Contract_Documents_and_Specifications_915_Euclid_Ave..pdf

Contract Documents and Specifications

FOR

Demolition of Blighted Property 915 Euclid Avenue Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Owner:

City of Scranton Bureau of Code Enforcement 340 N. Washington Ave.

Scranton, PA 18503

Date: December 12, 2025 Project #: 1021122.000

Table of Contents

SECTION 000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

001116 Invitation to Bid

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

003121 Photographic Information

003126 Existing Hazardous Materials

003126.13 Asbestos Reports

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

004113 Bid Form- Stipulated Sum

004313 Bid Bond (Sample AIA-310)

004597 Bid Submission

CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

005213 Agreement by Owner (Sample)

006113.13 Performance Bond (Sample AIA-312)

006113.16 Payment Bond (Sample AIA-312)

008600 PA Tax Exempt Disclosure

009200 Verification of Contractor Eligibility Form

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary

011100 Summary of Work

012600 Contract Modifications Procedures

012900 Payment Procedures

013100 Project Management and Coordination

015000 Temporary Facilities

Table of Contents

017300 Execution

017700 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 Structure Demolition

028213 Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

312000 Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

329200 Turf & Grasses

INVITATION TO BID 001116.21 - 1

SECTION 001116.21 – INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that the City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development is seeking separate, sealed proposals for an individual or firm for the demolition of a Blighted Property.

Proposals will be received online by the City of Scranton Controller via the City’s e-Procurement Portal

(https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scrantonpa) until 10:00 AM, prevailing time on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at which time such proposals will be opened in City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor and made available for public viewing on ECTV (www.youtube.com/user/electriccitytv570). A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at 915 Euclid Avenue. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. Questions may be submitted to the City’s e-Procurement Portal until

5:00 PM, prevailing time on Monday, December 29, 2025. Responses will be provided via City’s e-

Procurement Portal to all registered parties.

CITY OF SCRANTON

Demolition of Blighted Property

Proposals shall be made upon the specifications included in the official Proposal Request which may be obtained by visiting the City of Scranton’s e-Procurement Portal, https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scrantonpa. If you intend to submit a proposal, you shall register on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. If you intend to submit a proposal, you shall register on the City’s e-

Procurement Portal. Once registered, Companies may view and click "Follow" to be a prospective

Respondent for this solicitation and will appear on the Follower’s list. Companies that fail to Follow this project will not receive automatic addenda notifications, nor will they be able to draft a response in the

City’s e-Procurement Portal and therefore will be unable to participate or be considered for this RFP.

The work includes but is not limited to all labor, materials, tools, and oversight and permits required to abate existing asbestos as required and demolish the following properties in their entirety. The nature of the work includes structural demolition, capping and removal of existing utilities, site grading and restoration, and disposal of all demolition materials.

• 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504

PHOTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 003121

003121 – PHOTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION 003126

SECITON 003126 - EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the Procurement and Contracting

Requirements for Project. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations. They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. Existing asbestos reports for individual houses have been prepared by Quad Three Group, Inc.

The reports of properties containing asbestos are herein attached for review and information.

LIMITED ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS INSPECTION

Throughout:

915 EUCLID AVENUE

SCRANTON, PA 18504

Prepared for:

SCRANTON OFFICE OF ECOMONIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

340 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE (MUNICIPAL BUILDING),

SCRANTON, PA 18503

Attention:

Mr. Andrew Conners

Prepared by:

QUAD THREE GROUP, INC.

37 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA 18701

PH. (570) 829 - 4200

FAX (570) 829 - 0302

PROJECT # 13030.04.44

NOVEMBER 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………….1.

II. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………..1.

III. SURVEY AREA AND DISCUSSION……………………………....2.

IV. MATERIALS SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL…………………...2.

V. INSPECTION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS…………3.

VI. ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS ABATEMENT………..3.

COST

VII. INSPECTION DISCLAIMER………………………………………..4.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A ASBESTOS ANALYSIS RESULTS

APPENDIX B SITE PHOTOS

APPENDIX C CERTIFICATIONS

LIMITED ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS INSPECTION

Prepared for:

Scranton Office of Economic and Community Development 340 North Washington Avenue (Municipal Building), I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An Asbestos Containing Materials Inspection was conducted on November 10th, 2025 within the planned demolition site located at 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if asbestos containing materials exist within the structure. Mr. William Sterling (PA Asbestos Inspector #057069) of Quad Three Group, Inc. conducted the inspection in conjunction with demolition scheduled at the structure.

As part of this asbestos inspection, the quantities and conditions of asbestos containing materials were identified. A total of two (2) bulk material samples were collected and analyzed.

Asbestos containing materials (ACM) were not identified on the accessible areas of the structure located at 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Materials that were non-suspect or were sampled and through analysis found to not contain asbestos include exterior concrete foundation. Descriptions of all the material samples collected can be found in Appendix A.

The conclusions presented in this report are the result of the coalition, compilation and analysis of samples and other information obtained during the inspection. The results presented in this report represent the conditions present at the time of the inspection. Quad Three Group has no control over conditions or events that occurred following the date of inspection.

II. INTRODUCTION

On November 10 th, 2025, a limited asbestos inspection was performed within 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the inspection was to visually locate, identify and quantify asbestos containing materials (ACM) as they exist within the structure scheduled for demolition. The survey / inspection process included:

A. Inspecting the area to identify representative “suspected” asbestos-containing materials, types and sampling sites.

B. Collecting representative samples from any suspect material in order to identify all

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). Examples of these materials include Pipe insulation, plaster, sheet-rock, floor tiles, linoleum, etc.

C. Sampling was performed by experienced, licensed personnel utilizing semi -destructive sampling techniques in an attempt to locate asbestos containing materials.

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D. Laboratory analysis of the materials sampled was performed at an accredited laboratory using the EPA recommended method of polarized light microscopy (PLM) for friable samples.

III. SURVEY AREA DISCUSSION

The property was comprised of a two story structure at 915 Euclid Avenue. Access to the interior of the structure was limited at the time of the inspection due to structural concerns caused by collapsing / shifting foundations and debris / brush blocking safe entrances and exits to the structure. The Inspection was limited to the accessible areas of the structure. Major structural components include concrete, brick, stone, block, and wood.

IV. MATERIALS SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGY

The building inspection was conducted by an inspector, qualified by experience, education and training in the recognition of suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM). An initial walk through was conducted to identify suspect asbestos containing materials and to group them into homogeneous sampling areas.

Following the walkthrough, the number of samples required to determine the presence of ACM in the study areas was determined. Sample collection was performed with the intent to identify and locate asbestos containing materials and to group them into homogeneous material categories. This grouping allowed the inspectors to identify like materials within the facility to avoid over sampling or mischaracterization of an asbestos containing material.

The majority of the ACM samples were located utilizing non-destructive techniques. Some areas of ACM may still exist in areas that could not be accessed until complete interior demolition is completed.

Representative samples of each “suspect asbestos containing material” were collected utilizing approved federal and state methods. When samples were collected, the locations were noted. Measurements were taken to determine the approximate quantity of suspect material. The condition of the material was also documented at that time.

All material samples were analyzed via Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) as per EPA/600R- 93-116, July 1993.

The analytical results and locations for all samples collected can be found in Appendix A.

The samples were analyzed by EMSL Analytical Inc. of Cinnaminson New Jersey. EMSL is accredited by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s “National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program” NVLAP, and has developed and implemented an intra laboratory quality assurance/quality control program to ensure accuracy and consistency of results.

Asbestos is present if the material analyzed is greater than one percent (>1.0%) by weight.

This stipulation is outlined in the EPA Publication EPA 500/5-85-024, Section 2.2.2.2.

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V. INSPECTION FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Asbestos containing materials have not been identified on the accessible areas of the structure.

Asbestos containing materials are categorized as containing asbestos concentrations greater than one percent (>1.0%) by weight. Asbestos fiber concentrations less than one percent (<1.0%) by weight are still regulated under OSHA standard 1926.1101.

Below are the results of the building inspection. The results indicate the sample location, sample numbers, material and condition. Some of the materials were homogenized for sampling purposes. For example, once a homogeneous material was sampled, the sample result could be considered representative for that material throughout the residence. If one sample of a homogeneous material tested positive for asbestos, then the entire homogeneous material was classified as asbestos containing in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency Guidelines.

The conditions of the materials are designated as good, damaged or significantly damaged.

The following materials were found to contain more than one percent (>1.0%) asbestos by weight:

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS WERE NOT IDENTIFIED ON THE ACCESSIBLE

AREAS OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 915 EUCLID AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA.

Analytical results for the materials sampled are located in Appendix A.

Friable materials are materials that can be crushed by applying hand pressure. Non-friable materials are materials that typically cannot be crushed by hand pressure (floor tiles/mastics). If grinding or pulverization were to occur during demolition, non-friable materials can be rendered friable.

Asbestos containing materials (friable and non-friable) located on the interior / exterior of a building, which will be disturbed during renovations / demolition, must be removed and disposed of by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.

VI. ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL ABATEMENT COSTS

As part of this report, cost estimates have been provided to help assist the Scranton Office of Economic and Community Development to evaluate the costs associated with a renovation or demolition project. The cost estimates have been arrived at independently and have been inserted in this report solely for the use of the Scranton Office of Economic and Community Development. The following estimate has been prepared for budgetary purposes. All measurements are approximate. Contractors should independently verify the quantities of materials when preparing a cost estimate for removal.

The following applies:

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS WERE NOT IDENTIFIED ON THE ACCESSIBLE

AREAS OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 915 EUCLID AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA.

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VII. INSPECTION DISCLAIMER

Data and other information in this report are only valid for the prevailing conditions identified during this investigation and will be kept confidential. Any information contained in this report will not be released to third parties without the expressed written consent of the client except where required by law.

The conclusions expressed within this report are intended to advise the client of the potential regulated environmental hazards within the subject property. It is the responsibility of the client to comply with current regulations relating to the hazards identified in this report. The burden for financial or health consequences for action or lack of action taken by the client or the client's agent is the responsibility of the client.

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APPENDIX A

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Tel/Fax: (800) 220-3675 / (856) 786-5974 http://www.EMSL.com / cinnasblab@EMSL.com

042522466EMSL Order:

Customer ID: QUAD30

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:William Sterling (570) 829-4200

Fax:Quad 3 Group, Inc. (570) 829-0302

Received Date:37 N. Washington Street 11/11/2025 9:20 AM

Analysis Date:Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 11/12/2025

Collected Date: 11/10/2025

Project: 915 Euclid Ave

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E

Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

042522466-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Exterior Foundation -

Concrete Foundation

042522466-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Exterior Foundation -

Concrete Foundation

Analyst(s)

Brett Teixeira (1)

Emilie Kalbach (1)

Samantha Sweeney, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received.

Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non-friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis. Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 11/12/2025 10:17:19

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0002 - 2.31 Printed: 11/12/2025 10:17 AM

PHOTOS

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C

BID FORM – STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT) 004113

SECTION 004113 – BID FORM

TO: City of Scranton FROM:

Bureau of Code Enforcement

340 N. Washington Ave. Bidder’s Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

State of Incorporation

I, the undersigned, having familiarized (him/herself) (itself) (themselves) with the existing conditions of the project areas affecting the cost of the work and with the "Contract Documents,” including the Agreement on file in the office of the Engineer, hereby proposes to furnish all supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, appurtenances, equipment and services, including utility, transportation services, and traffic control, required to perform and complete this contract, all in accordance with the Contract Documents, including addenda (if required), for the following lump sum prices.

In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents, as more fully set forth in the agreement, that Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents and Drawings and has observed the site conditions.

Contractor shall be completely familiarized with all contract documents. By submitting a cost proposal to complete the work, the contractor represents that they are familiar with the conditions under which the work will be performed.

BID FORM – STIPULATED SUM (SINGLE-PRIME CONTRACT) 004113

BASE BID – NO. 1 “915 EUCLID AVENUE”:

To provide all materials and labor necessary to demolish the property in its entirety and properly dispose of all debris at 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504; for the sum of:

___________________________________________________Dollars $___________________________

(written) (numbers)

I hereby acknowledge receipt of:

Addendum No._________dated______________ Addendum No._________dated______________ Addendum No._________dated______________

The Owner retains the right to award any or all of the Base Bids based upon the best interest of the Owner.

Signature:

Title:

Date:

Sealed Bids due via the City of Scranton’s OpenGov Procurement, on or before the date and time set forth in the Advertisement. Bids must be firm for 60 days from the date due for receipt of bids.

mcalvert Pen

BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST 004597

SECTION 004597 – BID SUBMISSION

The following represents a list of those documents and materials, which will be required in connection with the project. Certain items will be required at the time of the bid submission; failure to submit them will render the bid nonresponsive, which may result in the rejection of the bid by the Owner in accordance with

Pennsylvania law; other items will be required after award of the contract but no later than time set for the contract execution. Specific review should be made of bidding documents contained in the Project Manual to ascertain what those documents are and when they are required to be submitted.

Submissions required with the bid:

- Bid Form (via opengov procurement)

- Bid Bond

- Contactor’s Qualification Statement

- Consent of Surety

- Non-Collusion Affidavit

- Verification of Contractor Eligibility Form

- Additional requirements listed on (via opengov procurement)

Once again, this reminder list is submitted to the bidders strictly as courtesy and is not to be binding on the

Owner. Responsibility for ascertaining and submitting the documents needed for consideration of the bid, and at appropriate time, falls upon each and every bidder.

How to Submit:

a) Upload bids to the opengov procurement site.

When to Submit:

- All submissions are due in the drop box by the date and time listed in the advertisement.:

- All on-time submissions will be opened by the City of Scranton Controller in the City of Scranton

Council Chambers.

Provide a copy of any checks or bid bonds in the uploaded submission.

CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON AND CONTRACTOR TO

PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT

This CONTRACT is entered into this ____ day of __________, 2025, for the construction services for the Project within the City of Scranton, by and between the OFFICE of

COMMUNITY and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT of the CITY of SCRANTON, 340 N.

Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 (“City”) and ______________ (“Contractor”).

WHEREAS, the City entered into a __________ Grant Contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority on or about _____, wherein the City received

__________ to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within said contract;

WHEREAS, now wishes to use said funds towards a project and requires the Contractor to perform certain work and services in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

WHEREAS the City sought bids for the work and services to be performed by the

Contractor;

WHEREAS the Contractor was the successful bidder and has demonstrated that it is ready, willing, and able to perform such work and services;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, the parties do agree and intend to be legally bound as follows:

ARTICLE 1 – SCOPE OF WORK AND SERVICES

1) Contractor shall perform all the necessary services provided under this Agreement in connection with and respecting the following project:

2) To furnish the OECD with:

All services and agrees to render and provide work, labor and/or materials to be completed as set forth in the Bid Proposal and/or Bid Specifications, Project Manual, Blueprints and/or

Addendum(s) which are all attached hereto, made a part hereof, and are incorporated herein by reference jointly as Exhibit “A”. The Bid Proposal and/or Bid Specifications, Project Manual, Blueprints and/or Addendum(s) define specifically the services to be provided by the

CONTRACTOR.

ARTICLE 2 – COMPENSATION

OECD shall pay the CONTRACTOR upon submission and review of invoices, compensation in an amount not to exceed _____________ for the construction services including concrete curbing, concrete sidewalks and paving contemplated in the Bid Proposal and Bid

Specifications. Such amounts reference the lowest responsible bid received from the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Bids received on or before _________________. When submitting invoices to OECD, refer to project at _______________________.

The CONTRACTOR shall not submit additional invoices for additional compensation without first receiving prior written approval of additional scope of work beyond this agreement from the City of Scranton’s (OECD) representative. This prior written approval shall be required as documentation for a Change Order that must be approved by all parties.

ARTICLE 3: TIME OF PERFORMANCE

The services of the CONTRACTOR shall be undertaken and completed in such sequence as to assure expeditious completion in the light of the purposes of this Agreement. Performance of services by CONTRACTOR shall commence within thirty (30) days of signing this Agreement. All performance of services shall be completed within ninety (90) days of commencement. Reasonable extensions may be granted by the City as needed. Failure to complete the project within the reasonable timeframe agreed is in violation of the Agreement. Beyond that time Liquidated Damages will apply at the Value of $150.00 per day.

ARTICLE 4: CONDITION PRECEDENT

As a condition precedent to the execution of this Contract the CONTRACTOR must comply with the Pennsylvania Public Works Contractor's Bond Law of 1967, 8 P.S. § 191 and deliver to OECD its Performance Bond and Payment Bond for materials and labor each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 5: NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

The CONTRACTOR may not, under any program or activity to which the regulations of this part may apply, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex:

A. Deny any individual any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits provided under the program or activity.

B. Provide any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits which are different than those provided to others under the program or activity.

C. Subject any individual to segregated or separate treatment in any facility, or in any matter of process related to receipt of any service or benefit under the program or activity.

D. Restrict any individual in any way in access to, or in the enjoyment of, any advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in connection with facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits under the program or activity.

E. Treat any individual differently from others in determining whether the individual satisfies any admission, enrollment, eligibility, membership, or other requirement or condition which the individual must meet in order to be provided any facilities, services or other benefit provided under the program or activity.

F. Deny any individual an opportunity to participate in a program or activity as an employee.

The CONTRACTOR may not use criteria or methods of administration which have the effect of subjecting persons to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex, or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the program or activity with respect to persons of a particular race, color, national origin, or sex.

The CITY may cancel or terminate this Agreement and all money due or to become due under this Agreement may be forfeited for a violation of the terms and conditions of this

Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause.

ARTICLE 6: INSURANCE & LIABILITY

A. Indemnification. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless OECD and the City of Scranton and the COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY from all claims, liabilities, suits or action at law or equity of any kind whatsoever arising out of, connected with or caused by any operation or matter relating to the project because of any act of omission, neglect or misconduct of the CONTRACTOR, including among other things, injury to property and injury to and sickness and death of each and every person or persons whatsoever, including without limitations , members of the public and employees of the CONTRACTOR or any Sub-Contractor.

B. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. The CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement such public claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental death as well as from claims for property damages, which may arise from operations connected with or caused by any operation or matter related to this Agreement, whether such operations be by the CONTRACTOR or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Said insurance shall also cover as additional insured the indemnity liability of OECD, the City of Scranton, and the COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY, as their interests are present.

C. CONTRACTOR represents that it now carries, and agrees it will continue during the term of this Contract to carry, at a minimum: Worker’s Compensation, Comprehensive General and Contractual Liability and Professional Liability Insurance in the following amounts:

TYPE OF INSURANCE LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Worker’s Compensation Statutory

Employer’s Liability $500,000.00/per incident/$500,000 per employee $500,000 policy limit

Professional Liability $1,000.000 each occurrence $1,000,000 aggregate

Comprehensive General Liability (including Blanket Contractual Liability Insurance)

Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each person

$1,000,000 each occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Property Damage $ 500,000 each occurrence

Personal Injury $ 500,000

Comprehensive Automobile Liability:

Bodily Injury $500,000 each person

$500,000 each occurrence

Property Damage $ 1,000,000 each occurrence

Umbrella Policy $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $1,000,000 aggregate

D. Certificates of all insurance provided by the CONTRACTOR shall be available for OECD’s review and will be furnished to OECD if requested. Such copies of certificates shall include the following:

(a) Name of insurance company, policy number and expiration data;

(b) The coverage required and the limits on each, including the amount of deductibles or self-insured retentions (which shall be for the account of the

CONTRACTOR).

(c) A statement indicating OECD and the City of Scranton shall receive thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation or significant modification of any of the policies which may affect the interests of OECD or the City of Scranton;

(c) A statement confirming that OECD and the City of Scranton have both been named as additional insured (except for Worker’s Compensation) on all policies;

and

(d) A statement confirming that OECD and the City of Scranton, its agents and employees have been provided a waiver of any rights or subrogation, which the CONTRACTOR may have against them.

ARTICLE 7: PREVAILING WAGES: REGISTRATION WITH THE

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

CONTRACTOR will be required to register their project with the Department of Labor and

Industry to obtain a Prevailing Wage Rate schedule for each awarded project as this project is using grant funds towards construction, demolition, reconstruction, alteration, repair work, renovations, build-out, and/or installation of machinery and equipment in excess of $25,000.00. Registration can be completed by filling out the Prevailing Wage Rates Determination Request Form. Specific questions regarding the applicability of Prevailing Wage Rates should be directed to ra-li-slmr-llc@pa.gov.

CONTRACTOR will also need to provide copies of certified payroll worksheets collected from all contractors and subcontractors conducting work on the approved project and submit to the CITY as part of the reimbursement process.

ARTICLE 8: RECORD KEEPING PROCEDURES

The CONTRACTOR, at its principal office or place of business, shall maintain, using accepted procedures, complete and accurate records and accounts including documents, correspondence, and other evidence pertaining to the costs, expenses, and performance of this Agreement. At any time during normal business hours and as often as the OECD deems necessary, the CONTRACTOR shall make available for inspection by the OECD or its duly authorized representatives, all of its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement and will permit the OECD to audit, examine, and make copies of such records. All records shall be maintained by the CONTRACTOR for a period of five (5) years from the date of final audit, except in those cases where unresolved audit questions may require maintaining some or all records for a longer period, in which event the records shall be maintained until all pending matters are resolved.

ARTICLE 9: TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

If through any cause the CONTRACTOR shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or in the event of violation of any of the covenants contained herein, or in the event of violation of the laws applicable to implementation of the project contemplated by this Agreement, or in the event of misuse of funds, mismanagement, criminal activity or malfeasance in the implementation of this Agreement, the OECD shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the CONTRACTOR specifying the effective date of termination. Said notice shall be given in writing to the CONTRACTOR and will be effective upon receipt by the CONTRACTOR. In such an event all project records, unused grant monies, and such amounts as may have been expended contrary to the terms of this Agreement shall be returned to the OECD.

ARTICLE 10: JURISDICITION

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all obligations hereunder are to be performed in Lackawanna

County, Pennsylvania. Jurisdiction over the subject matter and performance of this Agreement is therefore vested in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. Any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement must be brought in the courts of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania and venue will be the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, and the prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.

ARTICLE 11: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as creating, or establishing a relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times remain an “independent contractor” with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. OECD, the City of Scranton and the COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY shall be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Worker’s Compensation Insurance as the CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor.

ARTICLE 12: COMPLIANCE

1. Compliance

The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with applicable statutes, regulations, conditions, directives, guidelines, and such additional requirements as may be attached hereto including but not limited to the Non-collusion Affidavit, the Nondiscrimination/sexual harassment clause, and the Disclosures Clause, or are otherwise provided by the CITY.

2. Nondiscrimination

The CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or other handicap, age, marital/familial status, or status with regard to public assistance.

CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. This is referenced in 24 CFR 570.607, as revised by Executive Order 13279. The applicable nondiscrimination provisions in Section 109 of the HCDA are still applicable.

3. Compliance With Anti-Pollution Regulations

The CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors agree that in the performance of their obligations under this Agreement, they shall minimize pollution and shall strictly comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

ARTICLE 13: MODIFICATION

Neither this Agreement nor the Bid Proposal may be altered, amended, or modified except by written document signed by all parties.

ARTICLE 14: SEVERABILITY

If any term or condition of this Agreement, the deletion of which would not adversely affect the receipt of any material benefit by either party hereunder, shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and such terms and conditions shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ARTICLE 15: NO WAIVER

Failure on the part of OECD to exercise or enforce any right conferred upon it hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right nor operate to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof at any time or times thereafter.

ARTICLE 16: BINDING EFFECT

This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

ARTICLE 17: NOTICES

A notice of communication under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if dispatched by registered mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt requested; and

(i) In the case of a notice or communication to the CONTRACTOR, is addressed as follows:

Office of Economic and Community Development of the City of Scranton

Scranton Municipal Building 340 N. Washington Avenue

Attn: Executive Director

ARTICLE 18: COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in six (6) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

ARTICLE 19: HEADINGS

Any titles of the several parts and sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience or reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of its provisions.

ARTICLE 20: ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits and schedules hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes and cancels all previous agreements among the parties, written and oral in respect of the subject matter hereof. In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and any attachment or exhibit hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

In accordance with Section 603D of the City of Scranton Administrative Code this Agreement is submitted to the City Solicitor for review and, upon approval, signed by him and be then forwarded to the Mayor and the City Controller for their execution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have, in due form of law, have caused this

Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives the day and year first above written.

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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF SCRANTON

Attest: to Mayor’s Signature Only

_____________________________ BY______________________________

City Clerk Mayor, City of Scranton

Date Date

BY_______________________________ BY_______________________________

City Controller Executive Director, OECD

Date Date

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Solicitor

Date

CONTRACTOR

BY_________________________________

Title: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

SECTION 008600 – PA TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES DISCLOSURE

A. Section 204 of the Tax Reform Code of 1971, see 72 P.S. § 7204(57)(i) and (ii), as amended July 1, 1998, provides a tax exemption for the sale at retail to or use by the United States, the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or its instrumentalities or political subdivisions, of tangible personal property or services; and the use by a construction contractor of building machinery and equipment and services thereto that are transferred pursuant to a construction contract for any charitable organization, volunteer fireman's organization, nonprofit educational institution or religious organization for religious purposes, provided that the building machinery and equipment and services thereto are not used in any unrelated trade or business.

In order to permit the contractor to benefit from the foregoing exemption, the tax- exempt entity may be required to cooperate with the construction contractor and provide certain evidence as may be required from time to time by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

B. The contractor is entitled to the aforementioned tax exemption, and the contractor should reflect the tax exemption in all bids, where appropriate.

C. The Contractor is encouraged to use a Pennsylvania Tax Exemption Certificate (Form RE\/-1220) when buying property that qualifies for the tax exemption referenced in Section A above.

D. Access to Accounting Records:

The Contractor shall check all materials, equipment and labor entering into the Work and shall keep such full and detailed accounts as may be necessary for proper financial management under this

Agreement, and the system shall be satisfactory to the Owner. The Owner or its representative shall be afforded access to all the Contractor's records, books, correspondence, instructions, drawings, receipts vouchers, memoranda, and similar data relating to this Contract, and the Contractor shall preserve all such records for a period of three years, or for such longer period as may be required by law, after the final payment (AIA Document A111-1978, Article 12).

E. Contracts with Subcontractors:

The Contractor agrees to include the "Access to Accounting Records" paragraph, in full, in any contracts with subcontractors.

PA TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES DISCLOSURE 008600 - 1

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

Date _______________________

Business or Organization Name (Employer)_________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ State_____________ Zip Code ________________

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Contracting Public Body _______________________________________________________________

Contract/Project No ___________________________________________________________________

Project Description ____________________________________________________________________

Project Location ______________________________________________________________________

As a contractor/subcontractor for the above referenced public works contract, I hereby affirm that as of the above date, our company is in compliance with the Public Works Employment Verification Act

(‘the Act’) through utilization of the federal E‐Verify Program (EVP) operated by the United States

Department of Homeland Security. To the best of my/our knowledge, all employees hired post

January 1, 2013 are authorized to work in the United States.

It is also agreed to that all public works contractors/subcontractors will utilize the federal EVP to verify the employment eligibility of each new hire within five (5) business days of the employee start date throughout the duration of the public works contract. Documentation confirming the use of the federal EVP upon each new hire shall be maintained in the event of an investigation or audit.

I, _________________________, authorized representative of the company above, attest that the information contained in this verification form is true and correct and understand that the submission of false or misleading information in connection with the above verification shall be subject to sanctions provided by law.

Authorized Representative Signature

06 62 00 E-verify Act and Form

On July 5, 2012, Gov. Corbett signed into law the Public Works Employment Verification Act (S.B. 637) which takes effect January 1, 2013.

The Act requires all public works contractors and subcontractors in Pennsylvania to use E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of new employees and applies to projects with an estimated cost in excess of $25,000 that are funded by the Commonwealth, or its political subdivisions, authorities, or agencies. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

(5) "Public work" means construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration and/or repair work other than maintenance work, done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of the funds of a public body where the estimated cost of the total project is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), but shall not include work performed under a rehabilitation or manpower training program.

Under the Act, a contractor must submit a verification form signed under penalty of perjury and acknowledging its compliance with the Act as a precondition of being awarded a public works contract. Subcontractors must submit the form prior to commencing work on the public works project. In addition, contractors must include in their subcontracts information about the requirements of the Act. The Department of General Services (DGS) will create the verification form and is also charged with enforcement of the Act through complaint-based as well as random audits.

A contractor or subcontractor violates the Act by failing either to use E-Verify or to provide the verification form. Sanctions for failure to use E-Verify range from a warning letter (to be posted on the DGS website) for a first violation to a one year debarment for a third and subsequent violation. A willful violation of the Act will result in a 3-year debarment. Civil penalties for failure to use the form or for false statements on the form range from $250 to $1,000 for each violation.

The Act provides significant protection for whistleblowers. If an employee of a contractor or subcontractor is retaliated against for instigating or cooperating in an investigation, the employee can bring suit (which must be brought within 180 days from the date the employee knew of the retaliation) to obtain reinstatement of employment and to collect three times lost wages, along with an award of attorney’s fees and costs.

A contractor or subcontractor who relies in good faith on E-Verify has immunity from sanctions and shall have no liability to any individual who is not hired or is discharged from employment.

Good faith is shown by a federal agency’s written acknowledgment of the use of E-Verify.

Contractors are not liable for violations by subcontractors.

Information on E-Verify can be found:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis and searching for e-verify.

PA DGS regulations can be found:

http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol42/42-52/2525.html An electronic version of the verification form can be found at:

http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/construction_and_public_works/1235/pub lic_works_employment_verification/1357211 http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2011&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0637&pn=2347 http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=75bce2e261405110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=75bce2e261405110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&gclid=CLKy7PD5lrECFcXe4Aodnm_Yew http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol42/42-52/2525.html http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/construction_and_public_works/1235/public_works_employment_verification/1357211 http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/construction_and_public_works/1235/public_works_employment_verification/1357211 tsisock Rectangle cnewton Text Box PA E-Verify Form 009200-1

SUMMARY 011000

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Access to site.

6. Coordination with occupants.

7. Work restrictions.

8. Specification and drawing conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Demolition of Hazardous Structures – 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504

1. Project Location(s):

1. 915 Euclid Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504

B. Owner: City of Scranton

Bureau of Code Enforcement

340 N. Washington Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503

C. Engineer: Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

1170 Highway 315, Suite 3

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Demolish existing vacant structure and associated footings, foundations, utilities, sidewalks, fencing and other property.

2. Abate present asbestos materials (if required).

B. Type of Contract

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.4 PHASED CONSTRUCTION

A. The Work shall be conducted in separate phases.

B. Before commencing Work submit an updated copy of the Contractor's schedule showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates for all of the Work.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Schedule

1. Anticipated Notice of Award: January 6, 2026

2. Anticipated Notice to Proceed: January 20, 2026

3. Substantial Completion: February 27, 2026

1.6 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of

Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to indicated work areas, and approved staging areas.

2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

B. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the buildings and surrounding lawns, planting and other property including but not limited to the Owner and privately owned vehicles, equipment and other structures from damage resulting from construction activities under this contract.

1.7 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Existing adjacent building(s) will be occupied during entire construction period. Cooperate with Engineer during construction operations to minimize conflicts. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with adjacent properties day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to existing walkways, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify the Owner not less than 72 hours in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to…