DNR_Hillsboro_Armory_Parking_Lot_Resurfacing_BPM052045__Scope_of_Work-Project_Manual_.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Resurface Parking Lots

Hillsboro Armory 3011 Starr Road

Queen Anne, MD 21657

Project Number: EC25-09502-44

July 11, 2025

For the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Engineering and Construction Division Josh Kurtz, Department Secretary

State of Maryland Board of Public Works Wes Moore, Governor

Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller Dereck E. Davis, Treasurer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Detailed Specifications

A. Scope B. Qualifications of the Contractor C. Limits of Work D. Site Visit E. Schedule of Work F. Work, Equipment, and Material Standards G. Materials and Supplies H. Method of Work I. Warranty and Guarantee J. General Requirements

II. Alternates, Unit Prices

A. Alternates B. Unit Prices

III. Drawings/Documents

A. Documents

1. Title Sheet

2. Site Layout

3. Details

I. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE:

1. This project consists of the Contractor providing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary to Resurface the Parking Lots, located at the Hillsboro Armory.

The property is located at 3011 Starr RD, Queen Anne, Maryland 21657, in Queen Anne’s County

2. The project includes, but is not limited to the following:

a. Proof-roll approximately 75,200 sf of existing base material. Insufficient base will require patching, using Unit Price #2.

b. Install approximately 75,200 sf of 2 inch Asphalt Base Course on existing gravel base, using Unit Price #3.

c. Install approximately 75,200 sf of 2 inch Asphalt Surface Course, using Unit Price #3.

d. Grade Shoulders and install Topsoil road edge, providing adequate drainage away from paved surface, using Unit Price #4.

e. Paint approximately 1,180 lf of single white traffic line, 2 (2) Handicap Parking

Spaces, and 1 (1) hashed area approximately 4 ft x 20 ft each.

f. Provide and install 33 Concrete Wheel Stops.

g. Restoration of the site to pre-construction condition, including grading, seeding, and mulching all disturbed areas.

h. Removal and proper disposal of all debris off state property.

NOTE: Asphalt used in the Base Course and Surface Course shall be calculated under Unit Price #3.

NOTE: The accuracy of all applicable dimensions and quantities associated with the work is the responsibility of the Contractor. All information is to be confirmed to the Contractor’s satisfaction prior to bidding. The State will not be held responsible for the Contractor’s failure to do so.

B. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

1. The Contractor shall be licensed in the State of Maryland as a General Contractor and in accordance with COMAR regulations to perform work associated with this project.

2. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar construction projects.

3. Upon request, the Contractor shall supply a list of other similar, completed projects to the Procurement Officer for review.

C. LIMITS OF WORK:

1. The limits of work associated with the installation of new paved surfaces shall be marked in the field by the DNR Project Manager with paint, stakes, or other suitable means.

2. Tie-ins for entrances, connecting roads, and turning radius shall be included in and considered incidental to the bid proposal.

D. SITE VISIT:

1. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-bid conference meeting and familiarize themselves with the requirements for the project. Failure to attend the Pre-bid conference meeting, or visit the site, will not relieve the successful bidder from complying with the requirements of these specifications at no additional cost to the State.

2. No allowance will be made for errors on the Contractors part for failure to take into consideration any conditions or circumstances existing at the site which might affect the specified work.

3. Prior to any site visit (other than the Pre-Bid Conference), contact the Project Manager at 443-775-9164 to arrange for access to the project site.

E. SCHEDULE OF WORK

1. Work shall be scheduled through and approved by the Project Manager and Facility Manager. The Contractor shall perform all work Monday through Friday during the normal working hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. unless approved by Project Manager in writing.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager seven (7) days prior to his start of work.

He shall coordinate with the Project Manager and Facility Manager the dates of the Work Initiation Conference, the work, and any closures required.

3. The Site is an active work environment and needs to always remain open to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Engineering and Construction staff.

4. All work shall be completed within 60 calendar days of the notice to proceed.

F. WORK, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL STANDARDS:

1. All work, equipment, and materials under this project shall be subject to applicable sections of the Maryland Department of Transportation- State Highway Administration’s (SHA) “Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials” dated July 2023 and all addenda pertaining thereto.

2. The asphalt applicator, aggregate spreader, and other equipment used on this project shall meet all standards required by SHA. Accurate calibration and operation of the equipment shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the State Inspector.

3. All material shall be tested in accordance with SHA specifications. The contractor shall be all fees associated with the testing procedure.

4. SHA Asphalt Cement Price Index shall be used to determine actual cost of Liquid Asphalt at the time of placement. The prevailing base price of PG 64-22 asphalt cement at the time of bid solicitation (March 2025, as determined by SHA) is $640.00/Ton of liquid asphalt. Final contract price will be increased/ decreased in accordance with section 504.04.01 of the SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials.

G. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

1. General:

a. All materials (where applicable) shall conform to applicable sections of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s SHA “Standard Specifications for Construction Materials” dated July 2023 and all addenda pertaining thereto.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination, off-loading and proper storage of all materials and supplies up until the time of final inspection.

c. Materials shall be stored in a safe area out of the way of traffic. Any on-site storage location shall be approved by the Facility Manager prior to the storage of any materials on-site.

d. Any materials or supplies, which have not been specifically mentioned, but are necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory completion of the project, shall be provided by the Contractor as if specified herein.

2. Specifics:

a. Tack Coat: Shall be SHA- approved type “CR-S2” asphalt emulsion.

b. Bituminous Concrete Base Course: Shall be SHA- approved hot ix asphalt, type “BC” 25mm with a PG 64-22 binder or type “BF” 19mm with PG 64-22 binder.

c. Bituminous Concrete Surface Course: Shall be SHA- approved hot mix asphalt, type “SF” 9.5mm with a PG 64-22 binder.

d. Striping Paint shall be fast drying latex paint, meeting Maryland SHA Specifications.

e. Wheel Stops shall be Type-1 precast concrete wheel stop in accordance with MD- SHA Standard detail MD-634.04.

f. Reserved Handicap Parking Signs shall be Maryland SHA Standard #R7-8.

g. Handicap Sign Posts shall be galvanized box post with sleeve in 12 inch square concrete footing.

h. Topsoil for Shoulders and Site Restoration shall be screened topsoil free of rocks, roots, limbs, etc. Material shall be in accordance with MD-SHA 2017 Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, Section 920.01.

i. Grass Seed shall be a mixture of 10% annual rye, 45% perennial rye, and 45% red fescue.

j. Fertilizer shall be granular 10-6-4 fertilizer.

k. Mulch shall be wheat or barley straw, free of noxious weed seeds.

H. METHOD OF WORK:

1. General:

a. All work shall be as called for in these written specifications.

b. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the various trades and material suppliers in order to complete the project expeditiously and within the time limits of the contract. The sequence of events shall be left up to the Contractor.

c. All work shall be performed in the best and most professional manner possible by mechanics skilled in their respective trades.

d. All work shall be performed to minimize disruption to facility operations. It is understood that the Contractor shall maintain accessibility throughout the project.

e. The Contractor shall provide and install adequate barricades, signs, etc., necessary to ensure public safety as approved by the Facility Manager.

f. The Contractor shall take the appropriate steps to insure a watertight roof throughout the entire project. Any water damage resulting from this project shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

g. The Contractor shall adhere to OSHA/MOSHA regulations throughout the project to ensure the safety of his/her employees, state employees, and the public.

h. The Contractor shall maintain the work site(s) in a safe, neat and orderly manner throughout the entire project. The Contractor shall take steps to prevent the accumulation of debris at the job site(s).

i. Any work that has not been specifically mentioned but is reasonably implied and is necessary for the safe and the satisfactory completion of the project, shall be performed by the Contractor as if specified herein.

2. Specifics:

a. Once the proper grade is achieved, the contractor shall compact the entire road and parking areas using a riding 5 ton vibratory drum roller, minimum.

b. The Contractor shall provide a twin axle dump truck (minimum weight of 20 tons loaded) with operator to proof roll the existing roads and parking lot at the start of the project. This will determine suitability of the sub-base.

c. Road Patching Method- Unit Price #2:

NOTE: Value Engineering of Patching Materials or Methods will not be considered during the bid solicitation.

i. All areas to be patched shall be marked with paint or approved in advance by the DNR Project Manager. Square Yards to be agreed upon by all parties prior to patching.

ii. No patched areas shall be resurfaced until it has been measured and inspected by the DNR Project Manager.

iii. The Contractor shall remove the surface and base material extending vertically to a depth of 12”, regardless of if a suitable base is found shallower than 12”.

iv. All excavations shall be perpendicular to the principle direction of traffic flows.

v. The base or sub-grade material shall be level, smooth, and compacted with hand tampers or motorized hand tamper prior to backfilling.

vi. The excavation shall be backfilled with CR-6 to within 4” of the finished pavement. This base material shall be compacted using a motorized hand tamper.

d. Base Course: The Contractor shall install a 2” thick course of SHA Type “BC” or “BF” bituminous concrete compacted with a 5 ton vibratory drum roller. Ensure that the desired slope is being maintained across the entire area.

e. Surface Course:

i. The Contractor shall sweep the roadway clear of dirt and debris using a tractor mounted power broom.

ii. All bituminous and concrete vertical surfaces shall be coated with a tack coat of TYPE “CR-S2” prior to installing the bituminous concrete.

iii. New Bituminous concrete base course shall be overlaid with a 2” compacted thickness of SHA Type “SF” bituminous concrete surface course, installed with a motorized asphalt spreader and compacted with a 5 ton riding vibratory drum roller, minimum. Placement and compaction shall be in accordance with SHA requirements.

iv. The Contractor shall confirm proper and positive drainage off the new parking surface towards adjacent areas, ¼”/ft minimum. Water shall move seamlessly across the parking surface.

NOTE: Cut and toe-in new bituminous concrete to existing paved surfaces located at all start and stop points. Provide a smooth and uniform transition between old and new paved surfaces.

NOTE: All existing Concrete Curbing to be removed by User Agency prior to the start of this project.

f. The Contractor shall install Parking Lot Striping as shown on the drawings.

Parking lot striping and hatch lines shall be 4” wide in required colors.

g. The Contractor shall install ADA Signage as shown in the drawings. Provide galvanized bolts, nuts, and washers on the galvanized posts.

h. The Contractor shall install precast Concrete Wheel Stops as shown on the drawings. Rebar pins shall be driven flush with the top edge of the wheel stop.

i. The Contractor shall install and compact Topsoil along the edge of the entire parking area, according to Section 609 in the 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials.

j. Any disturbed turf areas shall be backfilled with clean topsoil and raked to match existing contours.

k. Grass seed for permanent stabilization shall be MDE Seed Mix #1, #3, or #5 as per Table B-6 on page 35 of the MDE Sediment and Storm Water Management Standard.

l. The Contractor shall legally dispose of all excavated base materials, concrete, paving chunks, construction debris, etc. off state property.

m. Any work that has not been specifically mentioned but is reasonably implied and is necessary for the safe and satisfactory completion of this project, shall be performed by the contractor as specified herein.

n. All excess materials and debris shall be removed and properly disposed of off State Property. The work site shall be left in a broom swept condition.

o. Any damages occurring to State Property resulting from this project shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Facility Manager to a preconstruction condition.

I. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:

1. The Contractor shall fully guarantee the work covered under this contract for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance and against defects in materials and workmanship.

2. Any defects found within the two (2) year warranty period shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

3. The Contractor shall provide the DNR Project Manager all manufacturers’ warranties, guarantees, owner’s manuals, etc., related to this project. All information shall be neatly complied and be submitted to the DNR Project Manager at the time of the Substantial Completion.

J. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources “Instructions to Bidder for Construction Projects” and “General Conditions” are hereby made part of these specifications.

2. All work shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager and DNR Project Manager during the work initiation meeting.

3. The complete project is subject to the inspection and approval of the Facility Managers and the DNR Project Manager.

4. Deviation from the manufacturer's instructions or this specification will not be acceptable.

5. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and measures to protect all properties from damage. He shall repair all damage caused by his operation to all public and private property including roads, walks, curbs, utilities, trees, shrubs, plantings, etc., and leave the property in good condition and/or at least equivalent to the condition found.

6. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements to acquire any temporary utility service which he requires to perform this contract. Any expenses incurred must be paid by the Contractor.

II. ALTERNATES AND UNIT PRICES

A. ADD ALTERNATES:

1. None

B. UNIT PRICES:

1. Unit Price #1- “CR-6” On the eMMA Bid Form opposite Unit Price #1, the Contractor shall insert a cost per ton X an estimated 20 tons = Total Unit Price #1 to purchase, install, and compact CR-6 as directed by the Project Manager. This Unit Price will be used for site work.

2. Unit Price #2- “Patching” On the eMMA Bid Form opposite Unit Price #2, the Contractor shall insert a cost per square yard X an estimated 10 SY = Total Unit Price #2, to patch existing insufficient base surfaces as directed by the Project Manager. This Unit Price shall include all materials (CR-

6) and labor needed to properly patch as per the specifications.

3. Unit Price #3- “Bituminous Concrete” On the eMMA Bid Form opposite Unit Price #3, the Contractor shall insert a cost per ton X an estimated 1,830 tons = Total Unit Price #3, for Bituminous Concrete used in the Base Course and Surface Course, as directed by the Project Manager.

4. Unit Price #4- “Backfill and Grade Shoulders with Topsoil” On the eMMA Bid Form opposite Unit Price #4, the Contractor shall insert a cost per ton X an estimated 20 tons = Total Unit Price #4, to purchase, install, and compact topsoil to provide proper drainage away form the parking surface, as directed by the Project Manager.

III. DRAWINGS/ DOCUMENTS

The following drawings/ documents are attached and should be considered part of these specifications as if specified herein:

A. DOCUMENTS: (see attached in eMMA)

1. Title Sheet

2. Site Layout

3. Details