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- BPM029780
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- Baltimore City, Maryland
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This document is an Addendum to a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for the reconstruction of Light Rail tracks in Howard Street in Baltimore City. The work includes removal and replacement of running rails in embedded sections of track, replacement of track drainage troughs, replacement of electrical cables, repair of damaged concrete track slabs, reconstruction of sections of ballasted track, and repaving of asphalt and replacement of brick pavers. The Addendum includes revisions to the bid form, scope of work, and interface requirements. The contract has a 180-calendar day completion requirement with liquidated damages of $2,650 per day for delays. MTA is providing an owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) for the project, and contractors are required to bid net of insurance costs. The contract includes MTA-furnished materials such as concrete cross ties and traction power cables.
The contract work is located in the central business district of Baltimore City, with the southern limit at Howard Street and Camden Street, and the northern limit at Howard Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The contractor will have exclusive use of the work site during the construction period, with no Light Rail service provided within the limits of construction. The contractor is responsible for providing all vehicles, equipment, and temporary traffic control measures required to complete the work.
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TO: All Prospective Proposers
FROM: Maryland Transit Administration
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 5
T-1472-0150 – LIGHT RAIL HOWARD STREET EMBEDDED TRACK
DATE: July 7, 2022
Addendum No. 5 is Thirty one (31) pages and includes the following:
ITEM No. 1 --- Provides a corrected bid form. (See attachment)
ITEM No. 2—Provides a corrected SOW, Section 01110 of the special provisions. (See attachment)
ITEM No. 3 – Provides a corrected Interface Requirements, Section 01150 of the special provisions (See attachment)
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Sincerely, Christie Williams Christie Williams Procurement Administrator Procurement Division Maryland Transit Administration
Acknowledgement of receipt of Addendum No. 5 to T-1472-0150
Vendor Name: ___________________________________________________________
Authorized Representative’s Signature Date
This is the end of Addendum No. 5
CONTRACT NO. T-1472-0150 BID FORM
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DO NOT ALTER
STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
BID FORM
FOR
CONTRACT NO.: T-1472-0150
TO: MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION BID OPENING DATE:
ATTN: PROCUREMENT DIVISION July 12, 2022
6 SAINT PAUL STREET, 7TH FLOOR BID OPENING TIME:
BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1614 2:00 PM
BID OF:
(Bidder’s Name)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
1. This bid is hereby submitted to the Maryland Transit Administration (hereinafter sometimes called the “Administration”) in response to NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS dated .
2. The UNDERSIGNED has thoroughly examined, acknowledges receipt of, and is familiar with the Contract Documents as well as the various instructions, information, and requirements covering the same, all as mentioned herein and in said NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS.
3. In compliance with said NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS the UNDERSIGNED hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials and perform all work described and in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents for the consideration of the amounts, lump sum and unit prices listed in the attached Unit Price Schedule, and agrees that, upon Notice of Award, within one hundred eighty(180) calendar days after the date of opening of bids, unless mutually extended, he will within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the prescribed forms, execute the Contract and furnish a performance bond and payment bond (if such bonds are required by the Contract Documents) on forms furnished by the Administration with good and sufficient surety or sureties.
4. The UNDERSIGNED agrees and understands that the time of completion is as specified in the Special Provisions, unless the completion dates are extended as provided for in the Contract Documents.
5. The UNDERSIGNED agrees to pay liquidated damages in the amount specified in the Special Provisions for each and every calendar day after the completion date that the work remains incomplete unless an extension is granted as provided for in the Contract Documents.
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6. The UNDERSIGNED hereby certifies that the (Bidder’s Name) / / is, / / is not (CHECK ONE) included on the GSA list of Parties Excluded from Procurement. AND
The UNDERSIGNED hereby certifies that the (Bidder’s Name) / / is, / / is not (CHECK ONE) included on the List of Contractors Suspended or Debarred from Contracting with the State of Maryland.
7. The UNDERSIGNED, as the Contractor, will perform on the Site, with its own organization, percent ( %) of the total amount of work to be performed under this contract.
8. PARENT COMPANY
a. The UNDERSIGNED represents that it / / is, / / is not, (CHECK ONE) owned or controlled by a parent company. For this purpose a parent company is defined as one which either owns or controls the activities and basic business policies of the UNDERSIGNED. To own another company means the parent company must own at least a majority (more than 50 percent) of the voting rights in that company. To control another company such ownership is not required; if another company is able to formulate, determine or veto basic business policy decisions of the bidder, such other company is considered the parent of the bidder. This control may be exercised through the use of dominant minority voting rights, use of proxy voting, contractual arrangements, or otherwise.
b. If UNDERSIGNED is owned or controlled by a parent company, insert in the space below the name and main office address of the parent company
Name
Address
City, State Zip
9. ARREARAGES
By submitting a response to this solicitation, the undersigned shall be deemed to represent that it is not in arrears in the payment of any obligations due and owing the State of Maryland, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits, and that it shall not become so arrears during the term of the contract if selected for contract award.
10. CERTIFICATION OF NON-MARYLAND CORPORATION (FOREIGN
CORPORATION)
a. A corporation not incorporated in the State of Maryland is considered to
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be a foreign corporation and, therefore, is required to be registered with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation if awarded this contract.
b. Where a foreign corporation is currently registered with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, such a bidder shall submit with his bid a copy of the department's certification of his registration or qualification acknowledgment.
c. If a foreign corporation is not currently registered, such a bidder shall submit with his bid his certification that, if notified of his apparent award of the contract, he will register with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and provide a copy of the department's certification of his registration or qualification acknowledgment along with the executed contract.
11. The Contractor shall, prior to the time of execution of the contract, obtain all applicable licenses and comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the Annotated Code of Maryland.
12. All bidders must submit with their bid the following documents fully executed.
a. Bid Bond in the Amount of $ Or 5% of the bid price (if applicable).
Or Individual Surety Bid Bond in the Amount of $_____________________ Or 5% of the bid price (if applicable) and an executed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Attachment A) & Surety Affidavit (Attachment B).
b. Notarized Contractor’s Questionnaire Pre-award Evaluation Data
c. Bid/Proposal Affidavit
d. Buy America Certificate
e. Certification Regarding Lobbying
f. MDOT DBE Form A, “Certified DBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation
Affidavit”
g. MDOT DBE Form B, “DBE Participation Schedule”
h. Signed Cover Letter for each Addendum issued by MTA
i. Completed Insurance Cost Worksheet
j. Federal Funds Attachments
k. Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure
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l. Conflict of Interest Affidavit m.
Investment Activities in Iran
n. Mercury Affidavit
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Item Section Description Estimate of Quantity
Unit Unit Price Total Price
01 01130 Mobilization 1 LS $1,411,000 $1,411,000
02 01210 Miscellaneous Work Allowance 1 ALL $ 524,000 $524,000
03 01450 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 1 ALL $561,000 $561,000
04 01521 Engineer’s Field Office 1 LS $ $
05 01550 Maintenance of Traffic 1 LS $ $
06 01550 Temporary Traffic Signs 2,460 SF $ $
07 01550 Reset Temporary Traffic Signs 9,365 SF $ $
08 01550 Drums for Maintenance of Traffic 225 EA $ $
09 01550 Reset Drums for Maintenance of Traffic 100 EA $ $
10 01550 Temporary Pavement Markings 715 LF $ $
11 01550 Type II Barricades 35 EA $ $
12 01550 Reset Type II Barricades 55 EA $ $
13 01550 Type III Barricades 105 EA $ $
14 01550 Reset Type III Barricades 140 EA $ $
15 01550 Arrow Panel 55 UD $ $
16 01550 Portable Variable Message Sign 675 UD $ $
17 01550 Temporary Precast Concrete Traffic Barriers 430 LF $ $
18 01550 Temporary Crash Cushion Sand Filled Plastic Barrels 20 EA $ $
19 01730 Saw Cutting 57,116 LF $ $
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Item Section Description Estimate of Quantity
Unit Unit Price Total Price
20 02220 Removal of Damaged Surface of Track Slab Outside Rail Trough 6,511 SF $ $
21 02220 Removal of Ballasted Track 40 TF $ $
22 02220 Removal of Existing Track Cross Drain Materials 37 EA $ $
23 02220 Removal of Existing Embedded Rails and Rail Trough Materials 25,243 LF $ $
24 02220 Removal of Brick Paver Materials 941 SY $ $
25 02220 Removal of Hot Mix Asphalt 619 SY $ $
26 02315 Class 1 Excavation – Trackway 53 CY $ $
27 02370 At-Grade Inlet Protection 42 EA $ $
28 02370 Curb Inlet Protection 20 EA $ $
29 02370 Combination Inlet Protection 6 EA $ $
30 02726 Ballast 45 Ton $ $
31 02745 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement (on Prepared or Approved Base) 1,560 SY $ $
32 02745 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement (For Foundation Preparation and Base Repair) 4 Ton $ $
33 02765 5 Inch Solid Yellow Lead Free Reflective Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Edge Line 8,323 LF $ $
34 02765 5 Inch Solid White Lead Free Reflective Thermoplastic Pavement Marking 445 LF $ $
35 02765 12 Inch White Heat Applied Permanent Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Crosswalk Line 1,286 LF $ $
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Item Section Description Estimate of Quantity
Unit Unit Price Total Price
36 02765 10 Inch Solid Yellow Lead Free Reflective Thermoplastic Pavement Marking 2,963 LF $ $
37 02820 Temporary Chain Link Fence 6,185 LF $ $
38 02820 Reset Temporary Chain Link Fence 11,030 LF $ $
39 03300 Track Slab Spall Repair Concrete 810 SY $ $
40 03600 Furnish Elastomeric Grout Materials 18,900 CF $ $
41 05500 Furnish Track Cross Drain Materials 37 EA $ $
42 05500 Install Track Cross Drain Materials 37 EA $ $
43 05500 Furnish Trench Grates for Track Cross Drains 276 LF $ $
44 05500 Install Trench Grates for Track Cross Drains 37 EA $ $
45 05655 Prefabricated Bonded Insulated Joints, 39 Feet Long 4 EA $ $
46 05671 Ballasted Track Installation 40 TF $ $
47 05680 Furnish Restraining Rail and Assembly Materials for Embedded Track 1,185 LF $ $
48 05680 Embedded Rail Installation 25,243 LF $ $
49 05680 Embedded Running Rail and Restraining Rail Installation 1,185 LF $ $
50 05690 Furnish 115 RE High Strength Running Rail 484 Ton $ $
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Item Section Description Estimate of Quantity
Unit Unit Price Total Price
51 16121 Installation of Traction Power Cable 824 LF $ $
52 16126 Traction Power Cable Connections 1 LS $ $
53 16647 Track-to-Earth Resistance Testing for Partially Completed Sections of Construction 6 EA $ $
54 16647 Track-to-Earth Resistance Testing for Completed Construction 1 LS $ $
55 01150 Community Relations 1 LS $ $
Total Amount Bid for Items 01 through 55: $ ___________________________________ (Figures)
(Words)
Insurance Premium
(Contingency)
LS
This amount will be added to the base bid in the event that the bidder is excluded from the wrap-up insurance program or if the program is terminated mid-term. The Insurance Cost Worksheet must be attached to the quotation.
Abbreviations:
ALL Allowance CF Cubic Feet CY Cubic Yard EA Each LF Linear Feet LS Lump Sum SF Square Feet SY Square Yard TF Track Feet UD Unit Days
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A. CORPORATION BID: FEIN:
Name of Corporation
State in which Incorporated
Business Address
Telephone Number / Fax Number
ATTEST: By:
Secretary President or Vice President
Print Name Print Name
B. PARTNERSHIP BID: FEIN:
Name of Partnership
Names of each Partner:
Witness: By:
Signature Signature
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C. INDIVIDUAL BID: S.S. No.:
Name
Witness: By:
Signature
D. JOINT VENTURE FEIN:
ATTEST By:
Print Name Print Names
FEIN:
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FEIN:
A Joint Venture doing business as
* Each member of the Joint Venture must execute the Bid Form. A Corporate Officer must sign for each member of the joint venture. In the event that a Corporate Officer (President or Vice President) does not sign the Bid Form, a Power of Execution or Power of Attorney, must be submitted with the Bid Forms.
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SECTION 01110
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL
A. The Contractor's operations shall conform to all applicable State and Local regulations.
B. Wherever these Special Provisions refer to the Administration, they shall be understood to mean the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).
Whenever reference is made to Engineer, it shall mean the Administration representative for the contract.
C. Submittals shall be made in accordance with SECTION 01300 Submittals.
1.02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The work shall be performed in accordance with the following documents:
A. The General Provisions for Construction Contracts dated October 15, 2001, issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation; and the Supplemental General Provisions issued by the Maryland Transit Administration; both contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
B. The Special Provisions, Divisions 1 through 17; the Notice to Contractors;
the List of Contract Drawings; and the various forms and exhibits; all contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
C. The Liability Insurance Requirements; and the MTA Project Safety Plan;
all issued by the Maryland Transit Administration of the State of Maryland Department of Transportation and contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
D. The Contract Drawings and Reference Drawings, contained in the Contract Specifications Book or bound separately in the Contract Drawings Books.
E. All applicable codes, standards, and ordinances of Baltimore City.
1. Applicable sections of the Special Provisions contain references to Baltimore City Standard Specifications. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining current copies of each referenced Standard prior to commencement of work.
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1.03 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:
A. This Contract is for the reconstruction of Light Rail tracks in Howard Street, in the Central Business District area. The southern limit of work is approximately the street intersection of Howard Street and Camden Street, and the northern limit of work is approximately the intersection of Howard Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Exact limits of reconstruction are shown on the Contract Drawings.
B. The work includes:
1. Furnishing all materials for the reconstruction, except for Administration-furnished materials described in Article 1.10.
2. Completing, maintaining Contractor’s construction staging and temporary material storage areas and returning them to the owner(s) at the end of the project in good and clean condition.
3. Providing Administration Resident Engineer’s construction office, arranging for and providing utilities services, cleaning services, and provisioning it with office supplies.
4. Providing private security services at the construction sites, during the entirety of the construction period.
5. Furnishing, setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary maintenance-of-traffic measures.
6. Furnishing, installing and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures.
7. Surveying required for setting rails to line and grade and for post-construction As-Built condition records.
8. Removal and replacement of running rails in embedded sections of track, including:
a. Removal of existing running rails, embedment concrete, and rail fastening plate assemblies.
b. Installing new running rails and re-embedment of them using elastomeric grout.
9. Replacement of sections of embedded rails where they bridge track drainage troughs. Also, repair of damaged and spalled drainage troughs where indicated.
10. Replacement of cross-bonding and negative return electrical
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cables.
11. Patching and repair of damaged sections of concrete track slabs, also known as “spall repair”. Also, complete replacement of concrete pavement in tracks at the intersection of Howard Street and Saratoga Street.
12. Reconstruction of sections of ballasted track at the north end of the embedded track including coating rail with 1201 Glyptal or equivalent.
13. Repaving designated areas of asphalt paving and acceptance testing of material.
14. Replacing designated areas of pavement bricks with asphalt pavement and acceptance testing of material.
15. Performing all required quality and acceptance testing for materials, tracks, systems electrical, rail-to-earth resistance and pavement reconstruction.
16. Assisting MTA forces during track acceptance testing.
17. Cleanup of work sites after completion and acceptance of work by
MTA.
18. Providing a community relations Contractor’s representative during construction for the purpose of maintaining continuous liaison with residents and businessmen in the immediate area of the Worksite.
1.04 COMPLETION TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
A. Pursuant to General Provisions Articles GP-8.02 and GP-8.03, commence work on or before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the specified portions of the work within 180 calendar days.
B. In the event that the Contractor fails to complete the specified work within the specified number of days after Notice to Proceed, with the exception of extensions granted by change order, liquidated damages in the amount of $2,650.00 will be assessed pursuant to General Provisions Article GP-8.09 for each calendar day the completion of the specified work is delayed. The Contractor shall pay to the Administration the applicable amount specified and pursuant to General Provisions Article GP-8.09 as liquidated damages for every additional calendar day in excess of the number of days prescribed. The Administration may deduct the sum of liquidated damages from any monies due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract, or if such monies are insufficient, the
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Contractor or sureties thereof shall pay to the Administration any deficiency within 30 calendar days.
WORK ITEM
NUMBER OF
CALENDAR
DAYS
LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES PER
CALENDAR
DAY
Reconstruction of embedded and ballasted sections of tracks, associated acceptance testing, and resumption of Light Rail Service
98 $8,400
Completion of All Contract work 340 $2,650
1.05 COMPLETION TIME AND OTHER SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Pursuant to Article GP-8.03 of the General Provisions, commence work on or before the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the entire work within the number of calendar days specified in 1.04 above.
B. Other schedule requirements are given in Section 01300 Submittals.
1.06 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES:
A. Designate in Writing within five (5) days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the name, official mailing address and telephone number of the Contractor's representative having complete authority to represent and to act for the Contractor.
1.07 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. MTA has chosen to provide Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, Pollution Liability and Railroad Protective coverage on behalf of contractors and subcontractors working on this project. This approach to project insurance is commonly called a wrap-up or owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP). Specific information regarding Liability Insurance Requirements is contained in the Contract Specification Book. (See Table of Contents for location of this information.)
B. Contractors and subcontractors are to bid work for this project net of insurance (i.e., The Cost of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, Pollution Liability and Railroad Protective applicable to the work site is not be included in the bid price). All bidders must complete the Insurance Premium Worksheet and forward to MTA with the rest of your bid package. The Premium Worksheet is included in the bid package as form I, Exhibit A. This form should include the
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Contractor's work as well as the work of all subcontractors included in the initial bid. The insurance premium shown on this form, or the pro rata portion thereof, will be added to the base bid in the event you are excluded from the wrap-up program or the program is terminated mid-term.
1.08 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS:
A. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Bidder agrees to accept payments by electronic funds transfer unless the State Comptroller's Office grants an exemption. Specific information regarding electronic funds transfer requirements and how to register for it are contained in the Contract Specification Book (See Table of Contents for location of this information.)
1.09 (NOT USED):
1.10 ADMINISTRATION FURNISHED PRODUCTS:
A. Products furnished by the Administration.
1. Standard concrete cross ties:
a. The Administration will furnish standard concrete cross ties from Light Rail maintenance-of-way material stockpile, not including rail fastening assemblies, for replacement of existing ties in standard ballasted track. The ties are stored in several material storage yards within ten miles of the construction site. After notification of storage location(s) by the Engineer, the Contractor shall load and transport all ties from the MTA material storage yard to the construction site(s).
b. The Contractor shall furnish new rail fastening assembly materials for the cross ties, including rail clips, rail clip insulators and rail support pads.
2. Traction Power Electrical Cables:
a. The Administration will furnish new 500 kcmil traction power cable, as required, for replacement of deteriorated or damaged cross-bonding and negative return cables, as verified and directed by the Engineer.
1.11 JOINT USE OF THE SITE BY CONTRACTOR AND
ADMINISTRATION:
A. The Administration will maintain light rail passenger service outside the work limits during this Contract. North of the Contract construction zone
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Light Rail service will run up to State Center/Cultural Center Station.
South of the Contract construction zone, Light Rail service will run up to Camden Station.
B. During the construction period, there will be no Light Rail train service on both tracks between the limits of Light Rail train service described above.
The Contractor will have full access to both tracks within the construction zone during this period.
C. The Administration will de-energize the overhead contact system within the limits of the construction zone during the construction period.
D. Before and during the construction period, the Contractor may request from the Administration permission to move materials and equipment by rail through revenue service sections of Light Rail tracks and to the construction zone, only at night during non-revenue service hours (between 1:00am and 4:00am), and under the conditions and procedures described in Section 01150.
E. Administration's occupancy and use requirements:
1. The Administration does not control access to City of Baltimore traffic lanes immediately adjacent to the Light Rail tracks. The Contractor shall maintain unimpeded access for traffic on adjacent traffic lanes during the construction, except as shown and specified on the Maintenance of Traffic Contract Drawings and associated Contract Specifications.
2. The Contractor shall also maintain pedestrian access and use of adjacent City of Baltimore sidewalks during the Contract, except as shown and specified on the Maintenance of Traffic Contract Drawings and associated Contract Specifications.
3. The Contractor shall schedule the work in stages that will avoid excessive closure of adjacent cross streets to road traffic at the same time, and to maintain traffic on cross streets in accordance with City of Baltimore requirements.
1.12 WORK SEQUENCE:
A. The Contractor is responsible for the scheduling of work activities necessary to satisfactorily complete all required work in the “Total Outage Period” and related time restrictions described in Article 1.05.
B. In addition to the Progress Schedule specified in Section 01300, the Contractor shall submit for approval a Project Staging and Sequencing Report that describes in detail the day-by-day construction activities
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planned for completing the construction work during each Construction Phase.
1. Submit the Project Staging and Sequencing Report within 45 days of NTP or more than 45 days before the planned start of the first Phase of reconstruction, whichever is sooner.
C. Include in the report all required support activities, construction staging operations, initial survey and marking/protection of existing facilities and systems to be protected in place, demolition work, shipping and delivery of materials to the construction worksite, coordination with Light Rail Operations, construction activities planned for each day of work, all required tests of installed facilities and systems, and scheduled days for specified assistance by Metro Operations and Maintenance personnel.
D. Use of Construction Site:
1. During the construction shutdown period for this Contractor, Light Rail vehicle operations within the limits of construction will be shutdown 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. During this period, the Contractor will be exclusive use of both tracks on Howard Street, between the southern limit at 200 feet south of the end of the embedded track at Camden Street, and the northern limit at 200 feet north of the embedded track at Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard.
2. Movements of Contractor rail mounted vehicles outside of these the limits of construction shall be scheduled with the Engineer at least two weeks in advance of scheduled movement. Such movements shall only be conducted during non-revenue hours for Light Rail operations, and as specified in Section 01150, Interface Requirements.
E. Construction Staging and Scheduling:
1. Schedule the construction work in Howard Street in conformance with the requirements in the Construction Staging Plans that are included in the Contract Drawings.
2. Work on tracks within street intersections of high importance to City of Baltimore for maintenance of road traffic, shall comply with the “Project Constraints” that are listed in Contract Drawing No. GN-03.
1.13 CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS:
A. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment for moving and handling materials, including rail-mounted vehicles. When operating on
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Howard Street and any City of Baltimore streets, Contractor’s road vehicles and rail-mounted vehicles shall adhere to all City of Baltimore traffic laws and regulations, and not block road traffic on any traffic lanes not designated for temporary closure, as approved by City of Baltimore maintenance of traffic permits.
B. Rail mounted vehicles shall comply with MTA vehicle clearance requirements, as specified in Section 05650, General Requirements for Track Installation. In addition, rail-mounted vehicles wheels shall have a wheel profile that does not exceed the size and dimensions of the wheel flangeway for embedded track, to prevent wheels from rolling on, scraping or damaging the concrete.
C. Continuously welded rail strings shall only be moved to jobsites at night, between the hours of 1:00am and 4:00am. Contractor shall coordinate all movements of rails with the Engineer at least two weeks in advance of planned rail movements and make all necessary arrangements for protection and maintenance of traffic and pedestrians at cross streets during such movements. Contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control personnel needed when rail strings are being transported on Howard Street. Rail strings longer than can be transported by truck shall only be moved using rollers and shall not be dragged or slid on pavement.
1.14 TEMPORARY STORAGE AND STAGING AREA:
A. The Administration is not providing a staging and storage area for the Contractor’s use in this Contract. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements for an area for storage and staging of construction materials and equipment.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
NOT USED
PART 3: EXECUTION
NOT USED
PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
4.01 SUMMARY OF WORK:
A. Summary of Work will not be measured for payment.
B. Summary of Work will not be paid for directly, but will be considered incidental to the appropriate work item.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 01110
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL
A. The Contractor's operations shall conform to all applicable State and Local regulations.
B. Wherever these Special Provisions refer to the Administration, they shall be understood to mean the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).
Whenever reference is made to Engineer, it shall mean the Administration representative for the contract.
C. Submittals shall be made in accordance with SECTION 01300 Submittals.
1.02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The work shall be performed in accordance with the following documents:
A. The General Provisions for Construction Contracts dated October 15, 2001, issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation; and the Supplemental General Provisions issued by the Maryland Transit Administration; both contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
B. The Special Provisions, Divisions 1 through 17; the Notice to Contractors;
the List of Contract Drawings; and the various forms and exhibits; all contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
C. The Liability Insurance Requirements; and the MTA Project Safety Plan;
all issued by the Maryland Transit Administration of the State of Maryland Department of Transportation and contained in the Contract Specifications Book.
D. The Contract Drawings and Reference Drawings, contained in the Contract Specifications Book or bound separately in the Contract Drawings Books.
E. All applicable codes, standards, and ordinances of Baltimore City.
1. Applicable sections of the Special Provisions contain references to Baltimore City Standard Specifications. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining current copies of each referenced Standard prior to commencement of work.
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1.03 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:
A. This Contract is for the reconstruction of Light Rail tracks in Howard Street, in the Central Business District area. The southern limit of work is approximately the street intersection of Howard Street and Camden Street, and the northern limit of work is approximately the intersection of Howard Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Exact limits of reconstruction are shown on the Contract Drawings.
B. The work includes:
1. Furnishing all materials for the reconstruction, except for Administration-furnished materials described in Article 1.10.
2. Completing, maintaining Contractor’s construction staging and temporary material storage areas and returning them to the owner(s) at the end of the project in good and clean condition.
3. Providing Administration Resident Engineer’s construction office, arranging for and providing utilities services, cleaning services, and provisioning it with office supplies.
4. Providing private security services at the construction sites, during the entirety of the construction period.
5. Furnishing, setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary maintenance-of-traffic measures.
6. Furnishing, installing and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures.
7. Surveying required for setting rails to line and grade and for post-construction As-Built condition records.
8. Removal and replacement of running rails in embedded sections of track, including:
a. Removal of existing running rails, embedment concrete, and rail fastening plate assemblies.
b. Installing new running rails and re-embedment of them using elastomeric grout.
9. Replacement of sections of embedded rails where they bridge track drainage troughs. Also, repair of damaged and spalled drainage troughs where indicated.
10. Replacement of cross-bonding and negative return electrical
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cables.
11. Patching and repair of damaged sections of concrete track slabs, also known as “spall repair”. Also, complete replacement of concrete pavement in tracks at the intersection of Howard Street and Saratoga Street.
12. Reconstruction of sections of ballasted track at the north end of the embedded track including coating rail with 1201 Glyptal or equivalent.
13. Repaving designated areas of asphalt paving and acceptance testing of material.
14. Replacing designated areas of pavement bricks with asphalt pavement and acceptance testing of material.
15. Performing all required quality and acceptance testing for materials, tracks, systems electrical, rail-to-earth resistance and pavement reconstruction.
16. Assisting MTA forces during track acceptance testing.
17. Cleanup of work sites after completion and acceptance of work by
MTA.
18. Providing a community relations Contractor’s representative during construction for the purpose of maintaining continuous liaison with residents and businessmen in the immediate area of the Worksite.
1.04 COMPLETION TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
A. Pursuant to General Provisions Articles GP-8.02 and GP-8.03, commence work on or before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the specified portions of the work within 180 calendar days.
B. In the event that the Contractor fails to complete the specified work within the specified number of days after Notice to Proceed, with the exception of extensions granted by change order, liquidated damages in the amount of $2,650.00 will be assessed pursuant to General Provisions Article GP-8.09 for each calendar day the completion of the specified work is delayed. The Contractor shall pay to the Administration the applicable amount specified and pursuant to General Provisions Article GP-8.09 as liquidated damages for every additional calendar day in excess of the number of days prescribed. The Administration may deduct the sum of liquidated damages from any monies due or that may become due the Contractor under the Contract, or if such monies are insufficient, the
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Contractor or sureties thereof shall pay to the Administration any deficiency within 30 calendar days.
WORK ITEM
NUMBER OF
CALENDAR
DAYS
LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES PER
CALENDAR
DAY
Reconstruction of embedded and ballasted sections of tracks, associated acceptance testing, and resumption of Light Rail Service
98 $8,400
Completion of All Contract work 340 $2,650
1.05 COMPLETION TIME AND OTHER SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Pursuant to Article GP-8.03 of the General Provisions, commence work on or before the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the entire work within the number of calendar days specified in 1.04 above.
B. Other schedule requirements are given in Section 01300 Submittals.
1.06 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES:
A. Designate in Writing within five (5) days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the name, official mailing address and telephone number of the Contractor's representative having complete authority to represent and to act for the Contractor.
1.07 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. MTA has chosen to provide Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, Pollution Liability and Railroad Protective coverage on behalf of contractors and subcontractors working on this project. This approach to project insurance is commonly called a wrap-up or owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP). Specific information regarding Liability Insurance Requirements is contained in the Contract Specification Book. (See Table of Contents for location of this information.)
B. Contractors and subcontractors are to bid work for this project net of insurance (i.e., The Cost of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Excess Liability, Builders Risk, Pollution Liability and Railroad Protective applicable to the work site is not be included in the bid price). All bidders must complete the Insurance Premium Worksheet and forward to MTA with the rest of your bid package. The Premium Worksheet is included in the bid package as form I, Exhibit A. This form should include the
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Contractor's work as well as the work of all subcontractors included in the initial bid. The insurance premium shown on this form, or the pro rata portion thereof, will be added to the base bid in the event you are excluded from the wrap-up program or the program is terminated mid-term.
1.08 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS:
A. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Bidder agrees to accept payments by electronic funds transfer unless the State Comptroller's Office grants an exemption. Specific information regarding electronic funds transfer requirements and how to register for it are contained in the Contract Specification Book (See Table of Contents for location of this information.)
1.09 (NOT USED):
1.10 ADMINISTRATION FURNISHED PRODUCTS:
A. Products furnished by the Administration.
1. Standard concrete cross ties:
a. The Administration will furnish standard concrete cross ties from Light Rail maintenance-of-way material stockpile, not including rail fastening assemblies, for replacement of existing ties in standard ballasted track. The ties are stored in several material storage yards within ten miles of the construction site. After notification of storage location(s) by the Engineer, the Contractor shall load and transport all ties from the MTA material storage yard to the construction site(s).
b. The Contractor shall furnish new rail fastening assembly materials for the cross ties, including rail clips, rail clip insulators and rail support pads.
2. Traction Power Electrical Cables:
a. The Administration will furnish new 500 kcmil traction power cable, as required, for replacement of deteriorated or damaged cross-bonding and negative return cables, as verified and directed by the Engineer.
1.11 JOINT USE OF THE SITE BY CONTRACTOR AND
ADMINISTRATION:
A. The Administration will maintain light rail passenger service outside the work limits during this Contract. North of the Contract construction zone
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Light Rail service will run up to State Center/Cultural Center Station.
South of the Contract construction zone, Light Rail service will run up to Camden Station.
B. During the construction period, there will be no Light Rail train service on both tracks between the limits of Light Rail train service described above.
The Contractor will have full access to both tracks within the construction zone during this period.
C. The Administration will de-energize the overhead contact system within the limits of the construction zone during the construction period.
D. Before and during the construction period, the Contractor may request from the Administration permission to move materials and equipment by rail through revenue service sections of Light Rail tracks and to the construction zone, only at night during non-revenue service hours (between 1:00am and 4:00am), and under the conditions and procedures described in Section 01150.
E. Administration's occupancy and use requirements:
1. The Administration does not control access to City of Baltimore traffic lanes immediately adjacent to the Light Rail tracks. The Contractor shall maintain unimpeded access for traffic on adjacent traffic lanes during the construction, except as shown and specified on the Maintenance of Traffic Contract Drawings and associated Contract Specifications.
2. The Contractor shall also maintain pedestrian access and use of adjacent City of Baltimore sidewalks during the Contract, except as shown and specified on the Maintenance of Traffic Contract Drawings and associated Contract Specifications.
3. The Contractor shall schedule the work in stages that will avoid excessive closure of adjacent cross streets to road traffic at the same time, and to maintain traffic on cross streets in accordance with City of Baltimore requirements.
1.12 WORK SEQUENCE:
A. The Contractor is responsible for the scheduling of work activities necessary to satisfactorily complete all required work in the “Total Outage Period” and related time restrictions described in Article 1.05.
B. In addition to the Progress Schedule specified in Section 01300, the Contractor shall submit for approval a Project Staging and Sequencing Report that describes in detail the day-by-day construction activities
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planned for completing the construction work during each Construction Phase.
1. Submit the Project Staging and Sequencing Report within 45 days of NTP or more than 45 days before the planned start of the first Phase of reconstruction, whichever is sooner.
C. Include in the report all required support activities, construction staging operations, initial survey and marking/protection of existing facilities and systems to be protected in place, demolition work, shipping and delivery of materials to the construction worksite, coordination with Light Rail Operations, construction activities planned for each day of work, all required tests of installed facilities and systems, and scheduled days for specified assistance by Metro Operations and Maintenance personnel.
D. Use of Construction Site:
1. During the construction shutdown period for this Contractor, Light Rail vehicle operations within the limits of construction will be shutdown 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. During this period, the Contractor will be exclusive use of both tracks on Howard Street, between the southern limit at 200 feet south of the end of the embedded track at Camden Street, and the northern limit at 200 feet north of the embedded track at Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard.
2. Movements of Contractor rail mounted vehicles outside of these the limits of construction shall be scheduled with the Engineer at least two weeks in advance of scheduled movement. Such movements shall only be conducted during non-revenue hours for Light Rail operations, and as specified in Section 01150, Interface Requirements.
E. Construction Staging and Scheduling:
1. Schedule the construction work in Howard Street in conformance with the requirements in the Construction Staging Plans that are included in the Contract Drawings.
2. Work on tracks within street intersections of high importance to City of Baltimore for maintenance of road traffic, shall comply with the “Project Constraints” that are listed in Contract Drawing No. GN-03.
1.13 CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS:
A. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment for moving and handling materials, including rail-mounted vehicles. When operating on
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Howard Street and any City of Baltimore streets, Contractor’s road vehicles and rail-mounted vehicles shall adhere to all City of Baltimore traffic laws and regulations, and not block road traffic on any traffic lanes not designated for temporary closure, as approved by City of Baltimore maintenance of traffic permits.
B. Rail mounted vehicles shall comply with MTA vehicle clearance requirements, as specified in Section 05650, General Requirements for Track Installation. In addition, rail-mounted vehicles wheels shall have a wheel profile that does not exceed the size and dimensions of the wheel flangeway for embedded track, to prevent wheels from rolling on, scraping or damaging the concrete.
C. Continuously welded rail strings shall only be moved to jobsites at night, between the hours of 1:00am and 4:00am. Contractor shall coordinate all movements of rails with the Engineer at least two weeks in advance of planned rail movements and make all necessary arrangements for protection and maintenance of traffic and pedestrians at cross streets during such movements. Contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control personnel needed when rail strings are being transported on Howard Street. Rail strings longer than can be transported by truck shall only be moved using rollers and shall not be dragged or slid on pavement.
1.14 TEMPORARY STORAGE AND STAGING AREA:
A. The Administration is not providing a staging and storage area for the Contractor’s use in this Contract. The Contractor shall make their own arrangements for an area for storage and staging of construction materials and equipment.
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4.01 SUMMARY OF WORK:
A. Summary of Work will not be measured for payment.
B. Summary of Work will not be paid for directly, but will be considered incidental to the appropriate work item.
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