REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS

FOR

GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT

BID NO. 26-05

Owned by: TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

740 MAIN STREET

EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

Park Operator: RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE, INC.

Designer: GEI CONSULTANTS, INC.

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VOLUME 2

NOTICES TO CONTRACTOR

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, and Incidental Construction, Form 818, dated 2020, including the latest supplemental, referred to herein as the "Standard Specifications," are incorporated into the work of this Contract by reference and shall be made a part of these Contract Documents with regard to only the method and manner of performing the work, or the quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished under the Contract. Basis of Payment and Method of Measurement are specifically excluded from the Contract Documents. References to “State” contained within Form 818, shall be understood to mean “Town”.

While the entirety of Form 818 is incorporated by reference, the majority of the Work of this Project can be found in the following Sections:

1.5.06 Coordination with Utilities

1.5.07 Coordination of Work by Other Parties

4.06 Bituminous Concrete

8.03 Paved Aprons

8.15 Bituminous Concrete Lip Cub

9.22 Bituminous Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways

Specifications for materials can be found in the following sections of Form 818:

M.01 Gradation of Aggregate M.02 Granular Fill, Subbase, Granular Base and Surfaces Stone Base, etc.

M.04 Bituminous Concrete Materials M.05 Processed Aggregate Base and Pavement Surface Treatment M.12 Rip Rap, etc

These lists are not all-inclusive. Other Sections of Form 818 may be necessary to fully describe the materials and methods for the Work.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS

Overhead and/or underground utility lines may be in conflict with the required temporary or permanent construction or the equipment necessary to perform this required construction. The actual relocations (permanent or temporary) are the responsibility of the individual utility owners. However, the Contractor is required to coordinate the exact location and timing of all utility relocations with the individual utility owners, and to phase his construction operations as shown on the plans or as required to accommodate all (temporary or permanent) utility relocations. In addition to field meetings and correspondence, this coordination may include staking locations, excavation and temporary grading, providing access to existing and future utility pole and conduit locations, or other physical work as required to allow for utility relocation work.

The Contractor shall engage in the necessary coordination of utility relocations and associated work at no additional cost to the project or owner, and shall have no right to additional compensation for delays or staging and phasing of his work because of utility relocation work.

The Contractor’s schedule of operations and construction phasing plans, if different from the sequence of construction, shall show the anticipated utility relocations in the sequence of construction.

The Contractor must coordinate with each utility owner and develop their own schedule of utility relocation work and time required to complete this work based upon their own operational plan and equipment.

The following utility companies have facilities within the project limits:

1. Electric - Eversource

2. Cable – Comcast of Connecticut, Inc. dba Comcast/Hartford

3. Telephone – Frontier Communications

4. Communication – Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC

5. Communication – Level 3 Communications

6. Communications – WilTel Communications, LLC

7. Natural Gas - Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. (CNG)

8. Water & Sanitary Sewer - Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS

For all off-site construction staging areas, the Contractor shall prepare a General Location Plan in accordance with Section 8.6 of the East Hartford Zoning Regulations. The General Location Plan must be submitted for approval to the Site Plan Review Committee, which meets weekly. Note that the Committee can refer the submission to the Planning and Zoning Commission under certain circumstances (see Section 8.6.9 of the Zoning Regulations). Note that the Planning and Zoning Commission meets monthly.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – GREAT RIVER PARK SPECIAL EVENTS

For this project in Great River Park, it is imperative that the Contractor secure the work area prior to any scheduled day or evening events. The Contractor shall also provide for safe vehicular and pedestrian travel through or around the work zone during normal daily park usage and special events. A schedule of upcoming park events is available online at the link below, however other events may be possible and the Contractor is advised to check with Riverfront Recapture, Inc. for additional restrictions.

https://riverfront.org/

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GREAT RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS

October 1, 2025

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 11 00 Summary Of Work Section 01 14 00 Special Permits and Utility Authorizations Section 01 33 00 Submittals Section 01 35 30 Health And Safety Section 01 45 00 Quality Control And Assurance Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities, Controls, Mob/Demobilization Section 01 56 39 Temporary Tree And Plant Protection Section 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion And Sediment Controls Section 01 57 19 Project Permits And Environmental Controls Section 01 77 00 Project Closeout

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

Section 03 01 00 Concrete Repair Section 03 31 30 Reinforced Concrete

DIVISION 5 - METALS

Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metals

DIVISIONS 6 - TREATED WOOD

Section 06 14 00 Timber Treatment

DIVISION 9 - COATINGS

Section 09 96 00 High Performance Coatings Section 09 96 26 Marine Coatings

DIVISION 10 - SIGNAGE

Section 10 14 00 Signage

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TABLES OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 26 00 00 Electrical -General Section 26 10 00 Electrical Materials And Installation

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 31 00 00 Earthwork Section 31 05 19 Geotextiles Section 31 10 00 Site Clearing Section 31 23 13 Subgrade Preparation Section 31 37 00 Riprap And Riprap Bedding Section 31 62 19 Timber Piles Section 31 62 23 Concrete-Filled Steel Piles

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 01 30 Maintenance of Exterior Improvements Section 32 12 00 Bituminous Concrete Paving Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings Section 32 91 15 Soil Preparation (Performance Specification) Section 32 92 00 Turf And Grasses Section 32 93 00 Plants

DIVISION 35 - TIMBER STRUCTURES

Section 35 51 00 Heavy Timber Construction Section 35 51 13 Timber Floats (incl. Debris Boom)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF THE WORK

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. The work to be done under this Contract and in accordance with these Contract Documents consists of performing all work, supplying all labor, and furnishing and installing all materials and incidentals necessary or convenient for completion of the construction of the site and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed upon the CONTRACTOR by the Contract Documents.

B. Below is a summary of the work to be performed under this contract. This is only a general summary. See specific descriptions and details on the plans and related specifications sections included in this contract.

C. Permits for this project contain time of year work restrictions to protect certain fish species which the contractor will be required to adhere to. In particular, this time of year restrictions will restrict in-water pile installation or pile removal. Also, all piles must be installed using vibratory methods and soft-start procedures. Consistent with current Federal guidelines, the soft-start procedure will consist of a series of three (3) reduced energy start sequences followed by full energy installation. See Attachment A Owner Obtained Permits for time of year and other restrictions that the CONTRACTOR must abide by.

1.2 BASE BID AND BID ALTERNATES

A. Bidding for this project has been structured such that there will be Base Bid and 3 Bid Alternates, which may be awarded at the Owner’s sole discretion. It is envisioned that the Base Bid will be awarded provided that funding is sufficient, and that Bid Alternates 1,2, and 3 will be awarded if additional funding is available. Alternates 1,2, and 3 may be awarded individually, in any combination, or not at all. Bid Alternates will only be awarded as a supplement to the Base Bid

B. BASE BID: Work included under the Base Bid will consist of the following general work items. Please note that this is a summary only and that the full description id included on the Bid Schedule, plans, and technical specifications.

1. Removal of 2 existing timber piers and concrete-surface overlooks. The removal of the overlooks will include the removal of existing timber piles from above the mudline and the regrading of the surface. Upon completion of the overlook demolition and pier installation work, the upland work area will be seeded to prevent erosion.

2. Installation of a new 106-foot long by 10-foot wide, L-shaped, concrete-decked fishing pier supported by 16-inch diameter, concrete-filled, steel pipe piles.

3. Addition of a float section to the boat ramp access float to extend the float landward and permit the entry to the gangway to maintain ADA-compliant accessibility.

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4. Addition of a timber float section to the waterward end of the boat ramp access float along with a new mooring pile.

5. Reconstruction of an existing 15-inch diameter, reinforced concrete pipe, storm drain outfall.

6. Demolition of existing walkways and other site features and construction of new bituminous walkways.

7. Installation of new decorative light poles and associated underground conduits and electrical feeds.

8. Work shall be conducted from the land surface using conventional cranes, excavation, and hauling equipment. Barge-mounted equipment may only be used for the installation of portions of the fishing pier if allowed by the project permits. To the extent practical, work to be conducted below the elevation of mean high water will be conducted during periods of low tide.

C. BID ALTERNATE 1:

1. Landscape improvements at Bulkeley Bridge Overlook

2. New trees and plantings, improvements to hand rails, vegetation removal, rip rap placement, new park amenities, etc.

D. BID ALTERNATE 2:

1. Concrete Crack, Spall Repairs, and Expansion Joint repairs to stair and retaining wall structure adjacent to the Founders Bridge.

2. Repair and painting of steel handrails

E. BID ALTERNATE 3

1. Park Signage and Displays.

2. Pedestrian Wayside and Overlook Displays

1.3 PAYMENT FOR BASE BID AND BID ALTERNATE ITEMS

A. Payment for both Unit Price Work and Lump Sum Work includes all costs required to complete the work as shown on the plans and as described in the specifications. The Pay Items contained herein are general headings that are to include all related incidental elements. There is no payment for specific work elements shown on the plans or specifications that do not have specific Pay Items, and the OWNER will not accept claims for extra payment on the basis that there is not a designated Pay Item for that particular work element. The contractor shall structure his pricing so that it includes all incidental elements related to the most relevant Pay Item included herein.

1.4 LOCATION OF SITE

A. Work site is located in Great River Park along the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in East Hartford, CT.

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1.5 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND PERMITS

A. Comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work, and as listed in individual sections.

B. Special permit restrictions and regulations apply to work within the project limits. See Section 01 14 00 SPECIAL PERMIT RESTRICTIONS AND UTILITY AUTHORIZATIONS; and section 01 57 19 PROJECT PERMITS AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

C. The Contractor shall be bound by all conditions of the permits contained in ATTACHMENT A- OWNER OBTAINED PERMITS. All such permit conditions are hereby incorporated into this contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment shall be made for the work in this Section.

Measurement and Payment for this item shall be included within the work it is associated with.

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SECTION 01 14 00

SPECIAL PERMIT RESTRICTIONS AND UTILITY AUTHORIZATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

The CONTRACTOR is required to comply with the terms imposed by the project permits and approvals and with conditions of any utilities who own and/or operate in certain locations where the work will occur.

The CONTRACTOR must provide any written work plans, health and safety plans, insurance, permits, and other documents as needed to obtain any additional approvals required to perform the work.

1.1 GENERAL

A. The Great River Park Project will be performed on lands owned by the Town of East Hartford, or on lands over which the Town has legal rights to own, operate, and repair its flood control infrastructure. The Contractor will be required to coordinate with the Town and several outside utilities that have regulatory, ownership or easement rights, or other control over various locations within the project.

The following is a summary of the regulatory agencies that have issued permits or regulatory authorizations for the project. These permits and authorizations are included in ATTACHMENT A - OWNER OBTAINED PERMITS. The Contractor will be required to fully comply with all terms as described in the permits listed below:

1. Town of East Hartford

a. Inland Wetlands Permit

2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

a. Section 404 Permit.

b. Section 408 Permit.

3. CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

a. Structures Dredge and Fill and Section 401 WQC Permit.

b. Natural Diversity Database (NDDB) Determination – Time of Year restrictions will apply due to threatened and endangered species.

1.2 CONTRACTOR COORDINATION W/ UTILITY AND LAND/EASEMENT OWNERS

A. Work under this project will involve significant work in proximity to existing underground utilities. Project features will be installed adjacent to existing utilities and in some cases, crossing both over and under existing utilities. The Contractor will be required to perform all coordination and permitting with these utility owners. Utility locations shown on the plans are approximate and are based on records that are available.

B. The following are known or potential utility owners who own facilities within the project limits, or who may have utility/easement rights and/or ownership rights over portions of the project, along with the types of issues that may be relevant to the work:

1. The Metropolitan District Commission

a. MDC Sewer Outfall to CT River

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2. Buckeye Partners (Buckeye Pipeline)

a. Utility crossing coordination and protection of utilities.

C. Limited portions of the work may involve access to and work within CT DOT owned rights of way. The CONTRACTOR is responsible to obtain any approvals needed including Encroachment Permits, and provide insurance, signage or other safety devices as required by CT DOT. All costs associated with working in the DOT right of way will be considered part of the unit prices for the related work. There will be no reimbursement for any DOT related costs.

D. The information in this specification is an outline of the generally required steps, however, the Contractor is responsible to investigate the specific and most current requirements of each entity and to fully comply with the requirements of each. This includes scheduling, work sequencing, safety training, work plans and procedures, hours of work, and compliance with the most current construction standards. All such costs will be at the contractor’s sole expense.

E. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare project specific work plans that provide details of work operations and the means that will be employed to minimize impact on the flood control system, and property and facilities owned by the entities utilities and noted above.

Work plans shall include staging, parking, and access details.

F. Contractor shall comply with other technical requirements included in the various sections of the technical specifications.

1.3 FLOOD CONTINGENCY PLAN

A. The CONTRACTOR is required to develop a Flood Contingency Plan (FCP) that addresses all aspects of the contract work that could be affected by potential flooding conditions. If requested, The CONTRACTOR will be provided a sample version of the FCP in MS Word format for use in developing a complete FCP as a contract submittal.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall submit the completed FCP to the OWNER for review and approval prior to the start of any work at the site. CONTRACTOR is notified that the FCP may also be subject to review and approval by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) which may add time to the review process.

C. General Contents of FCP

1. This plan shall include all provisions needed to allow for the Town of East

Hartford’s effective operation of the flood control system during times of flooding or predicted flooding. This includes removal of CONTRACTOR equipment and materials from areas subject to flooding; cessation of work activities; alterations to the schedule, including stopping work and demobilizing; and avoidance of work during periods of time when the risk of flooding is identified.

2. This plan must be in effect prior to, and during the entire time that the CONTRACTOR is mobilized on any part of the flood control system.

3. Protection must be maintained to accommodate the full capacity of the flood protection system, up to and including the full design flood elevation of 42.0 (1929 NGVD datum). The FCP must contain criteria that will be triggered when designated flood stage levels are predicted and must contain provisions that preclude any impairment of the levee’s full protection capability.

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4. List key personnel with contact information and flow chart for notifications.

5. List of materials and equipment needed to construct and maintain the temporary system.

6. The FCP must take into consideration the need of East Hartford Flood Crews to perform special operations and maintenance during times of flooding, including flood fighting actions.

1.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

A. The CONTRACTOR is required to develop a Health & Safety Plan (HASP) that addresses all aspects of the contract work. The HASP is subject to approval by the OWNER which must be prior to the start of any work at the site. This plan shall include provisions that address the specific requirements of the the Town of East Hartford, MDC, Buckeye Pipeline, and CT DOT.

1.5 MUSSELL RELOCATION

A. The Contractor will perform mussel relocation per an approved Mussel Management Plan to mitigate the potential impacts of in-water work on State-listed rare mussel species at the project site. The management plan protocol includes the collection of all State-listed species located within the footprint of the in-water work activity, within 25 feet upstream and downstream of the footprint, and within 10 feet outshore of the footprint, followed by the relocation of collected individuals to a suitable site located approximately 500 feet upstream of all proposed in-water work activities.

1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Summary of the Work: Section 01 11 00, and all other sections of these contract specifications

1.7 SUBMITTALS:

The CONTRACTOR shall include complete documentation of the compliance with the above including, but not limited to:

A. Submittal Requirements

1. Required submittals are described in the respective technical specification sections.

2. Approval of relevant submittals will be required prior to work commencing.

3. All submittals are subject to review and approval by the Engineer, Riverfront

Recapture, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contractor must allocate sufficient time for submittal preparation and review by these entities.

4. Various submittals may require preparation and certification by a licensed professionals as indicated in the technical specifications.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment will be made on a lump sum basis upon completion of all items listed in this Specification 01 14 00.

B. PAYMENT ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT

011400 SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS LUMP SUM

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1. SHOP DRAWINGS, MANUFACTURERS' SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS, SAMPLES, ETC.

A. The Contractor shall review and approve all submittals prior to submittal to the Engineer. Each submittal shall be numbered serially and marked with the approval of the Contractor.

1. All submittals shall be prepared in electronic (PDF) format unless otherwise requested by the OWNER or ENGINEER.

2. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner for approval an electronic copy of all Shop Drawings as called for under the various headings of these specifications for review and approval.

3. The Contractor shall submit all Shop Drawings to the Owner in sufficient time for checking and processing. Shop Drawings shall be of sufficient clarity so that copies thereof will be legible.

4. All Shop Drawings submitted by subcontractors for approval shall be sent directly to the Contractor for his approval. The Contractor shall be responsible for their submission to the Engineer at the proper time so as to prevent delays in delivery of materials.

5. All details on Shop Drawings submitted for approval shall show clearly the relation of the various parts of the work, and where correct fabrication of the work depends upon field measurements, such measurements shall be made and shall be noted on the Shop Drawings before being submitted for approval.

6. All submissions shall be referenced properly to indicate clearly the location, service and function of each particular item and the specification paragraph under which it is being furnished.

7. Submittals that are related to or affect each other shall be forwarded simultaneously as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Uncoordinated submittals will be rejected.

8. The Owner reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

9. The term "Shop Drawings" includes drawings, diagrams, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.

10. The Contractor shall notate each submission stating that he has examined and checked the submission as above, and shall date and sign each. Any submission, which, upon examination by the Owner, shows evidence of not having been

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11. Each submittal shall be numbered with the project name (abbreviated), specification section and submittal number in consecutive order (Ex NAME- 313700-#). Where resubmission is required a letter shall be assigned to designate each resubmission (Ex NAME-313700-#A, NAME-313700-#B, etc.)

B. Approval by the Owner shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings nor from responsibility for complying with requirements of this Contract with approved variations.

C. If shop drawings show variations from Contract requirements, Contractor shall identify and describe such variations in writing, separate from the drawings, at time of submission. All such variations must be approved by the Owner.

D. The Contractor shall distribute approved submittals to job site and record documents files and to suppliers and subcontractors as required.

E. Samples required by the specifications shall be submitted after the award of the Contract to the Owner. No material for which samples are required shall be fabricated or delivered to the site for use until representative samples of same have been approved in writing by the Owner. Such samples shall be furnished and delivered by the Contractor without charge.

F. Each sample shall be labeled to designate the material or product, the name of its producer, the name of the Contractor, and the name and number of the project; and each submission shall be accompanied by a certificate describing each sample submitted for approval, certifying that the material, equipment or accessory submitted complies with Contract requirements, and including the name and brand of product, the name and address of manufacturer, the name of the Contractor and the name of the project.

G. Approved samples, unless incorporated in the work or otherwise specified, shall be kept on file (and accessible for inspection by the Owner until final acceptance of the project. If return on the samples is not requested within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of the project, they will be considered unclaimed material and disposed of by the Owner.

H. Such samples as may be required for check tests shall be furnished by the Contractor without extra charge. Check tests will be made on materials delivered for use only as frequently as the Owner considers necessary to ensure compliance of materials used with Contract requirements. The cost of testing materials, or equipment, or accessories to check for compliance with specification requirements shall be borne by the Contractor.

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1.2. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR shall keep on file at job site one complete set of up-to-date Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, addenda, shop drawings and manufacturer's data, testing data, change orders, field orders and other modifications.

Documents shall be neatly and securely stored in files, clearly indexed by trade activity or specification section, and shall not be used for construction purposes.

B. CONTRACTOR shall legibly mark significant field changes such as the following:

1. Drawings: locations of concealed utilities, field changes of dimension and detail, changes resulting from change order or field order, and details not on original drawings.

2. Specifications: manufacturer and model number of equipment actually installed.

3. Shop Drawings and manufacturers' literature: changes made after the Owner's review.

C. At completion of work, deliver completed as-built record documents to the Owner.

Final payment for project will not be made until the Owner reviews and approves these documents.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Not Applicable).

PART 3 EXECUTION

(Not Applicable).

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment shall be made for the work in this Section.

Measurement and Payment for this item shall be included within the work it is associated with.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDES

A. Establishment and implementation of protocols and procedures to protect worker health and safety as it relates to activities performed in association with the project.

B. The Health and Safety Plan (HASP) shall comply with all federal, state, and local worker health and safety laws, regulations, ordinances, practices, and protocols (the “Safety Requirements”).

1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the jobsite, including safety of all persons (including employees) and property during the performance of the Work. This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. Safety provisions shall conform to all applicable federal and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent shall be followed. The CONTRACTOR's failure to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the aforementioned safety provisions shall not relieve them self from compliance with the obligations and penalties set forth therein.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall develop and maintain for the duration of this Contract, a safety program that will effectively incorporate and implement all required safety provisions. The CONTRACTOR shall appoint an employee who is qualified and authorized to supervise and enforce compliance with the safety program.

C. The duty of the OWNNER or ENGINEER does not include review or approval of the adequacy of the CONTRACTOR’S safety program, safety supervisor, or any safety measures taken in, on, or near the project site.

D. The CONTRACTOR, as part of his safety program, shall maintain at his office or other well-known place at the Project site, safety equipment and instruments applicable to the work as prescribed by the aforementioned authorities, all articles necessary for giving first aid to the injured, and shall establish the procedure for the immediate removal to a hospital or a doctor's care of persons (including employees) who may be injured on the Project site.

E. If death, or serious injuries, or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to both the ENGINEER and the OWNER. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly report in writing to the OWNER all accidents arising out of, or in connection with, the performance of the Work whether on, or adjacent to, the Project site, giving full details and statements of witnesses.

F. If a claim is made by anyone against the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor on account of any accident, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly report the facts in writing to the ENGINEER and the OWNER, giving full details of such claim.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. At least three weeks prior to the start of construction activities, submit a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to the ENGINEER for review. The HASP shall specify the Health and Safety Officer (HSO). The HASP shall conform to all Safety Requirements, including, without limitation, those contained in the pertinent sections of 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910.

1.4 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 3.1: SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as stipulated in the CONTRACTOR’s HASP during the performance of work.

2.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND MONITORING INSTRUMENTS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain all safety equipment and portable monitoring instruments required to safety perform the work and comply with State and Federal Regulations.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (HASP)

A. Develop and maintain for the duration of this Contract, a written Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) which complies with all safety requirements and addresses those issues directly related to site conditions.

B. No physical aspects of the Work shall begin until a HASP is submitted to the ENGINEER. However, the time to perform under the contract will begin on the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed.

C. Preparation of the Site Specific HASP is solely the CONTRACTOR's responsibility and no statement made in these provisions shall relieve CONTRACTOR of sole responsibility for information included and implementation of the Site Specific HASP.

D. Submission of the Site Specific HASP is solely for evidence of compliance with the Contract Documents, and for reference and general information. Submission and subsequent review by ENGINEER or OWNER shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from sole responsibility as to the adequacy of its Site Specific HASP.

E. The ENGINEER’s or OWNER's review of the CONTRACTOR’s performance is not intended to include a review or approval of the adequacy of the CONTRACTOR’s safety supervisor, safety program or any safety measures taken in, on, or near the Site.

F. The HASP shall be developed by a qualified person working for and designated by the CONTRACTOR as the Hazardous Safety Manager (HSM). The HSM shall have review and acceptance authority over the HASP.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Issued for Bid 01 35 30-2 October 1, 2025

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G. The HASP, maintained on Site by the CONTRACTOR, shall be kept current with remediation/construction activities and actual site conditions. The following items, at a minimum, shall be addressed in the HASP:

1. Site description and project evaluation.

2. Names of key personnel, and any alternates, responsible for site safety and health

(including responsibilities, chain of command, and contact information).

3. Safety and health hazard assessment for each site task and operator.

4. Procedures for emergency medical treatment and first aid.

5. Map indicating route to hospital for emergency medical care.

6. Plan to carry out inspections, and pre-job, toolbox safety committee, incident review, and other meetings,

7. Equipment decontamination procedures, if applicable,

8. Air monitoring procedures and action levels, if applicable,

9. Personal protective equipment, decontamination procedures and disposal procedures, if applicable

10. Physical hazard evaluation including:

a. Equipment operation.

b. Confined space entry.

c. Slips and falls.

d. Falling debris.

e. Encountering unmarked utilities.

f. Cold and heat stress.

g. Hot work (cutting and welding).

h. Excavation entry.

11. Training requirements.

12. Medical surveillance.

13. Recordkeeping requirements.

14. Emergency response plan that includes:

a. Evacuation routes and procedures.

b. Emergency alerting and response procedures.

c. Emergency response plan to comply with 29 CFR 1910.120(l).

15. Communication protocols for reporting to the OWNER and ENGINEER site safety issues or concerns, first aid incidents, emergencies, damage claims, and the like.

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment shall be made for the work in this Section.

Measurement and Payment for this item shall be included within the work it is associated with.

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SECTION 01 35 30

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Issued for Bid 01 35 30-3 October 1, 2025

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SECTION 01 45 00

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDES

A. CONTRACTOR Quality Control.

B. OWNER/ENGINEER Quality Assurance.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality Control: Evaluations, observations, tests, and measurements performed by CONTRACTOR to control the quality of his work or to verify that the work is performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.

B. Quality Assurance: Independent evaluations, observations, tests, and measurements performed by OWNER or ENGINEER to verify the accuracy of CONTRACTOR’s quality control data.

1.3 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A. General

1. Perform Quality Control activities as the minimum at the frequencies specified in the individual specification sections and as necessary to control the quality of the work within specified requirements.

2. Testing for quality control purposes shall be made by an independent testing laboratory or agency licensed or certified in accordance with Laws and Regulations and applicable state and local statutes. In the event state license or certification is not required, testing laboratories or agencies shall meet following applicable requirements.

a. “Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification,” published by the American Council of Independent Laboratories.

b. Basic requirements of ASTM E 329, “Standard of Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete and Steel as Used in Construction.

c. Calibrate testing equipment at reasonable intervals by devices of accuracy traceable to either the National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

B. CONTRACTOR’s Quality Control Responsibilities include:

1. Material property tests for all earthwork items imported from off-site sources.

2. Tests on items manufactured or fabricated off-site.

3. Field and laboratory quality control tests to control CONTRACTOR’s fill and backfill placement operations.

C. Results of all Quality Control activities shall be made available to OWNER and ENGINEER at CONTRACTOR’s site office by the end of the next working day.

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QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

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1.4 OWNER AND ENGINEER QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General

1. OWNER will arrange for and pay all costs in connection with Quality Assurance activities.

2. Quality Assurance activities performed by OWNER or ENGINEER will not in any way relieve CONTRACTOR of performing Quality Control activities required by the contract documents.

3. Quality Assurance activities will be performed at frequencies as determined appropriate by OWNER or ENGINEER.

B. Quality Assurance Testing may include:

1. Additional tests of earthwork materials from off-site sources.

2. Tests and observations of excavations and bearing surfaces for structures.

3. Field testing, laboratory testing, and visual observation of earthwork materials.

C. If requested, CONTRACTOR shall provide representative samples from off-site stockpiles or storage bin(s) for quality assurance testing. OWNER and ENGINEER reserves the right to sample materials at the source of production.

D. Acceptance of the Work will be based on ENGINEER’s review of CONTRACTOR’s quality control data and OWNER’s and ENGINEER’s quality assurance data, as well as on visual observation made by ENGINEER of CONTRACTOR’s work, including any rework effort required to complete the project in compliance with these Contract Documents.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment shall be made for the work in this Section.

Measurement and Payment for this item shall be included within the work it is associated with.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 45 00

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Issued for Bid 01 45 00-2 October 1, 2025

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SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES, CONTROLS, AND MOB & DEMOBILIZATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Construction facilities and temporary controls include those items necessary for performance of the Work that are not part of the permanent construction. Work described in this section, and not covered under other contract pay items, will be paid under the Mobilization and Demobilization items as detailed in this specification. Work shall be to provide the temporary facilities and site controls throughout the construction phase and as required to perform the work specified within the contract documents including but not limited to:

1. Site Security

2. Material Storage

3. Site Safety

4. Conformance with regulatory approvals and conditions

5. Temporary signage as required

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings. Submit at least 21 days prior to start of work which will allow 14 days for the ENGINEER/OWNER’s subsequent review. The following shop drawings are required:

1. Project Identification Sign

2. Plan for site access. The plan shall include permits and approvals for secondary site access roads.

3. Plan for on-site security and fencing.

4. Plan for staging and stockpile areas.

5. Plan for obtaining water and delivering water to the necessary construction areas.

6. Plan for sedimentation and erosion control.

7. Implementation or control plans for meeting the requirements of OWNER-obtained permits as described in Section 01 57 19: PROJECT PERMITS AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

8. Plan for temporary utilities

9. Plan for temporary construction facilities

a. CONTRACTOR field office location and layout.

b. Temporary access roads, ramps and haul roads; including routes, cross sections, and drainage provisions.

c. Staging areas; including parking areas and storage yard layout.

d. Temporary fences, gates, and barriers.

e. Pedestrian detour routes, sequencing and signage.

B. Administrative:

1. Copies of permits obtained by CONTRACTOR.

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SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

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1.3 MOBILIZATION

A. The Mobilization Pay Item has been included for the purposes of providing for payment of expenses incidental to the initiation of construction and various operations as described in Part 3 of this specification.

B. The Pay Item for Mobilization is intended to compensate the CONTRACTOR for operations including, but not limited to: Submittal of all required documents.; submittal of copies of all CONTRACTOR-required permits and approvals; preparation of Quality Control Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all other preconstruction submittals; mobilization of personnel, equipment, and materials; preparation of surveys and videos for existing access roads and facilities; installation and maintenance of all temporary facilities; temporary utility connections, parking, sanitary facilities and establishment of staging/lay down areas, equipment servicing and maintenance facilities, access roads, safety items, etc.

C. All facilities, plants, and equipment that are established at, or brought to, the work site shall be deemed to be subject to the provisions of this paragraph unless OWNER specifically provides otherwise in writing for a particular item or items. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy, efficiency, use, protection, maintenance, repair, and preservation of all facilities, plants, and equipment. No facilities, plants, or equipment shall be dismantled or removed from the work site prior to completion of the Work under the contract without the written permission of OWNER.

D. Payment under the Mobilization item is intended to cover all such costs not covered under the other unit price and lump sum items in the contract.

1.4 DEMOBILIZATION

A. The Demobilization Pay Item has been included for the purposes of providing for payment of demobilization tasks, including but not be limited to, providing all labor, materials, and equipment required to restore any areas disturbed during the project to a condition substantially the same as the pre-construction condition.

B. The Pay Item for Demobilization is intended to compensate the CONTRACTOR for operations including, but not limited to: removal of staging and lay down areas; re-establishment of all disturbed vegetation; repair of pavement, sidewalks, curbs disturbed by construction; removal of all trash and debris; transportation, removal and disposal of all erosion and sediment controls and accumulated settlement; and restoring all areas to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

C. Work also includes submission of as-built drawings and coordination with the Engineer for preparation of Record Drawings; and submission of all records, warranties, and other documentation required to close out the project permits and the construction contract.

D. Payment under the Demobilization item is intended to cover all such costs not covered under the other unit price and lump sum items in the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Power

1. CONTRACTOR shall make arrangements and pay all costs for electrical service as required.

B. Water

1. The CONTRACTOR shall make arrangements and pay all costs for all water for use in construction activities

2. CONTRACTOR shall provide means to transport and store water to areas used for fill processing, dust control, or other construction activities.

3. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain adequate supplies of drinking water for personnel.

C. Sanitary Facilities

1. Provide and maintain suitable, weather-tight, painted, sanitary toilet facilities for all work persons during the construction period.

2. Existing facility use is not permitted. Provide facilities at time of project mobilization.

3. When toilet facilities are no longer required, promptly remove from site. Disinfect and clean or treat the area as required.

4. Keep all toilet facilities clean and supplied with toilet paper at all times.

D. Lighting

1. Provide temporary lighting to meet applicable safety requirements to allow erection, application, or installation of materials, and observation and inspection of the Work.

E. Removal: At completion of Work remove buildings, foundations, utility services, and debris.

Restore areas to same or better condition as original.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AND HAUL ROADS

A. CONTRACTOR shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, protect existing access roads and utilities as necessary for proper prosecution of the work under this contract.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall provide necessary lighting, signs, barricades, and distinctive markings for the safe movement of traffic.

C. The method of dust control shall be adequate to ensure safe operation at all times.

D. Existing access roads shall be maintained at pre-construction condition or better throughout the contract period, including any portions of existing levees or levee ramps used for access.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

E. The CONTRACTOR shall survey and make photographic or video record of the portions of existing roads, levees, and levee ramps that will be used by the CONTRACTOR as access.

F. Provide unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.

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G. Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants and control valves free of obstructions.

3.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING ROADS

A. Obtain all permits required by the ConnDOT and Town of East Hartford during construction.

Repair damage to public roads caused by CONTRACTOR operations.

B. Prior to using public and project access roads, perform a condition survey of these roads, including the existing culverts and head walls under these roads. The condition survey shall be performed by competent personnel that are qualified and experienced in this work.

Sufficient notes, measurements, photographs, videotapes, or other documentation of the existing condition of the roads shall be performed. Survey of public roads shall extend 300 feet in each direction from the intersection with the project access road.

C. To minimize tracking of mud or debris onto public roads construct anti-tracking pads at site access points for all construction traffic.

3.4 PARKING AREAS

A. Arrange for temporary parking areas to accommodate construction personnel.

B. Parking for the employees of CONTRACTOR and for OWNER personnel will be allowed in the staging and stockpile areas.

C. Use of existing parking facilities by construction personnel is not permitted, except as designated by the OWNER.

D. Do not allow heavy vehicles or construction equipment in parking areas.

E. Maintenance:

1. Maintain traffic and parking areas in sound condition free of excavated material, construction equipment, products, mud, snow, and ice.

2. Maintain existing and permanent paved areas used for construction; promptly repair breaks, potholes, low areas, standing…