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City of Meriden

Purchasing Department

142 East Main St. Room 210

Meriden, CT 06450

B026-42 COLUMBUS AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC

Project ID: B026-42

RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: February 26, 2026, 11:00 am

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

Invitation To Bid #B026-42

Title: B026-42 Columbus Avenue Cul-de-sac

Table Of Contents

1. LEGAL NOTICE

2. INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

3. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

4. PRICING PROPOSAL

5. VENDOR SUBMISSION FORMS

Attachments:

A - Meriden Columbus Ave Cul-de-sac Plans

AA - General Insurance

DD - Prevailing Wage Info Packet

HH - EJCDC General & Supplemental

JJ - Construction Contract-Sample

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Meriden is accepting sealed electronic bids for:

B026-42 Columbus Avenue Cul-de-sac

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids in seeking the services of a contractor to construct a cul-de-sac at the south end of Columbus Avenue as well as constructing a short multi-use path between Columbus Avenue and

Marina Court..

Bids shall be submitted as sealed electronic bids per specifications obtained via the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct and on the State of Connecticut Department of

Administrative Services website (https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com).

Bids may be received up to but not later than 11:00 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 via the City eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. The City eProcurement

Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct by way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am in the Engineering

Conference Room (Room 30), Meriden City Hall, 142 East Main St, Meriden.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten (10%) percent of the amount bid.

The attention of bidders is directed to the requirement for minimum wage rates to be paid under this contract.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden. No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening.

Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond for One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the City of Meriden, will be required of the lowest responsible bidder.

The City of Meriden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small, and women business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Rawle Dummett Purchasing Officer City of Meriden, CT 06450-8022 Dated: February 5, 2026 https://procurement.opengov.com/po1tal/meridenct https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

1. SUMMARY

The project will consist of constructing a cul-de-sac at the south end of Columbus Avenue as well as constructing a short multi-use path between Columbus Avenue and Marina Court in the City of Meriden. Refer to project plans titled “New Multi-Use Path and Cul-De-Sac, 380 Columbus Ave, Meriden CT 06450“, dated

June 18, 2025, included with this bid package for approximate limits of work. Work will include, but not limited to, removal of existing pavement, regrading, and constructing a 48’ radius cul-de-sac, constructing an 8’ wide stone dust multi-use path. It is anticipated that the project will commence in Spring of 2026.

The intent of this project is to have this work performed and completed in its entirety as quickly as possible to limit the disruption to residents with property frontage on the site. The selected contractor will prepare a construction schedule and present it at the pre-construction meeting. The Contractor will coordinate with the homeowners for any disruption to access to and from their properties. Temporary access shall be provided.

2. TIMELINE

Project Release Date: February 5, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory): February 12, 2026, 10:00am

Engineering Conference Room #30, 142

East Main St, Meriden, CT

Question Submission Deadline: February 19, 2026, 4:00pm

Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, 11:00am

3. BIDDING PROCEDURES

The City will only be accepting electronic submissions of bids and proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. By way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

Bids are due for submission no later than 11:00 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026.

4. BIDS

Bids are to be submitted as follows:.

a. Bids must be made out and signed in the corporate, or other, name of Bidder, and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person.

b. The City of Meriden, CT will only be accepting electronic submissions of the enclosed bid sheet via the City eProcurement portal partner, OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

c. Bids received later than the time and date specified will not be considered.

d. Amendments to or withdrawal of bids received later than the date and time set forth in the bid opening will not be considered.

5. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidders are to examine all documents and visit the site in order to make a thorough examination of the conditions so that the bidder may familiarize itself with all of the existing requirements, conditions, and difficulties that will affect the execution of the work in order to determine the amount of work necessary to carry out the true intent of the specifications and work shown on the drawings.

The City of Meriden and its agents do not have any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the City eProcurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Obtaining documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the documents that may be issued.

No request shall be honored if such request is made less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplementary instructions, will be in the form of a written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be made available via the City eProcurement

Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct for addenda. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda shall not relieve any bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted.

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City eProcurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

6. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days of the date of the bid opening. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City of Meriden and the successful bidder.

7. CITY OF MERIDEN, LOCAL PREFERENCE

In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the Purchasing Department shall also consider Local Preference.

This section shall not apply in those instances where the bid requested involves a cooperative purchasing arrangement between the City of Meriden and other municipalities or the State of Connecticut.

Bidders are specifically advised that the City of Meriden has adopted Section 3-14 of the Code of the City of

Meriden which requires, but is not limited to, a local preference requiring, in part, that a “City-based business” shall mean a business with its principal place of business located within the boundaries of the City of Meriden.

A business shall not be considered a “City-based business” unless evidence has been submitted, satisfactory to the Purchasing Department, with each bid (forms included in bidding documents) to establish that the bidder has a bona fide principal place of business, operates out of, or pays property taxes on personal property in the

City of Meriden.

Any City-based business bidder which has submitted a bid not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid provided such City-based business bidder agrees to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid.

The acceptance shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department no later than next business day following the opening of the bid. For example, a bid opened at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday must be accepted by the

City-based bidder no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. If more than one City-based business bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid, the lowest responsible bidder shall be one of the City-based business bidders which has submitted the lowest bid.

Bidders claiming status under the local preference are hereby required to submit with its bid an additional form, titled “Request for Status as a Meriden Based Business.”

8. PREVAILING WAGES

If it is determined prevailing wages are required it is expressly understood and agreed they are the responsibility and obligation of the Contractor to secure and maintain any/all prevailing wages rates.

9. TIME

Inasmuch as the contract concerns a public improvement, the provisions of the contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of the contract. Accordingly, the successful bidder/contractor (“Contractor”) shall begin work on the day specified in paragraph 2.04 of the General

Conditions and shall perform the work diligently so as to permit full use not later than the first day following the construction period established in the Contract. (See paragraph 10 entitled “Liquidated Damages” of the

Construction Contract between City of Meriden, as owner, and the Contractor).

10. TAXES

The City of Meriden is exempt under Connecticut General Statutes from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut; such taxes should not be included in the bid price. Upon request, exemption certificates will be furnished to the successful bidder.

11. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor shall agree that neither it or its subcontractors, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness or status as a veteran. The aforementioned terms are obtained from Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60, et seq., entitled “Discriminatory employment practices prohibited,” as amended.

12. FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDEN AND CONTRACTOR

The Agreement for the work will be via Purchase Order and Standard Construction Agreement including

EJCDC.

13. LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, etc.

Local subcontractors, material suppliers, and labor in the City of Meriden should be considered and sought out insofar as it is practical in the performance of this project.

14. CITY OF MERIDEN CODE OF ETHICS

The City of Meriden has adopted a Code of Ethics located in Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Meriden, sections 21-1 through 21-15, inclusive, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The terms of the

Code of Ethics shall constitute a part of any contract or agreement entered into by the City of Meriden as a result of this bid as if those terms were fully set forth in such contract or agreement.

Bidders are specifically advised that the Code of Ethics prohibits public officers and employees, as well as their immediate families and businesses, with which they are associated from participating in any transaction which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or responsibilities. Bidders are also advised that the

Code of Ethics contain provisions with respect to paid contractors and former employees and officials.

BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR

AWARDED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS ARE VOIDABLE BY RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDEN.

Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or may be found online on the

City of Meriden’s website.

15. NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

Each bidder submitting a bid to the City of Meriden for any portion of the work contemplated by the documents on which bidding is based shall execute and attach thereto the sworn Non-Collusive Bid Statement, to the effect that the bidder has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in the submission of the bid.

16. AWARD IN CASE OF A TIE

In the event there are two or more responsive bidders, the decision to award will be based by the following criteria and in the following order:

a. The incumbent will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

b. In the case of a multi-item bid, if one bidder has been awarded other items from the same bid and the other bidder has not, the bidder with the multiple awards will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

c. The bidder located in the State of Connecticut will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

d. The winner of a coin toss will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

The above-referenced provisions do not apply to those situations in which more than one City-based business responsible bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the lowest bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the lowest bid. Under such circumstances, the provisions of the

Code of the City of Meriden, section 3-14, are controlling, as set forth under Section 8 of this ‘Information to

Bidders.’

17. AWARD OF CONTRACT

The Purchasing Officer reserves the right to make an award on the bid which, by the Purchasing Officer’s judgment and recommendation from the Engineering following bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

The contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm, or individual which/who is in arrears to the City of

Meriden by debt or contract, or who is in default as security or otherwise by any obligation to the City of

Meriden.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

18. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE

In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, or any procedure of act in the advertising or soliciting of the bids, said bidder must make said protest in writing, which shall state the reason therefore and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the City Purchasing

Office within FIVE (5) business days after the delivery of bid results or decisions. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Officer forthwith and shall be attended by him or his designee and such other persons as the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager shall require to attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The

City shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and forward the same to the protesting bidder forthwith. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the

City, they must fully comply with all of these instructions to bidders.

19. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT

No contract may be assigned without the written consent of the Purchasing Officer or designee.

20. PERMITS

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits required by the City of Meriden prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor may contact the City of Meriden Building Department for permit information at (203) 630-4091. For all other required permits, contact the City of Meriden Engineering

Department at (203) 630-4018. Please note City permit fees will be waived BUT the State Training and

Education Fund Fees/Permit will NOT be waived.

21. BID PRICE AND PAYMENT

The City of Meriden is exempt from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the Federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut under Connecticut General Statutes; accordingly, such taxes shall not be included in the bid price.

The City of Meriden, unless stated otherwise in the bidding documents or Contract, will make payment to the

Contractor not less than thirty (30) days following completion of services.

22. QUALITY

All materials, equipment, supplies, and services shall be subject to rigid inspection. If defective material, equipment, supplies, or services are discovered, the Contractor shall remove or make good such material, equipment, or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that any inspection by the City of Meriden will in no way lessen the responsibility of the Contractor or release Contractor from the obligation to perform and deliver to the City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment, supplies, or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due it from the City of Meriden. All services will be performed in a workmanlike manner.

23. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

The successful firm(s) shall ensure that any appropriate licenses or certifications required by the State of

Connecticut are maintained for the duration of the project. The firm must meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

24. INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City’s Risk Manager.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PROJECT DETAILS

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project will consist of constructing a cul-de-sac at the south end of Columbus Avenue as well as constructing a short multi-use path between Columbus Avenue and Marina Court in the City of Meriden. Refer to project plans titled “New Multi-Use Path and Cul-De-Sac, 380 Columbus Ave, Meriden CT 06450“, dated June 18, 2025, included with this bid package for approximate limits of work. Work will include, but not limited to, removal of existing pavement, regrading, and constructing a 48’ radius cul-de-sac, constructing an 8’ wide stone dust multi-use path. It is anticipated that the project will commence in Spring of 2026.

2. PROJECT DURATION AND SEQUENCING

The intent of this project is to have this work performed and completed in its entirety as quickly as possible to limit the disruption to residents with property frontage on the site. The selected contractor will prepare a construction schedule and present it at the pre-construction meeting. The Contractor will coordinate with the homeowners for any disruption to access to and from their properties. Temporary access shall be provided.

3. NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - CITY OF MERIDEN PROJECT DETAILS AND PROJECT

SPECIFICATIONS

The contract work is to be performed in accordance with City of Meriden Standard Details and Specifications as edited or amended in the Construction Documents and/or as available at the following URLs:

https://www.meridenct.gov/government/departments/public-works/engineering-documents-/ https://www.meridenct.gov/file-repository/ Contractor shall perform all other work in accordance with ConnDOT Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, and Incidental Construction Form 819, as amended, including Supplementals, and Special Provisions to Form 819 contained herein.

4. NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES

The Contractor shall notify “Call Before You Dig” (telephone: 811) for the location of underground Utilities, in accordance with Section 16-345 of the Regulations of the Connecticut Department of Utility Control.

Contractors are cautioned that it is their responsibility to verify locations, conditions, and field dimensions of all existing features, as actual conditions may differ from information shown on the plans or contained elsewhere in the specifications. The Contactor is solely responsible for determining actual locations and elevations of all existing utilities.

The Contractor shall coordinate his work with work performed by utilities companies. The Contractor shall contact the various utilities (2) weeks prior to the start of any work to coordinate the adjustment and/or protection of their facilities. Existing surface structures may be adjusted or replaced by the utilities.

Excavation of any type shall be accomplished in such a manner that underground utilities or structures are not damaged. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility for any damage incurred during excavation and paving operations. All costs related to the repair or damaged utilities shall be borne by the Contractor at no cost to the City.

The Contractor is hereby advised that placement of heavy equipment and materials or the traversing of heavy https://www.meridenct.gov/government/departments/public-works/engineering-documents-/ https://www.meridenct.gov/file-repository/ construction equipment over underground utilities which might damage utility shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall consider in his bid any inconvenience and work required for this condition. The work to repair or replace any damage caused by the Contractor’s operations will be made solely at the Contractor’s expense.

5. 001540A - MAINTANANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

Description: This work shall consist of the maintenance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on public streets and sidewalks in conformity with the requirements of this specification and other Contract Documents. The Contractor assumes full liability for the maintenance and protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Materials: All signs, barricades, lights, flashers, traffic cones, manhole and utility gate box protection ramp rings, trafficmen, and other items necessary to forewarn and guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be of a number and quality satisfactory to the Engineer and/or Public Works Director and governmental agencies having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall provide all signs, barricades, lights, flashers, traffic cones and other items necessary to forewarn and guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Construction Methods:

A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall obey all applicable state and local regulations regarding maintenance and protection of traffic.

B. MEETING: Prior to the commencement of any construction whatsoever, the Contractor shall meet with the Engineer or his representative and representatives from the Public Works shall present an outline of the sequence of construction and the method of protecting vehicular and pedestrian traffic during each sequence. Approval of the schedule of operations and plan by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor from his full responsibility for the maintenance and protection of traffic.

C. EXISTING STREETS OPEN: Except as otherwise provided in this section, or permitted by the

Engineer, the Contractor shall keep all existing streets open to traffic for the full length of the project and shall provide a sufficient number of travel lanes to move that traffic ordinarily using the roadway.

The travel lanes shall be drained and kept reasonably smooth and in suitable condition at all times in order to provide minimum interference to traffic consistent with the proper prosecution of the work.

D. LANES OF TRAVEL: Travel lanes shall be maintained by the Contractor in a suitable manner at all times. The Contractor will be responsible for removal of snow and ice on all streets and detours within the Area of Work while he is actively prosecuting the completion of the Contract. If there is a temporary shutdown approved by the Engineer, the Contractor will not normally be responsible for snow and ice removal.

E. STREET CLOSINGS: The closing of any street for any purpose whatsoever shall be for the length of time and subject to the restrictions the Engineer may impose. No street will be closed without the Contractor having received prior approval of the Meriden Police Department and the Department of Public Works of the City of Meriden. The Contractor will make sure that the Fire Department and any other agencies which may be affected by the closing are notified. Detour plan and signage approved by the Engineer will be required.

F. PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC: ALL SIDEWALKS OPEN: Except as provided in this Section, or as permitted by the Engineer, the Contractor shall keep all public sidewalks open.

G. PROVISION FOR PRIVATE ACCESS: The Contractor shall schedule his operations to cause a minimum of inconvenience to occupants of existing properties within the area of work. Prior to restricting or eliminating vehicular access to any property the Contractor shall give the occupants of the property twenty-four hour notice. Thereafter, the Contractor shall complete the items of work and restore access as rapidly as reasonably possible. Restrictions of access shall at all times be subject to the approval of the Engineer. At no time shall the Contractor prevent pedestrian access to any existing building. Where existing access is eliminated and other access substituted therefor, the substituted access shall be maintained by the Contractor to a quality equal to or better than the eliminated access.

H. SIGNS AND OTHER WARNING DEVICES: ILLUMINATION OF WARNING DEVICES: All signs and barricades or other appurtenances for the protection of the public shall be illuminated or be retroreflective especially during the hours of darkness or low visibility. The Contractor shall keep all signs in proper position, clean and legible at all times. Care shall be taken that weeds, shrubbery, construction materials or equipment and soil are not allowed to obscure any sign, light or barricade.

Signs that do not apply to existing conditions shall be removed or adjusted so that the legend is not visible to approaching traffic.

I. MATERIALS FOR PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC: At any time, the Engineer may order supplemental materials furnished or work performed by the Contractor as the Engineer deems necessary for the maintenance and protection of traffic. The Contractor shall comply with such orders at no additional cost to the City. The omission of the Engineer to so order shall not relieve the Contractor of his full responsibility for the maintenance and protection of traffic. The Engineer may order additional measures if warranted.

J. PROTECTION OF RAISED STRUCTURES: The contractor is responsible for all utility structures that have been exposed during the construction process and shall be made safe for general vehicular traffic.

At a minimum, all raised structures shall be painted and maintained with a high visibility paint to warn motorists of the potential hazard. Paint should be updated daily as required. Some structures may require additional measures such as ramps, manhole protection ramp rings, traffic cones or traffic barrels.

Basis of Payment

Maintenance and Protection of Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic required for or forming a part of the work called for by the Drawings, these Specifications or other Contract Documents will be paid for at the lump sum price when the item appears in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal. The price shall include construction, maintenance and removal of detours, signs, barricades, flashers, cones, and all else necessary to maintain and protect traffic all in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

6. 0219011A - SEDIMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AT CATCH BASIN

Description: This work shall consist of furnishing, installing, cleaning, maintaining, replacing, and removing sedimentation control at catch basins at the locations and as shown on plans and as directed by the engineer.

Materials: Sack shall be manufactured from a specially designed woven polypropylene geotextile sewn by a double needle machine, using a high strength nylon thread. Sack shall be manufactured by the following or an approved equal:

Dandy Sack.

Dandy Products Inc.

P.O. Box 1980

Westerville, Ohio 43086

Phone: 800-591-2284

Fax: 740-881-2791

Email: dlc@dandyproducts.com

Website: www.dandyproducts.com

FLeXstorm Inlet Filters

Inlet & Pipe Protection

24137 W. 111th St - Unit A

Naperville, IL 60564

Telephone: (866) 287-8655

Fax: (630) 355-3477

The sack will be manufactured to fit the opening of the catch basin or drop inlet. Sack will have the following features: two dump straps attached at the bottom to facilitate the emptying of sack and lifting loops as an integral part of the system to be used to lift sack from the basin. The sack shall have a restraint cord approximately halfway up the sack to keep the sides away from the catch basin walls, this cord is also a visual means of indicating when the sack should be emptied. Once the strap is covered with sediment, the sack should be emptied, cleaned and placed back into the basin.

Construction Methods: Installation, removal, and maintenance shall be per manufacturer instructions and recommendations.

Method of Measurement: Sediment Control System at Catch Basin will be measured as each installed, maintained, accepted, and removed. There will be no separate measurement for maintenance or replacement associated with this item.

Basis of Payment: Sediment Control System at Catch Basin will be paid for at the contract unit price each complete in place and accepted, which price shall include all maintenance throughout construction, disposal of debris, materials, equipment, tools, and labor incidental thereto.

Pay Item Pay Unit - Sediment Control System at Catch Basin ea.

7. 0406177, 0406178 - HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT (HMA)

Description: This item shall consist of placement of 2” of Class 2 bituminous concrete surface course to the limits shown and/or 2” of Class 1 bituminous concrete base course as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer and/or Public Works Director.

Construction Methods: Bituminous Concrete Base and Surface material shall be placed using an approved paving box. Hand spreading will not be allowed.

Basis of Payment:

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for “Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Class I (HMA)” and “Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Class II (HMA)”

8. 0406236A - NON-TRACKING ASPHALT TACK COAT

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Description: The Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat consists of furnishing and the application of non-tracking asphalt tack coat. Non-tracking asphalt tack coat must not adhere to tires, tracks, or other parts of paving equipment or vehicles. The use of non-tracking asphalt tack coat is at the sole discretion of the Engineer will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting.

Materials: The emulsified asphalt used for the non-tracking asphalt tack coat must meet the following requirements:

Table 1: Asphalt Emulsion for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat

Property Specification Test Procedure Viscosity, SFS, 77° Fahrenheit

20-100 AASHTO T 72

Sieve, % 0.3 maximum AASHTO T 59 Asphalt Residue, % 50 minimum AASHTO T 59 Oil Distillate, % 1.0 maximum AASHTO T 59 Residue Penetration, at 77° Fahrenheit

10-40 AASHTO T 49

Original Dynamic Shear (G*/sin δ), kPa at 70° Celsius (Base Asphalt)

1.0 minimum

AASHTO T 315

Solubility, % 97.5 minimum AASHTO T 44

9. General:

• The non-tracking asphalt tack coat must be undiluted and free of contaminants such as fuel oils and other solvents.

• The blending of non-tracking asphalt tack coats from different suppliers at the mixing plant is prohibited.

10. Basis of Approval:

The request for approval of the source of supply must include the location where the material is manufactured, the handling and storage methods, and certifications in accordance with AASHTO R 77. Only Contractors that have an approved “Quality Control Plan for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat” formatted in accordance with AASHTO R 77 and that submit monthly split samples per grade to the Engineer, shall supply non-tracking asphalt tack coat. Each delivery of non-tracking asphalt tack coat to a project site must be accompanied with the following: the corresponding Certified Test Report listing all properties shown in the above Table 1: Asphalt Emulsion for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat, weight per gallon at 77° Fahrenheit, recommended application temperature range, and a Materials Certificate in accordance with section 1.06.07 of the 819.

11. Construction Methods:

Surface Preparation: The Contractor and Engineer shall ensure that the surface that the non-tracking asphalt tack coat is to be applied is dry and free of dust, standing water, or any other foreign material that would inhibit adhesion. The surface must be prepared by scraping, sweeping, and the use of compressed air shortly before application to prevent the return of debris on the pavement. The Contractor shall not apply tack coat if rain is expected within one (1) hour after application.

Equipment: The Contractor shall provide a distributor truck capable of heating, circulating, and spraying the tack coat at the required application temperature range per the manufacturer’s recommendations. The temperature of the tack coat must not exceed 180° Fahrenheit and must be circulated while heating. If the particle charge of the non-tracking asphalt tack coat is different from the particle charge of the emulsion that was previously used, then the tank must be thoroughly cleaned prior to use.

The spray bar must maintain a constant height above the pavement under variable load conditions. The distributor must include a tachometer, pressure gauges, and an accurate volume measuring device or a calibrated tank. All applicator trucks must have calibrations certified in accordance with ASTM D2995.

12. Tack Coat Application:

The roadway temperature must be a minimum of 40° Fahrenheit and rising during the application of non-tracking asphalt tack coat. The material cannot be applied if the existing surface is wet or frozen. The Engineer may not permit the placement of any asphalt mixture until the tack coat has sufficiently cured. Any material applied outside the manufacturer’s recommended temperature range is subject to rejection by the Engineer.

The distributor spray bars must be adjusted to uniformly coat the entire surface at the directed application rate.

A hand hose attachment may be used on irregular areas and areas inaccessible to the spray bar and must be coated uniformly and completely. All exposed transverse and longitudinal edges of each course must be coated before mixture is placed against such surfaces. The tack coat must be applied to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes, and vertical faces of existing pavements.

The Contractor shall protect bridge decks, curb reveals, handrails of structures, and all other appurtenances from tracking or splattering of tack coat material.

13. Full Production Application Rate:

If full coverage is not achieved, the material application rate may be increased as required by the Engineer (see below Table 2: Residual Application Rates for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat Emulsions for in-place residual application rates) to ensure full coverage. The paving must proceed only after the non-tracking asphalt tack coat has cured (broken and set) to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Table 2: Residual Application Rates for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat Emulsions

Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat Uses Minimum Residual (gal/s.y.)

Maximum Residual (gal/s.y.)

New AC Pavement to New AC Pavement or Thin Lift Leveling

0.04 0.06

New AC Pavement (≤ 20 % RAP) to Aged Existing Pavement or Milled Surface

0.05 0.08

New AC Pavement (> 25 % RAP) to Aged Existing Pavement or Milled Surface

0.06 0.10

New AC Pavement to PCC or Milled PCC Surface 0.04 0.08

14. Method of Measurement:

The quantity of non-tracking asphalt tack coat will be measured by the number of gallons furnished, applied, and accepted by the Engineer. The application rate must be established to meet the minimum residual asphalt application rate shown in the above Table 2:

Residual Application Rates for Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat Emulsions.

The Engineer shall calculate the residual application rate of the in-place non-tracking asphalt tack coat based on the applied emulsion quantity and the percent dilution at 77° Fahrenheit (i.e., 100 gallons of emulsion at 55% asphalt content applied on 900 s.y. The Residual Asphalt Application Rate = (0.55 x 100)/900 = 0.061 gallons/s.y.). Any amount of material greater than ten percent (10%) over the State of Connecticut application rate specified, will not be included. Measured quantities in gallons of non-tracking asphalt tack coat at 77° Fahrenheit must be determined using one of the following methods:

a. Measured by Weight: The number of gallons furnished shall be determined by weighing the material on calibrated scales furnished by the Contractor. To convert weight to gallons, one of the following formulas will be used:

Tack Coat (gallons at 77° Fahrenheit) = Measured Weight (pounds) / Weight per gallon at 77° Fahrenheit

b. Measured by automated metering system on the delivery vehicle:

Tack Coat (gallons at 77° Fahrenheit) = 0.976 x Measured Volume (gallons).

15. Basis of Payment:

This work will be paid for at the Contract unit price per gallon for “Non-Tracking Asphalt Tack Coat,” complete and accepted in place. This price includes furnishing and applying materials, surface preparation, equipment, tools, labor, and work incidental thereto.

16. Pay Item Unit of Measure:

Non-tracking Asphalt Tack Coat Gallon (gal.)

17. 0506017A – LARGE BLOCK GRAVITY RETAINING WALL

Description: This Item shall consist of designing, furnishing and constructing a large block, gravity retaining wall in accordance with the location, dimensions and details shown on the Contract Drawings, supplemented with the information contained in this Special Provision. It is proposed that the retaining wall will be no higher than 36” at any given location. The gravel trail elevation to be field adjusted to accommodate the wall height restriction.

Retaining Wall Selection: The Contractor shall select the proprietary retaining wall from the list shown below. An approved equal retaining wall may be used if accepted by the engineer.

The following is a list of the proprietary retaining walls allowed for this project:

VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall VERSA-LOK of New England P.O. Box 6002 Nashua, NH 03063

(603) 883-3042

Redi-Rock Retaining Wall Redi-Rock Walls-CT Division 68A South Canal Street Plainville, CT 06062

(860) 793-6805

United Concrete EZ Block United Concrete Products Inc.

173 Church Street Yalesville, CT 06492

(800) 234-3119

Design:

1. Submissions: Prior to the start of fabrication or construction, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a design package Drawings, Design Computations and Construction Specifications, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. Drawings:

• Typical and detailed cross section views, as required, drawn to scale. Primary retaining wall features to be shown include, but are not limited to, the following: drainage features, chain link fence post/foundation location, leveling pad thickness, wall course dimensions, finished grade, backfill limits and applicable roadway features/treatments.

• Details of primary retaining wall components including proprietary design details for interlock and setback of subsequent block courses.

• Drainage details for embankment backfill including treatment of pipe outlets shown on the Contract

Drawings.

b. Design Computations:

• The design shall be completed in accordance with the manufactures criteria.

• Complete documentation of any computer program input and output, as required to support the design computations.

c. Construction Specifications:

• Material designations (see Materials section of this Special Provision for additional detail on specific retaining wall elements) for all materials incidental to the retaining wall construction. It should be noted that all furnished materials shall meet the relevant requirements, including certifications/submittals, contained in the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, Form 819.

• Detailed construction procedures/sequence and a quality control plan. Quality control plan shall include construction monitoring and testing frequencies for, at a minimum, maintenance of horizontal and vertical control, backfill lift placement and compaction requirements. Any specific construction constraints inherent to the selected system shall be stipulated in the details. Specific requirements for accommodation of any existing, field discovered obstructions should also be included.

2. Additional General Requirements:

a. The wall shall be designed and detailed to be within all property lines and easement lines shown on the

Contract Drawings.

b. The wall height for the purposes of Design Computations shall be the maximum of 36”.

c. The minimum equivalent fluid pressure used to design the wall shall be 33 lbs./ft2 per linear foot of wall.

d. If additional geotechnical information is required by the retaining wall designer, it must be obtained by the Contractor, and will be considered incidental to this Item.

Materials:

1. Facing Block: The facing block can be precast or drycast concrete that meets the manufactures specification

2. Backfill Material: The material used for backfill shall be Pervious Structure Backfill conforming to the requirements of Sections M.02.05 and M.02.06.

3. Leveling Pad Material: The material used for leveling pad construction shall be Compacted Granular

Fill conforming to the requirements of Section M.02.02.

Construction Methods: All construction methods for Items not specifically listed below shall be in accordance with the detailed requirements as specified in the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard

Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, Form 819

1. Excavation: Excavation shall be performed to the approximate limits shown on the Contract Drawings and in accordance with Standard Specification Section 2.03, Structure Excavation.

2. Installation: The foundation for the structure shall be graded level for a width as shown on the Contract

Drawings. At each foundation level, a leveling pad of the minimum dimensions and thickness shown on the Contract Drawings shall be placed.

The materials for the wall shall be handled carefully and installed in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations and specifications. Special care shall be taken in setting the bottom course of blocks to true line and grade.

All block above the first course shall interlock with the lower courses thru mechanical means. Vertical joints shall be staggered with each successive course as shown on the Working Drawings. The front face of the retaining wall shall be within ½ inch of the position shown on Contract Drawings. Top of wall elevations shall be within ½ inch of the elevation shown on the Working Drawings. The overall tolerance of the wall from top to bottom shall be within ½ inch per eight feet of wall height or 1 inch total, whichever is the lesser, of the position shown on the Working Drawings.

3. Backfilling: Backfill shall be placed to the approximate limits shown on the Contract Drawings and in accordance with Standard Specification Section 2.16, Pervious Structure Backfill.

Backfill placement shall closely follow the erection of each course of block. Backfill shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid any damage to, or misalignment of, individual blocks in a course. Any blocks which become damaged during backfilling operations shall be either removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense or corrected, as directed by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement: This work will be paid for on a lump sum basis and will not be measured for payment.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum for "Large Block Retaining Wall", complete in place, which price shall include all work shown within the pay limits shown on the Contract

Drawings for the retaining wall including but not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of the complete design package.

2. Excavation to the approximate limits shown on the Contract Drawings.

3. Protection of excavation area during construction of retaining wall.

4. Construction of the retaining wall to the approximate line and grade shown on the Contract Drawings, including leveling pad.

5. The furnishing, placing and compacting of backfill to the approximate limits shown on the Contract

Drawings.

6. The furnishing and placing of backfill drainage systems as shown on the Contract Drawings.

7. Any other work and materials shown on the Contract Plans or approved Working Drawings for the construction of the wall.

Pay Item - Unit 0506017A Large Block Gravity Retaining Wall - LS

18. 0728034A - CRUSHED STONE SCREENING (STONEDUST PATHWAY)

Description: This item shall consist of compacted crushed stone screenings placed to a uniform depth on the

Trail to the limits and depth shown on the plans, or as directed by the Engineer.

Materials: The crushed stone shall meet the requirements of Table M.01.03-2 for 3/8 in. (Screenings) fine aggregate.

Construction Methods: The area on which the crushed stone is to be placed shall be shaped to a reasonably true surface prior to placing the crushed stone. The stone shall be spread by any suitable means which will not crush the stone and shall be shaped to a smooth uniform finished grade. The layer of screenings shall be thoroughly compacted.

Method of Measurement: Screenings will be measured in place after compaction within the payment lines shown or specified by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic foot for Screenings, complete in place, which price shall include all materials, tools, equipment and labor incidental thereto.

Pay Item Pay Unit Crushed Stone Screening - c.f.

19. 0755042 – GEOTEXTILE

Shall conform to Form 819 Section 7.55 and M08.01-19. Geotextiles used shall be form CTDOT Qualified

Products List.

20. 0901004A – REMOVABLE BARRIER POST (bollard)

Description: Work under this item shall include furnishing and installation of removable barrier posts, which shall include all labor and materials necessary for the construction of the barrier posts at the locations shown on the contract plans. Removable barrier posts shall be prefabricated, welded, heavy duty steel construction, painted, with reflectorized tape at the upper end of the removable section. Also included in this item is the concrete footing, as shown in the detail in the construction drawings.

Materials: Structural Steel: Shall be ASTM A500, Grade B structural steel, complying with Section M06.02.1 of the Standard Specifications.

Reflectorized tape shall comply with Reflective Sheeting per Article 12.08.02 and Material Section

M.18.09.2.(1)

Locking mechanism shall be stainless, heavy duty padlock with matching keys. The keys shall be given to the

City.

Concrete: concrete for footing shall be Portland cement concrete, Class “C”, complying with Section M.03.01 of the Standard Specifications

Construction Methods: Install barrier posts in the locations shown on the Drawings. The steel pipe shall be securely set plumb in concrete. The steel post shall have an exposed length as indicated on plans. The post shall be installed to the depth indicated on the plans, and set in a concrete footing with dimensions as indicated on the plans.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment by the number of Removable Barrier Posts completed, operating and accepting in place.

Basis of Payment: Payment for this will be paid for at a contract unit price each for “Removable Barrier Posts”, which price shall include all material, fabrication, shipping to the site, excavation, unsuitable material disposal, concrete, installation, equipment, labor, paint, painting tools, and work incidental thereto.

Pay Item - Unit:

0901004A Removable Barrier Post - Each

21. 0913835A – REMOVE, RESET, REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE

Description: This item shall consist of removing a section of the existing fencing for the new trail and repairing or replacing other damaged sections of the fence as shown on plans.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the lump sum contract unit price for “Remove, Reset, Replace

Chain Link Fence”.

22. 0950019A – TURF ESTABLISHMENT LAWN

Description: The work included in this item shall consist of providing an accepted stand of grass by…