CERTIFIED SPECS_NELSON RIDGE_73002207.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

for

Bid #25-08

Drainage Improvement

Nelson Ridge Road

Hopewell Township, Mercer County

New Jersey

July 10, 2025, 10:00 am

201 Washington Crossing

Pennington Road

Titusville, NJ 08560

Courtney Peters-Manning, Mayor

David Chait, Deputy Mayor

Michael Ruger, Committee Member

Kevin Kuchinski, Committee Member

Uma Purandare, Committee Member

Prepared By: Approved by:

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC Township of Hopewell

Date: 6-16-2 _____________________________Date: 6-16-25 Herbert J. Seeburger, JR., P.E., Wendy Birkhead, Township Engineer

New Jersey Professional Engineer New Jersey Professional Engineer

New Jersey License Number 24GE04748700 New Jersey License Number 24 GE04519500

Invitation for Public Bid

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (Prevailing time), sealed bids will be conducted in an electronic platform in accord with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//townshipofhopewell

Bid #25-08 Drainage Improvements Nelson Ridge Road

NOTE:

It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the bid package is delivered by the bid opening date and time. Any bid document received after the deadline established by the Department of Purchasing will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery.

Scope of Work:

Work on this project generally includes approximately Mobilization Site Clearing, 2 Unit RCP Flared End Sections, 3 Units various storm sewer inlets, 633 LF 15” RCP Class III, 4 CY Rip-Rap, 20 LF Concrete Curb, Pavement Restoration and other appurtenant items.

Submission of Bid:

All bids must be submitted on the e-procurement platform at BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//townshipofhopewell.

Accompanying each bid shall be a bid security payment in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond made payable to the Township of Hopewell in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars and. If bids are to be submitted electronically in accord with this notice, then the bidder shall submit a copy of the bid guarantee with electronic submittal and mail ensuring receipt, PRIOR to electronic bid opening, the original to the Township of Hopewell Municipal Clerks Office 201 Washington Crossing

– Pennington Road, Titusville, N.J. 08560. The bid bond may also be provided in certified check and cashier’s check in accord with provisions within general requirements of this bid.

Questions as to obtaining contract and bid documents may be directed to the Qualified Purchasing Agent at:

Sean P. Canning, QPA scanning@TheCanningGroup.org mailto:scanning@TheCanningGroup.org

Invitation for Public Bid

862-228-3563

The Township of Hopewell does not release the project estimate nor plan holders lists.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.

SCHEDULE:

Release Specifications: June 20, 2025 Pre Bid Meeting None

Deadline for All Questions: June 25, 2025, by 4:00 P.M.

Bid Opening: July 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL CONTACTS:

GENERAL INQUIRIES TO: TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO:

Sean P. Canning QPA Herbert J. Seeburger, P.E Voice: (862)228-3563 Voice: (609)689-1100 Email: Scanning@TheCanningGroup.org Hseeburger@vancleefengineering.com

Bid Tabulation:

Bid results will be posted on the Township website at https://www.hopewelltwp.org/ within 24 hours of the bid opening. This bid has been advertised in accordance with the “Fair and Open Basis” and nothing further shall be required under the Pay-to-Play Legislation (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4).

Date: June 20, 2025 Sean Canning QPA, MPA Tax Exempt # 21-6000738 Purchasing Agent Township of Hopewell mailto:Scanning@TheCanningGroup.org mailto:Hseeburger@vancleefengineering.com https://www.hopewelltwp.org/

Administrative Documents

Applicable to Bid if marked “X”

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OR REVIEWED

Initials When Due

X Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond or Certified/Cashier’s Check) (with

POA for full amount of Bid Bond)

With Bid

Submission

X Consent of Surety (Certificate from Surety company) With Bid

Submission

X Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond

(Required from the Awarded Contractor)

At signing of contract

X

Maintenance Bond in the Amount of 100 % for a period indicated in “General Conditions” Required from the Awarded

Contractor Upon Acceptance of Project

Upon

Acceptance of

Project

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda (To be Completed if Addenda are Issued)

X Ownership Disclosure Form With Bid

Submission

X Named Subcontractors in Bid for Listed Specialty Trades

X

Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate(s) for the

Bidder and all Sub Contractors

Prior to Award, but effective at time of bid

X Business Registration Certificate – Bidder and all Sub

Contractors

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Non-Collusion Affidavit With Bid

Submission

X Experience and Qualifications With Bid

Submission

X Insurance and Indemnification Certificate

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Federal debarment Form

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Prevailing Wage Certification (PL 2021, C301)

Prior to

Contract

Award

X Equipment Certification With Bid

X

EEO/AA Form AA-201

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing

EEO/AA Form AA-302 or Letter of Federal Approval or

Certificate of Employee Information Report

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Administrative Documents

Signing

X Bidder’s Checklist

This checklist is provided for bidder’s use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.

Bidder

Name:

Date:

Authorized

Representative:

Signature:

Print Name &

Title:

CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL

CONTRACT 25-08

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

NELSON RIDGE ROAD

TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL

MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

The Undersigned hereby declares that he carefully examined the site of the work, the Contract and Specifications and the Drawings therein referred to, and will provide all necessary machinery, tools apparatus and other means for construction, and do all the work and furnish all the materials called for by said Contract and Specifications and the requirements under them, in accordance with the Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, all of which are annexed hereto and form a part of this Contract, and any instructions which may be given during the work.

The Undersigned hereby agrees to be bound by the award of the Contract and, if awarded the Contract on this Proposal, to execute within ten (10) days after notice of award, the Contracts and provide a Performance Bond.

The Undersigned understands that the following are estimated quantities and in no way guarantee the exact amount of the final as-built quantities. The owner reserves the right to set, without limit, the amount of the final quantities.

The Undersigned understands that the owner(s) reserves the right to reject all bids for any reason whatsoever if in its best interest.

Work will commence within Ten (10) Calendar Days after receipt of written a “Notice to

Proceed” to be issued on March 15, 2024 and be completed within thirty (30) calendar days.

The Undersigned agrees to perform the Contract for the following unit price to wit:

TOTAL

ITEM NO. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1. LUMP SUM MOBILIZATION

LUMP SUM PRICE:

_______________ DOLLARS ___________CENTS $ ____________ $ ________________

2. LUMP SUM SITE CLEARING

3. UNITS INLET FILTERS

PRICE PER UNIT:

4. LUMP SUM TRAFFIC CONTROL

5. 80 HOURS POLICE TRAFFIC DIRECTORS

PRICE PER HOUR:

_ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS _NO________CENTS $ _100.00____ $ 8,000.00________

6. LUMP SUM CLEAN AND REMOVE SEDIMENT FROM

INLET AND PIPE

7. 1 UNIT TYPE ‘A’ INLET

8. 1 UNIT TYPE ‘E’ INLET

Herbert Seeburger Typewritten text

9. 2 UNITS 15” RCP FLARED END SECTION

10. 1 UNIT REMOVE TYPE ‘B’ INLET

11. 1 UNIT DRAINAGE CONTROL STRUCTURE

12. 633 LF 15” RCP CLASS III

PRICE PER LINEAR FOOT:

13. 50 CY ¾” CLEAN CRUSHED STONE FOUND. MATERIAL

PRICE PER CUBIC YARD:

14. 500 CY DENSE GRADED AGGREGATE (BACKFILL)

15. 4 CY RIP-RAP

16. 455 SY PERMANENT PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT

PRICE PER SQUARE YARD:

17. 20 LF 6”X8”X18” 4,500 PSI CONC. CURB REPLACEMENT

PRICE PER LINEAR FOOT:

18. 100 SY 5” TOPSOIL, SEED, FERT., LIME, MULCH AND TACK

PRICE PER SQUARE YARD:

19. LUMP SUM CONTINGENCY

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS __NO_______CENTS $ _20,000.00 $ 20,000.00________

TOTAL AMOUNT BID: $ ________________

TOTAL AMOUNT BID WRITTEN IN WORDS

COMPANY NAME COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

ADDRESS TITLE

BID GUARANTEE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned: as PRINCIPAL; and A CORPORATION organized and existing under the laws of the State of and duly authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey as SURETY and held and firmly bound unto the Township of Hopewell, a body politic and corporate of the State of New Jersey, as OWNER in penal sum of ($ ) for the payment of which, well and truly be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

Signed, sealed and dated this day of 20

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the principal has submitted a certain bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part of hereof, to enter into a contract in writing for the

Bid number and name: .

NOW THEREFORE,

A) If said bid shall be rejected or in the alternative.

B) If said bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract properly completed in accordance with said bid and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection therewith, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said bid.

Then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the surety for any and all claims hereunder shall in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept such bid; and Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents signed by their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.

Witness or attest

Principal

Witness or attest:

Surety

Attorney – in Fact

If the bid is being conducted in an electronic only format, the bidder shall provide for a bid guarantee that can be verified through an electronic verification code issued by a surety agency. The bidder may also offer an electronic image of a certified check or cashier’s check through the electronic platform and must:

Provide a physical sealed check upon no later than the submission deadline to the local unit clerk’s office and clearly marked as the offerors response. Any late submittals of the sealed check guarantee will be a mandatory rejection in accord with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2.

Bidder shall submit with the bid a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total price bid, but not in excess of $20,000, payable unconditionally to the owner. When submitting a Bid Bond, it shall contain Power of Attorney for full amount of Bid Bond from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the owner. The check or bond of the unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24a. The check or bond of the bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall be retained until a contract is executed and the required performance bond or other security is submitted. The check or bond of the successful bidder shall be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21.

Failure to submit a bid guarantee shall result in rejection of the bid.

CONSENT OF SURETY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, lawful money of the United States of America, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, paid the undersigned corporation, and for other valuable consideration, the SURETY

COMPANY organized and existing under the laws of the State of and licensed to do business in the

State of New Jersey certifies and agrees, that if the contract for the is awarded to the undersigned corporation will execute the bond or bonds as required of the contract documents and will become Surety in the full amount set forth in the contract documents for the faithful performance of all obligations of the Contractor.

Signed and sealed this day of 20

SURETY COMPANY

Name Attorney in fact

NEW JERSEY STATUTORY

PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIAL

PAYMENT BOND#

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned, , as Principal, and the , , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of

· business in the State of New Jersey, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto as Obligee in the penal sum of

(surety) and duly authorized to do for payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

THE CONDITION _OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH. that whereas the above named Principal did on the day of enter into a contract with for which contract is made part of this bond the same as though set forth herein.

NOW. if the said (principal) shall well and faithfully do and perform the things agreed by them to be done and performed according to the terms of the said contract, and shall pay all lawful claims of beneficiaries as defined by N.J.S.A. 2A: 44-143 for labor performed or materials, provisions, provender or other supplies or teams, fuel, oils, implements, or machinery furnished, used or consumed in the carrying forward, performing or completing of said contract, we agreeing and assenting that this undertaking shall be for the benefit of any beneficiary as defined by N.J.S.A. 2A: 44-143 having a just claim, as well as for the Obligee herein; then this obligation shall be void; otherwise the same shall remain in full force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any arid all claims hereunder shall in no event exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The said Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no modifications, omissions or additions in or to the terms of the said contract; or in or to the plans or specifications therefore, shall in any way_ affect the obligation of said

Surety on its bond.

This bond is given in compliance with the requirements of the statutes of the State of New Jersey in respect to bonds of contractors on public works. Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey, N.J.SA 2A: 44-143 to

4A: 44-147, both inclusive, and liability hereunder is limited as in said statutes provided.

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DATED this

ATTEST:

day of

Witness: Principal

Witness: Surety:

MAINTENANCE SURETY BOND

We, , having offices at , , as principal, and , having offices at , , a corporation duly licensed to transact a surety business in the State of New Jersey, as surety, are indebted to the municipality of in the county of , obligee, in the sum of

$ , for which payment we bind ourselves and our respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally.

On (date), principal was granted approval by the (approving authority) of the of for (include reference to specific job and resolution of approval).

This bond shall become effective upon approval or acceptance of the improvements by the governing body, as certified by the resolution of the governing body, which is, or shall be, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

The improvements subject to this bond are as follows: . The certification of the cost of such improvements by the municipal engineer is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Pursuant to municipal ordinance, adopted under authority of the Municipal Land

Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), the principal, as a condition of approval or acceptance of improvements, hereby furnishes this maintenance bond in the amount of $ (not to exceed 15 percent of the cost of the improvements as certified by the municipal engineer), written by , a surety licensed in the State of New Jersey, guarantying full and faithful compliance with all terms and conditions of the approval. The bond shall continue in effect for a period of

(not to exceed two years) from the date of approval or acceptance of the said improvements.

This bond shall remain in full force and effect until released by resolution of the municipal governing body. This bond is issued subject to the following expressed conditions:

1. This bond shall not be subject to cancellation either by the principal or by the surety for any reason until the end of the period for which it is required to be maintained.

2. The aggregate liability of the surety under this bond shall not exceed the sum set forth above.

3. In the event that the improvements subject to this bond exhibit any defects in functioning, materials or quality of work, the municipal governing body may, at its option, and upon at least 30 days prior written notice to the principal and to the surety by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail or courier, declare the principal to be in default and, in the event that the surety fails or refuses to perform the necessary corrective work, claim payment under this bond for the cost of any work required for the proper correction of any such defects in the said improvements. In the event that any action is brought against the principal under this bond, written notice of such action shall be given to the surety by the municipality by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail or courier at the same time.

4. The surety shall have the right to repair any defects in functioning, materials or quality of work and, to that end, to do such corrective work as may be necessary in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original approval, either with its own employees or in conjunction with the principal or another contractor;

provided, however, that as an alternative to performing such maintenance or corrective work it may, in its sole discretion, make a monetary settlement with the municipality.

5. This bond shall inure to the benefit of the municipality only and no other party shall acquire any rights hereunder.

Date: Witness/Attest Principal

Witness/Attest:

Surety

NEW JERSEY

STATUTORY

PERFORMANCE

BOND

Bond no.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we the undersigned as Principal, and a Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of and duly authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey, as Surety, are held and bound unto as Obligee, in the penal sum of

($ ) for the payment of which well and truly made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that whereas the above named Principal did on the day of 20 enter into a contract with for which contract is made a part of this bond and the same as though set forth herein.

NOW if the said shall well and faithfully do and perform the things agreed by them to be done and performed according to the terms of said contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise the same shall remain in full force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall in no event exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.

The said Surety hereby stipulates and agrees that no modifications, omissions or additions in or to the terms of the said contract; or in or to the plans or specifications therefore shall, in anyway affect the obligations of aid Surety on its bonds.

This bond is given in compliance with the requirements of the Statutes of New

Jersey in respect to bonds of the contractors on public works. Revised statutes of

New Jersey, 1937, Sections 2A:44-143-147, and amendments thereof, and the liability hereunder is limited as in said statutes provided.

Signed and sealed this day of

ATTEST:

Witness Principal

Witness Principal

CERTIFICATION OF NON-DEBARMENT

FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

N.J.S.A. 52:32-44.1 (P.L. 2019, c.406)

This certification shall be completed, certified to, and submitted to the contracting unit prior to contract award, except for emergency contracts where submission is required prior to payment.

PART I: VENDOR INFORMATION

Individual or Organization Name

Address of Individual or Organization

DUNS Code

(if applicable)

CAGE Code (if applicable)

Check the box that represents the type of business organization:

Sole Proprietorship (skip Parts III and IV) Non-Profit Corporation (skip Parts III and

IV)

For-Profit Corporation (any type) Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership

Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Other (be specific):

PART II – CERTIFICATION OF NON-DEBARMENT: Individual or Organization

I hereby certify that the individual or organization listed above in Part I is not debarred by the federal government from contracting with a federal agency. I further acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-named organization; that the Township of Hopewell is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the date of contract award by Township to notify the Township in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Township permitting the Township to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print):

Date

PART III – CERTIFICATION OF NON-DEBARMENT: Individual or Entity Owning

Greater than 50 Percent of Organization

Section A (Check the Box that applies)

Below is the name and address of the stockholder in the corporation who owns more than 50 percent of its voting stock, or of the partner in the partnership who owns more than 50 percent interest therein, or of the member of the limited liability company owning more than 50 percent interest therein, as the case may be.

Name of Individual or

Organization

Home Address (for Individual) or Business Address

OR

No one stockholder in the corporation owns more than 50 percent of its voting stock, or no partner in the partnership owns more than 50 percent interest therein, or no member in the limited liability company owns more than 50 percent interest therein, as the case may be.

Section B (Skip if no Business entity is listed in Section A above)

Below is the name and address of the stockholder in the corporation who owns more than 50 percent of the voting stock of the organization’s parent entity, or of the partner in the partnership who owns more than 50 percent interest in the organization’s parent entity, or of the member of the limited liability company owning more than 50 percent interest in organization’s parent entity, as the case may be.

Stockholder/Partner/Member

Owning Greater Than 50

Percent of Parent Entity

Home Address (for Individual) or Business Address

No one stockholder in the parent entity corporation owns more than 50 percent of its voting stock, no partner in the parent entity partnership owns more than 50 percent interest therein, or no member in the parent entity limited liability company owns more than 50 percent interest therein, as the case may be.

Section C – Part III Certification

I hereby certify that no individual or organization that is debarred by the federal government from contracting with a federal agency owns greater than 50 percent of the Organization listed above in Part I or, if applicable, owns greater than 50 percent of a parent entity of I further acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above- named organization; that the Township of Hopewell is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the date of contract award Township to notify the Township in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Township permitting the Township to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print):

Date

Part IV – CERTIFICATION OF NON-DEBARMENT: Contractor – Controlled Entities

Section A

Below is the name and address of the corporation(s) in which the Organization listed in Part I owns more than 50 percent of voting stock, or of the partnership(s) in which the Organization listed in Part I owns more than 50 percent interest therein, or of the limited liability company or companies in which the Organization listed above in Part I owns more than 50 percent interest therein, as the case may be.

Name of Business Entity Business Address

**Add additional sheets if necessary**

The Organization listed above in Part I does not own greater than 50 percent of the voting stock in any corporation and does not own greater than 50 percent interest in any partnership or any limited liability company.

Section B (skip if no business entities are listed in Section A of Part IV)

Below are the names and addresses of any entities in which an entity listed in Part III A owns greater than 50 percent of the voting stock (corporation) or owns greater than 50 percent interest (partnership or limited liability company).

Name of Business Entity Controlled by

Entity Listed in Section A of Part IV

Business Address

**Add additional Sheets if necessary**

No entity listed in Part III A owns greater than 50 percent of the voting stock in any corporation or owns greater than 50 percent interest in any partnership or limited liability company.

Section C – Part IV Certification

I hereby certify that the does not own greater than 50 percent of any entity that that is debarred by the federal government from contracting with a federal agency and, if applicable, does not own greater than 50 percent of any entity that in turns owns greater than 50 percent of any entity debarred by the federal government from contracting with a federal agency. I further acknowledge: that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the above-named organization; that the Township of Hopewell is relying on the information contained herein and that I am under a continuing obligation from the date of this certification through the date of contract award by Township to notify the Township in writing of any changes to the information contained herein; that I am aware that it is a criminal offense to make a false statement or misrepresentation in this certification, and if I do so, I am subject to criminal prosecution under the law and that it will constitute a material breach of my agreement(s) with the Township permitting the Township to declare any contract(s) resulting from this certification void and unenforceable.

Full Name (Print):

Date:

DS-1

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PARAGRAPH PAGE

Scope of Work............................... 1 DS-1

Completion Time............................. 2 DS-1

Construction Procedure...................... 3 DS-1

Protection of Existing Structures and

Utilities................................... 4 DS-2

General Liability........................... 5 DS-2

Replacement of Private Property, Trees and

Shrubbery................................... 6 DS-4

Protection of Existing Pavement............. 7 DS-5

Construction in Road Right-of-Way........... 8 DS-5

Inspection.................................. 9 DS-5

Access to Property Owners................... 10 DS-5

Emergency Access............................ 11 DS-5

DS-2

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, implements and materials required to complete the improvements as shown on the construction plans within the time period specified. The work shall include but not be limited to site clearing and mobilization, installation of storm sewer pipe and inlets, site restoration and all other incidentals appurtenant thereto as directed by the Engineer, in a neat, competent, and skilled manner. The contractor shall be able to perform all work in accordance with the project specifications and under the immediate supervision of the Engineer, and shall be prepared to furnish the necessary labor required for the restoration of inaccessible areas.

If sufficient materials, labor or equipment are not at the project site to complete this project or portion thereof when construction is in progress, the Engineer may summarily stop construction activity until such time as all necessary materials, labor, and equipment are at the project site.

The work preformed under this Contract shall comply with the New Jersey

Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction as amended and supplemented which specifications are made a part of these specifications except as amended, modified or supplemented herein.

All work shall conform to all provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, the Prevailing Wage Act and the requirements of P.L. 1975 c.127.

2. COMPLETION TIME

The completion time for this project shall be as follows:

30 Working days following Notice to Proceed.

The project will be classified "complete" and accepted when all work has been performed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and to the satisfaction of the Engineer and Owner. The above specified completion time does not include topsoiling and seeding and other related landscaping restoration items, the planting dates of which shall conform to those specified by the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New

Jersey and by the Standards of the American Association of Nurserymen.

3. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

The Contractor, upon commencement of construction, shall continue thereon without interruption until the work is completed. The sequence of work shall be as approved by the Engineer.

DS-3

The Engineer may, by written notice, suspend work on any portion of the project, if in the Engineer's judgement, the same cannot be properly done for any reason beyond the control of the Contractor. No allowance of any kind will be made for such suspension, except an extension of completion time.

4. PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES

Special precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to protect overhead power lines, water mains, gas mains, electric and telephone conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, culverts, buildings and other existing structures in and near the project. In all cases, whether underground structures have or have not been delineated, the Owner accepts no responsibility for their location and such locations, as shown, are to be considered approximate only.

The Contractor shall not commence operations involving any railroad or public utility before having given written notice to the Company or Owner, or its agents, and shall cooperate with the Company's or Owner's forces in protecting and preventing damage to the property.

The Contractor will, at his own expense, make good any direct or indirect damage that may be done to any utility or structure in the execution of his work. The liability of the Contractor is absolute and is not dependent upon any question or negligence on his part or on the part of his agents, or employees, and the neglect of the Engineer to direct the Contractor to take any particular precaution or to refrain from doing such damage.

Where utilities conflict with the proposed construction and appurtenances, or where utilities are so located that they cannot be readily maintained in their existing locations, they shall be relocated permanently or temporarily as conditions require. If temporarily located, they shall be reinstalled in their original location upon completion of the construction.

The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the Owner of the respective utility prior to relocation or interruption of service. All work necessary for the relocation shall be performed by the Contractor, or by the

Owner, at the Owner's option, and to the satisfaction of the Owner. Where service is interrupted, the Contractor shall cooperate in restoring service promptly. All charges for damages done to utilities shall be paid by the

Contractor.

5. GENERAL LIABILITY

The Contractor assumes full responsibility for materials, labor and equipment employed in the construction of the project and agrees to make no claims against the Owner for damages to such materials and equipment from any cause whatsoever. Until its final acceptance, the Contractor shall be responsible for damage to or destruction of the project, or any part thereof, due to any cause whatsoever. He shall make good all work damaged

DS-4

or destroyed before the final acceptance and the cost thereof shall be included in the prices bid for the various items scheduled in the proposal.

The Contractor shall not enter upon or make use of any private property along the line of the project, except where permission is secured in writing from the Owner. He will be held responsible for all damages or injury done by those in his employ, to any private or public property of any character during the prosecution of the project. The Contractor shall restore or repair, at his own expense, in a manner satisfactory to the Owner, such property as was damaged by those in his employ during the execution of the project. In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to restore or repair such property in the manner satisfactory to the Owner, the Engineer may, upon forty-eight (48) hours notice to the Contractor, proceed to make such repairs or restore such property, that in his judgement has been injured or damaged by the Contractor or those in his employ, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any monies due or which may become due the

Contractor under this contract.

6. REPLACEMENT OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, TREES AND SHRUBBERY

Any fences, shrubs, bushes, driveway edging, and similar items of private property that are removed during the course of construction shall be replaced as found within twenty-four (24) hours of removal, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Removal and replacement of the above items shall be done at the expense of the Contractor.

If the Contractor, during the progress of the construction work, damages trees or shrubbery or any part thereof, the treatment and restoration of the trees shall be accomplished under the direction of a qualified nurseryman.

Before acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a certificate from the nurseryman stipulating that the trees and/or shrubbery have been properly cared for, treated and restored under his direction. All removal and replacement of trees shall also be done under supervision of a qualified nurseryman. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all trees damaged in handling or which fail to live after being replaced.

The Contractor shall make himself aware of all laws and ordinances with respect to trees. Where trees are encountered adjacent to or in the path of the construction operations, the Contractor will be required to consult with the Engineer as to procedure before proceeding with the work. All trimming or removal must be done under the direction of the Engineer or his representatives.

Where tunneling operations are adopted or are required to construct the storm or sanitary lines under trees, the opening shall be sheeted on top and sides and the sheeting shall be left in place, if required by the Engineer.

Where trees are encountered in the line of work, the Contractor shall prune or remove them, but only with approval by the Engineer and only to the

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extent necessary for prosecution of the work. All exposed roots shall be properly backfilled.

All trees that are removed, including stumps, and not to be replaced, shall become the property of the Contractor. The removed trees shall be removed from the site at the sole expense of the Contractor.

7. PROTECTION OF EXISTING PAVEMENT

The Contractor shall move heavy equipment over existing pavement as little as possible. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, damage has been done to existing pavements, the Contractor shall restore such pavements to their original condition, at his own expense.

8. CONSTRUCTION IN ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY

Construction in the road right-of-way shall, at all times, be performed with the minimum disturbance to local and emergency traffic. The Contractor shall notify the appropriate emergency and/or rescue squads, fire departments, police departments, property owners and Board of Education of the establishment of any lane closures or detours. All Roads shall be open to local and emergency traffic, in both directions, at all times.

All construction signs shall be installed and maintained in strict accordance with the traffic control plan and approved detour plan. All signs shall conform with the size requirements of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices" unless otherwise specified.

9. INSPECTION

All phases of the construction shall be inspected by the Engineer. The

Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to construction activity requiring inspection. Failure on the part of the

Contractor to secure inspection may result in the uninspected construction items not being accepted until such time as they are either shown to be acceptable or the items are proven to be constructed within the requirements of those specifications.

10. ACCESS TO PROPERTY OWNERS

The contractor shall provide safe ingress and egress to property owners at all times throughout the project.

11. EMERGENCY ACCESS

Emergency access shall be maintained at all times throughout the project.

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MOBILIZATION

General.................................... 1 M-1

Materials.................................. 2 M-1

Construction............................... 3 M-1

Tests and Inspections...................... 4 M-1

Submittals................................. 5 M-1

Payment.................................... 6 M-1

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MOBILIZATION

1. GENERAL

Mobilization shall consist of any preparatory work and operations, necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to and from the project site, and other work performed or costs incurred prior to beginning the work.

2. MATERIALS

All items designated to be relocated using in-kind materials approved by the Engineer. All items designated for relocation or reuse shall be stockpiled safely and protected until time of use. If any material is damaged it shall be replaced in–kind by the Contractor.

3. CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall notify all property owners, that may be affected by the project work a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the start of construction.

Pavement, concrete and structures shall be removed and disposed of by the

Contractor in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

The Contractor shall obey all traffic laws and highway load size/weight restrictions.

4. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

Not applicable this section unless substitutions in specified materials or methods are proposed. The degree of applicability of this item shall be determined by the Engineer upon receipt of the specified alternate or substitution proposed by the Contractor.

5. SUBMITTALS

6. PAYMENT

Payment for this item shall be at the lump sum price bid to include the costs of all labor, equipment and materials mobilization, demobilization, removal, disposal, and/or relocation as specified.

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PAVEMENT MARKINGS

General.................................... 1 ST-1

Materials.................................. 2 ST-1

Construction............................... 3 ST-1

Tests and Inspections...................... 4 ST-1

Submittals................................. 5 ST-1

Payment.................................... 6 ST-1

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PAVEMENT MARKINGS

This work shall consist of the removal and installation of pavement markings.

All materials for pavement markings shall be epoxy long life paint or thermoplastic in conformance with the NJDOT Standard Specifications For

Road and Bridge Construction as amended or supplemented.

All pavement markings shall be installed and located as shown and detailed on the drawings. All paint for longitudinal stripes used on this project shall be epoxy and shall contain glass beads to enhance reflectivity. All stop bars, crosswalks and symbols shall be constructed of thermoplastic materials and shall be reflective.

The contractor shall remove any markings that require removal with a grinder. The grinding process shall not remove more than 1/8" of the bituminous pavement.

The unit price bid for pavement markings shall include all labor, material and equipment necessary to remove and install pavement markings in accordance with the drawings.

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PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT

General............................................ 1 PR-2

Materials.......................................... 2 PR-2

Construction....................................... 3 PR-2

Tests and Inspections.............................. 4 PR-3

Submittals......................................... 5 PR-3

Payment............................................ 6 PR-3

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PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT

1.GENERAL

This work shall consist of the replacement of pavement disturbed by the various phases of construction or where indicated on the drawings.

All bituminous concrete and bituminous materials shall be in accordance with the NJDOT Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction as amended or supplemented. Subbase shall consist of dense graded aggregate (DGA), base shall consist of bituminous stabilized base stone mix HMA19M64, surface course shall consist of bituminous concrete surface course mix HMA9.5M64, tack oil shall consist of RC-70 cutback asphalt, and joint sealer shall consist of rubberized asphalt meeting

Federal Specification No. SS-5-1401C and ASTM D-3405. Recycled concrete or bituminous pavement millings (reclaimed asphalt pavement) shall not be substituted for quarry grade dense graded aggregate.

3.CONSTRUCTION

All pavement replacement shall conform to the construction detail(s).

All existing pavement to be replaced shall be cut in a straight line with a saw, cutting wheel, or pneumatic hammer. All existing pavement and subbase shall be removed as directed by the engineer and be properly disposed of by the contractor.

Dense graded aggregate (DGA) shall be placed to a total compacted thickness of 6". DGA shall be placed in two lifts of equal thickness.

Each lift shall be compacted to achieve no less than 95% modified proctor density.

Bituminous stabilized base stone mix HMA19M64 shall be placed to a total compacted thickness of 5". Prior to placement of bituminous stabilized base, all vertical pavement surfaces shall be coated with tack oil to assure a good bond between new and existing pavement.

Bituminous stabilized base shall be placed in two lifts of equal thickness with each lift being compacted with a 10 to 12 ton steel drum roller. Approved hand compaction tools shall be used to properly compact all edges and unaccessible areas to the rollers.

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Bituminous concrete surface course mix HMA9.5M64shall be placed to a compacted thickness of 1½". Prior to the placement of any Bituminous concrete surface course, all base and vertical pavement surfaces shall be coated with tack oil at a rate of 0.10 gallons per square yard.

Bituminous concrete surface course shall be placed in one lift.

Particular care is to be exercised in placing, rolling and compacting of the bituminous concrete surface course to assure that no depressions, bumps, or puddles are created during and after installation. Compaction shall be accomplished with a 10 to 12 ton steel drum roller. Approved hand compaction tools shall be used to properly compact all edges and inaccessible areas to rollers.

Hot rubberized asphalt meeting Federal Specification No. SS-5-1401C and

ASTM D-3405 shall be applied to all joints between new and existing paving.

Not applicable this section unless substitutions in specified materials or methods are proposed. The degree of applicability of this item shall be determined by the Engineer upon receipt of the specified alternate or substitution proposed by the Contractor.

An approved NJDOT mix design shall be submitted for all bituminous paving materials. The design shall be submitted to and approved by the engineer prior to the placing of any bituminous paving.

Payment shall be made at the unit price bid for the actual quantity of pavement replacement. The unit price bid shall include all excavation, DGA, bituminous stabilized base stone mix HMA19M64, bituminous concrete surface course mix HMA9.5M64, tack oil, and joint sealer.

There shall be no payment for pavement replacement in areas where it is determined that the contractor has needlessly or carelessly disturbed existing sound pavement.

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SITE CLEARING, TOPSOIL STRIPPING AND TOPSOIL STOCKPILING

General.................................... 1 SC-2

Materials.................................. 2 SC-2

Construction............................... 3 SC-2

Tests and Inspections...................... 4 SC-2

Submittal.................................. 5 SC-3

Payment.................................... 6 SC-3

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SITE CLEARING, TOPSOIL STRIPPING AND TOPSOIL STOCKPILING

This work shall consist of clearing, topsoil stripping and topsoil stockpiling within the project limits as shown on the plans or the herein specified limits. Topsoil stripping and stockpiling shall include the removal of on-site topsoil and the stockpiling of the same for later use.

Site clearing shall include but not be limited to removal of trees and stumps, shrubs, sidewalk, curb, curb and gutter, pavement, fences, driveways, landscaping, mailboxes, signs, drainage structures, pipes, structures and all other appurtenances related thereto.

All items designated to be relocated shall be relocated using in-kind materials approved by the engineer. All items designated for relocation or reuse shall be stockpiled safely and protected until time of use. If any material is damaged it shall be replaced in-kind by the contractor.

All areas designated for site clearing shall be cleared of all vegetation including roots and stumps. All removed vegetation shall become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of.

All construction areas shall be stripped of topsoil prior to construction.

All topsoil shall be stripped to a thickness of 5” and be stockpiled as shown on the plans.

Pavement, concrete and structures shall be removed and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Before hedges, shrubs, and privately owned fences, mailboxes and signs are removed, the Engineer shall determine whether or not said items are to be reset. If so, the Contractor shall use reasonable care in removing and storing the item so as not to damage same. Privately owned fences, signs, shrubs, etc., scheduled to be reset, and damaged beyond repair during removal or storage, shall be replaced in kind and quality acceptable to the Engineer and without additional compensation.

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Payment for site clearing shall be included in the lump sum price bid for the same. Payment for site clearing shall include removal, disposal, and/or relocation as specified. The unit price shall include all equipment, labor and materials necessary to complete site clearing.

Payment for topsoil stripping and stockpiling shall be made at the unit price bid for topsoil stripping 5” thick and stockpiling. The unit price shall include all equipment, labor and materials necessary to strip and stockpile topsoil.

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RESTORATION OF CONSTRUCTION SITE

General............................................ 1 SR-1

Materials.......................................... 2 SR-1

Construction....................................... 3 SR-2

Tests and Inspections.............................. 4 SR-10

Submittals......................................... 5 SR-11

Payment............................................ 6 SR-11

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RESTORATION OF CONSTRUCTION SITE

Prior to final acceptance of this project, all areas in which the

Contractor has operated, entered upon and/or disturbed shall be restored to their original condition, or better than original condition. All areas shall be restored by pavement, seeding and/or replacement of private property.

Topsoil shall be friable1, loamy2, free of debris, objectionable weeds and stones, and contain no toxic substance or adverse chemical or physical condition that may be harmful to plant growth. Soluble salts shall not be excessive (conductivity less than 0.5 milliohms per centimeter. More than 0.5 milliohms may desiccate seedlings and adversely impact growth). Topsoil hauled in from offsite shall have a minimum organic matter content of 2.75 percent. Organic matter content may be raised by additives.

Topsoil substitute is a soil material which may have been amended with sand, silt, clay, organic matter, fertilizer or lime and has the appearance of topsoil. Topsoil substitutes may be utilized on sites with insufficient topsoil for establishing permanent vegetation. All topsoil substitute materials shall meet the requirements of topsoil noted above. Soil tests shall be performed to determine the components of sand, silt, clay, organic matter, soluble salts and pH level.

1Friable means easily…