eMMA- DETAILED SPECS- ReBid Trestle Bridge Log Jam Removal.pdf

RE-BID

IV. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE:

1. This project shall consist of the Contractor providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, etc., necessary to remove an existing log jam area of the Fisherman Bridge located within Susquehanna State Park at 1088-800

Stafford Rd (Fisherman Bridge), Havre De Grace, MD 21078 in Harford County, MD.

2. The proposed project shall include but is not limited to the following:

a. Provide adequate signage and traffic personnel to direct traffic during construction.

b. Remove and save for re-installation, four 6”x6” wood bollards.

c. Remove two approximately 2”-3” diameter trees.

d. The Contractor shall provide a written method and statement of work on how to safely remove all floating and embedded logs (approximately

20’x20’x10’ by installing approximately 800 square feet of temporary construction matting as marked by Drawing V.1, and using mechanical machinery to lift and remove the logs on to a dump truck on the road. Log pile is approximately 120 linear feet from shoreline. Proceed with the work upon approval by the DNR Project Engineer.

i. Logs and tree branches above 2” diameter shall be removed to a depth to match the immediate 20’ radial adjacent riverbed. Average river depth is

3’-4’. Minimize soil disturbance, no excavation of existing soil deposits.

e. Re-install the four 6”x6” wood bollards in the same location and depth of the existing dimensions.

f. Properly remove and dispose of all debris excess material off of state property and restore the site to a pre-construction condition to include any seed and strawing.

NOTE: All quantities and sizes listed above are approximate. The contractor shall be responsible to obtain his/her measurements for the project and bidding purposes.

B. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

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

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

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

C. SITE VISIT:

1. Contractors are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting and familiarize himself/herself with the conditions under which the work will be performed. No allowance will be made for errors on the Contractor’s part for failure to take into account any conditions or circumstances existing at the site, which might affect the specified work.

D. SCHEDULE OF WORK

1. All work shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager and DNR Project

Engineer during the work initiation meeting.

2. Work shall be accomplished during the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless permission is given in writing by the

Facility Manager to do otherwise.

3. All work shall be completed within 60 calendar days of the notice to proceed, unless a written change order extending the time is approved by the DNR

Procurement Officer.

E. STANDARDS AND CODES:

1. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health

Administration) and MOSHA (Maryland Occupational Safety and Health

Administration) regulations regarding construction safety and health standards throughout the duration of this project.

2. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable code requirements and standards as defined by the Maryland Code Administration “Maryland Building

Performance Standards” (MBPS), and the latest editions of the:

- International Building Code (IBC)

- International Residential Code (IRC)

- International Mechanical Code (IMC)

- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

- Maryland Accessibility Code (MAC)

- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA)

And any local amendments or modifications to the Standards made by the local jurisdiction which may be applicable to the work.

F. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

1. General:

a. Any materials not specifically mentioned that are necessary for the complete, safe, satisfactory completion of the project shall be provided by the Contractor as if specified herein.

2. Specific:

a. Temporary matting shall be EverBlock Flooring EverRoad 4' x 8' Black

Access Mat 5000040 or approved equal.

b. Grass seed shall be Maryland Department of the Environment –approved

(MDE) Seed Mix #1, #3, or #5. Seed Bag Tags shall be made available to the DNR Engineer in order to verify the type and rate of seed used.

G. METHOD OF WORK:

1. General:

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

b. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the various trades and suppliers in order to complete the project expeditiously 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 by mechanics skilled in their respective trades.

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

e. Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall legally dispose of all excess materials and debris and leave the entire area clean and in an acceptable condition.

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

g. All work shall be performed to minimize disruption to facility operations.

Access over the road surface shall be open to traffic at all times during the project.

h. Throughout the duration of the project the Contractor shall take steps to insure adequate protection for State property. Any damage will be repaired and/or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the State.

i. The Contractor shall provide and install adequate barricades, signs, etc., necessary to insure public safety as approved by the Facility Manager and/or DNR Project Engineer.

j. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work, using his/her best skills and attention; and, shall be responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of his employees, SubContractors and Suppliers or others that may be performing any of the work to or for the project.

k. Prior to moving any equipment into the work area, the Contractor shall evaluate all locations where building projections or overhead utilities, etc.

may be present and where they may interfere with the proper use of or movement of onsite equipment or trucks, deliveries or debris removal, etc.

l. The Contractor shall not operate steel-tracked equipment on any county owned paved surfaces. Only rubber-tired equipment may be operated on these paved surfaces.

m. Stockpiling of demolition debris is prohibited outside of the “footprint” of the locations for debris removal. All demolition debris is to be handled and placed directly into dumpsters or into waiting dump trucks.

2. Specifics:

a. Provide adequate signage and traffic personnel to direct traffic during construction. Stafford Rd. must be kept passable.

b. Remove and save for re-installation, four 6”x6” wood bollards.

c. Remove two approximately 2”-3” diameter trees, cut off at grade.

d. The Contractor shall provide a written method and statement of work on how to safely remove all floating and embedded logs (approximately

20’x20’x10’ by installing approximately 800 square feet of temporary construction matting as marked by Drawing V.1, and using mechanical machinery to lift and remove the logs on to a dump truck on the road. Log pile is approximately 120 linear feet from shoreline. Proceed with the work upon approval by the DNR Project Engineer.

i. Logs and tree branches above 2” diameter shall be removed to a depth to match the immediate 20’ radial adjacent riverbed. Average river depth is

3’-4’. Minimize soil disturbance, no excavation of existing soil deposits.

e. Re-install the four 6”x6” wood bollards in the same location and depth of the existing dimensions.

f. Properly remove and dispose of all debris excess material off of state property and restore the site to a pre-construction condition to include any seed and strawing.

NOTE: All quantities and sizes listed above are approximate. The contractor shall be responsible to obtain his/her measurements for the project and bidding purposes.

H. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:

1. The Contractor shall guarantee their work for a period of two (2) years beginning on the date of final acceptance. Any defects found within the warranty period shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Maryland Department of General Services latest version of the “Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects and General Conditions of the Contract

Between Owner and Contractor”, are hereby made part of these specifications.

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

Engineer during the work initiation meeting.

3. The completed project is subject to the inspection and approval of the Facility

Manager and DNR Project Engineer.

J. METHOD OF BIDDING:

1. Payments shall be made in accordance with the General Conditions, Section 8, “Payments”.

2. Agency Contact Person and Phone Number: Yaakov Birnbaum 410-260-8908

3. All bids shall be submitted online via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage

(eMMA) https://emma.maryland.gov (NO PAPER BIDS!).

4. On eMaryland Marketplace Advantage opposite “Total Bid”, the Contractor shall insert a lump sum bid to complete all work described herein. Bid amount must also coincide on the Bid Form attached and all supporting documents completed to be a full and valid bid.

5. The project will be awarded to the Contractor submitting the lowest Base Bid demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirement for this project.

6. See Section V “Alternates and Unit Prices” for additional bidding requirements.

V. Alternates and Unit Prices

1. UNIT PRICES:

None.

2. ALTERNATES:

None.

VI. Attachments and Drawings

1. Attachments and Drawings:

The following attachments and drawings are included and shall be considered part of the specifications as if written herein:

Attachment # V.1 – Vicinity Map/Site Conditions Survey