DONEGAL CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED

NATURAL CHANNEL STREAM RESTORATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROJECT BIDDERS

Project Information:

Part of a national program managed in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the implementation of Best Management Practices that restore watersheds with DEP and Environmental Protection Agency-approved Watershed Implementation Plans( WIP).

The project is located at 376 Goat Hill Rd Peach Bottom PA 17563, and is owned by Daniel Miller. The goal of this project is to restore approximately 2,090 linear feet of stream stabilization.

The project will be funded by a Section 319 NonpointSource Pollution Grant. The 319 funding is part of a national program managed in Pennsylvania by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). All work is bid as LUMP SUM items.

A. The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, and supplies necessary to complete the work per the drawing (date Rev. 3 2/9/26). The Project Design and Technical Specifications are intended to cover one contract. The contractor shall, at all times and in all respects, be the party primarily responsible for the performance of work under the contract or any work thereunder.

B. The regulatory approved permits are in place for the Daniel Miller project. See attached permits and approved drawings (Rev. 3 2/9/26). Do not use the supplied drawings in the permit dated January 13, 2023. The revised build to drawings are attached separately.

C. Materials shall be approved by the inspector prior to use.

D. The contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting all utilities.

E. DTU is acting as the Project Sponsor. Bob Landis is the Bid Coordinator and any bid questions he can be contacted a president@donegaltu.org or 717.381.7470. Marlan Nolt is the Project Manager conservationa@dongeltu.org or mobile phone 717.419.8410.

F. Any bidder may withdraw a proposal at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. A Bid may be withdrawn or modified at any time within PennBid prior to the due date and time identified in the Invitation for Bids.

Award of a contract shall be made on the earliest possible date from the bid opening date. In the event no satisfactory bids are received, all bidders shall be so notified within a 24-hour period.

The contractor to whom award is made shall provide the following information to the contracting representative prior to starting construction.

A. Standard Accord Certificate(s) of Insurance (Contractual Liability Type) ($1,000,000)

1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance

2. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance

3. Automobile Bodily Injury and Property Damage Insurance

The following apply to bids in excess of $250,000.

B. A bid guarantee in the amount of 5% of the bid price is required with the submittal bid C. A Performance Bond (100% of the contract amount provided prior to award) D. A Payment Bond (100% of the contract amount provided prior to award)

Prevailing Wages Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply to this project. Wage Determination from PA Department of Labor & Industry. Bidders should determine the specific wage categories appropriate for the project (i.e. Operators, Truck drivers, Labors etc.).

Reimbursement Upon acceptance of the work at the final inspection using an as-built diagram, and verification of all legal documents,the contractor shall submit an itemized invoice for the entire amount due to DTU. It is anticipated that payments shall be made to the contractor within 90 days of receipt of invoice, depending on timely reimbursement from the DEP. DTU will verify the quality and work meets the specification and BMP drawing requirements. Funding and/or buyer organization will make the final determination that the work is acceptable.

Indemnification The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the landowner, Donegal Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and all other of their representatives against any and all claims for damages to persons or property asserted by any person, partnership, corporation, or other organization, arising out of services performed or undertaken by said Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors, except for claims for damages directly caused by the sole fault or negligence of the parties hereto, their officers, or employees.

Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions All bidders need to follow the following standard terms and conditions outlined in the: Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions Grant Version (Revised-10/1/2023), Attachments B through E. (supplied).

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