer, scanner, and fax.

(2) Provide compatible, powered internet hardware with firewall protection capable of wireless WPA2 security internet service and eight hardwired network ports, and pre-shared key. All cabling needed to interconnect network hardware and all microcomputer systems are required.

MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS – A total of one (1) laptop microcomputer system is estimated to be used on this project.

This information is being provided to assist Bidders in meeting the requirements of Section 609.2(c), Communications Equipment, Section 609.2(e), Internet Service, and Section 609.2(f), Miscellaneous Materials

Microcomputer systems may be furnished by the Department. If a microcomputer system is to be furnished by the Contractor, as part of the construction contract, the bid will include applicable 688 Series bid items. When indicated, furnish microcomputer systems meeting the requirements of Section 688.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum

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ITEM 0901-0001 – MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION:

In accordance with Section 910 and as follows:

Two weeks prior to implementing traffic pattern changes contact: Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical, Etc.), Local Business, Local Municipalities, County Maintenance, School District, Posted and Bonded Roads Coordinator. Coordinate a press release with PennDOT community relations coordinator prior to the start of work and/or start of a new construction phase. Provide written documentation to the Inspector-In-Charge, including all, but not limited to, the following:

New Hanover Township Director of Public Works Jay Kowal 610-323-1008 Ext 301 Montgomery County Department of Assets and Infrastructure Roads and Bridges Division Thomas O’Brien 610-278-5173

PennDOT Press Office 610-205-6800

New Hanover Township Police Department Jay Ciarlello, Police Chief Non-Emergency number: 610-323-1008 Ext 208

New Hanover Volunteer Fire and Rescue Non-Emergency number: 610-323-0800

Gilbertsville Area Community Ambulance Service Non-Emergency number: 610-367-9191

Pottsgrove School District 610-327-2277

US Post Office 800-275-8777

Maintain access to all driveways (commercial and residential) at all times. Ensure that all existing signs are located so that sight distance is not obstructed at driveways and side streets. Coordinate delivery of project materials to minimize the inconvenience of local businesses and residents. Maintain accessibility to all fire hydrants, water valves, and mailboxes at all times.

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Maintain constant surveillance of the work site and replace or correct any missing, damaged, ineffective, or misaligned signs to the satisfaction of the Inspector-in-charge. The project will be constructed while traffic is detoured around the site.

Erect all short term post-mounted signs in accordance with TC-8716, TC-8717, or on breakaway posts as shown on TC-8702B.

Mount all long term signs on Type III barricades unless otherwise noted or as directed.

Use Type III or Type VII (orange) retroreflective sheeting material for all long term traffic control devices. Use Type IV (fluorescent orange) retroreflective sheeting material for all long term traffic control signs.

Install Type B lights on all short term traffic control signing during nighttime operations.

Install all traffic control devices as indicated on the Traffic Control Plan.

Assure that hard hats, warning vests, shirts or jackets are worn by all employees engaged in work operations. Reflectorized vests will be worn by all employees engaged in any daylight or nighttime work operations. All workers shall follow the regulations set forth in the General Notes Section A-7 Worksite Procedure of Publication 213 and Section 6D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD).

Do not perform any short-term activities further to restrict travel lanes beyond those included in the Traffic Control Plans during the following periods:

• Friday 5:00 AM through Monday 9:00 AM (Easter Weekend)

• Friday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 9:00 AM (Memorial Day Weekend)

• From the day before Independence Day, 5:00 AM through the day after Independence Day weekend at 9:00 AM (Independence Day Holiday)

• Friday 5:00 AM through Tuesday 9:00 AM (Labor Day Weekend)

• Wednesday 5:00 AM through Monday 9:00 AM (Thanksgiving Weekend)

• December 23, 5:00 AM through December 26 9:00 AM (Christmas Holiday)

• December 30, 5:00 AM through January 4, 9:00 AM (New Year's Holiday)

Contact Montgomery County representative when the bridge is to re-open to the public.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum

ITEM 5018-0002 – REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRIDGE:

In accordance with Section 1018, as indicated, and as follows:

Section 1018.1 – Revised to add the following:

DESCRIPTION – This work is the removal and satisfactory disposal of the existing bridge as shown on the contract plans and as indicated.

Section 1018.3 – Revise to add the following:

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CONSTRUCTION – Remove the existing structure to a minimum of two feet below existing ground or streambed. In areas where there is a conflict with new construction, remove the existing structure in its entirety.

Submit a proposed plan of demolition to Montgomery County showing or describing the removal methods to be used. Select removal methods to maintain clearance from relocated overhead wires during the entire demolition operation. Have the plans and calculations completed, signed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Do not proceed with this work until written approval is received from the Representative and overhead utility owners.

Bridge removal by blasting is not permitted. Remove existing bridge in parts by mechanical means only.

Do not store any material removed during these operations on adjacent private property unless prior written permission from the property owner is obtained and submitted to the Representative.

Do not drop material from existing structure into the stream. If debris falls into the stream, immediately remove any material or debris that falls or is swept into the waterway. Remove debris to the satisfaction of the Representative.

Carefully remove bridge plaques, benchmarks, or both from the existing bridge and deliver to the Representative.

Satisfactorily prevent or control dust resulting from bridge removal.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum

ITEM 8550-0002 – PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE ARCH CULVERT, AS DESIGNED,

BRIDGE 172:

I. DESCRIPTION –

This work is the design, manufacture, storage, delivery, installation, and assembly of the culvert as designed, including the precast reinforced concrete arch bridge system and associated footings, wingwalls, and headwalls.

This includes all work associated with the 42'-0" x 11'-0" Precast Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, constructed on Swamp Pike at Station 16+92.00 over Minister Creek, including all post‑tensioning and footing construction as indicated on PADOT Drawing No. 86‑353 PE (Change #2), dated 9/21/2017.

II. DESIGN -

(a) General. An alternate design culvert will not be accepted.

Value Engineering may be applied to the "as-designed" culvert.

(b) Design Computations and Design Specifications. On the first sheet of the computations, show the seal of the Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a valid signature in ink, and the date signed.

Designs copied directly from approved Department Standards need not be documented through independent computations. List such designs on the submission by referencing the drawing number of the applicable standard, and the sheet number, table, or graph.

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In the event that certain design parameters, stresses, or specifications are in conflict, the following order of predominance governs:

• Design requirements listed herein, "DESIGN REQUIREMENTS" and addenda (addendum) to the proposal.

• Design related Strike-off Letters in effect on the date of project advertisement.

• PennDOT Design Manual Part 4, "Structures" including revisions (Publication 15M).

• PennDOT Bridge Design and Bridge Construction Standards (Publications 218M and 219M).

• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, as indicated for the "as-designed" culvert.

In the event that a clear order of predominance cannot be established, or a difference in the interpretation of the design criteria, standards, specifications, or methodology cannot be resolved, the Chief Bridge Engineer will be arbiter and the Chief Bridge Engineer's decision will be final.

Submit shop drawings to the District Executive as specified in Section 105.02 for review and acceptance. The Department is not responsible for work done without approved shop drawings.

Within 60 calendar days after completion of the culvert, revise the original drawings to show "as-built" conditions and submit them to the Representative.

(c) Design Requirements Do not change the indicated horizontal and vertical alignments or the waterway opening of the culvert.

Be responsible for the cost and delay of any additional utility relocation that results from changes in the Contractor’s plans or construction sequences made subsequent to (1) acceptance of the utility’s relocation plans and (2) where the utility has physically moved its facilities based upon those relocation plans.

III. MATERIAL -

Provide Class A Cement Concrete for cast-in-place walls and footings.

Precast Reinforced Concrete Structure Precast Concrete Arch Bridge System - Obtain Precast Concrete Arch Bridge System units from a fabricator listed in Bulletin 15, certify in accordance with Section 106.03(b)3.

Other Materials as Indicated:

• Class A Cement Concrete – In accordance with Section 704. Do not use admixture containing chlorides.

• Class AA Cement Concrete (in curbs and concrete bridge barriers) – In accordance with Section

704. Do not use admixtures containing chlorides.

• Reinforcement Bars – In accordance with Section 1002.

• Galvanized Anchoring Assembly – In accordance with Section 1105.02.

• Epoxy Bonding Compound – In accordance with Section 1001.2(k).

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• Geotextile Fabric, Class 4, Type A – In accordance with Section 735.

• Nonshrink Grout – In accordance with Section 1080.2(c).

• Premolded Expansion Joint Filler – In accordance with Section 705.1.

• Joint Seal: Type I or Type II Primer – ASTM C-877 except exclude steel straps.

• Selected Borrow Excavation – Structure Backfill: Type No. OGS. Section 703.2, except delete Sections 703.2(a)2., 3., 4., 5., 6., and 7.

• Membrane Sealers – In accordance with Section 680 or as specified in Special Provisions.

• Pipe Underdrain – In accordance with Section 610.2 and 615.2.

IV. CONSTRUCTION - In accordance with Publication 408, the Special Provisions for each respective item, and any additional requirements specified herein If unsuitable foundation material or rock is encountered, construct footings as specified in Section 1085.3(g)1. Excavation beyond the limits indicated or specified and backfill material required to replace unsuitable material will be paid for as specified in Section 110.03(c).

Install precast concrete culvert segments starting from the outlet end; taking special care to place segments to the correct line and grade.

Seal all joints between precast concrete culvert segments with membrane waterproofing as shown on the Standard Drawings.

Additional Construction Requirements

(a) Design – In accordance with the LRFD Method (H20, HS20, ML80, TK-527, P2016-13, and P-82 or

PHL-93 Live Loads)

(b) Shop Drawings. Provide approved shop drawings before fabricating precast segments.

Show precast segment length on drawing. Provide precast segments of maximum length compatible with hauling equipment in order to minimize the number of joints.

Provide shop drawings meeting the general requirements of Section 105.02(d).

Provide shop drawings clearly showing all items incorporated into the precast segments including all reinforcing. List items such as chairs and inserts by source, type, and supplier.

(c) Inspection. Precast segments will be inspected by Department representatives during the complete fabrication process.

(d) Quality Control.

1. General. Each fabricating plant establishes a level of quality control based on uniform practices in all stages of production.

2. Quality Control Personnel. The fabricator provides personnel assigned to, and responsible for, quality control.

(e) Handling and Storage. Handle and store precast segments to ensure no damage occurs to the concrete or reinforcing steel.

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(f) Delivery. Replace precast segment damaged by improper storing, handling, transporting, or erection at no expense to the Department.

Precast segments will be inspected again by the Representative at the site for possible damage and cracking during shipment and for tolerances and other dimensions required for the satisfactory assembly.

Do not ship precast segments until the 28 day minimum compressive strength is attained.

Provide 24 hour advance notice of loading and shipping schedule. Have the Department representative verify Form CS-4171 and properly tag precast segments before shipping. Do not ship unapproved items. Observe hauling restrictions.

(g) Installation Requirements.

1. Foundation. Excavate and construct footing in accordance with Section 1001.3 as indicated.

2. Grouting. Grout hand holes, pockets, bolt sleeves, tie rod holes, and lifting lugs after joints are sealed and hardware is installed.

3. Placement. Place precast segments carefully on the footing. Do not damage the precast segments or footing.

4. Backfill. Backfill in accordance with Shop Drawing.

5. Joints. Seal the outside wall at every joint, with joint wrap.

(h) Wingwalls. Construct wingwalls as indicated.

(i) Epoxy Bonding Compound. When wing walls are specified, coat the contact surfaces with an epoxy bonding compound in accordance with ASTM-C881.

(j) Protective Coating. When specified, provide protective coating in accordance with the shop drawing.

(k) Curing. Section 714.8

V. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - Lump Sum

(a) Culvert As Designed. If the "as-designed" culvert is bid, submit the "Component Item Schedule", included with the Proposal, as specified in Section 103.01(a).

Make the "Total" at the end of the "Component Item Schedule" equal the amount of the lump sum bid for Culvert As Designed.

Lump Sum non-payment component of Item 8550-0002

ITEM 9000-0001 – STOCKPILING OF NATIVE STREAMBED MATERIAL AT STRUCTURE:

I. DESCRIPTION - This work is the excavation, and storage of salvaged native streambed material for the stream channel restoration as indicated or directed.

II. MATERIAL –

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• Natural streambed material. Native soil, silt, sand and stones found within the delineated stream that is removed during excavation of the channel. The streambed material shall be reasonably free of brush, roots, logs, weeds, other objectionable vegetation, concrete, steel reinforcement, litter, other foreign material larger than 12 inches in any dimension, and/or other material unsuitable or harmful to aquatic life.

• Compost Filter Sock - Section 867.2

III. CONSTRUCTION -

(a) Stockpiling. Separate the streambed material from other excavated material and stockpile at acceptable locations within the right-of-way.